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omehow, they fooled Leeanne White. She was going up to what she likes to call “the government lunch” in Ompah, the monthly Rural Frontenac Community Services Diners lunch at the newly renovated hall, and she said she “just happened to say to my friend that it was coming up on my birthday, and the next thing you know when I got to Ompah they had a cake out and Catherine Tysick asked all these questions of me, like how much family I had and what work did I do and so on. I would like to thank the people who put it on. They got me,” she said when contacted over the phone earlier this week. She is not entirely surprised that she has lived such a long life. “My grandmother lived to be 102,” she said. Last week, Leeanne moved past that milestone when she celebrated her 103rd birthday. She hasn’t changed a lot on the three and half years since she was interviewed by the Frontenac News for a feature and video on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Frontenac County. Except for one thing. She no longer drives, and that is something she is not very happy about. In fact she pretty frost-

ed about it. “They just don’t want me to drive any more. I was just too slow on the draw for my doctor. But I tell you I’ve driven ever since I was 12 or 14 years old and I never had an accident in all that time, even drove mail for 38 years, but not any more. They just didn’t have anything better to do so they took it out on me,” she said. She does get rides to places from neighbours and relatives but finds it frustrating having to depend on other people to get places, so she said that she stays home most of the time. But she doesn’t idle away the hours too much. She still bakes all her own bread, gets her own meals, knits all the time, and keeps the house together. Any who helps her out and isn’t willing to take money for it ends up going home with new socks and mitts. She said she doesn’t make fires too often anymore, “except when the hydro goes out or family comes to visit because they are in and out so much when they are here, that it gets cold and we need a fire.” This past Christmas she put on dinner for 18, just like she normally does, even though she has problems with her knee.

Leeanne White in Ompah to mark her 103rd “I’m still doing okay,” she said, “and I have Catherine [RFCS Director of Adult Services Catherine Tysick] checking up on me.” By keeping busy she avoids being lonely, but said misses all the people she used to know in the Fernleigh area, where she has been living since 1932. “There were a lot of people here, but

there isn’t anyone left,” she said. A feature and a video on Lee White is posted at Frontenacnews.ca frontenacnews.ca/frontenac-150thanniversary/item/9043-happy-100th-birthday-lee-anne-white

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hen Council reconvened from a closed session for their regular meeting, CAO Orr announced that they had just accepted Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough’s resignation; after more than 14 years of service for the township, Chesebrough will be leaving at the end of this week.

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Later, Orr said this did not come as a surprise; “It’s been in the works for some time now: he did the math, and realized he was eligible.” On behalf of Council, Mayor Vandewal congratulated Chesebrough, wishing him “many years of health and happiness.” Council then passed a motion to appoint Terry Gervais as acting fire chief. Support for Seniors Active Living Centre Following last week’s presentation by David Townsend of SFCSC, Council moved to allocate 20% of the net annual operating costs to support SFCSC’s proposed Seniors Active Living Centre funding application, to a maximum of $12,000 annually over the next three years in a combination of cash and in-kind services to be negotiated annually with the Township.” It has been suggested that with the ongoing support of the township, the SFCSC Board may wish to consider inviting a member of Council to sit on their Board. Tax Sale Policy Council approved a revised tax sale policy which incorporates the legislative changes from Bill 68. Two related by-laws authorized the treasurer to enter into extension agreements and provided for an administration fee to be charged once the tax sale process is undertaken. Details about the sale of properties in tax arrears and a flow chart describing the process are available on the Township website, or at the Township office. Township Granted $80,882 for Commuter Cycling Program The township’s application through the Public Works department for funding from the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program has been successful: it will be

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applied to one of two projects planned for this coming year: fully paved bike lanes between Harrowsmith and Sydenham, or a bike lane adjoining a pedestrian sidewalk along the south side Bedford Road between the end of George Street and Alton Road in Sydenham. Public Works Manager Segsworth also plans to fit in a bike lane on the north side of Bedford; Mayor Vandewal questioned whether this might narrow a busy stretch of road too much. Segsworth replied that because of the busyness of the road, it was also a very dangerous stretch for bicycles. Storrington Centre Upgrades Council directed staff to issue an RFP for improvements to the Storrington Centre, to include a new optic system, accessible washrooms and entrances, kitchen upgrades and a new folding wall. $333,000 has been approved in the 2018 capital budget, for this. Councillor Sleeth thanked the Township’s Public Works staff and the Storrington Recreation Committee for all their help in planning the project. Back-up Generator for OPP Station Council has approved purchase of a backup generator to provide overall backup power for the OPP building at Hartington. This had been held up when Councillor Revill questioned whether a second generator was needed. Further investigation showed that the existing generator on site at the OPP station only provides fire pump backup power for the sprinkler system. Briefly On the recommendation of Corporate Services Committee, Council agreed to extend the contract with Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement Inc. for a further two years

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cottages on Maple Lane, Meadow Lane, and Maple Grove Crescent were vandalism by perpetrators on an ATV last Friday night between sometime before 9pm and 11pm. Patio and garage doors were smashed by the ATV, and the vandals destroyed tv’s and mirrors, emptied fire ex-

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tinguishers, broke toilets and sinks and appliances, creating maximum destruction in a short time frame. The laneways are all accessed via Steele Road in the former hamlet of Bradshaw just north of Tichborne in South Frontenac. A year round resident, who lives nearby, received a call from one of the property owners who is currently in Florida. The property owner has an alarm system that notified him there, and also has an internet connected camera showing that a patio door was off its moorings and laying in the snow. The OPP had already been called, but the police service was stretched due to the weather that night (a flash freeze, high winds and snowfall had abruptly ended a warm, rainy patch of weather in the late afternoon) and the resident went out to see what was going on. The resident went out in a car, and with another neighbour on an ATV they went to the house. When they got to the house, they saw that the ATV had also hit the garage door, and the house had been entered and a lot of damage had been done. “From there we decided to follow the tracks to see where they went. We went into one house and saw they had destroyed the banisters, tv’s, mirrors, and they also had sat down and had a snack. Nothing of significance seemed to be missing. They were

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only interested in destruction.” They followed the tracks and eventually found the two perpetrators in one of the houses, but they also saw that there was a rifle on the ATV so they decided to back off. Later they realized that the rifle was a stolen air gun that belonged to one of absentee homeowners. Soon after they observed the ATV heading back towards Steele Road so they followed. When they reached the ATV, the police were arriving from the other direction. The ATV was still running but the two people who had been on it had run off into the woods. The police remained on scene waiting for a canine unit to come and help them give chase. Apparently the perpetrators were not found that evening. The male resident, who requested not to be identified, said that the next day he went back to the houses with a forensics officer and was also interviewed by police. The surveilance camera photo was posted on a Bob’s Lake Facebook group site, and the other photos were submitted to the News. On Tuesday, OPP Officer Roop Sandhu, Communications Officer with the Frontenac Detachment, informed the News that there would be no statement to the public about the incident, which is somewhat unusual in cases of vandalism. Police often ask the public for assistance in identifying suspects

Continued from page 1 from March 1, 2018 to Feb 28, 2020. The 2018 members to serve on the Committee of Adjustment will be: Al Revill, Ross Sutherland, Brad Barbeau and Ron Sleeth. There being no further questions for the planner, Council approved the zoning of a new waterfront lot on South Basin of Buck Lake, Loughborough district.

Vanity in one of the cottages in these kinds of cases. The reason for this reluctance to communicate might have something to do with the tragic death of Debra Ann Hill (Teal), who died early the next morning outside of her house on Steele Road after being driven home by police about 2 hours vandalism had taken place, while the canine search would have still been going on. There is absolutely no indication that the two cases are linked, except that it is likely, although police have said nothing, that the officers who drove Debra Hill home that night were already at that location because they were still investigating the break-ins.

Council adopted the Corporate Services Committee’s recommendation to maintain the Township’s current investment strategy and to issue an RFP for investment advisory services. A proposed by-law to amend speed limits on Rutledge Road was, on Councillor Revill’s recommendation, referred to the Public Works Committee for discussion.

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year old Debra Anne Hill (Teal) was found by her son in-law Owen Young early on Saturday morning outside of her home on Steele Road near Tichborne, and was declared deceased by Emergency Srevices personnel a short time later. As reported in the OPP and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) releases reprinted below, there had been unusual circumstances late on the evening before she died. A query by The News to the SIU regarding cause of death after a post-mortem reportedly took place on Monday, led to the following response from Monica Hudon, Communications co-ordinator with the SIU: “The results of a post-mortem are considered evidence. The SIU does not comment on, confirm, or share any specific evidence the Unit may have gathered during the course of its investigation until the investigation is completed.” There is no information available about how long that investigation will take. Here is the OPP release from Saturday. OPP Investigate Death - SIU Invoke Mandate Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Frontenac Detachment, along with the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), are currently investigating the death of a 49-year-old female in South Frontenac Township. In the early morning hours of January

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13, 2018, officers had provided assistance to this female. Shortly before 9 a.m., Emergency Medical Services contacted the OPP for assistance for a sudden death in South Frontenac Township. The OPP has notified the province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) which has invoked its mandate. As a result the OPP will not be able to provide any further information. The Special Investigation Unit then put out the following release on Sunday, January 14. • At approximately 1 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018, Ontario Provincial Police officers came across a suspicious vehicle in the Frontenac area. The driver fled on foot, but police encountered a woman outside of the vehicle. The officers transported her to her residence and left. • At approximately 5:30 a.m., emergency responders attended the woman’s residence. She was found deceased. At this time, two investigators and one forensic investigator have been assigned to this incident. The SIU is an arm’s length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. Under the Police Services Act, the Director of the SIU must • consider whether an officer has committed a criminal offence in connection with the incident under investigation • depending on the evidence, lay a criminal charge against the officer if appropriate or close the file without any charges being laid • report the results of any investigations to the Attorney General. In the meantime, Debra Teal’s husband Kevin and three children, Jesse, Chantel and Frank, as well as father in law Levi, have organised a celebration of her life is set for the Oso Hall on Saturday from noon to 3pm. (See ad on page 8) Debbie Teal will be missed by the local community and in nearby Sharbot Lake, where she worked for a number of years at the Sharbot Lake Senior’s Home before it closed. She then took a job with the Rainbow Valley Group Home. She also provided care for ailing family members.

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send a loud and clear message to its partners at Queen’s Park.” Two priorities were established for the Caucus in the coming year: Building the EORN Cellular and Public Safety Broadband Network: The EOWC will continue to support the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) on its $299-million business case to the Provincial and Federal governments, which would close the many cellular network gaps, boost mobile broadband service across Eastern Ontario, and increase public safety for residents and first responders during emergencies. Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy: The EOWC will continue to support the Eastern Ontario Leadership Council (EOLC) in its ongoing implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Regional Economic Development Strategy – the first regional plan of its kind across Ontario. By helping securing financial support from the Province, the strategy’s implementation would address Eastern Ontario’s future economic development needs, being a) workforce development and deployment, b) technology integration and innovation, and c) integrated, intelligent transportation systems.

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• Happy birthday to Kim Gray, Joyce Burke, Norman McIntosh, David Swan, Will Goodberry, Marg Whan, Morgan Cowdy, Colleen Steele, Kallista Smith, Katie Milligan, Cheryl Tyson, Paula Warren, Tavisk Pollak, Owen Tryon, Frank Molnar, Eveline Cooke, Bonnie Brown, Roseanne Brown and Jane Knox. • Happy Anniversary to Mike and Jennifer Mahoney, Martin and Helen Hoogsteen, Jeff and Lisa Matson, Norman and Velma McIntosh. • Sympathy to Eileen Maillie at the passing of her son, Dwayne. Sympathy to the family of Roy Benn, 95, beloved husband of Jo-anne Benn. Sadden to learn of the passing of Austin Cronk. We use to see him at Parham Fair. • Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club will host an "All You Can Eat Breakfast" on January 27th - 8 a.m to 11 a.m at the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake, $7.00 an adult. Proceeds go to the Special Olympics. • Thinking of Madeline Burke, Richard Goodberry, Shirley Noonan, Harold and Doreen Warren, Bessie Meeks, Cleo Price, Mary Ann Freeman, Nancy Fobert, Susie Bryden. • On January 10th, seniors from various communities enjoyed a bus trip too the Diefenbunker Museum in Carp. Lunch was in Carleton Place and they returned to Sharbot Lake at 3 p.m. Welcome back Sylvia Powers and Allison from Costa Rica where they spent a month there, visiting Allison's parents. They missed the "Deep Freeze." • Parham Happy Travelers will hold their January meeting on the 17th with soup, sandwiches and desert for lunch. Folks 50+ are welcome to come. There is no January meeting for the Mountain Grove 50+ club but will resume on February 14th. Bedford Jam was held on January 7th the first in 2018. We welcomed entertainers back and give thanks to the ladies who serve healthy snacks at the break.

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OMPAH Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com 613-479-2570 Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca 613-479-2855 • The annual Community Meeting of the Ompah Community Centre Association will be held on Saturday, January 20 at 10 am. Please attend if you are interested in the hall or have comments or suggestions about hall activities. If you are not yet a member, you may purchase a membership for $1.00 at the meeting. • A delicious dinner was served at the Northern Diners last Tuesday. The hall was full of folks who also came to help Lee Ann White celebrate her 103rd birthday. All enjoyed the special cake made by Michelle Ross. • A bus load of folks went to the Diefenbunker in Carp last week. The tour of the facility was a fascinating glimpse into our history. Following the tour we stopped for a delicious lunch in Carleton Place. Thanks to Rural Frontenac Community Services who planned the trip. More trips are being planed for the future. • Five couples enjoyed the introductory ball room dance class on Sunday. Eve Sideen, qualified dance instructor from Kingston, introduced the waltz, east coast swing and cha cha. A series of classes is being planned for the spring.

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Thinking of you all at this sad time. • Happy Birthday to: Lynn Smail, Jessica Hole, Penny Hartwick, Christopher Teal, Joanne Goodfellow, Colleen Steele, Joy Knox, Sherrill Hannah, Anne Perry, Sage Dupuis, Jackson Crain, Beth Sproule, Kelly Lowery, Alyssa Teal, Avery Teal, Allana Running-Adams, Aliyah LoFaso, Jessica & Andrea Vinkle, Debbie Green, Jackie Conway, Eileen Whan, Bill Young and Bernie Quinn.

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• Leanna White wishes to thank everyone who helped her celebrate her 103rd birthday! • CMCA are beginning a study of historic barns in North Frontenac from the early 1900s. If you have one of these barns still standing, we would like to talk to you and have some photos, both outside and inside the barn. If your barn has been demolished but you have photos we would like to know that too. Please call Brenda (613) 479-2837 or e-mail dbmartin@xplornet.ca.

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• Thank you to everyone who took part in the 4 on 4 hockey tournament for Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association. We had a total of 6 teams take part in the freezing cold temperatures. Tichborne Termites, Bradshaw Woodchoppers, Keegan Love, Mike Thompson, Kurt Thompson and Kurtis Jackson's team. The tournament saw some amazing talent - some top notch goal tending!!! Great job to all who took part. A huge thank you to Cam and Kurtis Jackson, Will Clow and Bob and Riley Teal for putting in some extra hours on Saturday night and Sunday morning to make sure that the ice was in great shape for the events. In the end the kids benefit but Bragging rights go to Kurt Thompson's team who defeated Keegan Love's team in the finals.Thanks to Kurt's gang for donating their prize money back to Minor Ball. • District #4 Recreation Committee is gearing up for their Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction on Feb. 10 - we are looking for donations for the auction portion. • Congratulations to Jeremy and Hawley Lowery on the birth of Cutler. • Parham has lost yet another pillar in their community. Sincere condolences to the family of the late Roy Benn, long time farmer and resident of Long Lake. Roy belonged to the Lions Club, Mayflower Lodge, Long Lake Property Owners Association, and was an honourary member of the Parham Agricultural Society. He was always ready to sit and chat with all he met and was a stiff competitor at the Parham Fair with all his home grown vegetables. He was a great humanitarian and will be greatly missed. • District #4 Recreation Committee recognized the efforts of their volunteers at a delicious dinner on Saturday night catered to by Tim and Penny Cota. Thank you again to all those that help with the Recreation Committee's events. • Friday night Bingos have started again at the Mayflower Lodge although last week was cancelled due to the bad weather. Early bird starts at 6:45. • Senior Diner on Monday Jan 22 at the CE Center with lasagna, green beans, caesar salad and fruit cobbler for dessert. Be sure to make your reservations. • Parham United Church welcomed Barb Dejeet at the pulpit for the last two weeks and enjoyed her message. Lunch was held after Sunday's service. • Hope all are avoiding the dreaded "Flu bug" A number of people have come down with it despite getting the needle. • Eddy Brown is looking for folks 13 plus who enjoy basketball every Wednesday at Granite Ridge from 7 pm to 9 pm. Bring proper footwear and if you have a basketball, that too. Condolences to the Teal family on the loss of Debbie (Hill).

• Only in Canada can you experience the weather we experienced in the last week. Hope everyone fared well through it all. I know a few people had some soggy basements. We are only in January, lots more of that white fluffy stuff to fall from the sky, so if you see a neighbour having a tough time with their snow removing, offer them a hand. Help out where we can, it’s what defines us as a community and keeps our spirits going throughout the dismal winter season. • If you are a person who embraces the winter season, like some do, there’s so much to do in Sydenham, ice fishing, is one fun thing to do, grab a jigging pole, and head on out, or a set line, lots of memories to make on the ice. The Eel Bay side of Sydenham Lake is safe, but always exercise caution when travelling any bodies of frozen water. Then there’s tobogganing, the hill up at Loughborough Public School has been put to good use this winter season. Nice to see the rosy cheeks and smiling children of all ages, after they’ve enjoyed outdoor activities. So awesome to see so many homemade skating rinks on yards and on the lake this year too. Hope everyone is enjoying the great outdoors! • KFPL events coming up. On Friday, January 19 from 10:30 am to 11:15 am, and on Friday January 26, from 10:30am -11:15am, join in for Family Storytime at the Sydenham Branch Library, in the Community room - for children and caregivers together. On Monday, January 22 from 10:30 am to 11:00 am join in for Rhythm and Rhyme at the Sydenham Branch Library in the Community Room. • Looking to do some skating but prefer to be indoors you can always go to the Public Skating from 1:00 pm - 2:20 pm at Frontenac Community Arena on January 21st - Location: 4299 Arena Boundary Rd Godfrey, Ontario K0H 1T0 The cost is $2.00 per person. Equipment: CSA Approved Helmet with screen recommended - We hope to see you out! - Free Public Skating possible through support from the KFL&A Healthy Kids Community Challenge. • SMART fitness is back - The SMART program is an exercise program designed to enable seniors to achieve a healthier/fitter quality of life and independence. SMART is a gentle, low impact program that aims to improve strength, flexibility, mobility and balance to seniors who may not be able to participate in traditional exercise. There is no floor or mat work. Exercises can be performed seated or standing – with or without mobility aids. Stay Active, and have fun in a safe and effective program designed for the older adult. For More Information, Please Call: 613 634-0130, ext. 3414 • Again anyone wanting me to include anything please contact me. • Wishing all the January babies a Happy Birthday this month!

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• Sharon Green, our local postmaster sends a hearty thank you to all the local residents who gave cheery cards and delicious treats to the post office staff over the Christmas season. Your thoughtfulness was very much appreciated. • The Verona Lions Club are holding a Sunday Funday on Sunday, January 28 from 11:30 to 4 pm. Lunch by donation Come learn to play a new game or bring your favorite game to play with others. Card games and board games welcome. Come out for coffee & conversation at The Verona Lions Hall • Drop by Trinity United Church for Winter Weekend WakeUp Breakfasts any Saturday from now to Saturday, January 27. The Verona Community Association and Trinity United Church are hosting this event. Enjoy your scrumptious breakfast with friends and neighbours. Payment by donation. • Frontenac Women's Chorus is looking for you! Ability to read music is strongly suggested, and there is no formal audition. Please contact Patty Smith for more information. pattyswell@yahoo.com. • The Senior’s and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T) committee will be hosting Fall Prevention presentation luncheon for seniors on January 26 at 1381 Westport Road, Godfrey. Enjoy a free hot lunch followed by a presentation on Fall Prevention by KFL&A Public Health Department. Seniors can learn important information and valuable safety tips to prevent falls while in their residence and outside during the winter months. Please pre-register for the luncheon by calling the Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) office at 613-376-6477 before January 24, 2018. Transportation can also be arranged by contacting the SFCSC at 613-376-6477.

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• This reporter would like to personally thank the crew from Crains’ Contracting for being so efficient and thoughtful to the residents. The crew has made every effort possible to allow folks to have at least one lane open for traffic into Arden using Elm Tree Road, opposed to driving around on the detour, which is 25 km+ and 20 minutes one way. We knew there would be an inconvenience and we’re extremely happy about the replacement of the worn-out bridge but extra traveling is just that…extra and who really wants to do that in the cold winter months. Thanks for your consideration and hard work. Arden hasn’t seen this much activity for probably 20 years!! • The bus trip to the Diefenbunker Museum, in Carp, was well attended and extremely interesting. The tour guides were informative, pointing out, in particular, electronic differences in size and appearance, compared to todays devices. The entire “radio” room, which was huge, had less capabilities than today’s cell phones. So RFCS deserves a big thanks for putting together a great road trip. Catherine Tysick reminds everyone to look for more interesting adventures for the month of March. • The Arden, outdoor rink, is open for business, evenings and weekends. Jeff and Lisa thank you for respecting their request, last week, of not going on the ice during the warm spell. Damaging the ice only prevents it from being reopened sooner, when it turns cold again. The rink shack is warm and offers a few refreshments so go out and exercise those winter tired muscles. • Congratulations Jamie Riddell on your new gig. We know you’ll do a great job. • Thoughts and prayers are extended for Sharon Delaney’s recovery. Prayers are also sent to the Dewey family..

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• Another evening of fun has arrived in Northbrook, a family games night! Listen to this: “Come one, come all, share food and fun at the Family Games Night, Wednesdays at 7:00 pm at Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church, 108 Addington Road #2, Northbrook. Bring your cards, bring your dice, bring your favourite board game – we’ll have crokinole and other games to share too. And, bring your mug and a potluck snack to share. We can’t wait to say “Welcome!” • Not only are new events coming to the community, some of our summer events are already preparing! The Flinton Community Jamboree has started to promote their country music event for 2018. One thousand post cards have already been designed and produced for this event from August 2-5th 2018. • The Cloyne Showcase is now accepting artists for their event from Friday, August 10, 10am-5pm, Saturday, August

11, 10am-4pm. Check out their Facebook page for more information. • Are you looking to rent a hall that is well equipped for every need? Consider the Lion’s Hall in Northbrook! It is ideal for wedding receptions, private parties and meetings. The hall may be rented by the hour, half-day or full day. For more information or to place a booking, call Debbie at 613-3368502. • “Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative started in Canada in 1999 and held annually on January 27 to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development, improving a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well.” What is your family’s plan for this year’s Family Literacy Day?

• The Land O’Lakes Lions are privileged to have many friends who have donated and continue to donate many, many, and many more hours assisting the Club with their many endeavours. To show their appreciation, the Lions are inviting them to a delicious supper and if they wish to stay and be a part of their meeting. The Lions want to thank Cecil Hawley for his continued support and assistance he provides. Cecil is always ready to help, ready to lend a hand, and ready to serve. The Land O’Lakes thank you Cecil Hawley!

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• The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club's is offering you a chance to get out and discover the trails February 3rd & 4th, at no cost to you with a 2018 Try Our Trails Permit. Permits available January 18, 2018. Visit the OFSC facebook page for more details. • A Pancake Dinner will be held at Vennachar Free Methodist Church on Tuesday, February 13th, 5-6pm. Everyone welcome! Free will dinner donation. Pastor Laurie 613 333 2318. • Family Fun Day in Denbigh will happen on Saturday, February 17th at Heritage Park, 10:30 to 1pm. It will be a great day of sledding, snow shoeing, games, and skating! Lunch will be provided and there will be smores at the bonfire! Hosted by Denbigh Recreation. • The New Apostolic Church will host Homecoming Weekend, February 24th & 25th. Saturday the 24th at 9am is a Men's Breakfast, and at 7pm a Worship Concert with Road to Glory and Friends. On Sunday the 25th there will be a special Worship Service at 10:30am with a special guest speaker. On Sunday there will also be Youth and Family Activity time with fun and games. Contact Rev. Robert Sprague robertjsprague@gmail.com. • The TOPS group name has changed to the Wellness Group. We meet every Tuesday in the Denbigh Hall basement; weigh in at 8:30am and the meeting starts at 9:00am. Please join us as we try to help each other lose weight. For information call Betty at 613-333-2366. Land Lakes Community Services sponsors exercise at 9:30am. Join in the fun every Tuesday! • Friday Coffee Time is sponsored by Denbigh Recreation Club from 8am until 10am at the Denbigh Rink. . Please join us any Friday morning!

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• Leanne White reports a fantastic 103 rd birthday party at the newly renovated Ompah Hall. She was honoured with many plaques and certificates, a wonderful dinner of lasagne, salad, all the fixings, buns, chocolate birthday cake, family and friends in attendance, and a large crowd of well wishers. The Ompah Hall volunteers had spent most of a day clearing up from their recent renovation- of a fixed and extended kitchen and all was in spic and span condition to honour Lee. Lee plans to knit Newfie mitts this winter, play euchre, bake bread, and live life to the fullest. Congratulations Lee!! • The weather is keeping us hopping- lots of snow, frigid temperatures, melt down, however we are encouraged that the daylight is increasing little by little. Can’t wait for a bike ride in the spring!! • Services at Henderson United are suspended for two months until the warmer weather comes in March. On Wed. Feb. 7 the annual Church congregational meeting will be held at the Henderson Hall at 9:30 AM and all are welcome. The purpose of the meeting will be to review this past year, make plans for 2018 and be open to any suggestions. The meeting, led by Chairperson Allan Gurnsey with accompaniment by Rev. Dr. Rick Magie, is completely open and it is not necessary to be a member to attend. • Once again there is license free fishing for Canadian residents on the Family Day weekend of Feb. 17- 19. What a swell opportunity to fish and to enjoy the out of doors. Are the lakes safe for ice fishing do you suppose?

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• A good crowd attended the social supper on Wednesday Evening. February’s Valentine’s dinner will be done by the men. • Coffee Break on Friday morning was hosted by Kip and Esther. It was nice to see Ann Massey out after her fall. • Snow Roads Church annual meeting will be Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 at 1pm. Don’t forget breakfast at Snow Road Snowmobile club will be January 20, from 8am-11am. Everyone welcome. • Approximately 60 people attended the quarter auction and supper at Snow Road Snowmobile Club. Lots of prizes were

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Comparing taxes between Frontenac municipalities? by Jeff Green have often wondered why the tax rates in the Frontenac townships vary so much, and why it is that residents living in my own township, Central Frontenac, pay a much higher tax rate than anyone else. It should be easy to compare tax rates in neighboring townships in the same county, because they all have the same mix of responsibilities. Frontenac County has no roads department, the local townships pay for all road maintenance costs (except for Hwy 7) themselves. In Lanark and Lennox and Addington Counties for example, there have county roads, making county taxes higher and municipal taxes lower than in Frontenac. But when we look at the tax rates in Frontenac, it is rather alarming, certainly for a resident of Central Frontenac. The rates are not similar at all. The rate in South Frontenac (using 2017 figures) is $597 per $100,000 in property assessment, in North Frontenac it is $675, and in Central Frontenac it is $841. What that means, in the most extreme cases, is much higher tax for less service in Central Frontenac as opposed to South Frontenac. Identical houses located on either side of Boundary Road (where the Frontenac Arena is located), which divides South and Central Frontenac would pay radically different amounts of tax, and the lower taxed house on the south side of the road would have curbside garbage pickup while the higher taxed house in Central Frontenac would not. If the houses were both assessed at $200,000, the difference in taxes would be $488 per year. A pretty raw deal for the poor sod who lives on the north side of the road. But it it not reasonable to condemn Central Frontenac Council or laud South Frontenac Council based on this one case. There are other factors involved. The assessed value of a house and property are based on the size and features of a house, and also its location. If you took a house on from Mountain Grove and plopped it down on an identical lot on Rutlege Road it would gain value because of its location within a short drive from Kingston. And of course waterfront, anywhere in Frontenac, is assessed at a much higher value. This raises a fundamental issue when looking at municipal finances. The number of households in a township is the major factor in determining the cost of services. It is literally the case when it comes to OPP costs, which are charged to the townships on the basis of the number of households, and it is also the case for road, fire, waste disposal and virtually all municipal costs. But numbers of households is not the basis for taxation, property assessment is. Houses are taxed based on their resale value, not on the cost to provide services to the people living in them. There are over 10,000 homes in South Frontenac, about 4,000 in Central and about 3,500 in North Frontenac.

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When you look at the total amount of taxes collected in the three townships as a factor of the number of households, they are pretty comparable. The “amount to be raised by taxation” for 2017 in South Frontenac was $18.5 million, in Central Frontenac it was $7.3 million and in North Frontenac it was $5.6 million. In percentage terms, Central Frontenac has about 39% of the population that South Frontenac has and collects about 39% of the number of tax dollars as well. North Frontenac, with 35% of the population of South Frontenac, but collects only about 30% of the amount of tax dollars. The reason it costs more per $100,000 in assessment for ratepayers in Central and North Frontenac, is entirely due to lower average property values. Again, looking at Frontenac County, in 2017 the average home in South Frontenac was assessed at $307,000, the average home in North Frontenac was assessed at $250,000 and the average assessment in Central Frontenac was $217,500. In fact, when put through a simple formula based on relative property values, the $814 that Central Frontenac ratepayers pay per $100,000 in assessment, equates to $588 in South Frontenac, $9 less than what South

Frontenac ratepayers pay. The $675 per $100,000 that North Frontenac ratepayers pay equates to about $550, $47 less than South Frontenac. Does this mean the smaller townships are actually more efficient than the larger one? Not necessarily, as there are many other factors at play. For example, North Frontenac has more seasonal residents than the other townships, who only need service 6 or 3 months out of the year. As well, the amount of paved and/or unpaved roads in each township are a function of geography and not the number of households. North and Central Frontenac both maintain multiple community halls, and most halls in South Frontenac are owned and maintained by community groups, but South Frontenac has a museum, and garbage pickup. An analysis of the number of households, taxes collected, and average tax assessment, based only on rudimentary mathematics, leads me to conclude that the three townships are pretty similar in the way they finance their operations. If there are significant differences, they relate to levels of service, not the amount of taxes collected.

4 on 4 shinny tourney for minor ball by Craig Bakay inor softball has held a fundraising 4 on 4 hockey tournament for several years now at the outdoor rink in Tichborne but last year the weather didn’t cooperate and so it had to be cancelled. This year, organizers decided to move it up a couple of weeks. Sure enough, the weather threatened to intervene once again with a major thaw followed by freezing rain. But while it was touch and go there for awhile, but the ice was in great shape when the first puck dropped Sunday morning. “We weren’t sure with that Friday storm,” said organizer Christine Teal. “Five guys came out and flooded it Saturday night,” said head ice-keeper Bob Teal. “Then my son (Riley) got me up at quarter to five Sunday morning and we flooded it again. “Everybody seems happy with the ice but then again, they don’t complain because they know if they do, I’ll make them do it.”

It was a beautiful sunny day for a hockey tournament Sunday, albeit kinda cool. “The mustard froze up earlier,” said Bob. In the end, Kurt Thomp-

son’s team edged Keegan Love’s team to take top honours (bragging rights) in the final. Thompson’s team earlier beat Mike Thompson’s team in the A final while Love’s team

topped the Tichborne Termites in the B final. “The winners generously donated their winnings back to minor ball and we thank them for this kind gesture,” said Christine.

The action was non-stop at the annual 4 on 4 hockey tournament at the Tichborne arena Sunday in support of minor softball.

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Join the Rural Challenge to Support Bucket Drumming the Local Commmunity Rural Frontenac Community Services has been working in Frontenac County for over 40 years. This year you will be hearing a lot more from us as we launch our 2018 Rural Challenge campaign. Why are we doing this? We believe that all people in rural Frontenac County deserve to lead a vibrant community life and we are committed to providing a wide range of services for all generations to make this happen. What do residents need from us? • affordable safe daycare for our youngest community members • playgroups for young families • youth programs to develop our future leaders • Support so community members can address the stress in their life and access the services they need • Services to support seniors to live independently in their own homes • Volunteers and staff who have experience and expertise We are committed to our young families and their children so they are socially and emotionally ready for school when they start kindergarten. Our daycare, our playgroups, our parenting programs and family supports all contribute to the well-being of our families in their community. We are committed to our youth who need a safe accepting place to learn outside of school to discover their gifts and talents. Our Kids Club, our leadership programs, camps and special events build connections for our youth in their community. We are committed to people dealing with stress related to family conflict, financial problems or mental health. Our Family Counsellor, Developmental Services worker, community drop in and information and resources create a circle of support for individuals in their community.

We are committed to seniors who want to stay in their homes and in their community as they age and require assistance to live independently. Transportation, housekeeping, hot nutritious meals delivered to their home and respite care give seniors their independence in their community. In order to do all this we need the community to invest in our programs. Your donations go a long way! • $15 subsidizes a meal for a senior at home. • $20 subsidizes a space for an infant in our daycare. • $30 allows a youth to attend a day at camp. • $100 provides an hour of counselling for someone in distress.

Bucket Drummers performing at the Festival of Trees in December in their new blue shirts and matching hats Our bucket drummers have been busy this fall. With a grant from the Blue Skies Community Foundation, the drummers practiced weekly with their instructor, drummer Lily Legacy-Zierer. With new songs and advanced skills they took their show on the road and performed in the Sharbot Lake Christmas Parade, Parham Christmas Parade and at the Festival of Trees. “Let’s Get Drumming” is expanding thanks to funding from the Community Foundation of Kingston & Area. We are pleased to announce we received a grant of $8,825.00 to expand our bucket drumming program. Lily Legacy-Zierer will be training additional drumming leaders so we can reach more youth throughout North and Central Frontenac.

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If you haven’t heard the drummers or want to give it a try join us Saturday February 17, 2018 at The Child Centre from 11:00am-1:00pm for a Bucket Drumming Workshop. This is a free event for children ages 3-12 years old, and is part of the Heritage Festival. All participants will receive a bucket and drumsticks. Pre-Registration is required. Call 613-279-2244 or email kids@rfcs.ca ■

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Branden our Family Counsellor is partnering with Sandy Whaley, Hospice Palliative Care Coordinator, from Southern Frontenac Community Services to offer a Bereavement Support Group on the last Thursday of each month, from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon at the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team. Anyone who is looking for a safe place to talk about grief and loss is welcome to come. No registration required. No referral is necessary. There is no cost to attend. If you have questions please call Branden at 613-279-3151 ext 206 or email counselling@rfcs.ca.

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We 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 and 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. Francis Dowdall and Frona Brash (Letter to the Editor appearing in the Frontenac News, Dec. 7, 2017). Have you ever wondered who to call when you need assistance at home? Our Community Support Services are available to provide a range of supports to assist seniors in their home. We work closely with the Community Care Access Centre, the SMILE program, other support agencies and veterans affairs. Call us if you need help to navigate the system.

Diners Club

Providing services in our own communities can make all the difference to a senior.

Meals-On-Wheels

Our hot, nutritious meals are available to be delivered to your door on Tuesdays and Thursdays at a cost of $6.50 per meal. Starting on Thursday February 1st Meals-on-Wheels will be returning to North Frontenac. Every Thursday, weather permitting, our volunteer driver will travel the ‘509-506-Ardoch Road’ route to deliver a hot noon meal to seniors. Each meal includes a soup or salad, main entrée and a scrumptious dessert, all for $6.50. A menu for February/ March can be found on our website, or we would be happy to mail you a copy. We may already be delivering meals near your home, so please inquire if this is something you would benefit from.

Join us for Good Food, Good Company and a Good Time. Starting at Noon. Cost: $12. Call 613 279-3151 to make your reservation.

Northern '5' Ompah/Plevna

2nd Tuesday of the month

February 13 (Plevna) March 13 (Ompah) April 10 (Plevna) May 8 (Ompah)

Kennebec

Sharbot Lake

3rd Tuesday of the month

3rd Wednesday of the month

4th Monday of the month

January 17 February 21 March 21 April 18 May 16

January 22 February 26 March 26 April 23 May 28

Arden Community Centre

January 16 February 20 March 20 April 17 May 15

United Church Hall

Parham

United Church Hall

Menu: January - Lasagna & Caesar Salad; February - Roast Pork; March - Cabbage Rolls; April - Ham & Scalloped Potatoes; May - Chicken Divan. All meals come with salad, bread, pickles, dessert, tea/coffee, and juice

Betty-Anne Blyth, from Clarendon Station, has been busy connecting with seniors and making plans for this winter. Thanks to a provincial grant we received for our Seniors Project we were able to hire BettyAnne to engage with our community further and assist in the implementation of the survey. January began with two events: a luncheon meeting to discuss the development of hobby/interest groups on January 4th; and a bus trip to the Diefenbunker Museum in Carp on January 10th. Betty-Anne says, “I’ve always had a soft spot for seniors and now that I am one, I’m concerned about the health and wellbeing of seniors in our community.” Connecting with others, learning new things, and exploring together is a good way to by-pass the winter doldrums. Email seniors@rfcs.ca, or call 613 279-3151 for what’s happening next and how you can get involved. ■

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you with

1020 Elizabeth St. Sharbot Lake, ON. Email: counselling@rfcs.ca

the rest.

Personal Support

Are you caring for a loved one at home? There are lots of joys and benefits of being a caregiver but sometimes you need a break. Give us a call and we can tell you about our Respite and Day Programs. We have personal support workers (PSW’s) who can come into your home to care for and interact with your family member. We also have Day Program PSW’s who plan a day of social interaction and activities in a group setting. They meet weekly in three locations. We have received rave reviews! Transportation can be arranged. On the 3rd Wednesday of the month there is a Caregiver Support Group which meets at the Seniors Centre (1042 Elizabeth St.) in Sharbot Lake at 1 p.m. You are welcome to join us.

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Children's Services 1004 Art Duffy Road, Sharbot Lake, ON 613-279-2244 EarlyON Child and Family Centres

On January 1, 2018 the Ontario Early Years Centres were changed to be EarlyON Child and Family Centres. For the next six months, we will continue to provide our playgroups, parenting programs and family support services. In late spring, the City of Kingston will make an announcement about the new and expanded child and family centres throughout Kingston and Frontenac.

Licensed Childcare

We offer licensed full day childcare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The daycare is open from 7am to 6 pm Monday to Friday. There is a fee based on the child’s age. Subsidy is available through the City of Kingston for those who qualify. There is currently no wait list for subsidy.

Playgroups

Playgroup

A place where parents, caregivers and their children can enjoy early learning activities together. All playgroups run from 9:30am to 11:30am.

Day

Playgroup

Ages

Monday

Sharbot Lake Playgroup

Birth - 6 Years

Harrowsmith Playgroup

Birth - 6 Years

Verona Playgroup

Birth - 6 Years

Sydenham Playgroup

Birth - 6 Years

Wednesday

Sharbot Lake Playgroup

Birth - 6 Years

Thursday

Storrington Playgroup

Birth - 6 Years

Thursday 1:00 -3:00 p.m.

Verona Playgroup

Birth - 6 Years

Tuesday

Location The Child Centre 1004 Art Duffy Rd. Free Methodist Church 3867 Harrowsmith Rd. Trinity United Church 6689 Road 38 Sydenham Legion Hall 4361 Amelia St. The Child Centre 1004 Art Duffy Rd. Storrington Fire Hall 3887 Battersea Rd. Prince Charles Public School 6875 Road 38

Youth Services

Santa was a favorite at our Annual Christmas Party in December.

Workshops/Events

Join us for group discussions on pregnancy, parenting, early childhood development and other related topics. Workshops vary from month to month. All workshops include child care. Visit us on Facebook for updates.

Lunch Bunch

An on-going group to learn about your child and share your parenting experiences with other parents. This group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Registration is required.

Welcome to Newborn

Each baby born in our areas, newborn to 6 months can receive a handmade quilt, filled with free samples and parenting information.

Family Support The Family Support Program offers a range of services to families with children who are experiencing extraordinary challenges in their lives. The Family Support can include specialized parent education; and short term solution focused coaching in a supportive environment. Healthy Together

Healthy Together is a program for children and their families, to learn to make healthy food choices and build healthy relationships. We have two new groups starting this spring. See article on page 4.

1004 Art Duffy Road, Sharbot Lake, ON 613-279-2244

Upcoming Youth Events Home Alone

Home Alone course is for youth 10 years and up to learn the skills to stay home alone. This program will be offered during our Kids Club Program on the following dates and locations. This is a free course but if you would like to keep the manual there is a $5.00 fee. • Mon., February 12 - St. James Major Public School, from 3:00pm - 5:00pm • Wednesday, February 14 – Prince Charles Public School, Verona , from 3:30pm-5:30pm • Thursday, February 15 – Land O'Lakes Public School, Mountain Grove, from 3:00pm-5:00pm Registration is required by calling 613-279-2244 or email kids@rfcs.ca

Babysitters Course

March Break Camp Days

The youth program will be offereing two days of camp during the March Break. This camp is for youth 6-12 years. It will take place on Tuesday March 13 – Pokemon theme and Thursday March 15 – Shark Tank theme. For more information or to register please call 613-279-2244 or email kids@rfcs.ca

Weekly Kids Club Youth Programs

Youth are welcome to come and participate in group games, activities, sports, or just to hang out. This program takes place at the four local public schools, each once a week. Youth are welcome to bring a snack or one will be provided. Youth are asked to be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities. There is a yearly program supply fee of $20.00.

Kids Club

Wednesday March 14, 2018 9:00am-4:00pm Ages: Healthy Together Program The Healthy Together Program is a fun way to learn 11 and up. Location: The Child Centre, and make healthy food choices and build healthy Cost: $30.00 includes manual. Registration is rerelationships. Starting in April, a youth program will quired by calling 613-279-2244 or email kids@rfcs.ca be offered in Sharbot Lake. Call to register. (subsidies available).

Day Monday 3:00pm - 5:00pm Tuesday 3:00pm - 5:00pm Wednesday 3:30pm - 5:30pm Thursday 3:00pm - 5:00pm Friday 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Program

Ages

Sharbot Lake Afterschool

Grades: 5 - 8

Plevna Afterschool

Grades: 1 - 6

Verona Afterschool

Grades: 5 - 8

Mountain Grove Afterschool

Grades: 5 - 8

Sharbot Lake Afterschool

Grades: 2 - 4

Location St. James Catholic Church Clarendon Public School Prince Charles Public School Land O'Lakes Public School The Child Centre

The youth program is hosting a Kids Proof Babysitters Course for youth ages 11 and up.

Wednesday, March 14 9am - 4pm The Child Centre, Sharbot Lake COST $30 - includes manual (Financial assistance may be available) Please bring a doll or a teddy bear for training purposes For more information or to register call 613-279-2244 ext. 105

Volunteer Drivers Needed Mileage Rate Paid

50¢/km

Frontenac Transportation Service Call 613-279-2044/ 1-877-279-2044 or email transportation@rfcs.ca

Growing Microgreens Program

Snowshoe Lending Library

Would you like to try snowshoeing? Rural Frontenac Community Services youth department now has a snow shoe lending library. What is that? We have snowshoes for kids, youth and adults available for organizations, individuals (with deposit) to borrow, or if your agency, group or school is having an event we would be glad to attend and bring them with us. For more information call: The Child Centre at 613-249-2244 or email: kids@rfcs.ca In 2017, our daycare partnered with Monica Capovilla, coordinator of the Microgreening Program through Loving Spoonful & Healthy Kids Community Challenge to

offer a three week program in our daycare. This program allowed the children to learn from Mighty Microgreen, how to plant and care for seeds. The children also learned how

Festival of Trees

to make healthy choices and how to care for their plants. Finally they were able make vegetarian meatballs with the plants they grew. ■

The Daycare and Youth Program were awarded a first prize for their entry into the Festival of Trees this year. The youth rolled and baked all the maple leaf cookies which the Daycare children decorated red and white in keeping with the Canada 150 theme. It was a team effort, under the skilled and creative leadership of Anne Howes. ■

Healthy Together

Healthy Together is a program for children, youth and their families, to learn to make healthy food choices and build healthy relationships. It is a partnership with the North Frontenac Food Bank and the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team. This fall we had two groups. We had a group for youth, in Mountain Grove. We are planning a second one for youth in April and May at our Sharbot Lake Kids Club. In December we had a group for young families, led by Jan and Penny at the Child Centre. The program at the Child Centre introduced new foods over the weeks. The first week, Taste the Rainbow, was about

choices. The kids loved helping to prepare and serve the different vegetables. The second week involved the kids making and baking chick pea cookies from scratch. The last week, they spiralized vegetables. Each family took home their own spiralizer so they could continue their healthy cooking adventures at home. All feedback was very positive. The parents loved the new ideas to involve their kids in the kitchen and their kids loved eating the food. We will be offering another group for young families at our Verona Playgroup in May. Verona Playgroup Tuesday May 1st, 8th, and 15th, 9:30am-11-

Tell us what you think?

Early Years Survey

:30am Trinity United Church, Verona, Sharbot Lake Kids Club Monday April 23 & 30; Monday May 7 & 14, St. James Major Hall, Sharbot Lake, 3:00pm-4:30pm Stay tuned on the Rural Frontenac Community Services Facebook page for more information. ■

Rural Frontenac Community Services

graciously thanks all of those who have made donations. I Support Rural Frontenac Community Services! Name:

EmaiI: Phone:

Charitable Donation: $25 $50 $500 Other

ask any staff at The Child Centre for a paper copy. Together, we can make a positive difference to programming for our young families in the rural area.

Chinese Dinner & Quarter Auction Food from

Jade Garden Restaurant

Oso Township Hall

$100

(receipts for tax purposes will be issued)

Please donate online at www.rfcs.ca or make cheques payable to: Rural Frontenac Community Services 1020 Elizabeth St. P.O. Box 250, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 www.rfcs.ca Thank You! (Reg. Charity #107782369RR001)

within the requirements of the Child and Family Centres. We are asking for your feedback in our program design. Please go online to our website to complete a survey or

Saturday April 14, 5:30 p.m.

Address: Town:

With the opening of the new EarlyON Child and Family Centres in June 2018 we will be applying to the City of Kingston in the spring to provide the new programs that fit

Doors open 5:30 pm & auction to follow

Bring a roll of quarters and your appetite for an evening of fun Tickets $20 each, Tickets available at Rural Frontenac

Community Services, The Child Centre and Frontenac Transportation. (limited supply - Must be 18 years of age).

THE FRONTENAC NEWS

January 18, 2018

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AH Council in the dark as to what legal pot will mean A

by Craig Bakay

request from the Too Far, Too Fast organization for Addington Highlands to declare itself an ‘unwilling host’ for any marijuana distribution operations once it becomes legal July 1 seemed to garner the most discussion at Council’s regular meeting Tuesday afternoon in Flinton. “Is there any point to declaring ourselves unwilling?” said Coun. Tony Fritsch. “The government did say municipalities would have some input but we haven’t heard from them yet and they likely wouldn’t listen to us anyway.” “A lot of things are like that,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. Clerk-treasurer Christine Reed said she understood that the 14 municipalities who would have sales outlets have had some input. “It used to be with alcohol a municipality could declare itself dry but who’s to stop somebody from going to Kingston or Belleville to get it?” said Dep. Reeve Helen Yanch. “And what’s in it for us?” said Hogg. “You mean other than cost?” said Fritsch. “They’re not telling us anything,” said

Coun. Bill Cox. “Will they be giving us anything?” “I’d like to have some input if it’s available in our area,” said Fritsch. “Our only option might be to wait until they say ‘hey, Addington Highlands, we’re looking at this in your area,’” said Reed. “We have had a couple of calls about zoning and where you could put a greenhouse.” “When a taxpayer starts his own business, they call it a ‘grow-op,’” said Cox. “When the government does it, it’s a ‘greenhouse.’” Community Transportation grant Clerk-treasurer Christine Reed sought out and received Council’s approval to begin drafting an application to the Community Transportation Grant Program for a five-year grant that would lead to the implementation of of a twice-monthly bus service to various locations such as Napanee, Belleville, Renfrew and Bancroft for various services. The service would be available to the general public and there would be a fee. She said the funding would be used to cover staffing and administrative costs as well as the busing costs. Reed said the actual routes are still being determined in consultation with Land O’

Lakes Community Services and the community to determine interest in such a program. “Thought would have to be given to the sustainability of the program at the end of the five years when the funding was depleted,” she said. “So, the assumption we’re making is that after five years the fund could be zero because nobody can afford to administer it,” said Coun. Tony Fritsch. “There used to be bus service every week but we just couldn’t sustain it,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. Newsletter changes Clerk-treasurer Christine Reed presented Council with a draft newsletter. “A lot of people don’t notice the newsletter and it’s been the same for about 10 years so we’re trying a little different format,” she said. “There’s no mention of my phone number anywhere on it,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “It’s on the website and people can call the Township for it,” said Reed. “They usually call me to find out the Township number,” said Hogg. “I think it would be wise to put the Council

Tackling dementia in Frontenac by Catherine Reynolds am Morey knows dementia is random, relentless and frighteningly common. Speaking from her administrative office at Frontenac Arena in mid-January, Morey is passionate about building a strong and healthy community, one issue at a time. “I think we should all share more information. It makes us more united,” said the 49-year-old. Known for her work as President of the Harrowsmith and District Social & Athletic Club, and the Chair of South Frontenac Recreation 2017 & 2018, Morey is working to increase the community’s awareness of dementia. “I want to let people know there is support out there,” she explains. “To give people better tools to communicate and understand people with dementia.” Considered a serious health problem in Frontenac County and across Canada, dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example. Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia, making up 50 to 70 per cent of cases. Common symptoms include emotional problems, problems with language, and a decrease in motivation

aged to show its support of the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Alzheimer Society by joining a coffee break at the Frontenac Arena this Saturday and Sunday (Jan. 20 and 21). Coffee proceeds from 7 am to 10 pm will be donated to the society. The dementia friendly training will be held from 7 to 8:30 pm on Jan. 24 at the club hall, located at 4041 Colebrook Road in Harrowsmith. To register, please contact Pam Morey at 613-929-7003 or write moreyp@ kos.net

“We’re inviting people to learn about dementia, behaviours, how you can help to reduce stigma, support those living with dementia and their families,” says Morey about the free dementia friendly training at the club’s hall in Harrowsmith on Jan. 24. “This training is for everyone who works or volunteers in the community,” she explains. “If you deal with the community, you should be at this meeting. It is also open to anyone interested in being more educated about this disease.” ance Specialty Grateful to call Harrowsmith home, Morey Insurance hopes to Matson p s Kingston make Frontenac County closer andBrokers stronger with education and communication. “I love being a part of this community,” she confirms. “I’m proud to be a part of the Social and Athletic club Pam Morey which offers local enterGrowing To Serve You Better tainment and recreation. These activities bring us together and give us opportunities to meet our neighbours.” ance Specialty Married with children, Matson Insurance p s Kingston she adds, “I feel we Brokers should all be involved in O/B Insurance Specialty Group our community so we can support and help each Home • Auto • Farm other. This training is a good education piece beBusiness • Bonds cause the rate of aging Boats • Cottages people is going up. Young people need to be bet1021B Elizabeth St. ter educated about this P.O. Box 41, Sharbot Lake issue and how to relate to people with dementia.” 613 279-2925 1-888-340-3541 The workshop is being held in January to On your side. coincide with Alzheimer Your best insurance is an insurance broker Awareness Month. The www.kingstoninsurance.ca community is encour-

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Secrets of the Hive: KFPL Live presents Beekeeping

ave you ever wondered if beekeeping is for you? What exactly is involved in cultivating a hive that produces honey and other products? And what would happen to world food crops if bees keep dying off? Harley Gallagher, Vice President of the Limestone Beekeepers Guild, will be giving a talk on beekeeping at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, at our Isabel Turner branch. Harley will speak on his experiences as a beekeeper and the role of the Guild, as well as ways for non-beekeepers to support honey bees and native pollinators. (For example, homeowners can delay mowing their lawns so that dandelions are available longer to help feed hungry bees.) Come hear the scoop about the hive! Part of the library’s monthly KFPL Live Speakers’ Series, this event is open to all adults and teens, and registration is not required. For more information visit www.kfpl. ca .

The next installment in this series will take place on Thursday, February 8, at 7 p.m. at the Isabel Turner branch, when Dr. Michael Hefferon will talk about his 2017 book Of Plagues and Vampires: Believable Myths and Unbelievable Facts from Medical Practice.

MIB MIB

members’ names in,” said Coun. Bill Cox. “But no pictures,” said Hogg. “I guess they know who you are since they voted you in,” said Cox. Dump hours Roads/bridges supervisor Brett Reavie got Council’s approval to change winter hours of operation at Township dump sites to eliminate operating in the dark. Although it won’t be immediate, Kaladar will change to 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. “There’s no lights and after dark it becomes a safety issue,” Reavie said. He’s also looking at changing the winter and summer hours at Vennachar and summer hours at MacKavoy for the same reason. He said they’re still working on snow removal at Weslemkoon and “it’s probably going to be April when we’re done.” Still with dump sites, Reavie said the Ministry has asked for information on two of the dump sites that were closed. “They asked for information on Denbigh and Kaladar and that’s what I gave them,” he said.

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Card of Thanks

OBITUARY

Thank You ~ Trickey

BENN, Roy Coleman

Wilson, Muriel Ellen

The family of the late Timothy John Trickey of Henderson, would like to express their gratitude to friends and family for their expressions of kindness during this most difﬁcult time, for donations, food, and for being there for the family. The Trickey family would like to thank Tim’s co-workers of Lennox and Addington’s Emergency Services for their extreme kindness to Tim during his illness, and for always being there for his family when they needed yous the most. A special thank you to Paul Osborn for going above and beyond, and for your endless work to give Tim a service that he would have been extremely proud of. Thank you also to the Central Frontenac Fire Department, for being there always for Tim during his battle with his illness. Tim loved being a part of this organization, and fought very hard for the Fire truck in Henderson. Also, the family would like to thank the Fire Department for the food donations for the luncheon after the service, it was very much appreciated. Thank you to Milestone Funeral Centre for your kindness to the family during this most difficult time. Derek Maschke you went above and beyond to help us through the tragic loss of a husband & father. During a time like this we learn how much our friends really mean to us, your thoughtfulness will always remain a cherished memory. Darlene, Jordan, Taylor. Trickey and Kelford families.

OBITUARY Pickett, Micajah Erskine, III

Born in Indianola, Mississippi, January 9th, 1944 to Mary Francis (nee Wood) and Micajah Jr. Brother to Patricia (Spedler) and Annie. Micajah moved to Burlington, Ontario in 1961 where he met Carole Gardiner at Nelson High School. They were married in 1968 after graduating from Western University. Micajah continued his education, going on to earn an CA, MBA, CFA. In 1972, at the age of 28, he began teaching at Ryerson (Polytechnic) University, during that time he and Carole welcomed their two children, Shelby and Courtney. After 22 years at Ryerson, Micajah left in 1994 to become a Vice-President at the Canadian Securities Institute. His passion for fly-fishing and love of the outdoors, music, pottery, photography and books led him to British Columbia and, eventually, to his roots in the South, his great-grandmother's hometown of Aberdeen, Mississippi. He passed away peacefully while listening to music in rural Ontario on December 23rd, 2017. He is survived by his two children and grandchildren Mika, Maple & Charles Sitchon. A service will not be held. Memorial contributions can be sent to his grandchildren's school in Westport, Ontario to help teach future generations of his love of music. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth. Donations may be sent Rideau Vista Public School, Music Program, 9921 County Rd., Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0.

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March 8, 1923- January 9, 2018 Peacefully at the Perth Hospital, in his 95th year, with all his family at his side. Beloved husband of 63 years to JoAnne, father of Stephen, Nancy, Richard (Wanda); grandfather of Coleman (Jenn) and Erika (Joe); great grandfather of Lyla Jo and Samuel Roy Hamilton. Survived by sister Lyla (late Mac), brother Arland (Jean). Predeceased by parents Ira Leslie and Jennie Benn, infant brother Clifford, and sister Theda (late John). Roy will be greatly missed by his wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, and their families. He was a great friend to many through his life, and enjoyed nothing better than a crowd to entertain, a Scotch to savour, a story to tell, and a song to sing. Roy was a dairy farmer, an avid gardener, a hunter, trapper and fisherman. a Parham Oddfellow’s member for over 70 years, a member of the Sharbot Lake Lion’s Club and also belonged to numerous local and county organizations. The hunting camp at Granite Lake was a place of special importance, and will continue to be so for all of his hunting gang. Listen for his voice when the loons return to Long Lake this spring. Roy always said that he would like to come back as a loon so that he could yell and fish all day. For those of us lucky enough to have known this amazing man, the call of the loon will always hold special meaning. At Roy’s request a graveside service will be held this spring, “when the leaves are coming out on the trees”. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

Irving Ellwood Kerwin of Brighton, formerly of Carrying Place and Flinton passed away peacefully at the Belleville General Hospital on Saturday, January 13, 2018 in his 86th year. Loving husband of Shirley (McCulloch) and the late Elvira (Jaffray).. Proud father of Linda Cerqua (Joseph) of Oshawa and Glen Kerwin (Cathy) of Flinton. Pre-deceased by his son Edward James “Ted”. Grampa will always be cherished in the hearts of his grandchildren Michael Cerqua, Danielle Cerqua (Jay), Lisa O’Hara Kerwin, R.J. Kerwin and his great-grandchildren Kai and Lynkin. Pre-deceased by his sisters Margaret, Joan, Dorothy, Audrey, Shirley, his brothers Albert, Kenneth and his parents Edward & Olive Kerwin. Survived by his daughter-inlaw Maureen Kerwin and his brother-in-law Rodney Hutchins. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A Celebration of Life Service for Irving will take place at the Brighton Royal Canadian Legion Branch #100 (25 Park St. Brighton) on Sunday, January 21, 2018 from 2-4pm. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

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June 17, 1930 - January 12, 2018

It's with sad and heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our Mother, Muriel (nee Hickerson) Wilson, who passed away on January 12, 2018 at the Brockville General Hospital. Born June 17, 1930 in Trenton Ontario, predeceased by her husband Walter Wilson, infant daughter Linda Marie, loving parents Carrie & Everett Hickerson, brothers Claude & Jack Hickerson & sister Dianna (Hickerson) Royer. A loving mother and grandmother survived by daughters Katherine Wilson, Carol (Terry) Duperron, son Tom (Monica) Wilson; Grandchildren Eric, Philip, Jessica, Quintin, Conner & Great Grandchildren Nicholas & Grace. Also survived by Brothers James (Carol) Hickerson, Doug (Georgina) Hickerson, Sisters Jean Chestnut, Evelyn Snelling & Carol (Larry) Greig and many nieces & nephews. Many will remember Muriel from the Dominion Store where she worked for many years in both Trenton and Prescott, Ontario. After retiring she and Walter moved from Prescott to Ompah where they were active members of the Ompah Conservation Association. She loved nature and enjoyed watching the wildlife on her Ompah property. Muriel was a true sports fan at heart. She especially loved hockey, baseball and figure skating. She loved a good game of cards, bingo and the sound of the winning slot machine at the casino. We shall miss her sense of humour, warmth and wisdom. Our thanks goes out to those who cared for her during her illness. Special thanks to Dr. Iliescu and the amazing team at the Bayshore Renal Clinic, the Bayshore Homecare staff and the wonderful kind and caring staff at the Brockville General Hospital. Mom was a truly caring and giving person who will be in our hearts forever. As per her wishes there will be no funeral service. A celebration of life to be announced in the spring. Donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Irvine Funeral Home, 4 James St., E., Brockville. Visit www.irvinememorial.com for more information.

January 18, 2018

Lacing up

Matthew Stinson and Woody Wood lace up for public skating Sunday at the Frontenac Community Arena. The arena is open for public skating on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. The cost is $2 per person. Photo/Craig Bakay

OBITUARY Debra Anne Hill (Teal)

April 13, 1968 - January 13, 2018 Beloved wife of Kevin Teal. Dear mother of Jesse (Sarah), Chantel (Owen), Frank (Sophie). Treasured Nanny to Bridgette, Remington and Tucker. Debbie will be deeply missed by her sister Janet (Brian), all her brother and sisterin-laws, nieces and nephews. Especially missed by her father-in-law Levi Teal. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Soldiers Memorial Hall (Oso), Sharbot Lake on Saturday, January 20th from 12 noon until 3 p.m. Donations to the Sharbot Lake Legion, Hollowood Branch 425, would be appreciated by the family.

IN MEMORIAM Russell Gendron

December 3 1929-January 23, 2016 Wonderful memories,woven in gold This is a picture, we tenderly hold Deep in our hearts,your memory is kept To love and cherish, and never forget Memories are treasures, no one can steal Death is a heartache, no one can heal. Lovingly remembered and missed by wife Freda, daughter June and family

Thomas James Webster

Serving the area for over 100 years.

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German longsword historical tradition lives on in Bellrock by Craig Bakay hen you think ‘martial arts,’ chances are your thoughts tend towards the Orient. When weapons are concerned, in particular, swords, the long, curved, slashing blade of the samurai — the katana — usually comes to mind, doesn’t it? However, there is a long-standing tradition of European martial arts as well and Enterprise’s Robert MacLeod is dedicated to preserving and promoting that tradition. MacLeod, an anthropologist by trade who teaches at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, is also head instructor at Ironwood Sword School. He runs several classes and is currently beginning an eight-week session at the Bellrock Hall in German Longsword for youths ages 10 and up on Saturday mornings with the motto “Strength, Flexibility, Growth.” For those unfamiliar with the German martial art, it is a combat system taught during the 1300s by Johannes Liechtenauer. “There were two schools of longsword, the other being Italian,” MacLeod said. “Actually there was also an English tradition but that wasn’t written down. “And a big part of what we do is teaching the techniques that come from Liechtenauer and a number of his students. We try to stay close to the historical manuscripts.” In addition to longsword techniques, MacLeod also includes dagger and wrestling in the Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) tradition.

“Knives were actually my first love, I started collecting them when I was younger, and then in university I joined the fencing club and started doing sabre,” he said. “But soon after I joined, it went electric and good, clean cuts became flicks in order to score.” As a young boy, he had taken judo classes and so returned to the Eastern martial arts traditions to study tae-kwon do for several years. “But then, my son bought a collectable sword and my wife said ‘if he’s going to have it, he should know how to use it,’” MacLeod said. “So, in 2008, we found a group of guys in the park playing with swords and we discovered HEMA.” That led him to join a local study group working in the German longsword tradition and he was hooked. “A lot of people really don’t know the longsword,” he said. “It’s a lot lighter than you might think — less than three pounds and just under three feet (blade). “And it’s a cutting weapon a lot more like a katana than it is like a club, which it often portrayed as in movies.” MacLeod said he has no problem teaching beginners and has all the equipment needed for novice level students. All the beginners have to have is loose, comfortable clothes (no shorts), flat-soled, nonmarking shoes and a pair of thin leather gloves. The Bellrock classes begin this Saturday (there was actually a class last Saturday but he’s prepared to start again because of the weather issues last week). It’s $100

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to start a class for adults anywhere in the area if there are four willing students. Contact MacLeod at 613-358-9642 or www.irnwood.ca for more information. “Swords are cool,” he said.

Bucket Drumming Receives Community Foundation Grant

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Robert MacLeod runs Benjamin and Anna Tucker through a series of thrusts and parries at the Bellrock Hall, as part of his ongoing series of German longsword classes.

ural Frontenac Community Services has been awarded $8825.00 from the Community Foundation of Kingston and Area for our project “Let’s Get Drumming”. From the Woodbury Enterprises WE care Youth Fund and the Sunnyside Children’s Fund. LETS GET DRUMMING! Is a percussion program that features children and

youth using bucket drums to create sound, rhythm and songs. This project addresses the need for free, fun musical activities in North, Central and South Frontenac Townships that encourage rural youth to learn an instrument, be active and connect with a group in their own community in a fun environment that promotes inclusion.

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Position Type: Fulltime Location: North Frontenac and Addington Highlands – Office Location Northbrook Education: • A degree or diploma in nursing, social services, social work, or a proven combination of complimentary education and experience • Driver’s license and car required Experience: • Knowledge and experience related to community-based end-of-life care and the journey involved for client & family • Minimum of two (2) years of direct community service experience preferred • Previous work experience in, and knowledge of, Rural Frontenac Lennox & Addington essential • Experience working with volunteers • Strong leadership & interpersonal skills • Excellent oral/written communication and computer literacy We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. If you are interested in this position and joining a Compassionate Community Team, please forward a covering letter and resume to Heidi Griffith hgriffith@heartofhastingshospice.ca by January 24th, 2018. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. For info call 613-473-1880.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) RFP 2018-03 Professional Consulting Services To Develop A New Comprehensive Zoning By-Law For The Township Of North Frontenac (Current Zoning By-Law adopted in 2004, as amended) Proposal documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, shall be obtained from the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario or by email at financialsupport@ northfrontenac.ca Please direct any specific inquiries to Tara Mieske, Clerk/Planning Manager at clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 225. Lowest or any proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Proposal at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package, clearly identifying the document as: “RFP No. 2018-03 COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW” on or before 3:00 P.M. Friday, February 9, 2018 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

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Thu Jan 18 – Thu Mar 8

BELLROCK - EARTH YOGA WITH KAREN HOLMES Bellrock Hall. For more information on times and cost contact fKaren at 613 929-2041 or karenholmeseducation@gmail.ca

Thursday January 18

GODFREY - BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING 1:30pm. Bedford Hall. All welcome, refreshments will be served. Info 613-273-5588 or 613-273-5356 SYDENHAM - OPEN MIC AT LEGION 7pm. Sydenham Legion. Admission $7, House band and Sound, Country Connect. All welcome, $7, entertainers N/C. Join us. Proceeds to 496 Legion. Info 613-546-3451.

Fri Jan 19 – Mon Jan 15

SNOW ROAD STATION - GENERAL MEETING 7:30pm. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse.

Friday January 19

HARLOWE - OLE TYME FIDDLERS 7:30pm. Harlowe Hall. Prizes, lunch, $6 non-members, all welcome, players, dancers, listeners and newcomers INVERARY - COMMUNITY YOUTH DANCE 7pm10pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Volunteers needed. contact John Beskers, 613-217-8288 SHARBOT LAKE - CABBAGE ROLL DINNER 6pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Social hour 5:30pm. $12 SYDENHAM - FAMILY STORY TIME 10:30am11:15am. Sydenham Point. Community Room, for children and caregivers together. Free

Sat Jan 20 – Sun Jan 21

INVERARY - STORRINGTON STINGERS HOCKEY DANCE 8pm-1am. Storrington Lions Hall. A Redneck Hoedown. for tickets, contact Lisa Greenwood at 613-353-7561

Saturday January 20

PLEVNA - JACK'S JAM 1pm-5:30pm. Clar-Mill Hall. All welcome. Please stay for the Pot Luck at 5:30 SNOW ROAD STATION - BREAKFAST 8am11am. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. $8.50 pp. World famous. VERONA - WEEKEND WAKE UP BREAKFAST 8am-11am. Verona Lions Hall. Payment by donation. Meet friends and neighbours

Sunday January 21

GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Bedford Hall. Open mic, $2 admission, entertainers free. Info - Joanne 374-2242, Joan 374-5477 GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Bedford Hall. Open mic, $2 admission, entertainers free. Info - Joanne 374-2242, Joan 374-5477 GODFREY - PUBLIC SKATE 1pm-2:20pm. Frontenac Community Arena. $2PP HARROWSMITH - BEEF DINNER 4:30pm-6pm. Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall. $13 PP, PLease call 613-372-2410 for more info. Sposored by Oddfellows and Rebekahs VERONA - ROBBIE BURNS CELEBRATION 12pm-2pm. Verona Lions Hall. Presented by MP Scott Reid and MPP Randy Hillier, featuring haggis, pipes. Jessica Wedden on fiddle. All welcome. Free

Monday January 22

PARHAM - RFCS DINER'S PROGRAM 12pm. Parham United Church. Lasagne, $12, call 613279-3151 for reservations SHARBOT LAKE - FOOT CARE CLINIC 9am. Sharbot Lake Seniors Centre. By appointment, Call 613-279-3151 to book. SYDENHAM - RHYTHM AND RHYME 10:30am11pm. Sydenham Public Library. Community Room

Tuesday January 23

BOLINGBROKE - CPHC DINERS LUNCH 12pm. ABC Hall. PLease note - This event has been canceled

Thursday January 25

HARROWSMITH - DINERS CLUB 12pm-2pm. Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall. Grace Hall. Wonderful meal followed by entertainment. A chance to meet new friends $11. Contact, Joanne -

613-376-6647 - Transportation may be arranged for those who need it.

Friday January 26

GODFREY - FALL PREVENTION FOR SENIORS 11:30am-1:30pm. Bedford Hall. Hosted by Seniors and Law Enforcement Togther (S.A.L.T) Enjoy a free lunch followed by a presentation by the KFL&A Public Health. Pre-register by calling SFCS before Janaury 24 at 613-376-6477 SHARBOT LAKE - ROAST PORK DINNER 6pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Social hour 5:30pm. $12 SYDENHAM - FAMILY STORY TIME 10:30am11:15am. Sydenham Public Library. Community Room, for children and caregivers together. Free

Saturday January 27

HARLOWE - OPEN MIC 2pm-7pm. Harlowe Hall. Pot Luck supper 5:30pm. Free event, donations welcome. Info - Marie 613-336-2557 HARLOWE - OPEN MIC 2pm-7pm. Harlowe Hall. Pot Luck supper 5:30pm. Free event, donations welcome. Info - Marie 613-336-2557 MISSISSIPPI STATION BACK FORTY CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP 1406 Gulley Rd. Learn the fundamentals and craft of artisan cheese making. Cost: $145 PARHAM - GOSPEL CONCERT 7pm. Parham Free Methodist Church. Featuring "Vocal Legacy" and Local talent. Refreshments to follow. All welcome, free will offering. SHARBOT LAKE - ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST 8am-11am. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Adults - $7, children under 12 - $3, under 6 - free VERONA - WEEKEND WAKE UP BREAKFAST 8am-11am. Verona Lions Hall.

Sunday January 28

INVERARY - SCOTTISH SONGS BY CHRIS MURPHY 7pm-10pm. Inverary United Church. Celebrate Robbie Burns Day. Free parking, refreshments. Free will offering VERONA - SUNDAY FUN DAY 11:30am-4pm. Verona Lions Hall. Lunch by donation. Bring a game or learn a new one. Also coffee and conversation

Regular Happenings

AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS: in Sydenham, last Wed. of month 6:30-8:30pm; in Sharbot Lake first Tuesday of month 1:00-2:30pm; www.alzheimer.ca/kfla ARDEN Community hall: LINE DANCING Mondays 9:30-10:30am; EUCHRE Tuesdays 7-10pm; TAI CHI Wednesdays 9:30am, CHILDREN’S READING REVIEW Wednesdays 2;30pm; KIDS KLUB Thursdays 5pm; sponsor: Rec. Committee; info 613-335-3186 ARDEN LEGION: Sunday Darts 1pm; Wed & Fri Darts 7pm; Wed Cribbage 2pm; Thurs Euchre 7:30pm; Tuesday nail party 1pm. ARDEN SENIORS: meet at community hall 1st Tuesday each month, 11am business meeting then potluck lunch; info 613-335-3186 BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 3rd Monday of month, 10:30 - 11:30 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 5491154, 1-800-267-7875 BINGO ■Flinton, Mondays, Rec Centre, doors open 6pm ■Griffith Denbigh-Griffith Lions Hall every 2nd Tues 6:30pm; ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge. BOLINGBROKE - CPHC Diners Lunch- 4th Tuesday of the Month- $10 for 50+, join us for a hot delicious meal and pleasant socializing. Reservations required. Info Joyce Felming at 613 273-4832. BOLINGBROKE - CPHC Heartwise Exercise Classes For Seniors, ABC Hall, Mondays 9:3010:30am, free; donations welcome; info: Margaret 273-9244. BOLINGBROKE- 4-Hand Euchre- Tuesdays at

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Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 7pm, ABC Hall, with prizes. Sandwiches follow evening games $6 - Info Joanne Milner-Green at road-runners15@hotmail.com BOLINGBROKE- Friends Forever Club- “nd Wednesday of the Month- Noon- Neighbourly potluck lunch and meeting, formerly known at the Althorpe Bolingbroke Seniors Club. Everyone is welcome. Info Joyce Fleming at 613 273-4832 BOLINGBROKE Hatha Yoga Tuesdays 9:30amABC Hall $13. Contact Freda: 613-273-2571 BOLINGBROKE- Line Dancing Wednesday 3-4pm, Friday, 10-11am, for everyone including beginners and seniors. Info Rhonda Aisbitt at rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.ca or 613 885-8543. BOLINGBROKE American Mahjongg, Thursdays at 1:30pm, everyone welcome, lessons provided, contact Rosetta 613 268-2548 (Please note: No Mahjongg Sept 21- lunch at The Stirling Lodge in Newboro- please call Freda 613 273-2571 for more info) BOLINGBROKE Musicians Circle Thursday Evenings 7 ABC Hall, all musicians welcome. For info call Matt Churchill at 273-9005, or mattchurchill@gmail.com CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments: call 1-888-939-3333 CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE - NORTHBROOK, in former United Church next to cemetery. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm (varies seasonally) CLOTHING - HARTINGTON, COMMUNITY CARING, Princess Ann Community Centre, Mon 9-12, Tues 9-4, and Fri 9-12 CLOTHING-- TREASURE TRUNK, Sharbot Lake, 12795 Road 38. “New & Second Tyme Around Clothing” Donations welcome. 279-2113. CLOTHING - VERONA, "Style Revival", free clothing, Free Methodist Church, Wed & Thurs, 10am-1pm; info Kielo, 613-374-5289 CLOYNE- ADULT CO-ED RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL Tuesdays 6:30pm, Fridays 9am. Cloyne Recreation Field (just north of town). All skill levels welcome. Ball gloves available. Info. Rick Guthrie 336-3460 & Beth/Shane Buck 661-2449 CLOYNE - HUNTER’S CREEK GOLF, Wednesday morning women’s league, meet at 8:30am, tee off at 9am. $15, 12 holes shotgun. Email lanedianne804@gmail.com COMMUNITY DROP-IN - Sharbot Lake Every Wednesday, 10am - 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151. DENBIGH CRAFT GROUP meets 2nd & 4th Wed. of month, 1pm, community hall, free, all welcome, info: Pam at LOLCS, 336-8934 ext. 229. DENBIGH FRIDAY COFFEE TIME 8am - 10am, Denbigh Rink. Beverages, and snacks available, Join us DENBIGH WELLNESS GROUP meets tuesday at 8:30 Denbigh Hall basement, weigh in at 8:30am meeting at 9am. Info Betty 613-333-2366 DENBIGH - YOUTH and Family Night - AH Community Centre - Denbigh 7 pm. Badminton, volleyball, basketball. EUCHRE (NOTE to groups - please contact us and let us know if your Euchre parties are still active): ■ARDEN community hall Tuesdays 7pm; BOLINGBROKE Tuesdays at 7pm, ABC Hall, lunch, prizes■DENBIGH Fridays, Denbigh Community Centre - 7 pm. ■GRIFFITH Lion’s Hall 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. 7 pm (No Euchre in December) ■MABERLY Wednesdays $3 ■NORTHBROOK, Tuesdays 7pm, $3, Lions Hall , tournament on 4th Friday of the month■PARHAM Mondays IOOF hall, 7pm. ■PLEVNA, Clar-Mill Hall, Mondays 7:30pm $4 sponsored by Holy Trinity Church ■ GRIFFITH - TAI CHI - Mondays at 10 am. $10 drop in fee. Membership $10/yr. HARROWSMITH - ADULT CRAFTING, S&A Club each Sunday, October - May, 11am-3pm; bring your project, work on group activities, enjoy the fellowship; $3members/$4 non-members LANARK HIGHLANDS BASKETRY MUSEUM, 5596 McDonalds Corners Rd.; McDonalds Corners, open Saturdays May to October 11am3pm or by appointment; info: 613-278-1203; www. ankaretdean.ca LAND O’LAKES SENIORS meet every second Wed. of the month at Mountain Grove community hall; potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome LENNOX & ADDINGTON RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS & DROP-INS - Tamworth Playgroup: Mondays

9:30am-noon at arena; Northbrook Drop-In: Wednesdays 10am-1pm, Lions Hall; Flinton DropIn: Thursdays 10am-1pm, Township Hall; Info: 613336-8934 ext. 257. LENNOX & ADDINGTON STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL, local volunteer agency identifies & supports environmental, education, woodlot management, wildlife habitat, watershed issues and projects in L&A. All welcome. 531-5723 MABERLY - EUCHRE TUESDAYS, 7pm at ABC Hall. Refreshments afterwards, prizes awarded for each category. Call Joanne 613-279-1106 MEALS ON WHEELS. Serving the North Lennox & Addington area, a hot nutritious meal will be delivered to your door every Thursday at noon, cost: $6; 613-336-8934 or 613-333-5216. MERA: McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts at the Schoolhouse: Quilting, Fibrearts, Weaving & more www.meraschoolhouse.org NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK: food & cash donations needed; 613-532-8855, PO Box 151, Sharbot Lake, K0H 2P0 NORTHBROOK - ADULT COMMUNITY DROP-IN, Tuesdays, Lions Hall, 9:30am-3pm, drop-in free, home-cooked style noon meals available for $8, all welcome, info: LOLCS, Pam 336-8934 x229 NORTHBROOK - CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Info: Jeannie, 613336-8934 or 1-877-679-6636 NORTHBROOK - COMMUNITY CHOIR PRACTICE, Monday 7 pm, United Church, 108 Addington Rd. 2. Bring your voice and have fun NORTHBROOK - LIONS dinners, 1st and 3rd Wednesay of the month. 6pm. Contact Lion’s Hall NORTHBROOK - Family Games Night, Wednesdays 7pm. Land O'Lakes Emmanuel United Church 08 Addington Rd. #2. Pot Luck snack OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 - 11 am. All welcome OMPAH EQUIPMENT EXERCISE GROUP, community centre, 9-10am weekdays except Wednesdays. All are welcome; $13 month or $2 visit; info Jane 479-2599 or Kathy 479-2897. ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS: Mon: Sharbot Lake Pre-natal/Baby Group, Harrowsmith. Tues: Sydenham, Verona, Wed. Sharbot Lake Playgroup. Thurs: Storrington playgroup. All groups are from 9:30am-11:30. Info: the Child Centre 613279-2244 PARHAM FREE METHODIST Church Coffee house - Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 am PARHAM SENIORS meet every third Wed. at Free Methodist Church in Parham. Potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome PARKINSON SOCIETY MEETINGS, first Tuesday of month, Ongwanada, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Kingston, info 613-379-2012. PLEVNA EXCERCISE BOOTCAMP, Clar-Mill hall every Tuesday and Sunday 7pm. $5 per class. Bring indoor shoes, water bottle and mat. PLEVNA CRAFT GROUP meets Thursdays Sept to May, Clar-Mill Hall, 10am-3pm, all welcome, info: Elaine Lang 613-479-2336 or 613-558-2336 PLEVNA YOGA Saturdays from 9am-10:15am July 1 to September 2, 3801 Buckshot Lake Rd. Call Trina Pearce 613-797-3205. SHARBOT LAKE FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays 9am-1pm at Oso Beach. SHARBOT LAKE LEGION DARTS, Thursdays 7pm; $3 SHARBOT LAKE - LINE DANCING, Thursdays 9am-10am, United Church CE Centre, opposite Mike Dean’s, $1pp; breaks for summer. SHARBOT LAKE - RECREATIONAL BADMINTON, Thursdays, 7-9pm, Granite Ridge Educational Centre; $5 semester; fun & exercise for adults, children 14-17 with adult supervision only. SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE: Seniors’ Fitness Mondays & Thursdays 9:30-10:30am Info 278-1007; Low Mobility Fitness Tuesdays & Thursdays 11am-noon Info: 278-0216; Coffee Morning Fridays 10-noon SYDENHAM - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. Kids aged 6-13. Elements clubhouse - 2529 Freeman Rd. Healthy Snacks, Fitness Games, Outdoor Activities, Homework Session and Team Building. Contact Karley Heyman 613-929-3589. SYDENHAM - FUN DARTS, every Tuesday, 7 pm, Royal Canadian Legion. Mixed teams, $2 per person. All welcome

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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.

GARBAGE & RECYCLE - WINTER REMINDERS Now that we are in the midst of a true Canadian winter, please be aware of where you place your garbage and recycle containers, the Township cannot take any responsibility for damaged garbage cans or recycle boxes if left in the paths of normal plow routes. If possible, place your garbage and recycling in an area that is fully visible to collection vehicles but well away from the plow route. Protect the environment from your windblown papers by placing a rock or light cover on top of your blue box and try to take the emptied boxes/cans in as soon as possible to prevent the wind from moving them about. Your garbage and recycling may be picked up any time between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm on your collection day. Please do not assume that it has been missed if it is outside the times that you have become accustomed to, there are many factors that determine collection times especially in the winter months.

Arden Open Mic -

Peter Hooiveld, Miles Amo, Fred Pitney and Doreen Black were jamminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; away at the Arden Open Mike Saturday. The open mike runs the second Saturday of each month at the Kennebec Community Hall and for the next six months to a year, proceeds are going to the Circle Square Ranch youth leadership program. Photo/Craig Bakay

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the roadâ&#x20AC;?. 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 January 25, 2018 from 3:00 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 pm. 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 â&#x20AC;˘ Council â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 6, 2018 â&#x20AC;˘ Committee of the Whole â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 13, 2018

2018 TENDERS Tender No. PW-2018-03 - One (1) 2018 Model Half Ton Extended Cab 4x4 Pick-Up Truck Tender No. PW-2018-04 - One (1) 2018 Model Three Quarter Ton Extended Cab Four Wheel Drive Pick-Up Truck Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., January 24th, 2018, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0 clearly marked for the appropriate tender. Official documents may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0

CAREERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES For details on the Director of Development Services position, please visit our website under Town Hall/Careers. Deadline for applications is Friday, January 26, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

CAREERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BUILDING INSPECTOR For details on the Building Inspector position, please visit our website under Town Hall/Careers. Deadline for applications is Friday, January 26, 2018 at 4:00 pm.

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

THINGS TO DO PUBLIC SKATING AT FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA

LAND NEEDED â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SENIORS HOUSING PROJECT The Township is interested in hearing from property owners in Sydenham, Verona or Inverary who have land available to accommodate a multi-unit seniors housing project. Â Please contact Wayne Orr Chief Administrative Officer at 613 376 3027 Ext 2225

VENDOR INFORMATION SESSION A Vendor Information Session will be held Wednesday, February 21st at 7 pm in Council Chambers.Â For more information, see our website at www.southfrontenac.net/tenders

News & Public Notices NOTICE OF ESTABLISHING A PRIVATE SHOOTING RANGE The Council of the Corporation of South Frontenac will be considering a request at a public meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 7:00 PM, at the Municipal Council Chambers, 4432 George St, Sydenham, Ontario, regarding a proposal to establish a private shooting range in Part of Lot 2, Concession III, District of Portland. The subject property is approximately 75 acres in size and fronts on Scanlan Road. A shooting range is a federally regulated operation under the Firearms Act under the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. However, a letter of no objection is required from the municipality. See the website for more details.

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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.

2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTION NEWS

The next municipal election takes place on October 22, 2018. South Frontenac will be utilizing the Telephone and Internet Voting system. Please see the website â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Town Hall/Elections for updates throughout 2018. Changes to the Municipal Election Act include the nomination period which opens on May 1, 2018 and closes on July 27, 2018.

4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 613-376-3027 â&#x20AC;˘ 1-800-559-5862 Office Hours â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday to Friday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

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 (The Arena now allows the use of strollers during the Parent and Pre-School Skate on Wednesdays) and Sundays from 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm The cost is $2.00 per person and a CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended. For more information see their website www.frontenacarena.com. Free Public Skating possible through support from the KFL&A Healthy Kids Community Challenge.

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