No.17 Vol.48

December 7, 2017 Vol. 17, No. 48

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What’s a “Diabuddy”?

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hris Jarvis is a former Olympic rower who has had type one diabetes since he was thirteen. He rowed for team Canada for eight years, competing in Athens in 2004, Beijing in 2008, and in 2007 he won a gold medal for Canada in the Pan American Games. Competitive rowing is a tough, demanding team sport, and diabetes can be a difficult disease to manage.

Today, Chris dedicates his time to helping young people who are dealing with diabetes, by going into schools to spread information about diabetes on his “Diabuddies” tour, and through a non-profit group he founded, called ICD. The letters stand for “I Challenge Diabetes”, and the goal is to help people take control of diabetes while challenging themselves physically.

Chris was invited by Jennifer and Kyle Palmer to speak at Harrowsmith Public School last week.

Their son Kieran, who is in Junior Kindergarten there, was diagnosed with type one diabetes when he was two years old. He’s one of two children at the school who are living with diabetes.

The whole school filed into the gym and settled on the floor, sounding like a convention of coyotes, suddenly quieting when Chris began to speak. He told of his sense of isolation as a child, not knowing how to explain his frequent need to test his blood sugar level, and the insulin pump he wore on his belt.

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He talked about the coach who kicked him off the team when he learned Chris had diabetes, saying “I don’t want you; if there are complications, you could ruin it for everyone.” And of the friends and teammates who stuck up for him many times, and in that particular case, got the coach to change his mind.

Chris demonstrated how he tested his blood sugar level. He explained that with Diabetes 1, the pancreas, which normally regulates the level of sugar in the blood keeping it neither too high nor too low, has stopped functioning, so the individual must take over the job. This requires a careful balancing of food, exercise and insulin, the chemical usually provided by the pancreas, for without the right amount of sugar a person could grow dizzy and pass out.

Chris reassured the children that Diabetes 1 wasn’t a disease that a person could ‘catch’ from others, or by eating too much sugar. He spoke of ways friends could help a person with diabetes through their understanding, support and willingness to go for help if needed. Throughout, he emphasized and demonstrated with his own life story, that a person can live with a disease and still be healthy. From the applause of the audience, it sounded like Chris encouraged a lot of ‘Diabuddies” at Harrowsmith Public.

(Note: for more accurate and detailed information about diabetes, go to the Diabetes Canada website)

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L to R: Quinn Palmer, Chris Jarvis, Kieran Palmer. Chris and Kieran are holding the insulin pumps they wear all the time.

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Faye Barr and Lorraine Johnston welcomed visitors on Saturday

Perth Road Village Crafters annual show and lunch

by Craig Bakay o one at the annual craft sale and lunch was too sure how long the Perth Road Village Crafters have been in operation but it’s been quite awhile now.

“My mom was in the Crafters in the late ’70s but I’m not sure how long it was going before she joined,” said Faye Barr at last Saturday’s annual craft show and lunch.

The Crafters are a combination social and activity group, Barr said. They’re always open to new members and pretty much open to any craft someone wants to try.

“You name a craft and somebody will probably do it, including knitting, crochet, crossstitch, sewing . . .,” she said.

Often, for the craft show, they’ll do a group project such as the ‘fascinators’ wacky head-

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wear featured a few years ago. This year’s project is a large quilt worked on by many of the members.

“We probably have 40 or so members but we have some snowbirds so there’s about 20 people on a regular basis,” she said.

“We’d be glad to welcome new members, especially if you’re new to the community.

“We’re a welcoming and warm group.”

She said the best way for somebody to join is simply to show up at the Harris Memorial Park Hall on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. til noon.

They’re not a fund raising group per se, but they do some fund raising and this year were recognized by the Buck Lake Flotilla in support of Camp Merriwood for their contribution.

onstruction is now underway for a third gas station located near the junction of Road 38 and Hwy. 7.

The project is being undertaken by Gama Engineering of Woodbridge, and company President Wajid Mansuri said that work on the site is progressing quickly after a late fall start, but much of the outdoor work will soon come to a halt and will have to wait until March or April to get underway.

The building on the site, which used to house The Junction in recent years, is being renovated to accommodate a convenience store and a take-out fast food operation.

“It will have Pizza Pizza or subs or something like that,” Mansuri said, but the details of that end of the business are still to be finalised.

“The gas station will not run 24 hours a day.”

Mansuri also said.

The property was sold two years ago, but it has taken time for the new owner to obtain the planning approvals necessary for opening the new use on the site.

Before getting underway, they needed a minor variance for a diminished number of parking spots, 14 instead of 18, approval from the Health Unit for a septic system, a building permit, and tentative approval from the Ministry of Transportation for the construction of an exit ramp off Hwy. 7.

Mansuri said that the exit ramp, which will be built by the ministry and financed by the applicant, will likely be in place well before the

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Attention Young Artists: Our annual Christmas art contest is open to all elementary school-aged children.

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December 7, 2017

Hesse see major flaws in revised septic assessment plan

by Jeff Green ictor Hesse is a frustrated municipal politician. He served, as the sole council rep, on the septic re-assessment committee for Central Frontenac Council for three years.

After submitting a draft plan, then holding public meetings, the committee brought their plan to council for approval in October. And the plan was rejected.

"Only one member of council asked me to go over the plan with them before the vote, but five of them voted against it," he said, in an interview earlier this week, Two weeks after the committee's plan was rejected, Councillor Tom Dewey brought in an alternate proposal that set out a phased-in approach to the assessments, delaying implementation for off-water residents for an extra 5 years, and cutting the septic pumpers who work in the township out of the loop as far as conducing assessments is concerned.

The Dewey proposal, which was adopted by Council, enlists Chief Building Official (CBO) Shawn Merriman to design a program and bring it back for consideration.

During the debate on the Dewey proposal in November, Hesse said it was a plan that was “designed to fail” and while some of his emotions have cooled over time, he still thinks there are major flaws with the direction Council has taken.

“Waterfront properties are being targetted first, but that is a mistake. They are not the ones that really should be looked at first. The biggest question mark about environmental impacts is within the hamlets. And the hamlets will not be completed within ten years,” he said.

According to Hesse, the focus on waterfront properties is based on politics, because the pressure to come up with a septic plan came mostly from lake associations and waterfront residents. Their main concern is the water quality of the lakes. The main push back against the program was coming from off-water residents who were concerned about the potential cost of compliance with the program, so assessments

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“It is more important to come up with something that serves the long term interests of all residents, and provides more information and assurance to the township about what is really out there, than it is to worry about politics . There is a lot that we don’t know about septic systems in our township,” Hesse said.

Hesse is also concerned about the cost of assessments.

The committee had proposed that septic haulers, of which there are 6 working in the township, would be able to complete the assessments at the same time as they are doing pump outs.

“We contacted the pumpers and three were in favour of doing it this way, two were opposed and one was on the fence about it. We asked about what they would charge and they placed it at $25 or $50, except for one who said he would have to charge $100.”

Under the newly adopted proposal, pump-out companies will not be doing assessments. A separate inspector will need to be paid, and the residents are going to be paying directly unless the township steps in.

“Now that the pumpers have been cut out, the only option is to use the Mississippi-Rideau Septic office, and their fee is $130. I don’t think residents will like that,” said Hesse.

John Duchene, who lives on Kennebec Lake and was a citizen member of the committee with Hesse, said that he was also disappointed when the committee’s report was rejected, and he shares Hesse’s concerns with the direction that Council has taken, but he remains hopeful that a plan will emerge that does some good.

“I do think that they have placed all the burden on the Chief Building Official to come up with a plan, after we spent years as a committee consulting and gathering information from many sources to come up with the one that they rejected. I still hope they follow through with something in the end,” he said.

For his part, CBO Merriman said he plans to bring something forward in January, following Council’s direction from last month.

“I’d like to get the program started in the spring if Council is willing,” he said.

The Dewey proposal that forms the basis for Merriman's work also included the following directive: “Staff be directed

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Canada 150 on parade

The spectacular year long Central Frontenac Canada 150 celebrations will continue until the very end of 2017. Above, committee member Marci Asselstine atop the Canada 150 float in the Sharbot Lake Santa Claus Parade on Saturday.

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South Frontenac passes 2018 budget

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outh Frontenac Council approved and adopted its 2018 budget at its regular meeting Tuesday night in Sydenham.

The Township will be collecting from $19,129,719, 2.92% more than the $18,586,507 it collected in 2017.

However, the Treasury department met the target set for them by Council. That target is based on a hypothetical average property value in the township, which would be worth $256,000 in 2017. That average property, which would have gone in assessed value up by $4,000 in 2017, would see an increase of 2% in township taxes, a little over $30.

This is just for the township. portion of the tax bill, which also includes Frontenac County taxes and School Board taxes. The final budget will not be approved until April, but with the township budget approcval this week, staff has a budget to work under from the start of the year on January 1st.

The biggest item in the budget is roadway maintenance at over $13 million followed by fire protection at over $3 million, policing at over $3 million and solid waste management at $2,7 million.

The lone dissenting vote against the budget came from Coun. Ross Sutherland.

“The proposed budget should not be supported because it is a budget of missed opportunities,” Sutherland said. “It fails to move forward on community development and engagement, it is not expanding resources to combat invasive species and climate change and it has fallen back on making important

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However, Mayor Ron Vandewal seemed quite pleased with the budget and praised staff.

“I’ve been through lots of budgets and they’re never fun,” Vandewal said. “Like that recent one at County.

“But staff bent over backwards and brought us a budget at 2 per cent like we asked for.”

Fermoy Hall, a “charming little building” - Barbeau

Coun. Brad Barbeau had served notice of motion that Council not proceed with any work on Fermoy Hall regardless of the funding source until the Heritage Committee met and made recommendations to Council.

But after touring the hall, Barbeau said he had a change of heart and withdrew his motion.

“I went to see Fermoy Hall and it’s a charming little building,” Barbeau said. “The Heritage Committee will be meeting in January and we’ll be discussing it.”

There is an allocation for work at the Hall in the 2018 budget and a note that a Trillium Grant has been applied for. There is a hold on the project pending the funding and direction from Council.

Inverary Lake zoning approved

Council passed a bylaw changing the zoning of a non-waterfront lot to be severed off a waterfront lot on Inverary Lake to Rural.

There had been opposition from the In-

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e are so fortunate to live in a community where neighbours, friends and even strangers care for the less fortunate among us and help make life a lot easier for the elderly who are not as mobile or energetic as they once were.

We are in that Elderly group and we really appreciate the service provided by the Meals on Wheels program. We want to express our sincere thanks ans appreciation to all those who coordinate the program; those who prepare the healthy and bountiful meals, and particularly those friendly volunteers who deliver piping hot meals every Tuesday and Thursday in all kinds of inclement weather.

We thank everyone and wish you a merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2018.

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n October 19 we lost our house to a fire and although it was devastating we were reminded that there are so many good people in this world and how wonderful it is to live in a small community.

Some people that we would like to send a HUGE thank-you to are our wonderful fire department and the surrounding fire departments that came to assist. We are so glad to know that the 2 firemen that got injured are o.k.

Also to the wonderful strangers who were at the house first.

They not only ensured that there was no one in the house but helped with our dogs and held me while I cried. Sorry for the wet shoulders.

You know who you are. Angels come in many forms, like one named Carol who went to help at Country View in her nightgown so that our residents were looked

verary Lake Residents Association to the severance with concerns that this was only the first step towards a subdivision or plan of condominium development in the area and third reading of the bylaw was held up to address public concerns but Planner Lindsay Mills said this was the third and final lot to be severed from the original property.

“Do we know that this will come back as a condominium?” said Mayor Ron Vandewal.

“No we don’t.

“But if it does, there will be conditions.”

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Council decided not to petition the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to deny a proposed benefit permit to a development on Johnston Lake as requested by the Battersea Loughborough Lake Association.

The Association contends that only two of six species at risk (Blanding’s turtle and grey rat snake) have been addressed and there are four more (including the eastern whippoor-will and three species of bats) species that should be examined before allowing the development to proceed.

Several councilors felt that the matter was now before Frontenac County and the County should be the ones to make such comments to the Environmental Registry 013-1130.

Coun. Alan Revill said he believed the Township “should not be commenting” but did file notice of motion to contact the MNRF

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Coun. John McDougall said that since the matter was before the County “it would be inappropriate for us (as a Township) to comment.”

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• What a huge success the VISION SOUP was this year, raised $2600 for the Sydenham Food Bank. Way to go!

• Speaking of the Food Bank, the OPP “Stuff The Cruiser” Holiday Food Drive is Saturday December 9th from 9am3pm at Foodland in Sydenham as well as Verona. Some current needs for the Foodbank right now are Rice, Cereal and Toilet Paper. Donations of cash are always welcome to help purchase perishable foods. Please try to help our local Food Bank during the holiday season and throughout the winter.

• Got your Christmas dancing shoes on? Don’t forget to get out and do some dancing to the tunes of Little Betty and Still Standin’ for the Rock n’ Roll Toy Drive on Saturday December 9th at the Sydenham Legion, Tickets are $20 each, there will be door prizes, 50/50, silent auction and a light buffet to be served at 11pm. Doors open at 8pm. Thanks to all those who coordinated this event.

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Some liquid medications contain sugar to make them more palatable. If you are giving your child the medicine at bedtime, encourage the child to swish some water around the mouth to wash the sugar off the teeth before going to sleep.

Speaking of giving liquid medicines to children, there is a great variety of teaspoons in our cutlery drawer. When the medication label says “give one teaspoonful”, this means a 5 ml dose. But our teaspoons at home can vary from 2.5ml to over 7ml. It is best to use a calibrated teaspoon, oral syringe or calibrated dropper. See your pharmacists for Ways of giving the correct dose to your child.

Here’s a different way of looking at smoking. ...Who should NOT smoke? The obvious answer is EVERYONE but especially women over 40 on birth control pills (increases risk of stroke and heart disease); pregnant women (increases risk of miscarriage); anyone with children (second-hand smoke increases risk of respiratory and ear infections, asthma and allergies); people with diabetes or high blood pressure (greater risk of heart disease). A new year is coming soon. If you are a smoker, make 2018 a non-smoking year.

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ber 20th at the Sydenham Grace Centre. It will be a special holiday Diner’s club for Diner’s from Sydenham, Verona and Harrowsmith. There will be door prizes, raffles, and Christmas carols, and of course a delicious Holiday Luncheon.

Call Joanne at 613-376-6477 to reserve your spot.

• Please note that Hot Meals on Wheels will be Delivered on Thursday December 28th and Thursday January 4 instead of the usual Tuesday delivery. Please mark this on your calendars.

• Tis the season for giving. Our community gives in so many ways every day, but if you are looking for a for something more you can do for your community. Year End Giving may be something that appeals to you, $25 will provide a senior in need one hot meal to be delivered to them. $50 will provide fresh meat, dairy, eggs and vegetables to a family of four, $100 will subsidize one senior to attend the Adult Day Program for one week. Donations must be postdated by December 31st in order to receive a Donation Receipt for Income Tax purposes.

• Looking for a computer? Or maybe looking to get into computing. Quality refurbished computers are available for a low cost for low-income residents of South Frontenac through the new partnership with Renewed Computer Tech.

To apply contact Amanda by December 15 and she can be reached at 613-376-3477 or just go up to the Grace Centre to see her.

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• Parents and Grandparents, let the kiddies know that if they write a letter to Santa, he'll write back! Sacks of letters are arriving at the North Pole. Postal elves are busy helping Santa reply to each and every letter that has a return address. There's room for everyone on the Nice List! Santa's postal elves are ready to help Santa answer letters in more than 30 languages, including Braille! Mail letters to Santa

by December 11. Address to Santa Claus, North Pole, H0H 0H0 Canada • Attend a special evening at the "Spirit of Advent" concert by the Trinity United Church choir and friends. Trinity United Church. Friday, December 8 at 7:30 pm. Admission free.

This is their gift to the community.

• Prince Charles Public School and the Frontenac Farmers Market are proud to be hosting their annual Christmas Market & Breakfast with Santa again this year. bigger this year, with more vendors and an added Mom 2 Mom sale!

There will be over 60 vendors offering unique, beautiful and special gifts for that special someone on your list! Saturday, December 9 from 9 am to 2 pm. Breakfast with Santa from 9 am to noon. (Pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee, tea juice. $5.00/person) Free admission. Non-perishable food donation please.

• The Verona Lions Club is holding a Christmas dance on Saturday, December 9 from 8 pm to midnight. There will be the live band, Red Rose Express and an evening lunch.

Dress is casual. Tickets are $15 each and are available at Verona Rona Hardware and Asselstine Hardware. $15 each.

For additional information call Ken Harper 613-374-2040 • Bellrock Hall is holding their annual dinner and concert in Bellrock. Dinner and a Christmas concert with your favourite gospel singers, Crimson River. Come sing Christmas songs along with Crimson River and enjoy the fine cooking of the

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• The Christmas for Kids collection jars have been distributed throughout the village in various stores and businesses.

Any unwrapped new toys, books and clothing can also be dropped off at the Verona Hardware Store and Asselstine Hardware. Your generosity will help make this a special Christmas for a lot of Verona and area children and their families, • Join us Christmas Day for a fun packed, music filled day with a delicious Christmas feast served up. This is a free event and is open to Verona and area residents. The fun starts at 10:30 am and the turkey dinner with all the trimmings is served at noon at Verona Lions Club. For more details call Joyce Casement at 613-374-3406.

• Line Dance Classes will be held at Trinity United Church Hall, Wednesdays 3-4 pm. 12 weeks (January 3 to March 28) for $60. Sign up and pay at first class. All types of music.

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• All of the special Christmas events in the hamlet this weekend had wonderful turn outs. The Seniors Christmas Party held Friday evening, had two very special guests drop in. Mr. Pierre Phillipe Lemerde, P.P. Lemerde to his friends, was an unexpected guest speaker giving us a great demonstration of the new equipment available for septic tank inspection. Then, much to everyone’s surprise, Patsy Cline dropped by and performed one of her famous numbers. The entire evening was fabulous. Thanks to everyone. The following day the Arden United Church had great attendance at their Annual Bazaar and Luncheon with some folks making some wonderful one-of-a-kind purchases. That evening, the Community Centre was packed with regular plus extra seating for the Wesleyan Church’s Annual Christmas Dinner.

Thanks to the volunteers for a great dinner. Following the dinner, the Village Tree was lit with help from Glen Matson and grandson Carter, the Fire Department, the Friends of Arden, Al Maberly, Circle Square Ranch, Glee Club members and Volunteers. It was just a great weekend in the Village.

• Well, it’s finally here. Central Frontenac’s Festival of Trees is upon us. Come out to Oso Hall and see all of the entrants this year. Winners are awarded their ribbons Thursday morning and ”good luck” is extended to everyone. There will be entertainment throughout the Festival with a list in this week’s paper. Closing events are on Saturday with the draws taking place late Saturday afternoon. Please come out and support the Festival, which in turn donates funds to Villages Beautiful for Community enhancement. A Food Bank donation is your admission price.

• Please do not forget that Saturday December 9 is the Arden Legion’s Breakfast with Santa. Your registration includes breakfast, games and activities plus a gift from Santa.

The event begins at 9 am.

• Open Mic will hold their last session of 2017, Saturday December 9, 1 pm to 5 pm. There will be the usual sandwich and square pot luck and just remember there is always plenty of room for dancing. Come out to the Community Centre and join in.

• Land -O-Lakes Public School is holding Christmas Shop and Wrap, Friday December 15. Students have the opportunity to purchase donated gifts for their family and volunteers help to wrap their purchases.

• Volunteer wrappers are always needed and donations of both gifts for student purchasing plus wrapping paper, tags etc. would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at the school or you can call Jayne at 335-5254 or Kathy at 335-2708 for a pick up or for more information.

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• On Sunday December 17, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, in Sharbot Lake will be holding a Carol Service at 11 am with fellowship and refreshments to follow. That same day there will be an Advent Study Session at 1 pm, and everyone is welcome.

• Tuesday December 16 is the last diners of the year. This is the RFCS’s Christmas luncheon featuring a complete Turkey dinner with Apple Pie for dessert. If you have not registered please call me and I’ll reserve your place. The Paramedics will be in attendance, as usual.

• It was great to see Rev. Rick Magie back at the pulpit, after his recent surgery.

• Thoughts and prayers are sent to Sharon Delaney.

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• The Bon Echo Rocks Community Chorus presents a Christmas concert at Land O Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook on Friday, December 8, 2017 beginning at 7:00 pm. All are invited to come out and sing your favourite carols, learn some new ones, and meet a surprise guest. It is free admission with a food bank donation. There will be light refreshments and fellowship afterwards.

• Adult Drop In in Northbrook will be serving their famous Christmas dinner special on December 12th at the Lions Hall. All will feast on beautiful turkey & ham for a low cost of $15.00. This amazing feast will be served at 12:00 noon with entertainment to follow. The doors will open at 9:00 am. so come on in and play cards with friends while the aroma of the lunch waffling from the kitchen fills your nostrils with anticipation of an amazing lunch. Everyone welcome! Call 613-336-8934 to register.

• Everyone is welcome to celebrate Christmas with those who call Pine Meadow home by joining them in a Christmas concert on Tuesday, December 19th from 2:00 pm. to 3:00 pm. Come with your voices ready to participate in a singalong!

• The Land O Lakes Community Services is looking for your help with this year’s Christmas Basket Program. They are looking for any donations of new toys and money to be brought to Land O'Lakes Community Services on Hwy 41 (across from the Ambulance Base) or call them at 613-3368934 and they will arrange pickup. Let’s make sure every family is as happy as we will be this Christmas Day. • The community is very blessed to have a committed group of parents including those on the NAEC Parent Council who through their fundraising events are working very hard to make sure every child has the tools for the best education possible.

• The NAEC Parent Council is hosting a New Year’s Eve Dance at the Lions Hall in Northbrook from 8:00 pm. to 1:00 am. Tickets are $20.00 each or $30.00 per couple. There will be a 50/50 draw, a Toonie Toss, Photo Booth, and Door Prizes. A late night lunch will be available. For more information, check out NAEC Parent Council on Facebook or email naec_parentcouncil@outlook.com.

• Please be advised of the following SCAM: North Frontenac Township has received information that individual’s throughout the area have been receiving harassing phone calls (several times per day) from 1-888-844-8298. It is a recording stating your Windows License has expired and unless you respond immediately (by touching the digit ‘6’) you will be fined $5,000. Do not answer and do not touch the digit ‘6’!

floats; they were all so wonderful! Denbigh Recreation would like to say a big thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the Parade of Lights, from various donations, float entries and the partners who help make it all possible the day of, and certainly the support of the community with so many in attendance. Denbigh Recreation, your time and commitment to our community is so very much appreciated. Looking forward to the 2018 parade already!

• Next Tuesday, December 12th is the Kids Program at the Denbigh library from 6-7pm. Contact the library at 613 333 1426.

• As of December, the Family Time at the Addington Highlands Community Centre gym hosted by the New Apostolic Church, will permanently change to Sunday afternoons from 1-3pm.

Please note the time change to the Christmas program at the New Apostolic Church. It will take place on Sunday, December 17th at 4pm. Info Rev. Robert Sprague robertjsprague@gmail. com.

• The Denbigh Griffith Lions will host a Children's Christmas Party on Sunday, December 17th, 11am-1pm at the Hall in Griffith. There will be Christmas crafts, games, music, hot dogs & drinks, and of course, an appearance by Santa and his elves!

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• Wow, Harlowe hall was booming Saturday night with lots of hungry people coming for supper.

• I didn't figure it out but there had to be at least 80-100 with a few not showing up. Good to see you all.

• Thanks for your support, also Thanks to David, Pat, Marilyn, Janet, Terry and George for helping hands. The dance floor was crowded dancing to the tunes of the Friendly North Woods band. A great evening was held in the tiny Hamlet of Harlowe. Thanks to all.

• The next event will be the Ole Tyme Fiddlers Party on December 15, dinner and dance. 6pm Turkey Ham $12 in advance $15 at the door Entertainers $9 tickets please call Helen 613-336-9432. I remember Faye Whitelock when it came to pie making, she would say “I’ll make you 10, no problem”, So generous she was, she will be missed on the committee.

• We will be having a New Year’s bash, December 31 starting at 8 pm with The Friendly North Woods band, Hot & Cold buffet served at midnight, $12.50 ea. Please call me for tickets. 613-336-2557.

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• Join the Trinity United Church Choir and friends for the "Spirit of Advent" Concert, December 8 beginning at 7:30pm.

Admission is free as their gift to the community.

• A Euchre Fun Night at the Harrowsmith S and A Hall, December 9 starting at 7pm. Light refreshments, prizes and a cash bar. Call Pam 372-1578 or Marilyn 372-0917.

• Ole Time Fiddlers Open Mike, December 10 at the Golden Links Hall, 1-5pm followed by a Shepard's Pie dinner. Please

bring a dessert to share. Cost is $10. Sponsored by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs with proceeds going to Camp Trillium.

Call 372-2410 for details.

• New Leaf Link is hosting it's Christmas Open House, December 13 at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church.

"Kindness at Christmas", a Christmas play integrating drama, puppets and music begins at 11am. Refreshments and an art display. Call Christine at 376-6852 for details. All are welcome!

• Words to live by: It's not what is under the tree that is important, it's who is around it. Have a great week!

HENDERSON Jean Brown

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• Great to see Rebecca Kelsey and her dog Rosie “home” from the west for an early Christmas.

• Special get well to Mary Serdar who fell down the stairs, but is feeling improved.

• Ron Lemke, Jack and Lois Webber, Pastor Jack Plaizir, and Shirley Cuddy offered Christmas music at the Harlowe Wesleyan and fun-filled Christmas concert. Many younger worshippers took part with recitations and the live nativity provided a very meaningful evening.

• Wow was that Harlowe dinner some tasty- with 5 kinds of vegetables, two kinds of meat, beans, home made salad, buns, and every kind of pie under the sun. George, Marie and committee really outdid themselves.

• Pine Meadow People are getting costumes ready for the Santa Claus parade and also preparing for a shopping trip to Quinte Mall.

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• December 9, there is a Jingle Mingle Drop in to the ABC Hall between 2 and 4 pm to pick up your Wilton Cheese orders and Pampered Chef products. Stay and enjoy a cup of cheer and Christmas goodies. The winning ticket for the beautiful donated quilt will also be drawn. Info Tammy Gamble (613) 273-8558.

• Mondays at the ABC Hall- CPHC Seniors 50+ Heartwise Exercise Class – 9:30-10:30 am, ABC Hall, Info Margaret Miller (613) 273-9244 • Euchre – Lunch at noon, 4-hand euchre games begin at 12:30, ABC Hall, $6, Info Joanne Milner-Green (613) 2791106.

• Thursdays at the ABC Hall - American Mahjongg –12:30 pm, ABC Hall, $5 for hall upkeep, everyone welcome, Info Rosetta at (613) 268-2548 • Musicians Circle will be held at 7 pm, today (December 7) ABC Hall, All musicians welcome and all genres of music. For information call Matt Churchill (613) 273-9005 • Line dancing is back in January at the ABC Hall. Two tenweek sessions begin Wed. Jan 3 at 3 pm and Fri. Jan. 5 at 10 am. Contact Rhonda Aisbitt, (613) 888-8543 or rhondaaisbitt@ hotmail.ca for more info.

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S & A Club celebrates Trillium grant for renovations

by Craig Bakay lub members and dignitaries gathered at the Social and Athletic Club in Harrowsmith Saturday to acknowledge a $19,500 grant the club received to renovate its building o Colbrooke Road.

The grant was presented by Ontario Trillium Foundation Bob Burge, who began his remarks by acknowledging the Anishinabe and other

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“This year, OTF was asked to administer the Ontario 150 Community Capital Grant Program,” Burge said. “And the Harrowsmith District S & A Club was one of just over 200 Ontario150 grantees to get the good news that you’d received funding.

“And the Club’s done all this work to make sure that this community space

continues to be a great meeting place for years to come. Thank you for bringing your request to our attention and we’re so pleased that we could help you continue to make your community a healthier and more vibrant place.”

S & A Club treasurer Penny Lloyd said the grant was used to do new electrical wiring, new insulation, drywall and painting and perhaps most importantly, a new steel roof.

“We won’t have to do the roof again,” she said.

The S & A Club, a registered charitable nonprofit corporation began in the mid-’60s. Since its beginning, it’s offered a wide variety of community and family events such as Canada Day in the Park, the Santa Claus Parade, family movie nights, dances, softball and various other activities. They encourage new families to join the association No pressure is placed on members to volunteer, making it the members’ choice as to how much time they want to commit to volunteering and as to which events.

The hall itself is available to rent for meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, family dinners and reunions.

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Ontario Trillium Foundation representative Bob Burge cuts the ribbon symbolizing the renovations at the Harrowsmith S & A Club Saturday along with S & A President Pam Morey, Treasurer Penny Lloyd, Mayor Ron Vandewal and Coun. John McDougall.

Guides donate to Food bank

The 1st Sydenham Spark & Brownie Unit and the 1st Frontenac Guide & Pathfinder Unit were busy during November collecting non-perishable food items in lieu of dues. A few unit members are pictured with SFCSC Food Bank Volunteer, Janet McComb receiving the donation.

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• I heard Bingo night at Granite Ridge Education Centre was a big hit. I’m sure there will be another next year. 200 people attended, 3 people from our area won Alice, Greg & Wendy. The big winner was Darlene Young. Congratulations Darlene.

• The November 30th music night at the Snow Road Community Centre was a very enjoyable, toe-tapping evening. 38 people attended.

• The next music night will be Thursday December 14 at the Snow Road Community Centre. Joey Wright and Al Tuck will be performing a concert of Song and Story from 7 to 9pm, It will be a great show. Light lunch serves, all welcome. Tickets are available from Jeff Sworowski at 278-0841 and they’re $10.

• Host and hostess of Friday morning coffee break was Karen and Glen who served piles of desserts and coffee. It was nice to see Don and Donna Stewart out enjoying a cup. Get well wishes to Johanna Cumberbirch.

• Happy birthday to Doug McMunn.

• Sunday December 17 is the White Gift and Food Bank Sunday at the Elphin Church.

• Don’t forget the festival of trees in Sharbot Lake from December 7-9.

• Don't forget the Christmas Dinner at the Snow Road Community Centre on December 13 at 6pm. Turkey, Ham and stuffing will be provided, just bring your favourite sides.

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• The Craft Sale at the Snow Road snowmobile club was a great place to be on Saturday. There were all kinds of tables filled with whatever your heart desired. Plus a lovely lunch. I came home with a big bag of treasures.

• My first turkey dinner of the Christmas season was Sunday Dec 3, (I only have

5 more to go) was our Killingbeck Xmas dinner. All of our family got together at the Snowmobile club and enjoyed our time together. It was a great time of catching up over a delicious dinner.

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MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks 613-335-4531 • • Happy Birthday to Art Shaw 93, Bill Haw, Lisa Hamilton, Ellis Woolfrey, Sammy Fox, Jean Steele, David Eyea, Amanda Veley, Diana Burley, Florence Lovelace • Sympathy to the family of Jack Rollins, 98, beloved husband of Helen • Parham Diners met on November 27th at Parham CE Building. What a delicious meal! Joan Wyatt and Catherine Tysick entertained us with a funny skit. Next dinner will be in January as there is no diners in December for the Parham area.

• A big thank you to Loretta Barker for her Christmas decorations in the Mountain Grove United church.

• Many hungry people enjoyed delicious turkey supper on December 2 at Arden Community Hall, sponsored by Arden Wesleyan church with Pastor Vernon Scott asking the blessing. A big thank you to everyone that helped make this meal a success.

The tables were decorated for Christmas.

• Local Santa Clause parades took place on December 2 and 3.The Parham- Tichborne parade began near Tichborne and ended at the Parham Firehall where Santa was found people could enjoy hot chocolate and a hot dog. The "Coffee Hour" was well attended as they enjoyed coffee, snacks and good conversation at Parham Free Methodist church 10-11:30am every Tuesday morning.

• Parham Happy travellers will hold their Christmas dinner on December 8 at noon in the Methodist hall. Members are doing the cooking. Each member to bring a gift to put under the tree.

Card of Thanks

IN MEMORIAM

Tichborne / Parham Santa Claus Parade

Frank (Butch) Fanning

With Wonderful Co-operation from the O.P.P, Fire & Rescue, Public works employee’s and Citizens of Central Frontenac. Special Thanks to Jim Boles who made sure Santa & Mrs. Claus had a safe arrival! It was our Pleasure to Host the 25th annual Tichborne / Parham Santa Claus Parade! Thank you from Stations # 4 & 6 Parham and Picadilly Firefighters. Merry Christmas.

Thank You - Chatson

We would like to thank our family and grandchildren for planning the celebration and their gift for us on our 50th Wedding Anniversary.

To everyone who joined us, thank you for your best wishes, cards and gifts.

We have been blessed with a great family, relatives and many friends Your kindness to us will never be forgotten.

Thanks, June and Harold Chatson

FUNERAL SERVICES

Serving the area for over 100 years.

David Goodfellow

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Milestone Funeral Center Derek Maschke Northbrook Chapel Funeral Director 11928 Hwy. 41 613-336-6873 Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

Dec 9, 2012 Time has a way of dealing with your loss So looking up to heaven, I send you our love as God holds you tight as his angel above Love Vera & family

Mallette

In memory of my hubby Jim Mallette who passed away December 4, 2016. I can’t believe it’s been one year already.

Thanks to my family and friends for making Jim’s death a little bit easier to handle.

Hannah

Also in memory of my brothers Johnny Hannah (August 2015) and Ben Hannah (November 2016) You are all always in my heart, Gone but never forgotten.

Love always, Angie

OBITUARY David Neil Reynolds

1944-2017 Son of the late Mary and Harold Reynolds.

Father of Jackie & Stephen, grandpa of Jared. Brother of Murray and Johnny, Joyce and Edna. He was predeceased by Archie, Duke, Don and Kass. He was a friend of Barbara. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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December 7, 2017

• Christmas Eve services: Mountain Grove 5:30pm, Henderson 7pm, and Arden 8:30pm. Plan to attend one of these.

• Thinking of loved ones who may be recuperating at home or otherwise. Best Wishes to Adrian St Pierre, Richard Goodberry, Cleo Price, Rev. Dr. Rick Magie, John Purdon and others.

• While driving along the Long Lake Road I noticed that someone was picking up garbage (popcans, plastic bottles etc.) and decorating the roadside by sticking them on branches. Very creative.

• "Open mic " will be on December 9th, 1-5 pm at Arden community Centre. Bring a snack to share such as cookies and sandwiches. Should be a fun afternoon.

OMPAH Linda Rush Marily Seitz

lindarush@yahoo.com 613-479-2570 seitz@xplornet.ca 613-479-2855

• Christmas Sing a long will take place on December 10 at 7pm at Petworth Church with Pastor Ruth Ann Paul as the pastor.

Should be a great evening.

• There is a bright welcome to Ompah, as the tree at John Walters home is now lit up.

On Saturday, folks gathered to celebrate the tree lighting, hang ornaments, sing a few carols, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and hang out together under the dome of lights.

• The Fire Hall and Community Centre also look beautiful decked out with lights thanks to the Fire Fighters and Ompah Community Volunteers.

• On Saturday, the annual bus trip picked up folks from Plevna and Ompah to visit the Ducharme Light Display at Riverhill Farm.

All were enthralled by the magnificent display and charmed by the ‘singing’ trees. Editors Note: If you are heading up to Riverhill

OBITUARY Driscoll, Barbara Suzanne (Walsh)

Barbara passed away peacefully in Lanark Lodge, Perth on Sunday December 3rd, 2017 at the age of 77 years. She was predeceased by her husband Michael Driscoll and her parents Thomas and Margaret (Martin) Walsh. Barbara was the cherished mother of Brian (Sophia) Driscoll and Lynne Driscoll (Duncan Pringle) and cherished grandmother of Jonathan and Matthew Driscoll and Nathan Pringle. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Patricia (Ron) Butwick and Susan (Ossie) Tee, her extended family and friends. A memorial for family and friends will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank her caregiver Connie White and all the kind staff at Lanark Lodge for their compassionate care of Barbara. In remembrance of Barbara, contributions to the Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, 15 Gore St., West, Perth. For condolences or further information, visit our website at www.blairandson.com.

DOWNES, Stephen John

Suddenly in Miami, Florida on Thursday November 30, 2017 in his 39th year. Beloved son of John and Dagmar Downes. Dear brother of Christopher.

Sadly missed by his grandmother Ursula Indenbirken. Nephew to Linda Indenbirken (Kirby), Kathy Baker (Doug), David Downes (Brenda), Jim Downes, late Carol (Dennis Grey).

Will be missed by many cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham, on Saturday December 16, 2017. Friends will be received from 12 noon until 3 pm. Service will be held at 3 pm. Donations to Downs Syndrome or Arthritis Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

farm, make sure to take the River Road to Stuthadam road. It cannot be accessed by highway 506.

• The Cookie Exchange takes place at 10:00 on Saturday, December 9 at the Community Centre. Bring several dozen of your favourite cookies, and exchange them for several dozen of others favourites. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate will be served.

• Beginner Bridge Lessons are being offered Fridays 1:00-4:00, on Dec 8 and 15 at the Ompah Community Centre, and Snow Road in January. Come out for a FRIENDLY, “table-talk-allowed” kind of bridge experience. Contact Rob or Cille Harris at rob. harris@ra.ca or 613-479-8055 with any questions.

• The Christmas Birthday Bash will be held on Wednesday, December 20 at the Ompah community centre. It is always a lovely evening as folks share in the Christmas spirit with carol singing. Bring a pot luck dish to share.

• Rose and Denis have sold the Double S Sports/Marina but will continue to live here and be actively involved in the community.

Denis will still serve on township council and operate the small engine repair service.

Rose is enjoying sleeping in and helping with the business. They will continue many of their previous responsibilities. A short list of their involvements include: the Fire Department, Ompah Community Volunteers, and organizing numerous events such as the Children’s Christmas Party, Christmas Parade, ATV Runs and much more. On behalf of the community we want to say a huge thank you to Rose and Denis for all they have done to help make Ompah such a wonderful place to live.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Jack Rollins formerly of Parham.

• Thinking of you to Lucas Steele, Carol Wagar and Candy Thompson.

• True stories Christmases of long ago were shared by some after the Seniors Diners last Monday as well as a funny skit about parking your car which is sure appropriate at this time of year. Diners will resume again next year but Parham goers were invited to the turkey ones in Arden or Sharbot Lake.

Happy Birthday was sung to Velma McIntosh and Art Shaw.

• Congratulations to Matt Villalta who is doing a great job as goalie for the Sudbury Wolves.

• Thank you to everyone who took part in the Sharbot Lake and Parham Santa Claus parades this past weekend. We were lucky to have the weather cooperate!!

• On Sunday December 10th the St. James Major Catholic Church will host an Ecumenical all beliefs Christmas musical happening at 2 pm. All churches may participate in scripture readings, singing, greeting or musical parts if you wish to sign up to take part phone 613-279-3399. The offering will aid the Food Bank.

• On Sunday December 19th Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church will host a community wide all faith carolling around the village at 6 pm. All are welcome call 613-279-2267 • Diane Lake still has a few of the "stories of 150 women" available.

• Cathy Goodfellow is looking for some "gently used items" to have for the little ones at Granite Ridge Education Centre's Christmas Store. If you have items to donate please drop them off at the school or contact Cathy for pick up. Remember it doesn't have to be Christmasy - just something that a child would buy for their loved one!

• Mark Dec. 21st down on your calendars!!

We are hosting a Turkey Bingo in support of the Thompson family. Doors will open at 6 pm and bingo will start at 7 pm. There will be a canteen, raffle table, $100 square game and a bake table!!! You can get your Christmas baking done as well as maybe winning your turkey!!! Come out to support a great cause. Interested in donating please contact Cathy Goodfellow or Christine Teal.

• Good luck students as they are preparing for exams.

• Turkey Bingo on December 15th at the IOOF Hall in Parham.

• Happy Birthday to: Jody Allen, Joe Sproule, Wray Gillespie, Dawson McLellan, Michael Morrow, Mya Wolfe, Bruce Teal, Bill Lowery and Richard Hartwick.

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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.

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PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 10 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851

TOWING

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TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS Denbigh Rink Attendant The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of “Rink Attendant” for the Denbigh Outdoor Rink.

Submissions must be received at the Township Office, Flinton, ON, on or before 16:00 on December 15, 2017.

Details may be obtained by contacting the Township Office, during normal office hours.

Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in applying for this position but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Addington Highlands 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.

The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands P. O. Box 89, 72 Edward Street, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 (613) 336-2286 ph; (613) 336-2847; clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca

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Babbling babies have stories to tell

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by Susan Ramsay, Early Literacy Specialist sramsay@klandskills.ca

L

ane was only a few weeks old when I held him in my arms, his warm, tiny body curled into a loose fetal position. “A-a-a-a-a, “Lane said almost as a whisper, his staccato vocalization as soft as a lamb’s bleating. Already Lane was babbling. Though Lane’s babble was still a reflex, it was significant.

Babbling is, after all, a key marker in speech and language development.

At first babies’ involuntary sounds are cries, burbs and sighs. But typically between one and four months of age babies add to their repertoire with coos and laughter. Sometime between five and ten months of age babies become more intentional with their babbling.

They enter a stage known as canonical babbling. Canonical babbling combines consonants with vowels into syllables. They repeat the same sound combinations such as “da da da” or combine varied consonant-vowel combinations (eg. “da bi ma”). Canonical babbling is an important milestone in babies’ language development because it closely resembles sounds in spoken words.

Babies listen to the languages that surround them; perhaps more than we realize.

Their babbling is influenced by the sounds, rhythms and tones of the language they hear.

Babies who hear more than one language spoken at home babble as much as those who are only exposed to one language. As they listen and experiment with canonical babbling, they begin to more closely approximate the lilt of adult speech – a stage referred to as conversational babbling or jargon. This stage often emerges around nine months of age. Babies typically say their first words after about one year of canonical and conversational babbling.

When babies babble with intention they are experimenting with oral communication. They are listening and watching the movement of our mouths and faces.

They are playing with sounds they can make through the shape and movement of their mouth, tongue, teeth, throat and breath.

Parents and caregivers can help babies develop language skills by: Playing copycat babbling games. Listen for and repeat your baby’s babbling sounds, and then wait expectantly for your baby to respond. This shows your baby the importance of communication and encourages

your baby to vocalize to initiate ‘conversation’ with you.

Watching to see if your baby is trying to tell you something. If you think she is, try to interpret the meaning of babbling. Use a gesture and tell her the words she would say if she could. (Eg. If your child looks at a dog and says ‘ba ba ba’, you could point to the dog saying, “Dog. There’s the dog.”)

Playing games that exaggerate sounds in words. Games like Peek-a-boo are engaging and exciting for babies for many reasons. One reason that is often overlooked is the way in which the ‘ee’ sound in ‘peek’ and the ‘oo’ sound in ‘boo’ linger in the ear and on the face, helping babies eventually replicate these sounds themselves.

Singing songs. Songs like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star emphasize syllables, rhythms, and rhyme. This makes it easier for babies to hear the sounds inside words.

Saying nursery rhymes. Just like singing, rhymes such as Humpty Dumpty Sat on a Wall stress syllables, beats and sounds in words. Bouncing rhymes are playful, faceto-face activities that babies love.

Sharing simple board books that highlight playful sounds.

Baby Faces by Margaret Miller is filled with photographs of babies’ facial expressions with accompanying expressions “uhoh”, “yum yum”, “boo hoo”, and “yippee”.

These two-syllable expressions emphasize rhythm and tone as well as consonant-vowel sounds for baby to hear and repeat.

Moo Baa La La La by Sandra Boynton encourages babbling through its playful animal sounds.

Peek-a- Who? by Nina Laden inspires the reader to instinctively stretch out consonant and vowel sounds of the rhyming word on each page.

Lane spends a lot of time with his parents and grandparents who can’t wait to hold him.

Face-to-face they imitate his sounds. They chat, sing, rhyme and read with him. Lane’s babbling tells them he is learning to communicate. He is growing his repertoire of sounds and language, and one day before too long it will be Lane who tells his stories using words others understand.

Concert at Snow Road Hall O

n the evening of Thursday December 14th Joey Wright and Al Tuck will be performing an intimate concert of song and story telling. The concert will be held at the Snow Road community hall at 7:00pm.

In June 2013, Tuck's studio album Stranger at the Wake was longlisted for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize. "Fair Country" is a mix of original songs and co-writes with poet Alex Rettie; and covers, was released in 2016. December 2016 saw the release of a tribute album, featuring 15 of Tuck's songs, performed by 15 of his musical friends, and produced by Adam Gallant of Charlottetown, PEI. Joey Wright is a Juno-nominated songwriter, composer and performer from Toronto/Elphin. Joey is well known for his

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lyrical and inspired guitar and mandolin playing. As the eagerly anticipated follow up to Hatch, 2017’s Country, Music takes us further down the road on Joey Wright’s musical journey.

Al and Joey will be having a good time keeping the event fun and informal and Al will surely be playing some songs by the great Gene Maclellan.

Tickets are $10. Call Jeff - 613-2780841.

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Northern Happenings NORTHERN HAPPENINGS listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.

Thu December 7 – Sat December 9

SHARBOT LAKE - FESTIVAL OF TREES Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). “A Canadian Christmas” Trees, Wreaths, Anything Goes, all available to win.

Live music. Thursday tree lighting 6pm Friday 9am8pm, Saturday 10am-4pm

Thursday December 7

MABERLY - EUCHRE & LUNCHEON 12pm. Maberly Community Hall. Contact: Ethel Armstrong, 613-2792940 MABERLY - MUSICIANS CIRCLE 7pm. ABC Hall.

Info: Matt Churchill, 613-273-9005 SHARBOT LAKE - LUNCHEON FOR THE FESTIVAL OF TREES 2pm. Sharbot Lake Country Inn. Awards and Presentations.

Fri December 8 – Sun December 10

BATTERSEA - WOODLAND LUMINARIES WALK 6:30pm-9pm. 2248 Water Street. Admission by donation, proceeds to South Frontenac Community Services

Friday December 8

NORTHBROOK - CHRISTMAS CONCERT 7pm.

Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church. Bon Echo Community Chorus, free admission with a food bank donation.

OMPAH - BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS 1pm4pm. Ompah Hall. Table talk allowed, Contact Rob or Cille Harris at rob.harris@ra.ca or 613-479-8055 SHARBOT LAKE - STUFFED PORK CHOPS DINNER 12pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Social hour 5:30pm, Dinner $12 pp.

VERONA - SPIRIT OF ADVENT CONCERT 7:30pm.

Trinity United Church. Free admission, their gift.

Saturday December 9

ARDEN - BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 9am. Arden Legion. Games and activities plus a gift from Santa ARDEN - OPEN MIC 1pm-5pm. Arden Legion. Pot luck, sandwiches, squares $2 HARROWSMITH - EUCHRE FUN NIGHT 7pm.

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Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. Come out for a fun evening of cards! Light refreshments, prizes, cash bar. Call Pam 613 372-1578 or Marlilyn 613 372-0917.

MABERLY - JINGLE MINGLE DROP IN 2am-4am.

Maberly Community Hall. Christmas Cheer, quilt raffle, Info: Tammy Gamble (613) 273-9244 OMPAH - COOKIE EXCHANGE 10am. Ompah Hall.

Be there early as they go quickly.

PLEVNA - COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS POT LUCK 5pm. Clar-Mill Hall. Info, call Ed 613 479-9909.

SYDENHAM - ROCK N’ ROLL TOY DRIVE 8pm.

Sydenham Legion. With Little Betty and Still Standin’. $20ea, door prizes, 50/50 , silent auction and light buffet.

SYDENHAM - STUFF THE CRUISER 9am-3pm.

Sydenham Foodland. Current needs: Rice, Cereal, Toilet Paper and cash donations.

VERONA - CHRISTMAS DANCE 8pm- Midnight, Verona Lions Hall. Ft. Red Rose Express, evening lunch, casual dress, $15 Info 613-374-2040 or 613372-5431.

VERONA - CHRISTMAS MARKET FUNDRAISER and Breakfast with Santa 9am-2pm. Prince Charles Public School. 60 Vendors, Breakfast 9am-noon, $5, Free admission, non-perishable food donation.

VERONA - STUFF THE CRUISER 9am-3pm. Verona Foodland. Current needs: Rice, Cereal, Toilet Paper and cash donations.

Sunday December 10

BELLROCK - DINNER AND CONCERT 2pm.

Bellrock Hall. Ft Crimson River, fundraiser, wheelchair accessible, Tickets $20, available around Verona and Sydenham.

GODFREY - BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM 1pm5pm. Bedford Hall. 1381 Westport Rd. $2 admission, entertainers free. Info: Judy 374-2317, Joan 3745477 HARROWSMITH - OLE TIME FIDDLERS 1pm5pm. Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall. followed by Shepherd’s pie dinner $10, bring dessert to share. info call 372-2410 PETWORTH - SING-A-LONG 7pm. Petworth Community Church. with Pastor Ruth Ann Paul.

RAILTON- 10TH ANNUAL NATIVITIES DISPLAY 11am-3pm. St. Patrick’s Church. Free Admission, donations to food bank and Loughborough Christmas

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Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 and Emergency Fund, Info call 613 376-3924 SHARBOT LAKE - ECUMENICAL ALL FAITHS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL 2pm. St. James Major Church. Area churches participate. Free will offering to benefit Food Bank.613-279-3399

Monday December 11

FLINTON - CHRISTMAS TURKEY BINGO 5:30pm.

Flinton Recreation Centre(Upstairs), games start at 7pm PLEVNA - FOOT CARE 9am. Clar-Mill Hall.

SHARBOT LAKE - FOOT CARE 9am. Sharbot Lake Seniors Centre.

Tuesday December 12

DENBIGH - KIDS PROGRAM 6pm-7pm. Denbigh Library .

DENBIGH - NORTHERN LIGHTS CHRISTMAS DINNER 12pm. Griffith & Matawatchan Lion’s Club. $5. members, $16 non-members. Bring a friend.

Entertainment by Harmonizers. Call Nancy 613-3339556 by Nov. 29 to reserve a place.

KALADAR - TURKEY BINGO 5:30pm. Kaladar Community Centre. Turkey, Cash, and door prizes.

Bingo starts at 7 NORTHBROOK - ADULT DROP IN LUNCHEON 12pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. $15, entertainment PLEVNA - DINERS 12pm-2pm. Clar-Mill Hall.

Wednesday December 13

HARROWSMITH - CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 11am. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. Hosted

by New Leaf Link “Kindness at Christmas” play, Call Christine (613) 376-6852 for details HARROWSMITH - GENERAL MEETING 7pm.

Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. All are welcome to attend. Membership $20/family, $10 single. Contact Penny 613 376-7688.

SNOW ROAD STATION - COMMUNITY POT LUCK 6pm. Christmas Turkey, Ham and stuffing, bring your favourite sides or desserts.

Ompah Hall. Contact Rob or Cille Harris at rob. harris@ra.ca or 613-479-8055 with any questions PARHAM - TURKEY BINGO IOOF Hall, 6:30pm SHARBOT LAKE - TURKEY DINNER 6pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Social hour 5:30 pm, Dinner 6pm $12 pp.

Saturday December 16

MABERLY - HOLIDAY GATHERING 2pm-5pm. Crow Lake Schoolhouse. Apagidiwag Omamawi’ininiwag Community Development Circle in partnership with Ardoch Algonquin First Nation invite you to drop by for free food and festive fun; info paulasherman@ trentu.ca or 705-930-6226 MISSISSIPPI STATION - BACK FORTY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 10am-4pm. Back Forty Artisan Cheese. Come pick up your holiday cheese and charcuterie and warm up by the fire pit with a hot cup of cider.

PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM 1pm-5:30pm. Clar-Mill Hall.

Potluck to follow, all welcome.

SNOW ROAD STATION - CHRISTMAS DINNER & SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT 6pm. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. 1106 Gemmills Road.

Advanced tickets only, limited to 100 participants.

Contact Ruth 613-278-0477 or Alice 613-278-1020

Sunday December 17

DENBIGH - CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 11am-1pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. Santa, crafts, games, hot dogs and drinks SHARBOT LAKE - CAROL SERVICE 11am. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. Advent study session 1pm

Tuesday December 19

SNOW ROAD STATION - AL TUCK AND JOEY WRIGHT CONCERT 7pm. Snow Road Hall. $10 Tickets: Jeff Sworowski at (613) 278-0841

ARDEN - DINERS 12pm-2pm. Kennebec Hall. Roast Turkey Dinner. For those 50+. $12, please call 613 279-3151 to reserve your spot.

NORTHBROOK - CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2pm3pm. Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Come sing-along!

SHARBOT LAKE, ON - ALL FAITH CAROLLING 6pm. Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church. Dress Warmly, let’s fill our community with praise to God. All Welcome 613-279-2267

HARLOWE - OLE TIME FIDDLERS Dinner & dance 6PM. Harlowe Hall. Turkey, Ham $12 in advance $15 Entertainers $9 tickets please call 613-336-9432 MOUNTAIN GROVE - ANNUAL SHOP AND WRAP 12pm. Land O’ Lakes Public School.

OMPAH - BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSON 1pm-4pm.

OMPAH - CHRISTMAS BIRTHDAY BASH 7pm.

Ompah Hall. Potluck, carol singing.

SHARBOT LAKE - DINERS LUNCH 12pm-2pm.

Sharbot Lake United Church. Roast Turkey Dinner.

For those 50+. $12, please call 613 279-3151 to reserve your spot.

Thursday December 14

Friday December 15

Wednesday December 20

Take part in a winter tradition: The 118th Christmas Bird Count is near! Events planned for Kingston, Frontenac, and Sharbot Lake T

by Carolyn Bonta

he Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is the longest-running Citizen Science project in North America, and this year local coordinators are planning three CBC surveys and one Christmas Bird Count for Kids event in Frontenac County. Open to anyone with an interest in birds, the information collected forms one of the world’s largest sets of wildlife survey data and provides valuable insight on the distribution and abundance of local bird populations.

Occurring on a single day between December 14 and January 5 annually, CBC’s send teams of volunteer participants to census smaller areas within a defined 24 km-diameter circle. Using various means of motorized and pedestrian travel, surveyors roam different habitats in search of birds.

Many keen participants rise before dawn and count birds until sunset! Meanwhile, feeder-watchers observe birds from fixed locations within the circle.

Entering its third year, the Frontenac CBC will be on Saturday, December 16.

Centered around the village of Sydenham in South Frontenac, this circle encloses a high proportion of protected lands, including Frontenac Provincial Park, Gould Lake Conservation Area, and several properties owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Queen’s University Biological Station, making it an ideal count for outdoorsy participants! The Frontenac Forests Important Bird Area, newly designated in 2017, overlaps the northeast half of the Frontenac census circle, further recognizing this area as a place of international sig-

nificance to birds. The Frontenac CBC kicks off with a Winter Birds 101 workshop and wraps up with a dinner social.

The Frontenac Christmas Bird Count, with its emphasis on teaching and learning, is a great “first count” for new participants and novice birders.

Also on December 16, The Friends of Frontenac Park are hosting a Christmas Bird Count for Kids from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Frontenac Provincial Park office.

This free, interactive, all-ages workshop will introduce common winter birds using specimens and displays, then will head outside on a short, guided hike to look for birds to count. Warm up afterward and share stories and fun facts about birds.

The next day, Sunday, December 17, will mark a milestone as the Kingston CBC enters its 70th year! Typically attracting 50 or more participants, surveyors will comb a diverse area that includes the City of Kingston and Wolfe Island in search of birds.

The extensive Great Lakes shoreline and Rideau Waterway make the Kingston CBC a great count for waterbird enthusiasts! Interesting finds are sure to be discussed at the evening dinner.

“With experienced leaders in each of our nine sectors, you’ll be sure to have an exciting and educational day. Last year, we recorded provincial high counts for two species of waterfowl, as well as finding a number of rare birds including Harlequin Duck,” said Mark Read, Coordinator – Kingston CBC Ringing in the New Year, the Sharbot Lake

CBC will take place on Friday, January 5. In the third year of its revival after having run for six years in the mid-1990’s, this circle encompasses beautiful Canadian Shield country centered over Highway 509 north of Sharbot Lake. Birders who enjoy exploring peaceful country roads and those up for the challenge of locating different species in large, continuous tracts of habitat are sure to enjoy this count. Dinner at a local restaurant wraps up a productive day.

“Last year, six participants counted birds from 24 species. This year, we hope to double the number of participants and attempt to surpass the difficult 30 species mark for land-locked counts in Eastern Ontario,” said Andrew Keaveney, Coordinator – Sharbot Lake CBC Novice or experienced, the CBC is for everyone. Whether you like exploring forests, fields, and waters in search of lingering migrants; prefer counting feeder birds from your window with a warm mug in hand; or bring your family to a CBC For Kids event, the CBC offers diverse opportunities for participation. No matter how you contribute, all CBC observations are used to study the health of winter bird populations over time and guide conservation strategies to help

birds and their habitats.

“Every Christmas Bird Count participant is an important part of this valuable project for birds. Whether you participate for bird conservation, for some friendly birding competition, or for an excuse to get outside in the winter, your efforts are meaningful for birds,” said Liz Purves, Christmas Bird Count Coordinator – Bird Studies Canada Interested participants are invited to contact the count circle coordinator for additional information and registration.

Bird Studies Canada and the National Audubon Society jointly coordinate more than 2,500 counts throughout the Western Hemisphere. During last year’s count in Canada, over 3 million birds of 278 species were counted by 14,000 participants in 447 counts across the country. Counts were conducted across diverse habitat types in each of Canada’s provinces and territories – from coast to coast to coast!

Learn More & Contact Us : Visit www. birdscanada.org/volunteer/cbc/ to learn more about Christmas Bird Counts.

For information on the upcoming local events mentioned above, please contact the count coordinators: Carolyn Bonta Coordinator, Frontenac and CBC For Kids, 613-531-4578 - bonta.johnson@sympatico. ca or Mark Read Coordinator, Kingston, 613-217-1246- markdread@gmail.com or Andrew Keaveney Coordinator, Sharbot Lake CBC cell: 647-383-8894 - uofgtwitcher@msn.com

December 7, 2017

THE FRONTENAC NEWS

Addington Highlands Council moves meetings to Tuesdays A ddington Highlands Council voted to move its meetings to Tuesdays from Mondays at its regular meeting Monday afternoon in Flinton.

The move was made to avoid having to schedule around holiday Mondays and to make it easier for residents to attend, said Dep. Mayor Helen Yanch.

The move will come into effect for the Jan. 2, 2018 meeting and continue for meetings

in both Flinton and Denbigh. Meeting times remain 1 p.m. in Flinton. Denbigh meetings are at 1 p.m. for January, February, March, November and December and 7 p.m. for the remainder of the year.

The only comment on the meeting change came from Frontenac News Publisher Jeff Green, who said in an email: “Tuesdays are difficult for us to cover Addington Highlands meetings as it is our production day. We do

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cover other councils on that day and adding Addington Highlands will make it more of a stress. With the change, we should still be able to cover the Flinton meetings, but the evening meetings and even the afternoon meetings in Denbigh will be an issue.”

“The time of the meetings should be there to serve the community,” said Coun. Tony Fritsch. “I have no issue with Monday or Tuesday.”

Speed device slows traffic Roads supervisor Brett Reavie told Council that the speed measuring device on the road into Flinton seems to be having the desired effect.

“Comments from neighbours are that people seem to be slowing down,” he said.

“Although after awhile, it could lose its effectiveness as people get used to it being

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there.”

“I want to see how high I can get it,” joked Reeve Henry Hogg.

Hospice services Carrie Salsbury, community coordinator for The Heart of Hastings Hospice, addressed Council on the plan for extending their services into Addington Highlands and North Frontenac Townships.

“The Local Health Integration Network has asked the Heart of Hastings Hospice to work with agencies in Lennox & Addington and Frontenac Counties to coordinate end-oflife hospice services,” she said. “I have been meeting with health care agencies, community groups, social service agencies and individuals to better understand the needs of the community and to tap into systems, services and communications links that already exist.

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OUTDOOR SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES Please be aware that a building permit is now required for all new Outdoor Solid Fuel Burning Appliances as per By-law 2017-50. Give the Building Department a call at 613-376-3027 for further information and see the Township website for the application.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS

On Tuesday morning, November 28, member of the Central Frontenac District 3 Rec committee helped with cement work at the ballpark for the future clubhousein Sharbot Lake.

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, 2017 to March 31, 2018. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”.

Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance of Township roads.

WINTER HOURS, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The depot will be open on December 14th from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. This will be the only day the Depot is open for December as the second date is during the Christmas holidays. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small 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.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council – December 19, 2017 • Committee of the Whole – December 12, 2017 • Committee of Adjustment – December 14, 2017 • Corporate Services Committee - December 12, 2017 @ 8:30 am • Public Services Committee – December 14, 2017

CAREERS – Labourer For details on the Labourer position, please visit our website under Town Hall/Careers. Deadline for applications is Friday, December 15, 2017 at 4:00 pm.

THINGS TO DO PUBLIC SKATING AT FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA

Fluoride in toothpaste and varnish work together to protect teeth.

Getting fluoride from different sources gives you the best protection from tooth decay. Brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste is a great way to get fluoride for a low cost. Professional fluoride treatments like varnish add extra protection.

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Bring your skates and join us on Sunday December 10 from 1-3 at the Frontenac Community Arena for the “Canada 150th Free Skate” a Nationwide event to Celebrate Canada’s 150th. There will be free Cake, Entertainment and Vendors. We also have a special guest “Santa Claus” on the ice from 1:15- 2:00. You are also invited to taste test our New “healthy” canteen menu items and Vote on your favorite additions. This initiative is supported by the KFL&A Healthy Kids Campaign who will have their mascot “Supper Sam” here for this special event.

Open for Business TENDER PR-2017-04 – Accessibility Entrance and Upgrades to Front Steps – Glendower Hall Sealed submissions must be submitted by 1:00 December 13, 2017. Please visit our website under Open for Business/ 2017 Tenders

News & Public Notices HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS Township Administrative Offices will be closed from Friday, December 22nd at 12:00 noon, reopening on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. To reach the Public Works Department during this time, please call (613) 376-3027 Ext 4330 or 4331. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

2018 DOG TAGS NOW AVAILABLE Year 2018 Dog Tags are available at $15.00 each until February 28, 2018 after that date the fee increases to $30.00.

Kennel Licenses must be purchased at the Municipal Office (4432 George St) at a cost of $125.00 until February 28, after which the fee will increase to $150.00 per license. See our website for other locations to purchase dog tags.

MARKING CANADA 150, ONTARIO 150 WITH COMMUNITY TIME CAPSULE PROJECT- ITEMS WANTED As a way to commemorate this historic year in Canadian history, the Township of South Frontenac is putting together a time capsule to be buried at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith. The time capsule will be opened in 50 years on Canada’s bicentennial. Residents of South Frontenac are invited to submit items to be included in the time capsule. Items should be significant to this year in South Frontenac and be around the size of an average adult’s fist. Residents are encouraged to get creative and reflect on highlights of the year. Items like USB sticks will be accepted, although be mindful that in 50 years, that technology maybe obsolete. Photographs, newspaper clippings, local sports memorabilia, diaries, favorite recipes, ticket stubs and similar items are encouraged. Anything organic or that can erode, rubber, metal paper clips, staples and anything with an internal battery that cannot be removed is discouraged. The items need to meet some requirements for preservations purposes and will be returned to the sender if they do not fit the requirements.

Items will be collected from now until December 21st and can be dropped off at Town Hall in Sydenham in the Recreation Department.

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by Jeff Green Diane Dawber is living the good life these days. She is feeling strong and healthy, enjoying living on Wilmer Road next to Sydenham Lake But that has not always been the case. In 1990, while she was working as a teacher and living in Amherstview, she had a back injury, but tried to ignore it and carry on with her life.

“Gradually, the pain spread and we found out I had other injuries which all contributed to the pain,” she said, when interviewed last week at her home.

By the mid 90’s, the pain was pretty much all consuming, and she found it difficult to get around or even to sit.

Things did not improve much, if at all, and in 1996, with 5 other people in similar circumstances, Diane formed a study group.

“It was made up of nurses and teachers with chronic conditions who wanted to figure out how to improve their health,” she said.

The group’s focus was on reading and researching and sharing information. It was a self-help group of a sort but, as Dawber said, it was not about commiserating and sharing coping mechanisms, it was about finding solutions.

“We read books, and followed recommended therapies of all sorts. We tried every diet known to man, we tried environmental clean ups, we tried vitamins and mineral supplements, bio-mechanics, exercise and every strategy we could find.”

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which the group met, they calculated that collectively they had spent $250,000 on supplements.

Gradually, through more and more focused research, the group, whose numbers began to increase, began to have success. One by one the original members found their way to better health.

Part of the solution was to use the Nutrient Scent Test, discovered by Dr. Lendon Smith and John Kitkosy to tailor supplements to each individuals needs.

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The kit includes 56 vitamins and minerals, and instructions. The process is based on two simple premises. One is that individuals are unique, and the second is that our sense of smell can provide valuable information.

“Take one of these, say vitamin D for example,” Diane Dawber said, pulling open a small plastic bottle with a vitamin D pill in it. “If it smells bitter to you, you likely have more vitamin D than your body needs. If it smells sweet, you are low, and if it doesn’t smell at all you are likely OK for vitamin D.” By using a combination of substances a picture can emerge of what issues are at play for an indvidual, and those can be confirmed by blood or other medical tests.

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this short description of subject matter: “The Nutrient Scent Test provides you with a tool that is relatively inexpensive, easily accessible, and wide-ranging to determine when nutrients are adequate of deficient using your body’s nutritional intelligence.”

For Dawber the book is a culmination of years of effort, and marks the end of a chapter in her life as well.

The original group does not meet any more because they are all doing well, and the website and Facebook groups are where meetings take place between people who are working on their own health issues and sharing information between each other.

A celebration event is set for December 11th from 12:30pm to 5pm at the Isabel Turner branch of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library to celebrate the completion of the book and the 15 years of research that went into its creation. The public is welcome to meet all of the original members of that group that began meeting 22 years ago.

“It’s more of a celebration of the fact the book has been completed than anything else, and a chance to inform more people about the Scent Test,” said Dawber.

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event is poised to light up the night sky. The annual Geminid meteor shower will peak on the night of December 13 into the morning of the 14th. As Earth crosses the debris field of asteroid 3200 Phaethon we will enjoy a predicted rate of 120 meteors seen per hour or one every 30 seconds on average. Tiny particles will enter our atmosphere at 35 km/sec producing long, slow and sometimes very bright streaks vapourizing about 80 kilometres high.

The very thin waning crescent moon rising at 3:45 am. local time will not interfere with this year’s display. I consider this shower the best of the entire year.

Bundle up and enjoy nature in motion. You will be amazed.

Known as “The Backyard Astronomer”, Gary Boyle is an astronomy educator and monthly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Follow him on Twitter: @astroeducator or email him at garyboyle@ wondersofastronomy.com