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ness. For example, he’s doing work for the HIV and AIDS Resource Centre, doing their social media and marketing. “I’m a huge advocate for disability rights,” he said. “I’m working on a pamphlet on body image and sex. “I started my business to help other businesses become AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) compliant by 2025 because I know what it’s like.” CLNF executive director Dean Walsh said Cumpson’s story is an inspiring example of what can be done. He said the program Cumpson is on is similar to the Passport Program many CLNF clients are on. “It allows people and families to purchase services to live in their communities,” he said. “And, it allows people to have a say in their lives,” said manager of support services Sarah Price. By way of example, Johnathon Wisteard told of how he’s used his Passport program to indulge his love of trains and pay for transportation to his summer job at the Caboose in Sharbot Lake. Bob Miller told of how his son Daniel’s Passport Program has bridged the gap from high school (which he attended until age 21, he’s now 32), giving him opportunities he wouldn’t otherwise have had. “He’s grown, socially and intellectually,” Miller said. “We’ve purchased six to eight hours a week from Community Living for things like life skills, sports, walking on the trail and socializing — which is extremely important. “Inactivity is not life. The funding has allowed us to round out his life.”

he Frontenac Fury Atom girls team participated in the Central York Girls Hockey Association Panther Pride House League tournament this past weekend in Aurora. The girls played 4 games over the course of 2 days coming away with 2 wins and 2 losses, which was a breakthrough for them The 2 wins by the girls marked the first time the Atom girls team had won a game in 2 years. Led by head coach, Chris Irwin, assistant coach Shawn Tryon, trainer Natalie Thompson and team manager Kelly Allport, this girls team is truly special in how all the players, despite having not won a game in 2 years, continuously supported each other

North Frontenac to start paying for Norcan Lake roads, in 2021 by Craig Bakay fter emerging from a closed session in which one of the listed items was “advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege . . . more specifically an update with respect to road maintenance,” Council rose and reported to pass the following resolution: “Based on financial impact and potential other requests, Council denies the request for a grant for Norcan Lake Lane winter maintenance services in 2019/2020. “And that Council approve providing winter maintenance services in the future years commencing Nov. 15, 2020, subject to the Township being able to find a qualified service provider. “And that the Mayor approach the Mayor of Greater Madawaska about providing winter road maintenance.” The measure passed 5-2 in a recorded vote with Coun. Vernon Hermer and Wayne Good voting against. Last Friday’s regular North Frontenac Township Council meeting in Plevna was a busy one, to say the least. Zoning bylaw amendmend for boat storage site Council looked at a proposal to rezone a property on Skootamatta Lake Road to rezone the lands from Rural to Commercial

Drew Cumpson all the way. “The body has its own coping mechanisms,” he said. “Without friends telling me I wouldn’t know any of it. “Thank God for travel insurance. It cost $55,000 for the air ambulance to get me back to Kingston General Hospital.” As you might expect, it took awhile to get to the point he’s at now. But thanks to the Direct Funding Program, he’s managed to build himself a life and a business. “I travel — Mexico, Vancouver, several trips to Toronto, since my accident,” he said. “If someone tells me I can’t do something, I’m going to do my best to prove them wrong.” But, he acknowledges that he needs some help. “I need care 24/7 as I’m on a ventilator,” he said. “I have eight staff who work for me and my life is in their hands. “If my ventilator pops off and nobody’s there, I die.” The Direct Funding Program has allowed him to hire staff, people he’s comfortable with, and even run his own consulting busi-

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Exception Zone that would allow Smart’s Marina to store boats on the property. In a planning report, Megan Rueckwald, manager of community planning, County of Frontenac, recommended “defer passing an amending bylaw for the subject property until the comments received to date have been addressed by a qualified professional to the satisfaction of the township including the completion of a stormwater management brief and drainage plan.” In the conclusion/recommendation section of the planning report, she said: “Planning staff and Township staff met with the property owners Nov. 6 to evaluate the site and provide an overview of the comments received to date. “At the meeting, planning staff advised the applicants that planning staff cannot advocate on their behalf (and) also spoke about the recommendation to Council that a stormwater brief be prepared by a qualified professional and reiterated that this is a decision of Council. Due to the volume of comments (65) received and complexity of the application, the applicants were advised that there are private planning consultants who may be able to assist the applicants in

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game in and game out never giving up. Several of the girls on team got their start in hockey through the implementation of the First Shift Program at the Frontenac Community Arena, which is coordinated by the arena and Lynn Newton. The First Shift is a program for boys and girls aged 6-10 who are not enrolled in hockey. For a low fee they are outfitted with equipment and participate in learn to play sessions in order to get them a start in the game. The program is worldwide and has the goal of introducing hockey to 1 million new families. It has already had an impact in Frontenac County.

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Doors open at Harrowsmith Pharmasave prescription needs for his customers, but knows it will take time for people to switch from their current pharmacy to a new one, even if they live close by. “If people want to bring their prescriptions to me that is great, obviously, but it has to be something they are comfortable with. I am here to serve the community.”

As a token, Bhavin hands out a re-usable Pharmasave bag with a few products in it to first time customers. The Pharmacy is open 7 days a week (9am-6pm Mon-Fri / 10am-3pm Sat / 102pm Sun) A grand opening is planned for Friday, December 13th, starting at 11:30am.

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t seemed like it was a pretty quick transition when a Pharmasave sign went up in the former location of a convenience and a bakery in Harrowsmith about a month ago. Two weeks later, the Harrowsmith Pharmasave, owned and managed by Bhavin Patel, opened its doors. It wasn’t that quick for Patel himself, however. “I had the property in the summer and hoped to have the store open in September, but there were construction delays and we ended up opening at the beginning of November. I am happy with the way the store looks. Everything is clean and we have all of the space we need to serve the public,” he said. The wait for Bhavin Patel to open his own pharmacy has been quite a bit longer than a month or two. He emigrated to Canada, from India. After receiving bachelors and masters degrees in the field, he had to re-do his qualifications in Canada. He has worked in Winnipeg, Regina and other locations in the Prairies as well as Scarborough, always hoping to get an opportunity to open his own pharmacy and take control of his own busi-

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He lives in Kingston now with his wife, a trained engineer, and two children (one of whom is less than two months old) and he was looking for a good location for a pharmacy. Harrowsmith is a good choice because the local community has no pharmacy and the location he found is right on Road 38 near the stop light in town. So far, he has found that the local community has been very receptive and he has been quick to respond when customers are looking for products that he doesn’t yet have available. “We have most of the bases covered as far as over the counter medication, supplements, skin and hair care are concerned, but we have room for more in order to help people get what they need in town to avoid having to drive somewhere. I tell people who come in to tell me if they are looking for something that is not here, and if I can I order it in for them and the next customer,” he said. He is, of course, also able to handle

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he Frontenac Flyers Peewee B rep team upset the number 1 seeded Leitrim Hawks to emerge as the tournament winner in Pembroke on November, and will move on the Inernational Silver Stick final in January. The final, which features US and Canadian teams, will take place in Forest, Ontario. In Pembroke, the Flyers lost a close first round robin game, 4-2 against the Hawks. The Flyers were down 3-2 and fighting to tie it, when the Hawks scored late in the game. It was a nervy game two. With their backs against the wall because they had already lost one game, the Flyers scored off a loose puck with only one minute to go for a 2-1 victory against the Renfrew Timberwolves. The final game of the round robin was an easier 4-1 win over the South Grenville Rangers. Starting the knockout round with the quar-

terfinals, the 6th seeded Flyers were facing the GOB Blues. The Blues got off to a better start, pulling ahead 1-0, but he Flyers scored 3 straight goals before the Blues scored late in the 3rd to make it close, but the Flyers hung on in a 3-2 final score. In the semis against the hometown Pembroke Lumber Kings who were seeded 5th, the Flyers were up 2-0 until the Lumber Kings scored in the second and then tied the game 2-2 early in the third, before the Flyers took control and raced to a 4-2 finish. In the final game it was Leitrim Hawks once again. It was a 1-1 tie late in the third, when Flyers star scorer Jack Pixley blasting home shot from the point that was aided by a screen from Bradey Dillon. The Flyers are in the finals, the first Frontenac Hockey Association club to make it that far in 30 years.

ment beig reconsidered? A report from The Loomis Group on the level of Fire Service in Ward 1 compared to Wards 2 and 3 recommended that North Frontenac Council review and consider different service level options. Currently, Wards 2 and 3 receive fire services from North Frontenac while Ward 1 receives services from the joint Kaladar/Barrie department which is run by a committee made up of officials from both North Frontenac and Addington Highlands Townships.

“From a Council standpoint, I see no risk.” Higgins recommended any studies come at the site plan stage. “We make someone who tries to do everything right jump through hoops,” he said. “This is a generationally successful business wanting to expand,” said Coun. Vernon Hermer. “I know of no reason (why they shouldn’t).” Council passed a resolution approving a bylaw amendment. Kaladar-Barrie Fire depart-

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The report, written by consultant Terry Gervais, concluded that the level of service being provided is similar in the way they respond, the training standards established, the challenges of recruitment and retention, infrastructure, and daily operations. The difference, the report said, is in how the departments and processes are being managed as well as differences in public education, fire prevention and inspections. The report presented five service level options for Council to consider. Remain status quo Ward 1 fire protection managed solely by North Frontenac Purchase fire protection from Addington Highlands for Ward 1 Kaladar-Barrie fire department manages only emergency responses Amalgamated fire department. “I like the status quo,” said Dep. Mayor Fred Perry. “I think we’re working well together and I don’t think we have a building to house our share of the equipment. “They may need a few more resources.” “You have your opinion and I have a different opinion,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. Council passed a resolution to meet with Addington Highlands Council to decide how to proceed.

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committees to shape this up.” SINCE 1970 “My concern is that we get the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw done and I don’t know that the County has the staff to do more,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “We’ll have to watch the Marysville document carefully,” said Dep. Mayor Victor Heese. “There will be differences between Sharbot Lake and Marysville but $75,000?” Humane Society expensive Central Frontenac may be looking elsewhere for pound services following a contract renewal offer from the Kingston Humane Society that would end up costing the Township $5,292. In 2017 the same contract cost $1,980, $2,128.63 in 2018 and $2,412.80 to date in 2019. “We should go back and renegotiate,” said

by Wilma Kenny n response to a delegation of residents and several other requests Council passed a by-law, at their meeting on November 19, extending the 2018 parking restrictions on both sides of the Devil Lake culvert, to be effective as soon as the signs are posted. This is intended to reduce the hazard to traffic and pedestrians along that stretch of road. Councillor Ruttan asked what further measures Council could take to address residents’ concerns. Public Works Director Mark Segsworth said that any changes such as prohibiting fishing from the sides of the culvert or night fishing, would have to be consistent with other similar areas in the Township. Segsworth said the MNR was aware of the concerns around commercial night fishing; “We need to further explore (what the MNR can do). We don’t want to create unenforceable by-laws, and we aren’t the only area with these problems.” As for trespassing, it is up to the residents to clearly sign their property, and phone the police immediately if there are violations. Mayor Vandewal suggested it might be best to begin with the parking restrictions, which should make that stretch of road less dangerous, and see if the overall situation improves next spring when fishing season begins again. Fire and Rescue During Fire Prevention Week in early October, South Frontenac Fire and Rescue (SFFR) was very active in the Township, holding open houses at 5 of the 8 firehalls, visiting all six elementary schools in the Township, and through the media (Frontenac

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Coun Tom Dewey. “We reached out to them to explain the increases but they didn’t get back to us,” said Dep. Clerk Cindy Deachman. “Maybe we should be looking at Lanark or Lennox & Addington,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “I think we went with Kingston because our former bylaw officer lived near there and could deliver dogs to the pound on his way home. “It might be cheaper to pay mileage to Napanee.” Council deferred a decision to allow staff to investigate further. Six foot monuments? A request to remove a restriction of four feet height in favour of six feet for monuments in Central Frontenac cemeteries was

News, the Township’s website, Twitter, Facebook, and local radio stations.) Throughout, their message addressed smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and the importance of having a well thought-out and rehearsed home fire escape plan. They reported a lot of community interest and positive feedback. Promotion of Bike trails Council passed a motion to fund the Ontario by Bike 2020 publication to “promote the great trails throughout Frontenac County that currently are not identified as part of

denied. “Six feet is awfully tall,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “If there’s a strong wind or if someone wants to push it over, it would be easier.” “We do have some existing monuments taller than four feet but they’re old and there was only the one request,” said Clerk-Administrator Cathy MacMunn. $400 for Christmas Dinner Council agreed to donate $400 to the Christmas Dinner Fund held by the Food Bank on Christmas Day at St. James Major Hall. “They have $300 and they need $1,200,” said Clerk-Administrator Cathy MacMunn. The dinner was originally the brainchild of former Frontenac News Publisher Jule KochBrison.

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Central Council balks at $75,000 for study W hile Central Frontenac Council is all behind plans for economic development, spending $75,000 on studies didn’t seem to sit too well with councillors at the regular meeting of Council Tuesday in Sharbot Lake. Council was discussing a report from Dep. Clerk Cindy Deachman on a recent meeting of the Central Frontenac Economic Development Committee with Megan Rueckwald and Alison Vandervelde from Frontenac County’s Planning and Economic Development Departments regarding the Official Plan process and economic development in general. “The committee has identified some key opportunities relating to the official plan process and the revitalization of village streets to promote economic development within the Township,” the report said. “The committee recognizes that the road reconstruction project and seniors housing projects are in progress and it is not the intention of the committee to hold up these projects until a secondary plan process is completed. The committee is confident that these projects will be planned in such a way as to allow for maximum flexibility for any future developments contemplated as a result of a secondary plan.” The report said that the committee believes that prioritizing the plan for 2020 would put the planning framework in place for future projects and opportunities that present themselves so that future development maximizes the hamlet’s economic development potential as a hub. “We do know that there are talks about Hwy. 7 and about the revitalization of Elizabeth Street in Sharbot Lake,” said Coun. Brent Cameron. “But we are the economic development committee for the entire Township. “There are lessons to be learned for Mountain Grove and Parham.” The report said that Reuckwald noted the recent planning process in Marysville was anticipated to cost about $75,000 and that aspect drew fire from Coun. Tom Dewey. “I don’t think it’s necessary to spend that,” Dewey said. “I agree,” said Cameron. “There’s enough of a knowledge base on Council and these

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CLOYNE - Northbrook Nancy Skipper noahsark444@bell.net • The Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church will be hosting a Remember Service at the church this Sat, Nov. 30, 2019 from 2-4pm. Please plan to attend in order to honour two wonderful women, Minister D’thea Webster and partner Maureen O’Neill, whom we recently lost. Bring memories and/or pictures you may want to share. Let our community mourn together. • The 2nd Annual Flinton Craft Show & Sale hosted by the Women’s Ministries “Seasons” of Through the Roof Ministry Centre is coming to you this Sat, Nov. 30, 2019 from 10am to 3pm. For more information, please call Tina at 613-9701580. • On Mon, Dec. 2, 2019, the community is invited to join in at a Christmas lunch prepared by Pat Cuddy in the Harlowe Hall at 11.30am (for noon). Call Carol Lessard at 613 3362570 to reserve your tickets. • On Thur, Dec. 5, 2019 the Community Bus will be going to Renfrew, dropping in on Walmart Supercentre, Canadian Tire, Flamingo Restaurant, No Frills, Giant Tiger, and Dollarama. Pick up route includes Griffith. Book by Dec. 2, 2019. To reserve your seat, please call Katie Turl, the Community Bus Coordinator at 613-849-8804 or email her at lolcsbus@ gmail.com, or the LOLCS office at 613-336-8934. • LARC’s EarlyON Child and Family Centre, in partnership with Land O’ Lakes Garden Club, will be hosting a children’s Christmas project. The theme is 'Decorate Santa’s Sleigh'. The event will take place at the Northbrook Lions Hall on Dec. 4th, from 10am to 12pm. To register, please contact Morgan at 613-336-8934 X 257. • St. Kilian Church is hosting a turkey and ham bingo on Wed, Dec. 4, 2019, at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna, beginning at 7pm, with the doors opening at 6:00pm. There will be refreshments, home-baked goods, door prizes and a 50/50 draw. • The Land O’Lakes Lions invite everyone to the Santa Claus Parade taking part on Sat, Dec. 7, 2019 beginning at 10am at the Community Hall. There will be hot chocolate and doughnuts at the Hall after the parade. And guess who will be there! • Hop onto the Community Christmas Caravan on Dec. 11, 2019 to see the most beautiful Christmas lights display, sample some goodies and see Santa! The Caravan leaves NAEC at 5pm, returning for 8pm. You must have your name on a list by Dec. 6, 2019 and bring along $2 for the jar. To reserve your seat, email sproulesar@limestone.on.ca or call Sarah at 613-336-8991 ext. 154. For more information, go the Riverhill Farms Facebook page.

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• Our talented Musicians played to a full house at the at Vennachar Free Methodist Church Open Mic Night on Fri, Nov. 22nd. • The Community Bus will travel to Renfrew on Thur, Dec. 5th. Cost is just $20/person. Please book your seat by Dec. 2nd by calling 1-877-679-6636. Go to lolcs.com and click on the MORE heading for more information, or check out Kate Turl or LOLCS pages on Facebook. • Denbigh Diners is coming up on Mon, Dec. 2nd. Lasagna will be served up at noon, lovingly prepared by the hands of Land O Lakes Community Services volunteers, for just $8. For information, contact Bev 613 333 9852. • On Thur, Dec. 4th, there is a special kids' activity happening, called, "Decorate Santa's Sleigh", hosted by LARC in partnership with the Land O Lakes Garden Club at the Northbrook Lions' Hall. It is free, but families do need to register at 613 336 8934 x257. • There will be a special kids' night at the library on Thur, Dec. 5th, from 6-7pm with Christmas stories, crafts and snacks. Also, on the following Satrudays: Nov. 30th, Dec. 7th and Dec. 14th from 9-noon, there will be DIY kids' Christmas ornaments and cards station set up. • Come and celebrate Christmas at the Denbigh Christmas Parade of Lights on Sat, Dec. 7th at 6pm. Following the parade, you are invited to the hall to see Santa and enjoy some holiday treats. If you wish to enter a float, contact Gail or Tony at 613 333 2224 before Dec. 3rd. Denbigh Recreation is also having the annual Christmas Lights Contest, where you light up your home as festive as you can! Santa's helpers will be driving around the first week of December to view entries. The winner will be announced at the hall following the parade, and awarded their prize of $25.

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• Hartington Community Caring 2nd Hand Store invites you to join them for their 2nd Annual Christmas Open House on Sun, Dec. 1st, 2019 from 11am until 4pm (located in the Princess Anne Building, Rd. 38, Hartington). Apple cider, brand new and gently used Christmas gifts (nothing priced over $5), Christmas decorations, special pre-made Christmas gift bags. So bundle up and get your Christmas shopping done. They have some free mommy gifts for the kids to give. Something for everyone (snow storm date would be the following Sun, Dec. 8th). • There will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith Fri, Nov 29th, 7pm to 9:30pm, for public school children. The cost is $6/child. For more information, call 613372-2410. • Don't forget about the free Pancake Breakfast before the annual Harrowsmith Santa Claus parade on Sat, Dec. 7th at the Golden Links Hall. Sponsored by the Oddfellows/Rebekahs & the Harrrowsmith Beautification Committee. Doors open at 8:30am. Please bring an item for the food bank if you are able. • The annual Harrowsmith Santa Claus Parade, sponsored by the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club, will be Sat, Dec. 7th starting at 10am (the parade begins at Centennial Park, down Notre Dame St., then on Colebrook Rd. to Harrowsmith Public School). Please arrive by 9:30am and enter by the north entrance to the park. Following the parade, the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club invite you to their “Christmas Open House” at the Club Hall, 4041 Colebrook Rd. Free hot dogs, hot chocolate, tea, coffee & sweet treats. Santa will be there, as well! • On Sun, Dec. 8th, the Ole Tyme Fiddlers Open Mic will be at the Golden Links Hall from 1-5pm, followed by dinner. The cost is $10/person. Please bring a dessert to share. For information, please call 613-372-2410. • On Fri, Dec. 13th, there will be a Christmas Potluck for members and friends starting at 6:30pm. Please bring your favourite dish to share! Great food and entertainment. Please call 613-372-0917 to let them know if you will be attending. • Our sympathies go out to Donna & Dennis Walker and family in the loss of Donna's mother, Ruth Bauder and to Karl Hansen and family in the loss of his wife, Arlene. Both ladies were long time Harrowsmith residents. • If you have news, birthdays, special occasions or get well wishes to submit to the column, please send to mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com. Deadline for inclusions in the column is Monday morning of each week. • Can't believe the 1st of December is this Sunday!!! Better start my Christmas shopping!

HENDERSON Jean Brown

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• We had our Open Mic last Saturday afternoon, with a crowd of 56, 18 entertainers. What a surprise - I had Crystal Arney come up to me and ask if I knew who she was and of course I said no. We went to Sharbot Lake High School together and never saw each other since. It was really nice to meet her again. We do change looks over the years, especially 65 years. • Another surprise. The motion light came on at the side of our house and I looked and there was daddy moose and momma cow moose strolling slowly by. He had a large rack of antlers and his foot print was 6” across. What a beautiful sight, last Thursday night. • All the volunteers were invited back at Clar-Mill Hall for dinner, spaghetti and garlic toast. We were served by Council. It was delicious and there were a variety of pastries for dessert. 130 people were there in total. • If you want a ticket for the Christmas dinner and dance with the Friendly North Wood Band on Dec. 7, call me please at 613-336-2557. Tickets are $12.50, limited seating. • If you get a hunger on even closer to Christmas, the fiddlers are having a turkey and ham dinner on Dec. 20th. You can reserve your seat by calling Helen at 613-336-94323. Limited seating as well, $12,50pp, entertainers $5.

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• Harlowe Wesleyan Church will host their Christmas spiritual musical event on Sat. Dec. 7 at 7pm and it will feature Ron Lemke and friends on music, plus recitations, scriptures, singing, participation. Come and hear the Christmas good news in scripture and in song. • Henderson United is getting decked out and geared up for Christmas and will offer weekly worship plus a candle lit service on Christmas Eve. • Special get well to Boyd MacDonald of Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Hope you feel improved and on the mend for all the Christmas events at Pine Meadow.

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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, Manager of Community Development at (613) 479-2231 Ext 233 or by e-mail at recreation@northfrontenac.ca Entries must be received by Friday December 13th at 4:00 p.m. Judging will take place the week of December 16th, between 6 and 10 pm. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

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November 28, 2019 Pet, and Creative Gifts and Baskets Amherstview or call Darlene 613 353 1142. • Flu shots are available at Inverary Pharmasave. Talked to Leonard Chan and for the first time ever, I got mine. If you go on Fri, Nov. 29th , you can browse his 30% off Black Friday specials. ps. I didn’t feel a thing! • 4H Members Warm Clothes for Winter Drive will be held at Inverary United Church Hall on Nov. 30th from 2-3pm. Please drop off donations of gently used or new items at the hall. • Bluegrass concert by the one and only Bob Burtch! at Battersea United Church on Sat, Nov. 30th at 7:30pm. Admission is $20/person. Call 613-353-2846 or 613-353-2176 for tickets. Guarantee your toes will be tapping! • Giant Furniture Auction at Storrington Lions Club on Sun, Dec. 1. Viewing is at noon and the auction begins at 1pm. Don’t miss out! • Christmas Concert featuring the musical talents of Jon McLurg & Chris Murphy on Sun, Dec. 1st from 7-9pm in the Perth Road Sunday School Hall, Perth Road Village. Freewill offering. Refreshments included. • Holiday Sing Along at Glenburnie United Church on Fri, Dec. 6th at 7pm. Freewill donations gratefully accepted, but not necessary. • Breakfast! $6! Inverary United Church invites you to Bob’s Breakfast on Sat, Dec.7th from 7:30-10am... Never been… believe me time to try it out! Great food and great people. You will enjoy it! • Christmas Craft & Bake Sale on Sat, Dec.7th from 9am to 2pm in the Perth Road Sunday School Hall, Perth Road Village. 14 vendor tables, plus a bake table. Info: 613-3531690. • Nativity Display on display Sun, Dec. 8th, 11am-3 pm at St. Patrick’s Church (3977 Sydenham Road). Donations to Loughborough Christmas and Emergency Fund gratefully accepted. If you have nativities to lend, please contact Mary Murphy at 613-376-3924.

Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula

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• The annual fall ABC Hall Wilton Cheese Fundraiser is underway, now until Dec. 1. Order delicious cheeses from a local supplier in time for Xmas partying. Pick up at the Hall on Dec 7. A portion of all orders goes to Hall upkeep. More info, including an online order form, are available at our website www.abchall.ca, or by calling Ann Schulz 613-273-8232. • South Sherbrooke Sugar Camps north of Hwy 7. Rosetta McInnes is looking for help. She plans to write a book about South Sherbrooke Sugar Camps, north of Hwy 7. With this in mind, she is asking for help with pictures or stories from anyone who remembers working in the sugar bush or who would have pictures that she could use. Some familiar camps would be: Conboys, Van Alstine, Ferguson, McDonell, and Larmon. Any help would be appreciated. Contact Rosetta McInnes at rosettamcinnes57@hotmail.com or 613-268-2548 or 662 Pratt Road, Maberly, Ont. K0H 2B0. • One Room Schoolhouses of South Sherbrooke - Another new book for South Sherbrooke Township. Does anyone have records, photos or memories from the one room schools of the former townships of North and South Sherbrooke and North Burgess? This is a final plea for help to fill out this part of our history. Contact Marilyn Snedden at 613-256-3130 or msnedden@storm.ca if you can help or want to order a book. They sell for $45 ea. Please contact Marilyn directly if you can contribute. • The Tay Valley Community Choir's annual Christmas concert will be held on Friday evening Dec. 6 at 7pm at the Maberly Hall. The choir has been working hard since September under the direction of Rebecca Worden and accompanied on the piano by Mary Lou Carroll. As well as eclectic selections from the full choir, harpist Faith Hutton will accompany Rebecca and the alto quartet. Toe tapping music by “Fiddlers and Friends” will be featured in the second half of the concert. Admission is $10.00 at the door. Healthy donations to the Food Bank will be accepted. Refreshments will be served at the end of the concert. Come for the singing; stay for the food and the fellowship!

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MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

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• What a wonderful morning of beautiful music at Senior’s Centre last Wed. morning (Nov.20). Marg and Dave put on a great show of music from the 50’s and 60’s, and some twisting 70’s music. Burl Ives, Hank Williams, Hank Snow, CCR (Who’ll Stop the Rain) and a bunch of other Canadian songs. Dave and Marg did a great job. Next time they are bringing all Canadian music. • The next “Forget-Me-Nots” will be on Dec. 18th with the Heart Full of Country boys. Starts at 10:30am. • Host and hostess of Coffee Break last week were Kip and Esther. Lots of coffee and goodies. Nice to see Don and Joelle out enjoying a cup and a visit. Happy birthday Kip, and happy travelling on your trip to Newfoundland. • The next Social Supper will be Wed, Dec. 11 at 6pm. Ham and turkey will be supplied. Just bring sides and dessert. • Sharbot Lake Diners will be on Dec. 2 at 12:30pm at the United Church hall. Roast Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cole slaw, etc. Dessert is Apple Crumble Pie. It’s a buffet. For reservations, call 613-279-3151. • On Dec. 4 at the Seniors Centre, the Land O’Lakes Cloggers will be doing their Christmas clogging. Show starts at 10:30am. Their fan club will be there. Can’t wait to see you there. • The Snow Road Snowmobile Club fed 136 breakfasts on Sat. morning. They will be having their craft sale on Sat, Dec. 7 from 10am to 2pm. Something for everyone. Light lunch served. Come out and do your Christmas shopping.

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• The November birthdays are Tom Rose, Helen Beck, Errol Abrams, Freda Burke, Velma McIntosh, Cindy Pringle, Allan Gurnsey and many more who are celebrating. • On Monday, we have foot care for the residents at the Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence. We have Jim McPherson and his nephew Pete playing and singing for the residents on Nov. 26.

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• This Sat, Nov. 30 will be a busy day in our neck of the country. The Cookie Exchange goes from 10-11:15am at the Ompah Community Centre. Bring 3 or 5 or ? dozen of your favourite cookies to share and go home with 3 or 5 or ? dozen of a variety of cookies. Next is the Craft Fair at Clarendon Central School from 9am to 1pm, followed by the Children’s Christmas Party at Clar-Mill Hall at 2pm. Refreshments will be served. Then the day ends off with the Santa Claus Parade, starting at 6pm from the Ompah Community Centre, winding along Hwy 509 and 506, stopping to light the Christmas tree at Buckshot Lake Road, and ending at the township Office. • North Frontenac Township hosted it’s first Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at Clar-Mill Hall the evening of Nov. 25. This dinner acknowledged and celebrated those folks who

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Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Mark Sat, Nov 30th at 7pm on your calendar for the next Gospel Sing at the Parham Free Methodist Church, featured singers: RMS, local talent, refreshments, free will offering. Also, don't forget about the Coffee Time every Tues morning, 10 to 11:30. Hope to see you there! • Thanks to everyone who came out to support the BINGO at GREC. • Thinking of you to Garnet Brown, Bob Barr and also to Bob Veley, who gets to ring the bell very soon after his treatments. • Condolences to the family of Jim Barnett and Arlie Hansen. • A big thank you to all who helped with food and or supported the Parham United Church's annual Turkey Dinner. The comments after were very complimentary. • Sharbot Lake Santa Claus Parade will be held on Dec. 7 a 1pm. Assembling at the K&P trail across from the Township office. • Sharbot Lake Nativity Pageant at the United Church at 10am will reflect some of the excitement and problems of the original birth of Jesus Christ. • Get your skates all sharpened up and join family and friends at the Frontenac Arena, every Sunday from 12 to 1:20. Don't forget your helmet! • Need exercise... try out the KP Trail, bike, hike, walk or run. Enjoy what is available in your area, a lot of hard work was put in this project, so please enjoy it. • Communion, as well as a collection of non perishable items for the local food bank, was held at the Parham United Church. Luncheon of leftovers was enjoyed by the congregation following the service. • Festival of trees, featuring "Old Fashioned Christmas" takes place Dec 12, 13, and 14th in Sharbot Lake. • Big thank you to the Railway workers who keep our safety in mind as they worked diligently in the cold weather to update the crossing lights in Parham.

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• The Children’s Christmas Party and Santa Claus Parade will take place on Sat, Nov. 30. The Children’s Christmas party and visit with Santa starts at 2pm at Clar-Mill Community Hall. Children (up to Grade 8) must be registered prior to this event in order to receive a present. Please contact Michelle Ross (613-318-4039) or Dillon Boles (613-650-7746) to register. The parade starts at 6pm, leaving the Ompah Community Hall and making its way West on the 509/506 and ending at the North Frontenac Township Office. Everyone is welcome to participate with a float in the parade (contact Dillon or Michelle for details).

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• Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, corner of 506 and Buckshot Lake Rd., at approx. 7pm. The Santa Claus parade will leave Ompah at 6pm and, as the parade passes by, the Christmas Tree will be lit. Cookies and a warm drink available. Please join us. This is a great spot to see the parade. • Also, the Christmas Pot Luck supper is on Sat, Dec. 14 at 5:30pm, Clar-Mill Hall, Plevna. Everyone is welcome.

Sydenham Karen Brawley

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• Sydenham is getting festive. Start your weekend off by joining the Lions Club at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Township Municipal Office Parking Lot at 6:30 pm on Fri. the 29th. Sing some carols, enjoy some hot cocoa, and Christmas carolling. • Sat. the 30th is quite the busy day in the village as well. Santa Claus is coming to town, the parade starts at 10am, the usual route, if you would like to put a float in, meet at the Fire hall for 9:30am and join in. Or even just walk in the parade. • Sat, Nov. 30 at 1 pm, St Paul’s Anglican Church on Mill St invites children to help decorate the church for Christmas, followed by crafts and refreshments! Join us after the parade to warm up and have some festive fun! kim.duca@gmail.com • 4263 Sydenham Road is the place to stop and shop on Sat. the 30th as well, from 9am4pm, for the 2nd Annual Christmas Open House. Join us for a day of shopping local handmade products from several local vendors within a relaxed home environment. No admission, light refreshments served. A list of Vendors include Wood & Water Jewellery, The Guinea Hen, Countryside Treasures, Caroles Cards, Niruja Skin, Hilyard Farms, Old Country Bath & Body, Knot Your Nature and Beach Pebble Tales. So much local talent under one roof. Be sure to stop in and check it out. You won’t regret it! • Friends of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library are hosting a pop-up book sale at the Sydenham Branch on Sat, Nov 30, 10 - 2. Fill a bag for $5! Other items for sale as well! • B-I-N-G-O - If you aren’t broke, after all the fun shopping ventures on the weekend and

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• The Verona Community Association is hosting The PA Day Free Skate on Fri, Nov. 29 from 1-3pm at the Frontenac Community Arena, 4299 Arena Boundary Rd, Godfrey. Admission is free. The VCA is also collecting a non-perishable food item for the South Frontenac Food Bank. The event is sponsored by Revell Ford. • The 14th Annual PCPS Holiday Market is this Sat, Nov. 30 at Prince Charles Public School. The Marketplace & Kids Thrift Sale is from 9am to 2pm. Breakfast with Santa: 9am to noon. Lunch Cafe is from noon to 2pm. New this year, SAC Lunch Cafe, Kids Thrift Sale and a festive photo booth. There is over 50+ vendors. Admission is free: A non-perishable food item appreciated. • The Frontenac Women's Chorus presents "A Christmas Landscape" on Sat, Nov. 30, 7:30pm, Trinity United Church. Admission by donation ($10 + suggested). Guest soloists will be Mara Shaw, cello; Jan LeClair, accordion; and Doug Handforth, violin. • The whole family can enjoy an afternoon of fun and Christmas cheer! Christmas in the Village will be held Sun, Dec.1, from 1-5pm at the Verona Lions Centre. Food, live music, children’s crafts, treats and a tree lighting. This is a free event. All are welcome. • Enjoy "The Sounds of Christmas" with the Trinity United Church Choir and friends on Fri, Dec. 6 at 7:30pm. This is a free event. • Nicole's Gifts announces Santa's big arrival to the store on Sat, Dec. 7 from 11am to 2pm. This is a free event! Santa will have a mailbox for special letters. Friendly pets are welcome to attend. Please bring your own camera. Donations to Verona Community Association Christmas for Kids are gladly accepted, but not required. • Our local thespian, Dick Miller, is in a Christmas Carol play at the Domino Theatre in Kingston. Dick is playing and singing in a number of smaller roles as well as Mr. Fezziwig, where he dances a jig. The play is running now to December 14

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ARDEN Wanda Harrison 613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com The Kennebec Recreation Committee would like to thank Connie Tryan and the Arden Kids Klub, and Kathy Barr and her student volunteers for their generous donations to the Arden Rink rebuild project. The Committee truly appreciates your thoughtfulness. • Circle Square Ranch will be holding their free-will donation, Community Christmas Dinner, Thur, Nov. 28 at 6pm at the Ranch. Please e mail or call the Ranch at 335-5403 or arden@csranch.ca. Everyone is welcome to this traditional Christmas Dinner. • Arden’s Annual Tree Lighting ceremony will be held Sat. Nov. 30, at 7pm, across from the Mill Pond. This yearly event invites all to welcome Christmas to Arden. Christmas Carols will be led by the Glee Club. Enjoy homemade cookies made by Volunteers and

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Hot Chocolate supplied by the Ranch. This is a great way to get the Joy of Christmas in your heart. • There will be a dart tournament, Sun, Dec. 1, at the Arden Legion. $10/person, with registration 9am to 9:45am. There is a 50% payout and the remainder of the proceeds directed to the Children’s Christmas Party. For further information, please get in touch with the branch at 613-335-2737. • The Wesleyan Church is happy to announce that it is sponsoring their annual turkey Dinner, Sat, Dec. 7, at the Kennebec Community Centre, 5-6:30pm. Come early to this extremely popular dinner, with an absolutely fabulous dinner and delicious desserts. A free will donation would be appreciated. • Congratulations is extended to the Ladies Auxiliary Cribbage Team which competed in the recent Zone G tournament, placing 1st. The team will advance to the district competition March 2020 in Morrisburg. • Condolences to the family of long-time resident Ken Clark.

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Year Award. Teri was recognized for volunteerism in the community over the past few years. She helped to organize the Breakfast with Santa and Touch the Truck events in conjunction with LARC, the township float for the Santa Clause parade, and the North Addington Soccer Association. Teri has had a positive impact on our local community for many years and has also donated her time to the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes as well as North Addington Education Centre. Jillian Mumby received the Business Leader Award. She operates a small business and employs a significant number of locals depending on demand. Jillian recently built a two-unit family dwelling in Flinton to provide housing for seniors. During construction a number of local companies were contracted to complete the project. The Township and AHEAD committee thanked the recipients for their efforts in the community and congratulate them on a job well done.

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BIRTH It’s a Girl! Congratulations to Heather & Patrick O’Brien on the birth of a sweet little daughter! Molly Rose, 7 lb. was born on September 3, 2019. Welcomed with much love by big sister Shannon and brothers Sean & Jack. Proud grandparents are Richard & Jan Foy and Roy & Nancy O’Brien.

Congratulations Graduate Congratulations also to Dr. Patrick O’Brien, who completed his Ph.D in Environmental and Life Sciences at Trent University. He continues to research a post-doctorate project while teaching at the university and taking an active role in raising his young family. We are proud of you, Pat!

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Celebration of Life Dale Neal Celebrating a life lived well. Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal; love leaves memory no one can steal. Join our celebration, November 30, 1pm-4pm, at Storrington Lions Hall

OBITUARY HANSEN, Elizabeth Arleen (nee Porter), RN., Oct.16, 1939 – Nov. 20, 2019 Arleen Hansen of Harrowsmith, formerly of Parham, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, surrounded by family and music, at Kingston General Hospital, at the age of 80. Daughter of the late Doreen Shea Porter Howes of Parham, and Arthur Porter, Sydenham, she will be lovingly remembered by her husband, of 59 years, Karl Hansen, sons Chris (Pam) and Sean (Angela) Hansen, and daughter Karleen Griffin (Joe), grandchildren Stephanie, Nicholas, Erik, Quinn and Keighan, siblings Doug Porter (Stella), Ann Howes (John), Bev Howes (Ed) and siblings-in-law David Hansen (Dawn), Paul Hansen (Tina), Sandra Hallam (Peter), and Marty Hansen and her many nieces and nephews. Arleen was a proud KGH nurse (1962) who always put everyone else’s needs ahead of her own. Her caring and nurturing spirit provided comfort and guidance to many over the years. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Kingston General Hospital and Providence Care Hospital for their extremely thoughtful support. Family and friends were invited to a Celebration of Arleen’s Life at James Reid Funeral Home (1900 John Counter Boulevard) on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 for a visitation at 2:00 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Sydenham.

In Memoriam Chester Allen In loving memory of Chester Allen who passed away Nov 29, 2015 The days are remembered & quietly kept. No words are needed, we shall never forget For deep in our hearts you will always stay Loved and Remembered each and every day Missing you and loving you forever Linda & family & Allen family.

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THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Employment Opportunity Manager Of Emergency Services/Fire Chief (Permanent Full-Time) The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of eastern Ontario. The municipality is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on-person to join our municipal team as the Manager of Emergency Services/Fire Chief. Working under the direction of the Clerk Administrator, the incumbent will manage the delivery of fire protection services, including fire prevention, fire safety education, fire suppression, communications, recruiting and training personnel ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations and the policies and by-laws of the municipality.

calendar.kfpl.ca or by visiting or phoning any open Kingston Frontenac Public Library branch. Registration for each meeting will open at 9 a.m. on the Saturday immediately before. The next meetings will be on Thursday, December 12, and Thursday, January 9, at 2 p.m. at Sydenham branch. Both sessions are open to all adults, but seating is limited. To avoid disappointment, please register in advance online at calendar.kfpl.ca or by phone at (613) 549-8888, starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 7 and on Saturday, January 4 For more information, visit www.kfpl.ca . Questions? Contact: Anne Hall, 613-5498888, ext.3528, ahall@kfpl.ca

THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Employment Opportunity Clerical Assistant The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of Eastern Ontario. Central Frontenac enjoys a unique character and quality of life that distinguishes the municipality from other areas of Ontario. The rural values, the sense of place, the unique landscapes, the importance of water resources and the quality of life enjoyed by those who live in and who visit the community is integral to the municipality. The municipality is seeking a team player with initiative and a positive attitude to join our municipal team as the Clerical Assistant. Reporting to the Treasurer and the Deputy-Treasurer, the Clerical Assistant is primarily responsible for general clerical assistant/receptionist duties, greeting residents and assisting them with their enquiries and receiving and processing payments. The qualified candidate must be able to handle many tasks at once and work in a fast pace environment. The successful candidate would ideally possess the following:

With five (5) years of progressive leadership experience, you have applied, technical knowledge of applicable legislation/ codes/standards and best practices combined with hands-on emergency management planning and execution.

• Minimum high school diploma, with preference given to candidates who have a post-secondary education in business administration or other related fields • Two or more years’ experience as a clerical assistant/receptionist in an administrative setting • Excellent verbal and communication skills • Excellent cash handling experience • Proven dispute resolution and negotiation/problem solving skills • Working knowledge and proficiency with computer applications • Thorough knowledge of municipal taxation, collection and relative municipal legislation is preferred

The salary range for this position is currently under review. A comprehensive benefit package is available.

The salary range for this position is currently under review. A comprehensive benefit package is also provided.

A complete job description is available on the Township’s website at www.centralfrontenac.com.

Please apply with a detailed resume by noon local time on Thursday, December 12, 2019

Please apply with a detailed resume by noon local time on Wednesday December 4, 2019.

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Cathy MacMunn, Clerk Administrator Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 cmacmunn@centralfrontenac.com

J. Michael McGovern, CPA, CGA Treasurer Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will be collected for the principal purpose of determining an applicant’s eligibility for potential employment. The Township of Central Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for an applicant with a disability will be provided upon request.

This role is administrative in nature, supervisory oriented and involves the responsibility for the planning, coordinating, operating and efficiency of the department while allowing considerable exercise of independent judgment. The Manager of Emergency Services/Fire Chief will also be designated the Community Emergency Management Coordinator.

November 28, 2019

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SERVICES HANDYMAN, WILL REPLACE SINKS, taps, toilets, drywall etc, cottage closures and carpentry. Please call Albert 613-374-2079

APPLIANCE REPAIR, Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613374-2851

AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take trade-ins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

COMING EVENTS The Sounds of Christmas, Trinity United Church and Friends. Friday December 6, 7.00 pm, 6689 Road 38 Verona

FOR SALE CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca FIREWOOD; mixed hardwood, cut/split/delivered. Call for Pricing. Frontenac Firewood 613-2792048, 613-530-0484 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

Public Notice Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the road allowances as set out and described as follows: All Those Parts of the Shoreline Road Allowance around Kashwakamak Lake, in front of Lots 1, 2, 3 and Part of Lot 4, on Registered Plan 1125, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Parts 1 through 7 on Registered Plan 13R-22117. The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on December 13, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers located at 6648 Road 506, Plevna. At that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. Dated this 22nd day of November, 2019 Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON. K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

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Golden Eagles juniors championship came down to final minute T by Craig Bakay

he Sydenham High School Golden Eagles junior football squad was undefeated going into last Thursday’s KASSAA championship final versus Holy Cross (6-0 in the regular season). And it came down to a final drive by the Crusaders to eek out a 32-29 win. “It was a nail biter,” said Sydenham head coach Karl Hammer. “In our regular season game, we beat them by three points — ironic, eh?” This was the second year in a row the Golden Eagles fell to Holy Cross in the final, both years Hammer described as “a series of unfortunate events.” In the 2018 final, Sydenham had a punt blocked in the dying seconds that led to a Holy Cross score for the win. “This year, we were up 29-25 with two minutes left and we didn’t want to punt because of what happened last year but there was some miscommunication and we ended up giving them the ball on an interception,” Hammer said. It was almost like the football gods had it in for Sydenham. “After they intercepted, we stopped them

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Job Posting Part-Time Transitional Age Youth Support Worker Community Living - North Frontenac has an opening for a Part-Time Transitional Age Youth Support Worker. The successful candidate needs to have good written and oral communication skills, enjoy being around young people, have patience, be energetic, resilient, a good role model and connected to the community. They need to be dedicated by providing support in a manner that maintains dignity and respect. Qualifications: • DSW or equivalent, related work experience will be considered • Driver’s Abstract • Proficient in using computers Vulnerable Sector Check will be required. First Aid & CPR is an asset. Must be available to work days/evenings/ weekends and on a call in basis. Starting rate: $21.75 per hour. Community Living - North Frontenac strives for equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace. If you think that you are the right person to join our team, please send your cover letter and resume to Estelle DiCintio at edicintio@clnf.ca or drop off at 1025 Elizabeth St., Sharbot Lake, ON by December 3, 2019.

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Job Posting Adult Protective Service Worker Community Living-North Frontenac is inviting applications for the position of Adult Protective Service Worker (APSW). Reporting to the Executive Director, the APSW will support adults with a developmental disability to live independently, safely and securely as possible in their community. The APSW will ensure quality of supports and services are delivered in accordance with Community Living-North Frontenac’s Mission, Vision and Philosophy. This position requires an individual who has demonstrated skills and experience in case management, while having strong advocating skills for people with developmental disabilities. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work in a fast pace environment while maintaining confidentiality and have a strong understanding of diversity and culture. Qualifications: • Minimum 2-5 years case management experience • Post-secondary diploma and or degree in related discipline i.e. Developmental Service Worker • Must have a valid class G driver’s license • Knowledge of the Developmental Services system • Proficient in using computers Pay range will be $24.00-$28.00 per hour plus a benefit package. Community Living – North Frontenac strives for equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace. Please submit a cover letter and resume by November 29, 2019 to: Dean Walsh, Executive Director P.O Box 76, 1025 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 dwalsh@clnf.ca Only those applicants with related qualifications will be interviewed.

but there was a roughing the passer call on third down,” he said. “And I’ve never seen our defensive backs tip three pass attempts only to have it fall into the hands of a receiver before.” When Holy Cross finally punched the ball into the end zone, there were 11 seconds left on the clock. “They won by a field goal,” he said. “Earlier in the game, they missed a field goal but an offside call gave them a second chance from five yards closer. “Take away that field goal, and it’s a tie game.” Hammer did acknowledge that the game was entertaining for the fans. “And we did have a great season with a lot of support from the community,” he said. And, he said, he’s looking forward to seeing his charges move up to senior next year. “We’ve had two years of kids coming so close, I’m hoping it’ll light a fire in their bellies,” he said. Hammer said one of the things he’s proudest of this year is the sense of culture and “family” his team showed. “We also had several exceptional leaders too like lineman Nate Hamilton, two-way player Brennan Finucane, linebacker Sam McLeod and quarterback Keiren McNeely.

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orth Frontenac Little Threatre is putting on a Christmas show that will delight audiences for this Christmas season. “A Christmas Story” is a perfect family show to prepare everyone for the festivities surrounding the celebration of Christmas. Our young actors are hard at work getting into the character of their roles. Watching over them during rehearsal is Andrea Duggan who helps with prompting them and getting them on and off stage. Brian Robertson along with Jeff Siamon constructed the set at the Tichborne rehearsal Hall. Once it was completed Carol Pepper upainted and decorated the set., with 2 student helpers, Allison Chacon and Austin Squibb. As well as painting Carol also created some of the props and was helped by Joanne Pickett and Mike Steeves. Linda Bush keeps track of the many props used during different scenes. Karin Ferguson Reynolds, Stage Manager, is doing a terrific job. Geoff Murray has been busily sewing up costumes for all the kids. Jeff Siamon is our lighting technician and Adam Parker is doing sound effects. Watch out for those Bumpus hounds, they make quite a ruckus. Adam will also provide a musical interlude at intermission. Be sure to come and see a lively show with engaging young actors and a humorous story to tell. December 5,6,7th at 7 p.m. and Sunday Dec. 8th at 1:30 p.m. at GREC Auditorium. Tickets available at Pharmacy, Amazing Dollar Store and Cardinal Café and also at the door. Pamela Giroux (Producer)

Letter - continued from page 3 site plans for the development and how the building department issues permits. After everything is approved, it is the Township’s job to enforce the Conditions of Approval. Fulfilling all of these responsibilities seems impossible if the recommendations in the Benefit Permit are not known. The planning department is working to have a full, un-redacted version, that is one with no deletions, attached to the final Conditions of Approval. While this is still a work in process, it is one that needs to be solved for the Council and Township staff to do their jobs monitoring the development. Ross Sutherland Councillor, South Frontenac

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Thursday November 28

ARDEN - CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION DINNER 6pm. Circle Square Ranch. Turkey Dinner. All welcome, by donation to benefit camper scholarship program. rsvp 613-335-5403 SNOW ROAD STATION - TURPIN’S TRAIL 7pm9pm. Snow Road Hall. For tickets call Don or Joelle at 613-278-0958. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Refreshments

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GODFREY - FREE SKATE 1pm-3pm. Frontenac Community Arena. Admission is free. The VCA is also collecting a non-perishable food item for the South Frontenac Food Bank. Sponsored by Revell Ford. HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE 7pm-9:30pm. Golden Links Hall. $6 per child. For more information, call 613-372-2410. HARROWSMITH - SALT - WILLS AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY 11:30am. Golden Links Hall. Lunch is followed by presentation from OPP. Reservations required, call SFCS 613-376-6477 ext. 303 SYDENHAM - COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING EVENT 6:30pm. South Frontenac Council Chambers. Enjoy the festive Tree all lit up, while singing Christmas Carols and of course, delicious Baked treats provided by the Women’s Institute & the Sydenham & District Lions Club famous...Hot Coco! Free event.

Saturday November 30

ARDEN - ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY 7pm. Arden Mill Pond. Join in to welcome Christmas to the Hamlet. BATTERSEA - BLUEGRASS CONCERT WITH BOB BURTCH 7:30pm. Battersea United Church. Admission is $20 per person. Call 613-353-2846 or 613-353-2176 for tickets. Guarantee your toes will be tapping! BATTERSEA - SIGN MAKING WORKSHOP 1pm4pm. Battersea United Church. Hosted by 4 Rivers Youth Cluster and is free for children 10 and older. Refreshments included. RSVP REv. Heather 613353-2453 FLINTON - CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW AND SALE 10am-3pm. Through the Roof Ministry Centre. For more information, please call Tina at 613-970-1580. GODFREY - LIGHT UP THE NIGHT 6pm-9pm. Sperling Lane, just off Westport Road. Walk around the Christmas Light displays, visit Santa, drink hot chocolate. Carol sing. Family fun, All proceeds from donations to Sacred Heart of Jesus Social fund. HARROWSMITH - CHINESE DINNER & AUCTION INVERARY - 4H MEMBERS WARM CLOTHES FOR WINTER DRIVE 2pm-3pm. Inverary United Church. Please drop off donations of gently used or new items at the hall.

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Chris Murphy. Free Will offering. Refreshments to follow. Info - 613-353-1690------------------------SHARBOT LAKE - NATIVITY PAGEANT 10am. INVERARY - WARM CLOTHES FOR WINTER Sharbot Lake United Church. Info 613-279-2245. DRIVE 2pm-3pm. Inverary United Church. Please SYDENHAM - TURKEY, HAM, ROAST BEEF drop off donations of gently used or new items at the BINGO 2pm-5pm. Sydenham Legion. Frontenac/ Napanee Crunch Bantam C Girls Hockey Team hall. present $10 per card, prizes are turkeys, hams, and OMPAH - CHRISTMAS PARADE 6pm. Ompah Hall. The Parade starts in Ompah, making its way along roasts of beef. There will also be a silent auction 509/506 and ending at the Township Office. Anyone table, as well as a bake table. All ages welcome! is welcome to participate with a float in the parade, VERONA - CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE 1pm5pm. Verona Lions Hall. Food, Live Music, Children’s just contact Dylan or Michelle for details. OMPAH - COOKIE EXCHANGE 10am. Ompah Hall. Crafts, Treats, Tree Lighting. This is a free event. All Start baking your favourite Christmas cookies to are welcome. Monday December 2 bring to the Cookie Exchange. PARHAM - GOSPEL SING 7pm. Parham Free DENBIGH DINERS 12pm. Lasagna will be served Methodist Church. Featured singers: RMS, local up lovingly prepared by the hands of Land O Lakes Community Services volunteers, for just $8. For talent, refreshments, free will offering. PLEVNA - 8TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MARKET information, contact Bev 613 333 9852. 9am-1pm. Clarendon Central Public School. HARLOWE - CHRISTMAS LUNCH 11:30am. Harlowe Hall. Prepared by Pat Cuddy. Call Carol Homemade Chili & Soups Served PLEVNA - ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Lessard at 613 336-2570 to reserve your tickets. 7pm. Corner of Buckshot Lake Road and 506. The RAILTON - BINGO 6:30pm. St. Patrick’s Church. Santa Claus parade leaves Ompah at 6 pm and, as Cash bingo the parade passes by, the Christmas Tree will be lit. SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE DINERS 12:30pm. Sharbot Lake United Church. Roast Turkey, Refreshments. PLEVNA - CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 2pm. mashed potatoes, stuffing, cole slaw, etc. Dessert is Clar-Mill Hall. Children must be registered to receive apple Crumble Pie. It’s a buffet. For reservations call a gift from Santa. Please call Dylan Boles (613-650- 613-279-3151. Tuesday December 3 7746) or Michelle Ross (613-318-4039) as soon as possible to register. Refreshments will be available. NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. SYDENHAM - 2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land HOUSE 9am-4pm. 4263 Sydenham Road. Enjoy O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every supporting local vendors and shopping in a very fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll relaxed atmosphere? SYDENHAM - CHRISTMAS PARADE 10am. Road book. Sydenham Point. It’s also not too late to get a parade Wednesday December 4 float ready NORTHBROOK - DECORATE SANTA’S SLEIGH SYDENHAM - POP UP BOOK SALE 10am-2pm. 10am-12pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. LARC’s EarlyON Sydenham Public Library. Presented by the Friends Child and Family Center in partnership with Land O’ of the Library. Fill a plastic bag for $5. Fundraiser for Lakes Garden Club host this children’s Christmas the KFPL. project. To register, please contact Morgan at 613VERONA - “A CHRISTMAS LANDSCAPE” 7:30pm. 336-8934 X 257. Trinity United Church. Admission by donation ($10 + PLEVNA - TURKEY AND HAM BINGO 6pm-9pm. suggested). Guest soloists will be Mara Shaw, cello; Clar-Mill Hall. Doors open at 6, bingo starts at 7. Jan LeClair, accordion; and Doug Handforth, violin. Sponsored by St. Killians Church, Ardoch. 50/50 VERONA - 14TH ANNUAL PCPS HOLIDAY draw, other prizes and refreshments. MARKET 9am-2pm. Prince Charles Public School. 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desserts. Free will donation. DENBIGH - CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS 6pm. Denbigh Community Hall. Following the parade, you are invited to the hall to see Santa and enjoy some holiday treats. If you wish to enter a float, contact Gail or Tony at 613 333 2224 before December 3rd. HARLOWE - CHRISTMAS DINNER 6pm. Harlowe Hall. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, veggies, pie, tea and coffee, $12.50 pp. Dance to follow featuring the friendly North Woods band. HARLOWE - CHRISTMAS SPIRITUAL MUSICAL EVENT 7pm. Harlowe Wesleyan Standard Church. Featuring Ron Lemke and friends on music, plus recitations, scriptures, singing, participation. Come and hear the Christmas good news in scripture and in song. HARROWSMITH - CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 11am. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. Following the Santa Clause parade. Free hot dogs, hot chocolate, tea, coffee & sweet treats. Santa will be there as well! HARROWSMITH - BREAKFAST 8:30am. Golden Links Hall. Free pancake breakfast before the Harrowsmith Santa Claus parade. Couresy of Golden Links Hall & the Harrrowsmith Beautification Committee. Please bring an item for the food bank if you are able HARROWSMITH - SANTA CLAUS PARADE 10am. Centennial Park. We welcome businesses, community groups or individuals to participate. Please arrive by 9:30 am and enter by the north entrance to the park. INVERARY - BOB’S BREAKFAST 7:30am-10am. Inverary United Church. $6! Great food and great people. You will enjoy it! NORTHBROOK - LAND O’LAKES LIONS SANTA CLAUS PARADE 10am. Northbrook Lions Hall. Please call Lion Debbie at 613-921-3015 to register your float. There is no cost to enter a float. You do not have a float; enter your business truck. Hot chocolate and donuts in the hall to follow. OMPAH - COOKIE EXCHANGE 10am. Ompah Hall. 10-11am. Marily 613-479-2885 or Betty 613-4795537. PERTH ROAD - “CHRISTMAS CRAFT & BAKE SALE” 9am-2pm. Perth Road Sunda School Hall. 14 vendor tables plus a “Bake Table” - Info - 613353-1690 SHARBOT LAKE - CHRISTMAS DANCE WITH THE BAND “TAILGATE” 8pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Cost is $25 a couple. Please call Connie McVeigh, Sandy Hallam or Fran Smith for tickets. Licensed SHARBOT LAKE - SANTA CLAUS PARADE 1pm. Sharbot Lake - Railway Heritage Park. Gather at Soldiers Hall afterwards for hot dogs, hot chocolate and Santa. SNOW ROAD STATION - CRAFT SALE 10am-2pm. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse VERONA - SANTA’S BIG ARRIVAL 11am-2pm. Nicole’s Gifts. This is a free event! Santa will have a mailbox for special letters. Friendly pets are welcome to attend. Please bring your own camera.

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GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Glendower Hall. $2 donation, entertainers free, Info Joanne 613-374-2242, Joan - 613-374-5477 ca RAILTON - NATIVITY DISPLAY 11am-3pm. St. Saturday Patrick’s Church. Donations to Loughborough December Christmas and Emergency Fund gratefully accepted. 7 If you have Nativities to lend, please contact Mary ARDEN - Murphy at 613-376-3924. A N N U A L Wednesday December 11 T U R K E Y CLOYNE - COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARAVAN D I N N E R 5pm-8pm. North Addington Education Centre. 5pm-6:30pm. The Caravan leaves NAEC at 5:00pm. Register Kennebec Hall. by December 6, and bring along $2 for the jar. To Sponsored by reserve your seat, email sproulesar@limestone. the Wesleyan on.ca or call Sarah at 613-336-8991 ext. 154. For Church Come more information, go the Riverhill Farms Facebook early to this page e x t r e m e l y SNOW ROAD STATION - SOCIAL SUPPER 6pm. popular dinner. Snow Road Hall. Ham and turkey will be supplied. fabulous meal Just bring sides and dessert. and scrumptious

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Cole Lake 101 Nativities I t’s still called 101 Nativities but every year it seems to get a little bigger. When Jean Freeman and Kris Caird started out collecting Nativity scenes for a display nine years ago, they were concerned about reaching the 101 mark. But this year, the count reached 260 as of Friday night as the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church welcomed the community for its annual pre-Christmas celebration displaying Nativity scenes collected from around the world. “We couldn’t do it without the people who donate their Nativities for the display,” said Freeman. “Plus the people who help putting out the Nativities (like Cindy McMahon) and taking them down. “Taking them down and putting them back in boxes is actually more strenuous.” One thing that immediately strikes the viewer is the vast variety of approaches to the standard vision of Christ’s birth. “There’s no limit to people’s imagination and their ability to stay true to the subject

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matter,” Freeman said. For example, there are Nativities made of wood, stone, crochet, plastic, clay, even Kevlar. They come with individual figures or all in one examples. (“The one-piece ones are easier to put out,” she said.) There are snow globes, clocks, and displays made from twisted banana leaves. And they come from all over the world, from Canadian First Nations depictions to Rwanda, Haiti, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Guatemala, Peru, Guyana, Puerto Rico, Germany as well as several from Israel. “And of course the kids get to make their own Nativity Scene,” she said. “That’s very popular. “But there are so many, you just can’t get them all in one glance.” Freeman said she’d like to do something special for the 10th one next year but hasn’t decided what that might be yet. “We have started going more rustic with the shelves in the corner,” she said. “We might go even more rustic next year.”

Aidan McMahon and Levi Peters show organizer Jean Freeman their favorites at the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church 101 Nativities display last weekend

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE

News & Public Notices

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The Township of South Frontenac has evolved the Recreation Committee Structure to focus on key functions that require greater engagement with the local and broader community. Two new Committees, made up of Community Volunteers and Township Councillors, have been formed to support the recreation and leisure needs of residents. Information about these new committees and how you can get involved to shape recreation and leisure in South Frontenac can be found at southfrontenac.net/en/town-hall/south-frontenac-recreation-committee.

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, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance of Township roads.

WINTER HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Our next open date will be November 28th from 3pm – 7pm. Because of the holiday season, the Depot will only be open once - December 12th for the month. Open dates will be published monthly in this banner but keep in mind they are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/ Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

THINGS TO DO PUBLIC SKATING AT THE ARENA Public Skating starts again weekly each Sunday from 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm and each Wednesday (Parent & Pre-School Skating) from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, only $2.50 per person, a CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended. CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING AT TOWN HALL Please join the Sydenham Lions Club on Friday November 29th in the Municipal Office parking lot at 4432 George St, Sydenham. The Tree lighting will take place at 6:30 pm followed by hot chocolate and caroling. FREE PUBLIC SKATE – NOVEMBER 29, 2019 Free Public Skate sponsored by the Verona Community Association will be held at the Frontenac Community Arena on November 29, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended. SANTA CLAUSE PARADES The Sydenham Santa Claus parade is November 30, 2019. The parade begins at 10 am and leaves from the Sydenham Fire Hall. Anyone wishing to be in the parade please be at the Sydenham Fire Hall by 9:30 am located at 4233 Stage Coach Rd, Sydenham. The Harrowsmith Santa Clause Parade is December 7, 2019 at 10:00 am and begins at Centennial Park and ends at Harrowsmith Public School. For information, call Don or Pam for float entry and parade route. Don (613-376-6952) or Pam (613-929-7003)

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Police Services Board Meeting – November 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm. • Community Programming & Events Committee – December 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm. • Council Meeting – December 3, 2019 at 7:00 pm. • Committee of the Whole Meeting – December 10, 2019 at 7:00 pm. • Committee of Adjustment Meeting – December 12. 2019 at 7:00 pm.

DRIVE SLOW IN THE SNOW • BE NICE ON THE ICE: Give yourself twice the space between vehicles and pedestrians. Stopping distance on ice is double that of a dry road • GO SLOW IN THE SNOW: Slow down and drive according to weather conditions, not the speed limit • IT’S NOT A RACE, GIVE PLOW SPACE: Snow plows are extra wide and can create clouds of snow – both of which reduce visibility and increase the risk of collision. It’s best to wait for the plow to pull over before you pass.

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To familiarize yourself with how our Public Services Department manage the winter road conditions, our Winter Control Plan can be found at www.southfrontenac.net under Winter Maintenance.

2020 DOG TAGS – COMING SOON! As of December 1st, 2019, Dog Tags for the 2020 year will be available for $15.00 each, until February 28, 2020. 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, 2020. HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS Township Administrative Offices will be closed from Tuesday December 24, 2019 at 12:00 noon, and will reopen on Thursday January 2, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. To reach the Public Services Department during this time, please call (613) 376-3027 Ext 4330 or 4331.

Open for Business PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION Prior to submitting a planning application, applicants are required to have 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.

LIBRARY HOURS Hartington Branch (located at 5597 Road 38 in the Princess Anne Community Centre). Monday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-372-2524 Kingston Frontenac Public Library (located at 130 Johnson St. Kingston) Several locations and hours to serve you Visit www kfpi.ca/hours-and-locations

Storrington Branch (located at 3910 Battersea Road) Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-353-6333 Sydenham Branch 4412 Wheatley St, Sydenham Monday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-376-3437

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WINTER CLOSURE JANUARY 1, - APRIL 30, 2020

Please utilize your curbside pickup. Collection days may be found at www.southfrontenac.net/living-here/solid waste/garbage 613 376-3027 X 4330 Green Bay will remain open Fridays 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

NO Dumping at gates. Fines will be enforced

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Mrs. Garrett’s Bakery thriving after 30 years and millions of tarts I s there really a Mr. Christie? Does the sun shine everyday at Pepperidge Farm? You can’t really trust a wholesome brand these days, can you. Sometimes you can. There is a real Mrs. Garrett. Her name is Joyce and she still works in the family bakery that she started 30 years ago, in part of the butcher shop that her husband had opened a few years earlier. She no longer owns the bakery, which is now a stand-alone business. Her daughter Dawn (Lake) has been with her from the start and owns the business now, and it is as much a family business as it ever was. “My mother, my aunt, my son and my son-in-law all work here, we like to keep it in the family,” said Dawn Lake on a frosty November morning last week, from the bakery, which is off of the Perth Road (between Inverary and the Loughborough Lake boat launch). It was warm and bright in the bake shop, however. The pie dough, which had been put up early in the morning, was ready. Fay Legrow was forming circles of dough into butter tart trays, the dough for pies was still on the counter. Joyce Garrett was wrapping some goods that had cooled, and Dillon Lake and Christopher Green were consulting about the rest of the day’s baking list. Ryan Lake, who made the pastry overnight,

The club gathered at RL CLassics in Godfrey and then hit the trail for a ride to Sharbot Lake and back.

ATV club holds inaugural ride T

he Verona district ATV club hosted their first Ontario FEderation of ATV Associations (OFATV) event on Sunday November 18. Over 50 ATVs and 70 plus riders set off from RL Classics on the corner of Road 38 and Westport Rd at 10 am. The group made their way to Sharbot Lake following the KP trail. After a nice lunch at The Maples the group returned to Godfrey. Riders from Eastern and Central Ontario enjoyed the condition of the trail and Frontenac's beautiful landscape. The new Verona and District club joins 18 other member clubs in the Ontario Federation of ATV clubs (OATV). The OATV provides member services including 3rd party liability, and hleps with access to trails across the region and the Province. To join the Verona district ATV club please email Marc or Wayne at VDATVC@gmail. com

The Mrs. Garretts bakery crew: Fay Legrow, Dawn LAke, Joyce Garrett, Christopher Green, Dillon Lake, and Ryan Lake - not in picture was already gone. A lot of people know about Mrs. Garretts mainly because of the butter tarts, which are sold throughout South Frontenac. They are the most popular item the bakery makes, and

more traffic into the store as time goes on, and every time we let people know about something new that we are baking, they come here from all over,” she said. There is also a growing corner in the store with sauces and crafts from local producers. All part of Mrs. Garrett’s becoming a destination store for lovers of local baked goods. Mrs. Garrett’s butter tarts, and some other items, are available at Ormsbees Mercantile, Trousdale’s Foodland, Leonard’s, Northway Home Hardware and locations in Kingston. A larger selection is available at Glenburnie Grocery, but only at the bakery itself are the full range of goods on display. Holiday seasons are always busy, of course and each of them is different. “At Thanksgiving it’s pies, apple pie and pumpkin pie, mostly,” said Dawn. But the volume can be daunting, especially because pies need to be fresh. That was where the strong staff and capacity of the bake shop kitchen comes in. They made about 700 pies this year, fresh for eating, in two days. “We’ve done that many for a few years, but now we don’t have to work 16-hour days as much because we have the oven space we need,” she said. With more capacity comes the opportunity to put out more baked goods, and sales have been increasing continuously. “We do a lot of different things when it comes around to Christmas, including our own Christmas cake and plum pudding. We also do a lot of trays for customers. There is always a lot for Christmas and as we add new products it is only getting busier and busier. It’s exciting.” And that’s not a bad situation for a business that is over 30 years old.

they make a lot of them, 300 dozen a week on average, more in the summer and in the holiday seasons like pre-Christmas. That comes pretty close to 200,000 butter tarts a year, each made by hand using home-made dough and filling. The recipe, you guessed it, is a closely guarded family secret. Mrs. Garrett’s has undergone changes over the last few years. Not only are they making a wider variety of items, but the bakery itself has changed. “When the butcher shop closed a couple of years ago, we thought about closing up the retail store and moving the bakery somewhere else to just do wholesale. But people kept knocking on the door wanting to come in and buy our baking,” said Dawn Lake. Early last summer (2018) Dawn decided to listen to the customers and rejuvenate the retail business. Instead of 27 Years moving, she purchased the Paul Kilpatrick in Business! property and slowly began to open up more and more of Your #1 Choice for Tires! a bakery storefront, and add some new oven capacity. Class A Mechanic • www.perthmotors.ca • Hwy. 7, Perth, ON “We are not done yet, but Tel: 613-267-2901 • Fax: 613-267-5800 • Mon - Fri 8am-5pm we are getting more and