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Robbie Burns dinner in Sharbot Lake

embers of the Frontenac Masonic Lodge and the Sharbot Lake Legion joined forces for the first-ever Robbie Burns Dinner at the Legion. Bill Bowick, who is the Master of the Frontenac Masonic Lodge No. 621, initiated the idea for the event after a member suggested having a dinner. Bowick then approached Legion president Dave Whalen thinking that the Legion would be an ideal place to hold it. “The Legion is not only a great service club but they are better set up with the facilities to put on an event like this,” Bowick said. Dave Whalen said that he was on board from the get-go. “My mother is from Aberdeen, Scotland and I love everything Scottish and have been there a number of times. When Bill asked me to partner with him for this I jumped at the chance.” Whalen credited Bill and Rosemarie Bowick, and his wife Kathleen for organizing the event. Robbie Burns, who was born January 25, 1759, was a very well known Mason who made numerous Masonic references in his poetry. He was regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement, inspiring the founders of both liberalism and socialism . His birthday is celebrated across Canada and around the world and he has become a cultural icon to Scots everywhere. The celebrations in Sharbot Lake got underway with over 80 guests in fancy at-

tire sipping beverages and snacking on hors d’oeuvres. The cooks for the evening, Kathleen White, Peggy Muldoon and Sharon Quinn, managed the seven pots on the stove. They served up a meal that included cock-a-leekie soup, roast beef, haggis, mashed potatoes and turnips, and for dessert, sticky pudding with toffee sauce and ice cream. Former master of the Frontenac Masons, Simon Spanchak, obtained the haggis, which were made by expert haggis maker Kalvin Holland of Kemptville. Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish made with oatmeal, and the lung, heart, kidney and liver of a sheep, which is all stuffed into a sheep’s stomach. Bill Kennedy of Kingston made the cock-aleekie soups, one of which was made with pheasant and the other with wild turkey. Both included prunes, leeks, onions, carrots, and pearl barley. Prior to everyone tucking in, Legion piper Jeff Donnelly “piped in the haggis” with his version of “Highland Laddie”, after which Bill Bowick made a toast to the famed Scottish delicacy. The evening included numerous toasts and readings of Burns’s poems, and was dedicated to the late William “Scotty” Meldrum, who was the founding president of the Sharbot Lake Legion, and also the first member of the Frontenac Masonic Lodge to be appointed officer of the Grand Lodge of

anada Post spokesperson John Caines said last week that home delivery is not on the chopping block in rural Canada. Although the embattled company will begin phasing out home delivery next month in urban and suburban areas, Caines said that a process of re-evaluating rural addresses was undertaken by the company a couple of years ago and no further changes are envisioned at this time. He confirmed that changes in the hours at three post offices in Frontenac and western Lanark County - Godfrey, Parham and Maberly - are under consideration but said the specific changes as well as their implementation date are still up in the air. “We have been looking at our retail outlets, based on foot traffic, and we are looking to tailor our hours to when people use our services most. We have been in consultation with the union, as part of our collective bargaining agreement, about the hours at those locations, but no conclusions have been made, and there is no time frame on it.” When asked if Saturday closing would form part of the changes to the three offices, Caines said, “Saturday is not a good day for us in terms of customer traffic. No business stays open during times when customers do not use their service.” Canada Post is making changes to its service delivery model in a effort to reverse a trend, brought on by the widespread changes in communications technology in recent years, which are projected to result in $1 billion yearly losses for the Crown corporation by the year 2020. The corporation turned a profit for 16 consecutive years until 2010, a year in which it turned a net profit of $314 million. However, in 2011 the company reported a net loss of

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Canada. Meldrum, who was a resident of Sharbot Lake, originally came from Scotland and after arriving in Canada he enlisted and served at Passchendaele. The two clubs shared the profits from the event, with the funds going to the Legion’s Bursary Fund and to the Canadian Blood

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islation. In 2013 Canada Post’s financial results plummeted sharply, with losses in excess of $100 million in the third quarter alone. Wholesale changes in its delivery model, including a steep increase in stamp prices and an end to home delivery in urban Canada, were announced late in the year. The increase in the price of a single stamp, from 63 cents to a dollar, will take effect in March. When purchased in a roll of

Mr. Hogg goes to Toronto

ddington Highlands Reeve Henry Hogg, accompanied by Clerk/Treasurer Jack Pauhl, travelled to Queen’s Park earlier this month to meet with Ontario Minister of Aboriginal Affairs David Zimmer. In a half-hour meeting with Minister Zimmer and two members of his staff, including Doug Carr, who has a long history with the Algonquin Land Claim, Hogg presented a series of concerns that residents of the township have expressed to him about the Draft Agreement in Principle. The main focus of concern in Addington Highlands is a number of large properties on either side of Hwy 41 north of Bon Echo Park that are included as settlement properties in the draft agreement. Henry Hogg pointed out that he has been the Lennox and Addington representative on the municipal advisory committee to the land claim throughout most of the last 15 years, and “It was never my feeling that this committee was ever able to act as ‘advisers’ but were merely given information that was

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always ‘confidential’ and could not be discussed with our constituents.” As far as the settlement lands are concerned, Hogg expressed concern about possible increased demand for service on his cash-strapped municipality. “Providing fire protection, policing and ambulance service as well as roads will cost far more than the taxes from increased assessment will provide,” he said. According to Henry Hogg, the minister did not provide any assurances on most points, although he did commit to responding to the concerns that were included in the presentation in writing. “He did assure us that the township’s official plan and zoning bylaw will apply to the properties once they are turned over, which was a concern we had,” said Hogg. “Aside from that he said we can expect a written response.” Other issues raised in the presentation include ensuring access to private property and Crown lands across settlement lands.

As well, there is a concern about and potential impacts to the management of Bon Echo Park the effect on youth employment within the park in the summer. After the meeting Henry Hogg said he does not have tremendous expectations that much will come of the meeting, “but I felt I needed to let the minister know the concerns that we have.”

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Central Frontenac Council targets a 5% increase

entral Frontenac Council made short work of their lineby-line consideration of the 2014 township budget on Monday afternoon. They had met twice the previous week to hear management-level staff go over their respective budgets, but did not make any changes to the overall document. When they met on Monday afternoon, Treasurer Michael McGovern brought some good news. A misplaced decimal place had the figure for interest earned from late tax payments at $7,200 instead of $72,000 in the initial draft budget. Simply by correcting that error, the increase in the levy to ratepayers dropped from 8.15% to 7.26%. Over the course of the three-hour meeting, council found some more savings, and the budget was down to a 6.36%

increase, just under $400,000. Inflation accounts for just under 1% of that increase, and according to Treasurer McGovern, the township experienced assessment growth due to new construction of about the same amount. Faced with the increase, Councilor Frances Smith said, “I still think we are asking too much from our ratepayers. I’d like to see us bring it down to 2 or 3%.” “I partially agree with Councilor Smith,” said Councilor John Purdon. “When I look at the budgets we have passed since 2006, when I first came to Council, we have had an average increase of 7.2% per year. Over that time we have raised taxes by 50%. I think we can accomplish our goals this year with a 5% increase.” Mayor Janet Gutowski asked Michael McGovern how

Do we need a fleet this big?

ven though he will not be retiring until later this summer, it was almost as if Central Frontenac Public Works Manager Mike Richardson was making comments as he was walking out the door, when he answered a question about the size of the fleet of loaders, graders, and other trucks that the township has at its disposal. The question was posed during budget talks by Councilor Jeff Matson, and it cut to the heart of the direction Richardson has taken the public works department during his fiveyear tenure as public works manager. “I have been maintaining a fleet, and I have been maintaining, not growing the fleet. If you want to keep the service level you have now you have to maintain the fleet and staff-

hief Administrative Officer Larry Donaldson brought some good news to Central Frontenac Council at their meeting on Tuesday (January 27). The township’s insurance company will pay the full replacement value for a truck that slid into a ditch and flipped over during an ice storm in January. He also had some bad news. “I just found out this afternoon that another truck was in an accident today. I don’t know the details because it just happened today,” he said. The truck involved in Tuesday’s accident was built in the 1990s.

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to Council from MPP Randy Hillier. The letter came about in response to Council’s attempt to sway Hillier towards supporting Bill 91 Waste Reduction Act which, if passed, will transfer the burden of paying for recycling towards the manufacturers who produce the material that ends up in the recycling stream. Municipalities have been supportive of the bill because it would alleviate the costs they currently pay to cover recycling. In his response Hiller said he felt “it is important to share some of my reservations I have regarding Bill 91.” Hillier noted that Food and Consumer Products of Canada, said “Bill 91 is poorly thought out and a huge risk to their competitiveness and survival” Sony Canada also opposes the bill, Hillier wrote. "They advise that Canadian electronics manufacturers have already experienced a three year market decline becuase of their inability to compete with cross border shopping into US jurisdictions with lower taxation, additional costs levied to the ticket price of their products will be devastating to Canadian companies and jobs." He also said that the Ontario government “had a goal of 60% diversion by 2008, but has never surpassed 23%” It is on this point that John Purdon took issue. “Waste Diversion Ontario calculated a diversion rate of 32% in 2007 and 47.2% currently,” Purdon said. “Those are the rates for consumers of the end products. Mr. Hillier is using numbers that include the industrial sector, the very group that is lobbying the government to not bring in the Waste Reduction Act.”

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can’t wait for that much longer for their roads to be cleared.” Under Richardson, the township has embarked on a 10year plan to replace a number of older vehicles with new ones, and the benefits are to come with lower maintenance costs and a budgetary benefit in future years. Rather than replacing vehicles on an ad-hoc basis as they break down, Richardson has implemented a long-term plan in which money is put aside each year for the eventual replacement of equipment. “I am pleased with this,” said Mayor Janet Gutowski, “I support keeping our equipment up top snuff. And we are starting to see savings in repairs, $20,000 this year and more in the future, plus we are seeing less down time for staff.”

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by Jeff Green ddington Highlands Council has accepted the bid from Task Force Engineering of Belleville for the construction of a four-bay fire hall on a township-owned lot on Hwy. 41, about two kilometres south of Northbrook. Reeve Henry Hogg said that construction is set to start in the spring. The building will be a rigid frame steel structure building. Although the final costs of the contract are still being worked out, Hogg said the project will easily cost over $1 million. Once the land and pre-engineering costs are factored in the total price could approach $1.5 million. The township has been setting aside money for the new fire hall for three years, and will continue to pay for the project into the future, well after the building is completed. “If we tried to pay for that in one year we would have to put in a 20% tax increase,” said Hogg, “but since we have already built a contribution towards the building into our budgets it will not have a significant impact on the tax rate this year.” The township had originally planned to build a fire hall/ township office on the site, but when faced with daunting costs they decided to build a stand-alone fire hall and leave open the option to build onto the end of the building or to build a stand-alone office on the site sometime in the future. The new Fire hall will serve the Kaladar-Barrie fire department, which is jointly managed and financed by Addington Highlands and North Frontenac township and serves residents on both sides of the county line. Addington Highlands ratepayers will pay the entire cost of the fire hall however, because it will be located in Addington Highlands.

Correction

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In the Court report last week it was reported that Ward Giffin has been charged with failure to comply with a probation order. Mr. Giffin is not facing that charge; the item was printed in error. The News apologizes to Ward Giffin for the mistake.

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much the budget needs to be cut to bring the increase down to 5% and he said $90,000. “How about this?” said Gutowski. “Let’s ask staff to find $90,000 in cuts, and then we’ll look at what they come up with and we can make our decisions then.” There was general agreement among Council and the directive was issued. There are no more special budget meetings scheduled, and Council will likely receive a budget that includes an increase of just under $300,000 in the levy at their regular meeting on February 11. (Council met again on Tuesday (January 28) for a regular meeting. In order to get a head start on construction projects, they pre-approved a number of major items in the 2014 budget, including $1 million in road and bridge projects and $210,000 for the purchase of a tandem truck)

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n the preamble to the draft 2014 Frontenac County budget, Treasurer Marian VanBruinessen referred to a directive that Council passed in December. The directive asked her to present two alternative budget scenarios, one with a 1% increase in taxation and another with a 1% decrease in taxation. The directive also said that the practice of using reserve funds to offset taxation should end. In 2013, $150,000 (which translates to 1.86% of the budget) was transferred from reserves to offset taxation. Describing the directive as “not clear in its wording,” VanBruinessen said that “as the strategies required to bring forward budget scenarios in line with Council’s direction involve substantial policy decisions, staff has provided discussion items for consideration … directions for discussion will provide strategies that might be pursued by Council to move towards the 1% reduction or 1% increase.” The draft budget that is being debated by Council this week provides for a requisition of $8.48 million, an increase of $316,000 (3.88%) over last year. VanBruinessen also pointed to items that could be trimmed from the budget. The total value of those items is just under $300,000, which would cover almost all of the increase. Among the discussions items are the elimination of $5,200 for council attendance at conferences and $7,500 for the end of term warden’s reception. A $10,000 increase in the annual grant to Frontenac Transportation Service is also on the chopping block. As well, the possibility of slowly weaning the budget from a dependence on reserve transfers could be considered. If $50,000 is

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n the nomination of Marc Nadon for the Supreme Court of Canada. The rules will apply only if they are applicable, if not then.... What a lucky day for Mr. Harper! Just 20 days after the relaxed criteria to be a Supreme Court Judge came into effect, Mr. Harper was able to find a suitable candidate, who seems to agree with his political philosophies. Gosh, do you think Mr. Harper might be willing to change Canada-wide laws just for one person? Norm Hart

taken from reserves it would still represent a 2/3 decrease while helping to balance the budget. Another $220,280 in savings was identified in three different items that Council can only discuss in closed session because they “have contract implications”. Taken together, these options would save

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Councilor McDougall said that although there is need for more seniors housing in the rural areas, the City has made it clear that they do not see rural housing as a priority. As a result, the County of Frontenac has established a Seniors Housing Task Force to encourage local housing initiatives, in order to address at a local level the housing needs of our growing seniors population, and their wish to remain in their home communities.

McDougall reported that the Portland District Heritage Society was continuing to make improvements in the stone schoolhouse in Hartington, and would like to approach Council with a plan to proceed toward the establishment of a museum. As a first step, they will make a presentation to the Township Recreation Committee in February.

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· Bolingbroke Café is Fri. Feb. 7 at the ABC Hall. George Reynolds and Aiden Wolf will be the featured performers. It will be another great evening, so beat the winter blahs by coming out to the cafe! The doors open at 7pm for coffee, tea & desserts, with the entertainment starting at 8pm. · Tay Valley Township is seeking volunteers for the Economic Development Project. Township Council is seeking up to eight citizens to be members of the newly formed Sustainable Economic Development Working Group (SEDWG). The term commences immediately and ends in December 2014, with the potential for re-appointment. The mandate of the working group is to provide advice and recommendations to Council for the purposes of enhancing the economic wellbeing of the community. Visit the Township website at www. tayvalleytwp.ca to see this public announcement in detail. If you are interested in contributing to a bright future in Tay Valley Township, please submit a brief Expression of Interest to the Clerk at clerk@tayvalleytwp.ca by Mon. Feb. 3. For further information contact Malcolm Morris, Chief Administrative Officer 613-267-5353 x123. cao@tayvalleytwp.ca · Maberly Quarterly Square and Contra Dance is Saturday Feb. 8, 7:30 to 11 pm at the community hall, with Sheesham & Lotus on the banjo & fiddle. Martha Cooper is the caller. $10 at the door, children under 14 FREE! No partner and no experience needed. For more information you can email mpolano@gmail.com or visit the Sheesham & Lotus website: sheeshamandlotus.com

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613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com · The Hartington and area Pleasant Valley Group will hold a meeting regarding the proposed subdivision between Petworth Rd and Boyce Rd., February 1 at the Harrowsmith S and A Hall beginning at 1pm. All concerned with this proposed development are invited to attend. Please contact Dan Bell 372-1910 for more information. · A Youth Dance is planned on February 7 for ages 9-15 at the Golden Links Hall from 7-9:30pm. Cost is $6. Call Sharon 539-6676 or Wayne 358-2355. · The Harrowsmith S and A Club will be having a Valentine's Dance featuring The Rain Kings, February 14 starting at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 per person and will be sold in advance only. A late night buffet is included. Call Tricia 3720343 or Pam 389-3180 for tickets. · Words to live by: You know you've grown up when a nap is no longer a punishment but a reward. Have a great week.

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New Year’s resolutions are often based on helping ourselves: There is one resolution you can make that can help others. Volunteerism is just that way. Giving of your time to help others will make them and you feel good. Volunteerism can take many forms, from visiting a senior, helping out at the local food bank or assisting children and adults improve their reading skills. Make 2014 the year you volunteer. The idea of having a child share your bed is still fairly common among parents. In fact, over the past 20 years, the practice has increased 14%. It’s not good for the child or the parents. For newborn babies, it is recommended that the child sleep in the same room as the parent but not the same bed. Back in 1975, mastectomy was the primary treatment for breast cancer and the 5-year survival rate was 75%. Today, there are better screening techniques and many new treatment options that have increased the 5-year survival rate to 90% and it is steadily improving. The ideal length of time for a woman to carry a baby before birth is 39 weeks unless there is a definite medical reason to deliver the child early. This allows more time for the brain, lungs and liver to develop fully. We always think that a baby is in the womb for 9 months when it’s almost 10 months. Our staff would like to remind you that if you are going on a winter holiday, be sure to take enough medications to last the trip.

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· Sympathy to the family of Arnold Goodberry. He was the beloved husband of Lois (Brown). · Happy birthday to Carol Morris, Barbie Matson, Frances Crawford, Dorothy Verbeek, and Richard Webster. · Thinking of Ken MacGonegal, Donald Delyea, Betty Meeks, Andy Armstrong, Barbara Ellesworth, Nancy Fobert, Susie Bryden, and Queenie Schroader. Thinking of you also to Marie White, who unfortunately has a broken hip. Please note that because of Marie’s injury, the February Old Tyme Fiddlers and dance at the Harlowe hall have been cancelled. · On January 26, a union service (including Arden & Henderson) was held in the Mountain Grove United Church with the new minister, Darin MacKinnon, officiating. After the service everyone stayed to enjoy conversation with coffee and muffins. Thanks to everyone that helped.

Jennifer Clow

For Our Aging

· I have been trying to find out the names of the members of a band that was formed by D.A. Greenlaw, who was the music teacher of Mountain Grove School in 1939. My dad was a member and I have the picture of the band but no names. Please phone me if you have any info. They actually played for King George VI on May 12, 1939 at Richardson Stadium. · The Frontenac Bantam Hockey Team 4-12 played a great game on Jan. 25 in Gananoque. The team won 3-2; nice plays, team. · The annual meeting of the Mountain Grove United Church will be held on Tues. Feb. 4 in the community hall at 6pm with Rev. Sue Patterson residing. · A sign on a second hand shop read: We exchange anything: bicycles, washing machines, etc. Why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful bargain? · Have a great week. Many people are getting low on heating fuels. It has been a hard winter and not only for Canadians. My daughter lives in Georgia, USA, and they had a blizzard on Tuesday.

CLOYNE / NORTHBROOK Marie Anne Collier

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· The Flinton Relay for Life cancer fundraiser will be taking place in September this year. Volunteers are needed in all capacities - to serve on the planning committee, or to fundraise. The committee is also looking to sign up teams as soon as possible to get the momentum going for 2014. For more information, to volunteer or to sign up a team, please contact Carolyn Hasler at 336-8659; brucehasler@bell.net · Winter hours for the Clothing Boutique in Northbrook, located in the former United Church next to cemetery, are Thurs. & Sat. 10 am - 2 pm

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Kim Gow

Marilyn Meeks

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613-336-2516

· Henderson News · Special get well wishes to our own Marie White who broke her hip last week, however is feeling improved. We sure miss you Marie. As a result of Marie's injury, both the Old Time Fiddlers and the Harlowe dances will be cancelled until further notice- so stay tuned for more details. Let's keep Marie in our prayers along with all the sick, including Georgina Wathen who is still recovering from pneumonia. · Valentines Day will soon be here- so let's hope Cupid makes it through all the snow that we have. Santa's reindeer broke their legs on the road to Harlowe, so sure hope that Cupid doesn't get lost in a pot hole. · Mitchell Gurnsey visited family in the area this past week. · It was quite romantic when Bing Crosby sang about a white Christmas, but the shovelling is taking away from the romance. We must persevere folks- God bless-Jean

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· On Fri. Feb. 14 at 7pm at Oso Hall, the Heritage Festival will host a local talent show. Arden will be pleased to hear that Mountain Grove resident, singer and guitarist Adrian O’Connell, and the Land O’Lakes Cloggers will be performing that evening. Both are well known for the numerous performances at the Arden Christmas Concert and other memorable venues. There will be a free will offering. · On the Saturday of Heritage weekend the Kennebec Lake Association is holding their 3rd Annual Winter Fun Day on Kennebec Lake, at the public boat launch, Henderson Road and the bridge. Activities that day will be skating, hockey, snowshoeing, ring toss and other fun games and activities. As you gather around the campfire, to warm up, you can indulge in chili, chowder, cider, and hot chocolate complete with marshmallows. Your donation to the free will donation jar will help offset the costs, but any excess will be donated to charity. The lake association has asked that you dress warmly and bring your own gear and chair - but most of all

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· Sympathy to the family of Bruce Taylor, who passed away on January 23 in his 80th year. · Elsie (Kelford) Gibson passed away on November 24, 2013. She was born in Ompah on Aug 15, 1925, the youngest of the 14 children (7 boys and 7 girls). She lived in Ompah until 15 years of age then moved to Toronto. She stayed there and married Bruce Gibson. Elsie worked manufacturing typewriters in Toronto. She was a hard working person all her life and will be greatly missed. Lee Anna White is the last surviving sibling of the family. · Happy belated Birthday to Evangeline Hermer. Forty family members celebrated her 93rd birthday on Jan. 11 at North of 7 restaurant. They enjoyed an excellent dinner preparedby the North of 7 staff and a special birthday cake made by Michelle Ross. Family members came from Kitchener, Mississagua, Ottawa, Perth, Lanark, Enterprise, and Harlowe. All had a great time. Wishing you many more happy and healthy years! · Mark your calendar for JACK’s Jam on Feb. 15 beginning at 2 pm at the Clar-Mill Hall. There is a pot luck at 5:30pm and everyone is welcome

DENBIGH Angela Bright

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· Sympathy to the family of Florence (Rose) Jackson, who passed away at Pine Meadow Nursing Home on January 22 in her 100th year. · The following are the hours for the Denbigh rink, subject to ice conditions: Monday to Friday 4:30pm to 9pm, and weekends, 11am to 9pm.

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613-376-6333 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com · I hope everyone is getting through this incredible blast of winter we have been enjoying for the past few weeks. There is lots going on to keep your mind off the snow and cold. · Come out to the Sydenham High School gym on Tuesday nights for Adult Volleyball. This is a relaxed and informal group playing from 7 to 9pm every week until spring. · There is a Ham & Bean Supper on January 31 at the Elgin United Church from 5 - 6:30 pm. · Head out to the Legion next Thursday Feb 6 at 3:30pm as the Poppy Fund presents donation cheques to Kingston Military Family Resource Centre and Fairmont Homes. If that's too early for you then head over that night at 5pm for Wing Night - a popular and well attended evening. Last call for wings is 7:45pm so go early and bring the family. · Homer Card & The Mill Creek Bluegrass Band will play at the Perth Rd Village Sunday School Hall on Saturday Feb 8 from 7-9pm. This is a pleasant mix of Gospel, Bluegrass and Classic Country. There will be light refreshments, and a free will offering will be taken. · Please join Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) on Friday Feb 7 at 7:30 am for a continental breakfast at the Grace Centre for the launch of the SFCSC Enhancement Campaign. · If you need help with your income tax and are on a fixed income you can get an appointment at SFCS starting the last week of Feb and running until the end of April. For information call Edna Malderis at 376-6477.

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· Registration is underway for the Broomball Tournament at Tichborne Rink on Feb 8. Looking for 8 teams of 8-10 people. Grades 7 & older (adults welcome). Registration costs $100 per team. Homemade hot chili and BBQ, broomball sticks provided but participants need to bring their own helmets. Proceeds support the Granite Ridge grade 8 graduation trip. Call Randy at 279-1233 or email schallj@limestone.on.ca · The Frontenac Heritage Festival (Feb 14 - 17) is coming to town near you. The Talent Show will be on Friday Feb 14 at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake. This year the Fur-Traders Camp Re-enactment by Mike Proctor and Bob Miller, with displays of heritage tools and materials, heritage life, camping and activities – cooking, axe throwing, tools, etc. will be at the Arden hall on Sat. Feb. 15, 10am-4pm. The Sharbot Lake Snow Drags will also be on Sat. Feb. 15. The popular Polar Bear Plunge at the Sharbot Lake Marina will be on Sun. Feb 16 at 10am. Good luck to those who are brave enough to take the dip, or if not you could sponsor someone who is. The Fall River Pioneer Log Home will again be open on Saturday & Sunday, with wagon rides from the parking site to the house. There will also be a Craft Show on Sat. 10-4 & Sunday noon-4 at St. James Major Catholic Church hall. Weather permitting, also on Sunday at the Tichborne Rink there will be skating and games from 1-3pm, with hot chocolate and hot dogs. These are just a few of the many fun-filled activities of the weekend - look for the full Frontenac Heritage Festival brochure in next week's Frontenac News. · We are looking for donations for the auction part of a Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction to be held by the District #4 Rec. Committee on March 29 with proceeds going to the playground fund. Please contact Lisa Hamilton or Christine. · The Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for the GREC trip to New York, which was scheduled for Jan. 29, has been rescheduled to March 19. The details remain the same, just a

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change of date. · Condolences to the family of the late Arnold Goodberry and Marshall Chambers. · Sympathy to the family of the late Ray Medlan. Ray used to play hockey for the Godfrey Goodtimers. · Thinking of you to Evelyn Bertrim, Vera Stinson, Mary Cronk, Melvin LaPointe, Ford Robinson, King Stinchcombe. · Happy 79th Birthday to Richard Webster. · After church service on Sunday the congregation of Parham United Church enjoyed hot soup and desserts and good fellowship. · Congratulations to Hallie Hearns on playing hockey at the KRock Center this past weekend. Hallie's team, the IP/Tyke from the Frontenac Arena, had a great time playing on the "big ice"!! Great Job Hallie! · Remember, every Tuesday from 10-11.30 the Parham Free Methodist Church will be hosting "Coffee Time" with free coffee, tea and cookies. So come on out and socialize with your friends and neighbors! · Happy Birthday to Mairina Jackson, Sheri Cox, Ben Steele, Aleris Cronk, Lesley Smith-Merrigan, Mary Wisteard, Sandra Raymond, Joey Dupuis, Jen Meulenaar, Savannah McClellan, Will Cooke, Tammy Hartwick, Sylvia Cota, and Angie Teal.

Bees and Trees O

by Jeff Green

n January 23, a workshop, Bees and Trees, was put on in Odessa by the Ontario Woodlot Association and the Friends of the Salmon River, among other groups. It featured a presentation by Susan Chan, a beekeeper who works in the Sustainable Agriculture Program at Fleming College. Chan is also one of the co-organizers of a new farmers’ market in Lakefield, near Peterborough. As part of her association with the Farms at Work program (Farmsatwork.ca) she has put out a booklet called “A Landowners Guide to Conserving Native Pollinators of Ontario”, which formed the basis for her presentation. The book’s focus is on wild bees, although it touches on honey bees, and their relationship with flowering and fruiting plants, shrubs and trees that are common in this part of Ontario. There are about 400 species of wild bees in Eastern Canada, and of those 300 are important pollinators. These species can be grouped into five families: Miner bees; squash, carpenter, bumble, and honey bees; cellophane and masked bees; sweat and pearly banded bees; leaf cutter, orchard, and mason bees. Although people associate bees with hives and honey, the majority of wild bee species live a solitary existence for one season and die off. They store up pollen for their offspring, do not swarm and most of them don’t sting. The exceptions are the 27 species of bumble bee, which live in small colonies and do not survive the winter, but they do produce a number of Queens that do survive and form

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RURAL LEGAL SERVICES Will hold its

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, February 6, 2014, 4:00 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, Sharbot Lake The members will elect a Board of Directors and transact necessary corporate business Everyone is welcome. Voting is limited to Members of Record 30 days prior to the meeting date. For more information, call: 613-279-3252 or Toll Free: 1-888-777-8916

Carrie Borer, Flight Centre Associate Erik Zierer, Flight Centre Associate 613 279 3995 Carrie Cell: 613 305 3151 Erik Cell: 613 572 3151 carrie.borer@flightcentreassociates.com erik.zierer@flightcentreassociates.com

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· Happenings at the Snow Road Community Centre: There is exercise every Monday morning at 10am; Line Dancing every Thursday at 7pm; and every Friday, there is Coffee Time at 10am and Bridge at 2pm. · There was a lovely supper on Wednesday evening at the community centre. The hall is always lovely, decorated by Johanna Cumberbirch and helper Mary Beverley. Approximately 40 people attended. Joelle and Don McLean and Betty Audet were the birthday people. The next supper is February 19 at 5:30pm. · A few locals gathered at Ellen & Bill Raeburn’s for Betty Audet’s birthday celebration. Happy Birthday also to Bob Delisle. · 147 people attended the Snow Road Snowmobile Club’s breakfast on Saturday. The next one is February 8, 8-11am. · Name the Year: Sports Illustrated magazine; slim-fitting unbelted sheath dresses; Songs “Three Coins in a Fountain”, “Mr. Sandman”; the birth of Rock & Roll with Bill Hayley’s “Shake, Rattle & Roll”. The answer to last week’s ”Name the Year” is 1948.

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bring your enthusiasm and good spirits and prepare to have an afternoon’s worth of fun. Please refer to the fliers and the coming brochure to outline all other events. · Everyone was very glad to hear that the Arden Legion Cribbage players made it home safely from Chalk River. · Kelly Cowdy of Northern Connections has asked me to mention the two free computer courses offered beginning February 10 and February 25 respectively. There was a mail out in last week’s paper, but if you’ve misplaced it, please call 613-279-2499 to get more information and to pre-register. · The Pastoral Charge Union service in Mountain Grove was well attended despite the heavy snow fall. · A special “thinking of you” to both Carol Patterson and Val Beechey.

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Frontenac Heritage Festival

PHOTO CONTEST There is one category only

“Frontenac Landmarks” We are looking for scenes that are in line with the Festival theme “Heritage” and Frontenac County’s upcoming 150th Anniversary, which is in 2015

3 prizes: 1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $25 Send entries to fhfestival@gmail.com

Full contest rules are on our website www.sites.google.com/site/frontenacheritagefestival The deadline for entries is Monday Feb 10, 7:00 pm The winners will be announced Saturday, Feb 15 at 1:00 pm at Soldiers Memorial Hall along with a slide show of the entries.

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Indoor Sports Program Kids Fit

Where kids get fit, and fit in! Monday: Verona Prince Charles Public School, February 3 - March 31 6:00pm-7:00pm, Ages 8 to 12 *Mixed Sports* Cost $25 per child (Subsidies available) For 8 weeks Registration will take place on the first night of session in your area listed above. No sessions on March break

Wednesday: Harrowsmith Harrowsmith Public School February 5 - April 2 6:00pm to 6:50pm, Ages 5 to 8 7:00pm to 7:50pm, Ages 9 to 12 *Soccer ONLY* Thursday: Mountain Grove Land O’Lakes Public School February 6 - April 3 5:30pm to 6:30pm, Ages 5 to 8 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Ages 9 to 12 *Mixed Sports*

Call The Child Centre for more information or to register. 613-279-2244 RR #2, 1004 Art Duffy Road, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0

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Frontenac Heritage Festival gets fresh marketing T by Jeff Green hanks to a grant from the St. Lawrence College Employment Centre, the Frontenac Heritage Festival will employ a new marketing strategy this year and into the future. Jesse Mills, a graduate of Sharbot Lake High School who has studied film in Toronto, has been engaged to help upgrade the festival's website and facebook page, to help promote the upcoming festival, and to create some videos to create visibility for the festival into the future. Mills started his one-month contract with the festival late last week, and he began by bringing the festival website up to date, including all of this year's events and plotting the locations of each event on a map. “The main thing I'm here to do is promote the festival, particularly to a younger group. I'll be running around and filming things for the next few weeks,” Mills said.

This year's Heritage Festival, which is set for the Family Day weekend (February 1417), features many of the popular events from previous years, including the Sharbot Lake Snow Drags, the Fall River Pioneer Log Home, The Polar Bear Plunge and the Talent Show. New this year will be a number of events on Saturday in Arden, including displays by

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the both the Kennebec Historical Society and the Kennebec Trappers, a Fur Traders Camp re-enactment, chain saw wood carving by Rob Deruchie, and more at the Kennebec Hall, the Arden Legion Fishing Derby and the Kennebec Lake Family Fun Day. One of the events that Jesse Mills is promoting is the revamped Festival Photo Contest. This year there is only one category for the contest, Frontenac Landmarks, and entries, up to three per photographer, can be submitted to fhfestival@gmail.com. The deadline for submissions is February 10, and there are cash prizes for contest winners, which will be announced on the Saturday of the festival. Further details are available at the festival website, which is most easily accessed through the Frontenac Heritage Festival facebook page or Twitter feed. “One of the things I plan to do is prepare a

january 30, 2014 video from previous years' festivals and during the festival I plan to get as much footage as possible to prepare videos for internet release afterwards,” said Jesse Mills. Mills graduated from Sharbot Lake High School in 2011, and has a sister attending Granite Ridge Education Centre, so he hopes to be able to approach the students and staff at the school seeking volunteers to help out at various festival events. “I also want to encourage students to participate in the festival this year,” he said. “As I was updating the website I saw how many diverse events there are and I began thinking about how I can let people know what will be happening.” He will also be looking at promoting the festival in Kingston and beyond through services such as Kijiji and Craigslist. Look for more about the Heritage Festival in these pages over the next two weeks. A flyer will be included in next week's paper in many communities, or go to sites.google. com/site/frontenacheritagefestival/

Walking The Talk!

By Edie Cairns

NOTICE OF TENDER ROCK LAKE BRIDGE REHABILITATION Sealed tenders on the forms supplied will be received in the envelopes provided by the CAO/Clerk of the Township of South Frontenac until 1:00 pm local time on Wednesday February 19, 2014. Tender documents may be obtained at the office of the Engineer (G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc) upon payment of a non-refundable sum of $125.00 (inclusive of HST) – more information is found on the township website.

2014 RECREATION GUIDE The South Frontenac Recreation Committee is coordinating the 2014 Recreation Guide and invite all user groups to provide information for the guide. Please submit details as you would like it to appear in the 2014 guide along with contact information for your event. Submissions must be forwarded by email to admin@southfrontenac.net before February 13th, 2014.

THE NEW BUILDING CODE CAME INTO FORCE on JANUARY 1, 2014 The new Building Code amends the 2006 Building Code in a number of ways. Focusing on new standards for construction that will provide better fire protection of building structure to protect the public. Also included are enhanced energy conservation provisions for new buildings to reduce greenhouse gases, protect air, water and soil quality. For more information please visit our website

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.

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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.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE WINTER HOURS Winter hours are from 3 pm to 7 pm on February 13th & 27th, March 13th & 27th. See our website for more details.

WINTER MAINTENANCE Winter is now upon us. To assist our crews in their winter control efforts, the parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014. As well, pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance on Township roads.

COUNCIL MEETING The next Council Meeting will be on February 4th, 2014 at 7:00 pm. The next Committee of the Whole Meeting will be on February 11th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862

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twice weekly classes are conducted by two expert, energetic Occupational Therapists, Charlene Feakins (Tuesdays) and Stephanie Lackey (Thursdays). There are three different classes on each of those days to better accommodate our busy schedules. Each class focuses on cardio, bone and muscle health, finishing with a proper cool down and relaxation. Charlene and Stephanie are experts at modifying the pace of the activities to the group as well as encouraging individual adaptations for every exercise. Balance and flexibility for everyday living are the goals. The music is chosen with our pasts in mind and it is not unusual to hear more than a little humming or singing through the huffing and puffing. The atmosphere is energetic, up beat and forgiving. No matter how you were feeling when you walked into class, you are smiling when you leave. Over this last session there have also been informative presentations by Main St. Verona 613-374-2851 some of the other medical centre personnel. The dietitian, Saman Iqbal, told us about a number of helpful good meal tips to keep us on the course to healthy living, and nurse practitioner, Brenda Bonner, enlightened us on the differences between osteo and rheumatoid arthritis and suggestions for coping with them. Western medicine is oft criticized for its focus on illness. As our grandmas were found of saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." The medical centre has put its money where its mouth is. Now it's time for you to Walk The Talk. The next session begins February 25, and classes are FREE. Register at the front desk or at an Outdoor Winter Fun day that is being held at the medical centre starting at 11am on Tues. Feb. 11. Bring your skates, skis, snowshoes, poles, etc. Sydenham 613-376-3213 There is a potluck at noon.

“Age is only a number”. “You're only as old as you feel”. “The more you move the more you can”. All of us have heard these adages. Some of us might even have heard them in the doctor's office. Now our answers of, "But I don't live three blocks from the gym”. “The lake is a trifle cold these days" and the favourite, "I'm on a fixed income and a membership instead of hydro is not an option" hold no water. We live in the catch basin for the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team - Medical Centre and are blessed because of it. For the last few months the centre has been sponsoring Fitness Classes for seniors. The

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Land O’Lakes Art Club by Julie Druker ast week students at Land O'Lakes Public School in Mountain Grove with a passion for art started up the second year of an extra-curricular art program at the school. The popular program, which first ran in 2011, is back this year thanks to a $800 grant from the Limestone Learning Foundation, which pays for the cost of all the materials and makes the program free for the students. Grade 7/8 teacher Lee Hull, who is a trained illustrator/ classical painter, and an award-winning artist in his own right, is again heading up the program, which he calls the Land O'Lakes Art Club. It is Hull's passion for painting that attracted the 24 budding young artists to the class this year and when I visited the school last week the students were just getting started. Mr. Hull was demonstrating to the students how to hold their pencils and how to make rough gestural sketches of a draped plastic mannequin, which he positioned in the centre of the gym along with a large plant that he invited the students to include in their compositions. They were instructed to make four rough sketches and then to choose their favorite, which will be the foundation of a painting that each student will produce by the end of the course. Each student was provided with their own easel, smock, paints, pencils, brushes and palette and canvas and the LLF grant also allowed Hull to purchase the plastic mannequin, which the class named Lola (Land O'Lakes Art Model). During the course the students will learn basic classical drawing and painting techniques, including how to make an effective composition, how to paint folds, and how to paint light and shadow. Hull is passing on to the students the classical drawing and painting techniques that he studied at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto and also in Florence, Italy.

Hull said he enjoys the energy of the students. “These students are here because they are interested and excited about making art and the fact that they are giving up their free time to learn demonstrates that fact,” he said. Asked about the challenges of teaching students who may have no previous art background Hull said, “Classical techniques follow a predefined series of steps that are very straightforward. Basically you start with drawing a line and then defining the lights and darks by making gradations first from dark to light and then back again.” Hull said that when he last ran the class two years ago he was amazed and shocked by the quality of the work that the students produced. “The fact that you can teach them the steps so that they can then harness their creativity is an amazing thing.” Hull's passion for painting is apparent in his very upbeat and energetic approach. He makes his way around the circle of easels, speaking to each student individually, giving them pointers and encouragement along the way. French teacher Max Campbell and parent Brett Hilder are assisting in the class and judging by the concentration and enthusiasm of the students, it looks as though there will be 24 very interesting paintings by the end of the 10-week course. The course will end with a final art show at the school.

Treasure Trunk reopens after flooding

ust over a week ago, on January 15, volunteers who work regularly at the Treasure Trunk arrived in the morning to find water leaking through the second floor ceiling into the building. The leak began after a water pipe in the ceiling burst, resulting in flooding that forced the business to close for two days. The owner of the building, Sharon DesRoche, quickly responded to ensure the building’s safety and had the damage assessed. Luckily there was very little damage to the contents of the store and while the store has reopened since, some exposed sections of the ceiling have yet to be replaced. Part of the store has been cordoned off for safety,

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which does reduce the space in the store. The store will have to close again in order for all the repairs to be completed, but that will not be until the weather warms up. The closures will be announced in the paper. I spoke with Executive Director of Community Living - North Frontenac, Dean Walsh, at the Treasure Trunk on January 24 and he said they are grateful to DesRoche, who “did her best to promptly address the situation” so that the store could reopen as soon as possible. “The Treasure Trunk has really become a staple in the community and when we were closed for those two days, we had people showing up at our offices wondering what was going on”, Walsh said. The Treasure Trunk functions as the vocational services training arm of Community Living - North Frontenac, which has its offices in Sharbot Lake and the store has become a popular shopping destination for many over the years. It is run as a not-for-profit business that sells gently used house wares, clothing, furniture, bedding, linens, books, DVDs and more. The business is headed up by staff member Janet Barr, who is the full-time vocational instructor there. She is assisted by Karen Robinson. Both train adults at the store who are supported through Community Living and the in-store training aims to help these adults gain employment skills while helping them integrate into the community. Walsh said that thanks to community members and business owners many adults are able to gain regular employment after having learned important skills at the Treasure Trunk. Community Living is able to support these adults through the vocational services they offer at the Treasure Trunk, which they provide in partnership with Ontario Disability Support Program. On the day I visited, Casey Fanning and Lillian Sheppard were working alongside Karen Robinson and they, along with

Barr, are assisted by five volunteers who work there regularly. Walsh said that he is grateful to the community for their continuing support of the Treasure Trunk and for their understanding for the recent closures. All profits from sales at the Treasure Trunk are donated to a number of ongoing community organizations and events in the local community. These include the Alzheimer’s Society, the Frontenac Heritage Festival, the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market, The Kids Swim Program, the Food Bank, the Polar Bear Plunge, and the Christmas Fund. The Treasure Trunk takes donations on an ongoing basis and donations of larger items should be arranged in advance by calling 613-279-2113. Donations of large electronic items like large TVs and computers are not accepted. Staff also request that people not dump unsaleable items like mattresses at the store, since these items cost money to be transported to the dump. The Treasure Trunk is located at 1171 Canon Road in Sharbot Lake and is open Monday through Friday and on the first Saturday of the month from 9 am-3pm. t rn No Bu d, ey! oo n W Mo

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Hull, who is not one to toot his own horn, has had numerous shows here and abroad, including in Italy and in Japan. A portrait he painted of former LOLPS staff member, Brian Robertson, earned him the second place award last year in the Kingston Art Council's portrait competition. Lee did say that he feels it is important to learn from someone who practises art themselves. “If I wanted to learn something new, like music or ceramics, I would definitely want to learn from someone who practices them.” Hull continues to paint in his spare time and currently is working on a watercolour painting of an old barn.

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In Memoriam In Loving memory of

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TAYLOR, Bruce Calvin It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of a truly remarkable and courageous man at the Kingston General Hospital on Thursday, January 23, 2014 in his 80th year. Bruce will be missed by his devoted and loving wife, who is also his best friend and soul mate, Christine. Cherished father of Marilyn Dunham, Ompah; Bruce Taylor Jr., Ompah; Raymond, Kingston; Randy, Kingston; Margie (Bob) Couch, Perth; step-father of Ryan (Jessica) McMurdock, Belleville and greatly missed by his 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by his mother Alice Compeau and his son Micheal. Bruce was born and raised on Amherst Island; he also lived in Toronto, Kingston, Bath, Ompah, Plevna and Odessa. He was a mechanic for 55 years. He was a bartender for 14 years at the Palmerston Lake Restaurant and Motel. He enjoyed being the captain of the tour boat for Bon Echo Park for 8 years. He worked for the Township of North Frontenac as a waste disposal site attendant. Bruce volunteered in the community in many capacities such as past president of the Ompah Conservation Association, a member of the Ompah Fire Department and Emergency First Response Team, Frontenac Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service. He was a volunteer driver for the Canadian Cancer Society, Northern Frontenac Community Services, Rural Routes and Pioneer Club. His generosity and sense of humor will be fondly remembered by everyone. Bruce's wishes following cremation, family and friends paid their respects at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 from 1-2pm. A Memorial Service followed at 2pm with the Rev. Raymond Klatt officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Ompah Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to the Ompah Community Volunteer Association or the River of Life Christian Fellowship Building Fund through Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41, Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873).

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February 2, 2013 Dear Grandpa, and Great Grandpa It’s been a year and we know you are resting and watching from there. With loving tears we’re missing you here. Rick, Pat, Andrea, Megan, Justin, and Kaylie

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Passed away one year ago, February 2, 2013 You were the one We could always count on, Always there when needed Miss you, but never forgotten Precious memories we have and share Your pain is gone as you are resting In peace with your Lord Remembering always Ron, Bev, & families OBITUARY

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Of Long Lake, peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday January 21, 2014 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Martin. Dear brother of Howard (Monique) and Robert (Kathleen). Predeceased by brothers Joseph and Donald (Betty). Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and loving dog Patsy and cat Tiger. A celebration of life will be held at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham on Saturday February 1, 2014 at 1 pm. Interment of ashes will take place at Pine Hills Cemetery, Toronto at a later date. On line condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

The members of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 425 and Frontenac Masonic Lodge would like to thank all those who supported our Robbie Burns evening last Saturday, in particular, volunteers from both organizations who took part in the program or helped prepare and serve the dinner. Special thanks also go to Jeff Donnelly for piping, to Larry Haslett for musical entertainment, and to the following businesses who donated door prizes: Goodfellows Flowers Lake District Realty Mike Dean’s grocery Royal Bank Scottish and Irish store and Sharbot Lake Home Building Center

JACKSON: Florence (née Rose) At the Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook on Wednesday January 22, 2014. Florence Jackson in her 100th year. Wife of the late Ernest Jackson. Mother of Floyd (Marian & the late Beatrice), Louise Kring (the late Ken), Lenora Rosenplot (Richard), Cal (Mary) & daughter-in-law Sue Jackson (the late Harvey), and the late Norval. Proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren. Predeceased by her siblings Herb Rose, Nelson Rose, Edna Greg, Iona Martin, Hilda Rosenblath. The family received friends at the Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where a funeral service was held on Monday, January 27, at 11:00a.m. Spring Interment Vennachar Cemetery. Donations to Pine Meadow Nursing Home would be appreciated. Arrangements McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca

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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.

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SMITH In loving memory of our dear friend Ray, who passed away February 2, 2013. Days of sadness still come over us Tears in silence often flow For memory keeps you ever near us Though you died one year ago. Ivan, Velma & family

In loving memory of my dear husband, who passed away on February 2nd, 2013. We made our vows together, And said till death do us part When God came and took your hand My whole life fell apart. No one knows the heartache I've tried so hard to hide, No one knows how many times I've broken down and cried. When I look back upon your life, Just one thing makes me glad That you chose me to share with you The precious years we had Love and miss you, Jean.

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new colonies in the spring. Most wild bees are generalists. They will gather and inadvertently spread pollen from any flowering plant they come across, but there are a number of specialist species. Sweat bees, for example, only collect pollen from the Evening Primrose plant, and squash bees confine themselves to pumpkin and squash blossoms. Because they can be managed, are generalists, and can be transported to where they are needed, honey bees have become an integral tool for large scale agriculture in North America, and this has thrown off the balance of bee populations to a great extent. Since a number of parasites have damaged the honey bee population over a vast area, the need for a healthy, diverse wild bee population is greater than ever. “Dependence on the honey bee population for pollination is risky. The more sustainable alternative is to have access to a wide variety of pollinators who collectively pollinate agricultural crops, as well as native plants, shrubs, and understory forest plants,” said Susan Chan in her booklet. A number of factors have conspired to cause a decline in the native bee population in Eastern Canada. One species, the Rusty– patched Bumble Bee, has been added to the Ontario Species at Risk list and is now considered endangered. Habitat loss, caused in many cases by increased insecticide use, management practices on farms, in forests, gardens and roadsides have all had an effect. The final section of Susan Chan’s booklet provides information for landowners with an interest in the conservation of pollinators. “There are some basic, easy, and inexpensive steps that can be taken on a piece of land to increase the likelihood of pollinator survival and proliferation. It should be noted that the size of the piece of land matters very little,” writes Susan Chan. The first step it to stop using insecticides, and another of the easier steps is to maintain hedgerows and meadows in order to encourage common native species such as hawthorn, choke cherry, lilac, staghorn sumac, wild roses, and wild apples. Chives, comfrey, borage, even milkweed are all species that bees thrive on. The booklet also includes information about how to identify different bee species on rural properties. It is available in .pdf form for free at Farmsatwork.ca by clicking the Farm Stewardship tag, navigating to Native Pollinators and scrolling to the centre of the page under the heading “Landowner’s Guide to Conserving Native Pollinators in Ontario”.

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FOR SALE 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 CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES, 9 weeks old, no papers or shots, parents on site, very clean, well looked after, $350; 613-358-9381. FIREWOOD: SEASONED MAPLE. Pick up in Henderson or delivery can be arranged. Contact Ray at 613-336-1857 or Cell @ 613920-7770 GENERLINK GENERATOR CONNECTION, taxes included $1300. Tayhawk Electric, 613335-3878 INCOME PROPERTY - Duplex in Arden. 2 storey rental apartment. Both rented. Totally renovated. Call 613-335-3878.

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S&A CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith. Air conditioned, capacity 90, $25/hr up to 3 hours; $125 for more than 3 hours. For hall rental please contact Linda Stewart (613) 372-3797 and for membership, Tricia Evans (613) 3720343 VERONA LIONS BANQUET HALL AND BOARD MEETING ROOM (Lions’ Den). Reasonable rates in a convenient location. Air conditioned. Full kitchen and bar facility. Weddings, anniversaries, parties, conferences. 613-374-2821

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Harrowsmith: Firearms Course – February 21 & 22, Hunter Education Course - February 28 & March 1. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES. Turkey Examinations. Please call for course dates and details. Call Richard 613-336-9875.

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

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SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772 KEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Lawn Maintenance, Trees Cut, Woodsplitting, Snow Removal, Winter Roof Cleaning, Junk Pick-up & Disposal, Minor Building Repairs. Call Kevin 9am - 5pm, Monday-Friday. Please Leave a Message, 613-279-1901; 613-453-5896 PET SITTING in Mountain Grove. Going away? Let us help. Dogs, Cats, etc. Spacious, individual accommodations. Long walks. By appointment only. Laura Mills 613-335-3658. Evenings are best or leave a message. 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. Call 613-279-3150 for information. RESPITE CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE. Private Home setting. Certified PSW / Hairdresser / Chef / Advanced First Aid & CPR. Walk-in bath, private room. Enquiries: 613-3363067; ohhunnychild@hotmail.com RYAN’S TREE SERVICE. Free estimates. Pruning, dead wood, selective branch removal, tree removal, hedge trimming, brush chipping, stump grinding. 613-888-1412; 613-374-2347. SEWING ALTERATIONS, HEMMING, ETC. This And That Sewing, 32 Peterson Rd., (turn at lights in Northbrook). Call 613-336-0656. 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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Center Stage Café back at Sharbot Lake Legion T by Gary Giller he Center Stage Café will be back in action with live music at the Sharbot Lake Legion on the 3rd Thursday of the month for February, March and April. The house band (Feral Five), as well as playing its own eclectic repertoire, will host a number of local guest performers over the three-month period, showcasing a variety of musical genres. The evenings will run from 7 – 9:30 p.m. with a cash bar as well as a pot of coffee provided for those interested in liquid refreshments while enjoying the music. If past performances are any indication, the cover charge of 2 toonies should be well worth the price of admission. Thursday, February 20th will start things off on a Country theme with guest performers Dave McCullough, well known for his time as the singing bass player with Red Rose Express, and Mitch Barker, ever popular for his wonderful renditions of “ol’ country” tunes. As a change of pace, Thursday, March 20th will highlight everything from Blues to Jazz to Rhythm & Blues with the odd show tune thrown in by featuring two newcomers to the Center Stage Café spotlight. One of

Notice to Creditors RESTUS NEADOW - All persons having claims against the Estate of Restus Neadow of the former Hinchinbrooke Township, now Township of Central Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac and all other persons claiming an interest in property formerly owned by Restus Neadow located at or about Lot 27, Concession 3 of said Township, are requested to file proof of same with James L. McDonald of Cunningham Swan LLP (jmcdonald@ cswan.com). Legal proceedings are contemplated that may affect your rights and in which you are entitled to participate.

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ELECTION DAY ANNOUNCEMENT There are sixteen Algonquin Negotiation Representatives (ANRs) representing ten Algonquin Communities who are responsible for negotiating a Treaty between the Algonquins of Ontario and the Governments of Canada and Ontario. Elections will be held to elect one Algonquin Negotiation Representative for each of the nine Algonquin Communities listed below. This election process is distinct from the general election for Chief and Council of the Algonquins of Pikwàkangàn First Nation which will be held in late March 2014 in accordance with their Custom Election Code. As with the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation, each of these ANRs will serve a three-year term. The elections will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on the following dates: COMMUNITY

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the guest performers will be the accomplished flutist, Ann Archer (and company), who will also bring along her newly acquired saxophone. The other performance on that same evening will feature the powerful vocals of Andrea Jones accompanied by partner in crime, Logan Murray, on guitar, and the very talented Julia Schall. Thursday, April 17th will end the series on a Folk/Pop music theme with guest performers Brian Robertson (and company), and Rob and Nancy Moore back by popular demand, both acts having delighted Center Stage Café audiences in the past. If you enjoy live music and are looking for a way to spend a Thursday evening over the winter months, come and join us!

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DATE April 22, 2014 April 23, 2014 April 24, 2014 April 24, 2014 April 25, 2014 April 25, 2014 April 26, 2014 April 26, 2014 April 27, 2014

Electors will be required to produce government-issued photo identification in order to vote in person. If you do not have government-issued photo identification, please bring the best alternative identification that you have in order to satisfy the Electoral Officer as to your identity. You may also vote by Mail-In Ballot. Ballots will be mailed to all Electors. Details to follow. Nomination Forms for Candidates in each of these Algonquin Communities are available upon request from the Electoral Officer. The Nomination Period commences January 24, 2014 and the deadline for submitting nominations is 4:00 pm on February 14, 2014. To request a Nomination Form or to ask questions about the 2014 Elections for ANRs, contact the Electoral Officer, Vaughn Johnston at: Tel: 1-866-286-7130 Fax: 613-629-8685 E-mail: vaughn_johnston@hotmail.com For more information, visit www.tanakiwin.com/2014anrelections

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Donations to offset the cost of publication would be appreciated. Thursday January 30 SHARBOT LAKE - CHARITY BINGO hosted by Northern Frontenac Community Services, Oso hall; doors open 5:30pm; proceeds to seniors’ programming, family counseling, DropIn. SNOW ROAD - LINE DANCING every Thursday 7pm SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm, Grace Centre; info: 613-5443078

Friday January 31 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, roast pork SHARBOT LAKE - YOUTH DANCE: 6-9pm Oso Hall, sponsored by Northern Frontenac Community Services for grades 5 to 9, $6 SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE: Coffee time 10am; Bridge 2pm. SNOW ROAD - FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Snowmobile Club, 7pm, snack & drink provided, 1106 Gemmills Road, all welcome. Info 613-278-0344

Saturday February 1 VERONA - WINTER WEEKEND WAKE-UP BREAKFASTS, Trinity United Church, $5. Plus choice of tea, milk, juice, muffin or coffee for $1 more; 9-11am WINTERGREEN STUDIOS RED BOOT BENEFIT, held at Memorial Hall, Kingston City Hall 2-5pm; auctions, music, poetry, sustainable living & more; $75; www.wintergreenstudios.com

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Monday February 3 OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment. SNOW ROAD – EXERCISE, Community Centre every Monday 10am;

Tuesday, February 4 SHARBOT LAKE - INCOME TAX TRAINING: Volunteers needed for Income Tax preparation for low-income individuals & families; some tax preparation experience preferred. Training 10am-1pm, Child Centre; call Joyce 63-279-3151.

Wednesday February 5 SHARBOT LAKE - BOOK MAKING, participants will create a book for their child, The Child Centre, 10am-noon SHARBOT LAKE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at The Crossing (Country Inn), 11:30am. To reserve phone 613-2792945 by Feb. 3. SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-3 pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 ext 203 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - General Meeting 7pm SYDENHAM DINERS, noon, Grace Centre, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613376-6477

Thursday February 6 RURAL LEGAL SERVICES Annual General Meeting, 4pm, Anglican Church Hall, Sharbot Lake, all welcome; info: 613-279-3252; 1-888777-8916 SHARBOT LAKE - CHILI LUNCH & PIE AUCTION United Way fundraiser by Northern Frontenac Community Services, $5 for chili, Child Centre, noon-1pm. SNOW ROAD - SOCIAL BINGO, Snowmobile Club, 6:45pm, refreshments, 1106 Gemmills Road, all welcome. VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-3766477

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BOLINGBROKE CAFÉ 7pm, ABC Hall; featuring Aiden Wolf and George Reynolds; $10; info: Mike 273-8718, merion@kingston.net HARROWSMITH YOUTH DANCE Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30pm for ages 9-15; $6; call Sharon 539-6676 or Wayne 358-2355

Saturday February 8 MABERLY SQUARE & CONTRA DANCE, community hall, 7:30pm w/ Sheesham & Lotus, $10; under 14 free; no experience necessary; mkpolano@gmail.com PERTH ROAD - HOMER CARD & THE MILL CREEK BLUEGRASS BAND, Sunday School Hall, Gospel, Bluegrass, Country music, 7-9pm, refreshments, freewill offering RAILTON - SPAGHETTI SUPPER St Patrick’s Church, in support of Knights of Columbus charities: 5-7pm, $8; over 12yrs $4; under 12 free SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Breakfast, 8-11am, 1106 Gemmills Rd. Everyone welcome TICHBORNE - BROOMBALL TOURNAMENT, open to grades 7-12 & adults, fundraiser for Granite Ridge grade 8 graduation trip; $100 / team of 8-10 people; register: schallj@limestone.on.ca; Randy Kempe 613279-1233

Sunday, February 9 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 DENBIGH - MUSIC IN THE HALL will be at 1pm. ENTERPRISE - COUNTRY JAMBOREE, 1pm, Enterprise Hall w/ Angie Austin; Fred Brown & Friends; sponsor: Newburgh-Camden Lions; 379-9972 or 530-5859; $8; entertainers free MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $14; info: 613-278-2427 SHARBOT LAKE - YOUTH TRIP: KINGSTON FRONTENACS GAME, noon-6pm; $15; leaves the Child Centre, for ages 10 & up

Monday February 10 SHARBOT LAKE – “CHILDREN & THE MEDIA”, session on impact of violence in the media on children & how to safeguard them

against it, 1-2:30pm, the Child Centre SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151. SYDENHAM - FRONTENAC SOCCER AGM, 7pm, Public Library Community Room; all welcome SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Valentine meeting at Meadowbrook Apartments 7-9pm, new members welcome

Tuesday February 11 NORTHERN 5 DINERS, Plevna Clar-Mill Hall, noon, For those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d 613-279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE – HEART 2 HEART WINTER FUN, medical centre 11am, bring skates, skis, snowshoes etc. Noon potluck & information re exercise classes VERONA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, medical centre 9am-noon. For appointment call Bob: 613-376-6477

Wednesday February 12 GLENBURNIE DINERS, United Church, noon, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477

Regular Happenings COMMUNITY DROP-IN – Sharbot Lake Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151. FLINTON – ADULT COMMUNITY DROPIN, Tuesdays, Rec Centre, 9am-3pm, homecooked style noon meals, all welcome, info: LOLCS, Pam 336-8934 x 229 GOLDEN SUNSET CLUB meets 1st Monday of month, Northbrook Lions Hall, noon. Info: 336-2570. Join us for potluck HARROWSMITH - TUESDAY LUNCHES, St. Paul’s United Church, 11:30-1pm, $5, soup, sandwich, beverage, dessert LAND O’LAKES FOOD BANK needs food & cash donations and community involvement. Contact Land o’Lakes Community Services, 613-336-8934 LENNOX & ADDINGTON RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS & DROP-INS - Tamworth Playgroup: Mondays 9:30 am-noon, Sheffield Arena; Northbrook Drop-In: Wednesdays 10am-1pm, Lions Hall; Flinton Drop- In: Thursdays 10am-1pm, Township Hall; Info: 613-336-8934 ext. 257.

Sharbot Lake Property Owners’ Association invites input online by Kevin Browne he Sharbot Lake Property Owners’ Association have revised their website to make it even more accessible and it is still at www.slpoa.ca. We invite all residents, whether members of the association or not, to take a look. Tell us what you think about the site and please join the conversations about the various topics. I would like to draw the readers’ attention to the section of the website that focuses upon the Environment. To do the best we can to protect and enhance the environment in our beautiful part of the province the executive of the association need all the help they can get! To get to that particular section: 1. Go to www.slpoa.ca then to SLPOA forums (located in the banner along the left side), and click on it.

2. Scroll down to “Environmental Issues”, and click on it. 3. You will now see a number of headings. I want to invite your participation for two of these in particular. “The Story of a Lake” (click onto it) sets the stage for an extensive – and endlessly ongoing – dialogue among us regarding the origins, the current status, and the future of the lake itself. Our Environmental Issues Coordinator, Rem Westland, has already contributed information drawn from our 2013 Lake Plan and from other documents. You will see that the topic is set up with an introductory chapter (The Story of a Lake) and then highlights each following chapter in turn. We invite you to add your knowledge to what is already captured in this story. We

Seed Swap in McDonalds Corners F By Kristine Swaren

or the third year, the McDonalds Corners Farmers’ Market is hosting a seed swap at the MERA Schoolhouse, on Saturday February 15. Bring seeds - the ones you saved from last year's garden or the left-overs (commercial or saved) that you didn't plant. Bring containers (small bottles or envelopes, plus labels and markers) for the new-to-you seeds that you’ll take home. Bring friends to share the fun! The seeds are all priceless, as we try to live the principle of free seed supply. New this year is an opportunity to purchase gar-

den accessories such as books and utility aprons. If you have garden-related items that you would like to sell, please contact Kristine Swaren at 613-278-1226 at least a week ahead. Although it’s a drop-in, any time between 10 am and 2 pm, be warned – you will want to stay for a while to share gardening tips as well as seeds! The farmers’ market will be providing café service with yummy treats. For more information on when, where, and what to bring, please visit the McDonalds Corners Farmers’ Market page on Facebook, or the MERA website www.meraschoolhouse.org

welcome as much information as you may have regarding any aspect of the lake that gives the Village of Sharbot Lake its name. The way to provide input is to first register with our webmaster. All you do is click the “registration” icon (top right of the page) and follow the instructions. Your user name will be recorded and you will get a password. Every time you want to add information to the topics/chapters of interest you just type in your user name (box furthest to the left), password (second box in) and click “Log in”. The second heading of special interest is “General Issues”. After you click onto that heading you will see a number of topics, some of which already have been taken on by people whose names are indicated. The first topic to click onto is “Coordination of Issues”. This describes the organization of the

section and provides a long list of potential topics for “champions” to take on. I am sure, once the conversation is started that the listed topics only scratch the surface. There are a great many environmental issues of concern to all of us, whether we are seasonal or permanent, on the water or inland, private citizens or business people. We are asking that individuals contribute to the topics already listed (steps to follow are set out above) or propose new topics of concerns so that we can work together on the environmental issues that concern all of us. We on the SLPOA executive hope to see dozens of Environmental Issues being explained and regularly updated by dozens of individuals who use our website to communicate broadly throughout our community and with the world.

Grand Old Enterprise Jamboree submitted by Mary Smith he Grand Old Enterprise Jamboree welcomes entertainer Angie Austin to its stage on Sunday, February 9, 1 p.m. at the Enterprise Hall. Angie resides in Kendal, Ontario. She works full time as a nurse, is married and is the mother of 2 teenage children. Angie recorded her first CD in 2010. She has performed at many summer country jamborees, fairs, several charity events and music in the parks. Angie recorded her first CD in 2010. Angie believes life is too short

to walk around angry so be happy and sing it out loud! Angie will be joined by open stage entertainers on February 9 so come out for an afternoon of fun and dancing. Join Fred Brown and Friends (Chuck Daoust, Bill Barkley, Ian Bell, Sammy Johnston), with sound by Freeman Daigle, for a great afternoon. A canteen is available and your host for the afternoon is the Newburgh-Camden Lions Club. All monies raised at the jamborees are used for community projects.

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What’s Up in the Night Sky O

February 2014

by Fred Barrett

ur Milky Way galaxy is part of what astronomers call “The Local Group” of galaxies. The group is made up of about 55 galaxies. They have different shapes and come in all sizes from small dwarf galaxies to the biggest of them all, the Andromeda galaxy. Andromeda is about 2.54 million light years away and can be found in the constellation Andromeda near the great constellation Pegasus. The galaxy Andromeda can be seen by eye on a good clear, dark night. I have seen it on many dark nights while out observing by my observatory. The Local Group has a diameter of about 10 million light years and is a member of the Virgo Supercluster. There are roughly 100 galaxy groups within the 110 million light year diameter of the supercluster. A group is defined as a close collection of approximately 50 galaxies. Mutual gravitational attraction holds a group and the supercluster of groups together. Now I have a question for you. What is the closest galaxy to our Milky Way? It’s a bit of a trick question. Is it the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC)? The distance to the LMC is about

163,000 light years. It is the 4th largest galaxy in the Local Group and astronomers describe it as an irregular galaxy with a bar at its centre. It may have once been a spiral galaxy. Or is the closest galaxy the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC)? The SMC is about 200,000 light years away and like the LMC, has a bar at its centre. They look like two clouds in the night sky but sadly for us, can only be seen from the southern hemisphere. Their irregular shape can be explained by gravitational interaction between each other and, of course, with the Milky Way. Neither the LMC nor the SMC is the answer. The closest galaxy to the Milky Way is actually within our galaxy! That’s the tricky and fascinating answer to the question. The galaxy is called the Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy and is about 42,000 light years from the centre of the Milky Way. It is only 25,000 light years distance from our Sun! It is small, containing only about 1 billion stars. Our Milky Way is second in size only to Andromeda, and it fueled its growth by eating up smaller dwarf galaxies that were attracted by our much larger gravity pool. This ‘nearest’ galaxy to our Milky Way is busily being

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n 2015 Canada will be celebrating its 150th anniversary and Sharbot Lake will again be hosting a Canada Day Run/ Walk event. In 2012 we had over 75 entries. My goal is to have 150 participants on Canada’s 150th anniversary. I need your help in fulfilling the goal. It starts now by joining in on the Heritage Walk/Run & Family Relay coming up on Monday February 17 as part of the Frontenac Heritage Festival. Walk or run 2km, 5km or

PAGE 11 digested inside our galaxy. It is interesting to note that there are a number of other dwarf galaxies that are being snacked upon within the Milky Way right now! The Zodiacal light will be on display from mid-February to the first days of March. Look to the west about an hour after sunset and watch for a huge left-sloping pyramid of light rising from the horizon. As noted in previous columns, it is the reflected light from all the particles in the plane of the solar system. Venus rises in the east about 2 hours before sunrise at mid-month and will be at its brightest. If you have a telescope or good binoculars, you can observe Venus’s crescent widen from 13% to 36%. On the 26th of the month the crescent moon will pass close to the left of Venus and slightly below it. The Moon will be above Mercury on the 27th. You will have to look close to the horizon in the southeast. Saturn will be up about midnight by mid-month and the rings are very observable at a tilt of 23 degrees. As well, the shadow of Jupiter on its rings is especially noticeable. In the southwest Mars will be above Spica at mid-month and the gibbous Moon will pass below the planet between the 18th and 20th. Mars rises about 11 pm at the start of February and close to 9:30 pm by the end of the month. Its disk grows larger during the month and detail can be made out through a telescope. Jupiter is still a great sight in Gemini. Gemini is to the left of the beautiful hourglass shape of Orion. The spectacular Orion Nebula sits on the left side of the constellation and below the 3 stars that make up the “belt of Orion’. You will find Jupiter high in the southeast soon after sunset and it reaches its highest between 8 pm and 10pm as the month passes. Have a look at the dance of its 4 main moons through binoculars. Their positions shift from night to night! The Full Moon this month occurs on February 14 – Valentine’s Day! It is called the Snow Moon. I believe this year it should be called the ‘Freeze your butt and every exposed surface’ Full Moon! How about the ‘Burn all your firewood as fast as possible so you don’t freeze’ Full Moon? “The Beginner’s Observing Guide” by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion for adventures in the sky. It contains star charts and is available at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy. It can also be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews” can be arranged at the RASC website as well. Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca . Clear Skies! Fred.

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