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On December 3, Council had approved standardized user fees and user agreements for township facilities (halls and playing fields), as recommended by the South Frontenac Recreation Committee, in consultation with the four district Recreation Committees. The fee agreed upon was $50 for four hours for the hall alone, or $70 if the kitchen was used. The rate for three hours or less was $25/hr (no savings here…)

Eleven people spoke, briefly and eloquently, of the many community groups that have used these meeting facilities, some continuously for more than forty years, many of them seniors. Speaking for Leland Helping Hands and Perth Road Crafters, Cheryl Berg said, “Harris Park Hall is the heart of our community.” Built by the community, the hall had been turned over to the township in 1985, though the user groups have continued to make contributions to the upkeep and maintenance of the hall. However, none of the non-profit groups now using the hall can afford to pay $50 to $70 per meeting.

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Perth Road and Harris Park Hall users were spoiling for a fight on Tuesday night, but Council wasn't. tirees, said that not only had the seniors’ group helped obtain the original provincial money to build the hall, but many of the furnishings, particularly in the kitchen, had been purchased through New Horizons for Seniors grants.

Sleeth, former Reeve of Storrington, had been Warden of Frontenac County at amalgamation. He reminded Council that at that time, there had been agreements that nonprofit groups would have free use of all halls,

including Storrington, in perpetuity.

Representatives from group after group spoke of fundraising that went back into the community in a variety of ways, and of music, sewing, euchre, bingo, shared meals, 4H groups, Christmas baskets, blood donor clinics, and the varieties of social contact so vital to healthy communities, and particularly supportive to seniors.

All expressed their disappointment in the lack of communication throughout the whole

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process of setting up a fee structure.

Council also has received a letter from Don Amos, of Northern Frontenac Community Services Corp, describing the devastating effect hall fees would have on the programs for children, parents and caregivers that they offer free of charge at the Perth Road and Storrington halls. He asked whether, if hall fees could not be waived, a not-for-profit rate could be set up.

Mayor Davison said that the township’s annual building maintenance budget is $300,000: recently one of the halls was reroofed for $20,000.

Stowe led off the councillors’ responses by saying he had assumed too much; he had not realized how many non-profit groups would be seriously affected by the fee schedule.

He thanked the speakers for their clear but considerate presentations, and suggested that the policy be put on hold and returned to the recreation committee for review and revision. The rest of Council agreed.

Mayor Davison apologized for the poor communication between Council and the various user groups, via the recreation committees. He held up the sheet with the fee schedule: “I see no way this document has any validity at all.” He assured the group representatives that they would owe no fees until the issues have been resolved.

Budget Update Treasurer Fragnito brought Council up to date on the most recent MPAC report, the (higher) police costs, and the most recent estimates of gas tax funding. Council decided unanimously not to change any of the current budget lines until all the numbers are in.

Homelessness survey in Frontenac County Mississippi bridge set for A construction in 2014, if the price is right

by Jeff Green

s part of a strategy to combat homelessness in Kingston and Frontenac County the Social Services Department of the City of Kingston undertook what they call a point in time inventory of the homeless populations in Kingston and a different kind of survey in Frontenac County.

In Kingston the inventory was done by sending a small army of volunteers out into the streets and alley-ways on one evening in October to find people who were sleeping out of doors and talk to them about their day-to-day lives.

The survey found 106 homeless people, although only those who were located on the streets and in shelters on that night were counted. In order to look at the homeless population in Frontenac County, another strategy needed to be developed, because it would be unrealistic to send volunteers combing the countryside looking for homeless people.

Instead, the housing department of the City of Kingston contacted social service agencies that work with the people in the county who are at risk of homelessness. These agencies include: Southern Frontenac Community Services, Northern Frontenac Community Services, Family & Children’s Services, Frontenac Community Mental Health and Addictions Services, and Ontario Works. By canvassing their clients, it was determined that there are 42 people in Frontenac County who are homeless.

While only seven of that number are

homeless in that they were living out of doors on the dates that the survey was conducted between (October 21 and November 1) the other 35 are what the preliminary report on the findings called “hidden homeless, meaning that they do not appear to be homeless; rather, they are couch surfing, doubled up with family, or in other arrangements that do not conform to the homeless stereotype.”

It should be noted that because of the different methodologies, the results for the City of Kingston and Frontenac County cannot be compared to each other in any meaningful way.

Of the homeless population in Frontenac County, a couple of details were highlighted in a preliminary media release from the City of Kingston Housing department in December. One is that in Frontenac County 40% of the homeless population identified are parents with an average of two children each, while in Kingston more of the homeless population is single. As well, in Frontenac County, 37% of the homeless population identified themselves as Aboriginal, when only 5% of the total population in the County identifies as Aboriginal.

Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS) provides services to children, youth, adults and seniors and both the child and adult counsellors with the agency provided information for the study. Most of the other agencies that were consulted are affiliated with NFCS so the scope of the problem was not a surprise to the agency.

Don Amos, the executive director of NFCS, said that the problem of homelessness “is a major concern for our agency. It affects the children, youth, adults and seniors whom we serve and it is not just a trend; it has been a problem for a long time but the numbers are increasing.”

Amos said that his agency certainly welcomes this initiative by the City and looks forward to NFCS participating in the search for solutions in the coming months.

“Homelessness is harder to identify in a rural setting because it is not a matter of people sleeping on grates or under bridges, but the impacts are real and the solutions will have to be community-based,” he said.

A complete report on the point in time study of the homeless population in Kingston and Frontenac County will be released to the public in the coming weeks.

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by Jeff Green or a number of years, North Frontenac Council has identified building a twolane bridge on Road 509 at the Mississippi River as a priority. The township even applied for grants to cover two-thirds of the cost of a new bridge on three separate occasions, but without success.

Finally, last year, the township received the go-ahead for the construction, this time with the Province of Ontario covering 90% of the cost, up to $2 million.

At their council meeting on Monday morning, January 13, council approved a proposal by their consulting engineer, Guy Laporte of the engineering firm, AECOM, to build a two-lane bridge to the west of the existing Mississippi bridge, provided the tenders for construction come in at or under the $2 million threshold.

Laporte said that in his analysis of the project, he ruled out putting the bridge in

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North Frontenac Council- continued from page 1 where it is now, the shortest span over the river, for logistical reasons.

“There was no viable detour for traffic while the bridge is being built,” he told Council.

One possibility for a detour was the Gully Road, which is close by and runs to the Elphin-Maberly Road, but Laporte said “the Gully road is not suitable for the large truck traffic that travels on Road 509. We looked also at a lengthy route that goes back to Hwy. 7, but that was too long, and we looked at building a temporary bridge but we did not have the budget to do that.”

Laporte went to a public meeting in late December with four locations as options, two to the west of the existing bridge and two to the east.

In the end he proposed a location to the west, which will require road construction and a bridge that is longer than the current one.

“That option has the least impact on neighbouring houses on either side of the river and it involves the least amount of in-water work during the construction phase,” Laporte said.

The new bridge will bisect a piece of parkland on the Mississippi River, which was a concern for Councilor John Inglis.

However, Mayor Clayton said that moving the bridge would create parkland at the bridge’s current location.

Councilor Betty Hunter pointed out that the Gully road was used as a detour once before, during the construction of a bridge on the Elphin-Maberly Road, “and as I recall there were no issues. The road was fine,” said Hunter.

“In order to go back and reconsider the bridge’s location, we would need another public meeting and a new Environmental Assessment. We would not be able to go to tender on the project in June in that case, and our current plan to start

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC Request for Tender The Township of North Frontenac is seeking tenders from qualified Contractor/Firm(s) for Improvements to the Ompah Hall to include the following: Site Improvements and Preparations for Construction: To conduct Site Preparation (including Concrete Removal, Waste Removal, Excavation, Quarry Material – Placement and Compaction, Footings/Foundation); Foundation Coat; Drainage Tile; Backfilling; Septic; Concrete Slab with Vapour Barrier; Well/Pump; Radiant Floor Heating; Garage Doors; and Landscaping.

Improvements: To include but not limited to: the supply and installation of Beams; Floor Framing; Wall Framing; Wall Sheathing; House Wrap; Wall Strapping; Roof Construction; Ceiling Strapping; Soffit; Fascia; Roofing Materials; Exterior Windows; Exterior Doors; Siding; Electrical; Lighting; Plumbing; Propane and Water Treatment Reconfiguration; Insulation Baffles; Insulation; Vapour Barrier; Fire Protection; Drywall; Painting; Interior Trim; Interior Doors; Plumbing Fixtures, Taps and Drains; Flooring; Existing sign mount; Welded suspended shelf; Misc (nails, screws, etc); and Site clean-up, tool organization, Misc.

Additional Improvements: To include but not limited to: Foyer – Roof Construction; Soffit; Roofing Materials; Exterior Windows; Siding; Electrical; Lighting; Interior Trim; Flooring; Signage; and Mailbox Enclosure.

MANDATORY SITE MEETING to be held for all interested Contractor / Firm(s) on Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. Meeting to be held at 10200 Road 509, Ompah, ON. Meeting will start with a brief description of project, followed by a tour of the Fire / Community Hall work site.

Contractor / Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Tender documents.

Please direct any specific inquiries, in writing, to George Gorrie, Chief Building Official at cbo@northfrontenac.ca or by fax (613) 479-2352.

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Lowest or any tenders may not necessarily be accepted.

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construction on July 15 and finish this year would have to be altered,” Laporte said.

The provincial grant that is supporting the project is also time-sensitive, he added.

The bridge will be tendered under two construction options, one being a pre-engineered steel deck on concrete abutments, and the second as a conventional concrete structure.

He said that the pre-engineered option would be cheaper to build but more expensive to maintain, while the conventional option will cost more now but less later on.

Council approved the proposal as presented and will wait for the tenders to come in before giving the project final approval.

Manadatory septic re-inspections contemplated.

Eric Kohlsmith of the Mississippi-Rideau Septic Inspection office presented his report on the 2013 voluntary septic re-inspection program in the township.

For the second year in a row, the number of inspections completed was considerably less than the target of 100 inspections on waterfront properties.

This year Kohlsmith’s office sent out 346 letters to property owners requesting they complete a questionnaire and set up a time for an inspection, but in the end only 61 properties underwent the inspections.

Of the systems that were inspected, 29% were in good working order, 64% required some remediation, and 5% (four systems) required replacement. Kingston Frontenac Public Health, the agency that is under contract with North Frontenac for septic permitting, was informed about the four systems that need to be replaced, Changes in the Ontario Building Code have recently come on stream. They allow municipalities to require re-inspections of septic systems that are over 10 years old, and in his report, Eric Kohlmsith recommends that the township look into going that route in the future.

“The greatest change between the current voluntary program and the one we are proposing is that the inspections will be mandatory. It will allow for the continued education of property owners on the maintenance and operation of their system but with a mandatory inspection,” Kohlsmith said.

In order for Mississippi-Rideau to provide mandatory inspections, the township would also to have them take over doing all septic inspections, for new properties as well, and sever its longstanding relationship with KFL&A Public Health for septic inspections for new construction.

Official Plan woes The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has returned the township’s Draft Official Plan and is asking for a meeting to discuss the changes that they are insisting upon. Faced with a document that resembles what a grade one teacher might send back to a reluctant student - a page full of black lines drawn through lines and lines of text punctuated by red ink with new wording - North Frontenac Mayor Clayton asked,

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“Why does one size have to fit all? Why does our plan have to be the same as all other plans? Why do we go to the trouble of preparing a plan? They could just send us the plan they want and be done with it if this is the way it is going to be.”

Among the disagreements between the township and the ministry are a number of long-standing issues. One is the ministry’s insistence on concentrating development in identified hamlets rather than in the rural countryside. The idea behind this provincial policy is that services are available in hamlets, but in Frontenac County this is not the case, and in North Frontenac some of the identified hamlets are nothing more than a sign at the side of the road, such as Donaldson, Coxvale, Roberstville and Wilbur.

Editorial

Lessons from a good day in Verona A

by Jeff Green

lot of things went right last Monday in Verona.

When an electrical fire started at McMullen Manor, 28 people had to evacuate the building on a bitterly cold and blustery day. They did not know where to go at first and were sitting in their cars, but since one of them was a member of the Verona Free Methodist Church, soon they all trundled over to the church.

From then on, from all accounts, the community sprung into action.

The fire department was on the scene in minutes and managed to keep the damage to a bare minimum, but concerns over carbon monoxide and the need to be thorough meant that residents needed to stay away all day.

Once the Free Methodist Church’s minister, Jeff Nault, and his team got in gear, food started arriving; people started offering to take people in overnight in case they could not go back home; local business started bringing in supplies; the residents had the run of the church and instead of feeling stressed they began to feel supported.

By late afternoon McMullen Manor was given the all- clear for residents to return home and the drama of the day was over.

But for the residents of the manor, memories of the day and the community support they received have lingered. For years, ever since McMullen Manor stopped being a seniors’ residence in 2001, there has been a stigma attached to its residents. There certainly have been times when some of its residents earned the enmity of the community through their actions. However, residents of the home shouldn’t be treated differently from anyone else in Verona just because of their address.

There is one other thing that a resident of McMullen Manor pointed out afterward last Monday. It would be helpful if information could be posted on the Verona Community Association and South Frontenac websites and also printed on a sheet of paper informing people whom to call when emergencies such as the one last Monday take place. 911 is good for emergency services, but a list of individuals and businesses who are willing to offer other kinds of emergency support would also be a useful document.

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Amnesty lives on in Central Frontenac I

t might have had something to do with an extra full agenda or perhaps the election year is resulting in councilors being more intent on making their opinions heard, but the Central Frontenac Council meeting on Tuesday afternoon (January 14) was the longest in at least a couple of years. It was over three hours before the open session ended and there was an in camera session afterwards.

The first item on the agenda was the selection of a Deputy Mayor for 2014. The only nominee was Councilor Frances Smith, who agreed to take on the role.

Truck off the road

Public Works Manager Mike Richardson reported that during one of the freezing rain events that took place over the Christmas holidays one of the township’s plow trucks was damaged.

“It was an ice-related event,” said Mike Richardson, “the truck had just finished plowing a hard-topped road and before the chains could be put on it started sliding on the ice towards the side of the road. There was nothing to stop it and it slipped off the road down an embankment and flipped.

The truck is at the Olden garage now and the adjuster has looked at it and we will see

what comes of it soon,” said Richardson to a question from Councilor Wayne Millar.

Millar also asked about the delivery of a new truck that the township had ordered last spring.

“That truck will be delivered in March,” Richardson said.

“Is that a normal delivery schedule?” Millar asked.

“No, it isn’t,” Richardson replied, “but the salesman’s wife died and then the owner of the company making the truck died, and then the company had to fill a large order with massive penalties, so our order kept being dropped back, but it is now coming.”

Hazardous Waste Day

Council easily approved a proposal to hold a household Hazardous Waste day in July. Last year the event, which diverts solvents and other materials that can contaminate township landfill sites, cost about $32,000 to operate.

“Do we not get that money back?” asked Mayor Janet Gutowski of Kyle Labbett, the waste management co-ordinator for the township “We used to get about 90% back but now it is more like 50%, making our net cost about $16,000 last year,” said Labbett.

Amnesty load survives, barely

Letters to the editor War resisters

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his month marks 10 years since the first U.S. Iraq war resister came to Canada.

Without status, the war resisters and their families have been living in limbo as our government refuses to allow these conscientious objectors to stay. During the Vietnam era, Canada welcomed 50,000 draft resisters and deserters. It’s shameful that 40 years later, rather than continuing this proud tradition, our government is using its resources to try to actively intervene in the cases of Iraq resisters to try to ensure they are forced out of Canada despite having parliament vote twice to allow them to stay.

Ten years of uncertainty is too long. It is time to allow those who sought refuge here in Canada from an unjust war to stay.

The government insists that these resisters will not be punished upon their return.

This was not the case of Kim Rivera, who upon being sent back to the USA was sentenced to 10 months despite being pregnant, and was forced to have her baby while in prison. Now with a conviction, her chance of employment and other opportunities is slim.

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Kyle Labbett recommended, as he did last year, that the practice of allowing residents to dump one free load of garbage each year be eliminated. He said that only 15% of residents use the free load, just over 500 last year, and the fact that the size of the load has never been specified has led some residents to abuse the amnesty offer by bringing large trailers.

All of those in attendance expressed their opinion, some more than once, on this debate, which has become an annual tradition.

Councilor Norm Guntensperger, who sits on the waste management committee, said he supports the free load because it keeps garbage out of township ditches and it is a positive gesture from the township to residents.

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His position was supported by Councilors Dewey, Fox and Deputy Mayor Smith.

Councilor Jeff Matson said that if tipping fees were paid for the 5000 loads, it would bring in $16,000, and with so many items now accepted for recycling, disposing of waste is already less expensive for residents than it was in the past.

“I’d prefer to keep taxes lower than forego that revenue,” Matson said.

His position was supported by Mayor Gutowski as well as Councilors Purdon and Millar. Councilor Bill Snyder was absent. Because the vote was a 4-4 tie, the motion to end the amnesty program was defeated and the amnesty program survives for another year.

“You should have made a motion that we keep it going,” Norm Guntensperger said to Kyle Labbett, “then the tie vote would have killed the program.”

Kyle Labbett smiled.

“I’ll be back next year” he said.

Habitat reports to Council

Ron Ruttan, CEO of Habitat For Humanity-Kingston and Paddy O’Connor, the volunteer liaison for the Tichborne build, brought an update of the local project for Council’s benefit. Ruttan said the house is now 70% completed, and should be done before April 1, when the Roberts family will be able to take possession.

He said he is very pleased with the volunteer efforts of local tradespeople, with the partnership between Habitat Kingston and the Kingston prisons that led to inmates playing an integral role in building the home,

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and with the family who will be occupying the home.

“We are not about affordable housing; we are about affordable home ownership,” Ruttan said, and he added that he would like to see more builds in Central Frontenac, a community where he has roots.

He also said that the next time, he will be asking the township to grant back the building and tipping fees. “It’s not so much a grant as an investment, which will bring economic benefits to the township,” he said.

Another build in Tichborne is a possibility for Habitat, as are builds in other Central Frontenac districts.

NFCS presentation

Don Amos, the executive director of Northern Frontenac Community Services, presented a two-page list of the activities that his agency organized for youth in the township in 2013, courtesy of a $15,500 grant from the township.

“Consider this report our request for the same amount of money this year,” he said.

“Your agency’s presence is definitely felt in the schools. We are looking very much forward to seeing you at the new school once we get our feet under us,” said Norm Guntensperger, who teaches at Granite Ridge Education Centre. “You have my full support.”

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· It is always heartening to know that in a time of crisis our village responds so well. A resident of McMullen Manor told me of the fire that broke out in one of the apartments in early January. She was overjoyed with the response from the residents of Verona and organizations. She and the residents of the manor would like to thank the following: The Verona Free Methodist Church who provided food and shelter for the eight hours that residents of McMullen Manor would otherwise have been left out in the cold; Asselstine Hardware for providing flashlights; Verona residents for offering temporary shelter and accommodations. They were grateful for the five fire stations that responded quickly to the crisis and the Hydro One staff and the maintenance staff who worked to ensure that residents would be able to return to their units as quickly as possible. The Kingston Housing managers and support staff met with the residents of the building to formulate a backup plan to accommodate the residents if needed.

By that evening all residents were safe and sound back in McMullen Manor. Kudos to everyone involved! · Trinity United Church is serving their popular "Winter Weekend Wake-Up Breakfasts" every Saturday this January, 9-11a.m. Enjoy a home-made breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, toast and home fries for only $5, plus choice of beverage or muffin for $1 more. Conversation is free. · I am looking forward to my first walk on the K&P trail, which is now complete to Craig Rd., once the spring thaw is finally here. This has been the winter of careful treading for fear of falling; I have not been able to make it to the bird feeder for weeks. The birds and wildlife have learned to feed in new spots in the yard, which basically are the throwing distances from my back door. Amazing how quickly they adapt.

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· The Golden Sunset Seniors euchre tournament will be held on Friday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m. at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. For details, call Verna at 613-336-8682. I have been told that the turnout is very good for this event; folks come from as far away as Tweed and area. Good news gets around! · The Cloyne & District Historical Society is holding their General Meeting on Monday, January 20, at 1 p.m. in Barrie Hall. Everyone is welcome to watch a DVD of Ken Hook interviewing the late Bud Fortier. Also, there will be a presentation of a comprehensive history of why Robbie Burns suppers are held. · The society is also hosting a Robbie Burns Supper on Saturday, January 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lions Hall in Northbrook.

For further details and reservations, call Ian Brumell at 613336-2203 or Gordon Sparks at 613-336-0157.

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Happy New Year! This column will focus on changes we can make in our life to make us healthier and happier. One mistake that people often make at this time is to try to make too many changes at the same time. Focus on the one that will have the greatest impact on your life and work on that.

This first remark is directed at the 19% of Canadians who still smoke. Quitting smoking is the best and most powerful change you can make in your life. Smoking is the cause of so many preventable diseases. If you are a smoker, make quitting your number one priority.

Most of us don’t exercise enough or don’t exercise at all. If you are one of these people, start the new year with a daily walk. It need only be for ten minutes to start, and you can increase the duration and intensity as you feel comfortable.

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· Indoor chore: Clean the lint trap in your dryer. Now would be a good time to make sure the lint trap gets a proper cleaning, as you are probably using your dryer more this time of year than any other. This will help keep your dryer in good working order and help prevent a fire. · Enjoying a bit of a January thaw! After much snow and cold, these temperatures are a welcome change.

ARDEN Wanda Harrison

613-335-3186 harrisonwanda@hotmail.com · Christmas decorations and tree stored away for next winter, same at the church and tree down at the Mill Pond. Was the weatherman looking over our shoulder and deciding that he should bring the spring temperatures to our area. What a change!! · Please don’t forget Kennebec diners on Tuesday January 21. If you are not pre-registered, please call me at 335-3186 to reserve your seat at the table. · Happy belated birthday wishes to long-time Arden resident Irene Monds. · Please be careful on the lakes with the recent thaw and make sure your sump pump works. · Please get in touch with me at the above number or email address with your news.

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· Tay Valley Township Moment: The vacant north-west corner of Hwy 7 and Maberly-Elphin Rd. was once the location of the bunk-house that housed the men who worked on the highway in the 1950s when the highway was being re-done, 20 years after it was first built! By the way, portions of the highway were built on the unfinished Toronto-Ottawa Railway. · Be careful on the stretch of Highway 7 that borders McGowan Lake. A report has been received of fist-sized rocks rolling down from the cliff-top and rolling clear across both lanes. I imagine the mild weather has something to do with it. · There is a new website in town. The ABC Association website is very professional looking. Give it a look at www.abchall. ca You can check there for all the events in the community as they pertain to the community association. It is still in its early stages so keep checking back as it gets populated and updated. The ABC Association is also working on a Facebook page and I will let you know when its up and running. If it is anything like the website it is bound to be impressive. · A Musicians' Circle (musicians only) is held weekly on

Thursdays, 7pm at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke. Come out to network with fellow entertainers, to share your knowledge with others or to learn from fellow musicians. All ages are welcome. Contact Matthew Churchill (273-9005).

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· Get well wishes to Olive Allen and also to Geri Frechette. · Congratulations to Lesley and Galen Syme on the birth of a baby girl. She weighed eight pounds, three ounces; 22 inches long. Her name is Evelyn Louise. Grandparents, who are over the moon, are Bob and Elaine Delisle. Nanny is spending the week with Lesley and Evelyn. · Don’t forget the potluck supper on Jan. 22 at Snow Road Community Centre, 5:30 p.m. Bring a dish and a couple of dollars to help pay for the hall. · The Snow Road Snowmobile Club fed 43 people for breakfast on Saturday. I’m surprised, considering the weather, that so many showed up. Next breakfast is Jan. 25, 8–11am. · Don’t forget the Chinese Auction at Snow Road Snowmobile Club on Saturday, January 18 at 7 p.m. Beef stew supper before at 6 p.m. · Happy 65th birthday on Jan. 18 to Don McLean and also to Joelle, whose birthday is Jan. 17. · Other January birthdays: Ruth Jackson, Naydan Desjardine, Gord & Bev Paterson. · Smile – Name the year when these inventions, fads and fashions started: Flexible drinking straws, Barber Shop Quartets, Bingo, Knock-knock jokes. Songs: “You must have been a beautiful Baby” “Jeepers, Creepers” and “Our Love is Here to Stay”. Answers next week.

HARROWSMITH Kim Gow

613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com · Ice and water damage to the Golden Links Hall has caused the cancellation of two upcoming events, the beef supper on Jan. 19 and the bingo on Jan. 21. It is hoped that the hall will be repaired in time for the next youth dance, which is scheduled for Friday, January 24. · A Chili Supper and Silent Auction will be held at St. Paul's Church on January 18 from 4:30-6 p.m. Chili, roll, Caesar salad, beverage and choice of cake for only $10 adult, or $5 child (hot dogs are available for the kids as well). Take out and family rates available. Dinner music will be provided by Brittany Smith. · On January 18 the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club will be hosting a Family Movie Night starting at 5:30 p.m.

Admission is free and a canteen is available. Movie to be announced. · Words to live by: Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

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· Sympathy to the family of Ronald Price, beloved husband of Elva (Sproule), who passed away recently. He was my next door neighbour and will be missed. · Sympathy also to the family of Mary McCourty, wife of Allan. She used to live in this area long ago. · Thinking of Ken Gonegal, Arnold and Lois Goodberry, Clarke Gaylord, Lee Scott, Glen Cox, Irene Monds, Carol Patterson, Val Beechey, Lorraine Deline, Laurielle Chabeaux, Brent Warren. · Happy Birthday to Lee-Ann White - 99 years, wow! Happy birthday also to Marie White, Eveline Cooke, Bonnie Brown, Roseanne Brown, Janice White, Jenny Barr, Kimm Gray, Will Goodberry, Billie-Jo Williams, Willard Brown · Happy Anniversary to Norman and Velma McIntosh, Jeff and Lisa Matson, Martin and Helen Hoogsteen. · On December 18 the Parham Happy Travelers held their annual Christmas dinner at the Free Methodist Church hall.

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Patty St. Pierre and Friends. Thanks to everyone who helped make this evening a success · There will be a drop-in coffee hour on Tuesday mornings from 10-11:30am at the Parham Free Methodist Church.

There is no charge and all are welcome. It promises to be a good social time. · My daughter and grandson arrived home in Georgia safely after a Christmas visit with us and just missed a snowstorm.

Very cold there. · Please be careful when walking outside. My husband received some cleats for his boots as a gift and they do help.

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· A very Happy Birthday to Lea White, who turns 99 on January 19th! Mrs. White is an active member of the community who volunteers for many causes. Here's to many more happy and healthy years! · A warm thank you to the Watkins brothers, Lonnie and Rodney, who recently sanded the driveways of local senior residents. · Plevna Joke of the week: Becca "Why is Alabama the smartest state in the USA?" Jason, "Because it has 4 As and one B!"

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· Georgina Wathen called to wish a Happy New Year to all of her former neighbours and also to let us know that she had just come out of the hospital with pneumonia; however she is feeling much improved. She was amazed and thankful for the fantastic volume of encouraging mail and prayer support received after Gord's death. Georgina hopes to get back to Henderson for a short visit when the weather improves.

She does plan to stay in South River where all of her family are nearby and able to be of support. · It was wonderful to see a photo of Plevna on the CJOH Ottawa Television news sent in by Emma Tooley. The photo showed a Plevna scene at sunset - glistening in the snow and was so well done. So, thanks Emma. · Pine Meadow Nursing Home now features photo displays of each resident at their room doors, creating a cheery and personal effect. Each month special musicians share their talents with the residents and everyone whoops it up in musical delight, singing out the tunes of all eras. One monthly Pine Meadow musical contributor, Dallas Daisy Arney, has recently released a musical C.D called “Dallas is in Tennessee”. It is dedicated to her Great Grandmother Eva Wood, with lots of thanks to family and many local people who have shared their God-given musical talents, and prayed for her along the way. Dallas notes that “Through the Roof Church Ministry” is her extended family and their support has and continues to be fantastic. · Don't forget the Old Time Fiddlers gathering this Friday Jan. 17 at the ever popular Harlowe Hall.

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· Happy 60th Birthday to Barb Barker - hope you enjoyed your day!! · Family and friends gathered to surprise Kurtis Jackson and Lesley Smith-Merrigan in a double 40th Birthday Celebration....glad everyone had a great time! · Isn't it exciting to hear that Mike Smith is heading to the Olympics after having been named to the Olympic Hockey team for Canada!!! Home town proud!! · Condolences to the family of the late Ronnie Price. Condolences also to the family of the late Gisela Peichl of Tichborne, and to the family of Mary McCourty. Mary and Al lived in the Skelding home across from Stewart McEwen's store in Tichborne, their home was later torn down.

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Burns Supper: A new tradition in the Land O’ Lakes submitted by the Cloyne & District Historical Society anuary 25th is the anniversary of the birth of the Scottish poet Robert Burns and on that day the Cloyne and District Historical Society is putting on its second annual Burns Supper at the Northbrook Lions Hall at 6 p.m.

A central feature of these suppers is the piping in of the haggis and the recitation of his poem "To a haggis". Consumption of this traditional Scottish dish follows along with neeps (turnip) and tatties (mashed potato). Those who are not keen on haggis will find lots of other delicious food available.

Following supper there will be readings of Burns poems and singing of Burns songs. His writings are in Scots, the traditional language of lowland Scotland. It uses many words that are close to English (e.g. auld = old) but others that are quite distinct (e.g. bairn = children). Those attending will be

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provided with written translations of poems and songs being presented.

Robert Burns was born in a small village in Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 25th, 1759. In spite of the poor rural background of his family, many would say he went on to become Scotland's greatest poet. Most of his poems can be put into three categories. The first and best known are the ones that express romantic love (e.g. "My love is like a red red rose").

Secondly his rural background lead him to express a reverence for nature in poems such as "To a mouse". Finally are those that express contempt for the arrogant aristocracy and respect for the common man. The most famous of these is "A man's a man".

It is sure to be an entertaining evening for those familiar with Burns as well as those who have not been exposed to his poetic genius.

It’s not too late to get the flu shot W ith an increased proportion of laboratory confirmed cases of the 2009 H1N1 flu virus in the province and across the country this year, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Arlene King, is reminding Ontarians to protect themselves from influenza by getting the flu shot. Immunization helps protect against the flu, including H1N1. This strain of influenza affects people of all ages, but children under five and those age 20 to 64 years old appear to be most susceptible. To date, children under five appear to be most at risk of hospitalization. Deaths have been reported in adults and the

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Hope to see you there! · There will be a Spaghetti Dinner/Silent Auction fundraiser for the New York and Costa Rica trips on Wed. Jan. 29 at GREC. Stay tuned for further details. · Glad that the students are getting settled in nicely to their new school. Plans are underway for an Open House so we can take a peek at the new building. Last week the girls' volleyball teams were able to host their first home game in the new gym...this week the boys' basketball teams will try out the new gym in their first home game this year. Good luck to all the sports teams. · Happy Birthday to Lynn Smail, Jessica Hole, Marjorie Hannah, Penny Hartwick, Christopher Teal, Joanne Goodfellow, Colleen Steele, Joy Knox, Sherrill Hannah, Anne Perry, Sage Dupuis, Jackson Crain, Beth Sproule, Kelly Lowery, Alyssa Teal, Avery Teal, Alanna Running-Adams, Jessica & Aundrea Vinkle, Debbie Green, and Sydney Drew.

· Congratulations to Parham residents Colby Barker and Hannah Guilboard who have announced their wedding plans for next year! · Thinking of you in thoughtful prayer to Velma Neadow. · We are thankful that no one was seriously injured in an accident involving Tammy Dupuis and family - glad to hear all are ok; vehicles can be replaced. · The Parham Agricultural Society will be having its Annual Meeting on January 21, 7pm at the Piccadilly Hall. This is the meeting where elections for this year's executive will be held. New volunteers are always welcome. It is a great way to get to know people and to promote agriculture in our area.

You don't have to be a farm owner to be a big help. Please contact Wendy Parliament 375-6443 for more information. · Many volunteers got an invitation to the Canadian Cancer Society's Volunteer Appreciation Night held at Zorba's last Thursday. I was sorry not to be able to attend as I had volunteered for another organization. · Speaking of volunteers, the Habitat for Humanity house in Tichborne is coming together nicely and I know the owners are getting excited about taking occupancy of this brand new home. · Volunteers are the heart of our community. Maybe this is a good year to do more for others. · Plans are coming along nicely for the Frontenac Heritage Festival but they are still looking for a few more acts for the talent show on the evening of Feb. 14 in Sharbot Lake. · The next GREC Parent Council Meeting is on January 20.

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New minister begins internship at Arden Pastoral Charge T

hough he was raised in rural Prince Edward Island, Darin MacKinnon is no stranger to Ontario. The new student minister at the Arden Pastoral Charge just finished his second week of services since he was appointed to his new post on January 1. He will be leading the three congregations that make up the charge, which includes the United churches of Arden, Mountain Grove and Henderson. MacKinnon is replacing outgoing Reverend Barbara Mahood, who left the post last August after serving for 13 years to head up the Pastoral Charge of Newburg and Centreville. In the interim, a number of supply ministers served the three congregations prior to MacKinnon’s appointment.

At his first services, which took place on January 5 in Arden and Mountain Grove, MacKinnon was introduced to the congregations by John Purdon. MacKinnon grew up in eastern Prince Edward Island and went to school at the University of PEI. He also studied for three years at Queen's University’s School of Religion in Kingston and graduated from there in June 2013 before beginning the first of a required two-year internship. MacKinnon comes to his post with a diverse work

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SYDENHAM WATER PLANT The existing water rates have been undergoing a review through Council, Proposed rates and other related information will be presented at an open house where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. An Open House is scheduled on Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Preliminary information is available on our website at www.southfrontenac.net/water-ratereview.

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.

2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Nominations for the 2014 Municipal elections opened 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.

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background. He first studied education and worked as a supply teacher and also taught history courses at the University of PEI. He said that history remains close to his heart and helps to inform his style of ministering. “I like to reflect on history and heritage in my sermons. I like to know where certain ideas came from and why we say and do certain things and to know where that comes from.”

MacKinnon also worked in the environmental and heritage/culture departments for the provincial government while in PEI and said that that those experiences allow him to appreciate the natural world, its current issues and the unique heritage we share as Canadians across the country.

“A lot of what these small churches are about is a unique heritage. There is a lot of personal history that people have here and they value that. I think that they want to see that history celebrated and honored and I feel that I am someone who can honor and respect that.”

For his first experience ministering MacKinnon said that this is an exciting time for him. “I look forward to meeting new people in this new place and exploring my faith with them and new ways of talking about Christianity. This is a great opportunity to test the waters of my sense of calling and for me to see how that is received. It will also present an opportunity for me to learn from the people here, to learn about their customs, values and traditions.” Regarding the challenges his new position poses, MacKinnon said that one will be trying to relate to “all generations and to come up with a relevant message that all can appreciate and one that is still true to what I feel and believe.” Serving three separate congregations will also pose its own special challenges. “I am assuming that each congregation will have its own personality and its own needs and perspectives, which is something that I will have to learn to appreciate, understand and be able to respond to.”

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MacKinnon said that he has received a very warm reception so far. “I have visited some people already, at their homes and shared some meals and feel that the people here seem very open-minded and friendly.”

MacKinnon said that he is looking forward to an upcoming meeting with the church elders, where he hopes to learn more about the work and life of the local church community. He added that he is also excited to be living and serving in such a naturally beautiful part of Ontario and said he hopes to do a bit of canoeing, hiking and biking.

Regular services take place on Sundays in Arden at 10 a.m. and in Mountain Grove at 11:15 a.m. Services will resume in Henderson at the end of February. To contact the new minister, please call the church office at 613-335-2474.

Evalyn Parry to perform first concert in MERA’s winter series valyn Parry, award-winning songwriter, poet and theatre

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creator will perform the first concert in MERA’s Sunday Schoolhouse Winter Concert Series on Sunday, January 26 at 2 p.m. From 19th century cycling heroines to 21st century sailors; from “feminine protection” to bottled water to the quest for the Northwest Passage, Evalyn’s outspoken creations hold out a powerful vision of social and personal change, while her irreverent wit holds nothing sacred. Accompanying herself on guitar, bicycle, water bottle, concertina, shruti box and loop pedals, Parry shoots from the hip and aims for the heart. Fierce, funny, poignant and original,

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Famed luthier Oskar Graf wraps up 40-year career A celebrated 40-year career as one of Canada's top-notch luthiers was not the career that Oskar Graf originally planned for, but he affirms that it is one that he is very grateful for.

Trained in his native Germany as a cabinet maker and industrial/furniture designer, Graf, who was born in Berlin, came to Canada in 1968. He worked briefly in his trained field upon his arrival in Toronto before purchasing land not far east of Clarendon Station, where he designed and built the home and workshop that he has lived and worked in ever since.

When I interviewed him there earlier this week Graf recalled, “I really was not sure what I would do when I first moved out here. I did know that I was not going to start up a big cabinet shop and I knew that I would be making something craft-related.” It was while in Toronto during those first years that Graf became affiliated with the people who started up the Toronto Folklore Centre. He recalled being both “fascinated and inspired” by a young American man there who was building guitars in a backroom.

Soon after, Graf began making instruments, first Appalachian dulcimers and other folk instruments at his shop in Clarendon. Eventually he took on guitar making to further challenge himself, and with the understanding that there was a larger market for guitars.

He made his first two guitars in 1973, one classical and one twelve-string, and eventually he would leave off making other folk instruments and focus his talents exclusively on a line of guitars, primarily classical and acoustic steelstringed instruments that now sell in the $8,000 to $12,000 range.

Oskar Graf is primarily self-taught and he recalled that in those early days, there was not a lot of information readily available to an aspiring luthier. He was fortunate, though, to come into contact early on with John Larrivée, now likely the best known guitar maker in Canada. Larrivée also apprenticed many now-famed luthiers, including Grit Laskin and others but at that time he was working solo. Graf said Larrivée was very generous with his knowledge and he remains grateful to him for that.

In his 40-year career Graf has made over 400 guitars, each taking upwards of 100 hours to build. Along the way he has

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Photos courtesy Oskar Graf website is still up and running), he said he might undertake projects for those who continue to seek him out.

However, now that he is fast approaching the age of 70, he feels it is time to wrap things up and retire.

Asked if he has plans to continuing creating, Graf picks up a turned wooden bowl he made and says he thinks he might explore wood carving or wood turning along with photography, a latter a hobby that he has pursued for many years.

The celebrated Canadian guitar maker (also well known as the founder of the annual Blue Skies Music festival) is now not exactly sure how he is going to fill his days though he does say that he feels he still has a lot of creative juice in him. “I know I will not be sitting around, that's for sure, but at this point I'm not sure exactly what's next for me.” Graf is currently closely documenting the guitar that he is now building for his son, which he said may in the future become the basis of a DVD or a possible book. “I am one of the old timers now and have a unique approach to building guitars.

Being self-taught, I have picked up things from everywhere and build guitars in a unique way that best suits me. I am stubborn in the sense that I primarily use hand tools and not a lot of machinery, and so have a very old-fashioned, traditional approach.”

So though the guitar world will be losing one of its most gifted makers, Graf will not only be leaving behind more than 400 beautiful instruments but also a record of his unique approach to making them. To see more of Oskar's work visit www.grafguitars.com BUSINESS CARD SIZE

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her work has been widely broadcast, anthologized, and over the last decade she has appeared at storytelling, poetry, music and theatre festivals all over North America.

Evalyn Parry’s MERA performance will be followed in the three-concert winter series by Terry Tufts and Kathryn Briggs on February 23, and The Boxcar Boys on March 30. All concerts are at the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners, on the last Sunday of each month. Tickets for the series are $55 for three concerts. Single concert advance tickets are $22. MERA members are entitled to a discount on ticket fees. All tickets are available from Tickets Please at 39 Foster St. In Perth (Jo’s Clothes), by phone at 613-485-6434 or online at www.ticketsplease.ca. Upcoming concerts include Garnet Rogers, Trent Severn and Jason Fowler.

garnered an international clientele of famed musicians. Don Ross is one of many who commissioned Graf to build a one-of-a-kind seven-stringed guitar, which Ross has referred to as “one of the seven wonders of the world.”

In 2003, to celebrate his 30 years in business and to thank the countless musicians who have inspired his work, Graf put out a CD with many notable musicians playing the instruments he crafted exclusively for them.

I had a chance to view Graf's personal collection of guitars, three or four keepers and some he has made in the last couple of years, anticipating his upcoming retirement. Anyone who has seen one knows that a Graf guitar is as aesthetically pleasing to the eye as to the ear and Graf says that his success is founded on a mysterious combination of technique, science, and art. “There are aspects of what I do that are artistic - the combination of the physical aspects of the instrument, the choice of the wood, the joinery, the shape and the finish, which together create the sculptural thing and make up the physical envelope. But it is the more nebulous aspects - what is inside the form, the tonal quality that is created - that are also so important.

From the start when I first begin making an instrument, I have to have the sense of what the outcome is going to be, not just as a physical object but also the sound quality of the instrument. The goal is always to create an instrument that best suits the musician playing it.”

Graf admits that to this day he cannot say exactly how that nebulous aspect works. He recalled that when he started out it could be a very scary thing. One of his early commissions came from famed Canadian guitar player and teacher Eli Kassner, who taught Liona Boyd how to play. He recalled delivering the finished product to Kassner and how that guitar proved early on that Graf had that special, mysterious affinity.

That same instrument appeared 30 years later in the hands of a new owner when Graf was giving a workshop in Toronto and he said that he was thrilled to see for himself how the guitar looked and sounded as good 30 years later as when he first made it.

In fact it was that instrument that inspired Graf to make a similar one recently for himself. Graf said that as a luthier there is ever the ultimate goal of making that one perfect guitar. “The finer you become as maker, you are always still striving for that illusive thing. “ Graf summed up why and how guitar making has kept his interest over four decades. “For me guitar making has allowed me to build something to the best of my ability without the pressure of time and price. It has allowed me the opportunity to do totally uncompromising work.”

Graf has been slowing his output over the last three or four years and now is working on a few guitars that perhaps might be some of his final instruments. One is a gift for his son Tony and two other commissions stand on a shelf in his workshop awaiting their next step. While he says that he will no longer be actively marketing himself (though to date his

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Just Killing Time? by Susan Ramsay, Early Literacy Specialist

SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM

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In memory of Trevor Meeks

Morgan Cowdy

who passed away Jan 20, 2008 Sadly missed along life's way Quietly remembered every day No longer in our life to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Always in our hearts and never forgotten, Love Dad, Mom, Tyler, Misty & Balkar

Happy Happy Happy Birthday!

Jan 16, 2014 All our love, Mom, Dad, Maddie & Macy

OBITUARY

RONALD PRICE Passed away peacfully at Perth Hospital on Tuesday January 7, 2014 in his 82nd year.

Beloved husband of Elva Sproule for 63 years. Father of Jim (Christine), Elizabeth (Chris), predeceased by son David (Brenda). Much loved grandfather of Kimberly, Philip, Jennifer (Claude), James (Melissa), Jonathon (Krista), Robert (Sarah), Sheena (Devon), Zachary (Melissa) and many great-grandchildren.

A graveside celebration of life will be held at Mountain Grove Cemetery in the spring. Donations to District 2 (Olden) Fire Department or Heart & Stroke. Arrangements in care of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. On line condolences at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

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Community Foundation call for proposals for community grants

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he Community Foundation for Kingston & Area is now accepting Letters of Intent for innovative projects that strengthen and enhance the quality of life in Kingston and the surrounding area. The geographic area covered includes Frontenac County, Loyalist Township, and the City of Kingston. Community grants serve registered charities in nine sectors: Arts & Culture; Children’s Mental Health; Community Development; Education & Literacy; Environment; Health & Social Services; Heritage Preservation; Recreation; Youth. Examples of grants we have made can be found at www.cfka.org. Letters of intent have to be received at the foundation’s offices, 165 Ontario St. Kingston, ON, K7L 2Y6 by 4:30 p.m. on February 10. For more information call 613-546-9696 or visit www.cfka.org.

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ave you noticed how easily conversation starters can roll off the tongue?

“What’s new?” “Hey, how are you doing?

“What are you up to?” These broad questions invite others to talk about anything and everything. Yet the answers are often pat.

“Nothing much.” “Okay.” “Just killing time.”

This last response sets off unspoken chatter in my head. I know that “killing time” refers to our sense of productivity, but my internal voice is silently countering with, “Time is the most precious thing we have! Why would you want to kill it?”

Over the years I’ve come to realize that I value times of inactivity as much as busyness. In our fast-paced world, embracing the moment, rather than planning for the future or reminiscing about the past, takes intention and I’m not always very good at it. Babies, toddlers and young children, though, typically are amazingly adept at seizing the moment. Children’s sense of wonder and enthusiasm for the everyday yet extraordinary experiences inspire me.

Perhaps this is why, in part, I am drawn to ABC Life Literacy Canada’s message for Family Literacy Day, encouraging families to share 15 minutes of fun together. ABC Life Literacy Canada emphasizes that learning happens when adults seize moments in ordinary daily routines to really listen, talk and think together as a family. Children and adults learn all kinds of literacy skills through telling jokes and stories, reading or concocting new recipes, following instructions found on the internet or in magazines to make cool things together like drums or kites, or deciding together how recyclables could be used

to create a toy or tool. These simple interactive and intergenerational activities teach children new vocabulary, comprehension and narrative skills, prediction, writing and math skills, and so much more. They teach literacy in ways that are both meaningful to children and memorable to adults.

ABC Life Literacy Canada is not the only organization recognizing Family Literacy Day on January 27 with 15 minutes of fun.

On January 27, the Early Years Centre in Sharbot Lake will be hosting “A World of Nursery Rhymes” at both The Child Centre and Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church between 9:20 and 11:30 a.m. Parents are asked to bring their favourite rhyme to share with friends, and to enjoy crafts, stories and fun activities with their children.

Libraries too are highlighting Family Literacy Day. During Family Literacy Week, Isabel Turner Library in Kingston and Napanee Public Library are both offering special story times that include reading to or with a therapy dog. A showcase of children’s programming is planned at Kingston’s Central Library, and a special parent and baby time at Amherstview Public Library will also be part of the celebrations.

This is only a small sampling of local Family Literacy celebrations. Contact your local Early Years Centre, library and school to find out what’s happening in your area, or visit ABC Life Literacy Canada for ideas and downloadable activities to do at home. http:// abclifeliteracy.ca/fld/15-minutes-of-fun If you don’t want to kill time, you can seize the moment and celebrate it, and in doing so discover even more than 15 minutes of fun.

New Year’s resolutions for gardeners A

by Dale Odorizzi, Lanark County Master Gardeners

MCVEIGH, Russell Wellington Suddenly and peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Saturday December 28, 2013 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Beverley Jean Wright (April 23, 2013). Dear father of Roger Metcalfe (Hazel), Dale Metcalfe, Sheila Doreleyers (Gerry). Grandfather of Adam (Holly), Leanne, (Erik), Christopher (Julie), Justin, Amber, Tamara, Garrett and Phillip. Great grandfather of Tristen, Tenley, Angelica, Hannah and Bryce.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of life will be held for both Russell and Beverley on Saturday January 18, 2014 from 11 am to 2pm at St. James Major Catholic Church Hall. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to thank the Village Green Nursing Home in Selby for taking such good care of Russ and making him feel at home. Arrangements in care of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com FUNERAL SERVICES

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Valyear, Bruce N. Peacefully in hospital, surrounded by family on Sunday, January 5, 2014 in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Nancy Marshall. Loving father to Jason (Nicole) Valyear and Michelle (Craig) Parr.

Proud Grandpa to Brooke, Owen, Khloe and Connor. Dear brother of Charles (Judy), David (Joan), Anita (Bob) Gray and Nancy (Terry) Mace. Fondly remembered by his mother-in-law Jean Marshall (Walter), his brothers-in-law John (Heather), Brien (Celeste), and by sister-in-law Caroline (Pete) Devries. Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bruce will be sadly missed by all his friends from Deep River and Bordenwood Road. Family and friends were invited to Celebrate Bruce’s life on Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 1 to 3 pm at the Valley Funeral Home in Deep River, Ontario.

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s the old year ends and the new year begins, many of us make resolutions as to how we can improve our lives and our health.

This is also a good time to make resolutions about how we can improve our gardens. I have included some areas you can consider and different levels of “resolutions” you might want to consider.

Garden Rehabilitation - This year I vow to (a) review the notes I made in my Gardening Journal about plants that need dividing and areas or times of years that need a boost and act on those actions; (b) make notes during the gardening season about plants that need dividing or about areas I would like to improve on next year; and (c) cut back the weeds that have grown taller than my plants.

Compost – This year I vow to (a) add organic material to my existing compost pile and turn the pile two times a month; (b) build a compost pile, using my kitchen waste and organic materials from my garden; (c) buy a bag of compost and put it around my Peonies and delphiniums.

Learning - This year I vow to (a) enrol in a gardening course; (b) join the local Horticultural Society and attend the meetings; and (c) call or visit a Master Gardener about one of my gardening questions.

Reading - This year I vow to (a) buy and

read a new gardening book or subscribe to a gardening magazine; (b) borrow and read a gardening book or magazine from the local library; and (c) buy and read one gardening magazine.

Nature - This year I vow to (a) obtain Canadian Wildlife Backyard Habitat Certification for my garden; (b) plant bird or butterfly friendly plants in my garden; and (c) accept that you need caterpillars to get butterflies.

Lawns - This year I vow to (a) replace some of my lawn with flower or vegetable gardens; (b) learn non-chemical methods for maintaining my lawn; and (c) embrace the fact that weeds in my lawn help to keep it green in the summer, can be pretty when they bloom and are butterfly and bird attractors.

Vegetables – This year I vow to (a) grow a good portion of my own vegetables; (b) plant a few vegetables in containers; and (c) visit the local farmers' markets often to buy local produce.

Regardless of how many or level of these resolutions you wish to embrace, there is one resolution that I hope all gardeners will make and keep. I vow to enjoy my garden and feel proud of what I have done and not feel inadequate for what I have not yet done.

Happy New Year and Happy Gardening from the Master Gardeners.

North Frontenac Little Theatre Spring production I

by John Pariselli

t’s been an exciting and challenging year with the construction of the new school in Sharbot Lake. Some of us have had the opportunity to peek into the new building to see how it will be useable for NFLT productions.

WOW! It’s a larger stage; has a green room (music/drama room) that is accessible from the rear of the stage; and stairs at the side of the stage that lead up to a classroom on the 3rd floor that can be used as well for costume changes, etc.

However, the lighting grid, stage flooring and backstage curtains are not set up yet, but the executive felt that we could not go another season without a production. Therefore we will have to do our Spring 2014 production in another location.

The best option seemed to be to do a one-act comedy with a small cast and flexible staging. What better to fit the bill than Norm Foster! We’ve done several of his plays in the past with great success: Ethan Claymore, The Foursome, Maggie’s Getting Married, and Opening Night. Audiences

enjoy his humour, and casts and crew enjoy preparing the plays. Foster has two one-act plays that we are going to do this spring.

"My Narrator": Imagine what would happen if that little voice inside your head — the one that tells you how to behave and what choices to make — suddenly took on a life of its own? For Lacy and Miles, love is what happens, and with hilarious results.

"The Death of Me": When John bargains with the Angel of Death for a second chance at life, he quickly discovers that fixing the mistakes of your past is difficult, and that perhaps his destiny is not yet etched in stone.

Both plays have two male and two female characters, age range mid-20s and up.

We’re not sure yet about the location but we’re looking at the end of April for performance dates. We are currently looking for: a director(s): each one-act could have its own director; stage manager: minimum stage managing required (could also be the prompter); and a producer. Please contact John Pariselli 613-279-2662 or email johnpari@frontenac.net.

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AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We sell cars for under $1990 safetied & E-tested, low kilometres. We have good winter tires. We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING

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FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM APT. Harrowsmith $450 per month plus heat; first & last months’ rent, no pets. Available Feb. 1, call 613-372-2302 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, Mountain Grove, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, electric and wood pellet stove, $750 + utilities extra, 613-335-3878, 613-213-3055 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, Northbrook area, newly painted - $825 plus utilities; 1st and last required. 613-336-8378 KALADAR – 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS, fridge & stove, utilities extra, call for details, 613-336-9429 LARGE TWO BEDROOM NORTHBROOK APARTMENT. All inclusive, large bright two bedroom, ground floor, wheelchair accessible, apartment features heat, hydro, satellite TV, new fridge and stove, washer and dryer and two parking spaces with large private yard, suitable for a quiet mature couple $900.00/ month. Call Harold at 613-336-2068.

TWO 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS, available February 1, country lake setting, smoke & petfree. Lease, 1st & last, $1000 month inclusive.

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FOR SALE 3 BEDROOM HOUSE in village of Mountain Grove. Totally renovated, 2 bathrooms. Electric and wood pellet heat. $90,000. Call 613-3353878.

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 FIREWOOD: SEASONED MAPLE. Pick up in Henderson or delivery can be arranged.

Contact Ray at 613-336-1857 or Cell @ 613920-7770 HAY, STRAW AND OATS, stored inside. Call 613-278-2858 INCOME PROPERTY - Duplex in Arden. 2 storey rental apartment. Both rented. Totally renovated. Call 613-335-3878.

LAB PUPPIES, chocolate and black. Ready to go, call 613-358-9381

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 FUR HARVEST AND MANAGEMENT (TRAPPERS) COURSE at Henderson on February 8, 9, 15, 16, 2014. Call to reserve, filling fast, deposit required. Call Willis, 613336-8807 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES. Turkey Examinations.

Please call for course dates and details. Call Richard 613-336-9875.

LOST 2 BEAGLES missing since January 3 from Ardoch Rd., Crotch Lake area, family pets, never used for deer hunting. Please call with information to 613-279-3289 or 613-893-3289

MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659

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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.

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PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, the Annex (rear building), 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½“ x 11” - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26-100 copies 8¢ ea. Color copies 65¢ each (25¢ for 50+). Taxes extra.

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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 613-3352940.

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STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of Charles Henry Tooley, late of the Township of North Frontenac, who died on or about November 23, 2013 must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before March 1, 2014 thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

Della Tooley Executrix, by her solicitor Leonard G. Bryan, Barrister and Solicitor Box 669, Tweed, Ontario K0K 3J0

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Five fatal snowmobile collisions in Ontario this season

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n the wake of five fatal motorized snow vehicle collisions that have occurred in Ontario since the start of the season, the OPP are warning snowmobilers to exercise caution at all times while out enjoying what should be a safe winter recreational activity.

All five of these tragic fatalities occurred on roads and the OPP is reminding snowmobilers to always travel at speeds that take into consideration not only their ability as an operator, but also the weather and surface conditions in the areas in which they are travelling. This is especially important during heavy snowfall, high winds, when snow banks are present and when visibility becomes obscured or is reduced to zero.

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) provides designated trails that are marked, mapped, maintained and patrolled for the safety and enjoyment of all snowmobilers. By avoiding closed trails and not riding on roads, lakes, unfamiliar terrain and private property, snowmobilers can greatly reduce their risk of getting into danger.

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Part Time Meat Cutter Required 2-3 days a week 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

Gallery space for South Frontenac artists he Arts Committee of Southern Frontenac

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Community Services is accepting applications from local artists interested in showing their work at the Grace Community Centre in Sydenham. There is no gallery fee: artists are asked to submit 10% of any sales from the gallery to the Grace Arts Committee.

Please submit applications with 10 digital images (jpeg. Approx. 1000x750 dpi) or photos with name, title, date, size, material, an artist statement or short bio to: Rose Stewart, 4247 Henderson Road, Harrowsmith, K0H 1V0.

613-372-365. samborsk@kos.net. Deadlines are Jan. 15, April 15, July 15, Oct. 15.

The Township of North Frontenac REMINDER DOG TAGS AND KENNEL LICENCES REQUIRED FOR 2014 The Township wishes to remind all Residents who have a dog they are required to purchase a Dog Tag for each dog annually. A Dog Tag purchased between January 1st and March 31st is $10.00; after March 31st it increases to $20.00.

Residents who have four or more dogs are required to apply for a Kennel License. A Kennel License costs $30.00, plus applicable Dog Tag fees for each dog (provided all Zoning By-law requirements are met).

Applications are on the Township’s www.northfrontenac.com Municipal Office.

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For more information contact the Township of North Frontenac at 613-479-2231 or info@northfrontenac.ca.

Frontenac CFDC Presents

MARKETING BOOSTER 2.0 This two day hands-on interactive marketing workshop for entrepreneurs will provide you with practical tools and the personalized coaching you need to establish a results-driven marketing plan. The program is limited to 10 entrepreneurs to ensure participants receive individualized attention.

The Marketing Booster 2.0 Program includes: 1. Practical, hands on workshops a. Company assessment b. Competitive review c. Marketing strategies d. Marketing and communication action plan 2. Complete suite of practical tools Customer satisfaction surveys, value propositions, action plan templates, process maps, and more 3. Personalized coaching sessions to get strategic and tactical marketing advice on implementing an action plan!

Company Assessment Mission and objects Internal environment Your products and services Your brand Your website

Competitive Review External environment Competition and positioning Segmentation and target market Value proposition update

Marketing Strategies Marketing and sales strategies plan Sales Distribution Web marketing strategies Customer relationship management

Marketing and Communication Action Plan Marketing and Communication Action Plan Social media marketing Search engine marketing

February 3 & 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (lunch included) Frontenac CFDC office, 5062 Rd 38, Harrowsmith, ON K0H 1V0 This program is funded in part by the Eastern Ontario Development Program. Clients pre-pay $300 to register and upon completion of the two sessions, they will be reimbursed $200.

The regular cost is $1250 + HST. Space is limited. Only those businesses based in the County of Frontenac are eligible.

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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 January 17 HARLOWE - NEW OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, community hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome 613-336-2557 SHARBOT LAKE - EUCHRE, noon, Anglican church hall, $5 includes lunch.

SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion.

5:30–7 pm Pork Chops

Saturday January 18 HARROWSMITH - CHILI SUPPER, SILENT AUCTION, St. Paul’s United Church, 4:30-6pm, $10; children $5; hot dog meal option & family rate avail.; music by Brittany Smith HARROWSMITH - FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, free, S&A Club 5:30pm; movie to be announced.

SHARBOT LAKE – HOCKEY & WING NIGHT at the Legion.

SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB - beef stew supper 6pm, Chinese Auction 7pm, 1106 Gemmills Road

Sunday January 19 CANCELLED HARROWSMITH - BEEF SUPPER Golden Links hall,

Monday January 20 CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY General Meeting 1pm, Barrie Hall, featuring an interview with the late Bud

Fortier & history of Robbie Burns suppers, all welcome PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151.

Tuesday January 21 CANCELLED HARROWSMITH CASH BINGO at Golden Links hall KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $10, reservations required: 613-279-3151 PARHAM - COFFEE TIME, new weekly free drop in, 10-11.30am at Free Methodist Church, all welcome, PARHAM AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Annual Meeting, Piccadilly Hall, 7pm, Election of officers for 2014

Wednesday January 22 GLENBURNIE DINERS, noon, United Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613376-6477 SHARBOT LAKE DINERS, noon, for those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d: 613-279-3151 SNOW ROAD - POTLUCK SUPPER, 5:30pm, cards & games after, community centre.

Thursday January 23 BEES AND TREES SEMINAR, St. Alban’s Church, 67 Main St. Odessa, 7pm; refreshments, all welcome; donations accepted; hosted by Ontario Woodlot Assoc. & partners.

613-373-9334 or owalimestone@gmail.com DIABETES EDUCATION SESSIONS, Verona Medical Clinic, 9am-noon, free, please register: Anne MacDonald 613-544-3400 x 3589.

INVERARY DINERS, noon, United Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613376-6477

Friday January 24 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE Golden Links hall, 7-9:30pm for ages 9–15; $6; Sharon 539-6676 or Wayne 358-2355

NORTHBROOK - GOLDEN SUNSET SENIORS euchre tournament, 7pm, Lions Hall; info: Verna 613-336-8682 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Meeting, 7:30pm, 1106 Gemmills Road

Saturday January 25 NORTHBROOK - ROBBIE BURNS SUPPER, 5.30pm, Lions Hall; info, reservations: Ian 336-2203 or Gordon 336-0157; hosted by Cloyne & Distr. Historical Society.

PARHAM - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church 7pm, featured is the Millcreek Band; local talent. Refreshments, freewill offering, all welcome.

SHARBOT LAKE WINTER FARMERS MARKET, Oso Hall, 9am–1pm winter veggies, preserves, organic fair-trade coffee, etc; slfm. handsonharvest.ca SNOW ROAD - BREAKFAST Snowmobile Club, 8-11am; 1106 Gemmills Rd., all welcome; you could win a free breakfast.

TAMWORTH - MADISON VIOLET in Concert at Legion; 8pm; admission $25 advance; 613379-2808

Sunday January 26 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE Through the Roof Ministry Center, 6:30pm . Open mic; all welcome MCDONALDS CORNERS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Annual General Meeting, 1pm, Agricultural Hall, all welcome, info 613-2593480.

MCDONALDS CORNERS - EVALYN PARRY CONCERT, MERA Schoolhouse 2pm; part of 3-concert series; single concert advance $22; $55 for three concerts; 613-485-6434 or www. ticketsplease.ca WALK FOR MEMORIES 2014, fundraiser

for Alzheimer’s Society - Cataraqui Centre Kingston beginning at 9:30am. To register, visit www.walkformemories.ca

Monday January 27 FAMILY LITERACY DAY CELEBRATION: “A World of Nursery Rhymes”, 9:20-11:30am at the Early Years Centre in Sharbot Lake & the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church; crafts, stories, fun activities SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.

Tuesday January 28 SYDENHAM - CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, Grace Centre 9-10:30am; info: Mary Gaynor-Briese, 613-376-6477 ext. 305 SYDENHAM – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Grace Centre 1-4pm. For appointment call Bob: 613376-6477; 1-800-763-9610

Wednesday January 29 RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 1:30-3pm, Rural VISIONS Centre, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 613-376-6477; 1-800-7639610, all women welcome SHARBOT LAKE - SPAGHETTI DINNER/SILENT AUCTION fundraiser for New York and Costa Rica school trips; Granite Ridge Education Centre

Thursday January 30 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.

SHARBOT LAKE - CHARITY BINGO hosted

by Northern Frontenac Community Services, Oso hall; doors open 5:30pm; proceeds to seniors’ programming, family counseling, the Drop In. SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm, Grace Centre; info: 613-5443078 VERONA - RED CROSS BABYSITTERS COURSE, Prince Charles Public School 9am4pm; for ages 11 & up; $30 includes manual; please register: 613-279-2244.

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Changes at Freedom 55 Financial

by Don Amos • Youth Dance: Friday, January 31, 6-9pm at the Oso Soldiers Memorial Hall in Sharbot Lake, Northern Frontenac Community Services is holding a youth dance open to grades 5 to 9, $6 per person. Sound on Sound Productions has been hired for a great light show along with awesome music.

Canteen will be on site serving pop, water, chips and chocolate bars.

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What about joining us for Diners each month at noon time. On the second Tuesday of the month Diners is in Plevna/Ompah; third Tuesday, Arden; third Wednesday, Bedford; and the 4th Wednesday Sharbot Lake. Call 279-3151 for more details and to make a reservation. The cost is $10. See you there.

• Red Cross Babysitters Course: On Thursday, January 30 Prince Charles Public School in Verona will be hosting a babysitter’s course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The

By Jeff Green n the past 18 months there have been many changes in the Freedom 55 Financial office in Sharbot Lake. Brad Flear has been the mainstay of the office for 20 years, aided by his father Dennis, who has remained involved in the business. Together they have provided financial advice for clients up and down the Highway 38 and 509 corridor from Harrowsmith to Ompah and Plevna.

For family reasons, Brad decided he needed to control his role within the growing business, and so he took on a partnership with another father and son duo, Rick and Lucas Fisher.

Rick Fisher started working for Freedom 55 Financial (which was then under the banner of London Life) in the late 1970s. He had in fact retired, but when his son Lucas came into the business, and he learned that Brad Flear needed some help, he decided to come back to work.

“For me it has been a great opportunity, not only to help keep a growing business moving forward, but also to work with my

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son, which is a rare bonus for a parent,” said Rick Fisher.

“We are available to talk to clients about a wide range of financial needs, from financial planning to critical illness coverage, to mutual funds, segregated funds and group insurance. We do everything except property, casualty and auto insurance,” said Lucas Fisher.

“This business has always been based on trust between myself and my clients,” said Brad Flear, “the greatest form of advertising has been word of mouth. The good thing about working with Lucas and Rick has been the sense that they approach my existing and our new clients with the same attitude. I am happy they have come into the business with me and my dad.”

The main contact number for Freedom 55 Financial is 613-279-3000 and they are happy to provide solutions for clients at their office at the Seeds building (1110 Elizabeth St.) in Sharbot Lake or in the client's home or place of business. Email lucas.fisher@ freedom55financial.com

sunlight, as this can stunt the growth and burn the leaves.

They also like a humid environment; this means either placing a bowl of water close by, or better still place the pot on a dish containing gravel, and keep it filled with water.

Ideally they require 50 to 60 per cent humidity, and room temperatures of 65 to 85 degrees. They should also be kept away from drafts like outside doors, likewise heating ducts and fireplaces.

In February an application of 0 10 10 fertilizer can be given, One of the most frustrating things that can happen is that the buds fall off before coming into flower. This may be caused by insufficient light or over-watering or low humidity.

After the Christmas season is over and

the flowering is finished, it can't be brought back into bloom by placing it in a cool area and reduced water.

Most Christmas cacti do not need re-potting very often and will bloom best if slightly pot bound. However, if you choose to do this, the spring is the best time.

During the summer you can keep your Christmas cactus outside in a shady area but it's very important that they do not get too dry. If you want them to bloom over the Christmas season you will have to reduce watering and keep them in a dark cupboard for 12 hours at night during October through November.

Your gardening questions can be submitted and answered on our website at www. lanarkmastergardeners.mgoi.ca.

Northern Frontenac Community Services course is open to youth aged 11 and up; cost is $30 per person, which also includes the manual. Space is limited, please sign up by calling 613-279-2244.

• Kingston Frontenacs Hockey Trip: On Sunday, February 9, the Youth staff will be taking participants ages 10 and up to see the Kingston Frontenac’s take on the Sarnia Sting at the K-Rock Centre. Cost is $15 per person and includes ticket and transportation; payment is required upon registration. For more information please call 613-279-2244.

• Charity Bingo: On Thursday January 30, Northern Frontenac Community Services will be holding a cash dauber bingo at the Oso township hall. The doors open at 5:30 pm; first game starts at 6:30pm. There will be 10 games with top prize of $150 for final game if more than 30 in attendance.

Proceeds will go towards programming for seniors, family counseling and the Drop In.

Care for Christmas cactus

by Ankaret Dean, Lanark County Master Gardeners ince Grandma's day the Christmas cactus has been a favourite house plant. It's not unusual for a single plant to be handed down from generation to generation, because they are very long lived. If you want them to bloom in the holiday season, they do need a little special care to bring them into flower during the Christmas time.

There are many different varieties of the Christmas cactus, but they all belong to the same cactus family, most of which are native to central South America. Although these are known as cacti they are truly different in all aspects from the common desert cactus,

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which we are also familiar with.

These tropical plants, called epiphytes, are found in the same environments as orchids. They are most often found in the forks of trees where they grow in the decayed leaves and other natural decayed natural material.

Since they are tropical cacti they require completely different cultural requirements from other cacti.

If you are buying a Christmas cactus already in bud, it will require watering much the same as any other tropical plant. The best plan is to water the plant thoroughly and then wait until the top one inch of the soil becomes dry before watering again.

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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Mysteries of Hibernation W

ith the brutal weather we’ve had so far this winter, I envy the creatures that hibernate. A couple of hibernating animals that we are all familiar with are the eastern chipmunk and the black bear, both of which while away the winter in their cozy retreats just waiting for the first warm rays of sun- Common Poorwill shine in late winter or early spring. There is a long list of animals, bugs and reptiles that hibernate – only a few of which are mentioned here.

Chipmunks are interesting little hibernators -these little animals never stop foraging for food to store in their underground tunnels. Unlike the bear and the woodchuck, chipmunks do not build up layers of fat.

They awaken from time to time to feed on stored food and have been known to tunnel up through a meter of snow on a mild day. I stay away from bears although we’ve had curious cubs checking things out on a couple of occasions. Since they didn’t bother us, we didn’t bother them and they just went on their way.

You may have owned a hibernating creature at some time or at least one that can go into a torpor-like state. Many years ago, my family lived in a drafty old farmhouse heated only by an oil-fired space heater.

The windows provided lots of fresh air and some winter mornings we kids would wake up with snow on the bed covers! We had some goldfish in a bowl and I remember on one or two occasions that we’d wake up in the morning only to find a layer of ice in the fishbowl. Mom just moved the bowl to a warm area and when the ice thawed, I was amazed to see the fish alive and swimming as though nothing had happened. They must have gone into a state of “torpor”, which is like a short-term hibernation. Domestic goldfish that live outdoors survive freezing temperatures in the same way. They float at the bottom of the pond, below the winter ice, in a

state of reduced metabolic activity.

The Poorwill is the only species of bird that truly hibernates. It drops its body temperature up to 60 deg.

F. and can live up to 100 days on 10 grams of stored body fat. Most birds either migrate south or stay here year-round, e.g. the blackcapped chickadee or the bluejay. The blackcapped chickadee can use something called “torpor” to get through the colder months. As mentioned before, torpor may only last for a few hours but, in this state, the body temperature is lowered by a few degrees thereby saving a considerable amount of calories from being burned off overnight.

Bats are another creature that hibernates.

They typically huddle together in a cave or attic as they cannot stand frigid temperatures.

There was an article in a local newspaper this past week of 50 bats that had apparently been disturbed from their hibernation and were literally freezing to death. They were rescued and are being nursed back to health by the Toronto Wildlife Centre.

Hibernation and Torpor are not just winter phenomena though. For instance, the hummingbird uses a daily torpor because its metabolic rate is so high with a heart rate that can exceed 1200 beats a minute. When in a state of torpor, hummingbird temperatures are lowered as much as 50%.

Some things that occur when an animal is hibernating: · Breathing rate drops by 50 to 100%!

Hard to believe but some animals actually stop breathing. Reptiles are a good example of this. Turtles can survive without oxygen for up to 5 months, longer than any other known air-breathing vertebrate. They submerge themselves in up to 3 feet of mud under less than 6 feet of water. The mud insulates the turtle helping to prevent it from freezing. · Heart rate drops to as little as 2.5% of its usual level. A chipmunk’s heart rate slows

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• Caregiver Support Drop-In: If you are a Caregiver and would like to meet with others who are caring for a loved one or would just like a break from your responsibilities as a Caregiver, the support drop-in continues to meet the second Tuesday of every month at the Grace Centre. Drop in between 9 and 10:30 am for a cup of coffee, tea, and an opportunity to browse through books that you might find helpful.

• Bereavement Support: Although many people are uncomfortable with them, tears are not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength and can be very healing. Studies have shown that certain brain chemicals found in tears are natural pain relievers.

For more information on caregiver or bereavement support, please call Mary GaynorBriese, 613-376-6477 ext. 305

Sale of Land for Tax Arrears

By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on the 6th day of February, 2014, at 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:30 p.m. local time at the Municipal Office.

Description of Lands: Part of Lot 41, Concession 1, being Part 1, 13R-7357, geographic Township of Clarendon, now in the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac. (File No. 12707-320) PIN 36191-0039 (R) Minimum Tender Amount: $6,972.89

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 land 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, the relevant land transfer tax, and HST, if applicable.

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

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

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Kelly Watkins, Deputy Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, Ontario K0H 2M0 613-479-2231

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to 5 beats per minute from its usual 200.

Is hibernation just a really long nap? These animals are not just sleeping. They are undergoing drastic physiological changes. The most significant is the drastic drop in body temperatures (as much as 630F). Sleep, by contrast, is a mostly mental change. The body temperature drops and the heart rate slows but not nearly as drastically as hibernation.

If an animal is burning fat or snacking on stored food all winter, what happens to the waste? No fecal matter is produced because nothing is passing through the digestive tract and intestines. However, the body is always producing urea (the main component of urine). Hibernating animals’ bodies are able to recycle the urea. Bears don’t urinate all winter but the urea is broken down into amino acids. Even though they don’t drink, they don’t get dehydrated either. They’re able to extract enough moisture from their own body fat to stay hydrated.

On the subject of migration, I saw a newspaper article this week reporting on an invasion of Arctic Snowy Owls that are moving south in record numbers, many of them, unfortunately, taking up residence in airports.

They are, apparently, driven by a search for food. Some are even acting like snowbirds,

travelling as far south as Florida. Typically these birds do not travel farther south than the Great Lakes Region but they are appearing in large numbers in the American northeast and central and eastern Canada.

Someone in eastern Newfoundland spotted more than 75 Snowy Owls from a single observation and then counted 206 owls on a drive down one road. Experts say there are like two reasons for this “irruption” – there may have been a collapse in the Arctic lemming population (a favourite food) or a boom during the last breeding season that has increased competition for food. Whatever the reason, it is very disconcerting for airports as the birds are large enough to cause damage to aircraft. A biologist with Ontario Nature encourages anyone who spots a Snowy Owl to report it to ebird.org because it helps conservationists to learn more about the species.

OBSERVATIONS: Dana Purvis of Lansdowne reports seeing a male Great Grey Owl on Briar Hill Road just east of Morton on January 1 about 4.15 p.m. Earlier that same day, a Kingfisher was observed on Opinicon Road (must have been ice fishing!).

Send your observations to Steve Blight at natureobservations@rogers.com or Lorraine Julien, naturewatching@gmail.com

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE ON ROAD 509 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.

Specialist studies including geotechnical, natural environment, and archeological have been completed. A public information session was held on December 19, 2013 at Snow Road Hall. During this session attendees were able to view display board regarding the project, view a brief presentation about the project, and discuss options with the design team. Comments regarding the project were received at this time. The recommended solution has been changed as a result of comments received at this meeting, in particular the recommended height of the bridge has been reduced.

The recommended solution which has been adopted by council is a new two lane bridge constructed to the west of the existing structure with 1.3m navigable clearance (1.0m higher than the existing structure). The new bridge will be either pre-engineered deck on concrete abutments, or conventional concrete construction, the final choice to be based on tendered pricing. The existing bridge will remain in service while the new bridge is constructed, eliminating the need for detours.

The final Phase 1 and 2 report is available for viewing at www.northfrontenac.ca as well as at the Township office. This report includes the comments received by the public.

Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice and receipt of necessary approvals, the Township of North Frontenac will be permitted to proceed with implementation of the works. Any comments and discussions can be directed to either: 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

If concerns regarding this notice cannot be resolved through discussion with the Township, a person may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order) which addresses individual environmental assessments. Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below within 30 calendar days of the date of issue of this Notice (January 16th, 2014). A copy of the request must also be sent to the Township’s Manager of Public Works at the address below: Minister of the Environment 135 St. Clair Avenue, 15th Floor Toronto, Ontario M4V 1P5

Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

If no “requests” are received by February 15th, 2014, the recommended solution will be adopted and implemented.

This Notice Issued January 16th, 2014 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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ne of the peculiarities of municipal amalgamation in Ontario is the role that the City of Kingston plays in the delivery of social services in Frontenac County.

The Kingston and Frontenac Housing Corporation (KFHC) is a not-for profit corporation but it is affiliated with the City of Kingston, which appoints members to its board. It manages 967 rental units, including 28 in Frontenac County.

Those 28 one-bedroom units are located in McMullen Manor, which is located on Verona Main Street.

In a presentation to Frontenac County Council last week, Mary Lynn Cousins Brame, the chief executive officer of KFHC, made one thing crystal clear: KFHC has no plans to expand its stock of housing in Frontenac County.

“As far as us building new rental units in Frontenac County, it is not going to happen,” she said. “We are more than happy to do a partnership dealing with property management, but we are not going to be building ourselves.”

Brame said that KFHC has found that McMullen Manor provides a sufficient level of service for the housing demands in the county.

“People say there is a need for more housing units in the county but we have 28 units at McMullen Manor and 27 people on the waiting list to be housed there. Of those 27 people, only nine are from the County of Frontenac and the rest are from Kingston.

Only three people on the waiting list are seniors and none of those people are from the county,” she said.

She added, “Most people find it hard to live in that building because of the lack of amenities, and when we put urban people in a rural setting it is not very successful. The turnover in that building in 2011 was 46%; in

2012 it was 20% and in 2013 it was 36%. We find that the only way to have people housed successfully in Verona is for them to have transportation.”

On the other hand, Brame said that after spending the day at McMullen Manor just two days before the county meeting, she found that, “It is a beautiful building and it is well maintained and we hope to keep it that way.”

McMullen Manor had its septic system replaced a couple of years ago. New windows have been installed and plans are in place for further improvements over the next couple of years.

“Some of these kinds of expenditures can be expected for a building that is 23 years old,” she said.

She also addressed an issue that has

Kingston-Frontenac Renovates program.

Finally, Wayne Robinson from Sharbot Lake made a short presentation about the closing of the Sharbot Lake Seniors’ Home and the need for support from the county for seniors’ housing initiatives.

“I don’t believe the need in the North is so much for a seniors’ or nursing home but just some way of providing a level of care and housing for seniors that is subsidised in some way. The county is really the only warm body standing in this situation. The municipal councils believe it is not in their mandate or they do not have the resources for it. People who need something more than a residence to live in need to be on the agenda of the county. It is disappointing that there is a facility sitting there that is empty but could be used for such a purpose,” he said.

been lingering in the background in the Verona community for 13 years, the fact that McMullen Manor was originally built as a seniors’ housing complex and was changed over to an adult building in 2000.

“McMullen Manor is never going to revert to its former status as a seniors’ building.

That will never happen. It is a two storey walk-up and that is not suitable accommodation for ageing people,” she said.

Cousins-Brame was one of four people who addressed housing concerns at the county meeting last week. The others included Kingston City Councillor Dorothy Hector, who talked about the housing efforts of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and Sheldon Laidman from the City of Kingston, who talked about the homelessness initiative in the city and the county as well as the

Community Foundation supports youth The Community Foundation of Kingston and Area divvied up over $82,000 in grants in the fall of 2013, with a pronounced emphasis on supporting programs for youth, mostly within the City of Kingston.

One of two grants that support rural youth was a $5,000 grant in support of the Rural Boost Program that is run by Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS) Supported by the Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund, the Larry Gibson Community Fund and the Ruth and Stu Barton Community Fund, the grant will enable NFCS to stat up a new program.

The Rural Youth Boost Project will provide 90 minutes of fun, physical activities that get youth active. These activities are based on recommendations from the Cool Moves Program developed by the Boys & Girls Club

of Canada and available online. In partnership with the Food Sharing Project, it will offer healthy snacks to all the participants.

Youth will be engaged in a monthly cooking class under the guidance of staff, trained as a Community Food Advisor.

The project will be completed with a take home book of recipes and ideas for active living.

The second rural grant is a $3,500 grant to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Kingston Frontenac, Lennox and Addington in support of the Go Girls and Game On programs.

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“I continue to be amazed by the number, strength and diversity of proposals we receive each grant round for community projects that will contribute in different ways to the vitality of our community,” said Linda Lysne, Chair of the Grants Committee.

Grants this fall include two after-school programs for rural teens and a mentoring and leadership program for Aboriginal youth in Kingston; business mentoring for immigrant entrepreneurs; programs that teach resiliency skills to North Kingston parents and to teens with mental health issues, as well as public workshops with an artistic take on environmental concerns. The list of grant recipients also includes five organizations that had not received grants from The CFKA before.

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