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Sydenham Golden Eagles cap off perfect season with National Capital Bowl win by Julie Druker ike Love, head coach of Sydenham’s senior boys football team, recalled the team’s final game played against Peterborough’s Crestwood Mustangs at the Mary Ann Sills Park in Belleville on November 26 for the Senior AA title. The exciting win wrapped up a flawless season for the senior boys who came out strong from the start against the Mustangs with Golden Eagle Sam Moyse scoring on the second play of the game on a pass from quarterback Dylan Fisher. That lead spread to 14-0 when the Mustangs fumbled Sydenham’s kick. With Sydenham offense in control of the ball, they moved up the turf handily with Brodie Latimer scoring on a four-yard push into the end zone. Sydenham recovered a second fumbled ball by the Mustangs and scored on a pass to Sam Moyse, moving Sydenham well ahead 21-0. Crestwood fought back hard and ran some well planned plays that failed to pan out. Sydenham scored another three points when Mike Bashall kicked a field goal, wrapping up a stellar first quarter and opening up a 24-0 lead for the Golden Eagles. Crestwood changed that fast in the second and turned their game around, scoring a quick consecutive three in a row, their third coming just five seconds before the clock timed out. At the half the score was 24-21 making the match anyone’s game. Love recalled how he and the team felt at that point. “We had the best start any team could want but Crestwood’s passing game got us in the second but we managed to gather ourselves together and at half time I told the boys to calm down a bit and we reset our dials to the
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middle setting again after being up so fast and then coming down so hard.” Reset they did and opening with the ball at the start of the third, Sydenham moved quickly on a long drive with Brodie Latimer scoring five minutes into the third, moving Sydenham ahead 31-21. Another long drive by the Eagles killed some precious time off the clock in the third and kept the Mustangs 10 points behind at the start of the fourth. Early in the fourth Sydenham scored a single on a punt and their defense rallied, stopping the Mustangs from moving the ball far enough for a chance. It was five minutes into the fourth that Sydenham’s Sam Moyse scored on a pass from Fisher for his third touchdown of the game, which moved the Golden Eagles further ahead 39-21. Bashall’s kick put them up one more: 40-21. The Mustangs demonstrated that they still had something left and with four seconds left in the game scored another touchdown but in the end it was not enough to move them ahead and Sydenham took the win 40-27, wrapping up a perfect season for the Sydenham seniors. Moyse, Latimer and Fisher proved an unbeatable offensive trio not only in Belleville but all season long, as was kicker Mike Bashall who converted all five touchdowns and two single points on a kick and a punt that cemented the team’s decisive win over Crestwood. Love was proud of all of his players. “They worked very, very hard for a long, long time. They came out for every single practice and just got better and better as the season went on.”
Young Kingstonians Reid, Mikhail, Lily and Colin got all wreathed up at Sydenham's annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday
CF sending Tom Dewey to County by Jeff Green
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om Dewey defeated Bill MacDonald by a vote of 6-3 to become the second township representative, along with Mayor Frances Smith, for the new term of Frontenac County Council. Central Frontenac held their inaugural Council meeting on Tuesday evening (December 2) at the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake. The meeting did not include any of the normal business of council; that will come at a meeting on December 9. Aside from taking the oaths of office for mayor and council, the major piece of business on the agenda was the selection of the county council member.
Kaladar OAHS home declared mold free by Jeff Green Severe mold, later confirmed to be many times over safe limits, forced Danielle Pollard to vacate her home at Kaladar in late September, her young daughter in tow. This week, after a series of measures had been taken by the landlord, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS), the house has been given a clean bill of health as far as air quality is concerned, and Pollard is preparing to move back in. However there are a few loose ends.
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Much of her furniture, and all the mattresses in the house could not be successfully freed of mold and have been thrown out. “I asked them about my out of pocket costs for furniture and they told me that they had informed me when I moved in that I should obtain renter's insurance. I did that, but my renter's insurance does not cover damage due to mold. I'd say that is the responsibility of the landlord,” said Pollard. In an email to her from OAHS, a commitment was made to look at relief from rent and hydro payments that Pollard has made for October and November, but when she pointed out that her renter's insurance does not cover mold damage in an email to OAHS they did not respond. “I'm going to have to bring the financial matters to a Landord-Tenant Board tribunal,” said Pollard. Before moving back in, Pollard is checking all the household items to make sure they are mold-free and, with the help of her church, friends and neighbours, is working on replacing the household items she needs to be comfortable in the house. “I am a bit nervous about moving back in,
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because even with the inspection and the measures that have been taken to prevent mold from coming back, I still fear that it will come back, and where will I be then?” she said. Last year, Pollard left an OAHS house in Northbrook because of mold in the basement, only to find her Kaladar home filled with mold in September. OAHS Executive Director Don McBain, responded to a question about compensation for Danielle Pollard via email this week. “I have requested a report from our property management division on current discussions with the client” he said. There are 9 Ontario Aboriginal Housing Corporation homes in Addington Highlands, 13 in North Frontenac, 19 in Central Frontenac, 4 in South Frontenac, 3 in Westport, 4 in Tay Valley, and 22 in the Township of Rideau Lakes, making it one of the largest providers of rentsubsidised housing in the region. McBain said that of the 61 units listed above, 55 are currently occupied, 5 are being rehabilitated and prepared for new tenants, and one is in need of more major repairs, which will be undertaken next spring.
Bill MacDonald, who represents ward 3 (Oso), was nominated by the other ward 3 councillor, Sherry Whan. MacDonald has a long history on Frontenac County Council, both before and after amalgamation. When it came time to vote, there was a
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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 Tuesday, December 8
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McDougall returns to County Council: South Frontenac inaugural meeting by Wilma Kenny
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uesday was the inaugural meeting of the new South Frontenac Council. Following Mayor Ron Vandewal’s oath of office, the eight Councillors performed a choral swear-in. Each thanked their supporters and family, and expressed their commitment to the four years’ work ahead. Although five of the councillors are new to the table, at least three have some municipal experience: Ron Sleeth of Storrington was Reeve of Storrington and County Warden for several years in the 1990’s, Alan Revill recently retired as chief building official for South Frontenac, and Mark Schjerning is the Chief of Emergency Services for Lennox and Addington County. Mayor Vandewal and Councillors Pat Barr, John McDougall and Bill Robinson all served on Council last term. Appointee to County Council The first piece of business for Council was to decide who is to join the Mayor as a member of the Frontenac County Council for the next four years. Two candidates were nominated: John McDougall, by councillors Bill Robinson and Alan Revill, and Ron Sleeth by Councillors Norm Roberts and Mark Schjerning. McDougall spoke of his previous four years serving on County Council, noting that with three new Mayors and several new Councillors, his experience would be useful. Sleeth said he had hoped to be the County representative, but he has four more months left in his term as a director on Holstein Ontario, and “a man cannot serve two masters.” Accordingly, he withdrew his nomination, and wished McDougall well. County Warden Dennis Doyle was present at the meeting. Deputy Mayor The position of Deputy Mayor rotates through the four districts over the term of Council. After fine-tuning and approving a bullet-proof method of selection based on number of votes received, agreement between acclaimed councillors, and back-up voting arrangements if agreement is not reached, the matter was settled to what appeared to be the satisfaction of all. It went as follows: year 1, John McDougall; year 2, Ross Sutherland; year 3, Norm Roberts, and year 4, Pat Barr for the first six months and Alan Revill for the last six.
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Luck of the draw sends Helen Yanch to L&A Council T
hey saw it coming this time. In the run up to the municipal election, the probability that the deputy mayor/county representative position for the next four years would not be settled by the electorate was foreseen by the council. The way it works in Addington Highlands, the councilor who receives the most votes in the ward where the reeve does not reside is offered the position of deputy reeve and joins the reeve as a member of the eightmember Lennox and Addington County Council. Since it was likely that Henry Hogg, who resides in ward 1, would be re-elected, and the two candidates in ward 2 (Bill Cox and Helen Yanch) were acclaimed, a vote among the five-member council was a likely scenario, and a secret ballot is not permissible under the municipal act. Instead of subjecting themselves to a popularity contest to be played out in public, Bill Cox, who at that time was the deputy reeve, put forward a motion in early October that in the case of a tie, the matter be settled by pulling names out of a hat. Both Yanch and Cox said they wanted the position, so on Monday afternoon (December 1) at the township office in Flinton, that’s exactly what was done, although a plastic tub was used in place of a hat. Reeve Hogg pulled a piece of paper from the tub, unfolded it and read out the name, “Yanch”. This is Helen Yanch’s second term as deputy reeve and county representative. She served in that role between 2006 and 2010. Kirby Thompson was also welcomed as a new representative from Ward 1, along with second term incumbent Tony Fritsch.
Committee appointments – Council is considering whether to alter the roles of the waste management, public works, and recreation facilities committees. They decided to defer appointments to either committee until the next meeting while they consider their options. Other appointments were made – Kirby Thompson will sit on the Mississippi Valley Conservation Board; Henry Hogg will sit on the Quinte Region Conservation Board; and Bill Cox returns to the Pine Meadow Nursing Home Management Committee, which he now chairs. Helen Yanch and Kirby Thompson will sit as council representatives on the seven-member Addington Highlands Library Board; and Bill Cox, Henry Hogg and Kirby Thompson will sit on the Joint Fire Services Board with North Frontenac. Tony Fritsch remains the council-appointed manager of the Denbigh Community Centre (former schoolhouse). All members of council will sit on the Committee of Adjustment. Finally, Bill Cox was chosen to be the alternate to L&A County Council should the reeve or deputy reeve be unable to attend for any reason. Zamboni to be resurrected – Community members Dave Miles and Ron St. Peters appeared before Council to talk about the Zamboni that is parked in a shed near the Flinton ice rink. With the support of the Flinton Recreation Club, the two are proposing to have the Zamboni looked at to see if it can be put back in service without too much cost, and are willing to arrange training for volunteer drivers as well. “We are shy of taking ownership of the Zamboni,” said Councilor Bill Cox, but CounSINCE 1970
Letterto the editor Re: smart meters
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ust wanted to comment on Mr. Wallace's letter last week about our so-called smart meters. I agree with his remarks and would like to add a few more bits of information about the meters. I have had my battles with Hydro since last spring. Just recently I had discussions with them regarding my bills. About two weeks ago a Hydro truck pulled into my yard and I was told that my meter was being replaced. I have since learned that the old meters were made in Mexico and the new meters are made in the United States. So we will have to wait and see what happens on my next bill. Also if you phone in to Hydro's service center, be aware that the employees are not employees of Hydro One; it is just a call center. The level of service is still quite bad, but if you are not satisfied with their service, ask to speak to a supervisor. If you are still not satisfied, go above his or her head. I have a name if you are still unhappy. I have also written to the Ontario Ombudsman's office and got some results. The other point that I wanted to say was that Mr. Wallace mentioned about getting Hydro out to read your meter. I found out that this job is no longer done by Hydro, but by a federal department and possibly at your own expense. I was very annoyed when I heard about this for the first time and through a lot of complaining, I was able
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to get a Hydro employee to come out and check the meter. We have to stand up and fight this ridiculous system before we all end up in the poor house while the executives get richer. I am trying to start an advocacy group for the Frontenac area. I still have some research to do but if anybody has any ideas or wants to tell me their stories, please contact me at nbcrafts@hotmail.com. Thanks, Nancy Valyear
cil offered support for the initiative. Paul Isaacs proposes committees – Denbigh resident Paul Isaacs also appeared before Council to propose the formation of two new council committees, one to concern itself with the future of the Denbigh ambulance service, and a second on social issues. Council did not take immediate action on either proposal. Insurance premiums down - Paul Dorman from Jardine Lloyd Thompson Insurance Brokers (JLT), made his annual presentation about the township’s insurance policy, which JLT is offering to renew for $641,464, a slight decrease from last year’s premium. Council decided to renew the contract with JLT, but next year they will undertake a tendering process for insurance, which is required under their procurement bylaw. Township unhappy with proposed County Official Plan “We need to ask the county to make changes to the Official Plan before it is approved,” said Reeve Hogg.
“I agree completely,” said Councilor Tony Fritsch. “My understanding was that it was not going to get into the detail that is covered in our Official Plan, but that’s not what I see in the document.” “They said they would not duplicate what we have here, and would make it general, but as time went on they kept adding and adding to it,” said Councilor Bill Cox. One of the issues of concern to Addington Highlands is the plan’s insistence that development be concentrated within the boundaries of hamlets. OMPF grant – OMPF (Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund) is an annual grant from the provincial government directly to municipalities. In rural Ontario it is designed to compensate for the lack of commercial assessment, and costs related to distance from population centres. This year, Addington Highlands will be receiving $1,530,500 from OMPF, an increase of $189,000 over last year. (see article on OMPF funding for the allocations in other townships and counties)
Letter to the editor I wonder if his next stop, Queen's EnRe: Visit to kinder class minds! gineering, was as warm and receptive. Lori Adam, teacher by Steve Blight (Editor's note: see Lori's story about the
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don't know who was more entertained on Monday, Outdoors columnist Steve Blight or the mix of three, four, and five-year-old children at St. Patrick's School in Harrowsmith. We had asked Steve to come and speak to the children after a Golden-crowned Kinglet flew into a window at our school a few weeks ago (it survived). Steve asked the children to compare themselves to birds - what is the same, what is different? Then, he showed some bright pictures and sounds of some local birds, ending with some hands on props about caring for birds after a window strike. The students were enthused and more than willing to share their ideas, if not exact information! A huge thanks to Steve for donating his time and energy to our class of inquisitive young
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· Congratulations to the Sydenham High School Senior Football Team, who were successful in beating the Crestwood Mustangs last Wednesday afternoon, to capture the National Capital Bowl! What a way to cap off an undefeated season! · Don't forget about the Community Potluck at Piccadilly Hall on Saturday, December 6 from 1-4 pm. Horse drawn wagon rides (weather permitting), potluck with finger foods, carolling and a special visit from Santa at 2 pm. · Also the Verona Christmas for Kids program is still collecting new unopened toys and gifts for this holiday season. Toys can be dropped off at both Verona Hardware and Asselstine's Hardware. · Congratulations to Meredith Peters who took part in the recent production of Aladdin in Sharbot Lake. You did a wonderful job and your family is extremely proud of you!
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· The annual Harrowsmith Santa Claus Parade will visit the streets of the village on December 6, leaving Centennial Park at 10 a.m. Following the parade, please come over to the S and A Club for their Open House. Enjoy free hot chocolate, hot dogs and treats as well as a visit from Santa. Christmas trees will be for sale from a local tree farmer at the hall after the parade. If you would like to be a part of the parade, please contact Rob Tapscott or Sheila Anthony at 613-929-9618. · St. Paul's United Church will host a pancake breakfast before the parade from 8:30 - 10 a.m. All are welcome.
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· The next Youth Dance will be held December 5 from 7 – 9:30 p.m. at the Golden Links Hall. The cost is $6 for ages 9 - 15. For details, call Sharon 539-6676, Wayne, 358-2533. · Also on December 5, Rev. Oscar Simpson presents Country Church Christmas Homecoming at the Portland Community Church. Special guests will be Chris Murphy and Jon McLurg and the Old Hims. Freewill offering with refreshments to follow. For information call 613-374-2178. · On December 9 there will be a Turkey Bingo at the Golden Links Hall. Early bird 7 p.m. Books are $7-15. Call Brenda for details at 613-372-2410. · The Harrowsmith-Verona Pastoral Charge invites you to escape the bustle of the holiday season by having a "Coffee with God" at St. Paul's United Church on Wed. Dec. 10 from 5 – 6 pm, with prayer, quiet reflection and inspirational reading. Trinity United Church will do the same Dec. 17. Stay for a few minutes or an hour to de-stress and enjoy a cup of coffee.
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· Only a couple of sleeps till the parade!! It starts at 6pm on Saturday, Dec. 6 from Berndt's Garage, traveling down Bridge Street through the village and ending at the hall, where you can a visit with Santa and enjoy some refreshments and entertainment. · The Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club Christmas Craft Sale is this Sat. Dec. 6, 10 am to 2pm at the Griffith Hall. · The kids' program at the library will be next Wednesday, December 10 at 6pm. · Congratulations to Curtis Trailers of Kaladar for Business of the Year, to John Bolton for Community Builder, and to Jack Pauhl who is retiring after 39 years as clerk, all who were recognized Saturday evening at the Addington Highlands banquet. · The Cloyne & District Historical Society will hold its Christmas Luncheon at Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne on Mon. Dec. 8, 12 noon; turkey dinner, with all the trimmings; $18pp; Call Sandra at 613-336-0157.
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· Seniors from Arden, Mountain Grove, Parham and Sharbot Lake took an interesting bus trip to Ottawa to the Canadian War Museum. Upon our arrival we were greeted by staff and were then able to view exhibits starting with the First Peoples' Warfare, which dated from early times to 1885 right to present times with emphasis on Canada’s roll in peacekeeping and recent conflicts. There was a special exhibit on Vimy Ridge with many true to life film reenactments. We were then led on a special tour, with a guide from the museum. We viewed the tomb of the unknown soldier, the Hall of Honour and Memorial Hall along with tanks, medic vehicles and many other forms of transportation used during the many wars. After a lunch break we then bussed to the History Museum to a special viewing of D-Day in the Imax theatre. Our day ended with a pleasant return to Sharbot Lake. This was a wonderful experience and everyone was pleased that during our tour of the War Museum there were many school groups in attendance, taking the same tour. The sounds of gunfire, air planes, the smell of gases and the feel of trenches is certainly things that none of us had experienced but certainly things that should never be forgotten. Thanks to Northern Frontenac Community Services for providing us with that opportunity with a lasting memory. · On November 30, Arden held its 3rd Annual Christmas Tree lighting. The tree, which was donated by Al Mabberly and moved to its location by G. E. Matson and Sons, is in what is hoped to be its permanent home across from the Mill Pond. The approximately 75 people in attendance assisted in the countdown. After the lights were turned on, carols were sung and hot chocolate and cookies were enjoyed, by all. Thanks to everyone who volunteered and especially those that attended. Even the weather co operated this year. · On Sat. Dec. 6 the Arden and Community Wesleyan Church will be holding their last fundraising dinner of the year. These dinners are so popular that it’s usually standing room only, so please get there on time to reserve your seat. The turkey will be aplenty with lots of sides, plus the great desserts that the church is famous for. The dinner begins at 5pm at the Kennebec Community Centre with a free will offering as your admission price. · On Thurs. December 11, Circle Square Ranch will be holding their last fundraising dinner of the year. The roast beef dinner will begin at 6:30 pm at the ranch with a cost of $15 per person. Under the new leadership of Andrew Douglas, the priorities are to finish the new building and to make improvements to other areas in the camp. The mandate has al-
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· Monday, Dec. 8 at 12 noon, the Cloyne & District Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas Luncheon at Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne. Full turkey dinner, with dessert and all the trimmings; $18pp; come and bring your friends for fun and fellowship. Call Sandra at 613-336-0157. · Friday Dec. 12 is the next Open Mic & Potluck at the Northbrook Lions hall, 7pm, $6, entertainers $2, all are welcome; info, Lionel 613-336-8142. · Saturday, Dec. 13, 1 - 4pm is the Historical Society’s annual Toonie Christmas Party at Barrie Hall in Cloyne. Oldfashioned Christmas with songs, poems, mulled cider, hot chocolate, lots of home made goodies, and fun. Santa arrives around 3 p.m. One toonie is your admission. · The Land o’ Lakes Rescue Petting Farm, which is located at 1200 Rd 506, Cloyne, is selling calendars, mugs, T-shirts, etc. to raise money for the animals’ upkeep. As well, they are again seeking funding through the Aviva Community Fund. They have qualified for the semi-finals and you can help them by voting for them December 1 - 10 at https://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf19795. You can also sponsor an animal. Visit them at www.landolakespettingfarm.ca or call 613-336-0330.
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by Marie White 613-336-2557 · God has been busy again picking His jewels. We recently lost Ruby Wise. Sympathy to the Wise family. · Evangeline Hermer passed away and her funeral was on December 1. She will be greatly missed by everyone at the Clar-Mill Plevna hall as she participated in all the activities. Our sympathy to the family. · Yesterday Dale Ritchie passed away. Sympathy to Norene and family. Dale was active, playing his fiddle at all the fiddle parties and he will be missed. · Many thanks to Central Frontenac - you did a great job and now we can drive on Henderson Road with no pot holes. It was a disappointing ride for Santa last Christmas Eve when he hit a pothole, hit a tree and injured his three reindeer. Mrs. Claus nursed his injuries, so Santa will be back this Christmas Eve, so all you little children obey your parents and say your prayers. · Remember our Christmas dinner and Dance on Sat. December 6. Fiddlers is December 19. Busy month for all.
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· Once again, our Land O' Lakes Seniors lived it up on a recent bus trip to the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa with other area seniors' groups from Ompah, Plevna, Parham, Sharbot Lake, Arden, Mountain Grove, and Henderson. · Right here at home we experienced an overnight power failure that kept us hopping, but we kept warm by snuggling by the fire and also using the outhouse, as water was dangerously low. It was an experience to build character. At my
home in Manitoulin Island the hydro would often go out for several days, so one day wasn't too difficult. · Comings and goings this week included Joanne Robertson, Mitchell Gurnsey, Henry Veley and of course, the two couples who moved away from our area. We miss you all. · Don't forget the Christian concert telling the birth of Jesus Christ that features children's skits, puppets, candy, songs, prayers, hymns and fun at the Harlowe Wesleyan Standard Church tomorrow (Fri. Dec. 5) at 6:30 p.m. This is always so special and spiritual, so hope folks can make it. · Christmas decorations are going up, and we are dreaming of a white Christmas and also dreaming of some greenery barrels at the three corners, by the church, cemetery and the hall. Are there any Christmas elves who can help out? It would make Henderson look over the top if anyone is up to the challenge. If not for this year, then next, God-willing.
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· On November 25, Cox’s Bus Line took a bus load of area seniors, including seven from the Golden Friendship Club on a trip to Ottawa. First they visited the War Museum then went to the Imax Theatre at the Museum of History to watch “D-Day”, the 3D movie. It was a great day out. · Saturday was an exciting day for little ones in our community. In the afternoon, children from all over the area and their parents (and grandparents) gathered at the Ompah Community Centre for crafts, food and most importantly, a chance to sit on Santa’s knee and receive a special gift. Mrs. Claus got her share of cuddles too. Then in the evening Santa and Mrs. Claus were the last float in the Santa Claus Parade. Starting at the North Frontenac Township Hall, the parade travelled along Highway 509 to the annual Tree Lighting ceremony in Plevna, then along to the Ompah Community Centre. The people on the floats and in the fire truck threw candies to the folks, both big and little, waving along the way. A quick warm up with hot chocolate, tea, coffee and refreshments in the hall was very welcome. Thanks to Rose Boivin and her many elves who helped Santa create a wonderful day.
MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 · Another big crowd at Snow Road Community Centre for Coffee Break. Nice to see Councilor John Inglis enjoying a cup. · Get well wishes to Bob Deslise. Sympathy to the family of Evangeline Hermer of Ardoch on her death Thursday. · Welcome to the community, Sheila Suess. She is a neighbour of Blaine & Kathleen Ryder. · Don't forget Snow Road Snowmobile Club's “Get Ready for Christmas sales event on Sat. Dec. 6, 10am-3pm. Everything you need for Christmas is there. · Don't forget the potluck supper at Snow Road Community Centre on Dec. 10, 5:30 p.m. Please bring canned goods or money donations. The donations are for the Food Bank in Sharbot Lake. · Every Friday from now until after Christmas at Coffee Break in Snow Road, please bring an item for the food bank. · December birthdays: Morley Wark, Colton Wark, /Cooper Wark (Nov. 30), Marilyn Tooley, Debbie Riddell, Shirley Curtis, Mary Charlton, Jason Gemmill, Holly Lemke, my granddaughter, Doug McMunn, Russell Gendron, Harriet Riddell. · Sue & Jeff Sworowski of Snow Road sailed across the ocean on the Queen Mary II. They took a side trip to Berlin to celebrate 25 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. After their
PAGE 5 Mediterranean cruise they met up with Johanna & Peter Cumberbirch in South Hampton, England. For their return voyage they went via New York. They were gone for 26 days. · Snow Road Snowmobile Club fed 137 people. There will be NO breakfasts for the club all of December. The next breakfast is January 10, 2015. · Beginners’ Bridge returns to Snow Road Community Center Friday, December 5 at 1 p.m. We are alternating monthly with Ompah. These afternoons are open to anyone who wants to play cribbage, euchre, etc. All welcome! · Smile: A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on.
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· Calling all seniors (55+). You are invited to Sharbot Lake at the Legion hall every Tuesday and Thursday starting next week to join in a beginners' exercise class from 11:15 to 12:15. The program is designed for seniors with limited mobility. It is free of charge and intended to help seniors stay active and build up strength as our bodies age. Call 613634-0130 ext 3414 to register. Give it a try not only will the exercises help you but the social aspect is a lot of fun and beneficial too. · Thinking of you to Jim Barnett, Mary Wisteard, Howard Gibbs and Logan Howes. · The Oddfellows in Parham are holding a Turkey Bingo on Dec. 19. Early Bird starts at 6:45. Who knows - you could win just in time for the holidays or as a spare for your freezer. Come out and help us, help others. Sincere condolences to the family of the late Carliin (Wilson). Condolences also to the MacMunn family on the loss of Marion. · Another great movie to enjoy this holiday season is "The Christmas Shepherd" check your listings and watch it with your family. · Don't forget the Christmas Open House at the Child Centre on Saturday Dec. 6. Crafts, visit with Santa. Kids can shop free for Christmas presents Register at 613-279-2244 from 10 - noon · The Sharbot Lake Santa Clause Parade is also Sat. Dec. 6 at 1 pm Free hot dogs and hot chocolate and visit with Santa after parade at Oso Hall. · Sunday Dec. 7 is the District #4 Central Frontenac Santa Claus Parade from Tichborne to Parham at 1 pm - join us at the fire hall after for chili ($2 for adults), Free hot dogs and hot chocolate for the kids and a visit with the Jolly guy Santa himself!! · Mon. Dec 8 at the Sharbot Lake Foot Care Clinic at the Seniors Centre; for appt. call 613-279-3151. · Dec. 9 there is Coffee time from 10 - 11:30 at the Free Methodist Church, free and all are welcome. · Happy Birthday to Derrick Hole, Jen MacPherson, Jodi Allen, Joe Sproule, Wray Gillespie, Dawson McLellan, Michael Morrow, Mya Wolfe, Bruce Teal and Bill Lowery.
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PLEVNA Katie Ohlke 613-479-2797 ohlkek@limestone.on.ca · Deepest sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Evangeline Hermer who passed away on Friday, November 28 in her 93rd year. Evangeline was a pillar in the community and her church. She will be remembered for her kindness, her quiet sense of humour and for her devotion to her faith and loved ones. · Thank you to everyone who came out to support the NAEC and Clarendon Central Holiday Craft Shows as well as the tree lighting in the village. · There will be a Christmas community potluck supper on Saturday, Dec. 13, 5pm at the Clar-Mill Hall. All are welcome.
MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com · On Sunday December 7 at 7pm, the Tay Valley Community Choir presents "A Simply Meighbourly Christmas" at the Maberly Hall with special guests, Fiddlers & Friends. Come out to hear a set of new Christmas tunes, and sing along with some favourites, then enjoy refreshments with the performers after the concert. Admission is by donation at the door and Food Bank donations are welcome. · The Community Angel Tree is now in its 29th year and this year has 450 angels that need your support. The program has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception with more than ever families needing assistance at what should be a very joyous time of the year. Tay Valley’s municipal office is one of several places where angels can be picked up. Once your Angel card has been claimed you will have until Wed. Dec. 10 to return your gift (preferably unwrapped or in a gift bag). · Heritage whisky tasting, stories of local whisky distilling, whisky tasting by an experienced whisky sommelier, Friday Dec. 12 at the Fall River Restaurant, music by Cratur and food samplings; $70 per person. Advance tickets required through "Tickets Please" at www.ticketsplease.ca or 613485-6434. This is a fundraising initiative for Heritage Mica Days and a charitable tax receipt of $25 will be issued. · Plan on having some down time this Christmas season? Perhaps consider reacquainting yourself with the Perth & District Library. Larry Cotton has written a series of local history books called Whiskey & Wickedness which comes in several paperback volumes. The librarians would be more than happy to show you the local history section of the library. Books can be an excellent
THE FRONTENAC NEWS Christmas gift. Considering visiting any one of the books stores in Perth to find a gift for that hard-to-buy-for person, or for someone you know that likes to read. Larry’s books are available locally, as well as many other books written by local authors. You are bound to find something of interest. · Carols at the Camp! Dress warmly and come out to the Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp December 20, at 6 pm, and sing your favourite Christmas carols around the Christmas tree. This is a free event and refreshments will be provided
SYDENHAM Anita Alton 613-561-1094 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com · The Santa Claus parade proved to be a gift in itself. The Sydenham High School football team collected over 400 pounds of food items for the local food bank. A huge thanks to Rhonda Babcook for putting this in motion - and to all the football players who helped out. · All U Can eat Spaghetti tonight, Dec. 4 at the Legion for just $9 ($4 for kids); everyone welcome. · St. Patrick Catholic Church in Railton is holding their 7th Annual Nativity Display on Sun. December 7 from 11am to 2:30pm. Many Nativity sets, some international, will be on display. If anyone is interested in displaying their own set, please bring it to St. Patrick's church hall on Sat. Dec. 6 between 10 and 3. Free admission but donations to Loughborough Christmas and Emergency Fund would be gratefully accepted. · On Sat. December 13, OPP Auxiliary Constable Jennifer Robertson, along with fellow officers and SFCSC volunteers, will be parking OPP cruisers at Trousdale’s Foodland in Sydenham and at Reid’s Foodland in Verona. Your task? To help fill the cruisers with non-perishable food items. The food collected will support the food bank operated by Southern Frontenac Community Services. · Remember to get your tickets soon for Rudy and Saddle Up, playing New Year’s Eve at the Legion. Tickets are $25 each and that includes a late night buffet and transportation home.
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· What a fun day it was as we celebrated Christmas in the Village. The organizations and families that decorated the trees did a tremendous job. Each tree had its unique theme and they were all imaginative and colourful. Congratulations to Asselstine Hardware and the First Verona Scouts, who won the top two prizes for their trees. In the afternoon the
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Verona Lions Hall was filled with children as they created crafts and said hello to Santa and Mrs Claus. Outside, The Cattail Express and the horse drawn wagon rides were nonstop excitement for the children. Kudos to the Verona Community Association for organising this day and to all the volunteers and sponsors who helped make it a success. · The Spirit of Advent Concert will be held at Trinity United Church this Friday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. This hour-long family event will feature popular Christmas songs and a musical story about good King Wenceslas. Refreshments will be served after. Free admission. · Rev. Oscar Simpson presents Country Church Christmas Homecoming with special guests Chris Murphy and Jon McLurg and the Old Hims at the Portland Community Church in Hartington on Friday, December 5 at 7 p.m. Freewill offering with refreshments to follow. Information 613-374-2178. · Santa is coming to Nicole's Gifts! Santa will be arriving at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6. There will be a mail box to drop letters off to Santa and Nicole’s will take free photos. Donations for the local food bank gratefully appreciated. · Enjoy the Pancake Breakfast before the Harrowsmith parade on Saturday, December 6 at St. Paul's Church from 8:30 to 10 a.m. All money raised goes to supporting the Har-
rowsmith-Verona Christmas hampers. After breakfast enjoy the Harrowsmith Christmas parade. The Verona Cattail Express will be in the parade. · The Harrowsmith-Verona Pastoral Charge invites you to escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and have a “Coffee with God." St. Paul's United Church in Harrowsmith will open their sanctuary on Dec. 10, 5 - 6 pm for prayer, quiet reflection or inspirational reading. Trinity United Church in Verona will do the same on Wed. Dec. 17 from 5 to 6 pm. Enjoy the peacefulness of the sanctuary with the tree lit and candles glowing in the windows. You are invited to stay for a few minutes or an hour to regroup and de-stress but stay long enough to enjoy the complimentary coffee. · Frontenac Farmers Market will host their annual Christmas Market on Saturday, December 13 from 9 am - 2 pm at the Verona Lions Hall. Stock up for the cold winter months ahead. Tasty food & refreshments will be available. Join us Christmas Day for a fun packed, music filled day with a delicious Christmas feast served up. This is a free event and is open to Verona and area residents. The fun starts at 10:30 am and the turkey dinner with all the trimmings is served at noon. Verona Lions Club. For more details, call Joyce Casement at 613-374-3406.
Christmas dinner from my garden I by Dale Odorizzi, Lanark County Master Gardeners
t is the time of year to start thinking about Christmas dinner. When family gathers, we always like to enjoy our garden’s harvest. For our family, the star of the show is a golden roasted turkey. While we have had a lot of wild turkeys visit our garden, we will go with one from a store. The turkey stuffing, however does contain a lot from our garden. There are onions from the cold storage, plenty of dried thyme and summer savoury. There could still be some fresh sage out in the garden, under the snow but if not, there is lots of dried sage. To accompany the turkey, we will have cranberry jelly made from the high bush cranberries. Because of the pits in the high bush cranberries, we cannot make the traditional cranberry side but, I recently attended a Horticultural Society talk and learned that the home gardener can grow low bush cranberries in a normal garden bed. Commercial growers need to use a bog. Maybe we will try that next year. To accompany the turkey, we need to have mashed potatoes. They will also come from the cold storage. We could add some
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of our garlic but Grandpa does not like anything with garlic in it. Too bad! The rest of the family loves garlic mashed potatoes. For vegetables, we have lots of choices. Carrots and rutabaga (we call it turnip at our house) from the cold storage are still sweet and crisp. Brussel sprouts are under a layer of snow in the garden. Peas, beans and broccoli are all in the freezer and finally, the butternut squash is resting comfortably in the cool bedroom closet. What to choose? We will start with a butternut squash soup and then have two vegetables with the main course - brussel sprouts and mashed rutabaga. We always like to have some of our homemade pickles to accompany our meal. This year, we have mustard beans, dill pickles and pickled beets. They are so colourful and popular. I would like to make a cabbage salad but our cabbage does not last in storage long enough. Fortunately, we do have cabbage rolls in the freezer that we can bring out to augment our Boxing Day meal of delicious leftovers. The dessert highlight for many of us is our favorite carrot pudding. The cook especially likes it as it has been made a few weeks ago so little last minute prep is needed. We will also have an apple pie made from apples that grew on our apple trees. Fortunately, too, the pies are made and sitting in the freezer, and only need to be popped into the oven to bake. Maybe next year our blueberries will finally produce enough berries so that we can have a blueberry pie too. I hope that you can all enjoy something from your garden for your Christmas dinner and that you and your family will have a very Merry Christmas and a great gardening New Year.
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preneurial loans and programs, and staff at the FCFDC will be assisting by supplying applicants with the business plan building support and mentorship they need to become successful.” Formerly known as the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF), Futurpreneur was started in 1996 and since then has funded over 7000 young entrepreneurs across Canada. They offer to young entrepreneurs aged 18-39 financing of up to $45,000 in character-based, low-interest loans made available from the Business Development Bank of Canada. They also assist them with mentoring and other business resources. “One of our biggest roles is to work with other community partners across Canada to help us support these young entrepreneurs,” Boyer said. FDFDC staff will Lisa Boyer, Futurpreneur business development officer with the Frontenac CFDC’s also help to locate business mentors Anne Prichard (with Hughie) and Terry Romain for the applicants from this area Terry Romain, business developwith Futurpreneur will be sharing the risk between us. We ment officer with the FCFDC, said, “The mentorship require- will also benefit from Futurpreneur promotions to target the ment is the added value here. In order for anyone to qualify youth in this area,” she said. for the funding through Futurpreneur they must have a menYoung entrepreneurs will now see the Frontenac CFDC tor and part of Lisa's job is to match the applicant with a link on their website, www.futurpreneur.ca. Information about mentor in order to assist the new entrepreneur. The mentor- Futurpreneur programs and loans is also available on the ship will go on for a full two years and will help new young FCFDC's website at www.frontenaccfdc.com. Any successbusiness owners to become successful.” ful business owners in the area who would be willing to beBoyer said that the partnership will also help grow Fu- come a mentor with Futurpreneur can contact Terry Romain turpreneur's profile in the region. “Terry will help bring our at 613-372-1414 ext 202 or toll free at 1-888-372-9962. programs to more people in this area which is also a huge benefit to us since the FCFDC is seeing the clients that we want to see but because of our huge catchment area we are often not able to connect with them.” On November 28 police executed a search warrant at a The benefit for the FCFDC, according to Romain, is that residence in Verona. Officers seized Marihuana and Hythe partnership brings an additional pool of funding to young dromorphone pills along with a quantity of cash and a large entrepreneurs in this area, which is great news for young quantity of contraband tobacco. The approximate potential people without capital who want to start a business. Romain street value of the seized drugs is $1400. A 55-year-old festressed the importance of giving young entrepreneurs a male and 62-year-old male of Verona are both charged with boost. “One of the largest obstacles to anyone starting a possession of Marihuana and Hydromorphone for the purbusiness is getting access to capital. So this partnership will pose of trafficking. The investigation is continuing into the give young business entrepreneurs more opportunities.” possession and trafficking of the contraband tobacco. The Anne Prichard, executive director of the FCFDC, said that OPP Drug Enforcement Officers wish to remind the public to the other benefit is that the two organizations will be able to report any suspicious activity around homes and cottages to share the risk. “If you have a young person starting up and their local police service. Anonymous information can also they don't have the security for a particular loan, we together be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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SHS football teams collect for food bank The leaders of the Sydenham High School football teams volunteered their time to help the Sydenham Rural Visions Food Bank on Saturday in the Sydenham parade. They col-
lected over 70 bags of food, 413 lbs, cash and turkey bucks. - submitted by Rhonda Babcook, food bank volunteer.
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC SANTA CLAUS PARADES The Harrowsmith Santa Claus Parade is Saturday, December 6 at 10:00 am. If you wish to participate in the parade, please arrive at Centennial Park by 9:00 am to check in.
GARBAGE & RECYCLE -Winter Reminders Now that winter is upon us please be aware of where you place your garbage and recycle containers, the Township cannot take any responsibility for damaged garbage cans or recycle boxes if left in the paths of normal plow routes. Please try to take in your emptied receptacles as soon as possible to prevent the wind from moving them about. Your garbage and recycling may be picked up any time between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm on your collection day. Please do not assume that it has been missed if it is outside the times that you have become accustomed to. There are many factors that decide pick up times especially in the winter months.
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Verona’s 2nd annual Christmas in the Village by Julie Druker he Verona Community Association’s 2nd annual “Christmas in the Village” is truly an event that has something for everyone. It is completely free and was put on at the Verona Lions hall on November 29 by members of the Verona Community Association (VCA) as a thank you to the local community. Linda Bates, the chair of this year’s event, said that it is “the VCA's way of saying thank you to the local community for supporting us in our many events that have taken place throughout the year and is our way of welcoming local children into the beginning of this holiday season.” Christmas in the Village included numerous indoor and outdoor activities for kids including rides on the Verona Express train,
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OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT – PUBLIC MEETING The Township will be considering a proposed change to the Township Official Plan at a Public Meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, Ontario regarding: OPA #21: A Township-wide proposed change to the Township of South Frontenac Official Plan to incorporate new policies for plans of subdivision to allow new lots to be created on a private “common elements’ lane. The public meeting will allow residents to comment on the proposed change to the Plan. Anyone wishing to be placed on the agenda should contact the South Frontenac Township office no later than December 11, 2014. Contact Lindsay Mills, Planner at Ext 2221.
HEATING SAFETY TIPS from the FIRE DEPARTMENT Have all chimneys cleaned and inspected every year. Have your heating system inspected annually by a qualified service technician. Keep space heaters at least one metre (3 feet) away from anything that can burn, including curtains, upholstery, clothing and people. Protect your home from sparks. Use a fire screen around the fireplace. Allow the ashes from your woodstove or fireplace to cool before emptying them into a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. Keep the container outside.
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING South Frontenac Township Council will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 on a proposals to stop up, close and sell part of the following road allowance: Part of Lot 25 between Concessions IV & V, District of Bedford, beginning at the shoreline of Bob’s Lake and extending northward approximately 61 metres and comprising only the west half of the road allowance. For further information, contact Lindsay Mills, Planner at 613-376-3027 ext. 2221.
Loughborough Public School’s Brass Band was the only live music in the parade! Photo by Wilma Kenny
Après parade lunch at St. Paul’s
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.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The Household Hazardous Waste Depot now operates on winter hours. The depot will be open on 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.
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ydenham Santa Claus parade goers in the know, know that the best place to get an inexpensive and delicious home made lunch following the parade is just a hop, step and jump away. Members of the St. Paul’s Anglican Church Women (ACW) have been putting on their annual soup and sandwich
lunch for decades and on November 29 diners had a choice of a number of homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts courtesy of the ACW for a mere $5. If you didn’t know this time around, now you know for next year. All proceeds from the lunch go to the church.
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What’s Up in the Night Sky - December 2014 by Fred Barrett T
here are two meteor showers this month. On the night of December 13-14 the Geminids make their spectacular appearance. They have a ZHR of 120. The ZHR or Zenith Hourly Rate estimates how many meteors you can expect to see in the sky under perfect conditions. For the Geminids, 120 meteors on average should flash across the sky every hour. The conditions for us will be perfect in the early evening. The peak of the shower occurs well before the last quarter Moon rises at midnight. The radiant for the Geminids is near the bright star Castor in the constellation Gemini. If you trace meteor trails back across the sky, all the Geminid meteors radiate from the area of Castor. If the trail doesn’t, it is called a sporadic meteor – random space debris. You don’t have to look in the direction of the constellation Gemini to see meteors; they will appear all over the sky. Remember too that lots of meteors will arrive on the night before, the 12th-13th, and the night after the peak, the 14th-15th. This is a great shower, so don’t miss it! The other shower is the Ursids. It happens on the 22nd but only has a ZHR of 10 – worth a look since there is no Moon to speak of that night and the faintest of meteors should be visible.
The Full Moon this month is on the 6th and is called the Full Cold Moon. Any guesses why? The waning, gibbous Moon, Jupiter and the star Regulus in Leo form a loose group in the southwest on the 11th, 12th and 13th about an hour before sunrise – a nice sight! A gibbous Moon is one where the bright crescent part of the Moon curves into the dark portion. It describes a condition that can occur when the Moon is waxing (brightness increasing) or waning (brightness decreasing). About an hour before sunrise on the 19th, the crescent Moon is close above Saturn in the southeast. Winter Solstice occurs at 6:03 p.m. EST on the 21st. This night is the longest night of the year and it’s all downhill to spring from the Solstice on. Of course we have to face January, February and so on and so on…blah! Shortly after sunset on the 22nd, in the west southwest, a thin, waxing crescent Moon shines low to the horizon and to the right of Venus. On the 24th, Christmas Eve, take a look at Mars to the left of the Moon in the southwest about 45
minutes after sunset. Binoculars will be a big help for this observing challenge. On the 31st get your binoculars out again and look for Mercury about 3 degrees to the lower right of Venus in the evening twilight. You can’t miss Venus. It’s very bright at the horizon in the southwest! Well, that’s a wrap for this year! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year to all! “The Beginner’s Observing Guide” by Leo Enright contains star charts and is available at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy. It can also be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews”, with its centerfold sky chart, can be arranged at the RASC website as well. Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca. Clear Skies! Fred.
Public meeting on mental health - spreading awareness and offering help Family & Children’s Services Tree of Hope A H by Julie Druker
undreds of children in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington will have a Christmas present this holiday season thanks to the Tree of Hope campaign. The toy drive and fundraising campaign is now underway across the region. “The Tree of Hope is one of the oldest Christmas appeals in Southeastern Ontario,” said Steve Woodman, Executive Director of Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, which runs the Tree of Hope campaign. “We’ve been running a Christmas appeal of one kind or another since we were created 120 years ago.” Last year, The Tree of Hope helped nearly 900 children with Christmas presents. Already, even before the launch, the campaign has matched nearly 650 children. More toys are needed, but so, too are gifts of money. “We’re asking people to go online and make a donation to our Enrichment Fund, which can support these kids all year round with activities that they need. Toys are nice, but the best Christmas present people can give is something that will help our kids all year round,” said Woodman. Last year, the Enrichment Fund spent nearly $15,000 sending kids to camp, paying for activities and helping them with things they required for school. This year, the campaign is also asking for donations of new baby cribs with mattresses. The agency needs up to ten cribs for deserving families with newborns. They must be new, used cribs are not required. Information about buying a toy and making a donation is available online at www.HelpTreeOfHope.ca or by calling Family and Children’s Services at (613) 545-3227. People can also support the campaign by using the hashtag #HOPEYGK on their social media.
small but attentive group attended a seminar called “Depression Hurts”, which was held at Trinity United Church in Verona on November 26. The public meeting was aimed at highlighting the common symptoms of depression and anxiety and stressing the fact that help is available through a Psychiatrist Dr. Joe Burley number of service providers in the area. Dr. Joe Burley headed up the meeting, which included the participation of professional health care providers from the Sydenham and Verona medical clinics, Frontenac Community Mental Health and Addiction Services, L&A Addictions and Community Health Services, Southern Frontenac Community Services and Providence Care Mental Health Services. Dr. Burley began by describing the symptoms of depression and anxiety. These symptoms can commonly overlap and can include a depressed or “slowed down” mood, appetite change and/or sudden weight gain or loss, feelings of worthlessness or tiredness, inappropriate or excessive guilt, thoughts of suicide, and difficulty sleeping or concentrating. He stated the best way to address all mental health issues is to begin first with a visit to one’s general health care provider, who can access and refer patients to other health care professionals who offer counseling and other kinds of support. Members of the panel demonstrated through a dramatiza-
tion how depression can affect a person and also members of their family and much of the meeting included personal information being offered up by those in the audience who have experienced personal mental health issues. Dr. Burley pointed out that in many cases anxiety and / or depression can often be successfully treated or at least managed by different kind of counseling, which include talk or behavior therapy and/or therapeutic drugs, and sometimes a combination of both. This seminar was the first of what may become a series of similar public information sessions and meetings, and it was heartening to see that people are actively looking for help and information and that there are many professionals in the community available to offer their help and services to those in need. For those in the community who may be in crisis but are currently suffering in silence, Frontenac Community Mental Health and Addiction Services has a 24-hour Crisis Line that can be called 24 hours a day at 613-544-4229. As well, those who missed the meeting and think that they might need help should make an appointment with their local health care provider.
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Aftermath
SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY
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Thompson, Clyde
Harper, Frank
Hermer, Mary "Evangeline"
It's been two years since you've gone. I think of you every day. Loving you, missing you. Your mom, Reta Bush.
Peacefully, at the Perth and District Hospital in Perth on Friday, November 28, 2014. Francis Delmer Harper of Arden at age 84. Beloved husband of Norma Harper (Thomson). Dear father of Sylvia Vander Voet of Lansdowne and Darlene Plump of Edmonton and predeceased by his son Steven Harper. Remembered by 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place, a celebration of his life will be held at the Arden Community Hall in the spring. Memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Cancer Society would be appreciated. In the care of Hannah Funeral Home in Tamworth. (613-379-2997). Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com
peacefully, at her home in Ardoch, on Friday, November 28, 2014. Born in Palmerston Twsp, on January 13, 1921, the daughter of the late Annie Belle (Ranger) and Michael Manion. Beloved wife of the late Charles Hermer. Cherished mother of Roger (Karen), the late Elva Shanks (late Joe), Muriel (Jim) MacDonald, Chuck (Marilyn), Kenneth (Orlanda), Leo (Janice), Norman (Donna), Sharon (Bradley) Mieske and the late Mary Hermer. Loving grandmother to Michael, Janet, Shawn, Darin, Anne, Craig, Charlyn, Jason, Derek, Dale, Ochia, Dwayne, Eric, Joey, Andrew, Jennifer, Tanya, Sonya, Ondrea and Kendal; adored Great Grandmother to 35 children and Great Great Grandmother to one. Evangeline is survived by her brother Burt (Mary) Manion and her sister Theresa Ferguson. She is predeceased by her parents, and brothers Elwood, Oswald, Evert, Clifford, Francis, and Cletus. The family received friends at St. Kilian's Church, Ardoch, on Sunday, November 30. Funeral Mass was concelebrated there, by Rev. Fr. John Gillis and Rev. Fr. Jozef Machaj, on Monday, December 1, at 11am. Pallbearers were grandchildren Michael Hermer, Craig MacDonald, Jason Hermer, Derek Hermer, Dwayne Hermer, Andrew Hermer and Kendal Mieske. The Scripture Readings and Intercessions were done by granddaughters Ochia Bennett, Jennifer Hermer and Anne Hale. A musical tribute was played by grandson Michael Hermer. Interment St. Kilian's Cemetery. Expressions of Sympathy may be made to St. Kilian's Church Building Fund, the Canadian Cancer Society or the North Frontenac Fire Department. The family would like to thank Dr. Bell, the entire team at the Sharbot Lake Medical Clinic, nurses from St. Elizabeth and the Personal Support Workers from Red Cross Care Partners. A special thankyou to Catherine Tysick and Sandy Thiel, Northern Frontenac Community Services, for their ongoing help and support and many fun days at "Day Away'.
IN MEMORIAM
Harper, Robert In loving memory of a dear husband, cherished father, grandfather and greatgrandfather who passed away December 9th, 1989. After all this time, we still think of you every day We miss you, remember you and love you always Wife Joyce, daughters’ Cindy, Lynne, Deb and their families.
obituary Ritchie, W. Dale (Rosey) August 7th, 1932 - Nov. 30th, 2014 After a long, hard battle with lung cancer, he passed away at his home in Kaladar, with his best friend Norine and family by his side. A loving father of Danny (Laura) Ritchie, David Ritchie, Mary Jane Ritchie (Terry French), Scott Ritchie, Deborah Arsenault, Joanne (Eddie) Bishop, Ricky (Cindy) Chrissley. Also a loving grandfather of Amy (Trevor) Switzer- Goddard, Dana Ritchie, Danielle (Rob) Haakensonas, Brianna and Randall French, Robbie Ritchie, Ryan and Kevin Arsenault, Tanner Scullion, Mark (Rhonda) Bishop, Jennifer (Josh) Brimble, Jessica (Tazz) Small, Cathy- Lee (Adam) Chrissley, Randy (Annie) Chrissley. Forever in the hearts of his great grandchildren Natalee, Jordan, Julia, Brooklynn, Brielle, Izaiah, Faith, Jamaria, Tazaria and Kaden. Predeceased by former wife Joan Simpson, grandfather/father Walter Ritchie, and great grandson Derek. As per Dale's request, no service will take place. A celebration of life is to be held at a later date. As for his love of animals, any donations can be made in his name to the S.P.C.A or charity of choice. Being made of tough stuff, we are all sorry you had to go out in a Chevy. FUNERAL SERVICES
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Hanes; Creighton Gordon - Passed away at the Lennox & Addington County General Hospital in Napanee on Thursday, November 26, 2014, at age 76. Dear father of Laurie Hanes - Lypps (Brian) and Steve Hanes (Rita). Caring grandfather of Isabelle, Nicholas, Taylor (Kirsten) and Ryan and great grandfather of 2. Survived by his brother Trevor Hanes. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Annie, his brothers Ronald, Murray and Winston and his sister Lucilla McNeil. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews and their families. The family will receive friends for a Reception Gathering at the Clar - Mill Hall in Plevna (6598 Buckshot Lake Road) on Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 12 3 p.m. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Wartman Funeral Home "Napanee Chapel". Online condolences at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com CARD OF THANKS Dear G Wise, Please accept my sincere gratitude for your help Monday November 17th, when my vehicle was involved in an accident. No one expected the weather and roads to be so bad, so you were a real life saver. Your thoughtful gesture was really appreciated, contacting the police, staying with me and eventually driving me home. That kindness doesn’t go unnoticed. Your dedication and hard work is greatly appreciated. North Addington Township employees like you are what make the North Addington Township great! Once again, I would like to express heartfelt thanks for all that you did, as Hydro One wouldn’t offer any assistance at the scene. With much gratitude, Bill Thompson
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- Noughts and crosses
This column by retired mathematician and seasonal Maberly resident, Edward Barbeau, is for your mathematical amusement. Its author is very happy to correspond with readers about mathematical matters, and hopes that the column will turn out to be a dialogue with readers of the Frontenac News. His email address is barbeau@math. utoronto.ca.
M
ost readers will be familiar with the game of Noughts-and-crosses or Tictac-toe, a paper-and-pencil game played on a 3 x 3 square grid of cells. There are two players, who play alternately. The first player places an X in one of the nine cells. The second player then places an O in one of the remaining eight cells. The play continues, each player putting her own symbol in a vacant cell until either (1) one of the players has succeeded in having one row, one column or one diagonal filled with her own symbol, or (2) nine moves have been completed to fill the grid and neither player has three of her symbols in a line. In case (1), the player with a line filled with her symbols is the winner; in case (2), the game ends in a draw. Most of us have probably played this without thinking about it very much; with experience you probably have realized that with some care, you can prevent your opponent from winning and drive the game to a draw. But actually the game is quite significant mathematically and its structure can be explored in a rigorous way. Noughts-and-crosses is an example of a two-person zero-sum game of pure strategy with perfect information. This means that there are two players; the gains of one player are equal to the losses of the other; there are no chance elements in the game so that its evolution relies on rational decisions by the players; at each stage in the game, both players have complete knowledge of everything that went on before. In this sense, noughts-and-crosses is in the same category as checkers or chess, but distinct from most card or dice games that involve elements of chance. Furthermore, bridge is not a game of perfect information because there are times in the game where a player has information not available to the others. To begin with, let us clarify what is meant by a strategy. This is simply a prescription for each player to determine her moves. For example, a strategy for the first player in noughts-and-cross might begin: I will first put X in the middle cell; if my opponent takes a corner cell, I will put my X in an adjacent corner; if she takes the middle of an edge, I will put my X in an adjacent corner;.. . Likewise the second player will have a strategy, indicating to begin with how she will respond to each of the three possible moves (centre, corner, edge) of the first player. A winning strategy is a strategy by either player that will result in a win for that player regardless of whatever moves the other player makes. If neither player has a winning strategy, then each has a blocking strategy that prevents the other player from winning. Solving the game means determining whether either player has a winning strategy, or whether both players have a blocking strategy. For a simple game, it is possible to make a list of all possible strategies for the two players. Then we can make an important conceptual reduction in the game: we can consider the game as having one move for each player, namely Pick a strategy. A referee can then describe the game that would have been played and declare a result. In principle, we can do the same thing for checkers and chess. The problem is that for these two games the number of strategies is enormous and the largest computer in the world cannot list and examine them all. Thus, in the case of chess, we cannot have a computer look at the strategies and pick out either a winning strategy or a pair of mutually blocking strategies, thus rendering the game trivial. Programming a computer to play chess requires one to look at partial approaches of increasing cleverness, either projecting ahead a few moves and assigning a value to configurations or programming in some kind of “learning” mechanism.
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FOR SALE 40 FT. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, handyman special, $2000 O.B.O. 613-4539419 AVON CHRISTMAS HALF PRICE SALE. Saturday December 6, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5990 Arden Road in the village of Arden, beside the Community Centre. There will also be a doll clothing collection. For information please call 613-335-2940 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2014 WINTER REBATE with a savings 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 HORSE-DRAWN CUTTER, restored, new upholstery. Maple leaf design. Shafts & pole for a team. 613-354-5655 NICOLE’S GIFTS - SANTA ARRIVES Saturday December 6 at 11:00 a.m. Free photos; donations to the local food bank greatly appreciated. Only at Nicole’s Gifts, 6709 Main St. Verona. 613-374-2323
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Fish TV airing Land Aftermath - continued from pg 12 Here are some things about noughts-andO'Lakes episodes crosses for you to explore:
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he Land O' Lakes Tourist Association's (LOLTA) promotional efforts will be front and centre on outdoors television in December as episodes of Fish TV, The Fish Finders and Crappie Kings set on lakes in South Frontenac will be airing. “Through a partnership with Cottage Fishing Adventures the Land O'Lakes has strengthened its television exposure by entering multiple markets and stations, including Global Television, Sportsnet, World Fishing Network, and the Sportsman's Channel. The estimated reach of all these shows is in the tens of millions for viewers in both Canada and the United States," said LOLTA General Manager Lucas Wales. Wales has been working with Sebastian Kowalczuk from Cottage Fishing Adventures to promote fishing Muckie, Gar, Crappie and Bass in the Land O'Lakes region and said, “We've spent a lot of time talking about how we can sustain the exposure we are getting and are looking at doing our own Land O'Lakes Fishing show on the web and working with Northern Ontario Travel in 2015 to keep the momentum going.” Along with the fishing exposure the tourist association has been working with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Associations and will launch a digital campaign in the new year to highlight the trails in our region, especially the revitalized K&P Trail in Frontenac County. Among other initiatives, LOLTA is partnering with the Great Waterways Regional Tourism Organization in a 40 square foot booth at the Ontario Outdoors Show in Toronto this winter, where they will be promoting fishing, ATV tourism and the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance, local golf courses, and culinary tourism. A couple of other initiatives are also in the works at LOLTA.
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entral Hastings OPP continue to urge mobile phone users to be conscious of the risk of “pocket dialing” 911, as police are responding to a high number of these accidental phone calls. From September 10 to present date, members of Central Hastings OPP have responded to approximately 26 accidental 911 pocket dial calls. Pocket dialing happens when the keypad on a mobile device accidentally pressed either the 911 buttons or the emergency call buttons, while carried in a pocket or purse. To prevent unintentional 911 calls: - Lock mobile phones by using the keypad lock feature. If your mobile device has a 911 auto-dial feature, you may be able to disable it. Check the user manual to see if your phone has this ability. - Don’t program 911 into speed dial. It only takes a second to dial it and when it’s pre-programmed, it’s easy to dial 911 accidentally. - Don’t place your cell phone in a position where keys can be accidentally pressed. Use a case or holster to protect it when you put it away. - Do not let children play with old cell phones. If a phone has a battery in it, even if it doesn’t have a contract or service or it’s out of minutes, it can still dial 911.
Thefts from vehicles
The Frontenac OPP Detachment is reminding the public to protect their property and valuables against would-be thieves entering vehicles in the South Frontenac area and surrounding areas. Reports have come in the past few weeks of unlocked vehicles being entered and items stolen overnight. Police are urging all residents to lock their vehicle at all times. Here are some tips to prevent you from becoming a victim: - Remove valuables from your vehicle. If you can’t, then keep them from plain view. - Park in well lighted areas with high traffic. - Clean out your garage and park your vehicle in it, locking your vehicle and the garage door.
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(1) Does either player have a winning strategy? If so, what is it? If not, explain how each player can block the other. (2) Suppose we stipulate that the first player cannot take the middle cell on the first move. Does either player have a winning strategy now? (3) Suppose it is known in advance that the first move of the second player is to put O in the middle of an edge. Does this advantage the first player? (4) Suppose that the first three moves (two Xs and one O) are assigned at random. The O player is to play next. For which configurations does the first player have a winning strategy? The second player have a winning strategy? Which configurations can both players block?
Northern Frontenac Community Services Executive Director Permanent Full-time - 40 hours/week Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS) is a community agency delivering a broad array of critical social services for adults and children to the residents of Central, North and parts of South Frontenac Townships. NFCS works in collaboration with a number of other agencies in the provision of these services. We are a charitable, non-profit organization. Our funders include the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, the Ministry of Community and Social Services/Children and Youth, Ministry of Education, the United Way and the City of Kingston/County of Frontenac. Job Summary • Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the Board. • Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved financial plan and monitor and enhance the financial stability of the organization • Determine staffing requirements (volunteer and paid staff) for organizational management and program delivery • Research funding sources, oversee the development of fund raising plans and write funding proposals to increase the funds of the organization • Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization • Work with staff and the Board in developing strategies, financial plans, service programs, and organizational policies and procedures Requirements • University degree in a relevant discipline is preferred. • Minimum of 5 years’ management experience preferably in the not-for-profit sector • Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on mentoring and motivation of a skilled and enthusiastic team of employees and volunteers. • Strong knowledge of fiscal management and responsibility, business finance, capital funding, contracts, and partnerships. • Sound understanding of risk management. • A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills. • Experience creating and managing financial plans • Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle • Knowledge of rural issues Closing Date: Noon, Friday, December 12, 2014 Submissions will only be accepted in electronic format (MS Word or PDF files Only) and may be sent to lchappel279 @hotmail.com Subject message – Executive Director Northern Frontenac Community Services Box 250, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2565 (fax) 613-279-3151 (phone)
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Northern Happenings Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but details of events should be independently verified by readers. Donations to offset the cost of publication 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 December 5 HARLOWE WESLEYAN STANDARD CHURCH Christmas Concert, 6:30pm, special singing, skits, recitation, puppets; coffee after concert HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30pm for ages 9 - 15; $6; Sharon 539-6676 or Wayne 358-2533 HARTINGTON - CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING w/ Chris Murphy & Jon McLurg, the Old Hims, Portland Community Church, 7pm; free will offering, refreshments; info: 613-3742178 MABERLY - Anglican Parish of Parham-Sharbot Lake Advent potluck dinner & gathering, community hall 5:30pm SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm Ham VERONA - SPIRIT OF ADVENT CONCERT, by the Community Choir Trinity United Church, 7:30pm; free admission; info: 613-372-2525.
Saturday December 6 ARDEN - TURKEY DINNER, community hall, 5-6:30pm, freewill offering; sponsored by Arden & Community Wesleyan Church BELLROCK - “A CHILD GROWING UP”, show by David Kemp, community hall, 7:30pm $12; tickets avail. Asselstine Hardware, Verona Hardware, and Food Less Travelled www. bellrockhall.ca DENBIGH/GRIFFITH LIONS Christmas Craft Sale, 10am-2pm; Griffith Hall, vendors, baked goods, door prizes. DENBIGH - SANTA CLAUS PARADE leaves Berndt’s Garage at 6pm; visits w/ Santa, entertainment, refreshments after at community hall; to enter float, call Gail 333-2224. ENTERPRISE - DANCE w/ Land O’Lakes Cruisers, community hall 7-11pm; lunch; $12.50 pp; sponsor: Tamworth & District Lions; 613-379-2952 or 613-358-270. HARLOWE - CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE w/ Friendly North Woods band - roast beef w/ trimmings, $12; dinner only $10; tickets: Marie 613-336-2557. HARROWSMITH - COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST, St. Paul’s United Church, 8:3010am; free, donations to Christmas hampers welcome; all welcome. HARROWSMITH - SANTA CLAUS PARADE, leaves Centennial Park 10am; free hot chocolate, hot dogs, visit w/ Santa. at S&A Club after parade; to enter float: Rob or Sheila 613-929-
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9618. NEWBURGH - BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, 9-11am, community hall; adults $2, children free; sponsors: Newburgh-Camden Lions. NICK OF TIME artisan show 10am–4pm, McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E. Perth, 2830755; sites.google.com/site/nickoftimeinperth cash donations for “The Table” welcome. NORTHBROOK - SANTA CLAUS PARADE: leaves Lions Hall, 10am, visits w/ Santa after, refreshments; to enter float call 613-336-1573 PERTH ROAD - CHRISTMAS BAKE & CRAFT SALE, 9am-noon, Sunday School Hall, sponsor: United Church, 14 vendor tables plus Bake Table; info: 613-353-1690 PICCADILLY - CHRISTMAS PARTY, 1-4pm; potluck & fun activities, bring dish to share. SHARBOT LAKE - CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, Child Centre 10am-noon; Christmas crafts, visit with Santa; child(ren) can shop free for Christmas presents; registration required; 613-279-2244 SHARBOT LAKE - SANTA CLAUS PARADE, 1pm, free hot dogs & hot chocolate, visit with Santa in Oso Hall after parade. www.sharbotlions.com SNOW ROAD “GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS” EVENT - Artisans, Bakers, Crafters; 10am-3pm; Snowmobile Club, 1106 Gemmills Rd.; light lunch available.
Sunday, December 7 MABERLY - “A SIMPLY MEIGHBOURLY CHRISTMAS”, concert by Tay Valley Community Choir & Fiddlers and Friends; community hall, 7pm; admission by donation. food bank donations welcome; refreshments RAILTON - NATIVITY SUNDAY, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 11am-2:30pm; free admission; donations to Loughborough Christmas & Emergency Fund welcome SYDENHAM - MUSIC CONCERT w/ Faithful Friends at Grace Centre, 7pm, sponsored by Sydenham Holiness Church, freewill offering to benefit Loughborough Christmas & Emergency Relief Fund TICHBORNE-PARHAM SANTA CLAUS PARADE, sponsored by Central Frontenac Fire Dept. #4, departs Tichborne Rail Yard, 1pm, free hot dogs, hot chocolate for kids at Parham Fire Station; chili $2 adults; 613-375-6341.
Monday December 8 CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Christmas Luncheon, 12 noon, Pineview Free Methodist Church, turkey dinner; $18pp; Sandra 613-336-0157 FLINTON– CHRISTMAS BINGO, Rec. Centre, doors open 5:30pm, games 7pm, sponsor: Rec. Club SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151
Tuesday December 9 FOOT CARE CLINICS, Verona Medical Center 9am-noon; Sydenham Grace Centre 1-4pm. For appointment call Bob: 613-3766477; 1-800-763-9610 HARROWSMITH - TURKEY BINGO, Golden Links Hall, 7pm; Brenda 372-2410
NORTHERN 5 DINERS, Ompah, noon, For those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d 613-2793151 PARHAM – COFFEE TIME, 10-11:30am, Tuesdays, Free Methodist Church, free, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE – T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meeting 6:15pm, downstairs at the medical centre, guests welcome; sharbotlaketops@gmail.com
Wednesday December 10 ARDEN - “BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE”, United Church, 7pm for anyone feeling sorrow at Christmas time, all welcome GLENBURNIE DINERS, noon, United Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613376-6477 HARROWSMITH - COFFEE WITH GOD, St. Paul’s United Church sanctuary will be open 5-6pm for prayer, reflection, inspirational reading, coffee; all welcome SHARBOT LAKE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 1:303pm, Family Health Team community room, for 16yrs & older, please call Emily Britt, 613279-3151 x 116 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 SNOW ROAD - POTLUCK SUPPER, community centre, 5:30pm, please bring food bank donation.
Thursday December 11 CIRCLE SQUARE RANCH, Arden fundraising roast beef dinner, 6:30pm; $15pp
VERONA - FRONTENAC FARMERS MARKET - Christmas Market, 9am-2pm Lions Hall.
Sunday December 14 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 DENBIGH - COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS “SING-A-LONG” featuring Highway 41; 4pm, New Apostolic Church; admission is a food bank donation; all welcome ENTERPRISE - JAMBOREE & Christmas Potluck, community hall 1pm, guest entertainer Neville Wells, sponsored by the Newburgh-Camden Lions; info: 613-530-5859 or 613-379-9972. MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $15; info: 613-278-2362 MCDONALDS CORNERS – BLUE JEANS CLASSICAL CONCERT w/ pianist Michel Szczesniak, oboist Barbara Bolte, bassoonist Richard Hoenich, MERA Schoolhouse, 2pm; tickets $22 advance; 613-485-6434; www.ticketsplease.ca. Teenagers free. SHARBOT LAKE - MOVIE “The Christmas Child”, Pentecostal Church 6;30pm, all welcome SYDENHAM - LESSONS & CAROLS, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 7pm VENNACHAR - CHRISTMAS CANTATA SERVICE, Free Methodist Church, 11am; all welcome
Monday December 15
Thursday - Saturday Dec. 11, 12, 13.
PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151.
FESTIVAL OF TREES, (Oso) Hall, Sharbot Lake. Theme for 2014, “Traditions of Christmas”. Kick-off luncheon Thurs. noon, S.L. Country Inn, $15, tickets: 279-2706, 2792777. Christmas trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses, crafts, music & more
HARROWSMITH - TURKEY BINGO Golden Links Hall early bird 7pm; Brenda 372-2410 KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $10, reservations required: 613-279-3151
Tuesday December 16
Friday December 12
Wednesday, December 17
NORTHBROOK - OPEN MIC & POTLUCK Lions hall 7pm, $6, entertainers $2, all welcome; info, Lionel 613-336-8142
OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH & COMMUNITY POTLUCK, 5:30pm, community hall, games after, all welcome 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 DINERS, noon, for those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d: 613-279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE - CAROLLING in the village, meet at Pentecostal Church 6pm, all welcome; info: Janice 613-279-2270 SYDENHAM DINERS, noon, Grace Centre, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613376-6477 VERONA - COFFEE WITH GOD, Trinity United Church sanctuary will be open 5-6pm for prayer, quiet reflection, inspirational reading, coffee; all welcome
Saturday December 13 CLOYNE - TOONIE CHRISTMAS PARTY 1-4pm; sponsored by Historical Society, Barrie Hall; songs, poems, cider, hot chocolate, goodies & fun; toonie admission. MOUNTAIN GROVE - COUNTRY CHRISTMAS JAMBOREE, 1pm, Land o’Lakes Public School; $10pp, sponsored by Sharbot Lake & District Lions; info: 375-6318, 335-2053 PARHAM - COMMUNITY CAROL SING, 6pm; several churches will be getting together at Parham Free Methodist Church, refreshments; all welcome; sponsored by Sharbot Lake and Area Ministerial PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS PARTY & POTLUCK for the whole community, Clar-Mill Hall, 5pm STUFF THE CRUISER for the food bank, 10am-3pm in Sydenham at Trousdale’s Foodland, in Verona at Reid’s Foodland; info: 613376-6477 SYDENHAM - ROCK & ROLL CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE, at Legion; 8pm; $20pp w/ Dark Horse, Bauder Rd.; Still Standing; silent auction; light buffet tickets: Jamie Deline at 613331-6101
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.
Lions donate to Christmas Hamper Campaign O
n December 1, Bill Pyle, president of the Sharbot Lake and District Lions, presented Joyce Burke from Northern Frontenac Community Services with a cheque for the Christmas Hamper Campaign. The Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club is the single largest donor to the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper campaign, and increased their donation to the North Frontenac Food Bank this year due to the growing need.
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
december 4, 2014
NFLT's Aladdin a magical, exotic tale A
by Julie Druker
miraculously transfter months of reformed. Barb Mathearsals, North son as Aladdin's Frontenac Little Thedoting mom was atre presented the play hilariously expres"Aladdin" last weekend, sive, as was Aladfrom November 27 to 30 din's sister Neela, Kudos to the cast deftly played by Eland crew, who pulled lie Larocque. off what will be rememCharlotte Hilder, bered not only as the inGillian Hoffman augural musical extravaand Annika Putman ganza at Granite Ridge's each perfectly percafetorium but also as a formed their roles production that enrapas the three exotic tured theatre goers of genies who were all ages, who came out gorgeously bejewin the hundreds over a eled and who each four-day run. brought their own The cast included a unique brand of number of young thespians who made this Princess Jasmine (Joelle Parr) flanked by her ladies in waiting Zara (Savan- magic to the show. Comedy was a production sparkle. Nick nah Gosse) and Sheba (Sidney Drew) big part of this proAlarcon played Aladdin with confidence and swagger. He not only saved the day by duction and the irascible Mason Moore as Alakazam, Aladstepping into the lead role at the last minute, he did so with din's beloved monkey, nearly stole the show with his clever grace, mastery and modesty, making his first foray as the animated antics; his low down chin/toe/finger tip crawl across centre stage will long be remembered. play’s leading song and dance man one to remember. Cash Matson as the under-achieving executioner Chop His love interest, Princess Jasmine (Joelle Parr), was both Chop received multiple laughs and thankfully his giant silver picture and pitch perfect as the sweet and sassy Jasmine who helps Aladdin win the day. She was assisted by her sword never met flesh. Cayleigh Matson as the big-headed loyal maids, expertly played by Sidney Drew and Savan- Ali Bubba also broke up the audience with his chronic whinnah Gosse. Emma Brash, who played Aladdin's neighbour, ing. The huge dragon created by Mike & Jocelyne Steeves was a delight, as was the beggar Tom Christensen, who was was a wonder to behold and was brought to life thanks to the expert voicings of Rob Moore. This topsy-turvey love story would have fallen short without villains and the production had a cast of evil doers in spades. Martina Field was almost unrecognizable as the evil magician Jammal and she pulled out all the stops as the We recently received the following story from teacher, Lori conniving, singing, mustachioed mischief-maker who kept Adam, at St. Patrick’s School in Harrowsmith and wanted the plot moving along. Jammal was egged on by his equally to share this “good news” story with Frontenac News read- evil sister, Halima, played by a darkly demure Donna Laers. The teacher and her class found a tiny bird lying on the rocque with her crystal ball – together the two made much of ground and put it in a little box to see if it would recover. She the play’s mayhem. describes the event so wonderfully that you can easily visualize what happened.
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PAGE 15 Sarah Hale sparkled as always in her dual roles as narrator and the merchant woman. The play’s director Brian Robertson played the thick-bearded, hen-pecked sultan and with Karen Steele as his queen sultana, they amused the audience with their back and forth wife/hubby banter. Musically the show was a delight and the trio of flute, piano and bass (Sandy Robertson, John Inglis, and Gary Giller) was just what was required. Musical highlights included a duet by Halima and Jasmine, with the two nailing one of the show’s most difficult and beautiful songs. Jammal's song while disguised as a pedlar was pure vaudeville and Aladdin nailed his show-stopping tune with aplomb. He sang the theme song throughout the play accompanied by the lungiclad young chorus, whose dances were beautifully choreographed. Visually, this production was stunning, with elaborate, colorful sets that included a beautiful background of far eastern spires and cupolas, curvy props and a plethora of silks and satins that together with the clever lighting made for a rich, textured stage. The costumes were of the highest caliber, each intricate and meticulous, with copious layers of satins and silks, lots of veils, vests and exotic head gear, and sparkling makeup and sequins that reflected beautifully in the gorgeous hues of the stage lights.
Local fiddler profiled in magazine
Local fiddling sensation, Jessica Wedden, age 12, who has just three years of fiddle playing experience, is profiled in the December edition of Celtic Life International Magazine of Halifax, Nova Scotia!
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Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees 2014 Entertainment Schedule
Thursday Dec. 11, 1-8pm 12:00 noon
Luncheon at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn Tickets $15, available at Sharbot Lake Pharmasave, Ann Howitt (613-279-2706) or Sally Angle (613-279-2777)
1:00 - 1:30
Stanley Stinchcombe
6:00
Tree Lighting
7:00 - 7:45
Feral Five (Unplugged)
presents
Traditions of Christmas Oso Township Hall, Sharbot Lake there will be entertainment each evening & all day Saturday
Friday Dec. 12, 9am-8pm
Thursday Dec. 11th – 1-8 p.m. (Tree Lighting 6 p.m.) Luncheon 12 noon at Sharbot Lake Country Inn Friday Dec. 12th – 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday Dec. 13th – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Draws 4 o’clock Saturday
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4:00 - 4:30
Toute Ensemble (Anne Archer & Melanie Fyfe)
5:00 - 6:00
“The Auburn Mystery” Nancy & Rob Moore and “Sympathy Ghost” Kate Turner & Daniel Keeler
6:30 - 7:45
Old Habits
Saturday Dec. 13, 10am-4pm 11:00 - 12:00
Barbara Agnew, Elle Larocque, Lexi Pride
1:30 - 2:15
Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra
2:45 - 3:30
Arden Glee Club
4:00
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