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by Jeff Green he Ontario Fire Marshall's office conducted a test of the capacity of the Central Frontenac Fire Department to deliver water to a potential fire last Saturday. The standard that the fire fighters had to meet was to have their equipment up and running within five minutes to pump 200 gallons of water per minute, and to keep up that level for two hours in order to maintain the Superior Water Shuttle Rating for the department. Central Frontenac Fire Chief Bill Young thought, based on tests in previous years, that they only had two minutes to start pumping, “so I was pretty confident when the inspector said we had five minutes.” The test took place at a portable concrete facility on Hwy. 7 near Arden. The first pumper was set up and pumping a stream of water towards the bush within seconds, and then three other trucks rolled in. Crews from each truck quickly, but carefully, set up portable pools to hold water and began filling them. One by one the crews jumped out and pulled the pools off the side of their trucks, set them up, and began filling them. Within minutes three pools were set up and the trucks were all headed down the road to Arden. Some of the trucks went south at Arden to the Mill Pond, and others north to the bridge at Kennebec Lake. “Now it's just a matter of driving back and forth and keeping the flow going,” said a relieved Bill Young at the time Soon after, however, the Fire Marshall Official called Bill Young over and said that since it seemed like the operation was running so smoothly, Young might want to try and up the flow from 200 to 430 gallons per minute to give the township a higher rating, a commercial rating. “He said that if we didn't get the commercial rating we

Crews setting up pools at the start of the Superior Water Shuttle Rating renewal for the CF fire department could settle for the superior rating we already had, so there was no reason not to go for it,” said Young when interviewed two days later. Crews upped the flow and stepped the pace of the water shuttle was in order keep the pools from draining down. An hour and a half later, the Fire Marshall Official said there was no need to continue. He had seen enough and the commercial rating had been attained. Superior water shuttle ratings are something that the Ontario Fire Marshall's Office established as a way to demonstrate the capacity of fire departments, and they have the added benefit of lowering the insurance rates that residents pay. The commercial rating will add that of benefit to businesses throughout the township.

Chief Young said that it will take some time for the certificate confirming the rating to arrive at the township, but once it does it will be posted on the township's website. Local businesses will be able to download the certificate and present it to their insurer. They should see some savings as a result. The township will announce when the rating has been confirmed so businesses eager for savings should wait at least a week before looking online or calling the township for details. “The test went really well for us,” said Young. “All of our crews were involved and were able to work together, keep the equipment working well, and co-ordinate everything we were doing. It was a good day and we got a better result than we had even hoped for.”

Railway Heritage Society recognition Addington Highlands passes T motion of support for solar project by Jeff Green

he mist was up and the rain was threatening to move in as a crowd gathered at the old caboose in the Railway Park across from the Central Frontenac Township Office in Sharbot Lake last Saturday morning (September 17). Town Crier, Paddy O’Connor, delivered two rousing “Oyes” and then an “All Aboard” to welcome one and all to the event. Barb Neill then welcomed the guests and introduced Gary Giller, who proceeded to outline the impressive number of grants that the society has received over the last year or so. The Community Foundation for Kingston and Area (CFKA) provided $12,200 for the purchase of a railway-themed play structure that is now installed in a location close to the caboose. CFKA Executive Director Tina Baily and board member Gayle Barr were on hand and spoke about how pleased the foundation was to work with a group that is dedicated to community engagement for all ages. The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) provided $10,000 for the installation of the play structure and also funded 12 signs marking significant features in the park that are connected to the former railway. James Roulston, of the Quinte-Kingston-Region grant selection committee with the OTF, brought his greetings as well. The heritage society is also working with Central Frontenac Township on a major trail enhancement project that encompasses the corridor from the Sharbot Lake beach to the museum park and beyond. Phase 1 of the project involves the enhancement of the rock cut and the

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All Aboard! by Jeff Green

Mystery Train. Slow Train Coming. Long Black Train. Morning Train. Night Train. Train to Paradise. Waitin’ on a Train. I like Trains, Trains of no Return.

here is an endless string of song lyrics that come to mind about the idea of a return of passenger rail service to the Highway 7 corridor that is being floated by VIA Rail. Trains make some of the best metaphors for life, and they tend to suggest things of the past, like those long-lost lovers who aren’t coming back - gone forever as in “That train left the station” or “That train don’t stop here no more”. All the reflections on trains in this region for as long as anyone can really remember have been through a rear-view mirror. We’ve done “Rails to Trails”, murals about former train stations, and we celebrate the railroading past at the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Park. In fact last Saturday, as reported elsewhere in this issue, the Central Frontenac Railway Society held a gathering at the old caboose in Sharbot Lake to acknowledge granting agencies who have helped them install playground equipment and put up some new signage. Meanwhile, VIA Rail is looking - we are not sure how seriously yet - at putting in a brand-new railroad a couple of feet from that very play structure. The vision is for passenger trains to pass that very spot on their way to the railway bridge under Road 38 as they speed towards Ottawa. Oh, right, the bridge is no longer there. Last summer, with the help of a grant from the Province of Ontario, Central Frontenac removed the bridge because the train was never coming back. This is something that Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith pointed out to Jacques Fauteux of VIA Rail when they met in August. At that meeting, Fauteux told Smith, and some township and county staff, that one of the “options” VIA was looking at is a Toronto to Ottawa route. That route is described by a one-page document that VIA Rail provided at the time as the “Shining Waters Railway Plan, which aims to provide passenger service from Toronto to Havelock, and its extension all the way to Ottawa, using existing or discontinued railway rights of way.” He apparently did not seem too worried about the missing

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Editorial bridge. Smith did not make any public announcements after the meeting because it was so preliminary. However since August, contractors working for VIA have been around the township along the path of the Trans-Canada Trail, and they have been pretty chatty about what they are working on and what VIA is thinking of doing. “I thought that since the story is going around anyway I might as well share everything we know, which isn’t much,” said Smith this week, after releasing the one-page document called Key messages – VIA Rail due diligence in Havelock subdivision at last week’s township council meeting. As the document states VIA is indeed looking at building a rail line alongside the trail, and apparently a decision on the new line will be made in early 2017. To that end “contractors from VIA Rail will be conducting basic inspections on former railbeds and infrastructure ... in your region in the coming weeks ... technical inspections will provide a better understanding of the potential route options,” the document says. While the document talks about benefits such as “shorter trip times than using the car; local service between Toronto and Ottawa; regional economic development; and improved quality of life,” it does not say anything about whether the train will provide service to and from local communities. Fauteux told Smith that he expects it would take three construction seasons to complete the project, which mean trains could be passing through the township by 2019. This is a lot to take in. For the past 50 years, long before many of us came to live in this part of the world, the loss of the train has been a palpable part of local life. The train put the area on the map; the train meant jobs, commerce, etc. As the train culture waned and then disappeared, this region has been surviving as bedroom communities, with local agriculture where it is viable, a sprinkling of tourism, cottage development, and e-community thrown in the mix. As far as our lifestyles are concerned, we all drive to get everywhere we have to go. We think nothing of driving 45 minutes each way to buy something or visit a friend or go to work. We are over the idea of a train coming through; we don’t even know what it would mean. Would we drive less? Would the train put the area back on the map? If passenger trains do come back, which is still a stretch to even consider, will there be a stop anywhere in Central Frontenac? The nightmare scenario is that of trains plowing through the countryside, and the hamlets of Kaladar and Sharbot Lake, without even slowing down, leaving nothing but noise and dust in their wake, like what vehicles do along Highway 7 in this region. If, however, the train does stop here, it would repre® sent the largest opportunity for growth since the train left in the first place. “Take the train to #INFrontenac and see what we have to offer” - I can see the billboards now. But first there are some massive logistics. If indeed the new train is going into

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the same exact location as the old line, what happens to the trail? VIA will have to figure out how to get through environmental assessments along the shores of Big Clear, Bass and Sharbot Lakes, and will have to deal with the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team and Dental offices, access to the Sharbot Lake beach, the Maples Restaurant, etc., all of which are located within metres of the former tracks. From the far western edge of Elm Tree Road, all the way to Fall River Road, the former rail line meanders through the countryside along Elm Tree, Brock, Clarke, and Brewer Roads before plunging through Sharbot Lake. It would be quite an involved construction project. And then there is that former bridge over Road 38. According to Frances Smith and some of the people who have talked to contractors who are scoping out the project, VIA Rail seems confident that if they want this to happen, they can make it happen, and quickly. From a local perspective, if and when we decide to take this seriously - and I have to admit I find the whole thing hard to believe - we need to make a concerted effort to promote local interests and try to make a new train service a benefit to those of us who live here, and not just for those who are passing through on their way to somewhere else.

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wooded area between the beach and the government dock, and includes signage and heritage lighting. This project is being overseen by a committee of Central Frontenac Council. Phase 1 of the project has been funded by the Federal Government Accessibility Fund ($50,000), as well as Central Frontenac Township ($15,000), and the Frontenac County Federal Gas Tax Fund ($10,000) Anne Marie Young, the economic development officer for Frontenac County and a tireless advocate for the K&P Trail, brought greetings from the County. Gary Giller also thanked John Duchesne, who has come on board to help with grant applications for the society. Central Frontenac Mayor (and Frontenac County Warden), Frances Smith, marked the end of the formal proceedings, and the start of the rain, by cutting the cake. Fortunately the rain then let up and the assembled crowd enjoyed music by Gilbert Riddell, Jim MacPherson, Pete MacPherson, Al Cooke, and Guy Cooke, as well as hot dogs, lemonade and cake. Perhaps the happiest person in the crowd was Sally Angle, who is now the former president of the Central Frontenac Railway Society, a position she held for 14 years until Derek Redmond recently took on the role.

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Re: Scott Reid's referendum on electoral reform

cott, you're refusing to hold town hall meetings on electoral reform because you don't want to "validate" an "inadequate" consultation process. Fair enough -- but just holding a referendum (which seems to be your only other idea) appears to be an even less adequate process, with a dismal record of failure. Maybe if you held the town hall meetings (or improvement thereupon?) as you're supposed to, you'd be able to promote the idea of holding a referendum as Insurance Specialty would certainly be well. Your constituents Group s Kingston better informed. Face it, Scott -- your party got sent to the penalty box in the last election. So please stop grandstanding, and cooperate with the work of the multi-party committee to which you've been appointed. As it stands, you're making an arguably flawed process worse. - Robert Thomas

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t the very end of the September 13 meeting of Central Frontenac Council, Councilor Cindy Kelsey put forward a notice of motion to discuss portable food trucks.

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tions and the sites themselves are usually of far greater importance. Given the obsolete infrastructure of many older buildings and their high energy needs, it is often more economical to demolish and rebuild as was the case with the high school in Sharbot Lake. Furthermore, as energy costs increase, it will be harder to justify the preservation of older public buildings except on the basis of heritage or architectural considerations. Our councillors have acted responsibly in acquiring these properties because we may need them in the future. Former school sites can lend themselves to retirement facilities, David J. Orser community and health centres and a variety of owner/operator other socially needed amenities. These needs may not be apparent for some time. In the meantime, such sites tend to evaluOrser Farm ate over time and are, therefore, valuable Septic Pump ing financial assets Tank on the council's books until 1059848 such time as they canOntario be put toInc use for the common good.Bellrock RD RR#1, 4490 Congratulations once again to 374-2031 our counVerona, ON fax/phone: cillors for thinking about the future, possibly K0H 2W0 email: delta@kingston.net unknown, needs of the community, rather than bowing to pressure from advocates of a short sightedInsurance strategy which aims to Matson transfer public wealth and capital to private Brokers hands with great long term social costs. - Adrian O'Connell

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a bylaw officer to shut them down, which is not fair, and they do not pay any fees, while restaurants pay property taxes, which is not fair either.” Kelsey's notice of motion asked staff to prepare a report outlining how the township can proceed on the matter.

Young named economic developer of the year

nne Marie Young, Manager of Economic Development for Frontenac County, was named Economic Developer of the Year by the Ontario East Economic Development Commission. The award was handed out by Kevin Coleman of the Business Development Bank of Canada. During the presentation, Coleman praised Young for developing the County’s

first-ever brand and recognized her efforts in the development of the K&P Trail. The Economic Developer of the Year award is presented annually to an economic developer based in eastern Ontario who has provided exceptional performance in his or her community and contributed to the advancement of the economic development profession.

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cerned about the creation of a new tier of management, which has been proposed in the review. The managers would not be part of the union. Reeve Hogg said, in an interview after this week’s meeting, that he is concerned that the changes called for in the review will result in higher administration costs because of new management positions being created. “I want to see a costing before I can support this,” he said. Denbigh waste site The township has been attempting get approval from the Ministry of the Environment to re-open the Denbigh waste site. This process has been ongoing for a number of years. This week the township received a letter from the MoE, which said that the township is required to place clean fill at certain locations at the site. Council is hopeful that once this is done, the MoE will re-open the site, perhaps over the next six months.

same way, and when I talked to the neighbour who has leased the land for the project, he said the project was always set for the site at the back of the lot. It was a mistake by the people who were preparing the presentation that led to the confusion,” said Cox when contacted this week. When the motion of support was brought back to the floor at the Addington Council meeting on Monday night (September 19) in Denbigh, it was passed unanimously. There was talk before the vote about conflict of interest. However, since Bill Cox has no financial interest in the project, and courts have upheld the position of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation that Green Energy projects do not impact property values, Cox did not declare a conflict and voted in favour of the motion. The project will now go the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) “Feed in Tariff” procurement bidding process. Approval for all projects under this round of procurement will be announced early in 2017. Organisational review to be the subject of special meeting A special meeting will be held in Flinton next Monday, September 26 at 10 am to discuss implementation of the Organisational Review that was presented to Council earlier this year. The review was the subject of a letter from Jim Laginski, a representative from IUOE (Independent Union of Operating Engineers) Local 793. The IUOE represents workers in Addington Highlands, including Roads Superintendent Rosenblath. The union is con-

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a pie contest and pickle contest. All proceeds go directly to those who call Pine Meadow home. If you would like to participate in any of these areas please contact Mallory Wionzek at 613-336-9120 or email malloryannewionzek@gmail.com • “The Land Between” organization is hosting a free workshop this Saturday at the Land o’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook from 10am-noon. Come out and learn about conservation, how to naturalize your shore, and how to conserve turtles and the wetlands. Drop in or RSVP to Leora at 705-457-4838 leora@thelandbetween.ca. For more information visit thelandbetween.ca • The Friends of Bon Echo is a group of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to preserve the natural heritage and cultural history of Bon Echo Provincial Park. They are holding their AGM on Sept. 29 at the Pineview Methodist Church beginning at 7 p.m. Come out and learn more about the Friends. Better yet, join them! • The time has come for a baked bean cook off! Yes that is correct! The Land O’ Lakes Lions will be hosting the 1st annual Harvest Fest where you can enter your pot of baked beans in a contest to see who in our community makes the BEST baked beans ever! Circle October 15 on your calendar and get perfecting that pot of baked beans! I wonder if I can find my mom’s recipe; hers were the best!

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 • Snow Road Community Centre had their potluck supper Sept. 14 with 30 people attending. As always, delicious food and desserts were served to all. Thanks to the S.P.C.C. Janis & Don Brown, Sara & Fred Fowler, Joelle Hübner-McLean for setting up the hall, and thanks to Johanna & Peter Cumberbirch for the lovely fall decorations. • Sara & Fred Fowler hosted Coffee Break on Friday; lots of goodies and coffee. Nice to see Irma out enjoying a cup. Welcome back home, Dave; you’ve been gone a long time. • Everything will be closed down at Snow Road Community Centre from Sept. 23 until January 2017 because of renovations. All functions will be held at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club until January, including the Friday morning Coffee Break, Music Night, and the potluck Oktoberfest supper on October 12. The only things that will still be at the Snow Road Community Centre are the exercise classes, Mondays & Thursdays 9 to 10 am; winter hours 10 – 11am; chair exercises 11am. I don’t know when that starts. • What everyone has been waiting for: the Snow Road Snowmobile Club’s breakfasts start Oct. 1, 8 – 11am. Everyone is welcome; see you there. • Congratulations to Mathew & Meghan Nieckar on the arrival of their baby boy, Hudson Mathew Lawrence, born Sept. 15 weighing 7 lb. 5 oz. Proud grandparents are Sharon Green and Joe & Shari Nieckar. • Get well wishes to Allan Massey. • Sept. 27 will be the last Tea & Toast at Sharbot Lake United Church until next season. Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the hour of visiting and laughter. See you next season.

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• The ABC Association started a 10-week session of “hatha” yoga at the ABC Hall on Sept. 20 at 9:30 am. To register call Freda 613-273-2571. • The CPHC Diners’ luncheon for seniors will be Tues. Sept. 27, 12 noon at the ABC Hall. Call Joyce, 613-273-4832. • The ABC Association is starting another 10-week session of Line dancing on Sept. 30 at 10 am. They also offer a 10week session on Wednesday afternoons starting Oct. 12 at 3 pm. A large group of men and women have enjoyed kicking up their heels to Rhonda’s lively assortment of music (jazz, country, blues, and waltzes). For information contact Rhonda, 613-885-8543; rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.ca. • The Perth & District Scottish Country Dance Group will start up on Sep 23. Scottish country dancing differs from Scottish Highland dancing, which is usually performed solo by younger dancers. Newcomers, couples, or singles, men or women, regardless of dancing ability, are welcome. Simone Crabb of Perth and Tony French of Maberly generously donate their time to prepare and teach the programs each week. The group meets Fridays 9:30 am for 2 hours at McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E., Perth. All that is required are soft, flexible shoes or dance slippers, and the McMartin House/Perth & District Senior Craft Fellowship membership fee. For more information, call Simone at 613-264-2767. • On Sat. Sept 24, 2 Women Productions and Fieldwork will present: Storywork: Telling Tales Rooted in the Land - a captivating afternoon with four of our region’s finest storytellers. Our world treasury of folk and fairy tales are a fundamental part of our history, cultural identities, and of who we are. They have been passed down from mouth to ear, again and again over hundreds of years. You will be spellbound. Tickets at www.writersfestival.org. Fieldwork is an outdoor art space open to the public to explore year-round, free of charge. 2501 Old Brooke Rd. www.fieldworkproject.com • Doors Open Lanark County: On Sep. 24, heritage buildings, including the Scotch Line School House, will open their doors to the public. This century-plus schoolhouse looks just like it did when the kids left it for good in 1967. I will be there showing visitors around. This schoolhouse is attached to a cemetery, so if there should there be a funeral on this

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date, the schoolhouse will be closed. We will not know until a couple of days before the 24th if there is a funeral, so if you have time, take your chances and drive by. No funeral, come on in! To see what other buildings are open visit www. doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Perth.aspx • Come out on Sunday, October 2 at 3 p.m. to the ABC Hall for a fantastic show as the Festival of Small Halls presents the Devin Cuddy Band. Keegan Carr from Perth will open for Devin Cuddy. Tickets are $20, available at thefestivalofsmallhalls.com or 613-791-3476

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• This weekend, Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25 is the North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour, featuring 13 studios in and around the Plevna, Ompah, Ardoch, Fernleigh, Donaldson, Snow Road and Clarendon Stations. Come and meet the artists and see their creations. The tour runs 10am to 4 pm both days. For more information please visit: http://www.northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com/ or find it on Facebook: Back Roads Studio Tour. • The Harvest moon was visible last Friday! Did you know that traditionally the bright light of this full moon helped farmers get crops in during the evening?

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• The Legion would like to thank everyone who attended their Chinese buffet last Saturday. This was a sold out event for the Legion, and they appreciated your support. • On Sat. September 24, the Recreation committee is holding their annual Italian Night. This year, for a change, there will be professionals to entertain the crowd, but next year, the committee will revert back to local entertainment. To all who are attending, please fill out your ticket stubs so you are eligible for one of the many door prizes. The dinner will start at approximately 6 pm. See you there!! • On Sunday Sept. 25, Clearview will join the Wesleyan Church in their 9 am service. Everyone is welcome. There will also be a gospel sing that evening, as well. • Was anyone on Highway 7 or on the Arden Road at the Mill Pond on Sat. Sept. 17, between 9 am and 1 pm and saw

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lots of fire trucks and firefighters, and wondered “ What’s Going On”? If you were, you were a witness to their Superior Water Shuttle Re-certification. These drills and tests are part of the exercises our firefighters do to keep us safe. Fantastic work done by all!! • Thanks to the volunteers and attendees for the Sept. 15 Kids’ Klub Walk-a-thon. My husband and I dropped in and saw the kids trying to catch rings on a peg on their head, grab gummy worms out of a tub of icing and keep standing on a slippery water slide. There was a wonderful enthusiastic turnout for this event with a lot of community support. • The Mountain Grove Stewards and the UCW are taking orders now for their famous apple pies. Please call Judy at 613-279-5673 to order your pies for pickup up at the Olden Hall on Oct. 6. These pies are fabulous and a great time saver for those who wish to put them away for Thanksgiving. • Thanks to Rev. Harry Klassen, who led the Arden Pastoral Charge in worship last Sunday morning.

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• The Fall ATV Run was held on Saturday and by all accounts it was very successful. The heavy rains held off until evening and the scattered showers throughout the day helped keep the dust down. There were no accidents. The mechanics on the run were generally able to help out when mechanical breakdowns occurred. The barbequed chicken dinner was well received after a wonderful but long day on the trails. Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped out doing many different jobs.

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• Rev.Oscar Simpson hosts a Country Church at Hartington Community Church on Friday, September 23 at 7 pm. Special Guests will be Old Habits & The Old Hims. Free will offering & refreshments. For more information 613-374-2178 • Bellrock Hall is pleased to present an evening of entertainment with the Kingston Ceili Band, a six-piece ensemble that plays a "rousing mix of Irish,Scottish and contemporary Celtic songs, plus a large repertoire of jigs,reels and other tunes. The band features Dennis Wilson on banjo and vocals, Maggie McIver on fiddle, Shane Dunne on guitar and vocals, Laura Anderson Brick on accordion, Eric Brousseau on percussion, and Anne Archer on flutes and whistles. Saturday Sept 24 at 7:30 pm; free-will offering. www.bellrockhall.ca for more details • Bellrock Boogie with Texas Tuxedo, on Sunday Oct 2 from noon to 4pm. BellRock invites your family to an afternoon of country music and fun. Locally famous rockin' group "Texas Tuxedo" will be performing their best country tunes. Canteen

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• Sympathy to the family of Robert Walker, 47, who recently passed away due to a tragic accident. • Sympathy to the family of Helen Raymo, beloved wife of Howard. • We were saddened to learn that Laurielle Chabeaux had passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was a lovely and gracious lady. • The Celebration of Life for Mary Cronk was held on Sept. 13 at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home. Family and friends filled the chapel to pay their respects to a great woman. • Parham Diners will hold their dinner on September 26 at noon at the C.E. Building. Phone 613-279-3151 to reserve. • Happy birthday to Justin Young, Marilyn Mix-Corkum, Dustin Meeks, Frieda Deline, Julie Lott, Rachel Hertendy, Vernon Scott, Carol Vallier, Jeanette MacPherson, Doug Bridgen, Cindy Cox. • Happy Anniversary to Richard & Lois Webster, Gilbert & Helene Riddell, Roy & Joanne Abrams, Keith & Irene Hawley. • Please phone Judy Gray at 613-279-5673 by Oct. 4 to place your order for apple pies, $10 each, which will be made by the Mountain Grove stewards and the UCW. • On October 15 the Mountain Grove stewards will be having a potluck supper, 5pm. • The Queen’s University ladies’ baseball team played six games over the weekend. They won four games and lost two. They played in Toronto Friday night. Congratulations to all the ladies. • Thinking of David Fox, Cathy Bovin, Lisa Hamilton, Ronnie Fobert, Nancy Fobert, King Stinchcombe, Marita Parks, Vera Steele, Ellard Stitt, Ken Clark, Doris Forbes. • If anyone is interested in having a Panasonic DVD Home Theatre sound system package, please call me. • The Land o’Lakes Seniors’ Club met on Sept. 13 at the Olden hall. President John Purdon opened the meeting with a roll call of “What favorite food do you like?” Guest Ina Turner was welcomed. A delicious potluck dinner was enjoyed by all at noon. A big thank you to William Lowery for his kitchen

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help at each meeting. A trip to Stirling was planned for Sept. 23 to see the Patsy Cline tribute. • On Sat. Sept. 24, there will be a Gospel Sing at Parham Free Methodist Church featuring “Days of Grace” plus local talent at 7pm; freewill donation, refreshments, all are welcome. • On Sat. Sept. 24 the Pat Mahoney memorial fishing derby will be held at Big Gull Lake. Tickets $10, available at area OPP detachments.

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• On Sat. Sept. 24, the Parham Free Methodist Church will be hosting a Gospel Sing with the group “Days of Grace” plus local talent at 7pm; freewill donation, refreshments, all welcome. • Don't forget about GREC's Ladies’ Night on November 4. They are looking for vendors, either direct sales or homemade crafts. Tables are $15 plus raffle item. This year if table fee is paid by September 30, your name will go into a draw to get your table fee back. For more information please contact Penny Cota at pennycota333@gmail.com or 613-375-6343 after 6pm. • October 5 is a Turkey Bingo fundraiser for GREC Athletics. Doors open at 6:30; games start at 7pm. Hope to see you there! • Congratulations to Wayne Millar & Barbara Agnew on their recent marriage. • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Helen Raymo (McCullough) of Sharbot Lake, who grew up in the Parham area. • Friday night the Frontenac Arena was a hub of activity as the 40th Anniversary for the arena and the new logos were unveiled at the rink. Thanks to everyone involved in keeping our precious community rink going. • Have you made your reservations for the September 26th Parham Diners? • Has anyone else noticed all the black caterpillars? Is this a sign of winter or is this a new breed of caterpillar? • Have you signed up or visited to use the computers at the library? Tuesday 4 - 6, Thursday 6 - 8 and Saturday 10 - noon. • Family and friends gathered to join in celebrations for Derrill (Greek's) Hannah's 50th Birthday. • Happy 1st Birthday to Colton Redmond family and friends spoiled him at his party on Saturday. • Thinking of you to Debbie Allison, Lisa Hamilton and Charlotte Brown. • The Oddfellows are looking for new or gently used items or garden "bounty" for their annual Harvest Auction on Oct. 22. • Big thanks to the Sharbot Lake Legion, who had their annual seniors’ bingo and dinner once again on Tuesday. • Saturday Oct 1 is the Parham United Church's roast beef supper from 5 to 7 pm. • There is a fundraiser ball tournament on Oct 1 for the Treasure Trunk in Parham so don't put your gloves away just yet. • Happy Birthday to Carol Napier, Savannah Cronk, Jim Lowery, Carter Barr, Keyana Whan, Gavin McCullough, Keegan Love, Rebecca Neadow, Violet & Johnny Skuce, Tom Commodore, and Carol Vallier. Happy Anniversary to Gordon & Marion Bertrim.

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• Friday night was an awesome kickoff for the 10th anniversary of Countryfest. A decent-sized group of both competitors and onlookers showed up at the Air Rifle Target Shoot Competition at Heritage Park. At the same time, the Cafe and Music at the Hall was also well attended. The real treat came under the Harvest Moon with an amazing fireworks display. Saturday turned out to be a little soggy, but the rain did not ruin the day. Cowboys and cowgirls made stick horses, had a goat

milking contest, and designed and raced cub cars. There was even a visit by Chase and Skye of Paw Patrol fame. The ever popular logging games showcased the skills of local and visiting lads and ladies in the chainsaw toss, axe throwing, and chair-carving events, just to name a few. Fair goers also got a chance to see a firewood processor in action, making the sawing and splitting of logs a oneperson operation. Some lovely displays by local artisans and crafters were set up at the AHCC, as well as the exhibits. To top off the day, a delicious BBQ beef dinner was served, followed by the sweet vocals of Canadian country music artist Diane Chase in concert. Sunday afternoon, under sunny skies, the crowd showed up to cheer on the teams in

the only event of the day, the Horse Pull. Cowboy hats off to you, Denbigh Recreation Committee, for the work put into making Countryfest such an excellent event right here in our hamlet. Go to the Denbigh Countryfest facebook page for more photos! • Tomorrow, Fri. Sept. 23 is Northern Lights Seniors’ Euchre at the Lions’ Hall in Griffith at 7pm with 8 games. Cost is $2 with refreshments. Euchre will then resume to the usual days, the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. • Tai Chi classes are starting up Monday, Sept. 26. This will be a beginner’s class, taught by an Upper Ottawa Valley Tai Chi teacher with 20 years experience. Sign-up @ 9:45 am with class beginning at 10am; men and women welcome. This is a drop-in, $8 per session, Denbigh/Griffith Lions function. Hope to see you at the Lions Hall. • Would you like to buy fresh fruit and veggies for less than in the grocery store? Pay $6, $11 or $17 for a Good Food Box at the “beginning” of the month, and pick up your box on the 3rd Thursday of the month; Large Fruit & Veggie Basket (12 - 15 items) $17; Small Fruit & Veggie Basket (7 - 10 items) $11; Fruit Basket or Veggie Basket (3 - 5 items) $6. Order day will be Wed. Oct. 5 from 10am to 4pm at Vennachar Free Methodist Church, 424 Matawatchan Road. Cash only payments are due on the day of order. Basket pick-up date is Thurs. Oct. 20, 2-5pm at VFMC. Good Food Box Kingston- Vennachar Free Methodist Church Host site is a community initiative supported by Napanee Salvation Army. For more information contact Angela 613-333-1901.

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he Land Between is your backyard: It is a region that extends from Georgian Bay to the Frontenac Arch, skirting the Algonquin Dome. It has the highest habitat diversity in Ontario, and the most shorelines too. It is a meeting place for species from north and south such as moose and deer, blueberry and strawberry, river otter and woodchuck, black fly and mosquito. Because of these features and this species richness, The Land Between is an important area, providing water and vital ecosystem services to all of southern Ontario during cli-

mate change. But the region does not have enough soil and with a starker climate, pollution and disturbance are far reaching and need to be managed wisely. Learn more about this significant region and its features, the rare wetlands and turtles that contribute to water quality and biodiversity, and how to live in harmony with this environment by creating native buffers, shoreline gardens and pollinator-friendly areas in your backyard. Leora Berman, founder of The Land Between organization, a national charity, is pro-

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viding a free three-part workshop this Saturday, Sept. 24 at Land o’Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook. “Why the Land Between is important” will be presented at 10am; “All about turtles and wetlands” at 10:30am; and “Creating Natural Shoreline Gardens and Buffers” at 11am. While you are there, take advantage of the opportunity to book a site visit and create a stewardship plan for your property. Everyone is invited! Drop in or RSVP to Leora at 705457-4838; leora@thelandbetween.ca. Website: thelandbetween.ca

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“There are a number of seniors who no longer want the hassle of cutting the grass, of worrying about leaking roofs, preparing meals for one person, and would like to live on their own, but in a community.” Kovacs said that once the residence is complete, it will accommodate over 20 people, mostly singles although there are suites that are suitable for couples. He will encourage residents to form a committee to develop recreation programming and said he will do what he can to help make the residence a true home for the people who live there. The grounds are all being spruced up at the property, including the area between the building and Road 38, and the area behind that opens up onto Sharbot Lake. “There are many advantages to living in a full-service facility like this is going to be, and I am looking forward to showing it off,” said Kovacs. The date of an open house at the Sharbot Lake Residence will be announced shortly.

TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS Public Notice Special Council Meeting The Township will hold a special Council meeting at 09:00 on Monday, September 26, 2016, in the Council Chambers at #72 Edward St., Flinton, ON. The purpose of the meeting will be to further discuss a general organizational review. Further information may be obtained by calling (613) 336-2286 during normal office hours, Mon-Fri or emailing to: clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca

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ory Robillard-Delahunt, 24, will have to return to Sharbot Lake on October 17 to complete a trial on charges of failing to stop at an accident, obstructing a police officer and theft of a motor vehicle. The trial got underway this Monday, Sept. 19 at the regular monthly court date, with Constable Lori Lobinowich of the Sharbot Lake detachment delivering the bulk of the evidence, followed by the brief testimony of Robillard-Delahunt’s mother, Lori Robillard. A picture of the case against Robillard-Delahunt, who is being held in Ottawa as he awaits trial sometime in 2017 on an attempted murder charge, emerged from Lobinowich’s testimony. She said that she received a call at about 6:30 a.m. on the morning on November 1 about two men who were seen on the shoulder and on the highway within a few hundred metres of the detachment headquarters. She immediately drove to the location and found two men there. One of them, who turned out to be Robillard- Delahunt, had an injury to his hand, and the other had blood on his hand but no apparent injury. Lobinowich said that Robillard-Delahunt did most of the talking, saying that he had been in a fight the evening before with a third man and that the two men were hitchhiking to Pembroke. “The story did not add up, partly because when I found them they were heading the wrong way. I could also smell alcohol on their breath. But still, I had no reason to detain

Godfather of modern graffiti coming to Godfrey submitted by Stefan Duerst erman graffiti legend, Loomit, will be visiting the Godfrey Sculpture Park from September 25 to October 2 to collaborate with sculptor Stefan Duerst. Designwars.com says Loomit is the graffiti artist that gave graffiti its current meaning. Loomit started painting for fun at the age of 14. He became obsessed with it and has become known for his big wall productions. He combines meaningful lettering and things around him in his work. He has travelled and worked all over the world. The public is welcome to drop by and watch as the two artists work together at Godfrey Sculpture Park! The collaboration will culminate in a show of sprayed sculptures at 'Studio 22 Open Gallery' in Kingston from Nov. 15 to Dec. 23, with a reception on Nov. 19. Loomit is also hosting a workshop on Saturday, October 1. He will share his techniques, including wall prep, priming, layout, lettering, etc. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from a world-renowned artist. The fee is $100 + $30 for materials; prerequisite: basic drawing or painting skills. To register, please contact Stefan at 613-3298096, or duerst@gmail.com. To see Loomit’s work visit www. loomit.de/version1/home

them, and I decided they should be off the road, so we took them to Tim Horton’s in Perth where they could warm up and be on their way,” she said. Soon after returning to Sharbot Lake, Lobinowich received a call about a car in a ditch, just about 100 metres to the west of the spot where she had met up with the two men. When she went to see, she found an abandoned car, flipped on its side, with both air bags having been deployed. There was also blood on the air bags and the back seat. The license plate on the car was registered to Lori Robillard, and there was a gas receipt from Carleton Place dated 4:50 a.m. that same morning. After returning to the detachment she called the Carleton Place detachment and asked a constable there to go to the gas bar named in the receipt to see if the video from 4:50 a.m. showed a car matching the description of the one she had found in the ditch. The video showed the same color, brand and license plate of the car in the ditch. It showed a man matching Robillard-Delahunt’s description, wearing the same clothes, and a distinctive ball cap with the word FOX on the front, which matched a cap that Lobinowich had found next to the car in the ditch. When Lobinowich received the video a week later, she identified Robillard-Delahunt as the man in it. The video also showed Robillard-Delahunt exiting the driver’s side of the car to gas up the car. When asked in court how certain she was that Robillard-Delahunt was the man in the video, Lobinowich said “100%”. Robillard-Delahunt was not too difficult to find, as he had subsequently been arrested on the attempted murder charge and was being held at the Ottawa detention centre. In August, a DNA sample taken from Robillard-Delahunt matched the blood found on the driver’s and passenger’s side airbags in the car and the back seat of the car as well. Robillard-Delahunt’s lawyer questioned some of Lobinowich’s assertions, but without making much of a dent in her testimony. Lori Robillard testified next. Her testimony was relevant only to the theft charge in the case. It centered on whether she had given her son permission to take her car that night, and she said she had not. Robillard-Delahunt does not have a driver’s license. The final witness was necessary to consolidate the Crown’s assertion that Robillard-Delahunt was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident, which was the final element in the chain of evidence required to secure a conviction on all charges. The witness was supposed to be the second man who was with Kory Robillard-Delahunt on November 1 on Highway 7 when Constable Lobinowich came upon them. He failed to appear and after ensuring that the subpoena instructing him to appear in court had been personally delivered by Lobinowich herself, Judge Griffin issued a warrant for his arrest. Since the witness is the only one who can confirm whether Robillard-Delahunt was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident, the case has been adjourned until October 17. Robillard-Delahunt also faces two charges each of care-

less driving, driving without a license, and failing to report damage to property, which are all under the purview of the provincial (traffic) court.the provincial (traffic) court. Guilty Plea: Kyle Whitmore, 19, pleaded guilty to a charge of public mischief. He admitted to having lied to a social worker when he made the assertion that a doctor at a local clinic had committed a sexual assault on him during an examination. Whitmore, who suffers from mental health issues and has developmental delays as well, was given a suspended sentence and 18 months’ probation. Judge Griffin and the Crown both said that normally a charge like this would result in jail time because of the potential harm these kinds of reports can cause to medical professionals, but under the circumstances a suspended sentence would suffice. Judge Griffin levied a further order, that Whitmore must disclose the nature of this conviction to any medical profession from whom he seeks treatment in the future.

Seatbelt infraction leads to possession conviction: Judge Griffin levied a $300 fine after Elwin

McDougall, 62, pleaded guilty to charge of possession of marijuana. He was stopped by Contable Lafaivre for driving without wearing a seatbelt, and four marijuana plants in paper cups were found in the passenger seat next to him. The Crown was initially seeking a $750 fine, and brought it down to $500 after the plea. Judge Griffin accepted Duty Counsel’s proposal for a more modest, $300 fine.

Fraud conviction

Melissa Lariviere, 25, pleaded guilty to defrauding an Arden couple, the parents of a former boyfriend, of $600. Lariviere learned the couple’s banking password, and transferred the money, $100 per month for six months, from their account to her own account. Her lawyer had the money with him to pay back the $600 and undertook to do so. However, talk of community service hours stalled because Lariviere now lives in Quebec and cross-jurisdictional issues make the prospect difficult. “Ever heard of Two Solitudes?” the judge asked. Lariviere agreed to make a $500 donation to the Cancer Society in lieu of community service and received a conditional discharge.

First Appearances

- Levi Gray, 27, charged with three counts of operating a vehicle while disqualified, will return on October 17. - Wayne Kimberly, 61, charged with failure to comply with probation, failing/refusing to provide a breath sample, and driving while impaired by alcohol, will return on November 17. Charge withdrawn: A charge of possession of an illegal substance against Leon Stiles, 58, was withdrawn.

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LIMESTONE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Request for Quotation RFQ #16-49 Snow Removal & Sanding at Various Locations The Limestone District School Board is requesting quotations from property maintenance providers interested in the provision of snow removal & sanding at various locations throughout the Board’s district. Request for Quotation documents can be obtained through www.biddingo.com/ldsb for download and printing. For assistance obtaining documents, please contact Biddingo.com customer service. Request for Quotation documents may also be obtained in person starting Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 at: Limestone District School Board Education Centre, Reception Desk 220 Portsmouth Avenue Kingston, Ontario K7M 0G2 Quotations must be submitted to the address above, prior to the closing date and time of Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 2:00 p.m. local time. Quotations should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside “RFQ #16-49 – Snow Removal & Sanding at Various Locations”. A complete description of the deliverables and instructions governing the submission process, along with important dates and times, are detailed in the Request for Quotation document. Amendments will only be communicated by addenda through email to those who have registered by obtaining documents directly through either of the aforementioned methods. Debra Rantz Director of Education

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MECHANIC (Full-Time)

The Township is seeking resumes for a vacant position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as the Mechanic. Working under the direction of the Public Works Manager (PWM), the incumbent will assist the PWM with the maintenance, repair, and certification of a municipal fleet of vehicles as well as the maintenance and repair of related equipment. Also, to assist with a variety of construction, snow/ice removal, maintenance and repair services to roads and equipment, while following guidelines established by the policies of Township Council and/or the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and in accordance with Legislation. The salary range is $24.64 – $29.49 per hour and the normal work week is 40 hours. Hours may vary; weekend work and overtime may be required to meet the job requirements. A comprehensive benefit package is available. For a copy of the Role Description or further information, please contact Jim Phillips, P. Eng., Public Works Manager at (613) 479-2231 ext. 230/237 or email publicworks@northfrontenac.ca. 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 resumé by Noon local time on Friday, September 30, 2016, clearly marked “Confidential – Mechanic” 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

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september 22, 2016

SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

McVeigh, Karen - In loving memory of a dear daughter, sister, sister-inlaw and “Auntie”, who passed away September 13, 2002. Time may pass and fade away, but silent thoughts and memories stay. Sadly missed by your family

FOX, Claude

CARD OF THANKS

Thank You ~ Myers We wish to thank everyone who came to help us celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Your cards, gifts and monetary donations to Breast Cancer Research were greatly appreciated. We raised about $1900. To all our family, a huge thanks for all the very special touches you added to our evening. Special thanks to Carol Branscombe and Shirley McGowan for all the kitchen help. Thanks to Harrowsmith Pizza and Gilmours for the delicious meat. The band Texas Tuxedo rounded out the evening with great music. Wasn't that a party. Thanks to all who helped. Jim and Linda Myers

Thank You ~ Jones We would like to express many thanks to everyone for all the kind words, phone calls, cards, flowers and gifts of food brought to the family during the loss of our mother, Shirley Jones. Thank you to the Crow Lake school/hall committee for the donation of the hall for the Celebration of Life. Thanks to Janice Wilson for the beautiful blessing. Many thanks to Neil and Martha Kudrinko of Kudrinko’s Grocery in Westport for generously providing the delicious dinner prepared and served to all of us. Thank you to Tim Hortons in Perth for the coffee. Thank you to Bob Burtch for coming and playing a few old tunes in memory of Mom. Thanks to those who travelled many miles to come to the celebration. The evening was a wonderful tribute to our mother. Thank you to all involved. The Jones family

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Service dogs - from pg 8 ongoing need as service dogs. The placement partner is expected to actively be part of a fund-raising program and to cover all vet and feeding bills. The Kingston City council have come alongside K4Paws with local recognition and the use of public facilities for service dog training. “Fire Stations, Police stations, hospitals and schools have all been very cooperative.” says Samantha. I was invited to attend a K4Paws dog training class for dogs aged 3 months to 20 months at a fire station. The objective was to expose the dog to distracting sights and sounds to train them to remain under control and show no adverse reactions. Twelve service dog foster families and their dogs arrived at the fire station, where the duty fire crew consisting of Jeff Oljejnik, Bob Chan, Ryan Vivian and Brad Dowdwell, obligingly put the fire tender through a series of slamming of metal doors, bells, whistles and of course the air horn while running the big diesel. The dogs, for their part, had to walk around and follow all the normal commands without showing any signs of distraction with the sudden noises. Then, with the dogs and their adult foster handlers in a half circle in front of the open fire hall door, Ryan Vivian came out in his fire retardant suit and respirator, looking like an alien apparition. He had dog treats, but only for the dogs that did not back away from this scary phantom. Most dogs responded well.

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we as Canadians can live in the freedom that we enjoy today! We continue to support and represent our veterans of past and present with many benefits as a result of the determination of our dedicated members at all levels of the organization. Legion branches across the province work together with their affiliated organization to raise funds in support of the many programs within the Royal Canadian Legion. The monies raised supports numerous programs benefiting our veterans, seniors and youth within our own local community. September 18-24, 2016, has been proclaimed Legion Week throughout the Province of Ontario. Sharbot Lake Branch 425 celebrates this event every year with a seniors' day of bingo and dinner held on the Tuesday of Legion Week, which is a very successful day of fun, food & camaraderie. Sharbot Lake Hollowood Branch 425 takes this opportunity to invite the general public to visit the Legion, or talk with a member, to learn what we're all about and to consider joining in the activities put on for the enjoyment of the community, and perhaps even consider joining our organization.

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access to hardware or internet these activities are not simple, and becoming socially isolated from family, friends and community is a real possibility,” said Karen Bertram, the project’s coordinator. In late September, Connections will be offering the first of ASITT’s multi-session workshops. In Sharbot Lake, 24719 Hwy 7, Connections will present a “Basic Computers - Windows 10” workshop and “Managing Your Mobile – Android Phones and Tablets”. In Northbrook, 12497A Hwy 41, Unit 3, they will also offer “Basic Computers - Windows 10” but switch up the mobile training to “Managing Your IPAD, IPhone or IPOD”. See the flyer insert in this paper for more details or visit www.connectionsadultlearning.ca. To make this happen, Connections will need the community’s help. It’s looking for 10 or more volunteers (Digital Coaches), to help deliver training and support to the programs’ participants. It will provide technology training to the Digital Coaches, as well as training in adult learning processes. Additionally, to advise on content, recruitment, effectiveness and evaluation, Connections is recruiting six volunteers who can commit to four hours a month for a Project Advisory Committee. Some examples of people who will benefit from the project are: the student who can’t use the Internet to do their school assignment; someone who can’t apply online for Ontario Works or Employment Insurance; seniors who can’t use social media to connect with their children and grandchildren; anyone who isn’t able to list their item for sale online; and the resident who can’t use online banking. Connections needs you. Whether you want to learn more about computers and other digital technology or if you have digital talents to share, give Connections Adult Learning a call (Sharbot Lake 613-2792499 or Northbrook 613-336-0691/866-4028347). Check them out on Facebook or drop in to see them at the addresses above.

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Thursday, September 22 NORTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES Annual General Meeting at Snow Road Community Hall; 6pm refreshments; business meeting 6:30pm; all welcome to attend. SHARBOT LAKE – GRANITE RIDGE EDUCATION CENTRE, Ribbon cutting and Sign Dedication, 6pm; community welcome, SHARBOT LAKE - TRIVIA NIGHT 6:30pm, Granite Ridge Education Centre; info, 613279-2131.

Friday September 23 HARTINGTON - COUNTRY CHURCH w/ Old Habits & The Old Hims, Portland Community Church, 7pm; free will offering & refreshments; info: 613-372-2178 NORTHERN LIGHTS SENIORS EUCHRE, Lions Hall, Hwy 41 Griffith; 7pm; $2; after Sept. will be 1st & 3rd Friday of month. PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for North Frontenac volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm $12; Meatloaf SUNBURY - FIRE SAFETY FOR SENIORS free hot lunch & presentation hosted by Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T) committee; topics include smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, overall fire safety in home; 11:30am-1:30pm, Storrington Center; please pre-register: Southern Frontenac Community Services 613-376-6477.

Saturday September 24 ARDEN – ITALIAN NIGHT, 6pm, dinner, entertainment by “the Diplomats”; community hall, advance tickets: 335-2845 or 335-2604; sponsor: Kennebec Rec Committee. BELLROCK - KINGSTON CEILI BAND, community hall, Irish, Scottish, contemporary Celtic songs, 7:30pm. Free-will offering. www.bellrockhall.ca ENTERPRISE – BREAKFAST, 8-11am, $6pp, Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, all welcome. FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; in Verona at Prince Charles Public School. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more. HARLOWE - OPEN MIC, community hall 2-8pm; no admission fee; potluck supper 5:30 pm; donations accepted; bring your talent; all welcome INVERARY – “A CLASSY COUNTRY EVE-

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NING” w/ Abrams Brothers & guests, in support of Tristin Osborne Memorial Fund; dinner, dancing w/ Adam Knapp & Kickback; Dreamcatcher Farm, 3185 McGarvey Rd.; tickets $125/person, 613-544-6925 x 210 LAND O’ LAKES LIONS CLUB FUN RAISER GOLF TOURNEY, Hunter’s Creek Golf Course, Cloyne, registration 10am, shotgun start 11; $50 pp, includes prizes, meal; register 613-336-2587 MABERLY – “STORYWORK: Telling Tales Rooted in the Land” at Fieldwork; for listeners 12yrs & up; 2501 Old Brooke Rd. tickets: $20 online through Ottawa Writers Festival; info: fieldworkproject@gmail.com MCDONALDS CORNERS FALL FAIR, gates open 8am; exhibits, horses; games, vendors & more. Turkey Supper 4:30pm; info Sally 613-259-3480 NORTHBROOK - FREE CONSERVATION WORKSHOP by “The Land Between” organization, Land o’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church, 10am-noon; all welcome, drop in or RSVP to Leora, 705-457-4838; leora@thelandbetween.ca PARHAM - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church, with Days of Grace & local talent; 7pm, freewill donation, refreshments, all welcome PAT MAHONEY MEMORIAL FISHING DERBY, Big Gull Lake, in aid of Princes Margaret Hospital, tickets $10, available at area OPP detachments. PERTH ROAD - TURKEY SUPPER; Sunday School Hall; sittings 5pm & 6:15pm; $15, under 12 yrs $8, under 3 free; reserve: 353-2470

Sat. & Sun. September 24 & 25 ALPACA FARM DAYS & OPEN HOUSE at Silent Valley Alpaca Ranch 10am - 4pm. silentvalleyalpaca.ca NORTH FRONTENAC BACK ROADS STUDIO TOUR; 10am-4pm; many talented artists and artisans. For details & map visit NorthFrontenacBackRoadsStudioTour.com or call Jim 479-2464, Betty 479-2979

Sunday September 25 ARDEN - GOSPEL SING with Clearview, Arden & Community Wesleyan Church, 6pm; all welcome BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614.

Monday September 26 CONNECTIONS ADULT LEARNING - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS, free, Sharbot Lake site, Mondays 9am-noon, Sept 26 - Nov 7; register: 613-279-2499 sharbotlake@ncalc.ca CONNECTIONS ADULT LEARNING - MANAGING YOUR IPAD. Northbrook site, Mondays 9:30-12:30, Sept 26-Nov 7; register: 613-336-0691; Northbrook@ncalc.ca GRIFFITH – TAI CHI CLASSES; beginner’s class, Sign-up 9:45am; drop-in; $8 session; Lions Hall. TDenbigh/Griffith Lions function. PARHAM DINERS, noon, United Church hall,

for those 50+. $12, reservations requ’d: 613279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151. SHARBOT LAKE – SENIORS’ FITNESS & LIFESTYLE PROGRAM, free, medical centre, 9-10am & 10:15-11;15am Mondays & Thursdays; chair-based class 11:30am-12:15pm on Thursdays; info, registration 613279-2100

Tuesday, September 27 BOLINGBROKE - DINERS LUNCHEON for seniors, ABC hall, 12 noon; call Joyce at 613273-4832 HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meeting, Free Methodist Church ; 7pm; all welcome; information Kathy 613-372-2870. LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolquilt@gmail. com

Wednesday September 28 CONNECTIONS ADULT LEARNING - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS, Northbrook site, Wednesdays 9:30-12:30, Sept. 28 - Nov 2. register: 613-336-0691; Northbrook@ncalc.ca SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP Grace Centre, 6:30-8:30pm. www. alzheimer.ca/kfla

Thursday September 29 CLOYNE - FRIENDS OF BON ECHO Annual General Meeting, 7 pm, Pineview Free Methodist Church; info 613-336-0830 CONNECTIONS ADULT LEARNING - MANAGING YOUR ANDROID DEVICE, free, Sharbot Lake site, Thursdays 12:30-3:30pm; Sept 29 – Nov 3. Register: 613-279-2499 sharbotlake@ncalc.ca RETIRED WOMEN TEACHERS OF ONTARIO meeting & luncheon, Westbrooke United Church, 3526 Princess St. Kingston; friendship time: 10:15 am, Meeting 11am; noon lunch, cost $20; bring item for draw table. SHARBOT LAKE LEGION Darts, Thursdays 7pm; $3 SNOW ROAD - MUSIC NIGHT w/ Jeff Moulton, 7-9pm at the Snowmobile Club (community center closed for renovations); tickets $10 advance; $12 at door; Yves, 613-278-1371

Friday September 30 HARROWSMITH - FIRE SAFETY FOR SENIORS free hot lunch & presentation hosted by Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T) committee; topics: smoke alarms, fire extinguishers & overall fire safety. Free Methodist Church 11:30am-1:30pm, please pre-register; SFCS 613-376-6477. MCDONALDS CORNERS – CONCERT w/ Jim Bryson, Melwood Cutlery 7:30pm; Agricultural Hall, tickets at: thefestivalofsmallhalls.com; 613- 791-3476

Saturday October 1 BATTERSEA PUMPKIN FESTIVAL, pancake breakfast, parade; kids' crafts, pumpkin carving, pie eating contest, music; model trains to ride, petting zoo, more; 353-7803. $5; family $20 MATAWATCHAN - HARVEST SUPPER, St. Andrew’s Church 5-7pm; $12; Children 6-12 $6; 5 & under free; turkey with all the trimmings!

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he Seniors’ Fitness and Lifestyle Program will be starting up on Monday September 26 at the Sharbot Lake Medical Centre in the Community Room. This free program consists of aerobic and strengthening exercises instructed by a Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging certified seniors’ fitness instructor, monthly healthy lifestyle education sessions, seasonal social activities, and more! There will two moderate-vigorous level classes held twice per week from 9am10am and 10:15am-11:15am on Mondays and Thursdays. There will also be a gentle chair-based class held once per week from 11:30am - 12:15pm on Thursdays. For more information or to register please call 613-279-2100.

n September 12, North Addington Education Centre had the honour to hear motivational speaker, Nick Foley, of Move for Inclusion (MFI), who spoke about his experiences and taught NAEC many valuable lessons. MFI is an organization that promotes inclusion of others and acceptance. MFI started in 2012, four days after Nick’s daughter was born. The students at NAEC listened to Nick and gained an insight of how important it is to include others and accept them for who they are. Recently, Nick went across Canada (Victoria, B.C to St. John’s, N.F) on a bicycle to raise awareness and promote physical activity. He emphasized that it is important to be a good person not just for others but for yourself. Students at NAEC said that Nick Foley was an inspiration for them to get active and

PARHAM - BEEF SUPPER, United Church, 5-7pm; $13; 6-12yrs $5; under 6 free; family $27 PARHAM - FUNDRAISER BALL TOURNAMENT for the Treasure Trunk. PLEVNA STAR PARTY: The Autumn Sky. Pleiades, Andromeda Galaxy, the Double Cluster, dwarf planet Ceres and more. Begins at dusk; 5816 Road 506; visit northfrontenac. com/index.html or facebook.com/NFDSP/ in case of cancellation or update; SHARBOT LAKE FARMERS MARKET Tomahawk & Knife Throwing, Oso Beach 9am-1pm SNOW ROAD – FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST, Snowmobile Club, 8-11am, 1106 Gemmills Road

Sunday October 2 BELLROCK BOOGIE with Texas Tuxedo, 12 noon-4pm; country music & family fun, community hall; fundraiser for BellRock park; freewill offering; www.bellrockhall.ca BLUEBERRY MOUNTAIN - FALL COLOURS HIKE, registration 10am; $10 donation requested; 12 & under free; stories by “John Muir”; hike is a gradual, 45-minute climb with one short, steep rise; 502 Hills of Peace Rd. near Flower Station; Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust fundraiser; 613-259-3412. BOLINGBROKE – CONCERT by Devin Cuddy Band with Keegan Carr, ABC Hall, 3pm; tickets at: thefestivalofsmallhalls.com; 613791-3476 MABERLY - MUSIC AFTERNOON, St. Alban’s Anglican Church, 2-4pm, free-will offering, refreshments, all welcome. MCDONALDS CORNERS - FALL BEEF SUPPER, Agricultural Hall, hosted by Knox Presbyterian Church; 4-6:30 pm, all welcome; $15; 6-12yrs: $6; under 6 free. WINTERGREEN STUDIOS Fall Open House & Natural Homes Tour, 10am-4pm; 9780 Canoe Lake Rd; wintergreenstudios.com To find other locations on the Natural Homes Tour visit naturalbuildingcoalition.ca/

Monday October 3 OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment.

Tuesday October 4 SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2:30pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078

Wednesday, October 5 SHARBOT LAKE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS LUNCHEON at Cardinal Café, 11:30am; to attend, please phone 279-3778 by noon on Sept. 30. SHARBOT LAKE - TURKEY BINGO fundraiser for Granite Ridge Education Centre Athletics; doors open 6:30pm.

Thursday October 6 MABERLY - ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH DINNER & EUCHRE, noon at community hall PINE MEADOW NURSING HOME Fall Fair, silent auction, pie contest, pickle contest & more. Vendor tables $30; info: Mallory Wionzek, 613-336-9120; malloryannewionzek@gmail.com UNITED WAY CHILI LUNCH & PIE AUCTION, Child Centre, Sharbot Lake, lunch at noon $5; pie auction 12:30pm

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to accept people for who they are. Emma Grand, a Grade 12 student stated, “Nick’s presentation was very inspiring and really helped me learn to accept people.” Tyson Johnson in Grade 9 said, “Nick Foley’s life lessons were inspirational. I really liked the bullying awareness stories.” Nick Foley speaks to students at NAEC. Photo by Tyson Johnson Nick wanted to leave NAEC with a very important message, inclusive to everyone.” For more information “Celebrate acceptance without bias, and be visit http://moveforinclusion.com/

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NF Back Roads Studio Tour back and better than ever

Painting by Linda Rush

ot every studio tour boasts a range of materials like the North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour. In addition to painting, jewellery and woodworking, Back Roads offers cheese, concrete, and recycled seat belts as well. It's all part of an eclectic mix of artists and artisans who can be found at 13 studios in North Frontenac Township this Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 24 & 25. The fall colours are just starting along the scenic and winding roads that link the studios, and the locations are all worth a visit. Members of the tour include Tuscany Concrete by Design of Fernleigh. A husband and wife team, Ted and Sherry Oosterlaken of Fernleigh will be showing the decorated concrete furniture that has won them fans and customers throughout Ontario over the last few years. This is their second year on the Back Roads tour and they will be joined by new North Frontenac residents Kirk Shabot and Laura Stewart of L.S. Designs, the makers of custom fire rings and home decor signs. Over at Buckshot Lake Road, Richard Emery starts his work with a chainsaw, and then sands and seals 1 inch slices of wood to make forest frames. His wife Debbie is a well known quilter who created the 150th anniversary quilt for Frontenac County last year. They will be joined by Betty Hunter, who does just about everything that can be done with fabric. At Studio K, Gabriella Klassen combines realism and mystery in finely rendered acrylic paintings. Meanwhile, in downtown Plevna there are three studios, that of mixed media artist Marlene Leeson, the jewelry of Free Spirit Creations and the photography of Michelle Ross, and the paintings of Katie Ohlke at Stone Ridge Art Studio. While in Plevna, stop by Good Stuff Bakery, which will be open all weekend. Over on Lothlorien Road near Ompah are the studios of the very fine painter Linda Rush, and long established woodworker Pete Bunnett, whose recent work focusses on the 'live edge', the precambrian layer just inside the bark of a tree, which he uses to make stunning tables, benches and stands. Down the road in Ardoch is Red Dragon Studio and Gift Shop, featuring the paintings and stained glass work of Cathy Owen. She will be joined this year by Wendy Clement, also a painter, who is a mosaic artist as well. Their work has been influenced by the vis-

tas and wildlife at Malcolm Lake, where they live.

A must-see studio every year is Silent Valley Alpaca at the former community of Donaldson, a working Alpaca farm with a range of Alpaca products, including yarns and garments. The village of Snow Road has developed as a unique artisan corner. Mariclaro is an internationally nown producer of beautiful, sturdy hand bags and accessories made out of entirely recycled materials. Nearby Back Forty Cheese is a farm and sheep's cheese factory that produces four well known cheeses that are increasingly popular in the Ottawa and Kingston markets. They produce specialty cheeses as well. Back Forty is also the studio of Jenna Rose, screen-printed designs on natural fabrics that sell across Ontario. Back Forty will have its patio open and food and drinks will be served all weekend. Once you are in Snow Road, head over to Fred Fowler's studio as well. Fred has been a dedicated painter for years, specializing in visionary landscape oil paintings. One thing to keep in mind while driving the tour this year is the closure of Road 509 between River Road and Plevna.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC PUBLIC MEETING HARROWSMITH COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac on Tuesday October 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Township of South Frontenac Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham ON. The purpose of the Public Meeting is to consider a proposal for a Community Improvement Plan for the hamlet of Harrowsmith under Section 28 of the Planning Act. For more information see the township website under “News and Public Notices”.

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK – OCTOBER 9-15, 2016 Don’t wait to check the date! How old are your smoke alarms? Smoke alarms don’t last forever. They usually last 10 years. Check the manufacturer’s date on your smoke alarms today and replace expired alarms.

TENDERS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL • RFP PW-PO3-2016 For Consulting Engineering Services for Bridge & Culvert Replacement • Tender #PW - 2016-20 for Westport Road Culverts • Tender #PW - 2016-24 for Two (2) Trailer Mounted Steamers Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., September 28th, 2016, ATT: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0. Official forms detailing general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0

S.A.L.T. – FREE FIRE SAFETY LUNCHEON for SENIORS The Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) Committee will be hosting a Fire Safety presentation luncheon for seniors in the South Frontenac area. Enjoy a hot lunch followed by a presentation on Fire Safety from the South Frontenac Fire Department. Topics to include smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and overall fire safety in your residence. Date: September 23rd, 2016. Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Location: Storrington Center. 3910 Battersea Road. Sunbury.

Date: September 30th, 2016 Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Location: Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church 3876 Harrowsmith Road. Harrowsmith.

Please pre-register for either of the luncheons by calling the South Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) office at 613-376-6477.

TAX SALE PROPERTIES RFP - #TS-16-01 Request for Proposals are being accepted for the Purchase and/or Redevelopment of failed tax sale properties. Please visit the Township Website for further information at www.southfrontenac.net under ‘Town Hall/ Tenders’. Deadline date for submissions is September 28, 2016 at 3:00 pm.

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Fortunately there are no studios on that stretch, but to get from Ompah to Plevna motorists need to take River Road to Ardoch Road.

Township Of Central Frontenac Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15, 2016 Open Air Burning Reminder, only clean, dry and untreated wood, brush and leaves are to be burnt. Alternates such as composting and chipping should be considered before open air burning. Recyclable products such as paper and plastics should not be burnt. Burning of refuse and synthetic products is strictly forbidden, may result in a fine.

Tender No. PW 2016-13 Burkes Settlement Road Bridge Rehabilitation (Structure B-15 & B-16) SEALED TENDERS, on the forms supplied, will be received at the Township of Central Frontenac Office, 1084 Elizabeth St, PO Box 89 Sharbot Lake. October 6, 2016 at 1:00 PM In general the work includes the following on each structure: • Structural Rehabilitation • Minor Grading • Guide Rail installation Specifications and Form of Tender may be obtained from the Greer Galloway Group as provided below: 640 Cataraqui Woods Drive, Unit 2A, Kingston ON K7P 2Y5 Phone: 613-536-5420 Contact: Kevin Hawley, P. Eng. Email: kingston@greergalloway.com There will be a Mandatory Site visit on September 29 at 2:00 PM at structure B-15.

REQUEST FOR QUOTE RFQ # 2016-14 - Mountain Grove Ball Field Fencing Please submit complete proposal, in a sealed envelope quoting above proposal number and closing date. Tender documents are available from the Municipal Office after September 26, 2016 during normal business hours or by e-mail tasselstine@centralfrontenac.com Submission Deadline: 3:00:00 pm local time October 11, 2016

REQUEST FOR QUOTE RFQ # 2016-15 - Mountain Grove Ball Field Lighting Please submit complete proposal, in a sealed envelope quoting above proposal number and closing date. Tender documents are available from the Municipal Office after September 26, 2016 during normal business hours or by e-mail tasselstine@centralfrontenac.com Submission Deadline: 3:00:00 pm local time October 11, 2016

FINAL TAX NOTICES – 2ND INSTALMENT DUE DATE

Notice: Arden Road Rehabilitation

The Residential, Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Resident and Mixed assessment 2016 Tax Notice 2nd instalment due date is September 30, 2016. If you have misplaced your Final Tax Notice or need to know the amount of the instalment please contact the tax department via email at taxes@southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 Ext 2200.

Three kilometres of Arden Road, starting at the Stone Mills Township boundary, is under construction. Users can expect temporary lane closures during the months of September and October. Please take an alternative route if you can.

THE FALL WINDS ARE BACK… And they don’t mix very well with paper recycling week so please take precautions that what you put in your recycling box STAYS in your recycling box. Loose newspapers will end up kilometers away and empty water bottles tend to gravitate into the ditches and treeline. Not overfilling your box will make the contents more compact and less likely to fly around or the simple act of putting a rock on top of your newspapers will hold them down. An alternative would be to put your newspapers flat in a grocery bag then into your recycle bin, it holds a lot and they are contained. Please keep our environment in mind when recycling.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The HHW Depot will be open every Thursday from 3 pm to 8 pm. Please remember accepted items are hazardous materials, electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

COUNCIL MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 7:00 pm. The next Committee of the Whole meeting is September 27, 2016 at 7:00 pm. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 613-376-3027 1-800-559-5862 Office Hours – Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Website: www.southfrontenac.net

Notice: Hinchinbrooke Waste Site Due to capacity and potential fire hazards, Hinchinbrooke Waste Site will not be accepting brush or wood until further notice

Council Meetings Regular Council Meeting September 27, 2016 at 4p.m. at the Piccadilly Community Hall, 1025 Oak Flats Road, Godfrey, ON Special Council Meeting In Field Communications October 5, 2016 at 4p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON Regular Council Meeting October 11, 2016 at 4p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON. 1084 Elizabeth Street, PO Box 89, Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 www.centralfrontenac.com

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