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Wind turbine projects off the table In a startling about-face, the Ontario Ministry of Energy announced on Tuesday that the second round of the Large Renewable Energy Procurement (LRP) has been suspended. When announcing that the LRP has been suspended, the Ministry of Energy said that Ontario has a secure supply of power to cover its needs for the next 10 years at least, and that the new projects, which were slated to bring 1,000 megawatts of power on stream, are not necessary. On September 1, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) released a study called the Ontario Planning Outlook, which analyses a variety of planning scenarios for Ontario’s energy system. “The IESO has advised that Ontario will benefit from a robust supply of electricity over the coming decade to meet projected demand,” the ministry said in a release on Tuesday announcing the suspension of the LRP. “Consultations and engagements will begin this fall with consumers, businesses, energy stakeholders and Indigenous partners regarding the development of a new LongTerm Energy Plan, which is scheduled to be released in 2017. As part of this plan, Ontario remains committed to an affordable, clean and reliable electricity system, including renewables,” the release continued. The announcement effects large solar, wind, hydro, bio and waste-generated energy projects. “My biggest focus and fight is over,” said North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins in an email after the announcement. Higgins has been an outspoken opponent of the LRP program. He has spent the last year working with his own council positioning itself to resist the possibility of a wind turbine project within its borders. As well he has been organising other municipalities in Ontario, mostly rural ones, to press for more municipal input into the site selection process for such projects. He is scheduled to be a keynote speaker at a conference in Picton on October 24, where municipalities who oppose the projects in their jurisdictions were to meet and talk strategy. He said on Tuesday that there is an opportunity for municipalities to engage in the new provincial process for developing a new long-term provincial energy program and the focus could be altered to that purpose. However, the fight to block companies such as NextEra and RES Canada from building projects in North Frontenac and Addington Highlands is over, Higgins said. “I’m really happy about that. I feel I can get back to the program that I set out when I was first elected two years ago, to promote Economic Development in North Frontenac,” he said.
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Although he did not see Tuesday’s announcement coming, Higgins has noticed a change in tone from the Ministry of Energy in recent weeks, and he commented on that change at a meeting of North Frontenac Council on Sept. 23. “Over the past couple of weeks, even going back to late August, I have seen a shift in tone from the Ministry of Energy,” he said on Tuesday. “Until then they did not engage with me and all the correspondence I was sending to them resulted in form letters coming back. I have seen an openness to reassess, to listen to municipalities. I think, however, that losing a by-election in Mississauga two weeks ago was a wake-up call for the Wynne government and that’s the immediate cause of this.” Still, Higgins does not downplay the role that municipalities played over the last 15 months.
“There is no doubt in my mind that the resolution we passed in North Frontenac last year, which was endorsed by 115 municipalities, put a lot of pressure on the Wynne government,” he said. For their part BEARAT (Bon Echo Area Residents Against Turbines) were quick to applaud the decision and to heap praise on Higgins. “I want to sincerely thank Mayor Higgins and the North Frontenac Council for their leadership on this issue and encouraging more than 115 municipalities to pass motions calling for projects not to proceed in communities where local support does not exist,” said Dan Carruthers, co-chair of BEARAT. “We see this cancellation as the first step toward the government recognising the role local democracy should play in future energy decisions.”
Students learning on the run
Elementary and Junior students from Loughborough Public School and five other schools participated in the first run of the season last Thursday, September 22 at The Point, in preparation for the regional qualifier at Fort Henry next week. The Timberwolf Run at Land O'Lakes PS in Mountain Grove took place this Monday for northern students. (see page 11)
$300,000 fund transfer raises eyebrows at County F
rontenac County Council has approved a staff plan to take $300,000 from a reserve fund geared at helping low-income residents remain in their homes, and use it to purchase land that is required to complete the K&P Trail. Some of the money will be used to buy land for the stretch of trail that runs from Tichborne to Sharbot Lake, and some for a lot in Verona that has been earmarked as a parking lot/trailhead. The remaining $100,000 is to remain in the reserve fund “pending finalisation of the K&P Trail land acquisition project and the Verona Trail Head Project” according to a report from Treasurer Marian Vanbruinessen and CAO Kelly Pender. Pender explained to Council, at their meeting in Glenburnie on September 21 that the reserve fund was created in 2014 to buffer against the possibility that the Province of Ontario was going to pull its funding
for the Kingston/Frontenac Renovates program. That program provides grants of up to $3,500 and forgivable loans of up to $10,000 to low-income homeowners in Kingston and Frontenac County to pay for major repairs. It has been more widely accessed in Frontenac County than in Kingston over the years. Since that reserve was created, using county tax dollars from 2014, the province has renewed its commitment to fund Kingston Frontenac Renovates until 2019. In his report, Pender said that three things may happen at that time: the province may continue to fund the program; the province may pull out and the program will end; or the province may pull out and the City and County may step in to fund it themselves. Under that third option, the County would then have to seek more money from taxation. “There is some urgency here,” Pender said of the need to find money for land pur-
chases. “We have made offers to purchase which will come through in the near future and we have no money set aside to cover all those offers when they come through.” The K&P trail has been a central project for the Frontenac County Economic Development Department, and has been identified as the county legacy project for Canada 150 next year. The trail links the Cataraqui Trail in South Frontenac with the Trans-Canada Trail in Shabot Lake. It was created by using the track bed from the former K&P Rail line, which Frontenac County purchased several years ago from its previous owner, Bell Canada. The trail is complete from the southern border of Frontenac County until the CP rail crossing at Tichborne. The next eight kilometres of former track bed has been sold off to over 20 adjacent landowners and the county has been in negotiation with those landowners, seeking to secure the en-
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nne-Marie Young, Frontenac County manager of Economic Development, came to the South Frontenac Committee of the Whole to present the details of the proposed Harrowsmith Village Community Improvement Plan, which came about after community consultations. The township will be looking at major changes to Harrowsmith junction next year, which could help deal with safety issues and also help promote the trailhead at the foot of the village. The Community Improvement Plan includes the following vision statement for the community: “Harrowsmith will continue to build upon its strengths as an active and engaged community that has pride in its sense of community. As a group it values community safety, the importance of schools, recreation and businesses, active transportation and projecting a welcoming image for travelers. The village will continue to provide the day-to-day needs of residents and visitors. Improvements to the main north-south and east-west corridors will improve safety for pedestrians. Private property owners will be encouraged to maintain and improve the visual appearance of buildings and properties to support the development of a unique character for the community.” The plan itself is a mix of grants and loans for facade improvements and other upgrades, including accessibility upgrades.
The county will make $70,000 available to the township to fund the program. The Harrowsmith CIP is the fifth one in Frontenac County. The first one was in Verona. That was followed by Marysville on Wolfe Island, Sharbot Lake, and the entire Township of North Frontenac. A Public Meeting on the plan is set for October 4. Council takes a hard line on Veseau property Del Veseau hosts the popular Canadian Guitar Festival each summer on his property on Loughborough Lake south of Sydenham. The township has granted an exemption from its noise bylaw each year. But as Planner Lindsay Mills said in a report to the committee, Veseau has also held unsanctioned events. “These include one last year where he asked for an exemption and the township did not grant it, and he held the event anyway. After a complaint was registered with the by-law officer he was charged and will be going to court in October for a preliminary hearing in front of a Justice of the Peace,” said Mills. “And two weeks ago on September 10 he held another event and neighbours complained about the noise.” Mills added that at one point in the past he had recommended that Veseau seek a zoning change, which would have permitted him to hold multiple events. “I prepared a site plan that would have regulated what he could and could not do, but he never followed through with any of it,” said Mills.
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Mills presented three options for consideration: continue to sanction one event per year and charge Veseau for any others; refuse to sanction any more events and charge him for any event he holds; or approve re-zoning the land to permit more events. Mills also said the township could seek an injunction in civil court, and if one was granted then Veseau could face criminal charges for contempt of court if he held an event. “He could even end up in jail in that case, although that is unlikely,” said Mills. “I think we should proceed to civil court and take whatever action is appropriate. This gentleman thumbs his nose at the township” said Councilor Ron Sleeth. “I completely agree even though I think the guitar festival is a great event for the township and its profile,” said Councilor John McDougall. “I also agree we need to seek an injunction,” said Councilor Alan Revill. The matter will come back to Council for a final decision on a course of action. Recreation Survey A survey conducted by the recreation department was filled out by 697 residents over the spring and summer. The results will be used as one of the inputs to the process of developing a five-year recreation plan, and to inform decisions about capital and operating budgets.
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In 2015, in order to cover operating expenses, with the approval of its funder and its board of directors, the FCFDC diverted a small portion, $35,000 of its interest revenue to cover operating expenses. The rest of the interest revenue is returned to the pool of funds that are available for loans. “However, with the increasing demand for loans, in 2016 we need that money to lend out,” said Prichard. The FCFDC is presenting two options for support to Frontenac County and also to the Township of South Frontenac. Option one is for a grant of $35,000 to cover the shortfall in operating funding, and option 2 is for $30,000 to go directly to the Food and Beverage (FAB) region program. The money would be used, in part, to participate in a number of trade shows that are coming up over the next six months. As an example of the impact of these shows, Prichard talked about one Frontenac County restaurant that the
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K&P trail - continued from page1 idea,” he said. Earlier in the meeting, the council received a presentation by Sheldon Laidman, Manager for Housing from the City of Kingston, whose department handles money transfers from the Province of Ontario for Loughborough Not-for-Profit Housing in Sydenham; McMullen Manor in Verona; and North Frontenac Not-For-Profit Housing in Sharbot Lake, representing a total of over 100 units of social housing. Laidman said that the province is pulling out of its financial support for those and all other social housing units in Ontario over the next 10 years, and the county should start thinking about how it will continue to support those properties, as it will still be obligated to offer discounted rent-geared-to income for low-income families and seniors. With that earlier, sobering presentation in mind, Mayor of Frontenac Islands Denis Doyle said, “Putting that money into a fund for our future rent-geared-to-income commitments is closer to the intention for the
SINCE 1970 Of the data that she provided, she said some of it is “hampered by the fact that I cannot separate out Central Frontenac from North Frontenac and Highway 7.” Deputy Mayor Bill MacDonald asked if, since South Frontenac has a formal contract with the OPP but Central and North Frontenac only use what is known as “status quo” policing, “would it be a good idea to negotiate a county-wide policing contract?” “My short answer is to go for it if you want to,” said Brown, but she then said, “From my point of view there is very little difference between the two models any more except for the existence of a police board instead of a policing committee, and any enhancements that a municipality chooses to pay for.” Until 2012, South Frontenac paid for a community officer as part of its contract, but that position was eliminated when policing costs went up dramatically. Currently there are no enhancements in the South Frontenac contract. Councilor Victor Heese asked if, since North Frontenac already has a community policing committee in place, “could Central Frontenac combine with them instead of setting up a stand-alone committee?” “The Policing Act allows for that option,” said Brown. After she left, Council passed a motion asking staff to bring back options for a new committee. Councilor Jamie Riddell said that instead of putting two members of council on the committee, it might be best to have one member of council and the fire chief or deputy fire chief. A report will come to the next meeting on October 11. Abundant Solar comes calling Rob Hitchcock, from Abundant Solar,
money than this is.” “That money was not collected for trails,” said North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins. County Warden and Central Frontenac Mayor, Frances Smith said, “We have made commitments for purchases and we have money available that we do not need now, and may not need in the future. Whatever we do, we have to pay for the trail now and for our social housing commitments as well,” she said. Smith then asked Anne Marie Young, the Manager for Economic Development for Frontenac County, “How did your spending on these properties go beyond what you had available?” Young replied that $80,000 had been set aside for the land purchases, “which is about half of what was needed, at a minimum. In the end the transfer from reserves was approved, with both representatives from Frontenac Islands and Mayor Higgins from North Frontenac voting against it.
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Letters to the editor Re: Scott Reid's survey
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hile I was reading through Mr. Reid's compulsory survey several things did not seem to make sense. He said that "Politicians want to change what your vote means." It seems to me that the politicians are now catching up to the general public. After all, about 67% of the voters in the last election voted for the other four national parties who said in their platforms that Canada needs a Proportional Voting system. What Mr. Scott does not say in his survey is that he is collecting more names for not only more numbers to back up his position on having a referendum; but also to add more names to his election data base through the individual municipal address numbers. The claim (expressed as a fear) is that the Liberal government will push through their electoral changes on the country, and their 39% of the 2015 vote does not give them a mandate to do this. Then, the same claim can be applied to Fair Election Act from the previous Harper government with only 39.6% of voter support. Will we have a referendum? Probably not, as the Conservative government under Mulroney changed the legislation so that a referendum can only occur on constitutional matters.. And to paraphrase our Constitution, which reads that 'unless and until the Parliament decides' to change voting'. This makes it clear that it is the purview of Parliament to change voting. Just as the Harper Conservatives did with the Fair Voting Act, without a referendum. Also, hidden in the thinking behind Mr. Scott's survey is the faint hope if a referendum were to be held, then our current system of voting (First-Past-The-Post would be included and may win. His thinking is still with the 39 percenters who want all the marbles. - Norm Hart
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OPP checks in with Central Frontenac
taff Sergeant Sharron Brown, Detachment Commander for the OPP Frontenac Detachment, which has overseen the satellite detachment in Sharbot Lake since April 1, 2015, paid a visit to a meeting of Central Frontenac Council that was held at the Piccadilly Hall on Tuesday afternoon, September 27. She apologised for not bringing information to the township more often, and encouraged the township to set up a Community Policing Advisory Council in order to facilitate more collaboration and information flow between the local police and the township. She also presented two different sets of information, one concerning crime rates and other statistics over the last year and one about the complicated job of keeping the Sharbot Lake detachment at adequate levels of staffing. The detachment, which provides service to both Central and North Frontenac, requires a staff complement of nine officers to be fully operational, and with transfers and promotions it has been difficult to get to that level over the last year or so. Staff Sgt. Brown said that the complement now stands at seven, and two new recruits will be coming after they graduate on February 1, 2017. In the meantime officers from the Frontenac Detachment fill in when necessary. In terms of crime rates, the numbers do not show a great amount of deviation over the last three years or so. The most common crimes that the OPP investigate in the township are assaults, break and enters, and thefts. In terms of traffic charges, there are four categories that are common: speeding, seat belt violations, impaired, and distracted driving. The most common by far is speeding.
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• The Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T) committee will be hosting a free Fire Safety presentation luncheon for seniors this Friday, Sept. 30 at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Enjoy a hot lunch followed by a presentation on Fire Safety from the South Frontenac Fire Department. Topics will include smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and overall fire safety. Please pre-register for the luncheon by calling Southern Frontenac Community Services at 613-376-6477. • Bellrock Boogie with Texas Tuxedo on Sunday Oct 2 from noon to 4 pm. BellRock invites your family to an afternoon of country music and fun. Locally famous rockin' group "Texas Tuxedo" will be performing their best country tunes, and Ted Lalonde, Sheila Bedard, Chuck Bedard and Wayne Sweet will be some of the guest singers. Canteen snacks available. Kids, wear your cowboy hats; grownups--wear your dancin' boots! Event will be happening rain or shine--outside if it's fine, inside if it ain't. This is a fund-raiser for BellRock park. Admission is a free will offering; details: bellrockhall.ca • The Women's Drop In-Group is held the first Tuesday of each month at the Verona Medical Centre from 1:30 to 3 pm. On October 4 they will look at mindfulness and how it can help improve relaxation and focus. Light refreshments are served. A free drop-in support group, no registration required. A confidential, non-judgmental space to talk, connect and support each other on issues women face. For more information, call Kim at 613-549-7850 or email. Information e-mail: kalbano@k3c.org Website: www.k3c.org • The Frontenac CFDC is hosting a free information session on the Growing Forward (GF) 2 program on Thursday, October 6. Colleen Acres, Ontario Soil and Crop Association will explain how Growing Forward 2 works, how to apply for funding and any other project specific opportunities attendees might have. The key point of the workshops is to
assist Ontario farm businesses in identifying strengths and weaknesses in a variety of areas that influence the farm’s profitability, productivity and sustainability. Yves Lavictoire, Business Development Consultant, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs will provide an overview of the Growing Forward 2 resources, tools and cost-share funding assistance that is available to eligible processors to grow their profits, expand markets and manage shared risks. Register at http://bit.ly/2cowKzO This event is being held in the Community Room at the Sydenham Library. For more information call the Frontenac CFDC at (613) 372-1414. • Diners club is back up and running this fall in Verona on the second Thursday of every month at the Lions Hall. The next date is October 13. If you are 55+, come enjoy a hot catered meal, reconnect with old and new friends and hear some great entertainment, all for $11. There’s never been a better time to try Diners club. For the month of October, pre-register with a first-time guest and get your lunch for half price. Bring two first-time guests and get your lunch for free! Call 613-376-6477 to reserve your spots.
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• A Yard Sale will take place October 1 to help in the fundraising efforts of the Hartington Community's battle against a proposed subdivision in the area. The sale runs from 9am-3pm, rain or shine, at 5539 Highway 38. Baked goods, crafts, pickles, Christmas decorations and so much more. • Diners’ Club is back on the fourth Thursday of every month at the Golden Links Hall beginning October 27. If you are 55+ come and enjoy a hot catered meal and some great entertainment. Cost is $11 per person. For the month of October, pre-register with a first time guest and get your lunch for half price. Bring along two guests and get your lunch for free. Please call 376-6477 to reserve your spot.
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• The Friends of Bon Echo is a group of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to preserve the natural heritage and cultural history of Bon Echo Provincial Park. They are holding their AGM tonight, Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Pineview Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Come out and learn more about the Friends. Better yet, become one! • I hope everyone enjoyed themselves last weekend at the North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour and brought home many beautiful treasures to put under the Christmas tree. • Still need more? Look no further than the Pine Meadow Fall Fair coming up on October 6. As well as the perfect gifts, there will also be a silent auction, pie contest, and pickle contest. For more information please contact Mallory Wionzek at 613-336-9120; malloryannewionzek@gmail.com • The 1st Annual Harvest Fest Baked Beans Cook-Off is on! The Land O’ Lake Lions Club invites families to breakfast on Sat. October 15 at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. While moms
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• A great time was had by all as the Kennebec Recreation Committee held their 5th Annual Italian Night fundraising dinner. The full house was served a delicious spaghetti dinner with the sauce of their choice, Caesar salad, garlic bread with tiramisu and grapes for dessert. Student volunteers with supervisor Kathy Barr enabled the committee the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment with Carleton Place’s own “Diplomats”. The foursome brought Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, a Mexican Mirachi band, plus a cop, a hippie and of course the Lone O’Mera and his favourite pony. Thanks to everyone in attendance and all the volunteers who made this evening the success it was. • Kennebec Diners met the new caterer last Tuesday, Alison Williams and her husband Mike, from Verona. The first lunch of the year was delightful and the rest of the season promises to be a very enjoyable gastromic experience. • Hope everyone has seen the progress made by G. E. Matson & Sons across from the Mill Pond, in the center of town. A border, contoured rocks and sod have been laid at the site of the future Kennebec Heritage Garden. An appropriate sign to identify the gardens are still in the works and plans are still being made for future developments along with the opening dates in 2017. • The KFPL is working toward Canada’s 150 Birthday with the “Story Me” project by collecting pictures and memories of local residents. If you are interested in contributing please get in touch with the Kingston Frontenac Library, 130 Johnson Street, Kingston, phone 613-549-8888 or www,kfpl.ca. All stories are welcome. • The Kennebec Rec. Committee and Kids Club would like to thank everyone for their support at their fundraising Walka-thon. The kids would like everyone to know that they are planning an interactive fundraising dinner, Thursday Oct. 13. More information will follow in next week’s column. • Welcome home to Jim and Liz Scott after visiting their daughter and family in Labrador.
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• October 5 is a Turkey Bingo fundraiser for GREC Athletics. Doors open at 6:30 with games starting at 7pm. Hope to see you there! • This Saturday is the Parham United Church's roast beef supper from 5 to 7 pm. • There is a fundraiser ball tournament on Oct 1 for the Treasure Trunk in Parham. • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Betty York, wife of the late David York, who grew up in the Tichborne area. • It looks like another scam is going around called "The Front Desk Scam". Beware and don't give out personal and/ or credit card information over the phone. • Friday November 25 from 9 to 4 in Verona there is a babysitting course for youth ages 11 plus, the cost is $30 • Happy 50th Anniversary to Jim & Karen Stinson. • Thinking of all the military who are stationed overseas. • Friends and family sure surprised Wayne VanAlstine for his 60th birthday/retirement party on Saturday at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith. Kudos to Wayne, who has been instrumental in raising well over $6,000 for Camp Trillium by selling the blue plastic rain barrels or dock barrels. If you need one or more give him a call at 1-613-358-2533
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• Victoria Historical Lodge #6 met on Saturday Sept. 24 at Belleville. All Oddfellow lodges were invited to attend this Premier event. Next year's meeting will be held on September 30, 2017. If you belong to any Oddfellow lodge please consider attending. • A good crowd attended the seniors' diners on Monday at the United Church and were well satisfied with the new caterers. • Oct. 7 the Mayflower Lodge is sponsoring a Turkey Bingo at the Oddfellows hall in Parham. Bingo starts at 6:45. • Hockey season is well underway with practices and games starting up. Be sure to check www.frontenachockey.ca to see what is happening at an arena near you!! • Happy Birthday to Art Teal, Margaret Thompson, Sarah McCullough, Shelley Whan, Dawn Peterkin, Arthur Cota, and Lois McFadden
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• On Sat. October 1, there will be collection drives for the South Frontenc Food Bank at Reid’s Foodland in Verona and Trousdale’s Foodland in Sydenham from 10am to 2pm. As well, the campaign for the “One Bag Challenge” has been extended to October 1. The challenge began during Hunger Awareness Week September 19 to 23, and worked like this: Post a picture or video of yourself donating to the food bank, and then challenge two or three of your friends, colleagues, classmates, local leaders (etc.) to do the same within 48 hours! The campaign caught on, and the response from the public has been very supportive. On Sat. October 1, $10 pre-packed bags will be available to purchase for a donation at both Foodland stores. For more information, call SFCS, 613-376-6477
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• “Step Back in Time” at the Maberly Community Hall, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, hosted by the Bethel Women’s Institute; celebrating the 1800s with tall tales & treats and an excellent speaker, Clare Beckton. Beckton was named one of Canada’s top 100 most Powerful Women in Canada in 2008 & 2012. She is executive director of the Centre for Women in Politics & Public Leadership at Carleton University, where she coaches, and leads research and workshops. She is a former law professor and retired senior executive in the Government of Canada where she held roles such as Assistant Deputy Attorney General in Justice Canada and deputy head of Status of Women Canada. She has written a book called “Own It - Your Success, Your Future, Your Life” and will have copies for sale. Admission is free; everyone is welcome. • The ABC Association began a 10-week session of hatha yoga at the ABC Hall on Sept. 20 at 9:30am. Even though it started last week, to register call Freda, 613-273-2571. • The ABC Association is running another 10-week session of Line dancing at the ABC Hall, starting Friday, Sept. 30 at 10 am. We also offer a 10-week session on Wednesday afternoons, starting October 12 at 3 pm. For information contact Rhonda, 613-885-8543; rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.ca • Mah jongg (American and Chinese) is played Thursdays at 1:30 p.m at the ABC Hall. Everyone is welcome; we offer beginner lessons each week. A $5 admission goes to hall up keep. For information call Freda 613-273-2571.
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613-335-4531
• We were saddened to learn of the passing of a good friend, Cathy Bovey. Our sympathies to her family and special friend and partner, Fred Pentney. She fought a brave battle with cancer. • Happy Birthday to Marg Percy, Jim Delyea, Adrian Scott, Beverley Hayes, Lisa Stacey, Angela Commodore, Donna Easton, Stan Pranger, Tom Commodore, Carrie Tryon, Bessie Parks. • Happy Anniversary to Jim & Doris Kelly, Gordon & Marion Bertrim, Walter Barker and Cindy Cox. • Everyone enjoyed the gospel sing at Parham Free Methodist Church on Sept. 24 with Days of Grace and local talent. Thanks to everyone who helped. • Many seniors from the Parham, Mountain Grove and Sharbot Lake area enjoyed bingo and a delicious ham & scalloped potatoes meal at the Sharbot Lake Legion seniors’ day on Sept. 20. A great afternoon. • The Parham Happy Travelers meeting on Sept. 21 was hosted by Archie & Marilyn Meeks, assisted by Dorothy Verbeek. Happy Birthday was sung to Dorothy Molnar and Jean Smith. Everyone enjoyed the delicious potluck and also the
contests prepared by Marilyn. It was decided that various members will prepare our Christmas dinner rather than having the meal catered. A committee was set up for planning. • The Land o’Lakes Senors’ Club recently went to Stirling to listen to a tribute to Patsy Cline and Hank Williams. It was very entertaining, and a delicious meal was later enjoyed at the Black Dog restaurant. • On Sept. 22 we enjoyed playing euchre at Bellrock, which begins with a noon potluck; cards are at 1pm. The Bellrock hall used to be a schoolhouse at one time. • Last weekend we watched the Queens Ladies Fastpitch ball team play four games. They lost two against Western and won two against Windsor. • Thinking of David Fox, Lisa Hamilton, Sally Hayes, Ronnie Fobert, Harold & Doreen Warren. • Thanks to Rev. Harry Klassen for leading the pastoral charge services for two weeks. • Mountain Grove stewards and the UCW are taking orders for apple pies; $10 each; pickup is on Oct. 6. Please call Judy Gray at 613-279-5673.
PLEVNA Katie Ohlke
613-479-2797 ohlkek@limestone.on.ca
• The annual Back Roads Studio Tour last weekend was a great success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the local artists! • Plevna Joke of the week: Connie "Why did the cow go in the spaceship?" Paul "It wanted to see the mooooooon!"
OMPAH Linda Rush Marily Seitz
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• An amazing feast appeared at the community center at the Birthday Bash – many salads, main course dishes, fresh vegetables and desserts. We celebrated the September birthdays of Jim, Pauline, and John (photo at right). The next bash is Wed. October 19. • Last weekend the North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour featured original handmade arts & crafts around the township. It was a lovely weekend to visit the many artists and their studios in our community and to see what is produced by these talented folks.
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Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 • September 21 was our first diners of the season with a new chef, Ali Williams of Itty Bitty Bites Catering from Verona and she didn’t disappoint; it was a beautiful dinner. There were games and jokes by Vicki, who looks fabulous. The next dinner will be October 19 at Sharbot Lake United Church at noon. • Don’t forget that Music Night tonight is at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club, 7-9pm with Jeff Moulton. Light lunch served, all welcome. • Connie & Jim Haliday hosted Coffee Break on Friday at the snowmobile club. A big crowd attended and there were beautiful desserts and coffee. Nice to see Donna & Don Stewart back from spending their summer on Manitoulin Island. • The Kingston Frontenac Public Library’s “StoryMe Seniors” project is working towards Canada’s 150th birthday. The StoryMe project will collect memories to share with other Canadians and with the world. Anyone who is interested in sharing their story, or for more information please call 613549-8888 x 1580 or email kfpl.storyme@gmail.com • Don’t forget October 2 is the Knox Presbyterian Church’s fall beef supper, which will be held at McDonalds Corners Agricultural Hall from 4-6:30pm. • Also on Sun. Oct. 2 there will be special music at the Mississippi Free Methodist Church at 4pm, followed by a potluck supper at Snow Road Snowmobile Club. All are welcome. • Sunday Oct. 16 at 11am is the 131st Anniversary celebration for the Snow Road Church. It will be held at the Elphin Church hall. The Rev. Jim Ferrier will lead the worship and there will be special music by Wayne & Mary Abrams. • Happy Birthday to Sally Gibson, Marg Snow, Chloe Woodman, Herb Steele, Deacon Ducharme, Earl Gemmill, Opal Presley, Sara Armstrong, Dave Hopper, and my great-grandchildren, Madi Lemke and Elijah. • Happy Anniversary to Cathy & Doug MacMunn. • Thanks to Dianne and Olive for the cake and flowers to celebrate my birthday at Tea & Toast on Sept. 27. It was the last Tea & Toast of 2016; thanks to all who attended during
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DENBIGH Angela Bright
613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com • Wednesday, October 5 is Kids' Night at the library 6-7pm, with stories, a craft and snacks. • Recently, the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative diagnosed an infectious parasite in American goldfinches in eastern Ontario, which causes trichomonosis. Trichomonosis in Ontario has historically affected primarily pigeons and doves, and occasionally raptors, which presumably have been feeding on infected pigeons. The disease might be spread when birds congregate at bird feeders and baths. The cooperative is asking for the public's help in: reporting sick or dead finches (www.cwhc-rcsf.ca/contact.php); temporarily removing feeders in areas where the parasite exists; and routinely disinfecting feeders and baths. • Would you like to buy fresh fruit and veggies every month? Order a Good Food Box at the beginning of the month, and pick it up on the 3rd Thursday. Large Fruit & Veggie Basket (12 - 15 items) $17; Small Fruit & Veggie Basket (7 - 10 items) $11; Fruit or Veggie Basket (3 - 5 items) $6. Order on Oct. 5 from 10am - 4pm at Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Cash only payments on day of order. Pick-up is Oct. 20 at VFMC. Good Food Box is a community initiative supported by Napanee Salvation Army. For more information call Angela 613-333-1901.
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Natalie Nossal – Howe Island's link to municipal politics N atalie Nossal has had to be a quick study over the last few years. With one year to go in the term, she was appointed to Frontenac Islands Council to replace a council member who resigned their position. She decided to run during the 2014 election and not only was she elected, she also received the most votes on Howe Island. Because Mayor Dennis Doyle, like all mayors in the 16-year history of the township, resides on Wolfe Island, the representative from Howe Island who receives the most votes is appointed deputy mayor and is the second representative from Howe Island on Frontenac County Council. She replaced outspoken former deputy mayor, David Jones, who was re-elected to Frontenac Council with 257 votes - good enough for second place but lower than the 354 Nossal received. Jones subsequently resigned from Frontenac Islands Council and was replaced by Bruce Higgs, who won a rare township by-election. Nossal is faced with representing a constituency that finds it difficult to relate to the Township of Frontenac Islands, never mind Frontenac County. “Wolfe Island has about twice the population of Howe Island, and it has a commercial core, so it is the focus of the township, and Howe Islanders tend to travel either to Kingston or Gananoque on one of the ferries for work or shopping, so what happens on Wolfe Island is not that relevant around here. And Frontenac County is an even greater stretch,” she said. One thing that Howe Islanders do appreciate is the ferry service on the Howe Islander, which is a 24-hour, on-demand service operated by Frontenac County with funding from the Ministry of Transportation. Residents pay $400 per year for a pass. Non-residents pay $6 to get to the island and can leave for free.
Township of Addington Highlands PUBLIC NOTICE Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands, at its meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 72 Edward St., Flinton ON at 13:00 on November 7, 2016 proposes to enact a by-law to Close and Stop up and Sell part of a Road Allowance leading to water, described as follows and which has been declared to be surplus to the Township’s requirements: Part of the road allowance lying between Lots 81 and 82 Registered Plan 32A, Township of Kaladar, now located in the Township of Addington Highlands, County of Lennox & Addington. Being more fully described as Part 2 on Survey Plan 29R-10379. And Further Take Notice that the Council of the Township of Addington Highlands, at the aforementioned meeting, will hear any person who claims that his/her lands will be prejudicially affected by this bylaw and who applies to be heard. Dated at Flinton, ON, September 26, 2016 Christine Reed, Clerk Treasurer Township of Addington Highlands 72 Edward St., P. O. Box 89, Flinton, ON, K0H 1P0 Tel (613) 336-2286 Fax (613) 336-2847 clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca
“I moved to the island with my husband 14 years ago from Hamilton, so I am still a newbie here, and I was nervous about living in a rural area and on an island, but the ferry service has been great and I love living here” she said. She does not love travelling to Frontenac Islands meetings on Wolfe Island however, since she has to take the 6 - minute ferry to Kingston, drive to the Wolfe Island ferry at the right time to catch it, and then spend 20 minutes crossing Lake Ontario to Marysville. Meetings are split between the two islands, however, so Wolfe Island politicians face the same burden. Howe Island and Wolfe Island have maintained their own public works and fire department budgets since amalgamation but combine to pay for administration. Howe Island is small, about 14 kilometres long by 2 kilometres wide (31 km. sq. according to Wikipedia) with a population of around 600. It has no retail sector, and is mainly residential and agricultural. “Over the last 25 years or so, more and more of our residents work off the island,” said Nossal. She sees her job as councilor, both at the township and the county level, as being all about communication. “People on Howe Island want to know where their tax money is being spent. Basic public works; roads, trash and recycling, the fire department, access to administration,
are all important. People want to know that the money that has been extracted from them is spent efficiently and with reason,” she said. “The island has a wonderful ball park that people would like to see expanded with the addition of a tennis court or some basketball hoops and if we can build a hall, that would be a great benefit. The community is strong but we need a place to gather. We would use a gathering place very effectively.” As to her role at Frontenac County Council, Nossal sees it as a balancing act. She is there to support the needs of the county as one of its representatives but she is the only one at that table who can bring the needs and interests of Howe Island to the fore. Her style is the polar opposite of her predecessor David Jones, who regularly railed against the way the county operated, particularly on financial matters. Nossal takes a much more low-key approach. However, as she demonstrated at the most recent meeting, some of that Howe Island defiance is starting to come out. As the plan to transfer money from an unused reserve fund to buy land for the K&P Trail was being explained, Nossal asked, “Why is money that was collected for social housing going to the K&P trail?”
Even as CAO Kelly Pender and other members of council explained that it was just an administrative act to avoid having to raise taxes to finance the trail, she refused to be swayed. “Yes,” she said when Pender repeated that no social housing programs would be affected by the transfer, “but that money was not collected for the trail; it was collected for low-income residents and their housing needs.” Afterwards she said that the issue indicates the pre-eminence of the K&P Trail for the county. “I think the trail is a wonderful thing, and I recognise the odd geography of the county is what it is, but for my constituents, spending another $300,000 on a trail that they are never going to use is a pretty hard sell. And if I don't raise questions on their behalf, who will?” To that end, she has asked Anne-Marie Young from the county for a financial time line showing all the money that has been spent on the K&P Trail over the years that it has been under construction and where that money came from. “I know there have been grants along the way, but I would like to see the whole picture.” That's exactly the kind of request you can expect from a Howe Island politician.
Kingston Ceili Band at Bellrock hall T
he Kingston Ceili Band kicked off the fall and winter Bellrock community event program at the Bellrock Hall on Sept. 24. Around 40 people gathered at the schoolhouse to enjoy a taste of Ireland and Scotland right in their own back yard, and the band rocked the newly renovated little schoolhouse with their foot-tapping tunes and hilarious banter. From Elvis Presley and the Great Big Sea to a few more traditional Celtic pieces, the Kingston Ceili Band had the crowd clapping along and wanting more. The band is made up of six very talented artists: Shane Dunne on guitar and lead vocals; flute master Anne Archer; Maggie “hot fingers” McIver on the fiddle; Laura Anderson Brick on her cherry red accordion; Eric Brausseau on an array of percussion instruments; and Dennis Wilson on his trusty banjo and vocals. The band has been providing Kingston and area with their hearty music for 30 years. The obvious chemistry and history that they have makes them truly one of a kind. Their playful repartee combined with their unique sound created a warm and fun atmosphere inside the schoolhouse and resulted in a great night of entertainment. The concert was put on by the Bellrock Hall Community Association, which is in
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charge of maintaining the hall and putting on different events for the public’s entertainment. Admission to the show was a freewill donation as a way of bringing in money to cover some of the costs of keeping the hall up and running, and according to the chair of the hall association, Virginia Lavin, the event did very well in terms of Maggie McIver, Anne Archer and Shane Dunne raising funds. The proceeds will be put towards things like heat, support from the community, concerts and hydro and insurance that the hall needs to entertainment like this would not be poscontinue hosting community events like sible. The fall and winter events will be a big these. part of the hall’s fundraising for 2016. “Events like this serve two purposes, to The next event on the lineup is the Bellprovide the community with entertainment rock Boogie this Sunday, October 2. The and raise funds to keep the hall open,” said Texas Tuxedo will take the stage at noon and the association’s treasurer, Bob Brown. will be joined by four other acts throughout As the municipality does not support the the day. The event will go until 4 pm and the hall financially, the association relies on cover charge will again be a freewill offering. government grants and its own fundraising The Bellrock Schoolhouse is located at 6034 to keep it funded through the year. Without Levesque Road. Visit bellrockhall.ca
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or the 9th consecutive year, the Wolfe Island Corn Maze will host a day of family-friendly fun in support of children with physical disabilities. On Saturday, October 8, attendees can enjoy a walk through the two corn mazes and live music by the Kings Town Tenors. They can also enter a raffle to win a fall gift basket! Admission is $10 for adults (age 12 and older), $8 for kids (5-11 years) and children aged four and under are free. 100% of all ticket sales from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. will be donated to Easter Seals Ontario. This year the creatively designed maze carved out of a cornfield features two mazes
with a refreshment area in the middle called the "Oasis Rest Stop". The 50-acre property offers the perfect venue for a variety of activities that all come under the heading of good, clean fun! Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the wind turbines at a featured exhibit at the exit of the maze, to visit with the farm animals, and enjoy the beautiful singing of the Kings Town Tenors. Families are encouraged to visit the Maze early in the day. Please check the ferry schedule to Wolfe Island at www.wolfeisland. com/ferry.php. For over 93 years, Easter Seals has played an important role in providing support for
children and youth with physical disabilities from all ethnic and religious backgrounds. Thanks to its generous donors, Easter Seals continues to offer programs to allow kids to experience freedom, independence and a sense of accomplishment. Easter Seals helps by providing financial assistance for mobility equipment, communication devices and summer camp opportunities at its two properties, Camp Merrywood and Camp Woodeden. Together we are helping kids BE KIDS. For more information or to donate, visit EasterSeals.org. - submitted by Easter Seals
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Storytelling performance at Fieldwork T he four storytellers that performed at Fieldwork in Mabery last Saturday, thought carefully about which story to bring. Earlier in the year Fieldwork and 2 women productions from Ottawa walked the land and felt the history of both the land and the people. They brought four magnificent stories to enchant their audience with. Storytelling is one of the oldest crafts of humankind, a transmitter of history and wisdom. It can be a friendly reminder of values and morals or a roadmap to overcoming obstacles and reaching one’s goals. The stories we heard spoke of living close to the land when life was simpler yet more difficult, when it took all of a person’s strength and wit to stay alive and magic was accepted, respected and often expected. Once the audience had settled around the small tables in the comfortable barn loft at Fieldwork lit by strings of tiny lights that spanned the rafters, Jennifer Cayley of 2wp, curator of this show, introduced the concept and the performers. Katherine Grier, a storyteller for 30 years, took her listeners on a journey following Grace. Fleeing hunger and a desperate future in their old country, Grace came to Canada on a boat with her parents and several other families. Life in the new country is not easy. The families have come on the calling of a rich landowner who needed cheap labor in this as yet untamed land. Grace learns about the tale of the boy with the hedgehog face. A woodling had put a spell on the pregnant woman, just for a lark, and the boy grows to look more and more like a hedgehog. Called the Hedgehurst, he goes off deep into the woods to make his own life. Finally,
In early June 2017, all available cottage, lodge, and Bed & Breakfast spaces in North Frontenac will be filled when 115 delegates and their families come to the township for the Annual General Meeting of the Ontario ATV Association. Councilor Denis Bedard made the announcement at a meeting of North Frontenac Council last week. Securing the AGM for North Frontenac has been a project that Bedard, along with the Ottawa ATV Association, which manages the ATV trails in the area, have been working on for months. “They are keen to come here because not only do they want to have a meeting, they want to ride as well. It will be a good opportunity to promote our trails, as each of the delegates represents many other riders,” said Bedard in making the announcement. Bedard said that Darwin Sproule of Ompah has been coordinating accommodations for the delegates. “There are quite a few lodges and cottages around, and Darwin is confident he will be able to find suitable accommodations for everyone with what we have here,” said Bedard. The AGM is set for June 3 & 4, but Bedard said most delegates will arrive on Friday, the 2nd, or earlier in the week. “Many of them want to come early to ride,” he said.
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a king finds him, a princess marries him and this princess manages to break the spell and return the Hedgehurst to his true human form. Grace is relieved to hear that a person can make a living in those dark woods that have no paths or roads. Daniel Kletke experienced his first storytelling event at Rasputin’s in Ottawa and has been an avid listener and teller since then. He enchanted us with the story of three brothers who set out together to find their future. The youngest, Fargo, is as goodhearted as he is beautiful, which makes his two older brothers angry and jealous. They plot against him. Stealing his bread while he sleeps, they use his hunger on the following day to trick him into letting them blind him L-r: Katherine Grier, Marta Singh, Jan Andrews, Daniel Kletke, Jennifer Cayley and break his legs. Then they leave him brofollows his two brothers who have gone to seek the hand of ken. The youth never loses heart and magic water heals his a rich man’s daughter. All they need to do is say something eyes as well as his legs. In turn he collects some of the water so important or clever to her, that she would be silenced. to heal the paw of a wolf, the arm of a field mouse and the The two men ride on, while their young brother follows, unwing of a honey bee. All three of these animals bring their detected by them. On his way the clever (and hard working) entire tribe to his rescue later, when a cruel king challenges young brother earns a magic napkin, a magic bottle and a him against impossible tasks. Fargo’s steadfast goodness magic violin. Of course in the end he frees all the men who and the magic of the healing waters wins him the heart of tried in vain to silence the young woman, he also gets to the lovely princess and the kingdom, where he reigns with marry her himself and they lived happily ever after. Jan loves wisdom and care for the rest of his days. stories that have magic in them, deep meaning and solid A widely known author and storyteller, Jan Andrews teachings. brought to us the tale of Ti-Jean who, on his mother’s wish, Last but definitely not least we heard the story of Hansel
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when bringing back the final version. Once Council has approved the plan it should have easy passage at Frontenac County because the same planners who are preparing the plan will be providing advice to the county over its final approval.
Cloth-backed or vinyl, should the decision be made by the SPCC?
The South Palmerston Community Centre Committee, which oversees the operations of the Snow Road Hall, has raised $2,800, which they propose to use for 70 new folding chairs at the hall. Since the chairs will become township property, the township will have to buy them and be reimbursed by the SPCC. Councilor Gerry Martin asked whether the committee is looking at vinyl or cloth-backed chairs. “Cloth-backed chairs don't last as long and since they will become township property we will have to replace them eventually,” he said. Corey Klatt, manager for Facilities and Recreation, said there are both vinyl and cloth-backed chairs at other halls, “and both kinds seem to be standing up pretty well.” Gerry Lichty, from the SPCC, said he would take Martin's comments into account before making a final recommendation.
and Gretel, told by Marta Singh. In this story Gretel and Hansel were real children who were told the fairytale of Hansel and Gretel by their mother, as long as they could remember. When times get tough and the parents have to send the children away to work at the next village, Gretel begins to understand how the book reflects their own lives and teaches the children the way to continue. The lives of the children in the tale and the children in the book mirror each other, weaving back and forth between history and present until they are set free into the future. Stories have messages for us all, especially for growing up minds: messages to be connected to the earth and how to live with it, learning the trades and carving out a living. At the Q+A someone asked how one becomes a storyteller. The answer: by telling stories. Like any craft or trade, one has to start; skill will follow. Fieldwork, at 2501 Old Brooke Rd., shows site-specific artwork in and around a field and invites visitors to enjoy the exhibitions year-round. If you are interested in upcoming events and exhibitions, visit www.fieldworkproject.com
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On Tuesday September 13th, 2016 family, friends and relatives gathered at Goodfellow Funeral Home, Parham to remember and celebrate the life of Mary Helena Cronk (Howes). Rev Jean Brown and Rev Patsy Henry officiated at the service. Stanley Stinchcombe, organist, played for the singing of Mary’s favourite hymns All things Bright and Beautiful, and In the Bulb There is a Flower. Mr Gilbert Whan played guitar and sang Beyond The Sunset so beautifully. Colleen Steele gave an excellent eulogy on Mary’s successful life, while the grandchildren Chad, Jessie, Aleris and Savannah, evoked chuckles and tears with their memories of their grandmother. Her son Lynn expressed his feelings and relationship with his mom. Rev Patsy Henry concluded with the parable written about Mary and her life. Colleen’s poem about mom was amazing. She loved hearing all the poems that Colleen wrote and would often say, you would not believe the poems Colleen wrote. Thank you both. Pallbearers were Chad Roberts, Jessie Stenson, Aleris, Savannah and Lynn Cronk, and Eric Leslie. Interment was in Parham Cemetery. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Andrew Bennett Howes and Helena Howes (Allison), as well as her son-in-law Brian Roberts. She is survived by her daughter Karyn Roberts, and son and daughterin-law Lynn and Leslie Cronk. Loving grandmother of Chad Roberts (Allison), Jessie Stenson (Shawn), Aleris, Emma and Savannah Cronk. Adored by great granddaughter Brynn. Many thanks to the Princess Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge No. 358 for their beautiful service. Mary was one of the beginning members in the Parham Lodge and has been a member for 69 years. Thank you to our two special friends, Edie Cairns and Wendy Parliament, for co-ordinationg a fantastic slideshow that depicted a walk through time with our mom. A memory never to be forgotten. Sharing memories with everyone was so special while the Parham United Church ladies and all our friends provided a delicious luncheon. Thank you. Special thanks to our extended family of Para-med nurses, Rene, Greg, Karen, Wendy and Julie for their caring and compassion shown during their visits. Mom loved you all. The kindness, support and dedication of the Goodfellow Funeral Home, Parham always remain in our hearts. As a mom, grandmother and friend her generosity, dedication and love will be really missed. Our family is so grateful for all the kindness everyone has shown us during this difficult time. We love you all. Thanks a million to everyone. Karyn & Lynn and their families.
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Raymo, Reta Helen (nee McCullough) The family of the late Helen Raymo sincerely thank all Family & Friends for their support, prayers, sympathy, flowers, visits, food, monetary donations, cards and phone calls after her recent passing. Thank you to all those who remembered and honoured Helen by attending her Wake/Funeral Service in Parham with Pastor Mark Hudson of the Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church officiating. Thank you Debbie Hudson, Trina Wilson & Gilbert Whan for your beautiful ministry of song. To the staff of the Ottawa Heart Institute, the Kingston General Hospital and St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital in Kingston for your care, guidance and support. It was much appreciated. Thank you David Goodfellow and the Goodfellow Funeral Home staff in Parham for your support and care. Thank you to Rimpy Kaillon of Goodfellow’s Flowers in Sharbot Lake for the beautiful arrangements. Also thank you to the Helen Henderson Retirement Home staff in Amherstview for making Helen’s stay there happy and comfortable. Please accept this personal Thanks from Howard and the Raymo family.
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Retired Women Teachers of Ontario by Kathleen Goodfellow he Retired Women Teachers, Kingston Branch joined with the Napanee Branch to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of RWTO/ OERO at the Lennox and Addington Museum and Archives. In 1956, a small group of retired teachers organized and brought pension change that made a difference in the lives of all retired women teachers. RWTO continues to work for issues that concern all teachers. Bonny Greavett, president, introduced the staff from the museum, Jane Foster – manager, Kim Kerr- archivist, and Andrew Minigan – curatorial assistant. Each staff member guided a group on a tour of the building. The displays were very impressive. Of interest to the groups was the collection of educational books from the past to the present day. The system for preserving the books was to be admired. Anyone interested in Genealogy can be assured of being assisted in finding family at the museum archives. The fundraising activity was not forgotten and the popular draw table provided much enjoyment. Donations were accepted to provide items and treats for our military serving
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he Township of Addington Highlands Council and AHEAD Committee (Addington Highlands Economic Advisors for Development) is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the annual Outstanding Volunteer award. As in 2015, an Outstanding Business will also be recognised. Both awards will be presented at the annual township Christmas party, to be held this year in Denbigh. The Outstanding Volunteer Award is ‘to acknowledge any individual(s) who made a significant voluntary contribution to benefit our community in the areas of social or economic growth’. The Outstanding Business Award is ‘to acknowledge an Addington Highlands business for continued business excellence while meeting the needs of residents and visitors. Anyone can nominate a deserving volunteer and/or business; deadline is 4 pm, November 4, 2016. Nomination forms must be completed in writing. Previous recipients for Outstanding Business include: Northbrook Foodland, Yourway Home Centre, Curtis Trailers and Hook’s Building Centre. Previous recipients for Outstanding Volunteer include: Andy Anderson, Werner Lips, Carolyn Hasler, Margaret Axford, Roy Berndt, Gordon & Carolyn McCulloch, Gary & Ruby Malcolm, John Bolton and Ernie & Cathy Ballar. Nomination forms can be downloaded from www.addingtonhighlands.ca or obtained from the Town-
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Transition Age Youth Support Worker Community Living-North Frontenac has an opening for two female Transition Age Youth support workers to complete our circle of support in assisting a young lady with an intellectual disability. The successful candidate will have to be dedicated to providing this support when this young lady may not want it. They need to be a good communicator knowing when to speak and when to listen, have patience and be resilient. They need to be able to take a step back and reason out what is best for this individual rather than reacting to what she is doing or saying. Be available to respond when called. Days/ evenings/nights/weekends Starting Rate: $17.74 per hour Qualifications: • DSW or equivalent • Behavioural training • Mandt training or equivalent • Current CPR & first aid • Valid Driver’s license If you think that you can make a difference in this young lady’s life please send your resume to Deb at dryckman@clnf.ca or drop off at 1025 Elizabeth St. Accepting applications until October 7, 2016 Deb Ryckman Manager Supports & Services abroad. Joelle Hubner-McLean, our local author, did a presentation on her new children’s book to the group. Copies were available to be examined or purchased.
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By Lauder Smith t our meeting in Cloyne, March 20, 2016, we discussed the past efforts and the future plans of the club and then had a very interesting presentation by Steve Elmy, founder of Rack Stackers, a deer feed and seed company. He introduced his product line and emphasized the planting of nutrient-loaded plants in open spaces, around old marshes and bush trails. It would seem that we can grow large amounts of feed for deer on small plots of land. He is familiar with the area and assures us that we can be successful here. Our land will need to be treated with lime to counteract the acidity of our soil. He is open to offer support and advice through Facebook, 613-477-2473 and his web site www.rackstacker.ca. Many thanks to Steve for an informative and interesting evening. He donated the products he brought to show us and the happy winners headed home with their prizes.
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FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM IN 4-PLEX in Kaladar, available November 1. First, last & references, $500 plus hydro. Please call 416-554-9746 3-BDRM HOUSE in Plevna, $850 + utilities, no pets; 613-336-1293 or 613-920-3508; ask for Amos 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 INDOOR BOAT & TRAILER STORAGE. Please phone 613-353-2460 KALADAR – TWO BEDROOM APT. ground floor, heated, fridge/stove, $525 per month; first & last required; available Nov. 1, 2016. Call 613-336-9429
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LOUGHBOROUGH HOUSING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTOR POSITIONS (VOLUNTEER) Loughborough Housing Corporation is a not-for-profit social housing Provider, providing apartment housing to seniors. We wish to hear from interested persons from the Township of South Frontenac who would be willing to serve, in a volunteer capacity, on its Board of Directors. We wish to supplement the existing membership with new members who would bring additional experience and expertise. We are seeking individuals whose background may include: Finance, Construction/Trades, Social Services, Law, Business, Health Care, Public Service at a Board level, Seniors Issues, Community Liaison. Our information package is recommended, and will be available at our office generally Monday through Thursday beginning October 3rd. To obtain the required application form, or for further information, please contact the Administrator, Neil Orser, at 613-376-3686, or by e-mail.Application due on October 19, 2016 at 4:00pm. Loughborough Housing Corporation 4377 William Street, Box 400 Sydenham, Ontario loborohsg@persona.ca
ICE RINK ATTENDANT-ARDEN DUTIES: 1. Prepare ice surface for the winter months. Every attempt is to be made to have the ice available for the Christmas school break – 23 December 2016. The Kennebec Recreation Committee will facilitate and assist with the initial ice preparation; 2. Clear & remove snow when necessary and flood/maintain the ice surface throughout the season; 3. Shut off well pump and drain water system back to the well after each use in accordance with the posted instructions; 4. Open, close, and secure the change room according to the specified Hours of Operation; 5. Turn on and off all exterior and interior lighting along with the electric heaters in the change room at the beginning and end of each evening; 6. Secure all equipment at season’s end; 7. Supply all equipment necessary to perform duties; and 8. Identify all required rink and change room repairs and report these to the Kennebec Recreation Committee representative. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday to Friday 5 pm to 9 pm Saturday and Sunday 2 pm to 9 pm November 15, 2016 to March 15, 2017 A concession booth may be operated in the Change House, for Cold drinks and prepackaged food. For questions or clarification, to view the facilities, or to obtain an Application/ Quotation form, please contact Wanda Harrison, Chair, Recreation Committee at (613) 335-3186. Kennebec Recreation Committee General Delivery Arden ON K0H 1B0 Closing date for submission of APPLICATION/QUOTATION is October 15, 2016 at 3:00 PM
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Thursday September 29 CLOYNE - FRIENDS OF BON ECHO Annual General Meeting, 7pm, Pineview Free Methodist Church; info 613-336-0830 CONNECTIONS ADULT LEARNING - MANAGING YOUR ANDROID DEVICE, free, Sharbot Lake site, Thursdays 12:30-3:30pm; Sept 29 – Nov 3. Register: 613-279-2499 sharbotlake@ncalc.ca SHARBOT LAKE LEGION Darts, Thursdays 7pm; $3 SNOW ROAD - MUSIC NIGHT w/ Jeff Moulton, 7-9pm at the Snowmobile Club (community center closed for renovations); tickets $10 advance; $12 at door; Yves, 613-278-1371
Friday September 30 HARROWSMITH - FIRE SAFETY FOR SENIORS free hot lunch & presentation hosted by Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T) committee; topics: smoke alarms, fire extinguishers & overall fire safety. Free Methodist Church 11:30am-1:30pm, please pre-register; Southern Frontenac Community Services 613-376-6477. MCDONALDS CORNERS – CONCERT w/ Jim Bryson, Melwood Cutlery 7:30pm; Agricultural Hall, tickets at: thefestivalofsmallhalls.com; 613- 791-3476 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm $12; Baked Chicken
Saturday October 1 BATTERSEA PUMPKIN FESTIVAL, pancake breakfast, parade; kids crafts, pumpkin carving, pie eating contest, music; model trains to ride, petting zoo, more; 353-7803. $5; family $20 FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; in Verona at Prince Charles Public School. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more.
FOOD BANK DRIVES at Reid’s Foodland in Verona, and Trousdale’s Foodland in Sydenham, 10am-2pm; info: 613-376-6477 MATAWATCHAN - HARVEST SUPPER, St. Andrew’s Church 5-7pm; $12; Children 6-12 $6; 5 & under free; turkey w/ trimmings! PARHAM - BEEF SUPPER, United Church, 5-7pm; $13; 6-12yrs $5; under 6 free; family $27 PLEVNA STAR PARTY: The Autumn Sky. Pleiades, Andromeda Galaxy, the Double Cluster, dwarf planet Ceres and more. Begins at dusk; 5816 Road 506; visit northfrontenac. com/index.html or facebook.com/NFDSP/ in case of cancellation or update; SHARBOT LAKE FARMERS MARKET Tomahawk & Knife Throwing, Oso Beach 9am-1pm SNOW ROAD – FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST, Snowmobile Club, 8-11am, 1106 Gemmills Road
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BELLROCK BOOGIE with Texas Tuxedo, 12 noon-4pm; country music & family fun, community hall; fundraiser for BellRock park; freewill offering; www.bellrockhall.ca BLUEBERRY MOUNTAIN - FALL COLOURS HIKE, registration 10am; $10 donation requested; 12 & under free; stories by “John Muir”; hike is gradual, 45-minute climb with one short, steep rise; 502 Hills of Peace Rd. near Flower Station; Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust fundraiser; 613-259-3412. BOLINGBROKE – CONCERT by Devin Cuddy Band with Keegan Carr, ABC Hall, 3pm; tickets at: thefestivalofsmallhalls.com; 613791-3476 MABERLY - MUSIC AFTERNOON, St. Alban’s Anglican Church, 2-4pm, free-will offering, refreshments, all welcome. MCDONALDS CORNERS - FALL BEEF SUPPER, Agricultural Hall, hosted by Knox Presbyterian Church; 4-6:30 pm, all welcome; $15; 6-12yrs: $6; under 6 free. MISSISSIPPI - MUSIC NIGHT, Free Methodist Church 4pm; potluck supper after at Snow Road Snowmobile Club; all welcome. WINTERGREEN STUDIOS Fall Open House & Natural Homes Tour, 10am-4pm; 9780 Canoe Lake Rd; wintergreenstudios.com To find other locations on the Natural Homes Tour visit naturalbuildingcoalition.ca/
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Field has performed in over a dozen productions, including as Mrs. Webb in Our Town and Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream, a production she mentioned in particular because it was the first ever Shakespeare production for the company and its director, Inie Platenius, died of breast cancer before the play went up. “We were committed to following the directions she gave us in order to make the production a tribute to her. It meant a lot to all of us. She also asked me to design the sets for it, with the help of Peter [Inie's husband], which was a great experience.” Brian Robertson would not let Field leave the front until she delivered a cackle from the Wicked Witch of the West. She said that was a role she had wanted to play since she was a child as the Wicked Witch has always been an idol of hers. She called her a “positive role model.” John Stephen first came to the Little Theatre as the father (and chauffeur) for his daughter, Shiloh, who was in a production. He took on a small role, and has been in a dozen productions since then. He was given more and more prominent roles in a series of productions that were directed by Doug McIntyre, including Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Drinking Alone, and Noises Off. “He saw something in me as an actor that I never saw,” Stephen said
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Tuesday October 4 SHARBOT LAKE 39ers meet at North Frontenac Telephone office, downstairs, noon potluck followed by meeting, games after; all over 50 years welcome; info Shirley 613-2792990; dotdotfraser@gmail.com SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2:30pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 VERONA - WOMEN’S DROP IN-GROUP, Medical Centre 1:30-3pm, free drop-in support group, no registration required; info Kim 613-549-7850 or kalbano@k3c.org Website: www.k3c.org
Wednesday, October 5 GLENBURNIE DINERS, noon, United Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477 SHARBOT LAKE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS LUNCHEON at Cardinal Café, 11:30am; to attend, please phone 279-3778 by noon on Sept. 30. SHARBOT LAKE - TURKEY BINGO fundraiser for Granite Ridge Education Centre Athletics; doors open 6:30pm. SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - General Meeting, 7pm
Thursday October 6 MABERLY - ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH DINNER & EUCHRE noon at community hall PINE MEADOW NURSING HOME Fall Fair, silent auction, pie contest, pickle contest & more. Vendor tables $30; info: Mallory Wionzek, 613-336-9120; malloryannewionzek@gmail.com UNITED WAY CHILI LUNCH & PIE AUCTION, Child Centre, Sharbot Lake, lunch at noon $5; pie auction 12:30pm
Friday October 7 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE, Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30pm, for public school children; $6; info 372-2410. Sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs PARHAM - TURKEY BINGO, Oddfellows hall 6:45pm, sponsored by Mayflower Lodge
Saturday October 8 FLINTON - TURKEY SUPPER, Township Rec. Centre, 4-7pm; $15; 6-12yrs $7; sponsor: Flinton Community Club. HARROWSMITH NEWFOUNDLAND KITCHEN PARTY, Golden Links Hall 6pm, traditional food, music, silent action; $20, reserve 372-2410 or 546-3651; sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekah; proceeds to Camp Trillium. WOLFE ISLAND CORN MAZE in support of
North Frontenac Little Theatre awards T he North Frontenac Little Theatre held its annual awards ceremony last Sunday, Sept. 25 at the former Tichborne church that it purchased and fixed up as a rehearsal and storage space several years ago. This year actors Martina Field and John Stephen were honoured in the performer category, and in the community category, longtime supporters Jocelyn and Nick Whalen from Sharbot Lake Pharmasave were also celebrated. The hall was decked out with red carpets, and there was a table laden full of treats and refreshments in the center. The hall was full when NFLT president and event emcee, Brian Robertson, jumped onto the altar/stage at the back of the hall and called everyone to attention. Channeling Steve Martin, Robertson proceeded to deliver a monologue, complete with fake texts from celebrities, and apologies from long-time NFLT members John and Anne McDougall, who according to Robertston were busy at home working on a disco version of Fiddler on the Roof. Finally it came time to announce the first honoree, Martina Field. As she jumped up to go up and accept her award, Robertson put his hand up. “Not yet,” he said, forcing her to return to her seat as he talked about their experiences on stage together as a married couple on two occasions, something that he said the tabloids had a field day with.
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Sat. – Mon. October 8 - 10 PERTH AUTUMN STUDIO TOUR, 10am-5pm; artist profiles, photos of work, map at www.perthstudiotour.com; phone: 267-5237 WESTPORT – FALL COLOURS STUDIO TOUR, 10am-5pm; 16 artists in 6 studios www.westportstudiotour.com
Sunday October 9 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614. MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $15; info: 613-278-2362.
Tuesday October 11 MABERLY - “STEP BACK IN TIME”, community hall, 1-3pm; Bethel Women’s Institute celebrates the 1800s with tall tales, treats, & speaker Clare Beckton, executive director of the Centre for Women in Politics & Public Leadership at Carleton University NORTHERN 5 DINERS, noon, Plevna. For those 50+, $12, reservations requ’d 279-3151
Wednesday October 12 FESTIVAL OF TREES PLANNING MEETING, 1pm at St. Lawrence College Employment Services Office, Garrett St., Sharbot Lake; all welcome; 613-279-2576 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. SHARBOT LAKE - COMMUNITY DROP IN 20th anniversary celebration, free community lunch, 12 noon, all welcome SNOW ROAD – COMMUNITY POTLUCK, Snowmobile Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd, 5:30pm. Oktoberfest theme
Thursday, October 13 LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 7pm, topic: Making a Winter Planter; yram@golden.net. PLEVNA - FREE BBQ hosted by North Frotenac Fire Department at Clar-Mill Fire Station 6pm, fire safety demos, info, prizes. RECREATIONAL BADMINTON starts Oct 13, Thursdays, 7-9pm, Granite Ridge Educational Centre; $5 semester; fun & exercise for adults, children 14-17 w/ adult supervision only VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.
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in his trademark self-deprecating manner. He also played the wizard in The Wizard of Oz, a policeman in Guys and Dolls, and was recently in The Miracle Worker. He said that he has been put into difficult positions on stage by some of his directors, including McIntyre, who decided L-r: Nick & Jocelyn Whalen, Martina Field, John Stephens to stage Beyond recipients of the Community Award. They Reasonable Doubt in the center of the audi- have supported the Little Theatre ever since torium at the old Sharbot Lake High School they opened the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy 25 instead of on stage. years ago. “Whenever I would lose a line on stage I “They have put posters up in the store and could look to the side for prompting, but this sold tickets and collected money for us for time the audience was surrounding me. But 50 productions over the years. And I know since I was playing a lawyer I could just say we are not alone; they support other commu'please give me a minute to consult, your nity activities all the time,”said Robertson. honour', and go back to consult with my cliSpeaking for the pair, Nick Whalen said, “It ent, who fortunately had the script in front of is an honor to be recognised. I have always them on the table. The audience never knew, enjoyed the productions. The Little Theatre or at least never told me they knew.” is a great asset to the community.” Jocelyn and Nick Whalen are the first The Whalens received a standing ovation.
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Land o' Lakes Timberwolf Run by Kate Turner
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n September 26, Land O' Lakes Public School hosted its 10th annual Timber Wolf Run. North Addington & Granite Ridge Education Centres, as well as Prince Charles and Clarendon Central Public Schools sent students from grades 1 to 8 to participate with the Land O' Lakes students. Jen Meulenaar, the Grade 1/2 teacher and running coach for Land O' Lakes Public School, organizes the Timber Wolf Run along with the help of staff, volunteer parents and former students. “This is a great chance to get the northern schools and southern
schools together to have some fun and get some exercise,” Meulenaar said. “The kids always enjoy it.” This year, the students of Land O' Lakes also learned about Terry Fox and raised $84 for the Terry Fox Foundation. In preparation for the Fort Henry Regional Meet next Thursday, students from grades 1 and 2 ran 1 km; grades 3 and 4 ran 2 km; and grades 5 through 8 ran 3 km (distances approximate) up and over the hills behind the school. The results were: Grade 1/2 Girls: 1. Savanna Rose PCPS;
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ape Breton fiddler Anita MacDonald and piper Ben Miller make a musically explosive combination which might just be the next big thing from that storied island. Their four-piece band, which includes Tyson Chen on piano and Zakk Cormier on guitar, will be coming to MERA in McDonalds Corners on Sunday October 30 for an evening concert and afternoon workshops for musicians interested in learning Cape Breton styles. MERA is fortunate to be able to present this up-and-coming group who are bringing Scottish Gaelic musical tradition into the twenty-first century with respect, energy and a delightful stage presence. The Sunday, Oct 30 program at MERA is as follows: Workshops 2 - 4 pm: (cost: $30/person) - Fiddle and pipe tune playing, Cape Breton style (combined group), intermediate to advanced level -Accompaniment styles from strong beginner to advanced player on keyboard, guitar or other stringed instrument (BYO) Concert, 7 pm: Ben Miller and Anita MacDonald with Tyson Chen and Zakk Cormier MERA hall (cost: $20 advance/25 door/$15 for registered workshop participants) For information, contact Bill Cameron at bill.martino18@gmail.com or visit www. benandanita.com. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketsplease.ca. MERA School-
house is at 974 Concession 9A, McDonalds Corners. www.meraschoolhouse.org.
Fall Colours Hike to Blueberry Mountain
The Fall Colours hike will take place on Sunday, Oct. 2, with registration beginning at 10 a.m. A donation of $10 is requested; children 12 & under are free. This is a fundraiser for the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust. Blueberry Mountain is located at 502 Hills of Peace Rd. near Flower Station in Lanark Highlands. For information, please call 613259-3412 or visit www.mmlt.ca
Grade 5/6 – Girls: 1. Rylee Beattie GREC; 2. Julia Cuddy NAEC; 3. Alexus Wagner NAEC Grade 5/6 Boys: 1. Vann Thomas PCPS; 2. Lincoln Elliotte PCPS; 3. Josh Rowe PCPS Grade 7/8 Girls: 1. Lexus Cochrane PCPS; 2. Heidi Riddell LOLPS; 3. Katie Tryon LOLPS Grade 7/8 Boys: 1. Braydon Dunham GREC; 2. Mason MacDonald PCPS; 3. Gregory Ross CCPS
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC PUBLIC MEETING HARROWSMITH COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac on Tuesday October 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Township of South Frontenac Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham ON. The purpose of the Public Meeting is to consider a proposal for a Community Improvement Plan for the hamlet of Harrowsmith under Section 28 of the Planning Act. For more information see the township website under “News and Public Notices”.
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Wedden, Bonnetta and Francey nominated for 2016 Canadian Folk Music Awards N
ominees have been anCindy Thompson of Almonte. nounced for the 2016 CanadiTo date, she has been profiled an Folk Music Awards, with fiddler in Celtic Life magazine from Jessica Wedden being nominated Nova Scotia, and has perin the category of Young Performformed at the 2016 Havelock er of the Year. Submissions for Jamboree, Ottawa’s 2015 Citthe CFMAs were received from yFolk Music Festival, Perth's across Canada there are a total of 2016 Stewart Park Music Fesfive nominees in each category. tival Youth Showcase and the The nomination was based on 2016 Almonte CeltFest. the song on her first CD titled FidWedden is one of three lodling is My Passion, which she re- Jessica Wedden cal musicians nominated for corded at the age of 12, just three CFM Awards this year. and a half years after she started to play the Frontenac News contributing reporter and fiddle. man about town in Mountain Grove, Jonas To qualify for this category, the entrant Bonnetta, of Evening Hymms has been nommust be under 19 at the time of recording. inated as Emerging Artist of the Year for his Jessica is presently 14 years old. third release, Quiet Energies, from 2015. She is from the Sharbot Lake area and Finally, the decorated Elphin-based singstarted playing fiddle with the Blue Skies er/songwriter David Francey, a three-time Community Fiddle Orchestra. She then Juno Award winner, has been nominated for broadened her learning experience with Contemporary Album of the Year for Empty private lessons from professional fiddler, Train.
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2. Lexie McCullough GREC; 3. Poppy Miller PCPS Grade 1/2 Boys: 1. Jackson Mosher LOLPS; 2. Parker Beeg CCPS; 3. Talan Stubinski PCPS Grade 3/4 Girls: 1. Chloe Saunders LOLPS; 2. Natsuki Ono LOLPS; 3. Cassie Tryon LOLPS Grade 3/4 Boys: 1. Logan Chiasson GREC; 2. Ryder Mallett LOLPS; 3. Drake Thomas PCPS
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. There is ice time available for private rental – conferences, wedding receptions, reunions, concerts, dances and parties. For more information see their website www. frontenacarena.com
CARDBOARD AND STYROFOAM IN RECYCLING Please REMEMBER that any cardboard or packing styrofoam put out for recycle collection must be flattened and tied into bundles no more than 3’ X 2’ X 8” in size. Remove all staples and tape and put out no more than 2 bundles per pickup. Any more than 2 bundles or loose cardboard /Styrofoam may be left. If you have a stockpile of cardboard, it will be accepted free of charge at either the Portland or Loughborough WDS when open. Alternatively, excess cardboard may be taken to Kingston Area Recycling, 196 Lappans Lane, at no cost to South Frontenac residents.
2017 BUDGET INPUT Council invites residents to provide input for the 2017 Budget. The 2017 Budget document will be tabled on Tuesday, November 1. Those interested in presenting to Council on Tuesday, November 8 are encouraged to contact the Clerk’s office at Extension 2222 to be placed on the agenda. Alternatively, written submissions may be forwarded to the Clerk’s Office via admin@southfrontenac.net. Requests to present to Council and/ or written submissions must be received by noon on Thursday, November 3rd, 2016.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK – OCTOBER 9-15, 2016 Don’t wait to check the date! How old are your smoke alarms? Smoke alarms don’t last forever. They usually last 10 years. Check the manufacturer’s date on your smoke alarms today and replace expired alarms.
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FINAL TAX NOTICES – 2ND INSTALMENT DUE DATE The Residential, Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Resident and Mixed assessment 2016 Tax Notice 2nd instalment due date is September 30, 2016. If you have misplaced your Final Tax Notice or need to know the amount of the instalment please contact the tax department via email at taxes@southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 Ext 2200.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The HHW Depot will be open every Thursday from 3 pm to 8 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.
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Paul Kilpatrick
www.fixandwrap.ca
Healthy Meals for Seniors Are Here for YOU! Call 6 I 3-376-6477 ext. 303 Join us for lunch and get a little social! Come for a hot and delicious three-course meal and lively local entertainment, enjoyed with friends, for only $11.00. Each month, Diners Club serves Glenburnie (first Wednesday),Verona (second Thursday), Sydenham (third Wednesday) and Harrowsmith (fourth Thursday). October Special: First time diners and diners with first time guests get their meal for half price!
We can bring the food to your door! Our meals on wheels program will deliver a hot and nutritious lunch to your home for only $7.00. Meals include nutritious entrée, sides and dessert.