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Frontenac Old Time Music Championships

by Jeff Green

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he 6th Annual Frontenac Old Time Music Championships took place in a new venue last weekend, Sept. 21 & 22, the Verona Lions Hall.

In their first year, the championships were held at the Piccadilly Hall, which proved to be too small. They then found a home at the Bedford Hall.

Clifford Rines, the chairperson of the championship committee, said that the committee decided this year that Verona is a bit more central; the hall is well appointed and the Lions Club were already major supporters of the event. So the venue was moved. The Lions proved to be very willing and helpful hosts, and Clifford Rines dubbed the move a successful one.

“We had a slow start on Saturday morning for the instrumental competition but there were over 150 people at the hall in the afternoon for what turned out to be a wonderful singing contest,” he said.

The competition was split into different age groups, and there was an overall instrumental and overall singing winner.

The instrumental winner was Ottawa Valley Fiddler Mel McDougall, who also won the over 66 division for fiddle. Among the vocalists the grand prize winner was Brianna Cotton from Lindsay, who also won the 15 to 19-year-old division.

Other winners were: Glen Russell 1st guitar 46-65; Paul Rappelle 1st guitar 66 plus; Anastasia Burnside 1st fiddle 8 and under; Arianna Burnside 1st fiddle 9-14; Annika Burnside, 2nd fiddle 9-14; and Jessica Wedden, 3rd fiddle 9-14.

Among the singers: Hope Clarken, 1st 9-14; Lauren Car-

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son, 2 9-14; and Michele Vanbergen and Hope Dixon tied for 3rd 9-14; Megan Harris 2nd 15-19; Mandy Kelly, 1st 20-45; Bernadette Kelly, 1st 46-65; Tom Macintosh 2nd 46-65; Glenn

Mel McDougall Russell, 3rd 46-65; Tony Davy, 1st 66 plus; and Larry Greer, 2nd 66 plus.

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welve years ago, Ernest Lapchinski, a member of the Pine Meadow Nursing Home management committee, asked Kim Harvey, who was then the administrator of the home, what kind of project would be beneficial to the home.

Kim Harvey said that what Pine Meadow most needed was an upgrade. It was a B class facility and would provide an improved environment for residents and receive more operating funding if it was an A class facility.

Lapchinski drafted Bud Clayton, who at the time was a North Frontenac Council appointee to the Pine Meadow Management Board, to join him on the redevelopment committee.

Kim Harvey and Donna Anderson, who had been integrally involved in the committee that worked on building Pine Meadow back in the early ’90s, also joined the committee.

Twelve years later, Kim Harvey has moved on from Pine Meadow and Donna Anderson has passed away; but Ernest Lapchinski and Bud Clayton have been waiting all summer for final confirmation from Infrastructure Ontario that a $5.5 million loan is in place and construction can get underway.

That confirmation came in an email last Thursday, and the contractors that have been waiting patiently since their bids were accepted months ago, will be on site this week to start work.

“The whole thing will be done in stages,” said Lapchinski.

“The new construction will be the first stage, and then piece by piece the existing building will be worked on and brought to a higher standard.”

In the end the new Pine Meadow will have two 32-bed wings, and it will not have any four-bed dormitory style rooms. At this point the redevelopment is only slated to have the approval to house 60 residents, the same number as it houses now.

The changes will include revamped nursing stations, as well as community-oriented facilities for a physiotherapy clinic and a satellite renal dialysis clinic. In conjunction with the local family health team and a new ambulance base, Northbrook will be even more firmly established as a hub for medical service along the Highway 41 corridor.

But it has been anything but an easy road getting there, as Ernest Lapchinski can recall all too vividly. “We went to a lot of meetings and had a lot of promises made to us, only to see the approval fall through at the last minute several times.”

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“It turned out that they had not developed a template for funding this kind of project,” Lapchinski said.

That hurdle has finally been cleared now and it’s all systems go.

A formal ground breaking ceremony will take place later in October. Ernest Lapchinski and Bud Clayton are sure to have their hands on that silver shovel. Hopefully Kim Harvey will be on hand as well, and certainly a tear or two will be shed for Donna Anderson, whose efforts over the years will not be forgotten.

Cost for Robertsville ambulance base runs up to $670,000

by Jeff Green

F

rontenac County Council agreed last week to proceed with a contract for the construction of an ambulance base in North Frontenac Township. The contract was awarded to Argue Construction for $503,650.

However additional costs, including professional costs of $81,363 and an item listed in a report by Chief of Paramedic Services Paul Charbonneau as “other costs” of $51,686 will bring the total cost to $670,000.

The County has $450,000 budgeted for the project, and agreed to take the extra $220,000 from reserve funds in order to complete the project in the first part of 2014.

Charbonneau told Council that the cost works out to $288 per square foot for the stand alone building, a steep increase from the cost incurred for the construction of the Sydenham ambulance base just three years ago, which came in at $172 per square foot.

“In retrospect, I would say we got a very good deal when we built the Sydenham base,” said Charbonneau.

Part of the overrun stems from the decision that Council made to upgrade the status of the Robertsville base to a stand-alone ambulance base rather than an ambulance

post, as had been originally planned. This means that the paramedics who will be providing service out of the base from 6 am to 6 pm daily will start and end their 12-hour shift at Robertsville. If it was only a post at that location the shifts would start and end at the Parham base, which would cut the North Frontenac-based service by the travel time from Parham to Robertsville, which is as much as 90 minutes each day.

Charbonneau also cited land acquisition fees and the cost of environmental assessments as partial reasons for the cost overrun.

However, the purchase price of the lot where the base will be located, which was paid to a private landowner, was only $20,000. That is less than half the $42,000 that the County paid to South Frontenac Township to buy the one acre where the Sydenham base was located.

The Robertsville base was originally slated to be built in Ompah, as part of a joint project with North Frontenac to build an ambulance base/fire hall complex. However that project was abandoned last year because North Frontenac balked at the projected cost.

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Major support came from the County of Lennox and Addington, which kicked in $25,000 per year for 10 years.

The Land O’Lakes Lions have promised $5,000 per year for 10 years. These commitments, along with a host of private donors and fundraising events, have brought in a total of close to $400,000.

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e are saying goodbye to someone who we never thought would stay as long as he did, but who we hoped would never leave.

It was eight years ago and we were looking for an ad sales representative. For a business that is entirely supported by advertising revenue, this was obviously a crucial hire for us.

Jane Drew, who was running the Treasure Trunk, which at the time was located next to our office in Sharbot Lake, said her husband Garry would be interested. I knew Garry a little from the auction business that he was running at the time, so I called him.

“I guess I should come and work for you,” he said, as Jane had obviously forewarned him of the call. I’m not sure if he was hired from the phone call or if we had a formal interview, but it was clear we were not going to find someone else with his experience and local knowledge. He was a sales manager for Moore Business Forms for most of his adult life and had recently retired from that job, but as anyone who knows Garry can tell you, he wasn’t ready to sit at home, not quite yet.

So, he came on and took over the ad department. He made sure all of our valuable regular advertisers were taken care of by our office, and he not only sold advertising but also promoted the Frontenac News wherever he went in Frontenac County, Addington Highlands, and Lanark County from the day he came into our office until the day he left two weeks ago.

Garry was our face to the people who make the newspaper’s existence possible, and while those of us back at the office might suffer from inconsistencies now and then, Garry never wavered in making sure his customers were satisfied.

And he was the first to let us know when we fell short of that goal.

I sometimes thought that his main reason for working for us was that it gave him an opportunity to talk to a lot of people, which he likes doing, and to find out some of the interesting details of life in Cloyne, or Harrowsmith, Perth or Plevna. He also enjoyed bringing those stories back to the news office after his daily travels, and I would sometimes linger in the office, waiting for his return to hear the real “news” from the road.

For a few years now Garry has said at the beginning of each January that it would be his last year, and then on or around August 1 he would say he was willing stay another year. Last August he said he wanted to stay for six months into 2013, and later he said he wanted to leave after Labour Day but would stay until the end of the year if necessary.

I finally took the hint, although I did not really want to, and began looking for a replacement.

When we found out that Terry Shea was available, I knew we could finally let Garry retire in peace. Before I say something about Terry, I have to share one more story. Garry made the rounds every week: Mondays up north, Tuesdays down south, and Wednesdays in and around Sharbot Lake or over to Perth.

A few months ago he sold an ad to a company in Perth. It was the first large ad he’d ever sold to them; until then they had sponsored events now and then, but never bit on some-

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I first met Terry Shea at a meeting of North Frontenac Council, in 2004. He had just started on as the general manager of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Association, and North Frontenac Township had pulled their support from the organization a few months earlier. Terry did not ask them to renew their support at that meeting. He just told them what

LOLTA was doing in general and in North Frontenac particularly. He came back every few months with an update, and also kept township staff informed about projects that were ongoing. Within a year North Frontenac had renewed their support for LOLTA, and have been a major booster of the organization ever since.

While at LOLTA, Terry also initiated the Vision awards for businesses within the region, and he was the one who came up with the concept of “Accessible Wilderness”, which resulted in some significant upgrades for a number of touristrelated businesses in Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Counties. Terry worked in marketing in Kingston for many years before joining LOLTA in 2004, and since he left LOLTA in 2008 he has worked for the City of Kingston as a rural liaison officer.

He started working for us this week, and we are looking forward to his assistance in maintaining and improving the service we provide to customers and to the readers of the Frontenac News.

Welcome aboard, Terry.

Gutowski to step down as warden at the end of the year

by Jeff Green

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In the heat of debate on a motion that was directed at her, Frontenac County Warden Janet Gutowski announced that she will step down as warden at the end of this year.

She said that she will be doing so “mostly because being the warden of a county is a large responsibility. To be a county warden you are the head of not just one but two councils, and there is not a lot of remuneration. I have said all along that I think two years is an appropriate term. So today I am serving notice to the citizens of Frontenac County whom I serve and I was elected to serve that I will stepping down as warden at the end of December.”

Last November, Gutowski raised eyebrows, and the hackles of her fellow county council members, when she did not step down after one year as warden, as had been the tradition Janet Gutowski - file in Frontenac County for 147 years.

She also refused to leave when Council overwhelmingly passed a motion of non-confidence last December.

As she approached the end of her second year as warden, the question of whether she would hold on to the position until the end of this council’s term in the fall of 2014 started to be raised, and that speculation is now gone.

The announcement came out in the midst of a debate at a council meeting last Wednesday (September 18) over a motion that was aimed at restricting her activities as head of council.

The motion, moved by Frontenac Islands Mayor Dennis Doyle, and seconded by South Frontenac Mayor Gary Davison, called for pre-approval in the form of a resolution from

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The motion came about as the result of scenario that unfolded this past summer.

At the July council meeting, a staff report about the draft county Official Plan (OP), which was presented as an information report, made reference to a short meeting on the OP that staff was trying to set up with the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs, Linda Jeffrey, at an Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in August.

In discussing that report, objections were raised about the draft Official Plan and about the wisdom of promoting the plan to the province in its current form. A motion to receive the report about the draft OP, for information purposes only, was defeated.

By defeating the motion, several members of council thought were also clearly indicating that staff should not pursue the meeting with Minister Jeffrey.

That meeting did take place, however and Warden Gutowski gave interviews about the meeting to some media outlets, with the result that those members of council who thought they had nixed the meeting in the first place ended up finding out that it had taken place by reading about it in newspaper accounts.

Their anger spilled out at a Committee of the Whole meeting of county council in early September, leading Doyle to bring forward his motion last week.

Dennis Doyle’s motion was seemingly headed for defeat before Gutowski made her announcement.

No arguments were made in favour of the motion, and three councilors said they would not be supporting it.

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But it was not the first time he talked to them about a potential ad. In fact he had almost sold them an ad every few months for years. But they never came through. This time they did. I asked Garry how many times he went to see them over the years. “About every two weeks, usually only for a few minutes, but sometimes they wanted to talk.”

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Gutowski - continued from page 2 Councilor John Purdon said it was “too heavy a weight to have within our procedures” and Councilor John Inglis said it was “overly restrictive and really not workable.”

North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton said he would not be supporting it either.

Once she had given everyone an opportunity to speak, Gutowski said she would like to say something. She said that in her opinion the motion was directed at her personally but would hinder the ability of any future warden to carry out the responsibilities of the job. Therefore it would be helpful if Council knew what her intentions were going forward.

Gary Davison did not see how Gutowski’s announcement was relevant to the motion, and continually raised a point of order as she was speaking, saying “What has this got to do with the motion on the floor?”

Warden Gutowski waved off his protestations, saying “I have the floor now and I will speak,” and completed her statement.

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The motion was defeated, and another bitter meeting of Frontenac County Council came to a merciful end soon after.

SINCE 1970 Under Frontenac County rules, only the four mayors are eligible to run for county warden. Janet Gutowski will be leaving the post and Gary Davison has indicated he will not seek the position, which he has already held on two occasions. This leaves only Dennis Doyle and Bud Clayton as potential candidates in the election for warden that will likely be held in January.

For the purposes of warden elections, there are no weighted votes. By virtue of being the mayor of the largest municipality in the county, Gary Davison has two votes on all substantive motions before the council, but not in a warden or deputy warden election. This makes a tie vote among the eight members of council a very real possibility.

In fact when Janet Gutowski was elected warden in November of 2011, it was as the result of her name being pulled out of a hat after a 4-4 vote between herself and Bud Clayton.

Letters to the editor It was regrettable when Gutowski disRegrettable and pensed with a 150-year-old practice of courtesy. It was regrettable when she chose to lamentable meet with provincial and county officials

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he local news has reported that the feud on Frontenac County Council took an even nastier turn with the launch of legal action by Warden (and Mayor) Janet Gutowski against some of her fellow councillors.

There are two words in the English language that are used when unfortunate things happen. One is ‘regrettable’ and the other is ‘lamentable.’ Regrettable implies that while something is not great, it can still be overcome. There is opportunity for reflection and resolution. Lamentable is more somber. It implies that a point of no return has been reached, and that nothing remains but the end game. Lament is when you believe that all is lost.

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outside the purview, and input, of her fellow mayors. The serving of legal papers on four of her county colleagues represents that point of no return – the lamentable act.

There are two types of people who seek public office. One feels a close kinship with their neighbours and friends, they see the good in them and in the lives they lead. They feel protective of them and their future, and they take it upon themselves to ensure that it is a future where they are free to live and to pursue their dreams.

There is another type. They look upon the people in their community not as equals, but as somehow inferior. They have reasoned that the ills of the world rest in their hearts and minds, and in their ignorant and uneducated behavior. Progress comes at a price. If the values and conventions that govern how we act toward one another are an impediment to that progress, they must be sacrificed. It speaks to a conceit that believes you are the only one in the room that knows best, and that opposition equals ignorance.

To this point, I have regretted the path and many of the decisions made on my behalf as a resident of Central Frontenac Township.

Today, I lament for the community, and the leadership, that once was. Mayor Gutowski may not have broken any laws, but she certainly has damaged the credibility of the County and the position of Warden.

That may not offend her, but it certainly bothers many of us.

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totally applaud Scott with his perspective on democracy especially his reference to Switzerland, with major public issues being dealt with by referendum or plebiscite.

That would be truly refreshing at all levels of government, allowing the people to not only speak but to have the final say. Wow - pure democracy.

I question his arguments which leave him being in favor of full legalization of marijuana. I was cross addicted to alcohol & numerous drugs including methamphetamine. My gateway drug was alcohol and I can assure you I did not have my first drink to become a speed-freak. The key is - no-one knows if they have a compulsive addictive nature, which will lead them onto the dark perilous journey of addiction.

Why would we add another potentially hazardous drug to those already listed by Mr. Scott? Cigarettes (nicotine) cancer causing, respiratory issues, to name but a few.

Alcohol destroys not only the lives of the person drinking but is the ruin of marriages, families & careers. Sadly it has also devastated the lives of countless innocent victims affected by accidents & violence caused while a person was under the influence.

Every study done on marijuana concludes that a person’s reflexes are dramatically altered while under the influence. Oftentimes it is mood altering to the point that the individual using it can no longer function normally while in school, on the job, let alone while driving a vehicle. They often find themselves drifting away from those (friends & family) they previously held in high regard and hanging out with people they would never have associated with.

Personally I have great compassion with anyone dealing with addiction, having lived the life. The only reason any government

would be looking at the legalization of marijuana is taxes, the god almighty dollar - small g.

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Political fallout

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fter reading the rant by Rodney L. Hoff concerning the Gutowski lawsuit in last weeks paper, I decided to weigh in on this issue. It saddens me that our mayor felt she had to hire a lawyer in order to protect and redeem her reputation as a person and a politician. There aren’t many women venturing into politics and perhaps this situation illustrates in part why this is so. As for me I have to admire any woman who can stand her ground alone, against a formidable male opposition.

Janet had hoped that her fellow council men would put aside their differences, do the reasonable thing and work with her for the good of the County. Now we know how that played out, just as Jeff Green predicted months ago. For those of us with short term memories, Craig Bakay (Frontenac Gazette reporter) reminded us that this whole nasty mess started when the all male council tried to block Janet from having her turn as Warden by putting it to a vote, which she won anyway. Before people start jumping to conclusions about who is going to foot the bill for the lawsuit and such nonsense, I strongly suggest that you read what the reporters of our local papers write.

Both Jeff Green and Craig Bakay attend all the Council meetings. I trust their integrity and their ability to get at the truth. I may not always agree with their interpretation of events but I trust their facts and that is crucial in making an informed decision. My advice to the electorate: Listen to your reporters! And the politicians might consider doing so as well.

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· Many Arden residents were shocked to hear of the violent and sudden death of Dom Parker last week. Dom had just returned to his firefighting job in Markham after a pleasant and relaxing stay at the family “farm” in the hamlet. He was stabbed by a stranger in an unprovoked attack at a restaurant in Toronto and died from his injuries a few days later, on Sept. 16. In accordance with Dom's wishes, his organs were donated. We all extend our deepest sympathy to the Parker family.

Dom’s dad, Graham, was a pillar in the Arden community in the 80’s, and we also lost him way too soon, from heart problems. · Look for the Arden Glee Club in Tweed, Thursday, entertaining the folks at Moira Place. · The 38th Annual General Meeting for Northern Frontenac Community Services will be held tonight, Thurs Sept. 26 at the Christian Education Building in Parham, beginning with refreshments at 6pm. This year will feature a Client speakout. Members are asked to attend in person or by proxy.

Proxies can be faxed, c/o Joyce Lewis to 613-279-2565. · Volunteers from the Friends of Arden spruced up the cenotaph last week in preparation for November 11. Each small project completed contributes to visual improvements to the hamlet. Great job!! · The first Legion General meeting of fall 2013 is Sept. 28 at the Branch at 9am. All members are asked to attend. · The Arden Legion is sponsoring a Ladies Doubles dart Tournament, October 5. Breakfast is available 8 to 10am with the tournament beginning at 11am. Admission is $10 per person.

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Steroids often get bad press but there is a good side to them. Our bodies normally make steroids to build cholesterol, which produce hormones like cortisol, made by our adrenal glands. They are important in energy and immune functions. Other steroids regulate our fluid and electrolytes. Our sex hormones, like testosterone and estrogen are also steroids.

Steroids are also prescribed legitimately to treat diseases like asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Short courses of steroids are used to treat allergic reactions that might cause obstruction of the airways and they can bring a quick and dramatic relief of symptoms.

It’s the negative sides of steroids that we hear about in the media. Some body builders and athletes use them as performance enhancers and they can cause serious side effects like cataracts, osteoporosis, immune system suppression, confusion and mood changes perhaps with hallucinations. Kidney failure, blood clots, stroke and shrinking of the male testes also can occur.

For standard medical problems, doctor oversight of the use and dosage of steroids is very important.

However, using them for body enhancement is not a good idea and should definitely be avoided.

It takes five years to become a pharmacist. In that time, we learn much about drugs and their uses.

We’d be happy to share that knowledge with you.

· That evening, make your way to the Kennebec Community Centre. The Recreation Committee is sponsoring an Italian Dinner complete with live local entertainment. Come out and support this community fundraiser. Admission is $15 per person. See Diane 613-335-2845 or Mardi at 613-335-2445 for advanced tickets. · The 37th annual Seniors Night, sponsored by the Sharbot Lake Lions, will be held at the Land O’Lakes Public School in Mountain Grove on October 23 at 7:30pm. As usual, there will be bus pick-ups in Arden, Ardoch, Ompah, Plevna and Sharbot Lake. Watch for coming advertisements with more information on the program and bus pick-up times.

OMPAH

Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com

613-479-2570

· In May, the Ompah Community Centre Action team held a successful community meeting which resulted in the presentation made to council. We invited council to work with us to design a sustainable future for our hall. The mayor and our councilors have accepted that invitation and we will meet with them soon. But we need more community input to guide our talks with council, so please bring your ideas and join the discussion on Friday, September 27 at 7pm at the Ompah Community Centre.

DENBIGH Angela Bright

613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com

· Here are the results from the 7th Annual Countryfest competitions. The air rifle target shooting winner in the kids' division went to Terri Lynn Rosenblath, and Alice Madigan for the adults division. The logging games had a good number of participants; 12 children, 10 women and 10 men. First place in the children's games went to Lily Snider for Ring Toss, Chantal Keller for Nail Driving and Kloe & Letitia Thompson in Cross Cut Saw. Overall winners in the women's division went to Cally Langridge 1st, Kendal Thompson 2nd, and Candy Sovie 3rd. For the men, Bill Langridge placed 1st, Cody Landgridge 2nd, and Casey Keller 3rd. Now for the Horse Draw results; winner in the light weight - Gary Lentz, winner in the heavy weight - Gary Lentz; trophies for Best Matched Team - Jerry Whitton, Best Dressed Team - George Griffith, Best Teamster Light Weight - Calvin Stein, Heavy Weight - George Griffith. Denbigh Recreation would like to thank everyone for making Countryfest a success again this year; the volunteers, the participants, and everyone that donated trophies, prizes and time. · This Sunday, Sept. 29 at 4:30pm, there will be a community party for Gary and Ruby Malcolm to thank them for their countless volunteer hours and to wish them well as they move to their new home in Renfrew. It will be a potluck supper, followed by a time of music. Feel free to bring along your instrument and join in! A collection is being taken for a special gift. For information, please contact Susan at 333-9462 or Gail at 333-2224. · Kids' night at the library is the second Wednesday of the month. The next one will be Wed. Oct. 9, at 6pm.

Land O’Lakes Veterinary Services Hours: Tuesdays 10am - 4pm Thursdays 9am - 3pm

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On Friday, October 4 at 6pm there will be a Family Harvest Potluck at the Vennachar Free Methodist parsonage.

Everyone is welcome! For more information call 613-3332318.

HARROWSMITH Kim Gow

613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com · The Grandmothers By the Lake are hosting an evening of Down Home Country Fun, October 5 at the Verona Lions Club starting at 6pm. Chili, salads and desserts served at 6:30pm followed by dancing to Sunshine Soul Band. There will be square and line dancing lessons as well. Silent auction. All proceeds to the Steven Lewis Foundation. Tickets $30 per person at Tiffany Gift Shoppe, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy or call Marni 374-9929, Pat 328-1697 or Audrey 3756457. · Zumba/Fitness classes are being offered at St. Paul's United Church Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Call Becky 539-5449 for information. · There will be a Thanksgiving PA Adventure Day at St. Paul's United Church October 11 from 9:30am-12 noon. A morning of Thankful fun with games, songs and a table centerpiece craft, cost is $2 per child including snack. Please pre-register before October 7. Children under 4 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Call Marni 374-9929 or Suzanne 386-7751. · Words to live by: The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of what they have.

Have a great week.

HENDERSON Jean Brown

613-336-2516

· Folks are preparing for that family vacation of hunting in a variety of ways. Many are refreshing their “no trespassing” signs and spreading the word that they wish their privacy and property/waterway boundaries respected; most are cooking up a storm of food including fudge, pickled eggs, pie, and home made donuts; and others are planning shopping trips to get away from it all- and to hunt for bargains instead of wildlife. · Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late Bob Roos, of Cambridge and Big Gull Lake, who will be remembered for his love of spouse Barbara and family, and devotion to God in service at Henderson United Church and Central Presbyterian Church in Cambridge where his life was celebrated on September 14 of this year. Bob, although quite sick with cancer, did attend the pancake breakfast hosted

by Henderson United, fulfilling his summer dream. Bob was a veteran of the Second World War. He served as an infantry lieutenant with the South Saskatchewan Regiment in the campaigns in Normandy, France, Belgium and Holland.

Since the war he joined the Highland Light Infantry of Canada Association. He played semi-pro lacrosse when he was younger and curled regularly until the age of 89. He loved to golf, playing his last game in July of this year, and also he was a great bass fisherman. We thank God for Bob's life. · Cranberry picking season is here again and the crops are plentiful- so come on up. We are well known for our abundant harvests here in Henderson. · Harlowe Wesleyan and Standard Church will feature Dick and Deanne Fraser of Plevna on Sunday Sept. 29 at their 11am morning worship. Music, testimony, worship and lunch will offer spiritual inspiration and all are welcome. · Rev. Darla Mauri of the Harlowe Wesleyan and Standard Church is one of the helpers at the “Ignite” Christian fellowship coming soon to the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna.

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MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

· Get well wishes to Edith Olmstead. · Approximately 40 people attended the Snow Road Community Center's potluck last Wednesday evening. The room was just lovely, decorated with gladiolas and sunflowers, and there was a wonderful variety of dishes and desserts.

The next supper is October 23 at 5:30pm. It will be an Oktoberfest - everything will be supplied but salads and desserts, so please bring those. All are welcome. · There will be a Ladies' Night Out at Clar-Mill Hall on Friday Sept. 27, 7pm, with music and skits; a group of ladies from Kingston called "Ignite" are performing. All ladies are welcome. Sponsored by the River of Life Christian Fellowship. · I am going in for knee replacement surgery on Sept. 30 and will be out of commission for a few weeks. Elaine Delisle has graciously offered to do my news for me - thank you Elaine. If you have any news please call her at 613-2782385. · Congratulations to Greg Bullock and Dale Gemmill, who are the new elected elders for the Snow Road church. Ordination and installation will be held Sun. Oct. 6. · Also Sun. Oct. 6 the Knox Presbyterian Church's fall beef supper will be held in McDonalds Corners Agricultural Hall, 4-6:30pm. Adults $12; 6-12 years $6; under 6 free. All welcome. · Smile: some people pursue happiness; others create it.

VERONA Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com

613-374-2091

· The Trenton Men’s Choir will appear with the Trinity and St Paul’s Chorus at Trinity United Church this Sunday, Sept.

29, 7 to 8 pm. Admission is by free will donation with all proceeds going to the Canadian Food Grains Bank. · Sisters by Heart invite us to a Ladies Night Out to enjoy "Under the Big Top." Monday, September 30 at 7 p.m. at Verona Free Methodist Church. Admission is $5. For more information, please contact the church office at 613 3741232. · The Grandmothers By The Lake are hosting an evening of Down Home Country Fun on Sat. Oct. 5 at the Verona Lions Club. Doors open at 6 pm. Chili dinner will be served with a variety of salads and desserts served followed by a dance. Entertainment by the Sunshine Soul Band. There will be square and line dancing and dance lessons as well. Fun silent auction including some African items. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased at the Tiffany Gift Shoppe in Harrowsmith, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy or by calling Pat Ward 613 328-1697, Audrey Tarasick 613-375-6457 or Marni Pedersen 613 374-9929 . All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Helping African Grandmothers who are raising grandchildren orphaned by HIV/AIDS. · Come out for an evening of cabaret entertainment on Saturday, October 5, presented by BellRock Hall, with three well-known local musicians. The theme for the night will be "Golden Oldies: Broadway, Folk, and Jazz". Janice Sutton sings, Annabelle Twiddy plays the keyboard, and Debbie Twiddy plays flute. Janice believes that every song tells a story and she is looking forward to sharing some of her favourites with the audience. You'll even have a chance to sing along. She and Annabelle have performed together for many years, with cousin Debbie occasionally accompanying the pair with her flute. Janice has a limitless repertoire of timeless favourites. She and Annabelle will entertain you with costumes, props, over-the-top presentation, and a sly wink or two along the way. Come and enjoy an evening of pure entertainment. Treats and drinks will be provided by the Bellrock Community Association. Time: 7 pm. Free-will of-

C F RAILWAY HERITAGE SOCIETY Gala Fundraiser

Dinner & Dance Sat., Oct. 26

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Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake 6 – 11 pm TICKETS - $50 per person

includes music by Center Stage Café House Band food catered by Seed to Sausage one complimentary drink & gift beer stein cash bar - silent auction $25 charitable tax receipt

Tickets available from CFRHS Board Members or by phoning 613-279-2777.

fering. Information e-mail: bellrockhall@gmail.com Website: www.bellrockhall.ca · Trinity’s Church Annual Pie Sale. Pre-order fresh apple pies for pick-up on Oct. 4, 10am–2pm or Oct. 5, 9am–10 am.

Take them straight from the kitchen to your oven or freezer.

At $9 a pie, you can stock your freezer, and take a pie to a neighbour, just in time for Thanksgiving. To order, call Marilyn at 613-374-2694 by September 29. · The Verona Walking Club will start on Friday, Oct. 4. The club will meet for a walk inside the Verona Lions Hall every Tuesday and Friday morning from 10 to 11 am. All you need is $1 per session and your running shoes. For more information contact Bill at 613-374- 3234. · Gentle Hatha Yoga classes will start on Tues Oct. 1, from 3:30 to 5 pm at Trinity United Church. To register, please call Tanya at 613-273-5693. The cost will be $100 for 10 classes, or pay $12 per class. Beginners are welcome.

MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula

613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com

· Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club will be holding a Community Breakfast on Sat. Sept. 28 at Soldiers Memorial (Oso) Hall, 7:30 to 11 am. “All You Can Eat” sausages, eggs, and pancakes, $7 adults; $3 children. · Euchre has resumed at the Maberly Hall every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. The dates are Sept 25, Oct 9 & 23, Nov 13 & 27 and Dec 11, after which there will be a winter break.

Euchre will resume in March 2014 and continue until June.

The cost is $3, which includes prizes and refreshments.

New players are encouraged to come out and enjoy a pleasant evening of cards with friends & neighbours. You will be most welcome! For information phone: Lorraine 326-0622 or Sue Munro 268-2507. Euchre parties are a fund-raiser for the Maberly Agricultural Society. Funds raised in past years have been used for running the fair, helping with the costs of the fairgrounds and projects for the benefit of the fair and the community. www.maberlyagsociety.ca · War of 1812 Graveside Markers Unveiling – The Town of Perth, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 and Tay Valley and Drummond North Elmsley Townships will unveil War of 1812 Veteran Graveside Plaques at the Old Burying Grounds Cemetery in Perth, on October 2 at 1 pm. As part of the War of 1812 Graveside Marker program to honour local War of 1812 veterans, plaques are being installed at many cemeteries in Perth and District as well as across Canada. Research is still being conducted to add additional plaques to local gravesides but to help raise awareness of this program and encourage others to submit nominations the following local War of 1812 veterans will be acknowledged and plaques un-

Rebekkah Simpson Reiki Practitioner/Master

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The Magic Holistic Healing of Reiki 14062b RD 38, Shabot Lake

PAGE 5 veiled for those buried in the Old Burying Grounds. They are: Roderick Matheson (whose home was where the Perth Museum is now), Alexander Fraser, Alexander Thom (who founded Bolingbroke), Joshua Adams (who founded Glen Tay), Rev. Michael Harris (whose home was Inge-Va in Perth), William Horricks, Andrew Playfair (who founded Playfairville). For more information on this program visit www.1812veterans.ca · If you are interested in growing garlic I see that Algonquin College is hosting a seminar on October 10 called “Growing Great Garlic”, 6-9 pm. For more information please contact the college, 613-267-2859 ext. 5619. Students will take home a reference package of proven growing instructions.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca

· Sympathy to the family of Doug Ritchie, who passed away recently. · Happy Birthday to Verna Cowdy, Donne Eastman, Beverley Hayes, Adrian Scott, Lisa Stacey, Ed Warren, Angela Commodore. · Happy Anniversary to Kristen and Leigh Scott, Helene and Gilbert Riddell, Gordon and Marion Bertrim, Bill and Marg Campsall. · Congratulations to Judy Scott and George Kitts on their recent marriage. Both are from this area originally. · Family and Friends gathered at the home of Dorothy Gray recently to help Brent Warren celebrate his birthday. A good time was held by all. · We are glad that Jean Hole arrived home safely to Mountain Grove after spending a month visiting her daughter Chris in Alberta and her son John in British Columbia. .I am sure many memories were made. · There will be a gospel sing on September 28, 7pm at the Parham Free Methodist Church, featuring Jim Dopkins and local talent. Free will offering · Thinking of Ivan and Velma Porter, Ralph and Vera Steele, Linda Commodore, Shirley Crawford, Elaine Flieler, Val Beechey, Doris Forbes, Irene Monds, Leo Arney, Dorothy Knight, Betty Meeks. · The senior boys volleyball team from Sharbot Lake recently played in a tournament at Queens University last weekend. The team did very well. · On October 5 there will be a fundraiser at Verona Lions Hall 5pm, sponsored by the "Grandmothers By The Lake " Club There will be food, music, square dancing for a truly worthwhile cause. Tickets are $30 each. · Arden Pastoral Charge welcomed back Stephanie Klaassen on Sunday, and Janelle Shaw will be the next student minister on September 29 Columns continued on pg. 6

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Mountain Grove - from pg. 5 · On October 23, 7:30pm at Land O’Lakes Public School, the Sharbot Lake Lions Club will host their 37th seniors night. A bus will pick up at Parham, Arden, Ompah, Plevna, Ardoch. · Smile: It might be contagious.

PLEVNA Katie Ohlke ohlkek@limestone.on.ca

613-479-2797

· The River of Life Christian Fellowship invites all ladies to "Ignite", a ladies ministry night at the Clar-Mill hall on Friday Sept. 27 at 7pm. · Fire Prevention Week is October 6 - 12. This year’s theme is “Prevent Kitchen Fires!” and fire departments will be spreading the word about the dangers of kitchen fires - most of which result from unattended cooking. North Frontenac Fire Department will be hosting two open house evenings: Tues. Oct. 8 at the Ompah fire hall and Thurs. Oct. 10 at the Clar-Mill fire hall; both evenings are from 6 to 8 pm. Come out and enjoy a BBQ while the department demonstrates how to prevent kitchen fires and use a fire extinguisher, and learn about solid fuel appliances and chimney fires. · If you enjoy looking at the stars, the Township of North Frontenac is sponsoring another organized evening of star gazing at the Star Gazing Pad, 5618 Road 506, on Sat. Oct. 12 at 7pm. A group of volunteers will be setting up powerful telescopes so that everyone can have the opportunity to see the astronomical wonders of the night sky. This is open to all members of the public. You can also bring your own binoculars or telescope and join in the viewing. It makes a great family outing and there is no fee. For further info contact Corey Klatt, 613-479-2231 or Councillor Betty Hunter, 613-479-2979. · Plevna Joke of the Week: Mona "What has four legs and goes “Oom, Oom”?" Gary "A cow walking backwards!"

SYDENHAM Anita Alton

613-376-6333 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com

· The Legion's first annual Road Rally is taking place Sat Oct 5. Registration for the road rally part is over now, but for those who aren't going out on the road, don't fret - you can still be part of the night's fun in Sydenham. For $30/person you can enjoy the catered dinner, two live comedians and

Evening

Aerobics Classes with Jen and Sandy th

Starting Sept 30 6:00pm Monday & Wednesday at SLK Karate, 1013 Clement Rd. Sharbot Lake Low impact Aerobics with body toning using Resistant bands, weights and exercise balls.

40.00 per month.

$

a dance with Still Standin'. The dinner will start at 6pm so be sure and get your ticket from the Legion. If you can only partake in the dance you can pick up a ticket for just $15/ person. Call the Legion at 376-6808 for more information or to reserve a ticket. · Co-Ed Volleyball will begin again on Tuesday Oct. 8 at 7pm in the Sydenham High School gym. This will run until next spring and is only $40 for the year. If you are interested please book your spot by emailing robertsherk@gmail.com · If you have an old car, motorcycle or boat you are looking to get rid of - don't forget about Southern Frontenac Community Services' Vehicle Donation Program. Simply call 376-6477 ext 306 and turn your clunker into a gift for your community. Jack's Towing will come and tow away your old vehicle for free and you will get a tax deductible receipt for the net value. Proceeds will help provide vital health and social services for our community. It's a win/win deal! · If you know someone who is suffering with Alzheimer's then plan to attend the monthly support group taking place tonight - Sept 26 from 7-9pm. Call The Grace Centre for the location. · If you know a senior who is in need of legal advice but can't afford to hire a lawyer then you should know about the Queen's Elder Law Clinic through Queen's Legal Aid. This program was established in 2010 to provide free legal advice to low-income seniors on matters related to aging. Call Georgina Stewart at 533-2950 to book an appointment.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal

613-375-6219 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com

· Sympathy to the family of the late Donna Martin. · The Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers over 16 years of age to help with the assembly of the house in Tichborne. Please contact Paddy O'Connor. · Don't forget to read the flyer about the different services provided by the Northern Frontenac Services. Help is at your finger tips. · Thoughts and prayers are for the families of Joanna Lam of Kingston and Connor Hayes of Ottawa, who are missing in New Zealand. Connor has connections to the Hayes family of Tichborne. As well, he has many friends in the area, having attended school here. [Editor's note: tragically, a body believed to be that of Joanna Lam was found a few days ago, but has not been formally identified] · June's Angels Relay for Life team is having a supper at the IOOF hall on Oct. 5. · The Annual Harvest Auction sponsored by the Mayflower Lodge will be held on Oct. 19. Come out and see what a dollar or two can buy! · Happy Anniversary to Gilbert & Helene Riddell. · What a great afternoon of fun, fellowship, food and fast money last Wednesday when the Legion treated seniors of the area to 12 games of Bingo and a delicious ham supper. · Sat. Sept. 28 is a real busy day, starting at the Oso Hall where there is a community breakfast from 7:30 to 11am, sponsored by the Lions Club, with “all you can eat” sausages, eggs and pancakes; $7 adults, $3 children.

There is a Roast Beef Supper at the Parham United Church

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE - PROPOSED BELL MOBILITY 75 METRE SELF-SUPPPORT TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER SUBJECT: • Construction of a self-support tower with a height of 75 metres.

• Location: 3356 Round Lake Rd, South Frontenac, ON. Site is to be located about 470m north of Round Lake Rd, east of Duff Rd. • The tower will provide high speed wireless nternet and high quality wireless voice services.

GODFREY Nicki Gowdy

613-374-5708 bus524@hotmail.com

· The Frontenac Old Time Music Championships on the weekend were well attended and were once again a great success. The championships were previously held at the Bedford hall, but were moved to Verona this year. · With the upcoming winter season please remember to clean and check your chimneys before you put a fire on to warm up your homes. · Good luck to all of those heading out for the opening season of duck hunting.

North Frontenac Fire Dept. Open Houses F

ire Prevention Week is October 6 - 12. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Prevent Kitchen Fires!”

During this year's fire safety campaign, fire departments will be spreading the word about the dangers of kitchen fires most of which result from unattended cooking - and teaching local residents how to prevent kitchen fires from starting in the first place.

North Frontenac Fire Department will be hosting two open house evenings: Oct. 8 at the Ompah Fire Hall, 6 to 8 pm and Oct. 10 at the Clarendon Miller Fire Hall, 6 to 8 pm.

Come out and enjoy a BBQ, while we demonstrate how to prevent kitchen fires. You can also try out a fire extinguisher, and learn about solid fuel appliances and chimney fires.

- submitted by Eric Korhonen, North Frontenac Township

Culture Days in Sydenham S

outhern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) is pleased to announce the launch of three exciting openings on Sunday September 29 from 1-5pm at the Grace Centre: 1) SFCSC and the Grace Arts Committee are pleased to announce its participation for the first time with a group art show featuring three local artists, Teresa Mrozicka, David Gilmore, and Denise Tipton. Culture Days is a multi-level, multi-media collective effort across the country to promote a weekend of free activities taking place in hundreds of cities and towns.

2) Accessible Ramp – SFCSC is celebrating the opening of a new accessible ramp at the main entrance of the Grace Centre. The ramp will greatly improve access to community programs and services for seniors and those with disabilities.

3) Grace Community Organic Garden & Greenhouse – SFCSC is celebrating the fall harvest and expansion of Grace Community Garden, which includes a 900 sq. ft. greenhouse. The greenhouse has passive solar and heat storage features that will allow SFCSC to harvest well into December and again in February and March.

The events include live music by Gary Rasberry, Billisemo (Lise De Kok and Bill Bosworth), and the LaSalle Causeway Swing Band, and artist talks. All are welcome.

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from 5 to 7pm and then at 7pm a Gospel Sing at the Free Methodist Church. Make it a full day!! · Cranberries are ready for picking from Sept. 22 to Oct 6.

Just in time for Thanksgiving. · Happy 80th birthday to Ed Warren of Sharbot Lake. Happy Birthday to Carter Barr, Tom Commodore, Carol Vallier, Art Teal, and Margaret Thompson. Happy Anniversary to Marion and Gordon Bertrim. · Visitors are welcome to "Visitors Sunday" on Oct. 6 at 11:30 at Parham United Church. The service is "A Little is a Lot" come out and try Church again. Luncheon to follow. · Thinking of you to Mary Howes · The 37th annual Seniors' Night sponsored by Sharbot Lake Lions will be held at Land O'Lakes Public School, Mountain Grove on Oct. 23 at 7:30 pm. Bus stops will be in Parham, Arden, Ompah, Plevna, Ardoch and Sharbot Lake.

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Central Frontenac Council September 24, 2013

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by Jeff Green

lthough the township is loathe to take on the maintenance or ownership of any private lanes for fear that it will open the floodgates for similar requests from every private lane owner in the township, staff and council have looked favourably on a portion of Fanning Lane, which is off Bell Line Road west of Road 509.

The reason they are so inclined is that the road has really been theirs all along, even though it was maintained by Butch Fanning for 28 years before he died.

“The lane is located on a township road allowance, and there is a motion from 1985 that indicated Mr. Fanning was told to use the lane to access his property. It was indicated that the public works manager of the day would be upgrading it,” said Public Works Manager Mike Richardson.

“If this has been our responsibility all along, we should at least take it on now,” said Mayor Janet Gutowski.

“Essentially, Butch Fanning did our work all that time,” said Councilor Frances Smith.

The township will take on 245 metres of the road, until the lane splits with the township road allowance. The road will be renamed Fanning Road and a sign will be put up at the point where the township responsibility ends, saying “Road is not maintained beyond this point.”

Solutions to Crow Lake Village speed woes hard to come by:

A discussion about possible solutions to the problem of cars speeding through the narrow roadway in Crow Lake village served to eliminate a number of proposed solutions.

Councilor Wayne Millar asked whether rumble strips might be a solution, but Works Manager Richardson said they can only be used on paved highways; they cannot adhere to the surface treatment on township roads such as the Crow Lake Road. The idea of speed bumps was rejected as potentially posing a danger to public safety because they could send vehicles off the road into the buildings located next to or even lower than the roadway in Crow Lake.

“Contractors use that road all the time and speed bumps have been known to cause dangerous load shifts in trucks. That would be another potential hazard,” said Richardson.

The possibility of approaching the OPP to put in a speed metre for drivers to see as they enter the village was discussed, and will be looked into.

Construction activity says above 2012, but halcyon days still far off:

While construction figures show values that are almost a half million dollars higher than this time last year, activity remains somewhat sluggish. Thus far in 2013, permits for 11 new residential units have been issued as well as 6 new seasonal units. In 2012 those numbers were 13 and 5, and in 2011 they were 12 and 10.

Construction values by the end of September 2011 were $5.7 million, as compared to $3.8 million last year and $4.2 million in 2013.

County OP gets easier ride in Central:

In contrast to South Frontenac, Central Frontenac’s planning consultant Glenn Tunnock was kind to the draft Frontenac County Official Plan. In a report that was presented to Central Frontenac Council for adoption, Tunnock made a number of specific suggestions, and pointed to a number of issues that he feels need clarification, but his overall assessment was that as it stands the County Plan will not impede Central Frontenac as it pursues its development goals.

“Based on our review, we would not anticipate the need for a shift in the policy direction of lower tier plans; however municipalities should see clarification on the expectations of the County for studies that may be required in undertaking the next five-year review of the local official plan, especially with respect to the capability of settlement areas to accommodate further development,” Tunnock concluded.

Council accepted Tunnock’s recommendations with no further comment.

Royal Canadian Legion

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By Jeff Green cott Reid, who is likely to be the only person to ever serve as MP for the Lanark Frontenac Lennox and Addington riding, appeared before Frontenac County Council last week with an update on the riding redistribution process and its impact in the region.

“I had expected the riding redistribution process to be complete by now,” Reid said, “but while the final boundaries have been announced across the country, that has not been done for Ontario.”

Reid explained that one of the issues still to be finalized in Ontario involves the changes to his own riding.

His expectation is, however, that the entirety of Lanark County, as well as most of Frontenac County (the exception being Howe and Wolfe Islands) will make up the bulk of the riding. What is up in the air is if and how far the new riding will extend into rural Kingston.

The boundary commission has proposed extending the riding south into Kingston as far as Highway 401, but Reid, after consulting local Kingston politicians, has proposed

extending the riding further, so that it will encompass the entire former Pittsburgh township, which was part of Frontenac County until 1998, but is now included in the amalgamated City of Kingston. The proposed boundary would be the 401 at the southwestern edge of the riding, but to the west, the Cataraqui river would form the boundary until it spills into the St. Lawrence river.

Reid's proposal is countered by Kingston and the Islands MP Ted Hsu, who is urging the commission to keep the existing Kingston and the Islands riding, which includes the former Pittsburgh township, intact.

The problem with that, according to Reid, is that it would give Kingston and the Islands a population of 125,227 (17.9% above the commission’s target population per riding of about 108,000 people) and Kingston Frontenac a population of 90,178 – 15.1% lower than the target) Reid has proposed calling the new riding Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, which has the advantage of being easier to pronounce than the current riding name, Lanark-FrontenacLennox and Addington.

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Registration September 29th 12pm – 4pm October 2nd 7-9pm

This beautiful house, of which we have the use, is owned by the Ontario Heritage Foundation. Though this is an Elderly Persons’ Centre, any mature adult is most welcome to come and enjoy our programs. We are wheelchair accessible to all three floors and our membership dues are $15 .00 yearly.

Our 2013 - 2014 year will include: MONDAY STARTING DATE LINE DANCING: N. Carriere September 16 9:30 - 10:30am

10:45-11:45am TUESDAY YOGA: 613-267-7148 EUCHRE: 613-267-5531 New players welcome WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB - Open to new members BOOK CLUB - Second and fourth week FRIENDSHIP CLUB: Sheila Marjoram Learn a craft of your choice RUG HOOKING STAMP CLUB: G. Quattrocchi 613-267-2552; Second and fourth week THURSDAY YOGA: 613~267-7148 GAME DAY: Crokinole, checkers, darts, scrabble, cribbage

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GAMES DAY IS NEW THIS YEAR AND WE HOPE THAT MANY WILL JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FUN & REFRESHMENTS.

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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Rose Hips and Acorns D

id you know that raspberries, blackberries, dewberries and apples all come from a closely related species in the rose family? They all belong to the Rosaceae family. Some of them have flowers that resemble roses and the thorncovered berry canes arch towards the ground much like wild or climbing roses. For many years I thought that what were really rose hips, in fact were actually wild red raspberries.

Rose hips - Rose hips are actually the small red bottleshaped fruit that is left after the rose flower dies. This happens with both wild and domestic roses. The domestic Rugosa rose has some of the best and most prolific hips. Rose hips are a great source of Vitamin C and can be harvested and prepared as a natural way to boost intake of this important vitamin. Unfortunately, domestic rose hips are usually overlooked as gardeners trim the dead flowers before the rose hip can form.

All roses are edible but we are most familiar with the rose’s tasty cousins – fruits such as plums, apples, blackberries and raspberries – all of which have a rose-like flower before forming fruits. A rose hip is simply the fruit of the rose plant.

Unlike their popular cousins, rose hips don’t have much flesh beneath their skins. Instead, they are filled with tiny seeds covered with silky hairs. The skin of the hip, which tastes somewhat like an apple, is where most of the food value and nutrition is stored.

Rose hips look like tiny crab apples and have a sweet tartness. Look for them in late summer or early fall – just about now. Harvesting rose hips is quite simple – they should be removed from the stem of the rose plant after the first frost when they are the sweetest. When harvested, hips should be firm with a little “give” in texture, and bright red or orange in colour. If any of the hips are shrivelled, do not collect them.

Birds and animals can still enjoy them.

Once harvested, the hips should be prepared as soon as possible. They need to be cut open (use scissors to cut them in half and remove the seeds) and then rinse. Drain them thoroughly and let them air dry to remove any additional moisture. To dry, lay them out evenly with some space between them. Place them in a dark, dry, warm location until they shrivel up, much like raisins. Once dry, the hips can be dried or frozen.

Although rose hips can be eaten raw (if you avoid the tiny hairs inside), they can be dried, ground and used in tea, and/ or cooked to make jam, jelly, syrup, marmalade, wine, and also as a healthy treat for pets. There are a lot of recipes on the internet. Dried, powdered rose hips are sometimes fed to horses to improve coat condition and new hoof growth.

Compared to oranges, rose hips contain 25% more iron, 20 to 40% more Vitamin C (depending on the variety), 25

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times the Vitamin A and 28% more calcium. In addition, they are rich in bioflavonoids, pectin, Vitamin E, selenium, manganese and the Bcomplex vitamins. You can see that they are a real store house of nutrition.

Rose hips can be found in dried form in most health food stores, and even some grocery stores, but why not gather your own?

Acorns – We’ve had a bumper crop of acorns this year.

Our home has been bombarded with loads of these things; even the eaves troughs were full of them. It’s been especially noisy in the screened porch where the roof isn’t insulated! Perhaps the abundance of acorns is a result of the long, rainy spring or, heaven forbid, the forerunner of a cold snowy winter; but in any case, deer, squirrels, chipmunks, turkeys and other wild creatures are in for a good supply of food this year. Even the beech nut tree was loaded with nuts and the ground underneath is covered in empty shells where the birds and squirrels have been feasting.

I came across an ad on the internet where someone was selling acorns this year for $1.50 a pound plus shipping.

Acorns can be fed to animals but are also used in arts and crafts. Humans can also eat them if they are prepared properly and the tannins are removed (the tannins have a bitter taste). There are certainly many preparation methods avail-

able on the internet. Somehow acorns do not appeal to me as a food! One fellow said on the internet that he’d sooner the deer eat the acorns and then he would eat the deer!

Observations: Thanks to Bev Jones, who lives on Hwy 506, for sending the photo, which she took on Sept. 19, of two young deer playing or fighting – or maybe they were doing both! Their mother was with them.

Thanks also to Penny Tanner of Sharbot Lake for the photo and information about an Io Moth caterpillar, which her mother found a few weeks ago. The Io caterpillar is large, often exceeding 2 “ in length. It is one of the 10 most toxic caterpillars and its spines can inflict a painful sting, so beware of touching one. Some people experience severe reactions to the poison released by the spines and require medical attention, while others experience only an itching or burning sensation. if you are stung by one, you can place Scotch tape over the affected area and strip it off repeatedly to remove spines, but each time you place the tape on, use a new piece to avoid adding to the sting. Apply ice packs to reduce the stinging sensation, and follow with a paste of baking soda and water. If the victim has a history of hay fever, asthma or allergy, or if allergic reactions develop, contact a physician immediately. Io Moths (Automeris io) are common throughout eastern North America, north to southern Canada.

Send your observations to Steve Blight at natureobservations@rogers.com or Lorraine Julien, naturewatching@ gmail.com

Photo by Bev Jones

Io Moth caterpillar - photo by Penny Tanner

Flavors of Fall

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recipes is that they are actually simple to prepare while being impressive and full of flavour.

She also shared several tips. For garam masala, she recommended buying whole spice garam masala, dry-roasting it and then grinding it. She said that the same method also makes a huge difference with cumin.

On the menu for the Flavors of Fall were Fresh Corn Salad with Smoky Bacon and Feta, Sweet Potato Coconut Milk Soup with Coriander and Lime, and Pumpkin Streusel Bread. The recipe for the Sweet Potato soup follows:

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If you would like to meet with Jack, please contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 Ext 2200 to make an appointment.

RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE CHANGE The new 2013-2014 Recycling Calendar is viewable on our website and can also be picked up at our Public Works office at 2490 Keeley Rd during business hours.

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Crashing guitars at Centre Stage season opener

Ompah Volunteers Fall ATV Ride

By Jeff Green

L-r: Terry Reynolds, Tom Revell and Gary Giller

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om Revell, of Little Betty and Bauder Road infamy, has a penchant for playing heavy rock and blues, guitar-based music.

When he teamed up last week with the Centre Stage band, which has just added Denis Larocque, a second electric guitarist along with stalwart Terry Reynolds, there was no shortage of likely suspects whenever it was time for a guitar solo or three to creep into a song.

In the second half of last Thursday’s (September 18) show

at the Sharbot Lake Legion, Tom Revell started out with the Neil Young standard Powderfinger, but before he started he nodded to Terry Reynolds, saying, “You take the first lead, then Denis, then me.” That set the tone for the set, and since all three of the guitarists have their own styles, the leads were distinctive, tuneful and relatively short.

In addition to all those electric guitars, Jim MacPherson kept pounding away on his acoustic guitar and took some of the lead vocals, which included belting out a memorable version of the Robert Johnson classic, Crossroads, near the end of the show.

Gary Giller, bass and vocals, and Dave Limber, hidden behind the wall of guitars on the drum kit, kept up the bottom end.

Once again a feature of the Centre Stage Band concert series at the Legion is the enthusiasm that the house band and their guests bring to the performances. They play for the sheer joy of it, and the audience finds it infectious.

Next month, the show will feature Cajun fiddler and accordionist Jim Keith, which will bring a totally different sound to the Legion, stretching the Centre Stage Band in an entirely new way. The show is set for October 17 at 7 pm. Admission is a modest $4.

A Zucchini too far … not

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et’s start with an old country gardener’s joke. An urban hipster (we used to call them City Slickers but times have changed) is visiting his country cousin.

“Do you ever lock the door on your pickup?” the hipster asks.

“Only during Zucchini season” answers the country cousin.

The country cousin in this case is talking about baseball bat-sized zucchinis, fruits that should have been harvested when they were six inches long and were tender enough to eat raw, but were left too long and became monsters destined, at best, to be stuffed with rice, or turned into Zucchini loaf or maybe a racing car for the Maberly Fair. The worst

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case scenario for the giant zucchini is to become a dripping, rotting mess that is tossed unceremoniously onto the compost heap.

The story of Franco and Anna Esposito’s giant zucchinis is nothing like that. For one thing they are not really zucchinis, but rather winter zucca, or winter squash.

The seed for the single vine that yielded all three of the 40 pound hard-skinned squash in the picture below came from friends visiting the Espositos from Sicily, where they originally came from before emigrating in the 70’s. They moved to their property on Murton Road, south of Harrowsmith, about 20 years ago, and have been gardening there ever since.

“It was very wet this summer, which was not good for many things in the garden, but the zucchini really seemed to like it” said Franco, explaining how the squash grew so large.

Usually the fruits from that variety are not that large at all, but

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he annual Ompah Fall ATV Ride was held on Sept. 21.

The ride supports many groups including the Ompah and Snow Road Volunteer Firefighters, Ride for Dad and Relay for Life. This year Central Frontenac firefighters joined the volunteers and provided trail guides on the trail. Three hundred and eighteen riders, including members of five outside fire departments participated in this year's ride and over $10,000 was raised by all the groups. Money raised is provided to the Ompah and Snow Road Fire Depts., Ride for Dad (Prostate Cancer Research) and Relay for Life (Breast Cancer Research). this year it was different. The fruits have thick flesh as well, two to three inches around the relatively small, seedy cavity, Franco said, and will keep until mid-winter in a cold room.

“None of it will go to waste,” said Anna, “the flesh is orange and you can use it for risotto, for pies, for soup, anything you want. We also roast the seeds with salt as a snack. And in the summer we eat the flowers off the plant. You can stuff them with ricotta, nuts, and herbs, and then fry them or do other things with them.”

Zucca are one of the plants that the Espositos grow in their

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Zucchini - continued from pg 9 backyard garden. They also grow enough Roma tomatoes to make dozens of jars of sauce, and beans for soup and fresh eating.

They also have fruit trees next to the garden, and this year there were so many plums that they pulled whole branches down.

Frosts this week and last have knocked

THE FRONTENAC NEWS down much of the Espositos’ garden, but dozens of tomato, eggplant, and pepper plants are still standing, as are three 10 foot high pole bean teepees.

“We don’t do as much as we used to because we have bad backs,” said Franco.

“We used to have a second garden but we have down-sized. We even had to have our neighbour pick up the zucchini and carry them in to the garage.”

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Get up-to-date with all of your childhood immunizations and adult tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster. Influenza immunizations are also available by appointment on November 26.

Community Clinics Tues., October 22 & Tues., November 26, 2013 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

KFL&A Public Health 14196 Highway 41, Sharbot Lake Book anappointment online! www.kflapublichealth.ca/ appointments or call 613-549-1232 or 1-800-267-7875, ext. 1451.

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Sweet Potato Coconut Milk Soup - continued from pg 8 2 tbsp butter 1 large onion, diced 6 c. diced sweet potato (approx. 2 large) 2 tbsp. grated ginger 1/2 tsp. garam masala 1 can coconut milk (14oz) 3 - 4 cups chicken broth 2 tbsp. lime juice salt and pepper fresh coriander leaves Melt butter in a large saucepan over medi-

um heat and cook onions 3-4 mins to soften but not until brown. Add sweet potatoes and ginger and cook 3-4 mins. Stir in coconut milk and 3 cups of stock. Simmer 25 min. until sweet potatoes are tender. Puree with a hand blender. Add remaining stock if soup is too thick. Stir in lime juice. Return to heat and season to taste. Ladle into bowls and squeeze slices of lime over the soup. Garnish with coriander leaves.

The recipes from the workshop are posted at handsonharvest.ca

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The Frontenac News invites Small Business Owners to advertise their businesses on October 24, 2013, giving them an opportunity to tell the public about themselves and what they have to offer.

Each ad will include a photo, editorial (and logo if applicable).

The deadline for this feature is Friday October 18, 2013.

Reserve your space, call 613-279-3150; or email nfnews@frontenac.net

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Removal of a tick within 24 hours can decrease the risk of Lyme disease. Check yourself, children, and pets after being outdoors!

To safely remove a tick: ~ use tweezers (gently grasp head, pull straight out, and do not squeeze it), and ~ clean the bite with disinfectant.

If a tick has been attached longer than 24 hours, contact a health care provider or KFL&A Public Health at 613-549-1232 or 1-800-267-7875.

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The Lake Landscape – from Political to Practical W

hat are the big picture changes that are affecting lake property owners and users? Want to learn how to reach out and move people into action on your lake or in your community?

Join us for the 12th Annual Lake Links Workshop and find out what is happening in lake country and what you can do to get your communities’ attention to work with you. This year’s workshop is "The Lake Landscape – From Political to Practical" on Sat Oct. 19 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Perth Civitan Hall on Hwy 43. Focus is on strategies for community engagement. To pre-register, please call the Centre for Sustainable Watersheds at 613-264-1244 or email info@ watersheds.ca (be sure to include your name, organization and contact information). Cost is $15 per participant which includes refreshments and a light lunch.

The keynote address will be presented by Angus McAllister, “Getting off the Dock – Engaging Your Lake Community Into Action”. Terry Rees, Executive Director of Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) will speak to “The New Landscape in Ontario Lake Country”. He will outline some of the changes that have happened in Ontario including information on current regulatory changes, roles of government and what we need to know to manage our lakes in the future. There will be a “Building your Lake Community“ panel discussion that will highlight local lake group examples of how they brought their lake communities together to protect, improve, and celebrate lake health. There will be many displays and networking opportunities. The workshop attracts dozens of lake associations and other volunteer stewardship groups from Eastern Ontario as well as numerous government and non-government agencies. Whether you’re a lake dweller/user, lake steward, municipal councillor, mu-

nicipal staff member or interested individual, this workshop is for you! Special thanks to the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations for their continued generous support of this event. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Perth Food Bank.

Westport Fall Colours Studio Tour T

his year’s Westport and Area Fall Colours Studio Tour is being held again on Thanksgiving weekend, Oct. 1214 from 10 am to 5 pm daily. Our unique artists welcome you to their studios where you will discover an exciting and eclectic range of juried high quality original work including magical Photographic art, primitive rughooking, felted items, gorgeous comfortable clothing, stained, fused, blown and mosaic glass, garden art and furniture made from recycled and salvaged items, unique pottery, folk art carvings, uniquely painted items, silken woodturned bowls, whimsical dolls, handmade soaps and lotions, luxurious woven items, garden sculptures, wrought iron, acrylics and watercolours, sculpture in clay and iron and stone, fine jewellery, printmaking and much more.

Joining us for the first time this year will be the studios of Papillon Press and Art on the Center in the village of Westport and returning again this year are Grist Mill Gallery, Red Door Studio, Hooked on the Lake, Enchanted Forest, Burridge Farm Studio, Mancino Gallery, Steven Boyd’s Stained Glass Studio, 35 artist at 9 studios! For more info contact Loretta Moore at 613-273-8347 or at hookedonthelake@kingston. net or see our website at westportstudiotours.ca.

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and O’ Lakes Tourist Association (LOLTA) will host a workshop on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) at the Kaladar Community Centre on October 16 at 10 a.m. The cost is $20 for non-members, and free for members.

Having your website on the first page of Google can give your business a huge boost!

Search engine optimization is the process of identifying your website’s best keywords and arranging them specifically for search engines crawlers. This new seminar on SEO will explain how search engines rank websites and how you can make adjustments to your website to rank higher. We will look at actual websites and learn what gives them great search engine rankings (or not so great).

This easy to understand seminar will explain: What SEO is; how search engines work; elements of a web page and what parts are important to search engine results; all about page ranking and comparing one website to another; how to determine your best key words and how to use your keywords; common pitfalls of poorly ranked websites; what inbound links are and why they are important; how to assess your competitors’ websites and use them to your advantage; how to improve search engine ranking with Google Places and Google+; the importance of a site map; the importance of blogging; using social media to boost rankings; how careful selection of a domain name can boost search engine rankings; using Google Analytics to track your visitors; and how a mobile site can boost rankings.

Please pre-register by October 11 by emailing jcuddy@ travellandolakes.com.

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SOCIAL NOTES In Memoriam

birthday

Happy 80th Birthday

CLAUDE FOX September 26, 2011 In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear Dad, That we do not think of you.

Sadly missed and forever loved by your family, Doug, Debbie, Steve & families.

Donald VanAlstine Sept. 27, 2013 Come join us to celebrate on September 29/13 from 1pm to 4pm at Maberly Community Hall Best wishes only please

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(submitted by Ray Fletcher, written by his daughter Alexandra) What would a cloud think of its existence?

How would it feel?

How lucky a cloud must be, to be just that…? There.

Without care it’s free to hang in the sky.

It knows nothing of doubt, risk, chance, or rejection.

The liberation a cloud must love to have no sense at all.

It has no inclination of wealth, success, or purpose.

A cloud’s constant contentment to just be.

And without apology.

A cloud has no need to feel ugly when heavy, and gray.

There is no attachment in the control of relieving itself as the droplets fall below.

A cloud has no concern of reflecting colors other than its own.

Has no fear of losing itself to the actions of the setting sun.

rthly Places We remember Jim Aspin of Kingston who passed away November 5, 2012 in his 90th year. Particularly we remember all his happy summers at “The Green Cottage” near the government dock. In his yellow inboard boat “The Isipingo,” he was well known on Sharbot, St. George’s and Eagle Lakes as his passion was fishing, catching Lake and Speckled Trout. Now he rests in Oso Cemetery with his epitaph reading, “In Paradise.” and the family version, “Not here, gone fishing.”

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A Promise for You “Why should any living mortal offer complaint in view of his sins?"

Lamentations 3: 39

FUNERAL SERVICES

Serving the area for over 100 years.

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Ryan, Megan and big brother Nicholas are excited to announce the arrival of Maxwell Ryan Conboy, born July 19, 2013, weighing 7lbs, 7oz. Max would like to send a special thank you to his wonderful grandparents, aunts and uncles for all their love and support!

ANNIVERSARY

A cloud doesn't dare be bothered with such nonsense as the change in the winds.

It graciously moves on.

No concept of the past.

No foresight or planning as to what’s to come.

Simply, a cloud is.

Beautifully that’s all it needs to be.

How lucky to think and feel as a cloud?

Remember Me The following poem was published in the Spring 2013 newsletter of the Alzheimer's Society. We are reprinting it with their permission.

Do not discuss me as if I am not there.

My mind is foggy but my heart is clear.

Do not criticize my imperfections.

If only I could choose to remember the simplest of tasks.

September 27 Happy 10th Anniversary Tony & Anna Love Mom, Casie, Cody & Jersey, Emma & Logan.

Do not resent my frequent repetitive questions.

I am scared and confused.

Your answers slip from my desperate grasp.

Living Well with Chronic Disease workshop

Do not stop loving me because my actions are inappropriate.

Use patience and kindness to remind me of my manners for they have disappeared with other fragments of my mind.

his free, six-week workshop helps people to actively achieve their best health and wellness while managing one or more ongoing conditions like arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, kidney disease, depression lung disease, and others. The workshop will be held in the Land O’Lakes Community Services Board Room, 12497A Highway #41, Northbrook, Wednesdays, Oct. 2 to Nov. 6 from 6 to 8:30pm.

Participants will also receive a FREE copy of the book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions". Refreshments will be provided. Register today as spaces are limited, by calling Pam Lemke at 613-336-8934 ext. 229.

Do not remind me of my recent hurts.

I do not recall that my friend has passed or my house burned to the ground.

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FUNERAL SERVICES

Maschke Funeral Home Northbrook

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Do not resent my frequent pacing or attempts to 'go home'.

This is not my home. Nothing here is familiar or reassuring.

If only I could go home, I would surely find my memory there.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The Classifieds

The Township of North Frontenac EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - TO FILL A VACANCY Administrative / Financial Assistant The Township is seeking resumes for a vacant position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as the Administrative / Financial Assistant.

Working under the direction of the Deputy Treasurer, the incumbent will assist with the Township’s administrative, treasury and office support needs, in accordance with the procedures and/or guidelines established by the policy of Township Council and/or the CAO. Job duties shall include, but are not limited to, accurate correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and financial software data entry; general office duties; and assists the Deputy Treasurer with updating the annual inventory; the collection of revenue for all municipal functions (Accounts Receivable, Property Taxes, etc); Accounts Payable; Tender Processes, Payroll and in the absence of the Deputy Treasurer provides guidance and general supervision to the Office Support Pool.

Candidates shall have a post-secondary education focused on finance, accounting and/or public administration or equivalent education and experiences; be bondable; experience and good working knowledge of computers, including Financial Software, MS-Word, MS-Excel and e-mail/internet programs; and have a high degree of tact and public relation skills. Preference will be given to individuals with financial software experience and at least one year experience in a government, preferably municipal setting.

The salary range is $19.89 - $24.03 per hour and the normal work week is 37.5 hours. A comprehensive benefit package is available. A copy of the Role Description can be obtained from the undersigned.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Township of North Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation.

Please apply with a detailed resume by Noon local time on Monday, October 7, 2013 to Cheryl Robson, AMCT CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Phone: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221 Fax: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca

Do not speak to me as a child.

I have a lifetime of experiences despite my child-like ways.

Remind me of your name and the place you hold in my life.

I would love to recall, for I feel your love and kindness.

Show me the world - nature-music-art For I have forgotten the amazing joy it holds.

Allow me to use tools that remain, to hammer out my mark and unwrench my heart.

Forgive me for my imperfect past.

If only I could remember, I would surely apologize.

You need not fill our time with many words.

Your presence helps fill my void.

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AUTOMOTIVE

KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We sell cars for under $1990 safetied & E-tested, low kilometres. We have good winter tires. We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca

FLEA MARKET THIS AND THAT THRIFT SHOP, 32 Peterson Rd., Northbrook (turn at lights in Northbrook).

Open 9 am to 7 pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Something for everyone TONI’S AND JP’S FLEA MARKET - 6107 Hwy. 506 at Ardoch Road. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 613-479-0341.

FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM APT in 4-plex, Kaladar area, first, last and references, $475 + hydro /month; avail. November 1, please call 416-554-9746 2 BEDROOM APT heated, fridge & stove, 75 Station Rd. Kaladar, $450 per month, available October 1, 2013. 613-336-9429 2 BEDROOM APT $900. 1 bedroom $850; hydro included, first & last, 1857 Crow Lake Rd., 613-547-3413 2 BEDROOM APT in Arden, ground floor, all inclusive $950. 2 bedroom house in Mountain Grove, all inclusive, $950. Call Robert Hawley 613-335-3878 OUTDOOR STORAGE available for boats and trailers, $3 per foot per month 613-279-2706

FOR SALE 2005 ENCLOSED SNOWMOBILE TRAILER, excellent condition, $2200. Very little use, call 613-479-2303 or 613-479-2171.

2007 DODGE CALIBER, 120,000 km, mint condition, standard transmission, great for winter driving, asking $5000. Please call 613540-2113.

2009 “KZ SPREE” 34-foot travel trailer, lightly used. Queen-size and 4-bunk bedrooms, sofa, dining area, propane stove, propane/electric fridge, many other extras. 613-377-6436.

CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2013 Harvest the Savings with a rebate up to $750. Sale ends Oct 15/13!! Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca FIREWOOD, DRY MIXED HARDWOOD, cut, split and delivered, full cubic cord starting at $300. Phone 613-279-2048 MOBILE HOME, 12 ft x 60 ft., 3 bedrooms, best offer, 613-268-2258 MOBILE HOMES, 4 season, several sizes, different prices, great for cottages. Also several camper trailers, 613-218-5070 NEWMAC WOOD/OIL COMBINATION FURNACE, good condition, 613-376-3116 PLASTIC PLYWOOD, 4x4 $10, various thicknesses. New natural gas fireplace $200.

Boat storage- indoors, welding repairs. 613336-2641

DOUG’S ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE LAST CHANCE. Extended until September 30 – SHAW DIRECT 2 HD receivers for $50 and programming packages starting At $29.95. Limited time offer.

Call 613-374-3305 for enquiries.

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

PAYS CASH $$$

For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287

HALL RENTAL S&A CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith. Air conditioned, capacity 90, $25/hr up to 3 hours; $125 for more than 3 hours. For hall rental please contact Linda Stewart (613) 372-3797 and for membership, Tricia Evans (613) 3720343 VERONA LIONS BANQUET HALL AND BOARD MEETING ROOM (Lions’ Den).

Reasonable rates in a convenient location.

Air conditioned. Full kitchen and bar facility.

Weddings, anniversaries, parties, conferences.

613-374-2821

HELP WANTED FULL-TIME SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC. Ability to repair ATVs, snowmobiles, outboards & chainsaws. Wage dependent on experience; benefit package available. Apply on site at L.D. Powersports, 8109 Hwy 38, Godfrey, fax 613374-5263; email sales@ldpowersports.com phone 613-374-5604 HELP WANTED: ROOFING CREWS with own truck and tools. Call 613-268-2033

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Tamworth: Firearms Course – October 25 and 26, Hunter Education Course – November 1 and 2. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES. Turkey Examinations.

Please call for course dates and details. Call Richard 613-336-9875.

MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659

PERSONALS MALE, 68, seeks female 60 plus for friendship and marriage. Donnie, 613-622-5887, leave message

SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing.

Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201.

FINE CONSTRUCTION prop. John St. Aubin experienced renovator. For free estimate call 613-375-6582. Web site www.mindspan.net/ construction HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772

www.dougsantenna.com

Cranberries

GARAGE SALE

No Chemicals

CLOSING YARD SALE, 5791 Matawatchan in Griffith, 2 km from Hwy. 41. Many items, 9 school desks, 5 tarps 52 x 42 feet, lots of freebies. Sat & Sun. Oct 5 & 6, 8am to 6pm, Rain or shine. See you!

SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 9am5pm. Perfume, soaps, photo albums, quilt batting, clover leaf-shaped end table, ladies figure skates, fish line, glass spin wheel bowl, winter boots.

Open Sept 22nd - Oct 6th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Pick Your Own

$1.25/lb U Pick. $2.50/lb Pre-picked.

For pre-picked call ahead with order before 10am or after 4pm.

Phone Ahead on Rain Days 613-336-8359 1965 Henderson Rd, 4.8 km north of Hwy 7

SERVICES HOUSECLEANING - mature woman looking for more clients in Sharbot Lake/Arden area, to do weekly housecleaning, Angie, 613-3354408 JOY’S DOG GROOMING, 613-273-5430. 8478 Perth Road, Perth Road, ON K0H 2L0 KEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Lawn Maintenance, Trees Cut, Woodsplitting, Snow Removal, Winter Roof Cleaning, Junk Pick-up & Disposal, Minor Building Repairs. Call Kevin 9am - 5pm, Monday-Friday. Please Leave a Message, 613-279-1901 PET SITTING in Mountain Grove. Going away? Let us help. Dogs, Cats, etc. Spacious, individual accommodations. Long walks. By appointment only. Laura Mills 613-335-3658.

Evenings are best or leave a message.

PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, the Annex (rear building), 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½“ x 11” - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26-100 copies 8¢ ea. Color copies 65¢ each (25¢ for 50+). Taxes extra.

Call 613-279-3150 for information.

SMALL BUSINESS BOOK-KEEPING SERVICES. Experienced Reliable.

Competitive Rates. For more Information call 613-246-5736 (Cell); 613-272-5377 (Leave Messages); Email: basic.books.ward@gmail. com SYLVIA’S FOOT CARE. Providing Nursing foot care in the privacy of your own home.

Registered with Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to provide foot care to veterans who qualify. For further information call Sylvia at 613-3352940.

TOWING B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery.

James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050

WANTED TO BUY

STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

Invest in your community Support your local businesses

Mike Kimball aced the par three fourth hole at Hunter’s Creek Golf Course on Sunday with a 7 iron.

Playing partners Craig Irvine and Bill Kane witnessed Mike’s first time hole in one

Flying lanterns a potential fire hazard T

he Greater Napanee Fire Services would like to raise the public’s awareness of a serious fire hazard. Flying Lanterns (also known as Chinese lanterns) are sold at many retail stores throughout our region. A Flying Lantern is typically a paper hot-air balloon that is fuelled by an open flame (candle).

When released, the hot air produced by the open flame lifts the lantern into the air, allowing it to drift uncontrolled for sometimes long distances until the fuel is depleted. The lanterns often land on trees, rooftops, or other combustible surfaces while still ignited, and potentially cause a fire. Recently a massive blaze at a recycling plant in England sparked by a flying lantern caused $10 million in damage and injured 10 firefighters trying to extinguish the blaze. The public needs to understand that they are responsible for the lantern when it is released. If the lantern was to cause any damage or harm they could be held liable. The lanterns have been banned in several provinces and municipalities throughout Ontario.

Supporting Local Businesses Builds Strong Communities Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation requires a

Family Services Worker LIMESTONE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

TENDER Sealed tenders, clearly marked as to content, will be received by The Limestone District School Board for the following project:

RFT #13-35 - Snow Removal at Various Locations Tender Specifications for the above noted project may be obtained from and shall be submitted to the Facility Services Department at The Limestone District School Board, 220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, prior to the closing date of Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. local time for all tenders. Tenders are to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside RFT #13-35 Snow Removal Tender.

Request for Tender packages can also be obtained through www.biddingo.com/ldsb For assistance obtaining documents, please contact Biddingo.com customer service.

The Board reserves the right to accept any Tender or to reject all of them and the lowest Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Helen Chadwick Chair

Brenda Hunter Director

This is a full time position contracted to March 31, 2014, with a possibility of extension, located in Sydenham, ON. Duties: Provides case management, direct service intakes, assessments and coordination of supports, communications and administrative support to our client families requiring housing support. This may include supporting the homeless, providing financial support for rent or utilities, food security and/or referral services. The incumbent must maintain detailed client files and record monthly statistics. Works closely to identify families at imminent risk of homelessness and in need of case management and advocacy. To receive a more detailed job description, please call David Townsend at 613-376-6477 or go to www.sfcsc.ca Requirements: Preference will be given to applicants holding a SSW diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge of short term crisis intervention strategies and community resources preferred. Current police records check required.

Resumés with cover letter should be submitted to SFCSC, Attn: David Townsend, Box 43, Sydenham, K0H 2T0 by September 23, 2013 4:00 pm est. or via email to david.townsend@sfcsc.ca We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

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Pellet Stoves Available

Northern Happenings Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but details of events should be independently verified by readers.

Donations to offset the cost of publication would be appreciated.

Thursday September 26 NORTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES Annual General Meeting, United Church, Parham, refreshments 6pm; meeting 6:30pm; all welcome

Friday September 27 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE Golden Links Hall, new time 7-9:30pm, for ages 9-15 $6; Sharon 372-1274, Wayne 358-2533 PLEVNA – “IGNITE”, Ladies Ministry Night, sponsored by River of Life Fellowship, 7pm, Clar-Mill Hall, freewill offering, refreshments, info: 479-0333, 479-2003 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion.

5:30–7 pm, BBQ chicken SHARBOT LAKE - YOUTH DANCE for grades 5-9, Oso hall 6-9pm; $6, sponsored by NFCS SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Meeting 7:30pm at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd.

Saturday September 28 HARLOWE DANCE, 8pm, w/ Country Band, community centre, $8, lunch, prizes, info: Marie 613-336-2557 FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; Verona Lions Club.

Fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more MATAWATCHAN HARVEST SUPPER St. Andrew’s United Church, 5-7pm turkey dinner $12; 6-12yrs $6; 5 & under free, all welcome MCDONALDS CORNERS FALL FAIR, 160th edition, grounds open 8am; Bird Show, Light & Heavy Horse Shows, Sheep, Crafts, Baked Goods, Maple Syrup, Vegetables, Kids Games, Turkey Supper 4pm; info 613-2593480.

PARHAM - ROAST BEEF SUPPER, United Church 5-7pm; $12; 6-12yrs $4; under 6 free; family $25 PARHAM - GOSPEL SING. Free Methodist Church, 7pm w/ Jim Dopkins and local talent.

PERTH ROAD - TURKEY SUPPER $15; under 12yrs $7; under 3 free; sittings 5pm & 6:15pm; please reserve- Vera: 613-353-2470, hosted by Sunday School Hall Board SHARBOT LAKE - COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, sponsored by Lions Club, Oso Hall, 7:30-11am “All You Can Eat” sausages, eggs, pancakes, $7; ages 6-12 $3

Sunday September 29 ENTERPRISE - WORSHIP SERVICE, Stone mills Pentecostal Church, 10:30am with Chedvat Adonai Jewish dancers. All welcome!

ENTERPRISE - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church 6:30pm w/ the Frizzells; Vernon Scott & Friends; Nick & Gwen Chajkowski.

Fellowship to follow.

FLINTON - THROUGH THE ROOF MINISTRY, Open mic 6:30pm, all welcome, free will offering towards new sound board HARLOWE WESLEYAN & STANDARD CHURCH special music by the Frasers at the 11am service; all welcome MCDONALDS CORNERS - CONCERT SERIES Sept 29: CR Avery; MERA schoolhouse, single concert $22 advance; $55 three concerts; tickets 613-485-6434; ticketsplease.ca. info shakeyacres@hotmail.com; 268-2376.

SYDENHAM - CULTURE DAYS, 1-5pm, Grace Centre; artist talks, art exhibit, music

by LaSalle Causeway Swing Band, Gary Rasberry and Bellisemo; greenhouse opening; free, all welcome VERONA – TRINITY CHOIR CONCERT w/ special guests Trenton Men’s Choir, 7-8pm; Exciting, powerful sound; refreshments; donations to Canadian Food Grains Bank.

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Monday, September 30 BATTERSEA - 8TH FIRE Episode – “At the Crossroads“, CBC film series on improving relationships with Canada’s Aboriginal peoples; 7pm, United Church, free, all welcome, info: Cheryl 613-353-7303 SNOW ROAD CRAFT GROUP, community centre 7-9pm, start your Christmas crafts now, all welcome.

SYDENHAM - SPEAKER SERIES, Grace Centre 1-3:15pm; presentations on Falls Prevention and Heart & Stroke; free, all welcome, register: SFCS 613-376-6477 x 306 VERONA - SISTERS BY HEART, Free Methodist Church, w/ guest speaker Karen Bandy, music, 7pm, admission $5; info 374-1232, all ladies welcome.·

Tuesday October 1 SHARBOT LAKE 39ers, potluck 12 noon w/ music by Jessica Wedden, North Frontenac Telephone downstairs, anyone 50 & over welcome; info Shirley 613-279-2990 or djfraser@ frontenac.net SHARBOT LAKE - DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM, 1:30-3pm, Family Health Team Community Room; free, please register 613279-2100 SNOW ROAD - MOMS & TOTS, community center 10am-noon; all welcome SNOW ROAD - KEENAGERS (Never Too Old to be Keen), community center, 2-3pm, coffee, tea, music, message; sponsor: Mississippi Free Methodist Church

Wednesday October 2 HARROWSMITH - SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP; successful business start-up, planning, financing, 6:30-8pm, Frontenac CFDC office; registration required: 372-1414, info@frontenaccfdc.com NORTHBROOK - LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC DISEASE, free six-week workshop, Land O’Lakes Community Services Board Room, 6-8:30pm; register: Pam 613336-8934 x 229.

PLEVNA - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at North of 7 Restaurant, 11:30am; to reserve phone 613-2792098 by Sept. 26.

SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-3 pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 ext 203

Thursday October 3 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS evening group meets 7pm, Barrie Hall, Cloyne, new quilters welcome; Lynn at 613-336-8080; lolqinfo@ gmail.com; lolqinfo.blogspot.ca MABERLY - ST. STEPHEN’S DINNER & EUCHRE, noon, community hall VERONA - DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM, Medical Centre, 9am-12noon; also grocery store tour 1pm for those interested; registration/info: Anne MacDonald, 613-5443400 x 3589

Friday October 4 NORTH LANARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE 20th anniversary celebration 1-4pm, demonstrations, tours, food, music, all welcome SNOW ROAD COFFEE TIME, community centre 10am-noon, all welcome VENNACHAR - FAMILY HARVEST POTLUCK, 6pm Free Methodist parsonage; all welcome; info: 613-333-2318.

VERONA WALKING CLUB begins for season, inside Lions hall, 10-11am, $1; info 613374-3234, proceeds to Lions club

Saturday October 5 ARDEN LEGION Women’s Doubles Dart Tournament, open to non-members $10pp; register: 10-10:45am; $7 breakfast 8-10am; info 335-2737, 335-3664 ARDEN - ITALIAN DINNER EVENING w/ music, 6pm community center, $15pp; hosted

by Kennebec Rec Committee; tickets Diane 335-2845, Mardi 335-2445 BELLROCK - “GOLDEN OLDIES: BROADWAY, FOLK, and JAZZ” w/ Janice Sutton, Annabelle Twiddy, Debbie Twiddy, 7:30 pm, community hall, refreshments, free-will offering; www.bellrockhall.ca

MATAWATCHAN - SENSES OF FRESHNESS, community market, 10am-4pm, bring apples & containers and make cider. Fresh produce & more.

SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB fundraiser breakfast 8-11am at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd. all welcome SYDENHAM - DINNER & DANCE at the Legion w/ Still Standin’; $30pp; $15 dance only; reserve: 376-6808 VERONA - DOWN HOME COUNTRY FUN hosted by Grandmothers By The Lake, Lions hall 6pm; chili dinner & dance w/ Sunshine Soul Band; square & line dancing; tickets $30pp avail. Harrowsmith Tiffany Gift Shoppe, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, Audrey 375-6457, Marni 374-9929; proceeds to African Grandmothers raising grandchildren orphaned by HIV/AIDS.

Sunday October 6 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 FALL FOREST FAMILY FIELD DAY, 1pm, 207 Haggerty Rd. E. south of Tamworth, hosted by Ontario Woodlot Association, Friends of Salmon River, Kingston Field Naturalists; no charge, all welcome. 613-386-3737.

MCDONALDS CORNERS - FALL BEEF SUPPER, Agricultural Hall, 4-6:30pm hosted

by Knox Presbyterian Church, $12; 6-12yrs $6; under 6 free; for meals for shut-in folk please phone 613-278-0696 in advance TAMWORTH - CONCERT: Ian Sherwood & Coco Love Alcorn at Legion, 2pm; $20 advance tickets: 613-379-2808 WILTON - GOSPEL SING w/ Old Hims, Standard Church 7pm, refreshments, freewill offering, info 613-386-3405

Monday October 7 OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment SNOW ROAD CRAFT GROUP, Community Centre, 7-9pm; have fun & learn new ideas, all welcome.

Tuesday October 8 NORTH FRONTENAC FIRE DEPARTMENT open house, Ompah Fire Hall 6-8pm, BBQ, & demonstrations on kitchen fires, fire extinguishers etc, all welcome PLEVNA - NORTHERN 5 DINERS, noon, For those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d 613-2793151 SNOW ROAD - MOMS & TOTS 10am-noon; community centre, all welcome SYDENHAM – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Grace Centre 1-4pm. For appointment call Bob: 613376-6477; 1-800-763-9610 SYDENHAM - CO-ED VOLLEYBALL, 7pm high school gym; $40 season; info: robertsherk@gmail.com VERONA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, medical centre 9am-noon. For appointment call Bob: 613-376-6477

Wednesday October 9 DENBIGH - KIDS’ NIGHT at the library, 6pm.

SHARBOT LAKE - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC St James Major Catholic Church, 3-6pm; appointments recommended 1-888-2-DONATE

Thursday October 10 LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB, 7pm, Pine View Free Methodist Church in Cloyne. - Elizabeth Ontocar on adding stone to gardens, walkways, etc.

NORTH FRONTENAC FIRE DEPARTMENT open house, Clar-Mill Fire Hall 6-8pm, BBQ, & demonstrations on kitchen fires, fire extinguishers etc, all welcome

Friday Oct. 11 HARROWSMITH - THANKSGIVING PA ADVENTURE DAY (pre-register by Oct 7) 9:30-noon, St. Paul’s United Church, games, songs, crafts, snack; $2/child; Marni 3749929; Suzanne 386-7751

Regular Happenings AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall.

Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome 336-9221.

AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg.

AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care.

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Mondays 9:30-10:30am; FIT & FUN exercise class, Tuesdays 9-10am (April 10 - late June), TAI CHI Wednesdays, beginners class 9:15am, advanced 10:15am. Sponsor: Kennebec Rec. Committee; info 613-335-2845 BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 2nd Wed, 10:30 – 11:30 am.

Sydenham, 3rd Thursday, 9 – 11 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 549-1154, 1-800-267-7875.

BINGO ■ Flinton, Mondays, Rec Centre, doors open 6pm ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge.

CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments: call 613-384-2361 or 1-866-877-0309 CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE – NORTHBROOK, in former United Church next to cemetery – Tues, Thurs, Fri, & Sat., 10am-2pm CLOTHING – HARTINGTON, COMMUNITY CARING, Princess Ann Community Centre, Mon 9-12, Tues 9-4, and Fri 9-12 CLOTHING - TREASURE TRUNK, Sharbot Lake, 1171 Cannon Rd. “New & Second Tyme Around Clothing” Donations welcome. 2792113.

CLOTHING – VERONA, “Style Revival”, free clothing, Free Methodist Church, Wed & Thurs, 10am-1pm CLOYNE – YOGA; every Tuesday 5pm, Barrie Hall; sponsor: Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church; suggested donation $5.

COMMUNITY DROP-IN – Sharbot Lake Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151.

FLINTON – ADULT COMMUNITY DROPIN, Tuesdays, Rec Centre, 9am-3pm, homecooked style noon meals, all welcome, info: LOLCS, Pam 336-8934 x 229 GOLDEN SUNSET CLUB meets 1st Monday of month, Northbrook Lions Hall, noon. Info: 336-2570. Join us for potluck LAND O’LAKES FOOD BANK needs food & cash donations and community involvement.

Contact Land o’Lakes Community Services, 613-336-8934 LENNOX & ADDINGTON RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS & DROP-INS - Tamworth Playgroup: Mondays 9:30 am-noon, Sheffield Arena; Northbrook Drop-In: Wednesdays 10am-1pm, Lions Hall; Flinton Drop- In: Thursdays 10am-1pm, Township Hall; Info: 613-336-8934 ext. 257.

LENNOX & ADDINGTON STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL, local volunteer agency identifies & supports environmental, education, woodlot management, wildlife habitat, watershed issues and projects in L&A. All welcome. 5315723 MEALS ON WHEELS. Serving the North Lennox & Addington area, a hot nutritious meal will be delivered to your door every Thursday at noon, cost: $6; 613-336-8934 or 613-3335216.

MERA: McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts at the Schoolhouse: Quilting, Fibrearts, Weaving & more www.meraschoolhouse.org NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK: food & cash donations can be made through contacting NFCS, 613-279-3151; Box 250, Sharbot Lake, K0H2P0.

NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am.

Free. Info: Jeannie, 613-336-8934 or 1-877679-6636 OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 – 11 am. All welcome ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS (9:30am-11:30am): Monday- Harrowsmith, Sharbot Lake Playgroups; Tuesday – Verona, Perth Road Playgroups; Wed.- Sharbot Lake BABY GROUP birth-18month; Wed.2nd & 4th Plevna Playgroup; Wed.- 1st & 3rd Sydenham BABY GROUP birth-18months; Thurs.- Storrington Playgroup PARHAM SENIORS meet every third Wed. at Free Methodist Church in Parham. Potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

THE FRONTENAC NEWS

Shoe box presents help children in need Children in developing countries receive a touch of Christmas through Operation Christmas Child. A simple shoe box will brighten the life of an underprivileged child and show them that someone in another part of the world cares about their happiness.

Last year Operation Christmas Child reached the milestone of delivering to children around the world 103,720,570 boxes collected worldwide since 1993. The Canadian total given was 662,312 with Ontario residents contributing 255,661.

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse and is the largest Christmas project of its kind. Shoe box gifts are given to children suffering in war, poverty, famine, disease and natural disaster, regardless of race, gender, religion or ethnicity. Through the giving of this simple gift and message of hope, these young and often forgotten survivors learn they are loved.

Samaritan’s Purse works in more than 100 countries world-wide, enabling them to take Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes to many places. Though they distribute boxes to those countries where they are working, if they are invited to bring boxes to other countries they will respond. Canadian boxes are usually sent to West Africa, Central America, and South America, as well as Haiti; and when requested, to other countries where, because of natural disasters or unexpected events, the shoe boxes are

a powerful message of hope. Samaritan’s Purse also provides food, clothing, blankets, shelter, clean water, sleeping bags, medical supplies and hospital equipment. Filling a gift-filled shoe box is something personal that a Canadian can do to let a child, who has suffered greatly, know that he or she is loved. For many children, the shoe box is the only gift they have ever received, something many of us find hard to imagine, Operation Christmas Child brings hope for today, and Samaritan’s Purse provides resources for a better tomorrow.

This year the boxes will be shipped to Argentina, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Haiti.

What gifts go in the shoe boxes? Toys - stuffed animals, dolls, building blocks, balls, small cars, musical items (harmonica, whistles, etc.). School Supplies - pens, pencils, sharpeners, crayons, coloured pencils, erasers, notebooks, colouring books, solar calculators. Hygiene Products - toothbrushes (customs will not allow toothpaste), soap (placed in a plastic bag), hair brushes, combs, hair clips and accessories, small towels etc.

Other - individually wrapped hard candy in a sealable bag, clothing - (t-shirts, socks,

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hats, gloves and scarfs), sunglasses, flipflops, toy jewellery or lightweight tools. A personal note and/or a photo of yourself or your family is appreciated by the child receiving the box. Choose to pack your box for a girl or boy, ages 2 -4, 5 - 9, or 10 - 14. The $7.00 that is suggested you include, if you are able, is to help with the shipping of the boxes. You may receive a thank you letter from one of these precious children as others have in previous years.

From November 18 to 24, packed boxes will be dropped off at our collection centre in Perth. Once dropped off, the shoe boxes are processed, prepared, and transported to children in more than 130 countries using whatever means necessary - truck, train, plane, boats, sea freighter, elephants, donkeys, bikes, dog sleds, dugout canoe and even he-

licopter - to get them to the destination.

If you would like any more information about this special project or would like to receive boxes please call Vivian (613)2672874 or (613)464-2585. Boxes can be obtained at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, 51 Foster Street, Perth; McMartin House, 125 Gore Street East, Perth; Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, 160 Wayside Drive, Perth (behind Hinton Dodge on Hwy 7); K W Outdoor Power Sales, 6062 Hwy 43, Perth; the Buchanans, 24 Haggart Street, Perth. The date the boxes are to be returned is Monday, November 18 at Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church between 9am and 5pm. If you are unable to bring your boxes on that date please call and we can make other arrangements.

Notice of STUDY COMMENCEMENT Class Environmental Assessment For The Replacement Of The Mississippi River Bridge On Road 509 The Township of North Frontenac has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the replacement of Mississippi River Bridge on Road 509. AECOM has been retained to assist with this assessment, which will follow the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Schedule B undertakings.

The Township of North Frontenac has identified improvements to Mississippi River Bridge to be of highest priority. The bridge has not seen significant repair since it was last rehabilitated in 1982, a recent assessment has identified immediate needs. Over the long term, the bridge has deficiencies that can only be addressed by replacement. Mississippi River Bridge is deficient: • in width – it is only 4.9m wide which is deficient even for a single lane bridge; • in its approaches – the bridge is not visible to the traveling public until they are almost on it; • in height – the bridge is susceptible to damage by high water levels and spring ice flows; and • in navigability – the bridge is an impediment to recreational boaters.

KEY PLAN To provide the public with an opportunity to provide input and comment on this project, related issues, and the evaluation of alternatives, a Study Design Report has been prepared. This document summarizes the proposed study process, alternatives, decisionmaking procedures, and public consultation activities. Copies of the Study Design Report may be picked up at: Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna ON K0H 2M0 (613) 479-2231 The Study Design Report is also available for download from the Township web site at www.northfrontenac.ca. Public input and comment is invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project at any time. It is anticipated that the Township will identify a preferred solution for replacement of the Mississippi River Bridge later this year; a public open house to discuss the preferred solution is scheduled for December.

If you would like to be included on the study mailing list, obtain a copy of the Study Design Report, or request further information, please contact: Guy Laporte, P.Eng. or Project Manager AECOM Canada Ltd. 654 Norris Court Kingston, ON K7P 2R9 Tel: (613) 389-3703 Email: Guy.Laporte@aecom.com

Jim Phillips, P.Eng. Public Works Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna ON K0H 2M0 (613) 479-2231 Ext.230 Email publicworks@northfrontenac.ca

Notice Dated September 26, 2013 Personal information collected as a result of this environmental assessment is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. Comments may be included in documents that are made available for public review. Personal information, as defined by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, will remain confidential unless prior consent to disclose it is obtained. For more information on the collection and use of the personal information, please contact Guy Laporte at the above address/phone.

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“We were specifically asked by the Frontenac Chief of Paramedic Services to make this request for community paramedicine,” said North Frontenac and Frontenac County Councilor John Inglis. “It could be particularly beneficial for some of our elderly residents in the northern part of the township.”

Community paramedicine, an initiative that has been championed by Frontenac Paramedic Services, can take a number of forms. In some cases, such as at Wolfe Island, it involves setting up clinic hours, wherein paramedics can test blood pressure and offer other pro-active medical services.

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Easy may be not be as easy as hoped

A proposal that was designed to help North Frontenac access some small scale sustainability project grant money from Frontenac County seemed to get more complicated as it was being discussed at Council. The idea is to put in a dry hydrant for fire crews as well as a boat wash station at Grindstone and Canonto Lakes. The county grant would provide 1/3 of the money, the township 1/3, and the respec-

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Catch-22, big bucks, and jelly beans

A recent review of the rules by which townships dole out licenses for various raffles and draws has revealed that contests that require any kind of knowledge or skill in order for a prize to be won cannot be given a license.

This might have a severe impact on fishing derbies next summer, and it has put the upcoming Conservationists of Frontenac Addington (COFA) Big Buck contest in doubt.

“Giving a prize for the largest buck that is killed, or the largest fish that is caught, even for counting jelly beans in a jar, is not permitted under the rules that we are supposed to follow,” said Township CAO Cheryl Robson. “It has always been that way, but we didn’t know it. The draws that COFA draws along with their contest are fine, but we cannot sell a license to do the contest itself.”

“COFA is having trouble determining how to proceed this year,” said Deputy Mayor Fred Perry, who is a COFA member as well.

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