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Sharbot Lake Criminal Court report - December 16 by Julie Druker Youth Court: A youth charged with mischief was ordered to either complete 10 hours of community service prior to the next court date on January 20 or pay $150 for damage that
Township Of Central Frontenac HOLIDAY HOURS Municipal Office: Closed noon on December 24th until 8:30a.m. January 2nd. Waste Sites: Closed December 25th, December 26, and January 1st. Any site normally open December 24th and December 31st will be closed at noon.
TIPPING FEES Tipping Fees will increase January 1, 2014. Please visit the Townships website for an updated fee structure. Bag prices have not changed and are still 10 bags for $10 dollars for the residential size and 10 bags for $20 dollars for the commercial size. All other fees have changed.
2014 BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE Notice is hereby given that the Township of Central Frontenac will be holding special Council meetings to present and discuss the 2014 municipal budget on the following dates: Mon. Jan. 20/14: Corporate Overview, Public Works, Fire, and Waste Management Wed. Jan. 22/14: Finance, Administration, Facilities, Recreation, Building, and Planning Mon. Jan. 27/14: Deliberations Wed. Jan. 29/4: Deliberations (if necessary) All budget meetings will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Soldiers War Memorial Hall located at 1107 Garrett Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario. As always the public is welcome at all Council meetings. Anyone wishing to make representations to Council on the 2014 budget can do so in writing, or in person, by contacting: dlongmire@centralfrontenac.com or by telephone at 613-279-2935 ext. 243, by noon on January 15, 2014.
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was done to a windshield. A second youth, who had completed his diversion program, had his charges withdrawn at the request of the crown. First appearances: Cory M. Botting, charged with assault and uttering death threats, will return on January 20. Daniel Freeman, charged with failure to comply with probation and possession of illegal property, will also return on January 20. Trial date set: Christopher M. Robinson, charged with possession of stolen property and failure to comply with probation, will have his trial on April 28. Transfer: Brian M. Young, charged with impaired driving and driving over the legal limit, will appear in Kingston on December 19. Guilty plea: Brett L. Crawford pleaded guilty to charges of impaired driving and operating a motor vehicle while over
the legal limit. Crawford was spotted by a witness driver at approximately 5pm on Highway 7 near Sharbot Lake. His car, which was heading westbound, was reportedly weaving and sometimes crossing the centre line of the highway. Crawford was followed by an OPP officer and pulled over. He was taken to the OPP detachment in Sharbot Lake where two breathalyzer samples were taken. The first showed a reading of 212 and the second of 202. The legal limit is 80. Assistant Crown Counsel Andrew Reeson requested a fine of $2000 due to Crawford’s elevated blood alcohol readings. Duty Counsel appealed to the judge to lessen the fine to $1200-$1500 because of Crawford’s work and family circumstances. Judge Wright ordered a $1700 fine to be paid over 10 months, as well as a one-year driving prohibition. Given the high blood alcohol levels, Judge Wright said Crawford should consider counseling as well.
NF pulls back from surplus hall policy by Jeff Green fter meeting with user groups from the Snow Road, Harlowe, and Clarendon and Miller halls, North Frontenac Council decided to rescind part of a bylaw they passed last July, which stipulated that the halls were to be declared as surplus property in the future. Mayor Clayton had maintained that declaring the halls surplus did not necessarily mean they would be closing, only that they would no longer be in line for re-building at the end of their useful life. However, he has also talked about a township preference for building a single, central hall and township office. Councilors have been hearing from hall users ever since
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the bylaw was passed in July, and at their meeting the clause about declaring the halls surplus was removed. Asset management plan finalized Vicki Leakey, from KPMG, presented the final version of the North Frontenac Asset Management Plan to council. Municipalities in Ontario are required to have these plans in place if they are to be eligible for provincial infrastructure grants next year. KPMG has met extensively with staff and council and the plan has been under development all year. The North Frontenac plan encompasses paved roads, bridges, equipment, and all township-owned buildings. Next year information about gravel roads will be added. Leakey's report concludes that the township has done a good job of investing in infrastructure needs over the last 10 years. She said that by parceling off an added 2% in taxation towards infrastructure spending into the future, they will come closer to keeping up with the requirement for rebuilding roads, bridges, equipment, and buildings as they age and need to be replaced. “There is not a municipality in Ontario that is not falling behind, at least to some extent, and North Frontenac is probably doing better than most,” Leakey said. One factor that is not in North Frontenac's favour is its negative growth rate, which among other things, means less money is available from property taxes. The report presented it in stark terms. “While the province's population increased by 19.5% between 1996 and 2011, North Frontenac's population dropped by 3.9%.” And those who remain in North Frontenac are ageing. Thirty-nine percent of the total personal income among township
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ormally I thank our staff, readers, and advertisers on this, our last issue of 2013, and I would like to do so this year as well. As I look back on the stories we covered this past year, a few stories, it seems to me, have been left hanging. The saga of Frontenac County Council is one of them. On one hand, the politicians recognise that the townships need to work together, but on the other there is resistance to giving the county any role in bringing that about. We have an article on an organizational review that was just presented to county council, which explicitly points to this dilemma. One item that was not part of the report's recommendations but was in the narrative, refers to something I have thought about in the past but have never seen anyone take up. It says the County should consider selling or renting out its current office space adjacent to Fairmount Home in rural Kingston and coming home to the county by building a new office. If the county used some of its reserves to build an office, perhaps in Verona, it might change everything. Other stories this year were more serious than the sometimes comical shenaningans at Frontenac County. It has been five months since a troubled man was killed by police on the Arden Road in late July, and the Special Investigations Unit has yet to file a report. Other cases that took place at around the same time have been cleared up by the SIU and we await the report in this case. Finally, in October, 500 members of the Shabot Obaadjiwan received form letters informing them that they are no longer electors for the Algonquin Land Claim, and while they may have Aboriginal heritage, there is not credible evidence they are descended from Algonquins. These people are descendants of Francis and Mary Sharbot, the founders of Sharbot Lake. Until the land claim came along, the Sharbots had been considered as Mohawks, but they were recruited by the Algonquin Land Claim and their Algonquin status was verified by the same genealogist who now
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rontenac County Warden Janet Gutowski sent a letter of resignation to council, as she had indicated back in August. The resignation takes effect on January 1st, but the last meeting of the year was set for this week, and county staff anticipated running an election for warden on Wednesday (December 18) North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton indicated he will stand for the job provided he is nominated. South Frontenac Mayor Gary Davison, who has already served as warden during this term of Council, has indicated he will not be seeking the position. We were unable to contact Frontenac Island’s Mayor Dennis Doyle to ascertain his intentions. Only the mayors from the four Frontenac townships are eligible to serve as warden. Although she is resigning as warden, Central Frontenac Mayor Gutowski will remain on Council. (Note – the election for warden will have taken place in between the writing of the above article on December 17 and its publication on December 19. Go to Frontenac News on Twitter and Facebook for an update or to Frontenacnews.ca)
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ouncil received the asset management plan from RV Anderson Consulting. Essentially the plan calls for the township to continue its practice of putting 1% of taxes aside for long term capital spending, although it calls for some tax increases, up to 5%, over the next 10 years, followed by lower increases. The plan covers roads, bridg-
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his year we had an astounding 197 entries in our art contest, and so the job of the judges was more difficult than usual. Congratulations to the following children, who were picked as the official winners: 1st PLACE OVERALL The 1st place Overall winner was Destiny, Gr. 1, LOLPS UNDER 4 yrs: 1st place - Bryden Thibodeau, JK, NAEC. AGES 4-5 1st – Casey Madigan SK, Clarendon Central; 2nd – Briahnna Wilson, SK, NAEC; and 3rd – Saphyra Bradshaw, JK, NAEC. AGES 6-7 1st – Mason England Gr. 2 CCPS; 2nd – Chloe Saunders Gr. 1 CCPS; 3rd – Sophia Borger, Gr. 1 NAEC. AGES 8-10 1st – Danielle Alves, Gr. 5, Prince Charles Public School; 2nd – Ashley Maddison, Gr. 4 CCPS and Isaiah Buder, Gr. 3 Land o’ Lakes P.S. 3rd – Keeley Cox, Gr. 5, LOLPS & Kevin Gowdy, Gr. 4, PCPS. AGES 11+ 1st - Natasha Tremblay Daszkiewicz, Gr. 6, LOLPS; 2nd – Kayla Newman, Gr. 7, NAEC; 3rd - Jessica Wedden, GREC.
es and equipment, but not township-owned buildings. It says that South Frontenac is in a stronger infrastructure position than many other rural municipalities. Water rates to rise: Council approved a proposal by Treasurer Louise Fragnito to increase the base water premium from $20 to $30 per month by 2016 for Sydenham residents. The plan will go to a public meeting in Sydenham in the new year. Management pay hike: Management employees will receive a 2% increase in 2014, the same increase as unionized employees and members of Council
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says they are not Algonquin. There will be more to this story coming up as the Shabot Obaadjiwan seek to bring twothirds of their members back into the land claim fold. I can’t help but think that this entire episode is reminiscent of how Canadian governments stole the identities of Aboriginal peoples in the 19th and 20th Centuries. Restoring identity and dignity is one of the major goals of the land claims process, but in the case of families like the the Badours. Hollywoods, and Cotas, the opposite is taking place. The only scant comfort in this lies in the fact that these families are resilient, and they will certainly persevere. Happy Christmas.
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Review points to political stagnation, missing Christmas party A
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member municipalities to work together under shared services agreements so that collectively the county can achieve the necessary economies of scale to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the county's operations,” said the report. However, the report also calls for the county to release more money to the townships. It recommends that all federal gas tax money that the county receives should be transferred to the townships, and that savings the county has realized from provincial uploads, which it says “will create $3.3 million in vacated tax room” for the 2014 county budget, should enable the county to cut its levy to its member townships and free them up to spend more in direct services for ratepayers. “If the County is considered as one community, then the uploading of social services is a tremendous opportunity to improve the financial sustainability of the member municipalities,” according to the report. The report also pointed to a centralization of control of county activities in the office of former Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Liz Savill, who left for a job as CAO of Northumberland County last month. It points out there are 12 positions in the county who “report directly to the CAO, including several administrative and technical staff” leading to “a widespread belief throughout the organization that there are too many positions reporting directly to the CAO, limiting her ability to provide strategic leadership.” One expression of this problem is the fact that all the mail that comes to the county is delivered directly to the CAO's office and is then distributed to each of the departments, a job that would more efficiently be done by the receptionist. In terms of efficiencies and costs for county services, the report notes that the major services offered by the county, such as land ambulance, Fairmount Home and ferry services to Frontenac Islands are all well run, although in some
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cases costs are higher than other similar-sized operations in other municipalities. The report also encourages the county to lobby for changes in provincial legislation that would make it possible for the county to transition Fairmount Home from municipal ownership to a not-for-profit corporation. As far as IT and GIS operations, contracting out services is recommended instead of adding to the departments, and it says that the communications officer at the county should become a full-time permanent position. The report was only presented to committee last week and will be considered by council in an in camera session this week. Some of the recommendations, if implemented, could impact pay grades. (See Editorial)
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n organizational and service delivery review prepared by the KPMG consulting group for Frontenac County provides a varied shopping list of 27 “recommended opportunities” for county's consideration. These recommendations have a vast range of scope and implications. For example, Recommendation #7 “Re-implement a staff Christmas party" should be easy to accomplish, but # 23 “Work with the townships to develop a plan to increase the level of shared services in the county” is not as simple a task. Aside from making specific recommendations, the author of the report, Bruce Peever, made reference to the political stalemate that, in his view, has been holding the county back. Peever wrote that the stalemate represents two divergent views about the role of the county relative to the Frontenac townships.“There is a belief among some members of Council that the County should remain a management board delivering a minimal level of service through contracted services with the private sector ... In contrast, there is an opposing position that believes county government should be at the forefront of providing shared municipal service delivery, coordinating and guiding the townships in how they deliver their services,” he wrote. The lack of consensus has thwarted efforts at developing a strategic plan for the county, and has “frustrated staff” in Peever's view. His report tends to side with those, chief among them being out-going warden, Janet Gutowski, who favour a more central role for the county. “The key finding of this report is the need for the county's
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By David Whalen, Sharbot Lake Legion elow is a list of the students who won the annual posters and poems competition for Remembrance Day. We had a total of 95 entries. Thank you to all who participated POEMS INTERMEDIATE: 1st Megan Dunham, Granite Ridge; 2nd Katelyn Osborn, Granite Ridge ; 3rd Tina Limber, Granite Ridge BLACK AND WHITE POSTER JUNIOR: 1st Abigail Beattie, Granite Ridge; 2nd Desiree Ducharme, Granite Ridge; 3rd Alexandra Teal, Granite Ridge BLACK AND WHITE POSTERS INTERMEDIATE: 1st Tangie Howes, Granite Ridge; 2nd Molly Ducharme, Granite Ridge; 3rd Austia Hoselton, Granite Ridge COLOUR POSTERS PRIMARY: 1st Johnae Layfield, Granite Ridge; 2nd Morgan Rioux, Granite Ridge ; 3rd Ayden Peterson, St. James Major COLOUR POSTERS JUNIOR: 1st Ryleigh Rioux, Granite Ridge; 2nd Samantha Riddle, Granite Ridge; 2rd Amica Levesque, Granite Ridge COLOUR POSTERS INTERMEDIATE: 1st Sarah Jefferies, St James Major; 2nd Katelyn Osborne, Granite Ridge; 3rd Daisy Vinkle, Granite Ridge
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Winter Wonderland in Verona Y oungsters enjoyed a special Winter Wonderland Christmas celebration at the Verona Pentecostal Assembly on December 14. Pastor Cory Bursey assisted volunteers, who set
up a number of winter wonderland-themed games that included Battle for Frosty, a Cotton Ball Swirl contest (comprised of no less than 12,000 cotton balls), Fishing for candy canes, an ooey,
gooey Christmas Guessing game, Pin the Nose on Santa and more. Close to 50 children turned out during the day and it was reportedly a very successful first time event for the church.
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Heart-felt thanks to the hundreds of volunteers, donors, entertainers, businesses, entry participants and attendees who made this an event to remember! Too numerous to mention and none we want to forget! See you next year for "Traditions of Christmas". Villages Beautiful wishes everyone a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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Parham Children’s Christmas party
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olunteers from the Central Frontenac District 4 Recreation Committee held their annual Children's Christmas Party for the first
time at the United Church in Parham. For years the event was held at Hinchinbrooke Public School. The event included a free lunch,
numerous games and an assortment of Christmas crafts plus a visit with Santa and one of his elves.
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taff at Reid’s Foodland in Verona, (l-r) Amanda, Stacey, Tammy and Ashley joined Auxiliary Constables Jeremy Saunders and Travis Thomson along with SFCS Food Bank volunteer, Connie, who braved the minus18 degree temperatures in Verona on December 14 to collect food and cash donations for the food bank. Constable Saunders reported that the drive was going well and a second cruiser was in Sydenham also collecting donations. Food banks are especially in need of food and cash donations not only during the holiday season but throughout the winter months.
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Christmas Eve Luminary Walk
Christmas Eve 2013, the Oso Recreation Committee will be setting up luminaries for the annual Family Luminary walk through the village of Sharbot Lake. We are looking for volunteers to help distribute and light the luminaries and post cleanup of all lumiaries in the village. If you, your family or group would like to help please come to the Township Office for 2pm on Dec. 24th. We are also looking for donations to help cover the costs of the luminaries and all supplies. Thank you very much to Sharbot Lake Pharmacy for the donation of the luminary bags and Fit Plus Gym for the candle donations. For more information please contact Cathy MacMunn, 613-279-2935 x222.
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RESTAURANT December 24th – CLOSED at 2:00pm December 25th – CLOSED December 26th – CLOSED FRIDAY DECEMBER 27 – NO CHINESE BUFFET Open New Years Eve December 31st – OPEN till 8:00pm CHINESE BUFFET - $14.95 – 4:00pm-8:00pm *This will be held in place of our regular scheduled buffet on Dec 27th ~ Reservations Accepted
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GAS & CONVENIENCE STORE December 24th – open till 6:00pm December 25th – CLOSED December 26th – OPEN 10:00am – 6:00pm December 31st – Open till 8:00pm January 1st – OPEN - 10:00am – 6:00pm
GROCERY STORE December 24th – open till 5:00pm December 25th – CLOSED December 26th – CLOSED December 31st – OPEN till 5:00pm January 1st – CLOSED Regular scheduled hours resume as usual for all other days
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orth Frontenac Council and Staff had a retirement get together for Norman O’Brien – Crown Land Recreation Stewardship Field Supervisor, and Tamara Vladimirova, Waste Site Attendant. Norman has been employed with the Township of North Frontenac since 1998 working with the Crown Land Stewardship Program. For fifteen years he has been a trusted, valued and dedicated employee of the Township of North Frontenac. Norm retired as of October 31, 2013. Tamara has been employed with the Township of
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Back: Deputy Mayor Fred Perry and Norman O’Brien; front, Councilor Gerry Martin and Tamara Vladimirova North Frontenac since 1996 and has been a trusted, valued and dedicated employee of the Township of North Frontenac. Tamara is retiring as of December 31, 2013. Both Norm and Tamara’s attributes will be missed within both of their positions. Councillor Gerry Martin presented Norman and Tamara with gifts of appreciation from the township as did Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development and Brenda Defosse, Waste/Recyling Coordinator.
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC HOLIDAY GREETINGS AND HOURS Council and Staff wish all residents a happy, safe holiday season and best wishes for 2014.Township Administrative Offices will be closed from Tuesday, December 24th at 12:00 noon, reopening on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. To reach the Roads Department, please call (613) 376-3900. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
TAX PAYMENTS Due to holiday hours, please note that tax payments can be made; on line, at your bank, mailed or deposited in the drop off at 4432 George St, Sydenham.
2014 DOG TAGS – NOW AVAILABLE Dog tags are now available until the last day of February for $15.00 per tag. The fee increases to $30.00 on March 1st. See our website for locations to purchase.
v Your fire department’s twist on this familiar Holiday Carol could prevent a tragedy in your home.
Sing along to the 12-Days of Christmas On the first Day of Christmas, The Fire Chief said to me… Don't forget to water the tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas The Fire Chief said to me… Space heaters need space,
On the second day of Christmas The Fire Chief said to me… Check the Christmas lights,
On the eighth day of Christmas The Fire Chief said to me… Blow out all the candles,
On the third day of Christmas The Fire Chief said to me… Test OR replace your smoke alarm,
On the ninth day of Christmas The Fire Chief said to me… Keep matches away from children,
On the fourth day of Christmas The Fire Chief said to me… Install alarms for CO
On the tenth day of Christmas The Fire Chief said to me… A watchful eye when cooking,
On the fifth day of Christmas The Fire Chief said to me…. HOME ESCAPE PLAN!
On the eleventh day of Christmas The Fire Chief said to me… Smoking outside only,
On the sixth day of Christmas The Fire Chief said to me… Use extension cords wisely,
On the twelfth day of Christmas The Fire Chief said to me… Take care when drinking
“…On the 1st Day”
“…THE FIRE CHIEF SAID TO ME …”
On the twelfth day of Christmas The Fire Chief said to me… Take care when drinking Smoking outside only, A watchful eye when cooking, Keep matches away from children, Blow out all the candles, Space heaters need space, Use extension cords wisely, HOME ESCAPE PLAN! Install alarms for CO Test OR replace your smoke alarm, Check the Christmas lights, And don't forget to water the tree.
2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Nominations for the 2014 Municipal elections open on Thursday January 2, 2014 at 8:30 am. Nominations will be taken for the following positions, Mayor, two (2) Councillors from each of Bedford, Loughborough, Portland, and Storrington Districts, as well as one (1) Trustee for the Limestone District School Board. For detailed filing instructions and formal notice see our website for details.
HOLIDAY GARBAGE & RECYCLING SCHEDULE The Holiday Garbage & Recycling Schedule is now available. See our website for details.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE WINTER HOURS Winter hours are from 3 pm to 7 pm on January 9th & 23rd, February 13th & 27th, March 13th & 27th. See our website for more details.
WINTER MAINTENANCE Winter is now upon us. To assist our crews in their winter control efforts, the parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014. As well, pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance on Township roads.
COUNCIL MEETING The next Council Meeting will be on January 7th, 2014 at 7:00 pm. The next Committee of the Whole Meeting will be on January 14th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862
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Fun for all at the Festival of Trees (Note: For more festival coverage see pages S10 and S11 in our Christmas supplement). Town Crier Paddy O'Connor, Central Frontenac Mayor Janet Gutowski and Villages Beautiful committee member Linda West had the honours of lighting the Christmas tree just outside Oso Hall on Thursday, Dec. 12, sparking off the always popular three-day Festival of Trees event in Sharbot Lake. The event has long been a popular holiday tradition for the whole family and is the primary annual fund- Alison Robinson and Rosemarie Bowick sharing delight raiser for Villages Beautiful, whose at the festival over some of the hand-made decorations. members have been beautifying
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the villages and hamlets of Central Frontenac for over a decade every spring and summer. This is just the second year that the tree lighting has taken place in what is now the festival's 13th year. Linda West said that entries were up this year and that the enthusiasm for this year's theme, “The Songs of Christmas”, made for an impressive display and some very clever entries. “I can't believe the enthusiasm. People phoned us and sent emails very early on and there are a lot of people who have come out of the woodwork this year to enter items,” West said. This year's six judges, Glenys O'Connell, Tim White, Joan Wyatt,
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ared Salmond, a Grade 12 student at North Addington Education Centre, won the OFSAA Character Athlete Award
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on December 10. The award is sponsored by the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations and is given to a male and female high school athlete each semester. Over the past two years, Jared has been a member of NAEC Senior Boys’ Volleyball team. This year the team had its most successful year in recent memory, finishing fourth in Bay of Quinte and third in COSSA, narrowly missing out on an OFSAA chance. Jared was selected as a winner for the award because of his demonstration of OFSAA’s values of leadership, commitment, respect, equity, growth, and development. Jared, selected by his peers for the past two seasons to serve as team captain, has always acted in a positive manner both on and off the court. On top of volleyball, last year Jared help start an intramural program for NAEC elementary students and helped with secondary intramurals as well. In the past, Jared has helped with the North Addington Basketball Association and with the North Addington SPIKES program. Outside of school Jared is an instructor with the Mazinaw Lake Swim Program. In all of Jared’s endeavours, he positively demonstrates the core character values outlined by OFSAA.
Fred Johnson, Brian Robertson and Donna Larocque definitely had their work cut out for them. Also of note this year were the delightful hall decorations created by local school students. The festival has become a popular event for residents who are invited to purchase raffle tickets in the hopes of winning one or more of the huge selection of entries, which included beautifully decorated large and small Christmas trees, gingerbread houses, decorative wreaths, gift baskets, artworks and more, each submitted by local businesses, organizations, groups, or individuals. As usual there was a raffle for a Sharbot Lake Pharmacy very generous Christmas dinner basket and in lieu of admission, guests were invited to make a donation to the local food bank. An eclectic lineup of musical entertainers performed on stage throughout the event, making for another very successful and colorful Festival of Trees. The festival committee would Merry Christmas to all like to thank the army of donors, sponsors, entrants and volunteers, and all who came out to support the festival.
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n Dec. 16, Alan McPhail, president of the Sydenham & District Lions Club, presented a cheque for $1000 to Sue Clinton, Chair, and Peter Stewart, Logistics Co-ordinator, Loughborough Christmas & Emergency Relief Committee. This timely donation provides the LC&ERC with a welcome boost to its fundraising efforts as it prepares to distribute 68 Christmas baskets in Loughborough District. This year the committee celebrates 25 years of helping those in need in our community. McPhail also presented a $500 cheque to Dr. Karin Steiner, Executive Director of New Leaf Link (NeLL), a non-profit charitable organization that supports the continuing education and meaningful occupation of youth and adults with developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum conditions, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injury, and other neurological conditions. The funding will support the educational programs being offered by NeLL to young adults in Southern Frontenac County and surrounding area. The Sydenham & District Lions, like Lions clubs everywhere, are dedicated to giving back to the community in which they reside.
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Northern Happenings Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but details of events should be independently verified by readers.
Donations to offset the cost of publication would be appreciated. Friday December 20 NORTHBROOK - NEW OLD TYME FIDDLERS, Christmas Dinner & Dance, 6pm, Lions Hall, $12.50, entertainers $9, reserve: Helen 613-336-9432 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for 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. SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, Smorgasbord 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; 278-0477, 278-1020
Sunday December 22 KALADAR - Bethel Pentecostal Church “Mayhem in Bethlehem” children’s musical, 6:30pm, all welcome
Tuesday December 24 SHARBOT LAKE - CHRISTMAS EVE LUMINARIAS, volunteers needed to fill bags etc., 2:30pm at township office; info: Cathy MacMunn, 613-279-2935 x222, all welcome
Christmas Day, Wed. December 25 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNERS, free, all welcome: Northbrook Lions hall, 12:30pm,
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Your local churches extend a warm welcome to all members of the community to share in worship celebrations with them for the Christmas season and beyond Saturday December 21 SYDENHAM - FAMILY CHRISTMAS SERVICE 6pm with the Nativity through drama and song; St. Paul’s Anglican Church, all welcome
Sunday December 22 ARDEN & Community Wesleyan Church, 9am, service held at the community center CLOYNE - Pineview Free Methodist Church, 11am FLINTON – Through the Roof, special service 10:45am, Christmas message KALADAR - Bethel Pentecostal Church “Mayhem in Bethlehem” children’s musical, 6:30pm, all welcome PARHAM - Free Methodist Church, 11am PLEVNA River of Life Christian Fellowship, 10:30am - Christmas carols, program by the Children’s Church. SHARBOT LAKE Pentecostal Church 11am SHARBOT LAKE – St. Andrew’s Anglican Church 11am SYDENHAM - 10am, St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Monday December 23 MABERLY - Christmas Service, 7pm in Maberly community hall, all welcome; sponsored by United Church
Christmas Eve - Tues. Dec 24 ARDEN - United Church, 8:15pm, Christmas Eve Family Service ARDOCH – St. Kilian’s Church, Christmas Eve Mass 5pm BEDFORD - Sacred Heart Catholic Church 4:30 pm, Christmas Eve Mass, CLOYNE - Pineview Free Methodist Church, Christmas Eve, 6:30pm COLE LAKE Free Methodist Church Candlelight Family Christmas Eve Service 7pm FLINTON – Through The Roof, Candlelight service 6pm, whole family welcome FLINTON - St. John’s Catholic Church Christmas Eve 7:30pm FLINTON - St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 6pm, Christmas Eve Service HARROWSMITH - Free Methodist Church 6:30pm, Christmas Eve service. HARROWSMITH – Christmas Eve Communion, 8 pm St. Paul’s United Church HENDERSON - United Church, Christmas Eve Family Service, 7pm MCDONALDS CORNERS – Knox Presbyterian Church, Christmas Eve, children’s pageant, 6:30pm MOUNTAIN GROVE – United Church 5:45pm, Christmas Eve Family Service,
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PARHAM – Eucharist, St. James Anglican Church, 4pm PARHAM – Christmas Eve service, United Church, 7pm PLEVNA - Holy Trinity Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service, 8pm, PLEVNA – River of Life Christian Fellowship, 6pm candlelight service, carol sing SHARBOT LAKE – Pentecostal Church Christmas Carol Service, 7pm SHARBOT LAKE -St. Andrew’s Anglican Church 11pm, Holy Eucharist SHARBOT LAKE: St. James Major Catholic Church, 7:30pm; Christmas Eve Mass SHARBOT LAKE - United Church, 7pm SYDENHAM - St. Paul’s Anglican Church 7pm, Choral Eucharist VENNACHAR Candlelight service, Free Methodist Church, 7pm, all welcome VERONA - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Free Methodist Church 7-8pm, music & drama, a celebration of Christ’s birth for the whole family VERONA – Christmas Eve Family service, Trinity United Church, 6:30 pm
Christmas Day – Wed. Dec. 25 DENBIGH – New Apostolic Church 10:30am Christmas Service, all welcome. FLINTON - Christmas Day mass 9am, St. John’s Catholic Church SYDENHAM - St. Paul’s Anglican Church 10am, - Traditional Sung Eucharist
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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.
Friday January 3 SNOW ROAD - FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, Snowmobile Club, 7pm; snack & drink provided, 1106 Gemmills Rd., 278-0344
Sunday December 29
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BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614
INROADS STUDIO TOUR Annual General jurying meeting for new artisans, 2pm at Sharbot Lake Country Inn; for info visit Inroadstour.ca; email inroadsstudiotour@gmail.com; grenfiel@frontenac.net
Tues. Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve DENBIGH-GRIFFITH LIONS New Year’s Eve, Lions Hall, 9pm DJ, buffet; $20pp FLINTON NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE, Rec Club 8pm, $15pp, Rec. Centre HARLOWE NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE, $12.50, 8pm, w/ Country Band, community hall, hot & cold buffet, reserve: Marie 613336-2557 HARROWSMITH - NEW YEAR’S DANCE, Golden Links Hall; DJ; buffet; bus ride home available; $25pp Brenda 372-2410 VERONA - DANCE, Lions Hall, 8pm. DJ & buffet, tickets $15pp advance; $20 at door; avail. Verona Hardware; Sandra 374-2799; profits to Christmas for Kids.
Thursday January 2 SNOW ROAD - BINGO, Snowmobile Club, 6:45pm, refreshments, 1106 Gemmills Rd.
Wednesday January 8 SNOW ROAD – FOOT CARE CLINIC, community centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.
Saturday January 11 SHARBOT LAKE WINTER FARMERS MARKET, Oso Hall, 9am–1pm vendors, fair-trade coffee, workshops; slfm.handsonharvest.ca SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Breakfast 8-11am, 1106 Gemmills Rd.
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 information
Limestone Foundation grants to local schools T
he Limestone Learning Foundation (LLF) announced $85,000 worth of grants to projects in schools throughout Kingston and Frontenac Lennox and Addington last week. Among them were grants to Harrowsmith Public School, Prince Charles Public School, two grants to Granite Ridge Education Centre, and one to Land O'Lakes Public School Harrowsmith Public School - Wheels of Learning “Wheels of Learning” lets students research, design and build their favourite vehicles. Students will begin by doing an online search of their favourite vehicle, create a collage of that vehicle, use SMART Ideas and create brochures, and an ad using Windows Movie Maker. The project will wrap up with a "car show" for the school community. $800 Prince Charles Public School - Ecological Discovery Garden: Students will be planning and maintaining their own ecological discovery garden. This project grew out of a need to find a way to compost the school’s 1,000 kg of annual organic lunch waste in a rural area. $1645 Granite Ridge Education Centre: Living with a Positive Carbon Footprint: This ‘green industries’ project involves several grades and multiple units of science, geography and environmental studies. Grade 9 students will experience tree identification, planting, and transplanting into a nursery setting. Then senior green industries classes will maintain
the trees over the next four years so at the end of their high school careers, those grade 9 students who first planted those seedlings will be able to take their trees and transplant them to a reforestation area until the trees can be harvested. GREC intends to have this cycle continuing every year with Grade nines coming into the school. $4349 Raspberry Pi Robotics Club: The intent of the project is to give students an opportunity to become more familiar with computer technology. The Raspberry Pi’s can be used to sense the environment and control other electronic devices. Students will gain experience in computing-related skills. $1323 Land O'Lakes Public School: The Land O' Lakes Salon of Art! Students will explore design theory and the use of light and shadow as they create their own masterpieces of art. An award-winning instructor will teach students the fine art process from conception to gallery. $800
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
Sunday December 29 ARDEN & Community Wesleyan Church, 9am, service held at the community center ARDEN United Church – Union Service of readings and carols at 10 am COLE LAKE Free Methodist Church, 10:30am, story time family worship service HARROWSMITH - Free Methodist Church 10am HARROWSMITH - Joint Worship Service at St. Paul’s at 11 am. No service at Trinity, Verona. Sacrament of Holy Communion
Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Services BEDFORD - Sacred Heart Catholic Church 4:30 pm, New Year’s Eve Mass SHARBOT LAKE – NEW YEAR’S FAMILY TIME, 7pm family games, refreshments; 9pm Watch Night early service; Pentecostal Church, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE: St. James Major Catholic Church, 7:30pm; New Year’s Eve Mass
All meetings to be held on Mondays (unless noted differently) at the Clar-Mill Fire Hall Upstairs Meeting Room, Plevna, ON. ▲ Drawing by Mary Forbes, 8, NAEC
Jenny Duhamel Clerk/Planning Manager
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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
FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM w/ living room in 4-plex, Kaladar; 1st, last, references. Available Feb. 1st, $475/ mth plus hydro. Please call 416-554-9746 2 BEDROOM APT $850. 1 bedroom apt. $750; hydro included, first & last, 1857 Crow Lake Rd., 613-547-3413 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, Northbrook area, newly painted - $825 plus utilities 1st and last required. 613-336-8378 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 ALL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, Buy one and get one half price. While supplies last. Nicole’s Gifts, 6709 Main St. Verona. 613-3742323 ALL IN-STOCK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & DECORATIONS, 50% off regular price, at Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St. Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 ARCTIC CAT SNOWMOBILE, 1998, has reverse, dealer serviced, new seat, in good condition, $1800. Call (613) 279-1091 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 FIREWOOD, DRY MIXED HARDWOOD, cut, split and delivered, full cubic cord starting at $300. Phone 613-279-2048
GARAGE / YARD SALES FINAL AVON SALE. Saturday and Sunday, December 21 and 22, 2013 from 10 am to 4 pm at 5990 Arden Road In Beautiful Downtown Arden. SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 9am5pm. Follow red Garage Sale signs. Take Highway 7 to Sharbot Lake, turn north onto Hwy 509, go 10 km. to Clarendon Station; turn right onto Schoolhouse Road. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Open Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Free gift with any purchase.
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
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SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. 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. SYLVIA’S FOOT CARE. Providing Nursing foot care in the privacy of your own home. Registered with Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to provide foot care to veterans who qualify. For further information call Sylvia at 613-335-2940.
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Public Notice The Addington Highlands Township OFFICE will be closed on the following dates: Dec 24th, Dec 25th, Dec 26th, 2013 and Jan 1st, 2014. ALL Addington Highlands WASTE SITES will be closed on Dec 25th & Dec 26th, 2013 and again on Jan 1st, 2014.
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don't have a permanent family - what they themselves often call a "Forever Family." We need adoptive families, and foster parents, too. If you are interested or know someone who is, go to our website or call us at 613545-3227. We have people waiting to talk to you about adoption and fostering. Also, please consider making a donation to our Tree of Hope - our annual Christmas appeal for needy children and families. Just go to our website, www.HelpTreeofHope.ca
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC NOTICE – WINTER CONTROL OPERATIONS Parking On Township Roads In the interest of public safety and in accordance with By-Law #28-08, any vehicle or object parked on any road or highway maintained by the Township of North Frontenac shall be subject to removal and impounding at the expense of the registered owner of the vehicle. Mailboxes The Township will not be held responsible for damage to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, other objects or fixtures located within the Township road allowances when these items interfere with the snow plowing of Township roads. Deposit Of Snow Onto Public Roads
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.
Township of South Frontenac 2014 Municipal Election Clerk’s Notice of Offices Offices: As required by the Municipal Elections Act, Section 32, as amended, the offices for which persons may be nominated in the Township of South Frontenac for the 2014 Municipal Election are as follows: Mayor (1) Bedford District Councillors (2) Loughborough District Councillors (2) Portland District Councillors (2) Storrington District Councillors (2) Limestone District School Board Trustee (1) Nomination Procedures A person may be nominated for an office by filing a nomination in the Clerk’s office. The nomination shall: 1. Be in the prescribed form which is available from the Clerk’s office. 2. Be accompanied by a consent to the nomination and a declaration of qualification 3. Be accompanied by the prescribed nomination filing fee ($100.00 or $200.00 for Mayor, cash, debit, certified cheque or money order payable to the Municipality) The nomination may be filed: 1. On any day in the year of the regular election that is before nomination day, at any time when the Clerk’s office is open. 2. On nomination day between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Nomination day is Friday, September 12th, 2014 Please note: Candidates may not campaign for office or expend funds for the election until they have filed their nomination form. Wayne Orr, CAO / Clerk
Under Section 181, Chapter H. 8 of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O 1990, no person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the Township. Jim Phillips, P.Eng. Public Works Manager
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS AND MONITORS WANTED 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 email, mail, or in person to 106 Advance Ave., Napanee, Ontario, K7K 3Y5. 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 to bcunningham@martinsbus.ca or call us today at 613-354-7545.
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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY
OBITUARY
In Memoriam
LEADBEATER, Barbara Ann (nee Lindsay) July 17, 1935 – December 15, 2013 Entered peacefully into the heavenly presence of her Saviour in the early hours of Sunday, December 15, 2013 from her home at Rideaucrest in Kingston, Ontario, surrounded by her family. Cherished mother of Ron (Tammy) Leadbeater of Toronto, Sheila (Doug) van der Horden of Harrowsmith, Rhonda (Brian) Thompson of Seagrave. A proud and loving grandmother to Brittany, Krista, Sarah, Bailey and Tanner. United with her predeceased parents Oscar and Marguerite Lindsay, formerly of Sydenham, Ontario. Predeceased by her brother Wendell. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, January 11, 2014, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm at Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. IN THE CARE OF LIMESTONE CREMATION SERVICES 184 Wellington St., Kingston, ON K7L 3E4 613-507-5727 Messages of condolence may be sent online @ www.trousdalefuneralhome.com
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BADOUR, MARY FRANCES 1919 - 2013 Mom slipped quietly away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 5 a.m. Wife of the late Nelson Badour, who preceded her in 1999. She was the eldest of 3 sisters and 1 brother who passed years ago. Beloved mother of Teresa O’Connor-Lowery (William), Mountain Grove, and Trevor (Hilda) of Pembroke. Stepmother of Ron Badour (Barb), Kingston. Grandmother of Michael O’Connor (Judy), McDonalds Corners, Carolyn O’Connor-Hannah, Kingston and Trevor John Badour (Carol) Maberly. Great grandmother to Tiffany Badour, Fredericton, N.B., Nelson Hannah, Long Lake, Chad and Kevin Badour, Perth, Kaitlyn Hannah, Long Lake, and Jordan O’Connor, McDonalds Corners. Mother’s wishes were for cremation. There will be a grave side service in the spring. Donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family. A special thanks to all the people who were involved in the care of Frances; without your help we could not have managed. Arrangements in care of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. On line condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com FUNERAL SERVICES
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A Big Thank You to our 100+ generous friends & family for Dale's 'Home from Hospital' party. Special thanks to Old Habits, the Lions Club, the Legion and everyone who brought food. Dale has had his heart procedure and is revcovering well. Merry Christmas & God Bless Love, Dale & Ruth Cooke & boys. xxoo
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Elliot, Frances In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. The depths of sorrow we cannot tell Of the one we loved so well And while she sleeps a peacfull sleep Her memory we shall always keep. Sadly missed by Floyd, Denise & family, Eric & family, Robbie & family
RONALD GLENN CAMPBELL 1951- 2012 Dear Ron, Since our sad loss in your passing Christmas Day, December, 25 2012, we want to let you know how good and kind the family and all your friends have been to us. You all know who you are as do we. For the touching and unforgetable tribute and salute at the farm, November l5, 20l3 for you and dear Chet. God Bless you all as we mourn these losses. Mother & Gram Jean, daughter & sister Sasha, sister & Aunt Heather and Doug, nephew & cousin Darrin, Charlene and family.
CARD OF THANKS McLuckie The family of the late Neil McLuckie would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to family and friends for their many phone calls, cards, donations, on-line condolences and for food brought to our home. A special thank you to Dr. Leveque at Belleville General Hospital, who had treated Neil for the past seven years, Dr Tobia and staff at Lakelands Family Health Team, the Palliative Care Unit at Napanee Hospital, and to Maschke Funeral Home for their acts of kindness shown to us during this difficult time. Thank you to Reverend Tim Kuhlmann for his kind words during the service. Also, a big thank you to family and friends who looked after the lunch following the service. Sincerely Joan, Perry, Robbie and families.
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Remembering you is easy, We do it every day. But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name. But all we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Missing you so much, son, Mom & Dad.
November 22, 1944 - December 1, 2013 The family of the late Fred Newlove would like to express their sincere gratitude to family and friends for the support, kind words, visits, phone calls, flowers, cards, donations and food. A special thank you to David Goodfellow, and St. Elizabeth nurses Melanie, Lori and Amy. Thank you to Rev. Vernon Scott for the touching and memorable service. Also a thank to the volunteers at The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 334 for organizing the luncheon. Another special thank you to the Central Frontenac Fire Dept. (Kennebec Division) for coming when needed. It gave us a wonderful feeling to know how many people were touched by Fred's life and what an impact he had made. Sincerely, Fred's Family
Jean Goodberry In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, who passed away December 17, 2002 Memories are precious possessions That time can never destroy For it is in happy remembrance That the heart finds its greatest joy. Our memories will be treasured forever with love, Carol, Glenda, Michael, Tracie and families.
PRINGLE, Bill December 21, 2012 It's been a year since you left us. Your memory lives on. It's been a difficult year for your family but how grateful we are to have had you as a husband, father, grandfather and a brother. Also remembered at this time is Monica Pringle, Bill's mom, who passed away Dec. 19th, 1995. Both are always in our hearts. The Pringle Family.
A Promise for You “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me." Rev. 3: 20
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. 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:
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n Nov. 28 at the MERA Christmas Fair in McDonalds Corners, over 200 holiday shoppers had a plethora of hand-crafted gift items to help them shorten their gift lists, thanks to the close to 20 artisans who took part in the event. The annual fundraiser fair has been going on for over a decade and Marilyn Barnett, chair of the MERA board of directors, said it continues to gain in popularity. The entire schoolhouse was filled with artisan displays that included pottery, woven items, jewelry, chocolates, body products, paintings, home-made jams and jellies, candles, knit ware, felted items, wooden cutting boards and much more. Shoppers also could snack on a selection of yummy treats and beverages courtesy of Michael Barnett, who runs MERA's Wizards Cafe. New this year were raffles for an award-winning quilt, which was won by Conner Gabriel, and a rug made by famed MERA maven Ankaret Dean, won by Michael Park. Every artist also donated an item of their making to a special MERA gift bag raffle, which shoppers gobbled up for the price of a $2 ticket. The MERA weavers and potters also donated the proceeds from their creations to the MERA pot and the potters also donated their bowls to the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. New to the show this year was rug hooker Wendy Milne from Killaloe, Ontario who was selling rugs and wall hangings, most done in landscape motifs or geometric patterns. Milne's landscape rugs are inspired by the nature that sur-
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rounds her home in Killaloe and pieces like “Up the Opeongo Line”, a richly colored and beautifully composed landscape, is based on the old colonization road, where her home is located. Milne also makes unique decorative pieces, the newest of which are smaller hooked pieces that depict leaves, flowers, trees and animals. She mounts them in ceramic frames that she makes herself at a friend's pottery studio. Milne uses primarily recycled wool from old clothing and blankets that she buys at thrift stores and some of which she hand dyes herself. The red jacket she was wearing at the show was one she said she would eventually use in one of her creations, if she found herself in need of a bright red. Milne does not limit herself to wool alone and her line of scarves, which she calls Scruffies, were inspired by the idea that if “my mother and Keith Richards ever got together to produce a line of scarves- these would be them.” The scarves are made from recycled cotton t-shirts which Milne cuts into strips, weaves and then knits together. Milne said she enjoys the tactile nature of rug hooking and initially took it up as a way to de-stress. She also loves the fact that she can take her work with her where she goes. Milne, who used to teach Environmental and Women's Studies at Trent University, now divides her time between rug hooking and writing and she is currently in the process of writing a book about rug hooking. “It's not a how-to book but more a book about why people love to hook rugs.”
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Snow Road welcomes district governor by Alice Gilchrist The kitchen workers at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club breakfast welcomed some new volunteers on Nov. 30, George Darouze (L) Governor for OFSC District 1 and Dave Hunt (R), District Operations Coordinator. The two stepped up to the sink and very quickly learned the basics of dishwashing. As there are usually over 100 people attending the breakfasts, all able hands are welcome. It is expected that once these photos appear, George and Dave will get more training at home to maintain their skills.
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Who should pay for recycling? Municipal taxpayers? Producers of paper and packaging? Currently, municipal taxpayers pay 50% or more of Blue Box costs.
We are open from 9:00 – 2:00 through the Holidays! December 27th, 30th, and 31th We return to regular hours January 2, 2014 Your job is out there. We’ll help you find it. For more information or to register contact the Sharbot Lake Resource Centre at 1099 Garrett Street (613)545-3949 press 3 or email essl@sl.on.ca
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New legislation is being debated at Queen’s Park that could greatly change recycling in Ontario. This new legislation would make the producers of paper and packaging fund up to 100% of Blue Box costs. This would provide considerable savings to the municipal taxpayer, and can create innovations as producers develop more easily recyclable packaging. But this proposed legislation is in jeopardy. Let your Member of Provincial Parliament know you support the proposed Waste Reduction Act and its savings to taxpayers. Randy Hillier, MPP Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington Unit 1, 105 Dufferin Street, Perth, Ontario K7H 3A5 Tel: 613-267-8239 Fax: 613-267-7398 randy.hillierco@pc.ola.org
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