January 31, 2019 Vol. 19, No. 4
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here is a new South Frontenac Council, but the instructions to the Treasury department and the various department heads within the township has not changed with turnover. The target for a budget increase for township delivered services remains at a 2% increase for the average ratepayer. Township staff have more leeway with the budget than it appears however, because the township received a 1.2 % increase in revenue as the result of growth, recent construction of both new homes and renovations to existing homes that adds to the assessment base. In terms of raw dollars, the budget that was presented to North Frontenac Council last Saturday morning (January 26) called for a total of $1,974,000 to be raised by taxation, an increase of $525,000 from the $1,913,000 that was raised last year. That translates to a 3.2% increase, with 1.2% being offset by the assessment growth mentioned above. The average property in South Frontenac was valued at $257,000 in 2018, and through the phased in assessment system that the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) uses, that average value is up to $261,000 this year. If the draft budget that was presented to Council on Saturday were approved as is, that average property would have a tax increase of $31. Council made some proposed changes to the budget document at their meeting, said Treasurer Louise Fragnito, including a request for an extra $20,000 to be allocated to community grants, in order to support festivals within the township. Council also sought clarification concerning some of the Capital Works projects that were included in the budget. There is one major unknown that Fragnito does not expect to see clarified before the budget is approved. The province of Ontario is revising the program with the intent of saving money and narrowing the focus onto rural and remote municipalities, which could lead to a decrease in revenue for South Frontenac. The township received $1.52 million last year, and Fragnito has plugged that number into the new budget. “We don’t know when they will announce the changes and what the impact will be on South Frontenac. We will have to make an after-budget adjustment when the new Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) announcement is made.” she said. Fragnito expects she will bring a revised draft budget to the February 12th Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion, followed by the formal adoption of the 2019 budget on February 19th. The local budget levy figures will be combined with those provided by Frontenac County and the Ministry of Education to make up the total levy to ratepayers. The Frontenac County budget process is kicking off on February 5. Both the township and the county have established the practice of completing their budget process before the start of the calendar year. 2019 is an exception because there was a municipal election last fall and the outgoing council did not want to tie the hands of the incoming council by passing a budget for them. That means there will be a second budgeting exercise in 2019 in the township and the county, beginning in the early fall.
The victorious Devon Clarke’s team beat out the Tichborne Termites Saturday to take this year’s 4 on 4 bragging rights. Photo/submitted
Annual Tichborne 4 on 4 hockey tournament raises funds for minor ball by Craig Bakay t’s the only way other than raising registration fees that we can have the kids play a season of minor ball,” said Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association President Kurtis Jackson said Saturday at the outdoor rink in Tichborne. “Registration just doesn’t cover the costs (and) we try to keep the costs down as much as possible for parents to get as many kids into minor ball as possible.” And so it was last Saturday morning at the mighty Tichborne outdoor arena, where five teams faced off in a round robin 4 on 4 shinny set to see who’d get to brag
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mong the broad implications of Bill 66, the Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, which was released in December and will be debated in the legislature, were changes to the Municipal Act which would have allowed municipalities to pass “Open for Business” bylaws. These bylaws, according to Schedule 10 of Bill 66, would have allowed municipalities to suspend the normal planning rules in cases where a planning proposal is tied to job creation. Claire Dodds, the Director of Development Services in South Frontenac Township, said that it was unclear, based on the preliminary wording of Schedule 10, how it would impact rural municipalities. In the end, it turned out to be an academic question. Rural municipalities facing pressure from urban sprawl within the ‘Green Belt’ around Toronto, reacted strongly to some of the provisions in the schedule and it has been pulled from Bill 66. Nonetheless, the initial inclusion of the schedule does reveal at least two things about the Ford government that smaller rural municipalities might want to keep in mind. The first is that the provincial government are willing to over-ride long established planning protocols in order to promote even small scale manufacturing in Ontario. In cases that fit the criteria envisioned by Schedule 10, the documentation and procedures that underpin all the work done by municipal planners would have been suspended. Planning decisions under “Open for Business” bylaws would not have been required to conform to the Clean Water Act or the Provincial Policy statement, and they would not have been be subject to appeal. Claire Dodds said that “in talking to colleagues about this, those issues were certainly raised, but a lot of it was unclear. I was not ready to bring a report to Council about the implications until we knew more.” Dodds also pointed out that the provincial government already has a tool under the Planning Act, a “municipal zoning order” which they can use to suspend normal planning rules. “It is used rarely, but it was used for the Honda plant in Allison, and for at least one other auto plant,” she said. The “Open for business” bylaws would have extended that tool to municipalities as well. The second thing that is revealed is something that is consistent with government policy under the previous
Liberal Government. The focus of the government is on urban centres and larger rural communities. Schedule 10 said in order to qualify for “Open for Business” bylaws, municipalities with populations over 250,000 had to be considering projects that will create at least 100 jobs. Smaller municipalities (under 250,000) population, had to be looking at projects that create 50 jobs or more. There is no recognition of genuinely rural municipalities. It lumps in South Frontenac (population 18,000) or for that matter North Frontenac (population 1900) with places like Kingston (124,000) and Kitchener (205,000). There is no “small rural” designation, when you would think that a category of under 50,000 in population creating 20 or 25 jobs would make sense. There are two sides to this, as our local municipalities consider what might be coming at them from the for government over the next three and a half years. In one sense
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it is good news. The province is less likely to put pressure on smaller municipalities to change the way they operate. They imposed changes in Toronto and they are looking now at a process to consider populations in the rim of Toronto, but there is every chance they will not be interested in extending their gaze further away from Toronto. The flip side of that is that any benefit the province can bring to smaller municipalities, through investments or promotion, is less likely to take place either. All of this is balanced by the fact that a very large rump of the MPPs on the government benches represent rural ridings, which supported the governing party in record numbers in the last election. Those MPPs are more likely to ask the powers that be to provide at least some tangible support for rural Ontario, rather than bringing in the kind change that leads to disruption and, if past experience is any indication, higher property taxes.
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by Margery Smith (Editors note – Marjery Smith sent in the following, with a view towards clarifying some aspects of the article that appeared in the Frontenac News on January 10 on page 1. Once she got started she ended up writing about the entire history of the jam. Her passion for the jam is evident and we decided to run her submission in full. Here it is.) he Sunbury Open Mic Jam, is on every Friday Night, at the Storrington Centre in Sunbury. There is no admission
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charged. Thank you very much, South Frontenac, for your generosity to the community for no hall costs. I opened the Sunbury Jam with my own York amplifier, one microphone w/ stand, one music stand and my guitar, five players, four in the audience; growing each week, and it hasn’t stopped growing since. In a short time, equipment needed to be updated and purchased, so with donations, this was made possible. Donations also covered the cost of coffee time
LETTERS Re - North Frontenac looking at unique family development on Kashwakamak
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am writing on behalf of the Kashwakamak Lake Association (KLA) Board to set the record straight regarding inaccurate statements attributed to the KLA in your recent article, “North Frontenac looking at unique family development on Kashwakamak” written by Craig Bakay and posted on Wednesday November 28th, 2018. Your article included a quote that provided incorrect information when it reported, “I know the Kash Association is against four or five families there because of potential congestion,” said Coun. Gerry Martin. This is incorrect. The KLA never said it was opposed to this rezoning application. In fact, we only learned of this request for rezoning on November 22nd from one of our members, one day before Council was set to make a decision. And as the article cited, “We didn’t even inform the lake association.” To clarify, here is what we wrote to the Council that day: “From what we have learned about the application we have some concerns. The KLA Board would like time to review the documents submitted and have time for a reasoned response to the above-mentioned request in keeping with our recommendations from our Lake Sustainability Plan. We therefore ask that this matter be postponed until the next Council meeting. In addition, from now on we would like to be informed of any such rezoning applications that affect Kashwakamak Lake as it could directly affect the approved Kashwakamak Lake Sustainability Plan.”
Your readers should know that once we reviewed the application and all the documents, we concluded that we were not in opposition to this rezoning request. In our formal response to the Township for its January 14th meeting we said, “We reviewed the documentation you provided us on November 22nd and are satisfied that there is adequate space for their proposed buildings. However, we would like it noted that we do have some concern about setting possible precedent or a “loop hole” where people can go ahead and break the by-law zoning rules and then apply for rezoning after the fact. We believe this could have a possible negative impact on the lake and result in areas with higher density than is allowed in the zoning bylaws. The KLA Board also asked to continue being informed of any future major rezoning applications that could impact Kashwakamak Lake, its development density and the approved Lake Sustainability Plan. In addition, we asked for formal assurance on the record that the zoning change doesn’t create a loophole for greater intensification for any future projects on Kashwakamak Lake. We were pleased to receive the formal minutes from the meeting and were told by the North Frontenac Township clerk that “the planner has advised all applications are evaluated on a site-specific basis and cannot set a precedent.” Insurance Specialty Gordon Hunter President KLA Group s Kingston
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dower Hall on Westport Rd, as the Bedford Open Mic Jam, another great success. The Bedford Jam has been referred to as having more experienced players, where Sunbury Jam was where we came to get the practice and the confidence built up. (then look out, here we come!) In the winter time, when Roy & Joan went to Florida, Judy Albertson Murphy and Jerry Webster took over the jam until Jerry went to live in Equador, South America. Then Wilhelmine & Homer Card and Judy Albertson Murphy and Dave Froats, looked after it until Roy & Joan got home. Now, Roy & Joan once again took over the jam full time in 2018/19 due to health issues of Judy, Wilhelmine and Homer. In 2012/13, Ellis and Mary Lou Wolfreys, who have the open mic Amherst Island radio afternoon program at 92.1 FM on Wednesdays from 1pm to 5pm, took over the Sunbury open mic jam for me for three years, but they were unable, like me, to deal with transporting the sound system. He continued with other jams that had stationary systems. They are an amazing couple who just give and give. In 2015/16, John Kot, Elwood Rollins, and Wayne Eves took over the Sunbury open mic jam It is still going strong. Thank you, gentlemen! Donations cover expenses of equipment, treats, and sandwiches, coffee/tea. John says he gives prizes to the audience now. During July and August, Paul Rappell has always held an “acoustic only Jam” in Sunbury, same place of the regular jam. Many preferred the softer sounds of this than the amplified sounds. This is beautiful. It’s been a truly strong entertaining concert for all thirteen years. There are numerous open mic jams now known and advertised all over the place. Awesome! Thank you, each and every one, playing and/or listening, and leadership, for the joy and comradeship this jam has brought to this community and others. Thank you, Lord.
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• The Golden Links Hall will be a busy place with the following upcoming events. For details, please call 3582533. • A youth dance for public school-aged children, February 1 from 7-9:30pm. Cost is $6. • Ole Tyme Fiddlers Open Mic, February 10 from 1-5pm. Dinner to follow. Cost is $10. • A turkey dinner, February 17 from 4:30-6pm. Cost is $15 per person. • Words to live by: If you see something beautiful in someone, tell them. It may only take a second of your time, but it could last them a lifetime. Have a great week.
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• Sorry; my news from last week was partly that of Marilyn Meeks news! So here we are- after some storms and rough weather. Special thanks to our Township road crews who were always on duty and did a fantastic job on snow removal and ice. • The Frontenac Addington Trappers Council have made a decision to postpone the fishing derby this winter and
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hope to have different and family-oriented events this summer. We surely appreciate this Trappers Council from the bottom of our hearts for their conservation efforts, and for keeping us all safe and sound. • On Sun. Feb. 10 all three United Churches (Arden, Henderson, Mountain Grove) will converge at the Arden site at 10:00 am for a musical service featuring “Clearview”- family and descendants of Betty and Glen Matson. Sounds like a fun and spiritually inspiring time. Also, Glen and fantastic family will be hosting a fun day for the upcoming heritage festival on the Sunday Feb. 17 featuring farming displays from by-gone days, logging, horse drawn sleigh rides, hot chocolate, and log skidding. On the Saturday Feb. 16 of the Heritage weekend in Arden there will also be the empty bowls yummy fundraising project for the food, which is in its fifth year. Local potters Tracy Bamford and Sharon Matthews from Water's Edge Pottery, Aileen Merriam, Neil Purcell, Jonas Bonnetta and Arden Pottery’s Joanne Pickett have, between them, all donated 120 bowls. For a twenty-dollar donation to the food bank, one chooses from a menu of delicious homemade soups and chillies served in a one of a kind, handcrafted pottery bowl that you get to keep. • If you're able to donate a pot of soup, chilli, or a dessert for the event, please call Joanne Pickett @613-3352763. In Arden, other Heritage happenings include the historical society displays, Kennebec Fire and Rescue, chain saw carvings and games, and more. This will be a fun time after our severe winter weather. • Special congratulations to Melvin Godfrey, formerly of Bordenwood, who was honoured at a catered birthday party at the Kaladar Pentecostal Church recently. Also, Vernon Scott, formerly of Bordenwood, played music at a Gospel music night held at the Parham Free Methodist Church. • Special get well to Wayne Hare who was in hospital with pneumonia, and also those who have been sick at home- Verna Thompson, Ibra Cuddy, and others. Also, our own Marie White is recovering from a very slight ministroke and is completely back on her feet again, ready and rearing to go. Another friend is having surgery this coming week- so will fill you in next week. • Deepest sympathy to neighbouring clergy in Verona, the Rev. Catherine Oxenford- Grant, in the recent death of her Mom.
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• STOP! - Drivers take note! New all-way stop signs at the corner of Latimer Road and Round Lake Road. • Bob’s Breakfast! Saturday, February 2 at Inverary United Church from 7:30 to 10am. 5 star rating! Great food served to you with the best of smiles! New helpers always welcomed. • Design & make your own sign! February 9 from 10am till 1pm at Battersea United Church. To register for this fun event, email Rev. Heather at heathermclurg@hotmail. com. See you there! • Valentine Dance on February 9th from 8pm till 1am at the Storrington Lions Hall, hosted by the Beef Farmers of Frontenac. Music by Rudy and Saddle Up. Beef buffet at 10:30pm. Prizes and a silent auction – all yours for $25 (advance ticket) or $30 at the door! Tickets at Northway Home Hardware, Inverary or Ormsbees, Sunbury. Great evening, great price! For info, call Jeff Peters: 353-2403. • Youth dance (grades 5 to 8) on Friday, February 15th at the Storrington Lions Hall. Cost is $5 per student. Music, canteen and adult supervision. • Bowling Youth Event for youth 10 and over, hosted by
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• CPHC Diners (Community Home Support) Lunch ABC Hall, 3rd Tuesday of the month, 12:30pm. If you’re 50+, join us for a hot, nutritious meal and pleasant socializing. Reservations required. Info, Charlotte Thompson (613) 273-5560,charlott@rideau.net; Jean Cooke (613) 279-1217, jean@cookes.ca • Feb. 2 - Black History Month. Lanark County Genealogical Society (LCGS) member Ron Shaw will present his research on two Black families who lived in Perth between 1858 and 1926; the Gilberts and the Jacksons. Pizza will be ordered in for this event! LCGS meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings take place at 1:30pm at the Beckwith Municipal Offices, 1702 9th Line Beckwith (Blacks Corners), Carleton Place. • Euchre party followed by ham & bean supper (with scalloped potatoes)! Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Maberly Community Hall 1:30 – 4:30 pm: Four hand euchre party cost: euchre only $5.00, euchre plus dinner $17.00. Prizes! Prizes! Prizes! 4:30 – 6:00pm. Ham & baked bean supper (scalloped potatoes, dessert and tea, coffee, or juice included). Cost: adults $12, children 6-12 years $5, under 5 free. Relax with friends over a game of cards followed by a home-cooked meal and support your community fair at the same time. Prepared and served by volunteers of the Maberly Agricultural Society. Contacts: Euchre- Sue Munro, ph. 613-268-2507. Supper- Kathy Simonsen, ph. 613-268-2730 Janet Conlin, ph. 613-2732071 Marlene Ambler, ph. 613-268-2369
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• Don’t forget Music Night on Jan. 31st at Snow Road Community Centre, 7-9pm, “The Old Habits”. • On Wednesday, Forget me Nots at Seniors Centre was cancelled because of bad weather. Marg & Dave were going to perform. Do hope they come at another time. Everyone loves them. • Don’t forget breakfast at Snow Road Snowmobile Club will be on Sat morning, 8-11am. • Don’t forget Diners on Feb 4th at Sharbot Lake United Church at 12:30. • A few Feb birthdays: Rick & Alex Killingbeck, Sherry McMunn, Jim Riddell, Carrie Webster. • Our next social supper will be on Feb 6th at 6pm. The men are in charge and women get a day off. • On Friday, our coffee break was hosted by Bev & Murray. Lots of goodies, coffee & visiting, even though it was a smaller crowd (I think because of the brutal winds and cold). • The next Forget me Nots will be Feb 6th at 10:30am at Seniors Centre Sharbot Lake. I do not know who’s coming; it will be a surprise for us all. • Smile – live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest up to God. • Stay warm.
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• Thinking of people who have been hospitalized, such as Murray Scott. Our sympathy to the people who have passed away. • We will be going into a new month, February. January went so fast. Birthdays this month are Terry Steele, Wayne Kehoe, Doug Hawley, Chantel Teal, Lucas Thompson, Allison Chacon-Vega (Costa Rica), Stephanie Stacey, Reta Bush, Reilly McAlister, Sharon Meeks, Sheena Price, Karen Burton, Tammy Hamilton, Jackson Mosher, Sylvia Hill, Michael Thompson (Kemptville), Jacqueline Smith, Tyler Hawley, Sophie Shelly-Harpell. • The Forget Me Nots were cancelled January 23 due to weather. • There were 4 snow days for students in January due to bad weather. • There was a fire drill on January 24 at the retirement home in Sharbot Lake. • On January 23, Jim McPherson and his nephew Pete played good country songs to help Vietta Mcinnes and Elsie Black celebrate their birthdays. • My best wishes to everyone in this snow storm that we had. Help each other out if you can.
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• Mother Nature sure gave us a mixture of weather last week!!! But hey, we live in Canada, remember?! • Congratulations to Ryan Conboy on his outstanding dedication and leadership in fire and life safety, David Hole for outstanding dedication in the delivery of the first Recruit Training Programme, and also to Bill Young for dedication and leadership in training delivery and to Capt. Teejay Deschamps for dedication and leadership in training delivery and station and equipment maintenance. These dedicated firefighters, plus six new recruits, were recognized at the first ever Firefighters Awards and Recognition Ceremony hosted by
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Central Frontenac Fire & Rescue. We thank them and all the other loyal firefighters who keep our area safe. • Sincere condolences to the family on the loss of Gary Dennie of Sharbot Lake as well as the family of the late Doreen Warren. • Thinking of you to Marion Bertrim. • Thank you to everyone who came out in the cold to support CFMSA in their 4 on 4 Hockey Tournament. I also need to mention the dedication by Bob, Riley and Christine Teal who, along with Andy Robinson, cleaned off the rink at 3 am ...Yes, 3am, in case it needed to be flooded in preparation for the big day! Congratulations to all 5 teams who participated - a great day was had by all - I'm sure there were a number of sore bodies on Sunday! What an exciting final game between Tichborne Termites and Devon Clarke's team - who played amazing! In the end it was Devon's team for the win - but the real winners are minor ball as Devon and gang graciously donated their winnings back to the association! Thanks again. See everyone next year! • Happy Birthday to: Nicki Gowdy, Phil Fox, Roz DeCaire, Avery Lowery, Paddy O'Connor, Sheri Cox, Ben Steele, Aleris Cronk, Lesley Smith-Merrigan, Mary Wisteard, Sandra Raymond, Jen Meulenaar, and Savannah McClellan.
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• Well, since the shadow knows… What will the outcome be on Groundhog Day? We sure have had some interesting up and down weather. Thank you to all the snow removal crews who work long, hard hours to keep our roads, sidewalks, and public areas safe for us. Thank your local snow plow crew; they are spending many long hours away from their families to help their communities. • The Knights of Columbus will be holding their CASH bingo on the 4th of February. The games will be $25 cash per game, with 3 share the wealth games. Be sure to grab your dabbers and a friend or two and join the wonderful folks, and perhaps come home with a few extra bucks in your pocket. • The annual Pike Derby is being hosted at the Sydenham Legion on the 9th of February. Get your tickets now: $10 each, any back lake, weigh in from 10am2pm upstairs at the Sydenham Legion. First prize is a portable fish hut. Tickets are available at the Legion, Sydenham One Stop, Northway Hardware, and Verona Hardware. Always a fun time. • Have you checked out the newest thing at the Legion? Every Thursday they have line dancing. That’s right; get your cowboy boots on and join them from 7pm-8pm upstairs at the Legion. $5 entry fee. Great way to beat the winter blues! • Hope all the students do or did well on their exams. Wishing you all the best for 2nd semester.
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• Enjoy breakfast with friends at the Winter Weekend Wake-Up Breakfast at Trinity United Church this Saturday, February 2. Breakfast from 8:30am to 10:30am. Payment by donation. This is sponsored by Trinity United Church and the Verona Community Association. • Verona Lions Club are holding a Sunday Morning Breakfast on Sunday, February 10 at the Lions Club, featuring The McLion sandwich, eggs, peameal bacon, home fries, coffee, tea, toast and baked beans. Adults $8, 7 to 12 $4, 6 and under free. • Family Day in the Frontenacs is Monday February 18th from 11am to 3pm at the Frontenac Community Arena! Celebrate this special day with your family by taking part in fun activities for all ages that include; Scandinavian kicksledding, horse drawn sleigh rides, skating, snowshoe races, obstacle course, roasting yummy marshmallows over a bonfire, and a free BBQ and hot chocolate. All activities are free. • The Verona Lions are holding their popular Paint Night on Tuesday, February 19 from 7pm to 9:30pm, $40.00 per person. Start with a pour, and using various items ie string, feathers, chains, etc. make something uniquely yours to keep or give as a gift. Have fun with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. Three facilitators to help stimulate your creativity. Delight in the organic look of the end result. Lots of fun, free snacks, cash bar and all supplies included. Register and pay by Feb 15. Visit www.veronalions.ca for payment details. • Vendors are needed for the market at the Verona Lions Hall, which will be held Saturday, February 23. Twenty-five 6 x 10 spots are available at $25 each. Bring your own table and chair or rent on site. (Tables $5, chairs $3). Lions canteen on-site. For information or to reserve your spot, contact lion RJ at Rj3060@aol. com or 613-876-7023. •
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New album for Frost and another Dardanelles offering for Power by Craig Bakay
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fter 12 years of touring with the critically acclaimed Sheesham, Lotus and ’Son, including last year’s trek around the British Isles and Holland, Teilhard Frost is taking some time to explore life as a solo artist.
He was in Maberly Saturday night with frequent collaborator Tom Power for the Maberly Quarterly, with caller Sarah VanNorstrand. He has a new solo album, As The Crow Flies (to be reviewed in next week’s paper), which is a nod to his Sheesham Crow persona. “The music is similar to Sheesham and Lotus but a little higher up the mountain,” he said. “There’s some a cappella, some banjo tunes, some rare and endangered tunes but mostly it’s just me off the floor.” Frost said that before Sheesham and Lotus happened, his plan was to be a solo act. But it did happen and they did seven albums together. Last year, Lotus Wight (Sam Allison) put out a solo album and now it’s Frost’s turn. “My plan was always to be a single but now that it’s happening, it’s a little nervous not having other guys in the band,” he said. “But on the plus side, as a solo performer, there’s more freedom to do art and there’s also more freedom on the road. “I can sleep in the ditch if I need to.” As The Crow Flies is available at “CD Baby and anywhere everybody usually looks for music” or you can order it at tfrostmiusic.com. He didn’t rule out a Sheesham and Lotus reunion in the future though. And speaking of bands getting back together, Power said The Dardanelles will be back in the studio shortly with a likely tour to follow. “Just last week we rented a cabin in Wakefield, Que.,” he said. “We’ll have a new album in the fall and will be doing festivals like the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival.” And speaking of Newfoundland, Power credited his connections on The Rock for helping the Dardanelles get started in Ontario. “Frank and Sandra (White, owners of The Crossing Pub in Sharbot Lake) are Newfoundlanders and when we first started, we could always get a reliable gig at The Crossing,” Power said. “That helped a lot.” Power spends a lot of time in Toronto these days because of his gig as host of CBC Radio’s “q” but this isn’t his first collaboration with Frost at the Maberly Quarterly. “I like to play dances, I like to play with Teilhard and this gets me out of the city,” he said.
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Addiction and Mental Health Services benefits from Youth Philanthropy Initiative at GREC
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or 10 years now, the Granite Ridge Education Centre (part of which it was Sharbot Lake High School) has been participating in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI). “We’ve been doing this since 2007 and had 10 different charities benefit,” said Randy McVety, the teacher who oversees the project at GREC. “This year marks $50,000 and across Canada, 20,000 students have participated and more than $500,000 has been presented to charities.” The process is rather straightforward. Interested Grade 10 students research a local charity, put together a presentation on it and a group of judges from the school decide who gets the money based on those presentations. Four charities were represented by students this year including Kingston 4 Paws, Rideauwood Addiction and Fam-
Columns - continued from page 5 • Are you eager to winter hike but unsure about your ability getting around in the deep snow? Get in touch with Rural Frontenac Community Services. Did you know they have a snowshoe lending library? They have adult, youth and children’s sizes and all it requires is a $15.00 refundable deposit. Give them a call at 613-279-3151, speak to the appropriate person to arrange for the rental and off you go. Take advantage of our local Kennebec wilderness trails nestled just north of Arden (Highway 7), and enjoy the splendor of this glorious winter. • The Arden outdoor rink is now open for business. Enjoy pleasure skating and hockey scrimmage at the supervised times. • Arden families, mark Friday February 1, 6pm to 8pm, on your calendar. This United Church sponsored family fun night will be a skating party, weather permitting. Get the kids bundled up to enjoy a few hours of outdoor fun. • Yearning for Chinese food? Support District 4 Rec Committee’s dinner, February 9th at OSO Hall. Please call Christine at 613-375-6525 for all of the information. • Thinking of Jennie Brown, as she recuperates from her eye surgery.
ily Services, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Kingston and Addiction and Mental Health Services Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. Addiction and Mental Health Services will receive $5,000, thanks to the winning presentation of their advocates Mairina Jackson and Annika Putnam. “They service a wide area and offer lots of services,” said Putnam. “We were both interested in what they do,” said Jackson. This year, three of the four charities focus on mental health (and it could be argued that so does Big Brothers/Big Sisters) and that fact wasn’t lost on Putnam and Jackson. “Young people are becoming more aware of how mental health is going to impact just about everything you do,” said Putnam.
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• Connection Adult Learning continues their free workshops with Basic Computers with Windows 10 on Fridays, 9:30am to 12:30pm, beginning February 1, 2019 to March 8, 2019. Come out and learn the features of Windows 10, manage files, email, search the internet, etc. Find and use apps such as Netflix, Facebook, Photos. For more information and to register, call 613-336-0691 or pop into 12947A Hwy #41, Unit 2 Northbrook. • Connections Adult Learning has ongoing learning options such as employment skills training, including how to write resumes and cover letters and building skills for a job in: skilled trades, retail/ cashier, clerical, health studies, food service, landscaping, call centres, truck driving, child care, upgrading skills for obtaining high school credits and college certificates, or courses online in our e-lab through Loyalist College. • The Community Paramedic Wellness Clinic dates are as follows: in Arden: February 20/March 18 noon to 2pm at Community Centre 5997 Arden Road. In Plevna: February 11 noon to 2 pm at Clarendon Miller Community Hall 6598 Buckshot Lake Road. • The Clothing Boutique and More is re-
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If you, or your organization, offer recreational, cultural activities or events in Addington Highlands, North or Central Frontenac townships, you are eligible for a free listing in the North & Central Frontenac recreation Guide, to be published April 2019. some examples: exercise or yoga classes, line dancing, horseback riding, euchre, dances, jamborees, music festivals, clubs, etc. if your activity has been listed in previous years, and you have not already contacted us this year, please do so to confirm that your listing is still active. email your listing to info@frontenacnews.ca Advertising opportunities starting at $100.00 + Hst; call 613-279-3150 or email us for further details.
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ZOnInG by-LaW aMEnDMEnT nOTICE OF COMPLETE aPPLICaTIOn anD PubLIC MEETInG The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands intends to consider a Zoning By-law Amendment to Zoning By-law 0212/2006. Pursuant to Section 34(12) of the Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990), Council will hold a public meeting on February 19, 2019, to outline the content and effect of the zoning by-law amendment, as well as showing the lands affected. All those interested are hereby invited to attend the public meeting and express their view on the Zoning By-law amendment. PURPOSE: An application was received from Jillian Mumby to rezone a vacant parcel of land located at the corner of Flinton Road (County Road 29) and Fifth Concession Rd. N. The proposal is to permit the construction of a semi-detached (two-unit) dwelling on the subject lands. The subject site is designated Hamlet in the Official Plan and is zoned Hamlet Residential (HR). Local service uses and residential uses such as single unit dwellings, two-unit dwellings, and residential buildings not exceeding ten (10 dwelling units) are permitted in the Hamlet designation. Single unit dwellings and existing semi-detached or duplex dwellings are permitted in the HR Zone. New semi-detached dwellings are not a permitted use. The purpose of the application is to place the subject lands in a site-specific Hamlet Residential Zone to permit the requested use and to recognize the existing non-complying lot size. EFFECT OF THE ZONING BY-LAW REqUEST: The by-law will rezone the subject property to a site specific Hamlet Residential Zone to permit a semi-detached dwelling use on the property and to recognize the existing non-complying lot size. LOCATION OF PROPERTY; The property is located on Flinton Road (County Road 29) in the Hamlet of Flinton. The lands are legally described as Part of Lot 21, Concession 5, in the geographic Township of Kaladar, Township of Addington Highlands, as shown on the Key Map. OTHER APPLICATIONS: The lands are not subject to other applications.
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Winter stout – beyond Guinness
his is not the season for light beer. It is not the season for mild flavours, or mere refreshment. We are in an all-out battle with winter now. Christmas is long
gone, maple season could be 6 weeks a way. Last summer is a distant memory and the warm weather is so far off in the future as to be almost impossible to consider. We have winter sports. Hockey, skiing, snow shoes, snowmobiles, etc. but when it comes down to it, the main thing most of us want to do at the end of the day is to keep warm. Beer is the quintessential Canadian summer drink, and while a nice citrusy summer style beer still tastes good even in the winter, a slightly chilled heavy imperial stout, something with some body and some weight, is almost a necessity on a cold winter’s night when the woodstove is steaming but the wind is still howling and rattling the windows. There was a time when an imported Guinness was synonymous with stout beer. But with all due respect to that venerable company, the canned Guinness in the beer store is, to my view, a reasonable contrast of dark beer and white, creamy head, but it is too thin and too sweet for a Canadian winter. And at 4.1% alcolhol, it is a good choice if you are driving, but in a warm chair by the stove it is hardly what we really need at this time of the year.
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Kirkham, Lola Helen Our sincere thanks for all the phone calls, cards and flowers we received since the passing of our sister Lola. We are touched indeed, by all the acts of kindness. Verna & Sheila
in Memoriam Smith, Ray - In loving memory of a dear brother, who passed away February 2, 2013. Though absent, you are very near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. And when old times I do recall, It’s then I miss you most of all. With love, your sister, Dorothy (Dot)
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The long-established Quebec Brewery, St. Ambroise, has been producing their oatmeal stout for almost 30 years. It hit the Ontario market about 20 years ago, and has been here ever since. Although it is a regular strength beer (5%), the St. Ambroise oatmeal stout is thicker than most beers of that strength, thanks to the oatmeal. It also has a pronounced flavor of licorice and a fair bit of bite. Best served cool but not cold, it is a good introduction to the world of stouts. St. Ambroise is readily available in Ontario at the Beer Store and LCBO locations. Also from Quebec, a leader in the second stage of craft brewing is a company called Dieu du Ciel (God in Heaven), and one of their stand out beers is a coffee stout called Peche Mortel (Mortal Sin). Peche Mortel is a 9.5% beer, more than twice as strong as Guinness. The alcohol gives this beer a thick, rich, luxurious flavour, and the malt flavours and coffee flavours are right up front, but all of this balanced against smooth, creamy finish. In a list of the world’s best beers, Peche Mortel is one of a few Canadian beers that tend to be mentioned, and is usually the highest ranked. In a site called the Dailymeal.com, which favours heavy beers in their list of the World top 50, ranking 26th. Considering that a number of the beers ranked higher are available only at the brewery where they are made, sometimes just for one or two days a year, it is a pretty high ranking. It is sometimes available in Ontario, but quite common in better Depanneurs throughout Quebec. Staying in Quebec for one more beer. Vache Folle Milk Stout is made by Brasserie Charlevoix. Milk Stouts are not brewed with whole milk. They are a category of stout that use lactose, the sugar from
milk, as an ingredient. It adds a creaminess and a sweetness to the beer. Vache Folle is mellower than Peche Mortel, the flavours are less intense, although it’s just as strong (9%) and heavy. It is kind of beer’s answer to comfort food. Hard to find in Ontario, but again easy to find in Quebec. As for Ontario stouts, there are a number of good ones. Beaus Brewery makes two versions of their Tom Green Milk Stout, the original version and a cherry version. Both are good although the cherry might be a bit better. It adds a bit of tartness to the sweet milk flavours. At 5.6%, it is not as heavy as some other stouts, but it is still a comforting winter beverage, and you might even stay awake a bit longer after drinking one (or two). It is easy to find at the LCBO. There are a number of other good Ontario stouts from some of the prolific Ontario craft brewers that are readily available. These include Shinnicked Coffee Stout from Muskoka Brewery (available at the Beer Store) Coal Black Stout from Railway City (LCBO) and Wellington County Imperial Russian Stout (beer store) are good examples. The LCBO also carries some powerful Imperial Stouts from Ontario brewers, including Nickebrooks, Café del Bastardo. The best stouts that I’ve had from Ontario come from three smaller breweries. The only way to get their beers is to order them online, or by visiting. Luckily one of them is in Kingston. Stone City Ales always has their Ships in the Night Stout available. Purchased as a growler, it costs about $15. Not a bad price for what amounts to a six pack of beer. Their premium stout is Juggernaut. It’s $9 for a 500ml. bottle, but it’s worth it. The other two breweries are in Toronto. Bellwoods Brewery makes
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Kingston Frontenac Public Health visits Frontenac County Council by Jeff Green ingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health made a presentation at the January meeting of Frontenac County Council earlier this month. The agency provides a broad basket of services, ranging from vaccinations to septic restaurant inspections, smoking cessation and active living promotion. Frontenac County provides a share of the funding for KFL&A Public Health, $771,000 in 2019, which represents just under 5% of the $15.7 million in public money that will go to the agency. Of that $15.7 million, $9.4 million (63%) comes from the government of Ontario,
and the rest comes from the three municipal partners, based on population. Frontenac County residents will be paying $771,000 in 2019, an increase of $13,000 over 2018, and about 5% of the overall Public Health Budget. Their presentation to Council was delivered by Dr. Linna Li, with support from Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health. Li pointed to the three areas of 3 P’s of Public Health; prevention, protection and promotion. Under prevention, service areas include: food and water safety, immunization, communicable diseases prevention, and emergency preparedness. Under prevention, they include: chronic disease pre-
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Stout - Continued fromn page 8 Hellwoods, a classic imperial stout, and Three Minutes to Midnight, a cherry cocoa stout. They are not always available, however. Blood Brothers Brewery makes Black Hand, a strong stout, and Balam, a very strong stout, and both are readily available online. There you have it, a selection of stouts from far and near that will help you get through the winter, if you like rich, malty beer. If not, there is always hot chocolate. fall back on.
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NORTHERN HAPPENINGS listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers. Thursday January 31 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. SNOW ROAD STATION - MUSIC NIGHT 7pm-9pm. Snow Road Hall. The Old Habits will perform. 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 February 1 ARDEN - FAMILY FUN NIGHT 6pm-8pm. Arden United Church. Games, crafts and snacks for all in attendance, with everyone welcome. Sponsored by Arden United Church HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE 7pm-9:30pm. Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall. For public school children. Cost is $6.00. For info, call 358-2533. 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. SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE LEGION SUPPER 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Legion opens at 3pm for socializing.Roast Beef Supper. Supper served at 5:30. Cost is $12. Saturday February 2 RAILTON - PASTA SUPPER 5pm. St. Patrick’s Church. Enjoy an ‘all you can eat’ hot spaghetti
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of the regular features planned is the Desert of the Day. This month it was apple cookie crisp tarts. Next month, it will be funnel cakes with strawberries and ice cream. “Funnel cakes are a big seller,” said Joyce Casement, one of the organizers/ desert cooks. “Because it’s February, the strawberries look like little hearts,” said Morey. Anyone interested in being a vendor at one of these events is asked to contact Lion RJ at rj3060@aol.com or 613-8767023.
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Shoreline Restoration in Quinte Watershed W atersheds Canada and Quinte Conservation are thrilled to announce an exciting new project to restore shoreline health in the Quinte Watershed. A successful three-year Ontario Trillium Foundation grant will support this important shoreline and streambank rehabilitation program in the Quinte Watershed. Through collaboration with agricultural and residential property owners, three kilometres of degraded shoreline and streambank will be improved using 23 700 native plants. Shoreline and streambank property owners often experience barriers such as lack of knowledge regarding native plant species and/or a scarcity of physical and financial resources. Eliminating these barriers encourages more landowners to participate in shoreline and streambank restoration activities on their land. This program will work towards addressing contributing factors of poor water quality and limited shoreline habitat within the Quinte Watershed. The Quinte Watershed experiences frequent blue-green algae blooms and an excess of nutrient inputs, all of which affect the local ecosystem and economy. Quinte Conservation will assist in getting local landowners on board and making important connections with the local community. Maya Navrot, Education and Stewardship Coordinator for Quinte Conservation says, “The program is an excellent complement to our already established Agricultural Land lease Program and Seedlings for Shorelines Program. Natural Edge is a well-established program that makes the process of restoring a shoreline easy and engaging for the
landowner”. Local lake associations will also be involved, Vicki McCulloch, Friends of Stoco Lake Interim Chair/ Secretary says, “Renaturalizing shorelines for the protection of Stoco Lake water quality and lake nutrient reduction was identified as a priority in our recently completed Lake Stewardship Plan. We are excited to have a planting program to promote to our waterfront property owners and farmers around the lake and throughout the Stoco Lake watershed.” Eligible landowners will get a full-service restoration program, which includes the creation of a shoreline restoration plan for their property. Each customized plan will provide detailed descriptions of native trees and shrubs suitable for planting based on site conditions and landowner preferences. In the fall, once the plan is approved by the landowner, plant materials will be ordered and delivered to the sites for restoration, where Watersheds Canada staff and community volunteers will implement the planting. Each site will be monitored over time to document plant survival rate and before and after pictures will be taken. We are looking for landowners whose property is in need of restoration along waterways including creeks, tributaries, and lakefront properties. If you are interested in learning more about the project or connecting with project staff for a confidential free site visit, contact us at naturaledge@ watersheds.ca or 613-264-1244. Funding is limited, so be sure to get in touch with us now to find out more about the program and to sign up to be a leader in protecting our vital freshwater resources.
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Wake-up breakfast as much a social event as anything
by Craig Bakay or about 10 years now, Trinity United Church in Verona has been holding “wake-up” breakfasts on Saturday mornings in January and last Saturday was no exception.
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“This is our third this year and the last will be Feb. 2,” said Anne McDougall, one of the organizers along with Don Coleman and Andy Adamson. “It’s always in January. “It’s something to get the community together when the weather is crappy.” For the past three years, the Trinity group has got together with the Verona Community Association to serve up the pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs and
toast. “A lot of our church people have moved into Kingston for various reasons,” McDougall said. “And the VCA helps bring in other community people we wouldn’t otherwise get,” said Coleman. The breakfast is a fundraiser for the church and the VCA’s various activities sure, but there’s another important aspect to it. “It’s social,” said McDougall. “People come at 8:30 a.m. and many don’t leave until 11.” “Most of the tables are already folded up when the last ones leave,” said Coleman.
Laurie Meier and Linda Brown serve up breakfast for John McDougall at the Trinity Church Wakeup Breakfast Saturday morning in Verona. Photo/Craig Bakay
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FAMILY DAY IN THE FRONTENACS Monday February 18th from 11-3 PM at the Frontenac Community Arena, celebrate this special day with your family by taking part in fun activities for all ages that include; Scandinavian kicksledding, horse drawn sleigh rides, skating, snowshoe races, obstacle course, yummy marshmallows roasting over a bonfire, and a free BBQ. Check out our website for Family Day volunteer opportunities!
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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 Only one month left at the lower price! 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.
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COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS Submissions for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until March 31st. For more information and to access the related forms, visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net/communitygrants
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION Residents interested in submitting a planning application are strongly encouraged to book a pre-consultation meeting with the Planner. Appointment times for pre-consultation meetings can be made on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm by calling extension 2224. Booking a pre-consultation meeting helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process and associated costs.
Family Day in the
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February 18 11am-3pm Free BBQ & hot chocolate
Ice Skating•Snowshoe Races•Wagon Rides Obstacle Course•Games & Prizes Traditional Scandinavian Kicksledding Frontenac Community Arena 4299 Arena Boundary RD in Godfrey
UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council Meeting – February 5th, 2019 at 7:00 pm • Committee of the Whole Meeting – February 12th, 2019 at 7:00 pm • Committee of Adjustment – February 14th, 2019 at 7:00 pm CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Township is recruiting for a full-time Human Resources/Legislative Compliance Officer within the Corporate Services Department. This posting closes on Friday, February 15th at 4:00 pm. Full details and complete job descriptions can be found on the Township’s website under Town Hall >Careers.
Invite a friend and come out to Frontenac Community Arena for a leisurely skate
Public Skating
Sundays, 1 to 2:20 p.m. $2.50 per person
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CSA approved helmet with screen recommended
Parent & Preschool Skating Wednesdays, 10 to 11 a.m. $2.50 per person
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CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended For both parent/guardian and child. Child must be properly secured in stroller in accordance with manufacturer'sinstructions Stroller wheels must be cleaned and free of debris prior to being placed on the ice surface
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Note: Public Skating may he cancelled on occasion due to tournament schedules or public holidays. Please call In advance to confirm.
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he Slocan Ramblers play bluegrass. And they kinda rock it. The first time they played The Crossing Pub in Sharbot Lake, they didn’t have any albums out. Last Saturday night, their fourth Crossing gig, they have three albums and the latest, Queen City Jubilee, promises to be the one that takes them to the next level. “It’s also on vinyl, the longest, most circular format that you can listen to music on,” said mandolin player Adrian Gross. “With your first album, it’s pretty much what you have ready,” he said. “With the second, it’s refining and working on things. “But the third, that’s your statement. “We feel we’ve grown as songwriters and we feel we’re in a good place.” Things have been going fairly well for the Slocans. They’re touring, selling merchandise and seem to be having a good time. “We’re finding lots of places to play,” he said. “And definitely touring is the only way to make a living at this.
“But, our audience isn’t necessarily just bluegrass and so we try to play a range of music in general. “And, in Canada, there are not that many bluegrass venues so we just play what we like.” He said they’ll be “hitting the road hard this year” but expect to find time to fit in another Sharbot Lake gig this summer or fall. “This is a great venue plus the audience here has evolved.” By the way, the “Slocan” part is from an abandoned silver mine in central B.C. near where bass player Alastair Whitehead is from. The Slocan Ramblers also played Inverary on Friday night at the Storrington Lion’s Hall (Editors note – A couple of days after their Frontenac gigs, Queen City Jubilee was nominated for a Juno award in the traditional roots category.) Next up at The Crossing Feb. 1 is Open Road, country and classic rock featuring Sharbot Lake’s own Dennis Larocque. ($10
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ing care of loved ones or perhaps providing complimentary services to people already. Course cost is $25, but if you register through Compassionate Care, it is absolutely free. See the attached posters for details and please SHARE so others in the community are aware of this opportunity (these courses aren't usually offered so local). For more information about this course, about Matt’s work as volunteer coordinator of Compassionate Care, or about Compassionate Care, check out their Facebook page!
• Their winter days/hours include Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Come in and check out their new prices! • Great News from Matt Walker and Compassionate Care! This May, the Fundamentals of Palliative Care course is being offered at Pine Meadows Nursing Home in Northbrook. The course is open to anyone, regardless of age/experience/ occupation. Perfect for people considering entering the medical field, people tak-
cover, show starts at 8pm). And speaking of local boys, Shawn McCullough will be joined on stage Feb. 16 by fiddler extraordinaire Wade Foster ($15 cover, 8pm). Turpin’s Rail is back March 14 ($20 cover, 8pm) followed by The O’Pears March 23
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($25, 8pm), Dave Gunning April 6 (dinner and concert, $55, 6pm) and on Aug. 15, the master of anything with strings on it — J.P. Cormier (dinner and concert, $55, 6pm)..
The Slocan Ramblers, Adrian Gross on mandolin, Frank Evans on banjo, Darryl Poulsen on guitar and Alastair Whitehead on bass, rocked The Crossing Pub on Saturday in night in Sharbot Lake. Photo/Craig Bakay
NOW RECRUITING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS Be part of the tradition Be part of the excitement Be part of the community Help protect lives and property • • • •
No Previous Experience Necessary Fire Department Provides All Training Must Be at Least 18-Years of Age Have a Valid Driver’s License
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