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Frontenac County Official Plan to be appealed by South Frontenac - last minute decision leaves little time for compromise before Monday deadline by Jeff Green and Wilma Kenny fter a four-year lead-in, South Frontenac Council seems to have thrown a spanner into the works. A last-minute decision to appeal one of the provisions of the Frontenac County Official Plan may stop it from coming into effect next week, on February 1. Joe Gallivan, Manager of Planning for Frontenac County, wrote several drafts of the plan, pressured at all times from above (the Ministry of Municipal Affairs), and below (the townships' planning departments) The pressure from below was expressed most emphatically by Lindsay Mills, the head of planning for South Frontenac. His intention was to keep the County Plan from being a prescriptive document that ties the hands of the planning departments in the township, and to make sure the wording was clear. “I think the plan has come a long way in that regard,” said Mills when contacted this week. On the other hand, the ministry was pressuring Gallivan to include provisions and language that would have made it difficult for residents and developers to build in the county. On many occasions Gallivan talked about an urban bias in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. “They do not understand what is happening on the ground in rural Ontario, in places like Frontenac County,” Gallivan said in an interview with the News in 2014. The final document that was presented to Frontenac County Council at their January meeting in Glenburnie last week, on January 20, included language that reflected a successful resolution of at least one major issue. Based on a still to be completed private roads study, and under specific conditions, the ministry has agreed to permit further development on private roads within Frontenac County. “It is now in our hands to determine what development can take place on private roads,” said Gallivan. While the final version still contains provisions and some language that Gallivan said he would like to see changed, the benefits of having the plan in place right away outweighed his concerns. “My recommendation is to live with this plan as it is. In my opinion there are no provisions that are in the way of the county doing what it needs to do. Compared to the opportunities that come from bringing the authority to approve township Official Plans to this table, our concerns are minimal,” he said. In order to adopt the plan, the council only had to receive Gallivan's report. “We only need to take action if we want to appeal it,” said County Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Pender. “If we want to we could but Joe and I don't see a benefit to appeal some things that are maybe not perfect but are close.” With the plan in place, the county would be in a position to approve the Official Plan updates from North Frontenac, South Frontenac, and Frontenac Islands, which have been in limbo for up to four years. “Once our plan is adopted, we become

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the approval authority for the township plans, and for Official Plan amendments as well. What took months, even years to approve, will now take weeks,” said Gallivan. But before the appeal period ended, the plan was considered by South Frontenac Council on Tuesday night (January 26). South Frontenac Planner Mills pointed to two concerns he has with the document. One of them, a typo in the document, had been sorted out before Tuesday's meeting took place. But the other issue is a deal breaker for South Frontenac Council. The proposed Official Plan stipulates that development within hamlets in Frontenac

County will require that public water and sewer services are built except “for infilling and minor rounding out of existing development..” “This is a real concern,” said Mills, “because the hamlets in Frontenac do not have water and sewer services. Does that mean that development is prohibited in hamlets, or can the definition of 'infilling and minor rounding out' be taken broadly? I don't know.” Councilors Alan Revill and Mark Schjerning both said the township needs to get clarification of this latter wording before the document comes into effect. After more discussion, the consensus seemed to be that the matter is too signifi-

cant to ignore. In view of the February 1 deadline to appeal, the direction to staff was to draw up an appeal to the OMB, in respect to this clause (section 4.2.1.6) regarding development within settlements. After the meeting, Chief Administrative Officer Wayne Orr said that he will attempt to get clarification of the matter before Monday's deadline, but otherwise he is bound to proceed with the appeal. The debate at South Frontenac Council took place in a bit of a vacuum because the two members who sit on Frontenac County Council and did not oppose the Official Plan at the county meeting on January 20, Mayor Vandewal and Councilor McDougall, were both absent from the meeting on Tuesday night in Sydenham.

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ollowing an assembly at Granite Ridge Education Centre on January 22 where students were informed of upcoming changes in the school’s administration, staff from the school gathered at Sharbot Lake’s Crossing Pub to bid farewell to long-time school principal, Heather Highet. Highet will be transferring to Bayridge Secondary School in Kingston and February 3, 2016 will be her final day at GREC. Highet took up her post in Sharbot Lake back in 2010 just after the PARC (Program & Accommodation Review) Committee was formed and the new school (GREC) that would replace the former Sharbot Lake High School was in the process of being designed. At the farewell event last Friday afternoon, Highet said that working through that process was wonderful and that seeing the whole community come together and work through it was a definite highlight of her career. Highet, who resides in Kingston, said that her new posting to Bayridge SS, a grade 9-12 school with a population of about 600 students in the city’s west end, is just a short five-minute drive from her home. She said that is one of the best things about the new move: “I won’t be driving Road 38 any more, which is something both I and my husband are very pleased about.” Asked about the legacy she leaves behind and some of her favorite memories, she said, “I am really pleased about how the entire school community has come together as a family and am proud of the new facility, which is also being used by the greater community as well.” She also said that working with the elementary students and their families, which was something entirely new for her, proved both challenging and rewarding. Regarding the challenges she faces going forward, Highet said, “Moving mid-year is interesting because right now my mind is in two places, which is tough but also exciting. The biggest challenge going forward will be getting to know the students and their families at the new school.” Highet also said she feels that she is leaving GREC in good hands. Vice-principal

Jamie McCullough, Heather Highet and James MacDonald celebrate the upcoming administration changes at GREC James McDonald has been appointed as the school’s new interim principal and Jamie McCullough, a long-time teacher at the school, will replace McDonald as the new vice-principal. Highet is pleased with the appointments and said, “I am thrilled with the new admin team coming in because they know the school and the community and it is a great thing for Granite Ridge to have that kind of continuity.” James MacDonald said that he is excited about his new appointment. He formerly worked for seven years at Clarendon Central Public school as teacher in charge, then was vice-principal at both Hinchinbrooke and Land O’ Lakes public schools for years before moving to SLHS as vice-principal. MacDonald said, “Heather and I essentially

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Basic Income Guarantee campaign comes to SF When I heard this I had a fit. It just broke my heart,” she said. The City of Kingston passed a motion on December 15, 2015 expressing its support for the Basic Income Guaran-

tee. A request to support the concept was sent to other municipalities, including those in Frontenac County. McAuslan addressed the issue at South Frontenac Council on Tuesday night, January 26.

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arl Foster, 69, whose family described him as a man who loved to hunt and fish, was traversing Inverary Lake in South Frontenac in a Kubota covered 4-wheeler on January 23 when he hit a soft spot in the ice and his vehicle went through. His fishing companion, who was following him in his own vehicle, tried to pull him out, but also went into the icy water. He was able to get out. The OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit attended the scene and located Foster’s body. OPP officials said that there was a strong current at that part of the lake, which made the ice thin and hindered the search and recovery as well. Roop Sandhu, of the Frontenac OPP detachment, said that residents are advised to exercise caution when traveling on lake ice at all times. “We don’t provide assessments of the ice thickness on specific lakes, however, since it is not within our mandate,” said Sandhu. Both the Mississippi (MVCA) and Rideau Valley Conservation Authorities (RVCA) have issued warnings about unstable ice conditions on lakes within their respective watersheds. This week, the RVCA issued a blanket statement covering all lakes and streams in the Rideau system: “Water levels on lakes and flows in watercourses are close to normal for the time of year. However, as conditions change through

this thaw period, water levels will increase, and ice on lakes, ditches, local streams and rivers that had just begun to form will become more unstable, posing potential safety risks. Caution should be exercised by everyone when near local streams and rivers.” The statement from MVCA focused on lakes within the main river system. “Ice that has just recently formed may be affected by changing flows, especially on the main river systems (Mississippi River including Kashwakamak Lake, Farm Lake, Crotch Lake, Dalhousie Lake and Mississippi Lake, Clyde River including Kerr Lake, Fall River including Bennett Lake and the Carp River) ... Residents on Dalhousie and Mississippi Lakes can expect higher than normal water levels for the next few weeks as increased flows in the upper watershed make their way through the system. Residents are strongly urged to stay off all ice-covered water bodies as currents can change ice thicknesses drastically. Parents are urged to remind children about the dangers of playing on or near ice-covered surfaces or fast flowing water in ditches and smaller creeks. Hypothermia is a major concern for anyone playing in areas where they could potentially fall into open water.”

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support teacher, which he has worked at for the last two years. McCullough said he is looking forward to continuing to work with staff and students at the school and said that he feels confident in his new role since over the years he has built positive relationships with both students and staff. “The students know that I am someone that they can come and talk to, which I think is really important.” The farewell event and celebration included musical entertainment by former teacher Jim MacPherson; a slide show and awards presentation to Highet courtesy of colleagues Wade Leonard and Ben Moser; gift presentations from staff and members of the school parent council; and numerous addresses from current and former staff at the school.

ike Bossio, who won election over longtime incumbent Daryl Kramp by 225 votes to become the MP for the new Hastings, Lennox and Addington riding, has taken on a new role. Earlier this week he was elected as chair of the National Rural Caucus by 50 of his fellow

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In last week's paper the incorrect date was given for the Polar Plunge. The chilly event will be held on Valentine's Day, Sunday Feb. 14. Also, a portion of the funds raised will be going to the Central Frontenac firefighters in general, not to those from one specific district. For information or pledge forms, or for info on plungers to fund, please contact Art Holloway at 613-985-2895 or artl.holloway@gmail.com

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Liberal MPs. “We need to take a holistic approach to rural Canada. Rural Canada includes agriculture, forestry, and fishing of course, but it also includes access to high-speed Internet, cellphone coverage, tourism, small business development, mining and many other issues. There are common issues in rural Canada, but no rural riding is completely alike,” he said in response to his appointment. Bossio, who lives in Tyendinaga Township, located between Belleville and Napanee in Hastings County, has visited the northern townships in his new riding since the election, including Addington Highlands. He has set up a riding office in Napanee and has a satellite office in Bancroft.

s a mother, a registered nurse, and more recently the wife of a United Church minister, Debra McAuslan has witnessed the effects of poverty on people. She also remembers a time when she had financial struggles of her own. She was living in London, Ontario, working part-time as an RN because she had a young family, when her first marriage broke apart. “I returned to my parents’ home in the country, and even with the help of my parents and my siblings, and a nurse’s wages, it was a real struggle for me to get back on my feet. For those without all the advantages I had, the struggle is massive,” she said, in a telephone interview from her home near Railton (South of Sydenham) early this week. McAuslan has been involved in the campaign to replace the existing social support programs such as Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Programs with a Basic Income Guarantee (BIG). “The idea is to take away the stigma and the penalties associated with maintaining eligibility for benefits, and save the cost of administering federal, provincial and municipal programs. Instead the concept is that anyone who earns less than the poverty line would receive an automatic payment to bring them just above the poverty line,” she said. The idea of a basic income guarantee, sometimes under other names, has been around for decades, but has never been enacted in Canada, although there was a pilot project in Dauphin, Manitoba, in the 1970s. The project was brought in by the Trudeau Liberals in 1974, and was abandoned in 1978 when a recession hit. Under the project, which was called “Mincome”, families registered their income and received extra money each month to reach the poverty line. Studies of various kinds were done as part of the pilot but when the program was cut, the data that had been collected was set aside. Two thousand boxes of documents were released to Evelyn Forget, a researcher from the University of Manitoba, in 2009 after she undertook a five-year struggle to obtain them. According to Ron Hickel, the man who administered the Mincome program, those who opposed the program did not want studies to show it was a success; and those who supported it did not want studies to show it had been too expensive. Forget has found that the program was more expensive than predicted, but her studies on health benefits, measured by declines in hospital visits and other uses of the health care system, indicate that savings to that system were also greater than anticipated. James Mulvale, a social work professor from Saskatchewan, has written extensively on guaranteed income programs. He said that there are a number of programs in the same vein in Canada, but they are targeted at specific groups such as seniors and children. He favours using the tax system as a mechanism for delivering the benefit. Those who earn under the minimum would see a tax payment each year, and as income goes up, so would taxes, as is the case now. One of the aspects of the current support system that most bothers Debra McAuslan, is the fact that in her view there is a disincentive for recipients to work. “I know a woman who had taken a seasonal summer job and paid up all her bills. In August her cheque was docked.

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There have been threats of closures of district halls in the past, one being Piccadilly Hall. It is in need of new windows and other much more minor upgrades. I know the other halls throughout our township could use some TLC as well. We do have four different districts, all of which could use money to improve certain conditions, most importantly roads and district halls and small community improvements. I hope we as residents get better feed back from council with definite plans and confirmed expenses. I hope they are digging deep to get answers for us all, not just saying, we bought these, this is our predicted expense at this time. But, no future plans, ideas or commitments. That is our $402,000; we deserve better. - Sharon Shepherd

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r. Daski in his Jan. 14 letter to the editor, expresses the sentiments of many of us who live in the Arden area. Ms. Angle in her rebuttal of David Daski's letter ("Optics vs. Facts", Jan. 21) clearly has no idea how it feels to see one’s tax dollars spent to the benefit of others year after decade while your “official” representatives, elected and otherwise, are either ignored for the benefit of the so called greater good or merely sit on their hands due to a lack of backbone. Arden and the Kennebec ward have the same library, the same fire hall and a mostly decrepit main road and sidewalks that we

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had prior to amalgamation while each of the other wards have had new buildings constructed and many kilometers of roads refurbished from one end to the other. The Arden Rd which Mr. Daski highlights and Arden village has had a few hundred meters rebuilt while the Mountain Grove/Long Lake Rd (Olden ward) and most recently the Wagarville/5th Lake Rd. (Hinchinbrooke ward) have been rebuilt from one end to the other, approximately 16 kilometers for each. Road 509 and Road 38 have been completely re-done in Oso ward. I would also remind Ms. Angle that whether the buildings in Sharbot Lake were constructed wholly or partly with grant money and regardless of who spends the money, be it the Feds, the Province, the Board of Education or the township, there is only one taxpayer, and it is particularly galling to be constantly told that the cupboard is bare only to discover that $400,000 was found to buy two abandoned school buildings and slate at least one for demolition and the property turned into a parking lot. - Patrick Maloney

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Townships charged policing costs for wind turbines by Jeff Green

s part of his efforts on behalf of the Rural Mayor’s Forum of Eastern Ontario (RMFEO), North Frontenac mayor, Ron Higgins, has been looking at some of the details in the OPP billing model. North Frontenac is one the biggest losers under the new billing model, as their policing costs are to go from less than $250,000 in 2015 to over $1 million by 2020, and several details are among the issues of concern to the township. The largest cost factor for the township is the fact that seasonal residents are billed the same as permanent residents, but there are some other details that affect all municipalities. For example, a shopping mall is billed the same amount as a private home - $250 to $300 (or more) depending on the crime rate within the municipality. However, if a private home also functions as a retail outlet, it is billed for twice. As well, cell towers are billed at the rate of a private home, and it turns out that wind turbines are as well. Frontenac Islands is the only township in Frontenac County that has wind turbines within its boundaries. The 86 turbines on the island can generate up to 197 megawatts of power, making them the second largest wind installation in Canada, measured in wattage. At a meeting of Frontenac County Council last week, Frontenac Islands Mayor Dennis Doyle said that he had been surprised when he saw the OPP billing for 2016, which arrived in December. “We were dumbfounded by how high the bill was. When our staff looked at it we saw that we were billed for the turbines as well as the residential and commercial properties,” Insurance Specialty said Doyle. Group s Kingston Not only was Higgins interested in what Doyle had to say because he has been working on the OPP costing issue in his role with the RMFEO, he also may be looking at

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s a resident of Central Frontenac I do not understand the purchase of the schools. The township as a whole will have $402,000 tied up. What! No future plans. What! Unconfirmed plans or commitments for Hinchinbrooke School. What! I have felt as a whole our elected council and mayor have been doing a great job. The more I read in regards to this expense and expenses yet to happen, it concerns me. What harm would it have done to wait out the school board for better pricing on both buildings? Maybe at that time there would have been confirmed plans and less expense for the tax payers. Seems like there is no idea as to what we will be dealing with. Empty lot in Sharbot Lake to come, and potential huge expense when the work starts at the school in Parham.

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• Dig out your skates; the Denbigh rink is now open! Building hours of operation are Monday to Friday 6:30-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 2-4pm & 6:30-9pm. The rink is also open for skating at all other times, unless due to weather or ice conditions, it is being maintained or flooded. • Family Night will be held on Wednesday, February 3 and 10, 6 to 7:15pm at the Vennachar Free Methodist parsonage. The kids will be downstairs with Valentine's themed activities, and the adults will meet upstairs. For info contact Angela 333-1901 or Laurie 479-2673. • On Tuesday, February 9 there is a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 6pm at the Vennachar parsonage. A free will offering will be designated to the building fund. Come and bring a friend for all you can eat pancakes! Info at 3332318. • Show off your skills in Denbigh Rec's Snow Sculpture Contest, which runs from Feb. 4 - 19. Call Gail at 333-2224 to enter. • The Denbigh Recreation Committee's Mystery Dinner Party is sold out, but you can still add your name to the cancellation list. The date of the dinner is March 5. Contact Alice at 333-9542 for info.

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• The Tay Bells Winter Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Settlement will happen at the Maberly Hall on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 1pm – 4pm. Bring the whole family! There will be sleigh rides, games, hockey shootouts using horse apples or cow patties instead of hockey pucks; indoor games and crafts, hot chocolate, popcorn, soup, cookies and music. Come and have fun on Feb. 6. • Good news! Nancy Barrett is on the mend. If I insinuated she fell in the snowstorm, I should clarify that she fell during the snowstorm, in her home. Sorry for any confusion. • At the time of writing this column I was informed that the Maberly Ice Rink is open, thanks to the volunteers who maintain it for us. If the weather has turned mild in the meantime, you might find it unsuitable for skating. If that is the case, stay off the lakes too! • Last week’s Perth Historical Society’s event was a success with at least 200 people in attendance, who came out to learn how the first settlers found their way from their overwintering post in Brockville to their new home in the Perth Military Settlement in 1816.

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• There was a fabulous turnout of family and friends at Vietta McInnes' 95th birthday party. In the photo is Vie cutting her birthday cake with her son Roger McInnes and daughter Joyce Bruce looking on proudly! • Twenty-two people came out to enjoy the first firefighters’ bingo of the year. Lots of prize money was handed out, even the big jackpot at the end was split by two winners! Mark your calendar for the second last Friday in February; it will be the next big Plevna firefighters’ bingo! - Rhonda

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613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca • Sympathy to the family of Roy John Kehoe father of Sam, Randy, the late Brent. • Sorry to learn of the passing of Russell Gendron. • Sympathy to the family of Bruce Bertrim, who passed away recently • Happy birthday to Dorothy Verbeek, Josh Matson, Barbie Matson, Frances Crawford, Kalieb Hayes-Steele, Conner Barr, Dan Pilon, Patty Hallgren, Richard Webster, Ryan Hartwick, Lindsay Brown. Special birthday wishes to LeeAnna White, who celebrated her young age of 101 years this past week with a party by George and Marie at the Harlowe hall. Lee-Anna used to baby-sit my husband when he was a young boy. • Please join the Sharbot Lake Lions for breakfast on January 30 at 8-11am at the Oso Hall in support of the local food bank, $7 each • On January 30 there will be a Gospel Sing at 7pm at Parham Free Methodist Church; free will offering. Enjoy the singing and refreshments; all are welcome • On January 20 Parham Happy Travellers held their first 2016 meeting with a potluck noon meal and door prizes. Hosts were Jean Hole, Jean Smith, Ivan Porter, and Pat Smith. The hall was decorated with snowmen in a winter theme and seniors enjoyed the music of George Struthers. The next meeting is February 17. • There will be a union service on February 7, 10am at the Mountain Grove United Church, which will include Henderson and Arden. • The Pastoral Charge youth group will be hosting their annual pancake breakfast on February 9, Shrove Tuesday, at the Arden Community Centre, 5 - 6:30pm. There will be no euchre that evening at the hall.

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• Thinking of Bill Powers, Carol Patterson, Dora Scott, David Fox, Bill Haynes, Ellard Stitt, Janice Fox, John and Yvonne, Germaine Wannamaker, Pearl Barr, Patsy Thibeault. • Correction: It should have read Ila Fox, not Ida Fox in the old picture of the Mountain Grove school from 1929. • We attended the Open Mic and Jam on January 24 1-5pm. What a great afternoon of listening to many talented entertainers. Some folks could really step dance professionally. • Do not forget the Coffee Hour Tuesdays 10am-11:30am at Parham Free Methodist Church hall. All are welcome, no charge; snacks available • Quote: Life is not a matter of milestones but of moments

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• Don’t forget Country Music Night tonight, Thurs. Jan. 28, 7pm at Snow Road hall, featuring K.E.W.T.: Kathryn Briggs and Terry Tufts. Tickets are $10 advance; $12 at the door. • Sympathy to the Southward family on the death of Wayne. • We had a great afternoon at Diners on Wednesday in Sharbot Lake. Paul & Aimee put on a lovely Lasagne meal. We had a quiz on Oral Health and jokes by Vikki. The next diners is February 17. • Janet & Wolfgang hosted Coffee Break Friday morning. Lots of goodies & coffee, and nice to see Dave out again enjoying a coffee with us. • There will be special music at Mississippi Free Methodist Church on Jan 31 at 4pm, with a potluck supper to follow at Snow Road Community Centre, weather permitting. • 191 people were fed at the best breakfast ever at Snow Road Snowmobile Club. The next breakfast is Feb. 6, 8-11am. Everyone welcome. • A huge crowd attended Vie McInnes’ 95th birthday in Plevna. She looks fantastic and it was a great afternoon of visiting and of course, eating. Many more, Vietta. • We also stopped in to visit 101-year-old Agnes Thomas on the way home. • Happy Anniversary to Bob & Elaine Delisle, 40 years, and Ruth & Morley Wark, 48 years. • Get well wishes to Bud Frechette. • Smile: Life is short so stretch out the good times.

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Jean Brown 613-336-2516 • All roads led to Harlowe when folks cruised in for the Saturday open mike, music jam and potluck supper. You wouldn't believe all the different kinds of music, food, and folks there singing, stomping, dancing, card playing, eating and living it up in the country. It's nice to just relax and let everything fade away as one travels to Harlowe to spend the afternoon. • Deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of the late Russell Gendron, a true family man, person of faith, and great musician. Russell is survived by loving spouse Freda, daughter June and many other family members. He was predeceased by son Jim in 2007. Russell always sang such wonderful songs about heaven- “How beautiful heaven must be”, “The Old Rugged Cross” and many more. He was a role model and inspiration to many up and coming musicians of today who live in Arden, including Derek Matson, who is singing at Russell's funeral. At one time Russell sang with Lorraine Shorts and played music with Iner Deline, Howard Clark, many others- always bringing the word of God to life in singing to the glory of God. Well done- good and faithful

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servant of God. • Here's the latest up-date of Heritage weekend (Feb. 13, 14) in our area- and I'm sorry I gave out some incorrect info last week. The Arden Legion is trying something new this year for that weekend and will be hosting a Chili cook off and chili supper instead of the fishing derby. So, folks can create chili to be judged by some top-notch judges with superior taste buds and cash prizes will be awarded ($25, $15, $10). Then the Legion will host a chili supper, which will be a tasty and fun time for sure. Get your recipes going folks; I'm getting hungry just writing about this.

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• The Sharbot Lake Medical Centre is sponsoring a Walking Group every Thursday from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Any equipment needed is supplied but you must register. Please call 613-279-2100 ext. 111 for more information or to register. • The Arden United Church youth group are hosting a Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper, Tuesday February 9. On the menu will be bacon, sausages, fruit and of course, pancakes. (There may be some Kennebec maple syrup, as well). Dinner starts at 5 pm and the charge is a free will offering. There will be NO euchre at the Hall that evening. • Hope everyone read the insert in last week’s North Frontenac, which outlined the various services available to us here in Central Frontenac. Take advantage of the Income tax service, or a ride to a medical appointment. Diners is a NFCS program, as are Meals-on-wheels, community dropin and adult, youth and children’s services. Another way to support this organization is by attending a fundraiser. There will be a Chili lunch and Pie auction on February 11, 12 noon to 1 pm at the Child Centre with a $7 admission for chili, veggies & dip and a beverage. There are also workshops through the month of March. Take advantage of these programs. • Relay for Life is asking individuals or groups to register now for their event at the Parham fairgrounds Saturday June 18. Registration fee is $15 pp. Please call Christine Teal at 613-375-6525 or Barb at 613-389-2361 for more information or to register. • The Community Paramedic Wellness Clinic continues in Arden. If you missed your appointment in January, fear not, you can still participate. If you haven’t participated yet, you still can. The next visit by the paramedics will be Tuesday February 16. Come out, have your vitals taken then join us for Diners lunch. Give me a call at 335-3186 to register. • Hope everyone is preparing for Heritage weekend. There are lots of posters up. Check out Facebook and inserts in the North Frontenac News for more information.

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• For years the Ompah Community Centre has been operating informally and without specified membership. Last year the executive decided it was time to formalize operations and drafted a set of governing by-laws, thanks to guidance

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from community members Linda Rush and Brian Moffitt. After many months and numerous revisions (now on version 12) the executive are now ready to receive feedback from the community. Copies of the by-laws will be available in the foyer at the community centre. Please join us on Fri. February 5 (Sat. Feb 6 if the weather is bad) at 7pm, when the By-laws will be presented and there will be an opportunity for comments or questions. We will also brainstorm activities and start to plan for the year. So, if you have a wonderful or wild idea, please come and help expand the range of possible community centre activities. We encourage anyone in the community who is interested in the community centre to attend and become a formal member for $1 per year. • The January Birthday Bash had a cake and candles but no one present with a January birthday, so Betty and Marily blew out the candles for the absent birthday folks. A wonderful array of comfort food filled the serving table and some folks stayed after to play cards. The next community potluck Bash is Wednesday, February 17. • Ompah residents Cille and Rob Harris will be showing a nine-part documentary series called The Truth about Cancer each of the next nine Sunday evenings, starting January 31, from 7 to 9pm at the community centre. The host of the documentary travels through 27 countries and shows interviews with many scientists, researchers, doctors and cancer patients who speak about how they are preventing and treating cancer. There will be an hour and a half video followed by discussion. Cost is $2 to pay for the hall rental and any extra monies will go to the community centre. Contact Cille or Rob at 613-479-8055.

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CF Masons and firefighters celebrate Robbie Burns O

ver 100 diners dressed in high style filled the Oso Hall on January 23 to celebrate famed poet, folk hero, pioneer of the Romantic Movement, and inspiration to the founders of liberalism and socialism, Robbie Burns. Burns was born on January 25, 1759 and back in 2009 he was voted as “the greatest Scot” by the Scottish public. His poems and songs were front and center at the fundraiser, which was put on jointly by, and in support of the Central Frontenac Volunteer Fire Department and the Frontenac Masonic Lodge No. 621. The annual event, which attracted lodge members from as far away as Napanee, Harrowsmith, Kingston and Seeley's Bay, continues to highlight the close relationship

between the two organizations. Back in 1949, when the Oso Fire Department was formed, seven Masons were among its 16 founding members and for decades after, the two groups shared the use of the lodge’s well and parking lot while working together on a number of community projects. The newest members of each organization were honored at the dinner: firefighter/ first responders Heather Rioux and Jamie Malone, who joined the CF fire department in December 2014, and the Frontenac Masonic Lodge's newest Master Mason, Matthew Innocente. The program included words of welcome from CF Fire Chief Bill Young and the lodge's

Worshipful Master, Bill Kennedy. Kennedy, who was born in Crow Lake and now resides in Kingston, said that he became involved in the Sharbot Lake lodge because two of his uncles were members, one of them a found-

by Julie Druker their regular meetings to support the NF food bank. Following the opening words of welcome, Jeff Donnelly and Kathleen White piped in the haggis, which arrived fresh from a butch-

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC FAMILY DAY IN THE FRONTENAC’S Monday February 15th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Come out to the Frontenac Community Arena and enjoy FREE family fun activities and the launch of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge. Ice Skating, Wagon Rides, Games & Prizes, Snow Shoe Races , Obstacle Course and a fire for keeping warm and roasting marshmallows. Free food and drinks for all. This event is supported by the KFL&A Region Healthy Kids Community Challenge as a part of the first theme: Run. Jump. Play. Every Day.

ANDERSON ROAD CLOSURE As a result of significant rainfall, a section of ANDERSON ROAD has been washed out. The road will be CLOSED for the foreseeable future as crews will be rebuilding this section, as weather conditions permit. Thank you for your patience.

COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS Submissions for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until March 31st. For more information and to access the related forms, visit our website at: www.southfrontenac.net/communitygrants.

THE WINTER WINDS AND RECYCLING With the strong winds accompanying the snow this winter, please give a bit more thought to how you put out your recycling. Take precautions that what you put in your recycling box STAYS in your recycling box. Loose newspapers will end up kilometers away and empty or light plastics tend to fly out into the ditches and treelines. Not overfilling your box and crushing your bottles will make them more compact and less likely to take flight. As well, the simple act of putting a rock on top of your newspapers will hold them down. An alternative would be to put your newspapers flat in a grocery bag then into your box; it holds a lot and they are contained. Please keep the environment and our workers in mind when recycling.

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.

WINTER HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Winter hours are in effect for the Household Hazardous Waste Depot. For the months of January and February the HHW Depot will only be open January 28, February 11 and February 25 from 3 pm to 7 pm. 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

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

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Piper Jeff Donnelly and Kathleen White “piped in the Haggis” ing member. The Masons currently number 50 at the Sharbot Lake lodge and the oldest member is Virgil Garrett, who was in attendance at the dinner. Summing up the work of the Masons, Kennedy said the organization “teaches a system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols.” Kennedy stated, “Essentially the teachings are to make good men better by teaching life lessons and in particular, how to live your life with faith and hope and charity.” Kennedy added that long before there was welfare, there was the Masonic lodge and the churches. Charity given through the lodge was something that was just done and never advertised: “Years ago members would just show up with a cord of wood or a pair of shoes or a side of beef to help those in need. Nowadays we do things like tonight, where we hold fundraisers to support local groups and organizations.” Currently, the lodge is also supporting renovations at the Child Development Centre at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Kingston, which serves both children and adults with developmental disabilities. Lodge members are also asked to bring a food donation to

er in Kemptville and was addressed by lodge member Bill Robertson in a rousing toast. The full course meal included appetizers of Scotch eggs, Cock-a-leekie soup, stuffed pork loin with all of the fixings and sticky pudding for dessert. Afterwards guests were entertained by Philippe Archambault, who gave the toast “to the lasses”, to which Frances Smith responded. Kingston lodge member Ross Morton recited Burns' epic poem “Tam o' Shanter”, in which Burns paints a vivid and humorous picture of the drinking classes in the old Scottish town of Ayr in the late 18th Century. Local residents, Ken Fisher, Janet Gutowski and Simon Spanchak also recited selected verses written by the famed poet and Brent Cameron made a toast to “The Immortal Memory”. Musical entertainment was provided by famed local fiddler Jessica Wedden and the evening was capped off with diners singing Burns' best-known song, “Auld Lang Syne”. Proceeds from a raffle held at the celebration went to support Villages Beautiful and the North Frontenac Food Bank.

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ter in Sharbot Lake; all proceeds will help the United Way Campaign. Did you check the News last week to see all the wonderful things this organization offers to the surrounding areas? • Hockey followers of the Kingston Frontenacs are invited to meet at the Child Center in Sharbot Lake on Feb. 12 to travel to the Invista Centre for a game against Windsor Spitfires. Cost is $10 per ticket, which includes transportation. What a deal!! • Are you brave enough to take the Polar Bear Plunge on Sunday February 14 at the Sharbot Lake Marina?? Contact Art Holloway at 613-985-2895 or artl. holloway@gmail.com, or pledge your support at the Treasure Trunk (see the ad on page 3) • Sunday February 14 the North Frontenac Sharbot Lake and Parham United churches will join together for a special Valentine Day service at 11am with potluck lunch to follow. There will be no service at Sharbot Lake. • Happy belated birthday wishes to Uncle Carl Duscharme and Aunt Kaye Wilson. Come and listen to local talent, Mark Powell, • Happy Birthday to Richard share some tips and techniques that will help Webster, Roz DeCaire, Nicki you make a snow sculpture for the Gowdy, Phil Fox, Avery Lowery, Paddy O'Connor, Ken th 10 Annual Frontenac Heritage Festival McEwen, Gloria McEwen and Dorothy Verbeek. Snow Sculpture Challenge. • The Frontenac Addington Trappers Council are holding Everyone welcome February 4th at 4:00 p.m. at their Annual Fishing Derby Community Living – North Frontenac. on Feb. 27 on Big Gull Lake. Food, fun & prizes galore; Warm clothing recommended. sounds like it will be a great Hot chocolate provided. day for the whole family.

and snacks. Freewill offering and all are welcome. • Most sincere condolences to Art Shaw on the loss of his beloved wife Thelma. Her smiling face will be missed especially at the Diners. Sincere condolences also to the family of the late Roy Kehoe, Bruce Bertrim and Russell Gendron. Thinking of you to all. • It was so nice to see so many friends, family and neighbours at Eileen Whan's 90th Birthday. Best wishes for many, many more. • Northern Frontenac Community Services is hosting a Chili Lunch with a pie auction on Thursday February 11 at the Child Cen-

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“No longer a gentlemen’s club” - two women are newest members of CF Volunteer Fire Department by Julie Druker

“The last time that a woman was a member of the Central Frontenac Volunteer Fire Department was back in 1997,” recalled Central Frontenac Fire Chief Bill Young earlier this week. That changed in December 2014 when Heather Rioux and Jamie Malone, residents of Sharbot Lake, who are both married, both mothers of two and also full time employees at W.A. Robinson Asset Management Ltd. and Pillar Financial Services, decided to join the Sharbot Lake detachment. They are the most recent members to join the 25-member force, 23 of whom are men, and the two ladies were honored as special guests at the recent Robbie Burns Dinner Oso Hall on January 23. “It shows that the department is no longer a gentlemen's club," Young said, “and it's nice to see women stepping up to the plate and getting involved. It's great for the department to have women on our team, especially for medical calls, since sometimes female patients may feel more relaxed when being attended to by a female responder." When asked what motivated them to join the force, Rioux replied, “I personally have had to call the fire department a number of times in the past for medical calls, and I just felt that if I was in a position to be able to help out in the community in a similar way, that I wanted to do what I needed to in order to be that person.” Rioux and her family have been long-time supporters of the local fire department through their annual Al-Apalooza music event, which for the past three summers has included a breakfast for guests put on the CF firefighters with proceeds supporting the organization. Jamie Malone's reasons for joining the department were similar. “I wanted to help people in the community and I also wanted to challenge myself and learn something new. Part of my motivation was also to be a good role model to my two

sons and encourage them so that one day they might serve the community in some capacity.” All applicants must undergo a medical exam to ensure that they are physically fit for the job. Also mandatory is an interview with the fire chief, who accesses the applicant’s motivations, availability, and how they might handle and react to a number of possible case scenarios. Volunteers are also required to undergo regular training sessions on Tuesday nights in Sharbot Lake and must also participate in a 40-hour Emergency First Responders (EFR) course and pass a final exam. The EFR course covers First Aid/CPR training and other medical and primary assessment training to ensure that applicants are capable of identifying and treating victims of stroke, heart attack, seizures and other serious wounds and injuries. The weekly training sessions also cover various fire safety routines as well as the mechanical operation of pumper trucks and other related Heather Rioux and Jamie Malone emergency equipment. Both women agree that it is the mechanical as equals and with the utmost respect," Malone said, and training that is the most challenging. “There is definitely a lot Rioux agreed. “We have always felt like part of the group and to learn and it is a long process but the other volunteers are have always felt that we fit right in.” patient and more than willing to show us the ropes and to Since December 2014, they have both responded to over teach us exactly what we need to know,” Rioux said. 60% of the 100 emergency calls that have come in. As new Being on call is also something that can pose a bit of chal- members, both also participate in a number of the regular lenge, though in most circumstances neither of them are events that take place in and around the community, includexpected to answer calls during their normal work hours. ing the department’s annual boot drive, pancake breakfast/ That being said, both must be available on weekends and open house and visits to local schools. evenings and both understand that that is part and parcel Their advice to those women who may have considered of the job. Both agree that being female, and entering a volunteering, but for whatever reason have hesitated: “There department that has, for close to two decades, been all male is definitely a place for women in the Central Frontenac Volhas not posed any problems whatsoever. “We are treated unteer Fire Department.”

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even years ago, the Southern Frontenac food bank was nothing but a few shelves in a closet in one tiny office.

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n January 18 there was an incident at Pine Meadow Nursing Home that required staff to act quickly. When a carbon monoxide alarm went off, residents were moved away from the wing of the building where the alarm was located while staff addressed the problem and called in the fire department. “The fire department gave the all clear after doing a thorough check, and the residents were allowed to return,” said Margaret Palimaka, the home's administrator. “Families, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Ministry of Labour have been informed. Medical follow-up was done and all concerned staff and residents are fine. We are also having a fire consultant review the incident.” Palimaka added that the home often consults with community members and service providers, and seeks the expertise of their management contractor, Extendicare, on matters of safety. “We would like to thank all our residents, their families and staff for their patience as we resolve this issue. We would also like to thank the fire department for their quick response and everyone else who responded in such a timely manner to keep everyone safe,” she said.

Now, thanks to dedicated volunteers – currently over 20 – and community support, it provides food for over 50 families in need every month. For the past year, the food bank has provided healthy snacks and lunches for school children, and local skier Dave Linton, wants to see that continue. “Super Dave,” as he is called by his close friends, feels strongly that feeding children healthy snacks helps them learn and perform better, and he will be competing in a 51 km cross-country ski marathon in the Gatineau Hills in late February to raise funds for the snack program, which is not eligible to receive external funding support this year. “As the food bank grew, it became eligible for grants from the Ontario Association of Food Banks,” states Dave, whose wife, Jennifer Linton, founded the food bank and volunteers as the warehouse coordinator, “A year ago the food bank accessed funding to enhance its existing children’s snack program with fresh food items. Unfortunately, those funds are no longer available this year.” The school snack program provides healthy and fun snacks to children in families with limited incomes to ensure kids receive the fuel they need for their bodies and brains to succeed. For five years, the food bank has been providing children with non-perishable snacks, such as pudding and applesauce. In 2015, thanks to the one time grant, these snacks were enhanced with perishable items like yogurt, cheese, grape tomatoes, baby carrots, and celery, making them even healthier. The cost of these purchased items is

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about $4 per snack, with an annual cost of over $2,400. A 51 km international level ski race sounds daunting enough, but it can be especially challenging if you are 75 years old. “I’m an advocate of daily exercise and physical activity,” says Dave, “I’ve been able to compete at this level for a long time and still hold my own. I’m excited to race again this year and dedicate it to this cause.” Dave – a long-time volunteer with SFCSC – has a goal of raising $2,500 to support and enhance the kids’ healthy school snack program. “At 75 years old, this may be my final Loppet of this magnitude,” says Dave, “I want to dedicate it to helping kids in our community achieve greatness, and often that starts most simply, with active living and nutritious food.” Dave is challenging his friends, family, local businesses and the community in general to support his fundraising efforts by pledging to donate an amount per kilometre, or a flat rate donation. “I’m also offering to wear logos of businesses who want to sponsor my race and support this cause,” offers Dave. He adds, “If this international race is cancelled for any reason, I’ll ask sponsors to continue to support me in a 100km kayak relay race from Kingston to Smiths Falls.” Super Dave indeed! To support Dave, you can reach him at 613-376-6883, drop in to the food bank at 4419 George Street in Sydenham or go to his fundraising campaign page: www.sfcsc.ca/superdave.

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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY

CARD OF THANKS

Alfred Wayne Southward

Glen Arthur Cox

Thank You ~ Cox

May 29, 1948 - Jan 19, 2016 It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Wayne Southward on Tues. January 19th, 2016 in Elizabeth Bruyere Hospital following a fight with cancer. Wayne was the 2nd son of the late Gordon and Blanche Southward of Ompah, ON. Wayne was the loving and devoted husband of Barbara for 31 years and the proud father of Tina Miceli (Sean McMurter), Gordon Southward (Shelly), Mike Miceli and Tonya Lalonde. Doting grandfather to 10 grandchildren Paige, Caige, Aaron, Katie, Micheal, Caelen, Tate, Dustin, Alexis and Danielle. Dear brother of Raymond (Marie) of Red Deer, Alberta and Dale Southward (Sharon) of Ompah, ON. Many nieces and nephews in Alberta and London, ON. After serving 27 years with the Canadian Air Force, Wayne decided to retire in the hamlet of Ompah, ON where he kept himself busy with driving school bus for Dunham Transport for 20+ years, owned and operated Double "S" Sports and Marina for 10+ years, was an active Volunteer Firefighter with North Frontenac Fire Dept. and was involved with the K&P Snow Trails Association grooming trails. If you ever needed a hand for anything, call Wayne and he was there in an instant. He was also known for his pontoon cruises of Palmerston Lake. This kind, gentle man has left many happy memories for a lot of people. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the dedicated staff at Elizabeth Bruyere Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion through this trying time. There will be a memorial service held at a later date in Ompah, ON. Donations can be made to the Ontario Cancer Society and Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Glen Cox of Mountain Grove passed away on December 12, 2015 at Great War Memorial hospital, Perth in his 78th year. Glen was the son of Arthur and Ola Cox. He was a lifetime resident of Mountain Grove and worked on the farm where he was born. He was a member of Mountain Grove United Church. Beloved husband of Doreen, father of Brian (Cindy), Lisa, Susanne Kellar (Dean), Cheryl Callahan (Kelly), Sheri Anderson (Marty), Nancy Mayhew (Paul). Beloved grandfather of Dylan, Cassie and Caleb Cox, Robin Kellar (Kayla), Colin, Ethan and Brayden Mayhew, Maya and Branson Callahan, Adele and Eamon Anderson, and brother of Muriel Wagar (Eric). The funeral was held on December 17, 2015 at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham, Ont. at 1 p.m. with Rev. Darin MacKinnon, who delivered a very comforting message. Pallbearers were nephews Guy Wagar, Glenn Wagar, Jamie Wagar, Michael Black, grandson Robin Kellar and friend Bob Barr. Interment held at Mountain Grove Cemetery.

The family of the late Glen Cox wish to express our sincere thanks to relations, friends and neighbours for their kindness and support in our recent loss of a dear husband, father, and grandfather. Thanks to all for the floral tributes, memorial donations and cards of sympathy. Special thanks to Rev. Darin MacKinnon; Goodfellow’s Funeral Home; the Mountain Grove United Church Women for the lovely lunch; and the staff at Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth. Doreen Cox & family

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Horrigan, Paul Francis November 20, 1954 - January 14, 2016

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Porter, Velma In loving memory of a special friend, who passed away February 11, 2014. Beautiful memories, silently kept Of a wonderful friend I’ll never forget. Sadly missed by Jean Smith & family.

Smith, Ray In loving memory of a dear friend, who left us February 2, 2013. We cannot have the old days back When we were all together But secret tears and loving thoughts will be with us forever. Ivan & family.

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We are deeply saddened to announce the untimely death of Paul Francis Horrigan, a truly great man, husband, father, brother and friend. An exuberant and kindhearted person, Paul passed on Thursday, January 14, 2016 leaving a family who loved him beyond compare. Born on November 20, 1954 in Sudbury, Ontario to John Bernard and Lucille (Davy) Horrigan, Paul was the fourth of six children. He was a carpenter and loving family man; an artist and keen birder; a feisty card player, always ready to “push a cue.” Right on! Paul will be profoundly missed by his wife Gay Couillard of 34 years affectionately his “girlfriend” - their daughter Emma Jean (Matthew), son Patrick Xavier, and their loyal dog Cedar; his sisters Joanne, Susan, Judy, Jane, and brother David. He is remembered for his storytelling, spirited character, sense of adventure, and love of life. A commemorative tree will be planted in his honour.

OPP reportS On January 20, Central Hastings O.P.P received a complaint from a resident who had received a phone call from a female claiming to be a Canada Revenue Agency employee and saying the resident owed back taxes. When the fraudster asked the resident to forward the taxes he became suspicious and ended the call. Although the complainant did not suffer any financial loss, he did provide personal information over the telephone.

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In loving memory of my dear husband, who passed away February 2, 2013. It is sad to walk the road alone, Instead of side by side. But to all there comes a moment, When the ways of life divide. You gave me years of happines, Then came sorrow and tears, But you left me beautiful memories, I will treasure through the years. Loved and sadly missed by your wife Jean.

CARD OF THANKS

Thank You ~ McInnes I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation and thanks to my wonderful family for the great party they planned for me on my 95th birthday. What a wonderful gathering of so many family and friends. It will keep me thinking happy thoughts for a very long time. I really enjoyed having everyone gathered together and I love you all for it. Vietta McInnes (mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend)

Thank You ~ Thompson We wish to acknowledge the many expressions of love and concern and compassion from friends and loved ones during this time of bereavement. Many thanks to the first responders who came very quickly and were so kind to us at this difficult time. Special thanks to Pastor Bruce Kellar, a long time family friend, for a beautiful service. Thanks to Derek Maschke for his kind words and guidance. Thanks to those who sent memorials, donations to Pine Meadow Nursing home, and the Lung Association, and also for flowers and food. The family of the late Ted Thompson

January 28, 2016

Falls Prevention sessions in Harrowsmith

VON is offering a FREE 12-week falls prevention program for seniors in the community. Sessions will run on Wednesdays at 1:30pm at the Harrowsmith and District Social and Athletic Club, and include an education and an exercise component. Join us at our registration session on Wednesday, Feb. 3 for more information. If you have any questions please call Cindy at 613-634-0130 ex 3414.

Felting artist Zoe Emily Lianga at MERA Z

oe Emily Lianga’s work will be on display for the month of February in Dean Hall at the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners. There will also be an exhibit opening and vernissage on Friday, February 5 from 7 - 10pm, with refreshments. This showcase highlights the merging of her separate paths as a designer, felt maker, and fibre artist. Her work will include wall hangings and quilts, clothing, accessories, bags, and home decor. Her wearable, felted clothing and accessories, made from luxurious fibres (such as camel, yak, merino, and silk), impart a softness that is without parallel. Each design is developed in its own characteristic way, involving a process of much precision, tactility and organic spontaneity. Zoe’s tailored clothes are built off classic lines, sewn from original patterns and made with 100% recycled fabrics. Her background in study at the Richard Robinson Academy of Fashion Design, focusing on Pattern Making and Haute Couture Sewing, has helped her to design, draft and make her intricately tailored visions. Her creativity takes on a different form in her art pieces and wall hangings, both demonstrating her level of workmanship, plus the overall diversity of fibre arts and felt making. Zoe has taught several wet felting workshops at the MERA Schoolhouse, where her work is on display during the entire month of February. Come share in a fun-filled evening, and see where three years of devotion to fibre arts and felt making has taken this local fibre artist.

OPP reportS

Flying ice causes vehicle damage

On January 19, 2016 at 12 noon Central Hastings O.P.P received a complaint from a motorist whose car windshield was damaged after a chunk of ice flew off a cube van while travelling on Old Troy Road in the Municipality of Tweed. Fortunately in this case no injuries were reported but the vehicle sustained damage. Officers urge drivers to clear snow and ice off of their vehicles before setting off. Flying ice and snow has the potential to cause secondary collisions, as some drivers may be temporarily blinded by an obstructed view or shattered windshield.

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SERVICES HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772; www.judiediamond.ca PAINTING SERVICES Residential, Commercial & Cottages. Interior & Exterior. Over 25 years experience. Fully insured and WSIB covered. Call Wes Brown for a free estimate. WalCan Painting 613-479-2253 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! 8½” x 11” - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26-100 copies 8¢ ea. Colour copies 60¢ ea., 50+, 25¢ ea. Taxes extra. Call 613-279-3150 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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For those readers who cooked up rutabagas after our feature last week, and for those who didn't, we thought we needed to provide another way of cooking this handy vegetable, which grows well in Ontario and should not be subject to the same price fluctuations as broccoli and cauliflower. This recipe came to us from our friends, Dean and Jennifer, from Primitive Catering of Crow Lake. It is one that they prepared for the Sharbot Lake Community Christmas

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES To Fill Two Vacancies (Due To Retirements) • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Public Works Working under the direction of the Public Works Manager (PWM), the incumbent will perform municipal office administrative duties and provide assistance to the PWM for the Public Works Department (Roads, Waste and/or Recycling).

• ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT To The Fire Chief, Clerk/Planning Manager (Cpm) And To Assist With The Crown Land Stewardship Program (CLSP) Working under the direction of the Deputy Treasurer/Administrative Financial Coordinator, the incumbent will perform municipal office administrative duties, and provide assistance to the applicable Managers; and provide administrative assistance for the Crown Land Stewardship Program (CLSP). The salary range for both positions is $18.69 – $22.29 per hour and the normal work week is 37.5 hours. Hours may vary and overtime may be required to meet the job requirements. A comprehensive benefit package is available. For a copy of the Role Description(s) or further information, please contact the undersigned.

Dinner last month, which was one of a number of charitable events they supported last year. It looks like it is easy to make and it was extremely well received at the dinner. It would go well with any roast dinner, particularly any type of pork roast, ham, or poultry. For a drink pairing, for beer drinkers I would recommend an India Pale Ale (Detour from Muskoka or Cruiser from Amsterdam if you want a light one, or Uncharted from Stone City Ales if you like something heavier, or my new favourite, Fracture Imperial by Amsterdam). For wine drinkers a Dry Riesling from Germany or the Niagara Peninsula would do nicely, or a sparkling water always works.

by Primitive Catering 2 medium rutabagas (peeled and sliced 1/8” thick) 3 apples (peeled, cored and sliced 1/4” thick) ¼ cup butter 1 ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock ½ cup brown sugar ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg pinch of ground cloves ½ tsp salt & ground black pepper Preheat oven to 400oF. Butter and lightly flour a 3 quart pan. Layer half of the rutabaga and apples. Dollop butter on top. Sprinkle half of the spices & brown sugar. Repeat another layer. Pour stock into pan, cover and bake for 1 ½ hours. Uncover and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

REQUIRES STUDENTS AND CASUAL EMPLOYEES The Township of North Frontenac is immediately seeking resumes for vacant Student Positions to assist with the following: i) Labourer – Public Works Department; ii) Recycling Assistance; and/or iii) Crown Land Stewardship Program (CLSP).

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of North Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer.

Also, the Township is seeking resumes for Casual employees to assist with the following:

We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation.

ii) General Office Assistance – Administration Department.

Please apply with a detailed resume for either or both vacant positions by Noon local time on Monday, February 8, 2016 clearly marked “Confidential – Public Works Administrative Assistant” or “Confidential – Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief, CPM and to assist with the CLSP” to: Cheryl Robson, AMCT CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Phone: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221 Fax: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca

i) Waste Site Attendants.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of North Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation.

Please apply with a detailed resume by Noon local time on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 clearly marked “Confidential – Student” or “Confidential – Casual” to: Cheryl Robson, AMCT CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Phone: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221 Fax: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca

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Thursday January 28 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION Darts, 7pm; $3 SNOW ROAD - COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT, community Hall w/ K.E.W.T., Kathryn Briggs and Terry Tufts, 7-9pm, $10 advance; $12 at door; Don, 278-0958; Karen 278-1458

Friday January 29 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm Ham & Scallop Potatoes

Saturday January 30 PARHAM - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church 7pm; free-will offering, refreshments; all welcome SHARBOT LAKE - COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, Oso Hall, 8-11am; pancakes, sausages, eggs; $7; in support of Food Bank; sponsored by Sharbot Lake & District Lions SHARBOT LAKE – BACH CONCERT w/ Philip Fournier & Edwin Huizinga, Cardinal Café 7pm, tickets $20 VERONA - Winter Weekend Wake-Up Breakfast, Trinity United Church, 8:30-10:30am; by donation

Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614.

brooke Rd, Membership - family $20/yr., single $10/yr.; info: Laura 613-888-0077.

Wednesday February 3

Monday February 8

FOLEY MOUNTAIN - WINTER ADVENTURERS DAY CAMP, ages 6-12; 9am-4pm; $40/ child, $35 for additional sibling; pre-registration required, Rebecca Whitman 613-2733255; rebecca.whitman@rvca.ca; www.rvca. active-outdoor-life HARROWSMITH - VON FALLS PREVENTION, free 12-week program for seniors including education & exercise; Info/registration session 1:30pm, Social & Athletic club, 4041 Colebrook Rd.; info: 613-634-0130 x 3414. SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - General Meeting SYDENHAM - SUMMER COMPANY PROGRAM information session for students 15-29 on running own summer busines; 6:30–7:30pm Public Library; parents welcome; register http://bit.ly/1NGGvX1 VERONA - GAMES NIGHT, Lions Club, 7pm; euchre and crib card games, prizes; $2.

SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151. SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meeting at the Sydenham Library 6:30pm, new members welcome.

SHARBOT LAKE - CHILI LUNCH & PIE AUCTION, Child Centre, 12 noon-1pm, chili $7; hosted by Northern Frontenac Community Services, proceeds to United Way.

Thursday February 4

SHARBOT LAKE - ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE, noon, St Andrew’s Anglican Church, all welcome. HARROWSMITH - STARTER COMPANY PROGRAM info sessions 3:30pm & 5:30pm to help youth 18-29yrs run own business, FCFDC office, register http://bit.ly/1M3um8W HARROWSMITH - SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB MEETING, 7pm, for all members & anyone interested in attending, 4041 Cole-

SHARBOT LAKE - MARK’S SNOW SCULPTURE TIPS by Mark Powell, 4pm, Community Living-North Frontenac, all welcome

Friday, February 5 MCDONALDS CORNERS – VERNISSAGE & exhibit opening of work by felting artist Zoe Emily Lianga; MERA schoolhouse, 7-10pm; refreshments, all welcome OMPAH COMMUNITY CENTRE meeting, to discuss bylaws, ideas, activities, 7pm, all welcome

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Saturday, February 6

MISSISSIPPI FREE METHODIST CHURCH special music, 4pm, potluck supper after in Snow Road.

MABERLY - TAY BELLS WINTER CELEBRATION 200th Anniversary Celebration, community hall, 1-4pm, sleigh rides, indoor & outdoor games, firefighters tug-of-war, hot chocolate, popcorn, soup and cookies, music by Fiddlers and Friends SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Fundraising Breakfast, 8-11am; 1106 Gemmills Rd., all welcome.

Monday February 1 OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment.

Tuesday February 2 SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2:30pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078

Tuesday February 9 ARDEN - PANCAKE SUPPER, community hall 5-6:30pm, freewill donation, sponsored by Arden United Church Youth NORTHERN 5 DINERS, noon, Plevna hall; for those 50+, $12, reservations requ’d 613279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE - PANCAKE SUPPER, St. James Major Catholic Church hall, 5-6:30pm, $5; $20 family; proceeds to food bank. VENNACHAR - PANCAKE SUPPER, 6pm, Free Methodist Church parsonage, free will offering, proceeds to building fund; all welcome, 613-333-2318

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Several councilors raised concerns over Treasurer Michael McGovern's recommendation that the township begin charging insurance for all hall rentals in the township effective March 1, 2016. Presently the township hall renters pay additional insurance only for events where alcohol is served and all other renters have their insurance covered by the township. Frank Cowan, the township's insurance company, changed the township policy to a user fee-based program for hall rentals. The change will result in all renters, excluding recreation committees, being required to pay an insurance fee that will be determined based on the type of event, its duration and the number of people in attendance. McGovern said the change is necessary to address “an important risk management step that will ensure that third parties (hall renters) have their own insurance when using our facilities, therefore protecting both the renter and the municipality from any possible lawsuits by creating the arm's length needed.” McGovern suggested two possible options. Either the renter can acquire their own insurance or the township can charge the renter the insurance fee as part of the rental agreement based on the schedules from the Frank Crown Company that were included in the report. The schedules proposed rates based either on liability of $2 million or $5 million. The hourly rates charged could range anywhere from $2.50/ an hour for a non-alcohol, non-sporting event for one to 50 people, to $30/hour for a gathering of 100

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to 200 people where alcohol is served, depending on which liability level is chosen. Councilor Bill MacDonald wondered if increasing costs to the taxpayers is wise and if it might prevent rentals in the future. He asked, "Just what are we trying to prevent here since I do not know of any lawsuits in the past?” Debra Murphy, regional manager of the Frank Cowan Insurance Company, was in attendance for the report. “This is a onestop shopping arrangement where staff know what exactly is happening at the event and the renter can pay the insurance fee upfront, and where both the township and the renter know that they are covered. If something were to happen - let's say that a hot coffee pot were to tip over and burn someone, both the renter and the township would be covered,” she said. Councilor Jamie Riddell was hesitant to support the request. “We already have a policy in place where renters for events serving alcohol are covered and I think we need more time to think this over,” he said. “Every year we look at the budget and ask ourselves why more people don't use these halls. Putting more insurance on top of the rental fee will not improve the situation,” said Councillor Phil Smith Councilor Heese suggested reducing the rental fees so that these extra costs could be made more affordable for the renters. Councilor MacDonald and Councilor Tom Dewey were concerned about the impact on seniors' groups, who are often not associated with rec committees and how this might affect their regular meetings and events. “Basically the decision we need to make

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Council supports application by CF Recreation and Cultural Centre In a delegation, Sue Leslie and Bob Teal asked if council would support an application they plan to make to the Community Foundation of Greater Kingston for a feasibility study looking into the viability of turning the former Hinchinbrooke public school in Parham into a recreation and cultural center. Leslie thanked council for “having the vision to make the purchase of the school”, which her group hopes to see turned into a center that artists, youth, seniors and other members of the community will be able to use. Leslie said her committee had met with the township's chief building officer, Jeremy Neven, who reported that the building is structurally sound, but would have to be brought up to code and would have to have certain substances remediated. The feasibility study is priced at $10,000 and Leslie asked council if they would pay 20% of that cost, with the committee group hoping to raise the remainder. Council agreed and many members thanked Leslie and her group for taking the lead on looking into the viability of the site. Councilor MacDonald said, “The ground work that you are doing needs to be done and the fact that you are looking into accessing funds puts me in support of this request”.

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Mayor Francis Smith said “If $2,000 can get you $10,000, those are pretty good odds.” Councilor Tom Dewey also supported the request, as did Councilor Brent Cameron, who said “ If there is an opportunity to breathe new life into that building and into the community, I support that.” Council supported the motion and agreed to the $2,000 contribution for the application.

Plans for CF Re-Use Centre on hold Councilor Victor Heese, who is heading up the committee looking into creating a re-use center in Central Frontenac, said that the committee had its first meeting and the minutes from the meeting highlighted the fact that a re-use centre, located at a township waste site, “requires a permit from the Ministry of Environment at a cost of $1400 and a wait time of between six and 18 months”. Due to the fact that these applications can be complicated, it was also suggested at the meeting that the committee hire waste management consultants retained by the township to write the application. The minutes from the meeting were received for information.

Council accepts Giroux's resignation In a letter, Marcel Giroux announced his resignation as chair and member of the CF economic development committee. In the letter Giroux said, “I finally have to admit that I am growing old and no longer have the levels of energy, stamina and patience to give this good work its due.” At the committee's next meeting Giroux said that he will ask committee member Karen McGregor to take on the role as chair. Mayor Smith said that she will be writing a letter to Mr. Giroux accepting his resignation.

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erome Thomson was the first owner, followed by his son Harold, Mr. Hearty, the M & M chain, owned and operated by Barry Eady, then by John Lee, first as the Red & White and later as the Valumart. John sold the store and business in 1993 to Bret Harvey. In 2006 Chuck Belcher became the new franchise owner of the store, which became a Freshmart. Finally, in 2013, the store became Mike Dean's Super Food Store. Jerome Thomson and family moved to Sharbot Lake and bought out a Mr. Heaslip. Beatrice Millikin worked in the office of Thomson & Avery's store and she and Percy met there

while both were employed there. Leverne Barker said that the framework for the first Barker Store on # 38 came from the timbers from the garage of the Thomson's store. Thomson's store was such a landmark and quite the centre of town, that for years after the store was sold and the Thomsons were no longer connected with it, it was still known as "Thomson's". Thomson's epitomized all that we remember about a Country General Store. It was more than a store ... it was a meeting place, a place to catch up on "gossip", both from men & women. A visit there could be for groceries, to pick up your mail, have a

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half of the money to support the family for one year and the Government of Canada will pay the other half. It became clear early on that it would be best to settle the family in Kingston when they first arrive, because of proximity to services. The public school near the home that has been rented for the family has an Arabic club, and LCVI, which is close by, has an ESL (English as a Second Language) program. “Eventually it may be they will want to relocate in the country,” said Bayly. “We have been told that the family has a background in farming, and the members of our group who are from Wolfe Island are aware of some possibilities for employment in farms on the island.” The FSRC has also made use of the resources offered by ISKA (Immigrant Services of Kingston and Area) an affiliate of the Kingston Family Health Centres, which helps immigrant families navigate the bureaucratic

systems in Canada, as well as with health and socialization. About $24,000 has been raised, in addition to everything from bedding to winter clothing to kitchen utensils. It is anticipated that another $20,000 will need to be raised to cover all the costs. A fundraising concert with the Shout Sister Choir is set for the First Baptist Church, 110 Sydenham Street, Kingston on February 21 at 2:30 pm. Events on Wolfe Island and in South Frontenac are being planned as well. Bayly said that information from the government about the family and the timeframe for their arrival has been hard to come by. “We know there are 12 in the family, and we know there are two parents and some children in their 20s as well as some younger children, and that they all have the same last name, but we have no further details. We know they have been through the approval process, and we have as well, but

from what we have heard there is a bit of a bureaucratic bottleneck in Beirut, where the flights come from,” she said. “They could come at any time, and there may be little or no advance notice to us.” She has heard from others that there have been cases where groups have not heard a thing until they got a call telling them the family is waiting at the airport, although a day or two’s notice is more common. There have been at least two families from Syria who have arrived in Kingston in recent weeks and months, in addition to the families from other parts of Africa. An Eritrean family, sponsored by parishioners from three Anglican churches, including St. Paul’s in Sydenham, arrived in late October of last year and has also settled in Kingston. For further information, contact Nancy Bayly at 613-572-1951, nancybayly@gmail. com or search for Frontenac Refugee Support Committee on Facebook.

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Hartington Subdivision Proposal Councillor Sleeth asked what was the next step in this process: CAO Orr said that Public Works has met with the township consultant and the MOE, and once they have more information (related, presumably, to the ‘new information’ that stalled further discussion at the last Council meeting,) the issue will come back to Council.

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