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Reid surviives early scare to win LFK riding easily by Jeff Green

he Liberal sweep of Monday’s federal election had an impact in the new Lanark Frontenac Kingston (LFK) riding, but the Conservative roots of the riding shone through in the end, returning Scott Reid to Parliament with a comfortable 8,000 vote advantage over the second place candidate, Liberal Phil Archambault. With 48% of the vote, Scott Reid did not achieve an absolute majority for the first time in the last four elections. In 2011, he received 57% of the vote in the former Lanark Frontenac Lennox and Addington riding, which makes up 79% of the new LFK riding. Ontario-wide, the Conservative Party vote dropped by 9%, from 44% in 2011 to 35% in 2015. The night began well for Liberal candidate Phil Archambault. The electoral map was lit up in red after he took a 100 vote lead over Scott Reid in early results, but the tide turned in later voting, and he received 19,325 votes in the end (34%) to Reid's 27,399 (48%). Four years ago the Liberal candidate received only 16% of the vote in the former riding, so the Archambault campaign brought in more than double the voting share from last time, mirroring an increase in the share of votes that went to the Liberals

in Ontario. The party received over 45% of Ontario votes this time as compared to just 25% in 2011 John Fenik suffered a fate similar to other NDP candidates across the country, as the party slipped from Official Opposition status with over 100 seats, to 3rd party status with only 44 seats and less than 20% of the popular vote across the county. In 2011 in the previous Lanark Frontenac Lennox and Addington riding, the NDP candidate finished second with 20% of the vote. Fenik received 8,073 votes in the new riding, 14% of the votes cast. That number is still higher than the party's numbers in the 2008 and 2006 elections, which did not feature the Jack Layton Orange Wave of the 2011 campaign. Ontario-wide, the NDP vote dropped from

25% in 2011 to 16.5% this time. Anita Payne of the Green Party received 2,025 votes, 3.5% of the votes cast in LFK, a marginally lower percentage than the 4% showing in 2011. Voter turnout in Lanark Frontenac Kingston was 72.6%, which was 4 percentage points higher than the national average and 7 percentage points higher than the 65.5% turnout in 2011. In the new Hastings Lennox and Addington riding (HL&A), Liberal Mike Bossio and Conservative Daryl Kramp, the incumbent from the Hastings part of the new riding, were headed for a dead heat until the final returns came in. Eventually, Bossio won the seat by 363 votes, 20,813 votes (42.5%) over Kramp's 20,440 (42%). At one point, with over 95%

Students vote at Harrowsmith PS

n October 15, students at Harrowsmith Public School had a chance to experience first hand what it means to engage in the democratic process as they participated in the school’s first ever Student Vote program. Students in Ms. Thayer’s and Ms. Ranson’s grade 4/5 classes took the lead in implementing the program and over 175 students in grade four and higher had a chance to cast their ballots for their party of choice in the riding of Lanark Frontenac Kingston. Through the process the students gained an understanding of the country’s three levels of government, its four major political

parties, and how each party’s platform differed in the 2015 federal election campaign. Ms. Thayer said that the program ties in nicely with the social studies curriculum for the lead students, who are studying government and the democratic process. The aim of the lead students was to convince their fellow students that their chosen party had

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the strategies and policies that would best serve and benefit Canadians. Ms. Thayer said the focus was on the four major political parties and their platforms rather than the individual candidates running in the riding. Lead students were invited first to research the platforms and to chose the party they most wanted to represent. They learned

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of polls reporting, Bossio held a two vote margin, and with 96% of the votes in, Kramp had taken a four vote lead, but the last 4% of votes counted were in Liberal-friendly territory somewhere in the large riding, which includes Belleville and Napanee as well as Addington Highlands. Daryl Kramp had won four elections in a row before his defeat last night. He was elected in Prince Edward Hastings in 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2011. However he has never fared well when his riding has included L&A County. He tasted defeat in the former Hastings, Frontenac Lennox and Addington riding to the late Larry McCormick in 1997 and 2,000, when Kramp was a candidate for the Progressive Conservative Party.

about numerous issues including the Syrian refugee crisis, the state of the economy, the environment, health care and more. Students were also instructed how to use various forms of media in order to get their information across to their fellow voters as well as to think critically about the media they were researching. The students gained a whole new vocabulary and awareness of the political process and you can bet that there were some very interesting conversations taking place throughout the school on voting day. After choosing their party, the students made numerous presentations to their fellow students and were also in charge of running and officiating at the ballot stations. I spoke to two students, Emma Aitken and Noah McDougall, who were respectively campaigning for the Conservative and NDP parties. Emma said that she chose to campaign for the Conservative party because she “felt that Stephen Harper over the years did a good job in keeping Canadians safe”. She added that prior to this program she “did not know very much about politics”, but said that now she feels that she has become much more interested in the topic. Noah said he chose the NDP because he felt “it was time to take a break from Stephen Harper and see what it would be like without him”. He also liked the NDP’s stance on

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october 22, 2015

Editorial

Winners and losers in the federal election I

t is not exactly news now that the biggest winner in the 2015 election was the Liberal Party and Justin Trudeau, who have been given the right to push through their agendas without consulting any other party, even though they received less than 40% of the popular vote. Does that sound familiar? Locally, Scott Reid has won a sixth term in office in the new Lanark Frontenac Kingston (LFK) riding with a comfortable 48% of the vote. Adding Mississippi Mills and the portion of the City of Kingston north of the 401 to the riding in exchange for Lennox and Addington seems to have made little difference. The change did create an opening for the Liberals in the new Hastings Lennox and Addington riding, however, where Liberal Mike Bossio won a squeaker over long-serving Conservative Daryl Kramp. Liberal candidate Phil Archambault can also be considered a winner on the night. He received over 19,000 votes (a 34% share), more than doubling the number of votes his party received last time around. There were losers, too. Nationally the NDP suffered a greater defeat than even the Conservatives did, dropping to under 20% in the popular vote, losing more than half of their seats in Parliament and being relegated again to third party status. LFK candidate John Fenik shared in that fate, receiving only 14% of the vote. For Fenik, who abandoned the Liberal Party just five months ago to join the NDP, the outcome could not have been what he had hoped for. He returns, however, to his municipal role as mayor of the Town of Perth, where he will no doubt be lining up with municipalities across the country to get their share of the promised Liberal infrastructure grants. While his party kept its base support of 32% of the vote, Stephen Harper went from being the most powerful politician

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in the country, to a man with no job and no influence on national policy. He also lost, it must be said, considerable personal credibility by allowing the Niqab issue to fester in this campaign. Without going too deeply into it, the Niqab debate was about more than a head scarf, it was about identifying an “us” and a “them”, and you can pick the “them” the way you pick your favourite flavour of ice cream, based on colour or texture or public sentiment. This election also demonstrated, once again, that our voting system is flawed. There are many, perhaps hundreds of thousands of voters in this election who voted strategically, meaning they reluctantly voted against the party or candidate they would have liked to support in order to try to bring down the Conservatives. The voting system could be easily changed to make this kind of tormented decision-making unnecessary. The Liberals have promised that there will be a change in how the vote is carried out the next time around. If recent history is any guide, mixed member or proportional representation systems will not likely be acceptable to Canadians. The easier change, ranked voting, would not address all of the problems, but it would have two important effects. First, it would allow all of us to vote according to our conscience

Council discussed, once again, whether the original public access right of way to Ashby Lake was indeed closed off in the 1970s and re-located as a public access right of way which runs property now owned by Mark Mieske, access that he has blocked at both end with boulders. A number of neighbouing property owners have used the rough road to access hunting and fishing opportunities in the past. Although there is an alternative way into those properties from another direction, it is a longer way around for many. Reeve Hogg said that the township lawyer has looked at the documentations from the 1970s and concluded that the arrangement to change the public access was “never enacted, so it is not township property.” Darcy Alkerton, who addressed Council on behalf of the neighboring property owners, said, “My family has used it since 1957. I hate to take the township to court over this, but I think we are headed that way. For his part, Mark Mieske, who was at the meeting but not scheduled to speak to Council, piped in nonetheless. “I spent $10,000 on surveys when I bought my property in

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for our first choice, without fear of inadvertently helping to elect our least favourite party. Strategic voting would be a thing of the past. Second, it would force all parties towards a more conciliatory approach to politics. It would no longer be possible for a party to use wedge politics to carve out a winning 35 or 40 per cent of the electorate, safe in the knowledge that even if 60 or 65 percent of the electorate despises them, they can still count on vote splitting to enable them to win the country. Every party will need to create at least some good will with at least some of the people in the country who do not support them fully. Finally, a confession. Back in August when the election was first called, I wrote but did not publish an editorial that said Liberal supporters might just as well switch their allegiance to the NDP immediately because Justin Trudeau was the latest in a line of unelectable Liberal leaders. I did not run the editorial because I thought it was cruel to beat up on Liberal supporters before the election was even underway, not because I thought it was wrong-headed. I looked for the editorial in my files today to see what it said, but it turns out I wisely deleted it from my hard drive.

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hristopher Redmond, 42, Jerry Godfrey, 36, and Frank Teal, 23, who have been jointly charged with multiple counts of possession of stolen property and trafficking in stolen property along with other individual charges that include breach of probation, theft, driving while under suspension and the production of an illegal substance, appeared in court on Monday. Redmond, who was charged with ten counts of possession of stolen property, three counts of trafficking in stolen property, four counts of driving while under suspension and a breach of his bail conditions, appeared in hand cuffs and with an police escort since he is currently in custody due to other related matters in Kingston. Though his lawyer, Mr. Blay, was not present, Redmond stated to Judge Griffin that he was willing to plead guilty to his charges if the charges against his cousin Frank Teal were withdrawn. Co-accused Frank Teal, who was charged with eight counts of possession of stolen property and one count of production of an illegal substance, is having trouble finding legal aid. Jerry Godfrey, the third co-accused in the case, had originally been facing 14 charges. Those charges were withdrawn and replaced by the joint charges that include three counts of possessing stolen property, three counts of trafficking in stolen property, two breaches of probation and one count of theft. Godfrey

was represented in court by defense lawyer Mr. David Crowe and Judge Griffin decided that the joint case should take place in Sharbot Lake rather than Kingston. “We can do it in a more expeditious manner here rather than sending the matter to a busier jurisdiction like Kingston” Griffin said. The three accused will return to court on November 16. Guilty Pleas Joseph J. Archibald, 30, charged with driving over the 80mg/100ml legal limit and with impaired driving causing bodily harm, entered a guilty plea. The court heard that on August 8, 2014, Archibald and Brandon Babcock left a hunt camp. Archibald was driving a vehicle on Highway 509 in the Township of North Frontenac and at approximately 9:10 p.m. the vehicle left the road and hit a tree. The collision left the passenger, Mr. Babcock, with significant life-altering injuries that included a fractured neck, back, and leg, a lacerated lung, broken ribs and a leg laceration, which required significant surgery. Mr. Babcock, who was present in court and could be seen walking with a cane, is currently receiving intensive physical therapy. He remains off work and is not sure that he will ever be able to work as a labourer again. At the time of the accident, Archibald, who suffered a broken nose and other facial injuries, was deemed unable to take a breathalyzer test and instead a blood sample was

taken at approximately 2:00 a.m. at the Perth Hospital, where both men were taken following the crash. Results from a first blood sample showed Mr. Archibald’s blood alcohol levels at 130mg/100ml and a second test showed them at 129mg/100ml. Crown prosecutor Andrew Scott requested a 90-day jail sentence with a three-year driving prohibition. He stated that Babcock wishes no ill will and agreed to the joint submission. Judge Griffin stated that Babcock’s willingness to resolve the case this way shows his “humanity”. Griffin called the accident that resulted from drinking and driving “a very serious matter that we as a society must do better to prevent” and described the sentence as “at the low end of the scale that could be imposed”. Archibald will serve his sentence at the Quinte Detention Centre on consecutive weekends and will be on probation for six months after his time is served. Trial dates Devin Kelly, 21, had one previous charge of assault and one charge of breach of information withdrawn. Now charged with one count of assault, one count of threatening death/bodily harm, two counts of failing to comply with probation and one count of failing to attend court, had a trail date set for December 21. Judge Griffin ordered Joseph Gould, 34, charged with possession of stolen property,

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Arrogance of CP Rail

fter calling the CPR "Community Support" line and receiving the response that my report would be forwarded, but that there was no one to whom the call could be forwarded, I sent them the following: Why does CPR think that they have the right to close roads without prior notification to residents? I understand that it is sometimes necessary to perform needed track maintenance, but some consideration must be given to residents for whom this township road is the only exit. Last week one sign was posted on Eagle

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Political Pundit

I was so delighted when I saw Edward Kennedy’s name attached to a letter to the editor Oct. 15. Finally, I thought, he has decided to put pen to paper and enlighten us with his astute observations on diverse election issues! His cryptic analysis of Anita Payne was spot on. Why would any teacher bother to teach History or Literature? What good are those subjects when one is applying for a real job? His attack on Ross Sutherland lost a bit of mo-

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• Deb Morey came to the Wednesday morning Coffee Group to lead us in the art of crocheting rugs from old sheets. She taught us to cut the sheets into one long strip of material then how to crochet the strip into an oval shape. She had a 20year-old sample that was still in great shape. • Elaine Moffitt will be presenting a 12-session course on all aspects of preventing falls for Seniors, and for others who

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• Come and enjoy a Newfoundland Kitchen Party on October 24 at the Golden Links hall. Doors open at 5pm. Fish and brewis, chowder, fishcakes and traditional desserts will be served at 6pm followed by dancing to traditional music. Guest appearance by Kearney McGrath and The Old Time Fiddlers. Cost is $15 at the door or in advance. Call 613546-3651 or 613-372-2410 for tickets and information. Sponsored by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. • The next meeting of the Harrowsmith Women's Institute will be October 27 at St. Paul's United Church, beginning at 7pm. New members are always welcome. • Election of the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club executive will be held October 28 at 7pm. Positions needed to be filled are president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary, hall rentals, as well as non-elected director positions. If you would like to be considered for one of these positions, or would like to nominate someone, please forward the name and requested position to niffy_scott@hotmail.com. • Words to live by: Family is like branches on a tree. We all grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.

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• At the potluck supper at Crow Lake School House, 1867 Crow Lake Road, 5:30pm on Monday, October 26, there will be an opportunity to look over the books collected as we have not had the chance to organize a formal book sale in quite a while. We hope that there will be some interest for at least a few of you. All are welcome! Call Donna Reid for more info at 613-279-2936. Have a book, leave a book (or swap a book or leave a donation). Need a book, take a book (or leave a donation)

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• Sharbot Lake Pharmacy will be having walk-in influenza clinics on the following days: Tues. Oct. 27; Mon. Nov. 2; Mon. Nov 9; Mon. Nov 16; and Mon. Nov. 23 between 10am and 4pm. Get your flu shots early! • A reminder to pregnant women: it’s okay to have a flu shot during pregnancy. In fact it will be of benefit to you and your baby. The baby will be larger, therefore healthier and will also have protective antibodies against flu for six months after birth. These are two good reasons to immunize against flu while pregnant.

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• Parkinson’s Disease is not curable but in June of this year, in the U.S. an implantable deep brain stimulation device was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is designed to help reduce the symptoms and the tremors associated with the disease. Wires from a pulse generator leads to certain areas in the brain so the patient can control tremors as needed. • Older readers may remember their parents giving them blackstrap molasses when they were kids. It was supposed to be good for us. It actually contains 3.6mg of Iron per tablespoonful and like Popeye, more iron made us stronger and healthier. • For questions about Iron or any vitamin or mineral supplements, talk to our pharmacists.

51st anniversary. We welcomed Norma Harper as a guest. The next meeting will be on Nov. 12 because of Remembrance Day. John always reads from his "Happiness File", which brings a lot of humour in our meetings. • The Tuesday night euchre club wishes to thank members of the Glee Club for setting up the card tables at the Arden Hall at 7pm (especially Bill Powers). • It seems to take a sad occasion like a funeral to see distant relatives. At the funeral of Phillip Meeks we were able to greet some of our cousins - it was good to talk to May Meeks - 94, Louise Meeks - 93, Joanne Ankers, Jeanette Pixley, Judy Reynolds. • The Rev. Dr. Richard Hollingsworth, our minister’s supervisor, was welcomed to our pastoral charge on October 18. • The fall memorial service will be held at Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook on November 4 at 2pm. • The potluck supper sponsored by Mountain Grove United Church's stewards was successful. Thanks to everyone who came and brought food. Everything was so delicious. • Thinking of Ellard Stitt, David Fox, Bill Powers, Robert Thomson, Louise Meeks, Marjorie and Gordon Willett, Lorna Gray, Melville LaPointe, Harold Gray, Elizabeth Barr, Daisy Haw, Gerald Howes, Don Lee, Shirley Noonan, Nancy Fobert. • Happy Birthday to Rodney Wilkes, Delphine Dowker, Theresa Smith, Barbara Kirkland, Lisa Deline-Brash, Diana Price-Peeters, Lois Webster, Sharon Sly, Carlee Ferguson, Lois McFadden, Marilyn Mallett, Jean Larmon, Joe LaPointe, Jacob Hawley, Ken McCullough. • Granite Ridge School in Sharbot Lake senior volleyball team won the three sets against QECVI Raiders on October 15. Great plays, boys. • Thank you to all my friends and family for the "Happy Birthday" greetings; also to my family for the barbeque • Be Positive - your cup is half full, not half empty!

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• Did you see the "white stuff" falling on the weekend!! • Have you reserved your dinner for the Seniors' Diner on Monday Oct 26 at noon in Parham (613-279-3151)? • Don't forget to come out to the Annual Harvest Auction sponsored by Mayflower Lodge on October 24th at 7 pm. • Get your costumes and makeup ready for the masquerade Ball on Oct. 24 at St. James Catholic Church Hall in Sharbot Lake. This is a fundraiser for Community LivingNorth Frontenac. Sounds like a fun evening with prizes, draw and silent auction. • With Halloween just around the corner there are many events planned in our area. The Mayflower Lodge in conjunction with some community teens and adults are sponsoring a "Haunted Hall" on Sat. October 31 from 6 to 10 pm. Admission is a donation of non-perishable food items for the local Food Bank. On Fri. Oct. 30, the night of their regular bingo, the hall will be decorated for Halloween with some of these decorations. Check it out. Kudos to these teens who are willing to help and to be aware of those who are in need.

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• On Friday Oct. 30, the Olden Rec. Committee is holding a Halloween Dance from 8pm to 1am at the Olden Hall. • The Haunted House will be operating again at the Sharbot Lake Inn and Crossing Pub on both Oct 30 and 31. • On October 31 while you are out trick or treating be sure to stop in at the Parham Ball Field for District #4 Recreation Committee's Haunted House. • District #3 Recreation Committee will be hosting a Hall of Spooks at noon at the Oso hall in Sharbot Lake- come see what they have "Brewing". • The new fire hall is beginning to come together quite nicely. • Mark Friday Nov. 6 on your calendars for the 2nd Annual Ladies Night Out, 6:30pm at Granite Ridge Education Centre - drop by to visit the many vendor booths, enjoy a mocktail and some appetizers!! It's sure to be a great time and a great cause as it's part of GREC Parent Council's fundraising. • Belated birthday greetings to Jean Hole on her 85th birthday. • Congratulations to Melissa Hannah and Bob Brooks on their recent wedding - all the best! • District #4 Rec. Committee is looking for some community members to join them on their committee. If you are able to give some of your time to assist at our various functions, helping in the canteen at the ball field, or have some amazing ideas of things we can do - we would love for you to join us. Feel free to drop me a line at mrsteal2u@hotmail.com. • Moose hunters are either back from their hunt or are getting ready to leave for their outing. Safe hunt to all. • Happy Birthday to Charles Steele, Marilyn Mallette, Cassy Lowery, Carlee Ferguson, Riley Teal, Mike Lowery, Debbie Jones, Carl Knapp, Shannon Harper, Audrey Bateman, Lyn Hannah, Jane Kelly, Kristine Drong, Wally Teal, and Daryl Kennedy. • The annual Lions Seniors’ Night is Wed. October 28 in Mountain Grove, 7:30pm at Land o’ Lakes Public School. There is free bus pickup, see the ad on page 5; • The Lions are also having a community breakfast in Sharbot Lake on Oct. 31 at Oso Hall, 7:30 to 11am. $7; in support of Leader Dogs for the Blind.

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• The VON Seniors Smart Exercise class begins this Mon Oct 26. It will run Mondays and Fridays (11am to 12:30pm). It is free and will be at the Plevna Hall. For more info contact Elaine Moffitt at elaine.moffitt@von.ca • Happy Birthday wishes to a very special Ardoch Lady!! Anne Hamilton celebrates her 85th birthday on October 23! • The Plevna Firefighters Bingo is Fri Oct 23 from 7-9pm. Bring your bingo dabbers to the Plevna hall and get ready for two hours of awesome fun!! Don't forget to get your 50/50 tickets!! Good luck! • The Community Volunteers Harvest Dinner is 5-7pm on Sat Oct 24 at the Plevna Hall. Always a delicious meal!!

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Jean Brown 613-336-2516 • The weekend auction brought so many folks to our area. Also, some recent visitors to our area included Roberta and Norman Buchanan, Scott Hopkinson, Mitchell Gurnsey. • Remembrance Day (November 11) is coming soon and legions across Canada are starting their poppy campaigns, planning services, and raising awareness of the sacrifices made for the freedom we enjoy today. We are so grateful to all who are serving our country and to those who gave up

their lives in past wars and peacekeeping efforts. Truly the work of the Royal Canadian Legion is to be commended and supported, so please let's honour our veterans and legions. • The Harlowe Old Tyme Fiddlers lived it up on Friday night with plenty of fine musicians, toe-tapping tunes, and yummyin-the-tummy food at the ever-famous Harlowe Hall. At the same location coming up on Sat. (Oct. 24) is the Harlowe open mike and music jam from 2 until 8pm with a potluck supper. Come on out and offer your hit tunes and potluck foods in this fantastically supportive setting. • The cranberry crop got frosted out this spring and none are to be found, so our cranberry bog visits will get missed for this year, folks.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 • Such a beautiful sight when you walked into the Snow Road Community Centre on Wednesday evening, Robert Quigley, Sue & Jeff Sworoski, Lorie Ryder and Janet & Wolfgang Dietz and their friends from Germany had it decorated beautifully for Oktoberfest. A lovely German supper - lots of sausage and sauerkraut plus many, many other dishes and German music playing in background. Wolfgang cooked all the sausages. It was a full house. Just a fun evening. Thanks, all you volunteers, much appreciated. Sue & Jeff Sworowski, photo • The pork and beef supper at by Yves Sincennes Elphin Hall was excellent; 160 people were fed and they made a good profit for the church. Thank you to the volunteers. They work so hard to put this on. Much appreciated. • Lloyd and Liam Gilchrist celebrated their birthdays with Jackson and Dawson at Nitro Circus in Ottawa. • Don’t forget Music Night at Snow Road Community Centre with Neville Wells, 7-9pm on Thursday Oct. 29; $10. • Karen Paterson has just returned from a great two week trip with her daughter Dr. Allison Sherratt to Barcelona, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal. • Sue Sworowski hosted coffee break Friday morning. She served a great display of goodies and coffee for everyone to enjoy. • On Saturday Oct. 24 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm the Snow Road Snowmobile Club is hosting a Harvest Pork & Beef Supper with all the trimmings. The cost is $12, all welcome. • On Sunday October 25, special music at the Mississippi Free Methodist church starts at 4pm with a potluck supper to follow at the Snow Road community centre. • A beautiful baby shower was held last Saturday at the home of Shauna Roland for her sister Amber Armstrong. A lovely luncheon was served. Melissa Staniforth of Carleton Place won both games. Baby Armstrong will be the bestdressed baby in Russell, Ont. • 121 people were served breakfast at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club on Saturday morning. The next breakfast will be Oct. 31, all welcome. • Smile – The trouble with the future is it usually arrives before we're ready for it.

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613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com • This Monday, Oct. 26, there is another Milk Bag Mat Work Bee, 9:30 to 11:30am, at the Vennachar Free Methodist parsonage (357 Matawatchan Road). Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome; no experience necessary! For info, contact Nancy at 613-333-2204. • Wednesday, Oct. 28 is the Kids’ Costume Party from 6-7pm at the Vennachar Free Methodist parsonage, with games, crafts, snacks. This is a family-friendly fun time, so please no scary/evil costumes. RSVP to Angela, 613-333-1901. • On Saturday, October 31, Denbigh Recreation will hold their annual children's Halloween Party from 11am to 2pm at the Denbigh Hall.

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• Lake Fisheries Management Workshop - Saturday, October 24, 8:30am – 3:30pm, Perth Civitan Hall, 6787 County Road 43, Perth. This year’s workshop will focus on strategies for protecting the fisheries in our lakes with a special focus on fish habitat restoration. 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 ballentine@ watersheds.ca or 613-264-1244. A $20 registration fee, payable at the door, will include lunch and refreshments. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Perth Food Bank, The Table. • Bolingbroke Café special pub night at ABC Hall - Saturday Oct.24, 7-10pm. Music by String Tease. Beer and wine available. $15 at the door includes pub munchies. Information Mike Erion 613-273-8718 merion@kingston.net.

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Lightning strike levels home on Buck Bay Road by Jeff Green Buck Tibbitt is a cabinet maker and contractor who lives on Buck Bay Road just south of Parham. Last Thursday afternoon (October 15) he was working at a home near Parham about a 15 minute drive from his house. At about 5:15 PM that day a fierce electrical storm passed overhead. “I was working and noticed the storm at that time and stopped to watch it,” he recalled.

Verona - continued from page 5 be accompanied by an adult. • Don’t miss the one-man show written and performed by Trevor Mckinven on the “Plane People” of Gander, Newfoundland, who were marooned for one week when air traffic was grounded during the 9-11 attacks. Be inspired by the story of the people of Gander who opened their homes and their hearts to thousands of very weary stranded travellers, giving them a place to rest their heads and enjoy home-cooked meals. Friday, Oct 30, 7:30pm. Trinity United Church. Tickets $12 at the door. Light refreshments will be served. • Portland Community Church in Hartington will be holding an open mike on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7pm; free-will offering .

SYDENHAM Anita Alton 613-561-1094 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com • The show of Don Connolly's recent artworks at the Grace Centre in Sydenham continues until December 4. Don is a celebrated local artist who has painted thousands of aviation works, hundreds of which are in museums, and who more recently has added landscapes and sculptures to his repertoire. Don will be in attendance at special showings every Sunday from 2-4pm until the end of November. Sponsored by SFCS and Grace Arts. • Tickets are selling fast for the Halloween Dance at the Sydenham Legion on Friday October 30. Doors open at 8 and Rudy and Saddle Up take to the stage at 9pm. Go to the Legion lounge to get your tickets. • Congratulations to Conservative MP Scott Reid as he continues to lead our district under a majority Liberal government. Good luck to Justin Trudeau.

An hour later, he packed up his tools and went home for the day. He didn’t notice anything amiss, even after he turned onto his kilometre-long driveway. But when he came over the final small hill just before his house, all he saw was flames. “There were a couple of posts and some roofing tin still Buck Tibbitt surveys the remains of his home standing on a remains for almost three hours. When they small section of the front porch but aside checked it and saw that there were still some from that, everything else was gone”, he hot spots, they continued pumping water on said, “The only form that was recognizable it for another hour,” he said. was the shape of my piano as it burned.” Two dogs were in the house at the time The South Frontenac fire department had of the fire; Buck’s 13-year-old dog Pettibone, been called in at 6:18 by neighbours who and Davis, a younger dog that Buck had saw black smoke coming from the property. recently adopted from his niece Maple. It is “The fire department arrived 10 or 15 min- presumed that both dogs died in the fire. utes after I did and hosed down the charred Tibbitt, who lives alone, lost all of his be-

longings, including custom furniture and objects that he designed and built over the years. He is a musician and a member of the Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra and his extensive collection of guitars and other musical instruments and gear were also destroyed in the fire.A workshop on the property was untouched by the fire and the wood that had been stacked along the south wall of the house for the coming winter was charred but otherwise intact. Buck said, “The only thing that didn’t burn was the firewood.” Deputy Chief Tom Veldman, who attended the fire scene, said the cause of the fire would be categorized as “undetermined/ possible lightning strike”. It has only been a few days since the fire, but Tibbitt said he hopes to be rebuilding next spring. Funds are being collected through a few means to help that happen. Cheques payable to the Frontenac News with the name Buck Tibbitt on the memo line can be sent to Box 229, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0. Please specify if you would like the donation to be anonymous. Interac e-transfers can be sent directly to buck_tibbitt@yahoo.com. As well, Royal Bank account holders who would like to make an online donation can call the Frontenac News at 613-279-3150 for details on how to do that.

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n an effort to give local area moms a chance both to give and receive new and gently used clothing and toys for their children, a first time “Mom 2 Mom” sale was held at St. James Major Catholic Church in Sharbot Lake on October 17. Organized by Jennifer Ross, chair of the parent council at St. James Major Catholic School in Sharbot Lake, the sale was initiated as a way for local moms and their kids to get connected, network, and support each other as well as to exchange, sell or purchase items they are in need of. Organizers offered up an inexpensive not for profit lunch for moms and their kids as well as coffee and tea. A few youngsters had a chance to demonstrate their entrepreneurial spirit and sold lemonade at one the tables in the hall. Ross said that Sharbot Lake was chosen as the location since it is central. “Those moms who would normally have to travel to Perth

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or Kingston or even further afield to find the items they are looking for may indeed find exactly what they are looking for right here”. Having the sale in the early fall before winter arrives also gives moms a chance to purchase or exchange the items they need for the colder weather as well as to do a bit of early shopping for the upcoming L-r Elizabeth Ross, Tanya Whan, Jennifer Ross, Kim Bates, Rachel Ross holiday season. Ross said that based on the turnout, she will support the parent council at St. James may consider making the event an annual Major School and will help to fund various or bi-annual one. Proceeds from the event school activities and programs.

Appointments to the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee The Council of the County of Lennox and Addington invites applications from residents interested in being considered for appointment to the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee. The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is dedicated to identifying barriers and improving accessibility and opportunities for people with disabilities. Committee members are appointed for a two-year term. County Council will appoint members to the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee in order to fill the following vacancies:  One (1) member of the County community with a disability.  One (1) member of the County community with involvement in business.  One (1) representative from the County community who is directly involved with services to improve accessibility and opportunities for citizens with disabilities, to an Auxiliary Panel to provide technical advice and support to the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee. Participation on the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is on a volunteer basis. Appointees are eligible for a mileage allowance for travel to meetings. Members must be prepared to attend 4 meetings per year and serve on sub-committees as required.

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“We learned to watch our cash very carefully,” says Michael Whittaker, President of both Bonté Foods and Trucorp. “We manage our receivables, payables and inventory much more tightly.”

“Good cash flow management starts with making financial projections and then closely monitoring your actual financial results,” says Sophie Gauthier, Director, Business Restructuring Unit at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). “To prepare financial projections, you should first think about your plans for the coming year—especially big‑ticket expenditures such as buying equipment or acquiring a business,” she adds. “Based on these plans, you should then come up with a projected income statement, balance sheet and monthly cash flow forecasts.” Consider different scenarios (optimistic, most likely and pessimistic) so you can plan for the impact of each. Understand the nature of the financing you seek Your projections should also indicate your financing requirements for the coming year. With those in hand, you can approach your bankers to arrange credit lines or term loans. It’s important to avoid the common mistake of trying to pay for longer‑term assets with your everyday cash. This can lead to a cash shortage if revenues dip or your business keeps growing. You’re better off taking a term loan. “As the year progresses, compare your projections to actual results on a monthly basis in order to understand

Eyes on the prize The company carefully studied why its cash flow problems had started in the first place. That review led to a restructuring of its operations. The company improved its profit margins by unloading lower‑margin divisions. “We narrowed our vision to a laser‑like focus on meats, our core competency,” Whittaker says. the cause of variances and react properly,” Gauthier says. “For example, if sales are lower than expected, you could cut expenses, delay discretionary outlays or ask your suppliers for some breathing room.” Investigating the cause of variances will help you zero in on where things are going off the rails and how to get back on track. Profit margins often the culprit Poor profit margins can quickly lead to cash flow problems. Entrepreneurs often fail to account for all overhead costs or simply charge too little for their products or services to produce an acceptable level of profit. That’s what happened at Bonté Foods, one of Atlantic Canada’s largest deli‑meat manufacturers. The company had to put in a huge effort to overhaul its cash flow man-

Realizing its pricing didn’t reflect its higher costs after an expansion and acquisition, Bonté also approached customers to ask for substantially higher prices. Most accepted. The firm also hired an outside consultant to study its operations and help it get leaner. This improved both production efficiency and management of accounts receivable and payable. It also led to adoption of just-in-time inventory management. The future is bright “The changes spurred a 36% jump in sales and saw the company’s gross profit margin go up by 6%,” Whittaker says. “This left Bonté ready to handle unexpected difficulties.”. “Now we’re a healthy company with a bright future.”

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Our newly installed 20-metre bulk propane tank can store 140,000 litres of propane. So we’re more than ready for winter. And that means our customers are too. Not heating with propane? Not a problem. David R. Bangs Fuels Ltd. is a full-service home comfort specialist that offers oil and propane delivery (automated, so you’ll never run out), furnace installations (propane, gas and oil), equipment service and maintenance and more. With a proven track record of more than 30 years in the business, here’s what else we can do for you: • Oil Tank Replacements • Environmentally friendly furnace oil tanks • Radiant Floor Heating • Diesel, Gasoline & Lubes • Water Heaters • 24 hour emergency service • Oil, Propane and Natural Gas Furnaces • Payment plans and financing and Boilers At Bangs Fuels, we’re known for our friendly, reliable service. Give us a call today or visit us online at www.bangsfuels.ca. We’ll make sure you’re ready for winter too! 1213 Christie Lake Rd., Perth

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october 22, 2015 Owned by Tim Heney, Alternative Energy opened in June 2003 offering a full line of wood, gas, pellet and propane stoves, ďŹ replaces and inserts by Regency, Hampton, Excalibur, Quadra-Fire and Lennox, as well as Security Fireplaces. Their showroom has 41 models on display and helpful staff can answer all your heating questions. With over 31 years of experience, Tim, who is WETT certiďŹ ed, has the knowledge to be able to correctly assess what your home will need to heat it safely and efďŹ ciently. Home visits, at no charge, can be arranged to give you a personalized assessment of your needs. From 1979 to 2002, Tim installed woodstoves, ďŹ replaces, inserts and chimneys for Wood'n Energy located in Ottawa, Kingston and McDonald's Corners. Since that time, he has also operated Clean Sweep, a chimney sweeping business serving Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Calabogie, Merrickville, Sharbot Lake and Ompah. For sales, service or sweeping appointment call 613-267-7981 or 1-877-247-9337.

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

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

With over 25 years experience in the pest control industry, the Greenshield team is committed to providing the highest quality service to Residential, Commercial and Cottage clients. Owners Curtis and Travis Monnier are proud to be active resident members of this community and for providing Insect, Wildlife and Bat Solutions to our community neighbours. Greenshieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team consists of specialized technicians in wildlife control, bat control, and pest control. These technicians are constantly undergoing training on the most up-to-date methods of control to ensure our clients have the best service experience. Our professional staff understand the pest problems faced by home and cottage owners and that is why we

At Hinton Dodge Chrysler we strive to include the best possible customer service with first-rate repair and maintenance work and one of the best selections of new and used vehicles in the area. We aim to make the purchase of your new Dodge, Chrysler or Jeep vehicle as enjoyable as possible. Stop by and see the new 2016 models arriving daily or go to our website hintondodge.ca and browse our online inventory, schedule a test drive or investigate financing options â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that easy. At Hinton Dodge Chrysler we have a state of the art showroom and repair facility and we take pride in getting your vehicle serviced in the most efficient manner. Our highly trained technicians can provide you with a wide range of services. From oil changes to brakes, tires, and transmission replacements, we are dedicated to giving you the best solutions

have developed specialized programs to meet those needs. Call us to discuss your Pest or Wildlife Control opportunities or visit our website at greenshieldpestcontrol.com. 613-389-3999.

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

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Lake District Realty Corporation Brokerage began in 1987 and operated from the Simonett Building in Sharbot Lake. The service we provided at that time was that of a traditional Real Estate office. Over the years our expertise on the lakes grew as has our market share. Lake District Realty, THE WATERFRONT COMPANYâ&#x201E;˘ is now a specialized service, offering Buyers and Sellers of waterfront properties professional assistance. At Lake District Realty we understand that deciding to sell your waterfront property is not something you take lightheartedly; we assist you every step of the way. There are 5 specialized individuals that make up the team at LDR: Marketing, Administrative, and 3 experienced Sales staff; who work in a co-operative environment to serve our clients, the Sellers. We now have 28 years of successfully serving the Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes. Our website has an international reach drawing people from all

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

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LEONARD FUELS LTD.

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5589 Hwy. 38 - Hartington 613-372-2112 1-800-543-7884 Leonard Fuels is more than a small business; it is the bedrock of the local community. It’s a business that has been run by the same family for over 70 years, employs local people, and provides the kind of reliable, caring service that larger, more distant companies can’t match. The business was started by Keith Leonard in 1936, “using a flatbed truck and 5 gallon cans that he would haul up customers’ stairs and bring into their houses,” said Rozanne LeonardStewart, who is Keith’s grand daughter and the manager of the business today. After a hiatus during WWII, when Keith Leonard enlisted in the army, Leonard Fuels reopened upon his return, in 1948. When Keith’s son Roy Leonard got his oil burner mechanic’s license in 1962, he started Leonard Heating, which later was amalgamated with his father’s business.

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

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

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Sunrays Holistic Health provides natural solutions to address health and wellness concerns. As trained practitioners in Holistic Health Care, certified Master Reiki Practitioners and certified IN.FORM Wellness Coaches, Paul & Deborah Spaar-Mueller take the approach to find the root cause of any health condition, symptom or disease. They strongly believe in the body, mind and spirit connection. Their Holistic Practice located 10km west of Verona provides a full line of high quality professional herbal and nutritional supplements to compliment a personalized health and wellness management program. Within the last five years, Paul and Deborah have provided one-on-one support to many who are now on the right track to a healthy lifestyle. They are now offering this support through a 13 week IN.FORM class to help people not only to lose weight but also to get FIT FOR LIFE! New Classes are starting in January 6th, 2016 at 6:00pm at their practice in Verona and January 7th, 2016 at 6pm in Kingston.

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December 11, 2015: This is our 2nd Annual Prince Charles Public School Fundraising Event. A portion of the evenings sales will be donated to the Parent Council to be used to enhance the elementary school experience! December 12, 2015: Santa visits at 11:00! We must be on the “Nice List” because Santa has agreed to visit us again this year. As always, bring your letters and have a visit and a photo with Santa. This is a free event, but donations of non perishable food items are greatly appreciated. At Nicole’s Gifts, we aim to have gifts and decor to fit every budget. We are open 7 days a week. www.nicolesgifts.ca

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6709 Main St. Verona, 613-374-2323 Welcome to Nicole’s Gifts in Verona. We are located across the street form the Bank of Montreal. We have an excellent selection of wall art, greeting cards, jewellery and locally made candles. Nicole’s Gifts offers an in store gift registry for any occasion and free gift wrapping. Saturday October 24 is Canada’s Small Business Saturday. To celebrate we will be giving away $10.00 gift certificates with any purchase of $49.99 or more before taxes. Complimentary snacks will be available all day. We have a variety of events happening in the weeks leading to Christmas: November 13, 2015: Join us for our 6th Annual Christmas for Kids Fundraising Event. We are excited to continue to support this worthwhile organization. A portion of all sales are donated to the Verona Christmas for Kids Committee.

Early Bird Registration by Dec 15th receive $50.00 off and if you bring a friend SAVE another $25.00. For information on their Services below contact Deborah or Paul at 613-374-3317 or visit their website at www.sunraysholistic.info Our Services: • Wellness Management Programs • Weight Management • Contact Reflex Analysis • Herbal Programs for Children, Cats and Dogs • Energy Healing with Reiki and Crystals • Angel/Tarot Card Readings • Reiki & Meditation Sessions • Retreat & Workshops

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What a difference a year makes! In Toronto for the Fall Cottage Life Show (Oct. 23-25), I am setting up my display booth, reviewing my seminar notes (How to Successfully Retire to the Cottage) & reflecting on the changes that have occurred in my business. My partner, Diana Walker, has done an amazing job in her first year working out of our Northbrook location. Mostly working with buyers, she has also begun to capture the Big Gull & area listing market & is on track to be even busier next year. This year’s abundant supply of waterfront listings meant there was lots of choice - a bonus for buyers who chose the Land o’ Lakes vacation region because of its affordability, its beauty & our 5000 lakes. We are still among the least expensive waterfront regions in Ontario & we may have the most Crown Land on our pristine lakes. Still considered to be a hidden treasure, this tourist region is being discovered by the rest of Ontario to be one of the few remaining getaway regions

that features wide open wilderness, nature at its best & the cleanest water & air in the province. Let’s all strive to keep it that way.

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

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watkinstreeservice@gmail.com Lonnie Watkins has been working in the bush since he was just a boy, after receiving his first chain saw from his father when he was 11 years old. He started his professional career when the ice storm of 1998 left trees and brush covering roads and yards and houses in the Ardoch Road/Plevna area where he lives. With a wood chipper and chainsaw and a strong back, he went to work. Seventeen years later, the business has grown in size and scope. Tree and brush removal is still the core business for Watkins Tree Service, now run by Lonnie and his wife Rhonda, who handles the office end, but there are other services on offer as well. They offer kiln dried wood on a year round basis, lumber, maple syrup and saplings, and fire pit benches from their home at 1854 Smith Road (off Ardoch Road near Malcolm Lake) Using an large and small excavator, Lonnie also takes on ditching work, as well as tree removal, storm damage and property cleanup throughout Frontenac, Western Lanark and Lennox and Addington Counties. They offer free quotes on large and small jobs throughout the region. For information or a quote, Watkins Tree Service can be reached at 613-479-2447 or by cell at 613-264-9553.

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National Cookie Day. Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders from North Community #25 had a successful Cookie Campaign. Thank you to everyone who supported GGC Cookie Day Fall 2015. A special thank you to the Sydenham Foodland, Sydenham One Stop and Nellie’s Gas Bar for their continued support

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Front and centre at the show were a number of exquisite pieces from the personal collection of Dr. Peter Bell, the lead family physician who heads up the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team. Bell spoke of the older heritage quilts that he collects, some made of cotton, but most made of wool. He said the latter attract him most because of their deep, muted and rich colours and heavier materials. “I tend to gravitate to these older wool quilts not only because of how they look and feel but also because they were made to be compatible to the life style at that time of early rustic homes, which were cold and where the inhabitants were looking for heavier, warm coloured quilts to keep them warm.” One spectacular piece in Bell's display was a large sunburst patterned quilt, an old wool quilt from Toronto that dates back to 1886. Bell believes that it was likely made in Toronto but unlike many older crazy quilts, which were made from old worn clothes and/or bed covers, this Toronto quilt, in Bell's words, was “well planned out and was likely created from newly purchased material and used

for special occasions”. A second quilt done in the style of “Dresden Plate” has a number of disk shapes in two rows, with the disks made up of different coloured pie-shaped wedges. A third piece, one of Bell's oldest quilts, is dated around 1840 and has a central medallion pattern with a basket that boasts a floral arrangement. Also on display were a number of crazy quilts, many of which at that time were used to demonstrate the various stitch work patterns that could be used to stitch the pieces of the quilt together. One gorgeous log cabin style quilt is especially unique in that the primary pattern is prominent when viewed with the naked eye but when photographed, the secondary pattern moves to the fore. One crazy quilt in Bell's collection has roots in Central Frontenac. It comes from the Cronk family of Long Lake Road near Parham and is inscribed with the words “presant from mother to George, 24 Jen, 1912”. It is a unique piece, spelling mistakes and all. Those who attended the show also had a chance to win three quilts created by members of the Trinity Quilters group.

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Mayor Vandewal presented Barbara Stewart with a plaque from the Frontenac Heritage Foundation recognizing the transformation of the former Hartington stone schoolhouse into the South Frontenac Museum. Mrs Stewart is chair of the Portland and Area Heritage Committee, which initiated and carried out the project with support from South Frontenac’s elected officials and Public Works employees, along with many craftsmen and volunteers. David White also received special commendation for his restoration of the windows. The new museum was one of only six buildings in southeastern Ontario (including the Tett Centre) honoured with this award in 2015. Zoning by-law amendment on Big Clear Lake: A public meeting introduced rezoning of land on Big Clear (Concession 11, Bedford) to permit three new waterfront residential lots. Only one person spoke: Matt Rennie asked why the staff of Frontenac Park had not been notified, for the park is located directly across the lake from the property in question, and therefore could be considered a “neighbouring property”. The zoning amendment passed without comment later in the meeting. Sell Sydenham Water? A motion introduced by Councillor Sutherland asked: A) that Kingston Utilities be asked to confirm the actual capacity of the Sydenham water plant (currently available but unconfirmed figures indicate the plant may be operating well under capacity), and B) that staff report

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Frontenac County budget - 2% increase plus Harrowsmith FMC Fall Fair some small extras F By Jeff Green

rontenac County staff are preparing to bring forth a draft budget for Council’s consideration next month, but in keeping with CAO Kelly Pender’s penchant for a drama-free environment, Council can expect little in the way of surprises. Staff are planning to keep increases to within a 1.25% window, and with an additional 0.65% to be slated for a reserve fund for long term capital replacement costs, the increase to the taxation will stay under 2%. A number of small capital projects and a new Economic Development employee (to be hired on a three-year contract) were considered by Council last week in a Committee of the Whole meeting devoted to budget preparation. These costs are to be funded through added increases to the budget, through transfers from existing reserve funds, or grants. These include small expenditures at Fairmount Home. These include a $5,400 cost to the County for a study aimed at establishing that the water supply to Fairmount Home is not influenced by groundwater. There is also a $12,800 cost to the county for a septic system study at Fairmount. Each of these costs are associated with potential savings in the near future or mitigation of major costs in the medium to long term. Frontenac Paramedic Services Chief, Paul Charbonneau, proposed an increase in the staffing in the logistics department, from 1.6 persons to 2 full time people as well as a dedicated vehicle. The total cost of these changes is about $7,500 per year to the County. It will be offset by decreases in contracting costs as well as vehicle-related savings by not using ambulances to deliver supplies to stations within Kingston and Frontenac County. Both Frontenac Paramedic Services and Fairmount Home each cost over $10 million per year to operate, and are funded by county ratepayers as well as City of Kingston ratepayers and provincial ministries. In receiving these proposals, members of Frontenac County Council asked technical questions for the most part. They will be up for final approval when the budget is presented as a package later in the fall. Proposals for changes for the new combined department

SF Council - continued from page 10 on the feasibility of selling water to bulk haulers as a possible means of increasing income for ongoing operation and maintenance of the plant. After some discussion about potential liability and costs, Mayor Vandewal suggested that Kingston Utilities be asked to research and include all the requested information in their annual operating report re the plant to Council. This was agreed upon, and the motion passed. Recovery of Lane Naming Expenses: Council passed a by-law amendment which would require the applicant to pay for all costs associated with advertising and administration when a road name is approved by Council other than a name on the pre-approved list. (On October 06, when asked about the costs associated with approving the name “Passchendaele Lane”, planner Mills had said there were none.) Canoe Lake Beach Issues: The question of water access to a small beach on Canoe Lake along James Wilson Road first came before Committee of the Whole on Sept 22, when James Campbell applied for permission to create three new waterfront residential lots on Canoe Lake. Opinion about public use of the area is strongly divided. Township planner Mills has received letters from Campbell and nearby property owners objecting to any public use of the area in dispute, stating traffic hazard, lack of parking, danger to children, trespassing, vandalism and garbage among their concerns. More recently, Mills has received several letters in favour of maintaining the sandy beach because there are very few natural beaches in the area for children to swim at. One other letter-writer is concerned about damage to loons, herons and turkey vultures if swimmers continue to use the area, another fears a decrease in property values and still another refers favourably to the sandy strip as “this

of Planning Services and Economic Development were more controversial, partly because the department’s operations are entirely funded by county taxation. As part of a new work plan for the economic development department, Department Head Joe Gallivan and Manager of Economic Development Anne Marie Young are proposing to create a new position, that of Economic Development coordinator. In the work plan the position is described in the following way: “Through the work done on the Economic Development Charter, it was recommended that an Economic Development Coordinator position be created to focus directly on implementation of the Economic Action Plans. This position would act as the ‘point person’ for working with existing and potential businesses in the Frontenacs.” The cost of the position is set at $210,000 over three years, to be funded using existing reserves, but the work plan includes a $30,000 allocation in 2016 to the “sustainability reserve”. “I still don’t see why this position is necessary,” said South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal, who expressed his misgivings when the idea was first proposed a month ago. “The CFDC [Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation] already works with businesses all the time.” Anne Marie Young presented a chart that showed how expenditures in Economic Development in Frontenac County are lower, per capita, than its neighboring municipalities. “Look at Prince Edward County; they spend eight times as much as we do, and have built up a tourism and recreation economy we can only dream about. And where did they come from? I was born there and I remember that it was only made up of scrub land and farms. We are taking baby steps here. But we need someone to do the outreach if I am going to work in the office getting all the grants that are available,” said Anne Marie Young in response. Council voted to put the Economic Development Plan, including the new position, in the 2016 budget. The decision will be subject to further scrutiny when the budget is presented to Council on November 12. small amenity”. Presently, there seems to be no clearly agreed-upon survey, and the full extent of the abutting road allowance has not been established. In his report to Council, Planner Mills recommends against encouraging use of the swim area. Mayor Vandewal suggested any decision be deferred until Council is able to view the area in dispute during their upcoming fall road-viewing tour, and perhaps a further public meeting might be necessary. This was agreed upon, and the matter was deferred. Shoreline Restoration at The Point: CAO Orr reported that due to changes in the original plan to include upland sandy play areas, unanticipated rock removal and improved accessibility etc, costs of the project exceed the $100,000 originally budgeted. Lowest of the ten bids received was Crains' Construction, at $109,085. Council approved awarding the bid to Crains', and agreed to an additional $16,085

by Julie Druker

Vendors Sue Stanford of Boutique Originals and Nancy Dillabough of Orna-Metal Metal Art were new to the fair

.J. Calver, who heads up the local and international missions program at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church, was thrilled with the turn out at the church's annual Fall Fair on October 17. The event attracted hundreds of shoppers and included close to 50 local vendors, who were offering up everything from hand made crafts, comestibles and a wide range of gift ware. There was also a huge bake sale table, fresh funnel cakes, and a Chili Plus Cafe, with all the food proceeds funding the HFMC's Community Assistance Program (CAP). The CAP program offers financial assistance to members of the local community in need of food, heat, and emergency relief due to fire. CAP also funds the church's Christmas Hamper Program and through its partnership with Southern Frontenac Community Services also provides emergency food vouchers and other financial relief to local families in need. Calver and her husband Ray, who have been doing voluntary mission work in the Dominican Republic for close to 20 years, have through their partnership with the HFMC been able to build a church and school in Barrio Tona, a town just outside of Porta Plata in the Dominican Republic. Calver said she was hoping to exceed the $2600 in donations raised at last year's event and judging by the turn out, it looked as though that hope could easily become a reality. from the parkland reserve fund to cover the additional costs, which include $7,500 for project management by Riggs Engineering. Procedural By-Law: The updated procedural by-law was passed, with informal agreement that there needed to be some flexibility about display or wearing of the mayoral chain

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Sharbot Lake United Church By Rev. Jean Brown

ighteen volunteers had a great time on Oct. 16 while tuning up the inside and outside of Sharbot Lake United Church. Twenty trees were cut under the direction of Bill MacDonald, while Dianne Lake directed inside volunteers on refrigerator clean up, floors, windows, cupboards, and outside garden projects, eavestroughs, and trees by the fantastic sign created by Roger MacMunn. It was a fun day and a real tribute to God. The United Church Women are also involved in the sponsorship of a Syrian refugee family under the umbrella of Four Rivers Presbytery, plus the church collected food for the Food Bank on Thanksgiving Sunday. Future mission projects are being pondered.

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2016 COUNCIL BUDGET MEETINGS TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac will hold Special Meetings to deliberate on the 2016 Budget. These meetings will be held at 9:00 a.m. on the below noted dates, at the Clar-Mill Fire Hall, Upstairs Meeting Room at 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario. The meeting dates are as follows: • Monday, October 26, 2015; • Monday, November 16, 2015; and • Monday, December 7, 2015. For more information contact the Township of North Frontenac at 613-479-2231 or clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

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PUBLIC NOTICE 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 and part of the 66’ Road Allowance between lots as set out and described as follows: ALL THAT PART of the Shoreline Road Allowance around Kashwakamak Lake lying adjacent to Lot 20, Concession 6 and Part of the Road Allowance between Lots 20 and 21, Concession 6, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Parts 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on Plan 13R-20743 (Richards). 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 30th 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 22nd 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

FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on November 12, 2015, at the Central Frontenac Township Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Central Frontenac Township Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake. Description of Lands: Roll No. 10 39 040 060 01805 0000; PIN 36158-0226(R); Part of Lot 25, Concession 1, designated as Parts 1 & 13 on Reference Plan 13R15079 Township of Central Frontenac (formerly in the Township of Hinchinbrooke) County of Frontenac, for the Land Registry Division of Frontenac No. 13; File No. 13-07 Minimum Tender Amount: $9,835.10 Roll No. 10 39 070 010 25706 0000; Bell Line Road; PIN 36226-0011(LT); Part Lot 20 Concession 6 Olden, designated Part 4 Plan 13R8867; S/T FR324089; S/T executions 95-0000104 and 95-0000105, if enforceable; Central Frontenac; File No. 14-01 Minimum Tender Amount: $8,405.56 Roll No. 10 39 080 010 14800 0000; 1068 Garrett St, Sharbot Lake; PIN 36233-0162(LT); Lot 83 Plan 113; Part Lot 32 Plan 113 as in FR104833, except Part 3 Plan 13R13167; Central Frontenac; File No. 14-02 Minimum Tender Amount: $10,807.77 Roll No. 10 39 080 020 10900 0000; Clarendon Rd; PIN 36229-0201(LT); Part Lot 30 Concession 4 Oso as in FR539316; Central Frontenac; File No. 14-03 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,871.88 Roll No. 10 39 040 050 02820 0000; Wagerville Road; PIN 36160-0057(LT); Part Lots 22 and 23 Concession 8 Hinchinbrooke, designated Part 1 Plan 13R3548; S/T HIH5532; Central Frontenac; File No. 14-09 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,506.30

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: J. Michael McGovern, Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac P.O. Box 89, 1084 Elizabeth Street Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 Ext 224 www.centralfrontenac.com

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SOCIAL NOTES CARD OF THANKS

births

OBITUARY

IN MEMORIAM

BURKE, CARL EDWARD

Amos Fredrick Charles Lemke

Thank You ~VAN NESS

Martin

P e a c e f u l l y surrounded by his family at Kingston General Hospital on Sunday October 18, 2015 in his 62nd year. Dear father of Ben, (Kim), Nicole, (Mike), Tim, Rob, Christine (Jon). Sadly missed by grandchildren Parker, Carson, Dakota, Angel, Ariel, Mason. Loving brother of Brian (Margaret) and Barbara (Jimmy). Missed by nieces Cheri and Julie and nephew Joey. Special thanks to staff of KGH Emergency and ICU. Resting at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Friends will be received on Thursday from 6-8 pm. Friday 3-5 and 6-8 pm. Funeral service will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church, Sharbot Lake on Saturday October 24th at 2 pm. Interment Christ Church Cemetery, Oso. Donations to UHKF would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

March 17, 1936 - October 21, 2005 10 years ago we lost a wonderful man. He was a kind, honest, hard-working man. Loved by so many, and missed so much. Dad, it is so hard to believe it has been 10 years. Especially when you are missed now as much as you were when you first left us. You fought a hard battle, and left with such dignity. Never complaining and always concerned about your family. You helped Mom be strong and take care of things without you. Now you are both together again, and watching over us. Always remembered, forever loved. Randy, Chris, Amy, Julie and families.

Dale Van Ness and the family of the late Carl Van Ness would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people who helped make Carl's last days comfortable at home. Thank you to Dr. McFadzen, CCAC and home care workers, St. Elizabeth nurses, Pastor Heyman, Derek from Milestone Funeral home and thanks to Dave Goodfellow who took Derek's place while he was away. Also thank you to family and friends for their love and support during this difficult time.

Richard and Jan Foy of Mazinaw Lake are delighted to announce the arrival of another adorable grandson. Samuel Thomas Martin, 6 lbs, 12 oz, was delivered on October 6th to Lisa and Matt Martin and proud big brother Max, just in time to give us another reason to feel thankful as we sat down to our turkey. Sam is much welcomed by his O'Brien cousins, Shannon, Sean and Jack, and his grandparents Meg and Keith Martin of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, who all joined us for Thanksgiving dinner.

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Homelessness Prevention Worker This is the remainder of a one year maternity leave contract position, effective immediately to March 31, 2016, located in Sydenham, ON. Duties: The incumbent provides the full range of services offered through Prevention Diversion, Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention services. The incumbent completes the screening, intake and assessment protocol for individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis, provides diversion services and targeted prevention to resolve the immediate housing crisis and initiates referrals to other organizations as appropriate. The incumbent will provide outreach to engage people “living in the rough” to obtain housing assistance with a goal to end homelessness in Frontenac County. To receive a more detailed job description, please go to www.sfcsc.ca Requirements: Preference will be given to applicants holding a SSW diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of short term crisis intervention strategies and community resources preferred. Demonstrated experience in providing prevention and targeted intervention strategies a benefit. Experience in providing outreach to persons dealing with housing crisis also beneficial. Knowledge of the City of Kingston’s 10-year Municipal Housing and Homelessness Plan expected. Knowledge of Frontenac County an extreme benefit. Must be willing to work from SFCSC offices in Sydenham, Verona and Sharbot Lake. Current police records check required. Resumés with cover letter should be submitted to SFCSC, Attn: David Townsend, Box 43, Sydenham, K0H 2T0 by November 4, 2015 or via email to david. townsend@sfcsc.ca with Homelessness Prevention Worker in the subject line. We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

OBITUARY

WHAN, Ronald Arthur Born June 27, 1949 (Former employee of Northern Telecom) Passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in his 67th year. Predeceased by his parents Lawson and Winnifred Whan. Dear brother to Norma Granlund (Allan), Arnold Whan (late Rorie), and Sidney Whan (Pauline). Uncle to Floyd Granlund, Randy Granlund (Tracy), Robert Whan (Gloria), and Teresa Cotnam (Jeff). He will be missed by many great nieces, nephews family and friends. Ronald is resting at TROUSDALE FUNERAL HOME in Sydenham. Cremation. A private graveside service will be held for family and close friends. A celebration of life will be held for Ronald at a later date. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. In the care of Trousdale Funeral Home 4374 Mill Street Sydenham Ontario (613)376-3022 Messages of condolences may be sent online @www.trousdalefuneralhome.com

SF Council - from pg 11 of office, for it is a heavy item, which some future mayor may find too uncomfortable to wear. (Councillor Schjerning had objected to the idea of merely displaying the chain, contending that this would be inappropriate.) Public Services Committee Resurrected A new Public Services Committee was formed, consisting of Councillors Sleeth, Schjerning and Revill.

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 Thank you ~ Crain  The family of the late Willis Crain wants to thank all the friends and family for their support during this very sad time. To all those that gave donations, sent flowers and sent the beautiful cards, we wish to express our appreciation to all of you. A special thank you for the beautiful Masonic service, to Reverend David Smith for the lovely grave side service and to the Mansons and their grandchildren for the lovely music, and to Janet from Palliative care, and last but not least to Derek and Goodfellow's Funeral Home. He will be deeply missed. The Crain family

THANK YOU ~ Gemmill We wish to express our sincere thanks for all the love and support shown to us during Dale’s illness and since his passing. Thank you for all the cards, phone calls, visits, online condolences, flowers, food and donations in Dale’s memory. Special thanks to St. Elizabeth Home Care, especially Melanie, Dr. Biagi, Dr. Jechel, Dr. Morell, the pallbearers and the staff of Blair and Son Funeral Home. Our appreciation to Rev. Hincke for her comforting words, and the Snow Road and Elphin Churches for the luncheon following the funeral. Our gratitude to the Snow Road and McDonalds Corners Fire Department for the impressive tribute to Dale, to Wayne Abrams for singing at the funeral and the Abrams family for the musical show in Dale’s memory. The large attendance at Dale’s wake and funeral showed the respect in which he was held. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Mary Gemmill, Rodger, Scott, Cynthia and their families.

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Thank You ~ Hannah Thank you to everyone who took part, helped organize and attended the Celebration of Life for John on October 4th. Thank you for all the food for the potluck, phone calls, beautiful flowers and cards. We are truly blessed to live in such a wonderful, caring community. God bless you all, Zelda Hannah and family

Thank You ~ Killingbeck A big thank you to my friends who gathered at Maples on Wednesday at noon to celebrate my birthday. Thank you Elaine for making the beautiful carrot cake. Thank you Olive for putting the party all together. Thank you friends for all coming out to celebrate with me, I don’t know what I’d do without my friends. I adore my bifocals, my false teeth are fine, my hair piece fits swell, But I sure miss my mind. Cheers, Pearl

IN MEMORIAM In Memory of

Rev. Arnold Stanley Asselstine October 20, 2014 It is one year since you suddenly left us They say time heals No it does not They say tears help No they do not They say memories help No they do not We all miss you so much Until we meet again Wife Lorraine, Mischael and Trevor, Mike and Dawn, Terry and Elsie, Ronald and Randy and grandchildren.

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Northern Happenings 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 listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.

Thursday, October 22 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION weekly Dart League commencing, 7pm; $3

Friday October 23 ENTERPRISE – CHILDREN & YOUTH HALLOWEEN DANCE, 6-8pm; community hall, info 358-2002; 358-9077 ENTERPRISE – ADULT HALLOWEEN DANCE, community hall 9pm, late night buffet, prizes, $15pp, tickets at door, proceeds to local community; info 358-2002; 358-9077 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm Swiss Steak, $12, all welcome. Members are asked to sign up for Poppy Campaign. NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE TOURNAMENT hosted by Golden Sunset Seniors, 7pm, Lions Hall PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall

Fri. & Sat. October 23 & 24 CLOYNE - FREE CLOTHES GIVEAWAY, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Friday, 9-5; Sat. 9-2pm; donations can be dropped off Thursday or Friday.

Saturday October 24 ARDEN - ITALIAN NIGHT hosted by Kennebec Rec Committee; 6pm; $14; entertainment after dinner, tickets: Wanda 3353186, Diane 335-2845, Barb 335-2604. BELLROCK - YOUTH HALLOWE’EN PARTY, 7pm community hall; costumes encouraged but not obligatory; $5; info: Judy 3742036; Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. BOLINGBROKE CAFÉ, music by String Tease; ABC Hall, 7pm; $15; info: Mike Erion 613-273-8718; merion@kingston.net REID’S VERONA ENTERPRISE - BREAKFAST at Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, $5, 9am, all welcome 613-358-2637 HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, no admission fee, Authorized Agent for LCBO potluck supper, all welcome 613-336-2557 Approved Retail Partner for The Beer Store HARROWSMITH NEWFOUNDLAND KITCHEN PARTY 5pm; dinner, music by Kearney McGrath & Olde Tyme Fiddlers, Golden Links Hall; $15; tickets 546-3651 or 372-2410; sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 MAZINAW POWERLINE SNOWMOBILE CLUB Annual General Meeting, Northbrook Lions Hall 10am

MCDONALDS CORNERS – POTTERY WITHOUT A WHEEL, workshop at MERA schoolhouse, 10am-2pm, MERA members $45; non-members $60; info: mollyhforsythe@gmail.com PARHAM - HARVEST AUCTION sponsored by Mayflower Lodge, IOOF hall, 7pm SHARBOT LAKE - MASQUERADE BALL, Community Living fundraiser, 8pm, St. James Catholic Hall, prizes, silent auction, draws, raffles; special music guests & dance to a DJ; $25pp; tickets avail. Nicole’s Gifts, Parham General Store, Gray’s Groceries, Ram’s Esso, Treasure Trunk or Community Living, 613-279-3731 PLEVNA – HARVEST DINNER, 5 - 7 pm, Clar-Mill Hall, Ed 479-9909; sponsor: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers. SNOW ROAD - HARVEST SUPPER Snowmobile Club, 5-6:30pm, 1106 Gemmills Road

Sunday, October 25 FLINTON – COFFEE HOUSE & OPEN MIKE, TTR Ministry Center, 6:30pm, all welcome, free will offering. MABERLY - SLOCAN RAMBLERS fundraising concert for MERA, community hall 7pm; advance tickets $22 ($20 MERA members) www.ticketsplease.ca; 613-485-6434. MISSISSIPPI FREE METHODIST CHURCH, special music starts 4pm, potluck supper after at Snow Road hall MOUNTAIN GROVE – KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY Olden Hall, 11am–2pm; costume judging, haunted house, hot dogs & snacks, crafts, games, pumpkin judging (bring your own decorated pumpkin). Fun for all ages, sponsored by the Rec Committee.

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Thursday October 29 SHARBOT LAKE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER planning meeting, 10:30am, 1241 Wagner Rd.; anyone interested in helping, please call Jule 613-279-2687 SNOW ROAD - MUSIC NIGHT with Neville Wells, Community hall, 7-9pm, $10 VERONA - DIABETES EDUCATION SESSIONS, Medical Clinic, 9am-noon, free, please register: Anne 613-544-3400 x 3589 WESTPORT - HEARING CARE CLINIC at CPHC Westport Family Health Team, 79 Bedford St., 10am – 3pm; Book appointment: Canadian Hearing Society 613-544-1927

Friday October 30 HARROWSMITH - HALLOWE’EN DANCE fundraiser for Frontenac Minor Hockey Association, S&A Club, 8pm, music by The Stairs; Tickets $25pp; can be purchased in advance: apixley@hotmail.com HARTINGTON - OPEN MIKE, Portland Community Church, 7pm, free will offering. MOUNTAIN GROVE – ADULT HALOWEEN DANCE (ages 19 +) Olden Hall, 8pm, DJ Derrick Hole, light luncheon, costume judging, $15pp, $25/couple; sponsored by the Rec Committee. SHARBOT LAKE – HALLOWEEN YOUTH DANCE, 6-0pm, Oso Hall, for Grades 5-8; sponsored by Northern Frontenac Community Services SYDENHAM - HEARING CARE CLINIC, Grace Centre, 1–3pm; book appointment: Canadian Hearing Society 613-544-1927 SYDENHAM - HALLOWEEN DANCE w/ Rudy & Saddle Up at the Legion, 8pm, door prizes, late night buffet, costume contest; $15/ person advance; $20/person at door. VERONA - “PLANE PEOPLE”, Trevor McKinven’s one-man play about the hospitality of the people of Gander, Nfld during the 9/11 crisis; 7:30pm Trinity United Church, $12 at door; light refreshments

pm, admission by donation. MCDONALDS CORNERS – TILE MAKING, workshop at MERA schoolhouse, 10am-2pm, MERA members $45; non-members $60; info: mollyhforsythe@gmail.com PARHAM - “HAUNTED HALL”, IOOF Hall 6-10pm; admission: donation for the Food Bank PARHAM - HAUNTED HOUSE at ball field, by District #4 Rec. Committee. PLEVNA - HALLOWEEN PARTY for all ages, 7pm Clar-Mill hall, info: Ed 479-9909; sponsor: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers SHARBOT LAKE – LIONS COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, at Oso Hall, 7:30-11am; $7 – pancakes, sausage, eggs. Sponsored by Sharbot Lake Lions in support of Leader Dogs for the Blind. SHARBOT LAKE - HALL OF SPOOKS, noon, Oso hall, sponsored by District #3 Recreation Committee SNOW ROAD – BREAKFAST fundraiser, 8-11am, Snowmobile clubhouse, 1106 Gemmils Rd.

Sunday November 1 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614. BOLINGBROKE - COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE ABC Hall; 2pm; dinner 5:30pm; $15; all musicians welcome; Bob 279-2263.

Tuesday November 3 HARROWSMITH - FLU SHOT CLINIC, 3-8pm Free Methodist Church 3876 Harrowsmith Rd. Please bring health card. NORTH FRONTENAC GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP CLUB meets at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall at 1:30pm. SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2:30pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078

CROW LAKE – POTLUCK SUPPER, at Wednesday November 4 schoolhouse, 5:30pm; also book swap; info: OMPAH – HUNTERS’ DINNER, roast beef, Donna Reid 613-279-2936. Saturday October 31 5:30-7pm; community centre, $12; under 12 PARHAM DINERS, noon, United Church hall, ARDEN - CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PAR$5, all welcome, proceeds to centre for those 50+. $12, reservations: 279-3151 TY, 10am-1pm, community center, Haunted SNOW ROAD – FOOT CARE CLINIC, comhoursShip, effective September PLEVNA - VON SMART PROGRAMWinter (Se- Pirate hot dogmid lunch; info: Diane 335- munity centre, appointment: 613-279-3151 niors Maintaining Active Roles Together), free 2845; Wanda 335-3186. Summer Hours week prior to May long weekend Thursday November 5 exercise program in Plevna begins, Clar-Mill DENBIGH - CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN MABERLY - DINNER & EUCHRE, noon at Hall, 11am-12:30pm. PARTY, 11am-2pm, community hall SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, HARROWSMITH – CHILDREN’S HALLOW- community hall, sponsored by St. Stephen’s Church seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151 EEN PARTY, Social & Athletic Club 11am-1-

Tuesday October 27 HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, St. Paul’s United Church 7pm; new members welcome LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS, 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolquilt@gmail.com SHARBOT LAKE – FLU SHOT CLINIC, Family Health Team, 5:30-7:30pm; please bring health card

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in the hearing. Such participation will usually be by telephone or from a physical location away from the victim’s hearing location. In some cases, when there was a conviction and there is good documentary evidence of the crime, the CICB will hold a written hearing. However, in most cases, even in some cases where the offender has been convicted of the violent crime, an oral hearing will take place. For victims in our area the hearing usually takes place in Kingston or Ottawa. You do not need a lawyer to represent you at the hearing. However, The Legal Clinic can help victims complete the application form and can represent victims at the hearing if the victim is financially eligible for our services. For more information please contact The Legal Clinic at 613-279-3252 (Sharbot Lake) or 613-264-888 (Perth).

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Trip to Stratford

On Sept. 29, Grade 9 to 12 students and chaperones from North Addington Education Centre headed off for an overnight trip to Stratford. This trip was made possible by the very generous help given to the school by the Education Department in Stratford, who covered most of the costs. Some students chose to see “Anne Frank”, while others chose “Hamlet”. Students had a packed agenda. On arrival in Stratford, they toured the Anne Frank exhibit at the local museum. The next day they headed off for a “Warehouse” tour, in which they learned about how costumes, props and sets are made, and tried a few costumes on for size. At 11am the students attended a “Prologue”, which was a workshop Bree-Anna Gillingham and Lucas Parks enjoy the costumes with actors from their play. Students spent an hour doing drama activities and the school trip to Stratford, and on October 2, asking questions, prior to their play’s mati- after the trip. She led the students in several nee at 2pm. Featured in the “Anne Frank” drama-based activities, focusing on “Anne prologue were Cassandra Parks, Shaelynn Frank” and Shakespeare’s language, as well Flagler, Madi Lemke, and Nathan Whitelock. as the use of voice and body in drama. The visit was part of a program called Students in the “Hamlet” prologue were Mackenzie Johnson, Kara Rosien, Lucas “Teaching Shakespeare” which is run by the Education Department at Stratford. In order Parks and Ilia Salvaterra. Students thoroughly enjoyed the produc- to receive funding towards a student trip to tions they attended. Aaron Smith said, “I was Stratford, and to arrange for a visiting actor, not sure if I wanted to go on the trip, but I’m teachers are required to attend a “Teaching so glad I did as I loved Hamlet. I don’t usu- Shakespeare” conference for three days in ally go for theatre things, but it was great.” August. There were about 60 teachers, in toOlivia Bence, who attended “Anne Frank”, tal. Ms. Allan and Ms. Randle attended from loved the set, which was “like magic” in the NAEC, and received materials and ideas that they could use in a classroom. way parts appeared and disappeared. Many actors who are in productions at Many students expressed a hope to atStratford worked alongside the teachers in a tend another play next year. variety of workshops. Lara Jean Chorostecki by Misti Harnden was one of the participating actors in the AEC hosted visiting actor Lara Jean “Teaching Shakespeare” conference, and Chorostecki on Sept. 23 & 24, prior to was paired up with NAEC. Although she got

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he students of North Addington Edu- them to sing or dance for your donation; they cation Centre will be suiting up in their are prepared to work for your generosity! Campbell's Soup costumes on October 31 and knocking on your door! They will be asking for non-perishable food items for the local food bank, which is experiencing a shortage of food. About 10 secondary stuPUBLIC WORKS dents will be spreading out EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY between Flinton, Northbrook, and Cloyne to hwlp the food • 1 Full-time Operator • 1 Part-time Operator bank instead of tricking or Please submit a resumé and cover letter (placed in an treating for candy. The stuenvelope clearly addressed to the Public Works Manager dents are not strangers to expressing your experience, knowledge, skills and abilisupporting the community who supports them. ties. Resumes will be accepted by the undersigned until This is the fifth year for the 3:00 p.m. Friday October 30th, 2015. very successful event. We're Qualified applicants must possess a valid DZ licence and asking community members should have experience in heavy equipment as well as to contribute what they can. winter and summer maintenance operations. Grader exWe will be having three to perience preferred. Persons applying will be expected four students canvassing to perform well in a team environment, welcome continueach community between ous education and adhere to municipal health and safety approximately 5 and 8pm. They will be wearing NAEC guidelines. ID tags and a very large The ability to handle physical demands is also required. smile. We are going to visit as many households as posJob description available upon request. sible, but if you have contriJohn Badgley butions and the food is not Public Works Manager picked up, please call CanP.O. Box 89, 1084 Elizabeth St, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 dice Bovard throughout the Phone: (613) 279-2935, ext 223 Fax 613-279-2422 week at 613-336-8991 and we will pick it up. COUNCIL MEETINGS On behalf of students and staff, the principal, Angela Regular Council Meeting Salmond, would like to thank October 27, 2015 at 4 p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, the community for their con1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON. tributions to our food drive Regular Council Meeting efforts over the years. "We November 10, 2015 at 4 p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial would not be able to orgaHall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON. nize events like this without the support of our generous COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT community. Thank you for investing in our children, and November 12, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial helping to show them what Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON. really matters." If you see students in the 1084 Elizabeth Street, PO Box 89, Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 community and they are “trick 613-279-2935 www.centralfrontenac.com or eating”, feel free to ask

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Students and staff with Lara Chorostecki, photo by Harley Brown her start in Stratford, at the age of 17, she is mation on Ms. Chorostecki, visit: http://www. now in movies and on television. Her most larajeanchorostecki.com/about/ recent series was “X-Company” on CBC this Students in grades 9 to 12 participated in year – now available on Netflix. A second the workshops, and enjoyed the experience season is planned for early 2016. She was very much. Allya Garey, who is a big fan of also on the very popular “Hannibal”, which “X-Company”, presented a thank-you card to is also available on Netflix. For more infor- Ms. Chorostecki on her last day at NAEC.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC THE WIND AND RECYCLING The two don’t mix very well so please take precautions that what you put in your recycling box STAYS in your recycling box. Loose newspapers will end up kilometers away and empty water bottles tend to gravitate into the ditches and treeline. Not overfilling your box and crushing your bottles will make them more compact and less likely to fly around and the simple act of putting a rock on top of your newspapers will hold them down. An alternative would be to put your newspapers flat in a grocery bag, it holds a lot and they are contained. Please keep our environment in mind when recycling.

NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM The Municipal Office has a new phone system that allows you to reach any department by calling one phone number (613) 376-3027 or 1-800-559-5862. Use the directory to search for the employee you are looking for, or if you already know the extension, the extension numbers remain the same.

EXPLORE THE TOWNSHIP WEBSITE! Did you know you can advertise your event free on the township website? Check out www.southfrontenac.net/en/Calendar/SubmitEvent and let everyone know about your event! Do you want to keep up with news from the township? Sign up for e-news and receive an email notification for “News and Public Notices” from the township. Check out e-news@ southfrontenac.net and sign up today!

GREEN BAY DISPOSAL SITE – FALL HOUR CHANGES Just a reminder that Green Bay Disposal Site has returned to winter hours as of Friday, October 16th, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Fridays only. It will NOT be open on Sunday mornings until next spring. This site is for tagged household garbage and recycling only.

TAX SALE PROPERTIES RFP - #TS-15-02 Request for Proposals are being accepted for the Purchase and/or Redevelopment of failed tax sale properties. Please visit the Township Website for further information at www.southfrontenac.net under ‘Town Hall/Tenders’. Deadline date for submissions is October 23, 2015 at 3:00 pm.

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.

PUBLIC SKATING AT FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA 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.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The HHW Depot will still be open every Thursday until the end of October at which time we will be starting our winter hours. For the month of November the HHW Depot will be open November 12th and 26th from 3pm to 7 pm. Open dates will be published in this banner on a monthly basis. Please remember accepted items are hazardous materials, electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

COUNCIL MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 7:00 pm. The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 7:00 pm. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 613-376-3027 1-800-559-5862 Office Hours – Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

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