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Tribunal approves controversial Hartington Subdivision by Jeff Green
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he Ontario Local Appeals Tribunal (LPAT) has given Frontenac based developer Terry Grant, subject to a set of conditions, approval to develop a 12-hectare parcel of land in the hamlet of Hartington into a 13 lot subdivision. The Hartington Subdivision project was first proposed in 2013. At that time the plan was to build a 49 lot subdivision, within and to the south of the hamlet. Local opposition to the project surfaced from the start, mostly centred on concerns over water supply and drainage in the vicinity, and the planning process dragged on. The planning issues have been further complicated because Frontenac County is responsible for subdivision approval, but South Frontenac Township is re-
sponsible for the necessary zoning amendment changes. In the summer of 2015, in response to community concerns, the application was amended, becoming a much smaller, 13 lot proposal, all within the hamlet area. After a series of delays, some having to do with the potential impacts on the building site from contaminated ground under a former gas station located close to Hartington, Terry Grant decided to launch an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board. The appeal was launched against both the township and the county in early 2017 on the grounds that the process had taken longer than prescribed in provincial law. Subsequent to launching the appeal, the county has provided draft approval for the project, but
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Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers rural bargaining unit picketteed in Sharbot Lake on the day that the stirke hit this region.
The SHS Golden Hawks are hosting the AA OFSAA playoffs this week. Pictured: Ben Callender, Colin Jones, Ethan Lucas, Josh Bell, Jaden Collier, Kealon Giueuette, Dennis Jost, Ben McCrady, Logan Anderson, Cole Pond, Aiden Foster, coach Bryan English. Absent: Aaron Pero, Adam Mull, manager Joceyln Farmer.
Golden Eagles relish the role of underdogs at OFSAA by Craig Bakay
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he Sydenham High School Golden Eagles were hoping to win the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association (EOSSAA) title last week so their berth in the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) AA Championships wouldn’t be as host school. That wasn’t to be as the home side bowed out in the semi-finals. However, if anything, the EOSSAA loss has only strengthened their resolve. “We’re definitely looking to put Sydenham volleyball on the map,” said power hitter Ethan Lucas. “We’re not just a football school.” “Boys volleyball hasn’t done as well as some of the other teams but when we came to Sydenham, we realized there was a strong sports tradition here,” said captain Dan Callender. “We know we have to pick up the torch and live up to the name.” “We may not be known but we have to prove we’re one of the stronger teams in this tournament,” said libero Colin Jones. Coach Bryan English said “I think they may have put too much pressure on themselves (at EOSSAA) and this may sound a bit cliché but for this one, I just hope they come out and perform . . . and have fun. We’re the underdog at 13th seed (of 20). Maybe that’s for the best. Sometimes a loss or two can bring a team together and they certainly don’t plan to go down without a fight. “Mr. English runs a strong program,” said Lucas. “He’s the reason I’m the player I am today,” said Jones. “If we play our best, we definitely have the pieces,” said Lucas. It starts with captain Callender.
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elative to your 15/11/18 edition, the comment about a man who had been charged for a team to extinguish a fire that was not a danger, I wish to relay my own concerns about busybody people who use the law as a patsy to harass innocent people. Years ago I started a fire in my back yard at 2pm and by 7pm it was ashed over and not a problem. The combustible area was wet and it had been set after a rain. At 1am, I was awakened by my dog barking and lights flashing and firefighters running all over the property. I pulled my pants on and went out to ask why all the fuss and I was told someone had phoned about a fire on my property. I watched as the entire lot was inspected and no fire was found. I then volunteered to them the details and time element, and the actual location of the fire I had set. It was still warm when I pointed it out but no action was taken. Next day I received a call from the fire chief and asked if I had any disputes or hard feelings with my neighbor to the west. I answered not to my knowledge, but was aware the individual was fighting with his neighbor to the west and had taken the trouble to foment a dispute to my own neighbor to the east who was and is an excellent neighbor.
I of course knew then who the clown was and the chief said he would be paying the individual who had called in, a visit next day. I offered to do that myself and he agreed. I went over and told the individual he must have been in his cups as I had started the fire 12 hours previous and he had not called it in at the height of the blaze. I then told him to mind his own business and that I would be having a few more fires to burn more brush I was not charged for the call. A year later I called the fire department about some brush I was going to burn in two days and the location, but was told I could not burn it legally. I communicated to the individual that it was stacked on the shore of a lake with the predicted winds to be blowing in a direction that would carry the smoke and any sparks across the lake ] and I was going to proceed. He told me if anyone called the fire in, I would be charged $3600 for the fire department to respond. My answer was that I had my own people who would be there and if any moron called them, I would not be paying anyone. I told him I would call it in if it became a problem and would pay the cost personally, but not if some clown with no idea of the situation did. That was it. I burned the brush as appointed and pro-
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ceeded to do that several times over that year. The writer of the episode needs to determine who the regulation formulators and backers of the asinine statute are and if they are in elected office, publicize their names and work for their defeat. There is no way an idiot with no knowledge of the specifics of a situation should be able to arbitrarily call in a fire unless it is a danger, and have anyone pay for their stupidity and their not minding their own business. Edward Kennedy
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ontrary to Mr. Robert Craigue’s view that the Sharbot Lake Fire Department should be embarrassed by the circumstances attendant to its response to the three fires set by him, it seems instead that it is Mr. Craigue who should be embarrassed, even ashamed, about the event and his own response. Could it be that some facts are missing? Craigue says he discovered a fire hotspot the morning after he lit the fires, suggesting that his hotspot smoldered overnight, unattended, possibly as he slept comfortably indoors, obliviously. Everyone else should relax, too—Craigue offers assurances that he supervised his fire from 100 meters—about a football field away! Perhaps the concerned citizen who reported the matter to the fire department should be commended, not condemned. It may be that the citizen did not even observe the remotely positioned Craigue, possibly obscured by smoke or trees, or that the citizen observed Craigue in the distance and was alarmed by Craigue’s lack of judgement and apparent indifference to the potential risks his conduct posed to others in the community and their property. In any event, both the citizen and the Sharbot Lake Fire Department did a service to the community, including the ungrateful Craigue. Apparently, the smoke from his fires and heat from the hotspot has clouded Craigue’s thinking and caused his arrogant outrage, in lieu of the appreciative, remorseful and apologetic response that could be expected from a reasonable person. The effectiveness of fire departments and their dedicated professionals and volunteers is not measured solely by the types and numbers of fires they extinguish— regardless of whether the fires are the result of natural cause, accident or the acts of fools. Their commitment to public service, as well as their efforts and results attendant to prevention, containment, safety and public education are important considerations, too. Mike Fetzer
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Sentencing Dwight Vanalstine (51) was sentenced to 7 days in jail after pleading guilty to a charge of driving while disqualified. He began serving his sentence immediately. Trial Dates Set Gypsy Villas (59) charged with 2 counts of fraud over $5,000 and Jessica Villas (39) also charged with 2 counts of fraud over $5,000, have both agreed to proceed directly to trial and the dates that had already been put aside for their case, April 1 and April 29, 2019, will be trial dates. A third date, May 13 is being canvassed with the lawyers in case the trial takes more than two days, but Judge Griffin said “I think we can do this in 2 days. Ongoing Patrick Sundstrum, 60, is charged with trafficking and production of marijuana, careless use/storage of a firearm, failing to stop for police, and unauthorised possession of a firearm. He will return on December 17. Jonathan Sparks is charged with assault with a weapon, unauthorised possession of a weapon, and carrying a concealed weapon. He will return on December 17. Duane Riddle, 23, is charged with theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property, and failure to comply with court ordered conditions. He will return on December 17. Lynn Porteous, 56, is charge with driving while impaired, and driving with blood alcohol over 80mg/100ml of blood. She will return on December 17. Robert Klarenbeek, 52, is charged with driving while impaired, and driving with blood alcohol over 80mg/100ml of blood. He will return on December 17. John Badour, 20 is facing several drug related charges. He will return on December 17.
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Hartington subdivision continued from page 1 the township, over the objection of its own planning department, rejected the application for a zoning bylaw amendment. The whole process has outlasted the Ontario Municipal Board, which has morphed into the LPAT. The LPAT hearing took place in May of 2017. Representatives from Frontenac County, South Frontenac Township, the developer, and the Hartington Community Association (the citizens group that opposes the proposal) all had standing in the hearing. A series of engineering consultants reports from the proponents and opponents, as well as peer reviews of those reports that were ordered by the township and the county, were presented to the LPAT panel, and lawyers and planners for the various parties also presented evidence. The decision took 18 months to be delivered. In the end the ruling was clear. The draft plan of subdivision is approved, and the township has been ordered to amend its zoning bylaw in accordance with that approval. When contacted this week, developer Terry Grant said that he “is pleased with the decision”. He added that he will be releasing a written statement about the matter in the near future (which will be published in the Frontenac News). In explaining the decision, LPAT panel member M. Sills referred to one of the key expert witnesses for the Hartington Citizens Coalition, the hydrogeologist Wilf Ruland, who raised concerns about water quality and quantity in the vicinity of the new subdivision, the impact of new wells on an already compromised aquifer, and the potential for contamination from the former gas station. “The issues/concerns advanced by Mr. Ruland indisputably give cause for apprehension,” said Mr. Sills. “However, while unyielding in his challenge and criticisms of the work and opinions of the other hydrogeological experts, Mr. Ruland has not produced any tangible evidence to support his own contentions. He has not been
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Community based opponents of the subdivision filled the township council chambers on numerous occasions over the last five years, this ti time on August 25, 2016 on the property and he has not undertaken any actual site investigative work or performed any testing. “The Tribunal notes that many of the concerns/issues raised in the evidence of Mr. Ruland were addressed in the evidence/ reports/data provided by other expert witnesses, or will be addressed through the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval. In some cases, the investigative work completed actually invalidates assumptions made by Mr. Ruland.” Finally, Sills concluded that the water issues in the subject property are not insurmountable. “In this case, the best-available technical evidence that has been placed before the Tribunal indicates that the supply demands for quality drinking water can be met, and that appropriate stormwater management measures are available. The Tribunal is satisfied that sufficient wa-
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• On November 24 there will be a craft and bake sale at Mountain Grove Hall, presented by Carlee Ferguson. Proceeds for the Food bank from 9am -5pm. All welcome. • On November 24, from 7-9pm at the Parham Free Methodist Church there will be a gospel Sing with Phillip Wicklam and friends and local talent. Free will offering, Refreshments will be served. • Coffee Time is now at the Free Methodist Church hall at 1011:30am 0n November 26am Snacks available. Every Tuesday morning. • November birthdays are Yvonne Birrell, Kiran Fox, Art Shaw, Jesse Antoine, Lorne Hillz, Maria Powers Edith St. Pierre, Ricky Scott, and Cindy Pringle,. • Best Wishes to Roy and Joan Shepherd on their anniversary. • Thinking of the Good Family. Joy at the retirement home, Nancy Fobert and Susie Bryden. Keep well this week.
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• The Children’s Christmas party will be held at the Ompah hall on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 2pm. If you wish to have your child or grandchild receive a gift from Santa, please contact Michelle at 613-318-4039 as soon as possible so she and her elves have time to get and wrap the gifts. Refreshments will be available during or after the party. Santa will also bring up the end of the parade which starts at the township office at 6pm and travels through Plevna to end in Ompah. • Please remember those who need a little extra help at Christmas by bringing cans or boxes of food to the donation box to the foyer of the Community Centre. • Have you started your Christmas baking yet? Plan on making your favourite cookies to share at the Cookie Exchange on Sat. Dec. 8 at 10:00. You will go home with a wonderful assortment of Christmas cookies. • It sure looks and feels like winter is here to stay. Luckily I love to shovel as it gets me out in the winter wonderland. Happy shovelling everyone.
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PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Wow, lots happening this weekend. • There will be a Gospel Sing at Parham. Free Methodist Church on Saturday November 24 starting at 7 pm. Featured is Phillip Wickham and friends. Also local talent. Freewill offering and refreshments afterward. • This Saturday … Vendor Craft-Bake Sale November 24th from 9 am to 5pm at Olden Community Hall in Mountain Grove. Please contact Carlee at 613-214-0005 for more information. • The 5th Annual 101 Nativities will be once again at the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church on the corner of Road 38 and White Lake Rd on Friday Nov. 23 630 to 8:30 pm and Sat November 24 and Sun Nov 25 at 1 - 3 pm. Be sure to come out and maybe make this one of your family traditions. You can view over 250 Nativity scenes from all over the world and children are invited to make their own free nativity scene. • On Nov 25th the Lanark Fiddler's Guild will be playing after the Sunday servicce at the St. James Anglican Church in Parham. Open to all faiths as you can cover for the music and/ or the service. The Church Service starts at 9 and the music starts at around 10. There is a free will offering. • Reminder about the Turkey Supper on Nov. 24th at the Parham United Church from 5 to 7 pm • Nov. 26 - Parham Seniors Dinner - Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings. Have you made your reservation yet? • Beware of the new scam out where they tell you some one purchased something on your bank card, in Florida on Ebay! • Thinking of you to Ann Goodfellow who is in hospital but congratulation Ann on "ringing the bell" to signify your 6 weeks of treatments are complete! • Don't forget the Santa Claus Parade in Sharbot Lake on Dec. 1st • Hope everyone is ok from the accident in Parham on Saturday Night. • There will be a Turkey Bingo on Dec. 14 at Parham IOOF Hall sponsored by Mayflower Lodge. • District 4 Fire Department will be hosting a meet and greet with Santa Claus (to replace the Parade) on Dec. 2nd from 11 to 2 at the Parham Fire Hall. Come one, Come All to the Parham Fire Hall. This is a free event. There will be free hot dogs and hamburgers available. • Happy Birthday to: Claire Alarcon-Belanger, Nancy Thompson, Christina Wotherspoon, Kirsten Emmert, Sharon Haaksman and Amy Thompson.
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• The Children’s Christmas Party and Santa Claus Parade will take place on December 1st. • The Children’s Christmas party and visit with Santa starts at 2 pm at the Ompah Community Centre. Children (up to Grade 8) must be registered prior to this event. Please contact Michelle Ross at 613-318-4039 to register. • The parade starts at 6pm, leaving the North Frontenac township office and making its way East on the 506/509 and ending at the Ompah Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to participate with a float in the parade. • Mark your calendars! The Community Christmas Tree Lighting. Saturday, December 1st, Corner of Buckshot Lake Rd. & 506, Plevna, at approximately 6:30pm. Come out and enjoy hot chocolate, hot apple cider, and sweets.
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• What an amazing outpouring of love and support and best wishes for Laurie Ross during his last week of work at Trousdale’s Foodland. Best Wishes to you Laurie! Our community is going to miss him greatly, but he has earned a well-deserved rest from the working world. The memories and smiles were a sure sign that he was certainly a popular guy. Yet another
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November 22, 2018 reason our community is a great one to be part of. (see photo on page 2) • The Grace Centre is the place to be on Friday November 23rd for the Chili Cook Off Everyone in Sydenham and area is invited to come to the Chili Cook-Off this Friday, November 23 at the Grace Centre in Sydenham. Over 15 different chilies will be on hand, from meaty to meat-free, spicy to mild. Chilies are being donated by local restaurants and prepared by staff. Doors open at 11:30am and the lunch-time event ends at 1:00pm. Smaller samples are $2 each, while a bowl, bun and drink will cost $5.Tasters are invited to vote for the best chili, with the winning chili cook being awarded the Chili Bowl Trophy. All funds raised will be donated to the United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac Lennox & Addington • Once you’ve warmed your bellies join in the Annual Tree Lighting ceremony which begins at 6:30pm in the parking lot by Town Hall, there will be Christmas Caroling and Baked Treats and Hot Cocoa. Thank you to our local Lion’s Club for this event, as well as the Sydenham Women’s Institute for the baked goodies. • Not had enough of the start to Christmas festivities? The Sydenham Santa Claus Parade is Saturday November 24th at 10am, with a gathering at the EarlyON Centre (where the doctors office used to be) prior to the parade. Let’s welcome Santa to the village and line the streets with smiles and laughter, and get into the spirit! Don’t forget to get your letter to Santa ready kids! • Join Kerri Pringle at the Grace Centre on Wednesday November 28th from 6:30-9pm for the 9th annual Sarcoma Fundraiser in Memory of Sharon Hogan. This event will host something for everyone. There will be several local vendors and artisans to fundraise and raise awareness for the importance of sarcoma patient care and research. For more information please contact Kerri Pringle at 613-532-6891 or email kerrip2000@gmail.com • The Lions Club Poinsettia Blitz sale is commencing.. Gorgeous 6" Red for $10.00 ... if you wish to purchase one, contact one of our Lions Members, & Lion Christine can help at the Flower shop ( 613 376 6309) ...arrival for the Poinsettias is on Tuesday Dec 4th... limited # available... don't miss out! • Memory Lane is hosting their 21st Annual Christmas in the Country Open House on Sunday November 25th from 10am4pm. From 11am-1pm there will be a special visitor outside as well will bells on and he may be Jolly too. Be sure to bring your camera, Santa loves having his photo taken with all your smiling faces, young and old, even furry ones. The Face in the Hole Elf display is already set up for another season too. • Mark your Calendars for Saturday Dec 1st, from 8pm-1am the Sydenham Legion hosts it’s 19th Annual Rock N Roll Toy Drive, Tickets are $20 a piece and 100 % of the proceeds go to the Sydenham Relief Fund and Christmas for kids which helps Children and families throughout the holidays. This years entertainment will feature Little Betty, Still Standing, Bauder Road and Friends. Get your tickets early to assure yourselves a spot in the popular event!
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• Correction. Last week in the Northern Happenings section there was an announcement about the VCA's Christmas in the Village being held on November 25. This information was mistaken. This year the VCA will NOT be holding this event. • 101 Nativities will be held at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church at Road 38 and White Lake Road. This ninth annual event takes place on Friday, November 23 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and on Saturday and Sunday, November 24 and 25 from 1 pm to 3 pm. • Rev. Oscar Simpson and his community outreach event, Country Church Christmas Homecoming, will be held at Verona Pentecostal Church Friday November 23 at 7 pm. Special Guests are Chris Murphy & Jon McLurg and Old Hims. Free will offering & refreshments provided. Information: 613-374-2178 • Bellrock Hall is holding the Helping Us Help Others food drive to benefit our local food bank on Saturday November 24th from 10 am to noon. While the food bank is accepting & appreciative of all non-perishable food items, they also gratefully accept cash donations and are in need of toilet paper & toiletries. There will also be a "mitten tree" to drop off donations of mittens!
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• Local Author Jan Miller will be at her book launch of her new book "Life with Dick" this Saturday, November 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Senior Center, 56 Francis St., Kingston. Reading will be at 2:30 pm. • Gather up the family, grab the skates and enjoy an afternoon of free skating at the Frontenac Community Arena on Friday, November 30 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Treats for all the kids. Free admission. Non-perishable food items for the South Frontenac Community Services Food Bank are greatly appreciated. This is a VCA event. • The Verona Lions invite you to a Verona Christmas Kickoff on Friday, November 30 at 4 pm. Enjoy a free evening with dinner and a movie. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there. Outdoor tree lighting. Bonfire with marshmallow toasting and hot chocolate. • Free Christmas Express - Bus Trip for adults (18+). Christmas shopping trip or just a day out with others on Tuesday, December 4. Leaving Verona Free Methodist Church at 9:30 a.m. To reserve a seat and more info, please contact church office: 613-374-1232 • The Frontenac Women's Chorus are …. Warming up on a Wintry Night . Join them on Saturday December 1 at 7:30 PM at Trinity United Church. Special guests will be Mara Shaw (cello) and Dave Barton (guitar, percussion and bass.) Treats will be served in the Church Hall after the concert.
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• Well the first Turkey Dinner of the Christmas season, was a huge success. Anne Howes and Rural Frontenac Community Services, put on a fabulous hot lunch of turkey, dressing and all the fixings plus an excellent dessert to cap it off. Thanks for getting everyone in the mood. Diners, will resume in January 2019. • There will be a Ministry Reflection Group meeting on Wednesday November 21, at 7 pm at the United Church Manse, in Arden. • On Saturday November 24, there will be a Vendor, craft and bake sale, 9 am to 5 pm at the Olden Community Hall in Mountain Grove. Admission is a donation to the food bank. If you require more information, or would like a table, please call Car Carrie at 613-214-0005. • Rural Frontenac Community Services is sponsoring a “Tips for Air Travel” workshop Thursday November 29, 2 pm to 4 pm at the Seniors Centre, 1042 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake. Light refreshments will be provided. Please R.S.V.P by calling 613-279-3151. • On Wednesday November 28, December 5 and 12 there will be advent study, 3 pm At the United Church. Please call Cheryl, at the Church, if you wish to attend. • Please remember coffee hour every Thursday 10 am to 11 am at the Arden United Church. • Be prepared to eat your way through Saturday December 1, if you are an Ardenite. The United Church’s Annual Christmas luncheon starts the day off, 11:30am to 1pm, in the social room at the Church. The admission for the lunch of soups, sandwiches, desserts and beverages will be $7 per person. There will also be a pre-Christmas sale, for your shopping pleasure. • That evening, the Annual Wesleyan Church’s Turkey supper will take place, 5pm to 7pm at the Kennebec Community Centre. This yearly dinner is the Church’s invitation to you to welcome in the Holiday season. The turkey dinner is fantastic and those gals really know how to bake. Join the group for sharing and caring, but get there early, if you want a seat. • After the wonderful dinner, the Friends of Arden invite you to the Eighth Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Walk down to the Mill Pond, wearing off some of that turkey you just consumed, and join into the countdown, sing some carols and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies prepared for you by volunteers. • Last week, I lost a wonderful neighbour and friend, David Breeze. David was a quiet man, with a wicked sense of humour and a twinkle in his eye. His “Master Gardener” skills were evident every summer, with reams of tomato plants and that early spring garden of a variety of lettuces. He was also a great wood carver and carpenter, but his real love was his family. Condolences are sent to wife Chris, and children Shane, Kerry and Nicole. You’ll be missed.
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• Through the Roof Ministries is hosting the First Flinton Christmas Craft Show this Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 10am to 2pm at their Ministry Centre, 3662 Flinton Road. Come and support local talent! • Pine Meadow Nursing Home is hosting their Christmas Craft and Bake Show this Saturday November 24, 2018 between at 9am and 2pm. Come out and get your Christmas shopping done early! • A Family Caregiver Support Group is beginning on November 27, 2018 from 1:30pm to 3pm at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. If you are caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer disease you will learn about caregiving, community resources, finding solutions to challenging behaviours and benefitting from mutual support. For more information or to register please call Pam Lemke 1-800-266-7516 ext. 701 or plemke@alzking.com • The Santa Claus parade is on Saturday, December 1st in Northbrook. The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes is busy organizing the parade. Contact Debbie at 613-336-8502 and let her know the theme of your float etc. • The Kaladar Barrie Fire Department presents the 1st Annual Toy/Food Drive for Land O’Lakes Community Services Christmas basket program. The program provides over 100 baskets to families in our community. This operation costs approximately $10,000 to fund, without any government support! Please support this program by dropping off a gift or food item to the Fire Fighters the day of the Lions Santa Claus Parade in Northbrook. They will also be collecting during the parade for spectators. Thank you in advance for your generosity! • On Monday December 3, 2018 the Cloyne & District Historical Society will be hosting their Annual Christmas Luncheon held at the Harlowe Hall. Everyone is invited to share in the fun of the season....live music, a splendid turkey dinner prepared by the Cuddy’s (so it is first class) and entertainment. You do not have to be a member to attend this lunch. ave live classical guitar, lots of games, with prizes afterwards. Would love to see you there! Your reserved $18 ticket is available by calling Sandra Sparks at 613 336-0157. • St. John the Evangelist Parish in Flinton is hosting an evening of Christmas music with a stringed quartet featuring Ron LaVallee on Thursday, December 6, beginning at 7pm at the Church. Everyone is invited! Bring your neighbours and your friends. The cost is $10, and you can pay at the door. • Lennox and Addington Resources for Children is hosting a special Northbrook playgroup on Wednesday, December 12 from 10am to 12noon at the Northbrook Lions Hall. It is in partnership with the Land O' Lakes Garden Club and is for children aged 12 and under.
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• Parents and caregivers along with their children are invited to Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, November 24th from 9am11am at the Flinton Recreation Centre. This free, family event is hosted by Lennox and Addington Resources for Children and the Flinton Recreation Club. rful breakfast served up by the Rec Club and visit with Santa! • A family potluck and games night will be held on Saturday, November 24th starting at 5:30, St. Andrews United Church, Matawatchan. All are invited. • Time to decorate! Get in the Christmas spirit with Denbigh Recreation's Christmas Lights Contest. Your home could win you $25. Judging will take place on the evening of Thursday, November 29th. If interested give Betty a call 613-333-2366. Good luck! • The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club will have a Christmas Craft Sale on Saturday, December 1st. You can shop from 10am to
2pm at the Lions Hall, 25991 HWY 41, Griffith. • Santa will be visiting Denbigh on Saturday, December 1st at 6pm for Denbigh Recreation's Christmas Parade of Lights. We need your help with entries in the parade. It could be a float or you could dress in costume; be creative! Call 613-333-2224 before November 29th to sign up. • The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is having its annual Christmas Hamper program. If you would like to make a donation please call 613-333-1932 or give your donation to a Lions member. The program serves individuals or families in the Denbigh, Griffith, Matawatchan and Vennachar area. If you feel you are in need this Christmas, please call 613-333-2224. The deadline to apply is December 5, 2018. We need to talk with everyone getting a hamper to arrange delivery. • The December Christmas kids night at the Denbigh library will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 6pm-7pm.
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• Just a reminder if you are interested in reserving a seat at Har Harlowe for Christmas. Dinner only is $10.50 or Dinner and Dance is $12.50. It is set for December 1st. Please get your call in to me soon. Limited seating. • Get well and healing health is going quickly to George Gaylord who had his hip surgery last Friday. Get well wishes are also in store for his son Clifford Gaylord and for Clifford Shorts. • We had a very small crowd last Friday Night at Old Tyme Fiddlers with 3 entertainers. It was an unsettled night to travel. • Open mic is this Saturday from 2pm to 7pm. Potluck at 5:30pm. Please bring a food item or a donation. You may but a ticket on that day for the December 1st party. • Please note that the date for the Ole Tyme Fiddlers in December is the 21st, not the 14th as has been reported. • For turkey and ham dinner tickets and info call Helen at 613336-9432.
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• Rev. Oscar Simpson presents his community outreach event "Country Church Christmas Homecoming" at the Verona Pentecostal Church on November 23, beginning at 7pm. Special guest Chris Murphy and Jon McLurg and the Old Hims. Refreshments to follow. Free will offering. For information please call 374-2178. • Also on November 24, The 4th Annual Newfoundland Kitchen Party in support of Camp Trillium. Social time and kiss the cod at 5pm, traditional food and dessert at 6pm. Dancing and auctions to follow. Cost is $20. For tickets and information call 546-3651 or 372-2410. • Dance the afternoon away at the Golden Links Hall, from 1-4pm on November 25. Music by DJ's Mark and Shirley with a light lunch to follow. Cost is $10 and must to purchased in advance. There is a limited number of tickets and they will not be sold at the door. Call 372-2410 for tickets and information. • Fairmount Home at 2069 Battersea Rd is hosting its annual Christmas Sale on November 30 from 9:30am – 2:30pm. Visit over 50 vendors and artisans. All welcome.
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Thomson, music and the very nature of being Canadian comes together in The Algonquin Ensemble by Craig Bakay
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usicians finding inspiration from the visual arts is not new. Don McLean’s Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) comes to mind. Hokusai’s The Great Wave is said to be the inspiration for Claude Debussy’s La Mer. But it is rare for a Canadian painter to function as someone’s muse. It’s also rare for the visual art to project as complex as The Algonquin Ensemble. The Algonquin Ensemble are North Frontenac’s own Terry Tufts (guitars) and Kathryn Briggs (piano) along with friends John Geggie (double bass), Lisa Moody (viola), Laura Nerenberg (violin) and Margaret Maria (cello). The visual artist in this case is Tom Thomson. Thomson, the quintessential Canadian artist, while never officially a member of the Group of Seven, was instrumental in their association and arguably responsible for the emergence of Canadian landscape painting as a recognizable genre on its own. He died a mysterious death in his beloved Algonquin Park 101 years ago. For Tufts, who spent much of his high school years in the back of the room sketching guitars, Thomson was indeed a catalyst, but the whole project was actually kick-started by luthier/guitar maker Linda Manzer (who has made guitars for Bruce Cockburn and Carlos Santana). She also made Tufts’ one-of-a-kind instrument, a 50-string part-guitar-part-cittern-three-partharp that otherwise defies description. It is known as Manzer’s Palette. “We were looking at Thomson’s work (around the 100th anniversary of his death) with Linda,” said Briggs. “She’s a Thomson freak too and she said ‘I know you could do something with this.’” That chance statement led to some infor informal exploration. “Kathryn has her piano in our main room,” said Tufts. “I have instruments on every wall. “We’d often get up at night and jam.” “Terry became obsessed,” Briggs said. “I
was ready to kill him when he was up at 2am playing the piano. “Then I smelt pipe tobacco.” Neither of them smokes a pipe. “That was an auspicious start,” she said. “All sorts of synchronous things started happening. “I’d often put a book of Thomson paintings on my piano. That was my music. And there were a lot of gallery visits,” said Tufts. From there Manzer got in touch with bass player Geggie, whom Tufts and Briggs have worked with before. “Almost as soon as Linda met with him, John was enthusiastic,” Briggs said. “And he was well-connected. “He knew string players who would be amenable to playing folk.” The next thing you know, the had a multimedia, three-screen presentation, which they performed at the McMichael Gallery commemorating the 100th anniversary of Thomson’s death, and a CD, Sonic Palette (available through BandCamp). “This has struck a chord with people our age (60+),” said Tufts. “We’ve done five shows with this and standing ovations every show,” said Briggs. “And every show someone comes up to us in tears. Part of it is probably our connection with wild spaces.” “Also, there’s the story (of Thomson’s death) but we don’t like to focus too much on that,” said Tufts. “Still, we are hard pressed to come up with Canadian stories. The 150th celebrations were not as ‘yippee’ as 1967. When you think about the things humanity’s doing to the planet and what was done to our indigenous population . . .”
Kathryn Briggs and Terry Tufts, along with the unique Manzer’s Palette, have found inspiration in the work of painter Tom Thomson, along with their band The Algonquin Ensemble. Photo/Craig Bakay But this too is part of it all. It’s really an exploration of things Canadian, or at the very least, this part of Canada. It started more than 100 years ago, when Thomson started changing the way we looked at this land of ours, through a visual interpretation that resulted in The West Wind, The Jack Pine and Northern River. In a way, it’s almost surprising nobody made the connection to translate the feel-
ings Thomson’s painting into music before. “There are so many things going on in the paintings,” Tufts said. “There are descants running all through them. Where we live, all those colours Thomson painted, they’re all right there in the snow.” They are indeed. And now, we have those colours in the synesthesia of music.
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Frontenac welcomes new Community Safety Officer by Catherine Reynolds
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or many, police officers are modern day heroes. To be a good police officer means performing a job that is difficult, dangerous and idealistic.. It is also incredibly rewarding. Speaking from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Hartington, Const. Curtis Dick was happy to talk his job as the new Community Safety Officer (CSO) for Frontenac County. Tall and confident, the ambitious father of three assumed the role from Const. Roop Sandhu on July 2. He has been with the police force for almost 22 years, most of which with special operations. “I’m enjoying it immensely,” he says with a smile when asked about his work to make the community & police department closer and stronger. “There’s a lot of great organizations in the Frontenac area that are doing great work. It’s remarkable.” Looking down at a sheet of paper with his short and long-term goals, Const. Dick speaks with passion about community mobilization. One of his first priorities is to help people with mental health issues. “When people are dealing with the police, they’re either at crisis or in crisis,” he explains. “Everyone needs a conversation. There are a lot of resources that can be accessed. We need to condense it and make it easier for people to get the help they need.” Raised in Cobden, Const. Dick has served with the Frontenac OPP Detachment since January 2017. He says many of the issues facing this jurisdiction are the same as other rural areas. “What we’re dealing with here is very common, unfortunately,” he explains. “Some families could benefit from
parental skill building and programs for children. How do we get them the resources – that’s the number one thing. “My philosophy is very simple. My goal is to make you better,” he says sincerely. “I want to strengthen your ankles to help you walk on your own. It’s quirky, but it opens some doors. “How do we help you now,” he explains kindly. Reading from his list of goals, Const. Dick plans to use the next three years to support and build relationships across Frontenac County. He talks about working with community groups already helping seniors become less isolated through day programs such as Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) and partnering youth with peer mentors. He also wants to increase police presence in schools to show students the person behind the uniform; building relationships with a promise to serve and protect. “There are 3,700 seniors in this area. How do we reach them?” he asks rhetorically.. “We need to continue to build on community connections to reduce their isolation.” The new CSO also wants to promote a service by the police auxiliary that helps residents safeguard their property from break and enters. Some of his long-term goals include increasing the detachment’s exposure through social media & community events and strengthening bonds with lake associations.. If even half of these goals come to fruition, it would be awesome,” he said. Policing is not just a job, it’s a calling,” he said “How many people can I get to know? How many lives can I impact?”
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ack in April, staff from the City of Kingston oversaw two distinct processes which were designed to provide a snap shot of the scope of the homelessness reality in the City of Kingston and in Frontenac County. In Kingston, City staff worked with the United Way, who oversaw a one-night Point in Time (PiC) of homeless Kingstonians. They counted people in shelters and in locations where homeless people tend to sleep, using all the skills of the social service workers and others who work in the field, to come up with as much information about numbers of people and other details. “Obviously,” said Ruth Noordegraaf, Manager-Housing and Childcare “you can’t go around Frontenac County in one night looking for homeless people, so we used a different method. Over a two-week period from April 9-20, in collaboration with Southern Frontenac Community Services, Rural Frontenac Community Services, and Addiction and Mental Health Services KFL&A, local social service staff administered an enumeration survey during regular interactions with clients. In the rural area, homeless individuals and households are more likely to be
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living with friends or family or in shelters which are not intended for long-term accommodation (e.g. recreational vehicles, hunt camps, cabins, etc.) Surveys were done in 2013 and in 2016, using the definition of homelessness in the Canadian Observatory of Homelessness, “those whose accommodation is temporary or lacks security or tenure” which would typically include those “couch-surfing” with friends or family or other forms of housing that is unstable or inappropriate for long-term accommodation. The 2013 survey determined there were 54 homeless people in Frontenac County, and the number in 2016 was 30. Although the 2018 number, 61, was higher, Noordegraaf does not look at the number comparisons as very useful in this case. “The lower number in 2016 does not mean that it is necessarily on the increase, it could be because our process is getting better,” she said. In fact, Noordegraaf thinks continuing improvement in surveying for homelessness in Frontenac County could mean that it will continue to be difficult to compare one era to another, but the value of the information that is gathered by the survey is significant nonetheless.
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“Some of the detail in the report will feed into the review we are currently undertaking,” she said. The City of Kingston embarked on a ten year homelessness prevention strategy for the City of Kingston and the County of Frontenac five years ago, and is now involved in the 5 year review of that ten year plan,” she said. The 61 people who self identified as homeless in 2018 represent 37 households. 15 are dependent children, 54% of the respondents are men, 46% are women, and 16% are youth between 16 and 24 years old. Just over half of the families, 51%, cited social assistance as their primary source of income. And 81% said that a lack of income is a barrier to securing permanent housing. 17 of the 37 homeless families in the survey (46%), identified themselves as First Nations of Indigenous descent. In the 2016 census, 5% of respondents in Frontenac County identified themselves as indigenous. However, as the release concerning the homelessness survey points out, “it is important to note that Indigenous individuals are usually under-represented in census counts.” Nonetheless, 46% is a high percentage. Perhaps less surprising is the finding that 81% of the families identified the
presence of a mental health issue in their family. 35% identified an addiction, 37% a physical disability and 43% a chronic or acute medical condition. None of the respondents said they were immigrants or refugees, but almost 1/3 of the families said they had moved to Frontenac County within the last year.
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• Santa Claus is coming to Harrowsmith with the S and A Club's Annual Parade and Open House beginning at 10am. After the parade, come and meet Santa and warm up with free hot chocolate, coffee, hot dogs and goodies at the Hall. • The Frontenac Women's Chorus is "Warming up on a Wintry Night", at Trinity United Church, December 1beginning at 7:30pm. Special guest is Mara Shaw and Dave Barton. • All are welcome to stay after the concert for treats in the Church Hall. • Words to live by: Gratitude helps us to see what is there, not what isn't. Have a great week.
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• George Gaylord, Dorothy Thompson and Allan Gurnsey rang the Henderson United Church bell on Remembrance Day Sunday. George’s father fought at Vimy Ridge, so it was a special memorial. • A water feature structure was lovingly created in the garden of Community Living North Frontenac in memory of the late Tabitha Steele, who is from our area. This summer folks can listen to the soothing waterfall with thanks to the helpers who created it and to all who made donations in Tabitha’s memory that were used to create the structure. • All roads lead to Harlowe where the food and fun are legendary. On Saturday, Dec. 1, Harlowe hosts their dinner and dance and it will be yummy in the tummy- featuring roast beef, roast pork, veggies, pie, and all the trimmings, and lots of fun. The dinner only is $10.50 and the dinner/dance is $12.50, however advance registration/payment is required so George and Marie know how much to cook. We always go to this yummy event.
• Then on Sat. Dec. 8 the Harlowe Wesleyan Church hosts their Christmas musical happening at 7pm and it will feature music, singing, kids and all ages participation. It will be a fun and spiritual time. • Pine Meadow residents are going Christmas shopping, hosting a kids play group, cooking, offering a Christmas bazaar, and getting decorated for Christmas time. Lots of fun indeed for everyone. • The Land O’Lakes Country Cloggers clogged up a storm at a variety show held at Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook. Great for everyone to get together. • What a storm came our way- with thanks to all who helped out.
INVERARY
Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.
• My friend Jennie Cousineau turns 100 on December 6th! You can drop in at Fairmount Home on December 1 between 1 and 3 to wish her the best and maybe get a piece of cake. 100 years of friends and neighbors – it will be a really big cake! • Soulful Singing in Battersea – Calling all women! Join us November 30 & December 14. “Non-singers” welcome! Location is 5339 Battersea Road. Cost is $10/session. Call Donna Wood – 353-2889 or wooddhouse@ yahoo.ca or Wendy Luella – 549-3102 info@ wendyluellaperkins.com • Christmas Crafts & Bake Sale by Perth Road Crafter including a Chinese Auction Saturday November 24 from 9 till 2 at Harris Park – 5612 Perth Road Cr., Perth Road. PLUS a chili, hot dog and home made pie lunch will be offered between 11am and 1:30pm • Ham Supper at Battersea United Church on November 24. Two sittings – 5 and 6:30. Cost $15. Call Roberta to reserve. 613-3532846.
OBITUARY David John Breeze (1945-2018) passed away suddenly November 15, 2018. David will be greatly missed by his wife of almost 50 years, Chris (Kirsten) Breeze. His daughters Nicole and Kerry and his son, Shane will miss spending time with their dad. Champ, as named by his first grandchild, will be missed by his grandchildren Andrew, Braydon and Taylor and by his great grandchildren Brielle and Briar. He was a cherished father-in-law to Nicky and Rishi. He was a proud uncle to Danny, Dionne, Chantel and Rene Filiatrault and Jason, Jeff, Anthony and Jeremy Caddick. He was the son of Mary Breeze (nee Joyce) and John Breeze. He is predeceased by his parents and his sisters Molly and Marlene and his brother Lawrence. His dog, Windy, will sorely miss his constant companionship and the treats that were just as constant. Dave was a quiet but invested member of the Arden community with a reputation for lending a hand, providing advice and guidance or offering a few words of kindness and support. He will be remembered for his ability to fix anything and everything, his need to be productive and talent for creating projects. Every April he swore he wasn't going to make maple syrup and by the following spring he’d start tapping trees. Likewise, every September he planned to cut back on the garden, yet, every April he'd start cultivating the garden and getting it ready for the planting season. As a child Dave had a strong connection to nature, that connection grew stronger throughout his life. The family takes comfort knowing that he passed outdoors, doing what he loved. A memorial will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018, 1:00-4:00pm with words of remembrance at 2pm at Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home – Township Chapel, 435 Davis Drive, Kingston. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart and Stroke or Kingston Humane Society would be appreciated. Sharing memories online at gftompkinstownship.ca.
• Christmas Sale at Fairmount Home at 2069 Battersea Road on Friday November 30 from 9:30 till 2:30. Over 50 vendors and artisans. Don’t miss out! Something for everyone! • Craft & Vendor Sale Friday December 7am from 5pm to 8:30 pm at Storrington Public School, 4576 Battersea Road. Support local Crafters, Vendors and the School Children! Grade 8’s will have a bake table to raise funds for year end trip. Admission - $2 includes a raffle ticket. • Breakfast with Santa Saturday December 8 from 8am to 11 am. Enjoy a hot breakfast and a visit with Santa at the Storrington Lion’s Hall. Come in your PJ’s or dress up. • Free Seniors Fitness Program Thursdays from 10:30am – 11:30am at the Storrington Centre. • Post Office extended hours until December 22nd. Tuesdays & Thursdays till 7pm
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t’s the last week of rehearsals and our actors are working on stage with a set complete with props. This is a comedy sure to tickle your funny bone and chase away the November blues, so don’t miss it. Picture for a moment a wood working class where two middle aged men who know nothing about tools or carpentry are working on a project together. Fred’s obsession with allergies leaves him prostrate on the floor while his buddy Marty tries in vain to talk some sense into him. Meanwhile the unseen classmates are witnessing a dramatic scene the likes of which they’ve never encountered before in a wood working class. There are many very funny moments in this comedy about two couples facing retirement and the women contribute their fair share of funny scenes as well. The tickets are available now at the
November 22, 2018 and Saturdays till 3pm. • Local Artisan Market until December 22nd featuring Artisans from Kingston and surrounding areas at 168 Wellington St. at Brock Street. Fridays 5:30 till 8:30. Saturdays 11 – 5 Sundays 11 to 3.
Maberly Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula@gmail.com
• Friends Forever Club #815 Lunch – ABC Hall, 2nd Wednesday every month, neighbourly potluck lunch and meeting, contact Joanne Milner-Green (613) 279-1106. • Diners Club Lunch – ABC Hall, 3rd Tuesday every month. If you’re 50+, join us for a hot nutritious meal and pleasant socializing. Reservations required. Contact Charlotte Thompson (613) 273-5560 or Pauline Tysick (613) 273-4821. Pharmacy in Sharbot Lake and The Amazing Dollar Store. Also available at the door.
Knitters for Global Warmth I
t's a cold winter's day and it's about time for me to catch you up with our knitting news. I recently sent over a hundred outfits--sweaters, toques, mitts, scarves, socks and dish clothes to a Slave Lake community in Alberta through my daughter's Wesleyan Church ins North Gower. Thanks to Yvonne Leblanc, Liz Bruce and Marion Crawford in Sydenham and Val Kennett in Perth for their faithfulness in knitting for others. Over the years we have now surpassed the 12,000 mark of articles donated to various organizations. Thanks to all of you and God Bless. Peggy Beckett 613-201-3994.
in Memoriam We Remember F..E. May (Ball) Meeks May 1, 1921 to Nov. 19, 2017 Oakland C. Meeks Nov. 22, 1918 to Dec. 31, 1996 Missed by your family.
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A postal disruption is underway. Are you expecting monthly benefits from Ontario Works in the mail? Ontario Works cheques regularly received in the mail must be picked-up during the postal disruption, monthly benefits will not be mailed. The following pick-up process is in place to ensure clients receive their benefits on time. South Frontenac and the Islands residents: cheques can be picked up at 362 Montreal St, 9 a.m. to 4 pm. on Nov. 30 and Dec. 3. After Dec. 3, cheques are available daily for pick up between 2 to 4 p.m. North or Central Frontenac County residents: cheques can be picked up at the Rural Frontenac Community Services office at 1020 Elizabeth St., Sharbot Lake, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m on Nov. 30 and Dec. 3. After Dec. 3 contact your case manager to make arrangements to pick up your cheque. After hours, documentation and correspondences can be dropped off in the exterior drop box located near the first floor entrance of the Housing & Social Services office at 362 Montreal St. The City of Kingston encourages residents to contact their case manager to sign up for direct deposit to ensure they receive their benefit payments as scheduled. CityofKingston.ca/PostalDisruption
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Early Christmas in Parham
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the estate of King Whitney Stinchcombe, late of 1170 Stinchcombe Rd., Parham ON, in the County of Frontenac, who died on Sept. 29 , 2018, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before Dec. 12, 2018, afterwhich the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice. Dated at Parham, Ontario this 14th day of November, 2018. Carol Stinchcombe Executrix 1170 Stichcombe RD Parham ON K0H 2K0
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The Riverthieves – Soldiers at the Circle Theatre in Perth
by Jeff Green
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t the turn of the millennium, if you stumbled into a pub in Ottawa on St. Patrick’s Day or most any Friday night, you may have seen and heard the Riverthieves. At that time they were an “Ottawa Valley and East Coast style party band, sort of a Great Big Sea Sound” said Finley Mullally, one of the band’s founding members. One of the band, Devon Matsalla, is a full time member of the Canadian Armed Forces, and Mullally is in the reserves. They both went to Afghanistan in 2009 for a tour of duty, and Matsalla later went there a second time. Other members of the band have military experience as well. The band has become more committed, over the last couple of years, to writing, recording and performing original material. When they decided to record their first studio album, enough time had passed after Afghanistan for Mullally and Matsalla to be ready to reflect on their experiences in music. The themes made their way into Soldiers, the album they released this year. They will be performing on Saturday Night (November 24) at the Circle Theatre in Perth (26 Craig Street – the road to Smiths Falls) at 7:30pm. The show is the final one in the band’s Remembrance Day/Album Release Tour in support of Soldiers. “Our setlist for these shows will draw heavily on our original songs that we released earlier this year”, says Devon, who plays pipes, whistles, keyboards and EWI. “These were written and composed after Finn and I got back from tour and had a chance to think about
what we did and make some sense of it all.” The band released Soldier in May. Its ten tracks are all original. “One of the songs on the album provides a glimpse into the heightened reality that was the life for Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan. It is called Mats Sundin’s Tears. It describes a night when soldiers at the base were watching a Maple Leafs game at the base on the night when Mats Sundin scored his 500th goal. Later that same night two soldiers, Darcy Tedford and Blake Williamson, were killed in the field. Other songs talk about the impact of war and still others about camaraderie. Tickets to the Riverthieves show will be available at the door and are available online at Riverthieves.com/shows
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Thursday November 22
NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. Info: the Lions Toll Road book. VENNACHAR - FAMILY NIGHT 5:30pm. Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Dinner at 5:30pm followed by Kid’s Club and adult study time. Everyone is welcome! For more info contact Pastor Laurie at 479 2673 or Angela 333 1901.
Friday November 23
GODFREY - 101 NATIVITIES 6:30pm-8:30pm. Cole Lake Free Methodist Church. 9th annual. Over 250 nativity scenes from around the world. Free admission and refreshments. Craft room for kids. The best kickoff to Christmas. SHARBOT LAKE - BAKED CHICKEN DINNER 5:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. $12pp, licensed, SYDENHAM - ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING SERVICE 6:30pm-7:30pm. Sydenham Public Library. Enjoy Christmas Carols, Hot Cocoa and Treats. Sponsored by Sydenham & District Lions, Sydenham Womens Institute and the Township of South Frontenac. SYDENHAM - CHILI COOK-OFF 11:30am-1pm. Grace Hall. 15 different chilis mae by donors adn ocal restaurants. $2/sample, $5/bowl bun and drink. Proceeds to United Way of KFL&A. VERONA - COUNTRY CHURCH CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING 7pm. Verona Pentecostal Assembly. Special Guests Chris Murphy & Jon McLurg and Old Hims.Free will offering & refreshments provided. Information: 613-374-2178 Presented by Rev. Oscar Simpson WESTPORT JOEY WRIGHT, COUNTRY MUSIC at the Cove, 7pm-10pm. With Jenny Whitely, Julian Brown, Mike Eckert, Dean Stone. $10 at the door
Saturday November 24
BATTERSEA - HAM SUPPER 5pm. Battersea United Church. Two sittings - 5 and 6:30. Cost $15. Call Roberta to reserve. 613-353-2846. BELLROCK - HELPING US HELP OTHERS FOOD DRIVE 10am-12pm. Bellrock Hall. to benefit our local food bank. Accepting & appreciating of all non perishable food items, also gratefully accepting cash donations and toilet paper & toiletries. There will also be a “mitten tree” to drop off donations of mittens! FLINTON - FLINTON CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW 10am-2pm. Through the Roof Ministry Centre. Come and support local talent! Vendors interested in hosting a table are asked to contact Tina Jack at 613-970-1580. Also, breakfast with Santa from 9am - 11am GODFREY - 101 NATIVITIES 1pm-3pm. Cole Lake Free Methodist Church. 9th annual. Over 250 nativity scenes from around the world. Free admission and refreshments. Craft room for kids. The best kickoff to Christmas. GRIFFITHS - FAMILY POTLUCK AND GAMES NIGHT 5:30pm. St. Andrew’s United Church Matawatchan. All are invited. HARLOWE - OPEN MIC 2pm-7pm. Harlowe Hall. Pot Luck supper, 5:30pm. Free event, donations welcome. Info - Marie, 613-336-2557 HARROWSMITH - CHINESE DINNER & AUCTION 6pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. Buffet at 6, auction starts at 7. $13/members $15/non-members. Advance tickets only. Call Pam 372-1578 or Marilyn 372-0917 for tickets and more details. HARROWSMITH - NEWFOUNDLAND KITCHEN PARTY 5pm. Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall. 4th annual. Social time and kiss the cod at 5pm, traditional food and dessert at 6pm. Dancing and auctions to follow. $20. Info and tickets, 546-3651 or
372-2410. In support of Camp Trillium MOUNTAIN GROVE - CRAFT-BAKE SALE 9am5pm. Olden Community Hall. Contact Carlee at 613214-0005 for more information PARHAM - GOSPEL SING 7pm-9pm. Parham Free Methodist Church. With Phillip Wicklam and friends and local talent. Free will offering, Refreshments to follow. PARHAM - TURKEY SUPPER 5pm-7pm. Parham United Church. Adults $13 Children 6 - 12 - $5, Under 6 yr. FREE Family Rate - $27. Come and Bring a Friend PERTH ROAD - CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AND BAKE SALE 9am-2pm. Harris Park. (5612 Perth Road Crescent) Includes a Chinese Auction. Chili, hot dog and pie lunch available PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS MARKET 9am-1pm. Clarendon Central Public School. SNOW ROAD STATION - SNOWMOBILE CLUB BREAKFAST 8am-11am. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. SYDENHAM - CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 8:30am10am. Grace Hall. Free hot drink and treats before the Santa Clause Parade. Food bank donations welcome at the hall or during the parade. SYDENHAM - RETRO CROONER CHRISTMAS 7:30pm. Sydenham Legion. Featuring crooners Rick Kish & Connor Boa, the fabulous Croonettes and a 3-piece band. $25. Fundraiser for the Legion. For tickets call the Legion, 613-376-6808 (lave amessage with name and phone number. SYDENHAM SANTA CLAUS PARADE 10am11:30am. Sydenham village. Presented by Loughborough District Firefighters
Sunday November 25
GODFREY - 101 NATIVITIES 1pm-3pm. Cole Lake Free Methodist Church. 9th annual. Over 250 nativity scenes from around the world. Free admission and refreshments. Craft room for kids. The best kickoff to Christmas. GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Bedford Hall. Open mic, $2 admission, entertainers free. Info - Joanne 374-2242, Joan 374-5477 GODFREY - CANDLELIGHT SERVICE 6pm. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church - 2095 Bedford Road. There will be a live band playing all your Christmas favourites for you to sing along with. Refreshments to follow HARROWSMITH - AFTERNOON DANCES 1pm4pm. Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall. Music by DJ’s Mark & Shirley, light lunch to follow Tickets $10 limited tickets being sold , advanced sales only. Info call 372-2410 PARHAM - LANARK FIDDLERS GUIDE 10am. St. James Anglican Church. Service at 9, concert at 10. free will offering, refreshments to follow. Come and enjoy the music. info - 613-375-6332 PERTH ROAD - CHRISTMAS CONCERT 7pm-9pm. Perth Road United Church. Sunday School Hall. Jon Mclurg and Chris Murphy to feature popular seasonal melodies. Free will offering and refreshments to follow. Infio - 613-353-1690 SYDENHAM - MEMORY LANE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 10am-4pm. Santa will be there. Face in the Hole Elf display, and much more
Monday November 26
PARHAM - RFCS DINERS 12:30pm. Parham United Church. A delicious home cooked turkey dinner with all the fixings. $12 per person. Join us for great food, good company and more! RSVP to Rural Frontenac Community Services at 613-279-3151
Tuesday November 27
BATTERSEA - FREE SENIORS’ FITNESS PROGRAM 10:30am. Storrington Centre. Program will be led by the VON. BOLINGBROKE - CPHC DINERS LUNCH 12pm. ABC Hall. A hot nutritious meal and pleasant socializing. Reservations required. For those 50+. Cost: $10.00 Contact: Joyce Fleming at (613) 2734832
RocknRoll Toy Drive T he 19th annual RocknRoll Toy Drive is set for Dec. 1 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Sydenham Legion and organizer/musician Tom Revell says they have five bands lined
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up for this year’s event. “The doors open at 8 p.m. and that’s when the first band will go on,” Revell said. “This year we have Jack and the Boys, Little Betty,
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Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 NORTHBROOK - CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP STARTUP 1:30pm-3pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Are you caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer disease? If so, who is caring for you? An informative, informal and supportive group is starting up. For more information or to register, please call Pam Lemke 1-800-266-7516 ext 701 and leave a message or email plemke@alzking.com’ NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll Road book. SHARBOT LAKE, ON - SING ALONG WITH JIM MACPHERSON 1:30pm-3:30pm. Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence. Everyone welcome
Wednesday November 28
HARROWSMITH - DINERS 12pm. Golden Links Hall. $11 for meal. Please register to attend by calling 613-376-6477. SYDENHAM - SARCOMA FUNDRAISER - CRAFT AND VENDOR EVENING 6:30pm-9pm. Grace Hall. Shopping, giveaways, music, samples and more. 9th annual fundraiser in memory of Sharon Hogan.
Thu Nov 29 – Sun Dec 2
SHARBOT LAKE - THE RED PLAID SHIRT Granite Ridge Education Centre. Fall presentation of North Frontenac Little Theatre. Adults $15, students $8, Tickets available at the door, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, Amazinf Dollar Store. Nov. 29 and 30, Dec. 1 7pm, December 2, 2pm.
Thursday November 29
NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. Info: the Lions Toll Road book. SHARBOT LAKE - TIPS FOR AIR TRAVEL 2pm-4pm. Sharbot Lake Seniors Centre. Light refreshments provided. Presented by Rural Frontenac Community Services SNOW ROAD STATION - KINGSTON CEILIDH BAND 7pm-9pm. Snow Road Hall. Contemporary and traditional Celtic music. Tickets - $12 at the door, $10 in advance. Children 6-12 are half price. For tickets call Dan and Joelle at 613-278-0958.
Friday November 30
VERONA - CHRISTMAS KICKOFF 4pm. Verona Lions Hall. Free evening with dinner and a movie. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there. Bonfire.
Saturday December 1
ARDEN - ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON 11:30am-1pm. Arden United Church. Soups, sandwiches, desserts and beverages, $7. There will also be a pre-Christmas sale, for your shopping pleasure. ARDEN - CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE 10am-4pm. 6167 Arden Road. Featuring sewing, crochet, knitting, christmas bows, advent calendars & much more + awesome baked goodies. ARDEN - TREE LIGHTING 6:30pm. Mill Pond. Join in the countdown, sing some carols and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. ARDEN - TURKEY SUPPER 5pm-7pm. Kennebec Hall. Presented by Arden Welseyan Church. Free will offering BURRIDGE - LIGHT UP THE NIGHT 6pm-9pm. Sperling Lane off Westport Road. Visit with Santa. hot chocolate, carol sing. Proceeds to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church DENBIGH - CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS 6pm. Denbigh Heritage Park. Presented by Denbigh Recreation. We need your help with entries in the parade. It could be a float or you could dress in costume; be creative! Call 613-333-2224 before November 29th to sign up. ENTERPRISE - LAND O’LAKE CRUISERS DANCE 7pm-11pm. Enterprise Community Hall. followed with lunch. Tickets at the door - $25.00/couple $12.50/ single. Sponsored by the Tamworth and District Lions Club. Info 613 532 2046 HARLOWE - ANNUAL DINNER AND DANCE 6pm. Harlowe Hall. Dinner only $10.50, dance and dinner
Still Standing, Dark Horse and Project 29.” Tickets are $20 each and are available at the Sydenham One-Stop and the Legion. “And if you’re from far away but still want to come, contact either myself or Rebecca Wager via our Facebook pages and we’ll put some away for you,” Revell said.
$12.50. Roast beef, roast pork, all the trimmings, pie (seating is limited) Call and let me know many. They must be prepaid at the Advanced tickets only. Call Marie - 613-336-2557. HARROWSMITH - FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8am-9:30am. Golden Links Hall. Enjoy a free pancake, sausage or scrambled egg breakfast. before the parade. Sponsored by Denny’s, Gilmours, Greek Town, Oddfellows & Rebekah’s Lodge and the Harrowsmith Beautification Committee. HARROWSMITH - SANTA CLAUS PARADE AND OPEN HOUSE 10am. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. Open House following the parade. Come out to see Santa & warm up with hot chocolate, coffee, hotdogs, & goodies! NORTHBROOK - CHRISTMAS PARADE 10am. Northbrook Lions Hall. Hot Chocolate and donuts in the hall to follow. Call Debbie, 613-336-8502 to register your float. OMPAH - OMPAH CHRISTMAS PARTY 2pm. Ompah Hall. Children’s Christmas party and visit with Santa, 2 pm at the Ompah Community Centre. Children (up to Grade 8) must be registered prior to this event. Call Michelle - 613-318-4039 to register. PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 6:30pm. Corner of 506 and Buckshot Lake Road. Hot chocolate, hot apple cider, sweets PLEVNA - PLEVNA-OMPAH CHRISTMAS PARADE 6pm. North Frontenac Township Office. Departs from the North Frontenac township office and making its way East on the 506/509 and ending at the Ompah Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to particiapte witha float in the parqade. SHARBOT LAKE - SANTA CLAUSE PARADE 1pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Followed by hot dogs, hot chocolate, Santa at the hall. all welcome SNOW ROAD STATION - GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS SALES EVENT 10am-2pm. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. Home Made Crafts, Bottled Goods/ Light Lunch available SYDENHAM - ROCKN’ ROLL TOY DRIVE 8pm. Sydenham Legion. Bauder Road, Still Standing, Little Betty and Friends. Tickets $20, licensed. All proceeds to Loughborough Christmas and Relief Fund. VERONA - FRONTENAC WOMEN’S CHORUS 7:30pm. Trinity United Church. Warming up on a Wintry Night. Special guests, Mara Shaw, cello and Dave Barton, guitar, percussion and bass. Treats will be served in the Church Hall after the concert. Free will offering, food bank donation encouraged
Sunday December 2
PARHAM - MEET AND GREET WITH SANTA CLAUS 11am-2pm. Parham Firehall. Come one, Come all to the Parham Fire Hall. This is a FREE Event - there will be Hotdogs and hamburgers available. Hosted by Central Frontenac District 4 Fire Department.
Monday December 3
HARLOWE - CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON 12pm. Harlowe Hall. live music, a splendid turkey dinner and entertainment. $18 advanced Call Sandra Sparks at 613 336-0157 for advanced tickets SHARBOT LAKE - RFCS COMMUNITY DINERS 12:30pm. Sharbot Lake United Church. A delicious home cooked meal $12 per person. Join us for great food, good company and more! RSVP to Rural Frontenac Community Services at 613-279-3151.
Tuesday December 4
BATTERSEA - FREE SENIORS’ FITNESS PROGRAM w10:30am. Storrington Centre. Program will be led by the VON. NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll Road book.
Wednesday December 5
DINERS Glenburnie United Church. $11 for meal. Please register to attend by calling 613-376-6477.
As usual, the evening will feature a silent auction, door prizes, 50/50 draw and a light buffet served at 11 p.m. All proceeds go to the Verona Christmas for Kids campaign (which services all of South Frontenac) and the Sydenham Relief Fund, he said.
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VisionSoup shows no signs of slowing down after 12 years by Craig Bakay
his is our 12th and it gets busier and busier every year,” said Leslie Reade, who along with Josie Steele, began the VisionSoup tradition in Sydenham more than a decade ago. The concept is simple enough. You buy a custom made bowl (donated by local potters), fill it with the soup of your choice, and keep the bowl. “The proceeds go to Christmas baskets,” said Reade, who also runs Sydenham Veterinary Services. “That’s done through South Frontenac Community Services and the Loughborough Emergency Relief Fund.” The place was packed again this year, as it has been since it started. But things run well. “We have about 25 volunteers,” Reade
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said. “Again, it’s friends and family who help out so it runs very smoothly. And the County has been very supportive.” Another interesting aspect of the event has been the variety of soups available. When it first started, there was the more standard fare of chicken noodle, clam chowder and tomato vegetable. But it’s evolved. For example, at one given time, the choices were: creamy broccoli, spinach, hamburger, two varieties of spicy thai chicken, roasted cauliflower, fennel and spinach (glutton free & vegan), creamy cheese & cauliflower, chicken corn chowder, asparagus & garlic scapes, squash, tomato basil and carrot-ginger-parsnip. “There seems to be a lot of ginger this year,” said Reade.
Who wouldn’t want a bowl of soup from this lineup of smiling volunteers?
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTeNAC TOwn HAll UPCOMING MEETINGS • Inaugural Council Meeting – December 4, 2018 at 7:00 pm CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TREASURY CLERK - For details on the Treasury Clerk position, please visit our website under Town Hall/Careers. Deadline for applications is Friday, November 23rd at 4:00 pm.
liVinG Here REMINDER FROM SOUTH FRONTENAC FIRE AND RESCUE By-Law 2012-68 Regulates Open Air Burning for the Township of South Frontenac. Please remember that Open Air Burning of Garbage is PROHIBITED by the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and the Environmental Protection Act. Property owners are expected to follow the By-Law and are reminded that fines can be issued for non-compliance related to burning materials not permitted by regulation HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Winter hours for the HHW Depot are the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Novembers dates are the 8th & 22nd from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Open dates will be published monthly in this banner as well as on our website. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.
news & puBlic nOTices NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING – PART OF LOTS 18 AND 19, CONCESSION I, STORRINGTON Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and transfer ownership of a Township-owned road allowance. The proposed road closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, on December 18, 2018 at 7:00 PM. At that time, Council will hear in person any individual who claims that his or her land would be prejudicially affected and who has applied to be heard. Any comments or concerns to the Township would be appreciated before the above noted date. For more information see our website under “News and Public Notices” or contact Angela Maddocks, Deputy Clerk at Ext 2222.
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Full Service Landfills: LOuGhBOROuGh - 1818 Norway Rd, Perth Road
Hours of Operation - Monday 8:30 to 4:30 & Saturday 8:30 to 4:30 No Shingles or Brush
PORTLand - 6085 Road 38, Verona
Hours of Operation - Wednesday 8:30 to 4:30 & Saturday 8:30 to 4:30 Shingles & Brush Accepted Tagged Household Garbage & Recycling ONLY At The Following:
BRadShaW - 85 Pine Shores Lane, Tichborne
Hours of Operation - Thursday 8:30 to 4:30
GReen Bay - 174 Burns Rd, Godfrey
Winter Hours of Operation - Friday 8:30 to 4:30 Summer hours of Operation - Friday 8:30-12:30 and Sunday 12:30 - 4:30
SaLeM - 1779 Devil Lake Rd, Westport
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note: All landfill sites Are closed On statutory Holidays **nO Trespassing or Illegal dumping allowed (Bylaw#2005-98: Unlawfully depositing garbage on Municipal or Private Property = $300.00 Fine)
THinGs TO DO CHRISTMAS PARADES AND EVENTS Check out the events calendar on the website for upcoming holiday celebrations, parades, fundraisers, community tree lighting and so much more! PUBLIC SKATING AT THE ARENA Public Skating starts again weekly each Sunday from 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm and each Wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, only $2 per person, a CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended.
Open fOr Business PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION Due to temporary staffing changes in our Planning Department, residents are strongly encouraged to make an appointment. Appointments can be made to meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm by calling Extension 2226.Thank you for your patience during this transition.
LIBRARY HOURS Hartington Branch (located at 5597 Road 38 in the Princess Anne Community Centre). Monday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-372-2524
storrington Branch (located at 3910 Battersea Road) Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-353-6333 sydenham Branch 4412 Wheatley St, Sydenham Monday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-376-3437
Kingston frontenac public library (located at 130 Johnson St. Kingston) Several locations and hours to serve you Visit www kfpi.ca/hours-and-locations
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The Frontenac Community Arena offers affordable rates and flexible times for ice rentals. For more information view our rate sheet online at www.frontenacarena.com or call 613-374-2177.
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Christmas in the Village draws a crowd in Harrowsmith
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ne of the more ambitious Christmas craft/bake sales in Frontenac County happens every year at the Free Methodist Church in Harrowsmith, Christmas in the Village. And it doesn’t happen just at the last minute. “We start planning in May — sending out invitations to vendors, cake and bake shop decorating, placing ads online — we have a great group of volunteers,” said one of the organizers B J Calver. “The crunch comes in the end of October.”
Last year, they had 45 vendors and about 450 customers through the doors. “This year, we have 46 vendors and a waiting list,” Calver said. “We had people inquiring about vendor spaces two days ago but you don’t want it to be overcrowded.” In addition to the craft and bake tables, there’s a chili cafe and door prizes provided by the vendors every half hour. “The proceeds all go to community assistance,” she said. “We partner with the South Frontenac Community Care Pro-
gram, which is funded by the Township, which helps families and individuals in need from things like fires and sickness. “It also pays for about 25 food hampers.
by Craig Bakay
We work with the Salvation Army and Salvation Army to get names.”
Land O'Lakes Bells of Peace
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emembrance Day 2018 will long be remembered by the young and not so young people of the Land O’Lakes area. Thanks to the Frontenac News (Nov 8 Ringing Of Bells...) for mentioning Bells of Peace commemorating Armistice 100. Quick calls late Friday night revealed that no such commemoration was planned for the area. Hastily, social media was activated, friends called friends and 36 hours later, the Lions Hall was filled to capacity (120) with some standing. The Cloyne and District Historical Society lent us the church bell acquired from the defunct Anglican Church in Cloyne and at sunset, Scouts, Girl Guides and other young children rang the bell 100 times while a You Tube video
of the sacrifices made during the Great War played in the background. Sadly, the Land O’Lakes Royal Canadian Legion closed its doors last year. It was felt that not unlike many young soldiers during wars, the torch must be picked up by others when comrades fall if the goal is to be achieved. Hence, the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes picked up the torch, the community responded and our goal of remember remembering Them was achieved. Moreover, some of those who rang the bell may not know now why they were doing it, but you can be sure that they will forever remember doing it. The Lions thank all for the excellent response and the numerous comments received.
Rev. Patsy Schmidt shows two of her CDs she was selling at the annual Christmas in the Village craft fair put on by the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church Saturday. Schmidt is about to release her 10th CD of gospel music and has penned more than 150 songs. She was also selling her knitted hats, scarves and other items. She said knitting is good for her hands. “The doctor told me to squeeze balls but that’s a waste of time,” she said
Presents
A Red Plaid Shirt By
Michael Wilmont
Directed by Pamela Giroux
VISITOR’S GUIDE
VisiTor’s GuiDe The Frontenac News is publishing a Frontenac Visitor Guide in 2019, which will be designed to increase awareness of Frontenac as a desirable visitor destination and to help visitors make the most of their stay once they are here.
Information Compilation
for visitors to South, Central, North Frontenac (& sometimes wolfe island)
The guide will be distributed throughout Ontario, highlighting the incredible outdoor recreational activities in Frontenac, profile some of our top spots for dining, suggest ideas for great shopping and relaxation, and accommodation.
Call 613-279-3150 or email us at info@frontenacnews.ca for further details regarding advertising opportunities. The deadline for the Visitor Guide is December 22, 2018.
Granite Ridge Education Centre
Thursday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m.
TICKETS General Admission $15 Students $8
Tickets available at the door or from Sharbot Lake Pharmacy and the Amazing Dollar Store © Michael G. Wilmont. By special arrangement with the author and the Playwrights Guild of Canada