December 6, 2018 Vol. 18, No. 48
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Revill, Norm Roberts, Ron Sleeth and Ross Sutherland were all on last Council. “South Frontenac Township is in a strong position, both financially and organizationally,” said Mayor Vandewal in his welcoming address; “but lots of work lies ahead. You will have to make many decisions, not always popular ones. It’s up to you to do what you feel is right.” He listed updating the Official Plan and hiring a new CAO as two of the many challenges ahead, along with the ongoing pressures of taxation and financing. Warden Higgins brought greetings from the County. Rezoning the Rezoning A property on Bedford Road Sydenham had been rezoned last May to recognize a reduced road frontage and lot size for a new residential lot and a retained parcel. The intent was to remove a frame house and garage which were very close to the Bedford Road improvement area, and to permit two residential
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Waiting for Santa in Parham
There wasn’t a Tichborne-Parham parade this year, which was just as well because it poured rain. But there was a big party in the Parham firehall and District 4 rec committee volunteers as well as District 4 firefighters kept the chairs warm for Santa’s arrival. Photo/Craig Bakay
Jennie Cousineau has one hundred years of memories E
dna Webb was quite young when she gave birth to Jennie, her first child, at home on Little Franklin Lake near Perth Road on December 6, 1918. WW1 had just ended, and horse power still ruled on the roads. The Webb’s - George,
Edna and baby Jennie, soon moved to Ida Hill, at the Washburn Road in the southeastern corner of Storrington township, in what would become South Frontenac 80 years later. At the age of 82 Jennie was one of the recipients of the second annual South
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Jennie Cousineau at Fairmount Home last week Frontenac Volunteers of the Year Awards in June of 2,000. The award recognized her decades long commitment to the Women’s Institute, 4H club, the United Church and numerous other community efforts. The other winners that year included Mel Fleming from Bedford, Percy Snider from Loughborough and John McDougall, Portland. A lot happened to Jennie
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Webb between 1918 and 2000, and a lot more has happened since. As she reflected last week on the occasion of her 100th Birthday at Fairmount Home, with her eldest daughters Nadine and Linda at her side, a picture of a life of family, hard work, faith, and a love of the rural, farming life, emerged. Jennie Webb grew up at Ida Hill, where she attended
elementary school at the Ida Hill School. She was not an only child for long, as 6 younger brothers arrived in succession. Her father George worked for the telephone company as the service was being built out in the region, and was an active beekeeper. After leaving Bell, he had as many as 250 hives on his own property and the properties of many neighbours around the countryside. Jennie’s mother Edna was a midwife. When Jenny was 15, a family from Desert Lake, near Verona, bought the farm across the road from the Webbs. John Abraham was the eldest son of that family. He was about 22. With his sister, he walked the family’s stock of cattle over from Desert Lake to Ida Hill in one long day. There must have been a first glance, a first time when 22-year old John Cousineau and 15 year, Jennie Webb saw each other soon after the Cousineau family arrived at Ida Hill. That first impression is still alive in Jennie. It comes out when she looks at some of the family photos she keeps by her side, a sign of her enduring love for
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her John Abraham. Two years after meeting, Jennie and John were married. When John passed ten years ago, at the age of 97, they had been married for 72 years. Jennie and John purchased their own farm on the Battersea Road, and moved there in 1942. They have four daughters, Nadine, Linda, Shirley and Marilyn. They ran a Holstein Dairy Farm, and raised chickens for meat and eggs on the farm. It took John ten years to build a new brick house for the family on the property, since he was running the farm while building the house, and they moved into the new house in the 1950’s. In those days, there were four hotels in nearby Battersea. At the Cousineau farm, they would raise 500 chicks at a time. Calls would in from one of the hotels for 3 or 4 dozen broilers for the next day, and Jennie and John were pretty experienced and efficient at preparing chickens. It took them 7 minutes to kill, dry pluck and prepare a chicken for delivery. They
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Inaugural meetings in CF, NF and AH North Frontenac
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orth Frontenac Township swore in its new Council Monday in the Plevna Council Chambers, and it’ll be back to business as usual. They did some business, like adopting an emergency plan and discussing (at the urging of Coun. Gerry Martin) whether councilors should be paid for attending meetings outside of the Township, but primarily this was a welcome back meeting. Four years ago, newly elected Mayor Ron Higgins said “our key challenge is to offset the increased costs that are being downloaded onto the Township. “To address this, we need to increase our economic viability and work closely with our fellow Townships, the County, our federal and provincial members and the many organizations that have been formed to address key issues that affect all municipalities.” This year, he referenced those words, saying “I believe this was a success in that we have worked closely with the other three Townships, the County and the Province.” Higgins then outlined 19 accomplishments including squashing a plan for wind turbines, a fire master plan, the war memorial and a playground in Plevna, completing a new official plan and zoning bylaw. He also outlined several things he believes council will have to be dealing with during this term including the restructuring of municipal councils (if Toronto is any indication), staff workload and seniors housing. (Higgins’ full address is available on the North Frontenac Matsonwebsite.) Insurance About the only other items of business for Brokers this inaugural meeting were the re-appointment of Fred Perry as Deputy Mayor and the
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s the new Addington Highlands Council held its inaugural meeting Tuesday in Flinton, it marked 30 years in municipal politics for Reeve Henry Hogg. Hogg’s resume includes six terms as Reeve of Addington Highlands, two as Reeve of Denbigh and one as a councilor in Denbigh. The first order of business was to name Tony Fritsch as Deputy Reeve. As per the procedural bylaw, the Deputy Reeve must come from the ward that the Reeve isn’t from. Coun. Helen Yanch was appointed to be the alternate representative to County Council in the event that the Reeve and Deputy Reeve were unavailable to attend Council then made its appointments to the library board, joint fire committee, conservation authorities, the veterinary services committee and Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance. However, when it came to the various internal committees, at the suggestion of Hogg, such as personnel and finance or roads, bridges and waste, Council decided to defer the matter until such time as they could discuss the need for such committees. “We need to take some time to decide what committees we want to have,” Hogg said. “They (the committees) need to be relevant and they need to have both real and perceived value,” said Fritsch.
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entral Frontenac swore in its new Council Tuesday with an inaugural meeting at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake. After Clerk-Administrator Cathy MacMunn opened the proceedings and called the roll, Rev. Jonathan Askwith held a brief devotional service, Mayor Frances Smith took her oath and assumed the chain of office. The rest of Council was then sworn in unison. “It’s good to see such a large audience here when it’s not something controversial,” said the Mayor in her address. “In my opinion, this is the best job you’ll ever have.” She noted that Central is one of the youngest Councils in the area and has the highest percentage of female members in the area (four of nine).
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“I’d also like to thank our volunteer firefighters for all they do and the rest of the volunteers in the community,” she said. “We truly do live in a safe, beautiful, friendly community.” Councilors took turns thanking everybody that supported them with Coun. Brent Cameron noting that “we need to keep in mind all the people who can’t be here but depend on us for our judgment.” Long-serving Coun. Bill MacDonald noted that he managed to find a photo of his first Council, in 1989, and observed “I haven’t changed a bit.” MacDonald was also acclaimed as Central’s second County Council representative and Victor Heese named Deputy Mayor for a one-year term. Guests included County Warden Ron Higgins and County CAO Kelly Pender.
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efore the last municipal election, I attended an all-candidates meeting at the Storrington Centre. Two of the candidates commented that now our local MPP, Randy Hillier, was in the elected government, South Frontenac had a better chance of receiving provincial funding for some outstanding projects. When I read in the November 29 edition, “Hillier Taking Aim”, I wondered “Who is Randy Hillier?” First, as a taxpayer, I can write a letter of complaint to the Minister of Environment, Conservation, and Parks. As an MPP of the party in government, I would have expected that Hillier would have a working relationship with every cabinet minister. Can’t he arrange to meet with a cabinet minister and have his concerns heard, or does he have to write a letter like the rest of us? Is he heard in his own caucus?
Secondly, Randy Hillier has made his reputation as a complainer, first, with the Ontario Landowners Association and then as a member of the provincial opposition. This can be an important role, but as our MPP within the government, I expect that he would be more of a doer, not a complainer. Why is he not working with the MVCA and RVCA to find them more provincial funding (funding that was cut in 1996)? Will the politicians and tax payers in South Frontenac find that Randy Hillier is working to bring provincial funding to our outstanding projects? Who are you, Randy Hillier? A doer or the same old complainer? Gordon Darrall
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am very thankful that this ordeal is finally over and has resulted in a favourable outcome. However, just like our mothers have always told us, “It only takes one bad apple to spoil a bunch.” Well I feel like that is what happened in this case. When I was made aware that the decision from the tribunal was in my favour after waiting 18 months, I was very pleased. Countless hours, efforts from so many professionals, and business monetary funds were not spent in vain. It is sad, however, that these measures had to be taken to pursue a plan of subdivision which had already been approved. I am very appreciative towards the Mayor of South Frontenac and all the staff at the Township for their support throughout this “witch hunt”. I am very disappointed in the inept councillors who voted against the development. This costed the Township of South Frontenac, as well as Frontenac County, hundreds of thousands of tax payers’ dollars over a threeyear period. During a public meeting, I witnessed one councillor, when instructed to vote, state that he didn't understand the engineering process and was therefore going to vote “no”. A second councillor stated he was also going to vote “no”, and let the taxpayers pay the bill at the OMB because he was unsure of how to vote. A councillor is elected to save the taxpayers money! They voted against multiple engineering firms who supported and stated this was a viable project, as well as against the recommendations from their own staff. I would like to apologize to the taxpayers of South Frontenac for the extra taxes they will have to pay because of uninformed and therefore unqualified councillors. Terry Grant
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• The Community Christmas Pot Luck is happening on Sat, Dec. 15, 5pm at the Clar Mill Hall. Bring a dish and bring a friend! • Mark your calendars! Santa visits Plevna, on Dec. 24. For your visit call Ed 613 479-9909 or Laura 613 479-8065. Deadline to register DEC. 16th.
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• Way to go Sydenham Lions Club on another successful Poinsettia Blitz, they are sold out!!! Amazing, and I am sure everyone who ordered one will love the spirit it brings to their homes this holiday season. If you missed out, there will still be some available at Foodland, as well as Silverbrook Garden Centre. Keep it local. • If you missed the Rock and Roll Toy Drive at the Legion last weekend, mark it on your calendars to attend next year. A good time was had by all. A shout out to all those who volunteered their time to put on this event for our community and the bands who performed for everyone. As well as the businesses who donated to help make this a success. It was a fun filled evening with lots of memories to be made for a good cause, with your help you can put a smile on a child’s face on Christmas day. • Loving the Christmas lights that are around the area, too. If anyone has a good idea of a specific area where people could go to see a nice display and get out for some family time to celebrate the season, shoot me a line. I will highlight it so everyone can enjoy the hard work that people put in to decorating. • Think your Landlord is the best one out there? Goes over and above the top? Why not nominate them for Frontenac County’s Best Landlord award? You could each win a $200 gift card as well. Nominations are open until Dec. 20th, visit www. sfcsc.ca/landlord or contact Amanda at 613-376-6477 ext 208
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• Join Trinity United Church for, On the Way to Bethlehem, their annual evening of Carols and Christmas music with the Trinity United Church Choir and Friends on Friday December 7, 7.30pm. This concert is Trinity's gift to the community. Free admission. • The 13th Annual PCPS Holiday Market and Breakfast with Santa is this Sat, Dec. 8 at Prince Charles Public School. There will be over 60 vendors featuring The Frontenac Farmers Market, talented artisans, direct sales and unique wares from 9am2pm. Plus Breakfast with Santa from 9am-noon. New this year is a seated lunch cafe featuring both food from the Frontenac Farmers Market and Cards Bakery from Kingston. Proceeds go back to supporting the students of Prince Charles Public School. Admission is free. A non-perishable food item appreciated. Ample parking in both the front and back of school. • Santa is coming to Nicole's Gifts on Sat, Dec. 8th! Santa will be arriving from 11 am-2pm, ready to visit with all of the good girls and boys of Verona. They have a mailbox for you to drop your letters off. Nicole’s is happily accepting donations for our local food bank, or for Christmas for Kids. • A Christmas Country Dance will be held at the Verona Lions Hall on Sat, Dec. 8th. Featuring Penny and Steve Lloyd with country recording artist Dieter Boehme and Shotgun. $10 in advance (Tickets at Asselstine's Hardware) $12 at the door. Hot food available. • The Proverbs will be in concert at the Verona Free Methodist Church's Coffee House on Sun, Dec. 16 at 10 am. • The Christmas for Kids collection jars have been distributed throughout the village in various stores and businesses. Any unwrapped new toys, books and clothing can also be dropped off at the Verona Hardware Store and Asselstine Hardware.
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• Thanks to the United Church, the Wesleyan Church and the friends of Arden for starting the month of December with a bang. Everyone must have the Christmas spirit now. If you do not, then prepare yourselves for another great weekend of food, fun and entertainment. Hope this helps bring Christmas into your hearts!!! • This evening, Thurs, Dec. 6, there will be a free-will offering turkey dinner at Circle Square Ranch beginning at 6 pm. For reservations, please call 613-335-5403. • The Arden United Church reminds you that Dec. 7 is a family
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fun night, beginning at 6 pm, with everyone welcome. Thursday’s Coffee and Conversation continues with the 6th displaying of fair trade products, the 13th singing of Christmas carols. • On Fri, Dec. 14, the Land O’Lakes Public School will hold their annual Shop and Wrap for the students. The youngsters will be able to choose gifts for their family members and volunteers will wrap each gift for them. A donation of new or gently used items is appreciated and can be dropped off at the school on Dec. 13. If you are unable to get to the school but still have items you would like to donate, please call Kathy Barr at 335-2708 or Ms. Rochport at 335-5254 and arrangements can be made. There is also a need for gift wrap, bags, tags and boxes. Please remember that after the gifts are purchased and wrapped, they also have to be transported home on the bus, so in this case, size does matter. • The Arden Legion regrets tha, the annual children’s Christmas party will NOT be held this year.
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• St. John the Evangelist Parish in Flinton is hosting an evening of Christmas music with a stringed quartet featuring Ron LaVallee this Thurs, Dec/ 6, 2018 beginning at 7pm The cost is $10. Hope to see you there! • It has been some time since we have heard the Bon Echo Rocks Community Chorus. They have been greatly missed! Well, they are coming back for their “Christmas Concert and Singalong” with Tunes and Tea Ukulele and Guitar Group along with other special guests. Add this beautiful Christmas event to your calendar! Come out on Mon, Dec.10, 2018 at 7pm. at the Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook. All you need to bring this evening is your voice and joy to sing the Christmas season and an item for the Food Bank, if you can. • LARC's EarlyON Child and Family Centre, in partnership with Land O' Lakes Garden Club, are hosting a special Playgroup Christmas Craft Creation for young children ages 12 and under on Wed, Dec. 12th from 10am-12pm at Northbrook Lions Hall. Spaces are limited. Please contact Morgan Wilson @ 613-3368934 X 257 to register. • It’s that wonderful time of the year again! Join us for our Christmas turkey dinner, complete with pie and some fabulous entertainment, at Adult Drop In on Dec. 18th. Please RSVP by the 4th of December by calling Lori at 613-336-8934 x229. • “In celebration of the Christmas Season, North Frontenac Township will be holding its annual Winter Lights Contest this year. Any resident of the Township can enter themselves or nominate another home by calling Corey Klatt at 479-2231 Ext. 233 or email recreation@northfrontenac.ca. Entries must be received by Fri, Dec. 14, 2018 at 4pm. What could be more Christmassy and lovely than coming across a wonderfully lit up home in our quiet and beautiful countryside?
• A big thank you once again this year to everyone who came to enjoy the Christmas Parade of Lights on Saturday evening, and to everyone who entered a float. 1st prize went to Billy & Keira and Morris & Charlene; 2nd prize to Erin, Bev, and Bonnie with candy elves Sydney, Jessica, & Nick. The home decorating contest was won by Joan McLeod and family. Thank you to Denbigh Rec for a great evening with treats and music, and to Santa & Mrs. Claus and the elves for bringing the magic! • The new community choir will present their inaugural concert on Sun, Dec. 9th, 3pm at Hilltop Church, Griffith. Choir members are from Griffith, Matawatchan and Denbigh. A good will gift to the food bank would be much appreciated. • The December kids Christmas night at the Denbigh library will be held on Tuesday the 11th from 6-7pm. • The New Apostolic Church will host the annual Community Christmas carol singalong with "Highway 41" on Sun, Dec.16th at 3pm. Canned goods or free will donations to the community food bank will happily accepted. Refreshments will be served.
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a new software package to do program registration and facility booking. The current software has been discontinued. This would be a one-time capital cost of $6,000 and an annual operating cost of $8,650. Council accepted these reports, and Laprade assured them that the review and revision will recognize the continued importance and involvement of community volunteers. Sleeth emphasized that he is opposed to any ‘centralization’ of recreation committees, and wants to keep the local rec committees. Private Lane Upgrades Mark Segsworth, Director of Public Services, asked Council to approve payments totalling $78,109. for 2018 Private Lane Upgrading Assistance. It is the tenth year for this popular program which subsidizes up to 50% of completed private road work which will improve access for emergency vehicles. This year, 27 lane groups were approved to submit invoices for subsidy of completed work. Mayor Vandewal complimented Segsworth for all his work in having initiated and developed this very successful program. Council Appointments After some minor wrangling about procedure, Council selected Deputy Mayors, and agreed that each Deputy Mayor should serve for one year, in the following order: Sleeth, Sutherland, Barr and Leonard. Councillor Revill was chosen to serve the next four years as Township representative on County Council, along with Mayor Vandewal. (Sleeth was also nominated, but respectfully declined.)
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You never know who will show up at Riverhill Farm for the Christmas Light Display. On Dec. 1, MPP Randy Hillier along with his wife Jane, (they brought their grandsons) and former councilor Barb Sproule, stopped for a picture in front of the main house with Greg Ducharme and Rhonda Lemke.
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few years ago, Greg Ducharme started putting up Christmas lights one his Riverhill Farms house. His spread, at 1311 Struthadam Road, is just a short jaunt down the River Road South of Ompah (or north of the Ardoch Road). “After awhile, we’d be sitting watching TV and noticed cars coming around the driveway to have a look,” he said. That got him thinking. Every year since, the display got a little bigger, people kept coming and six years ago they decided to open it to the public. This year, there are about 100,000 lights all over the property, including singing trees, magical villages and sparkling displays wherever you look. “This has to be the biggest Christmas lights display in the riding,” said Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP Randy Hillier, who brought his grandchildren to the opening Dec. 1.
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The Red Plaid Shirt – North Frontenac Little Theatre T
he North Frontenac Little Theatre Production of The Red Plaid Shirt, by Ontario based playwright Greg Wilmott, was a solid production of a play that explores a topical subject: how male baby boomers handle retirement and how that affects their relationships with their wives. The play centres around two couples, but the central role is that of Marty, who was played convincingly by Greg Morris. Marty is a newly retired English teacher who does not know what to do with himself, and his sense of ennui provides the impetus for the comedic plot twists that propel the action. Of the other three characters, Marty’s wife Deb, played in a suitably befuddled manner by Sharon Rodden, has the most to do. Her transition to retirement seems to have been seamless, but reacting to Marty’s new neediness throws her off balance, forcing her to ultimately adjust her own lifestyle somewhat. Marty’s friend, Fred (the always comical John Stephens) is an already retired accountant, whose transition to retirement enabled him to pursue his own peculiar hobby, hypochondria. Meanwhile, Fred’s wife, Gladys, played with a mixture of frustration and irony by Kelly Meckling, would like to more with her life than listen to Fred’s ever-expanding list of ailments. Gladys also serves as a sympathetic ear to Deb. Fred does his best, whenever he takes a break from his obsession with the possibility that he could perish at any moment from some unusual ailment, to help Marty get through his state of unease. Marty thinks the solution to his funk is to buy a motorcycle and hit the open road. Deb is fearful that Marty is being reckless and will get hurt, since he has never been on a motorcycle, and also feels left behind. She encourages Marty to try wood working with Fred before doing anything foolish. Gladys would like to see Fred be more active, and would also like him to focus on more than his own health. Wood shop doesn’t go that well since both Fred and Marty lack skill and interest, but when Fred comes up with a project that really speaks to home: making a coffin, the plot of the play is able to spin
out from there. In the end, the characters all change in a way that is consistent with their own goals, and the two couples are set off on a new path. The production itself played up the humour in The Red Plaid Shirt, and the ensemble acting made the relationships between the two couples ring true. Although the play has a decided urban, privileged class bias (most retired or semiretired men in Frontenac County don’t need to run out and buy a red plaid shirt and many have money worries as well as concerns over what to do with themselves when they wake up in the morning) it still touches on some realities that resonated well with the
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– contact Carolyn Bonta, bonta.johnson@ sympatico.ca) Sharbot Lake (January 5 – contact Andrew Keaveny - uofgtwitcher@ msn.com) and Kingston (December 16 – contact kw2@queensu.ca) The Frontenac Park bird count is presented by the Friends of Frontenac Park and incorporates some family friendly events. (the following was submitted by the Friends of Frontenac Park) Christmas Bird Count at Frontenac Park Celebrate winter birds and be part of the Frontenac Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Admission to Frontenac Provincial Park is free on December 15, so drop by anytime
to meet our local birds, enjoy holiday crafts, and count birds for science. Family-friendly morning activities include a CBC for Kids from 11 am to 12 noon, then warm up afterward with hot chocolate and snacks. At 1:00 pm, join a team on a guided hike of park roads and trails as part of the official Frontenac CBC. A great opportunity to learn more about birding from local experts while exploring different habitats. Dress warmly, and bring binoculars if you have them. Information: 613-376-3489. This is a free event, between 10 am and 3pm.
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The Little Theatre’s spring 2019 production will be the new musical, The Boy Wonder, which is set in New York in the 1930’s. It was written by long time NFLT lighting director Jeff Siamon, with songs from the great American songbook, by the likes of Irving Berlin and George Gershwin. The casting call for that production will come in the new year. Members of NFLT and interested community members are invited to a Public meeting held at the United Church Hall in Sharbot Lake on Tuesday December 11 at 7 p.m. We will be brainstorming ideas for our celebration year starting January 2019.
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audience on Saturday night (December 1) when I saw it. The play marked a return to directing from long time Little Theatre mainstay Pam Giroux, who last directed a production about 30 years ago, but has been on stage dozens of times since then in a variety of roles and is also serving as NFLT President this year. Under her direction, the versatile set by Carol Pepper and Steve Scantlebury allowed for relatively quick transitions between scenes, with simple props creating a café, a woodshop and even a life drawing class, while the central location of the action, Marty and Deb’s Living Room, remained in place.
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The Township of Addington Highlands Public Notice Special Council Meeting The Township will hold a special meeting of Council on Monday December 10th, 2018 at 09:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers in Flinton ON. The meeting will be for the purpose of discussing planning matters as they relate to cannabis. Further information may be obtained by calling (613) 336-2286 during normal office hours, Mon-Fri. or emailing to: clerk@ addingtonhighlands.ca
NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK - THANK YOU The North Frontenac Food would like to especially thank every one of our private donors who have donated to us in 2018. Your donations are important to us and greatly appreciated. A special thank you to those in our community who are always there to help us throughout the year. Sharbot Lake District Lions Club W.A. Robinson Asset Managment Royal Canadian Legion Branch 425 Lake District Realty Sharbot Lake Pharmacy Mairina Jackson Frontenac Masonic Lodge Villages Beautiful-Festival of Trees Seed to Sausage-Mike McKenzie & Staff Village Courtyard – Ram and Rimpy Kaillon Township of Central Frontenac Sharbot Lake Inn - Sandra & Frank Mayor Frances Smith Community Christmas Dinner Mike Deans Grocery Store Taoist Tai Chi Club Sharbot Lake The Sharbot Group Ontario Association of Food Banks Central Frontenac Heritage Festival CN Railroaders in the Community Variety Night Matson Insurance Heritage Potters – “Empty Bowls” Mayflower Lodge 297 Arden Pottery Caboose Festiva Water’s Edge Pottery OSO Hall Craft Sale -Laura & Kirk Jonas Bonnetta Pottery Mark Montagano – Bowes and Cocks Bruce Barnett Pottery Sharbot Lake 39ers Limestone District School Board - GREC Westport & Area Duplicate Bridge Club LAKERS – Granite Ridge Hinton Dodge Chrysler Rural Frontenac Community Services Sharbot Lake Senior Fitness Gibson’s Garage Royal Cdn. Legion Ladies Aux. BR 496 Land of Lakes Public School OPP Assoc. Branch #9 Parham Happy Travellers Sharbot Lake Property Owners Assoc. Eagle Lake Property Owners Assoc. Arden United Church Pampered Chef – Heart Program Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church South Palmerston Community Center Area Churches Lenten Lunches Arden Seniors Happy Gang Snow Road United Church St. James Major Catholic Church St. Andrew’s Anglican Church St. James Catholic Women’s League United Church of Sharbot Lake St. James Major Catholic School Sysco Canada Snow Road & Elphin Presbyterian Church
And to all of our North Frontenac Food Bank Volunteers, Thank You!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!
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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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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Council will be holding a Special Meeting on December 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., at the Municipal Office Council Chambers, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario to:
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• To discuss permitting Retail Cannabis Stores within the Township.
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All residents are invited to attend the Meeting. The Agenda will be available on the Township’s Website www.northfrontenac.com on December 10, 2018 or by contacting the undersigned.
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The Frontenac Women’s Chorus would like to welcome new members – in particular, first sopranos – for our January term. Come sing with us on Monday nights and enjoy our exciting, eclectic repertoire! An ability to read music is very much advised. Please contact Patty at kpatty.smith@gmail.com for an informal chat/’audition’ if you are interested in joining our super friendly group.
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Reporting to the Roads and Waste Management Supervisor, the full-time operator is to provide a variety of construction, snow/ice removal, maintenance and repair services to roads and adjacent public property for the safety and convenience of the public. Ideally the successful candidate would: • have the ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment and trucks safely and efficiently; • possess knowledge of road construction and maintenance activities, and safety procedures; • possess knowledge of road maintenance and construction standards, bylaws and other applicable legislation; • have a class “DZ” drivers’ license; • be willing to obtain an “AZ” drivers’ license This is a unionized position and the compensation for this position is $23.29 per hour. The Union Agreement states “only employees who live and/or board within thirty (30) minutes, one-half (1/2) hour radius of their stand-by work (areas), will be scheduled in for stand-by pay.” Therefore preference will be given to employees within ½ hour radius of Northbrook yard. Interested candidates are invited to submit a covering letter, drivers abstract and detailed resume including references, by 15:00 Friday December 14th, 2018 to the undersigned. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Brett Reavie, Road & Waste Management Supervisor roadsandwaste@addingtonhighlands.ca Township of Addington Highlands P.O. Box 89, 72 Edward St. Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 telephone: (613) 336-2286 fax: (613) 336-2847 The Township of Addington Highlands is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Human Rights Code. The Township will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or the assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
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Thurs Dec. 6 – Sat Dec. 8
sharbot lake – festival of trees- Soldiers Memorial Hall, Garrett Street, Thurs - 1pm-8pm, Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Trees, wreaths, gingerbread, anything goes categories. Live music throughout. Proceeds to Villages Beautiful.
Thursday Dec. 6
arden – turkey dinner, Circle Square Ranch, call 613-335-5403 for reservations. Free will offering. Proceeds to Kids Camp FLINTON STRING QUARTET - CHRISTMAS MUSIC 7pm. St. John the Evangelist Church. Featuring Ron Lavallee. $10 at the door. HARROWSMITH – NEW LEAF LINK Christmas Open House/fundraiser, 11am-2pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. refreshments, games, activities, theatrical performance. All welcome, free will offering 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 - SHARBOT LAKE 39’ERS POT LUCK LUNCH AND MEETING 12pm. North Frontenac Telephone Company. sydenham – blue christmas, 1:30pm, Grace Hall. Non-denominational service, candle lighting to recognise grief. Supportive environment and refreshments. All welcome/
Friday Dec. 7
Arden – family fun night – 6pm-8pm, Arden United Church. Crafts, stories, songs and snacks. Free event BATTERSEA - CRAFT AND VENDOR SALE 5pm8:30pm. Storrington Public School. $2 admission (includes 1 raffle ticket) - more raffle tickets for sale ($2) bake sale courtesy of grad 8’s. 50/50 draw. The best of local crafts and products. Info mrssmithest2010@gmail. com Harrowsmith – youth dance Golden Links Hall 7 to 9:30, for public school children, cost $6, info call 372-2410 sharbot lake – legion dinner Roast Beef, $12. Doors open at 3, dinner at 5 :30. verona – “on the way ton bethlehem” – 7:30pm, Trinity United Church. evening of carols and Christmas music. Refreshments. All welcome.
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2pm, Battersea United Church. Baked goods, crafts and gently used treasures. Light lunch $5. harlowe – Christmas happening, 7pm, Wesleyan Church, music, singing, kids and all ages participation. HARROWSMITH - EUCHRE FUN NIGHT 7pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. $5./person. For info., call Pam 613-372-1578 or Marilyn 613-372-0917. Light Refreshment, Prizes, Cash Bar 4041 Colebrook Rd, harrowsmith – christmas tree lighting – 7pm, in the parkette in the village of Harrowsmith. harrowsmith – christmas sale – Tiffany’s. 4910 Harrowsmith. Tax free, wholesale, cash and carry, Christmas Sale. 9am-2pm. hartington – community caring and sharing – Community Caring Centre from 12pm-4pm. Unique, one of a kind items, Christmas decorations and more. See Community Caring & Sharing Facebook for more details. inverary – breakfast with santa – 8am11am, Storrington Lions Hall, Hot breakfast and Santa. All welcome. OMPAH - COOKIE EXCHANGE 10am. Ompah Hall. Brinch a batch or two of one type and go home with a variety, Perth Road – christmas craft and bake sale, 9am-2pm Perth Road United Church. 14 Vendor Tables and a Bake Table. VERONA - CHRISTMAS COUNTRY DANCE 8pm. Verona Lions Hall. Penny and Steve Lloyd wth country recording artist Dieter Boehme and Shotgun. $10 in advance (Tickets at Asselstines Hardware) $12 at the door. Hot food available VERONA - VERONA HOLIDAY MARKET 9am-2pm. Prince Charles Public School. Frontenac Farmers Market, craft vendors, and more. Over 60 vendors plus Breakfast with Santa, and a seated lunch cafe. Free (please bring non-perishable food item for Food Bank. Proceeds to Prince Charles Public School Parent Council.
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Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 mic - Golden Links Hall 1 to 5, with dinner to follow please bring a dessert cost $10, Info 372-2410 inverary – christmas donations deadline – Deadline for Christmas basket and Socks Kingston donations. Warm clothing and sock donations encouraged. Can be dropped off at the Inverary Pharmasave during business hours. Bring items while shopping and receive 10% off your purchase. railton – nativity display 11am-3pm, St. Patrick’s Church 100’s of Nativities from around the world. Refreshments. Donations accepted for the Loughborough Christmas Fund. sydenham – The faithful friends performance, 7pm, Grace Hall, Free will offering, Light Lunch. Benefit for Loughbroough Christmas Relief. sharbot lake – christmas play – Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church hosts Kids Zone Ministry Christmas Play. 10:30am.
Monday Dec. 10
FLINTON – TURKEY BINGO, Flinton Recreation Centre, Doors open 5:30pm, game starts at 7pm northbrook – Christmas concert and singalong – Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church. 7:00pm. Tunes and Tea Ukulele and Guitar Group & special guests. Food bank donations appreciated.
Tuesday Dec. 11
sharbot lake – nflt 40th anniversary organising meeting – Held at United Church Hall at 7pm. Interested community members welcome. Brainstorming ideas for our celebration year starting Jan 2019.
Wednesday Dec. 12
ompah – falls prevention, 10am-11am, Ompah hall, presented by KFL&A Public Health. Info – Elaine 613-539-3588 or Cille 613-791-3882 SNOW ROAD - Christmas Social Dinner – Snow Road Community Centre. Bring side or dessert & the community will provide the turkey, ham & fixings. Doors open 5:30pm. 6pm dinner. Plevna – playgroup christmas craft creation – Northbrook Lion’s Hall. Children ages 12 & under. 10:am – noon. Space limited. Contact Morgan Wilson @ 613-336-8934 X 257 to register.
Wendy Luella @ 549-3102 / info@wendyluellaperkins. com Harrowsmith – Christmas potluck – S and A Hall – 6:30pm. Info Pam - 372-1578 snow road – free methodist church turkey dinner – Snow Road Snowmobile Club. 6pm. For tickets, call Donna 613-278-2196 SNOW ROAD – SNOW ROAD MOVIE – Snow Road Community Centre – 10am parham – turkey bingo – Win your Christmas turkey at the IOOF Hall, sponsored by Mayflower Lodge #297. 6:30pm Sharbot lake – legion Christmas dinner – Legion opens at 3pm. $12 for turkey dinner. Served at 5:30pm sharbot lake – ladies night out, Christmas shopping, vendors sale, 6pm-9pm, free admission, donations to Food Bank graciously accepted.
Saturday Dec. 15
Frontenac PARK – Christmas bird count – 10am-3pm – kids events from 11am, guided hike through park 1pm. Info 613-376-3489 – to register for the official count, email bonta-johnson@sympatico.ca. MABERLY- TAY VALLEY CHoir, Maberly hall, 7pm, $10 Plevna – christmas pot luck – Clar Mill Hall. 5pm. portland – youth group christmas fun – Portland United Church – Wagon ride through Delta. Free event, includes dinner. mississippi station – back forty cheese open house, 10am-3pm, 1406 Gulley Road. Holiday cheese, charcuterie, Jenna Rose, Mariclaro, Fine Chocolate by Ludwig, cider by the fire, all welcome sharbot lake – christmas concert, St. James Major Parish Church, 7:30pm. Adam Parker and Stanley Stinchcombe perform the best of Christmas music. Free will offering, benefit for new keyboard.
Sunday, Dec. 16
denbigh – christmas carol singalong – New Apostolic Church hosts annual community Christmas carol singalong with “Highway 41”, 3pm. Canned goods/free will donations to food bank happily accepted. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, Dec. 18
NORTHBROOK – CHRISTMAS DINNER, Lion’s Hall, Turkey with all the trimmings, hosted by Adult Drop-In flinton – potluck – 5pm, followed by a program arden – coffee and carols – Arden United program. Info – Lori 613-336-8934, ext. 229 from the students of Emmanuel Christian Academy. Church. Refreshments and carol singing. 10am. sharbot lake – carolling in the village Friday Dec. 14 Bring your favourite potluck dish GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Bedford Hall. arden – shop and wrap – Hosted by Land o’ –Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church. 6pm. Dress warm Lakes Public School. Choose gifts for family and friends. and bring a flashlight. Open mic, $2 admission, entertainers free. Info - Joanne Volunteers will wrap. Donations of gently used items Sharbot lake – Legion Christmas dinner 374-2242, Joan 374-5477 appreciated and can be dropped off at the school on Legion opens at 3pm. $12 for turkey dinner. Served at GODFREY - CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST 9am. Cole Dec 13. If unable to donate at the school, contact Kathy 5:30pm Lake Free Methodist Church. With special musical Barr at 335-2708 or Ms. Rochport at 335-5254 to make Wednesday Dec. 19 guests, The Proverbs. arrangements. Ompah – Pot luck dinner – Ompah Hall. Ompah griffith – choir concert – 3pm, Hilltop Church, battersea – soulful singing – 5339 Battersea choir will entertain. 6pm. Contact Marily: 479-2855 Admission, good will offering for Food Bank Road. 10$/session. “Non-singers” welcome. Contact Arden – service of light and hope – Arden Saturday Dec. 8 harrowsmith - 9 Ole Tyme Fiddlers open Donna Wood @ 353-2889 / woodhouse@yahoo.ca or United Church. 630pm. battersea – christmas tea and sale, 11am-
Continued from page 5 • food was left over from dinner. • We had some birthdays: Larry, Bill and Daryl, a happy year older. • Many thanks to Mayor Ron Higgins for calling 911. Our piano player was not feeling well for a time, but then he got well enough to play with the band. The band played excellent music for all the dancers. The floor was full. A couple from Haliburton was passing through and heard about the evening and joined us. They were thrilled and wrote down our dates for the future. Thanks to all. • By the time Dec. 21st rolls around you all may be hungry. It is the Old Tyme Fiddlers Dinner Dance. Dinner only $10.50. Dinner and Dance $12.50. Entertainers $9. For tickets call Helen at 613-336-9432
HARROWSMITH Kim Gow
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• Trinity United Church Choir and Friends invite you to join them "On the Way to Bethlehem", Dec. 7 at 7:30pm. Enjoy an evening of Carols and Christmas Music. All are welcome. • A Youth Dance for public school-aged children will be held Dec. 7, 7-9:30pm at the Golden Links Hall. Cost is $6. For info call 372-2410. • The S and A Club are having a Euchre Fun Night, Dec. 8 beginning at 7pm. Light refreshment, prizes and a cash bar. Cost is $5 pp. For
Sunday Dec. 9
details call Pam 372-1578 or Marilyn 372-0917. • As well, at the Golden Links Hall, Ole Tyme Fiddlers open mike, Dec 9, 1-5pm with dinner to follow. Please bring a dessert. Cost is $10. For details please call 372-2410. • Club Members and Friends Christmas Potluck, Dec. 14, 6:30pm, at the S and A Hall. Call Pam 372-1578 for information. • The Frontenac Women's Chorus would like to welcome new members, in particular, first sopranos, for their January term. Come and sing with this lovely group and enjoy their eclectic repertoire on Monday evenings. The ability to read music is an asset. Please contact Patty at kpatty. smith@gmail.com for an informal chat/audition. • Ring in the New Year with music by "Reflections" at the Golden Links Hall. Hot buffet and a bus ride home. Cost is $35 pp. For tickets please call 372-2410.
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• Harlowe really rocked their beef and pork dinner at the ever-famous Hall. It was yummy in the tummy with a capacity crowd and lots of food. After supper the musicians played for a dance with many twirling, stomping and twisting to the fabulous music. • The Land O’Lakes Country Cloggers clogged up a storm at Pine Meadow this past week. • Tomorrow: Dec. 7, is the first Family fun night
Thursday Dec. 13
at Arden United from 6-8pm featuring crafts, Playdough, Lego, songs, stories and a snack. Set aside the first Friday of the month for this event. • Ibra and Shirley Cuddy enjoyed a family Christmas cookie exchange this past week, with all of their kids home to bake, and share a meal, while making all their old familiar cookies, squares and all for Christmas. • This Sat. Dec. 8 the Harlowe Weslayan Church hosts their annual Christmas musical happening at 7pm for the community, featuring music, recitations and the Nativity story of the birth of the Christ Child.
INVERARY Judy Borovskis Borovskis@kingston.net
• Christmas baskets and Socks Kingston donations are welcome! Inverary United Church is looking for non-perishable items and toiletry items for their Christmas baskets. Please donate by Dec. 9th so baskets can be prepared and delivered on time. New socks are needed for Socks Kingston. Often, warm clothing is donated but socks seem to be lacking. All of these items can be dropped off anytime at the Inverary Pharmasave during business hours. Bring your items when you are shopping and receive 10% off your purchase. • Craft & Vendor Sale Fri, Dec.7 from 5=8:30pm 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 a year end trip. Admission - $2, includes a raffle ticket. • 1st Annual Holiday Singalong at Glenburnie United Church at 7 pm. Come in your PJ’s if you want! Enjoy hot apple cider and cookies! • Breakfast with Santa Sat, Dec. 8 from 8-11am. Enjoy a hot breakfast and a visit with Santa at the Storrington Lion’s Hall. Everyone welcome! • Christmas craft & bake sale Dec. 8 from 9 till 2 pm Perth Road United Church, Perth Road Village. 14 vendor tables and a bake table. • Christmas tea & sale at Battersea United Church on Dec. 8th from 11 to 2 pm. Baked goods, crafts and gently used treasures. Ooh and shortbread cookies! Light lunch available for $5. • Congregational meetings on Dec. 9th at both Inverary United and Battersea United. Please support your churches and attend these very important meetings. Your time and input is sincerely appreciated. • Community youth dance hosted by the Storrington Lions Club on Fri, Dec. 21st for grades 5 to 8. Cost is $5 or 3 non-perishable food items for the Food Bank. Fun music & canteen. Bring more donated food items to earn prize tickets. • Christmas with Turpin’s Trail on Dec. 23 at 7pm at Battersea United Church. An evening you will remember! • Wilmer Church service at 10pm on Dec. 24th. Feel the peace and joy of Christmas in this incredible location open yearly for this event.
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Metis Rendezvous M r. Flegal’s grade three/four class at Granite Ridge Education Centre class was honoured to have local Métis community members, Candace Lloyd and Nicholas Delbaere-Sawchuck, visit and share their knowledge and teachings through guided discussion and questions last week,. Students learned about the Métis culture and the significance of the sash and the colours they used. They engaged in a finger weaving technique used for sash-making and created their own mini bracelet. Candace and Nicholas introduced the students to Métis music and the basic steps of “jigging”, a traditional Métis dance. The Indigenous Studies and Indigenous English classes (and a couple of other visitors) also learned jigging from Candace Lloyd. It was a very energetic and fun workshop, which required fans and open windows. Ms. Lloyd also taught the students the traditional Metis method of dot-painting, and students made a collaborative work of art consisting of “tree cookies” (disks cut from the limb of
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a birch tree). Candace Lloyd is a citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario and Elected Secretary Treasure of High Land Waters Metis Community Council. This council is a chartered council of Métis Nation of Ontario. She is a Traditional Knowledge Holder for Métis Way of Life. Giant Indigenous Map In addition to the Métis Rendezvous, students and staff had the opportunity to walk across Canada last week. The Canadian Geographic Society’s Giant Indigenous Map was laid out in the gym and various Elementary and Secondary classes visited and learned a variety of lessons. On one of the days, Gillianne Mundell, the Indigenous Consultant from the LDSB, led students through some learning experiences. There are very few post-contact place names on the map, so students and staff struggled to orient themselves. Students learned about a variety of subjects, including climate change, treaties, language, and residential schools.
GREC students learning finger weaving
TOWNSHiP OF SOUTH FrONTeNAC TOwn HAll UPCOMING MEETINGS • Committee of Adjustment – December 13th, 2018 at 7:00 pm • Council Meeting – December 18th, 2018 at 7:00 pm
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. TENDERS - Invitation to Tender No. PW-2018-17 for One (1) 2018 Garbage Truck Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., December 5th, 2018 ATT: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0 PW-2018-17- ONE (1) Garbage Truck Official documents may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up: Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm Public Works Department 2490 Keeley Road.
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. SOUTH FRONTENAC MUSEUM The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of the people who have lived here over the centuries, of their struggles to scrape out a living for their families, and of the geology of this amazing landscape that defines and constrains the economic options. For more information, check out their new website http://southfrontenacmuseum.ca/
news & puBlic nOTices 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, 2018 to March 31, 2019. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance of Township roads. 2019 DOG TAGS NOW AVAILABLE Dog Tags for the 2019 year are now available for $15.00 each until February 28, 2019. 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 selling dog tags until February 28th, 2019. 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, Ext 2222 HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS Township Administrative Offices will be closed from Monday, December 24, 2018 at 12:00 noon, reopening on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. To reach the Public Works Department during this time, please call (613) 376-3027 Ext 4330 or 4331. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
2018 Christmas Garbage & Recycling Changes
liVinG Here BOXBOARD VS CARDBOARD With Christmas quickly approaching, a reminder of which is which: Boxboard – One Ply – cracker/cereal boxes - goes out paper week, please flatten Cardboard – More than One Ply (waffle weave between layers) - shoeboxes, heavier gage boxes - goes cans & plastics week, flattened & taped/tied – It’s all recyclable BUT Please DO NOT mix them! 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 Holiday Fire Safety - Keep your tree fire free! Always make sure your live trees are immersed in water at all times, and keep all candles and open flames away from the Christmas tree! HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The HHW Depot will be open on December 13th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. (This is the only date for December). 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.
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Candle Safety
Candles are a common cause of home fires. Keep lit candles safely away from children & pets and blow out all candles before leaving the room.
The Holidays always produce more refuse than any other time of the year, please recycle responsibly and be sure your garbage & recycling is at the curb by 7 am on collection days. Regular Collection Day Monday (Dec 24) Tuesday (Dec 25) Wednesday (Dec 26) Thursday (Dec 27) Friday (Dec 28) Monday (Dec 31) Tuesday (Jan 1) Wednesday (Jan 2) Thursday (Jan 3) Friday (Jan 4)
Holiday collection Monday (Dec 24) Thursday (Dec 27) Friday (Dec 28) Saturday (Dec 29) Saturday (Dec 29) Monday (Dec 31) Wednesday (Jan 2) Thursday (Jan 3) Friday (Jan 4) Saturday (Jan 5)
Loughborough WDS will close at 12 Noon on both Christmas Eve and New Years Eve Salem WDS will be closed December 25th and January 1st. Portland WDS will be closed December 26th
Wishing all of our residents and their families, a very safe, happy, and joy filled Christmas Holiday Season!
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Lanark County: A ‘Men's Shed’ Hotbed I
f upon hearing the phrase, “Men's Shed”, your mind calls up images of shirtless, longhaired men, sitting in a circle, not so rhythmically banging on drums, while others dance ecstatically within it, you aren't seeing the right picture. Different men’s movement. If those men in the forest got up, put their shirts back on and went to a workshop, and built some African drums only to donate them to a local school music program, then you'd be getting closer to the reality of a men’s shed. Add in some coffee, a few breakfasts and some tool talk and you are getting even closer still. Born in Australia in 2007, where there are over 930 Men's Sheds and government funding allocated for support and growth, the movement has spread to other commonwealth countries, including New Zealand, Ireland, and Scotland. Motivated Winnipeg senior Doug Mackie founded Canada's first shed in 2011. There are now 21 men's sheds in Canada. Lanark County is home to three in Ontario. "We were motivated by a Lanark County Mental Health workshop in Almonte", explains Ramsey Hart, one of the founding members of
Perth Men's Shed. This was May 2015. One can see why. Loneliness and social isolation are health risks on par with smoking and obesity. The findings are clear in regard to loneliness and the elderly: less mobility, earlier deaths. Women tend to seek help while men do not. "Men, unless under extreme stress, won't seek help", continues Ramsey. Hart was among a core group of people thinking of ways to help men be healthier without a therapeutic model. Someone brought up the Men's Shed movement. Lots of guys would hang out in a workshop building a project and sharing a joke before they'd ever step into a therapist’s office. The group reached out to Doug Mackie who, by the summer of 2015, had helped create the Canadian Men's Sheds Association (CMCA). With funding from the University of Manitoba's Aging and Mental Health Lab and the Movember Foundation, the Association had just begun being actively engaged in advocacy and group start support. Doug Mackie visited Lanark county in the fall 2015 and early 2016. Perth Men's Shed and Hackberry Men's Shed began during this time.
In Carleton Place, the men of Hackberry Men's shed haven't built any musical instruments yet. They've been too busy making folding picnic tables for Lanark Community Programs, wooden toys for Toy Mountain, walking sticks for Christian Farmers, a shed for Carleton Place Community garden, bat houses for Canadian Wildlife Federation, and more. It helps to have a fully decked out woodworking shop available. A local widow, whose deceased husband left behind a formidable work space, grants the Hackberry shed full access in exchange for house repairs. Not all sheds have access to such a resource, nor are they necessarily required to focus on production. The CMCA tells men they should expect "...a gathering place for men of purpose. And others. Usually involving a work space. Productive. Maybe. A place to change the world. Definitely. A helping hand. You bet." As David Steventon of the Naismith Men's Shed in Mississippi Mills notes, Canadian sheds are self-funding and self organizing. The Naismith shed just got up and running this fall and has over 35 members. They are looking for a workspace but do not
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Perth Men's Shed members stopped for a photo after helping to build a ramp for a Therapeutic Riding Program in Lanark County last year want to be "beholden to anyone". Their recent field trip to the Hackberry workspace was fun and inspirational, and they intend to build some much-needed bat houses as their first project. For now, they focus on the social & educational, with weekly meetings that alternate between a morning breakfast at a local restaurant and "show n’ tells" in a Mercantile Gatehouse meeting room.
"Sheds are a product of the people involved. It's a flexible model and every shed is different" says Ramsey Hart when asked at the end of our conversation what message he'd like to convey. Perth Men's shed exemplifies his point with a diverse group of men that skews younger. Half of the membership is still in their working years. The focus is more on the social with a bi-weekly breakfast
Hillier maintains he has a right to ‘moderate’ J
ohn A. Macdonald didn’t have to deal with it. Neither did William Lyon Mackenzie King, Lester Pearson, Pierre Trudeau or even Stephen Harper. But, in this, the 21st Century, everyone is having to deal with social media, and politicians are no exception. Recently, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson was sued by three people he blocked on Twitter. They claimed he violated their charter rights. And Lanark-FrontenacKingston MPP, Randy Hillier, isn’t immune either. Hillier recently blocked Perth resident Jeff Collver on Facebook over a disagreement over the PC Provincial government’s decision to repeal Ontario’s cap and trade system. Collver decided to go public with Hillier’s ban after the Watson incident. “He blocked me too,” Hillier said in an interview this week. Hillier said he sees his Facebook page as his forum, not an extension of the government and certainly not an ‘official’ communications outlet. “There’s no requirement for MPPs to have a Facebook page,” he said. “It’s not an official communica-
tion channel for my business as an MPP and thus no one has a guaranteed right to either access its contents or post to it.” Having said that, he did acknowledge that it can be a good communication tool, but no more so than the phone, mail, email, fax or a visit in person to his office. “There are no rigid statutes for social media, just
policies,” he said “And do we need statutes? I hope not. We have too many laws as it is.” As far as policy goes, Hillier said he tries to treat social media as he does his office code of conduct. “If a person comes in asking for assistance, we don’t ask them if they’re Liberal or Conservative,” he said. “But if they start swearing,
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I’ll throw them out.” He said he has about 20,000 followers on Facebook and Twitter so “I must be doing something right. “If there wasn’t good content, people would go elsewhere.”
and technical outings to explore such things as 3D printers, custom bicycle-making and stove building. The three Men's Sheds can be found under one active Facebook group, Lanark County Men's Sheds. For more information on the Perth Men's Shed, call Ramsey Hart at 613-267-6428 ext. 8 or email ramsey@ thetablecfc.org.
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He pointed out that media outlets like CBC moderate what goes on their pages and he intends to continue doing so. “I’m having my hootenanny Dec. 16 with the Bowes Brothers at the
Grand Hotel in Carleton Place,” he said. “It’s open to everyone. “Nobody will be blocked unless they get unruly.”
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