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Sharbot Lake Seniors’ Home sold as retirement residence

by Jeff Green harbot Lake will have a new housing option for seniors next year. Hands have been wringing up and down Frontenac County ever since the Sharbot Lake Seniors’ Home closed early in the summer of 2013. Seniors’ housing is a community priority in Central Frontenac and a key component of the new Frontenac County Strategic Plan, and having a 30-bed facility closed and sitting on the real estate market belied the effectiveness of those efforts. All that changed late last week, when realtor Alison Robinson of Lake District Realty put up a “Sold” sign on the building. The really big news as far as she is concerned - and in this matter she speaks for herself and the building’s soon to be former owner, Dr. Peter Bell - is that it will continue to serve the ageing population in Sharbot Lake and vicinity. “We really wanted to sell this property to someone who was not going to re-purpose the building, and even though all the big developers we talked to said that we would have to accept that, we are happy to say it will remain a residence for the senior population,” Robinson said after the sale was announced. Details about the nature of the new use for the home will be forthcoming later. The new owner, who is remaining anonymous for the time being, released the following statement: “Sharbot Lake Retirement (and Retreat) Ltd., is the operating entity that will be taking over the facility. We are currently in the renovation planning stages and will begin working on the facility soon. Once we have our vision

Fifteen months after closing its doors, this home will be serving seniors again, sometime next year if all goes well. and plan worked out, we will gladly release more information when it is appropriate to do so. We look forward to a happy and long community presence and want to thank everyone we have already met and those we will meet, for the warm and wonderful welcome to the community.” According to Robinson, the time-lines that the new owner is working with are aggressive, the hope being to open in the spring or summer of 2015. After over a year of work trying to find a buyer, and a number of near misses, there was a hint of chance in the

way the sale came about. “The daughter of the buyer’s Toronto agent drove by the building. She knew her father had a client who was interested in a retirement home, so she phoned him. He gave me a call and we began the long process that led to the sale,” said Robinson. In the run-up to the Central Frontenac election, the successful sale of the seniors’ home was drafted into the pitches of some of the candidates at an all-candidates meeting in Sharbot Lake on Monday night.

The sad, the bad and the ugly in North Frontenac election by Jeff Green

s municipal voting week started early this week, voters in North Frontenac were already reeling as information about the campaign kept coming out. The election started on a tragic note when Mayor Bud Clayton, who had been seeking re-election, took sick at a municipal conference in London and died two weeks later in a London hospital - on September 1, just 12 days before the close of nominations. The campaign ended on a sad note as well, with the death of Monica Perry, the wife of Deputy Mayor Fred Perry, after a long illness, just two days before the start of voting. In addition to these fateful events there have been a number of oddities to the campaign. During an all-candidates meeting in Plevna, incumbent Gerry Martin, who is seeking re-election in ward 2, made an unusual response to a question about the use of consultants by the township. He took the opportunity to vent his anger about the application of the Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value provisions, which were mandated by the Province of Ontario and led to changes in the salary grid for North Frontenac Martin was upset that some of the administrative positions at the township office now are paid as well as road crew jobs. But it was not his views that left people talking, rather it was a turn of phrase he used on several occasions.

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“I don’t think little girls pushing pencils should be paid as much as men driving plows late at night,” he said, which led to a further exchange with someone in the audience at the meeting. (See video at Frontenacnews.ca) The next twist in the campaign came with the revelation that one of the candidates, Denis Bedard in ward 3, was at one time convicted of fraud and breach of trust over actions that he took in the workplace while employed as a regional municipal planning engineer in Fort Simpson, NWT. The incidents took place in July 1996, and the conviction in November of 2000 in Yellowknife. Bedard was sentenced to 15 months of house arrest and 200 hours of community service. When contacted about the matter, Denis Bedard described the incidents as “mistakes I made almost 20 years ago, during a real bad chapter in my life.” The Township of Mississippi Mills, for whom Bedard worked as Public Works Manager until 2003, when he purchased a marina and moved to North Frontenac, was aware of the convictions. He received a federal pardon in 2003, which he needed in order to drive a school bus and join the fire department after moving to North Frontenac. “To tell you the truth it did not occur to me to disclose this when I decided to run for Council,” he said. “For one thing, it was long ago and I have received a pardon, which is not that easy to get, and also I have never hidden my past. Everyone on the fire department knew about it and

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I didn’t think it was a secret.” While the story about Denis Bedard has been circulating around the township for over a week, this last weekend a story about web addresses came out. The .ca addresses for mayoralty candidate Ron Higgins, ward 2 candidate Betty Hunter, and ward 1 candidate Wayne Good, all lead to the website of mayoralty candidate Claudio Valentini. It turns that, as part of his web campaign for mayor, Valentini purchased over 20 names with the .ca address in anticipation that they may be running. These included Bettyhunter.ca, Waynegood.ca, Budclayton.ca, and Vernonhermer.ca. Two weeks later, when Ron Higgins entered the race, at that point as a candidate for councilor in ward 2, Valentini secured Ronhiggins.ca. The urls cost $9.95 per year.

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County OP delayed as consensus proves elusive

fter 18 months of work, and three formal drafts, the Frontenac County Official Plan was set for approval at a meeting of Frontenac County Council last Wednesday (October 15). However the prospect of a split vote on the plan has forced a delay. The representatives on the council from South Frontenac, Mayor Gary Davison and Councilor John McDougall, both indicated they remain opposed to some of the wording in the plan, and since South Frontenac is where most of the development that is governed by the plan will be taking place, a last-ditch bargaining session of sorts has been set for this week. “Our concern in South Frontenac is that we have a difference of opinion with the county that may not be as large as it seems. We might solve those if we delay this and hold one more meeting,” said John McDougall. The meeting will be attended by the chief administrative officers of all the townships and the county, a representative from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as well as county planner Joe Gallivan and South Frontenac planner Lindsay Mills. The goal of the meeting will be to bridge the gap between Joe Gallivan’s third version of the plan, and Lindsay Mills’ desire for a plan that preserves the independence of his own office. Mills has described the county plan as “too prescriptive and amounting to a power grab by the county.” One of the issues that is of concern to South Frontenac is the use of the word “shall” in the plan. Mayor Davison made reference to this in his comments at county council meeting last week, in reference to prescribed setbacks between new construction and the shoreline of lakes and rivers. “The county plan restricts all new construction to 30 metres from the shoreline,” said Davison. “In South Frontenac we were one of the first jurisdictions to bring in the 30 metre setback over 10 years ago, but we built in some leeway, and this allows our Committee of Adjustment to make allowances for circumstances. If the County plan is approved as it is written now, we won’t be able to do that.” For his part Joe Gallivan said that the county plan will not affect South Frontenac’s ability to make allowances in applying the setback rule. “The plan does not interfere with any municipality’s ability to make changes. It will be business as usual,” he said. As far as the extra meeting, Joe Gallivan asked that

the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be invited to send a representative. “If that meeting is going forward it is essential that the province be there. If the ministry is there they will tell staff from all the townships which sections of the plan cannot be changed,” Gallivan said. Before leaving the topic, interim county warden Dennis Doyle asked if the County Chief Administrative Officer, Kelly Pender, had anything to say about the matter. “If I remember correctly, you have a background in planning, don’t you, Kelly,” Doyle said. “I sometimes describe myself as a recovering planner,” Pender said, before delivering a stern warning. “I certainly don’t have a problem having a further meeting, but I want be clear about one thing. If this council recommends changes to the Official Plan that do not reflect the Provincial Policy Statement, which underpins all plan-

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ning in Ontario, county staff will voice opposition to those changes. They would simply not fly with the province. The ministry will be clear on that point, and I agree they need to be at the meeting as well.” The province has set a target date of March 31 for the adoption of County Official Plans throughout the Province. As it stands, the third draft of the Frontenac County Plan does not conform to a number of demands that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs has made. Joe Gallivan has said that he hopes to convince the ministry that the current version of the plan is based on a sound interpretation of the Provincial Policy Statement. If he cannot, the matter could well end up at a hearing before the Ontario Municipal Board, which would provide a final determination of whether the county’s or ministry’s interpretation of the Provincial Policy Statement is more accurate.

Community Paramedicine project in Frontenac and Kingston by Jeff Green

rontenac County is one of the recipients of $6 million in provincial funding for community paramedicine pilot projects. Community paramedicine is an attempt to make use of the skills and infrastructure of paramedic services to help serve the senior and chronically ill population before they require emergency services. It has been pioneered in Ontario by the Renfrew County Paramedic services, which conducts wellness clinics and an ad hoc home visit program; offers an exercise program; has trained thousands of people in CPR (cardio- pulmonary resuscitation); and more. Frontenac County will receive a total of $156,800 in funding over two years to establish a framework for future community paramedicine programs within the County of Frontenac and the City of Kingston. In announcing the funding, Frontenac County communications officer Alison Vandervelde described the project in the following way: “The research project will focus on identifying solutions that could provide a more cohesive healthcare system for the residents of Frontenac County and the City of Kingston and has four main areas of focus: wellness clinics, community paramedic home visits, paramedic referrals and improved communication links between paramedics and other health care providers.” The County applied for $195,000 in answer to the call for expressions of interest from the province. The main shortfall between the request and what was given is in salary dollars. Instead of the $116,000 that the county requested for a project developer, the province provided $83,000, which will fund the position for 18 months. The rest of the application was approved as requested, with the exception of a $5,000 request for money to cover legal fees, which was denied. In addition to the project

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developer’s salary, $33,000 will be spent on project coordination. Only a small percentage of the overall money that has been received will be directed to existing or new programming. $1,800 is earmarked for expanding the existing Wolfe Island Wellness Clinic project, and $3,900 will go towards a pilot wellness clinic project in the northern half of the county. Another $30,000 is to be spent covering wages for fourhour training sessions for 140 paramedics. The primary impetus of the project, in the words of the funding application, is to “establish a solid framework for future core Community Paramedicine Programs ... of critical importance is the development of a comprehensive communication plan, within the framework, between Paramedics and other healthcare providers.” Healthcare providers who will be contacted initially by the project developer, once hired, are the Community Care Access Centre, Rural Kingston Health Links, Kingston Health Link, Northern and Southern Frontenac Community Services, Kingston General Hospital, and the Local Health Integration Network. As part of the planning for the project, a staff member has been appointed by each of the above agencies to participate in the project. Gale Chevalier, Deputy Chief of Performance Standards with Frontenac County Paramedic Services, will oversee the project. “Our residents will benefit greatly from this funding,” said Warden Denis Doyle. “One of County Council’s strategic goals includes supporting our seniors’ efforts to safely age in their homes. This project will allow people to remain in their communities longer, maintaining their closeness to family and friends, and eliminate long travel times for routine preventative healthcare. Ultimately, this funding will make positive differences for our residents and enhance the strength and vitality of our communities.”

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· Get ready for some fun and games at the Denbigh Rec. Kids Halloween Party, this Sun. Oct. 26 at the hall from 12:30 to 2:30pm. Costume contest is at 1pm. Refreshments will be available. · This Monday, October 27 is voting day for municipal elections, but why wait? You can vote right now via internet or phone here in Addington Highlands. I know Thanksgiving has come and gone, but I want to say that I am thankful for neighbours who are giving, caring and sharing around our community. I am quite sure that at one point or another, we have all been blessed by neighbours and friends in one way or another; what goes around comes around.

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· The Kennebec Rec Committee would like to thank everyone involved in the fundraising Spaghetti Dinner last Saturday evening. Thanks to all the cooks, those who served and those who cleaned up, to the barkeep and to the entertainers, but mostly to those who attended. It was a wonderful evening full of socializing and plenty of laughter, and the committee extends a large “Thank you”. · The Arden Legion has begun their Cribbage group again, beginning Oct. 22. Come to the Legion at 2pm along with the $3pp to play and enjoy an afternoon of competitive playing. · On Sat. Oct. 25, beginning at 10 am the Kennebec Recreation Committee is hosting their Annual Children’s Hal-

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· The Harrowsmith Women's Institute are celebrating their 90th anniversary on October 25 at St. Paul's United Church from 1 – 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to join them for sandwiches, cake and refreshments. Learn more about this active group. For information, call Karen at 613-372-0501. · Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church will hold a sale on October 25 in their gym from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendors will offer a variety of handmade items as well as products from various companies. A canteen is available selling chilli, soup and sandwiches. Proceeds will go to the church's Community Assistance program. · A Halloween Dance will be held at the Golden Links Hall, November 1 from 8 pm until midnight. Cost is $10 at the door. Prize for Best Costume and a light lunch will be available. Proceeds to Camp Trillium. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Call Brenda 613-372-2410 for details. · Words to live by: When one door closes, another door should open. If it doesn't, climb through the window. Have a great week.

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· All roads lead to Harlowe with thanks for the much improved road to get there. This Sat. Oct. 25 is the Open Mike at the Harlowe Hall from 2:00 – 8:00 PM. There is no admission and donations are accepted if you wish. A pot-luck supper happens at 5:30 and it will be yummy in the tummy. · Then on Sunday, Oct. 26, the Harlowe Wesleyan and Standard Church are hosting a spiritually inspiring musical morning of praise starting at 11am featuring musician and singer Rhonda Spurell offering her singing and testimony to the glory of God. Everyone is surely welcome. · Comings and goings this week included Scott Hopkinson, Jessie and Rudy Sajavec and a whole class of people learning about guns and hunting. The cranberries, now finished for this year, were over the top in tastiness and folks really picked up a storm.

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october 23, 2014 · Everyone enjoyed watching Roger McMunn featured on Regional Contact TV show last week. We wished the show lasted longer so we could see more. · Perhaps the TV people would like to come and shoot the hunting season preparations as folks gear up for that “two week family vacation” called hunting season when all families come home to hunt, visit, and enjoy the wildlife. Some are cooking pickled eggs, butter tarts, pies, while others are changing the oil in their four wheelers or cleaning their guns. Some have planned shopping trips to hunt for bargains- yahoo- great idea. Hunting stories abound and are beginning to sound somewhat familiar but always comforting to hear again. We've all got our voting PIN number and continue to wonder if it will work or if someone will hack into the voting computer causing havoc and voter distortion. Many wonder if the system is backed up and reliable. I suppose if it's not we'd just take some time and bring back the old fashioned polling stations and vote that way. Let's hope for the best.

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· Another wonderful “Diners” at United Church Sharbot Lake on Oct. 15 with 29 people in attendance. It was a delicious turkey dinner and the trimmings. So lovely to see Vicki back after a year away. Welcome back. A great game of Card Sharks. Helen Hawley won the free dinner next month, which will be Nov. 19. · Another great coffee group Friday morning. Great to see Donna Virgin there. She doesn’t get to attend as often as she is busy doing hair. · Prayers for Wayne Abrams, as he awaits results. Get well wishes to Danny Corhonen and to Ryan DeLisle. Please keep them also in your prayers. · Elphin Presbyterian church had a big crowd for their Fall Beef and Pork supper. Excellent food and lots of it. · Snow Road Snowmobile Club fed 131 people Saturday morning at their breakfast. The next one is November 1. They are also having a “Harvest Dinner” this Saturday Oct. 25 at the Clubhouse. 4 to 6:30pm. Price is $12; on the menu is roast beef and all the trimmings.

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· There will be an Adult Halloween Dance at Mountain Grove Hall on Sat. October 25, 8pm-1am. Music by D.J. Tickets $10 per person. · The next day, Sun. October 26 will be the kids' Halloween Party at Mountain Grove Hall, 3pm-6pm. There will be costume judging, games, crafts and a haunted house. All welcome. · Sympathy to the family of Joseph Crawford, son of the late Arnold and Bertha Crawford · Sympathy also to the family of William Wise, formerly from Cloyne. He was a resident at Trillium Centre in Kingston · Happy birthday to Darren Antoine, Lisa Deline-Brash, Diana Price-Peeters, Carlee Ferguson, Don Lee, Mackenzie Antoine, Jean Hole, Delphine Dowker, Pat Alexander

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· Congratulations to Ernie and Audrey McNair on the occasion of their 60th anniversary. Their family celebrated by having a party at Inverary United Church. They received many plaques, including one from the queen. · We recently visited some residents at Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook, including included my cousin Andy Armstrong, 101, and his wife Anne; also Barbara Ellesworth. That day our student minister, Darin McKinnon, conducted the service there. · There was a great turn out of interested people at the candidates meeting at Mountain Grove Hall on October 16. Jeff Green was the moderator. Good luck to each one. · I recently stopped at the Country View seniors home and visited with Louise Meeks, Lorna Gray, Melvin LaPointe. We had a great time. Visitors are welcomed any time · Sharbot Lake Anglican church members have started having euchre once a month. On Friday there is a lovely lunch at noon then cards around 1pm. Watch the paper for the dates. It was great meeting old friends. · The seniors volleyball team from Sharbot Lake played very well in a tournament in Belleville on October 17 and 18. · Hockey games have started at the Frontenac Community Arena. It is sure strange having to wear warm clothing and boots. Games are usually fast-moving and players do display their skating skills · Parham seniors met on October 14 at the Parham Free Methodist church hall for a delicious noon potluck. Happy birthday was sung to Jean Hole and "yours truly". A bus trip is planned for December 16 to see a country music show in Hamilton. For details contact Mary Howes. · Mountain Grove Stewards sponsored a smorgasbord on October 18 in Mountain Grove Community hall. A great crowd enjoyed the various dishes. Thanks to everyone who brought a dish and helped in the kitchen. · Starting on October 21 there will be "Coffee Time" every Tuesday from 10-11:30am at the Parham Free Methodist Church hall - and it's free! Come and enjoy coffee and socializing. · Thinking of Carl Burke, Martha Meeks, Dorothy Knight, Verna Cowdy, Terry Conner, Glen Fox, Harold Gray, Jean Steele, Frank Harper. · Today I voted by telephone for the first time. The voice on your telephone will guide you. It was easy and you do not have to leave your home · I would like to thank everyone for their kind birthday greetings. Have a good week

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· The monthly Bingo Fundraiser for Clar-Mill volunteer firefighters is tomorrow, Friday Oct. 24, 7-9pm, at the Clar-Mill hall. Cash prizes · The annual Harvest Dinner is Sat. Oct. 25 from 5 - 7 pm at the Clar-Mill Hall. Adults are $10; children 6-12 years are $5; 5 years & under free. For information call Ed 479-9909; sponsored by the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers. · Don’t miss the annual Christmas Craft Show, which is scheduled for Sat. Nov. 1 at the Clar-Mill hall from 10am-2pm. There will be great crafts and the Anglican Church ladies will be providing a delicious Soup & Sandwich lunch. · Malcolm/Ardoch Lakes Stewardship Committee has prepared a 12 month calendar "Four Seasons at the Lake 2015". Each month there is a message with photos from nature, historical or social life pertaining to Malcolm and Ardoch Lakes. This calendar serves several purposes: (1) communication with the public about the importance of sustaining our lakes; (2) providing some interesting historical background about previous activities on the lakes; and (3) raising funds to complete stewardship projects for the lakes. Start your

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Christmas shopping early; the calendar will make a great gift (costs $20). Contact Brenda at 479-2837 or Sheryl at 4792341 to order or pick up. · Don't forget to vote! · Plevna Joke of the Week: Adeline "What do you do you call a girl with a frog on her head?" Evangeline "Lilly!"

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· Please - exercise your right to vote over the next days. You should have received in the mail a voters card with a PIN, which will allow you to vote online, on the phone or in person. This is your best opportunity to voice your wishes for how our community is run - don't neglect this important responsibility. · There are still some tickets left for the Halloween dance at the Legion tomorrow, Fri. Oct. 24 - so get your costume out and grab some tickets -$15 each or $25 a couple. · All U Can Eat Spaghetti night on Thursday Oct 24 from 5-7:30pm. Only $9 each and includes buns and dessert. · Southern Frontenac Community Services will continue with its free Speakers Series at the Grace Centre on Mon. Oct. 27 from 1:30-3:30pm. The topics will include “Healthy Gardening” by Janette Haas and “Reiki & Labyrinths” by Evelyn Sideen. This is a free event but please call to book a spot: 613-376-6477.

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· The 2014 LAKE LINKS WORKSHOP - “Lake Communities in Action”, is on Sat. Oct. 25, 8:30am – 3:15pm at the Perth Civitan Hall, 6787 County Road 43. To register please contact Karen Ballentine at the Centre for Sustainable Watersheds at ballentine@watersheds.ca or 613-264-1244. A $20 registration fee, payable at the door, will include lunch and refreshments. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Perth Food Bank, The Table. · Also Sat Oct 25 is the Maberly Quarterly Halloween Square & Contra Dance featuring Caller Martha Cooper, with members of Sheesham and Lotus & The Foghorn Stringband in The Big Mule String Band! When? Oct. 25 at 7:30 pm, which is a Saturday, so no excuse to not be there if you want to shake those ticks off. Wear a costume if you prefer. For more information call 613-264-1993. Tickets are $10, and people under 16 are admitted free! Wear a pair of comfortable shoes suitable for dancing (indoors) and bring a water bottle. · Volunteering is the new trend in Tay Valley Township. If you are looking for a worthy cause to share your time with con-

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Maberly - continued from pg. 5 · There will be a Dinner & Euchre on Thursday, November 6 from noon at the Maberly community hall, sponsored by St. Stephen’s church

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com · Remember that this year's District #4 Recreation Committee's 10th Annual Halloween Party is being held at the Parham Ball Field on Saturday Oct. 25 from 6 pm - 8 pm. · The Parham Free Methodist church has started their Coffee time again. All are welcome. It happens every Tuesday morning from 10- 11:30am. · Baskets or items are still being accepted for the Ladies Night - Christmas in the Country on November 7. If you have something you wish to donate let me know and I will pass on information to you. · Condolences to the Crawford family on the loss of Joseph Raymond. · Hunting season is here. Stay safe and good luck. · Many from the area attended the Pink at the Rink at the K-Rock Center on Friday night to watch the Frontenacs in action. What a game it was!! With the Frontenacs winning 6 - 4. Hats off to Penny Cota who walked the arena in the Survivors lap - you made us proud, Penny!! A portion of the ticket costs from our GREC viewers go to support the school's fundraising efforts. · Many great bargains could be found at the Annual Harvest Auction on Saturday. Thanks to all who came out, donated and supported the Mayflower Lodge on their effort to "Help" others. · Hearty thank you to the loyal avid reader of the "News" who phoned to thank us for our news report last week. We really appreciated your positive feedback.

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· Have you gotten your flu shot yet? Thinking of you to those who are not feeling "up to par" · The Godfrey General Store celebrated its first year under the proprietorship of Laurie, Scott, Keegan & Christopher. Wishing you continued success in keeping this little "convenient" store open. · Jim Stinson was honoured at a special celebration on Saturday night. All of those "avid" hockey fans & players will miss you at the arena but wish you all the best. Jim has been there since the start of the "North Frontenac Arena". Enjoy your retirement. · Happy Birthday to Charles Steele, Marilyn Mallette, Cassy Lowery, Carlee Ferguson, Riley Teal, Mike Lowery, Debbie Jones, Carl Knapp, Shannon Harper, Lyn Hannah, Jane Kelly, Kristine Drong, Wally Teal and Daryl Kennedy

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· The Verona Community Association presents " Christmas in the Village" on Saturday, November 29. This will be an all day event of fun for the whole family with Christmas games and crafts, Christmas music and entertainment, visits from Santa Claus, a delicious dinner and a spectacular Tree Lighting Ceremony. This is a free event courtesy of the Verona Community Association. One of the many events happening that day will be "Decorating the Christmas Trees." Eleven trees will be decorated by organizations, churches and families. These trees will be simultaneously lit up in the evening at the Christmas Tree Lighting. Visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favourites. Prizes will be awarded. If you are interested in participating and for full contest rules, log onto www.yourverona.com · The Verona Lions' Club is holding its Annual Christmas Gift Sale on Saturday, October 25, from 9 am to 3 pm. There will be

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MERA art exhibition Submitted by MERA very month a new local artist's work is featured in the main hall at MERA - a community arts organization in McDonalds's Corners in Lanark Highlands. You can catch the end of the October art exhibition at MERA before it comes down on October 31: Paintings & Portraits by local farmer, Rosemary Kralik. MERA receives 20% of all art sales for the exhibitions. Encouraging local artists and musicians is part of MERA's mandate. The November art exhibit features “Fenceline and Shoreline" - landscape and heritage drawings by Michael Neelin There will be an opening at MERA on Sunday November 2nd from 2 pm - 4 pm In his realist graphite pencil drawings, Michael seeks to capture and share moments out of time from the Ottawa Valley’s rich natural landscape and built heritage. Before mov-

crafts and gifts including pottery, knitting, bath products, kiddies clothes, candles, mats, sewing, candies, quilts, wall hangings, ceramics and more. Free Admittance. Lunch Available. Verona Lions Club. For more information call Al Beatty 613-352-5220 · The production "The (Almost) True Story of Hansel and Gretel" will play at Prince Charles Public School. Prince Charles students and Verona and area thespians will be in this delightful production. Performances are on Saturdays, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 at 7 pm; Sundays, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 at 2 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and seniors and $8 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be obtained at the door or at Verona Convenience Store, Verona Drug Mart, Verona Hardware and Asselstine Hardware. · A Diabetes Education Session at the Verona Medical Centre will be held on Thursday, October 30. Anne MacDonald, Registered Dietitian, and Bonnie Sparrow, Nurse

ing to Lanark Highlands with his wife Lyndal earlier this year, Michael was active in the Pontiac Artists’ Association and Pontiac Studio Tour, with solo and group shows in Western Quebec and Ottawa. His artistic exploration of our region’s hidden treasures dovetail perfectly with his academic background in architectural history and his professional life as a designer of custom timber-frame homes. Check the MERA website at meraachoolhouse.org for the monthly art exhibitions at MERA or contact MERA at meraschoolhouse@bell.net if you would like to exhibit your work.

Practitioner, will be in attendance to discuss various aspects of diabetes management. Please contact Anne MacDonald at (613) 544-3400 ext 3589 if you plan to be in attendance. · Enjoy early Christmas shopping. The Annual Craft and Bake Sale sponsored by local crafters and organised by Joyce Casement will be held Saturday, November 1. Local crafters will be selling hand knitted, sewn, and crocheted gifts as well as a variety of delightful seasonal pieces. Bake tables. Lunch and snacks will be available. Free admission. Trinity United Church. · You are invited to be a star at BellRock Hall! Sing your heart out at Karaoke night on Thurs. Nov. 6. Steve and Penny Lloyd are hosting a fun evening of KARAOKE in Bellrock. Come out and release your inner Elvis or Avril. 7 pm. Proceeds support the BellRock Hall. Treats will be served after the singers are done. Free-will collection at the door.

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“Flickr”-ing the past into the present at the Cloyne & District Historical Society A by Julie Druker

s a means of gathering more historic photos and documents as well as making their current collection more accessible to the world at large, members of the Cloyne and District Historical Society (CDHS) engaged the know-how of one of their members, who is well versed in the workings of the world-wide web. Ken Hook, who some might know as the owner of Flintshire Pheasant Farm, former Addington Highlands reeve, and the former general manager of the Land O' Lakes Tourist Association, currently co-owns and operates his own media production company called 45 Degrees Latitude, where he and his wife Cathy do video and website production as well as SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Hook recently volunteered his talents to set up the Historical Society’s current website and most recently has included the free photo sharing site FLICKR as part of the Society's newly fashioned web presence. He demonstrated to Society members in a special presentation on October 20 at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne how the society’s current collection of photos and documents can now be viewed online world wide. In additions to joining Flickr the society's collection has also been included in The Commons, a site for organizations who wish to share their photo collections with the public, and which includes notable organizations like NASA, the British Library, the Getty Research Institute, and countless others. Hook said, “In the past before computers we did not really have a way of sharing all of these documents worldwide. Now it is not only fast, easy and free but it offers up a safe storage place for all of the museum's materials.”

Given the fact that the Pioneer Museum in Cloyne is open only in the summer months, interested historians will now be able to access the museum's unique collection at any time. Another advantage to the online collection is that the Pioneer Museum, like most museums, houses thousands of items that it does not have the space to put on display. Flickr will allow the society to display the majority of its collection so that interested parties can view items that are not displayed at the museum. In his presentation Hook Denbigh, 1928 also demonstrated another reason why having the collection available online is a plus. He showed one particular photo where a viewer in a comment section identified a person in the photo whose name had been previously unknown. CDHS members are thrilled with the work that Hook has done in making the museum collection more accessible. Because the number of photos and documents that can be shared are virtually limitless, the society is inviting those with

Seeking foster families for teens F

amily and Children's Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (FACSFLA) is searching the city and countryside alike for families who are able and willing to provide foster care for teenagers. FACSFLA, which is the new name for the 120-year-old Children's Aid Society, has a large cohort of teenagers under its care right now. According to Executive Director Steve Woodman, that includes 30 who would be best served in a positive foster home environment. The alternative to fostering for the teens is a group home environment, which, Woodman said, “does not provide the example of life in a family environment that can set up teenagers for a successful future. We currently have a number of teenagers in group homes who would be suitable for fostering, and that is why we are putting a call out for foster families now.” The shortfall is also the result of some changes the agency has recently made. Its new “Vision for Fostering and Adoption" puts family-based care at the forefront of service. Woodman's fear is that if new foster families are not found, some teens will have to be moved out of the region because of the

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limited number of group home spaces that are available. “Fostering is not for everyone,” Woodman, said, “but the changing face of fostering means it is open to different family structures, such as same sex families and one parent families.” The process of becoming a foster family takes about six months, and includes a home visit, financial and police checks, and a ten-week training program. With a goal of finding 30 families by March of next year, the call is going out now. “This is something that we can’t do without the community’s help. We need everyone’s help to find the foster parents we need,” said Woodman. “Even though we know most people don’t want to be foster parents, chances are most of us will know someone who could help. We’re asking people to spread the word and tell everyone they know.” For further information, go to FACSFLA.ca, phone 613545-3227, or email info@facsfla.ca

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· Saturday, October 25, 1 - 4 p.m. Land O' Lakes Emmanuel United Church will be hosting an Appreciation Open House for Reverend Judith Evenden and Eleanor Belfry-Lyttle. There will be a presentation at 2 p.m. Rev. Judith will be doing her last service for the charge on October 26. The Open House will be held in the new church at 108 Addington Rd. 2, Northbrook. Everyone is welcome. · Pineview Free Methodist Church is hosting their annual Fall Free Clothes Give-Away on Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25. They will be accepting clean, good condition clothing, outer wear, footwear, linens only, on Thurs. Oct. 23 in the afternoon and all day Friday. Hours of the giveaway are Friday from 9 til 5 and Saturday 9 til 2. · There will be an Influenza Clinic at North Addington Education Centre in Cloyne from 2:30-5:30pm; book appointment at: 1-800-267-7875 x 1451; www.kflapublichealth.ca/ appointments.

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historic photos or documents from the local area to contact Society members to arrange to have their photos added to the on-line collection. Anyone interested can contact the Cloyne and District Historical Society's president, Red Emond, at 613-336-8011; Carolyn McCulloch at 613-3366858; Ian Brumell at 613-336-2203, or can email pioneer@ mazinaw.on.ca for more information.

Legion Poster & Literary Contest

The Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 425, Sharbot Lake, is hosting its annual Remembrance Day Poster & Literary Contest, which is open to all students. Prizes are: 1st - $35; 2nd - $25; 3rd - $15 in all categories. Posters: One each colour and/or black & white. Senior: Grades 10, 11, 12. Intermediate: Grades 7, 8, 9. Junior: Grades 4, 5, 6. Primary: Grades 1, 2, 3. Literary: One each essay and/or poem. Senior: Grades 10, 11, 12. Intermediate: Grades 7, 8, 9. Junior: grades 4, 5, 6. First place moves on to the next level, and can win up to four more times. Rules are available at your school office or at the Legion. Contest closes Oct. 30, 2014. Will be picked up at the school on Oct. 30. Info: D. Bush 613-375-6648.

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Grant of Right-of-Way over Surplus Property Owned by the County Notice is hereby given pursuant to The Corporation of the County of Frontenac By-law No. 17-1995, being a by-law “to Establish Procedures Governing the Sale of Real Property”, that the Council of The Corporation of The County of Frontenac intends to give third and final reading to By-law 2014-0045 at its November 19, 2014 meeting to declare the property identified below as surplus to the County’s needs and intends to grant rights of way over the property: • to grant a right-of-way over part of the former K&P right of way in Part Lot 10 Concession 2 Geographic Township of Hinchinbrooke being Part 6 on RP 13R-18801 to allow access to land located in Hinchinbrooke District. Further information is available by contacting the undersigned at 613-548-9400, Ext. 302: Jannette Amini, County Clerk The Corporation of the County of Frontenac 2069 Battersea Road Glenburnie ON K0H 1S0

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october 23, 2014

Letters to the editor One big unhappy township ccording to our Community Profile, prior to amalgamation, the population distribution was as follows: Hinchinbrooke (Parham) 1,328; Kennebec (Arden) 968; Olden (Mountain Grove) 906; Oso (Sharbot Lake) 1,413. Then CAO John DuChene reported in 2010 the following tax revenues by ward: Hinchinbrooke $1,259,000; Kennebec $1,246,000; Olden $1,046,000; Oso $1,308,000. Assuming for a moment that population distributions had remained stable over those ten years, these figures suggest that tax relative to population is highest in Kennebec and lowest in Oso, and by a full 39% (if population had remained the same the per person figures would be: Kennebec $1,287; Olden $1154; Oso $926). Apparently Kennebec and Olden are massive cash cows to the township. According to the pre-amalgamation population figures Oso (Sharbot Lake) had only a 56% greater population than Olden (Mountain Grove), the least populated member of this group. Sharbot Lake has two gas stations, three restaurants, a large grocer, a pharmacy, a medical centre, a building centre and many other businesses. Mountain Grove has… To round out the list a corner store in Parham and three sporadically open artisanal shops in Arden. Clearly Sharbot Lake has a retail presence far disproportionate to its population base. Why? A fire hall, an expansion to municipal offices, a railway museum, a major recreational trail, a new health centre, a farmers' market, a working public washroom, a new school, an economic development initiative; provincial, county and municipal money has funded these in Sharbot Lake. In Arden a fire hall, Mountain Grove a fire hall, in Parham that trail. There is a problem here. I do not have up-to-date figures to substantiate what in my gut I know is wrong. At a recent all-candidates meeting I asked if, with our tax bills, we could get a listing of tax revenues and expenditures by ward (including pro-rated administrative costs). My thought was that this would tell us if there was a tendency to favour one ward over another, and if so that could be corrected. The local candidates to a man (there were no women) said no. Apparently we are now one big happy township, and that kind of information could undermine the happiness of the township. It sure could. I don't know if I'm the only one who cares. If there is someone else who hates having most property taxes go to

improvements to another town, please let me know (email below). I'm not sure. It could be less than most, or it could be more. If our sad cast of candidates has its way, we will never know. - David Daski, daviddaski@hotmail.com

Electioneering in the “Good Old Days”

hilst travelling in England this last summer, we visited the original cotton mill at Cromford in Derbyshire. "Richard Arkwright's spinning machines revolutionised the manufacture of cotton" and he is seen as "the founder of the modern factory system". So says R.S. Fitton in his book The Arkwrights, Spinners of Fortune. And, obviously, UNESCO appear to agree, having entered Cromford Mill on the World Heritage List in 2001. Cromford is a delight to visit. The eighteenth century mill buildings remain largely intact, along with the water-management structure which allowed Arkwright to harness water power for his factory. Across the road is the old canal - Arkwright's transport connection with the outside world, in those days before rail networks and efficient roads. If you go, there is a lovely café by the canal, serving those delicious afternoon teas which England is famous for. In these days approaching Ontario's municipal elections, it is interesting to reflect on past campaigns. In his book, noted above, Fitton reflects on an election in Preston, Lancashire, at the time that Arkwright was perfecting his machines. He refers to the "famous Burgogne election of March 1768" noting that "bands of ruffians brought in from the surrounding countryside" caused mayhem, including "murder, maiming, pulling down of houses, destroying places of public worship" along with burnings and wrecking furniture. As our elections attempt to become more efficient and user-friendly, it is interesting to look back at how things were! Interestingly, despite the rioting, Arkwright is said to have bought himself a new "suit of clothes" in order to make himself presentable enough to appear at the polling station. Burgoyne was elected to Parliament and Arkwright went on to be acknowledged as one of the great inventors of all time. Burgoyne went on to surrender a large British Army at the Battle of Saratoga, in New York state, giving himself a less envious place in history. - Jeff Sworowski

Re: North Frontenac election fter the October 11 all-candidates meeting for the North Frontenac Ward 3 municipal election, I asked Claudio Valentini how many council meetings he had attended since declaring his candidacy for mayor. His answer was "none", adding "I am not welcome". I was left wondering how Mr. Valentini expects to transition from persona non grata to team player if he is elected. - Sheila Kittle

"Rookie" mayor ill the residents of North Frontenac be able to rely on a “rookie” mayor in a fight with the province? The OPP bases their fees on a new formula that includes both permanent and seasonal properties. The funding formula for the gas tax rebates is based on permanent properties only. This is a situation that is worth fighting to get corrected. As a Ward 1 voter I hope that whoever gets into office will have the wisdom to show some leadership and assist our new mayor in dealing with this critical financial matter. - Lawrence Flynn

Re: Policing costs

our article on North Frontenac Council's OPP cost crisis (October 16) is timely. The spiraling increase in OPP costs should encourage councilors and residents to ask some hard questions. Nationally, crime is falling rapidly (over 25% in the last decade) but police costs continue to rise. Police in Canada are paid significantly more than their American counterparts, sometimes close to twice as much, though they face markedly less violent crime. In looking at value for money, the police are no different from any other service; the key measure of police performance is the clear-up rate. What proportion of reported crimes result in a successful investigation and prosecution? Have clear-up rates increased or decreased as police costs have soared? Policing costs are causing budgetary challenges for all municipalities. It is time to ask for some answers. - Martin Loney

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Letters to the editor CF council meeting

attended a Central Frontenac council meeting on Oct 14/14, the first time for a long time - I guess a too-long time. It was interesting to observe the councilors/mayor and township staff going about the issues on the agenda, one of the issues being payment of an invoice from the Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans concerning the leases for the Crow and Sharbot Lake docks. The bill was for eight years of lease and was being received for the first time by the township. What concerned me was the question being asked - not the legality of the invoice, but should we maybe charge the ratepayers for the use of the facilities. It does show again our elected officials taking the easy way out: “Raise taxes, problem solved”. What about the legality of that invoice? Next, what about the 4 p.m. meeting time? Doesn’t that effectively cut out a lot of ratepayers from attending? (Is that the reason for it?). But then, why would you attend anyway? No discussion is granted, and to top it all off, if you get onto the agenda, it seems like you get calls from certain people telling you what to say and especially, what not to say. Even if there is public present, the officials in attendance seem to prefer to have their break in a different room. I just guess it's easier than having to answer some pointed questions from the people who elected them. Even at election time it seems council members and the mayor don’t need to talk to the people. It must be that they are sure to be reelected. Ratepayers are there to pay taxes and keep quiet. The experience that followed shows how insignificant our elected official count us. While standing and talking to another attendee, our mayor strode up to us, and without ever making the effort to be polite or friendly, reminded us to vacate the premises because after the break there was an in-camera session coming up. Talking and walking towards the door when the break was over, she again harshly told us to leave. Yes, I know she is the most important person in the township. Sorry. So ratepayers of Central Frontenac, try to experience a council meeting and really think long and hard who you vote for to represent you for the next four years. My opinion (probably doesn’t count): None of the above. - Juergen Reinecke

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FL&A Public Health is offering free, weekly, indoor walks in Kingston, Inverary, and Napanee this winter. Walks begin November 3, 2014 and end March 27, 2015. No registration is required. Each walk is led by volunteers who help to motivate residents to walk in a safe, free, and social atmosphere throughout the winter. Time and location for Inverary - Perth Road Public School on Tuesday and Thursday, 5 to 6 p.m. For more information, call KFL&A Public Health at 613549-1232, ext. 1180.

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Celebrating 165 years at St. Paul’s United by Julie Druker special service on October 19 at St. Paul's United Church in Harrowsmith marked the 165th year that the church has been a gathering place of worship for the local community in and around Harrowsmith. Rev. Patsy Henry was joined by guest preacher, retired United Church minister Rev. Ian MacKay, in the special service that included songs of praise by the joint St. Paul's/ Trinity United Church choir under the direction of music director Annabelle Twiddy. Rev. Ian MacKay, in his sermon titled “How Big is Our Church”, spoke of the 8580 Sunday services and sermons that have taken place at the church in its 165-year history, which he called “an altogether remarkable achievement.” He continued by addressing the congregation: “Your presence in this church building here in the centre of Harrowsmith continues to enrich community life and spiritual life and naturally I applaud you for that.” Rev. MacKay in his final prayer thanked “all of those who in years past helped to establish this community and who had the vision to step forward to establish this church.” The service included a children's portion in which Sunday school teacher Marni Pedersen gathered with youngsters on the steps of the main sanctuary, and following the service, members of the congregation were invited to share a special meal in the community hall. Rev. Patsy Henry, who has been the minister at the Harrowsmith-Verona Pastoral Charge for the last three years, said she felt it was “important to celebrate the contributions

of the people that we did not know but who paved the way for our welfare, as well as looking ahead to caring for a community that will come long after us.” With that in mind it was noted that many youngsters attended the special service and Rev. Henry said that the youngsters always bring “a certain kind of energy and joy to the celebrations”.

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Celebrating 18 years of “dropping in”

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has changed. “Now about 25% of our guests are members of the community at large.” Proctor also stressed that the meetings are much more about socializing than just about having a meal. “People come early and some often stay all day. For many people it is the highlight of their week and when a regular visitor is missing, others notice immediately and will often check up on that person to make sure that he or she is okay.” The $4 cost covers the expense of the food and renting the hall. For attendees without transportation guests will often carpool. Those wishing to attend the Wednesday drop in but who do not have transportation can contact Mike Procter at 613-279-3151. The monthly menus are posted on Facebook at What's Happening Central Frontenac. BUSINESS CARD SIZE t rn No Bu d, ey! oo n W Mo

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In fact, failure has been a key ingredient in some of the business world’s great success stories, says Michel Bergeron, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Public Affairs at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). “Canadian entrepreneurs and the public at large need to be more forgiving about failure. Failure–and learning from mistakes– is often an important milestone on the path to success,” Bergeron says. “We have to change our perception about failure in order to help business owners stay in the game.” Deborah Conroy of EY agrees. She points to the new BDC Entrepreneurial Resiliency Award, an initiative that recognizes a Canadian business that has successfully undergone a turnaround or pivotal event in the past and come back stronger because of it. “Many entrepreneurs talk about some kind of massive failure or hurdle they’ve overcome,” says Conroy, Vice President of Transaction Advisory Services at EY. She is also President of the Montreal chapter of the Turnaround Management Association, a group for corporate turnaround experts that

No business is too big or too small to confront roadblocks. Bergeron cites the example of Groupon, the giant deals website. The company got its start as a social media site called The Point, which was created to help people connect for social activism purposes. After a year of effort and US$1 million in operating costs, the start-up was going nowhere. “The founders shifted gears and turned their offering into the discount coupon service Groupon. They learned, adapted and made a fortune,” Bergeron says. Two years later, the shift in focus proved profitable: Groupon ballooned from a few dozen employees to 10,000 and was the fastest company in history to make US$1 billion in revenue. Bergeron advises entrepreneurs to adopt a “try, try again” philosophy. At its core: learning from mistakes and showing resilience, a new business approach that is growing in popularity in today’s rapidly changing economy, he says. Instead of the old model, which emphasized extensive planning before launching a new venture—by which time technology and markets may change substantially—the new approach favours a lean and nimble start-up. The idea is to engage customers early with a basic product, even if you haven’t worked out all the bugs. The

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Canadians slow to accept failure How do entrepreneurs turn failure into success? “They have had a knack for seeing failure as an opportunity or challenge,” says BDC’s Michel Bergeron. “When solution ‘A’ didn’t work, they tried solution ‘B’ if they were still convinced there was a need. Or they decided to meet a different need and, in the process, found a new path. The setback helped them identify a weakness, and they fixed it.” Deborah Conroy of EY agrees. She cites a 2013 EY survey that found the following: ◦ Over one third of Canadian entrepreneurs (35%) said business failure is seen as a barrier to future business prospects. This is 9 percentage points higher than the average across the G-20 countries, which was 26%. ◦ Canadian entrepreneurs may be more worried about failure because of “higher expectations,” but they should also keep in mind Canada’s “many entrepreneurial upsides,” such as the low cost of starting a business, the survey authors noted.

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Hwy 38 Verona, (613) 374-2112 On February 28, 2010, Clint and Andrea Reid purchased the IGA grocery store in Verona. Several years have passed and what a busy time it has been. The store has undertaken many changes. The store is now known as Reidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Verona Foodland, and along with the name change came several changes to the interior. The store was totally relined. We installed new equipment in our departments, a totally new front end system was installed and all new decor and fixtures throughout the entire store. We have introduced new lines of product and have focused on producing all new freshly made unique products in our Bakery, Deli, Meat and Produce departments. We have had great success with all of these products.

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613 279 3995 Carrie Cell: 613 305 3151 carrie.borer@fcatravel.ca Clint & Andrea are committed to keeping pace with the changes in customer demands. More fresh, ready to eat hot food items, greater attention being paid to locally grown food products, changing the store layout to improve customer service. We would like to thank our community for supporting us and look forward to many wonderful years ahead of us here in Verona.

SAND & GRAVEL LTD.

Erik Cell: 613 572 3151 erik.zierer@fcatravel.ca

TICO certified travel business with over 30 years experience. Our family provides a personal, caring touch for all your travel needs.

Ask us about the Hard Rock Hotel Specials Up to $1800 in resort Credits Cancun, Mayan Riviera, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Cana

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Digging for the Futureâ&#x20AC;? Sand, Gravel, Topsoil Sand&&GRAVEL Gravel LTD. LTD. & Landscaping Material SAND Gemmill Sand & Gravel is celebrating 26 years of service. We are a family run business located in Snow Road Station, Gemmill's employs 3 generations and has been servicing the County with quality, dependable work. Gemmill's excels in & GRAVEL LTD. challenging siteSAND preparations, Excavation, Septic Installation, Road Construction, Custom Crushing, Demolition & Hoe Ram Rental. 4210 Elphin Maberly Road Snow Road Station, ON K0H 2R0

Office: 613-278-2139 Home: 613-278-1577 Cell: 613-390-2139 scottgemmill@xplornet.ca

www.hartingtonequipment.com Hartington Equipment is proud to be family owned and operated since 1958. We have two locations to serve our customers, with our main store on Hwy 38 in Hartington, Ontario and our second store on Hwy 43 in Perth, Ontario. Our main lines of equipment are KUBOTA (Tractors & Construction), CaseCE, Doosan, Farm Fleet and Woods. Our experienced Sales Department includes Rod Pritchard, Sales Manager, Stephen Pritchard and Shawn Gardiner at our Hartington location, and at our Perth location Doug Foley, Glen Moore, and Pat Malloy. Both locations Service What We Sell! We offer PICK-UP & DELIVERY service as well as mobile on-site repairs when required. We have on-line service for faster access to

Parts and Service along with quick access to Customer History. Whether your business is Farming, Construction, Landscaping or you are a Homeowner our qualified staff is ready and eager to serve you! 5474 Hwy 38, Hartington 613-372-2744 6253 Hwy 43 , Perth 613-264-0485

Lake District Realty The Waterfront CompanyTM

At Hinton Dodge Chrysler we strive to include the best possible customer service with first-rate repair and maintenance work and one of the best selections of new and used vehicles in the area. We aim to make the purchase of your new Dodge, Chrysler or Jeep vehicle as enjoyable as possible. Stop by and see the new 2015 models arriving daily or go to our website hintondodge.ca and browse our online inventory, schedule a test drive or investigate financing options â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that easy. At Hinton Dodge Chrysler we have a state of the art showroom and repair facility and we take pride in getting your vehicle serviced in the most efficient manner. Our highly trained technicians can provide you with a wide range of services. From oil changes to brakes, tires, and transmission replacements, we are dedicated to giving you the best solutions

for your vehicles needs and services. We are happy to provide our customers with free shuttle service in the Perth area or available service loaners. We also have the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Drive-Through Fast lube, no appointment needed, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have you in, out, and on your way in no time. Whether you are in need of service, parts or a new or used vehicle, Hinton Dodge Chrysler Jeep is here to assist you with any of your automotive needs.

Tel: (613) 267-2300 â&#x20AC;˘ 1-800-875-7137 1 mile east of Perth on Hwy. 7

www.hintondodge.ca

Lake District Realty Corporation Brokerage began in 1987 and operated from the Simonett Building in Sharbot Lake. The service we provided at that time was that of a traditional Real Estate office. Over the years our expertise on the lakes grew as has our market share. Lake District Realty, THE WATERFRONT COMPANYâ&#x201E;˘ is now a specialized service, offering Buyers and Sellers of waterfront properties professional assistance. At Lake District Realty we understand that deciding to sell your waterfront property is not something you take lightheartedly; we assist you every step of the way. There are 5 specialized individuals that make up the team at LDR: Marketing, Administrative, and 3 experienced Sales staff; who work in a co-operative environment to serve our clients, the Sellers. We now have 27 years of successfully serving the Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes. Our website has an international reach drawing people from all

over the world to this very special area on the Canadian Shield. The Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes Region has over 5,000 lakes, all different and all demanding an expert to market them. We spend a great deal of time and money presenting our listings to the marketplace. If you are a Buyer, our knowledge will assist you in finding your ideal location. Our company thrives on competency, consistency, and care. Lake District Realty Corp., Brokerage. Visit us in the village at: 14202 Road 38 613-279-2108 / info@LakeDistrictRealty.com / www.LakeDistrictRealty.com

THE FRONTENAC NEWS - Small Business Week

october 23, 2014

Lemke Electric is celebrating its 10 year anniversary in the Land O’ Lakes. As a Licensed Master Electrician in the residential and commercial field, Rob Lemke has serviced a broad area from Sharbot Lake to Denbigh to Marmora you will see his truck. While the cottagers keep him busy in the warmer months, he credits the locals for their support in the winter months. Lemke Electric is a small electrical contracting business but no project is too big. We are happy to quote your future home or cottage or tackle any renovation job you have on the horizon. Have you considered a generator for back up electricity when there is a power outage? The Generlink system is simple and easy to run. You won’t ever have to worry about loss of power again. We

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LEONARD FUELS LTD.

Since 1948

5589 Hwy. 38 - Hartington 613-372-2112 1-800-543-7884

would be happy to talk with you about this for your home or cottage. Give us a call or email us about your future plans. We look forward to hearing from you. Like us on facebook for lots of electrical tips and advice. Residential & Commercial Licensed & Insured Authorized Contractor for Electrical Safety Authority ECRA/ESA 7003706 & Master Electrician

12289 Hwy. 41, Northbrook, ON 613-336-9948 lemkeelectric@kos.net

Leonard Fuels is more than a small business; it is the bedrock of the local community. It’s a business that has been run by the same family for over 70 years, employs local people, and provides the kind of reliable, caring service that larger, more distant companies can’t match. The business was started by Keith Leonard in 1936, “using a flatbed truck and 5 gallon cans that he would haul up customers’ stairs and bring into their houses,” said Rozanne LeonardStewart, who is Keith’s grand daughter and the manager of the business today. After a hiatus during WWII, when Keith Leonard enlisted in the army, Leonard Fuels reopened upon his return, in 1948. When Keith’s son Roy Leonard got his oil burner mechanic’s license in 1962, he started Leonard Heating, which later was amalgamated with his father’s business.

The business has expanded to include servicing of furnaces, air conditioners and heat exchangers, as well as the provision of fuel and lubricants to homes and businesses throughout the region and into Kingston. Our facilities have been recently renovated in order to better service our customers. We are able to provide a constant supply of oil for winter heating, and servicing of furnaces to comply with the increasingly rigorous government regulations faced by homeowners. We carry new Brock furnaces that are 98.5% efficient. “For us, it’s all about being a part of the community, and providing good service to our customers. Everything else changes, but that stays the same,” said Leonard-Stewart. And for 65 years, plus 5 before the war, that has been the source of Leonard Fuels’ success.

Mazinaw Lakeside Resort & Eatery www.mazinawlakesideresort.com

T.R.MacMunn & Sons is a sign manufacturer located in Mountain Grove, owned by Rodger & Sharon MacMunn. Established in 1996, they do vehicle graphics, billboards, location signs, historic murals & handpainted fauxvintage signs, with 2.5D & 3D carved & sandblasted signs a specialty. Strategic alliances with other sign-shops which have different strengths allow them to offer a wider range of products at competitive prices. While most of their business comes from within the Frontenac News coverage area, they have several wholesale customers in western Canada, & signs have been shipped as far as France & New Zealand. Rodger also holds “sign-finishing” workshops in the spring & fall, primarily for those who own CNC routers but struggle with painting. To see some of their work, please visit www.trmacsigns.com, www.facebook.com/trmacsigns or call 613-279-1230. Follow us on Facebook. www.trmacsigns.com

Mazinaw Lakeside Resort and Eatery is a year round business located on Upper Mazinaw Lake, Hwy. 41 just north of Bon Echo Provincial Park. This business features a 28 seat Eatery that offers up a wide selection of breakfast and lunch entrees plus a regular hot daily special. The Eatery is open from 8 to 3 weekdays and 9 to 3 weekends. (Closed Wed.) The business aims to provide delicious, simple fare using fresh ingredients in a casual and friendly setting. Mazinaw Lakeside Resort also offers catering and accommodations for visitors

to Mazinaw Country.

Mazinaw Eatery Staff: Lori Ellerbeck, Miranda Gray and Maureen Marlin. Visit this business at www. mazinawlakesideresort.com Mazinaw Lakeside Resort and Eatery 17370 Hwy. 41, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0 613-336-1760 mazinawlakesideresort@gmail.com

an entire section of the store just for her! Don’t miss out! Friday November 14: 5th Annual Christmas for Kids Shopping Night. (5:00-8:00 p.m.) We are excited to continue to support this worthwhile organization. A portion of all sales are donated to the Verona Christmas for Kids Committee. Watch for more details! Saturday December 6: Nicole’s Gifts must be on Santa’s Nice List, because Santa arrives at 11:00 a.m.! Bring the kids to sit on Santa’s knee, drop off a letter in our mailbox and get your pictures taken without the hassle of the mall! Donations of non perishable food items are greatly appreciated. At Nicole’s, we aim to have gifts and decorations to fit every budget. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. www.nicolesgifts.ca

Verona Hardware Limited 6723 Main St., Verona

613-374-2851

Verona Hardware Limited has been a fixture in Verona since opening in 1929, making us Verona’s oldest retailer. “The Hardware” as it is locally known, was originally located on the south side of Revell Ford. It was moved to its’ present location in 1994. Owners Chad and Nicki Van Camp invite you to stop by “The Hardware” where you will find a full line of CIL paints, window and screen repair, key cutting and years of experience. We also offer an extensive line of appliances. Our price includes free delivery within 30 kms and free removal of your old appliance. We also have a certified appliance repair person on staff. Remember, Verona Hardware Limited is an affiliated RONA dealer offering Airmiles

Nicole & Chad Van Camp, Owners

Reward Miles as well as custom windows, doors and lumber. Check out www.rona.ca for a full selection of hardware and household items, delivered to your local store. Please join us on Saturday October 25, 2014 for Small Business Saturday.

All Jeff Foxworthy ‘You Might Be A Redneck If...’ Signs & Coffee Mugs Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off. Saturday October 25, 2014 only

In this, my 13th year of real estate, I am once again preparing to participate at Toronto’s Fall Cottage Life Show, October 24 - 26th. While the focus of this seasonal trade show is on how to make your cottage useable year-round, I display my current waterfront listings and present daily seminars: this year’s topic is “Adding A Cottage To Your Investment Portfolio”. It’s the process I have chosen to market properties in the Land o’ Lakes to potential buyers. It’s the marketing strategy that keeps me working throughout fall and winter into early spring. In March, I return to Toronto’s Spring Cottage Life Show, followed by April’s Ottawa Cottage Show. Taking my waterfront listings to potential buyers who pay admission to attend these shows and presenting seminars on how to buy waterfront wisely is the key to my business success. Research done by Cottage Life magazine suggests that the Land o’ Lakes cottage region is one of three most affordable areas out of 26 in Ontario and that it’s still a hidden treasure. Being affordable, having the cleanest lakes (5,000) and

Sunrays Holistic Health provides natural solutions to address health, wellness and weight management concerns. As trained practitioners in Holistic Health Care, certified Reiki Practitioners as well as Wellness Consultants, Paul and Deborah Spaar-Mueller take the approach to find the root cause of the health condition, symptom or illness. They strongly believe in the body, mind and spirit connection. Their Holistic Practice located 10 km west of Verona provides a full line of high quality herbal and nutritional supplements to compliment a personalized health and wellness management program. Paul and Deborah have just been certified as “IN.FORM Coaches”. This is a brand new wellness program offered for the first time in Canada to TRANSFORM people’s lives! “IN.FORM” classes are 13 weeks in length and

the most Crown Land in the province is information that needs to be shared with potential buyers. Being invited to participate as a seminar presenter is a bonus as it allows me to feature my waterfront listings and the gorgeous region in the power point that accompanies my seminar. In addition, seminars allow me to provide potential buyers with good information that may help them to buy waterfront property with knowledge and confidence. Everybody wins. What have I learned? Marketing strategies vary in cost & effectiveness...this one is working for me.

Chris Winney Royal Lepage ProAlliance Realty Broker

Northbrook, Ontario 613-336-1737 or chriswinney1@aol.com

Paul & Deborah Spaar

6709 Main St. Verona, 613-374-2323 Welcome to Nicole’s Gifts in Verona. We are located across the street from the Bank of Montreal. We have an excellent selection of wall art, photo frames, greeting cards, locally made candles, Gourmet Village mixes, slippers and Christmas décor. We continue to have a beautiful variety of sterling silver or nickel free jewellery. Nicole’s Gifts offers an in store gift registry and free gift wrapping. Saturday October 25, 2014 is Canada’s Small Business Saturday. To celebrate, we will be giving away $10.00 gift certificates when you make a purchase of $49.99 or more before taxes. This gift certificate will be valid from December 1-24, 2014. There will also be a free gift with every purchase made on October 25, 2014. Complimentary snacks and apple cider will be available all day. We have a variety of events happening in the weeks leading up to Christmas: Saturday November 8: Sterling Silver Trunk Show. (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) Terri from The Green Gecko will be bringing so many pieces of jewellery that we have dedicated

Nicole Van Camp

Marketing Waterfront Property in the Land o’ Lakes

help people not only to lose weight but also to get FIT FOR LIFE! Classes are starting October 28th at 6:30 at their practice in Verona. For information on Wellness, Supplements, Reiki, Retreats, Workshops, Presentations and IN.FORM classes contact Deborah or Paul at 613-374-3317 or visit their website at www.sunraysholistic.info. Our Services: • Wellness Management Programs • Weight Management • Contact Reflex Analysis • Herbal Programs for Children • Wellness Management for Cats and Dogs

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Trousdale’s

THE FRONTENAC NEWS

Storefront for Rent in Historic Sydenham

George St, Sydenham

613-376-3441 613-376-6666

625 sq ft • Next to the Royal Bank Will renovate to suit • Serious enquiries Contact John at Trousdale Home Hardware 613-376-3441

Northern Happenings Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but details of events should be independently verified by readers. Donations to offset the cost of publication are welcome.

Thursday October 23 PATHWAYS FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH free education group for parents of children 6-12 with challenging behaviors (C.O.P.E.), Granite Ridge Education Centre; Thursdays 6-8pm, Oct. 23 - Dec. 11; register Lori 613-546-8535 x 233

Friday October 24 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm, Chicken SYDENHAM LEGION HALLOWEEN DANCE, 8pm; music by DJ; $15pp; $25 couple.

Fri. & Sat. October 24 & 25. CLOYNE - FREE CLOTHES GIVE-AWAY Pineview Free Methodist Church; Friday 9am5pm; Saturday 9am-2pm; donations of clean, good clothing, outer wear, footwear, linens accepted Thurs afternoon & Friday.

Saturday October 25 ARDEN - CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY, 10am-1pm, community centre, hosted by Kennebec Rec Committee ARDEN - CHINESE DINNER & QUARTER AUCTION; 5:30pm; $15pp; sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary: advance tickets only: Dawn 343-364-9335, Tammy 613-484-6043; Angie 613-453-2983 BELLROCK - HALLOWEEN PARTY $5/ child, 6:30pm community hall; info: Judy 613374-2036. ENTERPRISE - BREAKFAST at Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, $5, all welcome 613374-2377 HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, potluck supper 5:30pm, all welcome, No admission, donations welcome;.613-336-2557 HARROWSMITH - FALL FAIR, Free Methodist Church, 9am-2pm; baked goods, handiworks & products; homemade chili lunch available HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 90th Anniversary celebration; St. Paul’s United Church 1-3pm; all welcome; info: Karen at 372-0501. HUNTERS’ SIGHT-IN, Frontenac Rifle & Pistol Club, 1096 McAdoo’s Lane, Kingston; $5/ gun plus food bank item; open to everyone, starts 9am, 613-546-1888; please bring ammo you will hunt with MABERLY - SQUARE & CONTRA DANCE, community hall, 7:30pm, w/ Big Mule String Band; $10; under 16 free MOUNTAIN GROVE - ADULT HALLOWEEN DANCE, ages 19 & up, community hall, 8pm; music by D.J. $10pp. NORTHBROOK - LAND O’ LAKES EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH Appreciation Open House & farewell for Rev. Judith Evenden, 1-4pm; presentation 2pm; 108 Addington Rd. 2, all welcome PARHAM - HALLOWEEN PARTY, 6-8pm at Ball Field, sponsored by District 4 Rec. Com-

OPP reportS

ATVs trespassing rontenac OPP would like to remind drivers of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) not to drive on other people’s property as a short cut to a road or trail. Complaints have been reported to the Frontenac OPP in the Harrowsmith area of ATVs trespassing on private property, cutting through the field to access the K&P Trail. One time an ATV

october 23, 2014

mittee. PERTH - LAKE LINKS WORKSHOP, 9:30am3pm, Civitan Hall, strategies for getting lake community into action; $20 includes lunch, refreshments register, ballentine@watersheds. ca; 264-1244. PLEVNA – HARVEST DINNER, 5-7pm, ClarMill Hall, $10, 6-12 $5; 5 & under free; info: Ed 479-9909; sponsor: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers. SNOW ROAD - HARVEST SUPPER Snowmobile Club, 4:30-6:30pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd., all welcome. VERONA LIONS’ CHRISTMAS GIFT SALE 9am-3pm; Lions Hall, lunch available; information: Al Beatty 613-352-5220 VERONA - “HANSEL & GRETEL”, Prince Charles Public School, Oct 25 & Nov 1 at 7pm, Oct 26 & Nov 2 at 2pm; tickets $12; $8 for 12yrs & under, at door or Verona Convenience Store, Verona Drug Mart, Verona Hardware, Asselstine Hardware.

Sunday October 26 DENBIGH – KIDS’ HALLOWEEN PARTY, 12:30-2:30pm, Denbigh Hall; costume contest, games, crafts, pumpkin carving; sponsor: Rec. Committee FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE, Through the Roof Ministry Center, 6:30pm, open mic, all welcome, free will offering HARLOWE WESLEYAN & STANDARD CHURCH, special music by Rhonda Spurell, 11am, all welcome MCDONALDS CORNERS – CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE, Agricultural hall 10am-4pm; info: Patti-Jo 613-278-1501; refreshments avail. MCDONALDS CORNERS - “SLOCAN RAMBLERS” concert at MERA Schoolhouse; 2pm,; advance tickets $22 613-485-6434; www.ticketsplease.ca. MOUNTAIN GROVE – KIDS’ HALLOWEEN PARTY, community hall, 3-6pm; costume judging, games, crafts, haunted house,

Monday October 27 HARROWSMITH - PA ADVENTURE DAYS, St. Paul’s United Church, 10am-2pm, songs, games, crafts; lunch, snacks, $3; 4yrs & under must be accompanied by adult; pre-registration required by Oct. 24. Marni 613-374-9929 or Suzanne 613-386-7751. PARHAM DINERS, noon, United Church hall, for those 50+. $10, reservations requ’d: 613279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151. SYDENHAM – SFCS SPEAKER SERIES, topics: “Holistic Health” & “Healthy Gardening” free, 1:30-3:30pm; Grace Centre, preregister: Lorraine Creighton 613-376-6477

Tuesday October 28

LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolquilt@gmail. com PARHAM – COFFEE TIME, 10-11:30am, Free Methodist Church, free, all welcome

Wednesday October 29

Thursday October 30 DIABETES EDUCATION SESSIONS, Verona Medical Clinic, 9am-noon, free, please register: Anne 613-544-3400 x 3589 MOUNTAIN GROVE - MOVIE NIGHT “The Addams Family”, Land’O’Lakes Public School; ages 10 & up; doors open 3pm; sponsor: Northern Frontenac Community Services. SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm, Grace Centre; info: 613-5443078

Friday October 31 PLEVNA - HALLOWEEN PARTY for all ages, 7pm Clar-Mill hall, info: Ed 479-9909; sponsor: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers

Saturday November 1 ARDEN LEGION HALLOWEEN DANCE, 8pm $5 or free in costume; sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary HARROWSMITH - HALLOWEEN DANCE, Golden Links Hall $10, 8pm; prizes, light lunch, sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs; proeeds to Camp Trillium; Brenda 3722410 PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW, 10am-2pm; soup & sandwich lunch, Clar-Mill Hall SNOW ROAD - FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST, Snowmobile Club, 8-11am, 1106 Gemmills Rd. all welcome WESTPORT - SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON & BAKE SALE, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 11am-1pm; sponsored by ACW; info Betty 613-273-3248 VERONA - CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE, 9am2pm, Trinity United Church, free admission, lunch available; sponsored by local crafters.

Sunday November 2

BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 MCDONALDS CORNERS – ART EXHIBITION “Fenceline & Shoreline” - landscape and heritage drawings by Michael Neelin, 2-4pm, MERA Schoolhouse

Monday November 3 SYDENHAM – SFCS SPEAKER SERIES, topics: “Reiki” & “CNIB - Aging & Vision Loss”, free, 1:30-3:30pm; Grace Centre, pre-register: Lorraine Creighton 613-376-6477

Tuesday November 4

GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP CLUB, 1:30pm at Plevna Clar-Mill Hall, all welcome CLOYNE INFLUENZA CLINIC, 2:30-5:30pm, North Addington Education Centre; book appointment at: 1-800-267-7875 x 1451; www. kflapublichealth.ca/appointments, HARROWSMITH - FLU SHOT CLINICS, Free Methodist Church, 10am-3pm, free, please bring OHIP card SNOW ROAD – KEENAGERS, 2-3pm, community centre, music, inspirational message, all are welcome

Wednesday November 5 OMPAH – HUNTERS ROAST BEEF SUPPER, 5-7pm, community centre; $12; $5 under 12 SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-3 pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 ext 203 SNOW ROAD – FOOT CARE CLINIC, community centre, appointment: 613-279-3151

RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 1:30-3pm, Rural VISIONS Centre, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 613-376-6477; 1-800-7639610, all women welcome SHARBOT LAKE – KIDS’ ZONE, Pentecostal Church, every Wednesday 6:30-8pm, free, for ages 4-12, Bible adventures, snacks, crafts, music; all welcome; info: 613-279-2267

BELLROCK - KARAOKE NIGHT, community hall 7pm; free-will collection at door; proceeds support the hall. INVERARY DINERS, noon, United Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613376-6477

driver took advantage by cutting through the complainant’s field and luckily did not come into contact with young children who were outside playing at the time. Safe riding rules off-road & all-terrain vehicles: - Always wear an approved helmet. Fluorescent orange helmets are available for hunters. - Never operate an ATV when consuming alcohol. - Always read the instruction manual and

follow manufacturer’s recommendations, i.e. Obey warning labels and stickers on the ATV. - ATVs are permitted on the shoulders of some approved roads; however, operators must possess a minimum G2M2 drivers licence and obey all the rules of the road and the Off Road Vehicles Act. Check with the local municipal office or police to ensure what roads are approved. - Make sure your Off Road Vehicle is registered, plated and insured and you carry all

Thursday November 6

MABERLY - DINNER & EUCHRE, noon at community hall, sponsored by St. Stephen’s church SHARBOT LAKE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER planning meeting 10:30am, new volunteers welcome, for info phone Jule 613-279-2687

Regular Happenings AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall. Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome. AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK: food & cash donations needed; 613-532-8855, PO Box 151, Sharbot Lake, K0H 2P0 NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Info: Jeannie, 613-336-8934 or 1-877679-6636 OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 – 11 am. All welcome OMPAH – FITNESS, Community Centre, 9-10am, M, T, Th, F. $2/session or $12/month All welcome ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS Mon - Healthy Beginnings Sharbot Lake, Harrowsmith playgroup 9:30-11:30am; Tues Verona, Snow Road, Perth Road playgroups 9:30-11:30am; Wed. Sharbot Lake playgroup; Thurs- Storrington 9:30-11:30am. Baby Talk Drop in - Sharbot Lake 3rd Monday of each month. Info: 613-279-2244 PARHAM SENIORS meet every third Wed. at Free Methodist Church in Parham. Potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome PARKINSON SOCIETY MEETINGS, first Tuesday of month, Ongwanada, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Kingston, info 613-379-2012. PLEVNA CRAFT LADIES – every Thursday, Clar-Mill Hall, 10-4, all welcome, call Lois 613479-2562 RECREATIONAL BADMINTON, Thursdays, 7-9pm, Granite Ridge Educational Centre; $5 semester, all ages; under 18 with parental supervision SHARBOT LAKE – KIDS’ ZONE, Pentecostal Church, Wednesdays 6:30-8pm, free, for ages 4-12, Bible adventures, snacks, crafts, music; all welcome; info: 613-279-2267 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - Sunday Darts 1pm, $2 members $3 non-members, all welcome; Euchre Thursdays 1pm, $2 member $3 non-member, small prizes SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE - Mondays & Thursdays 9:30-10:30am seniors fitness; Thursdays 7pm Line Dancing; Fridays Coffee Time 10am-noon, info: 613-278-1007. SYDENHAM – VON SMART EXERCISE PROGRAM for 55+, free, please register 613634-0130 x 414 SYDENHAM - FUN DARTS, every Tuesday, 7 pm, Royal Canadian Legion. Mixed teams, $2 per person. All welcome TAMWORTH LEGION – Shuffleboard Sundays 2 pm $2pp; Tuesday Night Darts - 8 pm $2pp; Thursday Night League Darts $2pp; Seniors’ bridge & euchre Fridays1:30pm TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Sharbot Lake Tuesday weigh-in 6:15, meeting 6:45pm Sharbot Lake Medical Center, downstairs chrisintops@hotmail; Sylvia 613 335-3495 VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED by the Canadian Cancer Society, please call 613-3842361 or 1-866-877-0309.

the documents (drivers licence and insurance must be originals). - If operating on an approved roadway, the speed limit for ATVs is 50 km/h where the speed for cars is over 50 km/h and 20 km/h for ATVs where the speed for cars is 50 km/h or less. - ATVs are motor vehicles and firearms must be unloaded at all times when on them. Passengers are not allowed on ATVs when operated on roads.

october 23, 2014

Congregate dining - a benefit to a senior’s health

oming together for a meal is a common occurrence. Often the first date for a new budding couple is dinner and a movie - sharing time together in order to get to know one another better. This sometimes leads to more dates, more meals, partnering together for life “until death do us part”. And once that “parting” happens, often the one left behind is left with trying to cope with life without their mate….the one for whom they either cooked, or was lovingly cooked for. I know that when my husband is not home, I seldom cook a full meal. And I know that when I’m away, he will eat hot dogs only! Not healthy meals at all - not like what I would have made for us every day. The same is true for widows/widowers/single elderly or older couples. Why bother cooking something that takes time just for only one person to eat. We often fall into that “Tea & Toast Syndrome”. So coming together with others during the week to enjoy not only a healthy meal, but a won-

derful social interaction is a benefit to the well being of every senior, whether still married or single. This is the time when friendships are made; when others learn to care for one another in a deeper way; where contacts are made. Here is when we learn the ups and downs of each other’s lives, and often what illnesses are happening so they can “take care of each other”. “How is your chest cold today, Eddie?” “Did you see the doctor last week for your checkup?” Basically keeping tabs on one another. Congregate Dining is happening all around us every day. Inviting someone over to lunch, dinner - or meeting somewhere for coffee. And here in the Land O’ Lakes area, Land O’ Lakes Community Services (LOLCS) provide two programs for seniors to come together for food and friendship: every Tuesday in Flinton, and every first Monday of the month in Denbigh. A time where friends meet to play games, exercise and then have a great meal cooked by loving volunteers who

United Way Breakfast at GREC L -r Elizabeth Conbery, Joan and Rudy Hollywood are served up a pancake breakfast courtesy of Anne Howes and Randy McVety at GREC's annual United Way breakfast fundraiser on Oct. 21. Not in the photo but also helping out in the kitchen was Amy McDonald. The event is just one of three United Way fundraisers that happen annually at the school every year. Local high school students can also support the KFLA United Way at their upcoming Starlight Film Festival event, which takes place in Kingston at the Cineplex Odeon on Gardiners Road from 12:30AM-6:30 AM on Saturday, November 8 (Friday night to Saturday morning). Five PG-rated movies will be shown: Anchorman 2, Despicable Me, Pacific Rim, Pitch Perfect and X-Men: First Class. Tickets are $20 (cash only) and include free arcade games, unlimited popcorn, a drink and a free hot dog. The event is only for high school students and is a non-smoking event. Valid student ID is required. Doors

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he Frontenac Rifle and Pistol Club will be holding their annual Hunter Sight in & Swap Meet, open to everyone, non-members and members, on Saturday Oct 25 starting at 9am at Frontenac Rifle and Pistol Club, 1096 McAdoo’s Lane, Kingston, 613-546-1888. Please bring your surplus gear to trade or barter (maximum 5 items). Targets and spotting scopes will be provided. Cost $5 per gun plus a

(613) 379-2192 open at 12:30 AM and close at 1:30AM. For more information contact the KFLA United Way at 613-542-2674 or visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca

non-perishable food item for the food bank. A food bank item gets you a free ticket for the door prize draw. The canteen will be open (Chili is on the menu). There will be raffle and door prize draws. Several experienced shooters will be on hand to offer assistance. Please bring the ammunition you plan to hunt with. Contact Richard 613-876-0913 or Wayne 613 876-3237

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make nutritional meals that not only consider the health of each person, but taste buds as well! I met a woman in the grocery store a few weeks back who is a volunteer cook. There was a sale on butter and she was there buying as much as she could because she wanted to make the best tasting meal for those she cooks for. Her devotion speaks volumes to me. There are 14 volunteer cooks with LOLCS Diner’s Club and Adult Drop In, serving 50+ people in Denbigh, and 80+ people in Flinton. Other volunteers plan menus, shop, cook, serve, clean up and lead exercises. Without our many volunteers, LOLCS would not be able to make this wonderful program function as well as it does. Knowing this means that you will be with people with loving and caring hearts. If you are interested in participating in these wonderful programs, but do not know how to go about it, please contact Pam Lemke at 613-3368934, ext 229 at the LOLCS office in Northbrook or email p.lemke@lolcs.com. Adult Drop-In meets every Tuesday at the Flinton Hall in Flinton. It is a wonderful opportunity for social time, mild music & card games or just visiting with others. Begins at 9:30 a.m. with a hot, nutritious lunch prepared and served by volunteers. Cost is only $7 for the meal. And you are more than welcome to come just for the social time without having the meal at no cost at all except gaining a friendship. Denbigh Diners Club meets in Denbigh at the Community Centre on the first Monday of every month, except when it’s a holiday; then it’s the following Monday. Once again the cost is only $7 for the meal. Gift Certificates are available for the above at the LOLCS office in Northbrook. If you are unable to attend because of transportation issues, LOLCS has that covered too, so please call and let them help you make some new friends for life.

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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Perry: Monica Marlene

Brown, MARDI

Peacefully with her family at her side, at Quinte Healthcare B.G.H. on Saturday October 18, 2014 Monica (Lessard) of Cloyne in her 73rd year. Daughter of the late Louis & Monica (Renaud) Lessard. Beloved wife of Fred Perry. Loving mother of Preston & Dana, Belleville. Cherished grandmother of Chris & Paige. Dear sister of Marie Andrews, Leona Hasler, Douglas Lessard, Doris Mark and the late Paul Lessard & Cheryl Davison Lessard. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed from 2-4 & 7-9 Friday October 24, 2014. Mass of Christian Burial will take place in St. John the Evangelist Church Flinton on Saturday October 25, at 11:00 am. Interment: St. John Cemetery. Donations: Pine Meadow Nursing Home. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca

Please join the family of Mardi Brown at the Arden Hall on Saturday November 1st, from 1 to 4 pm for a celebration of Mardi's life.

 Wise: William Lorne  At Trillium Centre Kingston on Friday October 17, 2014. Bill Wise formerly of Cloyne in his 91st year. Son of the late William and Ena Wise. Husband of the late Marjorie Gregg and Shirley Forester. Father of Carol Jean (Charles) Richmond, Fox Creek, AB; Susan (Alvin) Malcolm, Kingston and Gregg (Cindy), Cloyne. Grandfather of Heidi (Gino) Okada, Lindsay (Greg) Ross, Erin (Dan) Kerr, Heather (Spencer) Robinson, Jill (Joe) Dawson & Patrick Wise. Great Poppa Wise of Leah, Addison, Caitlyn Kerr; Jenna MalcolmRose; Lila & Blake Okada; Jacobus & Grayson Ross. Brother of the late Elsie Fox, Ted Wise, Harold Wise, Gerald Wise, Clarence Wise & Elwin Wise. The family will receive friends at the McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed from 2-4 & 6-8 Monday where funeral service will be held on Tuesday October 21, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Interment: Dempsey Cemetery. Donations: Alzheimer Society or Canadian Cancer Society. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca

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OBITUARY

ASSELSTINE, Arnold Stanley Suddenly at home on Monday October 20, 2014 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Henderson). Dear father of Mischeal Asselstine, Micheal (Dawn), Terry (Elsie), Ronald and Randy. Predeceased by son Patrick. Sadly missed by many grandchildren and great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Following cremation there will be visitation on Friday October 24 at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham from 11 am until 1 pm. Celebration of life will be held in the Funeral Home at 1 pm. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

COOPER, John "Vincent" - Peacefully, in Ottawa at Hillel Lodge on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in his 88th year. Pre-deceased by his wife Rachel (nee Thompson) in 2012. Loving father of John Cooper of Edmonton and Bob (Andrea) Cooper of Ottawa. Cherished grandfather of Amanda, Jennifer, Riana and Austin. Sadly missed by his sister Ruth Cooper of Sudbury. Pre-deceased by his brothers Gerald and Donald. Family and friends are welcome to gather at Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41, Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 3pm where we will proceed to the Northbrook Cemetery for a Graveside Funeral Service. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the charity of your choice.

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By Susan Sentesy, MMLT n Friday, Nov. 7, the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) will hold its Annual Dinner and Benefit Auction at the Almonte Civitan Club Community Hall, 500 Almonte St. (Wolf Grove Rd), 6pm.. Michael Runtz is our guest speaker. The event also features a Benefit Auction offering a wide range of useful and uniquely interesting items, with proceeds going to help support the important work of the Land Trust. Michael Runtz has won numerous awards for his education and conservation efforts and community involvement. He is the author of 11 books that demonstrate his wealth of knowledge and passion for nature, brought to life with his outstanding photography and enthusiasm. This event is a fundraiser for the Land Trust, with proceeds helping support the ongoing costs of stewarding the properties under its care. To date, MMLT has protected

2,200 acres of conservation lands and is currently in negotiations with landowners for 500 additional acres. Tickets are $40, cheque or cash only, available at Village Treats in Lanark, Shadowfax in Perth. You may also e-mail vandenhoff@ bell.net or call 613-278-2939 to reserve tickets for pick-up at the door.

FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on 5 November, 2014 at the Central Frontenac Township Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Township Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake. Description of Lands: Roll No. 10 39 040 060 01950 0000; PIN 36157-0137(LT); Part Lot 24 Concession 1 Hinchinbrooke as in FR89155 (Thirdly); Central Frontenac; File No. 13-01 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,045.74 Roll No. 10 39 040 020 05700 0000; 10832 Road 38, Parham; PIN 36157-0077(LT); Part Lot 23 Concession 3 Hinchinbrooke designated Part 1, Plan 13R7451; S/T HIH5147; S/T execution 94-0019478, if enforceable; Central Frontenac; File No. 13-02 Minimum Tender Amount: $7,501.46 Roll No. 10 39 010 020 15420 0000; PIN 36168-0461(LT); Part Lot 22 Concession 8 Kennebec as in KD2045 between Forced Rd (aka Hungry Lake Rd) & Part 1, 13R6079; Central Frontenac; File No. 13-03 Minimum Tender Amount: $4,205.36 Roll No. 10 39 090 010 26600 0000; 1005 Gordon Cres, Sharbot Lake; PIN 36233-0106(LT); Part Lot 14 Concession 2 Oso as in FR646249; S/T debts in FR223065; Central Frontenac; File No. 13-09 Minimum Tender Amount: $10,145.19 Roll No. 10 39 040 050 02010 0000; PIN 36155-0037(LT); Part Lot 17 Concession 9 Hinchinbrooke as in FR285116; S/T debts in FR285116; S/T beneficiaries interest in FR280146; Central Frontenac except forfeited Mining Rights, if any; File No. 13-11 Minimum Tender Amount: $8,384.64 Roll No. 10 39 010 030 01901 0000; PIN 36164-0015(LT); Part Lot 8 Concession 3 Kennebec designated Part 4, Plan 13R3882; Central Frontenac; File No. 13-12 Minimum Tender Amount: $11,703.46 Roll No. 10 39 010 020 11107 0000; PIN 36173-0129(LT); Part Lot 27 Concession 7 Kennebec designated Part 3, Plan 13R12240; Central Frontenac; File No. 13-16 Minimum Tender Amount: $3,985.98 Roll No. 10 39 020 010 15500 0000; PIN 36168-0079(LT); Part Lot 17 Concession 8 Kennebec as in FR766122; Central Frontenac; File No. 13-17 Minimum Tender Amount: $3,835.61 Roll No. 10 39 080 020 17325 0000; PIN 36230-0072(LT); Part Lot 25 Concession 6 Oso designated Part 4, Plan 13R10372 & Part 2, Plan 13R9928; S/T OE3619; Central Frontenac; File No.13-19 Minimum Tender Amount: $9,822.70 Roll No. 10 39 010 020 21800 0000; PIN 36168-0402(LT); Part Lot 20 Concession 10 Kennebec designated Part 1, Plan 13R12530; T/W FR764964; S/T beneficiaries interest in FR764963; Central Frontenac; File No. 13-21 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,438.80 Roll No. 10 39 080 020 04100 0000; PIN 36214-0070(LT); Part Lot 25 Concession 2 Oso designated Part 29, Plan R85; T/W FR208556; Central Frontenac; File No. 13-22 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,047.79 Roll No. 10 39 070 010 30506 0000; PIN 36227-0062(LT); Lot 7, Plan 13M30; S/T easement in favour of Hydro One Networks Inc. as in LT35405; S/T easement in favour of Northern Electric Telephone Company as in LT35406; Olden/ Central Frontenac; File No. 13-23 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,905.21

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

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FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APT in Arden, basement storage, heat, hydro, appliances included, $1000/month, call 613-335-3878 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 HOUSE FOR RENT, available Nov 1, 2014, Arden, $575 + utilities, first & last, references required, call 613-374-3336 HOUSE FOR RENT, in village of Sharbot Lake. $800 per month + utilities. Available Nov.1st Call 279-3137

FOR SALE BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES for sale, 6 weeks old, $150 each, call 613-375-6179 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2014 HARVEST REBATE with a savings of up to $500. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca HEINTZMAN PIANO, $900. Antique table and 5 chairs $990. 613-372-1231 MIRROR AND DRESSER, solid wood – 6 drawers, asking $125. Norman Rockwell prints, $45 each, Kenmore Fridge, 2 door – white, perfect condition, $225, 613-279-2164 Forget Black Friday ..... ORANGE SATURDAY ..... Nov 1st. Pre-order carved, vintage & shelf signs for Christmas, perfect for that “hard to buy for” person. Vintage sign inventory clear out $100 each. 1905 Price Road, Mountain Grove. www.facebook.com/trmacsigns SEASONED HARD WOOD, cut & split 3.5 single cords for $300, local delivery included!! Also available not split wood for outdoor wood furnaces: 613-335-5333 SNOW TIRES ON RIMS, 185/65-R15, used only one season, good condition, 4 hole, off Nissan Versa, $280, 613-479-2353 WALKER, $5; ironing board $5; two roof ventilation whirlies, like new, $20 each; 613279-2861 WOODSTOVE, Canadian made, Lakewood, needs new glass. Best offer, 613-479-2353

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HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Tamworth. Firearms Course – November 21 22; Hunter Education Course – November 28 - 29. 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.

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Beware of telephone and computer scams n October 10 Central Hastings OPP were notified of a telephone and computer scam after an elderly female residing in Marmora called police concerned she may be a victim of a fraud. The day before she had received a call from a male with an accent claiming to be a technician with a computer software repair company. He said that hackers had put a virus in her computer and it was urgent that she provide him with remote access to computer. The female complied and after going through a series of steps, the technician emailed her an invoice for “repairing” her computer. The female subsequently provided her credit card information to the caller for payment. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre advises that the “anti-virus scam” generally involves company representatives calling individuals and stating that their computer is running slow or has viruses. They offer to repair the computer over the internet, which can involve the installation of software or the customers allowing the representatives remote access to their computer. However, allowing a third party to download software or remotely access a computer carries inherent risks. Malicious software could be installed to capture sensitive data such as online banking user names and passwords, bank account information, identity information, etc. In a second incident, a Madoc resident recently reported receiving a phone call from a male associated to “Canadian Cash Awards”, claiming the homeowner won millions of dollars and a new car. In order to collect the winnings the caller advised the homeowner he first had to send hundreds of dollars to the company through wire transfer. The caller also proceeded to request personal and financial information. The OPP reminds residents that there have been an ever-growing number of scams circulating over the internet and telephone. People need to be vigilant in protecting their personal and financial information. You have the right to check out

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The Township of Central Frontenac Seasonal Job Opportunities The Township of Central Frontenac is seeking to fill the following seasonal, contract positions: Labourer/Equipment Operator (1) – This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment, including snowplowing, sanding, salting, etc. A valid Class DZ Ontario Driver’s Licence in good standing, a clean Ontario Driver’s Abstract and a criminal record search is required prior to beginning the position. Previous experience in the operation and maintenance of snow clearing equipment will be considered an asset. Applicants must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position as well as be able to work in weather extremes. The position will generally work 40 hours per week, with a requirement to work outside regular hours contingent upon winter weather conditions. The contract will run from approximately November 17, 2014 to April 15, 2015, subject to winter conditions. Rate of pay is $15.87 to $17.66/hour contingent on qualifications and experience (2014 rates). Casual Operator (1) – This position is responsible for pro-actively patrolling and monitoring road conditions during the early morning hours throughout the winter season. The position requires knowledge and experience in monitoring weather conditions as they relate to winter road conditions. A valid Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License in good standing, a clean Ontario Driver’s Abstract as well as a criminal record search will be required before beginning the position. This position will work 3:00a.m. – 7:00a.m. daily, 28 hours per week from approximately November 3, 2014 to April 1, 2015, subject to winter conditions. Flexible/additional hours may be required depending on weather events. Rate of pay is $15.87/ hour (2014 rates) Casual Waste Disposal Attendant (1) – This position requires the applicant to work at the Township’s waste sites and fill-in for regular waste site employees on an as-needed basis (vacation, illness etc.). Duties include dealing directly with the public on an on-going basis and educating users on how to separate, and properly dispose of garbage and recyclables as well as overall maintenance and upkeep of the site. Applicants must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position as well as be able to work in weather extremes. Rate of pay is $12.15/hour (2014 rates). Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating your qualifications as they relate to the position by 4:00 p.m., October 31, 2014, quoting the applicable job title to: Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 or e-mail to: sclow@centralfrontenac.com We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidate selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment only.

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Mildred Trepanier and Jean MacLean

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ine Meadow residents were in for a treat when they loaded the bus on the brisk fall morning of September 23. They enjoyed the beautiful colours of fall while travelling to Kingston to board the 1000 Island Boat Cruise. Fifteen residents enjoyed the cruise, taking in the sites of the water, boats and islands. The entertainment on board was one of the favorite parts. The two-man band kept everybody entertained; every residents was tapping along, some even dancing to the music. Although it was a long way from home, the residents never complained and all came home with huge smiles on their faces. A great trip we hope to do again next year!

Riley Teal, Top Grade 10, being presented with his award

Trenton Woodlot Conference by Susan Moore he 25th annual Trenton Woodlot Conference will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, 8am to 4:30pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 57 Stella Crescent in Trenton. Registration is required The morning opens with Larry McTaggart of the Bancroft Area Forest Industry Association, who will explain the brand new Local Wood Initiative. Peter Hynard, Registered Professional Forester, will then describe the four historical forces that have shaped our forest landscapes today. Keynote

speaker, Diana Beresford-Kroeger, is a selfâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;described renegade scientist and author of numerous books. She is currently completing a film project, 10 Trees That Can Save the World (dianasjourney.com). Following a hot roast beef and pork luncheon there will be a bus trip to the HR Frink Outdoor Education Centre and a trek through the woods and the spectacular wetland. The visit will feature tree identification with twigs and bark, benthic and riparian forest health, and updates on the Emerald

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by Elizabeth Steele-Drew ranite Ridge Education Centre celebrated the accomplishments of the grade 9 -11 students from the 20132014 school year on October 15 at our annual Academic Awards Assembly. Congratulations to all Gryphons from last year on their excellent academic achievements. Students received subject awards for earning the highest mark in a class; honour pins for earning an 80% or more average; a Provincial Standard Award for reaching the Provincial Standard average of 70%; a Gryphon of Extraordinary Excellence award for earning Excellent in all 6 learning skills in 6 subjects as well as special awards generously donated by community members. As well, proficiency trophies for earning the highest academic average in a grade were awarded to Alison Maddison (Grade 11 with an 89%), Riley Teal (Grade 10 with a 91%) and Brianna Drew (Grade 9 with a 92%). Seventy-five percent of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grade 9 class, seventy-eight percent of the grade 10s and eighty-three percent of the grade 11s from the last school year were recognized for their incredible academic accomplishments. The staff of Granite Ridge Education Centre would like to thank the parents/guardians who attended. We appreciate the partnership that we have developed to support our students as they learn and grow. Photos by Christine Teal

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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Field crickets

ate summer and early fall brings on the stereophonic sound of Field Crickets. Wherever there are open fields or near the edge of forests, you’ll hear these amazing insects. Once the chill of fall arrives, the fields become silent again with song birds having flown south and the cricket mating season over. While crossing some fields during the Thanksgiving weekend I was surprised to hear crickets, though much quieter than they were in the summer. Though it may seem like a kazillion crickets are tuning up, it is only the males that make sound. Male crickets rub their two wing-covers together in a “song and dance routine” to

attract females. The hardened wing covers amplify and resonate to produce the noise

we all know. Females hear the song through “eardrums” (the scientific name is tympanum) on their front legs. Once a female selects and approaches a male, they do a courtship dance by moving and swaying back and forth. There is an old boy scout trick that supposedly you could count the number of chirps per minute (if you happen to catch a male cricket) and use it to calculate the temperature (they chirp more slowly as it gets colder). Might be easier to just use a thermometer! Field Crickets do not survive the winter. They die once cold weather arrives. Eggs, however, can survive the winter and hatch the following spring. Predators include birds, frogs, toads, turtles and other insects. Besides serenading us, Field Crickets help people by eating the seeds of a lot of pesky weeds which would otherwise spread. Some examples are crabgrass and pigweed. They also eat other insects pests such as grasshoppers and flea beetles. While the crickets do some good, they can also be a real nuisance for farmers, sometimes doing damage to crops. They also may enter your home during the fall seeking warmth. Though they are completely harmless to humans, they can do damage as they can feed on fabrics, leather, fur, etc. There is nothing more annoying than hearing the constant chirping of a cricket trapped in your house! Field Crickets can be up to an inch long, dark brown or black, with long antennae. Note that the cricket in the accompanying photo is missing its left antenna. I couldn’t

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f the first of the three classical music concerts in the MERA Schoolhouse's Blue Jean Classical Sunday Afternoon concert series is any indication of what is to come, I'd have to say, get your tickets now. On October 19 I caught the stellar second set played by flautist Gertrude Letourneau and guitarist Garry Elliot, who captured and enraptured listeners with their top-notch playing. I did not get a chance to hear Letourneau sing, which was unfortunate since if it was anything like her playing, it must have been a real treat. That being said what I did see was mesmerizing. The two covered a wide range of musical styles from Piazzolla's Argentinian cafe-style music to Bach, to Bartok's Six Romanian Dances. This duo are powerful and talented players, both virtuosos in their own right, who come together to create music that is so much larger than what you might think possible from two single musicians. Their repertoire demands much from both; for the tangos Elliott has to not only keep up the pace with multiple rapid-fire rushes of staccato notes but also change rhythm and tone at the drop of a hat in the dramatic style that the passion of tango demands - and all without missing a beat. LeTourneau is a good as it gets on the flute; she demands attention with a rich, strong sound when need be, which is lots of the time, and her melody lines are so long and lustrous that they seem close to impossible. Often her playing is so light and airy one imagines a feather floating upwards to the realm where angels dwell. You can tell these two have spent hours mastering their techniques for this demanding repertoire and hours together polishing it to the point of perfection. Yet their eye contact is minimal - a quick glance here or there and hardly ever. They saved some of their finest until the last and their variations on the theme of Carmen brought a tear to my eye. One additional treat was the fact that Elliott was playing one of Oskar Graf's guitars and Graf, who was in attendance, no doubt must have been pleased with what he heard. The only disappointment was that I did not see any teenagers in the audience. What a missed opportunity since they can attend the concert series free of charge. For those who missed an exquisite afternoon of some of the best classical music around, you can hear the duo and much of the repertoire they

played on their CD titled Habernero. If you want to catch them live, the duo will be joined by Guy Edrington on the French horn and the three will performing “The Great Songs of the Great War” at St. Andrew’s United Church, in Metcalfe, Ontario on Sunday Nov. 9, at 2pm and again at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 1:30pm. The next classical concert at MERA will take place on Sunday Nov. 9 at 2PM. Cecelia Ignatieff will be performing Dances on keyboard. Ignatieff will bring more than 30 years of professional playing and teaching to her MERA concert, where she will offer a wide-ranging repertoire from Scarlatti to Scott Joplin. After many years as collaborative pianist with other musicians and vocalists throughout Ontario, Cecilia now lives in the Lanark Highlands and is excited about sharing her passion for music with a local audience. Single advance tickets are $22 and MERA members get a discount. Tickets can be purchased on line or at Tickets Please, 39 Foster Street in Perth (at Jo's Clothes) or by calling 613-485-6434. For more information about other events and concerts taking place at MERA, visit meraschoolhouse.org

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Ash Borer. This outing will finish with a tour of Mapledale Cheese. The option of an indoor program includes Ewa Bednarczuk, of Lower Trent Conservation, who will describe the Murray Marsh: Amazon of the Trent River. Dave Smallwood, of Quinte Conservation, will speak on smallscale forest operations and sustainable firewood harvesting. Rob Spence, of the MNR, will give an update on the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program, a significant tax savings program. The conference is, Ontario. Admission is $30, which includes lunch and bus transport to the field trip. The conference is hosted by the Hastings Stewardship Council, and supported by area stewardship and conservation groups. To register by Nov. 7, please visit hastingsstewardship.ca, contact 613-391-9034, or info@ hastingsstewardship.ca.

write this without mentioning the Field Cricket’s ugly cousin, the Mole Cricket which is twice as long, ugly, brown and hairy. Its front legs look like those of a mole with claw-like feet for digging. In most places, huge numbers of Field Crickets are infected with horsehair worms and if you place the crickets in very shallow water, the worms will emerge. These horsehair worms are called “nematomorpha” and can range in size from 50 to 100 cm long (20” to 39”) given the right growing conditions in larger hosts. The larvae of these worms are parasites and can be found in many species such as beetles, cockroaches, mantids and crustaceans, just to name a few. It is extremely rare but I did read about a couple of people in Asia who were infected by these worms. I suppose this could happen if you eat the insects raw. Sounds very gross but then it is getting near Hallowe’en! Observations: During this past August, I parked in a remote area of a Walmart parking lot (to avoid getting my car dinged). The lot had a number of squared off areas for shrubs. As I left my car, a pair of Killdeer hopped out of the bushes seemingly quite put out that I’d invaded their small territory. Perhaps this was just a stopover on their way south. I saw my one and only Monarch butterfly this year on October 6. Poor thing must have been looking for milkweed. I plan to plant a clump of milkweed on my property next year. Send your observations to Lorraine Julien at naturewatching@gmail.com or Steve Blight at frontenac.nature@gmail.com (Please note that this is a new email address for Steve Blight)

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Garry Elliot and Gertrude Letourneau brought musical magic to MERA on October 19

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Voting for the municipal and school board elections is open and will continue until 8:00 pm on Monday October 27th. You can vote via internet or telephone from the convenience of your home or mobile device. If you have not received your voter instruction letter come to the Municipal Office between 8:30am-5:00pm Thursday or Friday, 9:00am–noon on Saturday October 25 or 8:30am-8:00pm on Monday October 27 to be enumerated and receive your PIN. If you do not have access to the internet or a telephone, bring your voter instruction letter and visit the municipal office during the times mentioned above where there will be a computer or telephone for you to use.

YOUR VOTE COUNTS…DON’T DELAY…VOTE TODAY! NOTICE OF NAMING A PRIVATE ROAD IN THE MATTER of section 27(2) of the Municipal Act, take notice that the Council of the Corporation of South Frontenac will be considering a by-law at a public meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at 7:00 PM, at the Municipal Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, Ontario, regarding a proposed name for an existing private road (or lane) in part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession XII, District of Loughborough. The by-law would name the road/lane “Kismet Lane”. To view a map and for more information, please see the Township website.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. See our website under ‘Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling’ for more information or call 613-376-3900 X4330. Thank you for your participation in keeping our Township clean.

ONLY WORKING SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES! FACT: Smoke alarms can increase your chances of surviving a fire by up to 50%. Ontario law requires that working smoke alarms be located on every story of the home & outside all sleeping areas. Failure to comply with the Fire Code could result in a fine. Make sure to:    

Test smoke alarms monthly Change battery once a year or whenever low-battery warning sounds Replace smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old Always follow manufacturer’s instructions for installing, testing & maintaining smoke alarms  Develop & practice a home fire escape plan with everyone in the household More information is on our website under ‘Living Here/Fire Services/Fire Prevention & Safety Tips’, or call the Fire Chief at 613-376-3027 X2234.

MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS Municipal offices are open from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday).

COUNCIL MEETING The next Council Meeting will be on November 4th, 2014 at 7:00 pm. There will be no Committee of the Whole Meetings in October. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862

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live in and whether I can clean some of my furniture or does it all have to go,” she said. Matt Doyle of the Kingston Frontenac Public Health Unit did an inspection of the house and in his letter of opinion he said any materials in the house that are porous and can not go through a washing machine, need to be replaced. That would include the couch and chairs and almost all of the furniture, which is made of wood. Pollard said that repeated requests for service to Aboriginal Housing Services have only resulted in inspections, but the results of those inspections have not been shared with her and no commitment to a remedy has been made. “I’ve now been out of the house for almost a month, and I don’t see that changing,” said Pollard, “and if I do have to replace all my furniture - how I am going to replace it?” she said. An air quality test was ordered by Aboriginal Housing and was done early last week at the house, and last weekend an inspection was done by the Ministry of Housing Inspection and Enforcement Board on Pollard’s request. Results of those tests should have been delivered to the regional office of Aboriginal Housing in Peterborough, but calls from Pollard and a subsequent call on Tuesday by the Frontenac News have not been answered. This is not the first time mold has been an issue in the

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obituary. For his part, Ron Higgins said that he was approached by Claudio Valentini in July about joining his alliance, but turned him down. “Although we share some of the same positions on issues, I did not think an alliance among candidates was appropriate,” Higgins said. As for his name being used to direct traffic to his opponent’s website, Higgins said, “I think that really speaks for itself. There is not much I can add.” The story about the urls has surfaced in the township over the last week, and was posted at Frontenacnews.ca on Monday. On Tuesday, Claudio Valentini sent out a press release saying that the .ca sites in question no longer direct traffic to his site. Instead, they lead to the following message: "Although I am not required to do so, as a gesture of good will, I have stopped redirection of this domain name which I own. I do, however, believe in this day and age our elected representatives should have a working knowledge of the internet - Claudio Valentini"

Re-eIect Mayor Janet Gutowski A Central Frontenac Township Our Community... Our Future... Moving Forward Protecting the Environment Supporting Lake Assoc. Increased Re-cycling Voluntary Septic Inspection Supporting Green Energy

Delivering Sound Financial Management $5 million in grants Planning for major expenditures Saving through new and collaborative practices

"l am retired from Bell, available as a full time Mayor, if re-elected. I will continue to work hard for you."

Caring for Our Community Tichborne, Habitat for Humanity Build Arden, new play structure Olden, ballpark redevelopment Frontenac Heritage Festival founding member Supporting local business

Bio and Platform available at: www.janetgutowski.ca j.gutowski@sympatico.ca or 613-374-1355 Vote from October 20th - 27th by telephone or internet!