Yourway
February 4, 2016
Vol. 16, No. 5
$1.00 incl. GST. Home | Auto Commercial
Wood Pellets
www.crainschooley.on.ca
1-800-267-7959
Now In Stock. Delivery Available.
Closed Sundays Northbrook 613-336-2195
Your independent community newspaper since 1971
Circulation: 9159 households
Frontenac Community Arena needs your support for Kraft Hockeyville
Crain & Schooley Insurance is a trade name of Johnson Inc., a licensed insurance brokerage in Ontario. Personal lines home and auto insurance policies are primarily underwritten by Unifund Assurance Company (Unifund). Unifund and Johnson Inc. share common ownership.
Mississippi moose
by Julie Druker
M
embers of the Frontenac Minor Hockey Association are making a gallant effort this year and are asking for local community support in the hopes that the Frontenac Community Arena will be one of the top 10 finalists for the $100,000 grand prize for this year’s 2016 Kraft Hockeyville competition. The winner of the competition will also be invited to host a pre-season NHL game at their own home arena. The annual competition invites nominations for local community arenas from across the country and in order to become one of the top 10 finalists, the judges want to see that the nominated communities have the necessary spirit required. The local community here in the Frontenacs is therefore invited to demonstrate their support and spirit for Frontenac Flyers Hockey by posting to Twitter and Instagram with the custom hashtag #khv_letsgoflyers and by tweeting their Flyers’ pics! No less than 30% of the criteria for a successful nomination depends on the FCA receiving at least 250 postings (and hopefully many more) online in support of the FCA nomination. The deadline to meet this criteria is Sunday, February 7, which is fast approaching. The number of tweets and posts received, along with other criteria, will decide which of the nominees will be chosen as one of the finalists in the competition. Al Pixley, president of the Frontenac Minor Hockey Association (FMHA), submitted the nomination for the Frontenac Community Arena on January 26. He said that while the
FCA has been nominated in past Kraft Hockeyville competitions, the FMHA are making an extra special effort this year. “We have applied for this before but this time around we are making an early start and are really going for it”, Pixley said when interviewed him earlier this week. He said that he feels confident this time around and believes the nomination has the support of the local community, the arena board and local township councils. “This year being the 40-year anniversary of the Frontenac Community Arena makes it a great year for giving it our all”, Pixley said “and a grand prize win would allow for a number of renovations to the arena to take place.” These would include a new indoor viewing area, new second floor washrooms, a new canteen and possibly an elevator to make the second floor accessible. Pixley also foresees the arena's old viewing area being transformed into an indoor fitness facility. “The arena in the next five years is need of a lot of renovations and these renovations, in particular a new viewing area, would not only bring in more revenue but would also allow us to host a number of other year-round community functions and events including weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings and more”. Everyone can make a difference! Don’t have a Twitter or Instagram account? It’s easy to create one; then you can post with the hashtag #khv_letsgoflyers before the fast approaching Sunday, February 7 deadline.
South Frontenac pulls back from appealing County OP Appeal period passes without incident by Jeff Green he Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has clarified the wording in a clause they inserted into the Frontenac County Official Plan, and South Frontenac Planner Lindsay Mills has informed his council that an appeal is no longer necessary. The issue that concerned Council was over a clause prohibiting development within settlement areas or hamlets where public
T
water and sewer services are not available. As Mills pointed out to members of South Frontenac Council at a meeting on January 26, this clause would affect development in all South Frontenac hamlets (and all hamlets in the entire county). Even Sydenham, the only hamlet in South Frontenac that provides water for residents, does not have a sewer system in place. The clause included an exception, how-
Propane Sales & Delivery We Install & Service Propane Furnaces
Leonard Fuels Ltd. Hartington • 613-372-2112 • 1-800-543-7884 Since 1948 www.leonardfuels.com
This young moose was spotted on Gully Road in Mississippi Station last Saturday. Photo by John Kittle
Policing costs hit Central Frontenac hard by Jeff Green
Draft budget sees levy increase at $400,000, or 6.2%, but reserves remain at 2015 levels
C
entral Frontenac Council spent a day going through a line-by-line consideration of the township’s 2016 budget last Friday, with department heads trooping up one after another to explain their spending requests. Of all the numbers facing them, the largest impact comes from a $235,377 increase in the cost of policing, which the township has no option but to pay. That cost alone is responsible for a 3.5% increase in the amount the township will be requisitioning from ratepayers. Among other fixed costs that are up this year are salaries – 0.9%; heat and hydro – 6%; and insurance – 4.4%. These increases are mitigated somewhat by an increase in provincial transfers under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund of $80,000. In order to keep the budget from slipping into double-digit increase territory, Public Works Manager John Badgley has deferred the purchase of a vehicle for one year, and has restricted major road work to the south end of Arden Road, and Henderson Road
from Hwy. 7 north. A request to make a donation to Pine Meadow Nursing Home for new windows has been deferred to later budget deliberations. The budget that staff presented to Council last week was more bare bones than the one that came out of the meeting. However, that budget also saw a decrease in reserves to 16% of the annual budget from the current 17%. The recommended level, according to the township’s auditor, is 20%. Council has restored the reserves to just under the 17% level. Council will look once again at the budget in early March at their regularly scheduled meeting. No further special budget meetings have been scheduled and no date has been set for adoption. “All I can say at this point is that these are draft budget numbers. Council will have chances to make alterations before the budget is finalised,” said Treasurer Michael McGovern.
ever, permitting new development in cases of “infilling and minor rounding out of existing development”. Mills wrote to the ministry on the morning of January 27 asking for clarification, and on the same day Damien Shaeffer of the ministry’s Kingston office replied, saying in part, “The terms ‘infill’ and ‘minor rounding out’ are not defined and allow flexibility for implementation based on local circumstances.” Shaeffer added that proponents of development within hamlets would “need to demonstrate that there will be no negative impacts associated with the provision of individual on-site services before the development can proceed.”
Since this is already how development is done in South Frontenac, Mills did not feel it necessary file an appeal of the Frontenac County Official Plan by the Monday deadline. Instead he sent an email to members of Council late last week, along with a copy of Shaeffer’s response. In his email, he said, “This letter addresses the Committee of the Whole’s requirement for written confirmation of the meaning of the wording. Accordingly, no appeal to the passing of the County Official Plan is necessary.” The Frontenac County Official Plan came into effect on Tuesday, February 2, having cleared this final hurdle.
2015 ARCTIC CAT 8109 RD. 38, Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0
Tel: 613-374-5604 Fax: 613-374-5263 sales@ldpowersports.com
400 4x4 SALE $ 4,999 (Reg $6999) or
$
106/mth
0 Down. Tax Incl. OAC. 1.99% Financing
Carl
PAGE 2
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
february 4, 2016
Addington Highlands Council report - February 1 Ambulance service committee set up
C
ouncilor Tony Fritsch proposed the establishment of a council committee, which will include members of the public, to deal with persistent threats to the continued existence of a 12-hour a day ambulance service based in Denbigh and a 24-hour service in Northbrook. A recent report by the Emergency Services department of Lennox and Addington County calls for the closing of the Denbigh base and the transfer of hours to the base in Loyalist Township. “The impact of that change would be felt throughout Addington Highlands,” said Fritsch, “because there would be no back up should the Northbrook ambulance be out on a call.” As a member of L&A Council, Reeve Henry Hogg has seen repeated attempts to cut the Denbigh service, which was a 24-hour service until it was cut back in 2011. He said that one of the committee’s main roles would be to contact neighbouring municipalities, particularly Frontenac County, for support in maintaining services in both Denbigh and Northbrook. “Most of the calls from Denbigh go into Frontenac County, as do many from Northbrook, and pressure needs to be brought to bear on them. So far they have not responded to us when we tried to contact them about the pending loss of service,” he said. L&A County Council has deferred debate on the future of the Denbigh base to budget deliberations, which get underway this week. The Emergency Services budget is not on the agenda at that meeting, but will be at a subsequent meeting, on February 10 or February 17. More concerns about Flinton Library and its neighbour Librarian June Phillips appeared before Council on Monday to express more concerns about how the Library property is being affected by the new tenants of the former United Church, which is located next door. Last year the township agreed to transfer a small piece of land to the new owner of the church to enable a septic system to be installed. Phillips is now concerned about materials that are located on a right of way between the two buildings and about the location of the survey lines that have been drawn to mark off the new boundaries of the former church property.
Reeve Hogg said that she could contact the bylaw office to deal with materials cluttering the right of way, and said if there are issues with the survey they can be looked at as well. Requests Peter Rasenberg will be able to use the Flinton rink free of charge on February 6, assuming there is ice, for a fundraising tournament. All monies raised will go to the Hockey Skills program. Land O’Lakes Community Services has made their annual request for funding support at a level of $1.25 per household in the township. The request has been deferred to budget deliberations, which will get underway in two weeks, before the regular meeting in Denbigh on February 16. Water issues at new fire station The well water at the new fire station in Northbrook is of poor quality and even though it passes the test for coliform it is not potable. It seems that the cost of improving the quality of the water at the new station will be absorbed by the township. Chris Bent of Jewell Engineering, Belleville, sent a letter to Council in mid-January. In it he pointed out that the contract documents with TaskForce Engineering, the company that built the hall, stipulate only that a well be drilled on the property and a water supply be provided to the building. There is nothing about water potability in the contract. “It was noted that residential dwellings in the vicinity of the fire hall draw potable water from wells on their properties. As a result, there was no concern regarding poor well water quality in the area of the fire hall site, and therefore, no consideration for the inclusion of an allowance for water treatment in the contract schedule of prices,” Bent concluded. Fire Chief Casey Cuddy said that when the project was first being considered, water potability was to be included by Jewell, “but somehow it got pulled out as the process went along.” “We need to get this dealt with,” said Councilor Bill Cox, “we have a nice new fire hall and we need to have potable water there.” Possible remediation includes a water treatment system or a new well. The existing well is 300 feet deep, according
to Cuddy. Stylish privy in place Volunteer carpenters in Denbigh have built and installed a new privy at the Denbigh ball-field. All that is left to do is install tin for the roofing, but the privy is ready for use now.
South Frontenac Council supports Basic Income Guarantee - Council report - February 2 by Jeff Green
I
n response to a presentation at a Committee of the Whole meeting last week by Debra McAuslan, Council considered supporting a motion that was forwarded by the City of Kingston in support of the concept of a Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) in the Province of Ontario. Speaking to the motion, Deputy Mayor Ross Sutherland said that the BIG would be an improvement because a lot of people who have little or no income, “own some property, and “are ineligible for support under current programs that insist applicants need to have no assets before they can obtain benefits.” The BIG motion was approved, in a split vote.
Insurance extension The township’s insurance policy is due for renewal in June, and Treasurer Fragnito told Council that the chief administrative officers and treasurers from across Frontenac County have been discussing joint tendering for insurance services. “I suggest we renew our policy for only six months to allow that process to take place. Then we can decide which way to go,” she said. Council agreed.
Surface treatment The contract for surface treatment of a number of roads in the township this year, as part of the already approved capital projects for the year, has been granted to the lowest bidder, Smith Paving, at a price of $2.53 per metre for a single surface and $4.74 for a double surface. The prices are up marginally from last year. “I’m a bit surprised that the price has gone up when oil, which is the major cost in paving, is now at $30 a barrel,” said Mayor Vandewal. “I wonder about that myself,” said Public Works Manager Segsworth. “The pavers asked us to commit to paying more when oil was going up, but now that it is going down they are still bumping up the price.
Interim Chief Building Official appointed
The township has appointed Jeremy Neven as interim
chief building official (CBO). The duties are an addition to Neven’s CBO role in Central and North Frontenac. CAO Wayne Orr said that before hiring a full time CBO, he would like to see the first draft of an administrative review that is currently underway. “We can’t wait too long, though,” said Orr. “We can get along like this in the winter, but things change when the weather warms up.”
No Canada 150 grant The township has received a letter from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario informing them that their application for funding under the Community Infrastructure Program for Canada 150 has been rejected. The township was seeking support for a $200,000 upgrade to the Storrington Centre in Sunbury.
More about Johnson’s Point In response to a report for information from Frontenac County CAO, Kelly Pender, which will be considered by Frontenac County Council later this month, Deputy Mayor Ross Sutherland asked South Frontenac to make one more attempt to influence how the County deals with a plan of condominium that has been languishing at South Frontenac Council for over 18 months. The developer has taken Frontenac County, which is the approving body for plans of condominium, to the Ontario Municipal Board because no decision on their application has been rendered within the prescribed time frame. Although the County is the approving body for plans of condominium, it is South Frontenac that has been working on the file until now. Pender’s report outlines two options for County Council: do nothing and let the developer win at the hearing, in which case the county may have to pay all the applicant’s legal costs; or engage a lawyer and make a presentation to the municipal board. A decision on those options will be made at a meeting on February 17. Sutherland proposed a motion that South Frontenac
Council inform the county that “South Frontenac Council has significant concerns with approving waterfront lots in the vicinity of provincially significant wetlands.” “When County Council looks at this, they need to be aware that this is a major concern we have with this plan of condominium,” said Sutherland. “I have pointed them towards all of the material that we have received on the matter,” said CAO Wayne Orr, “and it is also available to the public.” The motion was approved. The municipal board hearing is set for April.
I
Correction
n last week's edition of the News, Vol.16, no. 4, an article with the headline “No longer a gentleman's club – two women are newest members of CF Fire Department” appeared on page 7. In the first sentence of the article, Central Frontenac Fire Chief Bill Young was quoted as saying, “There have been no women on the Central Frontenac Fire Department since 1997”. In both the headline and the lead sentence, an error was made by the News. While there have been no women at the District 3 station (Oso – Sharbot Lake) since 1997, the other three stations have had women on their crews all along. Chief Young did not refer to the entire department in his statement, only to the one station, and he was mis-quoted by the News. The mistaken headline followed from that. The two new women members stationed in District 3 are joining Suzanne Allison and Dawn Hansen (District 4), Virginia Gray (District 2), and Sue Cole, Lisa Matson, Betty Matson, Jennifer Scott and Jessica Wisteard (District 1). Hardly a men's club. We apologise for the error.
North & Central Frontenac Recreation & Activity Guide The advertising deadline for the 2016 Central and North Frontenac and Addington Highlands Recreation and Activity Guide is fast approaching. The guides will be distributed through insertion in the Frontenac News in April and will also be available throughout the region at retail outlets this summer. Advertising opportunities starting at $90.00 + HST; call 613-279-3150 or email us at info@frontenacnews.ca for further details or to enquire about profile opportunities.
Deadline: March 11, 2016
february 4, 2016 Publisher & Editor.............................................. Jeff Green Managing Editor ............................................... Jule Koch Graphic Designer................................................Scott Cox Sales Representative..................................... Kate Turner Senior Correspondent....................................Julie Druker Copy Editors .................... Marg DesRoche, Martina Field Office Staff.............................................. Suzanne Tanner Webmaster.........................................................Scott Cox
www.frontenacnews.ca
PAGE 3
THE FRONTENAC NEWS SINCE 1970
The Frontenac News is published every Thursday Deadlines: Classifieds: Monday at 4:00 p.m. Display ads: Friday at 4:00 p.m..
1095 Garrett St., rear building; Box 229, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Ph: 613-279-3150; 1-888-779-3150; Fx: 613-279-3172 E-mail: info@frontenacnews.ca Office hours: Mon to Fri, 8:30 am - noon; 1:00 - 4:30 Subscriptions (Canadian subscriptions include HST) Weekly: $70.11, HST incl. ($90 US for US orders) for 6 months Bi-weekly: $94.92, HST included ($105 US for US orders) for one year, 2 issues, mailed bi-weekly
The Frontenac News welcomes articles and letters, but we cannot publish all the 1970 submissions we receive. All SINCE submissions must be signed and include a phone number for verification. We reserve the right to edit submissions for brevity, clarity, and taste. Please limit letters to 300 words or less; articles to 500 words or less.
Member of the Ontario Community Newspaper Association
Letters to the editor Re: Ompah fire hall The headline in the January 21 Frontenac News says “New Ompah Firehall in need of repair”. It grabs our attention but it gives very much the wrong impression about a successful community-based project. The report below the headline contains erroneous statements made by councillors - my special interest in telling my understanding of the story is that I was on the task force as Council representative for the project. Some minor problems of contract completion came to the attention of Council last November when a local community group refused to pay the $50,000 it had promised toward a $300,000 renovation of the Ompah Community Centre and Firehall (one combined building). The group is the Ompah Community Volunteer Association, host of the twice-yearly ATV run in this area. They had dedicated the money to build a new community centre entrance, which is complete and is heavily used. For some reason they were protesting inaction in finishing up some items in the Firehall portion of the renovation. Probably because the history and membership of the group is actually centred around the volunteer fire department in Ompah. In any case, their protest caught the attention of Council; a meeting was held in December; and a process to fix the problems was started. Councillor Bedard has repeatedly said that “the biggest and most major issue is that the floor was improperly installed”. A concrete surface with in-floor heating. The floor was NOT improperly installed and it is irresponsible for Bedard to say this. It insults the contractor Judy Hitchcock, the volunteer project manager Steve Sunderland and building inspector (at the time) George Gorrie. Councillor Martin said “Our building inspector pretty much refused to do interim inspections”, which is also not true. Many interim inspections of the renovation were done by George Gorrie, often at the request of contractor Hitchcock when there were questions of how to proceed. Gorrie is now retired, and township staff seem to be having trouble locating reports of all the inspections he did. In fact there were other big changes as this renovation moved toward completion. Fire Chief Steve Riddell (Council liaison with the contractor) retired, plus an election brought a new mayor and two new councillors. We have a beautiful and functional new building in the community. It would not have happened by the safe and normal route of hiring a full-service contractor from Kingston or Belleville. We had tried that route and found the cost far too high. Instead we contracted out the job in smaller pieces, using community expertise to design and manage. At the end there were minor cleanup issues of plumbing and electrical installations. I’d like to focus on the positive aspects of what we’ve achieved. - John Inglis, North Frontenac councilor
Re: Northbrook Ambulance Service
SINCE 1970
For the past 4 years Northbrook ambulance service received back up assistance during its day shift from the Denbigh ambulance service. Denbigh ambulance was moved to Northbrook base when Northbrook was on a call. That is, Northbrook was receiving ambulance service from 2 ambulances. This will no longer happen if recommendations presented to L & A County Council on January 11, 2016 by L & A Chief of Emergency Services, Mark Schjerning, are put into operation. The 12/7 daytime service at Denbigh will no longer exist. The Denbigh ambulance will be transferred to Loyalist service to make Loyalist a 24/7 full time service. This means that Northbrook service will have one ambulance 24/7 with no back up. It also means that Northbrook ambulance service will need to do an additional 190 daytime calls that the previous Denbigh service did each year. That involves 1/2 hour to get to Denbigh, plus 1/2 hour to return to Northbrook, plus the time required to complete each call by going to a hospital in Renfrew, Bancroft or sometimes Napanee. A call where the patient is taken to Renfrew would likely involve the Northbrook ambulance being away from Northbrook for 3 - 4 hours. Under this proposed arrangement the closest ambulance service in L & A County to Northbrook service will be Napanee ambulance service. A second call for ambulance service in Northbrook's service area would need to be done by Napanee ambulance service. For the patient involved that means 35 - 45 minutes wait for the ambulance to come from Napanee to Northbrook and another 35 - 45 minutes to return to Napanee hospital. A call from areas beyond Northbrook would increase the response time and combined return time to Napanee hospital by 2 minutes for every mile beyond Northbrook. Calls from or beyond Vennachar Junction on #41 highway would in all probability require that the patient be taken to Renfrew hospital or Bancroft hospital if the patient's condition or injuries were life threatening. Ambulance dispatchers are required by regulations to have the patient delivered to the closest hospital in life-threatening situations. For an ambulance from Napanee to deliver a patient to Renfrew and return to Napanee would require 4 - 5 hours. This information is presented to show some of the ramifications of Chief Schjerning's recommendations. Our L&A County Council needs your input by whatever form best suits your situation. Addington Highlands' Reeve Henry Hogg and Deputy Reeve Helen Yanch need your support to help them resolve this issue. - Bill Snider
The Treasure Trunk Second Tyme Around Clothing
Harmony Esthetics Balancing Beauty & Wellness 2 Locations
Verona & Godfrey • Facials • Pedicures • Manicures • Waxing • Reflexology • Hot Stones • Ayurvedic Head Massage
Diane Etheridge RRPr
Ph: 613-374-5665
Certified Esthetician & Ayurvedic Head Massage Practitioner
Vaughan’s Automotive 6674 Main Street, Verona Ontario, K0H 2W0 Owner
Vaughan B. Good Tel: (613)374-5439 Fax: (613) 374-1393
1171 Cannon Rd., Sharbot Lake
613-279-2113 Winter Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am-3pm; 1st Sat. of Each Month 9am-3pm
Come On Down To The Treasure Trunk & Make Your Pledges for the Polar Bear Plunge! Make your pledges by Feb. 14th. For furniture drop off, please call ahead. 613-279-2113 ask for Janet.
Re: Forcillo trial
C
oming from a police family where my father worked the street gangs unit of a major city and my uncle worked narcotics, I look hard and long into the absurdity of what has passed as due process in the Forcillo trial. This is uncomplicated if you break it down ethically. Firstly, Constable Forcillo showed no oversight and did not evaluate the situation he walked into with a youth armed with a knife on a streetcar. The streetcar itself was a form of incarceration. So long as this boy was on the streetcar, he could harm no one! Secondly, we see civilians accepting the concept of "volleys" of gunfire as acceptable police procedure. As a firearms instructor myself, I will tell you that when he unholstered his pistol that was the first step toward lethal force. ONE round fired, maybe he was unnerved. But THREE rounds fired-the intent is to serve up the effects of lethal force. However, seconds later--SIX rounds?
The Political Arena
O
ur municipal councils seem to be taking heavy hits lately from the public over buildings. The fate of the Sharbot Lake Public School building is of concern to many. Having had two periods of personal time in the building, as teacher and then principal last century, I know that there are huge limitations. The chopped-up, multi-level layout does not lend itself to anything useful. Add to that the asbestos issue. What do you have when you clear the spot? Prime real estate-
If the court cannot adequately deal with "intent" here there is a more expedient way. Constable Forcillo should be dismissed from the force for dishonorable conduct unbecoming a Toronto Police Constable and unnecessary use of lethal force. The simple viewing of the transit security video clearly shows there was no immediate threat to himself or others as Sammy did not try to exit the streetcar. Forcillo has shown himself UNFIT FOR SERVICE due to exercising poor critical thinking skills by his rush to judgment. Unfortunately, we Canadians seem to lack the moral fiber to call this what it is-an execution. And when the police serve up immediate judgment, there is no place for the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for it becomes null and void—by police direct action!! - George Balogh
central to the village, on a frequently used corridor to Highway 7, with good water, flat land, room for parking and maybe a drivethrough, and a beautiful view of Sharbot Lake. Enticing a business franchise to the spot seems like a profitable economic development plan if they can pull it off. Through a building permit and long-term tax base, wouldn't it be ironic if the Council had a profit-making venture on their hands? - Brenda Martin
Re: Old Harlowe school
I
am hoping that someone among your readers who is familiar with Harlowe, in the former Barrie Township, will be able to help me with two matters. I taught at the Harlowe School in the mid 1950s. I am researching the origins of place names in Canada. I have found nothing on line or in making two area contacts for the origin of the name Harlowe. Can anyone help? I would like to add a photo of the school as it was in the 1950s before it became a community centre to our former web page www.innvista.com/ society/education/schools/harlowe-ontario/
... I have been able to obtain copies of photos for all but two of my schools. All of my print photos collection was lost in an international move in 2000. Any help with one or both will be appreciated. I can be contacted at canusamx@yahoo.ca - Duane Duff, R R 3, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia
Valentine’s Dance
Valentine Bingo Township Rec. Centre, Flinton Monday Feb. 15
Sat. February 13
Doors open at 5:30, Bonanza Game starts at 6:30
8pm. Royal Canadian Legion, Sharbot Lake
Jackpot Game $500 - Full Card
613-279-2659
$300 - Outside Frame, $200 - Inside Frame.
*Minimum 55 players required for this payout!
Music by D.J.
Dawn Squibb-Tryon
Tickets $10 p.p at the Legion or or by calling June Crawford at 613 279-3315
Sponsored by Flinton Recreation Club.
All Are Welcome
Only Place to Go” “TheSmitty’s Warehouse Operation
Bestity l Qua Beste Pric
For NEW or GOOD USED Appliances
Smitty has been keeping customers happy for 32 years in the appliance business. This proves Smitty has the BEST PRICE, SELECTION, GUARANTEE, QUALITY & SERVICE, plus same day delivery, seven days a week. We sell gas refrigerators. Smitty plans to be around for another 20 years. Now he has in-house financing at NO INTEREST. These are just a few of the many reasons to visit SMITTY’S for your new or used appliance purchase.
GuaBest rant
ee B e Sele st ctio n Best Serv ice
Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”
Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week River Road-Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s
(613) 969-0287
PAGE 4
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613) Arden..............................Wanda Harrison...............335-3186 Cloyne / Northbrook.......Marie Anne Collier............336-3223 Denbigh..........................Angela Bright....................333-1901 Godfrey......................................................Columnist needed Harrowsmith...................Kim Gow.......................................... Henderson......................Jean Brown......................336-2516 Maberly-Bolingbroke......Karen Prytula....................325-1354 Mississippi......................Pearl Killingbeck...............278-2127 Mountain Grove..............Marilyn Meeks..................335-4531 Ompah............................Linda Rush.......................479-2570 Marily Seitz......................479-2855 Parham-Tichbome..........Colleen Steele..................375-6219 Christine Teal....................375-6525 Plevna............................Katie Ohlke.......................479-2797 Rhonda Watkins...............479-2447 Sydenham......................Anita Alton........................561-1094 Verona............................Debbie Lingen..................374-2091
OMPAH Linda Rush Marily Seitz
lindarush@yahoo.com 613-479-2570 seitz@xplornet.ca 613-479-2855
• The Ompah Community Centre Association community meeting is Friday, February 5 at 7pm. The new by-laws will be introduced as well as planning for the year. Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend, as a variety of input is welcomed and valued. You may purchase a membership for one dollar. • The 9-session Truth About Cancer video series has changed locations. If you are interested in attending contact Cille Harris at 479-8055. • The sun is shining as I write this column. Sunshine has been a rare commodity this winter. Enjoy the sun but be careful walking as it is icy.
ARDEN
• The Heritage Festival seems to have all of their venues set up. Arden will be holding a number of events on Saturday, most at the Kennebec Community Centre. Inside the hall the Kennebec Trappers and the Historical Society will be displaying early trapping equipment and Canadiana items; and Joanne Pickett will be participating in the Empty Bowls project (more information below). Outside there will be a Furtraders Camp re-enactment; Wolfe Creek chainsaw carving; a fire-pit with games, barbequed hamburgers & hot dogs sponsored by the Kennebec fire fighters; plus horse drawn wagon rides by Dwayne Matson of Glen Matson and Sons. • The Arden Legion will host an open mic from 1 to 5 pm. The Legion is also holding a Chili cook off accompanied by a chili dinner at 6 pm. The cost of the dinner is $10, which will include dessert with your chili. • Regarding the Empty Bowls project: For a $15 donation to the North Frontenac Food Bank you will receive a beautiful handmade pottery bowl filled with soup or chili. The bowls are donated by several area potters and the soup contents by local volunteers. Last year, the food bank received $750 from this Arden project. Please contact Joanne Pickett of Arden Pottery, 335-2763, if you can donate a pot of soup or chili for this worthwhile event on Saturday Feb. 13. • Kennebec Lake Association is also planning a big event Saturday the 13th as well. The 10th Annual Winter Fun Day will feature hot chocolate, cider, chili, chowder skating, hockey, ring toss, snow shoeing a campfire with marshmallows plus lots of other winter activities. The event will begin at 11 am. Please use the entrance at the boat launch on the Henderson Road. Dress appropriately for the weather, and bring your own safety equipment. In case of bad weather the event will take place the next day, February 14. • A senior Zone Tournament took place in Tamworth, Sunday Jan 31 and congratulations are extended to the 4-man team from Arden who will advance and play in the next tournament, to be held in Cornwall.
DENBIGH
Wanda Harrison
613-335-3186
• A reminder: there will be a United Church Union service in Mountain Grove, Sunday February 7, beginning at 10 am. • The Youth group of the Arden United Church is having a Shove Tuesday pancake supper, at the hall, Tuesday February 9, 5 pm to 6:30 pm. A free will offering is your admission cost. Ash Wednesday services will be held in Sharbot Lake, at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, February 10 at 12 noon. Euchre will be held at the Legion on February 9. • Land o’Lakes Public School is hosting a fundraising Spaghetti dinner for the grades 7/8s on Wednesday February 10, 5 to 7 pm. The cost of the dinner is a free will donation. • Circle Square Ranch is hosting its Valentine Dinner, Thursday, February 11 at 6 pm. Ali will be serving a delicious beef stew with homemade rolls, a plentiful salad bar and she’s offering a chocolaty dessert. As in months past, a free will offering is your admission cost. Please RSVP the Ranch at 335-5403 or arden@csranch.ca.
Angela Bright
613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com • Interested in learning new skills, from firefighting and first aid, to communications and technical rescue? Anyone 16 years of age and up is welcome to attend the Denbigh Fire Department (Addington Highlands) regular meetings/training every Tuesday night at 7pm, or contact Casey Cuddy at 613-336-1851. This is a great opportunity for training, giving back to the community, and to make some friends you are likely to have for the rest of your life. • On Tuesday, February 9 there is a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 6pm at the Vennachar Free Methodist parsonage. A free will offering will be designated to the building fund. Come and bring a friend for all you can eat pancakes! Mid-week Family Night will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 6 to 7:15pm. 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. • A Milk Bag Mat Work Bee is planned for Tuesday, Febru-
Personal care for all your insurance needs
C apsule C omments
49 Gore Street East Perth, Ont. K7H 1H6 613-267-3788 help@finneganinsurance.ca
Whalen, B.Sc. (Pharm), CGP
www.finneganinsurance.ca
Fertility Awareness Week was held last May. It was a week for governments, patients and families to reflect on the challenges that many people face to have children. The technology to improve the chances of conception has improved immensely during the past decade but still some couples have problems. It can be a sad and lonely time. For help and support, try this website: fertilitymatters.ca . There are links to many resources to help couples feel not so alone.
Woodwark Stevens Ireton Barristers and Solicitors
Land O’Lakes A division of Veterinary Woodwark & StevensServices Professional Corporation
It’s good to be aware of any changes in the appearance of any part of your body. This applies to moles and other skin blemishes, feet (especially important for diabetics) and breasts. In the case of breast changes, watch for lumps, size and shape changes of the breast or nipples as well as any abnormal discharges. Share any body changes with your doctor. The mid-day nap is a common cultural phenomenon in countries like Spain and Mexico. A daytime nap can be good for you, too. It can help lower your blood pressure, which in turn can reduce your risk of heart attack. Not everyone can insert a daily siesta into their life but if you can, give it a try. The World Health Organization announced that we are a step closer to the total eradication of polio. The WHO has removed Nigeria from the list of countries where polio is still a threat. It has been a year without any cases of polio. When the country goes for three years, it can be declared polio free. For information on vaccines, talk to our pharmacists. We believe in immunization.
ary 16, 1 to 3pm at the Vennachar parsonage. Everyone is welcome! Call Nancy at 333-2204 for info. • Family Fun Day is coming up on Saturday, February 29, 11am to 2pm at Denbigh Heritage Park, with free refreshments, children's games, crafts and a bonfire. • The New Apostolic Church activities in February: Seniors Activity happens every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm at the gym. Try your hand at badminton! Friday nights is Youth & Family Activity from 7pm to 9pm; Feb 5 games, videos and snacks at the church; Feb 12 skating, tobogganing at the park followed by snacks at the church; Feb 19 volleyball at the gym; Feb 26 Family Fun Night at the church. On Saturday, February 20, 8:30am -11am, the men will be cooking breakfast for the ladies; On February 28 there will be a Sunday Night Gospel Homecoming from 7 to 9pm. Contact Rev. Sprague 333-9777; robertjsprague@gmail.com
HARlowe
Marie White • Sincere sympathy to the Cuddy family on the passing of Hazel’s brother. • Germaine Wannamaker’s surgery is behind her and now she is on the health road to recovery. Soon she will be tapping her toes to the dance music. Good for you, Germaine. • Happy birthday to Richard Webster. Maybe Lois will play Happy Birthday to you on the washboard. • Our Open Mic Saturday saw some entertainers whom we had not seen for a while dropping in for some dance tunes. We had excellent music, 14 entertainers in all, and there was also a new gentleman and his wife from Denbigh, Bernie Parsons, who played the spoons. Welcome to Harlowe. We are glad to have all who came out to our parties for a fun time. Thank you all. • The next Old Tyme Fiddlers event is on February 19, and the next Open Mic is February 27.
MOUNTAIN GROVE
613-279-2901 1-800-565-7865
with Jocelyn
february 4, 2016
Marilyn Meeks
613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca • On Wednesday February 10, there will be a Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction from 5-7pm at Land O'Lakes Public School. Cost is by donation and proceeds will go to support the grade 7/8 year-end trip and graduation. • Happy Birthday to Lesley Merrigan, Wayne Kehoe, Stephanie Stacey, Sharon Meeks, Terry Steele, Doug Hawley, Reta Bush, Reilley MacAllister, Lucas Thompson, Sophie Shelly-Harpell, Chantel Teal, Karen Burton, Jacquie Smith, Michael Thompson (Kemptville) • Anniversary greetings to Garnet & Charlotte Brown, Jeff & Lisa Matson, Jessica & Danny Warren, Greg & Janice Johnston, Brenda & Jim Steele. • Correction: It should have read Gordon Struthers, not George, who entertained Parham seniors in January. • On February 11, Circle Square Ranch will be hosting another delicious supper for Valentine’s Day with chef Ali at 6pm. "Pay what you can" • The Arden Youth Group will be hosting their annual pancake supper on February 9, 5 - 6:30pm at the Arden Community Hall Also included will be sausages & bacon. Free will offering. The euchre will not be held there that evening, but at the Legion at 7pm. • There was a gospel sing at the Parham Free Methodist church on January 30, with Ralph McInnes as the MC. It was great to see Art Shaw there with his guitar to entertain, along with the Waltons and the McInneses. Thanks to those kind people who brought refreshments. • On Jan. 30 a big crowd of hungry people came to Oso hall in Sharbot Lake to enjoy the delicious breakfast served by Sharbot Lake & District Lions. The next breakfast will be on Feb. 13 from 8am-12 noon in support of the rink project. • On February 7 there will be a Union service 10am at the Mountain Grove United Church; all are welcome. This includes Henderson and Arden churches • Thinking of Bill Powers, Dora Scott, David Fox, Janice
Land O’Lakes Veterinary Services
8 Gore Street West 1110 Elizabeth St. Summer Hours: Rerth, Ontario Sharbot Lake, Ontario Tuesdays 10am - 4pm K7H 2L6
Winter Hours: Tuesdays 1 - 4pm Thursdays 9am - 1pm
(613) 336-1608 Peter C.W. Woodwark, B.Sc., M.T.M., LL.B 12497A Highway 41, Unit 2 Real Estate & Mortgages Wills, Powers of AttorneyON & Estates Northbrook, K0H 2G0
(613) 336-1608
Thursdays Telephone (613) 264-8080 Facsimile (613) 264-8084
9am - 3pm (613) 279-2236
Small Business & Non-Profit Law
12497A Highway 41, Unit 2 Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0
David C. Stevens, B.A., LL.B
Mediation - Perth office only
Katie A. Ireton, B.A., LL.B.
Sharbot Lake Veterinary Services 613-279-2780
Mark A. Fendley, A.B., J.D.
Tuesday & Thursday 2 - 4 p.m.
Real Estate & Mortgages Wills, Powers of Attorney & Estates Small Business & Non-Profit Law Family Law Wills, Powers of Attorney & Estates Real Estate & Mortgages
Hours by Appointment for Sharbot Lake
Tuesdays 2-4 PM & Thursdays 9AM -12 Noon
Emergencies: 613-376-3618
Sydenham Veterinary Services A.A.H.A Accredited Hospital
february 4, 2016 Fox, Carol Patterson, Harold and Doreen Warren, Verna Cowdy, Irene Monds, Vera Steele, Ken Clarke, John and Yvonne. • Last week I mentioned that there are "snow angels" in our community, and this week they have been busy drawing firewood to a family in need without being asked. Again, thank you to these angels. • Recently I read about a 5-year-old girl named Carmen, whose last wish was for people to do something kind for others, even if it is just to open a door for someone.
PLEVNA Katie Ohlke
613-479-2797 ohlkek@limestone.on.ca Rhonda Watkins 613-479-2447 Rhonda139@gmail.com
• I was wondering what the hydro guys were building on the highway. I noticed big poles set up on either side of the road near Wendy & Billy Hermer's farm. In case anybody else is wondering, I was told that they constructed the walls to protect the vehicles that are driving by, as they work on the hydro lines. • For anybody that may have their political hat on this month, the first Friday morning Township Council meeting will take place tomorrow, Feb 5 upstairs in the Plevna fire hall at 9am. • Circle Sat. Feb. 20 on your calendars because the Township of North Frontenac is hosting a public skate party from 12 noon –2pm at the Plevna Hall Rink. • The River of Life Church and friends gathered for a fun-filled afternoon at Kelly and Rodney Watkins’ sleigh hill in Ardoch; 47 people made it out to enjoy the lovely afternoon! Marjorie Klatt and fellow River of Life organizers of the food bank here in Plevna and surrounding area wanted to send a big Thank You to Marilyn Dunham for all of her hard work and to all of the kind people who donated food and money! The successful food drive delivered 50 meals and/or boxes of food this Christmas season!! It warms my heart to hear of such community kindness!
THE FRONTENAC NEWS • Northern Frontenac Community Services is hosting a Chili Lunch with a pie auction on Thursday February 11 at the Child Center in Sharbot Lake; all proceeds will help the United Way Campaign. Did you check the NFCS newsletter in the News on Jan. 21 to see all the wonderful things this service offers to the surrounding areas? • Hockey followers of the Kingston Frontenacs are invited to meet at the Child Center in Sharbot Lake for a bus to the game against Windsor Spitfires on Feb. 12. Cost is $10, which includes transportation. What a deal!! • Land o' Lakes Public School is hosting a spaghetti dinner on February 10th at Land O'Lakes P.S from 5-7. It's a fundraiser for the grade 7/8's; cost is by donation. There will also be a pie and cake auction. • Parham United Church Union service originally scheduled for Sun. Feb. 14 is now changed to Sunday Feb. 28, 11am at Parham United Church. • So on Sun. Feb. 14, both Sharbot Lake and Parham will meet in their own churches at the regular time to celebrate Valentine's and Heritage Day. The Sharbot Lake Church will host the Frontenac Heritage Festival Artisans and Crafters Show, on Sat Feb. 13 from 10am- 4pm and on Sunday Feb. 14 from 11am – 2pm. There will be sewing, knitting, crocheting, wood frames, fine jewelry, woodworking soap, preserves, photos, fur hats, bears, carved ducks, & much more. Lunch can be purchased on both days. • Then on Sun. Feb. 28, the union service of both churches together will happen at Parham at 11am followed by a soup lunch and everyone is welcome. On that Sunday we will make a Lenten prayer chain for our Lenten themed tree. • Happy Birthday to Sheri Cox, Ben Steele, Aleris Cronk, Lesley Smith-Merrigan, Mary Wisteard, Sandra Raymond, Jen Meulenaar, Savannah McClellan, Will Cooke, Tammy Hartwick, Sylvia Cota, Angie Teal, Helene Riddell, Kenna Brown, Nathan Lowery, Sheena Price, Shawn Kehoe, Rita Bush.
MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck
613-278-2127
• Sympathy to the family of Russell Gendron of Arden; also to the family of Sharon Nye of Orangeville. Both are relatives of Olive Allen. • Happy birthday to Rick Killingbeck, Richard Lemke, Ellen Raeburn, Marthe Bucci and Jim Riddell. • There’s a moose on the loose in Mississippi. He was traveling all around Mississippi last week and we named him the Gully Road moose.
fantastic evening with a lovely potluck supper after at Snow Road. God is good. The next special music at the Mississippi Church is April 3.
MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com • Come out for family fun at Tay Bells Heritage Winter Celebrations. 1 – 4 pm on Sat. Feb. 6 at the Maberly Community Hall, 180 Maberly-Elphin Rd. There will be a hockey shootout for children 12 and under using horse apples or cow patties instead of hockey pucks (1 pm). Those bells you will hear throughout the afternoon are from Lenny McFadden’s horse drawn sleigh rides. Come inside the Maberly Hall and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and play some old time games including eye spy, hopscotch and tictac-toe. Tap your toes to the music of Fiddlers & Friends. You are encouraged to dig out your sleigh bells and bring them along to add to the fun and for a group photo. This is a free event; however, you may wish to bring money to enjoy James Haven Farm’s hearty soup, biscuits and cookies.
CLOYNE
Marie Anne Collier
613-336-3223
• Get well wishes to Elaine Herrington and Germaine Wannamaker; also to Leona Cook. Do get well soon, you three. • The Griffith and surrounding area was saddened by the passing of a well-known resident, Vernon Rose. He was loved by all his family and leaves his wife, Carole of 48 years, his daughter Linda, and sons Chris (Jen) and Derek (Christine). Our deepest sympathy is sent out to the family. • Birthday greetings to: Floyd Jackson, Ellanora Meeks, Robert Lancaster, Joann Meeks, Richard Campbell, Greg Langille, Joe Boomhour, Maedeen Rosenblath, Leona Rosenplot, Ted Vanness, Muriel Vanness, El-
burn Meeks, Joan Mason. • Special birthday wishes to a very special lady, Elsie Snider, at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, who was 104 on January 24. Happy birthday, Elsie and may God bless you. Love from everyone in the community. • Hope everyone had a good Christmas and Happy New Year. A bit late but better late than never. – Ellanora Meeks • Friday Feb. 12 is the next Open Mic & Potluck at the Northbrook Lions hall; potluck dinner is 6pm, music 7-11pm, $6, entertainers $2, all welcome; info: Lionel 336-8142. • On Monday Feb. 15, the Cloyne & District Historical Society is sponsoring a Heritage Day celebration at the Barrie hall starting at 11:30am. There will be a free soup luncheon at noon, plus music, displays, a discussion of Flinton history, and a social tea around 3pm; all welcome.
VERONA Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091
• Frontenac Community Arena could be the next Kraft Hockeyville. We need your support! Help show the judges that we do have the spirit and are the right community to be the next Kraft Hockeyville for 2016. We have until Feb 7 to get their attention! Support our nomination by posting to Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #khv_letsgoflyers to show your community support! With your help our community could have a chance to host an NHL® PreSeason Game and receive $100,000 in arena upgrades! • On Friday, February 12, Prince Charles Public School will hold its annual Valentine's Cake Raffle. This year the proceeds from the raffle will be used to purchase a memorial tree that will be planted in honour of former students Kevin Grant, Jem Rose - Harvey and Brian (BJ) James. We would like to invite the community to take part by either
continued on page 8
Campsite Designation, Elzevir Peatlands Conservation Reserve at Deerock Lake
Public Notice for Category B Project Evaluations The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) invites public comment on a proposal to designate campsites along the shoreline of Deerock Lake within Elzevir Peatlands Conservation Reserve. The Conservation Reserve is 2336 hectares of Crown Land, located approximately 30 km north of the Village of Tweed. The Conservation Reserve, designated as such in 2003, lies within both Lennox and Addington and Hastings Counties. Shortly after designation, MNRF prepared a Statement of Conservation Interest which indicated future management of camping at the site was recommended. The proposed designation of campsites would provide camping opportunities at Deerock Lake, while reducing the environmental concerns regarding garbage and human waste. The designation of campsites would also prohibit camping on sensitive islands that cannot sustain unregulated camping. Camping will continue to be allowed on designated sites along the shorelines and larger islands. Designating campsites would involve posting numerical signs at each approved campsite to be identified on a map posted at the boat launch and access point maintained by Quinte Conservation. MNRF is also considering the future installation of privies at each designated site to provide enhanced sanitary human waste disposal.
PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com • Kudos to the three hockey players, Grayson Ebrahim, Jake McLellan & Lane Morency from the Greater Kingston Jr Frontenacs AAA Minor peewees who grew their hair and had it cut at the Kingston Frontenacs game on Friday night, raising over $1,000 for the Cancer Center of Southeastern Ontario. • A big crowd of hungry people sure enjoyed the Lions breakfast on Saturday and the local food bank benefited from this event. The next Lions’ breakfast will be on Feb 13 from 8 to 12 at the Oso Hall and the proceeds will go towards the Raise the Rink Project. • The Lions Club and Branch 425 Legion are sponsoring a Dance on March 12 at the Oso Hall at 8pm; $15 a person. Get out your dancing shoes and dance the night away (or listen) to the music by Texas Tuxedo. • At the service of the Parham United Church members of the congregation were surprised and pleased to find inside their hymn books red hearts with the words “Welcome God Love Everyone” made and printed by the Sunday School class of Hunter and Hayley Cook. Thank you for the love shown to others. The United Church congregation enjoyed the luncheon after the service. • Good luck to those high school students who have been preparing and writing exams both last week and this week. Good luck as you begin the next semester. • Do you use those stainless steel coffee mugs with the lids that you squeeze and drink from the small hole? These lids are difficult to clean but put them in a bowl of baking soda and hot water and you will be thoroughly surprised at the dirt that comes from them when you shake them after they have sat awhile in the soda/water.
PAGE 5
• There was a great turnout, 47 people, for music night on Thursday evening with Kathryn Briggs and Terry Tufts (above). I didn’t get there myself but everyone said it was a very enjoyable evening. The next Music Night in Snow Road is Thursday February 25 with Jennifer M. Argyle; $10 advance, $12 at door. For tickets call Don 613-2780958 or Karen 613-278-1458. • Sheila & John Kittle hosted Coffee Break on Friday; lots of goodies. There was a power outage of an hour and a half, from 10:30am to 12 noon, but John had lots of coffee made ahead and no one got turned away. • Don’t forget breakfast at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club on Sat. Feb. 6, 8 till 11 am. All welcome. • Don’t forget the next potluck supper is Wed. February 10 at the Snow Road Community Centre. It is a Valentine’s supper and the men will do all the cooking. • A pancake supper will be held on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 9 at St. James Catholic Church hall; $5 per person or $20 family, sponsored by the Sharbot Lake Ecumenical Ministerial. All proceeds go to our food bank. • It was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon and evening. The little white church on the hill in Mississippi was full of music and people on Jan. 31. Art Shaw started it off playing his guitar and singing. He is 91 years young. Gordie Adrain and Mark Hannah, Mary & Wayne Abrams, Ron Lemke, and the Wandering Minstrels, Ken & Mae Walton, also played. Pastor Jack was sick so Pastor Ken took over his duties. It was a
Campsite designation would occur during the winter and spring of 2016. While some campsite locations would be closed, designation of remaining sites would mitigate these impacts by ensuring camping opportunities exist on Deerock Lake at sustainable locations. Comments must be received within the 30-day comment period, which expires on March 4, 2016. The designation of campsites and installation of privies are being evaluated as a Category B project under the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves. A Notice of Completion will be sent to those who submit comments or request further notice when project evaluation is finished. MNRF may proceed to implement each project without issuing a further general notice. For more information on these projects, to submit comments or to request further notice, please contact: Justin Punchard, Partnership Specialist Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Peterborough District 300 Water Street Peterborough, ON K9J 8M5 tel: 705-755-2001 fax: 705-755-3125 e-mail: mnrpeterboroughdistrict@ontario.ca Comments and personal information regarding these projects are collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 to assist in making decisions. Comments and opinions which do not constitute personal information as defined by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will be shared among MNRF and others as appropriate, and may be included in study documentation that is made available for public review. Personal information will remain confidential unless prior consent to disclose is obtained. This information may be used by the MNRF to seek public input on other resource management surveys and projects. For more information on the collection and use of personal information please contact the Peterborough District Office at 705-755-2001.
BLEED
PAGE 6
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
february 4, 2016
Parham firefighter profile – Suzanne Allison S uzanne Allison has been around the Central Frontenac District 4 (Hinchinbrooke) fire crew since she was a young girl, as she is from a firefighting family. Her father Paul has been a member of the department since 1994 when it was a stand alone department. Suzanne joined when she was 16, and her mandatory two-year probation period included observing at calls, rolling hoses and cleaning trucks and other equipment. Two
years later when she turned 18, she became a full-fledged member of the force and has since become a valued member of the team. “My dad encouraged me to take the training when I was a teenager. He knew my background and my previous training as a life guard, that I cared about making a difference in the community and thought I would make a good fire fighter.”
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.
FAMILY DAY CHANGES TO GARBAGE PICKUP ONLY residents with regular garbage pickup on Monday, February 15th will be affected. Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, February 16th. The pickup days for all other residents remain the same. This does not affect recycling in any way. Loughborough WDS will be closed on February 15th.
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
When Suzanne joined the department, she was following in the footsteps not only of her dad, but of other women who have been members of the department for decades “Dawn Hansen, who is our current dispatcher and who has been with us for over 20 years, is an integral and valuable member of our team”, Paul said. “And we can look back even further to Sue Veley, who was one of the founding members of the department. She was a pillar Long time Parham volunteer fire fighters, Suzanne Allison and of the force here for decades her father Paul Allison and a woman who pretty for six years, Suzanne is also involved as a much ran the place.” trainer and takes an active role in the departAmong women who are now or have been ment. on the team, which both Suzanne and Paul She said that she is likes to encourage say is “anything but a gentleman’s club”, are other women to get involved. “I like to let Susan Peters, Melissa Shanks, Brooke Ray- women and men in the community know that mond, and Stacey Rochetta. I am a fire fighter and tell them that if that if I Now that she has been on the department can do it, they can do it too.”
Pine Meadow resident turns 104! O
n January 22, Pine Meadow had a very special celebration to honor resident Elsie Snider’s 104th Birthday. (Her actual birthday was January 24th). Joined by her children (as seen in photo), family, friends and staff, she enjoyed a beautiful birthday cake, ice-cream (Elsie’s favorite) and entertainment by “County Church Band”. For the past 14 years Elsie has been
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.
Canadian Small Engines y! 2 Onl
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.
• 50cc engine • 18” bar
.95 399 MSRP $509.95 $
Save $110.00
y! 5 Onl
CS-590
• 59.8cc engine • 20” bar
.95 429 MSRP $609.95
Sale
2016 DOG TAGS – AVAILABLE NOW
$
Save $180.00
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.
FEBRUARY HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT
CS-490 Sale
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.
a resident of Pine Meadow and is thought of as family by all who care for her. Before that Elsie lived most of her life in Cloyne. She is one very remarkable lady!
y! 2 Onl
For the month of February the HHW Depot will be open February 11th and 25th 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.
CS-800P
• 80.7cc engine • 24” or 27” bar
.95 849 MSRP $1099.95
Sale
$
Save $250.00
PUBLIC SKATING AT FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA
Ariens Woodsplitters
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
• Vertical/Horizontal
22 Ton List $1775.00 Sale $1525.00 27 Ton List $2299.00 Sale $1995.00 34 Ton List $2860.00 Sale $2395.00
COUNCIL MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 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
Website: www.southfrontenac.net
Quabin Rd.
Master Card
Orser Rd.
Serving your small engine needs since 1984!
613-389-4658 Hwy. 38 & Van Order Rd. 5 min. North of 401
Hwy 38
The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 7:00 pm.
Van Order Rd. We are here.
3435 Van Order Rd.
Unity Rd.
Hwy. 401
february 4, 2016
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
PAGE 7
Local family farm opens gates for Frontenac Heritage Festival by Julie Druker
Those curious about local family-run farms will be pleased to know that they are invited to explore the 200-acre, three generations old Tryon Family Farm located on Wagarville Road near Parham. This is a new event at this year’s 10th annual Frontenac Heritage Festival and the owners, Owen and Cari Tryon, along with their four children, will be generously opening their farm gate to guests to come and see what takes place at their farm, which has been in operation for close to 75 years. The couple, who farm the property along with the help of Owen’s father Boyd, will be showing off their sheep, goats, pigs, horses and cows to those interested in visiting the paddocks and the barns where the animals are front and center. Guests will have a chance to feed, pet and observe the animals, and who can resist the sight of the newest farm animals, which appeared on the scene just a few weeks ago? These include a squealing brood of young piglets and a number of very feisty kid goats. There are also donkeys, rabbits, ducks and the three family dogs, who will also be in attendance. Visitors will also have a chance to learn about the various types of farming equipment used to help keep this family-run operation in good working order. The Hinchinbrooke Recreation Committee will be setting up a number of outdoor activities at the farm, which the whole family can enjoy. Guests will also be invited to sip a cup of hot cider and warm up by a bonfire. Visitors are
asked to park their cars at the Wagarville Road fire hall, where a free shuttle service will be offering guests lifts to and from the farm every 20 minutes. The fun takes place on Sunday, February 14 from 1p.m. - 4 p.m. Boots are a must since the weather has been spring-like, and make sure to dress for outdoor weather. Also, don’t forget the many other favourite activities on offer as part of this year’s festival, which include historical re-enactments; free open mic events; a craft show and artisan demonstrations; and an Empty Bowls fundraiser event in Arden. As well, a number of special festival meals will be available at various local restaurants, community halls, and the local Legions. There will be a Valentine’s Day dance, plus a number of outdoor activities like snowshoeing, a walk/run event, and also new this year, a leisurely snowmobile ride along the historic K&P Trail. The festival opens on Friday, February 12 with a special ceremony at the Granite Ridge Education Centre in Sharbot
Business challenge for Heritage Festival By Jeff Green Frontenac Heritage Festival organisers have issued a gentle challenge to businesses and not-for-profits in Central Frontenac. Any demonstration of festival spirit will make the businesses eligible for one of two prizes and will help to publicize the festival and their role in it. The festival’s organising committee chair, Janet Gutowski, who set up the contest, said she doesn’t want businesses to see this as anything that is difficult or a bother to do. “They do not need to dress up in period costume if they don’t want to, although even if they do, it need not be from 150 years ago. For instance, perhaps the Royal Bank first came to Sharbot Lake in the 1920s. The staff could dress in flapper style and be celebrating their heritage,” said Gutowski. She said that restaurants could put special dishes on the menu, and stores could put certain products on display. “As long as the establishments are feeling festive they can enter” she said. And, she added, any kind of enterprise can enter. The notfor-profits, home-based businesses, even trades people, can enter. In order to register, participants need only send an email to fhfestival@gmail.com saying that they will participate. The judges, who will be in full costume, will be coming around on Friday Feb. 12, the opening day of the festival. Winners will be announced by Mayor Frances Smith after
the opening ceremony, which is set for 6:45 pm at the foyer of Granite Ridge Education Centre. The ceremony will be followed by the annual Variety Show at 7pm. **Please note – there were errors in the festival insert in the Central Frontenac tax bills. Contrary to what the insert says, there will be no fireworks on the opening night of the festival, and there is no photo contest. See the brochure in this edition for a full schedule of events
Lake at 6:30 pm, which will be followed by the ever popular Variety Show at 7pm. The show will feature a star-studded line up of well-known musicians, singers and entertainers of all ages from in and around the community. For a full listing of all of the the events consult the blue Frontenac Heritage Festival brochure that is inserted in this week’s paper.
V.i.P. moving & storage Local & Coast to Coast Serving Ottawa/Toronto Weekly Local: 613-336-9804 1-888-226-Move (6683) Fax: 613-336-8932 1025 Lancaster Lane, RR #2 Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0
Land o’Lakes Real Estate Real Estate Brokerage PO Box 285 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0
613
279-2657
Mimi Antoine Broker of Record
ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage Direct Line: 613.336.1737 Email: chriswinney1@aol.com www.landolakesproperty.com 12309 Hwy 41, Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0
THE FURNACE BROKER
Fax - (613) 279-2657 Email - mimi@antoinerealestate.com www.antoinerealestate.com Chris Winney Broker
RD. 38, Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0
®
Have your property evaluated NOW and ready for the entire 2016 waterfront selling season 613
374-2566 or 1-888-674-2566
Cottage Season begins with the O�awa Co�age Show April 8-10, 2016
Dual Fuel Models Avalailable
DON’T MISS OUT!
LakeDistrictRealty.com | Info@LakeDistrictRealty.com 613.279.2108 | 1.866.279.2109 | 14202 Road 38 Sharbot Lake, ON
Township Of Central Frontenac PROPERTY TAXES Please note that 2016 Interim tax bills have been mailed. If you have not received your tax bill, please contact our office.
Happy New Year from Smitty's Appliances 42 Years & Still Going Strong! & His Friendly Staff
COUNCIL MEETING Regular Council Meeting February 9, 2016 at 4 p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON. Regular Council Meeting February 23, 2016 - CANCELLED
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT February 11, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON. 1084 Elizabeth Street, PO Box 89, Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 www.centralfrontenac.com
Smitty
42 Years Owner
Pat Smith
Smitty's Wife 42 years Secretary & Banker
Smitty's Customers are his friends, they are treated with
respect!
Marie Smith 22 Years Sales Daughter
Derek Talsma
Delivery & Sales
Adam Trotter
Delivery & Sales
Brandon Golden Delivery
Anthony Meeboer Delivery
Art Tryon
Delivery & Sign Maintenance
Customers Phone 613-969-0287 Anytime Come first www.smittysappliances.ca at Smitty's!
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
PAGE 8
SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY Gendron, Russell Peacefully, at home on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Russell Doran Gendron of Arden at age 86. Beloved husband for 64 years of Freda Gendron (Allen). Dear father of June Gendron of Arden and the late James Gendron. Grandfather of Duane Gendron of New Liskeard; James Gendron (Andrea) of Winchester; and Brock Gendron (Charlene) of New Liskeard. Great-grandfather of Kayla Gendron of Winchester and Emmet Gendron of New Liskeard. Brother of Viola Belanger (late Rene) of Kingston. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends at the HANNAH FUNERAL HOME in Tamworth (613-379-2997) on Wednesday January 27 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service was held in the Chapel on Thursday, January 28 at 11:00 a.m. Spring interment Arden Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation (by cheque or credit card please) would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com
BADOUR, James Porter (Jr.) July 4, 1930 - January 29, 2016 After a courageous battle with cancer, "Jim" passed away at St. Mary's of the Lake at the age of 85. Loved and supported by devoted daughters, Val (Grant) and Kelly (George). Survived also by son Jamie of Edmonton. "Jim" was predeceased by much loved parents Porter and Elsie (Mills) Badour; his best friend, wife and soul-mate Hilda (Astley); his precious daughter Debbie and his siblings Nelson, Buzz, Madeleine, Maynard, Phyllis, Daisy, Joan and Ruby. Survived also by sister Lorna (Gary) and brother Doug (Anne). Caring 'Pop' to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "Jim" will be a sadly missed Uncle to a multitude of nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. There will be no service, but a graveside inurnment will be held at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens, 2563 Division Street on Thursday, February 4 at 1:00 p.m.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Serving the area for over 100 years.
David Goodfellow Owner/Managing Director
Parham, Ontario
613-375-6254
Trousdale Funeral home Proudly serving all faiths Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans
Sydenham, On 613-376-3022
www.trousdalefuneralhome.com
CARD OF THANKS
Thank You ~ Whan I wish to thank everyone who came to make my 90th birthday so special. Especially my wonderful family for organizing and making it happen. I feel very blessed and will always remember and treasure every minute of Jan. 23/16. Eileen Whan
IN MEMORIAM In Memory Of: Maurice O'Connor - Feb. 6, 2008 Nelson Badour - Mar 7, 1999 What they missed along life's highway - May they find in God's eternal garden of rest. Theresa, Trevor and families
In Memory of Sheila Young November, 1949 – February 2014 In our home she is fondly remembered. Sweet memories cling to her name. Those who loved her in life sincerely Still love her in death just the same. Remembered always Frances and family
Smith, Ray In loving memory of a dear brother & uncle, who passed away three years ago February 2, 2013. He had a cheery smile, a pleasant way A helping hand, so generous and true On earth he did his best Grant him Jesus, heavenly rest. In our hearts always, Ron, Bev & family.
Family Day/ Heritage Day in Cloyne E
by Marcella Neely veryone has heard or read stories of pioneer families and their hardships. Among the few highlights were the visits to the nearest neighbour. That might occur once a year. Traditionally the visit was not pre-arranged as there were no phones or any means of communication. The horse and buggy or sleigh would have to be freed up and the weather suitable. Because the day was not certain, the visitor always prepared a batch of biscuits or a loaf so that the hostess would not be embarrassed at not having something to serve. She would make tea and they would catch up on news and gossip for another year or longer. Inspired by this practice, the Cloyne and District Historical Society would like you to bring a sandwich and we shall treat you to a bowl of soup on Monday February 15 in celebration of local history. Because it is Heritage Day/ Family Day and a statutory holiday, the Cloyne hall will be the place to gather. The doors will be open at 11:30 and soup should be ready at 12:00. There shall be old music in the air, old photos on the screen, sharing of stories and memories, and a discussion of Flinton history with Glen Davison. There shall be a social tea time around 3 pm. It's a day off for most, so come on out and experience the event. Everyone is welcome.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Milestone Funeral Center Derek Maschke Northbrook Chapel Funeral Director 11928 Hwy. 41 613-336-6873 Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 www.milestonefuneralcenter.com
Verona - continued from pg 5 donating cake or attending and purchasing raffle tickets. Tickets will be 25 cents each, available in the resource centre from 9:30 to noon. Draw to follow at noon. Information about the planting at a later date. • It's Family Day in the Frontenacs on Monday, Feb. 15 at the Frontenac Community Arena. Lots to keep the family busy: ice-skating, wagon rides, games and prizes, snowshoe races, obstacle course and a fire for keeping warm and roasting marshmallows. Free BBQ and drinks for all. All events are free! The fun starts at 11 am and runs to 3 pm. • Help keep our Verona Cattail Festival alive! There is an urgent need for volunteers to help fill several managerial positions that have opened up. There will be one final meeting on Tuesday, February 16 at the Verona Lions Club, 7 pm to determine if there will be a Festival this year. Hopefully Verona residents want to see the Festival continue and will turn out in full force. If you are interested in volunteering for a manager role and want to see what is involved please contact Wayne Conway at 613-374-3807. • An employment consultant from the St. Lawrence Collage Employment Service will be in Verona this Thursday, February 4 and Thursday February 18 at the Verona Free Methodist Church. Drop in and visit from 10 am to noon. The drop-in sessions are a great opportunity to discuss career options, get help writing a resume, finding out about current job prospects and finding out about new training programs. If you want a private counseling session, contact Karen McGregor at 613 545-3949 Ext 1890 • Come out for Games Night at the Verona Lions Club on Wed. February 17. The fun starts at 7 pm. There will be euchre and crib card games, prizes will be awarded; $2. • Dog Tags for 2016 are available at $15 each until Feb. 29. After Feb 29, the fee is $30. Licenses can be purchased at Rona Hardware and Asselstine Hardware.
HENDERSON
Jean Brown 613-336-2516 Georgina Wathen 613-336-9641 • Folks are excited about the Frontenac Heritage Festival weekend, Feb. 13 & 14, and in our area (Kennebec Hall- Arden) check out the many displays of the olden days, trapping, and the Empty Bowls fundraiser where folks can buy a hand-crafted pottery bowl with soup, stew or chili, keep the bowl, and the proceeds aid the Food Bank. They are seeking folks to donate chili, soup or stew for the empty bowls. • Also the Arden Legion is hosting a chili cook off and chili supper instead of the fishing derby, and this sounds fabulously yummy. Folks can enter their prize-winning chili and a panel of expert judges will award three cash prizes of $25, $15 and $10. They
february 4, 2016 will also host a chili supper. What would you name your chili? How about Suicide Chili; Hot Chili pepper Chili; Heritage Chili; Chili like Mom used to make; Death by Chili; or Olden Days Chili. The sky's the limit. • The really brave need to plan on the Polar Plunge at Sharbot Lake, and while you are there, Sharbot Lake United Church will host the Artisans and Crafters show on Sat. Feb. 13,10am-4pm & Sun. Feb. 14, 11am –2[m. It will feature quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, wood frames, fine jewelry, woodworking, soap, preserves, jewelry, photos, fur hats and bears, carved ducks and loons, custom photo mugs while you wait, fancy homemade cupcakes on Saturday only; homemade fudge and peanut brittle on Sunday only. Demonstrations on Saturday include quilting and basket weaving and on both Saturday and Sunday demonstrations of crocheting a rug, and putting together a crazy quilt will be available. Lunch by Janet's Place Take Out and Catering can be purchased on site on both days. • Church is that Sunday at 10am at Sharbot Lake United”, so folks are planning to come to church and to purchase lunch afterwards. Some are wearing heritage outfits (optional) from any era, and possibilities are pioneer, flapper, hippie, lumberjack, etc. • Friends and former parishioners of the Rev. Judith Evenden will want to know that a service of covenanting between Judith and Zion-Memorial United Church in Carleton Place will take place on Sun. Feb. 7 at 2pm and all are welcome. Many will recall that Rev. Evenden served at Land O'Lakes Emmanuel United in our area for many years. • It was wonderful to visit with Shirley Conner, Winnifred Martin, Don Delyea, the entire Allen family, many others, and the family of the late Russell Gendron, while attending Russell’s funeral.
SYDENHAM Anita Alton 613-561-1094 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com • 3 on 3 Youth Hockey, using the full ice surface will be coming to the Invista Centre, Rona Pad in Kingston from April 6 - May 25 on Wednesday evenings. Non-stop, noncontact action with an emphasis on fun! (lots of breakaways). Ice time for younger children is 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. for teens & young adults. $150; no deposit is required and there are a limited number of spaces. Pre-registration required; contact Steve at 613-389-1606 or e-mail timmyrevell@gmail. com to register or for further information • There will be a reception and artist talk by Raymond Vos on Sunday February 21, 2 pm at the Grace Centre. His photographic essay “The Kenya Initiative: From Street to School” will be on display from January 18 to March 31 (check www.cfcsc.ca/gracearts for viewing information). Free admission. Everyone welcome.
Music & Friends starting up again A By Gary Giller
fter a well-attended kick-off in November, Music and Friends, hosted by Feral Five, will be starting up again at The Crossing Pub in Sharbot Lake with a series of musical evenings. The evenings are designed to showcase good quality, local, amateur musicians, and will take place on the 4th Thursday of the month in February, March and April. Entertainment involves the musical antics of Feral Five along with performances by invited guests, and the opportunity to hit the dance floor if the spirit moves you. The evenings run from 7:30 to 10 p.m. keeping in mind that some people need to get up for work the next day. Thursday, February 25 will feature TRXTRS: the husband and wife team of Jerrard and Diana Smith. The repertoire of this dynamic duo consists of rootsy country tunes mixed with blues, some old standards and
even some reggae. The audience is sure to enjoy Jerrard's resonant voice and instrumental work coupled with Diana's melodic vocals. A $5 cover charge will be collected at the door with seating limited to 85. Drinks are available from the bar. Anyone interested in a meal before the music starts should make reservations at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn (613-279-2198) in advance. Other guest performers include The Bedhead Buskers (Gabby White & Nathan Paul) on Thursday, March 24, whose music is a mixture of East Coast, Folk and Bluegrass tunes sung to the accompaniment of guitar, fiddle and mandolin. We certainly look forward to hearing the efforts of this new duo. Thursday, April 28 brings Julia Schall and Shawn Savoie back to our stage. Julia and her endearing musical talents accompanied by Shawn on stand-up bass are always entertaining, but, as an added feature, they will also be joined by Amy Gillan (vocals and mandolin) and Bruce McConnell (vocals and banjo). So if you're looking for something to do over the cold, dark winter evenings, join us for Music and Friends. You won't be disappointed.
A Promise for You "Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel" Ephesians 6: 19
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
february 4, 2016
The Classifieds Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $9.74 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fax: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca
APPLIANCES APPLIANCE REPAIR, Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613374-2851
AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We sell cars for under $1990 safetied & E-tested, low kilometres. We change car doors, hoods, bumpers, trunk lids, $75 & up, parts & labour included. We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.
EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING
NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS
Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.
NEW APPLIANCES
At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators
PAYS CASH $$$
For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.
Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver
Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”
UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca
Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287
FOR RENT
B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca
2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, fridge, stove, washer, dryer included, Tichborne area, available March 1, 613-375-8116 or 613-8935493 2 BEDROOM HOUSE, Mountain Grove, $700 + utilities or $850 inclusive, 613-213-3055 3 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APT in Arden, basement storage, heat, hydro, appliances included, $900/month, call 613-335-3878 COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE located on Hwy. 7 just east of the Junction of Hwy 38 and Hwy. 7. For further information, contact Ram at 613-279-2827
TOWING
WANTED TO BUY
STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.
WANTED TO RENT WANTED: ROOM FOR RENT, Sharbot Lake, for professional male, between Hwy 38 & Clement Rd.; first & last; long-term, April 1; $400 monthly; 1-613-888-8175
Relay for Life - North and Central Frontenac A By Christine Teal
s the committee is gearing up for a wonderful event on June 18, we ask you a simple question - how has cancer affected you? Many of us will have a number of ways it has affected us: our dad, sister, uncle, aunt, grandparent, child, a close friend, or maybe you have heard that dreaded word yourself. Whatever your reason, Relay is here to help. I don’t know about you but I can’t sit around and do nothing, that is why I Relay - Ok, so one of the reasons. Did you know that the CCS (Canadian Cancer Society) spends only 4% on administration costs, 30% on fundraising costs, which includes money spent with local businesses (ie porta potties for events, signage etc.) and 66% on our mission work – i.e. research and local services. What about this fact - when the CCS began research back in 1938, only 25% of people diagnosed with cancer survived. Today 63% survive; that’s the power of research!!! I didn’t realize this but it totally makes sense. It costs $56/person to run an event like Relay for Life! That is crazy! So when someone from the committee or one of the registered teams asks you for sponsorship, or to buy a track sign, luminary or to donate an item for the Silent Auction, think about that reason – that will put everything into perspective and you too will know that you have made a difference in finding that cure for cancer. Thinking about registering a team to participate in the event? Awesome!!! Registra-
Locations
FOR SALE
OPP reportS
Dr. P.H. Radford,
CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES Winter Warm up Sale with a Rebate of $300. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.
Theft of barn boards in Central Frontenac
Eyecare Clinic
chesher.ca DRY FIREWOOD, $280 per cubic cord delivered locally. Call Wilf on Henderson Rd. 613-336-8359 evenings FIREWOOD: Dry mixed hardwood cut, split and delivered. Prices start at $325/full cubic cord. Pick up yourself and save $$$! 613-2792048. NICOLE’S GIFTS offers a great selection of jewellery, Willow Tree Angels, cards and Art Hearts for Valentine’s Day. Open Wednesday to Saturday 10-4. 6709 Main St. Verona, 613374-2323.
DOUG’S ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE NEW Shaw TV Promotion - 2 HD receivers for free after programming credit! No Credit Check. No Contract. Call 613-374-3305 for details. We are your full service dealer for both BELL TV and SHAW DIRECT Satellite.
www.dougsantenna.com
HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER EDUCATION COURSES, held locally. Wild Turkey license examinations. 613-335-2786; email billsee@ bell.net HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES; Turkey examinations; please call for course dates and details; call Richard, 613336-9875
MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659
RAFFLE/DRAW WINNERS THE WINNER OF THE 50/50 DRAW at Sharbot Lake Lions community breakfast on Jan. 30 was Kevin Northcott.
SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. 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
Sometime between January 11 and 22, a theft of barn boards was reported from a seasonal residence on Long Lake Road in the Township of Central Frontenac. The barn boards are described as grey in colour 15 feet long by 2 feet wide. The boards were taken from a barn that is located close to Long Lake Road. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sharbot Lake OPP at 1-888-310-1122, Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 or anonymously at tipsubmit.com
PAGE 9
Optometrist
Sydenham Clinic • (613)376-3097 2825 Rutledge Road Sydenham And now in
Westport
tion is open; if you have any questions or need assistance, email me at mrsteal2u@ hotmail.com or call at 613-375-6525. Do you have what it takes to be the Ultimate Relay team???? This year the Ultimate Relay Team will be the team that has all team members registered and their $15 fee paid; all team members have raised a minimum of $150 each; all team monies have been turned in at bank night; the team captain or designate attended the team captains’ meeting. Then you have what it takes to be the “Ultimate Relay For Life Team 2016”. So what are you waiting for? Let’s Make Cancer History! Mark February 27 on your calendar for our Kick Off – we will be joining the Lions Club as they host another one of their wonderful breakfasts!!! See you there!
Income Tax Program –
volunteers needed olunteers are needed for Income Tax
V
preparation for low-income individuals and families. If you are interested please call Joyce at Northern Frontenac Community Services, 613-279-3151. Experience an asset.
The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands Public Notice The Council of the Township of Addington Highlands is forming an Ambulance Services Committee and is currently seeking two Community Representatives from each Ward. Eligible individuals interested in becoming involved are asked to submit a letter of application to the Township Office on or before February 16th, 2016 at 16:00 by mail to P.O. Box 89, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0, by fax to 613-336-2847 or by e-mail to clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca.
by Appointment
10 Bedford Street Westport • 613-273-3097
Mortgage Brokerage Licence #10119 Mortgage Administrator Licence #11209
High-speed Internet. Where you live.
Internet starting at 59.99* $
Free basic installation
613 328-6811
Call Don’s Satellite, Your local Xplornet sales and service dealer *Call for more details. donssatellite.ca
Tim's Auto Body 13775 Hwy 41, Cloyne ON Corner of 41 and 506 613-336-2038 Now Offering
• ATV • Automotive • Light Truck Tires Tires Starting from
14" - 74.95 15" - 79.95 16" - 84.95
Install, Balancing, Taxes Extra
Offering many brands at Very competitive prices Also Offering: • Off Season Tire Storage • No Drip Oil Rust Proofing • Winshield Installation Open Monday to Friday 8-5 Saturday - Call for Appointment
Local businesses provide services and jobs
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). Also, the Township is seeking resumes for Casual employees to assist with the following: i) Waste Site Attendants. ii) General Office Assistance – Administration Department. 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
Job Opening: Full-Time Administration Clerk We have an immediate opening for an Administration Clerk for our busy mortgage operations department in Sharbot Lake, Ontario. We are seeking an individual that is computer literate, has strong written and verbal communication skills, an ability to prioritize tasks, with excellent attention to detail. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining client files, processing construction financing advances, conducting insurance audits, processing mortgage payments, performing tax account audits, remitting municipal tax payments, as well as updating and maintaining reports. The successful applicant will have a secondary school diploma with 1 to 2 years of work experience in an office setting; Possess a personality and values that align with a company culture of everyone working together to maintain an environment of trust, professionalism, care for people, high ethical standards, adaptability to change, and co-operative teamwork while achieving challenging but sustainable goals. If this sounds like you and you would like to work with a team of mortgage professionals where there are exciting career opportunities, please submit your resume to resumes@pillarfinancial.ca or go to our website at www.PillarFinancial.ca We wish to thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Posting Closes: February 19, 2016
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
PAGE 10
Lookout
REID’S VERONA
Call Us for All Your Project Needs:
7617 Hwy. 509 Plevna ON
T 613 479 5579
Decks, Docks, Custom Home & Cottage Packages
Wheelchair accessible.
lookouthhbc@bellnet.ca www.homehardware.ca
Daily Delivery Available throughout Addington Highlands
Northern Happenings Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.
Thursday February 4 SHARBOT LAKE - MARK’S SNOW SCULPTURE TIPS by Mark Powell, 4pm, Community Living-North Frontenac, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE LEGION Darts, 7pm; $3
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 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm $12, Roast Beef
Saturday, February 6 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.
Sunday February 7 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614. PLEVNA - MOVIE NIGHT - “War Room”, River Of Life Christian Fellowship, 7064 Road 506, 6:30pm; info 613-479-0333, all welcome
Monday February 8 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.
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;
Managing powerful emotions M
february 4, 2016
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. SYDENHAM - CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, Grace Centre 9-10:30am; info: Mary Gaynor-Briese, 613-376-6477 ext. 305 VENNACHAR - PANCAKE SUPPER, 6pm, Free Methodist Church parsonage, free will offering, proceeds to building fund; all welcome, 613-333-2318
Wednesday February 10 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 Colebrooke Rd, Membership - family $20/yr., single $10/yr.; info: Laura 613-888-0077. MOUNTAIN GROVE - SPAGHETTI DINNER & DESSERT AUCTION, 5-7pm, Land O’Lakes P.S.; by donation; proceeds to grade 7/8’s year end trip & graduation SHARBOT LAKE - ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE, noon, St Andrew’s Anglican Church, all welcome SNOW ROAD - POTLUCK SUPPER, Valentine’s theme, community center, 5:30pm..
Thursday February 11 ARDEN – VALENTINE’S DINNER, fundraiser, Circle Square Ranch, 6pm. “Pay what you can”. Reserve: 613- 335-5403 SHARBOT LAKE - CHILI LUNCH & PIE AUCTION, Child Centre, 12 noon-1pm, chili $7; hosted by Northern Frontenac Community Services, proceeds to United Way. VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477
Save up15x to Earn /litre* ¢ Air 15Miles at Shell
3 Days Only: Fri. Sat. Sun. *See store for details until April 14, 2016
January 22-24, 2016
OPEN Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm Sat: 8am - 6pm Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm; LCBO 11am-6pm
All Week Special - Feb. 5-11 Premium Striploin Russet Potatoes Grilling Steak 15lb bag
6.99/lb
$
4.99
$
Delissio Pizza
3.33 ea
$
Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 $6, entertainers $2, all welcome; info, Lionel 613-336-8142
Friday Feb 12 – Sunday Feb 15 FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL. Events all weekend; see listings under individual dates or visitFrontenacHeritageFestival.ca
Saturday February 13 FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Arden community hall 10am-4pm, Trapping displays & Historical displays, Fur Traders Camp Re-enactment; Empty Bowls fundraiser, horse & wagon rides 10-2, games, BBQ; Events at Legion: Open Mic 1-5pm, Chili Cookoff & Dinner 6pm $10; Kennebec Lake · Kennebec Lake Association Winter Fun Day w/ hot chocolate, cider, chili, chowder, skating, hockey, ring toss, snowshoeing, campfire, & more. 11am. Sharbot Lake Community Breakfast, Oso Hall, sausages, pancakes, eggs, $7; in support of rink project; sponsored by Sharbot Lake & Distr. Lions. Craft Show & Sale, United Church, 10-4, quilting, jewelry, wood carving & more; lunch avail. Guided Walking Tour of village 11am-3pm, leaves Maples Restaurant every hour; Caboose open 11am3pm; Snowshoeing meet 1pm at Caboose. Open Mic Oso hall 1-4pm, admission by donation to rink project; Valentine’s Dance 8pm at Legion w/ DJ; $10pp HARTINGTON LIBRARY – 3D PRINTING DEMONSTRATION 1-3pm, info: 613-5498888; www.kfpl.ca
Sunday February 14 MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $15; info: 613-278-2362. FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL Parham – Tryon Farm Visit, 1-4pm, Wagarville Rd; parking at fire station; free shuttle to farm Sharbot Lake –Craft Show & Sale, United Church, 11am-2pm; Polar Bear Plunge at Marina 12 noon
Monday February 15 CLOYNE – HERITAGE DAY CALEBRATION, Barrie hall; doors open 11:30am; free soup at 12 noon (bring sandwich); music, displays, presentation on Flinton history by Glen Davison; social tea 3:pm, all welcome; sponsored by Cloyne & District Historical Society FAMILY DAY IN THE FRONTENACS, free! Frontenac Community Arena, Piccadilly, 11am-3pm; skating, wagon rides, games, snowshoe races; free bbq & drinks FLINTON – VALENTINE’S BINGO, doors open 5:30pm; Twp Rec Centre; sponsor: Flinton Rec Club FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL Sharbot Lake – Heritage Walk/Run, 1pm, $10pp, $20 family, registration 12 noon Oso Hall, info 613-279-2761; Snowmobile Ride from Sharbot Lake to Snow Road, info Janet or James 374-1355
Tuesday February 16 KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $12, reservations required: 613-279-3151 VENNACHAR - MILK BAG MAT WORK BEE, to make mats for people in need, 1-3pm at the parsonage; all welcome; Nancy 333-2204 VERONA FESTIVAL planning meeting, Lions Club, 7pm, volunteers needed; info: Wayne Conway at 613-374-3807
Wednesday February 17 OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH & COMMUNITY POTLUCK, 5:30pm, community hall, games after, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE DINERS, noon, for those 50+, $12, reservations requ’d: 613-279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE - POVERTY LUNCHEON & LENT DEVOTIONS noon-1pm; free will offering for food bank, all welcome SYDENHAM DINERS, noon, Grace Centre, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613376-6477 VERONA - GAMES NIGHT, Lions Club, 7pm; euchre and crib card games, prizes; $2.
Friday February 12 FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Arden Overnight Winter Camping; call Mike 279-2572 Sharbot Lake Opening & Variety Show 6:30pm, Granite Ridge Education Centre, freewill donation for food bank; HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30, for public school children, $6; call 372-2410; sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs NORTHBROOK - OPEN MIC & POTLUCK Lions hall, potluck dinner 6pm, music 7-11pm,
Estate Planner Personal Financial & Tax Consultant
33.95
$
Lawrence A Bennett, CLU, CHS Estate Planner and Tax Consultant
Matthew Hornell at the Crossing
by Amy Allore
anaging Powerful Emotions is a 10week (90 minute) educational group offered to individuals who have challenges with tolerating their distress and regulating their emotions and behavior. Participants learn strategies to help tolerate emotional crises and intense emotions and to enable them to examine destructive or impulsive behaviors. Managing Powerful Emotions is not a support group – it may seem more similar to a seminar or workshop. Participants are encouraged to attend as many of the sessions as possible and to complete home practice in order to get the most out of the group. In Sharbot Lake, the Managing Powerful Emotions program is being run at the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team and will be facilitated by Amy Allore, Social Worker with Providence Care Mental Health Services, and Emily Britt, Family Counselor, at Northern Frontenac Community Services. To register, call Amy by Feb. 26 at 613-2793151 ext.119 or Emily at ext.116. The group will run Wednesday mornings, from 10:30-12 noon, from March 2 to May 4. All adults are welcome (16+); no referral is necessary and the group is free of charge.
Authorized Agent For:
Gabbie and Nate with Matt Hornell
P
erformers are storytellers at heart. One way or another every song tells a story of some kind. Performers also tell stories between songs, and often develop a kind of patter that works for them as they travel from town to town. It seems that singer songwriters who, like Matthew Hornell, are from the
Maritimes, also like to tell funny and heartfelt stories between the songs. The stories help to cement the relationship between the performer and the audience. They tend to have an off-the-cuff feel even if the same story is told night after night on tour. In Hornell's case, at least on Friday night, he would begin stories, then digress to an-
Basic Tax Return
340 Victoria St N, Tweed Office: 613-478-1116 www.lbpersonalservices.com lbpersonalservices@gmail.com
by Jeff Green other story, then shift to a different location at a different time in his life, and then say, “Don't worry, we'll get back to the story eventually.” I'm pretty sure he always did, and it was a fun ride along the way. His songs have some of the melancholy edge from the East Coast, and a musicality and zip that comes from the mix of east coast Celtic and bluegrass influences. Hornell has been touring with dobro player Andrew Sneddon, but as he kicked off a mini-tour of eastern Ontario that continues in Picton, Wakefield, Ottawa and Peterborough, he performed solo, as Sneddon has backed out of the tour because of a family matter. Hornell was more than capable of performing solo. His guitar work, singing voice, original songs and a few covers had enough variety to keep the evening flowing with no let up. He also paid tribute to the late Newfoundland songwriter Ron Hynes, the first performer ever to grace the Crossing Pub stage, with a tune during each set. Near the end of the second set, local fiddle and mandolin partners, Gabrielle White and Nate Paul, joined Hornell on stage, and a different side of Hornell was shown, as a singer and player who loves to share the stage, on both Celtic and bluegrass-tinged numbers.
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
february 4, 2016
What’s Up in the Night Sky - February 2016 I s there a Planet X out there? Gravitational irregularities are shaping the orbits of some very distant Kuiper belt objects far out in the outer Solar System. Researchers Konstantin Batygin and Mike Brown at Caltech hypothesize that a very large planet some 5000 times the mass of Pluto, gravitationally dominates the area in its neighbourhood and has nudged six extremely distant objects into elliptical orbits that all point in the same direction in space even though their orbital speeds are all different. That rarely occurs. They are also all tilted downwards at a 30 degree angle and that is an extraordinarily rare and improbable occurrence in celestial mechanics! Planet X, if it exists, is posited to be a gaseous planet and similar to Neptune and Uranus. The hunt is on to actually see and observe this possible planet. It is extremely difficult to discover an object that is so distant that the best guess for its orbital period is between 10,000 and 20,000 years. It is moving so slowly in its orbit that it is very hard to measure changes in its position over short time periods. Astronomers won’t acknowledge the existence of an astronomical object unless they can find it and see it. For now, Planet X will have to remain something possible but not provable in the short term. You are in for a special treat during the first half of February about an hour before dawn. Grab your binoculars (you should always have them with you when you go out at night; you can be sure that astro fanatics like me always do! Well, maybe not all the time…) and marvel at the display of Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Venus and Mercury on display above the horizon and stretching from west to east. Mercury is hardest to
PAGE 11 by Fred Barrett
find but Jupiter and Venus will be very obvious. A large, imposing and beautiful sight to see from early evening on is the hourglass shape of the constellation Orion! A special jewel that is easy to find in the sword that hangs from Orion’s belt, is the Orion Nebula, M42. It’s hard not to find it in a pair of binoculars! Follow the line of Orion’s belt up and to the right to discover the Hyades open star cluster. Imbedded in it and part of the constellation Taurus, is the star Aldebaran, the baleful red eye of Taurus the Bull. If you continue on to the upper right you will discover the Seven Sisters, an open cluster also called the Pleiades. Taken from Greek mythology, the constellation is named for the seven divine daughters of Pleione. It must be noted that an observer with normal eyesight can easily see 7 stars in this open cluster. Binoculars will show a smorgasbord of many more bright young stars. I have mostly Moon notices this month – and there’s nothing wrong with that! February 6: Mercury, Venus and a waning crescent Moon make a beautiful triangle just before dawn. If you’re up at 3 am, the Moon passes 4 or 5 degrees north of Venus. February 8: New Moon February 10: The Moon is at perigee or its closest approach to Earth (36,229 Km) at 9:40 pm EST. February 16: The Moon passes just north of Aldebaran around 3 am EST. February 22: A full Moon occurs at 1:20 pm EST. This Full Moon is called the Full Snow Moon. February is usually the snowiest (and coldest) month of winter (except during Ottawa’s Winterlude). We’ll see this year! It is also called
Cycling home from China to build schools
Mark Quattrocchi by Julie Druker n an effort to inspire local students with the message that they too can realize their dreams while helping others, former Sharbot Lake resident Dorothy Buchanan Quattrocchi has been visiting area schools to speak about her son, Mark Quattrocchi, who for the last 18 months has been cycling solo across the globe in support of the international charity and educational partner, Free the Children. The charity aims to empower communities to lift themselves out of poverty by developing collaborative and sustainable programs both at home and abroad. Dorothy, who was a former teacher, principal and viceprincipal for 30 years with the Catholic District School board of Eastern Ontario, was invited to both Granite Ridge Education Centre and St. Major Catholic School in Sharbot Lake on February 1 to tell students about her son's incredible story. Mark Quattrocchi grew up in Rideau Ferry and has taught English in both South Korea and China. On July 7, 2014, he set out from Sanya, China on a bicycle he purchased there, and armed with a tent and other supplies began a two-year journey across four continents.
I
Inspired by a wish to explore the world and to bring education and literacy to children along the way where schools do not exist, he is hoping to raise $50,000 to support the building of five different schools in five separate locations. To date Quattrocchi has biked over 26,000 kilometres and raised over $33,000 in support of Free the Children. He traveled from China westward along the old Silk Road through Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and India before flying to Turkey and then continuing his trip through Eastern Europe. He entered North Africa and cycled across the continent. He then flew from Cape Town to Argentina where he continued his journey. Currently he is in Peru, working his way towards Ecuador. From there he will head north through the United States and Canada and is hoping to arrive home in Rideau Ferry in time to celebrate his 28th birthday in June of this year. On his website, he blogs about his experiences and keeps interested followers up to date about his whereabouts. He writes, “Through my experiences, thoughts and ambitions about adventure, I strive to give motivation to people to follow their dreams. It is not just about travel, but showing people the tools available to succeed in life and find their true calling. To find what we are all looking for. To make life happen for yourself, to live your dreams and open yourself to new surroundings. I love this world. It is an amazing place and I hope you are able to find power through my experiences.” In Dorothy’s presentation to the students, which included a number of Go Pro videos that Mark filmed from a camera mounted on his bike, the students were able to get a glimpse of many of the exotic places that he has visited. Dorothy explained to the students that Mark is surviving on $5/day and also relies on the hospitality and support of people he meets along the way. She spoke of the challenges he faces riding on average 130 km a day; challenges not only from the extreme heat and cold in certain places, but also from having to be 100% self-reliant and prepared for
the Full Hunger Moon. Hunting for game to eat is much more difficult and grub is running pretty low. February 23: The Moon passes just south of Jupiter around 11 pm EST. February 26: The Moon is at apogee or its farthest point from the Earth (493,030 Km) at 10:28 pm EST. There is a comet in the sky during February. Comet Catalina (C/2013 US10) passed a few degrees above the North Star Polaris on February 1. As the month progresses, it moves southward (upward) as the month progresses and passes between Camelopardalis, the Giraffe, and Cassiopeia. Binoculars should bring out this 6th magnitude comet under dark sky conditions. It’s a new visitor from the Oort cloud and it’s a help that it is passing through an area with no bright stars. Look for the fuzzy glow that marks the coma around its nucleus. Good hunting! Let me know how you do finding this visitor. If you have any questions or special topics that you would like to see in this column, please email me or make contact though this newspaper. Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. You can contact me at fred.barrett2@sympatico. ca 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 own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews”can be arranged at the RASC website as well. whatever comes his way. For Dorothy, Mark’s trip has opened up new worlds for both her and her husband. They have met up with him three times so far on his journey, in China, India and South Africa. Mark’s trip is a great way to show students how to realize their dreams. Lori Bryden, vice-principal of St. James Major, said that the students at the school were looking to do some fundraising this year on a global level, and Mark’s trip has given them the perfect opportunity. “In the past the students have done a lot of local fundraising and the oldest students this year have expressed an interest in fundraising globally. When I learned of Mark's trip through Facebook I thought that it would be the perfect thing for them to support.” The students are planning to do just that and others who may want to support Mark's efforts can visit his website at www.oneadventureplease.com
Storring Septic Service Ltd. Septic & Holding Tank Pumping Septic Inspections
(613) 379-2192 Tamworth Visit us on the web:
Licenced by the Ministry of Environment since 1972
www.StorringSeptic.com
Employment Service Résumé Writing | Job Search Strategies | Job Postings
Let us plumb it right the first time
· Ace Your Next Job Fair Workshop Thursday February 4, 11 & 18, 2 - 3:30pm Licensed Plumbers Water treatment & purification System Pumps and Pressure Systems
(613) - 374 - 3662
· JOB FAIR – Lakeside Catering Wednesday, February 10, 1 - 4pm
· Safe Food Handler Course Wednesday, February 17, 9 - 4pm
· Smart Serve©
Water
WELL DRILLING Rotary Drilling Pressure Grouting Wilf Hall & Sons
McDonalds Corners
613-278-2933 1-888-878-2969
www.wilfhallandsons.com
Well Drilling LTD. www.davywelldrilling.ca
Rotary & Cable Tool Water Well Drilling Year Round
1913-2016
Free Estimates
Verona (N. of Kingston on Hwy. 38) Member of Ontario Ground Water Association
613-374-2176
Thursday, February 25, 12 - 4pm Please call to reserve your seat – spaces are limited.
Your job is out there. We’ll help you find it. For more information or to register contact the Sharbot Lake Resource Centre at 1099 Garrett Street (613)545-3949 press 3 or email essl@sl.on.ca
employmentservice.sl.on.ca This Employment Ontario program is funded by the Ontario government.
PAGE 12
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
february 4, 2016
Lumber & Building Materials In Stock
New! NOW OFFERING Asselstine
FINANCING!!!
Hardware 6826 Road 38, Verona ON 613-374-3400 Open 7 Days a Week
Your next big purchase just became more affordable with
Easy to do From Home or In Our Store. Go To our Website or Stop in For Details!
Mon-Thu: 8am-6pm Fri: 8am-8pm. Sat: 8am-5pm. Sun: 9am-4pm
www.asselstinehardwareandservice.com
®
Tracy & Sandi Hook, Owner/Operators
Mon. - Fri. 7 - 5, Sat. 8 - 5, Sun. 9 - 2
(613) 336-8416 13586 Hwy. #41 Between Northbrook & Cloyne
■
■ insulation ■ siding ■ railings weather proofing ■ roofing ■ tools
An evening of Baroque Music at Cardinal Cafe
by Jeff Green
J
ing region. That was almost 300 years ago. The cafe is located in the lovingly renovated, former Sharbot Lake Catholic Church. Although the cultural references in the music are lost on most modern Frontenac and Lanark County residents, the music had such energy and musicality in the hands of the two musicians, and the church has such great acoustics that it sounded as vital as if it had been written yesterday. This is a testament, not only to the unique talent of Johann Sebastien Bach, the composer who wrote most of the music performed on Saturday night, but also to the contemporary sensibility of the performers. The first piece of the Edwin Huizinga and Philip Fournier. Photo by Jennifer Toole evening was for solo violin, Bach's Partita in E Major. it took a minute or two to get used to the sound of the two in25 Years The first thing that was apparent, apart from Huizinga's struments playing together. In the hands of the two players, Paul Kilpatrick in Business! personal presence, was the acoustics in the cafe. The the interplay between the two added more and more depth sound filled the hall completely, as if it were springing off and by the end of the Sonata the audience was buzzing with YOUR #1 CHOICE FOR TIRES! the violin, Huizinga's breathing providing a bit of a coun- enthusiasm. Class A Mechanic • www.perthmotors.ca • Hwy. 7, Perth, ON terpoint. Then the music itself took hold, the themes playThe second half of the concert started with a sonata by Tel: 613-267-2901 • Fax: 613-267-5800 • Mon - Fri 8am-5pm ing with each other, back and forth, the pace changing and Jean Marie Leclair, followed by a Bach Prelude and Fugue changing again; the clarity of sound creating an unexpect- played by Fournier alone on Harpsichord. As good as the ed emotionally punch, from two were as a duo, there was something special about the exhilaration to tears in equal solo pieces, a chance to focus, as a listener, on a single measure. instrument played with facility and sensitivity. Fournier's solo The next piece introduced performance was as satisfying as Huizinga's had been at Philip Fournier and the harp- the start of the concert. sichord, the Bach B Minor The final piece of the night was also by J.S. Bach, the G Obbligato Sonata for Violin Major Sonata. It was a show stopper, literally, as the audiand Harpsichord. ence broke into a standing ovation after the first movement, After the solo violin piece leading Huizinga, somewhat sheepishly, to inform the crowd after they stopped clapping that “there are four more movements, but maybe we can BUSINESS CARD SIZE BUSINESS CARD SIZE think of them as four short encores.” Jonas Bonnetta, who organized the show, said he hopes to put another one on, likely jazz next time, in May. He said that as a way of tying the seFeatures: Features: ries together, tickets to the t 409 titanium enhanced stainless steel t 409 titanium enhanced stainless steel next concert might come t Rocker grates and ash pan t Rocker grates and ash pan t Forced air adjustable blower Financing with a recording of this t Forced air adjustable blower Financing available. t Limited lifetime warranty one. The Cardinal Café available. t Limited lifetime warranty will be closed for February Highway 511 Heating Solutions Highway 511 Heating Solutions and re-open on March 1. 14406 Hwy. 7, RR#6, Perth ON K7H 3C8
anuary has been a cruel month this year. The mild weather has led to a dearth of snow. The lakes have barely iced over. There has been little or no reason to leave the house, not much fishing or snow shoeing or sledding or skiing. Much like the maple trees, which have been alternately running sap and freezing up, we don't really know what to do with ourselves. The cure for the January blues, for the 45 or so who managed to get tickets, came in an unlikely form at the tail end of the month - Baroque music performed by two long haired virtuosi from Toronto. The concert of Baroque music at the Cardinal Café on Saturday night was the first of a planned series of concerts at the new venue. Edwin Huizinga, who is one of a few people in the world who play the Baroque repertoire on a period instrument on a full-time basis, said at the beginning of the show that in its day, Baroque music was often played, not in concert halls, but in small cafes in Vienna and the surround-
t rn No Bu d, ey! oo n W Mo
nt p l sta u til In ate 00 th . b re $15 30 e to Jun
14406 Hwy. 7, RR#6, Perth ON K7H 3C8 Phone: (613) 264-0874 www.heatmasterss.com
Phone: (613) 264-0874 www.heatmasterss.com
Say “I Love You” with our
Valentine’s Specials Book early to avoid disappointment. 24515 Hwy. 7, Sharbot Lake ON inside Ram’s Esso 613-279-6446 www.goodfellowsflorist.com