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entral Frontenac Township and the Limestone District School Board have come to terms over the sale of the former Hinchinbrooke (Parham) and Sharbot Lake public school properties. After an in camera session at the end of their regular council meeting on November 24, Central Frontenac Council passed a motion authorising the two purchases. The price of the two properties was not included in the motion, and will be released at a later date. Mayor Frances Smith said the township and the school board have been in negotiations for several months over the properties. “When we had just about come to terms over the Sharbot Lake school property, the board asked us if we would consider looking again at the Hinchinbrooke school property. When we had looked at it earlier, the board was asking for $220,000 and we were not interested in paying that much. Since then it had gone onto the open market and the price had dropped. We made them an offer for it, and this time they accepted it,” she said. In order to buffer the township’s budget, the closing date for the Sharbot Lake school was the end of November, 2015, and for Hinchinbrooke it is the end of November, 2016. “We have unspent money from township projects this year, which we can put to the Sharbot Lake school, and we will budget
for the Hinchinbrooke sale in 2016. Even though the closing is not set until the end of next year, the school board has agreed to grant us access to the property before then,” Smith added. Smith did not rule out the township taking out a loan to pay for the two purchases. She said that there are no fixed plans for either site, but Council has talked about the potential for seniors’ housing for the Sharbot Lake site, and a central location for a township garage at the Parham site. “We will go to the public for ideas about what the best use will be for the two properties,” she said. The township is not interested in taking on any major ongoing costs for property maintenance, she added, so any proposed use for either property will need a firm business plan before council would seriously consider it. Frontenac County has a goal of establishing a five-unit seniors’ housing complex in each of the Frontenac townships, and has some money set aside to facilitate that. Central Frontenac currently has two township garages up and running, one at the Olden waste site on Highway 7 near Mountain Grove, and the other on Road 38 10 km south of Parham. Both sites have relatively new sand domes in place.
Five generations in Sydenham No less than five generations of the Halligan family gathered to enjoy Sydenham’s Santa Claus parade on November 28. Great great grandparents Bill and Edna Halligan had front row seats. Hundreds of parade goers lined the streets to take in the colorful floats and costumed participants, which also included a number of four-legged friends dressed up in celebration. More pictures from the parade will be included in our upcoming Christmas issue.
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ouncil spent little time approving the 2016 budget document, which they have looked over on several previous occasions, including an all day session in mid-November. The township will spend over $28 million in 2016 on operations and capital projects, an increase of $750,000 over 2015. Of those expenditures $11.5 million will be covered by grants from other levels of government and reserve funds, and $16.5 million will come from South Frontenac ratepayers. The $16.5 million levy represents a 6.66% increase over the $15.5 million levy to ratepayers in 2015, but thanks to a healthy increase in new assessment (4.4%), the impact on the average ratepayer will be an increase of only 2.0% in taxation. According to the budget report by Treasurer Louise Fragnito, “the township share of taxation on a $228,223 property [the township average] will increase by 2%, which equals $26.22.” Fragnito made a number of adjustments to the document after the last budget session. “The impact of all these adjustments aligns with Council’s direction,” she said. (See editorial – The 2% budget on page 2) “A Very Unusual Situation” Not even the CAO could see a clear way through this quandary. I n a closed session after the regular Nov. 17 Council meeting, staff had been directed to draw up a settlement proposal for conditions of draft plan approval for the Johnson Point condominium plan. (Loughborough Lake east.) These conditions were brought forward for approval, along with maps and details of some boundary adjustments. Newly appointed Deputy Mayor Suther-
land then proposed an amendment to the plan, which would remove lot 15 from the plan, making it a ’common element open space’. This would bring the plan back to the original number of proposed units, reversing the decisions taken by Council on November 17th. Sutherland said that many local residents were very unhappy about the density of development that was being permitted on what he said is an already heavily developed lake. Councilor John McDougall said he appreciated Sutherland's position, but felt such an amendment would be “returning to square one.” The township lawyer had approved it, he said, and this was the time “to settle, not support.” Councilor Ron Sleeth said he was disappointed in ‘the lack of teeth’ shown by the Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans and their representing agencies, and he would support the amendment. Sutherland’s amendment passed. Mayor Vandewal withdrew from the chair, to propose another amendment deferring the vote until the solicitor could be consulted, because in his opinion Sutherland’s amendment was contrary to what had been put forward by all of Council, and meant that the township has not been negotiating in good faith. Vandewal’s amendment was defeated, then the original (amended) motion was brought forward, and it was also defeated. In response to a question from the floor at the end of the meeting, Orr said “We’ll have to figure out how to move forward: I will consult our solicitor.” A notice of motion for reconsideration
would require 2/3 support to pass, and no one offered to make one. Public Beach on Canoe Lake Wayne Orr read a motion that the Township “secure a clear public access point to Canoe Lake on James Wilson Road at the west end of the causeway between Canoe Lake and Eel Lake in the severance process of the adjoining land through the road widening, in line with the survey from J. Kennedy of Nov 30, 2015 on the road widening, and showing the high water and that the photo from Councillor Revill be included as part of the record and that cash in lieu of parkland be taken.” This motion represented a solution, worked out between Mr. Campbell and Councilor Revill which seems to be acceptable to both Campbell and the Canoe Lake residents who have used that location for swimming for many years. Ross Sutherland congratulated Revill and Campbell on having worked out a solution, and thanked Campbell. The motion passed with no further comment. Sydenham Water Plant Contract Extended Public Works Manager Segsworth recommended that Kingston Utilities’ contract for operation and maintenance of the Sydenham Water System be extended to the end of 2016, and the Public Services Committee tasked with developing a longer-term arrangement for the plant. Segsworth said the Utilities have provided ‘good and timely service’. Passed without discussion. Community Project Grant Program Council approved a staff proposal that the third year Community Project Grant Pro-
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gram be expanded to $15,000 by adding $5,000 from fees raised for the endorsement of solar projects. The maximum grant for this increasingly popular program will be raised to $2,000. Support for Cycling Workshop Council endorsed a Share The Roads Workshop sponsored by the Frontenac Rides Committee by committing $500 toward this event which is aimed at creating a clear work plan to help the Township become a more cycle friendly community. Peer Review Policy Council approved a peer review policy for planning matters, listing the circumstances under which a technical peer review would be mandatory or when it might be optional. RED Grant Endorsement Council endorsed a Rural Economic Development Grant application through the County of Frontenac and in partnership with the other Frontenacs to the limit of $8,000.
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declining by a rate of 17% per decade since the 1960s. Since 2011, local groups have been working to determine how plentiful the warblers are in Frontenac County. “They are a small bird, and they nest high up in the trees, so the best way to identify them, as with most birds, is by their song. Each warbler has a distinctive song, and it does not take too long for someone to learn how to identify the Ceruleans’ song,” said Steve Burrell. By listening at intervals, it is possible to determine the location of a range for a nesting pair, and by tracking this information over time, Burrell said that researchers are able to determine the number of nesting pairs in a region with confidence. Among the impacts of determining an IBA for Cerulean Warblers, aside from suggesting ways to ensure the continued viability of species in the area, are the educational and public relations potential. “It shows how the habitat in the Frontenac Arch is rich in ways that we are only learning about over time,” said Burrell, “And helps to highlight all the species that depend on the habitat in the arch, particularly in protected areas such as Frontenac Park and Elbow Lake.” According to COSEWIC (the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada) the government body responsible for designating species at risk, the future prospects for the Cerulean Warbler in Canada were not bright as of 2010.. “The Canadian population is estimated to be 433-543 pairs (866-1086 mature individuals), most of which are found in the Frontenac Axis region of south-eastern Ontario ... In Quebec, Cerulean Warblers have disappeared from five of six known sites occupied since the 1960s. Overall, the Canadian population has declined by at least 16% over the past 10 years. The potential for rescue is believed to be low, owing to ongoing population declines in the U.S.,” said COSEWIC in 2010. The fact there are 800-1000 Ceruleans in Frontenac County five years later, and the IBA designation, may give hope that the warbler population will be maintained in southern Canada for some time to come.
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his week South Frontenac passed their 2016 budget with a 2.00% increase in taxes. That sounds pretty reasonable. But when you look at the budget summary you see some other numbers. The first number that I look at in budget documents is the “levy to ratepayers”. That is the total amount of money that will be collected from the ratepayers. In South Frontenac the number is about $16.5 million, up from about $15.5 million in 2015, an increase of 6.66%. A 2.00% percent increase to $15.5 million levy would come to $15.8 million, $700,000 less than the one that was approved on Tuesday night. So are they lying when they say the increase is only 2%? Not really. The extra $700,000 is going to come from growth. South Frontenac’s finance department has calculated that there is a 4.4% increase in revenue from new assessment, either from brand new construction or renovations and expansions of existing properties. The 2% increase is what the average ratepayer who has not done any renovations will pay in 2016. On the surface it is legitimate to take new growth assessment increases into account. New homes and new people moving into a township lead to increased demand for services, and ultimately more costs for the township. However the costs don’t necessarily hit right away, or ever in some cases. The increase in assessment will not lead to an increase in the cost of running the township office. The roads budget does not have to go up; and waste management is paid for by a separate levy by household. When new subdivisions are built, the roads that are turned over are in perfect shape; they don’t need maintenance other than snow clearing, for 10 or more years. While it may be legitimate to cash in on growth when calculating taxation, the fact is that the increased assessment does not result directly in added costs to the township this year. What these increases do, therefore, is create budgetary breathing room for staff. Instead of making do with a cost of living increase that would be swallowed up by increases in labour costs, they are able to do more: to fix more roads, buy more vehicles, improve ball-fields, build fire halls, all while keeping to the budgetary goal set for them by Council. If Council, however, had indicated they want staff to budget directly to the levy and keep to 2%, South Frontenac staff would have had bring a budget with a $15.8 million levy. They would have had $700,000 less to spend. It is worth noting that smaller, slower growing townships such as North and Central Frontenac, who will not complete their budgets until the new year, will not have the same kind of luxury that South Frontenac enjoys. They have much less assessment growth to use as a buffer, and also do not have the kinds of economy of scale that South Frontenac enjoys. The situation will be particularly difficult in the case of North Frontenac, which is faced with debilitating cost increases in policing this year and for three more years. BUSINESS CARD SIZE It would be unfair to say, if and when North Frontenac brings in increases that are well above 2%, that they should take some lessons in management from the tough, frugal South Frontenac politicians. At that time, we should keep in mind that in South Frontenac, 6.66% ($1 million) more was reeled in through taxation in 2016 than in 2015.
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ith our MP Scott Reid as Opposition critic for Democratic Institutions, we local constituents have the opportunity to engage with him and with each other about how to rebuild our democracy. The top priority should be to change our electoral system to make it truly proportional. Unfortunately, the “ranked ballot” system that Scott favours (also known as the “Alternative Vote” or “Instant Run-off Vote”) won’t help; in fact, it could even make things worse. It may sound appealing, but it’s not. It is actually just a modified version of our present winnertake-all system (“First-Past-the-Post”) with all its unfairness and disadvantages. We would still end up with false majorities and huge numbers of voters with no voice at all. What we need is a system of true proportional representation, where the popular vote is accurately reflected in the elected Parliament or legislature as a whole. Fair Vote Canada explains the valid choices (Mixed Member Proportional and Single Transferable Vote) on their website under “Frequently Asked Questions’'. It’s well worth checking out, so as not to be confused (as I was at first) by the misleading “ranked ballot” idea. - Helen Forsey
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applaud North Frontenac Township's decision to donate $25,000 for the windows at Pine Meadow Nursing Home and encourage my township of Central Frontenac to do likewise. Donations from the public would be welcome. Anyone who would like to donate towards the new windows, please mail a cheque to Pine Meadow Nursing Home, P.O. Box 100, Northbrook ON, K0H 1K0. Also, I support a Central Frontenac Township bounty on beaver and coyotes. I am willing to pay more taxes so these suggestions can happen, and even more taxes if our Henderson Road could be paved with real pavement. Thanks to all the township folks who work so wonderfully on our behalf- we appreciate all you do, and the tough decisions you must make with such little revenue. - Jean Brown
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Re: the possibility of setting up a bounty on beaver by Central Frontenac Council, as mentioned by Councilor Jamie Riddell on November 10. Why does he want the residents of Central Frontenac to pay more taxes? Because I think that this is what will happen. I think the government made arrangements years ago to bring the animals here. As far as I am concerned, let the Ministry of Natural Resources look after their disappearance. This is their department not the township's. - Thomas Hughes
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he news coverage was a story regarding the Higgins/Dewey betrayal. But there is a second more insidious and underhanded situation that the editor clearly points out and readers should not overlook. County Council and the people they represent are in somewhat of a blind trust with the County’s CAO. They depend on him for the ultimate administration, financial and operational management of our County affairs and resources. His advice and input is crucial to almost every discussion. Since he can sway the vote and manipulate a County decision, the CAO’s integrity must be unquestionable. Let’s be blunt about what happened on November 12. The County CAO fed councilors a “pile” of untrue and incorrect statements. The intention was to create doubt regarding Pine Meadow’s financial sustainability, its operating efficiency, its level of nursing care and quality of service. He summed it all up by proclaiming he thought Pine Meadow could learn a few things from Fairmount. He presented Pine Meadow as the poor sister and was making sure all the County cash kept flowing just to Fairmount. He was manipulating councilors and they fell for it. A week later he backed down and admitted much of what he had said wasn’t true. Was he misinformed by staff or does he sometimes speak without knowing what he is talking about? The end result is, his strategy worked. The seniors in the north lost out again and the tough part to accept this time around is that even some of their own Council representatives don’t care. There ought to be a law for CAOs, senior managers and departmental heads who are paid for by the public purse. If they are proven to intentionally “mislead” their bosses, their councilors or the public three things should happen. First a public apology with an explanation is in order, then an apology to the Council and finally an offer to resign. These blind trusts are fragile. Fool us once but don’t fool us twice. - Leo Ladouceur
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• The weather was excellent for the 4th annual tree lighting on Sunday evening. Just enough frost was in the air to appreciate the hot chocolate & cookies and create excitement for the holiday season. Kids joined in the countdown; the lights went on and then the crowd sang popular Christmas carols. Thanks to the firefighters for traffic control and to all the volunteers for the refreshments. Also, did anyone find a gold band at the tree lighting? If so, please call me at 3353186 and I’ll make sure it is returned to the owner. • The next few weeks are very busy in the hamlet. On Sat. Dec. 5, the Arden Legion will be hosting breakfast with Santa, beginning at 8:30 am. If you would like your children to attend, please register them at the Legion. • Again, on December 5 at lunch time, please join the stewards of the Arden United Church for their Christmas Luncheon and Bazaar, beginning at 11:30 am. Soup, sandwiches, dessert, tea & coffee will be available. The cost will be $6 for adults and $3 per child. • That evening, the Arden and Community Wesleyan Church will host their annual Christmas turkey dinner with all the fixings at 5:30 pm at the community centre. As always, a free will offering is your cost for this wonderful dinner. • Do some exercises to prepare for the next Community Christmas dinner, which will be held Thurs. Dec. 10, 6 pm at Circle Square Ranch. Turkey and ham are the stars on the menu this month, and not only has the time changed, but the
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ranch is having entertainment as well. Your free will offering will be accepted, at the door. Please call the ranch at 3355403 if you have any questions. • On Sat. December 12 there will be a Bake and Craft Sale at the Arden Legion. If you would like to rent a table or need more information, please contact the Legion at 335-2737. • December 10, 11 and 12 is Sharbot Lake’s Festival of Trees, hosted by Villages Beautiful. This year’s theme is Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, which should produce some interesting submissions in the numerous categories to be judged. Entries for the competition are to be at Oso Hall Wed. Dec. 9 and there will be an opening day luncheon on Thursday Dec. 10 at the Country Inn. For further information please call 279-2576. Admission is a donation to the North Frontenac Food Bank. • The last diners of the year will be held Tuesday Dec. 15 at the community center in Arden, 12 noon. Because everyone is already tired of turkey, roast beef is on the hot lunch menu, along with mashed potatoes and squash magic squares. The dessert alone should tempt you to participate. If you have not attended or are not registered, please call me at 335-3186 and I’ll be sure you have a place at the table. • The Sharbot Lake Lions are still selling Christmas cakes and cookies. If you would like to purchase an item or two, please call Coleen at 279-2429. • A big thank you to the Arden Line Dancers for decorating the community center for the Christmas season
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• The annual "Spirit of Advent" concert will be held at Trinity United Church, Verona, December 4 beginning at 7:30pm. Admission is free. Call 374-2777 for more information. • Rev. Oscar Simpson presents "Christmas Homecoming" at Hartington Community Church, December 4 at 7pm. Special Guests Crooked Wood and The Old Hims. Free will offering and refreshments. For information call 374-2178. • Also on December 4, a Youth Dance for public school children will be held at the Golden Links Hall from 7-9:30pm. Cost is $6. Call 372-2410 for information. • Santa will be making his way through the village on December 5 when the Harrowsmith S and A Club present their annual Santa Claus Parade and Open House. Enjoy the parade beginning at 10am. All are invited to the hall immediately following for free refreshments and a visit from Santa himself. • A Family Movie Night will be held at the Harrowsmith S and A Club on December 11 from 7-8:30pm. Admission is free and a canteen will be available. Children must be accompanied by an adult. • Birthday wishes to Mary Barr, who will celebrate her 90th birthday on December 13.
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bourly chat. Admission is $2. • Marilyn Dunham has a food donation box in the foyer at the community centre. There are similar boxes in different places around the township. Food collected is distributed throughout our community. • · Greg Ducharme has been working for months to put up about 60,000 Christmas lights at his home. The lights are on every night until January 9. This year Santa will be at Ducharmes’ on the first three Saturdays in December from 5:30 to 8:30. Refreshments will be for sale. This spectacular display is known far and wide and is well worth the trip to 1311 Struthadam Road, off the River Road.
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• Don’t forget the Festival of Trees on December 10, 11 & 12 in Sharbot Lake. • A lot of people were disappointed in not seeing the Christmas train come through at Tichborne. Perhaps we need better scheduling so that people will not be disappointed again. • Happy Belated birthday to Al Gurnsey last week. Happy Birthday to Derrick Hole, Jen MacPherson, Jodi Allen, Joe Sproule, Wray Gillespie, Dawson McLellan, Michael Morrow, Mya Wolfe, Bruce Teal, Bill Lowery. • Congratulations to Dave & Kerri Courtney and Big Sister Madison on the birth of their second princess...Savannah!!
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• November 26 was a great night of music at Snow Road hall. Approximately 40 people attended to hear the TriTones, with David Colter – drums, Franc Van Oort – guitar, and Ross Taylor – bass. David has been a mainstay of the Canadian music scene for 35 years. He has played with Grammy Award winners Bo Diddley and Pinetop Perkins, Juno Award winner Jack De Keyzer and many others. Franc Van Oort moved to the Perth area from his native Holland in 1987, and has since been playing in local groups such as Powersnooze, The Usual Suspects and Tell Mama. A growing interest in Jazz led him to join forces with Ross and David. Ross Taylor got his start playing in Montreal classic rock bar bands. The 1990s brought Ross to the Ottawa region where he performed blues, swing, R&B & funk with many of Eastern Ontario’s talented improvisational musicians, while sharpening his own skills in that direction. • Don & Joelle McLean were the hosts of Coffee Break on Friday and there were lots of lovely goodies. Nice to see Chris & Cheryl from Brooklin, Ont., who were helping them. • The next potluck supper at Snow Road hall will be a Christmas dinner on December 9 at 5:30pm. Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert. There will be entertainment and carol singing. All are welcome. • Sympathy to Harold Antoine on the death of his mother in her 99th year. • Anyone who wants tickets for the Free Methodist Church’s turkey supper at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club on Dec. 18, please call Donna, 278-2196 or Harriet 279-2462. • Also, for the snowmobile club’s turkey dinner on Dec. 19, anyone who needs tickets should call Alice 278-1020 or Ruth 278-0477. • 145 people were fed at the snowmobile club’s breakfast on Saturday. The next breakfast is January 9, 2016. • Congratulations to Cathy MacMunn, who has been appointed as Central Frontenac Township’s new clerk administrator. Cathy is the daughter of Olive Allen of Mississippi.
613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca • Sympathy to the family of Chester Allen, who passed away suddenly. • Sympathy to Norma Harper on the passing of her brother Charles Thomson. • Thinking of Glen Cox, Bill Haynes, Beverley Hayes, Doreen Warren and Harold Warren, Gerald Howes, Bill Powers, David Fox, Robert Thomson, Carol Patterson, Terry Trojek, Rick Belwa, Ellard Stitt, Harold Gray, Vera Steele. • There will be a "Blue Christmas Service" on December 9 at 7pm at Arden Church for anyone who has lost a loved one or who will be alone. • Circle Square Ranch will be hosting a Community dinner December 10, 6pm with turkey & ham; "Pay what you can". • Frontenac Midget hockey team defeated the Gananoque Midget team on November 28. What an exciting game! • The Parham Happy Travelers’ Christmas dinner will be on Wed. Dec. 16 at noon, catered by Tim and Penny. • On Nov. 28 at the Parham Free Methodist Church, "Friends of the Gospel" with Pastor Vernon Scott and Friends from Arden entertained everyone. Local talent also performed. Everyone enjoyed the delicious lunch that was served later. • Recent visitors to the home of Bill and Sylvia Powers were their daughter Elizabeth and family from Virgina, USA. Also grandson Chris from Toronto visited with his grandparents. • Happy birthday to Freda Burke, Lisa Hamilton, Ellis Woolfrey, Sammy Fox, Keith Hawley, Jean Steele, David Eyea, Jean Brown, Amanda Veley, Florence Lovelace • Happy Anniversary to Leigh and Lois Scott. • Mountain Grove United Church Christmas Eve service will start at 5:30pm • We enjoyed an afternoon of some great music and songs at the Bedford Jam on November 29. It was nice to have Crystal sing again with the help of Betty-Ann. • On Friday Dec. 4, 7pm at Portland Community Church there will be a "Christmas Homecoming" featuring "Crooked Wood and the Old Hims".
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info: Matt Churchill (273-9005). • The ABC Association now has an online fundraiser set up with Pampered Chef, similar to the one they have with Regal gifts. You can place your orders online all year and the ABC association receives credit. Please pick up a catalogue at the hall. Thanks to Ann Shultz for managing the online fundraisers. For information contact Ann (613-273-8232).
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• Congratulations to Clarke Gaylord on receiving an award from the Frontenac Addington Trappers Council. Clarke, raised in Henderson, and all our trappers really make a difference in our area with their community involvement, sponsoring the Pine Meadow Nursing Home golf tournament; C.O.F.A. deer contest, anglers and hunters programs; school programs and bursaries; walleye spawning beds, public education; workshops; and donating to many charitable groups. • Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late Arthur Flieler, spouse of Lula (Whiteman) who died at age 91 at the Rouge Valley Health Centre. He was born and raised in our area and will be deeply missed by many here. A celebration of life was held in Port Perry. • Don't forget that special dinner/dance at the Harlowe hall on Sat. Dec. 5. Please give Marie White a call to reserve. • The most recent Harlowe open mike proved to be a fun time, with lots of music and friendly folks sharing, visiting, and tapping their toes to the music. • We are overjoyed that our Henderson fire sub-station now has a medical kit and a defibrillator plus fully trained folks in using these medical marvels. Also the building repairs are complete and the new fire truck is currently “away” getting new lights and firefighting foam installed. Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most common causes of death in Canada and it's been well proven that early defibrillation is vital, with the chance of survival decreasing by ten per cent with each minute of delay. We appreciate our fire fighters and the generous folks who donated some of the new equipment.
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WINTER LITES CONTEST In celebration of the Christmas season, North Frontenac Township will be holding its annual Winter Lites Contest this year. Any resident of the Township can enter themselves or nominate another home by calling Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development at (613) 479-2231 Ext 233 or by e-mail at recreation@northfrontenac.ca Entries must be received by Friday December 18th. Judging will take place on the evenings of December 18, 19 and 20, between 6 and 10 pm. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Many of the light displays are absolutely stunning! What could be more Christmassy and lovely than coming across a wonderfully lit up home in our quiet and beautiful countryside?
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Frontenac Women’s Chorus – new conductor’s inaugural concert P
erhaps it was not just the pure enjoyment of hearing so many talented female voices joining together in song that attracted the capacity crowd to the community hall in Bellrock on November 28 for the Frontenac Women's Chorus' annual Christmas concert. It may have also been curiosity, since it was the first concert conducted by the chorus' new leader since the group's long time conductor, Betty Wagner, passed her baton to Kingston singer and voice teacher, Patty Smith, in the spring of 2015. Smith proved that Wagner made a good choice and Wagner, who was also in attendance, likely agreed. Smith proved that she is more than capable of taking on these ladies in her new role as their fearless leader and the audience seemed to enjoy her quirky sense of humour to boot. The choir performed a concert titled “Deck Those Halls” and their Christmas program included offerings that were as diverse and they were delightful. The concert opened with an eerie tune titled “Soul Cake”, a traditional Hallowee'en/Christmasy tune that
showed off well the chorus' apt harmonies and which also showcased an impressive flute accompaniment by special guest Christine Kennedy. The choir sang a glorious version of the well known carol, “Do You Hear What I Hear”, a favorite call and response
The Miracle Worker - play review O
n November 29, North Frontenac Little Theatre ran their final performance of “The Miracle Worker”, and what a brilliant and empowering production it was. The plot follows the lives of Helen Keller, her family, and her teacher, Annie Sullivan. Keller, due to an illness contracted at the age of 19 months, became permanently deaf and blind. The play was an accurate portrayal of the disciplinary struggles that Sullivan faced while coaching Keller on obedience, language and the raw foundations of appropriate human behavior. Meanwhile, Keller’s family, in a desperate and naive effort to protect her by using pity and love, objected to every form of help Sullivan provided. Sullivan was convinced that Keller was more disabled by her over-entitlement than her deafness and blindness. “The Miracle Worker” was a well-rehearsed, family-appropriate play with themes and humour that could appeal to a variety of age groups and audiences. It reached beyond Keller’s struggles and gave new insight into the hardships that Keller’s family and teacher faced. You could feel the frustration
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and despondency that Sullivan, played by Annika Putnam, experienced while trying to control Keller’s tantrums and while helping her to make the connection between words and objects. Putnam, who is only 12 herself, did a remarkable job portraying Sullivan as a cheeky, stubborn 20-year-old girl in a world dominated by middle-aged men. As the play progresses, her own demons and insecurities come out, and Putnam was up to the task of showing Sullivan’s growth, a key component of the play. Although, as Helen Keller, Sydney Drew played the part of a silent person, her actions were expressive and convincing. Keller’s lim-
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carol that features the great range of the chorus' sopranos whose high notes inspired (in myself at least) the kind of head tingles that only practiced voices joined together in song can bring. Highlighted in the program were a number
ited tactile connection to the world and the constant frustration caused by her inability to communicate was well portrayed by Drew throughout the play. Many of the scenes were long and contained complicated and articulate dialogue, and the entire cast did an impressive job remembering their lines and staying true to their characters. NFLT veterans John Stephens, Angie Cowdy and Pam Giroux were very solid. Barbie Matson as Helen’s mother was particularly convincing, as was Nick Alarcon as Helen’s half brother. The set was simple yet effective. The lighting and sound management was acNo child left this party empty-handed!! Thank you Rose Boivin and volunteers for the wonderful community party!! • Why is it that we've had such wonderfully warm weather all month and the night of our Christmas parade we welcome in sub-zero temperatures? It was a cold wait for the parade but it was well worth it! Congratulations to the Pioneer Float for their 1st prize win!! • Some Plevna LCBO customers may be happy to receive their purchases in a festively decorated bag encouraging people not to drink and drive, compliments of the talented artistic students at the Clarendon Central School! • Last week I mentioned loving to hear some random acts of kindness and I received a really nice story to share. A lady who chooses to remain anonymous was shopping at the mall and purchased a teddy bear at the toy store. She gave it to a little boy to brighten his day while he was waiting for his mom and dad to finish their shopping. What a lovely gesture! I'll bet that little boy found waiting for his parents a little easier and I bet the rest of their shopping went a lot more smoothly! Thank you everybody, please keep up the kindness! I would love to hear more nice stories next week too!! • Remember, the last column of the year is December 17, and the deadline is Dec. 11. • Once again, Riverhill Farm and Fine Food at 1311 Struthadam Road is inviting everyone to come and enjoy their beautiful light display! With over 60,000 lights to see, it is
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of Canadian composers as in “Star Light, Star Bright”, an anonymous traditional verse put to music by Martha Hill Duncan. The program also featured the premiere of Parhamraised musician, Stanley Stinchcombe's “A Bear's Christmas”, a comical Christmas ditty that he wrote especially for the group, which was a delightful exploration of how bears might celebrate the holiday season. “The Christmas Waltz” was the choir's most jazzy offering of the night, and the traditional Quebecois tune titled “D'ou viens-tu, bergère” with an arrangement by Mark Sirett was also memorable, as was the historic “Huron Carol”, composed by Jean Brebeuf. Hats off to accompanist Kate Van Allen, whose talents created a solid foundation for this group to show case their own. The choir gave the audience a chance to join in for “Deck the Halls” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas”, bringing to a close a delightful night of premieres, one that will no doubt keep our local ears focused on the choir's next offerings. curate, timely and well controlled. Many of the themes of discipline and family dynamics still resonate with anyone of this generation who is experiencing similar struggles. Although the story of Helen Keller is fairly well known, the plot was well delivered and informative enough that it wasn’t necessary to have had any background knowledge to enjoy and understand the play. Overall, “The Miracle Worker” was a thoughtful production with deep themes that resonate throughout the ages. The play has inspired me, and undoubtedly many others, to further research Helen Keller’s life to find out what happened after the final curtain call. Yet another great job by NFLT!
definitely a must-attend event in our community! Their lights will be on from dark to 10pm Dec 1 to Jan 9. It is such an impressive sight to see, Santa will be making it all the way down from the North Pole to visit and enjoy the display on Dec 5, 12 and 19 from 5:308:30pm! Pancakes, mini donuts and hot drinks will be available for sale! – Rhonda • The Clarendon Miller Community Archives Committee met to plan the 10th Anniversary celebration of their formation. Set aside the date, May 14, 2016, to come and enjoy presentations. The theme for the day will be “General Stores”, where they will share the history, local stories and artifacts from as many of the local stores as research allows.
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By Vernon Crawford n behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion, Sharbot Lake Branch 425, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who gave so generously to this year's Poppy Campaign, which made it once again very, very successful. Through your generosity we raised well over $3000. The funds contributed by the Canadian public honour the memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice as a tangible means to assist with fostering the Tradition of Remembrance. All funds raised through the Poppy Campaign directly support veterans, serving military, and their dependents. It is only with your generous donations that the Legion is able to continue with the support of all our veterans. With the funds raised in 2014 the Legion was able to contribute over $1700 towards veterans' care, including the provision of new high-low beds for veterans at Providence Manor in Kingston; RCL District Charitable Foundation; Legion Villa trust Account; and for the Homeless Veterans. We also would like to extend our appreciation to all those members and non-members of the Legion who gave their time to help with the 2015 Poppy Campaign tagging. Also, we wish to thank all who participated in the Remembrance Day service: the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics – Kingston; the Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party; our Piper Comrade Jeff Donnelly; the local churches; the First Nations; Granite Ridge Education Centre; St. James Major for singing the national anthem and all who laid the wreaths. Thank you to St. Lawrence Employment Centre for providing the refreshments.
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non-perishable food items and help stuff the cruiser full. • The Frontenac Farmers Market 10th annual Christmas Market will be held on Sat. Dec. 12, from 9 am to 2 pm in the Prince Charles Public School gym. PCPS Parent council will offer Breakfast with Santa from 9 am to 11 am. • The Verona Lions Club is sponsoring a Christmas Dance on Sat. Dec. 12 from 8 pm to midnight at the Lions Hall. Enjoy a live band and an evening lunch. Tickets $30 per couple at Verona Hardware or Asselstine Hardware. • Sing for your supper on Sunday Dec. 13. BellRock Hall is hosting an afternoon of entertainment by the popular local gospel group, Crimson River, followed by a ham & scalloped potato supper. Amongst other selections, the group promises to sing some favourite Christmas songs, and you are invited to sing along. Music is at 2pm; dinner to follow; cost is $20. Tickets available at Verona Hardware, Asslestine's Hardware, Nicole's Gifts, Food Less Travelled. • The Verona Pentecostal Assembly presents “Christmas in the Country”, a night of carols, Christmas songs, food and fun on Sunday, December 20 starting at 6 pm. This is a community food bank fundraiser event. Free will offering.
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• Christmas in the Village was an exciting start to the holiday season. The Lions Hall was filled with happy families enjoying the great entertainment, crafts, games and food. The children met Santa Claus and rode non-stop on the horse drawn wagon and Verona Express Train. Kudos to the Verona Commu- Ellie Morton with Santa at Christmas in the nity Association Village in Verona, photo by Lynn Lawson members, Linda Bates, who organized this fun event and Joyce Casement, who ran the kitchen flawlessly, keeping all the guests filled with treats and great food. Special thanks to all the volunteers who helped and the Verona Lions Club, who helped sponsor this event. • The annual "Spirit of Advent" concert will be held at Trinity United Church on Friday, December 4 at 7:30 pm. Free admission. For more information, call 374-2777 • St. Lawrence Collage Employment Service is coming to VERONA! An Employment Consultant will be on site at the Free Methodist Church on Thursdays, December 3 and December 17. Drop by from 10 am to noon for employment consulting, resume writing, career exploration and job search strategies. For more information or to register, visit their website at employmentservice.sl.on.ca. You can contact the Sharbot Lake Resource Centre at 1099 Garrett Street (613)545-3949 press 3 or email essl@sl.on.ca • A Christmas "Open House' celebration will be held at the South Frontenac Museum in Hartington on Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit the museum and explore the amazing historical displays. Discover the past! Everyone is welcome. In case of bad weather the alternate date is December 12. • Stuff the Cruiser! The Ontario Provincial Police are holding a Food Drive to support the Southern Frontenac Community Services Food Bank. The OPP will park a cruiser at Reid's Foodland in Verona on Sat. Dec. 12, 10 am to 3 pm. Bring
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North Frontenac Christmas parade: 1st place float by the Plevna Pioneer Club - photo by Kathy Young
Plevna - continued from pg 6 If you have any information or items that CMCA would be able to use please let one of the committee members know. You may get a call from one of the committee members about our local stores: Ohlman Store - Carol Free; Miller Store - Laura Brouse; James Store - Heather White; Ostler Store - Bethany Armstrong; Fernleigh Store - Brenda Martin; Shaws Flats - Heather White; Ompah Store - Colleen Ryder; or Debbie Kelford; Ardoch Store - Sheryl Weber or Mona Perry. For more information contact Brenda Martin (4792837) or Heather White (479-5549). Each week there will be a short write up in this column giving or requesting information. Please help the CMAC so they can be well prepared for the May celebration. Please feel free to email this column with information as well. - Katie
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Verona Community Association’s Christmas in the Village included lots of games, activities and crafts for the kids. They were also treated to a visit from Santa, who handed out candy canes. Outside, the kids enjoyed trips on the Verona Express train, hay wagon rides and a special gathering for the official lighting of the Christmas trees, which took place at the outdoor pavilion at 5:15pm. Doors prizes were given out through the day and evening and guests enjoyed home made chili, soup and homemade donuts and other sweet treats, courtesy of Phyllis Harper and Yvonne Guthro. New this year was the auctioning off of a number of Christmas wreaths and centerpieces created and donated especially for the event by individuals and businesses from the local community. The proceeds go to support the VCA's annual programming events, which include Music in the Park; the kids' fishing derby; the Verona Cattail Festival and more. Members of the VCA , l-r, Marilyn Orser, Judy Conway and Doug and Joyce Casement Guests also enjoyed a number of live musical acts, including Glenda Nichol, famed trick with some of the wreaths that were auctioned off fiddler Jessica Wedden, Don Cochrane, Bob he Verona Community Association's annual Christmas Connors and Glenn Foster. Linda Bates, vice president of in the Village event, now in its third year, continues to the VCA and chair of the Christmas in the Village event said, attract young and old to the Verona Lions den in Verona “The aim of the annual event is to kick off the holiday season for a full day of holiday fun and activities for all ages. The here in Verona. We want to have a fun free event to celfree event, as always, took place in and out of doors and ebrate the upcoming Christmas season, which everyone is
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Salute to a teacher and beekeeper by Jeff Green
Q. What do grandfather clocks and bees have in common? A. Virgil Garrett This past summer there was a construction project on Road 38 at the northern edge of the village of Sharbot Lake. For a time there was a stoplight for southbound traffic in front of Virgil and Beryl Garrett's house. One afternoon while a half dozen cars were waiting for the light to change (a novelty in this part of the world) Virgil Garrett was standing on the sidewalk, waiting for all the cars to clear the scene before slowly and serenely walking across the road to get his mail, just as he has done since 1949. In the rear view mirror driving away, Virgil was in the foreground and the sun lit up the landscaped north end of the Garrett property, where Virgil has spent hours trimming, mowing and planting for so many years. Whether on his own property, or in groups such as the Masons, the Sharbot Lake 39ers, the farmers’ market or the school, Virgil and Beryl have been fixtures in the community for longer than anyone, other than Virgil, can remember. Virgil Garrett was born on April 3, 1922, on a farm on the Zealand Road in what is now Central Frontenac Township. The Zealand cemetery is located on the Garrett farm.
He was the “center” child as he puts it, between older brother Roscoe and younger sister Billie. Virgil’s grandfather was in the British military and was offered a land grant in Bathurst Township in Lanark County in the 1840s. He eventually moved to Zealand, which was a community at that time, later in the 19th Century. Since that part of Frontenac County was settled up to 50 years later than nearby communities and farms in western Lanark County, the Garrett homestead, which is in the former Oso Township, is one of the oldest in Central Frontenac. Virgil's father was raised on the farm, did some work in the lumber trade in his youth, and eventually settled down to farming. His mother was a Drew from Long Lake, one of a long line of teachers, a profession that was eventually taken up by Virgil and his wife Beryl. As a child, Virgil helped out on the farm as much as he could, and attended school at SS #3 Oso Township, about a half mile from his house. Not only was there no electricity in the school, there was no well on site either, and students had to go to a nearby farm to ferry back pails of water. The school had a woodshed and two back houses, which were stocked with Eaton's catalogues for student use (there was no Frontenac News in those days).
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC WINTER MAINTENANCE To assist our crews in their winter control efforts, the parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016. As well, pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes, garbage cans or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance on Township roads.
COMMUNITY POTLUCK Sunday December 6, 4 – 7pm Glendower Hall, 1381 Westport Rd. Bring your favorite dish for your family and some to share with others. Non-perishable donations for the food back would be greatly appreciated. Come out and share our Community Spirit. Everyone Welcome!
2016 DOG TAGS – AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1 Dog tags are now available until the last day of February 2016 for $15.00 per tag. The fee increases to $30.00 on March 1st. See our website for locations to purchase.
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS Township Administrative Offices will be closed from Thursday, December 24th at 12:00 noon, reopening on Monday, January 4th, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. To reach the Public Works Department, please call (613) 376-3027ext 4330/4331 Have a safe and happy holiday season!
The only light in the school was provided by three small windows on each side of the building, and coal oil lamps. Virgil was a small boy, which came in handy on occasions when the school was accidentally locked by the teacher. A couple of bigger boys hoisted him up and he climbed through the small window on the side of the school porch. He then unlocked the door from the inside. One of Virgil's first jobs was as the school's caretaker, for which he was paid $11 a year. His responsibilities included daily routines such as cleaning blackboards, sweeping the floor, filling ink bottles on students' desks, and keeping wood available for the stove, as well as keeping the fire burning throughout the day when needed. In 1937 Virgil was sent off for a summer to Napanee to help out a beekeeper, and that got him started on keeping bees at the farm in Zealand, which he continued even after moving to Sharbot Lake in 1949. At one time he was producing as much as 1,000 pounds of honey in a season, “But at a price of ten cents a pound I never became that rich from it. I don't think I know a single wealthy beekeeper,” he said. Although he only keeps a small operation going now, he has kept bees almost continuously for about 78 years. Virgil has supplied honey to local stores and markets for most of those years, and has apprenticed many beekeepers over that time. When the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market started up a few years ago, he was one of the first to sign up, and although he does not sell a lot of honey any more, he still frequents the market. This past summer he served as a celebrity judge at the first ever Great Butter Tart Challenge at the market. When the Second World War came along, Virgil was the Garrett who stayed home on the farm because his parents were quite elderly. His brother Roscoe and sister Billie both joined the armed forces. After the war he worked for the railroad in Toronto and elsewhere, coming home on the weekends. He married Beryl and they built their house in 1949, but Virgil kept working on the railroad for a few years, and Beryl began teaching. In the mid-1950s Virgil went back to high school at the new school in Sharbot Lake near his house, and then took a teaching course in Toronto. In 1959 he took on a job that combined his love of wood-working with his interest and training in education. He became the Industrial Arts teacher at Sharbot Lake High School, a position he would keep for 25 years until he retired in 1984, partly because the dust in the shop had begun to affect his lungs after so many years. During his years as a teacher, one of his
major goals was to find projects for his more advanced students that would motivate them to develop more wood-working skills. One year he decided to spend the spring break building a small grandmother clock. “When the students came back to school after the holiday there was the clock, standing on the floor. They asked me where that came from and I said 'when you were on vacation I was doing some work'. About six of them asked if they could learn to make one, and that's what they spent the fall doing when they were in grade 12.” Virgil and his students became known for the grandfather clocks that were made in the shop, and he has a number of them in his house to this day. Other advanced cabinetry projects followed, and thanks to Virgil the school developed a reputation for craftsmanship. “Once a student got the idea that they were capable of making something and they wanted to get it made, nothing was going to stop them,” Virgil said of the students he taught in the 1960s and 1970s. He takes pride in the fact that a number of the best carpenters in the region got their start in his class. After he retired in 1984, Virgil carried on with his beekeeping and his activities with community groups and the local Masonic lodge, where he has served in a number of leadership roles. He also, almost accidentally, acquired a 1916 Canadian-made Ford Model T in the 1990s. It tweaked his memory of packing into Model Ts to get to ball games and other events when he was young and he was compelled to get this one on the road. He spent years finding parts in “old barns, flea markets, garage sales” and got the Model T in running order. Although it hasn't been driven recently it still sits, intact, in Virgil's garage. With some support from family and home help, Virgil is still a fixture in the local community, and, as always, he is as quick with a joke as anyone else.
WINTER HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Winter hours have now begun for the Household Hazardous Waste Depot. For the month of December the HHW Depot will only be open December 10th from 3pm to 7 pm. As the 2nd Thursday falls on Christmas Eve, the Depot will not be open. 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.
SHORELINE RESTORATION AT THE POINT IN SYDENHAM There will be no public access to “The Point” during the construction period for the shoreline restoration and improvements to the site. For updates on this project, please contact Tim Laprade, Arena/Recreation Supervisor at Extension 2231.
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. For more information see their website www.frontenacarena.com
COUNCIL MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 7:00 pm. The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 7:00 pm.
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Wolfe Island Past and Present – as of 1973 I by Jeff Green n 1973, Winston Cosgrove published a 60-page book on the history of Wolfe Island. Wolfe Island Past and Present outlines how the island came to be settled, how it remained in use by indigenous peoples as fall and winter fishing and hunting grounds until the middle of the 19th Century, and how the population peaked in the late 19th Century before beginning a long decline that has only recently been reversed. The book is written in a kind of discreet manner that suggests its focus was more in the past than on what was then the present, and of course 40 years have passed since it was published. It contains, however, much information about how the island community developed from the late 17th until the 20th centuries. In 1685, Robert Cavallier, Sieur de Lasalle, having been granted the Signeury of Fort Frontenac by King Louis the 14th ten years earlier, conferred ownership of what would become known as Wolfe Island on James Cauchois. It was the “first conveyance of any part of Ontario from one subject to another”. The land remained in the Cauchois family for over 100 years, until it was sold in the early 1800s to David Alexander Grant and Patrick Langan for one shilling an acre. Grant had married the Baroness of Longeuil in 1785, and although the sale of the island to Grant and Langan severed all ties to the French monarchy it did establish the Baron of Longeuil as a major force on Wolfe Island. In 1823, David Alexander’s son, C.W. Grant, the 4th Baron of Longeuil, owned about 11,000 acres on the island. A similar amount was split among the three daughters of Patrick Langan. Two-sevenths of the land had been turned over to England’s King George when the British overturned French rule in the entire region. Grant sold off 100 acre lots starting in 1823, and settlement began in earnest. He also had a large house constructed near Marysville. The house, which was called Ardath Chateau, was known locally as the “The Old Castle”. It had 25 rooms, a dungeon, a carriage house and servants’ quarters and was the “focal point for many years of life on the island”. In 1929 the house, which had been unoccupied for at least 15 years, was razed in a fire. “Being a native born Islander, this writer recognises the staunch loyalty among the Islanders for one another and out of respect for this tradition, would prefer ‘to let sleeping dogs lie’ rather than delve further into the matter.” This suggests that Winston Cosgrove knew more about the fire than he was willing to say, and in all likelihood further information about what happened that dark night in 1929 is still carried by any number of Wolfe “Islanders”. Although “The Old Castle” was certainly grand, the housing situation for Wolfe Island settlers in the early to mid 19th Century was more modest. Fifteen settler families lived on the island in 1823, and this increased to 261 persons by 1826. The population grew steadily, peaking at 3,600 by 1861. When the island was being settled in the 1820s and 30s “the typical house was a log cabin, 20 feet long by 16 feet wide, 6 logs high, with a shanty or sloping roof. Some had glass but
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most often the windows were only holes in the wall, which could be covered in the winter.” During the 1850s, demand for lumber for D. D. Calvin’s shipbuilding operation on nearby Garden Island led to a lumbering boom on Wolfe Island, and the boom ended when the trees were gone. The population began to dwindle at that point, and by the time Cosgrove’s book was published in 1973, it was down to 1,200. It had dropped to 1142 by 2001, and the 2011 population survey lists Frontenac Islands (including Wolfe and Howe Island) at 1864. The current permanent resident population of Wolfe Islands, according to Wikipedia, is 1,400, although it is twice that or more in the summer (perhaps excluding this past summer due to the Ferry Fiasco of 2015). Wolfe Island Past and Present contains a wealth of information about landmarks and renowned island residents. It explains how Marysville was named after Mary Hitchcock, who lived all of her 92 years on the island and was its first postmistress between 1845 and her death in 1877. The General Wolfe Hotel, originally known as the Wolfe Island Hotel, was built in 1860. It was renamed the General Wolfe by the Greenwood brothers in 1955, and benefited from the results of a liquor referendum in 1957, which was won by “the wets”. The hotel remains an island landmark and a major part of the hospitality industry. It’s 130-seat restaurant has won a number of provincial awards. The final chapter of the book deals with a crucial subject, one that has been top of mind on the island this summer and was also the subject of a discussion and slide show on Wednesday, December 2, “Ice Travel” with Kaye Fawcett and Ken White, which was organised by the Wolfe Island Historical Society. Throughout Frontenac County the history of road and railway construction is full of colour, hardship and a fair taint of corruption and scandal. On Wolfe Island there is an added dimension - the water that separates the island from the mainland and the City of Kingston. It was 50 years ago, in 1965, that a year-round ferry service financed by the Province of Ontario was established on Wolfe Island. Until then the ferry service ran only until freeze up, and during the winter an ice road was the way across. In 1954 the winter was so warm that the ferry was only inactive for 2 days, but between 1955 and the onset of the year-round ferry in 1965, the range was 60 to 110 days, with
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an average of about 80 inactive days each winter. Over the years, tragedies and near tragedies occurred on the ice on many occasions. One of the more famous events was the near drowning of entire families on Christmas Day in 1955. The ferry was out of commission because of an early winter, but a tug boat, the Salvage Prince, waited at the edge of the ice at Barrett’s Bay for families who had come to the island for Christmas Day and were returning to Kingston late in the afternoon. They were being drawn across the ice in a sleigh, but just before reaching the boat, the sleigh went through a wet spot in the ice, forcing a hurried and dangerous rescue, as children, adults and seniors, were luckily all pulled out of the freezing water back to the tug and a boat ride to Kingston. Some were taken to the hospital for observation. An account of the trip by Brian Johnson is available at thousandislandslife.com. In the concluding pages of his book, Winston Cosgrove makes the argument that the economy of Wolfe Island will be doomed unless a bridge is built. “In the past the economy of the island has been purely an agricultural one, with hunting and fishing and summer residents as minor items. Under this system the population has dwindled. The key to the problem is transportation. There is much beautiful undeveloped shoreline and land that is is well-suited for permanent homes but better ways are needed to get to and from the mainland if the community is to develop and grow. A ferry service is not efficient enough ... Meanwhile the Islanders who want a bridge must be content to await future developments while acting as guardians of a great land developed by pioneers, to whom all are indebted.” Although Cosgrove’s views may have had a lot of currency this past summer while the Wolfe Islander ferry was in dry dock, Wolfe Island has reversed the population slide over the past 10 years and a number of tourism-related businesses are thriving.
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SOCIAL NOTES ANNIVERSARY
60 Anniversary th
Come help Ken & Doreen Black celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary December 12th at the Lions Hall in Northbrook from 1-5pm. Light lunch. Bring your instruments. No Gifts Please.
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CARD OF THANKS Many Thanks Chester Giles Allen 1946 - 2015 Suddenly, at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of the late Rose (Tryon) and cherished partner of Linda Asselstine of Sharbot Lake. Dear father to Penny Hinchey (Don) of Kaladar, Jeannet Allen (Doug) of Arden, Ross Allen (Susan) of Cloyne, Garry Allen (Jeannie) of Kaladar and step-father of Wanda Carello, Tim Asselstine, Amy Asselstine and Tina Brady (Steve). Poppa will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Jordan (Morgan), Tanner, Shelby, Michaela, Jessie, Janice, Miranda (Kyle), Danielle (Dan), Justin, Hannah, Dylan, Deanna and his greatgrandchildren Jonathan, Elizabeth and Khori. Chester’s memory will always have a special place in the hearts of Linda’s 12 grandchildren and mother Frances Crawford. Survived by his sister Bessie Steele of Sharbot Lake. Pre-deceased by his brothers Reg, Noble, Gilbert and his sister Lavada Welsh. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and many friends. The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41 Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9pm and Friday from 11am-12pm. The Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 12 noon. Burial of the urn will follow at the Northbrook Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in Chester’s memory to the Land O’Lakes Community Services Christmas Hamper Program or the Heart & Stroke Foundation with appreciation by the family. Online condolences are available to the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com
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to the generous supporters of the COFA 2015 Deer Contest Cloyne Shell, T&L Power Sports, Explorers Emporium, Smitty’s New/ Used Appliances, Thompson Carpentry. Hearth at Home, Smarts Marina, BMO Northbrook, Hook’s Castle, Home Building Center Northbrook, Petro Canada Northbrook, Steve Anderson Stihl, Northbrook Foodland, North of Seven Codfather, Parky’s, Mike Scott Small Engine Repair, Ronfield Electric, Ron Nowell Construction, Lookout Home Hardware Plevna, Gull Lake Cottages, Addison’s Restaurant, Nowell Motors, Milestones, Truelove Carpentry, Trees and Beyond, F&A Trappers Council, Bishop Lake Sports. Winners: Heaviest buck (cash prize): (1st) Matt Lessard, at 229.0 lbs; (2nd) Steven Rosenblath at 215.1 lbs. Largest doe (cash prize): (1st) Gary Allen at 134.2 lbs; (2nd) Ed Clark at 133.3 lbs. Apprentice draw (Browning Russ Kommer Knife): Kale Yearwood. Grand Prize draw (Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag Deer/Turkey Combo): James Jefferies.
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During the two week rifle deer season this November, 293 hunters and five apprentices were holders of tickets in the COFA Deer contest, hoping they would harvest a deer to weigh in for the grand draw prize of a Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag Deer/ Turkey Combo with Bushnell 3X9 Camo Scope. Over the two weeks 55 deer were weighed: 27 bucks, and 28 does. There were also many other draws of products from our generous sponsors awarded to ticket holders. The proceeds will be used for conservation activities of the Conservationists Of Frontenac and Bob Yearwood awards the grand draw prize to James Jefferies. Addington.
Community donates to SFCS food bank On November 21, several friends got together at the Sydenham Legion for a family and friends event, calling it “Keeping it Local”. Proceeds from the event, totalling $630 were presented to the Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) Food Bank from the event organizers, Nicki Mundell and Ashley Reynolds. A total of seven families were instrumental in organizing the event and wanting to support local agencies helping local residents. Many thanks to Nicki Mundell & L-r: Nicki Mundell, SFCS executive director David Townsend, Andrew Watson, Ashley & Kyle Ashley Reynolds Reynolds, Shannon & Chris Bowes, Josh & Nicole Revell, Farrah and Adam Heska, Felicia & Matt Dowker and Lisa & Jordan Livermore. SFCS held an open house on December 1, to kick off a month-long fund raising campaign for its food bank, which serves South Frontenac and rural Kingston (south to the 401). Their goal for December is $25,000. At right, Lion Dale Morey from the Verona Lions Club presented a cheque in the amount of $1,500 to David Townsend at a Lions' meeting on November 24. The funds tance and needs for the Verona area. will help SFCS with programs and assis-
Clow, Arthur ~ Dec. 3, 2012 Clow, Mike ~ Dec. 24, 2014 In memory of my dear husband and my son There is never a day that goes by that I do not think of you. I miss you both, I know you are with angels. Forever in my heart, Love, Clara and Mom
OPP reportS
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Officers with the Kaladar OPP detachment are investigating a report of a stolen four-wheeler, a dark green 2000 Yamaha Big Bear, from a wooded area along Highway 7 just west of Beatty’s Curve in the Township of Addington Highlands. The ATV is believed to have been taken sometime between November 21 and 24. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kaladar OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or anonymously online at tipsubmit.com
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St. Paul's ACW warms paradegoers S by Julie Druker
ince the 1960s, members Anglican Church Women (ACW) at St. Paul's Anglican church in Sydenham have been warming visitors to Sydenham's Santa Claus parade from the inside out with their annual home made soup and sandwich lunch event. This year was no different and as the parade came to a close, the community room in the church's basement slowly began to fill with diners looking for a hot, wholesome and fairpriced meal. The event, which included a
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OPP reportS On November 10, Frontenac OPP investigated a threats complaint that occurred in the Township of South Frontenac. As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old South Frontenac man has been charged with uttering threats. He was released on a Promise to Appear to attend in the Ontario Court of Justice, Kingston on December 3.
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OPP reportS Thefts from vehicles and sheds
(Camden East, ON)- Officers with the OPP Loyalist detachment are continuing their investigation into several theft complaints that occurred sometime overnight on Monday, November 24 on Bethel Road in Stone Mills Township. Unknown person(s) targeted the Bethel Road area, entering unlocked vehicles and stealing items from sheds. In one incident a full set of firefighter bunker gear was removed from a vehicle. The gear was in a red tote and is valued at over $2,000. One victim reported losing birth certificates, passports, glasses and change. Gas cans and other equipment were stolen from sheds. The OPP encourages all residents to ensure their vehicles are locked and to remove valuables from within. Residents in the Bethel Road area are encouraged to check their outbuildings and report any thefts to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Loyalist OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report anonymously online at tipsubmit.com
This column by retired mathematician and seasonal Maberly resident, Edward Barbeau, is for your mathematical amusement. Its author is very happy to correspond with readers about mathematical matters, and hopes that the column will turn out to be a dialogue with readers of the Frontenac News. His email address is barbeau@math.utoronto.ca.
What is the value of the product: 3516 x 8274? Now write the digits of these two numbers backwards and calculate the product: 4728 x 6153. It turns out that the two products are the same! If you do not have a calculator handy, there is another way to check that the two products are equal. Every integer can be written as a product of powers of primes, so we can factor the numbers involved and see whether the two products decompose the same way. Here is what we have: 3516 = 4 x 3 x 293; 8274 = 2 x 7 x 591; 4728 = 8 x 591; 6153 = 3 x 7 x 293. Both products are equal to 8 x 3 x 7 x 293 x 591. (It is interesting that the pairs
of numbers 3516 and 6153 have such a large factor in common, as do the pairs 8274 and 4728. It makes you wonder what is the largest common factor possible for two four-digit numbers, one the reverse of the other.) A more marked example of the same phenomenon is this product: 992 x 483 x 156 = 651 x 384 x 299 = 27 x 32 x 7 x 13 x 23 x 31. I am not sure how one finds such oddities in the first place, but some reader with a lively computer might be able to generate some more. However, it is not too hard to generate pairs of numbers, each with two digits, such that their product is the same as the product of their palindromes (numbers written backwards). I will also leave the reader with the task of generating a pair of numbers, one with two and one with three digits with the same property. As a hint, if you make the digits small enough, you do not have to contend with carries.
Lasagna gardening by Dale Odorizzi, Lanark County Master Gardeners o, I am not going to teach you how to grow lasagna. I am going to talk about a “no-dig” method to use to grow the vegetables you love and use to make lasagna. Lasagna gardening refers to the method of building the garden up by adding layers of organic material. There is no need to remove existing sod and weeds. They are organic matter and contain a wealth of nutrients. You don’t have to double dig or work the soil at all. The first layer on top of the sod will be corrugated cardboard or 10+ sheets of newspaper laid directly on top of the sod or weeds in the area you have selected for your garden. Wet this layer down thoroughly to keep everything in place. The grass and weeds will quickly break down as they are smothered by the cardboard. To make a lasagna for dinner, you carefully layer ingredients. Instead of three layers of noodles topped with three layers of sauce and cheese you alternate a layer of noodles with a layer of sauce or cheese. The same is true with a lasagna garden. It is ideal to alternate “brown layers” and “green layers”. The brown layers should be about twice as deep as the green layers but don’t get out the ruler, just layer them. The end result of the layering process is a 50-60 cm high layered bed. It will shrink down in a few weeks. Green Ingredients - grass clippings, fruit or vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, tea leaves and bags, weeds, well-rotted manure, compost, spent blooms, garden trimmings. Brown Ingredients - leaves, shredded
newspaper, peat moss. Anything that goes into a compost pile, can go into a lasagna garden. These materials break down to provide nutrient rich crumbly soil. Create the lasagna garden at any time of year. Fall is the optimum time as there is an abundance of organic material such as fallen leaves and general yard waste. The lasagna garden can sit and break down over the winter and will be ready to plant in the spring. Fall rain and winter snow keep the materials in your garden moist and speed breakdown. Starting in the spring or summer, requires more “soil-like” amendments, especially finished compost so you can plant right away. Layer as many greens and browns with layers of finished compost in between. Finish off the entire bed with 8-10 cm of finished compost and then plant. Plant your Lasagna garden as you would any other. When you dig down, if you hit your cardboard, you may have to cut holes in it. To maintain the garden, add mulch to the top of the bed in the form of straw, grass clippings or chopped leaves. Once established, care for your garden the same way you would care for any other. If using a “Square Foot Garden” approach, you will need to top up your bed with extra compost. Visit our website at www.lanarkmg.blogspot.com or visit us on Twitter or Facebook.
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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, December 3 PERTH ROAD VILLAGE - EUCHRE, Thursdays 7:30pm at Perth Road Harris Park club house, 5622 Perth Road Cres., $5 includes prizes, draw & lunch. Hosted by Leland Helping Hand to aid the community. SHARBOT LAKE LEGION Darts, 7pm; $3
Friday, December 4 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30pm, for public school children, $6; 372-2410; sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs HARTINGTON - CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING, Community Church, 7pm w/ Crooked Wood and Old Hims; freewill offering, refreshments; info: 613-374-2178 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm, Sausages & beans $12 SYDENHAM – CHILDREN'S MUSICAL production: “Camel Lot”, 7pm, St. Paul's Anglican Church, all welcome VERONA - “SPIRIT OF ADVENT” CONCERT; Trinity United Church, 7:30 pm; free admission; info 374-2777
Saturday December 5 ARDEN LEGION CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY; breakfast 8:30 am. Please pre-register children. ARDEN UNITED CHURCH luncheon & Christmas Bazaar, 11:30am, $6 ARDEN - TURKEY DINNER Kennebec Hall, 5-6:30pm, sponsored by Arden & Community Wesleyan Church, freewill offering DENBIGH - CHRISTMAS PARADE & PARTY starting at 6pm, goes through the village to the community hall; party after. DENBIGH/GRIFFITH LIONS CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE, 10am-2pm, Griffith hall, Baked goods, door prizes, homemade lunch, vendors HARLOWE - CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE, reservations required – limited seating 6pm dinner; 8pm dance; for information call Marie White @ 613-336-2557 HARROWSMITH - COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:30-10am, St. Paul’s United Church, free will donations go to Christmas Hamper campaign; church volunteers will accept food donations at parade; 372-2525. HARROWSMITH – SANTA CLAUS PARADE & Open House, 10am; refreshments follow parade at Social & Athletic Club HARTINGTON - SOUTH FRONTENAC MU-
SEUM Christmas Open House, 10am-2pm; Santa 11am-1pm, all welcome; bad weather date Dec. 12. NORTHBROOK – SANTA CLAUS PARADE & Open House; parade at 10am, hot chocolate, donuts and Santa at the Lions hall to follow. To enter a float call Debbie-336-8502 PERTH ROAD - CHRISTMAS BAKING & CRAFTS SALE, 9am-noon, Sunday School Hall SHARBOT LAKE – CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, Child Centre, 10am-noon, visit w/ Santa SHARBOT LAKE - SANTA CLAUS PARADE; 1pm; free hot dogs & hot chocolate and visit with Santa in Oso Hall after the parade. www. sharbotlions.com SNOW ROAD - CHRISTMAS SALE, Artisans, Bakers, Crafters, Snowmobile Clubhouse, 10am-2pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd.
Sunday December 6 BEDFORD - COMMUNITY POTLUCK, 4-7pm, Glendower Hall, food bank donations appreciated BOLINGBROKE MUSIC JAMBOREE cancelled MABERLY - TAY VALLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR concert “Sing in the Joy”, plus Fiddlers & Friends; 3pm; $10, community hall, all welcome TICHBORNE-PARHAM SANTA CLAUS PARADE, sponsored by firefighters, departs Tichborne Rail Yard, 1pm, free hot dogs, hot chocolate for kids at Parham Fire Station; chili $2 for adults; 613-375-6341. SYDENHAM - TURKEY DINNER fundraiser for Welcome Home Ministries for refugee sponsorship; 6-9pm; St. Paul’s Anglican Church, advance tickets only $10pp; $35 family; email jlknights777@hotmail.com SYDENHAM - KINGSTON CAPITAL MEN’S CHORUS, Grace Centre 7pm, sponsored by Sydenham Holiness Church; freewill offering to benefit the Loughborough & District Emergency Relief Committee, info: 613-376-6454. VERONA – SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT, Trinity United Church, 9:15am, all welcome
Monday, December 7 FLINTON – CHRISTMAS TURKEY BINGO, Township Rec. Centre, Doors Open 5:30pm, games 7pm, sponsored by Flinton Recreation Club OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment.
Tuesday December 8 NORTH FRONTENAC GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP CLUB Plevna Clar-Mill hall; 1:30pm. All welcome
Wednesday December 9 ARDEN - “BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE”, 7pm, United Church for anyone grieving or alone over the holidays. HARROWSMITH - SOCIAL & ATHLETIC
CLUB MEETING, 7pm, for members & anyone interested in attending, 4041 Colebrooke Rd, Membership - family $20/yr., single $10/ yr.; info: Laura 613-888-0077. SHARBOT LAKE - GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Wednesdays to Dec. 23, 1:30pm, medical center; pre-registration encouraged but not required; info: Emily Britt 613-279-3151 x116 or counsellor@ nfcs.ca. All welcome SNOW ROAD - POTLUCK SUPPER, community centre, 5:30pm, Christmas dinner
Thursday, December 10 ARDEN - COMMUNITY TURKEY & HAM DINNER Circle Square Ranch, 6pm, pay what you can. SHARBOT LAKE LEGION Darts, 7pm; $3
Thurs – Sat. December 10, 11, 12 SHARBOT LAKE FESTIVAL OF TREES, Oso Hall,. “Christmas, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”. Thursday: Luncheon 12 noon at SL Country Inn $15; Festival 1-8pm; Tree Lighting 6pm; Friday 9am-8pm; Sat 10am-4pm. Christmas trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses, crafts, music & more, Info. 279-2576; admission is a food bank donation
Miller stuck to this long time tradition and came armed to the show with three of his own guitars, each tuned to three different modal tunings, which he said “saves me a lot of time on stage and helps to move things along.” He performed a number of traditional British Isles folk classics from what must be a very impressive folk repertoire. Miller has a very laid back and natural approach to his music and he opened with “P is for Paddy”, a traditional Irish folk tune. He was joined on stage by the Balogh sisters, Meghan and Kaitlin, who have been playing fiddle with Miller “since they were in their single digit birth days”. Their seamless sound as a trio proves the fact that years of musical sharing between players makes for very easy listening. The three made their way through a number of offerings that included the classic instrumental “The Butterfly”, an upbeat jig, the more modern “Rose Hill Fair” and “Caledonia”, a traditional British Isles
Sunday December 13 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614. BELLROCK – CHRISTMAS SING w/ Crimson River 2pm, ham supper after; $20. MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $15; info: 613-278-2362 SHARBOT LAKE - “THE NATIVITY STORY” Pentecostal Church, 6:30pm, Candlelight, performed by “Kids Zone”; all welcome
Monday December 14 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.
Friday December 11
Tuesday December 15
DENBIGH - NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH Christmas Singalong & social at 7pm, HARROWSMITH - FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, Social & Athletic Club, 7-8:30pm, free admission, Children must be accompanied by an adult - Canteen; door prize NORTHBROOK - OPEN MIC & POTLUCK Lions hall, potluck dinner 6pm, music 7-11pm, $6, entertainers $2, all welcome; info, Lionel 613-336-8142. SHARBOT LAKE - NFCS OPEN HOUSE, Northern Frontenac Community Services, 1-4pm, Adult Services building, all welcome. SHARBOT LAKE – YOUTH DANCE for Grades 5-8, 6-9pm, Oso hall, $10 includes 1 canteen item; sponsored by NFCS
KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $12, reservations required: 613-279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE - COMMUNITY CAROLING in the Village, meet at Pentecostal Church 6pm, all welcome; info: Pastor Mark 279-2267
Wednesday December 16 OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH & COMMUNITY POTLUCK, 5:30pm, community hall, games after, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE DINERS, noon, for those 50+, $12, reservations requ’d: 613-279-3151 SYDENHAM DINERS, noon, Grace Centre, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613376-6477
Saturday, December 12
Regular Happenings
ARDEN - CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW & BAKE SALE at Legion 10am-3pm; tables $10; call 613-335-2737. ARDEN – OPEN MIC at Legion, 6-10pm, all musicians welcome, 613-335-2737 DENBIGH - COMMUNITY SOCIAL TIME, Township Hall 1-5pm; please bring favorite games; snacks appreciated; sponsored by the Rec Committee PARHAM – COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLING meet 6pm at IOOF hall, all welcome PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS PARTY & POTLUCK for the whole community, Clar-Mill Hall, 5pm, everyone is invited. SHARBOT LAKE - ECUMENICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE, St. Andrews Anglican Church, 6pm, offering will benefit the food bank, please bring finger foods for time of fellowship after service, all welcome; hosted by the Local Ministerial STUFF THE CRUISER at Trousdale’s Food-
AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall. Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome. AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments: call 1-888-939-3333 INVERARY – INDOOR WINTER WALKING, Perth Road Public School, Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6pm; www.kflapublichealth.ca PERTH ROAD VILLAGE - EUCHRE, Thursdays 7:30pm at Perth Road Harris Park club house, 5622 Perth Road Cres., $5 includes prizes, draw & lunch. Hosted by Leland Helping Hand to aid the community. VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED by the Canadian Cancer Society, please call 613384-2361 or 1-866-877-0309
Music and Friends at the Crossing Pub A sold out sign was posted on the Crossing pub’s front door at the Feral Five's seasonal come back show on November 26 in Sharbot Lake. In addition to the band, the evening also featured guest musician, Bob Miller, who is likely best known locally for his historical reenactments and for reproducing and restoring historical artifacts and paraphernalia. Not as well known is the fact that Miller has performed as a professional folk singer since the 1970s. For years he played the folk circuit in Toronto, and all across southern Ontario and Upper New York State before retiring from the limelight and settling down with his family here 22 years ago. It was while performing back in the day that Miller, who has always played on his own guitars, Celtic mandolins and dulcimers, began getting commissions to build instruments for other players, which he still does to this day.
land in Sydenham and Reid’s Foodland in Verona, 10am-3pm; collecting food and cash donations for the food bank. VERONA - FRONTENAC FARMERS MARKET Christmas Market 9am-2pm, Prince Charles Public School VERONA LIONS CHRISTMAS DANCE, 8pm Lions Hall, evening meal, live band; $30 couple, tickets available at Verona Hardware or Asselstine Hardware.
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folk tune that tells of the first coal mines set up in eastern Canada. The three closed the set with a cover of Joni Mitchell's Circle Game with an explanation by Miller: “just because I really like that song”. N e w l y called “Music Meghan and Kaitlin Balogh with Bob Miller and Friends”, March and April and will be joined onstage the Feral Five will return to The Crossing by some notable new and old favorite musiPub on the fourth Thursdays of February, cal friends.
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Northbrook fire hall grand opening The grand opening / open house on November 21 for the new Kaladar-Barrie Northbrook fire station had a good turnout. Reeve Henry Hogg and Deputy Helen Reeve Yanch cut the ribbon to start the day off. Kaladar-Barrie Fire Chief Casey Cuddy thanked the Council of Addington Highlands and the residents for the new fire hall, which has filled a great need. He said the new facilities would help in training and allow for better care of the equipment, thereby providing better service to the residents. Retired clerk treasurer, Jack Pauhl, who was very much involved in getting the project started, was also present to cut the ribbon. Three retired members of the department were present, including founding fire chief, John Bolton. The event also included informative displays and demonstrations, including car safety information and live fire extinguisher training.
Buck Lake Community receives National Philanthropy Day award Submitted by Bruce Archibald
November 12 marked a special day for the Buck Lake Boatilla and the Buck Lake community. Kingston’s City Hall honoured the community for its 11 years of support in sending kids with physical disabilities to Easter Seals Camp Merrywood. Annette Paul, president of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals, Easter Seals Ontario, Southeastern Region, stated “The National Philanthropy Day Awards were created to recognize people, organizations, institutions and corporations that have made an enduring and impactful commitment to our community through the generosity of their time and talent and in support of causes and issues that affect many of our citizens. Our admirable and worthy nominees were named and touted because they embody the true spirit of giving, and through their philanthropy, contribute to making our communities and society a better place. Nominated by Easter Seals Ontario, South Eastern Region, it is our pleasure to give the Award for Outstanding Corporation/Organization 100 Employees/Members and Over to the Buck Lake community.” “It was my pleasure to nominate the Buck Lake community
for this award” observed Krista LeClair, development officer for Easter Seals Ontario. “The Buck Lake community has fundraised for the last 11 years. The organization committee was originally the local Community Watch but they transitioned in to the Buck Lake Boatilla fully in support of sending kids to Camp Merrywood. The Buck Lake community donates 100% of all funds raised to the Easter Seals ‘Send a Kid to Camp’ program, giving kids with physical disabilities the opportunity to boat, swim and fish at the fully accessible Camp Merrywood on the Big Rideau. Since its inception the annual Buck Lake Boatilla has raised over $162,000 for Easter Seals Ontario and has sent 63 kids to Merrywood”. The Boatilla Committee would like to thank all local and extended members of the Buck Lake community for your support of the Buck Lake Boatilla
over the years. You have truly gone above and beyond in supporting our cause and by doing so have made our community a better place and ensured a better life for kids with physical disabilities.
Vision Soup in Sydenham O
ver 25 volunteers of all ages transformed the Southern Frontenac Community Services’ (SFCS) Grace Centre in Sydenham into one gigantic restaurant/ cafeteria in preparation for the annual Vision Soup fundraiser that took place there on November 28. Organizers were expecting over 200 diners to arrive, who for $20 per person could choose from an assortment of hundreds of hand made ceramic bowls, all generously donated to the event by members of the Kingston Potters Guild. The guests then filled the empty bowls with home-made soup, choosing from close to 20 different types, all donated by businesses from the local and surrounding communities. The soups included a leek and bacon from Pan Chancho in Kingston; cauliflower curry from Martha's; and an exotic Thai soup from
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Sydenham Pet and Farm Supply; plus many, many more. Diners also enjoyed buns and butter, hot and cold beverages and a wide assortment of home-made sweet treats. Leslie Reade of Sydenham, who heads up the event along with Josey Steel, said the fundraiser helps to support many people in need in the local area. The proceeds specifically support the local Christmas Food Basket Campaign, which is run by SFCS and the Loughborough Emergency Relief Fund. The Vision Soup event has been happening for the last 10 years in Sydenham and Reade said that for her and Steel, who both own their own businesses in the area, organizing the fundraiser is “our way of giving back to community.” Reade co-owns the Sydenham Veterinary Clinic and Steel owns the Chiropractic Life Centre. Many of the guests who attended the event also made cash and food donations to the SFCS food bank.
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Smitty donating a Frigidaire range for the new Central Frontenac District 4 Fire hall at Parham. Captain Dave Hansen is pictured accepting this contribution. Smitty has been extremely generous to organizations throughout Central and North Frontenac for so many years. Still going strong after 40 years, on-call 24 hours. Same day delivery.
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