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lose to 300 fans bundled up and braved the snow and wind to cheer on Sydenham’s senior Golden Eagles, who faced off against the Almonte Thunderbolts at the EOSSA A AA football championship game in Kingston, which was held at CaraCo Home Field on November 14. Both teams were undefeated in their regular seasons and were well matched; they played an exciting back and forth nail biter. Almonte took a 7 point lead with a touchdown near the end of the first quarter. Then, with just seconds left in the first they fumbled the ball in Sydenham’s end zone and Golden Eagle Conner O’Brien recovered it for a touch down. A successful conversion tied the game up 7-7. There was no scoring in the second quarter until the very end, when with 30 seconds left on the clock Sydenham’s Mike Bashal kicked a 25 yard field goal and Sydenham led at the half, 10-7. Sydenham pushed hard again early in the third and a second three-point field goal by Bashall put the the up 13 - 7. Sydenham drove to the 20 yard line later in third quarter but failed to score, and Almonte responded with three minutes left on a passing touchdown from the 20. After the conversion they took the lead for the firrst time 14-13. Sydenham’s offense worked hard to get a last chance in the third and with 40 seconds left they gained possession after recovering a fumble and had another chance to move ahead with under 20 seconds left but fell short once again. Almonte pushed hard early in the fourth in an effort to increase their one point lead but Sydenham’s defense held strong and when the Sydenham offense got possession half way through the fourth, a great long pass to Bashall followed by a hand off to O’Brien, Sydenham was once again within scoring distance at which their coach called a time out. In their next push Sydenham’s Brodie Latimer put the ball across the line and moved the Golden Eagles into first 19-14. A two point conversion attempt missed the mark. With just six minutes left in the game Sydenham fans went wild as their defense succeeded in shutting Almonte down. Then, with just under four minutes remaining and the snow falling Sydenham’s Brodie Latimer moved the ball for a first down deep in the Almont zone and Sam Moyse scored what looked like the clinching touchdown for Sydenham. However, that proved not to be the case as their was a flag on the play

Sydenham's quarterback Dylan Fisher gets his pass off before getting hit and Sydenham took a ten yard penalty. When they missed a field goal attempt, it was left to the Sydenham defense to keep the Thunderbolts at bay. It looked like Sydenham might get a final chance to widen their win when Almonte quarterback was sacked but the fumble was picked up by Almonte again. With a minute left, Sydenham’s Peter Kaiser intercepted a long pass, bringing the Sydenham fans to their feet. Sydenham then ran out the clock, winning 19-14 win, moving on to the National Capital Bowl.

Following the game Almonte coach Chris Spratt said that his boys had a couple of hardships but never quit. “We knew it would be close and though our team doesn’t have the big size and numbers, they never quit and showed that we can swing with the big boys”. Golden Eagles’ coach Mike Love was thrilled with the win and said that although his team still has work prior to the championship game on Saturday, he was really pleased to see his team moving on to it. “It was a really exciting game

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North Addington volleyball team qualifies for OFSAA submitted by Joel Hasler

Back – Noah Thibodeau, Nathan Whitelock, Brodie Munro (team captain), Mitch Kelsey, Andre Tryon, William Cruickshank, Andrew Freeburn, Mr. Hasler (head coach). Front – Greg Garey, Stephen Humphrey, Tristen Veley. Absent – Shane Arney and Alex Flagler

or the first time in ten years, North Addington Education Centre is sending a team to OFSAA (Ontario Federation of Secondary School Athletic Associations). The Senior Boys’ Volleyball team, coached by Mr. Hasler, will be travelling to Welland on Wednesday, November 19 to play in the OFSAA Single “A” Volleyball Championship. Our games will be played on Thursday, November 20 and Friday, November 21. The Senior Boys’ Volleyball team qualified for OFSAA after earning a silver medal at COSSA (Central Ontario Federation of Secondary School Atheltic Associations) in Port Hope last Thursday. The team’s success demonstrates the nearly three years of dedication from many of the team members and coach-

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‘Tis the Season Here at the News, we’re gearing up for the production of our annual Christmas issue. Attention Readers: Please send us your stories, poems, memories, crafts, and favourite recipes of Christmas. Attention Clergy: Please let us know the dates and the times of your Christmas services and any special events at your churches. Attention Young Artists: Our annual Christmas art contest is open to all elementary school-aged children. The winning entries will be published on the front pages of our December 18th issue. The judges are looking for entries that will carry a special Christmas message to our readers. Entries must be original artwork, 8½”x11”, done in pencil crayons (no markers) on white paper, and must be clearly marked with the child’s name, age, grade, and school (if applicable). Please mail submissions to: P.O. Box 229, Sharbot Lake, ON. K0H 2P0, or deliver to our office at 1095 Garrett Street in Sharbot Lake. Please send us your submissions, information and art contest entries by Friday, December 5.

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Sharbot Lake Criminal Court report - November 17

Landlord acquitted of harrassment charges

imothy Hagel, 52, was acquitted on 2 charges of criminal harassment, a single charge of mischief, and a related charge of breach of a court order not to communicate with the complainant in the case, Shirley Young. Hagel has been the landlord of Young at an apartment building on Clement Road, south of Sharbot Lake, for eight years. The relationship between them, which according to Young had been cordial, took a turn after an incident on March 7, 2013. On that day, Ms. Young testified that she slipped on some ice in front of the building, and ended up in Perth hospital with a fractured knee and ankle, requiring a cast. She said that after that Hagel was reluctant to install a grab bar in her bathroom and also did not acknowledge responsibility for the ice. The matter ended up being brought before a landlord/tenant tribunal, and late in 2013, a lawyer representing Young sent a letter to Hagel indicating an intention to sue and seek damages of $1 million. Mr. Hagel posted a copy of the letter on the bulletin board of the building, a move that Young saw as an attempt to intimidate and harass her. Later in 2014, a request by Young to have her door handle replaced met with an angry response from Hagel. These were the bases of the two criminal harassment charge. The mischief charge came from two inci-

dents where Hagel parked his car so close to the driver’s seat of Young’s car that she was prevented from leaving the property. During the months-long lead in to this week’s trial, Hagel agreed to an order forbidding him from communicating with Shirley Young, and he was charged with breaking that order on Friday, November 14 when Young alleged he called her a “liar” and a “discriminator” and uttered an expletive. In addition to Young’s testimony, the court heard from two other tenants, who provided lukewarm support for her assertions, at best. In the end, Judge Griffin ruled that the posting of the letter and actions surrounding the door knob in her apartment, while subjectively taken by Shirley Young as harassment, did not meet the test of objectivity. In delivering a not guilty verdict he told Young, “You felt you were harassed, I have no doubt, but the actions themselves do not constitute what is generally accepted as harassment”. In terms of the mischief charge, Griffin said there was a reasonable doubt that the intent of Hagel was to lock her car in. “That is probably what he was trying to do, but I need

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more certainty for a criminal conviction.” Hagel testified in his defence on the matter of communicating with Young on November 14, which he denied. He said that he did not talk to her even though they passed in the hallway, although he did say that he may have been singing to himself as he walked by, “but I would not have said those words, likely only “dream, dream dream,” he said, “the lyrics to an old song.” Again, using reasonable doubt as a test, Judge Griffin acquitted Hagel of the charge. He did, however, order a peace bond, requiring Hagel not to communicate with Young directly in the future. GUILTY PLEA Stephen Foote, 31, pleaded guilty to charges of failing to report an accident and failing to remain at the scene of an accident. On May 17, he drove a vehicle off the road on Road 506 near Ardoch, left the scene on foot and was stopped by police in the car of a man who had picked him up hitch-hiking. He was reportedly inebriated. He received a $1,000 fine in addition to penalties imposed by the Ministry of Transportation.

FIRST APPEARANCES Joseph Archibald, 30, who is facing four drinking and driving related charges, and a pending fifth charge of impaired driving causing bodily harm, asked for two months to engage a lawyer and bring the lawyer up to speed on the crown’s case against him. He will return on January 19, 2015. Giovanni Costanzo, 58, is charged with assault. He will be returning on December 15th with a letter from his doctor which could be relevant to the case. ONGOING Steven Commodore, 44, is charged with possession of an illegal substance and failing to comply with a probation order. He will return on December 15 for an expected resolution of the matter. Savoy Scott, 22, charged with mischief causing damage under $5,000 and operating a vehicle with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100 ml of blood, will return on December 15. Oliver Webster-Scholes, 32, is charged with theft under $5,000 and failing to attend court. He will also return on December 15.

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(meeting held on October 2) was with regard to road flooding and had nothing to do with the snow removal complaint at the meeting of November 6, which I did not attend. - Wayne Marsh

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Re: South Frontenac Council article

In the article published last week about the council meeting on November 4, my discussion of the Applewood condominium application was in error. The application process I described was the Magenta waterfront condo application, located on the other side of Loughborough Lake, on the north shore. My apologies to South Frontenac Council, and Planner Lindsay Mills. Thanks to Mayor Elect Vandewal for drawing this to my attention. - Wilma Kenny

In last week's Northern Happenings the incorrect date was given for the Arden Turkey Dinner sponsored by Arden & Community Wesleyan Church. The dinner is NOT on Nov. 22. It will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Kennebec Hall from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Golden Eagles - from page 1 right up to the end. The boys just hung in there and played their hearts out and were rewarded with a victory,” Love said. The championship game will take place in Belleville on Saturday November 22 against Crestwood of Peterborough.

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Involving Parents in the Process of Learning in a Technological Age

A Parent Involvement Committee Event Please join the Limestone District School Board Tuesday, November 25 Parent Involvement Committee and keynote 7:00-8:15 p.m. speaker George Couros for a presentation on how parent involvement in the learning process is the number one factor for student success. As schools look forward to using social media to improve learning in their schools, many parents are fearful of what this means. Social media provides an opportunity for parents to have meaningful engagement in the learning of their child(ren). This can greatly change the conversations not only at school, but also at home with their child(ren). This talk provides peace of mind to parents while also engaging them in considering the unique opportunity they have to participate in their child’s learning. www.limestone.on.ca | 613.544.6925 ext 319 ldsbcomms@limestone.on.ca Our Students Our Future

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n article we ran last week about families facing financial issues as winter approaches has engendered vigorous and varied responses from readers. Because the article focussed in part on two cases of people who are struggling, the responses have included offers of help as well as questions about the details of the particular cases. The response to the article also raises questions about what supports are available in our region and how they can be accessed, and about how sufficient the social safety net in rural Frontenac and Lennox and Addington is. These will be explored in the paper over the next few months, particularly in the context of a new program coming on stream in the new year to address the needs of individuals and families in Frontenac County who are at risk of homelessness. All of these responses are legitimate, given the open- ended nature of the article and the issues it raised. The backdrop to the article was the coming of winter and the uncertainty that comes with that. It is one thing being poor in the summer and quite another in the winter. Heat and hydro are truly essential services for us. Without them we would literally freeze in the dark.

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Those of us who have enough money and/or physical strength to buy oil or gas or get wood together for our needs are the lucky ones. However very few of us are more than one or two pieces of misfortune or bad judgement away from facing a starker reality. We might be able to pay for a new furnace, or finance one, we might be able to deal with the loss of one income in a family for a time, we might have supportive family and friends, but two or three setbacks piled on top of each other would devastate even those of us who think we have a secure and stable income and family life. As we get older - and the demographics in this region are well documented - the risks to our health increases and our ability to rebound from financial misfortune decreases. We have social programs and a health system to support us. Sometimes they are subject to abuse and at other times they are not sufficient for the needs that are out there, but they do put us way ahead of people in most countries around the world. However, our local communities are growing slowly or not at all, and community institutions such as churches, seniors’ clubs, even service clubs are all less viable than

Another step towards totalitarianism rivacy is a fundamental right in any healthy democracy. By spying on us and collecting our private information in giant databases, the Harper government is doing enormous damage to Canadian democracy. Peter MacKay’s Online Spying Bill C-13 will enable authorities to monitor the private lives of innocent Canadians, without any real oversight. It will give telecom providers legal immunity for handing over your private information to the government without a warrant and without any oversight. That means people harmed wouldn’t even have the right to sue. Victims of these privacy breaches wouldn’t even be informed - that means the government could spy on anyone, at any time, and you wouldn’t even know when you’ve been a victim. The Harper government which includes MP Scott Reid is misleading Canadians when they say Bill C-13 is about cyberbullying. It only includes a couple of pages about cyberbullying, along with 65 pages lifted from Vic Toews’ hugely unpopular spying Bill C-13 which was abandoned after Canadians spoke out against it. That was the one where Toews famously accused anyone who was against the bill was siding with child molesters. 73% of Canadians oppose Bill C-13, with just 15% approving. There is tremendous opposition among all regions, age groups, genders, and income levels.

Even Conservative Party supporters oppose Bill C-13 by 62% to 24%. Scott Reid also voted against Bill C-262 which would have required improvements to the transparency and accountability and provide for an independent review of the operations of the Communications Security Establishment (CSEC). CSEC have recently been found to be using their government funded resources to spy for the private Oil & Gas Industry upon anti-pipeline activists. The Supreme Court of Canada recently ruled that warrantless government requests for private information are unconstitutional. As things stand, C-13 effectively encourages unconstitutional behaviour. The Harper government recently cut Parliamentary debate on C-13 short, showing it is running scared of Canadians, including thousands of its own supporters who are speaking out against online spying. The Bill was rammed through the House of Commons and will soon be voted on by the Senate. The Senate used to pride itself on being a chamber of “sober second thought”, and if ever a Bill needed a sober rethink, it is this one. Get informed and speak out against this insidious Bill C-13. Our cherished principals of freedom and privacy go far beyond simplistic excuses like “I’ve got nothing to hide.” - Patrick Maloney

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they once were, and our families are also not as strong as they were in the past. Our local municipalities have little or no capacity to help us; we are dependent on programs administered in Toronto, Kingston or Napanee for social support. I have been interviewing seniors in recent weeks in preparation for a series of articles commemorating the 150th anniversary of

Frontenac County next year, and one of the things that has clearly come out is that life was not easy in this part of the world 50 or 100 years ago. People did freeze and they did go hungry; the effects of poverty are not new around here. If we can help each other through it, as we tend to do, so much the better for all of us.

Letters to the editor Re: Heating & hydro Re: Heating & hydro costs costs

hanks to Jeff Green for putting a human face on the experience of living on a disability income. This is a sobering story, and the focus on heating costs was particularly resonant. It reminds us that a guaranteed basic standard of living is not made available to many in our province. A lack of commitment on the part of our governments to ensure that all people in precarious financial circumstances have adequate access to food and heating on top of a basic living allowance is, in my opinion, inhumane. - Jonathan Davies

Bill C-13

eter Mackay's online spying Bill C-13 look's an awful lot like Vic (you can either stand with us or the child pornographers) Toews Bill C-30. Without any real oversight, it would give telecom providers legal immunity for handing over your private information to the government without a warrant. Victims of these privacy breaches wouldn't even be informed - that means the government could spy on anyone (opposition members) any time. Didn't the Supreme Court rule that warrantless government requests for private information are unconstitutional? I encourage Canadians to learn more about how we can work together to safeguard our privacy at OurPrivacy.ca. - Paul Owens

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udos to Jeff Green for his November 13 editorial on the financial dilemma that way too many people in our communities are facing. I refer to it as the cancer that is eating away at the underside of society. Bless you Jeff for exposing it, bringing the truth to the light. This problem will not just go away, we cannot just turn a blind eye to it & say it doesn't exist. Some will say those people should get a job, quit feeding their habits & start feeding their families & paying their bills. We are so quick to judge, condemn & label others. One of the native ladies in our old church asked me a question "How can they judge me when they haven't walked a mile in my moccasins!" A good friend of mine explained homelessness this way "at one time a man had a job, a relationship & a home. He lost his job, lost his home & lost his relationship. At that point he lost his self respect & gave up on life." As my friends in AA would say "but for the grace of God there go I". There are no easy answers but if we all do our part and embrace the upcoming Christmas season with its spirit of giving we just might make someone's Christmas & restore their faith in their fellowman. - Ken Gorham

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· Wednesday, November 26 is the North Addington Education Centre annual Holiday Art, Crafts & Community Show, 1pm to 5pm. Student and local artisans! · The Clarendon Central Public School Christmas Market is happening on Sat. Nov. 29 from 9am to 1pm, 20 vendors. Stay for homemade soups & chili. Bake sale. Get original gifts for the special people on your list! · Also on Sat. Nov. 29, the Township of North Frontenac will hold their Christmas celebrations. The children's Christmas party will be held from 1 to 4 pm at the Ompah hall. Please pre-register your child or children so that organizers will be able to plan properly and no one will be left out. Call Rose at 613-479-2176. The evening Santa Claus parade starts at 6pm from the township office, ending at the Ompah hall. In addition, this year when the parade reaches Buckshot Lake Road & 509 they will stop for the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting, approximately 6:30 pm. Hope to see you there! Everyone is welcome in the parade!

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613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · Don't miss Ladies Night: an evening of pampering, shopping and socializing at Land o'Lakes Public School on November 21, 6 - 10pm; $15 at the door. There will be gift ideas, cosmetics, jewelry, kitchenware etc. Massage and foot care will be available. Information: Victor Heese, 613-331-3655; VictorHeese@mail.com. This event is licensed. · Happy Birthday to Allan Gurnsey, Lorne Hiltz, Velma McIntosh, Errol Abrams, Art Shaw, Freda Burke, Tom Rose, Ricky Scott, Cory Thompson, Carter Pringle, Kim Pringle, Robert Scott, Caitlyn Scott, Cindy Pringle. · Thinking of Florence Oliver, Glen Fox, Carl Burke, Art and Thelma Shaw, Harold and Doreen Warren, Terry Conner, Helen Praskey, Ellard Stitt, Marion Thompson, Donny Knight, Andy and Ann Armstrong, Betty Meeks. · The Land o' Lakes Seniors met on Nov. 12 in Mountain Grove. Happy Birthday was sung to Allan Gurnsey. John Purdon read some bloopers from his Happiness File which caused much laughter, Archie Meeks was the auctioneer for the "bag auction". What a fun time! It was decided to visit Pine Meadow Nursing Home on Nov. 17 and share some baked goodies with them. Tim & Penny Cota will be our caterers for the Christmas dinner on December 10 at 5 p.m. David Swan presented a giant gavel for John to bring our meeting to order. Everyone enjoyed the joke. · Recent hockey games at Frontenac Arena were Midget 1 and Midget 2 playing a great game that ended in a tie. Another game that played on Nov. 15 was against Deseronto, which also ended in a tie, but involved lots of action. · On December 10 at 7 p.m. at Arden United Church there will be a "Blue Christmas Service" for everyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one or a job, or feeling alone, or insecure. The service will be an opportunity to heal ourselves and be with other people. · On Saturday, December 20, at 7 p.m. a "Live Nativity" will be held at the Matson Farm. (December 21 in case of rain) · The Land o' Lakes school would like volunteers on December 12 to wrap "gently used items" for the children to purchase as gifts for their family for $1 each. These items and wrapping paper may be left at the school on December 11. Please contact the school if you wish to volunteer. · On Sat. Dec. 6 the Arden and Community Wesleyan Church will be hosting a turkey supper, 5 – 6:30 pm. at Arden Community Hall. Come early to get a seat. · A good social evening is playing cards on Tuesdays, 7 pm at Arden Community Hall and at the Legion Thursdays 7:30 pm. Admission is $1. Refreshments follow the games. · My daughter, Diana, completed a 26.2 mile marathon in Las Vegas on Sunday. Congratulations, we are so proud of you.

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Men can get breast cancer too. Here’s a few things to watch for: nipples turning inward; puckering of the skin in the breast area; nipples becoming red or scaly; discharge from the nipples. See your doctor for a check-up. Early detection means there are more options for early successful treatment. There are two vaccines that seniors should get. One is the vaccine against pneumonia. The other is the antishingles vaccine, which is recommended for adults over 50 with no immune system problems. Discuss this with your doctor at your next appointment. Talk to our pharmacists about these and other vaccines. Vaccines do work and save much pain and health costs down the road. Our next flu shot clinic is on Friday, Nov. 21, between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com · We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of David Hass. Our sincere condolences to the family, as we hold you in our thoughts and prayers. · The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club Christmas Food Hampers will be made available to individuals and families in need, in the Griffith, Matawatchan, Vennachar and Denbigh area. Every attempt will be made to make a hamper available to those who need one. If you feel you need a hamper, please contact Gail 613 333 2224 or Sandy 613 333 1932 by November 28. Also, anyone wishing to donate to the Christmas Hamper Program, please contact Gail or Sandy. · Sat. Nov. 29 is the annual Matawatchan Christmas Market, 10am - 2pm. Handmade quilts, socks, custom made pens & implements, maple syrup, X-mas arrangements, various pies, honey, etc., all for gift giving. Lunch will be provided by Matawatchan Hall, 11am to 1pm, chili (your choice of veggie or meat), bun, dessert, beverage for $7.

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The Children's Christmas party and Santa Claus parade will be held on Sat. Nov. 29. Please pre-register your child or children so that organizers will be able to plan. Call Rose at 613-479-2176. The children's visit with Santa will be held from 1 to 4 pm at the Ompah Community Centre. While the children are waiting for their turn to visit Santa, there will be activity centers to participate in. The evening Santa Claus parade starts at 6 p.m. from the township office and travels to the Ompah Community Centre. When the parade reaches the corner of Buckshot Lake Road & 509 they will stop for the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting, approximately 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome in the parade!

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· Hope most were not victims of the recent rash of car thefts in the Arden area. A number of individuals had items removed from their vehicles early Sunday morning. It appears that the thieves stuck to the main roads and did not stray off their course. Sympathies to those who were affected. · Ladies, don't miss “Ladies Night of Pampering” hosted by the Parent Council of Land O’Lakes P.S. tomorrow night, November 21. The event will cost each person $15 and begins at 6pm at the Land O'Lakes School. · The $100 & under Art Show & Sale will be held at the Smith Falls Memorial Centre Friday Nov. 21, 5-9pm, Sat. & Sun. Nov. 22 & 23, 10am-4 pm. There will be original paintings plus other creations by local artists. Arden’s own Judith Versavel and Aileen Merriam will be displaying their creations. Admission is a donation to the food bank.

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· Granite Ridge Education Centre will be present Tim Kelly’s “Aladdin, and his Wonderful Magical Lamp”, Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 27 - 29 at 7 pm and Sun. Nov. 30 at 1:30 pm. Adults tickets are $12.00 students are $8. Tickets are also available at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy or Tip Top Dollar Store. Please call John Pariselli at 279-2662 for further information, or to reserve tickets. · The Arden United Church is hosting a Christmas Luncheon, Sat. Nov. 29,11:30 am to 2pm in the Social Room. Lunch will be homemade soup, sandwiches, squares and a beverage. There will also be a table of Christmas items to purchase, so come out and start your shopping early. · Cathy Scott has asked me to inform the readers that there was a mistake made last week in Northern Happenings. The date for the Wesleyan Church Christmas Dinner is December 6 and not November 22. · The Friends of Arden are pleased to announce that this year’s Annual Tree Lighting will be held Sunday November 30 at the Mill Pond area. The anticipated count down to the lighting will take place at approximately 7pm after everyone is welcomed. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided by the Friends and Circle Square Ranch, with traffic being controlled by the Kennebec fire fighters. Please join into this uniquely Arden annual celebration, and help ring in the season by singing traditional and children’s Christmas carols.

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· There will be a Holiday Art, Crafts & Community Show at North Addington Education Centre in Cloyne on Wednesday Nov. 26 from 1-5pm. Students and local artisans will be displaying and selling their works. · The Northbrook Santa Claus Parade is on Sat. Dec. 6, departing from the Lions Hall at 10am. The parade is sponsored by the Land o’Lakes Lions and there will be visits with Santa and hot chocolate after. Get your floats ready now. To enter the parade call 613-336-1573

HARLOWE

by Marie White 613-336-2557 · Old Man Winter surely moved in on us this week, with everything from snow to howling winds. · Get well wishes to Glen Thompson and Jan Newton. · Napanee had their Ole Tyme Fiddlers yesterday. We went to enjoy a great day. Lots of entertainers and prizes won. A real spread of food (potluck). Delicious dishes. · Remember, Harlowe has our own Ole Tyme Fiddlers on Friday night, November 21, 7:30pm. · Next day, Sat. Nov. 22 is Open Mic from 2 – 8 pm at the Harlowe Hall. Potluck at 5:30 pm. See you all!

SYDENHAM Anita Alton

613-561-1094 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com · All U Can Eat Spaghetti Night tonight, Nov. 20, at the Legion, 5 - 7:30pm; and for just $9/person enjoy unlimited homemade spaghetti, buns & dessert. Everyone welcome. · The Frontenac Soccer Association’s AGM will be on Tues. Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at the Sydenham Public Library. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. · Santa will head out to Sydenham for the annual Santa Claus parade on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 10 am and make his way through the village. The local shops and stores will have lots of activity and specials during this fun outdoor event. St Paul's Anglican Church in Sydenham is providing a Soup & Sandwich Lunch after the parade, 11 am - 2 pm; cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Everyone is welcome. · Sydenham & District Lions Club are having their annual Christmas Poinsettia sale Blitz; $10 per plant! Proceeds from sales go back into the community as donations for various

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· Congratulations to the Sydenham High School Senior Golden Eagles football team on their win last Friday over Almonte! Good luck Saturday in Belleville as you take on Crestwood of Peterborough! · Start off your Christmas season with a visit to 101 Nativities at the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church at Road 38 and White Lake Road. On November 21 from 6:30 - 8:30pm, and November 22 & 23 from 1 – 3pm you are invited to browse and see new exhibits. Refreshments will be served. · A community Christmas Party is being organized for Saturday December 6, 1pm at the Piccadilly Hall. It is a standing potluck drop in so bring a dish to share and catch up with your neighbours. Other activities are being planned and there will be more info in the upcoming weeks.

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Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 · There was another wonderful potluck supper at Snow Road Community Hall on Nov. 12. Approximately 50 people attended. Anne Massey did a wonderful job of being host and decorating. Birthday person was Stan Seitz. The tables were loaded with food – the most I've seen yet, although there is always lots of delicious food. Sarah Fowler had her paintings and Joelle McLean had her books on display and for sale. There was wonderful entertainment by Sheila and John Kittle on piano and clarinet, and by Greg Bullock, who sang “White Cliffs of Dover” and “Danny Boy”. What a beautiful voice. Wayne Church recited a hilarious poem, and Carolyn Jarvis and Sue Church sang a duet. Anne Massey read a poem she wrote, “Welcome Home – Lovely”, and played songs. Thanks to all. The next potluck is on December 10. · A great crowd at the Coffee Break on Friday morning at Snow Road. Hosts were Jim and Connie Halliday. Great desserts & coffee. Nice to see Ruth Wark join us. · Snow Road Snowmobile Club's first ever “Get Ready for Christmas” event with artisans, bakers, and crafters will be held on Sat. Dec. 6, 10am - 3pm. Come do your Christmas shopping; browse the tables for home-made goodies, crafts, jewelry, cosmetics, sewing, spices, gift baskets, stocking stuffers, etc. etc. Light lunch available.

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· Snow Road Snowmobile Club fed 128 people for breakfast on Saturday morning. Next one is November 29, 8-11 am. · The Mississippi Free Methodist Church is having a community Christmas banquet at Snow Road Snowmobile Club on December 19, 6 pm. Adults $15; children $7.50; under six, free. For tickets call Donna, 613-278-2196. · Anyone wanting to buy bulbs for the Memory Tree, phone Harriet at 613-279-2462 or Elaine at 613-278-2385. · Kathleen Ryder had some really good news this week: She doesn't have to have radiation. Wayne Abrams’ tests all came back good too. Thanks for your prayers. · Happy Birthday to Tracy Riddell on Friday. I enjoyed having lunch with all your family. · Prayers and get well wishes to my daughter, Pam Lemke, and to Sara Lynn Mabo on her open heart surgery. She came through it fine.

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· As the holiday season fast approaches, our thoughts turn towards finding that perfect present. Shop local! The local shops have stocked up for the holiday season and now is the time to find that unique holiday gift. And for the truly "hard to buy for, they have everything" person, a gift certificate from one of Verona's businesses is an ideal solution. · 101 Nativity Scenes is back by popular demand. You will be delighted with all the beautiful nativity scenes. Children can make their very own craft to take home. Friday, Nov. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30pm and Sat. & Sun. November 22 & 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Cole Lake Free Methodist Church, Road 38 and White Lake Rd. · Depression hurts! For support, knowing where to turn for help and other answers to your questions, meet with Dr. Joe Burley, community psychiatrist and his colleagues from the Verona and Sydenham Medical Clinics and other Health Services. Wednesday, November 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Trinity United Church Community Room. · Gather up the family, grab the skates and enjoy an afternoon of free skating at the Frontenac Community Arena on Friday, November 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. Treat bags for all the kids. Free admission. Food items for the South Frontenac Community Services Food Bank greatly appreciated. · Come out for a full day of fun at Christmas in the Village on Sat. Nov. 29. Children will delight in holiday crafts and games while enjoying snacks and music. Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus will drop by and provide photo opportunities. Outside, the Verona Cattail Train and horse drawn wagon rides will be running. The VCA will serve hamburgers, chili and hot dogs. In the evening, Campfire Boys will provide the indoor entertainment and outside there will be firepits for roasting marshmallows. Eleven Christmas trees will be decorated and lit up in a Tree Lighting Ceremony. Free admission. 1 to 7 p.m. Verona Lions Centre. Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. · Christmas For Kids will be holding a bottle drive at Foodland in Verona on Nov 29 starting at 10 a.m. · The Frontenac Women's Chorus invite you to a "Journey to Christmas", an international tour of traditional songs and carols of the season. Refreshments. Sat. Nov. 29, Verona Free Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. · On Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, David Kemp will bring “A Child Growing Up” to the Bellrock Hall. Kemp’s acclaimed one man show is a bittersweet journey through the world of childhood memories. Nov. 29, 6:30 pm, dinner & theatre; Dec. 6, 7:30 pm theatre only. Tickets $20 for dinner & theatre, $12 theatre only, available at: Asselstine Hardware, Verona Hardware, Food Less Travelled. www.bellrockhall.ca

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needs. Wonderful gift for your workplace, hostess gift, or for your own home. For more info on how to purchase poinsettias, or if you are interested in becoming a Lions Club member, contact Lion Jim Kelly @ 613-376-3515 or Lion Christine Kennedy @ 613-376-6309. · The highly anticipated VISIONsoup Fundraiser takes place this Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Grace Centre. If you haven't secured a ticket yet - go to the SFCS office or Sydenham Vet. · Annual charity auction supports Southern Frontenac Community Service - wine, beer and artisan food tasting. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 28 this $40 event will host a variety of samplings and many items up for auction. There will also be live music throughout this fun evening. · Free speaker series continues on Monday, Nov 24 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. This last presentation in this free series will include Advanced Planning/Health Care Consent and also Your Estate Plan, POA and Role of Executor. Please call to book a spot at 613-376-6477. Refreshments. · A Christmas concert featuring popular seasonal melodies will be held at Perth Road Sunday School Hall on Saturday, Nov 29 from 7 – 9 p.m. Performers will be renowned local artists Jon McLurg & Chris Murphy. Free will and refreshments to follow. For more info call Dave @ 613-353-1690.

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· It was great to see our own Doris Forbes’ (mistakenly written up as Dianne) picture accompanying the artilce last week about Pine Meadow’s new additions. · Speaking of Pine Meadow, our Land O' Lakes Seniors visited there recently, taking greetings to two members, Verna Cowdy and Betty Tarney, and to many others who reside at Pine Meadow. · Our Land O' Lakes Seniors honored our president, John Purdon, with a "supersized" gavel and many thanks for his service to our seniors and to the whole Land O' Lakes area in his recently vacated position of Olden District councilor. John continues to serve Land O' Lakes Seniors as president; other officials include vice-chair Dave Swan, secretary Theresa Lowery, and treasurer William Lowery. · Special Happy Birthday to Joanne Robertson, born on Remembrance Day. · Advent celebrations, as a time to spiritually prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas, begin on Sun. Nov. 30.

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· On Friday night head to Land O’ Lakes Public School for Ladies Night: An Evening of pampering, shopping and socializing from 6 - 10pm. $15 at the door. Info: 613-331-3655 · Saturday Nov. 22 you can enjoy the Lions' breakfast, allyou-can-eat at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake, 8am - 12 noon, $7; children 6 to 12 -$3; proceeds to Christmas baskets. · On Nov. 22 enjoy a turkey supper with a lot of trimmings at the Parham United Church, 5 - 7pm; $12, children $4 · Between meals seniors could enjoy a free movie at 3 pm at the Oso Hall. · Happy Birthday to Mary Cronk, Dorothy Kehoe, Amanda Hamilton, Nancy Thompson, Christina Wotherspoon, Kirsten Emmert, Sharon Haaksman, Amy Thompson, Sandy Hallam, Angie Whan-Sargeant, Holly Raymond, Stu and Ron Howes. · St. James 25th Anniversary Committee will be selling tourtieres for $12 each, frozen fresh, unbaked. Order before

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hinking of Christmas? Think Nativity, which refers to scenes or crèches displayed at Christmas depicting the birth of Christ, so visit the fourth annual “101 Nativities Exhibit” at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church on Friday, Nov. 21, 6:30 8:30pm and Sat. & Sun. Nov. 22 & 23 from 1:30 - 3:30pm. The Nativity exhibit will include nativities from all over the world, made of metal, wood, glass, ceramic or plastic. Nativities that children can handle and play with will also be on display. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. Each child will be given an opportunity to make a craft to take home. The children’s craft room is decorated with birthday hats and streamers in celebration of Jesus Christ’s birthday. The Nativity Exhibit has become a tradition at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. "101 Nativities" has grown several ways since that first Nativity Exhibit in 2011 - in the number of nativities on display, the number of community members who have participated in the event, and the number of persons attending the exhibit. Ladies from the church and community have contributed by bringing their nativities to the church for display, as well as contributing their time and talents in the setup and hosting of the event. A "Nativity Christmas Tree,” will again be on display, decorated with nativities handmade by over 60 ladies and children from the church and community. This has brought women of our community together from a variety of faiths and backgrounds and the nativity exhibit has truly become a community effort. You will not want to miss out on this amazing event. We encourage all grandmothers to share time with your grandchildren by bringing them to the Nativity exhibit. You will be making memories that may last into eternity. We encourage everyone to get together with their family and friends and come to the fourth annual nativity exhibit!

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Sydenham Junior girls just miss chance at EOSSAA championships S by Julie Druker

ydenham’s junior girls AA basketball team had a great season this year but their luck ran out at the EOSSAA (Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association) tournament on November 12, which was hosted by Sydenham High School. The Arnprior Redmen defeated the Junior Golden Eagles in the first match, which their coach Janet Sanderson described as a very close and exciting game. The Golden Eagles led by eight points early in the game but turnovers hurt them in the second half and Arnprior capitalized on their chances. Sydenham hung in, though, and got back their focus near the end of the game, sinking a number of threes. “It was the first game the team had lost at home in a long time,” Sanderson said, adding, “The girls played really hard and I am really proud of the effort that they made but we ended up losing by 3 in the end”.

You would never know that they had lost their first game by how hard the team played in their second game of the day against the Thousand Islands Pirates, even though they would not move on to the finals. In their last game of the season Sydenham beat the Pirates 41 to 27. Ms. Sanderson, who coaches the juniors along with Mark Richards, said the team came a really long way this season. “We started off the season slowly due to some injuries and sickness but we had a great positive stretch towards the end of the season. I'm really proud of the girls and what they were able to do this year. They were really dedicated and there was almost a kind of a family feeling within the team, which was great,” she said. Photo: Sydenham Junior Golden Eagle Mackenzie Poole fends off a persistent Pirate from Thousand Islands Secondary School

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- submitted by the Lions or the past two weeks, Lions volunteers from Sydenham and Verona have conducted the annual vision and hearing screening for approximately 200 senior kindergarten and grade one students at Harrowsmith, Loughborough, and Prince Charles public schools as well as at St. Patrick Catholic School in Harrowsmith For young learners, it is critical that any vision and hearing problems are detected early before a child’s performance at school Local Lions vision and hearing screening volunteers, Heather Woodyard, Joanne is affected and that is why for the past seven Ankers, Darlene Slack, Carol Sparling and Heather Gillespie years, the local Lions have conducted the The vision and hearing screening program for senior kinscreening program for the youngest students at the start of every school year. It is estimated that one in six children has dergarten and grade one students is provided free by the local a vision problem. The vision screening section consists of Lions Clubs and the expensive equipment used in the testing three stations that help identify children who have trouble was purchased through the fund raising efforts of many local seeing things at a distance, up close or who may have dif- Lions clubs. At the start of every school year, local Lions clubs ficulty making both eyes focus together. The hearing section quickly circulate the equipment through more than 50 schools of the screening program is comprised of a sound test. The in the local and surroundings community in order to screen as child wears headphones and is asked, at increasingly lower many children as possible in the hopes of identifying as early as possible any vision or hearing problems. audio levels, to point to various pictures. The results from both screening tests are sent home to continued on page 10 the child’s parents/caregivers that same day. If the child’s results fall below the prescribed level, a recommendation is also sent home asking that the child have a complete examination by a vision or hearing specialist. The screening results also remind parents that annual eye examinations are recommended and important for school-aged children and are covered by OHIP.

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SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Marjorie Kellar

 Jeff Allen 

August 28, 1928 - November 22, 2010 Forever remembered, forever loved. Karen, Rick, Terry, Janet, Rod, Rudy and their families.

You asked me not to hurt so much when you had to go, but my darling Jeff, I couldn't keep that promise because I love you so. You were my hero and the love of my life, and I want you to know that I will cherish your memory for the rest of my life. I will love you always & forever. Janice, & his buddy Oscar.

Allen, Jeffrey Carl Aug. 3 1966 - Nov. 23, 2013

 Grant, Orlene  In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, who passed away November 20, 2010. They say memories are golden Well maybe that is true. We never wanted memories, We only wanted you. A million times we needed you, A million times we’ve cried. If love alone could have saved you You never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place No one can ever fill. If tears could build a stairway And heartache make a lane, We’d walk the path to heaven To bring you back again. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. Forever loved and sadly missed by her husband Eythel, and her children Curtis (Loretta) Grant, Shawna (Jim) Brooks, Charlene (Mike) Cripps, Carmel (Brent) Lessard and her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Milestone Funeral Center Derek Maschke Northbrook Chapel Funeral Director 11928 Hwy. 41 613-336-6873 Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

My son was born at Wagarville, a small village and he loved to hunt and fish. Somewhat of a solitary person, Jeffrey worked at different jobs, the longest was heavy equipment operator for Corcoran Excavating, close to 30 years. Jeffrey was very conscious of the poor & weak, some were his best friends. He loved animals also, especially dogs. He never wrote a book; he never had a family or owned a house, but was very thoughtful of his own family: Mom & Dad, grandparents, sister & brother, sister-in-law Jodi, nieces & nephews, aunts & uncles & also many cousins. He left an impression on many friends: also Derrick & Tracy. He didn’t go to college, he never went far from home. My son enjoyed a solitary life, and we were very proud of him. Jeffrey had no credentials but himself: he is sadly missed each and every day. Losing you Jeffrey, left a big hole in my life. ‘Till we meet again Love, Mom.

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Arthur Tichawa

The Royal Canadian Legion Hollowood Branch #425 of Sharbot Lake ON.

Forever in my heart, Jan

LOLCS Christmas

hamper program L

and O’ Lakes Community Services is once again getting ready for our annual Christmas Hamper Program. This year marks 30 years we have helped those in need over the holidays. We have begun to take applications for the hampers and will continue to do so until Friday, Dec. 5. Donations of unwrapped children’s gifts and/or food items would be greatly appreciated. Tax receipts available for financial donations. If you or someone you know has need of a Christmas Hamper, please drop in to the LOLCS offices located at 12397 Hwy 41 in Northbrook to fill out an application.

A Promise for You "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance." Romans 5: 3

On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion, Sharbot Lake Branch 425, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who gave so generously to this year’s Poppy Campaign which made it very, very successful. The funds donated during the annual Poppy Campaign does not belong to the Legion; however, the Legion is responsible for these funds. The funds contributed by the Canadian public honour the memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice as a tangible means to assist with fostering the Tradition of Remembrance. All funds raised through the Poppy Campaign directly support Veterans, serving military, and their dependents. It is only with your generous donations that the Legion is able to continue with the support of all our Veterans. We also would like to extend our appreciation to all those members and non-members of the Legion who gave their time to help with the 2014 Poppy Campaign tagging. It is only your volunteered help that makes this endeavour such a success. Also, we wish to thank all who participated in the Remembrance Day Service: The Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics - Kingston, the Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party, the local Churches, the Sisters of the Drum, Granite Ridge Education Centre Grades 1 and 2 for singing the National Anthem and all who laid the wreaths. Comrades Vernon & June Crawford Poppy Committee, RCL Branch 425

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC TAX SALE PROPERTIES RFP - #TS-14-02 Request for Proposals are being accepted for the Purchase and/or Redevelopment of failed tax sale properties. Please visit the Township Website for further information at www.southfrontenac.net under ‘Town Hall/Tenders’. Deadline date for submissions is December 5th, 2014 at 3:00 pm.

POLICE SERVICES BOARD – ANNUAL MEETING The annual Police Services Board meeting will be held Thursday, November 20th, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers, Sydenham. Come out and meet the new Staff Sergeant, Sharron Brown.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT Service announcement regarding permit applications and inspection bookings Staff of the Building Department would like to welcome Peggy Spafford to our department as our new full-time Administrative Assistant. Please direct building permit application inquiries and inspection requests to Peggy at 613-376-3027 Ext 2226 during regular office hours between 8:30 am and 5 pm.

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CARD OF THANKS

June 14, 1929 - November 20, 2012

The lives of the dead are left in memories of the living.

Jeff Allen In loving memory of our dear brother and uncle who left us suddenly from cancer on November 23, 2013 We have celebrated the first of everything without you. But we know you're always present as we think of the joy you brought to each occasion, your love, laughter and wit. We miss the phone calls, your simple hello, and the "I love you" at the end of every call. Your quietness spoke volumes. Not a day goes by that we don't think of your kind soul. We love and miss you so much, Anita, Terry, Jodi, Branden, Andrew, David, Carter, Ella, Hollie, Sydney & Matthew

IN MEMORIAM

SOUTH FRONTENAC POLICE SERVICES BOARD Provincial Appointee Needed The Province of Ontario is seeking interested applicants for the role of Provincial Appointee to the South Frontenac Police Services Board commencing in 2015. Interested individuals can find more information on the Township website under Living Here / Careers.

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS NOW MANDATORY IN ONTARIO Effective October 15th, 2014, Carbon Monoxide alarms are now mandatory in all homes in Ontario including any multi-unit building or apartment building. Please see our website for tips on how to remain safe from Carbon Monoxide poisoning under ‘Living Here/Fire Services/Fire Prevention & Safety Tips’, or call the Fire Chief at 613-376-3027 Ext 2234.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT

Serving the area for over 100 years.

David Goodfellow Owner/Managing Director

Parham, Ontario

613-375-6254

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot now operates on winter hours. The depot will be open on November 27th and December 11th from 3 pm – 7 pm. See our website under ‘Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling’ for more information or call 613-376-3900 Ext 4330.

COUNCIL MEETING The next Council Meeting will be on December 2nd, 2014 at 7:00 pm. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862

Website: www.southfrontenac.net

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The Classifieds Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $8.85 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fx: 613-279-3172; nfnews@frontenac.net

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

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

FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM HOUSE in Kaladar, 1st & last required, $750 plus utilities. Available Dec. 1st. Call 613-279-2334 or 613-336-9933 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

FOR SALE AVON CHRISTMAS SALE & DOLL CLOTHING SALE, Saturday November 22 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 5990 Arden Rd. in the village of Arden. For info call 613-335-2940 or 613-336-8877 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 CHRISTMAS TREES, 6 to 8 foot trees. Only at Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851. FREE RANGE TURKEYS. Ready for pick up in Arden on November 29th; $3.50/lb. Call ahead to reserve 613-335-4822. HARDWOOD FOR SALE. Call 613-279-2438. SEASONED HARD WOOD, cut & split 3.5 single cords for $325, local delivery included!! Also available not split wood for outdoor wood furnaces: 613-335-5333

NEW USED APPLIANCES

DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, anything metal, free pickup, call 613-375-6377 PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658 PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, the Annex (rear building), 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½“ x 11” - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26-100 copies 8¢ ea. Colour copies 65¢ each. Taxes extra. Call 613-2793150 for information.

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GARAGE /YARD SALES SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 9am5pm. crystal candlestick holders; Christmas decorations; pictures; royal blue canister; carnival glass; jewelry; pet dog vest, sizes small & large; tables; etc.

HELP WANTED HOUSE CLEANER POSITION available. Part time hours to start. Dependable, and a passion for doing a job well done. Transportation required. Join our amazing team, send resume to info@hubbyshouse.ca ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 425, Sharbot Lake, Part-time bartender require. Smart Serve required. Send resumes to Royal Canadian Legion, Br 425, 1015 D Legion Rd. Sharbot Lake, Ont., K0H 2P0; c/o Patty Middleton. For info call 613-279-2302

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill for further details at 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES. Turkey Examinations. Please call for course dates and details. Call Richard 613-336-9875.

LOST LOST, 2 HUNTING DOGS, tri-colored Walker hounds, last seen Armstrong Road; 1 male 1 female. Call 613-929-9967

Support your local businesses

by Jeff Green

Smitty’s

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Sharbot Lake Farmers Market seeks new members T

he market is closed for the season and will not be back until late May, but it is never too early to plan ahead, according to AND interim manager Mary de Bassecourt. “We want to start talking to gardeners now about how they can participate next year,” USED REFRIGERATORS she said, in announcing that an information Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old meeting for potential market vendors will be and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up. NEW APPLIANCES taking place on Wednesday, November 26, At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on between 6:30 and 8 pm at the St. Lawrence new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas College Employment Centre board room on Refrigerators Garrett Street in Sharbot Lake. PAYS CASH $$$ “We are hoping avid gardeners will come For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our out, anyone who sometimes has more of own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come some produce than they can eat during the see for yourself quality at low prices. summer and might want to sell some. We Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver will also talk about how to make value-added products such as jams and baked goods from vegetables and fruit that people grow themselves,” she said. “KING of APPLIANCES” The Sharbot Lake Farmers Market encourOpen Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road ages people to try selling without committing Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287 to full membership. “We only charge $25 to try it out for one week, and vendors can do that up to three times without joining,” she MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting said. Full membership in the market is only students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, $100, and the $25 per day is deductible if a beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all vendor decides to join after trying it out, so the risk is minimal. stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659 “Now is the time to start thinking about next year's garden,” said de Bassecourt, OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE & SALE. Sat. Nov. 22nd, 10am- “and the market is always looking to encour4pm; featuring oil paintings by Carol Raymo. age people to get involved, and to bring dif1053 Elizabeth St. Sharbot Lake. 613-279- ferent kinds of products,” she said. The three-year-old market enjoyed a fourth 2838 successful season in 2014. “Sales were SERVICES down a little bit because of cold weather this

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Sultans of String at MERA C

anadian string super-group, Sultans of String, led by 6-string violinist and twotime JUNO Award nominee Chris McKhool, will make a very special appearance at MERA Schoolhouse as part of the Sunday Schoolhouse Concert Series, in a 2 pm matinee on Sun. November 30. “Canada’s ambassadors of musical diversity”, Sultans of String thrill their audiences with their global sonic tapestry of Spanish Flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz, celebrating musical fusion and human creativity with warmth and virtuosity. Advance tickets are $22. (Service fees not included.) MERA members are entitled to a discount on advance tickets. All tickets are available at 613-485-6434 or www.ticketsplease.ca.

The Township of Addington Highlands COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE The Addington Highlands Council meeting previously scheduled for November 17, 2014 in the Denbigh Township hall has been rescheduled to that location at 19:00 on November 24, 2014.

VON Falls Prevention classes planned V

ON Canada will be hosting Falls Prevention classes for seniors 65 years and older. If you have had a fall, or are afraid of falling, this 12-week program is for you. There will be a pre-assessment and intake process. There is no charge for this program. Classes will be held two times per week for one hour each in several areas, including the Sharbot Lake and Northbrook areas. The exact dates will be determined later but anyone who is interested is encouraged to obtain further information or to pre-register by calling VON coordinator, Oriane Leger, at 1-800-301-0076, press 1.

summer,” said de Bassecourt, “but we have a good core of vendors and there is every reason to be optimistic for 2015. That's why we want to start talking to potential market vendors in the fall,” she said. For more information, contact Mary at 613-375-6576.

Mortgage Brokerage Licence #10119 Mortgage Administrator Licence #11209

Job Opening: Full-Time Fulfillment Clerk We are looking to expand our team. We are seeking an individual that is computer literate, has good written and verbal communication skills, an ability to prioritize tasks, works well under deadlines, and has an excellent attention to detail. Pillar Financial Services Inc. has an immediate opening for a Fulfillment Clerk for our busy mortgage operations department, located in Sharbot Lake, Ontario. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining client files, collection and verification of documents related to mortgage approvals, working with outside law firms to fund mortgages, as well as updating and maintaining reports as some of their key duties. The successful applicant should have a post-secondary school education with 1 to 2 years of work experience in an office setting; possess a personality and values that align with a company culture that values professionalism, trust, loyalty, high ethical standards, adaptability to change and growth, and co-operative teamwork. Our team works to be the best at what we do and achieve sustainable but challenging goals and growth targets while maintaining a work\life balance in a small town cottage country setting. If this sounds like you and you would like to work with a team of mortgage professionals where there are exciting career opportunities, please submit your resume to resumes@pillarfinancial.ca or go to our website at www.PillarFinancial.ca We wish to thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Posting Closes: December 5, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE

Proposed Rogers 100-Metre Wireless Communications Guyed Wire Tower Installation SUBJECT: • Wireless Communications Guyed Wire Tower Installation, 100-metre tall and will occupy a portion of an area of 0.57 ha. • Municipal Address: 4263 Elphin Maberly Road, Snow Road Station, Ontario, North Frontenac

ANY PERSON may make a written submission to the individuals listed below by December 20, 2014 with respect to this matter. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE as the approval of this site and its design is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through Industry Canada, and the Township of North Frontenac has no jurisdiction in this matter other than as a commenting body to Industry Canada and the applicant. Further information may also be obtained through the following contact:

• Legal Description: PT LT 9, 10 & 11, CON 10 AS IN FR606826, EXCEPT PART 213R1803, PART ROAD ALLOWANCE BETWEEN LOTS 10 & 11, CON 10 (CLOSED BY BLT73); PALMERSTON; TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC

Graham Lewis Rogers Communications Inc. 1 Mount Pleasant Road, 4th floor Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2Y5 Fax: (647) 747-4600 Tel: (416) 725-7442 graham@stratus-group.ca

• The facility will include (1) walkin radio equipment cabinet and fencing around the base of the tower. The tower will provide wireless voice and data services in the surrounding area

Site Location: C7530 – Snow Road Station

The proposed tower installation has been designed to minimize disruption and coexist with current land use on property.

Jenny Duhammel, Clerk Township of Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 1-800-234-3953 or 613-479-2231 Ext. 239 clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

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Trousdale’s

George St, Sydenham

613-376-3441 613-376-6666

Winter Apparel In Stock!

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. SHARBOT LAKE – VON SMART PROGRAM, every Tuesday & Thursday 11:15 to 12:15am. Free of charge at Legion, beginners exercise class for seniors; 613-634-0130 ext 3414. Please register. Classes start Dec. 4.

Friday, November 21 HARLOWE - OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, community hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome 613-336-2557 MOUNTAIN GROVE - LADIES NIGHT at Land O’ Lakes Public School “An Evening of Pampering”, 6-10pm, $15, door prizes, shopping; sponsored by LOLPS Parent Council. OMPAH - BEGINNER BRIDGE Fridays 1-4pm, community centre, all welcome PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, also raffle draw; Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE – EUCHRE, noon, Anglican Church hall, $5 includes lunch, proceeds to the church, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm Salisbury Steak SNOW ROAD - Snowmobile Club Meeting 7pm; Kingston & Pembroke Snow Trails Association Meeting 8pm; 1106 Gemmills Rd TRENTON WOODLOT CONFERENCE, 8am–4:30pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 57 Stella Crescent; featured speaker Diana Beresford-Kroeger; $30 includes lunch & field trip; register: 613-391-9034; info@hastingsstewardship.ca.

Fri. - Sun. November 21 -23 GODFREY - 101 NATIVITIES, Cole Lake Free Methodist Church; Friday 6:30-8:30pm; Sat & Sun. 1-3pm. New exhibits, refreshments, all welcome.

Saturday November 22 ARDEN - TURKEY DINNER. This dinner is not on Nov. 22. It will be held on Sat. December 6 - it was published under the wrong date last week. Our apologies for the mistake. ELGINBURG - CRAFT, BAKE & BOOK SALE, Trinity United Church, 9am–2pm; 16 crafters, light lunch avail. $5. HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, potluck supper, all welcome 613-336-2557 HARROWSMITH - CHINESE DINNER & AUCTION, S&A Club, 6pm. Advance tickets only; $12 members; $14 non-members; 3893180 or 372-1578. PARHAM - TURKEY SUPPER United Church, 5-7pm; $12, 6-12yrs $4, under 6 free, family $25, sponsor: United Church Stewards SHARBOT LAKE - LIONS BREAKFAST,

all-you-can-eat, Oso Hall; 8am-12 noon; pancakes, sausages, eggs, beverages; $7; 6 to 12yrs $3; proceeds to Christmas baskets. SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - MUSIC GATHERING, 1-4pm, w/ Old Habits; Open Mic from 2-3pm, $5, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE - SENIORS MOVIE MATINEE, free, “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”; Oso Hall; 3pm; info: 613-279-3151. SYDENHAM – VISIONSOUP, Grace Centre; $20 includes pottery bowl & soup luncheon, fundraiser for Southern Frontenac Community Services.

Sunday November 23 SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Driver Training Clinic - Motorized Snow Vehicle License for snowmobile drivers, 12 & older, 9am3pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd. 259-2698, 259-5517.

Monday November 24 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: “Advanced Planning/Health Care Consent” & “POA, role of executor”, free, 1:30-3:30pm Grace Centre; pre-register: Lorraine Creighton 613-376-6477

Tuesday November 25 FRONTENAC SOCCER AGM, 7pm, community room, Sydenham Public Library. All welcome and encouraged to attend. HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Christmas Potluck Dinner, St. Paul’s United Church, 6:30pm, all ladies invited to attend; info: Karen 372-0501. LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne. new quilters welcome; lolquilt@gmail.com PARHAM – COFFEE TIME, 10-11:30am, Tuesdays, Free Methodist Church, free, all welcome

Wednesday November 26 CLOYNE - HOLIDAY ART, CRAFTS & COMMUNITY SHOW, North Addington Education Centre 1-5pm; student and local artisans 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 - BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 1:30-3pm (please note that this is a time correction from the times published in last week’s paper), Family Health Team community room, for 16yrs & older, please call Emily Britt, 613-279-3151 x 116 SHARBOT LAKE FARMERS MARKET information meeting for new vendors, 6:30-8pm, St. Lawrence College Employment Centre; info: 613-375-6576 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 VERONA - SEMINAR ON DEPRESSION,

presented by Dr. Joe Burley & colleagues, 7–9pm, Trinity United Church

Thursday November 27 VERONA - DIABETES EDUCATION SESSIONS, Medical Clinic, 9am-noon, free, please register: Anne 613-544-3400 x 3589 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477 SHARBOT LAKE - CASH BINGO, Oso Hall, doors open 5:30pm; for 18 yrs & up; info: Child Centre 613-279-2244 SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm, Grace Centre; info: 613-5443078

Thursday – Sunday, Nov. 27 - 30 SHARBOT LAKE – “ALADDIN” presented by North Frontenac Little Theatre, Granite Ridge Education Centre, Thurs. Fri & Sat. 7pm; Sun. 1:30pm. $12, students $8

Friday, November 28 FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA free family skating, 2 pm-4pm HARROWSMITH - CHRISTMAS PA ADVENTURE DAY, St. Paul’s United Church, 10am2pm, crafts, games, plays, stories, songs, treats; $3/child; 4yrs & under must be accompanied by adult; pre-register by Nov. 24: Marni 374-9929, Suzanne 386-7751. OMPAH - BEGINNER BRIDGE Fridays 1-4pm, community centre, all welcome from first timers to retired pros SOUTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES fundraising auction, Grace Centre, Sydenham, 5-8pm; numerous items plus tastings from local artisan producers, tickets $40, includes $20 tax receipt.

Saturday, November 29 ARDEN - CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON, United Church, 11:30am-2pm, $6; children $3 BELLROCK - “A CHILD GROWING UP”, show by David Kemp, community hall, dinner theatre 6:30pm, $20; show only 7:30pm $12; tickets avail. Asselstine Hardware, Verona Hardware, Food Less Travelled ENTERPRISE - PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, $5, all welcome 613-374-2377 MABERLY - CHILI COOK-OFF, community hall, 5-7pm; $10; $5 for 12 & under; under 5 free; prizes; donate salad or dessert: Nancy 613-268-2960 or Rosetta 613-268-2548 MATAWATCHAN CHRISTMAS MARKET, 10am-2pm, unique gifts & handmade items; Chili Lunch - Veggie or Meat, dessert, beverages $7, 11am-1pm. MCDONALDS CORNERS - MERA Christmas Fair, 10am–4pm; hand weaving, fibre arts items, organic chocolate, beeswax candles & more, www.meraschoolhouse.org. NORTH FRONTENAC CHRISTMAS PARTY, SANTA CLAUS PARADE: Children’s party at Ompah hall 1-4pm, please pre-register with Rose, 613-479-2176. Night parade leaves township office in Plevna at 6pm. When the parade reaches Buckshot Lake Rd & Hwy 509 they will stop for the Christmas Tree Lighting, PARHAM - GOSPEL SING Free Methodist Church, 7pm w/ John Reid & The Eagle Band, local talent; freewill offering, refreshments, all

“A Child Growing Up” comes to Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre H submitted by Debbie Twiddy

ave you ever wished to revisit your childhood? If you could go back and re-experience some of the most intense moments, be they joyous or sad, would you? David Kemp is giving local theatre goers a chance to live those days again. Interpreted through the writings of a collection of well respected and well-loved authors including the works of British, Canadian and American authors, “A Child Growing Up” is a bittersweet journey through the world of childhood memories. Humorous, moving and thoughtprovoking, audiences from around the world have found the stories within the show a pleasure to identify with. Together, Kemp and the audience will re-experience episodes from childhood, family life, school life, love, and, best of all, memories of Christ-

mas. This series of readings which Kemp devised, directs and performs, was first performed in England in 1970. CBC Radio recorded it for a special Christmas edition of their ‘Anthology’ program. Since then it has been performed in over 50 different countries around the world. The show has toured across Canada from coast to coast and has garnered excellent reviews from the world press wherever it was presented. Kemp who is the founder of the Exeter Theatre Festival also served as the head of the drama department at Queen¹s University for 10 years and has made numerous appearances at the Thousand Islands Playhouse. Kemp¹s gift for the stage is well-known, and we at the Bellrock Hall are lucky and thrilled that he is willing to share his talents

with us. The overall quality and mood of the show make it a perfect fit and start to the upcoming the festive holiday season. Two performances will take place. Available for the first show on Saturday November 29 is a $20 ticket that includes a pre-show ham & scalloped potato dinner that will be served at 6:30pm or a $12 ticket for the show only, which begins at 7:30pm. The second performance on Sat. Dec. 6 is $12 and is a performance only. The Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre is located at 6034 Leveque Road. Tickets are available in Verona at Asselstine Hardware and Verona Hardware and Food Less Traveled and a limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Visit www. bellrockhall.ca

welcome PERTH ROAD - CHRISTMAS CONCERT w/ Jon McLurg & Chris Murphy, 7-9pm, Sunday school hall, freewill offering, refreshments; info: Dave 613-353-1690 PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS MARKET, Clarendon Central Public School, 9am-1pm, 20 vendors, bake sale; homemade soups & chili. SNOW ROAD – BREAKFAST fundraiser, 8-11am, Snowmobile clubhouse, 1106 Gemmils Rd., SYDENHAM - SANTA CLAUS PARADE, leaves 10am from Fire Station #5, Stagecoach Road. SYDENHAM - SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCH, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 11am-2pm; $6, children $3, all welcome VERONA – “CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE”, 1-7pm; all day free event courtesy of Verona Community Association; games, crafts, music, entertainment, dinner, Tree Lighting; www. yourverona.com VERONA - CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS bottle drive at Foodland starting 10 am. VERONA - “JOURNEY TO CHRISTMAS” concert by the Frontenac Women’s Chorus; 7:30pm, Free Methodist Church; refreshments, admission by free-will donation

Sunday, November 30 ARDEN - CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, Mill Pond 7pm; carols, cookies, hot chocolate; sponsor: the Friends of Arden BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 BOLINGBROKE - BENEFIT CONCERT for Lanark County Snowsuit Fund, “Songs of the Season” by Henry Norwood & local musicians, 2-4pm, ABC Hall, $10; 727-8360; abchall.ca FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE, Through the Roof Ministry Center, 6:30pm, open mic, all welcome, free will offering MCDONALDS CORNERS - “SULTANS OF STRING” concert at MERA Schoolhouse; 2 pm; advance tickets $22; 613-485-6434; SYDENHAM - “LIGHT in the DARKNESS”, for those experiencing sorrow during the Christmas season, 7pm, Grace Centre. info: Mary 613-376-6477 ext. 305.

Monday December 1 OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment.

Tuesday December 2 SNOW ROAD – KEENAGERS, 1-3pm, community centre, music, inspirational message, all are welcome

Wednesday December 3 SHARBOT LAKE - BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 1:30-3pm, Family Health Team community room, for 16yrs & older, please call Emily Britt, 613-279-3151 x 116 SHARBOT LAKE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at The Crossing (Country Inn), 11:30am. To attend phone 613-2792098 by Nov. 30 at noon.

Thursday December 4 NORTHBROOK - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at Addison’s, 11:30am. To attend phone 613-479-2837 by Dec. 2 at noon.

Lions vision & hearing screening programs continued from pg. 7 While most of the Lions screening volunteers are retired, the younger Lions volunteers work hard to juggle their work and personal schedules so that they can be available for the school day screenings. Many volunteers are grandparents who themselves wear glasses and/or hearing aids and who have personal stories of struggling in school as a result of their own vision and hearing issues. They therefore understand first hand the importance of correcting any vision and hearing problems early so that local students can enjoy maximum learning and have basic everyday life enjoyment.

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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Wetland Inhabitants

Fibre & fabric turtles by Rosemary Oliver

by Lorraine Julien n November 1 this year, the Toronto Zoo held a presentation for participants who had reported sightings of wetland inhabitants - frogs, toads, turtles, salamanders and snakes. My husband and I were happy to be invited. In the morning there were a number of informative presentations put on by people interested in protecting our wetlands and the little creatures that inhabit them. Presenters included a wildlife photographer, experts in many fields and just regular people like ourselves who have an interest in enjoying and preserving nature. Something new this year was a presentation by Rosemary Oliver, a Fibre Artist, who brought with her a display of turtles that were created using

various fabrics and fibers. Accompanying this column is a photo of the turtles that were on display. If you’d like to see more of this talented artist’s work, her website is http://oli9603.wix.com/rosemary. One of our own turtle experts, Mr. Pat Grace from Bob’s Lake, was once again there. I had the pleasure of chatting with him regarding this past season’s turtles. It seems 2014 was not a good year for hatching turtle eggs according to Mr. Grace and Baby Map turtle - Pat Grace others who’ve been monitoring turtle nests. Probably the wet, cool summer was the main reason. Turtle eggs need the constant heat of the summer sun to incubate and hatch. Mr. Grace kindly provided a photo of one of his three baby Map turtles. The Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre (now known as the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre) hosted a booth. They take in injured turtles, and, if possible, nurse the turtles back to health and then return them to a natural and safe environment. For more information you can check out the following websites and make note of the emergency phone numbers for next year: www.kawarthaturtle.org Tel. 705-741-5000 Chemong Road, Peterborough; Closer to home, there is the Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in Napanee – www.sandypineswildlife.org Tel. Sue Meech at 613-354-0264; or The Rideau

Spaghetti lovers brave storm for United Way

L-r staff from The Maples Restaurant and NFCS: Lorette, Don, Mike and Phil by Julie Druker on Amos, executive director of Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS), was confident that a bit of snow and slush would not keep diners away from NFCS's annual United Way fundraiser dinner, which took place at The Maples Restaurant in Sharbot Lake on November 17. The event, which is now in its fourth year, is a partnership

between NFCS and the Maples Restaurant, and staff from both organizations served up the hearty $10 dinner, which included garlic bread, Caesar salad, a generous plate of spaghetti and a help yourself dessert by donation bar. Staff at NFCS also baked a number of pies and desserts, including scrumptious brownies and coconut cream pies, which were auctioned off during the evening and fetched hefty prices. Riley and Braidey Merrigan, who are nine and eight years old respectively, and their Mom Leslie Merrigan, performed for the guests after finishing their own suppers. They played guitar and sang many favorites, including "The Old Maribeth, Emily, Jan, Rugged Cross" and their sweet voices charmed the audience, especially Riley's rendition of "He Stopped Loving Her Today". They received enthusiastic applause. Amos said the event attracts many regular supporters of the United Way and though the weather was a bit messy on Monday night the turn out was good. “I was a bit concerned because it was snowing all day but people in the north are very resilient.”

PAGE 11 Valley Wildlife Sanctuary at www.rideauvalleywildlife.org Tel. Linda Laurus at 613-258-9480. Most turtle injuries are due to being hit by cars. Most do not survive but a few do and, if they are lucky, they’ll be picked up by good Samaritans and taken to one of the trauma centres. After a morning of listening to experts, we were treated to a pizza lunch and then were free to roam around the zoo for the afternoon. Unfortunately, the weather was cold and windy and only a few animals ventured outside their shelters. If you observe turtles or frogs next year, the zoo’s AdoptA-Pond Program would like to hear from you. By collecting information from all over the province, the program will have a good idea of how well or how poorly the turtle and frog population is doing. It’s very simple to report sightings – just email Julia Phillips at aap@torontozoo.ca and give her your information. If you can send photographs, that’s even better as it helps to make positive identifications. There’s been a lot of activity at my bird feeders recently. Some of the regulars are just plain hungry but there are a lot of birds stopping on their way south. I finally got a proper feeder pole with a really good baffle that keeps the squirrels from getting into the feeders. The squirrels aren’t exactly starving as there are lots of seeds thrown onto the ground by the birds. Our Hallowe’en pumpkin is now in the backyard also where the squirrels can feast on it and what is left will compost itself into my flower bed. My bird visitors include a pair of cardinals (they visit every day), blue jays, purple and gold finches, juncos, cedar waxwings, chick-a-dees, nuthatches, a downy woodpecker, mourning doves. Over the past few weeks, I’ve also noticed groups of raptors circling high overhead as they work their way south. Let’s hope this winter will be a bit more gentle than last year! Please send your observations to Lorraine Julien at naturewatching@gmail.com or Steve Blight at frontenac. nature@gmail.com

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ovember is good a month as any to talk about anxiety and depression. While many experience the blues at this time of the year, for a number of people the problems are more severe, and the population suffering from clinical anxiety and depression is higher in rural than urban areas. Patients who suffer from depression sometimes are not aware that this is their problem. They suffer in silence; their by Jeff Green t might be difficult to find an unlocked car in Central families and loved ones are also affected. The ongoing challenge in rural areas is accessing help when it is really needed Frontenac this week, certainly on major roads. Sometime overnight on Saturday night, Nov. 15, thieves for both the patient and those around that patient Psychiatrist Dr. Joe Burley has been serving clients in rifled through cars parked on the road and in driveways all Frontenac County for a number of years through his associathrough Tichborne, opening unlocked doors, unlocking trunks from inside and rifling through to grab whatever of value they tion with family health practices, and next week he will bring his expertise to the public in a unique event. could find - cash, credit cards, cameras, etc. As part of the roll out of a new co-ordinated approach to Reports suggest that the same thing happened in othproviding mental health services in Frontenac and Lennox er communities, including Mountain Grove, Arden, and Tamworth. The Ontario Provincial Police have been investi- and Addington, the Health Links initiative is presenting a gating, but because of some sensitive items that have been public meeting to talk about anxiety and depression at Trinity reported stolen, they have not yet put out a media release United Church on November 26 starting at 7 pm. Dr. Burley will host the evening, and will be joined by Dr. confirming the number of victims and their locations. One resident of Tichborne said, “We keep - that is, kept - Laurel Dempsey of Verona, Dr. Jeanette Dietrich of Sydenham our car door unlocked, leaving the key inside. I guess that’s and practitioners from Providence Care Mental Health Serbecause we trust our neighbours,” adding that they only lost vices and Frontenac Community Mental Health Services. People who suffer from anxiety and depression and people some loose change and an empty computer case from their car. “But it does make you feel uneasy to think someone who live with them are invited to talk and learn more about would go through your car right at your house while you are their situation. This is the first of a series of public meetings being planned asleep just inside the walls.” to talk about specific mental health issues in a number of Up to 50 cars were involved in the incident, which likely took place over several hours. More information will be re- communities. Allen Prowse, who has just retired from Providence Care, leased as it comes in. has been hired to help bring all the providers of mental health services together to bring service to Frontenac County. He said that the initial focus on depression and anxiety is deliberate. “These issues are very common, and people who suffer from them can be helped, so we decided to start by engaging the public to not only provide information but also to hear directly from people about the problems they are Book by Tim Kelly facing. This meeting is as much about hearing from Music and Lyrics by Pam Hughes people as anything else.” Prowse added that over Directed By Brian Robertson several years an integrated approach to mental health services has been developed in Sharbot Lake, through the co-operative efforts of the local Family Health Team, Northern Frontenac Community Services and service providers from Kingston who have been sending resources

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