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by Jeff Green entral Frontenac Fire Chief Bill Young was asked by Councilor Phillip Smith where the planning stands for a new fire hall to replace the ageing one that is located next to the Parham fair grounds.

The exchange took place at a meeting of Council at the Piccadilly Hall on Tuesday afternoon (September 23). Bill Young said that money for the hall has been put aside but that settling on a location has been delayed, and the township is not in a position to make a decision on their own.

The reason is that the preferred location for the hall is on the corner of Long Lake and Wagarville Roads, on the former Hinchinbrooke School property, which is still owned by the Limestone District School Board.

Township Chief Administrative Officer Larry Donaldson said that staff sent a letter of interest to the board, on Council’s instructions, earlier this summer. “I just received an acknowledgement today that they have received our letter, and that they will not start talking to anyone about the property until October 14th, when the expression of interest period is set to end. We will then have to consider a number of issues, such as whether the building is in a condition for us to take it over; how much it will cost; whether the building and all the property must be sold together, etc.,” said Donaldson.

He added that since the school property is the preferred location, it would be unwise for the township to go ahead and build a fire hall at the other possible location, which is on the lot where the existing hall is, only to find out afterwards that the other property is available and affordable.

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Members of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydenham and the local community at the first ever Chili Fest Fundraiser

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by Julie Druker n September 22, in an effort to make their fundraising efforts visible and accessible to the local community, members of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydenham hauled out tables, chairs and all of the extension cords necessary to keep 17 pots of home-made chili warm for hungry passersby. Music played from speakers set up outside the doors of the church on Mill Street as guests sampled the enormous variety of chilis, each donated by members of the church and the local community.

The event was a fundraiser for the church and was organized by Katt Bulch, a church member involved with the church’s weekly Saturday night Crossing event. Katt was pleased with the turn out and said it was not just the delicious smelling chili but also the affordable prices of $5 for adults, $2 for teens and free for children under 12 years of

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All-candidates Meetings Saturday, September 27, Barrie Hall – Cloyne North Frontenac and Addington Highlands all wards meeting (co-sponsored by Skootamatta & Mazinaw Lake associations) 3:00 pm Monday, September 29 - Verona Lions Hall South Frontenac Portland Ward, 7:00 pm Wednesday, October 1 - Kennebec Hall, Arden Central Frontenac Ward 1 (Kennebec), 7:00 pm

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n pages 9 to 12 of this week's paper, the first of four weeks of special election sections can be found. We call these sections our primers to the 2014 Municipal election. All of this material is being loaded on our special election website, which can be accessed from the icon on the top right hand corner of the home page at Frontenacnews.ca This week is all about South Frontenac Township. The election section includes profiles of 15 candidates for three different offices: mayor, councilor, and school board trustee.

One of the unusual features of the election in South Frontenac this time around is the dearth of incumbents. No matter how the residents of South Frontenac vote between October 20 and 27, the majority of the people filling the comfortable council chamber chairs in Sydenham on December 2 will be sitting in them for the first time.

Of the four acclaimed candidates in Storrington and Bedford, three are new, with the only returning councilor being Pat Barr from Bedford. (Because of the acclamations, Bedford and Storrington candidates were not included in the profiles) There will also be two new councilors representing Loughborough, and there is a diverse group of six candidates vying for those positions. The Loughborough candidate profiles are on pages 10 and 11.

Friday, October 3 - Maberly Hall, Tay Valley Sherbrooke Ward, 7:00 pm Monday, October 6 - Sydenham Legion South Frontenac Loughborough Ward, 6:45 pm Wednesday, October 8 - Clar-Mill Hall, Plevna North Frontenac Ward 2, 7:00 pm Thursday, October 9 - Piccadilly Hall Central Frontenac Ward 4 (Hinchinbrooke), 7:00 pm Saturday, October 11 - Snow Road Hall North Frontenac Ward 3, 10:00 am (sponsored by Canonto Lake Association) Wednesday, October 15 - Denbigh Hall Addington Highlands Ward 1, 7:00 pm Thursday, October 16 - Olden Hall, Mountain Grove Central Frontenac Ward 2 (Olden), 7:00 pm Monday, October 20 - Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake Central Frontenac Ward 3 (Oso), 7:00 pm All meetings sposored by the Frontenac News unless indicated

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Portland is the only district where both incumbents are running, as well as a third candidate. The Portland candidates are profiled on page 11 The mayor's race is also an interesting one, as two council colleagues are facing off, along with a third candidate who may shake up the battle. The profiles are on pages 9 and 10 Finally, the race for school board trustee is well worth paying attention to, for reasons that will be clear to those who read the profiles, which are on pages 11 and 12, or who attend the candidates' meetings that we have organized, which start in Verona next Monday.

The profiles are arranged in alphabetical order by last name. They were all written on the basis of telephone interviews, and the candidates were given the opportunity to read them and suggest changes for accuracy before publication.

We thank the candidates for their co-operation in this process and it is our hope that the material will be interesting and helpful to voters.

The decision to start with South Frontenac was made because this edition includes the quarterly newsletter of the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation, and under an arrangement with the CFDC it is being distributed to all of South Frontenac.

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Prizes were awarded for the best mild, medium and hot chilis as well as a prize for the best overall chili. Ginny Trousdale’s entry won the best overall award and she said her secret ingredients are, surprisingly, a bit of strong coffee and cocoa powder, which she said “helps give the chili its rich, meaty flavour”.

The prizes were special commemorative Sydenham Chili Fest t-shirts that were donated by Paula MacDonald, who owns a print shop called Nothing But A Tees. Those who missed the Chilifest but who would like to donate by purchasing a T-shirt, please contact Katt Bulch at 613-876-9712.

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Sharbot Lake Criminal Court - September 22

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arden J. Giffin, age 50, was charged with operation of a motor vehicle over the 80mg/100 ml legal limit on December 1, 2013. He pleaded not guilty and in the subsequent trial OPP Constable Maurice Lefaivre was the sole witness.

He recounted the events leading up to Giffin’s arrest on that day, his detainment at the OPP detachment in Sharbot Lake and his release just under three hours later. Giffin, who was traveling west on Highway 7 near Mountain Grove in a Ford F150 pick up truck and pulling an trailer that had no lights, was pulled over at 4:12 PM on a snowy, winter day near dusk

by Constable Lefaivre. It was in the process of inspecting the unlit trailer that Lefaivre noted the smell of alcohol on Giffin, who admitted to having had a drink roughly 10 minutes previously while in Mountain Grove at his father’s hunt camp. Giffin then failed a roadside breath test and was placed under arrest. He was taken to the Sharbot Lake detachment where two subsequent breathalyzer tests were administered. The readings were 130 mg/80 ml and 120m/80 ml respectively.

The readings themselves were not disputed by the defense; rather it was the amount of time it took the officer to administer the tests that formed the case for the defense.

Defense counsel Sean May argued that in three instances Lefaivre took too much time to administer the tests, which conflicts with a charter right requiring that tests be administered in a timely fashion.

Crown Prosecutor Jennifer Ferguson argued that it was the specific circumstances of the case that caused the delays, which she argued were acceptable in the particular circumstances.

She said that the delay in getting to the Sharbot Lake detachment was due to bad weather, pointing out that the officer had to wait for back up to arrive in order to safely move

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Judge Griffin stated that the prosecution had to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the tests were administered in a timely manner. Although he was satisfied with the delay before the first test was administered, he concluded that the time that elapsed between the first and second breathalyzers, a gap of approximately 27 minutes, was excessive and not properly accounted for. On those grounds the accused, Warden J. Giffin, was found not guilty.

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he weather cleared just a bit and a warm front broke through the early fall chill at the Piccadilly cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 23. Before holding one of the final council meetings of the term in the nearby hall, members of council and staff of Central Frontenac Township joined with the family of the late Bill Snyder to dedicate a bench in his honour. Mayor Janet Gutowski spoke of the legacy left by Snyder, who died in February while still a member of Council, a position he held for 35 years. “Bill was dedicated to Hinchinbrooke and Central Frontenac Township and his beloved Piccadilly area. Bill was tenacious when he wanted to get things done, and he insisted that things were done properly. We won’t see another like him,” she said.

A moment of silence was held to mark the occasion, then everyone walked slowly to the Piccadilly hall to carry on the business of the township.

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Alexander M. Fait, 25, charged with operating a motor vehicle while disqualified will return to court on January 19 to stand trial.

Cecil B. Laraby, 49 charged with unlawfully taking of a vehicle/vessel, driving without a proper license and mischief under $5,000 had his trial set for January 19.

Timothy Hagel, 52, charged with criminal harassment and mischief, will return to court on November 17.

Ongoing Oliver Webster-Scholes, age 32, charged with theft under $5,000 and failure to attend court, will return to court November 17.

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n autumn drive up the Ardoch, Buckshot Lake, or Sunday Lake roads is an attraction of its own, but this weekend there is an even better reason to drive in North Frontenac. On Sat. & Sun. Sept. 27 & 28, the first North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour will take place.

Centred in Plevna, the studio tour features 16 artists in 13 studios located all across the east and central portion of the township. The hours are 10 am to 4pm each day.

Jim Craig, a jeweller who lives near Plevna, is the tour’s founder. He said that he organised it because he realised that “there are a lot of unrecognised artists in the Plevna area. People might be interested in the incredible work that they do,� he said.

The tour includes painters working in a variety of media, as well as carving, jewelry, fused glass, multi-media, cement work, quilts, an alpaca farm and much more.

There are also three different food establishments participating in the tour – Good Stuff Bakery in Plevna, Johnston Lake Organic’s off River Road, and the Out of the Box chip truck at the corner of Hwy. 41 and road 506.

A studio tour map is available at any of the tour locations, which will be easily identified by signs, at the eateries, and online at the tour website northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com The website also includes artist descriptions, photos, and other information.

The trees have changed colour this week, making the weekend prime for viewing colours, and along the route are some of the most spectacular roadside vistas in

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“We will have the money set aside for it next year, and we plan to build with the same design as the Mountain Grove Hall, so we are ready,� said Donaldson. “I just wanted to make sure it is not on the back burner,� said Phillip Smith. “Oh no, it’s on the front burner, but there are too many unknowns with the school property right now,� said Bill Young.

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Marcel Giroux came to Council as a delegate, but in keeping with his past as a municipal politician (his last term of office ended in 1985) he had with him a fully drafted motion, just waiting for a mover and seconder.

His proposal was to include the section of the K&P trail that runs from the Cannon Road in Sharbot Lake to Clarendon Station on Clarendon Road in the Frontenac County K&P Trail network. “The trail is in use, and is in pretty good shape with the exception of a few spots and one hole - which I have a picture of - and

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will eventually be an asset to the entire trail network. I’m not sure of the legalities of ownership. I leave that to you,� he said.

He had one more recommendation in his motion. “Harold Clark was the Reeve of Oso in 1980 and he insisted that we buy that piece of trail at the time, If all the other reeves along the trail had his foresight, the entire trail would be complete today. I think we should name that section of trail after him,�

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Council took Giroux’s advice, and the motion passed in short order.

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Not just how we sell beer, but for how much.

For example, consider the claims of those calling for liquor sales at convenience stores and gas stations, including the multinational chains that own them. They have falsely claimed beer prices are lower in Quebec than Ontario.

It’s just not true. Data gathered by A.C. Neilsen and analyzed by Navigant Economics shows that even though Ontario beer taxes are double those in Quebec, average selling prices at the Beer Store are still lower.

When prices before government taxes were examined the study found the average Ontario beer price was more than 18% lower. It also found that the pre-tax price for best selling package sizes – 6, 12 and 24-packs – were all lower here at the Beer Store.

In fact, prices at the Beer Store are the lowest in Canada.

That’s because there is intense competition among brewers who set their own prices at the Beer Store’s 450 retail locations – with frequent, multiple price changes as brewers jockey for position and market share.

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He referred to higher prices as an “up charge� related to “the convenience factor.�

We know milk and bread costs more at the convenience store. But the convenience ‘up charge’ of selling alcohol is a much higher cost than just dollars and cents.

What price do we place on preventing sales to minors? What price do we place on the gains we have made in reducing drinking and driving?

What price do we place on keeping crime out of our neighbourhood convenience stores, close to our homes?

The real debate is not about price. Ontario consumers already win on price.

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COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613) Arden.....................................Wanda Harrison........335-3186 Cloyne / Northbrook..............Marie Anne Collier.....336-3223 Denbigh............... .................Angela Bright.............333-1901 Godfrey................ ................ Nicki Gowdy...............374-5708 Harrowsmith..........................Kim Gow....................372-0018 Henderson.............................Jean Brown................336-2516 Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula.............325-1354 Mississippi.............................Pearl Killingbeck........278-2127 Mountain Grove.....................Marilyn Meeks...........335-4531 Ompah...................................Linda Rush................479-2570 Parham-Tichbome.................Colleen Steele...........375-6219

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MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 Editor’s note: our apologies to Pearl for accidentally omitting her news last week. · Wednesday night’s supper at Snow Road was fantastic as always. The tables looked lovely with Johanna’s touch – blue tablecloths with yellow daisies – beautiful. Birthday people were Wolfgang – Dietz, Elizabeth Newman, Jim Millar. The next supper is Oct. 8 at 5:30pm – Oktoberfest. · Sympathy to the Conlon family on the death of Jane. · Happy Anniversary to Richard & Pam Lemke. · On Sunday Sept. 28 Knox Presbyterian Church in McDonalds Corners will host their fall beef supper at the Agricultural Hall, 4 to 6pm. · I heard the Fiddler’s Sunday at Knox Church on Sept. 14 was fantastic. Feet were stomping and hands were clapping.

Also there was a lovely luncheon afterwards. · The first North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour will be taking place this weekend, Sat. & Sun. Sept 27 & 28, 10am til 4pm. The tour will feature 13 stops with many artists and great food as well. Lunch is on at three locations. For information call 613-479-2464 or visit northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com for maps and directions. It’s beautiful scenery. Take your time to enjoy it. · Our very first Diners of the season was Sept. 17 at Sharbot Lake United Church, with 30 people attending. Paul & Amy Gosse are our cooks and they prepared a lovely luncheon for us We had jokes by Catherine and a great game of “Price is Right”. It was so much fun. The next Diners is a Thanksgiving turkey dinner on Oct. 15. · Sympathy to the Killingbeck family on the death of Jewel. · What everyone has been waiting for: the Snow Road Snowmobile Club’s breakfasts! They start Oct. 4, 8 to 11 am.

See you there. · A Christmas Craft & Bake Sale is being planned for the

first Saturday in December. More about this later. · Get well wishes to Kathleen Ryder and Denzel Killingbeck.

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· The Golden Sunset Seniors Euchre Tournament will be held on Friday, September 26, 7 p.m. at the Lions Hall, Northbrook. For details, contact 613-336-8682. · The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will be held on Thursday, October 9 at 6 p.m. - an early meeting at Pineview Free Methodist Church, Hwy 41, Cloyne. The guest speaker will be Carolyn Klickerman, a certified square foot garden instructor. Learn how to grow 100% of your current garden in 20% of the space, with 10% water, using 5% of the seeds and no weeds. Ladies – join us on the above date and treat yourselves to one hour of lasting knowledge. · North Addington Education Centre in Cloyne is having a fundraiser for primary and junior student transportation tonight, Thurs. Sept. 25, 5 - 7:30 p.m. The fundraiser will help with busing for trips. There will be a BBQ and silent auction as well as a school open house.

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· Apologies are extended to Willie Lapointe (aka Willie Stuffle), who baked the pies for the Wesleyan Church’s recent spaghetti dinner. I’m so sorry I got your name wrong. · Arden bid a sad farewell to Valerie Beechey on Saturday.

Val had left instructions that our memory of her was to be a happy one, of smiles and laughter, and lots of good times.

The Kennebec Hall was laden with games of all kinds, playing cards and joke books. Val’s presence will be greatly missed. · To all art lovers. Quinn’s Fine Art Gallery of Tweed is holding their annual show Sept. 20 to Oct. 19 inclusive. Arden’s own Gordon Wright has watercolours and oils both on display and for sale. The show features local arts with traditional favorites and some new work. The gallery is open May to December, 10am–5pm, 7 days per week. · On Wed. Oct 1, the Frontenac News and the Friends of

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The United Nations has a goal to have at least 50% of the world’s newborn babies be breast-fed for at least 6 months by the year 2025. It is well understood that this practice will give the child a better start in life with better nutrition and a stronger immune system.

UN experts say that if 100% of all newborns were breastfed for the first six months of life, 800,000 lives could be saved yearly.

Arden will co-sponsor Kennebec’s all-candidates meeting.

Come prepared with your questions and an open mind to the Kennebec Community Centre at 7pm to hear the opinions of those who will be District One’s new representatives. · Line dancing, Fit n’Fun, Euchre and Tai Chi are still going strong, but unfortunately, with fall comes the end of seniors’ baseball. It’s been a great season, with lots of laughs and some meaningful baseball skills learned. Thanks to coach Gord Brown, who has tons of patience and unbounded enthusiasm.

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· The first North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour will take place on Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 27 & 28, and will include outstanding artists and artisans. For a map with all the locations visit northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com · Maybe you don't want to think about Christmas just yet, but there are some little ones at Clarendon Central PS who do. Soon they will be thinking about the Christmas shopping experience that happens right in their gym. The Craft Ladies of Plevna help by wrapping the selected gifts and decorating each one with ribbons, bows, ornamental attachments and other little creative decorations. You may be able to help if you have any little decorations, shopping bags or large gift bags to donate. After shopping for the whole family (including pets), the children carry their purchases home in these big bags.

You may drop off the items at the school or to Brenda Martin. · Plevna Joke of the week: Henry "Why was the broom late for school?" Bryce "Because he over swept!"

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In total, there were four children who participated, 10 men and 11 women. Men's top logger was won by Bill Langridge, a prize of a chainsaw, hat and 3 jugs of mixed gas/oil. The women's top prize went to Cally Langridge; she was awarded a fleece black & camo jacket and homemade shelf. First in the kids ring toss and nail driving went to Caleb Rosenblath, and first in cross-cut saw to Terri-Lynn Rosenblath & Caleb Rosenblath.

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Sept. 30. Early Bird 7 p.m. Books $7-15. Call Brenda at 613372-2410. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. · Come out to the Harrowsmith S and A Club for their First Annual Community Open House and Volunteer Appreciation Day, October 4 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free hamburgers, hot dogs and other treats will be available as well as a children's craft table. Learn about all the S and A Club has to offer and how they are involved in our community. All are welcome.

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613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · Happy birthday to Julie Lott, Jim Delyea, Ken Lott, Beverley Hayes, Tom Commodore, Carol Vallier, Adrian Scott, Lisa Stacey, Angela Commodore, Donna Easton · Happy Anniversary to Richard & Lois Webster, Helene & Gilbert Ridell, Walter Barker & Cindy Cox, Marty & Gloria Steiger · There will be a benefit dance for Alvin Conway at Verona Lions Hall, 8pm on September 27. Tickets are $10 or $15couple, $20 family. Music by a DJ. There will be door prizes. We wish Alvin well. · On September 20 there was a memorial service for Valerie Beechey at Arden United Church with a reception at the community hall. Valerie leaves her husband, Roy, and her children to mourn for her · The senior volleyball team from Sharbot Lake played in Kingston at Queens on Sept. 19 and 20. The team played very well in representing their school Granite Ridge · Student minister, Darin McKinnon, was welcomed back to the pulpits at Arden Pastoral Charge after being on holidays. · Many people attended the dance at Olden Community Centre on September 20. The music of the Johnstons, the Taylors, and Art was enjoyed by all. Jessica Wedden and her fiddle provided music for a square dance which was called

by Art Barker. Jim Kelly also provided entertainment with his step dancing, and Lois Webster with her stick man. A thank you to everyone for coming and to the volunteers. This event was a fundraiser for Mountain Grove United Church. · The first seniors' dinner for the Parham area was held on Sept. 22 in the CE building. It will be held on the fourth Monday of every month at noon; cost is $10; a big thank you to Vicki Newlove and Catherine Tysick for hosting this event. · The euchre party at Arden on October 7 will be a potluck at 6pm and cards at 7pm. A tournament will be held on that evening $5 each instead of $1 · Thinking of Marion Thompson, Terry Conner, Mardi Brown, Ellard Stitt, Vera Whan, Clark Gaylord, Joanne Robertson. · On September 14 Sylvia Powers was one of two presenters who gave a tour of Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, where the descendants of Sir Guy Carleton of the United Empire Loyalists are buried. Sylvia and another lady wrote on the research for a brochure for this tour.

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· I hope everyone will take the chance to drive around our beautiful township on Sept 27 & 28 to visit the 13 studios on the first ever North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour.

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PAGE 5 done and be donating the profits to Alvin! There will be a light buffet, door prizes and a silent auction. Tickets are $10, $15/ couple or $20/family. Tickets are available at the door or call Janice at 613-375-6735 or Jackie Conway, 613-375-6137. · Don't forget this Friday is the Gospel by Elvis Tribute Artist Stephen Goodberry! Definitely a must see! · Also on Sat. Sept. 27 at 7pm is a Gospel Sing at the Parham Free Methodist Church w/ Jan & Delores Bennett and local talent; freewill offering, refreshments & fellowship; all are welcome · Plan to attend the all-candidates meeting coming soon to areas near you. Thursday, Oct. 9 Central Frontenac Ward 4 - Hinchinbrooke is at the Piccadilly Hall at 7 p.m. Get out to meet the candidates who are representing your district. · Thinking of you to Glenn Fox, John Wisteard, King Stinchcombe, Mary Cronk, Vivian Hannah, Anna Young, Joan Wyatt. · Congratulations to Doris Campsall as she welcomes with love her new great granddaughter Emily. As well to Rick and Donna Fox on their new granddaughter. · Cranberries in Henderson are ready to be picked just in time for your Thanksgiving Dinner but open only til Oct. 10. · Many in the area attended the first Diners lunch in Parham on Monday and by all accounts it was delicious!!! Be sure to call ahead to 613-279-3151 to book your seat at the next

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Parham Tichborne - continued from pg. 5 one!! What a great service for the seniors in our area. This is a time for great fun, food and fellowship at noon and for only $10 per person. What a great deal! · What a difference to the Wagarville Road!! Construction will soon be completed on this road to the McLean turnoff. · Sports teams from Granite Ridge have geared up for the volleyball and basketball seasons. Come out to watch and cheer them on from the "new" gym. We have some terrific athletes. Don't just send your kids to play; stay and watch them - show them you care! · Congratulations to Lois & Richard Webster on their 52nd Wedding Anniversary. Happy Anniversary to Marion & Gordon Bertrim. · There will be a Fiddlers & Friends on Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake, a fundraiser for the Parham Anglican Church. · Happy Birthday to Carol Vallier, Art Teal, Margaret Thompson, Sarah McCullough, Shelley Whan and Jennifer McCullough. · Family and friends gathered on Saturday to celebrate Bob Teal's 50th Birthday. Here's to 50 more!

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· The Verona Community Association is gearing up for its newest fun, free winter event, “Christmas in the Village”, and volunteers are needed. A volunteer meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Lion’s Den in the Verona Lions Club at 7 p.m. "Christmas in the Village" features crafts, games, train rides, live band, lots of food and Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. It is a great start to the holiday season. Help share in the fun and make this event happen; plan to attend the meeting. For more information call me at 613-374-2091. · The Ontario Provincial Police will be focusing on educating and enforcing the proper use of seat belts by vehicle occupants. During this annual seatbelt initiative, from Sept. 24 to Oct. 10, motorists can expect to see an increase in roadside checks, which will focus primarily on back seat passenger safety and child booster seats. The OPP urge all vehicle occupants to have their seatbelts properly fastened at all times.

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nual Family Celebration Day on Saturday, September 27 starting at 11 a.m. There will be a petting zoo, air castles, corn roast, bake sale, food market and garage sale. · The Grandmothers by the Lake, a chapter of the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign, is hosting an information session on Sat. Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trinity United Church Hall. If you think you might be interested in joining the group in support of African grandmothers, please RSVP Adele Colby at 613-375-8845. · "A Night Under the Stars: A Tour of the Universe" will be held Thursday, October 2 at Prince Charles P.S. from 7 to 9 p.m. In a highly illustrated presentation, astronomy author Terence Dickinson will reveal the grandeur of the universe as seen in his own celestial photography. After the talk, Mr. Dickinson will set up a telescope outside for viewing the moon's craters and valleys, plus other celestial sights (if the weather permits). Through a Parents Reaching Out Grant, the Parent Council is pleased to be able to offer this unique opportunity as a free presentation open to the community. · There is an exhibition of Louise Day's photographs at Blue Roof Farm. The exhibit will be open each Sunday from 2 to 6 pm until October 19. Weekdays or Saturday viewings can be arranged. Please call Louise at 613-374-3333 or Kim Ondaatje at 613-374-2147. · A Diabetes Education session will be held at the Verona Medical Centre on Thurs. Oct. 2. Whether you have just learned that you have diabetes or have had it for many years, this will be a chance to share your experiences and ask questions. Anne MacDonald, registered dietitian, and Bonnie Sparrow, nurse practitioner, will discuss various aspects of diabetes management. Please call Anne at 613544-3400, ext 3589, if you plan to attend.

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Jean Brown 613-336-2516 · Your old reporter is back from a trip to New York. My word, it's a busy place there, and the old adage “There's no place like home” is certainly true for this reporter. · Elvis tribute artist Stephen Goodberry, who hails from Sharbot Lake, has an up-coming concert on Sat. Sept. 27 at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake, with proceeds to the Diabetes Foundation. Stephen was born in Kingston and grew up in Verona and Parham. He attended public school in the tworoom school by the Parham Cemetery and then moved to the Hinchinbrooke Public School in Grade 5. He then attended Sharbot Lake High School, and graduated from there, going on to work for Dupont Canada and to become an Elvis tribute artist upon retirement. So hope we can get “all shook up” at this concert for sure. · Henderson United, decorated in fall colours and flowers, welcomed the Rev. Eric Barr to the pulpit on Sunday. · Comings and going to our area included Bill Taylor of Ma-

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· A Celtic Pub night will be held at the ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Rd. on Saturday, Sept. 27 with music by Celtic Duo, Clanranald. Doors open at 5 pm; dinner at 6pm. Grub consists of your choice of meat pie, or chicken and rice, pulled pork on a bun – or sausage on a bun! Contact for tickets: Pat Hough 613-273-3781 or rphougho@gmail.com. · Bolingbroke Cafe is Friday, October 3, 7-10 pm at the ABC Hall (3166 County Road 36). Featured performers: The Tritones. $10 at the door. Contact: Mike Erion 613-273-8718 or merion@kingston.net. · The Maberly Fair was held August 23, and went over well.

The Maberly Agricultural Society thanks everyone for their participation and for all the volunteers who came out and made the day such a success. The Maberly Agricultural Society meeting will be held at the Maberly Hall on September 29, 7:30 pm. · Construction on Harper Road will take place from September 22 to October 17, at the following locations: Highway 7 to north entrance to Glen Tay Public School and just south of intersection with Clarchris Road to intersection with 5th Concession. · The late Martin Yates, president of the ABC Association, was excited about the improvement projects taking place at the ABC Hall. One project that was particularly dear to him was a proposed covered entryway to the hall. In recognition of Martin’s outstanding contribution to the community, we will be collecting donations to fund this special project. Donation forms will be available at the ABC Hall. Your help, big or small, to build this entryway in memory of Martin Yates is greatly appreciated.

Tay Valley Township Council invites you to join with them as they welcome Larry Donaldson to the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Mr. Donaldson will commence his duties with Tay Valley Township on November 1 immediately after the municipal election.

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Lucy Maud Montgomery and World War 1

by Julie Druker s part of their programming titled "Home Town Home Front: Kingston Frontenac in World War 1", the Kingston Frontenac Public Library's Sydenham branch invited Laura Robinson, head of the English department at the Royal Military College in Kingston, to present a talk Laura Robinson on the life of famed Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery and her reflections of World War 1.

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Robinson focused her Sydenham talk on Montgomery's 1921 novel titled "Rilla of Ingleside", the eighth novel in her Anne of Green Gables series. Robinson said that while Montgomery drew on the raw material from factual war time realities, she used this material to create her own style of fiction and in doing so “highlighted the heroism that took place in rural Canada during those times.”

Robinson also said that Montgomery demonstrates in the "Rilla" characters some of her own ambiguities about the war by presenting many female characters doing their best to serve the war efforts, some happily, but others not so much. Similarly some of her male characters are presented with some opposing emotional feelings about the war itself.

Perhaps the most interesting part of Robinson's talk was when she spoke of Montgomery's more private self as gleaned from the author's journals, which when published beginning in the 1980s, caused a huge resurgence of interest in the Canadian author. The journals laid bare a side of Montgomery not formerly known, a more caustic, biting side, less charming and up beat than how she presented herself in public.

Robinson is the perfect choice to speak about Montgomery, having focused on her as a PhD student while at Queen's University in Kingston. Robinson included Montgomery's Anne series in her PhD thesis, which focused on girls' stories.

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Judging by the wealth of questions and comments from the audience at Robinson's talk in Sydenham, Lucy Maud Montgomery continues to inhabit the hearts and minds of many Canadians.

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n September 20 the community room at Trinity United church in Verona was handily transformed into a Victorian tea house as close to 70 guests, many of whom were dressed in fancy bustles, petticoats, lace and fascinators, enjoyed tea, fancy sandwiches and dainty pastry desserts at a special fundraiser. Guests were also entertained by the local flute quartet Toute Ensemble and enjoyed the musings of a properly Victorian attired Debbie Lovegrove, who emceed the event and who mused on the era when Queen Victoria, England’s longest reigning monarch, held sway over her empire for 64 years.

Lovegrove spoke of the Queen’s epic reign, of her taking the throne at age 18, her marriage to Albert, their nine children and 42 grandchildren, who gave the Queen the title “grandmother of Europe”. Albert’s death at age 42 from typhoid fever sunk the Queen into a deep depression, and she wore black for the remainder of her life.

Lovegrove recounted Victorian times, when “women’s fashion surged to the forefront with horsehair petticoats stiffened with cane and padding”, and the popularity of crinolines, pagoda sleeves, hoop skirts and bustles. She cited the “great cultural expansion” that occurred during Queen Victoria’s reign and the many advances made in industry, science, communications and infrastructure.

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October 27 South Frontenac Township - Mayoral Candidates John McEwen – building a better township

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ohn McEwen was born in Weston, Ontario, in the long shadow of the City of Toronto, and although his family moved to Kingston Mills when he was in high school, his South Frontenac roots go back to the beginning of the settlement period of the 1830s.

“Old Tom McEwen settled in Bradshaw, township of Bedford, in 1830, and the family farm is still there, just east of the tracks on Bradshaw Road,” he said, “but we all moved away generations ago.”

In 1991, John McEwen moved to Bellrock and started the business he still runs, John McEwen Waterproofing. If elected mayor he will be closing down the business, for fear of any appearance of a conflict. One of his key reasons for running is also to put people like himself out of work.

“My business is entirely founded on the mistakes made by existing building departments. If elected, I will urge council to pass a bylaw enforcing an existing statute requiring waterproofing for all new construction.

Municipalities are entirely responsible for enforcement of the statute, and although I brought this information to the township last year, nothing was done about it,” he said.

McEwen said that the township has been listening to the building department and some builders who say that enforcing the bylaw would hinder development in the township.

“When the lawsuits come to the township from homeowners with flooded basements and huge costs to fix them, the township will

be liable because of this,” he said.

Among the other issues that he intends to address if elected is the ongoing Sydenham water situation.

“Water rates will be up to about $1,200 over 4 year period, up from $600, and those who don’t use the water pay a penalty on top of that. What I would do is eliminate the penalty and split the increase in half, so Sydenham residents would pay $900 per year. The rest of the township could take up the loss, in exchange for a public water tap, somewhere in Sydenham,” he said.

In order to make better use of the water system, he said he would like to see development encouraged on Stage Coach road in the vicinity of the water tower.

While he has never sat on a municipal council, McEwen said that in the 20 years he has been working on changing provincial legislation regarding waterproofing and drainage in new home construction, and as a member and Treasurer of the local Liberal Party Riding Association, he has had plenty of contact with provincial officials, including those at the deputy minister and minister level, and it has given him much insight into how provincial politics works.

“I would have no hesitation whatsoever in calling a cabinet minister on township matters. I know how to navigate that system,” he said.

Other township matters that interest him include the future of waste management in South Frontenac, encouraging programs aimed at helping seniors remain at home in the community, making the county work, and keeping taxes in check.

“I am not tied to one issue,” he said, “but my experience in the construction industry is an asset. The township is essentially a construction maintenance corporation. We are 90% roads, ditches, grass, bridges and buildings, I own a corporation that is involved in construction maintenance; that’s what I am, a construction maintenance guy.”

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Allan McPhail – bringing Council together

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llan McPhail has been a member of South Frontenac Council for eight years, and before that he ran for council twice.

He was active in party politics before switching his focus to the municipal world, as a union local president at Queen’s University, where he worked in the Department of Mechanical Engineering for 26 years, and with the local NDP riding association. He even ran for provincial office in 1999 under the NDP banner.

McPhail thinks that political affiliations, with right or left- wing tendencies, “don’t tend to have any impact at council. Generally their thorny edges wear out over time in the face of the pressures of council and the issues municipalities face,” he said.

He said that he is not running for mayor in order to push an issue or an agenda, but rather because he thinks he is suited to the role and he has the time. “I think I have the leadership skills to help bring the council together. I have a background on council now, and knowledge of the issues, and I believe I can be an asset to the township as a whole.”

He would like to see Council take a more active role in the decision-making process.

“We have gotten ourselves into a bit of a mess of charging for the use of township halls by sitting back and letting it happen. I think we should have debated this earlier, before the recreation committee looked at it. It would have saved a lot of trouble later on.”

In the end, McPhail feels that the halls should be free for community based groups.

“The basic idea is that the township is providing these halls as a service, cut and dried.

If you want community you have provide something” he said.

He would also like to see Council informed earlier in the process when it comes to planning issues, such as plans of subdivision or vacant land condominium.

“We might consider instituting a planning committee, or just have earlier reporting to council, before a formal application is before us and we are under the gun to make a decision,” he said.

His attitude toward the township’s role in Frontenac County is similar to the one taken by South Frontenac politicians over the years.

“I think the county’s role should be well defined in relation to the townships, and we

should be wary of increasing any of its responsibilities,” he said.

He also thinks that if other townships use the County planning services, then the actual costs need to be determined and paid for by these townships. “We owe that to South Frontenac ratepayers,” he said.

He has experience working with the county on the K&P Trail project and on the county trails committee. “There is a lot of value to the K&P, and I am optimistic it can be extended not only to Sharbot Lake, but through North Frontenac,” he said, “and I see that since it has been completed through Verona to White Lake Road the use of the trail has increased. It is a good example of a countywide project supported by the townships.”

Allan McPhail has been the township representative to the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) for a number of years and is currently the Chair of the Board with the CRCA. “Sitting on the board has given me an understanding of the shoreline issues, and of a wider range of issues of concern to our waterfront residents, and has helped me understand the impacts of development,” he said.

McPhail stated also he will not be seeking reappointment to the CRCA Board if elected as mayor.

Ron Vandewal – a family tradition

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on Vandewal is open with his opinions.

You might say he wears them on his sleeves. He has been a member of Council in South Frontenac for 11 years, and he has a family history on Loughborough Council as well.

He lives with his wife Nancy on a farm property that has been in his family since 1950.

He continues to run the farm and drive a school bus. The rest of his time is devoted to family, and the township.

As a senior member of council he has taken an active role on committees, including the Committee of Adjustment and the Corporate Services committee, and he is a long-standing member of the Frontenac Arena board.

He said that he thought about running for mayor in 2010, but when Gary Davison told him he was running again, and that it would be the last time, “I figured I would be better off to stay on as a councilor. This time, I

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Candidates - South Frontenac Township RON VANDEWAL - continued from page 9 knew from early on that I was going to run for mayor.”

He realises that if elected as mayor, he would not be able to speak to issues as he does now, but would have to listen to what is said by others “and be more of a voice of reason”, but he feels that he has enough knowledge about the township to take on the leadership role.

He has been a persistent critic of some of the trends at Frontenac County over the years, and said, “Sometimes I scratch my head and wonder what the purpose of the county is, but the county is there and you have to make it work. My attitude is to go in to it politically and I will not be a negative force, not at all. I will say that we have to be conscious that we do not need to grow the county just for sake of growing the county.”

Among the issues facing the township in the coming years there is the question of development.

“There is no question that we are going to grow. There are subdivisions in stream now and more coming. What we have going for us is that we have a very good staff. I don’t care what anyone says, I stand behind them. I think they make really good recommendations to us, and we make the final decisions, but we can handle growth because we have the planning, building, and public works staff to handle growth, and to keep taxes from going up that way,” he said.

He is committed to working towards maintaining tax increases 2% each year going forward, 1% for operations and 1% to go towards replacing fixed assets over time (roads, bridges, halls, equipment, offices and yards, etc.).

“One thing that I have always said, and I have sometimes been alone in this, is that when we have cost over-runs in a department they should be taken off the next year’s budget at the start, not just funded from reserve funds and forgotten about. I am the only mayoral candidate who voted against larger tax increases that were there because of how we fund cost over-runs,” he said.

One thing that Ron Vandewal will expect from Council if he is elected mayor is something he says he has always done himself - act in the interest of the entire township.

“In my 11 years on council, I have helped many residents from Storrington, Portland, Bedford, and Loughborough districts and these people know who they are. I have worked as hard for all South Frontenac as I have for my own district’s concerns and that is what I expect from everyone on council.”

Loughborough District Stephen Bach - People love living here

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tephen Bach purchased his property near Perth Road in 1990. In 2007 he built his home after having used the property seasonally. He works as a realtor with the Sutton Group and his wife is a retired minister.

Stephen Bach has over 35 years experience of owning and operating businesses to bring to council.

“I have always been interested in politics,” he said. When I became aware that both of the Loughborough councilors were running for mayor, I began thinking about running. After much consideration I decided to enter my name in March. Since then I have been attending council meetings to see how council operates, and I have been canvassing as well,” he said.

He said that one big thing he has found in talking to people is that they wouldn’t live anywhere else.

“They love it here - and why not? We have the lakes, the

Dave Plumpton – Applying management skills

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ave Plumpton is a recent resident to South Frontenac, although he has life-long connections to the region. He is currently the President of the Sydenham & District Lions Club, is a member of the Legion, is on the baord of the Sydenham Lake Assocaition and helps out with the Canada Day committee.

He is originally from Gananoque, where his parents still live, and went to schools in Kingston, Gananoque and at McMaster in Hamilton. He works for Province of Ontario, where he is an Account Manager for Treasury Board Secretariat in the IT division. “We bought a house and property on Little Long Lake Road, moved in three years ago, and my wife and I plan to retire here in the next couple of years,” he said.

His first involvement with the township came last February when he appeared before Council with neighbours to talk about the absence of road maintenance for the Eastern section of Little Long Lake Road, which is classed as an un-

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ark Schjerning has lived on Sydenham Lake for over 18 years with his wife Kim Deline. They have two school-aged children, a boy and a girl, and the whole family is involved in Scouts and Girl Guides with Beavers and Brownies. Schjerning is also a hockey volunteer and is the president of the Sydenham Lake Association.

His day job is as the Chief of Emergency Services for Lennox and Addington County, a job he has held since 2010. Before that he worked as an operations manager for the Hastings County Paramedic services, and before that he was a paramedic based at Hotel Dieu hospital in Kingston.

In addition to his experience as a manager in a municipal context, he has also served on the Police Services Board in South Frontenac for four years, and like some of the other candidates in Loughborough District, part of his motivation for running this time around is the fact there are two vacan-

Ross Sutherland – the guy on the bike

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esidents of Loughborough District who haven't paid much attention to health care reform in the region or provincial elections in Frontenac County may not have known Ross Sutherland before this summer.

That changed after he put his name in as a candidate for Council. Throughout the summer and early fall, Sutherland has been parking his car at the end of some of the long country roads in the district, pulling his bike off the roof racks and cycling down the roads, stopping at each house to talk municipal politics.

Aside from outlining his own goals, he says he has learned a lot about his neighbours. “There are a lot of people doing interesting things, people with stories to tell,” he said.

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landscape, the people, everything,” he said.

He has heard some contradictory things from constituents: “Nobody wants their taxes to go up. However, some people want salt and sand supplied for their lanes. There are 440 kilometres of private lanes in South Frontenac. I live on a private lane and understand the problem; I think that it might be possible for the township to consider having sand and salt available for free pick-up,” he said.

He said that from what he's observed, the township seems to be fairly well managed, but he is concerned that policing costs are going to be a major issue for the new council as a result of changes coming from the province.

He also said he has not looked closely at relations between South Frontenac and Frontenac County. “I think it would be more usual for a second-term councillor to sit on county council, but we are in an unusual position this time around. We will have three returning council members this time around, at most.” If he is elected and the necessity arises for him to step into a role at the County he would be prepared to do so. maintained township road. “Council passed a motion in June and a plan is being worked on to look at these kinds of roads.

This has not been looked at since 2002,” he said.

Plumpton said that he became interested in running for Council when he found out that his two area incumbents were both running for mayor.

“When I saw there was a void I became interested in the job and I believe I have something to offer the township because of my business and government experience. What I do every day is work through problems and projects for Ministries.” he said. “It's really quite simple when you follow some key steps. There are skills that I have developed over 40 years in both the private and public sector that can help us work through and resolve issues.”

He identified a number of those issues, such as asset management, a plan for future garbage disposal, and a longterm plan for road maintenance. His main concern is holding property tax increases to as low as possible.

He is interested in participating in a number of committees, including the Central Recreation Committee, and is also interested in representing the township at the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority. cies on council.

He has identified three issues as a focus for his campaign.

They are: policing costs, transportation (roads and bridges) and asset management.

As far as roads are concerned he feels the level of service is good within the township, but there is an issue of communications and there are gaps. “Every resident is entitled to know the standards for the road they live on, and these standards should be regularly updated,” he said.

He has also looked at the Long Lake Road situation, which has been raised during the campaign. Noting that the road is township property, and those who live on the eastern portion of the road receive what the township calls “minimal maintenance”, meaning they have to plow themselves out in winter and do not have the benefit of home garbage pickup, he said, “As far as I can tell, they are entitled to a certain level of maintenance based on provincial regulation since it is a township road,” he said, “I think a bit of organization and formalization would help everyone.”

He said that if elected he will use his understanding of the way municipalities should work to take on the responsibility of council.

One of the things that he has noticed in his travels is the number of solar panel installations dotting the local landscape. “I am amazed by the numbers and it makes me think that South Frontenac could even set out, as a goal, the idea of being self-sufficient in terms of energy. I realize it is a stretch but it could be a focus for township policies regarding renewable energy, which would be good for everyone,” he said.

Ross Sutherland works as a nurse in Kingston. He worked for years at Hotel Dieu Hospital and has worked for the Kingston Health Centre for 6 years. He is the long time chair, now co-chair, of the Kingston and Area Health Coalition, and has been active with the local NDP riding association, serving as president and as the party candidate several times.

“I am nearing retirement and I now have more time to become involved in politics directly. I also find local government to be the most direct, and the most immediate,” he said.

Throughout the campaign he has heard about issues and

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Candidates - South Frontenac Township Loughborough District Ross Sutherland continued from page 10 solutions from all corners of the district, and this has made him even more enthusiastic about the township. “The heart of our politi-

Terry Thake – Council should listen more

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erry Thake is continuing a long-standing family tradition by running for Council in Loughborough District.

His uncle, Bill Thake, was the longest-serving head of Council in Ontario. He died suddenly last year while he was still the mayor of Westport.

Terry has lived for 43 years on Eel Bay of Sydeham Lake, in Loughborough District, South Frontenac. He is from Westport, which is some kilometres up the road. He said, “I moved here because I married a girl from Perth Road.”

The Thakes have certainly settled in over the years. Terry is involved in the monument business, selling for a company out of Belleville, but most of his work centers around the homestead. He runs a cattle operation, rents cottages, sells firewood, and sometimes drives school bus for his wife.

The Thakes’ son, daughter and grandchildren live nearby with their families as well.

Fran Willes - experience can be an asset

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mong the candidates for the two vacant Loughborough District council positions, Fran Willes is the only one with a history on Council. She spent two terms on Loughborough Township Council before amalgamation in 1998, and sat on South Frontenac Township Council between 2001 and 2003. She also ran for mayor in the fall of 2003, losing out to Bill Lake, and ran for Council in 2010.

She has lived at the corner of Sydenham and Rutledge roads for 35 years. She has worked in law offices for many years. She has studied municipal planning and will obtain her Master’s of Urban and Regional Planning from Queen’s University next spring.

One of the issues that concerns her this time around is the recent increase in the Development Charges Bylaw that council has

cal process is to understand all of these issues and work together on solutions. I look forward to these discussions and challenges.

This process is made a lot easier and more effective by the many community-involved people we have in our township,” he said.

He says that he is running for Council because it is something he has always wanted to do and this was a good time to put his name forward. “There are a lot of people out there who are against Council,” he said.

“There is a big hubbub over hall rentals. I think people should get back something for the taxes they pay and free use of the halls would at least be something. Most of the people who use the halls are older and they get to use the halls to have a bit of fun, and we shouldn't take that away.”

He also said that he thinks keeping taxes from rising too much can be accomplished by reining in some of the equipment purchases made by the fire and public works departments. “I've talked to the guys on the roads and fire departments, the guys who do the work, and they don't think we need some of this new equipment,” he said Beyond any specific issue, Thake believes it is important for councilors to be honest and respectful of each other, and the public.

“When someone comes before Council, they deserve to be listened to by Council. I say you should listen to people, take them seriously and then decide what to do. It may not be the decision they want, but at least they get a real hearing.” instituted.

“This could affect further development in South Frontenac. If we have unfair development charges builders will simply go elsewhere,” she said.

The Sydenham water system is another concern of hers.

“We need to hold a public meeting where all of the villagers’ concerns can be discussed.” she said.

The township’s decision to charge user fees for township halls, she thinks lacks memory, and this is where her experience comes in.

For example, “The Harris Park Hall (in Perth Road Village) was donated to Loughborough Township prior to the 1998 amalgamation. It was conveyed by the Harris family for the use of local residents without fees in perpetuity. Council intends to apply user fees for this hall. This is not appropriate in this instance,” she said.

The concerns of property owners who live on private lanes with regard to emergency services is another issue she thinks council should address.

School Trustee Candidates Lindsay Davidson – shaking up the Limestone Board

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indsay Davidson is a busy mid-career surgeon, educator, and parent, not exactly the sort of person who would normally jump into the race for school board trustee, a job that carries a large time commitment.

Davidson become involved in school board politics when she became a community representative to the central Kingston Program and Accommodation Review Committee (PARC), a controversial process that has ended up in court, and has turned her into an oppositional figure in relation to the board.

She is blunt in her assessment of the board: “I think we have a board that is convinced that bigger is better when it comes to schools ... I think that the senior staff at the board are quite complacent and have a rigid vision ... The Limestone Board has a reputation, around the province, for being opaque instead of open ... Trustees have a responsibility to ask hard questions and get answers,” she said.

Her son is a grade 12 student at Kingston Collegiate, a school that is now slated

for closure. Even though her family's full time residence is in rural Kingston, on Unity Road in Glenburnie, she said that she did not see herself running in Countryside ward in Kingston, which is represented by long-time trustee Elaine Crawford, because it includes urban East Kingston, and her connections are stronger in South Frontenac, as her family has property on Desert Lake.

She said that South Frontenac is also under threat by the tendency of the board, admittedly under pressure from the province, to close smaller community schools and open larger regional ones. “Ernestown High School could be closed. It is something that is being considered and it would affect South Frontenac because 1/3 of the Ernestown students would be redirected to Sydenham High School, which is already a 1,000 student high school. I also think that Storrington and Perth Road public schools could be in the board's sights in the future,” she said.

Lindsay Davidson is also critical of the current trustee for South Frontenac, Suzanne Ruttan. “It is not sufficient to for a trustee to just help parents navigate the system for their children, a trustee has to ask some questions,” she said, “and having a trustee who is in the education system and

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Portland District Brad Barbeau - musician turned politician

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rad Barbeau works as an associate director of technology at the Queen’s School of Business, but he is better known in South Frontenac and Kingston for his musicianship. He is the organist and musical director at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydenham, and at one time he was the acting musical director at St. George’s Anglican Cathedral in Kingston.

With the birth of his son, he pulled back from St. George’s, but continues in Sydenham.

His interest in municipal politics comes from observing council over the years, and from his father-in-law, who is the reeve of Madoc Township and is always talking about municipal politics.

One of the motivating factors for him comes from living very close to Road 38 in Harrowsmith. He notes that vehicles roar through the village each day, which brings two things to mind for him.

“There is a question of safety with all that

John McDougall - putting experience into practice

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fter four years on council, John McDougall says that he is barely getting going.

“It took a time to get used to how everything works,” he said.

That being said, looking back at the issues he identified last time around, when he was running for his first term, a number of things have been accomplished, including keeping an ambulance base in Parham, and securing the future of the Verona Medical Centre.

Becoming a member of Council was a continuation of a long history of community involvement for John McDougall since he arrived in the Verona area in 1976 and became the music teacher in what is now Central and North Frontenac. He eventually became a school principal and worked at schools in Frontenac County and Kingston until his retirement in 1995.

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traffic, and there is also an issue about the lack of business on that stretch of road,” he said. “It is very encouraging that we now have Gilmour’s at the north end of Harrowsmith, but we need to find a way to support the businesses we have in the centre of the village and bring more in. I’m not sure what council can do, but we need to look at it.”

He is also interested in what he calls “affordable rural living” which includes considering property taxes, and other factors that make it expensive to live in South Frontenac.

“I know people in Kingston who would like to move to the country, and everything the township does to make it easy to move here, to build here, and to live here, will make a difference.”

He said that some costs are higher, but that keeping a tax advantage as compared to Kingston is something that can counteract that somewhat.

One of the things that interests him is affordable energy.

He sees himself as a new generation of South Frontenac resident because he was raised north of Sydenham, went off to Kingston, and has now came back and is raising a family in South Frontenac. He is now looking to bring that perspective to council.

He has taken leadership roles with the Verona Lions Club, and with his wife Ann has been involved with the Verona Festival, North Frontenac Little Theatre and Trinity United Church in Verona.

“One of my frustrations on Council has been our inability to get any new seniors’ housing in Portland or anywhere else in the township,” he said.

He is currently the council representative for South Frontenac on Frontenac County Council, and he is ready to sit at the county again if re-elected, along with the new mayor, provided that is the will of the new Council.

“There has been a completely different feel in the room at county council over the past few months and I find it refreshing. I’m not sure all the councils are in tune with this new atmosphere just yet, and I look forward to playing a role over the next term.”

As part of his county role, seniors’ housing has been an item he has been working on, and if elected and returned to the county he would continue those efforts.

Another issue that he thinks will be important for the new Council will be septic reinspections on waterfront properties, which he supports. times it makes some enemies at council or even among staff, but that's the way it is.”

In terms of issues coming forward, he said he is looking very carefully at a proposed subdivision on Petworth Road near Hartington, because of water issues. “They seem to have cut that one down a little bit, maybe backed off a little bit, but someone has to keep watch all the time,” he said.

He says another thing that concerns him is that he sees staff sometimes move on projects before council has had its say.

As an example, he cited a proposal for a roundabout at Stars Corners (Wilton and Yarker Roads) which he said was about to be implemented before he heard about it and argued against it at council.

“It was something that wasn't needed,” he said. “You have to keep your eye open for these things. I have in the past and I plan to keep doing so in the future,” he said.

ill Robinson moved to Harrowsmith when he left the armed forces in 1969. He purchased the Supertest Service Centre at that time and ran it for five years while working in the penitentiary service. He retired from Collins Bay Pen in 1988. He also worked for many years at the Verona waste disposal site.

In the year 2000 he sought a seat on council in Portland District and was successful. He has been a member of council ever since, making him the longest-serving member of Council in the post-amalgamation era. He is seeking his fifth mandate in this election.

“My main focus as a councilor for the future is my district of Portland. First and foremost is my duty to look after the district of Portland,” he said. “I always listen to what people have to say and I alMayor of South Frontenac ways call everything the way I see it,” he said, “that makes Monday, October 27, 2014. me something of a man of the people. I represent the people to the Council.”  Building a better South Frontenac, while To that end he said he sometimes has to cut maintaing our rural identity through some of the bureau Regaining control of our building and cratic language at the Counplanning department cil table to make his points.

“I don't think they all like my  Dealing fairly with Sydenham water issues point blank answers, and at

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Northern Happenings Thursday September 25 CLOYNE - BBQ & SILENT AUCTION at NAEC, fundraiser for primary & junior student transportation, 5-7:30pm, also face painting, balloon animals etc. all welcome. Info: Judy Cuddy, NAEC, 613-336-8991

Friday September 26 GOLDEN SUNSET SENIORS Euchre Tournament, 7pm, Lions Hall, Northbrook.

HARROWSMITH - FARMERS MARKET, 3–7pm in Road 38 & K&P Trail junction SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion.

5:30–7pm, pork chops

Sept. 26 & 27; Oct. 3, 4 & 5 BELLROCK SCHOOLHOUSE THEATRE: British music hall entertainment by Dick Miller and Peter Lovett; skits, songs; Dinner theatre Sept 26, 6pm $20; “Theatre only” Sept 27, Oct 3 & 4, 7:30 pm; Oct. 5, 2pm. $15, children $12; tickets at Asselstine’s Hardware, Verona Hardware, Food Less Travelled.

Saturday September 27 BOLINGBROKE - CELTIC PUB NIGHT w/ Celtic Duo, Clanranald, ABC Hall, doors open 5pm, dinner 6pm; tickets: Pat Hough 2733781 or rphougho@gmail.com.

ENTERPRISE - BREAKFAST, Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, $5, all welcome 374-2377 GRANDMOTHERS BY THE LAKE (Stephen Lewis Foundation to support African Grandmothers) information session, 11am-3pm Trinity United Church, Verona; Adele 375-8845.

FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm in: McDonalds Corners at MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake at Oso beach; Verona at Prince Charles Public School. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more.

HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, potluck supper, all welcome 613-336-2557 PARHAM - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church w/ Jan & Delores Bennett, local talent, 7pm, freewill offering, refreshments, fellowship, all welcome PARHAM - ROAST BEEF SUPPER, United Church 5-7pm, $12; 4-12yrs $4; under 6 free; family $25; sponsor: Board of Stewards SHARBOT LAKE - “GOSPEL WITH ELVIS” w/ Elvis Tribute Artist Stephen Goodberry, 7:30pm, Oso Hall, $15/person, $25/couple.

Tickets at Parham General Store, S.L. Pharmacy; proceeds to Diabetes Association SHARBOT LAKE - LIONS BREAKFAST, Oso Hall, 8am-11am, $7, all you can eat, sausage, eggs, pancakes, juice etc.

SYDENHAM - CULTURE DAYS, free Textile Adventure, Grace Centre 10am-4pm, works & demonstrations by Trinity Quilters, Portland Rug Hookers, Kingston Embroidery Guild, Weaver Beth Abbott, Knitter Michele Zigman free, cash donation to food bank welcome VERONA - FAMILY CELEBRATION DAY Pentecostal church 11am, petting zoo, air castles, corn roast, bake & garage sale VERONA – BENEFIT SOCIAL for Alvin Conway, Lions Hall 8pm w/ Diamond Productions DJ Services; light buffet, door prizes, silent auction; $10; $15/couple; $20/family.

Sat. & Sun. Sept 27 & 28 NORTH FRONTENAC BACK ROADS STUDIO TOUR, visit 13 studios; jewelry, paintings, photography, wood carvings, garden art, glass, quilts & much more; 10am-4pm; northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com

Sunday September 28 DENBIGH - COUNTRY GOSPEL MUSIC, 4pm, New Apostolic Church; food or money donations for Denbigh food bank welcome FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE, Through the Roof Ministry Center, 6:30pm, open mic, all welcome, free will offering MCDONALDS CORNERS - FALL BEEF SUPPER Agricultural Hall, hosted by Knox Presbyterian Church; 4-6:30 pm; $13; 6-12yrs: $6; under 6 free; info: 278-0696; all welcome; SHARBOT LAKE – “GOD’S NOT DEAD” free movie, 10:30am, Church of Praise, 14675 Road 38, all welcome, info: 613-279-3118 SHARBOT LAKE - FUNDRAISER JAM at Legion w/ the Old Habits, 1-4pm, $5 SYDENHAM - VETERANS’ MEMORIAL SERVICE, 1pm at Sydenham Cemetery, all welcome.

Monday September 29 TAMWORTH - “MEET THE CANDIDATES” for Stone Mills Township, 7pm at Legion

Tuesday September 30 HARROWSMITH - TURKEY BINGO Golden Links Hall, early bird 7pm; Brenda 372-2410; sponsors: Odd Fellows & Rebekahs WESTPORT - PASSPORT TO WHOLENESS 10am–12:30pm, free workshops for seniors,

Lindsay Davidson - continued from page 11 married to a school principal is not enough.

I come from the outside the system. I am familiar with large institutions and large systems, and I don’t like the way this one operates. It needs someone to challenge it on behalf of residents, not someone who will just defend it.”

Lynda Hawn – Children are our future

L

ynda Hawn is a newcomer to South Frontenac. She lives in Verona now after living in Kingston for a few years.

Before that she lived in Ottawa.

She works for an entertainment and event management firm.

Before that she worked for 25 years in the travel industry, many of those years operating her own travel agency.

Her interest in education stems from her interest in children. “Children are our future.

I help a lot of people in any way I can all the time, and as trustee I would give parents a voice at the school board office and at the board table,” she said.

Bullying is a major issue for her in the schools and is one that she would like to focus on as a trustee.

“I would try to get the board to acknowledge that there is a problem that we need to fix. It is complicated because children do

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Wednesday, October 1 ELGINBURG - ALZHEIMER COFFEE BREAK, Trinity United Church, 10am-noon, donations To Alzheimer’s welcome PLEVNA - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at North of 7 Restaurant, 11:30am; to attend phone 613-279-2098

by Sept. 29 at noon.

SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-3 pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 ext 203

Thursday October 2 DIABETES EDUCATION SESSIONS, Verona Medical Clinic, 9am-noon, free, please register: Anne 613-544-3400 x 3589 INVERARY DINERS, noon, United Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations 376-6477 MABERLY - DINNER & EUCHRE, noon, community hall, sponsored by St. Stephen’s Church VERONA - “A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS", Prince Charles Public School, 7-9 pm, presentation by Terence Dickinson; also outdoor viewing with telescopes, weather permitting.

Friday October 3 BOLINGBROKE CAFE, 7pm, w/ The Tritones, ABC Hall, $10; Mike 273-8718 or merion@kingston.net HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30pm, ages 9 to 15; $6; sponsor: Odd Fellows & Rebekahs; Sharon 5396676 or Wayne 358-2533

Saturday, October 4 BATTERSEA PUMPKIN FESTIVAL at ball field, petting zoo, crafts, pumpkin carving, cookie decorating, corn maze; $5, 2yrs & under free; family max. $20.

BLUEBERRY MOUNTAIN HIKE, registration 9:30am, 502 Hills of Peace Rd. near Flower Station, also visit with “Grey Owl”; fundraiser for Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust Conservancy, $10 donation requested; under 12 free; info: 613-259-3412; www.mmltc.ca ENTERPRISE - LAND O’LAKES CRUISERS DANCE, community hall 8pm, lunch; $25 couple, $12.50 single; sponsors: Tamworth & District Lions; 358-2720; 379-2952.

HARROWSMITH S&A CLUB Community Open House & Volunteer Appreciation Day, 11am-3pm, free hamburgers, hot dogs, treats, craft table, games.

OMPAH - HAM DINNER, 5-7pm, Community Centre, $12, under 12yrs $5

School Trustee Candidates some of the bullying because they are depressed in some cases,” she said.

She said she would encourage schools to engage older children to reach out to the younger ones who are being picked on.

Another concern of hers is the state of music and arts education within the Limestone Board. “The schools used to have music teachers but that is gone and we need to do something. The arts and musicians in the community have such a passion for what they do; they are a resource the school board can tap into,” she said.

She said that she will be canvassing parents during the campaign and after, and will bring their concerns to the board. “I will have to meet the other trustees and see about the issues that concern them and work with them to improve education in South Frontenac,” she said.

For Lynda Hawn, “It’s about the children, their safety, their education. We need to move forward to make sure they get the proper education and that what they are learning interests them and helps them in their future endeavours.”

Suzanne Ruttan – opening doors and promoting rural education

S

uzanne Ruttan is running for re-election to a second term as trustee of the Lime-

stone School Board.

“A lot of great things have happened in South Frontenac over the last four years,” she said. “The expansion of Sydenham High School is the most high profile one but there have been others. The parent councils in South Frontenac have raised over $80,000 for their children's education; Perth Road School is now heated by a geothermal system under the Ontario Green Energy projects; and kindergarten rooms were refurbished in a number of schools to accommodate full-time Junior Kindergarten, which is now available at all the elementary schools in the township.”

Suzanne Ruttan lives “on beautiful Buck Lake” off Perth Road with her husband Randy. They have one child who attends French immersion at Rideau PS. She works as the regional co-ordinator for school nutrition programs in Leeds and Grenville County.

French immersion is an interest of hers and she is anxious to address French instruction in her next term in Limestone.

“One thing that I am looking forward to is the French review that the board is undertaking. I think there are opportunities to enhance French programming in the rural

SNOW ROAD – BREAKFAST fundraiser, 8-11am, Snowmobile clubhouse, 1106 Gemmils Rd., SYDENHAM – FOOD DRIVE for the food bank, Trousdale’s Foodland, 10am–4pm.

SYDENHAM LEGION FALL FUNDRAISER, dinner, comedians & dance; $30pp for all; $15 dance only, please get tickets by Sept. 27.

WESTPORT - PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Knox Presbyterian Church, 8:30-11am; all welcome, free will offering

Sunday October 5 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 ENTERPRISE JAMBOREE 1pm, Enterprise Hall w/ Jon McLurg, Landon Chatterton & other entertainers; sponsor: Newburgh-Camden Lions; info: 530-5859 or 379-9972.

SHARBOT LAKE - FIDDLERS & FRIENDS, 2pm, Oso Hall, $10, 6-12yrs $5; 5 & under free; Lois 613-375-6332; refreshments; fundraiser for Parham Anglican Church

Monday October 6 GOLDEN SUNSET CLUB meets 1st Monday of month, Northbrook Lions Hall, noon. Info: 336-2570. Join us for potluck OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment.

Tuesday October 7 GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP CLUB 1:30pm, Ompah Community Centre; all welcome SHARBOT LAKE 39ers SENIORS, North Frontenac Telephone office, downstairs 12 noon, potluck lunch followed by meeting & help for seniors, games. Over 50 welcome phone Shirley 613-279-2990 SNOW ROAD – KEENAGERS, 2-3pm, community centre, music, inspirational message, all are welcome

Wednesday October 8 GLENBURNIE DINERS, noon, United Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613376-6477 SNOW ROAD - POTLUCK SUPPER, community centre, 5:30pm, theme: Oktoberfest

Thursday October 9 LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, **6pm (please note change of meeting time) Topic: “Square Foot Gardening” SHARBOT LAKE - CENTRE STAGE CAFÉ, at Legion, 7pm-9:30pm, featuring Rob & Nancy Moore & Company, Feral Five & Friends; $5.

VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.

schools,” she said.

Over the last four years she has become familiar with each of the schools in the township, and this has shown her that each of them has unique challenges. “There are rural challenges in some locations, such as access to resources like child care, social services and transportation, and in some places Internet access is limited as well,” she said.

She has been compared to an ombudsman for parents and students in their dealings with their school and with the board when problems arise, or when they are seeking information about options.

“It is an important part of my job. I look at it as opening doors for people,” she said.

She is committed to continuing that role in the future, as well as to “ensuring that all South Frontenac schools receive the resources that they require and are entitled to in order to meet the needs of the entire student population, and supporting Limestone District School Board staff and administration as they provide quality instruction to South Frontenac students.”

She is sensitive to the fact that the campaign for re-election has become personalized to a certain extent and wants voters to be clear that she lives permanently in South Frontenac and does not work for the Limestone DSB, except as a Trustee.

“I stick to my focus on the education of the students in the community where I live,” she said. “Where board-wide issues are concerned, I am one vote out of nine, and once a vote is taken I support the decision of the majority.”

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AUTOMOTIVE

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

EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING

UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca

FLEA MARKET

JP & TONI’S FLEA MARKET, 6107 Hwy 506 at Ardoch Road. Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun and holiday Mondays, 613-479-0341

FOR RENT

COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE located on Hwy. 7 just east of the Junction of Hwy 38 and Hwy. 7. For further information, contact Ram at 613-279-2827 SMALL BACHELOR APARTMENT, $650, in Northbrook area, available immediately. 613336-8378 STORAGE FOR BOATS, VEHICLES, TRAILERS. Individual U-lock units; fenced, secure compound, call 613-336-2641 WATERFRONT, 1 bedroom, large, bright basement apt., private entrance, patio, barbeque; not your typical basement apt.

Hydro, laundry included; 1st, last, references required, $800 month, furnished optional, no smoking no pets, year-round outdoor activities, hiking, trails, fishing, canoeing, 613-374-1769

FOR SALE

2005 HONDA ODYSSEY VAN, excellent condition - 125,000 km, $10,500, with or without hand controls and skooter carrier; 60” x 32” aluminum skooter carrier, unused, fits on trailer hitch; Danby bar fridge, unused, $125; Custom fireplace glass/screen doors, $25 – 613-336-1304 30B MASSEY FERGUSON INDUSTRIAL LOADER, with bucket and log forks. $7,900 – 613-336-2388 APPLES – FRESH LOCAL APPLES, just arrived! Only at Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 BLACK LAKE STORE CLOSING SALE, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Entire store 50% off.

Camping supplies, tackle, fireworks, household items.

BUILDING AN ADDITION OR PATIO? four double pane thermal windows, 4 ft x 7 ft – brand new, $800 or best offer, 613-328-7250.

CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2014 FALL REBATE with a savings up to $600.

Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www. chesher.ca CHOP SAW, Makita 13” planer, hammock on steel frame, 2,000 board feet of 1” white pine boards – 14 to 18 inches wide. Used rifles and shotguns (must have permit), 613-336-2388 FIREWOOD: DRY mixed hardwood, cut, split, delivered or you can pick up. Taking orders for Sept. and Oct. $300 full cord/local delivery: 613-279-2048 MOBILE HOMES – make good hunting camps. need some repairs, on wheels ready to go. Can arrange delivery, $2,500 to $5,000. 613-2185070 NAPOLEON FIREPLACE OIL STOVE, 10,000-41,000 BTUs, gravity fed, in excellent condition, could be used to heat a garage, hunting camp, cottage or small house, $250 O.B.O., 613-374-2694 SEASONED HARDWOOD, cut & split, 3.5 single cords for $300, local delivery included!!

Also available not split wood for outdoor wood furnaces: 613-335-5333

DOUG’S ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE NEW Shaw TV Fall Promotion - HD receiver for $0 after programming credit with Free Installation and 1st month free!

No Credit Check. No Contract. Call 613-374-3305 for details.

We are your full service dealer for both BELL TV and SHAW DIRECT Satellite.

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NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

PAYS CASH $$$

For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287

FOR SALE

WOODEN THAT BE NICE. Now open at 32 Trumble Ave., Northbrook. Wood cabinets, accessories and much more. 613-336-3067

FOUND

CONTAINER found on Ardoch Road. Must describe contents. Call Ken 613-479-2870.

FREE

FREE: BEAUTIFUL KITTENS to a good home.

Different colours, male & female. Call 613-3352566

GARAGE / YARD SALES

SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 9am5pm. Lots of autumn specials, glassware, collectibles, toys, etc.

YARD SALE, Mountain Grove, 1009 Ferguson Rd. Friday Sept. 26 10am-5pm; Saturday Sept. 27 9am-3pm. Fabric, collectables, tools, glassware, joggers baby stroller, books, movies, art, records, much more.

HALL RENTAL

S&A CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith. Air conditioned, capacity 90, $25/hr up to 3 hours; $125 for more than 3 hours. For hall rental please contact Linda Stewart (613) 372-3797 and for membership, Tricia Evans (613) 3720343 VERONA LIONS BANQUET HALL AND BOARD MEETING ROOM (Lions’ Den).

Reasonable rates in a convenient location.

Air conditioned. Full kitchen and bar facility.

Weddings, anniversaries, parties, conferences.

613-374-2821

HELP WANTED

DON WOODS FUELS: Fuel and Propane Driver starting approx Oct 20, 2014 to April 30, 2014. Clean Driving Abstract and CVOR, DZ License. Good Listening and Communication Skills, strong Work Ethic. Will need to pass Fuel Oil and Propane Exams. Drop off Resume at 20 River Street Tweed at Office or Mail to Box 100 Tweed KOK 3JO. We thank all interested applicants, however, only qualified candidates for current posting will be contacted

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Henderson. Firearms Course – October 17 & 18; Hunter Education Course – October 24 & 25. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES. Turkey Examinations.

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

LOST MISSING: CARAMEL-COLOURED ADULT MALE CAT (neutered). Our dear Harlan has been missing since mid-September from Bennett Lake Estates area. Any information regarding his whereabouts would be gratefully received at 613-268-2376.

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

RAFFLE WINNERS

MABERLY FAIR RAFFLE WINNERS: Kayak - Shawn S.; Coleman cooler & adult life jacket - Don Fraser; Braided rug made by Jack Charlton - Barb Jones. The Maberly Agricultural Society also wishes to thank David Yerxa for his dedication in selling tickets. Without David we would not be as successful.

WINNERS IN MALCOLM ARDOCH LAKE ASSOCIATION DRAWS were: Fernleigh Lodge T-shirt - Patricia Rout; Twin Oaks dinner tickets for two- Carol Gibson; Fall raffle 1st prize-Kathy Smith of Verona; 2nd prize- Bev Hogan of Smith Falls; 3rd prize-Elaine McLuckie of Flinton.

SERVICES CECELIA STEWART HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES. Honest, dependable, reliable. Call for estimates. 613-375-6647 DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing.

Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201.

FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, anything metal, free pickup, call 613-375-6377 GOT BETTER THINGS TO DO THAN CLEAN over the holidays? Call Christine: Central Frontenac’s friendly Executive Made, 613485-5560. On-call, weekly, monthly, seasonal rates.

HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772 PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658 ROB’S WINDOW CLEANING. We clean the windowpanes, screens, tracks and casings of your windows. Call today for a quote. 613-2439661 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.

Eagle Lake Drywall Boarding, Taping, Painting

Pick Your Own No Chemicals

Open Sept 26th - Oct 10th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm $1.25/lb U Pick. $2.50/lb Pre-picked.

For pre-picked call ahead with order before 10am or after 4pm.

Phone Ahead on Rain Days 613-336-8359 1965 Henderson Rd, 4.8 km north of Hwy 7

Natural Homes Tour

Some unique green homes will be open to the public during the annual Ontario-wide Natural Homes self-guided Tour, Sunday Oct. 5, 10am to 4pm. A Straw Bale Retreat Centre and Lodge and a number of other beautiful natural homes are among those welcoming visitors, together with close to 40 others across the province. A $10 passport provides admission to as many places across the province as you can visit in the day. Visit www.naturalbuildingcoalition.ca or call 1-877-872-9225. Locally, Wintergreen Studios, 9780 Canoe Lake Rd. Godfrey; the Ratzingers at 1506 Armstrong Line, Maberly; and Bruce Bailey, 1436 Old Brooke Rd, Maberly are among those participating

NORTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES The Child Centre – Day Care requires a Registered Early Childhood Educator 1 Year Contract from October 2014 to October 2015 This position 35 hours per week REQUIREMENTS • Registered with the College Of Early Childhood Education in good standing • Experience working with children from birth to 12 years of age • Current clear police check (CPIC) • Current CPR and First Aid qualifications • Up to date immunization • Proven planning, organizational and implementation skills in regards to Early Learning Framework Deadline for applications: October 2nd, 2014 at noon.

613-899-7453

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TOWING

B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery.

James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050

Tim's Auto Body 13775 Hwy 41, Cloyne ON Corner of 41 and 506 613-336-2038

• ATV • Automotive • Light Truck Tires Tires Starting from

14" - 74.95 15" - 79.95 16" - 84.95

Install, Balancing, Taxes Extra

Offering many brands at Very competitive prices Also Offering: • Off Season Tire Storage • No Drip Oil Rust Proofing • Winshield Installation Open Monday to Friday 8-5 Saturday - Call for Appointment

Thursday

Applicants may send or email resumé to: The Child Centre 1004 Art Duffy Rd. Sharbot Lake, ON K0H2P0 Attention: Susan Wilby Licensed Program Manager ccday@frontenac.net

LIMESTONE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

TENDER

Non-Smoking Company

Now Offering

Cranberries

WANTED TO BUY

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

Sealed tenders, clearly marked as to content, will be received by The Limestone District School Board for the following project:

RFT #15-02 - Snow Removal at Various Locations Tender Specifications for the above noted project may be obtained from and shall be submitted to the Facility Services Department at The Limestone District School Board, 220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, prior to the closing date of Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. local time for all tenders. Tenders are to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside “RFT #1502 - Snow Removal Tender”.

Request for Tender packages can also be obtained through www.biddingo.com/ ldsb.

For assistance obtaining documents, please contact Biddingo.com customer service.

The Board reserves the right to accept any Tender or to reject all of them and the lowest Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Laurie French Chair

Brenda Hunter Director

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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY



Marjorie (Mardi) Brown

IN MEMORIAM

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Mardi peacefully passed away on September 23rd, 2014 amongst family, and friend Helen, at St. Mary's, Providence Care, Kingston. Beloved wife of Richard for 58 years; loving mother of Carolyn, Joanne, and Cynthia (Michael). Doting grandmother of James and Eddie Brown, and Olivia and David Capizzano. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Mardi's life will be announced later. Donations appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

England, Herrick "Rick" Rick passed away Saturday evening, September 20th, 2014 surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 57 years. He was the loved son of Vic and late Shirley England, and beloved husband of Gwen (Hanna) England. Rick was a devoted and much loved father to his children and grandchildren, Greg (Jilene) and their children Mason, Dylan and Logan; Graham (Jennifer) and their children Andrew, Lauren and Jackson; and Amanda (Billy) and their son Herrick.

He will be sadly missed by his sisters Jean (Brian) Barrie, Ethel (Steve) Barbary, Anita (Lynn) Cooper, brother Gordon England, Gwen's family Grant (Shawn) and Phil (Carol Anne) Hanna, Debbie (Miles) Thompson, Judy (Jerry) Joyce, Susan (Hughie) Baker and Robin (Dave) Asselstine. He will be fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, their families and many good friends. Rick was predeceased by his grandparents Don (Jean) VanAlstine, William (Mary) England, brother Keith and Gwen's parents Ken and Audrey Hanna. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth Tuesday September 23rd, 2014 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. Funeral service was held in the chapel Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. Interment, Laidley Cemetery, Maberly.

In remembrance, contributions to Laidley Cemetery or the South Sherbrooke Fire Department would be appreciated. For condolences or further information visit our website at www.blairandson.com

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BIRTHDAY

In memory of a dear husband

Sharbot Lake Hope Swim 2014

Ron Shelley

Thank you to all who supported the sixth annual Sharbot Lake Hope Swim.

With your help, over $4,000 was raised for the Canadian Cancer Society, which provides education, supports those with cancer and their families, and funds research projects. Over the past six years, the Sharbot Lake Hope Swim has raised more than $10,200, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Together we are improving the lives of those touched by cancer and are one “stroke” closer to the cure. Thank you!

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Feb. 8, 1960 - Sept. 29, 2013 I thought of you today and that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday and the days before that too.

I think of you in silence I often speak your name.

All I have are memories and your pictures in a frame Your memory is a keepsake from which I'll never part, God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart.

Love always & forever, wife Tammy.

IN Memoriam In memory of a special Dad/Poppy

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Feb. 8, 1960 - Sept. 29, 2013 I'm holding back the tears today, Remembering anew, Those wonderful and precious years Spent happily with you.

And I can't think of anything I wouldn't give to see, That lovable, familiar face That meant so much to me.

Just to spend a day with you And laugh with you again, for since you've been gone Dad/Poppy Life's never been the same With lots of love from Brandy, Scotty, Hunter, Sophie, Cloe

In loving memory of our dear father, grandfather & great grandfather, who passed away September 26, 2011.

Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts Love and miss you Dad. Doug, Heather & family, Deb & Jim, Steve, Cathy & family

OBITUARY PERRY, Audrey Nora (nee Hawley) Peacefully, at the Kingston General Hospital on Saturday, September 20, 2014 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Wallace Perry. Loving mother of Thelma (Laverne) Pounder, Beverley ("Stubby") Dubchak, Doreen (Terry) LeSage, Douglas (Susan), Glen (Janet). Cherished grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 24. She will be sadly missed by her sister Ella Langford, her brothers Alvin (Donna) Hawley, "Bud" (Lorrayne) Hawley. Pre-deceased by her parents George & Hazel Hawley, her sisters Eunice Wood, Irene Jackson and her brothers George and Lloyd. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41, Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8pm. The Funeral Service will be in the Chapel on Friday, September 26 at 11:00am. Interment Dempsey Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences available to the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com.

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Thank You ~ Abrams To family, friends and neighbours who came from near and far to help us celebrate our 55th anniversary, thank you. We were honoured and humbled by your presence. A special thank you to our sons, Steven and Brian, and the Deputy Mayor Ron Vandewal for their tributes; also to Brian and Tanya Abrams, John and Judy Osborne for the fabulous luncheon and organization.

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Thank You ~ Beechey The family of Valerie Beechey would like to thank everyone who send cards, shared encouraging words and prayed for us during this difficult time. Our loss of Valerie was made easier with the love and support we received from our friends and family. Rev. Darin McKinnon’s kind words were very meaningful during Valerie’s Celebration of Life. The roles played by Carol Morris, Judy Kennedy, Marg Smith, Jane and Larry Stickwood greatly enhanced the Celebration. We express our gratitude to Goodfellow's Funeral Home for your kindness and very good advice as we prepared the Celebration. Finally, the family would like to thank Deb Hartwick and her crew for providing a great lunch after the Celebration.

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In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who passed away September 25, 2001.

Our lives go on without you and nothing is the same We have to hold the heartache when someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true and when we needed someone We could always count on you The special years will not return when we were all together But with the love within our hearts you will walk with us forever.

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The family of the late Shirley Doreen Lemke wish to thank all of our family and friends for all their love and support through this difficult time. Your gifts of food, visits, phone calls, messages, cards, flowers, prayers and charitable donations were very much appreciated.

Special thanks to the North Frontenac Fire Department First Response Team, the Perth and Smith Falls District Hospital, Rev. Raymond Klatt and the River of Life Christian Fellowship Church, and the McConnell Funeral Home. Special thanks also to Nancy Thompson, Freya Gibson and (Aunt) Joyce Lemke for their beautiful tributes to Mom. Thank you Ron Lemke for singing one of Mom’s favourite songs, and all of her Church Family. Special thanks to the pall bearers Jason Tooley, Matthew Tooley, Jilene England, Jessica Tooley, Jonathan Tooley and Drew Thompson. You all meant so much to her. A very special thank you to Garnet Kavanaugh, who brought love back into Mom’s life. We appreciate everything you did for her. We are all going to miss her so much.

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Ompah's ATV run back by popular demand, but not without glitches O

by Julie Druker rganizers of the Ompah Volunteer Community Association’s Fall ATV run on Sept. 20 were thrilled that the annual event was able to take place this year even though the Ompah fire hall and community centre, which has been under renovations, was not ready to fully host the event. Lindy Hay helps organize and run the ATV run along with its founders Denis Bedard and Rose Boivin of the Double “S” Marina in Ompah and their crew of volunteers. Hay said she and her

crew decided to cancel the event roughly three weeks ago, but there was such an outcry from riders that they decided to go ahead with it even though they could not host the dinner. Over 300 riders attended the ride, which is a popular one for ATV enthusiasts from across Ontario and Quebec.

Unfortunately this year’s run included an unexpected glitch. Members of the OPP's Safe program came to promote trail safety, but Hay and some other volunteers said that they treated a number of the participating riders unfairly.

“Normally we are pleased to see the OPP,” Hay said. “They (the OPP) are usually great and help make riders aware of safety issues and normally ticket those who do not comply.

But that was not the case this time around. Today they were ticketing people for going over 20 km/hour, unaware that the speed limit in town recently changed to 60 km/hour, meaning that ATVs can go 50km/hour on the road.”

Hay said that riders were also being stopped

and being asked to remove their two-ups while on the road and were being forced to walk the road portions of the ride between the trails to avoid receiving a ticket. Hay said that as a lastminute solution, ride volunteers ran a shuttle service for some of the two-up riders so that they could be shuttled to where they had to go and avoid being ticketed. “We really try to make this event a family friendly run and the riders were really grateful for our assistance.

As a result many of them donated to the association the amount of money that they might have been ticketed by the OPP, which was re-

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ally generous of them.” Funds raised from the event go to the Ompah Volunteer Community Association, who support the community hall, the local fire hall, the fire fighters and others in need in the community. Congratulations to the winners of this year’s prizes: Jenn Sargeant who won the ATV trail seat; Henry Dekroon who took home the carrying case; and Ralph Coleman who won the helmet. Though this year’s run did not go as smoothly as usual, Hay said she hopes that things will be back to normal for the association’s 2015 Spring run.

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC ARE YOU ON VOTERS’ LIST? Call or stop in at the Sydenham Office to check if you are on the Voters’ List. If you are not on the Voters’ List, you will not be eligible to vote in the Municipal and School Board Elections this October. Now is the time to find out!

If you need to be added to the voters’ list, just stop in at the Sydenham office, during business hours, with valid ID to be added to the list. To make it easier for you we will be open Wednesday nights - October 8th, 15th and 22nd from 5 to 7pm and Saturday, October 25th from 9am to 12pm. Stop in to see us and be sure you will be able to vote this Fall.

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TAX PAYMENTS – DUE BY SEPTEMBER 30TH REMINDER – The second installment due date for the Final Tax notice issued in June 2014 are due by September 30, 2014. No individual notices will be mailed. Any payments received after September 30th, 2014 will be subject to late penalty charges.

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AUCTION Complete listing, terms & conditions available on our website under ‘Town Hall/ Tenders/2014 Tenders’ or on www.biddingo.com - Closes October 8th, 2014 at 1:00 pm.

Items may be viewed at the Hartington Public Works yard during office hours at 5286 Hinchinbrooke Road, Hartington ON. For more information contact: David Holliday, Area Supervisor at 613-376-3900 X3333

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSINGS South Frontenac Township Council will hold public hearings at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 on proposals to stop up, close and sell parts of the following road allowances: (i) between concessions 4 & 5, lots 20 & 21, District of Storrington, beginning approximately 270 ft. west of Applewood Lane; (ii) between concessions 6 & 7, lot 24, District of Loughborough, consisting of approximately 180 m of allowance at north end of Johnston’s Point.

For further information, contact Lindsay Mills, Planner at 613-376-3027 X2221.

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COUNCIL MEETING The next Council Meeting will be on October 7th, 2014 at 7:00 pm.

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The county has set aside $70,000 to help fund a business-oriented improvement plan in each township. All the other townships now have plans in place; North Frontenac is last in line.

Part of the reason is that, based on research about these kinds of plans, which are common economic development tools in small eastern Ontario communities, none of the hamlets in North Frontenac has enough of a business core to be a viable location.

For that reason, Young suggested that North Frontenac might consider designating the entire township as an improvement area, to offer a helping hand to all business ven-

tures in the township.

The plans that have been put in place elsewhere in the County are located in Verona, Sharbot Lake and Marysville on Wolfe Island.

The first one that was attempted, in Verona, has been a success. For every dollar invested in that plan by the county, $11 in private money has also been invested, Young reported.

“One of the projects in Verona was a large one, but even if you leave that one out of it, the ratio is still $4 to $5 in private for every dollar in grant money,” Young said.

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“We just got the plan underway this spring in Marysville, and we went door to door to introduce it to businesses. Now that the summer season is over, we are starting to hear from them,” Young said.

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“The plan is basically the township’s to organize, the county just helps to fund it,” said Young.

Councilor Betty Hunter, chair of the North Frontenac Economic Development Task Force, spoke out in favour of the CIP. “If we are going to stimulate economic development we are going to have to accept any help we can get,” she said.

Council decided to hold a special meeting on October 22 to get input from businesses and community groups in the township about what their plan should include.

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