march 28, 2013
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
· On March 30, a gospel sing will be held at the Free Methodist church hall featuring the "Vocal Legacy" from Verona and local talent at 7pm · A new wheelchair accessible transportation service will be available May 1. Owner is Debbie Barkley. Watch for ads. · There will be a ham & cash bingo at Land o’Lakes school on April 17 to raise money for the Grade 7/ 8 class trip. Must be 18 years to play. Doors open at 6pm and games begin at 6:30pm. $10 - 3 cards and 12 games. Cash prizes $50 and $100 · Thinking of Gary Garnet, Florence Oliver, Linda Commodore, Verna Cowdy, Jean Steele, Leigh, Lois Scott, Mary Meltz, Phyllis Allen, Joyce Smith. · Happy Easter to everyone. Remember the true meaning of Easter. Enjoy your family. Don't get fooled on April 1.
· On Sat. April 6, the Kennebec Rec. Committee is sponsoring their Annual Children’s Easter Party at the community centre, 10am-1pm. Matt Ellerbeck, a.k.a. Salamander Man, will educate us all on the subject of amphibians. If you remember the Black Widow incident in Kingston, last year, Matt was the expert called to help out in that situation. Local and exotic species of salamanders have also been invited. There will also be crafts, games, prizes and a hot dog lunch for the children, along with an Easter Egg hunt.
MISSISSIPPI
· Please tell your friends and neighbours about the new Games Afternoon on Thursdays, 1 – 4 pm, at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke. All are welcome! The first games/cards afternoon on March 21 was a success and lots of fun! Janice Chornohus taught the card game 500 to some (and refreshed other's memories). Debbie and Dave Roach taught the "Dominoes Mexican Train" game...everyone loved it! Many played the games crokinole and scrabble. Admission is $5 with $2 of it going towards a 50/50 draw. There will be decks of cards, a scrabble game and cribbage board but you can bring new games if you want to play them instead. · The Bolingbroke Cafe is April 5 with musicians: Glenn Russell, Dave Martin and David Keeble. Since they started last November, the cafes have become a regular event at the ABC hall and very popular with the people who come. For $10 you get to listen to some outstanding musicians in a relaxing atmosphere with specialty coffee and teas available and a chance to eat one of Catherine and Rob's delicious crepes! The plan is to hold a cafe each month through the spring and summer. · Saturday April 6, The Dead Flowers: A tribute to the Rolling Stones. Benefit for Brooke Valley School at the Maberly Hall; door opens 6pm; show at 7pm. Adults $20, 13-18yrs $10, under 12 free · A “Musician’s Circle” (musicians only) begins Thursday, April 11, 7pm at the ABC Hall. This is an opportunity for musicians to network and learn from each other in a friendly, get together. If you have musical talent and skills you like to share with others, or if you like to meet and play with a variety of musicians, please come out. A $5 admission helps offset hall expenses. Info: Matt Churchill 613-273-9005. · Looking for Zumba enthusiasts! We would like to start a Zumba class, but need someone to organize the class and someone to run it. We are also looking for someone to lead the Women's Circle of Friends at the ABC hall. If you are interested in either of these, please call Freda, 613-273-2571.
Pearl Killingbeck
613-278-2127
· The Harriet Cook Memorial Pancake Brunch will be held at Watson’s Corners Hall on Sun. April 7, 9am-1pm; $8; children 7-12 years $6; under 6 free; pancakes, sausages, ham, beans, beverage and local pure maple syrup from Millar’s at Clayton and Mel & Joyce Conboy, Sharbot Lake. Proceeds to Ken-ya Feelme, Kenya, St. Lawrence College’s trip to assist an orphanage and clinic, and to Trinity United Church. Also, please sponsor Faye’s head shave for cancer. · Olive Allen & family attended the 85th birthday party for Luella Gendron at Arden. · Sympathy to the Hannah family on the death of Roddie Hannah in his 96th year. · Sympathy also to the Saylor family on the death of Phyllis. · Happy belated birthdays to Lorraine Dix, 65, and Gloria McEwen on March 22. · There were 126 people fed at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club’s breakfast on Saturday. The next breakfast is April 6, a Relay for Life fundraiser, 8-11am. · Don’t forget Coffee & Tea every Friday from 10am-noon at Snow Road Community Centre; donation appreciated. · Get well wishes to Dale Gemmill. · Barb is all done cooking at the Snowmobile Club until next season. Thanks for all the great meals, Barb.
ARDEN
Joan Moore Wanda Harrison
613-335-2015 maple_leaves02@yahoo.com 613-335-3186 harrisonwanda@hotmail.com
· The Kennebec Firefighters are hosting a Biggest Loser contest at the Arden Fire Hall (1085 Elm Tree Road) from April 3 to June 26, with the initial weigh in, April 3 at 7pm. The entry fee is $25, with the Biggest Loser taking all, after expenses. Weight loss will be calculated by percentage and your weight will never be revealed. There will be 2 weigh ins per month and challenges every 2 weeks, with great prizes for the winners of the challenges. For more information, contact Jeff Matson at 613-335-3380 or 613-329-7512. · A Good Friday, March 30, “Cross Walk” starts at the Matson Farm at 9:30am, and ends at the Arden United Church. A 10am Church service will follow the Walk. Easter Sunday March 31, begins with a Sonrise Service, at the boat launch area, Big Clear Lake, at 6:30am. Regular Sunday worship in all three churches will follow. · The new season of the exercise programs in Arden begin next Wednesday, April 3. The Tai Chi, beginner program will start at 9:15am followed by regular classes at 10am. Tuesday, April 9, is the first class in the Spring session of Fit ‘N Fun, 9am. Both programs, along with Monday line dancing, are held at the Kennebec Community Centre and are all sponsored by the Kennebec Recreation Committee. For Tai Chi information contact Helen Prasky at 613-335-2486, and Fit ‘N Fun information can be obtained from Gloria Smiley at 613-335-2188. We have all been told that even a little exercise is heart healthy, so let’s all get moving and get fit!. · Sat. March 30, 9am - General meeting of the Arden Legion. Eight new members will be initiated into the branch that day. Please welcome our new members with your support.
MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula
613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com
PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal
613-375-6219 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com
· March 30 at 7 o'clock is the Parham Free Methodist Church’s Gospel Sing with the "Vocal Legacy" trio from Verona and local talent. A freewill offering will be taken. · Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Bill Knox from Godfrey who passed away recently · Does anyone know what is with all the destruction to road and 911 signs by 4th and 5th Lake Road? These important signs are "disappearing" from their posts or are being destroyed. Let's hope it's not your house that the Emergency Services are unable to get to due to these missing signs what a shame. Please report any information to the police. · Congratulations to Deb Barkley who is starting up a business called Simply Access Service Innovations (SASI) providing wheelchair acessible transportation service for Central, South and North Frontenac townships. Be sure to call her at 613-375-8203 or 1-855-375-8203 to book your ride. · Many children attended the annual Easter Bunny Hop put on by District #4 Recreation Committee on Mar. 23. Great work to the organizers and helpers. The magician was nothing short of fabulous and kept the audience captivated! · There was a great crowd at the Lions Club Breakfast on
PAGE 5 Saturday - we thank the Lions for all that they do. · The Parham United Church supper was a success on Saturday. The variety of pies was amazing....and delicious!!! · Minor Ball Registration was on Saturday so hopefully you were able to get the kids signed up. We are still looking for a few more Junior Men (ages 17 - 21) as of January 1 and then a coach for that team as well if numbers are there. If you are interested give myself or Randy Kempe a call. · Many from the area headed to the K-rock Center to hopefully get the word to "Come on down..." at the Price is Right as it makes a stop in Kingston. It would be nice if someone from here got to participate!! · Happy 80th Birthday to Marjory Fossey!! Happy Birthday to Sharon DesRoche, Patsy Lowery, Fances Smith, Carmen Teal, Bob Brooks, Kayla Harper-Banks, Donna Fox, Dustin Teal, Rachel Neadow, Dakota Whan and Dylan Cox, 13. · Happy 50th Anniversary to John & Marie Ferguson - here's to many more! · May 18 is Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association's Womanless Beauty Pageant, so all you guys get registered and practice, practice, practice! It should be a great time - for details contact Tammy Dupuis or Marcie Asselstine. · Happy Easter everyone!
VERONA
Debbie Lingen
613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com
· Smile for the day: Easter is the only time of the year when it’s perfectly safe to put all your eggs in one basket. · 1st Verona Scouting will be hosting a All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast on Good Friday, March 29 from 8 am to 11 am at Trinity United Church Hall; 4 years & under free; 5 – 12yrs $5; 13 & over $8; family rate $20. The menu will be all you can eat pancakes with sausage, coffee, tea, and juice. · A Community Choir presents SAINT MARK PASSION by Charles Wood on Good Friday, March 29, at 3:30 pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Sydenham. No admission charge, donations to the Grace Centre: South Frontenac Community Services. For more information call 613-376-3003. · The Frontenac Farmers Market is having an Easter Market on Sat. March 30, 9 am - 2 pm at the Lions Centre. Welcome back to the farmers and artisans. There will also be exciting new farm products and Easter ideas and tasty treats. · The Parham Free Methodist Church is hosting a Gospel Sing on Sat. March 30, 7 pm. Featured are the Verona based group “Vocal Legacy” and local talent. Freewill offering. · South Frontenac Fire & Rescue is sponsoring a free CPR and defibrillator course for any resident of South Frontenac Township on April 6 at Prince Charles Public School. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. For further information please contact the school at 613-374-2003 or visit www.
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