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THE FRONTENAC NEWS
COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613) Arden.....................................Joan Moore............... 335-2015 Cloyne / Northbrook..............Marion Collier........... 336-3223 Crow Lake.............................Debbie Jones........... 279-2226 Marion Ratzinger...... 279-2986 Denbigh............... .................Alice Madigan........... 333-9542 Godfrey................ .................Jean Campbell.......... 374-5718 Harrowsmith..........................Kelly Calthorpe......... 372-1655 Henderson.............................Jean Brown............... 336-2516 Georgina Wathen..... 336-9641 Maberly-Bolingbroke.............Karen Prytula............ 325-1354 Mississippi.............................Pearl Killingbeck....... 278-2127 Mountain Grove.....................Marilyn Meeks.......... 335-4531 Ompah...................................Linda Rush............... 479-2570 Parham-Tichbome.................Colleen Steele.......... 375-6219 Christine Teal............ 375-6525 Plevna...................................Katie Ohlke............... 479-2797 Sydenham.............................Anita Alton................ 376-6333 Verona...................................Debbie Lingen.......... 374-2091 Zealand.................................Jean Lewis................ 268-2452
ARDEN Joan Moore
613-335-2015 pinky24247@yahoo.ca
· There will no euchre at the Kennebec hall on Feb. 21; instead, the GEEC pancake supper will be served from 5-7pm. · The Kennebec Diners club is on February 21. This month is baked chicken with hash browns and a chocolate brownie for dessert. Please reserve: call Wanda at 613-335-3186 · We are still looking for more casino players. Come in to Arden Legion to register or phone Malcolm at 613-335-3664 · The rink is now open - everyone welcome to participate in winter fun. · The cribbage players had a very nice day to travel to Chalk River to compete in district cribbage - unfortunately none of our players go on. · The snowmobile rally was very good - even though it was a 4 to 5 hour trip - that turned out to be 9 hours. Thanks go out to Mayor Janet and her husband Jim for leading the group, to Donnie Scott for planning the route and to those who helped in the kitchen. The first place winner was Carol Espie from Port Perry; second Elly Peterson from Arden. · The kitchen work is going very well. It has been painted by Jennifer, Ian and Dawn. The sinks are in and just need to be hooked up and we are waiting for our new deep fryer · The fishing derby is coming up this Saturday, February 11. Tickets are available at Arden Legion. This is followed by a fish fry and a dance - it is for all local lakes. · The Jackie Davies fund raiser is to be held on February 18, tickets are at the Arden Legion · Fun raiser has a beautiful basket to sell tickets on - $2 ea or 3 for $5. The proceeds go to the kitchen fund – the draw will be on April 7. Also Elly Peterson has donated a beautiful trophy for fun raiser darts on Friday nights for a 180 score. · Eggs as you like them breakfast and silent auction on Sat. February 11 from 8 to 11 at Arden Community Centre - free
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At this time of year, coughing is all around us. If we aren’t doing it, others around us are. It’s a good idea to keep at least three feet away from a cougher to reduce the risk of being sprayed with germs and viruses. If you are the cougher, try not to get too close to other people. As people age, they start to worry about challenges that lie ahead. The five top concerns are: loss of independence, declining health, not having enough money, not being able to live in their own home and isolation and loneliness. These are very real fears. Taking good care of our bodies and keeping socially engaged will help keep us healthier longer. A century and a half ago, people in a more rural agricultural society worked hard physically and walked home from work. Today, we’ve exchanged our legs for cars as our main method of movement. Our bodies are designed to walk a lot and it’s been proven that walking daily is good for us. Have you had your walk today? Some people avoid eating too many carrots because they are supposed to contain “a lot of sugar”. Actually, one pound of boiled carrots contains about 3 teaspoons of sugar. The sugar does enter the blood stream quickly but normal portion sizes of carrots aren’t a problem. Rumours abound in the world of health. Our pharmacists keep up to date to what’s going on in this world and can help you separate truth from fiction.
will offering - proceeds to go to United Church. · Karaoke will be held again this Friday, 8pm at Arden Legion - last week was the start and it turned out very well.
DENBIGH Alice Madigan
613-333-9542 ali-cj.madigan@sympatico.ca
· Thanks to my sister Marie for the article on Groundhog Day. Apparently it came from German settlers who believed that an animal frightened by its shadow on Candlemas day indicated that winter would last for another six weeks. The original animal was a hedgehog and the first official Groundhog Day was February 2, 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pa. · Looking for an email on how Valentine’s Day originated! And while we’re on the subject of Valentine’s Day get your tickets soon for the Valentine’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party happening on Saturday February 18. I have approximately 20 tickets left, so hurry before they’re all gone. · St. Luke’s United Church congregation wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped with the church’s 2011 events - the dinners, walkathon and the Randy Quade Benefit. · The Community Food Bank has moved to the Addington Highland’s Community Center in Denbigh. It will be open on Tuesdays from 12 noon to 3p.m. For further information please contact Ruby Malcolm at 613-333-1449. · The Denbigh Recreation Committee is hosting “Music-InThe-Hall” on Sun. Feb. 12 starting at 1p.m. New musicians are always welcomed and donations to the Community Food Bank are appreciated. · Denbigh Euchre will be on Friday Feb. 10 starting at 7p.m sharp at the Denbigh Township Hall. · The Lions Club Seniors Food & Fellowship is happening on Wednesday Feb. 15 at the Lions Hall starting at 12 noon. · HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
GODFREY
Jean Campbell 613-374-5718 · Sympathy is extended to the family and relatives in the Godfrey area of the late Bertha Lloyd who passed away January 28, 2012. Bertha was born and raised in Godfrey and attended Piccadilly Sunday School with us all at that time. · Congratulations to Bruce Fitzgerald who will be celebrating his 40th Birthday on February 17. · I was unable to attend the last Bedford Open Mic but understand it was standing room only. Keep up the good work. · Tip: A good quick frosting can be made by boiling a small potato, mashing it, and adding powdered sugar and vanilla.
HARROWSMITH Kelly Calthorpe
613-372-1655 kdcalthorpe@sympatico.ca
· The men are in the kitchen as the Knights of Columbus of Railton are preparing for their Chili Fest Supper on Sat. Feb. 11, 5-7pm at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall. Adults are $8; children 12 & under are only $4. A comfort meal for these winter days · Keep looking for your dancing shoes!! Tickets for the Valentine’s Dance in support of Harrowsmith Public School will still be available at the door. If you want to surprise your special someone with a night of dancing, music, food, prizes please call Cindy, 613-372-1633; email gmom.ryan5@gmail.com. · Kitchens all over the area are cooking up some deli-
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february 9, 2012 cious dinners so you don’t have to. Mark your calendars for a Beef Supper on February 19 at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith and then follow up with a Turkey Dinner on February 24 at St. Paul’s United Church also in Harrowsmith. · The Social & Athletic Club is losing a valuable member of their team, Baseball Chair Wayne Closs, who has spent many years volunteering and organizing Harrowsmith Ball. The club and the community would like to extend heartfelt thanks for Wayne’s many years of volunteering. This leaves the S&A Club with the need for a new Baseball Chair for the 2012 season. The position requires someone to organize baseball teams and collect registration fees at the March sign up. For more information, please call Dan Bell 613-372-1910. · The “Friends of the Point” Committee is holding a fundraiser Dance & Silent Auction on Fri. Feb. 24, 8pm at Sydenham High School, with Bauder Road and Still Standin’. A buffet lunch will be served. Bus ride home will be available at 1am to Verona, Harrowsmith, Sydenham, Perth Road & Inverary areas. Tickets are $15 pp, available at Sydenham One Stop, Mill Street Pizzeria and from committee members.
HENDERSON Jean Brown Georgina Wathen
613-336-2516 613-336-9641
· Special thinking of you to Rick Belwa. · Comings and goings to Henderson included Mitchell Gurnsey, Erin Cooper & family, and Joanne Robertson. · This Saturday Feb. 11, the Arden United Church will feature another famous breakfast with eggs as you like them. It's always a fun time with tasty food in large quantities. · Don't forget our service people on Valentine's Day, especially our fabulous postal rural route folks- they always make it through for us · Set aside Friday Feb. 17 for the Fiddlers in Northbrook- a real fun time and a cure for cabin fever doldrums that are upon us this time of year. · Also we are looking forward to the annual fishing derby on Sat. Feb. 25 and this is always so much fun while raising funds for so many worthwhile projects. Folks have been ice fishing regularly and report some good feeds. · The next Harlowe dance happens on the evening of Sat. Feb. 25- so one can fish all day and dance all night. - Jean · Thinking of you to Ashley Jardine. My son got a promotion to welding supervisor and we are so proud of him. Through the Roof Ministry recently featured the Arney family to the delight of a large congregation. -Georgina
MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck
613-278-2127
· There will be a Sweetheart Poker Run & Roast Beef dinner Sat. Feb. 11 at Snow Road Snowmobile Club. For $25 you will get breakfast, the run, poker hand supper and dance. If you don’t want the package deal you can get them separately: breakfast $7.50; poker hand $5; supper $12; dance $5. You do not have to be a snowmobiler to buy poker tickets. The dance is at 8pm with Tunz DJ. · Happy birthday to George Clement and Steve Hermer. · Following worship on Sunday we had a lovely potluck luncheon before our annual meeting.
MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula
613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com
· Happening on the second Wednesday of each month, at 12 noon is the Althorpe-Bolingbroke Seniors Club, at the ABC Hall. Come on out and have some fun, companionship, and enjoy a potluck lunch. For more information call Joanne 613-279-1106, or Joyce 613-273-4832 · Ian at the Fall River Restaurant would like to invite you out Wednesday nights from 6 to 10pm for a Bluegrass Jam. The Fall River Restaurant is interested in promoting and exposing local musicians to the community they live in, so come on out and enjoy the live music. · Rob Bowyer of Maberly would like to introduce you to Tai Chi Wednesday mornings from 9-10:30. If you are interest-
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROJECT MANAGER NORTH FRONTENAC JOINT LAND AMBULANCE/FIRE STATION
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The County of Frontenac is seeking proposals from companies or individuals, who wish to have the opportunity to provide Project Management Services for the North Frontenac Joint Land Ambulance/Fire station project.
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For more information, interested parties should consult: www.frontenaccounty.ca Submissions must be received by: Tuesday February 14, 2012 at 3 p.m.
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