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Turbine opponents appeal to IESO, US Department of Justice

by Jeff Green EARAT (Bon Echo Area Residents Against Turbines) is not exactly waiting patiently to see if contracts are awarded for wind projects in Addington Highlands and North Frontenac.

The group is working with John Laforet, the former president of Wind Concerns Ontario. His company, Broadview Strategy Group, is adept at public affairs advocacy.

On September 1, bids were submitted for the Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) process that was set out by the Independent Electric Service Operator of Ontario (IESO) for up to 300 megawatts of wind power and 140 megawatts of solar power.

A day later, Laforet submitted a detailed brief to the IESO outlining why he thinks that the two companies who submitted bids for projects in North Frontenac and Addington Highlands should be rejected because, in his words, “They do not live up to the mandatory requirements of the LRP. In each case there are deficiencies.”

One of the companies that submitted bids is NextEra Energy. They submitted two bids, one for a project located in North Frontenac (North Point 1) and the other for a project located in Addington Highlands (North Point 2).

Laforet said that his brief pointed to some issues that are common to both NextEra proposals, including the way they conducted their public meetings, In particular, Laforet points out that NorthPoint 2, which was originally proposed as a project that would span the two townships and send power to two grid connection points, one in North Frontenac and one near Tweed, was changed a few weeks before the bid deadline. The final project design is located entirely in Addington Highlands and all the power is slated to be transmitted south and west towards Tweed.

“The IESO acknowledges that changing a municipal boundary is a significant change,” said Laforet, “and in order to do that they [the company] were required to hold new public meetings and approach the townships once again as well. But they waited so long that there was no time for them to do that.”

The other company that submitted a bid in Addington Highlands is Renewable Energy Systems (RES).

Laforet said that RES’s bid should be disqualified for a few reasons. For one thing, although they identified a range for the locations of their turbines on Crown Land, they “have not identified the specific locations where they are planning to locate the turbines. There is no site plan,” he said.

As well, he said the company has never completed a project of this scale in this type of terrain, which he said violates the 2 to 1 rule in the procurement process. A company has to have 2 megawatts already in production for every 1 megawatt they are planning to build.

Finally - and this is an issue that is central to Laforet’s submission regarding NextEra as well – Laforet said, “One of the sections of the LRP is the prohibited communications section. This deals with how the companies are supposed to communicate with the townships. They offered a benefit, in the form of a Community Vibrancy Agreement, which is a payment in exchange for municipal support. This is the first time this has been done as part of a renewable energy project in Ontario, and it is not legal to do so. It clearly amounts to a direct or indirect benefit, which is not permitted.”

In the case of RES and the Township of Addington Highlands, where there was an extra offer of $20,000 on submission of the bid, and $50,000 if the bid is successful, the situation is even more definitive, he said.

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oelle Parr and Dayna Stone received Student Achievement awards; Tom and Eileen Christensen received Certificates of Merit; and Sarah Hale received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North Frontenac Little Theatre (NFLT) last week.

The NFLT held its annual version of an awards show at their practice space in Tichborne last Saturday (September 26).

The hall, a converted church, was decked out for the occasion. There was wine, beer, punch and fancy finger foods, and many in attendance were dressed as if for the Doras. If it were not for the fact that the hall is serviced by an outhouse out back, it would have been the same as a fancy award show in Toronto or New York.

The afternoon was structured around videotaped interviews with the winners that were conducted by NFLT President Brian Robertson, who seemed to be channelling the late, great Brian Lineham in the videos.

The first recipient was Joelle Parr. Joelle has been involved in most of the productions where there are youth in the cast over the last seven or eight years, and most recently starred in Aladdin and Music Man. She has also been the student representative on the NFLT board.

She said that she has felt supported in all the productions she has been in, and also that she appreciates the role of student representative on the board because it gives her a sense that the younger members of the NFLT family have a say in what the NFLT does. When she was presented, live and in person, with a plaque and flowers, she gave a special thank you to her mother for encouraging her, and driving her to rehearsals, year after year.

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In NFLT plays there always seems to be a role for Tom Christensen. He has played either a policeman, a fireman, a bouncer or a drunk in most of the productions over the last 17 years, and at the cast parties he has presented each cast member with a wood-burning of the play’s program cover as a memento. Eileen has always come along with Tom to rehearsals and performances and each time she has ended up helping with the production in one way or another.

Sarah Hale said she looked at her lifetime achievement recognition as an award for her family as much as herself.

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Editorial

Time to focus on the coming election

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t's a stretch to say that election fever is about to grip the new Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston riding, but after going door to door for two months and appearing at dozens of events, the candidates are certainly campaign hardened.

The rest of us have been enjoying some pretty good late summer weather, not too concerned with election issues. But like the buzz from a persistent mosquito, the election has been an unpleasant distraction from time to time.

Now that, finally, voting day is almost within sight - we have Thanksgiving first after all - we need to pay it some attention.

There are meetings scheduled this week and next to help us do just that. One was held last night at the Sydenham Legion, sponsored by the Frontenac News. Another, which will

feature candidates in both the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston and Kingston and the Islands ridings, is set for tonight at 7 p.m. at Kingston City Hall. It has a food security focus and is being sponsored by the Loving Spoonful, a charitable organization working to enhance access to healthy food.

A third is scheduled for October 5 at Granite Ridge High School in Sharbot Lake, also at 7 p.m. It is sponsored by the Retired Teachers of Ontario.

The election candidates are: Anita Payne – Green Party; John Fenik – NDP; Phil Archambault – Liberal; and the incumbent Scott Reid – Conservative Party.

We will have full coverage of the meetings in next week's edition, and our election primer edition will follow on October 15

Frontenac County to take over IT services for member municipalities

by Jeff Green

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orth Frontenac Township met this week and approved a contract that will result in Frontenac County managing Information Technology (IT) services for member municipalities going forward.

The contract was approved by Frontenac County Council at their monthly meeting last week, and approval from the three other Frontenac townships has been secured or is pending.

The Frontenac County IT department, which is currently a four-person team, will be increased to seven people, two of whom will be located primarily in Sydenham and one to be located in Sharbot Lake.

For townships such as South Frontenac, which has contracted out its IT services for years, and North Frontenac, which has been using IT support from Frontenac County on an ad-hoc basis ever since their IT person left a year ago, the changeover to a contracted service from Frontenac County will have minimal effect and will likely result in cost savings.

“Central Frontenac, on the other hand, is not a winner in this changeover, at least in the short term,” said Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith.

Central Frontenac has its own IT person, Charlene Godfrey, who takes care of 911 addressing, GIS, and the townships servers, computers and other equipment. Smith said Godfrey might be transitioning to a job at the County next year when the changeover takes place. Under the new contract, there will likely be a person assigned to the Central Frontenac office, but that person will have the title “Help Desk Assistant” and will serve both Central and North Frontenac.

“We will have access to the expertise of the entire team, however,” said Smith, “and over time we expect to see a benefit.”

North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins said that under a

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payment formula in the contract, which looks at the number of devices each township uses, as well as the number of properties and other factors, “North Frontenac will be paying about $60,000 in 2016 for IT services.”

He added, “this is a savings from what we paid when we had a full time person. With maintenance on all of our equipment, including printers, servers, desktops and laptops now coming under the contract, we should see a savings and a secure level of service for our ratepayers. With the importance of IT in the delivery of municipal services, it is a good deal for us.”

The agreement, which was drawn up by County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Kelly Pender in consultation with the CAOs from the member townships, outlines how the service will focus on “project management, help desk support, network administration, and coordinated procurement.”

All data will be segregated to each township except where sharing agreements are in place, and the individual township “identities will be maintained except as agreed to by the parties” in the words of the agreement, so it is unclear whether there will be a change in the appearance or capacity of the individual township websites.

South Frontenac launched a new site in 2014, and they already use the same e-agenda software that Frontenac County uses. Central Frontenac has not updated their site in a number of years, and they also use the same e-agenda service.

The North Frontenac site was built from scratch by their former IT person Evan Sepa, and it uses its own .pdf-based e-agenda system currently.

When the agreement came forward at Frontenac County Council, South Frontenac Councilor John McDougall said, “IT has been an ongoing challenge for us in South Frontenac.

This is an excellent solution.”

Correction

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t their monthly meeting, members of Frontenac County Council received the Economic Development implementation plan, which came about after workshops that were attended by members of council as well as business people from across the county.

The five-point plan calls for a branding exercise and improved signage; attraction and retention of accommodation facilities; food and beverage retention and expansion; the development of a recreation infrastructure plan; and the contracting of a community development coordinator.

It was point 5, the community development coordinator position, that most concerned Council.

According to Councilor John McDougall, approving the plan was merely “approval to take the next step. It does not approve any spending but it gives our new sustainability and economic development committee some goals to work towards.”

Still, councilors had questions.

“Isn’t this your job?” Councilor John Inglis asked of Anne Marie Young, the County Manager for Economic Development.

“You cannot do economic development sitting behind a desk. Someone has to facilitate the efforts, answer the phone, apply for grants; but someone also has to take these good projects and move them forward. You need boots on the ground sometimes,” she said.

That just sounds like a duplication of the Frontenac Community Futures Corporation to me. It sounds like we are trying to do the same thing,” said South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal.

“This person will make sure the economic development is not just a fluke, that it is planned and promoted. This is a person that will work with new and potential businesses to make sure they know they are welcome in Frontenac County,” said Planning Co-ordinator Joe Gallivan. Gallivan added that a new Official Plan and the Economic Development Implementation Plan are all going to help draw more funding for economic development projects from provincial sources.

“If we pass this motion, is it a green light to hire someone?” asked North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins.

“It is a framework for community development,” said Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Pender.

“As long as we are not talking about hiring a person for a three-year appointment,” said Warden Dennis Doyle.

In a recorded vote, seven members of Council supported the implementation plan, and Ron Vandewal voted against it, technically making it a 7-2 vote since as the mayor of South Frontenac, Vandewal has two votes.

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The second point he made is that he was not intending to slight Bill Van Kempen, who served as deputy reeve and reeve of Barrie and as warden of Frontenac County. The interview he gave was meant solely to pay tribute to his father's service, which is why he did not talk about Mr. Van Kempen.

After reviewing the audio from the interview with Thomas Neil, it became clear that any confusion in the article on these points was due to mistakes in the write-up, not to false claims by Thomas Neal Jr.

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Theft of election sign

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ast week I witnessed a young lady park her red car on the side of Westport Rd at the intersection with Road 38. She exited her car, and approached the intersection on foot wearing a red dress. She stopped at the side of Road 38 with her back toward several election signs. However when the traffic cleared she quickly turned and wrestled with the sign of Conservative candidate Scott Reid. She tore it from its frame, quickly tucking it under her arm, retreating to her vehicle, threw the sign inside and quickly sped away in her car.

I was appalled at this. So much so I called Scott Reid’s office and spoke with one of Mr. Reid’s courteous volunteers who told me that tampering with election signs is a criminal offence. Had I known this at the time I would have tried to get a license plate number & better description of the car.

I can’t imagine that campaign teams working for any party would condone such behavior. However if they do condone such activity, what does it say about their integrity and what would it be like if they ran our government?

If this person was not a campaign team worker but acting on her own she might better channel her motivation to a campaign team: where she would learn the ethics, protocol and the laws governing an election campaign.

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Reminder

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would like to remind Reeve Hogg of the excellent article in the June 10, 2010 issue of the Frontenac News entitled “Highway 41 Corridor: A History of Cloyne/Northbrook/ Kaladar/Flinton/Denbigh”.

I wish to quote a paragraph from that article: "Tourism has turned out to be a more viable economic activity in the region, with the same lakes and woodlands that drew the interest of lumbermen a century earlier drawing the attention of canoeists, hunters and fishers, summer cottages and campers."

I believe this remains true today as when you stated it in your article five years ago.

Mr. Hogg was reeve at that time. With his one vote he has given a positive check mark for two corporations to rape this region of its natural heritage and replace it with artificial, unreliable, costly suppliers - themselves made from minerals of the earth that are not renewable - of maybe a bit of electrical power to industries further south in Ontario.

I am saddened at his betrayal of this region that is now under siege.

- Mary V. Ruth

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ouncillor Cox seems to be more than a little confused in his statement. He bases his argument upon the so-called vibrancy fund agreements. It must be assumed that when he references "the agreements" he means vibrancy agreements.

There are three potential municipal actions with a wind turbine proponent: a roads agreement, a vibrancy fund agreement and a municipal support motion.

The vibrancy fund agreement and the municipal support motion do not limit the proponent's activities. Councillor Cox appears to believe that the vibrancy fund agreement and the municipal support motion do somehow limit the proponent's activities when he states that without "the agreements" the proponents would be allowed to "do as they wish".

If a proponent wins the bid, a municipal road agreement must be signed. Councillor Cox fails to understand this point because he says that without "the agreements" there would be no road agreements. Wherever did Councillor Cox get this idea?

Councillor Cox says that he personally supports the vibrancy agreements apparently because the Ontario government has the "final say" in the process. However, Councillor Cox is an elected representative and his personal opinion must be secondary to the views of his constituents.

Councillors in North Frontenac understood their responsibilities as elected representatives and declined to support the wind turbine proposals.

Councillor Cox describes the information

presented to council by constituents as "unfounded or unproven and people's personal opinion".

How does Councillor Cox know that this information is "unfounded" or "unproven"?

Why is Councillor Cox's personal opinion of more value than other "people's personal opinion"?

Councillor Cox focuses exclusively on vibrancy agreements aka money. He ignores the 100 giant turbines that will devastate Ward 1. He believes that accepting the vibrancy funds is "doing what is best for our municipality". He is saying that he is a money man. In contrast councillors in North Frontenac are saying that they are community men.

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thers have rightly taken issue with Reeve Hogg’s comments on the wind turbine issue. These comments were made during Reeve Hogg's recent phone interview with Mr. Jeff Green. I, on the other hand, take issue with Mr. Green's reporting.

Firstly, he stated that “there has been persistent opposition from a number of Denbigh residents” to this project. To the casual reader, the words “a number of” would imply a low level of opposition. In fact, all data gathered thus far has clearly shown that the majority of people in Ward 1 (residents and cottagers) are opposed to this project. Persistence has been demonstrated by a smaller group of people who happen to have the time and the courage to put themselves on the front line. Secondly, Mr. Green stated that Reeve Hogg “has been the target of much criticism from the opposition groups, including Paul Isaacs, a Denbigh resident…”

I see absolutely no reason for Mr. Isaacs to have been singled out in this article. He is not the one “who has launched a public call …”; it was the Denbigh Town Hall that did so. And finally, nowhere in that call was the word secession used. Mr. Green and I have David J. Orser spoken about my concerns and he has conowner/operator ceded that there was a problem with this reporting. I hope that Mr. Green will make further inquiriesOrser in order to Farm ascertain the depth of resentment and the level of conviction of Septic Tank Pumping Ward 1 residents. I look forward to seeing 1059848 Ontario Inc the results in future editorials.

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Over the years Sarah, an elder and lay preacher with the United Church in Arden, has played several nasty characters.

“I think it is good for a church elder to play an evil character on stage once in while,” she said. “Besides, it is so much fun.”

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• After a six-year hiatus Frontenac Minor Hockey Novice Rep is back! The team could use your support by contributing to its bottle drive fundraiser on Saturday, October 3, 10am to 2pm, at Verona Foodland. More conveniently, schedule your pickup by calling Rob at 343-363-3765.

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• The leaves are starting to turn red and orange, and thoughts are now focused on Thanksgiving turkey, family and friends, wood splitting and stacking, and hunting season. I’ve been told that the Land O’ Lakes Seniors are planning a road trip to Gatineau to view the colours and spend the day. Getting a few groups together is an excellent way to travel by bus economically. Have a great time, folks.

• Congratulations to North Frontenac Community Services on their 40 year anniversary.

• Fit n’ fun on Tuesday, October 6, will begin a half hour earlier at 8:30am. This is a one-time only time change of the classes’ start time. Regular one hour classes are 9am to 10am.

• On Monday, October 5, Granite Ridge Education Centre in Sharbot Lake is hosting an All Candidates meeting, 7 to 9pm, for the Lanark, Frontenac and Kingston ridings. This

is your chance to ask questions of the candidates on issues that are important to you.

• After last Tuesday’s council meeting, the Friends of Arden were extremely pleased that they received Council’s support and help for the proposed Memorial Garden opposite the Mill Pond. Last week’s column mentioned the Christmas tree planted in this area and hinted at future plans. It can now be stated officially that this will be the site of a memorial garden.

Work will begin this year.

• Please note that the Arden Legion’s Super Dart Tournament, which was originally scheduled for Oct 3, has been cancelled.

• Every Wednesday, beginning October 14, the Arden Legion will host Cribbage. The group will gather at 2pm at the branch and the cost will be $3 per person. For more information, call the Legion at 613-335-2737. Also don’t forget Darts on Sunday at 1 pm, $3 pp.

• Flinton will be hosting two events this month. The first is their Annual Turkey Dinner on Sat. Sept. 10, 4-7pm; adults $13, children 6-12 $6, and under 6 free. Their second event is their annual Bake & Rummage sale, Wed. & Thurs. October 21 & 22; 9am-8pm. Both events will be held at the Flinton Rec Centre.

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• Great to see Ed Schlievert of Ardoch cooking up the French toast Henderson style at the most recent United Church Women (UCW) breakfast. It was once again over the top in tastiness. The proceeds aided our Henderson UCW Hall, which is a big asset to our community’s social life and so very much appreciated, as it also houses the Henderson Fire Department. It’s great to see our Firefighters coming to maintain the fire truck and hall, knowing they will help us out in case of fire.

• A large number fished up a storm and a slew of fish at the Pat Mahoney fundraising fishing derby at Big Gull Lake. All proceeds aided the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre where our departed OPP comrade received such good care prior to his death. It was a wonderful tribute to a man who so enjoyed fishing our area lakes, and also a fantastic way to support the cancer movement.

• Folks are cleaning guns, choosing attire, and planning what to eat when all the family comes home for that “hunting vacation”. The Land O’ Lakes Seniors took a bus vacation to see the coloured leaves and to cruise around in a fun-filled day of viewing, visiting, eating, telling stories and jokes. We hope to go on the road again soon to Pine Meadow Nursing Home for a fall visit with our friends there.

• Some from our area attended the nearby Plowing Match and report fantastic weather, lots to see and do and also having so much fun.

• Marie and George White report a dandy crowd at the re-

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OCTOBER 1, 2015 cent Harlowe Old Time Fiddlers featuring 15 musical entertainers with toe tapping music and lots of good food. Marie took a notion to cook up a turkey with all the trimmings for the midnight snack, which turned into a complete meal with gravy to boot. Wow - folks were some amazed, and no one went home hungry.

• The Arden Legion are starting up their third year of cribbage on Wednesdays at 2pm and the cost is $3. Folks really have a fun time and all are welcome.

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• A Youth Dance for public school children will be held October 2 from 7-9:30pm at the Golden Links Hall. Cost is $6.

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• SFCSC Food Bank, in partnership with Foodland in Sydenham, will conduct a food drive to help fill the shelves for the upcoming Thanksgiving season. Please help by dropping off your donations at the Foodland parking lot on October 3 from 1-3pm. Items most needed: lunch snacks (pudding, apple sauce, granola bars etc), canned meat and fish, cereal, baked beans, pasta and sauce, crackers, soups, stews and chilli, canned fruit, canned pasta, peanut butter, jams and jellies, mac and cheese, rice, bathroom tissue, flour and sugar. For more information or to volunteer, call Vicki 613-376-6477 ext 204.

• A 2nd Annual Open House will be held at the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club, October 3, 11am-2pm. Free hamburgers and hot dogs, games and crafts for the kids. Come and see how the club is involved in your community. All are welcome.

• The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will sponsor a Turkey Bingo, October 6, at the Golden Links Hall. Early Bird 7pm.

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• Words to live by: When you forgive, you don’t change the past; you change the future! Have a great week.

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• Happy birthday to Stan Pranger who has turned 39 again.

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• We enjoyed the delicious breakfast at the Henderson hall on September 23. Thanks to all the cooks. A fundraiser to raise money for hall expenses.

• Thinking of Calvin McGonegal, Norman McIntosh, David Fox, Bill Powers, Ken Walton, Vera Steele, Jean Steele, Vera Whan, Carol Patterson, Doreen Warren, Verna Cowdy, Madeline Burke, Judy Howe, Pearl Barr, Harold Gray.

• Cribbage will be starting at Arden Legion on October 14 every Wednesday at 2pm, $3 each. A fun afternoon.

• Happy Anniversary to Bill and Daisy Haw, celebrating 60 years.

• On October 8 there will be a dinner at Circle Square Ranch, 6:30pm. Come and support their Christian camp.

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• On September 27 the Pastoral charge welcomed Darin McKinnon back into the pulpit after he had been absent for a few days visiting his family at PEI. His grandmother had turned 93.

• The Mountain Grove Stewards are making apple pies to order, $10 each. Phone Judy at 613-279-5673 or Nancy, 613-335-5715. People may pick up their pies on October 8 at the hall in Mountain Grove. Order before the 5th.

• Many people are coming out on Tuesday night at the Arden Community Hall to play euchre at 7pm. $1 each. What a great way to spend an evening of enjoyment at the legion in Arden. Euchre is played 7:30pm on Thursday with a tournament on the last Thursday in the month.

• Mountain Grove seniors joined Parham seniors for a bus trip on September 30. It was a fun day.

• A gospel sing was held on September 26 at the Parham Free Methodist Church, featuring the Verona Free Methodist youth choir, along with local talent. Harold Warren was welcomed back as the MC. • Happy birthday to Adrian Scott, Beverley Hayes, Lisa Stacey, Angela Commodore, Donna Easton, Sarah McCullough, Ryder Mallett, Lonnie Cowdy, Gordon Crawford, Jack Price, Renee Thompson.

• On September 26 the Parham CE building was packed with hungry people waiting for a delicious beef supper with all the trimmings. Rev Jean Brown gave the blessing. Thanks to all the wonderful cooks.

• Coffee Time begins October 6, 10-11:30am, at Parham Free Methodist hall. It is usually a great time to get together to have tea or coffee, a snack and socializing. All welcome.

• Many travelled to Harlowe Community hall to hear the talented entertainers and enjoy a delicious potluck supper on September 26 Saturday. Thanks to Marie, George, Terry for your help.

• A helpful hint: Wrap celery in aluminum foil when you put it in the refrigerator. It will keep for weeks.

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The next country music Jamboree will be held on Sunday, October 4, at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke. Starting in October, they will be held the first Sunday of the month at 2pm.

Dinner at 5:30pm. Admission $15 at the door. All musicians welcome. Information: Freda Russell at 613-273-2571.

There will be a community yard sale at the Fall River Restaurant on October 10, 9am to noon. Come on out and shop for a bargain! Vendors should arrive early to set up your table in front of the restaurant. Be courteous to your fellow vendors. Unload your items, move your car, and then set up your stall; of course, there are exceptions! This allows everyone to be set up on time. Registration is FREE. Email info@fallriverrestaurant.ca to reserve your spot.

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• Everyone has been asking when the breakfasts start at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club. Well, October 3 from 8-11 will be the first one of the season. They’re every two weeks.

• Don’t forget, there will be a potluck supper at the Snow Road Community Center on Wed. Oct. 14, it starts at 5:30 and the theme is Oktoberfest; all welcome.

• October 24, there will be a Harvest Supper at the Snowmobile Club.

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• Lorie Ryder was the hostess of coffee break on Friday.

She provided oodles of desserts and coffee. We welcomed Judy, who has two sled dogs.

• Olive saw a large moose in Clarendon last week and Molly saw a bear at Gemmill’s Sugar Bush.

• Get well wishes to Jimmie Millar. Some October birthdays include Marge Snow, Sally Gibson, Herb Steele and Chloe Woodman.

• Saturday, October 17 is the Elphin church's pork supper, which will be held in the church hall from 5 until 6:30pm. See you there.

• What a jam-packed hall at Snow Road for the Abrams Brothers' concert. Their music just makes you move. The show started off with Mary and Wayne, then John and his wife Alexandra took the stage. They were just married in Ireland in August. Brian and the boys finished off the first half.

The second half was just the boys. They just keep getting better and better every year, we’re so lucky that they have roots in this area and that we get a concert from them almost every year. The show was in memory of Dale Gemmill who lost his battle with cancer in July. There is no charge, just a donation to their charity of choice each year. This year the money went to the Snow Road volunteer fire fighters. They raised over $1500. After the concert FLAGS served a beautiful harvest chicken supper that fed almost 100 people. What a way to end the week of beautiful weather and entertainment. It’s great to live in this beautiful area.

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• October 9 the Mayflower Lodge is holding a Turkey Bingo - Come out to support them and maybe win your Thanksgiving turkey!! Also keep in mind the date of October 24 for the Annual Harvest Auction, which is always a great night of fun and bargains for all the family.

• The Coffee mornings are starting back up at the Free Methodist Church in Parham on Oct. 6, and will be held every Tuesday morning from 10 to 11:30 a.m. There is no charge and everyone is invited.

• On October 17 at the IOOF Hall in Parham there is an open house. The township is looking for input on the viability of the Parham Library. Please come out.

• Sincere condolences to the family of the late Ken McKegney.

• Thinking of you to Corinne Howes, Mrs Sidney Drew, and Harold Clow.

• A great crowd attended the Parham United Church Roast Beef Dinner. Thanks to all who came out and enjoyed this most delicious meal.

• What a touching service for the closure and decommissioning of the Maberly United Church. During the 130 years it served as the "Peace" church it has seen fire, tornadoes and joyous times and stood strong as the rock on which it was built. Most of the Maberly congregation will be joining Sharbot Lake for their Sunday service.

PAGE 5 • If you have belonged or still belong to the Masons, Orange Lodge, Knights of Columbus, Oddfellows, Rebekahs or have paraphernalia or interesting items that are just collecting dust, there is a museum in Napanee (corner of Belleville and Bridge Streets) that opened last Wednesday and would be happy to give these belongings a "new" home. Tours of this building can be arranged; also arrangements may be made to pick these items up.

• The Rebekahs and Oddfellows Lodges in Parham have been newly installed into their offices and are geared up for another year. However due to declining memberships both lodges are looking for new members, contact any one of these members (or call me, Colleen). Don't just ask for a donation; ask to belong.

• Adult volleyball on Monday nights have started once again at Granite Ridge Education Centre. Come out and get some exercise and fun.

• The seniors’ dinner held on Monday was a most enjoyable one.

• Did you see the lunar eclipse on Sunday night?

• The Mayflower Lodge is selling tickets on a $200 gift certificate for No Frills • Happy Birthday to Dawn Peterkin, Arthur Cota, Lois McFadden, Tara Cronin, Stacy Clow, Johnae Leyfield, Robbie Northmore, Liz Norton, Ethan Willard and Brittany Gemmill.

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• After a six-year hiatus, Frontenac Minor Hockey Novice Rep is back! The team could use your support by contributing to its bottle drive fundraiser Saturday, October 3, 10am to 2pm, at Verona Foodland. You can also schedule your pickup by calling Rob at 343-363-3765.

• BellRock Hall is hosting ChiliFest on Saturday, October 3 at 6pm. Six varieties of Chili - all you can eat with live music

by Toute Ensemble. $15 per person. Tickets can be picked up at Family Farms, Asselstine Hardware, Verona Hardware and Nicole’s Gifts. This is a fundraiser for Bellrock Hall and is being sponsored by Reids Foodland.

• The Heritage Quilt Show will be held Saturday, October 17 from 9am to 3pm at Trinity United Church. Meet the vendors and their wares. Door prizes and a Quilt draw at 3pm. Food available for purchase. Admission $5. For further info, contact Ann at 613-374-2516.

• Martha’s Place will be hosting a free Thanksgiving Dinner on October 11 from 2-3pm. If for any reason you find yourself alone, or your family is unable to have a dinner, come join Martha’s family.

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SYDENHAM Anita Alton 613-561-1094 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com • Frontenac Minor Hockey Novice Rep is holding a bottle drive fundraiser on Sat. October 3, 10am to 2pm at the Verona Foodland. After a six-year hiatus the team is back and needs your support, so please contribute generously! You can also schedule a pickup by calling Rob at 343-363-3765 • Turkey Bingo is Monday night Oct 5 at St Patrick's Church in Railton. Games begin at 7:00 - with early bird before that.

• The Grade Centre will be hosting an Art

Show of recent works by award winning and nationally celebrated local artist Don Conolly.

The Opening Reception will be Sunday October 4 from 2pm - 4:30pm. This will include an artist's talk and refreshments; admission is free. The Grace Centre will be open every Sunday throughout October and November for further viewing of Don's work. Information: Rose Stewart, rsstwrt@gmail.com • Volleyball will be starting again at Sydenham High School on Tuesday Oct 13 from 7-9pm. This fun, adults only (18 plus) is only $40 for new players; $20 for retuning and runs every Tuesday evening until May 2016. Contact Robert Sherk for more info at robertsherk@gmail.com

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The Haunted Barn - now in its fifth year - provides a fright for visitors on that eerie night with a new theme each season. Located in Sydenham at 2932 Rutledge Road just down from the high school, the Haunted Barn is open on Halloween night from 6 to 9:30pm. Previous displays have included a Zombie Wedding, Gates of Hell, and Sloats Landing Asylum. With a cast of up to 20, and an attendance of around 300, this holiday's fright is yet to be witnessed. While the Haunted Barn is not recommended for children under the age of six, monetary or food donations will go to Southern Frontenac Community Services. You can check it out on facebook @ Haunted Barn Sydenham.

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Regrettably, the Haunted Walk hosted by Peter Hollywood and Hazel Lee on Halloween night will not be held in Verona this coming season, but will have a grander location in Kingston. Starting small, they fixed up in a house, creating most of the decorations themselves. The Haunting hosts have spent nearly every spare moment working on their production this fall. They invite all those who have braved the feat in the past to seek out their new venue. Titled Peter’s Creepers Halloween Scream for those 14 & up, or those under that age if accompanied by a guardian, an admission of $5 will go to Corus Entertainment’s Clothes for Kids, and what’s more is an offer to get photographed during the experience. For the younger crowd, a more imaginative scene titled Witch Hazel’s Little Shop of Horrors will cost $2 and proceeds will likewise go to Clothes for Kids.

With months of preparation, and a stimulus of fears, it is surely a terror to be explored.

The haunted hours for the Frontenac Mall are: Sat. Oct. 24, 11am–5pm; Sun. Oct. 25, 11am–4pm; Wed Thurs & Fri. Oct. 28–30, 4–9pm; Sat. Oct. 31, 10am - 5pm

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Local faces “strike a pose” for the KFPL R

egular visitors to various branches of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library recently had a chance to strike a pose to help celebrate October as Canadian Library

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At the Sharbot Lake branch on September 22, Debbie Whan of Mountain Grove, who is a regular visitor to the Sharbot Lake, Parham and Mountain Grove branches, was approached by Meredith Westcott of programming and outreach services with the KFPL. Westcott invited Whan to add her face to the MY KFPL promotional campaign, which aims to celebrate the faces of real people who love to spend time at their local libraries.

The photos along with a personal quotation stating why the library user loves to visit their local library, were taken at numerous branches of the KFPL including the Sharbot Lake and Sydenham branches and they will be used for various advertising and promotional publications for the KFPL in the upcoming months. “With stock photography you are not able to get realistic people who best represent your local community. The whole idea with this project is to find the real people who use the libraries and share their reasons why.

Our aim is to show that we are a community organization and that we are open to all types of people of all ages and all backgrounds”.

Whan said that she visits her local branches regularly not only to quench her love for DVDs, especially those on the topic of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, but also because it is “a quiet and peaceful place to visit”.

Westcott said that she has photographed various local patrons who each have their own personal reasons for visiting their local branch. “It is the richness of the materials available that attract people. Not only do we have books on all topics, as well as a wide selection of DVDs and CDs but we also have download-able movies and magazines and our online resources are also phenomenal. For people who love music, they can get free music every week and it is all totally

Regular KFPL user, Debbie Whan, lends her face to MY KFPL promotional campaign with Meredith Westcott at the Sharbot Lake branch free.”

Westcott also mentioned the numerous free family programs that are also popular, including story times, P.A. Day and March break programs, and various live musical and theatrical performances by professional artists, which are available through funding by Friends of the Library.

This is the second time the KFPL has run the many local faces promotional campaign, the first having taken place in 2013. Westcott said that not only will this new promotion help library staff to update their photos but that the participants and local residents can look forward to seeing a few familiar faces in print and on view at their local branches in the coming weeks.

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ue to concerns over the potential risks for volunteers encountering the noxious wild parsnip weed, Lanark County Public Works has decided to cancel the Adopt-aRoad pick-up this autumn. “This was a difficult decision,” said Terry McCann, public works director, “but this noxious Mama and her cria, which was born on Sunday The Back Roads Studio Tour received an exciting surprise this year! At Studio 2, the Silent Valley Alpaca Farm welcomed two new crias (baby alpacas), one on Saturday morning and one on Sunday! What a show for visitors to witness two alpaca births. It seemed both the moms, who were overdue, were just waiting until they had a crowd.

Best wishes and congratulations to Jody Lemke and Matthew Schmidt on getting married Sept 26!

Although, I wasn't able to make it to all the studios, where I was able to visit was an impressive display of artistic talent indeed! Can't wait for next year’s tour!

Cecilia Slack and Debbie Emery are collecting milk bags to weave into mats for 3rd world countries. They had a working bee this past Monday through the Vennachar Free Methodist Community Project, where they worked together to weave the hundreds of bags they have already collected!

Vennachar Family Night started Wed, Sept 16 from 6:15 -7:30pm at the parsonage. There is an adult program, "Before Amen", and a kids’ program for ages 3-12 with a "To The Edge" space theme. For any questions, contact Pastor Laurie at 613-479-2673.

The Plevna LCBO is collecting for the United Way between Sept 24 to Oct 11. Local giving makes local results! Please give back to our community and stop off at the Plevna LCBO to make your donation!

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weed poses several potential risks and we decided to ensure everyone’s safety by cancelling the fall program due for this year.” The Adopt-a-Road initiative began in 1999 and is designed to encourage volunteers to complete a spring and fall litter pick-up on a section of road of their choosing. Each section is about two kilometres in length. Dozens of groups have participated over the years with tonnes of litter collected each year and hundreds of hours of volunteer labour contributed. Wild parsnip is an invasive plant that is becoming more common in Lanark County and is found along road shoulders, in ditches, rail corridors, trails and on uncultivated land. Sap from the plant can cause skin and eye irritation and make skin prone to severe burning and blistering when exposed to sun, which can cause long-term scarring. It is important to know what the plant looks like and use proper handling techniques when dealing with it.

Kids’ craft time at Countryfest Here are the results from the Countryfest Horse Draw: Best Dressed Team donated by Hermer’s Heavy Equipment Repair went to Gary Lentz from Vennachar; Best Matched Team donated by Judy Berndt went to Shayne Lynott from Kempville; Furthest Away went to Brent Gabie from Kazabazua, Quebec. The Scarecrow contest was won by Pam Rosenblath. Thank you to all!

The New Apostolic Church has started Youth Club on Friday nights, 7-9pm, for the young and young at heart, with movies, music, skating, sports and games. You are invited to join them for their church Thanksgiving service this Sunday, Oct. 4, 10:30am, with a fellowship dinner after the service.

Please contact Rev. Robert Sprague for more information: robertjsprague@gmail.com; 613-333-9777.

Fire Prevention Week October 4 - 10, 2015 This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarms!” Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire.

To help ensure our communities are protected and our residences receive sufficient early warning in the event of a fire emergency; North Frontenac Fire Department will be conducting door-to-door smoke alarm visits to test and check Smoke and CO alarms during Fire Prevention Week.

Test your Smoke and CO Alarms frequently, at least once a month and change the batteries as required, at least twice a year.

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Mayor’s Declaration Annual Fire Prevention Week “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep, Every Bedroom needs a Working Smoke Alarm” It's time for Fire Prevention Week! From October 4-10, 2015 North Frontenac Fire Department is joining forces with the Not for Profit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to remind local residents about the importance of working smoke alarms in every bedroom.

Smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire, but they need to be working. Unfortunately, many home fire deaths result from fires where a smoke alarm is present but does not operate. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme focuses on motivating people to ensure there is a smoke alarm installed in every bedroom and to test them each month to make sure they’re working properly.

Some of the safety tips that North Frontenac Firefighters and safety advocates recommend are: • Install smoke alarms inside of every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement; • Test all smoke alarms every month by using the test button; and • Replace all smoke alarms every 10 years or sooner if they don’t respond properly when tested.

The North Frontenac Fire Department will be performing home visits to raise public awareness about the importance of working smoke alarms.

THEREFORE, I (Ron Higgins) Mayor of the Township of North Frontenac do hereby declare October 4-10, 2015, as Fire Prevention Week throughout the Township, and I urge all the people of North Frontenac to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement; and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of North Frontenac’s fire and emergency services during Fire Prevention Week 2015.

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Final worship at Maberly United Church O

n Sunday, September 27, Maberly United Church, founded in 1885, hosted their final worship to mark the official closing, and de-commissioning of the church in an open service with special music provided

by Fiddlers and Friends. The congregation will now gather for their Sunday services at Sharbot Lake.

During the hour-long ceremony Amanda Avery lit the Christ Candle and between hymns, prayers, and scripture readings, members of the congregation stood up, one by one, and recounted their favourite memories of Maberly United Church: Reverend Rock, from the rock (Newfoundland) led a Sunday service from this church on a rock; the excellent meals that were served after some services; the people who arrived late because they had earlier chores to do.

Then there was the memory of the groom whose father turned the car around at the top of the church hill, and backed over the other side. Someone from Maberly had to come with their tractor and pull the car back up.

Sue Munro expressed that she started playing the organ there in 1995, and worries that she might have been responsible for the dwindling congregation over the years!

There were touching memories as well, especially when Paul Pospisil shared his thoughts on the power of prayer.

Not all memories were good ones: Irene Hawley shared her worst memory - the hill in winter! Maberly United Church was built up on a rock; to get up there you have to walk up a steep hill. Irene recounted that while a couple of people might have made it up the

icy hill, most did not, and ended up sliding back down on their rear-ends, the women ruining their stockings!

Even though population patterns are moving targets and are often the reason for a declining congregation, if one were to consider the number of people who were in attendance at this last ceremony, one would wonder why the church is closing. People came from as far away as Brockville, Ottawa, and the far reaches of Lanark County, and totalled over 90.

The Maberly congregation has generously donated their organ to the Anglican Church up the road since the one they have is very old and doesn’t sound so good anymore.

Other items inside the church may be offered back to the families that donated them, or they might be moved to Sharbot Lake United Church. Other items might be dispersed among other United Churches, depending on their needs.

When the ceremony ended, Rev. Jean Brown walked the Christ Candle down the aisle and placed it on a table inside the entrance to the church. The parishioners exited past the candle and made their way towards Maberly Hall, where lunch was served. The church was locked up.

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L-r Allen Gurnsey, Art Munro Bill Avery, Sue Munro, Roy Warwick, Rev. Jean Brown Since Grace was said at the church, it was meal that included all types of baked beans, agreed that no mealtime prayer was needed jello salads and casseroles, and, of course, and so the line-up started. It was a bountiful desserts, and was enjoyed by all

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Built on a rock on top of a hill in Maberly, the Maberly United Church is one of the many United churches across Canada that have been closing at the rate of one per week over the last 12 years. Church services began in Maberly long before the present day church was built and in the early decades of the 1800s were performed by a Methodist circuit rider from Perth.

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was located in the Laidley’s Maberly United Church cemetery, was a Methodist church built entirely of cedar logs and aptly called the Cedar Chapel.

The second church, which was built in 1845, was located one mile west of the village since in those days of the horses and buggies, churches were built based on the distance that a horse and buggy could easily travel.

The present day Maberly United Church was built in 1885 by George Charlton and was at that time called the Maberly Methodist Church. The story goes that Charlton and Richard Duffy had sat for many hours on a large stone on a hill top in the village to discuss the building site for the new church and that long after dark the two men reached their final decision tand these words were expressed, “On this rock we shall build our church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” That rock still lies under the existing church floor roughly 10 feet from the pulpit.

In January 1885, a service led by Rev. Whitting was held dedicating the new church.

At that time the church included a very tall spire, which was built on the floor of the entry vestibule and was pulled with ropes and pulleys through an opening in the roof that caused many involved to fear for the safety of the volunteers.

It is believed that Art Munro’s grandfather, Joe Munro, placed the ball on top of the spire

that was engraved with his initials. The spire unfortunately was later struck by lightening and a fire bucket brigade that stretched from the Fall River to the church saved the building from burning down. Around 1940 the wind blew the spire away and the hole it left in the roof was filled in. Back in June 1925 with the founding of the United Church of Canada the Maberly Methodist Church was renamed the Maberly United church and a newly formed pastoral charge that included the churches of Maberly, Brooke and Bolingbroke was formed.

On October 6, 1935 the church celebrated its 50th anniversary with Rev. G.A. Beatty of Balderson presiding. The program was formatted on a Seth Parker old-fashioned song style service and included choruses, duets, stories, prayers, poems and addresses and the event was attended by 270 people.

In 1947 Maberly’s sister church, Bethel United Church, built in 1893 and located eight miles north of Maberly on the 11th concession of Bathurst Township, collapsed.

Twenty years later the Maberly church united with the United churches of Sharbot Lake and Parham to form the Centenary Pastoral Charge. On June 23, 1985 the congregation celebrated their 100th anniversary with former minister Rev. Ron Smeaton as guest speaker and presiding clergy Rev. James Armstrong. Over the year the church congregation took part in a regular joint Sunday

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No toes untapped at John Thomson Hall - The Abrams Brothers concert in

Snow Road by Julie Druker

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he annual free Abrams Brothers concert, which took place at the John Thomson hall in Snow Road on September 27, was not surprisingly a standing room only affair. The show opened with grandparents Wayne and Mary Abrams revving up the crowd with some old time country favorites.

John Abrams was then joined onstage by his new wife Alex and the two sang “Falling Slowly”, the song that was played at their wedding at an Irish castle, which took place earlier this year.

John was then joined by Dad Brian and the two played a few rousing duets and were joined by banjo player Glen MacDonald. James finally appeared along with granddad Wayne on stand up bass and the five raised the bar a notch with their lively version of Nancy Griffith's “Cross the Great Divide”. They did a fast and furious version of the Stanley Brothers' “I am a Man Thomas” and also played the legendary tune “Reuben’s Train”, which they said may have accounted for the heart attack that Harold Bonner suffered and survived.

The two brothers then took to the stage for the second set of the show, with James demonstrating that not only is he a vocal talent, a master fiddler and so much fun to watch but an adept banjo player as well. John was equally in fine form, his vocal leads packing a punch and with his guitar solos

matching his younger brother’s note for note. Together they whipped up the kind of instrumental fury that they have become so well known and respected for.

Their enthusiasm was shared by listeners, many new to the annual show and some sitting with mouths agape in awe. The brothers played originals like Northern Redemption, and The Tin Man, the latter a song inspired by their long stretches away from home, friends and family. Their original titled “The Walls of Jericho” was inspired by a recent trip to Israel and their cover of the classic “In Constant Sorrow” was lightning fast and furiL-r: John, James, Brian and Wayne Abrams with Glen MacDonald ous and shows how these two brothers, who have been playing together for years, have risen to the cream of crop.

They showed off their mellower side with a cover of “Brown Eyed Girl” and as always left their local fan base of listeners wanting more.

The Abrams family dedicated this year’s concert to Dale Frontenac's first ever Foster Night, supporting the work of Gemmill, who passed away earlier this year and who was Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and remembered fondly by members of the family and the local Addington. The game will highlight the urgent need for foster community. Free will offerings collected at the event were homes for teens and kids with special needs in KFL&A. Two donated to the Snow Road volunteer firefighters in Dale's foster parents will drop the puck at centre ice. More than honour.

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Maberly United Church - continued from pg 8 school and joint women’s and men’s groups with Maberly’s Anglican church.

Countless funerals, weddings, baptisms, communions, lunches, suppers, weekly worships and confirmations have been held at the United church over the years along with special events for the annual Maberly Fair.

In the winter of 2015 the members of the Maberly congregation made the decision and chose to worship in Sharbot Lake. On May 20, 2015 the church voted to amalgamate with Sharbot Lake United. On September 3, 2015 the Maberly church trustees introduced a letter requesting that the Maberly church be sold. At Sunday’s final service, the spoken history of the church concluded with the words “As the doors of Maberly United close in the final service of September 27, God is opening new doors of opportunity and hope and new ways of being the church.”

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Back Roads Studio Tour - Fred Fowler

by Julie Druker red Fowler has worn multiple hats over the years: one as police officer, another as a plater, another as a para-legal fighting traffic tickets, and more; but the one hat that has always remained is that of artist and painter.

Fowler has been painting since he was a kid in kindergarten. His home and studio, nestled on the shores of the Mississippi River near Snow Road, is an ideal spot for an artist inspired by nature, and those who popped in for a visit on this year’s North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour on September 26 & 27, likely noticed that landscapes loom large in his repertoire.

As a native of Nipigon, Ontario on the north shore of Lake Superior, Fowler said he has always been enchanted by landscapes. Some of his works are huge, with canvases stretching from four to five feet long. They have a commanding presence while transporting the viewer to a place they may have never been before.

As a youngster Fowler studied drafting in high school and won many awards, which likely landed him a spot at

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the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. He also attended the New School of Art in Toronto and said that his training has allowed him to appreciate and paint in a number of different styles. Fowler is a multi-media artist and paints mostly in oils and acrylics but has also painted in watercolours in the past.

He is also a printmaker and in this medium he explores more intimate subject matter. In his monotype print titled “Frantic Pursuit”, two dogs are caught mid-stride chasing a ball. The work is mysterious and possesses a mythical quality. Fowler admits though that because of where he is from and where he now resides, landscapes have become his primary focus. He and his wife Sarah, who is also a painter, make regular trips to the north shore of Lake Superior. They take numerous photographs there and use them as the basis for their paintings.

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Equally inspired by his local surrounds, Fowler also paints what is close by. One work titled “On the Beaver Pond” was inspired from a scene he found on Brooke Road just south of Highway 7. It shows a winter beaver pond and a stand of cedars on drowned land, and the work is painted from a very low angle with the cedars showing up in dark silhouettes against the snow and the expanse of the late afternoon sky shimmering above in pinks, greys and purples. Fowler recalled being “attracted to the strong shadows that the sunlight was casting through the trees.” With camera in hand he laid down in the snow to capture the low angle he needed to get the shadows he wanted to depict. Other works, like one titled “Mazinaw Reflections”, shows Bon Echo's majestic Mazinaw Rock. Fowler is donating the work to the Friends of Bon Echo upon their request, and it will be raffled off next year at their annual exhibition and sale.

Another large piece titled “Calabogie Bridge” is a work that demonstrates Fowler’s love of winter scenery. “This is one of my favorite locations and my goal here was to capture the various planes in the landscape including water, ice, rocks, horizon line and the sky and to try to draw the viewer’s eye into the scene”. Fowler says that winter scenes are what inspire him most.

For those who did not make it to Fred’s studio you can see his work on display at the Fall River Restaurant in Maberly, on line at www.fredfowler.ca or you can also make an appointment by calling 613- 699-3686. If you happen to be traveling the back roads near Snow Road you can also drop in by chance. His studio is located at 4005 Elphin-Maberly Road.

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NFCS 40th Anniversary AGM N orthern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS) took a look backwards at their Annual General Meeting last week.

Since the agency, which provides services for children, youth, families, and the elderly, is 40 years old, former staff and board members came out to mark the occasion. Marcel Giroux, who was involved in the founding of the agency in the early 1970s, talked about the early days in the basement of the manse of the Anglican Church, pumping out a newsletter on a Gestetner, and holding public meeting after public meeting in order to get some services established. Susan Ablack, who worked for and with NFCS from 1986 until she retired as the rural worker for Providence Care early this

Leek is the new Fennel - the best stuffed zucchini recipe

by Jeff Green This might not be the best recipe for everyone, but it is my favourite, and it is the one we make at home. And it is good enough to make up to four times a year, which is as many baseball bat zucchinis as anyone should allow to happen.

After all, how hard is it to check the zucchini plants every two days? Pretty hard, it turns out, especially in a zucchini season that has lingered into late September.

The good news is that zucchini, prime tomato, Swiss chard and early fall spinach seasons have all come together, making this a perfect time for this dish.

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Cut off the blossom end of the zucchini and cut it into two long boats. With a heavy metal cooking spoon, remove all the seeds from the centre of the two zucchini boats so they end up resembling canoes. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 F. In a saucepan clear onions over medium heat, turn down heat a little and add garlic and simmer until it is soft. Add the rice and break it up. Add tomatoes and spinach and stir into the rice mixture. The tomatoes will cook and the spinach/chard will wilt into the hot rice. Keep stirring until the rice is nice and red with green flecks, adding more tomatoes to keep the mixture slightly liquid. Add paprika and salt and pepper to taste.

Spoon the rice mixture into the two zucchini boats forcing it in as tightly as possible. Place the boats on baking sheets and cover with tin foil. Place them in the oven and cook for 45 minutes to an hour, until a knife can cut through the zucchini easily. Remove from the oven and cover with cheese and return to the oven for five minutes or until the cheese melts (or forms a thin crust, in the case of the hard cheese).

Remove from oven, let cool for a minute and then cut into thick slices and eat with bread and salad and more grated cheese. Serve with Italian wine (red or white) or a crisp IPA beer; a Muskoka Detour, or an Amsterdam Boneshaker will do nicely.

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year, spoke about the way NFCS developed and maintained a caring service model, and survived attempts by the government of the day to shut it down.

Frances Smith talked about the early 1980s, when she was the welfare officer for Oso township and decided it was unwise to continue doing that job out of her own home when a client made a not so veiled threat to her one day.

“They found a corner of the basement for me at NFCS, and its was great to have people around who were working with the community, just as we were at the township,” she said Marcie Webster, who has worked as a playgroup leader and Aboriginal programs co-ordinator since the early 1990s, spoke about some of the changes that have come about in Children's Services.

“I remember a pickup truck carrying two or three families coming to playgroup one time. There were kids and parents in the front, in the cab, and in the back of the truck there were more. That shows how things have changed,” she said.

Aside from the reminiscences, the AGM business was conducted, but before that the annual Life Membership Awards were given out, this year to Vern and June Crawford. The Crawfords are long time volunteers with NFCS, delivering Meals on Wheels to the most remote households in the region.

“Vern had a knee replacement last year,” said Community

Vern and June Crawford Support Services Co-ordinator Catherine Tysick, “and I had to deliver meals for a few weeks. I kept calling back to the office to say I was lost and they said to keep driving. When the Crawfords were coming back I told the clients not to worry; they would start getting hot meals again the following week.”

This was the first AGM for the new NFCS Executive Director Louise Moody. She said she was honoured to be working in an agency with such a history and thanked the staff and board for their support in her first few months on the job.

Community Living to hold Masquerade Ball

By Jeff Green heck your social calendars to make sure you are free to participate in what promises to be a highlight of the fall season. Community Living-North Frontenac (CL-NF) is sponsoring a Masquerade Ball at St. James Major Church Hall in Sharbot Lake on Saturday night, October 24, starting at 8:00 pm.

“We want to share more with the community,” said Dean Walsh, CL-NF Executive Director. “This is a community that is very inclusive. People here love to support each other, and when one of our managers, Marcel Quenneville, said we should try putting on a ball, we thought, why not.”

The theme of the evening is late 19th, early 20th century dress, the Edwardian era of ball gowns and formal attire for men. CL-NF will have masks that people can purchase

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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.

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Anne Archer will set the evening with some classical flute music, and Community Living's own Brian Roche will perform as a well, followed by DJ Dave Barr spinning the tunes. It will be a licensed event with Perth Brewing Company supplying beer and wine.

The ball will also include a silent auction, which will include boat cruises, art by local artists, and other items, and there will be door prizes and draws throughout the evening. At 11 p.m. a light lunch, supplied by Primitive Catering, will be served and the dance will wind up at midnight.

All proceeds from the dance will go to Community Living Programs, including the Treasure Trunk. Tickets are $25 and they are limited in number. They are available at the Community Living office, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, Gray's Grocery, the Parham General Store, and Burns Jewellers in Perth. For further information, call 613-279-3731.

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For more information or to register contact the Sharbot Lake Resource Centre at 1099 Garrett Street (613)545-3949 press 3 or email essl@sl.on.ca

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SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

births

THELMA SMITH

Putnam, Faye

Andrews

Mom, it has been a year since God called you to your Mansion over the Hilltop Loving & Kind in all your ways Upright & just to the end of your days Sincere & True in her heart and mind Beautiful memories left behind We miss your Joy, your Love, your Smiles, your Friendship and your Hugs & Kisses Dear Mother in Heaven God Bless You Forever Loved until we meet again.

Donna, John & Family xxoo

CARD OF THANKS

Thank You ~ CONNER The family of the late Robert Conner would like to thank you for your warm expressions of sympathy, support and compassion on the recent loss of our husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. We take comfort from the sympathy you have extended to our family and in the loving memories we have of him. A special thank you to Ben & Betty Smith for sharing your home, Rev. Darin MacKinnon for his prayers and guidance and to the staff of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home for your direction. Your support will never be forgotten. To the staff at the ICU unit at KGH on floors 2 & 4, we thank you for your compassionate care during Bob’s illness. We also would like to thank grandsons Jason and Shawn for their tribute through music and song, granddaughters Kim & Michaela for sharing their heartfelt memories of Grandpa, pallbearers Shawn, Jason and Ryan Conner, Nathan Veley, Blaine Steele, & John Florence and the Henderson UCW for the wonderful lunch after the funeral. Finally to all our friends and family, thank you for your visits, cards, phone calls, flowers, gifts of food and donations. To those who travelled a great distance to attend, we thank you all. The Conner family.

In loving memory of a special grandma who passed away one year ago, Sept 30th 2014 Remembering all the good times we have shared makes us feel sad, and want to go back and have more fun with you.

Our favorite times were Halloween and Christmas because your house was always the best decorated and we always had fun helping you decorate. Now we miss the fun times we shared with you and we treasure all the memories. We think of you every day and miss you like crazy!

Love Forever and Always, Sidney, Paige & Mackenzie

Putnam, Faye - In Loving Memory of a Special Mom who passed away 1 year ago, Sept. 30th 2014.

You only have 1 mother So love her with all your heart As I have NO REGRETS Because we will never be apart Losing a mom so special Is a struggle indeed Because mom, you had so much comfort And always there for every need Special times like Christmas and other Events Are very hard to bear It just does not seem real To think that you’re not there I see your smile And you always guide my way, You`re the Sunshine To light up my day Mom, you were a trooper right til` the end And believe me you were a fighter Then it came to an end But I know why because you made the world brighter You were always there with a shoulder to cry on And many secrets we shared With warm hearts And hands that really cared If I could bring you back for just 1 day There would be so many things that I would like to say I’d tell you that I love you & you are the best And my heart was filled with pain when you were laid to rest.

Love You Forever & Always, xoxoxo Wendy

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The very happy and proud Big Brother, Hunter Alexander Andrews would like to announce the birth of his new baby brother, Wyatt Thomas-Glen Andrews.

Weighing in at 8lbs zero ounces, Wyatt was born at 10:34 a.m. on Tuesday September 22nd at Kingston General Hospital.

Honoured parents are Paul and Hailey Andrews – everyone arrived home healthy and happy!

IN MEMORIAM

Newton In loving memory of my mother Daisy (Woodman) who died 60 years ago on September 29, 1955.

Years go by, but memories stay in our hearts forever.

Always loved and remembered by daughter Nadine and Howard

CARD OF THANKS

Thank You ~ Webster The family of the late Matthew Webster wants to thank all our friends and family for their support during this very sad time. To all those who made donations, the pall bearers, Goodfellow’s funeral home and Father Fowler - Thank You. Victoria, Judy, Marcie & Joe and family.

Thank You - MARTELOCK Thank you to all our friends and neighbours who attended the ceremonies at the Ompah Cemetery and at our home honouring Al. Your kind words and memories spoken of times spent with him are deeply appreciated. He was a loving and caring husband and father - a good man. He will be deeply missed.

Sid and family

North Frontenac Food Bank has new drop-off bin

Starting Monday, September 28, The North Frontenac Food Bank will have its own food donation drop off bin in front of the food bank. The bin will be emptied daily. We do ask that all donations are put in a bag first and that donors make sure the bin lid is closed tightly. We hope this will alleviate food being dropped off here, there, and everywhere. For information, please call 613532-8855.

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OCTOber 1, 2015

Sharbot Lake Legion Corner

by June Crawford

L

ast week the Sharbot Lake Legion, Branch 425, celebrated its annual Legion Week by entertaining local seniors’ groups for an afternoon of bingo, culminating with a lovely ham and scallop potato supper. A large crowd turned out for this event and a good time was had by all.

I would also like to acknowledge and thank a few people for their donations to the Legion Week event. Elwood & Shirley Kellar for the donation of a new paper towel dispenser; The Sharbot Lake and Mountain Grove Seniors' Group for the donation of two fruit baskets for raffling off; and Comrade Connie McLellan for the donation of a fall vase of artificial flowers that was auctioned off. The monies from these items went to the welfare of the Legion.

Also, thank you to the Sharbot Lake Amazing Dollar Store for donating a number of markers to the Legion. They are very much appreciated.

Branch 425 is also involved with supporting the local community in many ways, either through donations to different events, such as the swimming program, local fireworks, etc. Branch 425 is also involved with local and home-schooled children with the Remembrance Day Poster, Poems and/or Essay Contest, which is held during our Poppy Campaign in late October. The posters, poems and/or essays are put on display for our Veterans and Military guests that come to the Legion for the Veterans Dinner and Remembrance Day Luncheon following the Remembrance Day Ceremony held at the cenotaph. These are well enjoyed by all who see them displayed.

Branch 425 is also involved with the Community Safety Net program. This program contains the very best safety resources for helping to keep our children safe. The books will be distributed to the local Medical Centre, Pharmacy, North Frontenac Community Services, Employment Service Centre and to the local OPP for use in their presentation to the local schools. Please feel free to pick up a copy.

R.W.T.O. news

by Kathleen Goodfellow The Retired Women Teachers of Ontario will hold their fall meeting and luncheon at Edith Rankin United Church (Bath Road, Collins Bay) on Wednesday, October 14. The R.W.T.O. Napanee are invited to attend. The Provincial president Dianna Rice will be our guest. Coffee time 10am, meeting at 11am.

Roast Beef Dinner at 12 noon. Cost $20.

Please bring items for fund raising activities.

Something new – several joined our president for breakfast at Eggsquis in Kingston on September 28 at 9:30am for conversation and new ideas to enhance our programmes.

For information or transportation, call Bonnie at 613-389-4827.

Business Cards 250 starting at $30 call 613-279-3150

Local businesses provide jobs for the community!

Support your local businesses A Promise for You "So then do not judge anything ..until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and make manifest the counsels of the hearts” 1 Cor. 4:5

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OCTOBER 1, 2015

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Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. Other starting March 27, 2015 listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes ev38 ery Verona (613) 374-2112 effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.

REID’S FridayVERONA October 2

OPEN Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm Centre, sponsored

by Teachers’ Federations Sat: 8am 6pm Tuesday October 6 Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm; BINGO, GoldHARROWSMITH - TURKEY LCBO 11am-6pm en Links Hall early bird 7pm; call 372-2410; sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs NORTH FRONTENAC GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP CLUB meets at Ompah Community Centre at 1:30pm; all welcome.

SHARBOT LAKE 39ERS at North Frontenac Telephone office, downstairs, noon potluck followed by meeting & games; info Shirley Authorized Agent For: 613-279-2990; dotdotfraser@gmail.com SHARBOT LAKE - TALK / DISCUSSION with Dr. Jerry Ackerman, free, 7-10pm “81 Reasons To Replace This Government”, Oso OPEN Hall; info: jerry.ackerman31@gmail.com Mon-Fri: 8am- -ALZHEIMER 8pm SHARBOT LAKE SOCIETY 8am - 1-2:30pm, 6pm SUPPORTSat: GROUP, United Church Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm; hall, 613-544-3078

HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE, Golden Links Hall, for public school children 7-9:30pm; $6; info: 372-2410; sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs.

SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion.

5:30–7pm, baked chicken, $12 SNOW ROAD COFFEE TIME, community Specially priced for your family LCBO 11am-6pm centre, every Friday 10am-noon, comecelebration! and Wednesday October 7 meet with your neighbours.

Grocery Store Open Good FridayARDEN - “PUZZLE LAKE PROVINCIAL Saturday October 3 PARK: A RARE TREASURE.” slide show ARDEN LEGION Super Dart Tournament has & history, hosted by Friends of the Salmon Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 been cancelled River, AGM to follow. Arden community hall; BELLROCK HALL - CHILIFEST 6pm, all doors open 6:30pm; show 7pm; all welcome, you can eat, live music. $15pp, fundraiser for no charge. Info: 613-335-3589 hall.

PLEVNA Authorized - RETIRED TEACHERS & Agent For: REID’S VERONA FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ FRIENDS: Luncheon at North of 7 Restaumarkets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: rant, 11:30am. To attend phone 613-279-2098 McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; by Oct. 4.

Sharbot Lake Oso beach; in Verona at SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - General MeetOPEN Prince Charles Public School. All markets fea- ing 7pm 375 Bonus air Miles Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm ture local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods Thursday October 8 8am available in this Week’s FlyerARDEN -Sat: & much more.

CIRCLE- 6pm SQUARE RANCH fundSun: Grocery 9am-6pm; HARROWSMITH - COMMUNITY BBQ & raising dinner, 6:30pm; info 613-335-5403; Starting April 17-23 LCBO 11am-6pm OPEN HOUSE, Social & Athletic Club, 11am- arden@csranch.ca 2pm.Spend $100 get a Bonus 100 Air Miles LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View PALMERSTON CANONTO CONSERVA- Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 7pm, topic: TION AREA trails re-dedicaton; Ticks & Lyme Disease Hwy 38 Verona (613)renewed 374-2112 walks begin at Palmerston-Canonto dam; SHARBOT LAKE – CHILI LUNCH & PIE from 10am-noon volunteers available to intro- AUCTION, United Way fundraiser, Child Cenduce the trails network; info: brucehmoore@ tre, noon-1pm REID’S VERONA gmail.com; recreation@northfrontenac.ca SHARBOT Authorized LAKEAgent–For:RAILWAY HERITAGE SNOW ROAD – BREAKFAST fundraiser, SOCIETY FUNDRAISER, Chicken & Rib din8-11am, Snowmobile clubhouse, 1106 Gem- ner, the Crossing Pub 5:30-11pm; $50pp ($25 mills Rd. tax receipt); music by the Feral Five; 279SYDENHAM – FOOD BANK DRIVE. 2182; 279-2723 OPEN Sydenham Foodland parking lot 1-3pm; info: Mon-Fri: 8am October - 8pm Friday 9 613-376-6477, ext 204 Sat: 8am -- 6pm HARROWSMITH FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, VERONA - FRONTENAC MINORyou HOCKEY We have everything need,SocialSun: GroceryClub, 9am-6pm; & Athletic 7-8:30pm, free admisNOVICE REP Bottle Drive Fundraiser, 10am- sion, Children LCBO 11am-6pm must be accompanied by an steaks, sausages...

2pm at the Verona Foodland, or for pickup call adult - Canteen; door prize Rob at 343-363-3765.

NORTHBROOK - OPEN MIC & POTLUCK Sunday October 4 Lions hall, potluck dinner 6pm, music 7-11pm, Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 $6, entertainers $2, all welcome; info, Lionel Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; 613-336-8142. refreshments avail; the annual fall Bedford PARHAM - TURKEY BINGO, IOOF Hall, PotluckREID’S follows theVERONA Sunday Jam; info: Judy sponsored by Authorized Agent For: Lodge Mayflower 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614.

Saturday October 10 BLUEBERRY MOUNTAIN NATURE WALK, ARDEN LEGION - OPEN MIC, 1-6pm, all fundraiser for Mississippi Madawaska Land welcome, info: 613-335-2737 Trust; registration 10am; hike 10:30; admis- FLINTON - TURKEY SUPPER, Township OPEN sion3 $10 502 Hills ?-? of Peace Rd. Rec. Centre, Daydonation; sale -July april 4-7pm; adults $13, children 6-12 Mon-Thurs, Sat: 8am-8pm SALE Fri. 10 Thu. July 16 Flower Station; info: 613-259-3412; www. $6, and under free. sponsor: Flinton ComFri: 68am-9pm mmlt.ca Pork Jumbo munitySun: Royale Bathroom Club.

Grocery 9am-6pm; BOLINGBROKE Tissue 8 RollsMUSIC JAMBack Ribs - COUNTRY Cherries PLEVNA - STAR PARTY: Uranus bright and LCBO 11am-6pm BOREE, Hall 2pm; 5:30pm; BETTER BONUS $ dinner .99 ea. $ ABC .99/lb $ $15; .99/lbcan be seen with the unaided eye. Rain date DAYS! all musicians welcome; info: Freda 273-2571.

October 11; North Frontenac Star Gazing FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA – Pub- Pad, visit www.northfrontenac.com in case of Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 lic Skating begins, Sundays 1-2:20pm & cancellation or update; events start at dark; Wednesdays 10-11am; $2pp 5816 Road 506.

MCDONALDS CORNERS - FALL BEEF Sat. – Mon. October 10-12 SUPPER Agricultural Hall; 4-6:30pm (hosted PERTH STUDIO TOUR, 10am-5Pm; 25 artAuthorized Agent For: REID’S VERONA

by Knox Presbyterian Church); $15; 6-12yrs. ists/artisans at 6 studios; info/maps: www. $6; under 6 free; all welcome; info 613-278perthstudiotour.com or call Riverguild Fine 0696 Crafts at 613-267-5237.

SYDENHAM - ART SHOW Opening RecepWESTPORT STUDIO TOUR, 10am-5pm; 20 OPEN tion; works by Don Conolly, 2-4:30pm; artist’s at 8 studios; info/maps: www.westport3 Day sale april ?-?

Mon-Thurs, Sat: 8am-8pm talk,SALE refreshments, free24 admission; Grace - Fri. Jul. - Thu. Jul. 30 artists studiotour.com Fri: 8am-9pm Centre, all welcome, info: Rose Stewart rsstRoyale Bathroom Sunday October 11 Boneless/Skinless Red or Green Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm; wrt@gmail.com Tissue 12 Rolls or MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Chicken Breast Seedless Grapes LCBO 11am-6pm Sponge Towel 6 pack Monday, October 5 Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ ETTER BONUS $ O’ .99/lb $ .99/lbCLUB$301.44 LAND LAKES CURLING St.ea 5pm, $15; info: 613-278-2362.

DAYS! Joseph St., Tweed; registration/information VERONA – FREE THANKSGIVING DINday 4-8 (613) pm; www.curltweed.ca Hwy 38 Verona 374-2112 NER, Martha’s Place 2-3pm, 6557 Road 38, OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community for anyone who for whatever reason isn’t able hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment. to have their own.

SHARBOT LAKE – ALL CANDIDATES Tuesday October 13 Authorized Agent For: MEETING, 7-9pm, Granite Ridge Education REID’S VERONA NORTHERN 5 DINERS, Plevna hall, noon,

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Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 For those 50+, $12, reservations requ’d 613279-3151

Wednesday October 14 ARDEN LEGION - CRIBBAGE played every Wednesday at 2pm, $3pp HARROWSMITH - SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB MEETING, 7pm, for all members & anyone interested in attending, 4041 Colebrooke Rd, Membership - family $20/yr., single $10/yr.; info: Laura 613-888-0077.

LAND O’ LAKES CURLING CLUB 301 St. Joseph St., Tweed; registration/information day 7-9pm; www.curltweed.ca SNOW ROAD - POTLUCK SUPPER, community centre, 5:30pm, theme “Oktoberfest”.

Thursday October 15 RECREATIONAL BADMINTON starts, Thursdays, 7-9pm, Granite Ridge Educational Centre; $5 semester, fun & exercise for adults, children 14-17 with adult supervision only

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.

ARDEN - Community hall: LINE DANCING Mondays 9:30-10:30am; FIT & FUN exercise class Tuesdays 9-10am (April-June, SeptDec) EUCHRE Tuesdays 7-10pm; TAI CHI Wednesdays, beginners class 9:15am, advanced 10:15am; CHILDREN’S READ/ KIDS KLUB Thursdays 5-7:30pm; sponsor: Kennebec Rec. Committee; info 613-3353186 ARDEN - ADULT/SENIOR BALL, all welcome, no experience necessary; meets at Arden Rec Park, Sundays & Wednesdays May-Oct, 6-7:30pm ARDEN LEGION: Sunday Darts 1pm; Wed & Fri Darts 7pm; Wed Cribbage 2pm; Thurs Euchre 7:30pm.

ARDEN SENIORS: meet at community hall 1st Tuesday each month, 11am business meeting then potluck lunch; info 613-3353186 BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 2nd Wed, 10:30 – 11:30 am.

Sydenham, 3rd Thursday, 9 – 11 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 549-1154, 1-800-267-7875.

BINGO ■Flinton, Mondays, Rec Centre, doors open 6pm ■Griffith Denbigh-Griffith Lions Hall every 2nd Tues 6:30pm; ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge.

BOLINGBROKE - FOREVER FRIENDS CLUB, 1st Wednesday of month, noon; info Joyce Fleming rayjoyce@rideau.net; (613) 273-4832 CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments: call 613-384-2361 or 1-866-877-0309 CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE – NORTHBROOK, in former United Church next to cemetery.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm (varies seasonally) CLOTHING – HARTINGTON, COMMUNITY CARING, Princess Ann Community Centre, Mon 9-12, Tues 9-4, and Fri 9-12 CLOTHING - TREASURE TRUNK, Sharbot Lake, 1171 Cannon Rd. “New & Second Tyme Around Clothing” Donations welcome. 2792113.

CLOTHING – VERONA, “Style Revival”, free clothing, Free Methodist Church, Wed & Thurs, 10am-1pm; info Kielo, 613-374-5289 COMMUNITY DROP-IN – Sharbot Lake Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151.

DENBIGH CRAFT GROUP meets 2nd & 4th Wed. of month, 1pm, community hall, free, all welcome, info: Pam, 336-8934 ext. 229.

GOLDEN SUNSET CLUB meets 1st Monday of month, Northbrook Lions Hall, noon. Info: 336-2570. Join us for potluck.

HARROWSMITH - TUESDAY LUNCHES, St.

Paul’s United Church, 11:30-1pm, $5, soup, sandwich, beverage, dessert.

LAND O’LAKES SENIORS meet every second Wed. of the month at Mountain Grove community hall; potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome LENNOX & ADDINGTON RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS & DROP-INS - Tamworth Playgroup: Mondays 9:30 am-noon, Sheffield Arena; Northbrook Drop-In: Wednesdays 10am-1pm, Lions Hall; Flinton Drop-In: Thursdays 10am-1pm, Township Hall; Info: 613-336-8934 ext. 257.

LENNOX & ADDINGTON STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL, local volunteer agency identifies & supports environmental, education, woodlot management, wildlife habitat, watershed issues and projects in L&A. All welcome. 5315723 MEALS ON WHEELS. Serving the North Lennox & Addington area, a hot nutritious meal will be delivered to your door every Thursday at noon, cost: $6; 613-336-8934 or 613-3335216.

MERA: McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts at the Schoolhouse: Quilting, Fibrearts, Weaving & more www.meraschoolhouse.org NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK: food & cash donations needed; 613-532-8855, PO Box 151, Sharbot Lake, K0H 2P0 NORTHBROOK – ADULT COMMUNITY DROP-IN, Tuesdays, Lions Hall, 9:30am-3pm, drop-in free, home-cooked style noon meals available for $7, all welcome, info: LOLCS, Pam 336-8934 x 229 NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am.

Free. Info: Jeannie, 613-336-8934 or 1-877679-6636 OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 – 11 am. All welcome OMPAH – FITNESS, Community Centre, 9-10am, M, T, Th, F. $2/session or $12/month All welcome ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS Mon - Healthy Beginnings Sharbot Lake, Harrowsmith playgroup 9:30-11:30am; Tues Verona, Snow Road, Perth Road, Sydenham playgroups 9:30-11:30am; Wed. Sharbot Lake playgroup; Thurs- Storrington 9:30-11:30am. Baby Talk Drop in - Sharbot Lake 3rd Monday of each month. Info: 613-279-2244 PARHAM SENIORS meet every third Wed. at Free Methodist Church in Parham. Potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome PARHAM – V.O.N. SMART Program free exercise classes for older adults 55+, Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-10:30am, United Church; please register: 613-634-0130 PLEVNA – LADIES DROP IN any time on Thursdays, Clar-Mill Hall, 10am-4pm, for coffee or/and crafts, all welcome, info: Lois 613479-2562 SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE. Seniors Fitness Mondays & Thursdays 9-10am; Horseshoes Wednesday 2-3pm; Coffee Morning Fridays 10am-noon; info 613-2780841.

SYDENHAM - VON SMART EXERCISE PROGRAMS for 55+yrs, free, Mondays & Thursdays, regular program 10-11am; beginners’ (less intense) 11:15-12:15, please register 613-634-0130 x 2499 SYDENHAM - FUN DARTS, every Tuesday, 7 pm, Royal Canadian Legion. Mixed teams, $2 per person. All welcome TAMWORTH LEGION – Shuffleboard Sundays 2 pm $2pp; Tuesday Night Darts - 8 pm $2pp; Thursday Night League Darts $2pp; Seniors’ bridge & euchre Fridays1:30pm TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Sharbot Lake Wednesdays weigh-in 5pm, meeting 5;30pm, North Frontenac Telephone Co., downstairs, guests welcome; sharbotlaketops@gmail.com VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED by the Canadian Cancer Society, please call 613384-2361 or 1-866-877-0309.

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Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fx: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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

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

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

FOR SALE LOCALLY PICKED FRESH APPLES, just arrived, Available by the peck, half-bushel and bushel, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 SNOWBLOWER (10HP, 29”, 2-STAGE); maple front hall storage chest/seat (16”x40”); rocking chair; octagonal glass & wood coffee table; double bed box spring & frame; lovely oak dining room table with 4 chairs & 2 armchairs; 3-piece wall unit (cupboards & drawers); four 24” doors. Call 613 279-2502 for info.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

GARAGE /YARD SALES

“KING of APPLIANCES”

SPYGLASS COVE, Clarendon, Hwy 509.

Open Tues – Sat. 9am-5pm. Miniature dresser, wooden calendar frame, floral glass dish, jewelry, Christmas Tigger tennis racquets, magazine rack, porch chair, etc.

YARD SALE, 5586 Ardoch Road. Oct 3,,4,,5 everything must go! More info call Lois. 613479-2562

Smitty’s

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

AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We sell cars for under $1990 safetied & E-tested, low kilometres. We change car doors, hoods, bumpers, trunk lids, $75 & up, parts & labour included. We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING

HELP WANTED SEEKING YOGA INSTRUCTOR for the Northbrook area who practices gentle Hatha Yoga. This is for a weekly class. Please contact Cristina at ckerekes108@gmail.com or phone (613) 921-9700.

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2015 Lake Links Workshop T his year’s Lake Links workshop will be held on Saturday, October 24, 8:30am – 3:30pm, at the Perth Civitan Hall. The topic of the workshop is “Lake Fisheries Management” and the focus will be on strategies

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The interesting thing about this problem is that we do not need any information at all about the number of men involved, given that there are at least two. The key observation is that the sum of the time spans worked by the first and last worker is equal to the sum worked by the second and penultimate worker, and so on. The average working time for all the men is equal to the average working time for the first and the last. Since we know that the average working time is 6 hours, the first and last men together must have worked 12 hours. Since one worked three times as long as the other, the first arrival worked nine hours and the last three hours.

One possible scenario is to have seven men arriving hourly in the morning at 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 o’clock and working until 3 o’clock in the afternoon. The respective working times are 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 hours, for a total amount of 42 hours, or an average of 6 hours each.

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Lake association examples and discussions will look at best practices for bringing lake residents together to protect, improve, and celebrate the health of their lakes. In the afternoon, we will learn from experts on how to manage projects on your lake including partnership development and fundraising.

To register, please contact Karen Ballentine at Watersheds Canada at 613-264-1244 or ballentine@watersheds.ca A $20 registration fee, payable at the door, will include lunch and refreshments. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Perth Food Bank, The Table.

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LIMESTONE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Request for Quotation RFQ #16-02 – Snow Removal & Sanding at Various Locations The Limestone District School Board is requesting quotations from property maintenance providers interested in the provision of snow removal & sanding at various locations throughout the Board’s district.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the 66’ shore road allowances as set out and described as follows:

Request for Quotation documents may be obtained in person at:

ALL THAT PART of the 66 Foot Road Allowance around Mazinaw Lake lying in front of Lot 9, Registered Plan 1115, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 1 on Plan 13R21137 (Rupert)

Quotations must be submitted to the address above, prior to the closing date and time of Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 2:00 p.m. local time. Quotations should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside “RFQ #16-02 – Snow Removal & Sanding at Various Locations”.

The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Clar Mill Fire Hall, Upstairs Meeting Room, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario, on the 13th day of October, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., and at that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard.

Dated this 3rd day of September, 2015.

Jenny Duhamel Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

Limestone District School Board Education Centre, Reception Desk 220 Portsmouth Avenue Kingston, Ontario K7L 4X4

Request for Quotation documents can also be obtained through www.biddingo. com/ldsb for download and printing. For assistance obtaining documents, please contact Biddingo.com customer service.

A complete description of the deliverables and instructions governing the submission process, along with important dates and times, are detailed in the Request for Quotation document. Amendments will only be communicated by addenda through email to those who have registered by obtaining documents directly through either of the aforementioned methods.

Debra Rantz Director of Education

David Jackson Chairperson

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CF Soccer Association in desperate need of volunteers V

- submitted by CF Soccer olunteers are urgently needed or there may not be a 2016 soccer season for the enthusiastic group of young soccer players across Central Frontenac. The core group of four organizers of the association are no longer able to assume all of the multiple roles involved in coordinating the soccer season and are hopeful that they can attract six to eight new volunteers to help run the 2016 soccer season. Their last appeal for committee volunteers resulted in only one new person stepping up, so they are worried about the association’s future. This past season, which ran from July 27 to Sept. 13, saw nearly 100 children ages 3 to 16 years enjoy the many health and social benefits that the sport of soccer brings. The season was a great success. Children learned new soccer skills,

stayed active, and made new friends.

The coordinators of the association fear that they may be forced to dissolve the association unless a new group of volunteers are found by November 1. No experience is necessary for volunteering and the committee only meets a few times each year to assign tasks and goals. The meetings are fun, social and productive and the current coordinators are happy to assist and support any newcomers. Some of the tasks volunteers complete are preparing schedules, coordinating registration, arranging teams, and equipment organizing. So if you want to keep the sport of soccer alive for your children, please contact Lynette Whan now to offer your assistance at 613-279-2366 or bradlynwhan@frontenac.net). Without new volunteers there will not be a 2016 season!

Farm Sum: the myth around Chinese peasant-style stir-fry This article is prepared by X.B. Shen of Long Road Ecological Farm and is a part of its “Farm Sum” series. www.facebook.com/ farmsum.

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potato in a steak meal. The key to this dish is that you want to keep the crunchiness of the potato by not overcooking it.

A variation of this dish is to add a bit of chopped pork. You will need to prepare the pork first. Chop the pork into small pieces, fry it with cooking oil and thinly-sliced ginger. Once the colour of the pork changes, add salt, continue to stir for a minute or two, and then remove from pan and put in a lidded container.

We usually prepare one pound of pork every time. When we make a vegetable dish, we add some of the pre-cooked pork when the vegetable is about half done. One pound of pork can last for a few days. You will appreciate the pork from a good source. When pork is good, it is juicy and flavourful even if you don't add any sauce. Bad pork is dry and flavourless, and loses water when being stir-fried.

You can apply the same method to cooking fresh beans, zucchini, summer squash, celery, daikon radish, the stems of greens (such as bok choy, Swiss chard, Chinese cabbage, etc). The cooking time varies with different vegetables.

e invite friends over to our farm from time to time and usually we make a Chinese peasant-style meal with abundant vegetables from our garden. Impressed by how delicious the food is, our friends may still not dare to make their own, even though I tell them stir-frying is really simple. I hope this article will uncover the myths of Chinese peasant-style stir-fry; it turns out there is no mystery at all – no complex sauces or hardto-master technique.

Chinese peasant-style stir-fry requires very little preparation and few ingredients.

Besides what's available in the garden, you only need a bit of oil, salt, and water (yes, water). Garlic, green onion, soy sauce are a plus, but not necessary. Each vegetable has its own pleasant flavour, and Chinese peasants like to preserve this flavour by not using too much or too strong spices and seasonings.

Here is a recipe for a delicious stir-fry potato dish: 1 tablespoon sunflower oil (or any vegetable oil) 2 large chieftain potatoes (red skin, crunchy), sliced to sticks, like french fries, thickness varies, the thinner the better and less cooking time. Keep the little businessman skin if organically-grown with the big Heart 1 bell pepper, or two hot peppers, seeds removed, cut to sticks 1 green onion, chopped 1/3 teaspoon of salt or less Optional: 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped 1/2 teaspoon of soya sauce 1. Heat the frying pan, add oil and garlic, stir a few seconds, and then add peppers, stir the pepper and cook for about half a minute 2. Add potatoes. Stir and Smitty has donated a $1000 to the Arden Legion. A good will gesture add salt, and a few tablefor upkeep. Shown in picture receiving cheque from left: Dawn Squibb spoons of water to avoid and Dave Moore, Smitty, and his good helper Art Tryon. Smitty likes burning at the bottom. to donate to non-profit organizations. Smitty sells a lot of appliances 3. Cover with lid and cook in Arden & surrounding areas. Customers always come first. Nobody for 5-6 minutes, stirring ofbeats our prices or service after the sale. We sell more because we ten. Add a bit more water if sell for less. There is always same day delivery, our own financing with it drys up. no interest charged and the customer likes this policy. For friendly, fast 4. Add green onion and service call Smitty’s, we are on call 24 hours a day serving your area for soya sauce, and give it a over 40 years & still going strong. good mixing before putting it in a plate or large bowl.

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South Frontenac is seeking to establish a pool of candidates for casual full-time absences within the Treasury department. For further information, please visit our website: www. southfrontenac.net (Town Hall/Careers)

INVITATION TO TENDER No. PW-2015-11_REV FOR OTTER LAKE CULVERT REHABILITATION Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., October 7th, 2015, ATT: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0.

Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 4:30pm, Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0

NOTICE OF PASSING OF A BY-LAW TO ADOPT AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT The Council of the Township of South Frontenac passed By-law 2015-48 on the 15th of September 2015 that adopted revisions to the Township’s Official Plan. For more details, see the township website under “News and Public Notices” Official Plan Amendment # 23.

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OPP Fall Seat Belt Campaign September 23rd to October 9th 2015 SOUTH FRONTENAC FIRE & RESCUE FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Join your local Fire Department and volunteer firefighters for “Live Fire Extinguisher Training”!

Sydenham Station – Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Hartington Station – Monday October 5 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Perth Road Station – Tuesday, October 6 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Burridge Station – Monday, October 5, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm pm (extinguisher demonstration not available at this location) October 4th to the 10th 2015 is Fire Prevention Week. This year’s message is “Hear the Beep Where you Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!”. Fire Station #8, located at 3910 Battersea Road, Battersea, Ontario will be hosting an Open House on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 beginning at 6:00pm. Come and chat with Jeff from Nixon Sweep Company regarding your chimney and wood fireplace safety and inspections.

Enjoy a hot dog with your Volunteer Firefighters.

CHANGES TO GARBAGE COLLECTION THANKSGIVING DAY, MONDAY, OCTOBER 12th ONLY those residents that have regular garbage collection on Monday, October 12TH are to put their garbage out on Tuesday, October 13th.

ALL OTHER GARBAGE & RECYCLE COLLECTION STAYS THE SAME FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK Loughborough Landfill will be closed October 12th.

Reminder: Leftover paint from your summer projects, as well as your oil from fall tune ups – It all can be brought to the HHW Depot (Thursdays, 3-8 pm). See a full listing of acceptable items on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Hazardous Waste.

Thank you for your continued participation in keeping our Township clean.

PUBLIC SKATING STARTS OCTOBER 4, 2015 Invite a friend and come out to the Frontenac Community Arena and enjoy a leisurely skate every Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 am and Sundays from 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm.

The cost is $2.00 per person and a CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended.

CARDBOARD & STYROFOAM Please REMEMBER that any cardboard or packing styrofoam put out for recycle collection must be flattened and tied into bundles no more than 3’ X 2’ X 8” in size. Remove all staples and tape and put out no more than 2 bundles per pickup. Any more than 2 bundles or loose cardboard/Styrofoam may be left. If you have a stockpile of cardboard, it will be accepted free of charge at either the Portland or Loughborough WDS when open.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The Depot will be open every Thursday from 3 – 8 pm. See our website under ‘Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling’ for a listing of what is accepted or call 613-376-3900 Ext 4330.

COUNCIL MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:00 pm.

The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm.

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Pigs, poultry, ponies and more at the 162nd annual McDonalds Corners Fair

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here was a definite Charlotte’s Web-ian feel at this year’s fall fair in McDonalds Corners, which took place on a picture-perfect day on September 26.

The old traditional-style fair, now in its 162nd year, continues to draw those looking for an agricultural based fall fair experience.

This year’s theme was pigs, and youngsters were thrilled to offer Piggy May, a very friendly five-year-old Vietnamese pot-bellied pig from Westwinds Ranch of Westport, a marshmallow treat.

New at the fair this year were four newborn guinea pigs that arrived just that morning, plus pony rides, donkeys and various achievement categories for members of the the local 4H club. Also new in the main display hall were the added scarecrow and doll category entries.

There were an amazing 250 plus poultry entries this year, including Lady Amhersts, silver and ring neck pheasants, Egyptian and white Chinese geese, various quails, an extensive showing of pigeons and one very pretty golden yellow pheasant. Poultry judge, Jeff Draper of Jasper Ont., who has been breeding and showing poultry for over 40 years, definitely had his work cut out for him as he perused the hundreds of cages, awarding first, second and third place ribbons as well as the overall and reserve

champions of the day.

Other highlights this year included the hundreds of creative and impressive entries in the main hall, the light and heavy horse show, the kids’ teddy bear contest and pet show and the many old-style games that the children had a chance to enjoy.

Sally Andrews, secretary with the McDonalds Corners Agricultural Society, who together with more than 40 other committee members and volunteers helps to put on the event, said that the fair not only promotes the local agricultural community but also puts people in touch with the community’s agricultural roots.

“These days we tend to be losing touch with our agricultural roots and these truly agricultural-based fairs allow the public to get in touch with those things - the animals, the working horses and all the different types of farm animals, and all of the various kinds of chickens and other poultry that you see on a farm. And in the display hall, all of the various arts and crafts, things like canning and baking, quilting, knitting, sewing and the many other creations, some of which are unfortunately becoming lost arts.”

Andrews, who grew up on a mixed dairy/ chicken farm in southern Ontario, now raises goats, rabbits, chickens, guineas hens and ducks on a local farm and she is obviously

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First time fair-goers Eloise and Alayna of Ferguson Falls, Ont. feed Piggy May of Westwinds Ranch passionate about farming. She was kept very busy answering questions and handing out boxes of ribbons to the various judges but said she was looking forward to leaving her post later and taking photos of the day’s events.

For animal lovers who missed the fair, coming up on Sunday, Oct. 18 at the McDonalds Corners Agricultural hall is the bird

and small animal auction with entries being received from 7am-10am. Please note that all entries must be boxed with wire fronts.

The bidding starts at 10am and both breakfast and lunch will be available. Sales are cash only with a 20% commission. For more information about the auction please call 613-259-3480.

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benefit, “The townships will, and that is enough.”

Both the US Department of Justice and the IESO have acknowledged receipt of the material that Laforet has sent them, but neither has indicated what they are planning to do with the information.

But the actions that have been taken on behalf of BEARAT are being monitored throughout the renewable energy sector in Ontario.

Community Vibrancy Agreements have been discussed in conjunction with municipal support in municipalities across Ontario as part of the LRP process, which is the first time renewable energy projects have had any municipal input in Ontario.

An official with a US-based solar power company, who did not want their name made public, told the News that their company is well aware of the submission to the Department of Justice on behalf of BEARAT and fears it may affect the entire industry.

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ments of up to $500,000 per year over the 20-year lifespan of the projects, depending on the size of the project that is actually built, are also key to Laforet’s second attack on RES and NextEra. The two companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of US- based companies, and as such are subject to the US regulatory system.

Laforet has submitted a complaint to the US Department of Justice under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, alleging that the proposals for vibrancy agreements were made in exchange for municipal support for the projects.

The act says that US companies are prohibited from making “payments to foreign government officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business.”

While Laforet said he is not alleging that the township officials will receive personal

Letter to the editor Shell oil on Shelbourne basin in Nova Scotia

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hell Oil wants to drill in the Shelburne Basin just off Nova Scotia. This is near major fishing grounds, Sable Island National Park Reserve, and important marine animals.

In the United States Shell Oil must have in place the ability to cap a well blowout within 24 HOURS. The Stephen Harper government has agreed to allow Shell 21 DAYS before they must cap a well! Emergency equipment would have to come from Norway or South Africa. Imagine how much damage can be done in that time!

Why does Shell think it can disrespect Canada in this way? More importantly, why has Stephen Harper agreed to such disrespect of Canada and such endangerment of our natural resources?

Please ask your readers to tell the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board

to refuse to approve Shell’s application.

Especially tell Harper’s corporate crony Douglas Gregory, who worked with Shell for 30 years and was with the oil lobby association before the Conservative government appointed him to the CNSOPB, that the protection of Canada’s coast must come before saving Shell a few pennies!

Visit http://action.sumofus.org/a/shell-21day-blowout/ for more information.

- Aileen Merriam

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