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Sculpture park and underwater sand pit operation might not mix by Jeff Green
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tefan Duerst is no stranger to the Lafarge sand extraction pit that is located just behind his house and property on Buck Bay Road. The pit was there when he bought the property, and a right of way through his property to access the pit is used by trucks to haul sand out to Lafarge’s plant in Kingston five days a week. Nonetheless when he bought the property with his wife Tanya Harrington, he planned to use it for a sculpture studio and yoga centre. “When we bought our 60-acre lot, I asked the plant manager at Lafarge what their long term plans were for the pit, and he said they would be all done in five years. We talked about the possibility of me buying the land once the pit was decommissioned,” said Duerst. That has all changed now, as Lafarge has applied to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for an amendment to their site plan agreement at the property, which is known as the Fitzgerald Pit. In a letter to adjacent landowners, the Land Manager/Eastern Ontario for Lafarge, Rod Price, outlined the companies' current intentions towards the site. “Given the number of years that the pit has been in operation and the limited area where the sand occurs, supply of this specialized type of sand has become limited. Lafarge has tested the sand material lying below the water table and found it meets its requirements when blended with the sand lying above the water table ... The current site plan for the Fitzgerald Pit limits excavation to being above the water table. In order to excavate from below the water table, the site plan must be amended,” he wrote. Accompanying the letter was a map of the land in question, which includes the outline of a lake that would be created by the expanded operation. The lake is described on the map as plus or minus 18 hectares (44 acres) in area, and plus or minus 10 metres deep. The lake is to be located over a hill at the edge of the Duerst/Harrington property.
In his letter to the landowners, Rod Price invites them to call him at his office in Ottawa “if you have any questions.” Since receiving the notification letter, which was sent by registered mail on November 19, Stefan Duerst said he has called Price many times, each time leaving a message, but has not received a call back. “My concern is about water running through two creeks on my property; the impact on my well; the impact of the expanded operation and excavation in terms of noise; and the effect of all this water and the materials that will pass through the watershed,” said Duerst. The watershed drains into White Lake, within the Quinte Valley Watershed. When contacted, staff at Quinte Conservation said they have received a hydrogeological study that was prepared for Lafarge in support of their site plan amendment application for the Fitzgerald Pit and are preparing to comment on it. Paul McCoy, Planning and Regulations manager at Quinte, said that in these cases, hydrogeological studies are prepared by engineers working for the applicant to show that there will be no detrimental impacts on wells and groundwater in the vicinity of the site. “As a conservation authority, we comment on whether those studies, in our view, prove the case they are making, but we have no authority in site plan amendment matters under the Aggregate Resources Act. We are simply a commenting agency. The authority lies with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. If there is also a permit to take water being sought, it comes under the purview of the Ministry of the Environment. We have received the study for this application,” he said. The hydrogeological study and other documentation have also gone to Frontenac County and South Frontenac Township. The News contacted the MNR, the ap
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Stefan Duerst on his land with one of the first pieces for his sculpture garden.
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Rural Mayors’ Forum of Eastern Ontario by Jeff Green
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t started as a conversation about how to deliver services to Norcan Lake, a waterfront sub-division located in North Frontenac that is accessible only from the Township of Greater Madawaska. It has morphed into a new organisation called the Rural Mayors’ Forum of Eastern Ontario. North Frontenac mayor, Ron Higgins, and Municipality of Greater Madawaska mayor, Glenda McKay, talked in the spring about the Norcan Lake issues, which they were not able to resolve, but while they were talking they quickly saw that the two municipalities had other issues in common. They then talked in general about shared services. The two met at the Eastern Ontario Municipal Conference, and their conversations led to an informal meeting of politicians from a number of small municipalities located north of Highway 7 one evening at the conference. “We realised that we had issues that were different from the larger, less isolated municipalities and decided it was an idea to hold a meeting,” said Higgins. A meeting in October in Madawaska Highlands was followed by one in North Frontenac in November and a third meeting this past Sunday in Maynooth, Hastings County. At this time, the group has decided there are enough common issues to be dealt with that it makes sense for them to establish the Rural Mayors’ Forum of Eastern Ontario (RMFEO), which they have done this week. A press release was released by Ron Higgins on behalf of RMFEO. It says that the 13 member municipalities “have crafted a mission, vision and objectives. Its specific mission is to identify opportunities for collaboration to improve operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability, with a vision to work closely with stakeholders to coordinate common goals. Over the coming months a strategy will be put in place to communicate
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Group seeks to bring refugees to Addington Highlands Addington Highlands Council report by Jeff Green
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ndy Anderson appeared before Addington Highlands Council on Monday to support a request by an Ad Hoc group who have already met with MP Mike Bossio to talk about Addington Highlands hosting up to seven refugee families. The request to Council, which came from group member Carolyn McCullough, is for the use of the former Northbrook fire hall as a storage depot for donated items, such as large pieces of furniture (beds, couches, tables, etc.) over the next few months. Councilor Bill Cox said, “I don’t think that building is suitable for storage. The roof leaks and it floods in the spring and summer. That’s why we built a new fire hall, and that’s why we have been talking about tearing it down.” Andy Anderson replied that if the ground were lowered at the front door of the hall, which the refugee support group is planning to do, the flooding would not take place. “I don’t think that’s the only source of the flooding,” said Cox. “We don’t need the building for that long. We’ll have it emptied by the spring,” said Anderson. Councilor Tony Fritsch said, “What if we set an end date, such as May 1, when the building needs to be clear?” A motion to that effect was proposed and passed by a vote of 4-1. Bill Cox cast the dissenting vote. The refugee support group is meeting in Cloyne this week, and will be appealing for support from the public in short order.
Insurance costs up
Addington Highlands’ new fire hall may help lower insurance rates for some residents but the township is looking at an increase. Clerk/Treasurer Christine Reed said that the 11% increase (from $64,000 in 2015 to $72,000 in 2016) follows several years of decreases and has come about because of increases in the value of township assets. These include new vehicles in the roads department and the new fire hall. The township is insured by Jardine Lloyd Thompso
Sports grant
The township received notice of a granting program, Ontario Sports and Recreation Community Funding, which has a deadline of January 16, 2016. Councilor Fritsch said he will convene a meeting of seniors and community groups in the township within a week to gauge support for an application.
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proving agency in these matters, for details about how a site plan agreement amendment is evaluated by them under the Aggregate Resources Act, and we expect a response later this week. Stefan Duerst has contacted his neighbors, who, he says, are upset about the potential implications of this change on their water and the use of their property going forward. He is meeting with the South Frontenac Township’s planner this week, and has been in contact with the Ministry of the Environment as well. “My understanding is that the land in question is considered a water regeneration resource for the watershed.” Duerst said. Duerst and Hannigan are planning to develop a sculpture park and yoga retreat on their property. Duerst is a well known sculptor in Eastern Ontario. Just this week he found out that his piece “Soul Gate #4” is to be installed in the lobby of the newly established Tett Centre For Creativity and Learning in Kingston. Hannigan has moved her yoga studio, Feel Yoga, from Kingston to the property. Lafarge is holding a public information session on the site plan amendment is set for the Bedford Hall on December 16 between 4 and 7 pm.
“If the groups have something in mind, we can get an application in; otherwise we will have to pass. It’s short notice, as usual, from the province,” he said. Rural Mayors’ Forum of Eastern Ontario Reeve Henry Hogg reported that after meeting monthly for three months, the Rural Mayors’ Forum of Eastern Ontario is taking shape as a group of politicians from smaller municipalities faced with a set of similar concerns, such as increased policing costs and continuing challenges with internet and cell phone service in more remote areas. One suggestion of the group is for member municipalities to include policing costs as a separate line on tax bills so residents understand where tax increases in 2016 and beyond are coming from. When asked if all the members of the group are facing increased policing costs, Hogg said that only one, Arnprior, will see a decrease in 2016. “Arnprior has left the group, because they do not face the same set of problems as the others,” he said. The group will be meeting next in the Village of Lanark in January.
Holiday Hours
The township office will close on Thursday, December 24 at 12 noon and will not re-open until Monday, January 4 at 8:30 am. The extra days beyond the statutory holidays will be paid holidays, courtesy of the township.
January meeting date
Council normally meets on the first and third Monday of each month. In the case of January, 2016, that would mean meeting in Flinton at 1 pm on January 4. With a meeting already set for December 21 in Denbigh, and the extended Christmas holiday to follow, Council has decided to meet on
OMPF funding
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ocal municipalities have received notification about funding for 2016 from the Province of Ontario under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF). While the funding favors smaller, more rural municipalities, which are the ones that will be hardest hit by increases in the cost of policing services starting next year, the OMPF has not increased to any great extent. North Frontenac Township, which will be paying over $145,000 more for OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) costs than they did in 2015, have seen their OMPF allocation go up by $77,100, to $1.183 million. Central Frontenac will see an increase of $76,400, to $1.74 million. Addington Highlands will see an increase of $47,000, to $1.65 million. South Frontenac will see an increase of $17,700, to $1.49 million. The provincial government set up a funding program after a series of costs were downloaded to municipal governments by the Province of Ontario over 15 years ago. These included policing costs, which until then had been fully funded in rural municipalities by the province. The revised version of the program, now called OMPF, is designed to compensate smaller municipalities for unspecified costs related to running a municipality. The stated goal of the OMPF, according to the provincial government website, “is to help support areas with limited property assessment and recognize the challenges of northern and rural municipalities, while targeting funding to those with more challenging fiscal circumstances.”
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tions and the approval process under the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. “One of our members was refused funding under that program on the grounds that they had a very robust asset management plan in place and could finance the project using loans. We all were told to put good asset management plans in order to be eligible for grants. We are going to look into the possibility that smaller municipalities are losing out in the way these grants are handed out,” said Higgins. Over the coming months, RMFEO will be publicizing its strategy and seeking out other partners throughout Ontario to initiate collaborative discussions aimed at ensuring that small rural communities in Eastern Ontario and elsewhere have favourable and equitable representation. The member municipalities of RMFEO include: Addington Highlands, Bruedenell, Lyndoch and Raglan, Central Frontenac, Greater Madawaska, Hastings Highlands, Horton, Lanark Highlands, Madawaska Valley, McNab/Braeside, Mississippi Mills, and North Frontenac.
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rothers and sisters in Christ; I recently discovered a critically important offence towards God that occurred in generations past, and has become common practice today. Right from the beginning of time, when the first week was created, God gave everybody Saturdays off (Genesis 2: 1-3), a day to take a break from our hard work and routines; time set aside to sit back, relax, enjoy the planet and acknowledge the incredible genius of its creator. God said this day was special, Holy in fact, and He reminded us many, many times throughout the Scriptures that we were to continue to observe it as so, to time indefinite. It was so important to Him that He wrote it in stone as part of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20: 11, Leviticus 23:3). Unfortunately, as part of our test in this first round of life, we encounter opposition to Gods' sovereignty and have others trying to tell us something different (2 Timothy 2 - 4). Many churches officially changed the Holy day to Sunday under the influence of Roman leader Constantine in 325 A.D. at which time many pagan and Christian practices were merged. Going to church on Sunday is not wrong. It's fabulous. But is working on Saturday acceptable to God? If working on Saturdays was acceptable, if God had changed his mind, would He have not made that equally clear in the Scriptures? Don't just take my word for it. Or anybody else's for that matter. Pray. God knows your heart. If you're seeking the truth, He will give it to you. The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom (Psalms 111:10). May God bless you in your efforts. - Jo Crivellaro.
Correction re Christmas Basket program
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n last week’s article on Vision Soup, it was erroneously stated that “the local Christmas Food Basket Campaign is run by SFCS and the Loughborough Emergency Relief Fund”. Firstly, SFCS (Southern Frontenac Community Services) has never run the Christmas Basket program, although they do receive a portion of the proceeds from Vision Soup. As well, the name of the committee that runs the Christmas basket program was incorrect. The program is run by the Loughborough Christmas & Emergency Relief Committee (LC&ERC), a completely separate organization from SFCS. The two charitable organizations frequently co-operate and collaborate but have different mandates and objectives. The LC&ERC fundraises once a year (in the autumn) and receives donations from individuals, businesses and organizations from across the area. Their Christmas Basket program distributes between 65 and 75 Christmas baskets to needy families in the area. They also offer emergency aid on a yearround basis to families and individuals who suffer catastrophic loss and /or personal tragedy. The News apologizes for any confusion that our error caused. 2nd Annual
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South Frontenac Committee of the Whole K
atie Nolan, an Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Officer who is based in Kemptville, gave a brief but detailed description of the programs, resources and tools her department could offer if Council chooses to undertake economic development planning and implementation for the township. Nolan listed a wide range of activities that could be called economic development, including community revitalization, investment attraction, business development, and planning and infrastructure development. She outlined the steps that could go into the four stages of the process: preparation, analysis,
1970 formulation of goals and actionSINCE plans, and implementation and assessment. Nolan also cautioned that any such project should be undertaken in a scale appropriate to the size of the community: “Don’t bite off more than you can chew; follow the steps and have a strong plan.” The outline of her presentation is on the township website, as part of the Dec 08 Committee of the Whole agenda. Request to Purchase Municipal Property Planner Mills asked Council to consider a request by Doug Amey to purchase a vacant 100 acre lot of township property on Concession IX, Bedford, which adjoins a similar sized lot belonging to Amey. This came to Council a year ago, and is still unresolved.
Letters to the editor the beach on our shore is totally covered Re: beaver bounty now with water.
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n response to the Dec. 3 letter by Tom Hughes, “Beaver Bounty”, I would like to comment on his lack of information. Obviously he has not had a problem concerning water levels caused by beavers on a property. Our property is abutting a body of water in Central Frontenac. The beavers are controlling this lake; they have the exit from it blocked. I have contacted Mississippi Valley Conservation several times. The first response I received from them was, “When your cottage goes floating out into the lake, phone and report it to your lawyer.” Our cottage by the lake is now on an island. It is surrounded by water, in some places 6 inches deep. In September I was told that the lake is not at its highest level; they are monitoring the water and it supposedly was higher a few years ago. I have lived here for over 20 years and have never seen it this high before. It is almost ready to run over Highway 7 below the picnic area. The water is flooded almost to the smoke shack building across from Silver Lake Park, which I have never seen before. I was told the beavers have as much right to live in this world as humans do. We don’t allow humans to be a nuisance and cause this much inconvenience to others. I was told by the Ministry of Natural Resources and MPP Randy Hillier that it was our responsibility to trap or control the beavers. How are 73-year-old residents capable of trapping these rodents, when they have never done this before? We have contacted the reeve of Tay Valley Township, left messages and never received a response in this last episode. Our complaints have fallen on deaf ears – I didn’t think that one was supposed to be permitted to have water flooded up onto their property, eroding shoreline and causing trees to fall into the lake. This has happened to us and
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The lake association have washed their hands of this problem; their complaints have also gone unanswered with no response from anyone. Who is a person to look to for help in a situation like this? - Marlene Ambler
Re: CF purchase of schools
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n the November 30, 2015 issue, Jeff Green reported on the Township of Central Frontenac’s purchase of the old schools in Parham and Sharbot Lake. The concept that Council would be negotiating their purchase without a business plan in place, and having to borrow money to do that, is the kind of unprofessional thinking we hard-pressed ratepayers do not need. Central Frontenac’s population base over the past 20 years is static at best (2011 – 4,556; 2006 – 4,665; 2001 – 4,557; 1996 – 4,615). Two ideas were promulgated: that they could be used either as equipment garages, or as a seniors’ residence. Mr. Green quite correctly pointed out that the township has relatively new garages on Road 38 and Highway 7. I would add also, that a private investor has spent the past year renovating the old seniors’ residence in Sharbot Lake, in the expectation of making that available soon to local citizens - its principals do not need the township competing with them. There is absolutely no economic or practical reason for Central Frontenac to negotiate and acquire these school properties, and having them lie dormant while Council dreams up uses for them. There is no growth to support this. Let the private sector buy them. There are enough empty structures lying around our township, as anybody can see. - Erech Morrison
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Mills listed several complications: both properties are landlocked and accessible only by 1.2 km of unopened road allowance that runs from Canoe Lake Road through wetland and a small waterbody; a portion of this road allowance near the township road has several of the neighbour’s farm buildings located on it; recent investigation shows an unrecorded barn and other buildings located on the township property. The issue was returned to Mills for further information. Pending Subdivision Application Mills advised Council that a new subdivision application was being processed at the County level, and would be coming before Council some time in the New Year. This would be for an eventual 51 residential estate lots on Collins Lake, part lots 25 to 30, concession VII, Storrington District (first phase). Johnston Point OMB Appeal In regard to last week’s impasse regarding approval of draft plan approval, CAO Orr announced that Council had provided direction to their lawyer in a closed session prior to tonight’s open meeting. Township Organizational Review The 2016 budget includes up to $45,000 for the completion of a comprehensive organizational review. Orr presented a suggested outline of the scope of such a review for
Council’s comments before issuing an RFP. The outline included a stipulation that interviews take place with all members of Council and all managers, supervisors, lead hands, office staff and the union president on how the township is run. It will review how council operates, how all departments are run and will look for efficiencies, savings, and the potential for contracting out some functions, shared service models with other township’s, and much more. Comparisons with 3-5 similar sized municipalities will also be required. Councillors’ comments of “interesting”, “exhaustive” and “comprehensive” all verged on understatement.
Applewood Dock
Representatives of the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) inspected the recently installed Applewood dock (East end, Loughborough Lake) following a thoroughly documented letter of complaint from local resident Matt Rennie. They found that the dock was considerably larger than the permit had specified, but have chosen to not enforce their stipulations. Councillor Schjerning said he found this lack of follow-up and enforcement to be troubling, asking what Council could do about it. The CRCA will be invited to explain their decision at the January 12 Committee meeting.
Wind and solar project announcements delayed by Jeff Green he companies that have proposed wind projects in Addington Highlands and North Frontenac, and solar projects in South Frontenac will have to wait until early spring to find out if the Independent Electricity Service Operator (IESO) has accepted their bids under the Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) process for renewable energy projects.
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A statement on the IESO website says that the delay has come about because of
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• The Arden Seniors “Happy Gang” celebrated the Christmas season with their annual Christmas party on Dec. 4 at the community centre. The Gang’s dinner was catered by the Cotas and they were entertained by talented local Ardenites, and also by Jessica Wedden and her accompanists. Special thanks to the Arden Glee Club for their rendition of Hallelujah, closing out the evening. The group sadly bid a fond farewell to Carol Patterson and wished her much happiness in the future. The “Happy Gang” will resume their regular meeting on Tues. January 5, 11 am at the community centre. • Wayne Carrothers would like to thank everyone who attended the United Church Christmas Tea last Saturday. The social room of the church was filled to capacity and the bazaar table items were being scooped up as shoppers enjoyed all the bargains. Special thanks to the many volunteers who made the tea a success. • Thursday Dec. 10 will be the last Community dinner of the year for Circle Square Ranch. The menu for Christmas will be a Turkey & Ham dinner; the cost is a free will offering. The time has changed to 6pm and attendees will be entertained by local talent. Please call 335-5403 for information. • On Sat. December 12 there will be a Craft & Bake sale at the Arden Legion. For more information or table rental please call 335-2737. • This year’s Festival of Trees, which will be held December 10 to 12 at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake, is themed Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. To attend the Thursday luncheon at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn please purchase tickets from Pharmasave in Sharbot Lake or from Sally Angle 279-2777 or Ann Howitt 279-2706. Our marvelous Arden Glee Club will close out the ceremonies again this year. There will be many displays accentuating this year’s theme. Admission to the festival is a donation to the North Frontenac Food Bank and the draws for the various submissions will be made at
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• On Tuesday Dec 8 at 7:15 am, our mayor Ron Higgins was interviewed on the CBC about various proposals to the funding formula for small municipalities, especially North Frontenac, who are facing high increased costs for policing. These problems will be addressed at Queen’s Park. • Have you experienced loss through death, divorce, depression or other life challenges? As we near the shortest day of the year, Land o’Lakes Emmanuel United Church, 108 Addington Road 2, Northbrook, invite you to be part of a simple time of meditation, to pause, reflect and be restored. They will be having a “Blue Christmas / Longest Night” service on Wednesday, Dec 16 at 6pm. • Once again there will be a Community Christmas dinner on Christmas Day, Friday Dec. 25, 12:30pm at the Northbrook Lions Hall. Take outs must be ordered by Dec. 24. All are welcome. There is no charge, however free will donations are gratefully received. For information or to donate time, food or money please call Marylin Bolender and Alex Chisholm, your hosts this year, at 613-336-1573.
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HENDERSON Jean Brown 613-336-2516 • Harlowe Wesleyan and Standard Church are hosting a Christmas program on Friday Dec. 11 at 7pm and all are welcome. Music and scriptures will be featured along with the real and true reason for the season. Light refreshments are planned, however some folks in the church have been ailing with sore throats so the plans are unfolding by the minute. • Our Pine Meadow folks sported their own Christmas float in the Northbrook Santa Claus Parade and had such a fun time waving and representing their residence. Inside their doors is a community mitten tree, all ready to receive donations of mittens when you come to visit. The folks are also preparing skits and music for the annual party. Some residents are making Christmas stuffing and baked beans in preparation for the big day. Some of their recipes come right from Henderson and Bordenwood villages. Soon they will be going on a Christmas light tour around the area, plus preparing for Christmas and New Year's Day. • The Friday night dinner in Harlowe was "over the top" and we munched away on home made pickled beets, turnips, carrots, potatoes, gravy, beef, pork, pie, fruit, buns, and baked beans that were totally inspiring. The next dinner/ dance- by the Fiddlers will happen on Fri. Dec. 18 and it's possible to enjoy just the dinner or the dinner and dance, but advance registration is needed, so they know how much to cook. Call Marie at 613-336-2557 • A frog was spotted on the road and also two robins are around to celebrate Christmas. We sure hope they don't take chill when and if the snow comes.
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• Sympathy to the Cooke family at the sudden passing of a sister and daughter, Joanne Cooke. Her parents once owned the "Cookes Dairy" in Parham. • Happy birthday to: Remington Burke-Teal, 4; Anna Baker, Stirling Hamilton, Ava Fox, Ian Tryon, Dave Moore, Vivian Lowery, Jean Hamilton, Don Abrams, Blayne Thompson, Donna Wood, Ruth Ann Johnson, Julie Brown, Shirley Kellar, Heather Fox. • Thinking of Janice Fox, Calvin McGonegal, Glen Cox, Irene Monds, Diane Nicolson, Gerald Howes, David Fox, Bill Powers, Ellard Stitt, Nancy Fobert, Susie Bryden, Lorna Gray, Verna Cowdy, Barbara Ellesworth, Vera Steele, Pearl Barr, Harold Gray, Andy and Ann Arnstrong, David Hay. • On December 5, the Arden hall was filled with hungry people who enjoyed the delicious turkey & ham supper sponsored by the Arden & Community Wesleyan Church. A big thank you to all the cooks and those who helped. • The Tichborne-Parham Santa Claus parade, which was sponsored by the firefighters, took place on Dec. 6, complete with Santa and Mrs Claus. What a lot of great decorated floats took part in this parade. Free hot dogs and drinks were served to the children at the Parham fire station. • The Land o' Lakes seniors club will be having their Christmas dinner, catered by Tim and Penny. President John Purdon will be the MC. • We enjoyed the turkey dinner and all the trimmings at Maberly on December 3 at noon. This delicious dinner was followed by euchre. It was a lot of fun meeting new people. Thanks to everyone who helped. • A big thank you to our talented Mountain Grove artist and painter, Arlene Uens, who surprised us with one of her paintings that was fastened to our gate. It is a picture of a large fish, fisherman and boat. Thanks also to Lyn and Dale for helping to get the painting here. What a surprise! • A "Blue Christmas" service was held on December 9 at Arden United Church for those having a difficult time during the holiday season. • Tonight, Thursday Dec. 10, 6pm at Circle Square Ranch, a
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community turkey and ham dinner will be held. You pay what you can. Should be a fun event. • A big thank you to Loretta Barker for the decorations that she made and placed on the window sills of the Mountain Grove United Church. The Christmas Eve Service will be at 5:30pm at the church. All are welcome
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• We all enjoyed jazz with the Tri-Tones at the Snow Road hall on Nov. 26. Photo by Wolfgang Dietz • Yves Sincennes hosted Coffee Break on Dec. 4 and a great crowd attended. He made every dessert himself and the coffee was great also – we're so impressed. Yves – you rock! • Happy birthday to Harriet Riddell, Tausha Clement, Holly Lemke, Doug MacMunn, Morley Wark, Annie Mae Bougon, Marilyn Tooley, Mia Brown. • A small key was found around the mailboxes at Snow Road hall. It has blue plastic material through the hole and if you lost it, it's hanging up by the blackboard in the hall. • Sympathy to the Millar family on the death of Jim. Sympathy also to the Ryder family on the death of Blaine. • What a wonderful variety of crafts, jewelry, home pickling, baked goods, etc. at the Snow Road Christmas sale on Saturday. I came home with lots of treasures. • We held our family Christmas dinner on Sunday at the snowmobile club. I got to see my 10th great grand baby, Jack Kent, for the first time. Life's great.
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• Sympathy to the family of the late Carol (Wagar) Toogood, formerly of Parham. She is the sister of Kathleen Goodfellow, Eric Wagar, Doug Wagar and Aileen Wagar. She passed on December 1 at KGH. She has always supported Parham United Church, and a local (Parham) service is pending. • Thinking of you to Jordan Young. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to Joanne Goodfellow and Dave Whan. • Have you been in touch with Dawn Hansen to get your cakes and cookies that the Lions are selling? • The Oddfellows and fire department are getting their voices tuned up for the annual Christmas Caroling on Dec.
12. Come out and sing along with us. Hot chocolate will be enjoyed after. Carolers are asked to be at the hall by 6 pm wear reflective clothing and bring a flash light • The Oddfellows are sponsoring a Turkey Bingo on Dec. 18 at the IOOF Hall. The early bird is 6:45 and 7 pm is the regular bingo. • Don't forget to stop into the Festival of Trees on December 10, 11 and 12 (Thursday to Saturday) at the Oso hall in Sharbot Lake. "Christmas Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" is the theme this year and I, for one, can't wait to see the beautiful trees and other items. • Congratulations to Roy & Ginny Leonard on their 60th Anniversary. • Happy Birthday to Aileen Peters. • Congratulations to the organizers of the Sharbot Lake Santa Claus Parade on Saturday and the Tichborne/Parham Santa Claus Parade on Sunday. What great weather we had for both of them. There were some awesome floats and it's great to see so many people from near and far taking part. Thanks to all! Great Job! • The Senior and Junior girls volleyball teams from Granite Ridge gained some valuable experience at the tournament held at Napanee on Friday and Saturday. • Have you seen the Christmas tree at Granite Ridge? Not only is it decorated beautifully in the school colours, but thanks to the generosity of students and staff there is a great deal of non-perishable food items from which the local food bank will benefit - Thanks to all! • On Dec. 20 everyone is invited to coffee & muffins at 10:30 before the United Church service. • Happy Birthday to Richard Hartwick, Louise (Puddy) Lee, Nicki LeClair, Amanda Neadow, Stirling Hamilton, Madison Courtney, Mary Jane Badour, Shelley Hamilton, Viv Lowery, Terri Lynn Ducharme, Cheryl Bertrim, Angela Corkum, Ilona Cox, and Wendy Sproule.
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body will be missed! When you are touring the light show don't forget to have your radio on to 107FM. I heard that it really compliments the Christmas lights! • If you have any food items that you would like to donate to our local Christmas Community Food Drive, you can drop items off at North of 7, Plevna LCBO, Double S sports and Marina, or contact Marilyn at 479-2233. • There are so many tirelessly wonderful volunteers in our community, who all wish to remain anonymous, but whose kindness does not go unnoticed. From coaching soccer teams in Cloyne, to collecting for food banks, to making Newfoundland mittens for little cold hands by the hundreds (multiply that by two, since they come in pairs), donating blood to the Red Cross, picking up groceries for a neighbor or just being there with an ear to listen, this is a remarkable community and I am happy to be a part of it!! • Please remember that tomorrow, Fri. Dec. 11 will be the deadline for our last, but not least Frontenac News of the year on Thurs. Dec 17. The Christmas edition is always my favourite! - Rhonda • Clar-Mill Community Archives Historical Nugget: Did you know that the Ardoch post office was established in1865? Along with a church, the hamlet once had a general store, a cheese factory, a sawmill and a school! • Plevna Joke of the week: Maggie "What kind of motorbike does Santa ride?" Mary "A Holly Davidson!" - Katie
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• A Family Movie Night to view "Inside Out" 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. • Ring in the New Year at the Golden Links Hall from 8pm-
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• The Community Volunteers are bringing Santa down from the North Pole again for Christmas Eve visits. If you would like to book a visit from Santa Claus, please give his elves a call (Ina at 613-479-5592 or Bernice at 613-479-2270)! • The Community Volunteers Christmas Party and Potluck is this Sat Dec 12. Even Santa drops in from the North Pole for this highly anticipated event. The whole community is welcome!! Bring your favourite dish to the Clar-Mill Hall at 5pm. Everybody is invited!! • Riverhill Farm and Fine Food at 1311 Struthadam Road is one of the brightest spots in North Frontenac this time of year! If you haven't already heard, they have a very impressive Christmas light show (over 60,000) for us all to enjoy!! (pancakes with yummy maple syrup, mini donuts and hot drinks will be available for sale) and Karen Schonauer (4792365) is kindly organizing a bus tour on Dec 12 to the light show for anybody that may need a ride. Pickups will begin in Ardoch around 5:15 and will carry on through Plevna and Ompah too! Please phone and book ahead of time, so no-
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Waste Sites Locations and Hours of Operation
AH Clear Logo Bags Effective August 1, 2009
9 Clear Logo Bags are available at the Waste Sites and select local retailers. 9 Logo bags are mandatory for waste. Green/black garbage bags not accepted. 9 Clear logo bags have taken the place of bag tags effective in 2009. 9 Kitchen catcher bags are permitted inside Clear Logo Bags. 9 Recycling Process remains the same: 1 box of recyclables = one AH Logo Bag 9 3rd parties are responsible to ensure that waste/recycling are sorted appropriately before going to the Waste Site.
Blue Box Rules
MACAVOY WASTE SITE 18471 Hwy 41 Summer Hours (April 1 – Sept 30) Wed: 8-12 Sun: 2-8 Winter Hours (Oct 1 - Mar 31) Wed: 8-12 Sun: 10-4 Note: When Monday is a holiday, site is open Monday instead of Sunday. VENNACHAR WASTE SITE 1090 Buckshot Lake Rd Summer Hours (April 1 – Sept 30) Wed: 1-7 Thurs: 5-9 Sat: 8-3 Winter Hours (Oct 1 - Mar 31) Wed: 1-5 Thurs: 8-2 Sat: 8-3 HARTSMERE WASTE SITE 1943 Hartsmere Rd Summer Hours (April 1 – Sept 30) Sat: 8-12 Sun: 1:30-6 Wed: 8-3 Holiday Monday (May 1- Sept 30): 12-6 Winter Hours (Oct 1 - Mar 31) Sat: 10-4 Wed: 10-4
Effective October 1, 2010
9 All recyclables need to be in a 16 gallon blue box. 9 Recyclables coming to the Waste Sites in bags will not be accepted. 9 Blue boxes are available for purchase at the Township Office or from the Waste Site Custodians. Additional items considered recyclable at the Addington Highlands Waste Sites incl. Plastic retail/grocery bags Newspaper/flyer bags Dry cleaning bags Outer milk and bread bags Frozen & fresh food bags (#2, #4 recycling symbols) Plastic zippered bags Produce/bulk food bags Plastic water softener/salt bags (remove rigid handles) Garden product bags Diaper/hygiene outer wrap Toilet paper, napkins & paper towel over wrap Electronics plastic bags (#2, #4 recycling symbol) Bottled water & pop case over wrap
All items must be rinsed & clean of residue.
KALADAR WASTE SITE 10618 Hwy 41 Summer & Winter Hours Mon: 8-12 Wed: 12-5 Fri: 8-12 Sat: 8-5 Note: When Monday is a holiday, site is closed and will reopen the next regularly scheduled day.
WESLEMKOON WASTE SITE 4792 Weslemkoon Lake Rd Summer Hours (April 1 – Sept 30) Sat: 8-12 Sun: 1:30-6 Wed: 8-3 Holiday Monday (May 1- Sept 30): 12-6 Winter Hours (Oct 1 - Mar 31) Sun: 10-4 Thurs: 10-4
Guidelines for Waste and Recycling For Addington Highlands residents
CLOYNE WASTE SITE 200 Skootamatta Lake Rd Summer Hours (May 15 – Oct 1) Mon: 10-5 Wed: 9-1 Fri: 9-1 Sat: 12-5 Sun: 10-6 Holiday Monday: 10-6 Winter Hours (Oct 1 – May 14) Wed: 1-4 Fri: 9-12 Sun: 9-4 HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT May 15 – Oct 1: 506 Waste Site – 3444 Road 506 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month: 1:30 – 6:00 1st Saturday of each month: 1-6 *see attached information sheet for qualifying items
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RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND HOW TO PREP FOR THE WASTE SITE ACCEPTED ITEMS Aluminum Foil & Plates
EXAMPLES Rigid foil containers (ie. pie plates), fast food trays, aluminum foil wrap
Aerosol Cans
Paint, hairspray, room fresheners, household cleaners, herbicides, auto, etc. Boxes from cereal, cookies, tissue, detergent, shoes, paper egg cartons, empty paper towel and toilet paper rolls Heavy cardboard boxes, empty bags from pet food, farm products, etc. Up to 4 litres or 1 gallon size.
Boxboard Corrugated Cardboard & Brown Paper Bags Empty Paint Cans
NO PLASTIC PAINT CANS
Food & Drink Cans
Pop, soup, vegetable cans, etc.
Glass
Clear and coloured glass – FOOD & BEVERAGE BOTTLES NO DRINKING GLASSES/CERAMIC CUPS, WINDOW PANES, DINNER PLATES, MIRRORS CARLIGHTS, LIGHTBLUBS
Milk & Juice Cartons, Tetra Boxes & Soup Boxes Newspaper, Magazines, Junk Mail, Phone Books, Gift Wrap Office Mixed Paper
Newspapers, flyers, magazines, catalogues, envelopes, computer/printer paper, paper cups, paper plates, tissue paper, greeting cards, novels & hardcover books. Paper, file folders, etc.
INSTRUCTIONS Flatten if preferred. Must be clean – no food residue. Place with cans & plastic. No foil with paper or plastic lamination, no cardboard lids, no butter/candy/cigarette wrap, no peel off lids, no metalized chip bags All cans must be empty. Spray nozzles and paper labels may remain. Place with plastics and cans. Empty and flatten cardboard and tie in bundles no larger than 24” x 24” x8”. Can be placed in a larger box for containment. Can be put with newspapers, magazines and junk mail. Can must be empty of liquid paint. May have no more than ¼” dried paint on bottom. Remove lid and place with scrap metals. If can contains paint, it must go to the Hazardous Waste Depot in Cloyne. Rinse cans of residue. Labels may remain. Cans do not need to be flattened. Place metals lids from cans in the bottom of the can, and pinch the top of the can to trap the lid inside – required safety measure. Place with plastics and cans. Rinse of residue and place with plastic and cans.
Items must be tied together or bagged.
All materials placed in clear plastic bag.
NO CARBON OR CONSTRUCTION PAPER
Styrofoam (Polystyrene)
Packinging from appliances, packaging pellets, cups, plastic cutlery, meat trays, bakery trays, flower pots
Must be rinsed clean of residue. Place all types in a clear plastic bag separate from other waste/recycling. Do not place with plastics and cans.
NO SPONGE/RUBBER-LIKE FOAM, NO PINK/BLUE CONSTRUCTION FOAM
Plastic Film #4 (see additional list under Blue Box Rules) Plastic Bottles & Jugs (#1- #7)
Grocery bags, flyer bags, outer milk bags, vegetable bags, Ziploc baggies Beverage containers (pop, water, juice), cleaner bottles (Windex, Mr. Clean, dishsoap)
All bags must be clean (no residue or receipts). Place together in a plastic bag separate from other waste/recycling. Do not place with plastics and cans. Drain, rinse and discard caps and place with plastics and cans.
NO MOTOR OIL CONTAINERS NO VEG OIL CONTAINERS (UNLESS THOROUGHLY WASHED)
Plastic Tubs & Lids (#2 - #7)
Margarine, yogurt, sour cream, ice cream, etc.
Rinse clean of residue, remove lids, and place with plastic and cans.
The following items are accepted free of charge at all Waste Sites (effective April 2010): Televisions Calculators with printers Answering machines Digital projectors Cordless phones Rotary/touch tone phones Label makers Turntables Professional display devices
Desktop computers Scanner Home stereo systems DVD players Digital photo frames Home stereo amps Speaker systems Portable computers After-market vehicle audio devices
Photocopiers Fax machines Computer monitors Desktop printers AM/FM radios VCRs/video projectors Computer accessories POS receipt printers Desktop multi-function devices
Typewriters Modems Home theatre systems Floor-standing printers
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1am. Music by favorite DJ's Mark and Shirley. A midnight buffet and bus rides home will be provided. Tickets are $25. Please call 372-2410 for tickets. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. • The Harrowsmith S and A Club will also celebrate New Year's Eve with Steve and Penny's Karaoke and guest Dieter Boehme from 8pm-1am. Tickets are $20 for non-members and $18 for members. A midnight buffet is included. For tickets or information please call Marilyn 372-0917 or Pam 372-1578 or email moreyp@kos.net.
DENBIGH Angela Bright
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proceeds will go to the Babcock family as they adjust to their loss. • The Old Wilmer Church will be holding a Christmas Eve Service of Holy Communion on December 24 at 10 pm. This church is an un-restored 1874 building without power or modern conveniences. Heat is from a wood stove and light comes from hanging oil lamps - an outhouse is available in the Old Stable. Bring a flashlight - dress warmly and bring the family for this service. • Picket Fences will be playing at the Sydenham Legion to ring in the New Year. Tickets are available at the Legion. Get your tickets soon as this fun-filled event is sure to sell out. • The Sydenham and District Lions Club would like to thank all those who participated in their annual Poinsettia Fundraising Blitz. A total of 250 plants were sold, with proceeds going to support local programs. A special thanks to Memory Lane Flowers for the use of their location.
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• What an absolutely wonderful evening on Saturday for the Denbigh Parade of Lights! There was just enough frost in the air to remind you that Christmas is not too far away despite there being no snow on the ground. Little kids and big kids lined the parade route, waving and cheering, then gathered at the hall afterward for some goodies and hot chocolate. Santa and Mrs. Claus took time to meet with each of the children to hear their Christmas wishes. Then the Pickled Chicken String Band took to the stage to entertain, with much toe tapping, clapping and singing along by the audience. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard and did such a fantastic job on the float entries; very well done. And thanks to those whose brought donations to the Community Food Bank. Crowd favourite for first prize float went to Gary Lentz (in the photo above); second to Plevna Pioneer Club and third to the LCBO. To Denbigh Recreation: a big hand to you for putting it all together!! • Tomorrow evening is the Christmas Carol Sing at the New Apostolic Church at 7pm, and this Sunday is the annual Sunday school program at 4pm, followed by a social. Please contact Rev. Robert Sprague for more information 613-3339777 or robertjsprague@gmail.com. • Saturday afternoon Denbigh Recreation is inviting you to the Denbigh Hall from 1 to 5pm for "Community Social Time". Bring your favorite board game, play euchre, do a craft with Dana or just come and have a coffee and visit with your friends and neighbours. Refreshments will be served. Cookies, squares or other snacks would be appreciated.
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• The new flag and flag pole were installed outside the community centre Tuesday morning by Jason Lemke. It is a welcome addition to the front of the hall. • The Ompah Community Centre is holding our first Christmas Cookie Exchange on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Ompah Hall. Bring several dozen cookies in a container at 10am, put them out on trays then enjoy tea, coffee, treats and chat with your neighbours. At 10:30, fill your container with a variety of cookies to take home. If you bring 4 dozen cookies, you can take 4 dozen cookies home. If you are not a baker, come and enjoy the tea, coffee, treats and chats from 10 to 10:30. Admission is $2. • A Cox bus driven by Karen Schonauer will be picking up folks who want to see the amazing light display of 60,000 bulbs at Greg and Rhonda Ducharme’s home. Karen will pick up in Ardoch and Plevna then depart from the Ompah Community Centre at 5:45pm. There is also a bus coming from Sharbot Lake, picking up at Granite Ridge School at 4:15pm. There is no charge for the bus. Thanks to all those who are making this wonderful Christmas event happen. • The Birthday Bash will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 16. The Ompah Choir will sing a few songs and lead a carol sing. There is always an abundant and delicious potluck feast for all to share. Bring a toonie to help with expenses and enjoy a lovely community get together. All are welcome.
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PAGE 7 available for pick up during the week of December 14 (free of charge). Donations of a non-perishable food item for the local food bank would be greatly appreciated. • You can also mail the children's letters to Santa at the Verona post office. His postal elves are ready to help Santa answer letters in more than 30 languages, including Braille! Make sure to include your full return address. Santa may know where you live, but his elves need this information to deliver your letter! Letters must be mailed by December 16 to receive a reply; (it’s a long way to the North Pole and back!). You don't need a stamp to mail your letter to Santa. His address is Santa Claus, North Pole H0H 0H0. • 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. • Stuff the Cruiser! The Ontario Provincial Police are holding a Food Drive to support the Food Bank. The OPP will park a cruiser at Reid's Foodland in Verona on Sat. Dec. 12 from 10 am to 3 pm. Bring your non-perishable food items and help stuff the cruiser full. • The Verona Lions Club is sponsoring a Christmas Dance on Saturday Dec. 12 from 8 pm to midnight at the Verona Lions Hall. Enjoy a live band and an evening lunch. Tickets $30 per couple at Rona Hardware Store or Asselstine Hardware. • On Sunday Dec. 13, BellRock Hall is hosting an afternoon of entertainment by the popular gospel group, Crimson River, followed by a ham & scalloped potato supper. Time: 2pm music. Dinner to follow. Cost $20 Tickets available at Verona Hardware, Asslestine's Hardware, Nicole's Gifts, Food Less Travelled (Family Farms). Sponsored by Chad and Nicole Van Camp of Verona Hardware and Nicole's Gifts • St. Lawrence Collage Employment Service will have an Employment Consultant on site at the Free Methodist Church on Thursday, 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 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 FESTIVAL OF TREES
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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY
ANNIVERSARY
Frank (Butch) Fanning
MILLAR, William James
December 9, 2012 Gone, but always with us in spirit. Love Vera & family
Peacefully after a short battle with cancer at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital, on Saturday December 5, 2015. Jim Millar in his 73rd year of Snow Road. Predeceased by his parents, Ken and Margaret Millar. Dear brother of Erma, Tom, John, Mary and Charles. Sadly missed by cousins and nieces and nephews and friends. At Jim’s request cremation has taken place, no services will be held at this time. Arrangements in care of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham.
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OBITUARY TOOGOOD, Carol Joy (Wagar) January 17, 1941 – December 1, 2015 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Carol Joy Toogood (Wagar) at the Kingston General Hospital on December 1, 2015. Carol was predeceased by her caring and loving husband, Edward George Toogood (Ted), her parents Ellen and William Wagar, her sisters Iva Grant, (Clare) and Averil Goodberry (Earl Jr.), her brothers Bob Wagar (Pat), Guy Wagar (Marjorie), Randall Wagar (Helen), Roger Wagar, and her step-son-in-law Andy Woischwill. Her presence in the family circle will be deeply missed by her daughter Susan McGuire (Ron), her step-daughters Wendy Kearney (Rick), Sharon Woischwill (Andy) and Lori Toogood (Paul), her sisters Aileen Wagar, Kathleen Goodfellow (Frank), brothers Douglas Wagar (Dale), and Eric Wagar (Muriel), sister-in-law Meta Wagar and her numerous nieces and nephews. Carol will be fondly remembered by her stepgrandchildren, Kirk Maijala, Christopher Woischwill, Lisa Kearney, Matt Kearney and Sarah Belanger (Matt), and greatgranddaughter Emily Belanger. Carol and Ted shared a passion for travelling, camping and dedicated volunteerism in their church, the Bell Telephone Pioneers and the Masons. Carol enjoyed participating in local and church choirs. Her teaching career was completed with the Lennox and Addington School Board. Friends and neighbours will be received at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, 11014 Road 38, Parham ON. Funeral visitation will be Friday, December 18, 2015 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm, and the funeral service will be held in the Chapel Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 1 pm, Rev. Dr. Nadene Grieve-Deslippe presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations would be welcomed by Cookes–Portsmouth United Church, Parham United Church, and the Parkinson Society of Canada. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com
Ryder, W. Blaine Retired Dupont of Canada Employee Blaine passed away peacefully at GWM Hospital, Perth on Saturday, December 5th, 2015 at the age of 71 years. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (McDonald) for 40 years. Blaine was the much loved father of Kevin (Cindy) and proud Papa of Kali-Lynn and Parker. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Sandy (Lorie) and John, his sister Patsy (late Ronnie) Massey, many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. Interment Crawford Cemetery. In remembrance of Blaine, contributions to the Mississippi Free Methodist Church or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. For condolences or further information, visit our website at www.blairandson.com.
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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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Tichborne / Parham Santa Claus Parade A huge Thank you goes out to everyone who participated in any way at the Parade this year! Special thanks to the Parham Happy Travellers, Parham Mayflower lodge and The Ivy leaf Rebekahs who all gave cash donations to help make this possible. Of course we can't forget Santa and Mrs. Claus - we couldn't have done it without you. See you all next year for our 25th year! Central Frontenac District #4 Fire Department
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SHHHHH It’s a SURPRISE Our Mom MARGARET SMITH is turning 70 on December 25th. In her honour we would like to invite her friends and family to join us to help celebrate this milestone with us. Sunday December 20, 2015 at Trinity United Church - Main Street Verona immediately following the church service (10:15ish) in the church hall. We will be celebrating until noonish so please come join us for some light refreshments and an opportunity to wish this amazing lady a Happy Birthday. Please also feel welcome to join us if you wish for the morning service at this festive time of year. Service begins at 9:15. BEST WISHES ONLY Rachael, Erin, Andrew, Rob, Rebecca, Ashley - & our families
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Addington Highlands Township hosted their annual Christmas party in Flinton on November 28, and Reeve Henry Hogg presented two awards. The “Outstanding Volunteer” award was given to Ernie and Cathy Ballar. Ernie and his daughter, June Thompson, accepted the award on behalf of Cathy, who sadly passed away on September 19. The Outstanding Volunteer award is presented to individuals who make a significant voluntary contribution to benefit the community in the areas of social or economic growth. The “Outstanding Business” award was presented to Hook’s Building Centre. The Outstanding Business is presented to acknowledge businesses that achieve excellence while meeting the needs of residents and visitors.
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SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772 KEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Lawn maintenance, Garbage clean up & Disposal, Minor Building Repairs. Call: 613-279-1901; cell: 613-328-1187 PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658 PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, the Annex (rear building), 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! Call 613279-3150 for information. SYLVIA’S FOOT CARE. Providing Nursing foot care in the privacy of your own home. Registered with Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to provide foot care to veterans who qualify. For further information call Sylvia at 613-3352940.
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he Frontenac Minor Hockey Association is sponsoring a fundraising event for the family of Travis Babcock, the young boy who tragically died in an accident. Join the FMHA all day at the Frontenac Community Arena on Saturday, Dec. 12; 10am-7:30pm and 8:30pm – 9:30pm of Frontenac Flyers hockey dedicated to the life & spirit of Travis. There will also be a barbeque, 50/50 draw, face painting, and auction items all day long. From 7:30pm – 8:30pm there will be a Skatea-thon fundraiser. 100% of the proceeds raised go to support the Babcock family during this difficult time in their lives.
Tree of Hope
Family & Children’s Services of Frontenac Lennox and Addington’s Tree of Hope is on track to help nearly 1,000 of the most disadvantaged people in our community (most of them kids) with toys, clothing, food and other support. The campaign has so far helped children and families in Kingston, Napanee, Amherstview, Sharbot Lake, Northbrook, Odessa, Verona, Harrowsmith and Cloyne. With three weeks to go, here are the top priorities. Money is urgently needed to buy the things our families need. Big Ticket Items: We are desperately short of new cribs, car seats and children's beds. Toys: We need more toys, but we're confident that we will meet our needs by Christmas. Call 613-5453227; email christmas.volunteers@facsfla. ca; visit HelpTreeofHope.ca
December 2015
by Fred Barrett
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hristmas is almost here and for the final column of the year next week, we’ll do an exploration of the Star of Bethlehem. In the meantime, here are some upcoming celestial events for you to enjoy. December 14: This year’s Geminid meteor shower should be spectacular! It’s on a moon-free night and it is one of the heaviest showers of the year. It has a ZHR (the number of meteors per hour under ideal conditions) of 120. Watch for plenty of action! December 21: Winter Solstice happens at 11:48 EST. Does that mean that the start of longer days will bring more heat? Sadly, the answer is a NO. It means that our possible green Christmas will still turn into mega minus temperatures and plenty of snow! It takes a while for the longer days and more direct rays from the Sun to turn up enough heat to instantly shift us into spring mode. December 22: This night brings the Ursid meteor shower. The source of meteors will be from the constellation Ursus Major. This constellation includes the Big Dipper. December 25: Full Moon. It occurs at 6:11 am EST. This Full Moon is called the Cold, Long Night Full Moon. Need I say more? December 31: Watch for the waning Moon
New face for Relay I t is my honor to introduce to you our New Face for Relay. Vicki Babcock has taken over the reins from Lesley SmithMerrigan to chair Relay for Life 2016. Vicki brings with her a wealth of knowledge about Survivors as she was Chair and Co-Chair of Survivors on the committee for a number of years. As well, she brings first-hand experience on how cancer impacts the lives of those affected by this horrible disease. Vicki’s daughter, Kylie, is a survivor. A month before she turned two she was diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma Cancer (a tumor on her liver that spread to her lungs). She is now eight and still going strong. So be sure to mark June 18, 2016 on your calendar and once again we will be going from noon to midnight. Once again we will have a full line up of entertainment including our very own HD Supply and Feral Five, who have already confirmed their attendance!! The day will be jam packed but in order to make this happen we are looking for more committee members, so if you are interested, please let Vicki or any other member of the Relay for Life Committee know. The committee is geared up for the Relay and have lots of ideas to make this year a successful one. Registration is open so be sure to get your team registered; we are hoping for 25 teams
In October 2015 a Marmora resident was defrauded of $1400 after being intimidated by a telephone scammer’s allegations that the Canada Revenue Agency would freeze his bank accounts, place a lien on his home and send CRA officers to arrest him. Over the last week Central Hastings O.P.P has received two complaints indicating that this telephone tax scam continues to circulate in the area. A local resident reported receiving a call from a male claiming he was employed with the Canada Revenue Agency and that the resident owed money. Aware of the scam, the resident did not provide any personal or financial information.
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for the 2016 Relay. Our first incentive for teams is that if you happen to be one of the first 10 teams to register for Relay by January 17, your team will go in a draw for…(drum roll please…..)…..FRONT ROW SEATS when your favourite band FERAL FIVE play – and munchies! What a sweet deal – so be sure to get your team lined up and registered by January 17 in order to get in on this. When Vicki was asked what made her decide to take on the role of chair, she said, “After being survivor chair on the relay committee for five years I decided to take on the role of chair because I love being part of relay and a great committee and community, and after seeing first hand what this horrible disease can do I want to continue doing everything I can to beat cancer. I am hoping that everyone will come out and support this great event and help us beat this disease together." What changes can we expect to see for Relay 2016? The registration fee will be $15 for everyone, with no increases as the date approaches. We hope that each participant can raise $150. This year, when doing a team fundraiser, we ask that you separate out the money raised by each participant - we are doing some new team incentives, with hopes of bringing out new and past participants. For information call 613-375-6525 or email mrsteal2u@hotmail.com
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Committee. For 17 years, this small group of volunteers has been distributing Christmas food baskets to local families and individuals in need: this year they expect to prepare more than 60 hampers. (They are not the same as the food bank, which is operated by Southern Frontenac Community Services, though the two groups work in cooperation with each other)
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about 6 degrees east of Jupiter before midnight. January 4, 2016: The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks. The moon will be a fading crescent, which will mean darker skies and more observable meteors. Don’t forget to get out with your binoculars and have a good look at the glory of Orion rising in the east and rising to prominence in the south. If you have questions or special topics that you would like to see in this column, please email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca. Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. Clear Skies! Fred. “The Beginner’s Observing Guide by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion for adventures in the sky. It contains star charts and is available at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy. It can also be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www. rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews”, with its centerfold sky chart, can be arranged at the RASC website as well.
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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, theme: “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
Friday December 11 DENBIGH - NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH Christmas Singalong & social at 7pm, HARLOWE WESLEYAN & STANDARD CHURCH Christmas program, 7pm; all welcome, refreshments HARROWSMITH - FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, “Inside Out”, 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 – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm; cabbage rolls, $12 SHARBOT LAKE – YOUTH DANCE for Grades 5-8, 6-9pm, Oso hall, $10 includes 1 canteen item; sponsored by NFCS
Saturday, December 12 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 OMPAH - CHRISTMAS COOKIE EXCHANGE, community centre, 10-10:30am;
admission $2. 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 SILVER LAKE - CAROLS AT THE CAMP, Wesleyan Church Camp 5-7pm, SKATE FOR TRAVIS, Frontenac Community Arena, all day fundraiser for family of the late Travis Babcock sponsored by Frontenac Minor Hockey Association; Frontenac Flyers hockey 10am-7:30pm & 8:30pm-9:30pm; Skate-a-thon fundraiser 7:30pm – 8:30pm; BBQ, 50/50 draw, face painting, auction items all day long; STUFF THE CRUISER at Trousdale’s Foodland 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.
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, community hall. COLE LAKE Free Methodist Church, Christmas breakfast with Vocal Legacy, 9am FLINTON - CONCERT OF MUSIC, 6:30pm, Through the Roof Ministry Centre KALADAR – “CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD”, 6:30pm, Bethel Pentecostal Church Christmas concert, all welcome. 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.
Community Christmas Day Dinners by Jule Koch Brison
Who wouldn’t enjoy a completely FREE Christmas dinner that they didn’t have to cook? Once again this year, community volunteers will be happily cooking and serving up delicious Christmas feasts on Christmas Day itself, Friday December 25, at three locations in our readership area. Their only request is that they have people to cook for! Community Christmas dinners are a great way to meet new people, to enjoy Christmas Day without all the work of cooking, and to just plainly have fun. Everyone is invited and welcome. If you have guests, bring them
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Wednesday December 16 NORTHBROOK - Blue Christmas / Longest Night service, 6pm, Land o’Lakes Emmanuel United Church. Welcome to all those who are finding Christmas difficult. OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH & COMMUNITY POTLUCK, 5:30pm, community hall, games after, $2 helps with hall expenses; all welcome SHARBOT LAKE DINERS, noon, for those 50+, $12, reservations requ’d: 613-279-3151 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 SYDENHAM DINERS, noon, Grace Centre, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613376-6477
Friday December 18 HARLOWE - OLD TYME FIDDLERS Christmas Dinner & Dance, community hall, $12.50; dinner only $10, 6pm; reserve: 613-336-2557; 613-336-9432 PARHAM - TURKEY BINGO, IOOF Hall; early bird 6:30pm
Saturday December 19 FRONTENAC CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT coordinated by Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre (ELEEC) & Bird Studies Canada, no experience necessary, all ages welcome; info: Carolyn Bonta / Michael Johnson, 613-531-4578; bonta.johnson@sympatico.ca Also 2 Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4K) sessions at ELEEC, 9:30am-noon and 1-3:30pm; registration Joanna Piernicka 613-353-7968; outreach.eleec@gmail.com. SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Christmas dinner & Country Music entertainment,
6pm; advance tickets required: Ruth 613-2780477 or Alice 613-278-1020. SYDENHAM - NATIVITY PLAY, 6pm, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, all welcome
Sunday, December 20 VERONA - “CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY”, Pentecostal Church, 6pm, carols, food and fun; food bank fundraiser; free will offering. WILTON – CHRISTMAS CAROLS, 7pm, Standard Church, refreshments, all welcome
Christmas Day, December 25 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNERS, free and delicious, everyone is welcome: Northbrook Lions hall, 12:30pm, info Marylin 613-336-1573; Sharbot Lake – St. James Major Catholic Church hall, 2-4pm, info Jule 613-279-2687; Verona Lions Hall, 12 noon, info Joyce 613-374-3406
Sunday December 29 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614.
New Year’s Eve, December 31 HARLOWE – NEW YEAR’S DANCE w/ Friendly North Woods Band, midnight buffet, reservations required, $12.50, 8pm; Marie White @ 613-336-2557 HARROWSMITH – NEW YEAR’S DANCE, Golden Links Hall; $25pp, 8pm; midnight buffet, bus ride available; call 372-2410 Sponsored by the Odd fellows & Rebekahs.
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New “Frontenac” Christmas Bird Count T By Carolyn Bonta
he Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre (ELEEC), in partnership with Bird Studies Canada, is pleased to announce that a Christmas Bird Count (CBC) site has been established for “Frontenac”. The 2015 count day is planned for Saturday, December 19, and includes introductory workshops for novice birders. No experience necessary – participants of all ages and ability are invited to take part in the day’s events. The CBC is the longest-running Citizen Science program in the world, promoting conservation and providing valuable data on winter bird populations since Christmas Day of 1900. The new Frontenac circle covers rural areas around Sydenham, Harrowsmith and Perth Road Village, but also encompasses several protected areas within its 24 km diameter, including Frontenac Provincial Park, Gould Lake Conservation Area, and properties owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. We need volunteers to assist with roadside surveys, as well as adventurous teams to count birds in more remote areas. Residents with bird feeders are encour-
aged to participate as feeder watchers. To learn more or to take part in the Frontenac CBC, please contact site coordinators Carolyn Bonta / Michael Johnson at 613-5314578 or bonta.johnson@sympatico.ca. Concurrent with the Frontenac CBC, the ELEEC is hosting two free Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4K) events to introduce young birders and their families to bird watching and local winter bird diversity. “Young-at-heart” participants are also welcome! Armed with binoculars, field guides and audio call recordings, we will then head out on the trails to count birds. The morning session will run from 9:30 am to noon, and the afternoon session will run from 1 pm to 3:30 pm. The ELEEC is located at 1500 HewlettPackard Lane, off North Shore Road, near Perth Road Village. For information on CBC4K, please contact Joanna Piernicka, Environmental Outreach Assistant at 613353-7968 or outreach.eleec@gmail.com. Advance registration is highly recommended.
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Sydenham Women’s Institute By Wilma Kenny
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non-profit organization that originated in Ontario in1897. Independent of either religious or political affiliations, the WI was started to provide rural and small-town women educational opportunities and a voice to advocate more effectively on a broad spectrum of issues. Sydenham’s WI, which began in the early 1900s, helped purchase The Point, a popular but privately owned picnic site and swimming hole, so people could be assured public access to Sydenham Lake. They have provided many scholarships; initiated and supported the Sydenham swim lesson program; preserved local history; and continue to contribute in many quiet ways to the well-being of local residents. They welcome new members at any time. If you’re curious or new to the area, drop in to one of their meetings. They get together once a month on Mondays, and their programs feature speakers on a wide range of
topics. They meet in the community room at the Sydenham Library, starting at 6:30 p.m.
The next meetings in the new year are: January 11, February 8 and March 14.
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Mayor Ron Vandewal cuts the ribbon, flanked by Dawn and Scott Forbes
ydenham Women’s Institute’s Christmas meeting this week was a lively, interesting evening with food, crafts, conversation and lots of laughter. Member Linda Bates set up festive tables for a delicious potluck turkey dinner that included a great variety of desserts. The tables were quickly cleared, and Jane Goodberry handed out pre-assembled kits, each with a styrofoam ball, many tiny squares of red and green cloth, and a lot of straight pins. Then Jane showed us how to fold and pin this unlikely assortment into an intricate tree ornament that looked many times more complicated than it actually was. She was an excellent teacher, patiently encouraging even the most uncrafty of us, so that each one was pleased by the result of her work. Best of the whole evening was the welcoming warmth and friendliness of the group. The Women’s Institute is an international
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S 2015 GARBAGE AND RECYCLE CHANGES For Christmas Week: There will be NO changes to Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays regular Garbage or Recycle Collection. Only those residents with collection on Friday (Dec 25th) will have garbage picked up on Saturday, December 26th.
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by Jeff Green cott and Dawn Forbes have been involved They sell, install and maintain lifts, ramps in providing a wide range of products to and elevators for home and commercial use, help people and organizations with mobility and provide wheelchairs, handrails and dozneeds for years. They worked for five years, ens of other products for clients throughout with partners, as Goldline Mobility and Con- Eastern Ontario. versions, but have now opened their own Because of their history and experience, independent business, Berg Elevating, in a Berg Elevating is a very busy start-up combrand new location at the Harrowsmith Pla- pany. They already employ three technicians za (next to the new L&A Mutual Insurance and travel across the region to satisfy an evOffice) off Road 38. er-expanding demand for their services. Their office includes a reception and They were joined at their opening by Mishowroom area and a large shop where they chelle Parmenter Smith and her team at are able to do van conversions and still have All-In, a one-year-old company that works storage space available. to help those with mobility impairment ac“Scott has been doing this kind of work cess supports, equipment and services, and for 30 years,” said Dawn at the opening cel- also provides case management and peer ebration and ribbon cutting last week, which support. “I've worked with Dawn and Scott took place on December 3, the International for years,” said Michelle Parmenter Smith. Day of Persons with Disabilities. “They are good at what they do, very good, Berg Elevating Repairs and General Ser- and they are committed to this community. vices does a lot more than van conversions. This is more than a business for them.”
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n December 5 following the Harrowsmith Santa Claus parade, the South Frontenac Museum on Road 38 in Hartington opened its doors for those with a hankering for some local history. Members of the Portland District and Area Heritage Society, who currently manage the museum, were on hand passing out hot cider and inviting guests Ann Archer and Debbie Twiddy perform at the museum to enjoy sweet holiday ciety in 2002. In 2008 they moved to have treats while perusing the many historical dis- it become a committee of the council of the plays. One display set up especially for the Township of South Frontenac. In 2012 the holiday season was a Christmas tree deco- society was contracted to manage the murated with very old Christmas ornaments, seum, which is housed in the old limestone many of which came from their former home schoolhouse in Hartington. Since that time at the old Verona post office. Santa Claus the building underwent a number of renovaalso made a visit and youngsters received tions, making it the perfect location to house candy canes from the jolly old elf. historical artifacts. Ann Archer and Debbie Barb Stewart, president of the heritage Twiddy of the local flute trio, Toute Ensemsociety, was pleased to see so many guests ble, were on hand playing beautiful music enjoying the displays, which feature a wide and guests included David Jeffries of Noor range of home furnishings, memorabilia and in Kingston, who headed up the renovations archives from various hamlets across the to the museum’s front door and the design township, including Murvale, Harrowsmith, and building of its accessible outdoor ramp. Petworth, Verona, Hartington and Bellrock. Jeffries also donated a number of books to The museum, which officiaqlly opened in the museum. For more information about August this year, came about thanks to a the museum or to become a member of the number of local citizens who formed the so- society visit www.portlandheritagesociety.ca
For New Year’s Week: Those residents with garbage collection on Monday, Dec 28th will have theirs picked up Tuesday, December 29th. No changes to Regular Garbage & Recycling Collection for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Residents with garbage collection on Friday, Jan 1st will have their garbage picked up on Saturday, January 2nd. Reminder: Wrapping paper is NOT recyclable. Please ensure that all corrugated cardboard is flattened and tied or taped for pickup. A limit of 2 bundles measuring 2’ X 3’ X 8” is strongly enforced. Please Do Not bag cans and plastics - crush and place in your blue box. A full bag tag must be visible around the neck on all bags of garbage All landfills will be Closed December 25th, 26th, 28th and January 1st. Wishing You All a Very Joyful and Safe Holiday Season
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.
2016 DOG TAGS – AVAILABLE NOW 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) 376-3027 Ext 4330/4331. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
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, January 12, 2016 at 7:00 pm. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 613-376-3027 1-800-559-5862 Office Hours – Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
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by Julie Druker and Jeff Green n election was held for the post of deputy mayor of Central Frontenac for 2016. It will be a year in which the deputy may be called upon to do more work than in other years because Mayor Frances Smith will be busy fulfilling the role of Frontenac County Warden in addition to her mayoral duties. Two candidates were nominated: Brent Cameron and Bill MacDonald. They both spoke briefly. Councilors Sherry
Whan and Cindy Kelsey were absent, leaving six members of council to vote. The vote was tied 3-3 and Mayor Smith cast the deciding vote for Bill MacDonald. MacDonald has served six years as mayor of Central Frontenac and two as warden of Frontenac County, but this is his first term as deputy mayor.
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Planning report Township planner, Joe Gallivan, reported on the work plan for township planning for 2015 and 2016. He said that he hopes to bring forward proposals for an Official Plan update and a new comprehensive zoning by-law in the spring of 2016 for public scrutiny. Both of these documents have been delayed, but Gallivan said, “That delay may be to the township’s advantage, because indications are that the first Frontenac County Official Plan will be approved shortly and once that happens the caounty will be the approval authority for the township’s Official Plan update.” He said minor Official Plan amendments can take over a year to complete when the approval is done by the ministry, and he expects a six-week time frame will be sufficient once the county takes over the approvals.
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Chief Building Official Jeremy Neven reported that as of the end of November permits for $6.9 million in building projects had been taken out, and a week into December that number has gone over $7 million. The total for the first 11 months in 2014 was $4.6 million and in 2013 the 11 month total was $5.6 million. Permits for 18 new homes have been taken out this year, up from 10 at this time last year, and 15 in 2013. Permit fees are set to hit $100,000 this year. Olden waste site date changes effective Feb. 1, 2016 Council agreed to the recommendations put forth by Public Works Manager John Badgley to close the Olden waste site on Mondays and open it on Fridays instead, with the changes to take effect as of Feb. 1, 2016. Badgley said that the change would give the Olden site attendant two consecutive days off. As well, due to low traffic counts, all waste sites in the township will be closed on Remembrance Day.
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Regarding a request by an Arden resident at council’s last meeting to park on Anne Street, council adopted Badgley’s recommendation to deny the request since a no parking bylaw is in effect there. “Staff do not need any more obstacles than they already have,” Badgely said when Councilor Tom Dewey asked him why an exception could not be made in this case since the resident has no place else to park at his home.
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Public Works Activity Report Badgley reported that township staff are continuing to brush, grade and patch local roads throughout the township when the weather permits. A recent meeting with the trappers’ council in an effort to get the township’s beaver issues under control is ongoing and staff are perusing new ideas to address the issue. Crews have also been installing a fence at the Parham cemetery.
Fire Report Fire Chief Bill Young reported the number and types of calls received from December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2015. He said that the number of controlled burning calls, 22, is a continuation of a three-year downward tend. When questioned why the number of medical/resuscitator calls were so numerous, at 163, Young reported that the unit has been receiving these types of calls roughly every two or three days. Of the overall hours of servicing, these calls required 691 hours of service. Young said they are expensive to do since the department receives no outside financial assistance. Council requested a break down in the calls per district in the township as a way to better understand overall service requirements and expenses.
Parham fire hall update
Fire Chief Young outlined changes in the costs to the building of the new fire hall in Parham, which included a $40,000 increase as a result of office code regulations to make the building’s public library/community space fire rated. Young said he expects the building to open, if not before Christmas, then early in the new year.
CF Re-Use Center committee proceeds as planned: At Council’s last meeting, Councilor Victor Heese proposed setting up a re-use center at the Olden waste site, and at this meeting Heese and Deputy Mayor Bill MacDonald volunteered to sit on a planning committee. The committee will include members of the public and will investigate the viability of such a site. The re-use center’s mandate is to “provide residents with a space to drop off usable items that will be offered free of charge to visitors”. The objective is to divert goods away from local landfill sites. It is expected that the site will be operated by volunteers.
Full day set for budget deliberations
Following his financial report to Council, Treasurer Michael McGovern was asked when staff might have their numbers ready for upcoming budget deliberations. McGovern replied that it could take three weeks. Friday January 29 was set for a full day of budget deliberations and McGovern agreed to get the numbers to Council in advance of that meeting.
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Delegations Louise Moody, Executive Director at Northern Frontenac Community Services, made a presentation accompanying her $15,500 request for support for the multiple youth programs that NFCS offers in the township. The programming includes after school programs that are run out of St. James Major and Land O’ Lakes schools, as well as the Child Centre. Last year 70 students were served. Programming included a day camp run at the Child Centre that had 29 participants aged 6-10, and a Steps to Success and Leader-In-Training program for older youth. Youth dances, field trips, the Great Outdoor Adventure and Kids Fit Indoor Soccer were some of the other successful programs that Moody outlined. Moody also hoped to recruit a member of council to the Northern Rural Youth Partnership, which has many members from various related organizations.