Vol.19 No. 46

November 21, 2019 Vol. 19, No. 46

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by Jeff Green

he ghost of the Mike Harris government is resting a bit more quietly in Ontario The ghost of the Mike Harris government is resting a bit more quietly in Ontario municipal circles.

The province "will not force amalgamation of municipalities," said Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MoH) Steve Clark at a public forum just after the federal election took place.

The province has been conducting a review of 82 upper and lower tier municipalities, most of them located in the vicinity of the City of Toronto, sparking speculation that the review would lead to amalgamation.

As the Ford government demonstrated, in the first few weeks of its mandate, when it changed the ward system in the City of Toronto in the midst of a municipal election, provincial authorities have broad powers over municipalities in Ontario through the Municipal Act. Last spring, when the details about proposed changes in the health sector were released, the government began a process whereby public health agencies, paramedic service delivery agencies, and front-line health care agencies are being combined into large regional entities. The idea is that service delivery will be more efficient and less expensive for provincial taxpayers.

All of this led to speculation that small and rural municipalities, of which there are 405 in the province, will find themselves facing amalgamation pressures within the next year or two.

The announcement by Minister Clark put an end to speculation.

“I never took that talk too seriously,” said

Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith, who is preparing to take on the mantle of Frontenac County Warden in 2020. “It’s easy to say that amalgamation is the answer, but when they take a detailed look at the cost of maintaining services and keeping up roads like 38 and 509, that the province downloaded to the municipalities in the first place, they see that there are no real savings to be had.”

Within days of Clark’s comments about amalgamation, a new municipal funding program, was announced. The “Municipal Modernization Program” is aimed at those 405 small, rural municipalities.

The first intake for the program will be providing grants for “reviews of municipal service delivery expenditures by independent third-party operators [consultants]” according to a November 12 letter to municipalities from MoH assistant deputy minister Marcia Wallace.

Frontenac County and its member townships decided last week that they would like to apply for the funding.

At their meetings this week, South Frontenac and Frontenac County Council are considering making a combined submission to the fund. If their submission is successful, they will undertake a service delivery review, focussing on taking a regional approach to some of their operations to identify efficiencies and best use of limited resources.

At this point, all that is necessary is that an expression of interest form be submitted to the province. The details can be worked out between the 5 municipalities (North, Central, and South Frontenac, Frontenac Islands, and Frontenac County) before a final sub-

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Wandering minstrel Jessica Wedden provided entertainment with her fiddle while a myriad of shoppers filled the gym at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church Saturday. See article on page 10 mission is submitted next month.

The review would take place early in 2020 and a report will be submitted to the ministry and released to the public in late June. Later intakes under the Municipal Modernization Program, which runs until 2023, will provide funding for implementation of identified proj-

ects.

Frontenac County will also be submitting an expression of interest to the program, in order to conduct a review of its economic development department with a view towards making the best use of the limited resources in the small department.

Ministry releases redacted version of 'overall benefit permit' document

The snakes and turtles who came in from the cold

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he long and contentious approval process to create 15 new building lots at Johnston’s Point on Loughborough Lake (off North Shore Road) took another bizarre twist this month with the release of a new document.

Because of the presence of two endangered species on the site - Blandings Turtles and Gray (aka Black) rat snakes – the project developer was required to obtain an “Overall Benefit Permit” from the Ministry of Natural Resources as a condition of approval for the project.

The permit sets out the steps that must be taken to ensure that the net effect of the development will not cause any more stress on the populations of the two endangered species than existed when the property was in its natural state.

Frontenac County, as the approval authority that will ultimately give the goahead for the project, wanted to see the permit. The ministry would not release the document and the county submitted a freedom of information request last winter to get access.

While the request was being considered, ministerial changes took place and the responsibility to enforce the permit is now held by the Ministry of Environment, Con-

Parts of the document are so heavily redacted as they have been rendered unreadable.

servation and Parks. The document was finally released to Frontenac County on October 29, but as members of Frontenac County Council saw this week, when the document was released to the public, it is a redacted version that was released.

The redactions were done by the ministry and a third party with an interest in the project. The ministries’ redactions, county planning staff have determined, were done so that the specific locations, where the species are located within the site, are not identified.

The redactions make parts of the permit very hard to understand.

The permit does say that paving should be avoided within the building project, and that a 30-metre vegetative buffer around the lake must be adhered to. It also places restrictions on the time of years when certain construction activities can take place.

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While construction will be restricted during the main building season of April 1 to October 30, any blasting that will take place will be restricted to April 1 – October 31 so it does not impact the snakes during hibernation.

Even when construction is complete, there are provisions for educating property owners on the site, and for annual reports concerning the wellbeing of the two species.

The stringent requirements about the project, the materials to be used in road construction, and the timing and limitations during the construction phase will all be enforced by the ministry, the township of South Frontenac and the County of Frontenac have no jurisdiction concerning the stipulations contained in the benefit permit.

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Cloyne historians visit $2,000 fine for drug driving Harrowsmith for WWI lecK tures Sharbot Lake Criminal Court

aelum Whan, 19, pled guilty to a charge of impaired operation of a motor vehicle. He drove off the road in July of this year. When police found him, he was having difficulty standing and appeared to be impaired. A blood test showed the presence of the pharmaceutical xanax.

He received a one-year driving prohibition and a $2,000 fine.

Sasha Baillargeon, 38, pled not guilty to a charge of assault, stemming from an incident that took place in January of this year. She was convicted of the charge, however, after a short trial. Judge Griffin gave her a conditional discharge, 12 months probation, and an order prohibiting her from possessing firearms for 3 years.

She is also ordered to stay away from the victim in the case.

First appearances Mark Thomas, 64, charged with failure to comply with court ordered conditions, requested a longer deferral until February for medical reasons. He will return on February 10th.

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Ongoing Randy Vankoughnett, 35, is facing two charges of break and enter with intent, and one charge of fail to appear in court.

He has received legal aid, he reported to Judge Griffin, but his regular lawyer will not attend in Sharbot Lake so he needs to retain someone else. He will return on December 16.

A lawyer for Gypsy Villas, 60, who is charged with fraud over $5,000, brought a doctor’s letter indicating that Mr. Villas will undergo surgery in December and asked for a deferral until April or May. Judge Griffin, who tried Mr. Villas’ co-accused, Jessica Villas, cannot try his case and asked if anything had been done to get the case moving in Kingston. The matter will return to Sharbot Lake, once again in December, in hopes of getting a date in Kingston.

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He said a lot of the recruits were farmers, who made about 50 cents a day. Since the army paid $1 a day plus 10 cents in overseas allowance and provided $20 a month for families, it was a fairly easy sell.

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ast Monday marked a milestone of sorts for the South Frontenac Museum in Hartington. It was the first time the museum hosted a visiting historical society for a talk on two of the museum’s most prominent collections and displays — the 146th “Overseas” Battalion and First World War Nurses.

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Doug Lovegrove shared his knowledge of the 146th “Overseas” Battalion Monday afternoon in Hartington. he said. “In August of 1918, the Military Service Act changed enlistment ages to between the ages of 20 and 45.”

Lovegrove said that in his researching the 146th, he came across some rather interesting information about Canadian nurses in WWI but since there was so much to be researched with the 146th, he couldn’t do it justice. So, he turned the nurses section over to his wife Debbie, herself a M/Cpl CD1 (ret).

“There were 2,845 nurses enlisted in the Canadian Army Medical Corps,” she said. “A nurse was commissioned as a lieutenant and a matron as a captain.

“And they received the same pay as their male counterparts.”

She said 1,886 of those served overseas and 62 were killed in action.

She said the work in field hospitals and convalescent homes was traumatic, with lice and rats everywhere.

“But it also gave the nurses who went overseas a deep sense of satisfaction and accomplishment at a time when women’s roles were firmly planted in the domestic sphere,” she said. “They made significant and very public contributions to the war effort.”

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“We like to support other historical societies,” said Red Skipper of the Cloyne group.

“We go to a lot of museums.”

“We’ve even been to the NORAD mountain,” said Gordon McCulloch. “It covers two football fields.”

The visitors weren’t disappointed as the Lovegroves laid out the history of WWI soldiers in Frontenac County.

“One thousand and two men joined the 146th,” Doug said. “Of that 561 men went overseas and 127 were killed in action.

“There were 39 officers of which 26 went overseas and two were killed in action.”

He said that of the 55 battles Canadians were involved in, the 146th was in 41 of them.

He then went on to detail the recruiting process in the area.

“The recruiters came up from Kingston to Harrowsmith and took the stage to Sydenham,” he said. “They recruited five men there.

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Correction In the front page article last week about the Dthea Webser and Maureen O’Neill, there were two errors in the interview from Teri Woods.

Woods never said she was a member of the LOLE congregation. Also she did not say “as Sad as it sounds at least they went together”.

Instead, she said “the Lord knew they couldn’t live without each other so he took them home together”.

My apologies to Teri Woods for the errors – Jeff Green

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he musical variety night held Saturday Nov 16 in BellRock was an evening of contrasts. Instruments ranged from the delicate sounds of handbells to the sweet sounds of flutes . From a the sounds of a strident bagpipe, to that of a gentle harp.

The hit of the night was almost certainly the Limestone Bellringers, conducted by Janet MacDonald. The delicate and magical sound of this group had the audience mesmerised. Honestly, the acoustics in this 150-year old former schoolhouse seemed to be made to best show off the resonance of

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Ian Mackay turned up in full Highland dress and delighted the audience with several medleys on his bagpipes. He educated us on some of the details of his outfit and also on the instrument. And no, we didn’t ask to see what he was wearing under that kilt!

Toute Ensemble, a flute group played a varied selection of music including a piece

by Elvis, some swinging blues, a few classical pieces and finished with several Celtic melodies, accompanied in some of these by Merrilyn Barber on her harp.

Merrilyn Barber enchanted the audience with her selections on the harp. She played several traditional folk tunes and some less familiar Christmas carols. The audience was enthralled. The music was wonderful.

Ian finished up the concert, sending us back out to our cold cars at the end of the night with a rousing version of Amazing Grace.

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s members of the Granite Ridge Education Centre (GREC) Parent Council, we are submitting this open letter in support of our local community groups that are and will be affected by the recent charges implemented by the board for their use of our school. These groups include, but are not limited to, The North Frontenac Little Theatre (NFLT), Oso Township Recreational Committee (#4, #5), the local volleyball/badminton recreational clubs and the Heritage Committee. All these groups, at some point during the year, hold events within GREC in which the community is welcome to participate. Through this letter we hope to acknowledge that, living in a rural community, we lack larger facilities where events such as theatrical plays and sports may take place.

When looking back at the processes that were implemented by the PARC committee during the construction of GREC, it was our understanding that the community voice mattered, and their input was also valued and respected. Other groups such as The Lions Club, Rural Frontenac Community Services (RFCS), and other recreation groups (volleyball, badminton, soccer) were all told that “the school would become the community hub for the region”, “shared space open to the community” and “the new building would

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be convenient and encourage community use.” These statements clearly are not reflected in the introduction of fees that are now being charged to these groups and, as a direct result, will likely discourage, rather than encourage, community use of GREC facilities.

Prior to the construction of GREC, the Township of Central Frontenac was also approached by the board to possibly waive some of the building fees. With notable help from the PARC committee and their continuing support, to and from the community, council did waive some fees. Later, a thank you went out to the PARC committee for consulting with our community regarding future uses of the school, which the community greatly appreciated. We are also aware that the LDSB has also been approached by the Central Township Recreational Committee (4) concerning their use of the gym at GREC and, due to the implemented fees, they have yet to begin their volleyball season.

The NFLT is, and will be, profoundly affected by the implementation of such fees.

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quired for the custodial staff. Promises were made to the NFLT during the construction of GREC (as they had previously always used the high school to hold their events). A consensual agreement was struck for the use of the theatre group lighting which is still being used in the cafetorium. Currently, these lights are used for various school events which include graduations, Remembrance Day ceremonies and teacher’s retirement parties, to name a few.

We, as parents and community members on this parent council, are continuously hosting fundraisers and events to help assist/offset costs that are not covered by our school board. This in turn reduces fundraising efforts that may be required on the behalf of teachers, staff and students so they are able to focus on enhanced learning, while enjoying the occasional field trip paid for by our parent council fundraised dollars. We, as parent council in a rural community such as Sharbot Lake, could not continue to have the success that we have fundraising without the support from our local community.

We regrettably understand that this fee structure has been implemented across the board. However, we, as parent council and official members of this community, hope that you will reconsider the collection of fees from our local community groups such as the NFLT. Please note that we live in a rural area with no other recreational facility available to our community and no other large venues

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to host events. We can only hope that the board members will reconsider the expectation of collecting fees from our community groups to use their own school. Not to mention the multifactorial impacts that these fees may ultimately have on families and children living in a rural community who like to be involved. It is our wish that the amount of fees being collected could be found elsewhere within your organization and not at the cost of this community that so graciously supports GREC. In conclusion, we hope to either set up an official meeting between our members of parent council and members of the LDSB to further discuss this matter or, on a positive note, a letter indicating that we may proceed with notifying community groups that they may continue to use GREC at no cost. We look forward to your timely response.

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• Tomorrow,Fri,Nov.22nd, Vennachar Free Methodist Church will host an Open Mic Night. Bring your instruments, bring your song requests, or just come by and have a coffee, some snacks; a great way to spend an evening. Contact the church at 613 333 2318 for more information.

• Where can you get a hot, delicious meal these days for just $8? At Denbigh Diners! On Mon, Dec. 2nd, Lasagna will be served up at noon, lovingly prepared by the hands of Land O' Lakes Community Services volunteers. For information, contact Bev 613 333 9852.

• The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is having its annual Christmas hamper program, to serve individuals and families in the Denbigh, Griffith, Matawatchan and Vennachar area. If you feel you need a Christmas Hamper or know of someone or a family in need, please call Lion Gail at 613 333 2224. The deadline to apply is Dec. 9, 2019; delivered on Thurs, Dec.19th. If you would like to make a donation, please call Lion Sandy at 613 333 1932 or Lion Jan at 613 333 1748. Lion members would be glad to take your donations anytime.

• Are you ready to deck the halls? Denbigh Recreation is having a Christmas Lights Contest. Decorate your home and you could win $25. Santa's helpers will be driving around the first week of December to view entries. The winner will be awarded their prize on the evening of the parade at the hall.

• Come and celebrate Christmas at the Denbigh Christmas Parade of Lights on Sat, Dec. 7th at 6pm. Following the parade, you are invited to the hall for Santa and treats! If you wish to enter a float, contact Gail or Tony at 613 333 2224 before Dec. 3rd.

• Calling all kids to the Denbigh Library! There will be a special kids night at the library on Thurs, Dec. 5th, from 6-7pm with Christmas stories, crafts and snacks. Also, on the following Sat-

urdays, Nov. 30th, Dec. 7th and Dec. 14th from 9-noon, there will be DIY Christmas ornaments and cards station set up!

• LARC has a special event coming up! Breakfast with Santa is happening at the Flinton Recreation Center from 9-11am on Sat, Nov. 30th, for families with children under 12. Breakfast is provided by the Flinton Recreation Club for free, and Santa himself will be visiting!

• On Thurs, Dec. 4th, there is a special kids activity happening called, "Decorate Santa's Sleigh", hosted by LARC in partnership with the Land O Lakes Garden Club at the Northbrook Lions' Hall. It is free, but families do need to register at 613 336 8934 x257.

• Have you heard? Hilltop Pentecostal Church in Griffith now has play day every Thursday from 9-11:30am, with story and craft time. For more information, call 613 333 2332.

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• As well as enjoying a wonderful afternoon of country classics, bluegrass, rock & roll, once again you are invited to join Bedford Jam on Nov. 24th - to celebrate "Matthew's Miracles" - Bedford Open Mic will receive unwrapped gifts for infants to teens for our own KGH, Kidd 10 & Pediatric Oncology in memory of Matthew Daniels, son of Adam Daniels, and grandson of Michelle & Michael Long, great grandson of Bob Goodberry. Matthew left this world to become an angel three years ago, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer

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• Our sympathy reaches out to Rev. Jean Brown on the loss of her 71-year old cousin Jack Beckes of Manitoulin island recently. When the two families were growing up, they ran a family business. The funeral will be in the summer months when the weather will be better for travel.

• Get well wishes are in store for Bill Haw. You and Daisy were missed at the fiddlers Friday night.

• Reservations are starting for our Christmas dinner on Dec. 7th. Roast beef and pork with all the trimmings, $12.50/person, for tickets call me at 613-336-2557. Dance starts at 8pm with the band the friendly North Woods (Country and Western). We will be having a New Year’s Eve Party as well. More on that later.

• I’m still hearing the word “Pot”. No, it’s not the pot you puff, it’s the pot holes on the holey road (Henderson) It still looks like free medicine for constipation … bump, bump, all shook up! Make sure you drive carefully.

• Open Mic is this Saturday starting at 2pm, pot luck supper at 5:30pm. Please bring your favourite dish.

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• The Babysitting Course (Ages 11-15) being held on Nov. 29th (P.A. Day) at the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club has reached the maximum registration of 18 participants. If you would like to be on a waiting list for any cancellations or future courses, please call 613-372-0917.

• There will be a Chinese Dinner & Auction on Nov. 30th at the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club, 4041 Colebrook Rd. Chinese buffet is at 6pm & the auction begins at 7pm. Bring your quarters to win great prizes! Cost is $15 for non-members and $13 for members. Advance purchase necessary. Reserve your tickets by calling 613-372-0917 or 613-372-5617.

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• Please Note: Due to family commitments, items for the Inverary column on Nov. 27th and Dec. 4th must reach me by Nov. 25th. Sorry for any inconvenience.

• “Home for the Holidays” Winter Market presented by Almost Home on Sat, Nov. 30th from 10am to 4pm at the Ambassador Hotel. Vendors, entertainment, silent auction, music and so much more… even Santa. Bring the family and browse the treasurers!

• Inverary Youth Activities Group sends a big thank you to Jeff DeVries of Uber Eavestrough for his help last weekend.

• Storrington Lions Club is accepting grant requests for funding of community projects. If you have a project that will benefit Storrington District residents, please send your idea (and contact information) to Storrington Lions Club at 2992 Princess Rd, Inverary, ON K0H 1X0.

• Keep Fit! Pilates on Mondays, 6:15pm, Essentrics Exercise on Tuesdays 10am and yoga on Wednesdays at 6pm in Inverary Church Hall.

• Soulful Singing. Group meets at Donna’s house, 5339 Battersea Road on the first Tuesday night of each month. Cost $10. Come comfy, bring a friend and bring snacks/drinks to share. For info: 613.353.2889, wooddhouse@yahoo.ca • Perth Road Crafter's Annual Christmas Craft Sale & Bake Sale on Nov. 23rd from 9-2 at the Harris Park Hall on Perth Road Cres. Bake table, craft tables, penny auction and lunch will be available. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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• Deepest sympathy to the family of reverend D'thea Webster and the family of her spouse, Maureen O’Neill, who were both killed in a tragic car accident on Highway 7 on Sun, Nov. 10.

D'thea was the minister of Land O'Lakes-Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook. She was also a member of the Assembly of Elders, and the executive of the East Central Ontario Regional Council. D'thea was connected to First United Church in Ottawa and was ordained by Montreal and Ottawa Conference. Her funeral was held in Ottawa. Her Northbrook Church family are deeply saddened by her loss, along with the many groups that she was involved in- Lions, Friends of Bon Echo, Clothing Boutique, Pine Meadow Nursing Home, and many more.

• Also sympathy to the family of the late Norman MacCrimmon of Pine Meadow Nursing home, who died this past week.

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• Thanks to all who called to express sympathy in the loss of my cousin, Jack Becks, at Manitoulin Island.

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• The annual Harrowsmith Santa Claus Parade, sponsored by the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club, will be Sat, Dec. 7th starting at 10:00 am (the parade begins at Centennial Park, down Notre Dame St., then on Colebrook Rd. to Harrowsmith Public School). We welcome businesses, community groups or individuals to participate. Please arrive by 9:30 am and enter by the north entrance to the park.

• Following the parade, the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club invite you to their “Christmas Open House” at the Club Hall, 4041 Colebrook Rd. Free hot dogs, hot chocolate, tea, coffee & sweet treats. Santa will be there as well!

• The Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club will be hosting their monthly Euchre Fun Night (non-competitive), Dec. 14th, starting at 7pm., at the Club Hall, 4041 Colebrook Rd. The cost to play is $5/person and there will be prizes, refreshments and a cash bar. Singles and couples are welcome to come out to play. Please RSVP (613-372-0917) so they will know how many players for set up.

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November 21, 2019 • Baked Ham Supper - Sat, Nov. 23rd at Battersea United Church. Two sittings 5 & 6:30. Cost is $15 per adult - $8 for children 12 and under. Includes dinner and homemade dessert table. Call Roberta to reserve your spot at 613-353-2846.

• Craft, Bake and Book Sale at Trinity United, Elginburg on Sat, Nov. 23rd 9am to 2pm. Free coffee. Crafts, delicious baked goods and containers of cookies. Books for $1.00! Lunch consisting of homemade soup, chili, bun, dessert and drink for $7.

• Chris Murphy in Concert at Battersea United Church Sun, Nov. 24th at 7:00pm. Enjoy the beautiful Canadian music of Stan Rogers, performed by Chris. Freewill offering.

• 4H Members Warm Clothes for Winter Drive will be held at Inverary United Church Hall on Nov. 30th from 2-3pm. Please drop off donations of gently used or new items at the hall.

• Bluegrass Concert by the one and only Bob Burtch! at Battersea United Church on Sat, Nov. 30th at 7:30pm. Admission is $20/person Call 613-353-2846 or 613-353-2176 for tickets.

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• 2019 COMMUNITY ANGEL TREE - The Community Angel Tree is now in its 34th year, and this year has approximately 550 angels that need your support. This program continues to support families and Seniors needing assistance at what should be a very joyous time of the year. Tay Valley’s Municipal Office is one of several places where angels can now be picked up! Once your “Angel Card” has been claimed, you will have until 4:30pm on Tues, Dec. 3rd to return your gift, unwrapped or in a gift bag.

• The annual fall ABC Hall Wilton Cheese Fundraiser is underway, now until Dec. 1. Order delicious cheeses from a local supplier in time for Xmas partying. Pick up at the Hall on Dec 7.

A portion of all orders goes to hall upkeep. More info, including an online order form, are available at our website: www.abchall. ca, or by calling Ann Schulz 613.273.8232.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

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• The hall was decorated beautifully on Wednesday evening for the social supper at the community centre in Snow Road.

Dara, you did a wonderful job of decorating. There were piles of hot, delicious food and a table of desserts. Thank you, Bev Elliott, for picking up us old girls to go to it.

• Patty and John Pit were host and hostess of Coffee Break last Friday morning. There were lots of goodies and coffee.

Nice to see Jean Bright and friend, Bob Feduke.

• Don’t forget: breakfast at the snowmobile club on Sat, Nov. 23. It will be the last one until January. There will be no breakfasts for the month of December because there are too many other things going on.

• There will be a craft sale at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club on Dec. 7, from 10am -2pm.

• The Mississippi Free Methodist Church Turkey dinner is set for 6pm, Dec.13 at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club. Tickets are $15, children 6-12, $7.50, under 6 free. For tickets, call Donna, 613-278-2196.

• Don’t forget: the Snow Road Snowmobile Club dinner on Dec. 14th. Tickets are $20, only a certain amount of tickets are printed so if you want one get it early. For tickets, call Alice at 613-278-1020 or Ruth at 613-278-0477.

• And don’t forget music night at the Snow Road Community Centre on Nov. 28, from 7-9pm. It will be Turpin’s Trail – folk, Celtic, and east coast music. Light lunch served.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

Scott, Lorne Hiltz and many more. Please phone me about your special event.

• Sympathy to the family of Norman Macrimmon, husband of the late Betty. I used to see them at our seniors meeting at Mountain Grove.

• My grandson, Taylor, and his friends are promoting Movember where men are wearing a moustache to support men’s diseases.

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• The Birthday Bash has been moved to Wed. Nov. 27 at 6pm. This allowed everyone to attend the Radon Information presentation - very important information, at the Township office on Wed. Nov. 20. The Land ‘O Lakes Country Cloggers were able to switch dates and will still dance on Nov. 27. Bring a pot luck dish to share and enjoy the company of your neighbours. There are quite a few November birthdays to celebrate.

You do not have to have a November birthday in order to attend. All are welcome.

• The Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Sat, Nov. 30 at 2pm at the Clar-Mill Hall. Contact Michelle Ross or Dillon Boles to register and Santa will have a gift for your child.

Refreshments will be served. The Santa Claus Parade starts at the Ompah Hall at 6pm.

• Start baking your favourite Christmas cookies to bring to the Cookie Exchange on Sat. Nov. 30 at 10am. If you bring 4 dozen cookies to exchange, you will take home 4 dozen of a variety of cookies .

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• Thinking of you to Donnie Lowery and Leona Ducharme.

• Sincere condolences to Janice Anderson and family on the loss of her father. Exercise classes are back on schedule.

• Have you made your reservation for the next Parham Diners, to be held on Nov. 25, with the menu consisting of lasagna, broccoli salad, kale salad, garlic bread and frosted banana bars? Sounds yummy! Call 613-279-3151 to book your spot at the CE Building at 12:30.

• Don't forget to drop into the Christmas Craft Sale in the basement at the North Frontenac Telephone Company Office on Fri, Nov. 22nd, 6-9 pm. Come on out, as there will be lots of vendors set up with a wide variety of items for everyone on your Christmas list!

• Tues, Nov. 26th, there will be a quiz night at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn. Test your trivia knowledge. Fee is $2 and the prize is bragging rights.

• The Christmas train will be running through Parham on Nov. 27th. Not sure of the time, though. Previous night they entertain at Perth. Check out their website for definite times.

• Sunday 18 Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes were

dedicated and blessed at the Parham United Church, also a prayer shawl. Next Sunday will be celebrated and collection for non perishable items for the food banks.

• Mark Sat, Nov 30th at 7pm on your calendar for the next Gospel Sing at the Parham Free Methodist Church. Featured singers: RMS, local talent, refreshments, free will offering.

Also, don't forget about the Coffee Time every Tues morning 10-11:30. Hope to see you there!

• Sat, Nov. 23 is the Parham United Church's annual turkey dinner at the CE Building from 5 to 7pm. $15 for adults, $6 for ages 6 to 12 and family rate of $30.

• On Dec 7, the St. Andrews Anglican Church is holding a Christmas dance with the band "Tailgate" at the OSO Hall in Sharbot Lake at 8pm. Cost is $25 a couple. Please call Connie McVeigh, Sandy Hallam or Fran Smith for tickets.

• Happy Birthday to Nancy Thompson, Christina Wotherspoon, Kirsten Emmert, Sharon Haaksman, Amy Thompson, Sandy Hallam, Angie Sargeant, Holly Raymond and Ronald and Stuart Howes.

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• The book The History of The Lakes: Malcolm and Ardoch, produced by a MALLA work team in 2015, has been dramatically upgraded with more content under many sections. The book describes the early settlement, early families, services and activities around the Ardoch area. It is about 240 pages, perfect-bound with a laminated cover. The original book was costly. This time we are able to use the same print company that produces the local Archives books making it very affordable at a cost of $50. It will serve as a fundraiser; profits from this book will be used to support MALLA operating expenses. It will go to the printer next week and be available before the end of November. If you are interested to obtain a copy, please place your order with Brenda at dbmartin@xplornet.ca or phone (613) 479-2837.

• The Children’s Christmas Party and Santa Claus Parade will take place on Sat, Nov. 30th.

The Children’s Christmas party and visit with Santa starts at 2 pm at Clar-Mill Community Hall. Children (up to Grade 8) must be registered prior to this event. Please contact Michelle Ross (613-318-4039) or Dillon Boles (613-650-7746) to register.

• The parade starts at 6pm, leaving the Ompah Community Hall and making its way West on the 509/506 and ending at the North Frontenac Township Office.

Everyone is welcome to participate with a float in the parade (contact Dillon or Michelle for details).

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• Kingston Young Artists presents An Advent Celebration, featuring Academy Chamber Orchestra and Youth Choir. Sun, Nov. 24 at 3pm, St Paul’s Anglican Church, Sydenham. Freewill offering.

• Story time isn’t just for kids.. Grownup story time has returned to the Sydenham Branch library. Bring your lunch or your knitting and join us at 12:30 on Mondays for short readings and friendly discussion.

• Rhythm & Rhyme welcomes children age 0-3 on Mondays at 10:30 for rhymes and songs, and family story time runs every Friday at 10:30 with stories, songs and fun, at the Sydenham Branch Library.

• Get your tickets soon for the 20th Annual Rock ‘n” Roll Toy Drive. It’s on Dec 14th at the Sydenham Legion.. The tickets are $20/person, featuring Still Standing, Little Betty, Bauder Road and Project 29. Always a packed house. So buy your tickets early. Contact me at 613-376-9848 if you’d like to help make a contribution to the silent auction, or email karenofsyd@ bell.net or thomasrevell62@gmail.com. Get your tickets at the Sydenham One Stop! Don’t miss out on the event of the year!

• To start off the festivities, join the Sydenham & District Lions Club for the 4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event on Fri, Nov. 29th, at 6:30pm. Delicious baked treats provided by the Women's Institute & the Sydenham & District Lions Club's famous hot cocoa!

• It’s also not too late to get a parade float ready, The Sydenham Santa Claus Parade is at 10am on Sat, Nov. 30th.

• Also, mark on your calendar and round out your weekend by joining the Frontenac/Napanee Crunch Bantam C Girls Hockey Team at the Sydenham Legion on Sun, Dec 1st from 2-5pm,

for Bingo! $10 per card, prizes are turkeys, hams, and roasts of beef. There will also be a silent auction table, as well as a bake table. All ages welcome!

• Sydenham & District Lions Club are selling poinsettia again this year... Beautiful 6" red. If Interested, please let a Sydenham Lions member know... $12/plant. They will be arriving on Tues, Dec. 3rd, 2019, which may be picked up at Memory Lane Flowers, unless arrangement has been made when ordered for possible delivery. To order, call Lion Herb 613 328 7421.

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• Upcoming Country Church 2019 presents “Christmas Homecoming” at the Verona Pentecostal Church on Fri, Nov. 22, 7pm.

Special Guests: Chris Murphy & Jon McLurg And Old Hims.

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• The Verona Lions are hosting breakfast on Sat, Nov. 23 from 8:30-11am. Enjoy scrambled eggs, home fries, beans, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee or tea. Adults $8, children 7-12 $5, 6 and under free. Mclions by order as well.

• The Verona Community Association is hosting The PA Day Free Skate on Fri, Nov. 29 from 1-3pm at the Frontenac Community Arena, 4299 Arena Boundary Rd, Godfrey. Admission is free. The VCA is also collecting a non-perishable food item for the South Frontenac Food Bank. The event is sponsored by Revell Ford.

• The 14th Annual PCPS Holiday Market is almost here! Sat, Nov. 30 at Prince Charles Public School. The Marketplace & Kids Thrift Sale is from 9am to 2pm. Breakfast with Santa: 9am to noon. Lunch Cafe is from noon to 2pm! NEW this year- SAC Lunch Cafe, Kids Thrift Sale and a festive photo booth. There

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• The Frontenac Women's Chorus presents "A Christmas Landscape" on Sat, Nov. 30, 7:30pm, Trinity United Church. Admission by donation ($10 + suggested). Guest soloists will be Mara Shaw, cello; Jan LeClair, accordion; and Doug Handforth, violin.

• Christmas in the Village will be held Sun, Dec 1, from 1-5pm at the Verona Lions Centre. Food, live music, children’s crafts, treats, tree lighting. This is a free event. All are welcome.

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• I would like to personally thank everyone for their kind birthday wishes.

• On Sat, Nov. 23, 5-8pm, join Kori at the Community Centre for her Caulk Couture workshop. Bring your own items to work on or pick from something Kori can supply. The cost is $30/ person for the workshop. For more information, please email Kori at angel_for_the_weekend@hotmail.com.

• Circle Square Ranch will be holding their Community Christmas Dinner, Thursday, November 28 at 6pm at the Ranch.

Please get in touch with the Ranch at 335-5403 or email arden@csranch.ca. A free will donation is appreciated.

• Arden’s Annual Tree Lighting ceremony will be held Saturday, November 30 at 7pm, across from the Mill Pond. Join in to welcome Christmas to the Hamlet. Christmas carols will be led by the Glee Club. Enjoy homemade cookies and hot chocolate.

This is a great way to get the joy of Christmas in your heart.

• There will be a dart tournament Sunday, December 1 at the Arden Legion. $10 per person, with registration 9am to 9:45am.

There is a 50% payout and the remainder of the proceeds directed to the children’s Christmas party. For further information, please get in touch with the branch at 613-335-2737.

• The Wesleyan Church's annual Turkey Dinner is on Saturday, December 7, at the Kennebec Community Centre, 5:00pm to 6:30pm. The Church asks for a free will donation.

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• Announcing the Lions Club International District A-3’s Peace Poster Winner! CONGRATULATIONS to 13 year-old Dominique Shorts, a Grade 8 student at the North Addington Education Centre for the peace poster, submitted by the Land O’ Lakes Lions Club. This year’s theme is “Journey of Peace – Bringing Peace to the World, Through One Child At A Time”.

The winning entry was voted on by Lions at a dinner gathering last Friday night in Peterborough.

• Established in 1983, the Cloyne Pioneer Museum is seeking a new Curator. The Curator liaises between the volunteer Board of Directors, students, membership and visitors, manages exhibit maintenance, receiving photos, documents and articles for display, as well as archiving are part of the Curator’s duties. If you wish to be a vital part of preserving our local history, please apply to pioneer@mazinaw.on.ca or call 613-3362203 for more information.

• Exciting news from Land O’Lakes Community Services; Community Bus Transportation! The Community Bus is up and running. The cost is $20.00 per trip, with the first trip on Thursday, November 28, 2019 with the destination of Belleville, second on December 5 to Renfrew, and 3rd on December 19th to Kingston.The pick-up route is Denbigh, Cloyne, Northbrook, Flinton, and Kaladar. To reserve your seat, please call Katie Turl, the Community Bus Coordinator at 613-849-8804 or email her at lolcsbus@gmail.com, or the LOLCS office at 613-3368934.

• The 2nd Annual Flinton Craft Show & Sale hosted by the Women’s Ministries “Seasons” of Through the Roof Ministry Centre is coming to you on November 30, 2019 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. For more information, please call Tina at 613-9701580.

• On Monday, December 2, 2019, the community is invited to join in at a Christmas Lunch prepared by Pat Cuddy in the Harlowe Hall at 11.30am (for noon). Call Carol Lessard at 613 3 • The Land O’Lakes Lions Santa Claus Parade is taking part on Saturday, December 7, 2019 beginning at 10:00am. Please call Lion Debbie at 613-921-3015 to register your float.

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Seniors’ Writing Workshop participants share their stories A

by Craig Bakay

uthor Jean Rae Baxter introduced participants from the fall sessions of Telling Your Story: the Seniors’ Writing Workshop Series Tuesday afternoon at St. Andrews Church Hall in Sharbot Lake.

The series is part of an ongoing program put on by the Kingston Frontenac Public Library that consisted of five sessions as well as a polishing session in which the aspiring writers wrote memoirs.

“A memoir is not the story of a life,” said instructor Jean Rae Baxter, who has written several historical fiction pieces for young readers as well as murder mysteries. “It is a story from a life.

“It’s usually a significant story from that life and can be anywhere from four to 4,000 pages. It’s usually around 400 pages.”

Tuesday’s stories weren’t that long but were, in Baxter’s words “something you yourself have lived.”

First up was Bhawani Nadarajah, who is originally from Sri Lanka but has lived in many places as her father worked for the UN. She told her story of going to school in Somalia with her siblings for six years in the ’70s.

“My brother was very protective of his little sisters,” she said. “If anybody tried to bully us, they usually went home with a bloody nose.”

Mary de Bassecourt wrote about growing up on a farm in Upstate New York during the ’50s and ’60s with several entertaining anecdotes including how she would disappear in tears to her room whenever the family sold a puppy. Baxter praised her story for being not only a personal recollection but also an account of days gone by and how a way of life is probably gone forever.

Peter de Bassecourt’s story was also entertaining. It was about being one of the younger guys who was allowed to join

the older 16- and 17-year-olds on a trip to Mount Loupgarou north of Montreal. That in itself wasn’t all that special but the fact that they went in a beat-up old pickup truck with no brakes was quite humourous.

The final story was probably the most poignant.

Karen Bryson was a flight attendant in 2001 when the 9/11 attacks happened.

She began by talking about how airport security was quite lax when she began in the business, even to the point of managing to sneak about the Concorde while it was parked on the tarmac in Barbados.

Things changed though and her account of what it was like being in the air when the attacks on the World Trade Centre happened and what happened when her crew was forced to land in Winnipeg for three days might make a good movie of the week.

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COFA Deer Contest

by Craig Bakay or the third straight year, there were more than 90 entries for the Conservationists of Frontenac Addington Deer Contest.

This was the 19th annual event which is co-sponsored by the Bishop Lake Outdoor Centre (weigh-in hosts) and the Frontenac and Addington Trappers’ Council.

When the bell rang signifying the end of the weigh-ins on Sunday, there were 97 deer this season, surpassing last year’s total of 94.

The biggest buck was 218 pounds, from Brooke Hawley of Cloyne. The runner-up buck was 212.7 pounds, from Will Parks of Belleville. The biggest doe was 145.2 pounds from Ed Yanch of Flinton and the runner up was 130.5 pounds from Terry Tryon of Kaladar. Winners receive a trophy and $200. Second place finishers receive $100.

Todd Boutilier won the grand prize draw (for all weigh-ins) of a Browning ABIII 270 WIN with 3x9x40 Tasco Scope valued at about $939.

There a numerous other draw prizes and the winners of those will be contacted shortly, said contest organizers.

“It’s mainly sponsored by COFA, we just lend them some space,” said Dennis Black of Bishop Lake Outdoor Centre.

“This has been increasing the last four years and we’ve had hunters from as far away as Oshawa, Ottawa, Renfrew and Pembrooke.

“But the greatest amount of hunters come from within 30 minutes of here.”

COFA treasurer Doug Tocher thanked all the volunteers such as Fred Perry, Lauder and Pat Smith, Marie Anderson and Debbie Robillard who helped with the weigh-ins as well as all the local businesses and individuals who donated prizes.

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Card of Thanks MUCC Committee Expresses Thanks to Robinson Excavating Strong communities are built on volunteerism, and Sharbot Lake is no exception. There are many examples of individuals and groups that generously give their support in making the village, and the Township of Central Frontenac, a viable and wonderfully vibrant place to live.

With that being said, the Multple Use, Cultural Centre Steering Committee (MUCC) would like to publicly thank Spencer Robinson for the significant donation of additional time and resources to ensure the completion of the Trail Enhancement Project through the village of Sharbot Lake. Over a 5 year period, the MUCC Committee secured funding to develop the 275 m section of trail between the Railway Heritage Park and the Township Beach featuring the creation of a delineated pedestrian walkway, the installation of heritage lighting and the uncovering of a dramatic rock cut.

The section of trail has been named Thomson's Cut, and is marked at both ends by prominent signage and an inviting boardwalk entrance. Wanting to, at least, do what it could to bring the project closer to completion with a limited and depleted budget, the MUCC Committee approached Robinson Excavating. We were certainly extremely pleased with the result.

It is with sincere appreciation that we acknowledge Spencer for ensuring that the project was finished properly knowing that there were insufficient funds to do so. Our committee applauds Spencer for his community-minded spirit and for being a shining example of the kind of volunteerism that has contributed to the vitality of our village.

Thank you ~ Yerxa I would like to thank the following businesses for supporting our swimathon at the Perth and District Indoor Pool on November 2 that raised $2,400: Glenview Gym, Sharbot Lake Pharmasave, Villager Custom, Godfrey General Store, Revell Ford, Timeless Fibre, Verona Free Methodist Church, Matson Insurance Brokers, B.E.E. Sanitation, Sharbot Lake Office Support, L.D. Powersports, Style Revival, Rivendell Golf and Country Club.

David Yerxa

Thank You ~ Green We extend a HUGE heartfelt THANK YOU to Amanda Crawford, Tyler, Aaron & Patty Harvey, to Dee & Dave from Frontenac Paramedics, everyone at KGH and Sunnybrooke Burn unit for everything done to give comfort to our boy following his tragic accident.

Rob Teal, Tash Shaw, Gerald & Cheri Valcheff, Thank you for being with Us at Sunnybrooke. We send sincere Thanks to everyone for donations, food, flowers cards, calls, prayers, and showing us all so much love during this heartbreaking time!

No words can ever Thank our Atkinson Home Hardware family, just know how much we appreciate all you have done!

Thank you to Harrowsmith OddFellow / Rebekah’s for opening your hall to us.

Special Thanks to Pastor Kevin for his words of comfort and to Chris Parks for his wonderful song, Goodfellow Funeral Home for your guidance.

You all will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Sincerely Joe,Trish & Trak, The Green & Shaw families

Bailey Joseph Aug. 31, 1997 - Oct. 30, 2019 Forever Loved, Forever Remembered We’ll meet you on the other side of the stars. Love you Son.

Card of Thanks THANK YOU Pies, Pies, Pies and Tarts The Land O'Lakes Emmanuel United Church would like to thank all the church members, community helpers and the N.A.E.C. students who came out and helped us make our fundraising pie event such a success.

A thank you, also, to the people who bought the pies.

From the United Church Congregation

OBITUARY FLYNN, Muriel (George) Peacefully at Perth Community Care Centre, on Sunday November 10, 2019 in her 94th year. Loving mother of Edna (Louis Thomas). Will be missed by grandsons Louis Jr and Colin (Laura) and great granddaughter’s Marleigh and Cheyenne. Survived by one sister Helen Runnings. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her brothers William, Percy, Alan, Ernie, Lloyd and Gordon and her sister Edith (Berry) and Marie.

She will be sadly missed by many family and friends. Following cremation the will be a private service only.

Donations to the Alzyheimers Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to staff and doctor’s at Perth Community Care Centre. Arrangements in care of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

Clark, Kenneth Gordon Herbert November 7, 1927- November 11, 2019 Ken Clark formerly of Arden Ontario at age 92. Ken died of age related illness while residing in the New Hamburg area near his family. Ken was predeceased by his wife Betty, daughter Cindy Salese and sons Tim, George and Peter. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Matthew, Emily, Hope Salese of New Hamburg and Kristin Hudson of Texas along with several great grandchildren.

His work career was with the Canadian Pacific Railway and later Ontario Corrections. He was a past member of the Arden Glee Club. In retirement Ken enjoyed construction projects at his farm and spending time with his family.

Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Cremation has taken place. There will be a graveside service in the spring of 2020 at the Arden cemetery.

Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

Derek Maschke Northbrook Chapel Funeral Director 11928 Hwy. 41 613-336-6873 Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

OBITUARY McAllister, Gerald (February 23, 1954November 18, 2019).

Gerry is now cracking aces in the big game upstairs. He passed away peacefully at KHSC surrounded by his loved ones after a long and courageous battle. Gerry leaves behind his wife Barb, his son Scott (Martina) daughter Kylie (Steven Bellissimo), and his beloved first grandson Sawyer. He is predeceased by his parents Vernon and Rose. He will be missed by his brothers and sisters (both by birth and by marriage), nieces and nephews, cousins, and numerous friends.

Gerry loved the outdoors, animals, and playing cards. More than anything, he loved his family. Gerry’s strength and resilience was an inspiration to all who knew him. The Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated on Friday, November 22, at 2:00 pm at St. Patrick’s Church- 3977 Sydenham Road, followed by internment at St. Patrick’s cemetery. A reception will be held afterwards at the McAllister home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Foundation. Gerry spent many happy hours on his motorcycles, ATV’s and snowmobiles in this area.

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November 26, 2019

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NOTICE – WINTER CONTROL OPERATIONS PARKING ON TOWNSHIP ROADS In the interest of public safety and in accordance with By-Law #28-08, any vehicle or object parked on any road or highway maintained by the Township of North Frontenac shall be subject to removal and impounding at the expense of the registered owner of the vehicle.

Job Posting Part-Time Transitional Age Youth Support Worker Community Living - North Frontenac has an opening for a Part-Time Transitional Age Youth Support Worker. The successful candidate needs to have good written and oral communication skills, enjoy being around young people, have patience, be energetic, resilient, a good role model and connected to the community.

They need to be dedicated by providing support in a manner that maintains dignity and respect.

MAILBOXES The Township will not be held responsible for damage to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, other objects or fixtures located within the Township road allowances when these items interfere with the snow plowing of Township roads.

Qualifications: • DSW or equivalent, related work experience will be considered • Driver’s Abstract • Proficient in using computers

DEPOSIT OF SNOW ONTO PUBLIC ROADS Under Section 181, Chapter H. 8 of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O 1990, no person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the Township.

Must be available to work days/evenings/ weekends and on a call in basis.

Darwyn Sproule, P.Eng. Public Works Manager 613-479-2231 Ext.230 publicworks@northfrontenac.ca

Vulnerable Sector Check will be required. First Aid & CPR is an asset.

Starting rate: $21.75 per hour. Community Living - North Frontenac strives for equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace.

If you think that you are the right person to join our team, please send your cover letter and resume to Estelle DiCintio at edicintio@clnf.ca or drop off at 1025 Elizabeth St., Sharbot Lake, ON

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November 21, 2019

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Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fax: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES

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Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

FIREWOOD; mixed hardwood, cut/split/ delivered. Call for Pricing. Frontenac Firewood 613-279-2048, 613-530-0484 FULL BUSH CORD/Dump Truck Load of Wood.

All hardwood, clean, cut, split and delivered for $399 + HST. Call us today at 613-335-5333 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com SNOW TIRES (4), Westlake LT 245/75R16, 6 ply. Lots of wear yet. $175. Call George 613336-2557

“KING of APPLIANCES”

FIREARMS COURSE – Nov. 22-23, and Hunter Education Course, Nov 29-30, Tamworth. Call Bill, 613-335-2786

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.

Smitty’s

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

AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take trade-ins.

We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts.

11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

COMING EVENTS BADMINTON, weekly, at Granite Ridge Education Center: Thursdays, 7:15-9:15 pm: Oct. 10-Dec 13. Cost $5.00: Clean shoes: 13-99yrs, youths with a buddy. Info: dfsteele@me.com

FOR SALE CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613-539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca

Auction Sale Lanark Civitan Hall, Lanark

Thurs. November 28, 2019 Auction 5 p.m. ~ Viewing 4 p.m.

Estates & Consignments Good furniture, household items, tools, snowblower, antiques, collectibles and much more!

For listing and pictures see www.theauctionhunt.com Payment: Cash or Good Cheque Listing subject to change. Everything sells as is.

Owners/Auctioneers not responsible in case of loss or accident.

Auctioneer: Jim Beere

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Auction Sale Lanark Civitan Hall, Lanark

Sat., November 23, 2019 Auction 10 a.m. ~ Viewing 9 a.m.

Specialty Antique & Collectables Auction!

Esso gas pump, oil bottles & tins, pub memorabilia, signs, VW die-cast collection, old tin toys, retro moped, lrg model motorcycle, peddle cars, imported antique furniture and much more!

For listing and pictures see www.theauctionhunt.com Payment: Cash or Good Cheque 10% buyers premium Listing subject to change. Everything sells as is. Owners/Auctioneers not responsible in case of loss or accident.

Auctioneer: Jim Beere

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SERVICES HANDYMAN, WILL REPLACE SINKS, taps, toilets, drywall etc, cottage closures and carpentry. Please call Albert 613-374-2079 PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured.

PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake.

Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” - Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150.

PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 10 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851

TOWING B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery.

James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca

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Job Posting Adult Protective Service Worker Community Living-North Frontenac is inviting applications for the position of Adult Protective Service Worker (APSW). Reporting to the Executive Director, the APSW will support adults with a developmental disability to live independently, safely and securely as possible in their community. The APSW will ensure quality of supports and services are delivered in accordance with Community Living-North Frontenac’s Mission, Vision and Philosophy.

This position requires an individual who has demonstrated skills and experience in case management, while having strong advocating skills for people with developmental disabilities. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to work in a fast pace environment while maintaining confidentiality and have a strong understanding of diversity and culture.

Qualifications: • Minimum 2-5 years case management experience • Post-secondary diploma and or degree in related discipline i.e. Developmental Service Worker • Must have a valid class G driver’s license • Knowledge of the Developmental Services system • Proficient in using computers Pay range will be $24.00-$28.00 per hour plus a benefit package. Community Living – North Frontenac strives for equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace.

Please submit a cover letter and resume by November 29, 2019 to: Dean Walsh, Executive Director P.O Box 76, 1025 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 dwalsh@clnf.ca Only those applicants with related qualifications will be interviewed.

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

WANTED COMIC BOOKS: Comic books in the house? Turn them into cash today. My hobby, your gain. 613-539-9617 kentscomics@yahoo. ca

Photocopy, Fax & Lamination

Available at The Frontenac News 1095 Garrett St (rear building), Sharbot Lake

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THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Employment Opportunity Manager Of Emergency Services/Fire Chief (Permanent Full-Time) The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of eastern Ontario.

The municipality is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on-person to join our municipal team as the Manager of Emergency Services/Fire Chief.

Working under the direction of the Clerk Administrator, the incumbent will manage the delivery of fire protection services, including fire prevention, fire safety education, fire suppression, communications, recruiting and training personnel ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations and the policies and by-laws of the municipality.

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Health Van Driver Wanted - Casual The Driver provides regular assistance to clients by transporting them from their homes to facilities. The Driver attends to client needs while they are in his or her custody. https://www.von.ca/en/careers 613-634-0130 Ext 2313

THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Employment Opportunity Clerical Assistant The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of Eastern Ontario. Central Frontenac enjoys a unique character and quality of life that distinguishes the municipality from other areas of Ontario.

The rural values, the sense of place, the unique landscapes, the importance of water resources and the quality of life enjoyed by those who live in and who visit the community is integral to the municipality.

The municipality is seeking a team player with initiative and a positive attitude to join our municipal team as the Clerical Assistant.

Reporting to the Treasurer and the Deputy-Treasurer, the Clerical Assistant is primarily responsible for general clerical assistant/receptionist duties, greeting residents and assisting them with their enquiries and receiving and processing payments. The qualified candidate must be able to handle many tasks at once and work in a fast pace environment.

The successful candidate would ideally possess the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clearly marked “Confidential – Manager of Emergency Services/Fire Chief” to

Clearly marked “Confidential – Clerical Assistant” to

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

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

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will be collected for the principal purpose of determining an applicant’s eligibility for potential employment. The Township of Central Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for an applicant with a disability will be provided upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will be collected for the principal purpose of determining an applicant’s eligibility for potential employment. The Township of Central Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for an applicant with a disability will be provided upon request.

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

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

PERTH ROAD - PERTH ROAD CRAFTER’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE AND BAKE SALE 9am-2pm. Harris Park. Bake table, craft tables, penny auction and lunch will be available.

SNOW ROAD STATION - BREAKFAST 8am. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. World famous.

VERONA - VERONA LIONS BREAKFAST 8:30am11am. Verona Lions Hall. Enjoy scrambled eggs, Thursday November 21 HARROWSMITH - NEW LEAF LINK OPEN HOUSE home fries, beans, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee 11am-2pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. or tea. Adults $8, children 7-12 $5, 6 and under free.

Dancing with Deb, refreshments and displays. Mclions by order, as well.

Celebrating our United Way Diabetes Awareness and Sunday November 24 Prevention Management Program. All welcome BATTERSEA - CHRIS MURPHY CONCERT 7pm.

Battersea United Church. Featuring interpretations of Fri Nov 22 – Sun Nov 24 GODFREY - 101 NATIVITIES 6:30pm-3pm. Cole Stan Rogers songs. Free will offering Lake Free Methodist Church. Fri. Nov. 22 6:30- GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Glendower 8:30 pm, Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 23-24 1pm-3pm. Hall. $2 donation, entertainers free, Info Joanne View over 250 nativity scenes from all over the 613-374-2242, Joan - 613-374-5477. This week we world. Children can make a free nativity scene. also celebrate “Matthew’s Miracles” - Bedford Open Mic will receive unwrapped gifts for infants to teens Refreshments, all welcome for our own KGH, Kidd 10 & Pediatric Oncology in Friday November 22 SHARBOT LAKE - CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE memory of Matthew Daniels.

6pm-9pm. North Frontenac Telephone Company. SYDENHAM - AN ADVENT CELEBRATION 3pm.

Lots of vendors set up with a wide variety of items for St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Kingston Young Artists presents the Academy Chamber Orchestra and everyone on your Christmas list.

SHARBOT LAKE - LEGION SUPPER 3pm. Sharbot Youth Choir. Free-will offering Lake Legion. Meatloaf. Cost $12.00. Legion opens at SYDENHAM - CROONERS AT THE LEGION 7pm.

Sydenham Legion. Crooners Rick Kish & Connor 3pm, dinner at 6. Licensed VERONA - COUNTRY CHURCH CHRISTMAS Boa, those fabulous Croonettes and a 3 piece band HOMECOMING 7pm. Verona Pentecostal Assembly. for a cool evening of lot’s of surprises, great stories Reverend Oscar Simpson presents, with special and swingin’ tunes. For tickets call: (613) 376-6808 guests - Chris Murphy, Jon McLurg, Old Hims. Free will and leave a message with your name, number of tickets and a call back number. Doors Open at: 6:30 offering, refreshments to follow. Info 613-374-2178 - Join us for some Christmas Cheer!! Concert Starts Saturday November 23 ARDEN - CAULK COUTURE 5pm-8pm. Kennebec at: 7:30. $25 Tuesday November 26 Hall. Join Kori at the Community Centre for her Caulk Couture workshop. Bring your own items to work on BOLINGBROKE - CPHC DINERS LUNCH 12pm. or pick from something Kori can supply. The cost ABC Hall. A hot nutritious meal and pleasant is $30 pp for the workshop. For more information socializing. Reservations required. For those 50+. please email Kori at angel_for_the_weekend@ Cost: $10.00 Contact: Joyce Fleming at (613) 2734832 hotmail.com.

BATTERSEA - BAKED HAM SUPPER 5:30pm- SHARBOT LAKE - QUIZ NIGHT 7pm. Sharbot Lake 6:30pm. Battersea United Church. Cost is $15 per Country Inn. Fee is $2, which goes to a community adult, $8 for children 12 and under. Includes dinner project. Prize is bragging rights only.

Wednesday Nov 27 and homemade dessert table. Call Roberta to reserve OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH 6pm-6pm. Ompah your spot at 613-353-2846.

HARLOWE - OPEN MIC 2pm-7pm. Harlowe Hall. Hall.

Pot Luck supper, 5:30pm. Free event, donations Thursday November 28 welcome. Info - Marie, 613-336-2557 ARDEN - CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION DINNER MOCCASIN MAKING WORKSHOP 10am. 6pm. Circle Square Ranch. Turkey Dinner. All Located Plenty Canada’s office in Lanark County, welcome, by donation to benefit camper scholarship participants will get the chance to make your own program. rsvp 613-335-5403 pair of moccasins, led by Cree artist and language SNOW ROAD STATION - TURPIN’S TRAIL 7pmspeaker, Jessie Ann Sarazin. They will also have the 9pm. Snow Road Hall. For tickets call Don or Joelle opportunity to have an Algonquin language lesson at 613-278-0958. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. from Barry Sarazin with the use of his Algonquin Refreshments language booklet! For more information, contact Friday November 29 Plenty Canada through their website GODFREY - FREE SKATE 1pm-3pm. Frontenac PARHAM - ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER 5pm-7pm. Community Arena. Admission is free. The VCA is Parham United Church. $15 for adults, $6 for ages 6 also collecting a non-perishable food item for the to 12 and family rate of $30.

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HARROWSMITH - BABYSITTING COURSE 9am4pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. (Ages 1115) The course is offered through Intuition First Aid (Red Cross). Cost is $55/participant (subsidized by the S&A Club). Spaces are limited. If you would like more information or to register, please call 613-3720917 SYDENHAM - COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING EVENT - 6:30pm. South Frontenac Council Chambers. Enjoy the festive Tree all lit up, while singing Christmas Carols and of course, delicious baked treats provided by the Women’s Institute & the Sydenham & District Lions Club famous...Hot Coco!

Free event.

SYDENHAM - FRIENDS OF CAT TRAIL MEETING 7pm. Sydenham Public Library. Agenda includes: review of trail maintenance day, report on Sharbot Lake trails conference, update on CRCA trail initiatives, organising trail events, fundraising. All welcome

just contact Dylan or Michelle for details.

PLEVNA - 8TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MARKET 9am-1pm. Clarendon Central Public School.

Homemade Chili & Soups Served PLEVNA - CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 2pm. Clar-Mill Hall. Children must be registered to receive a gift from Santa. Please call Dylan Boles (613-650-7746) or Michelle Ross (613-318-4039) Refreshments SYDENHAM - 2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 9am-4pm. 4263 Sydenham Road. Enjoy supporting local vendors and shopping in a very relaxed atmosphere. More details to follow.

SYDENHAM - CHRISTMAS PARADE 10am.

Sydenham Point. It’s also not too late to get a parade float ready VERONA - “A CHRISTMAS LANDSCAPE” 7:30pm.

Trinity United Church. Admission by donation ($10 + suggested). Guest soloists will be Mara Shaw, cello; Jan LeClair, accordion; and Doug Handforth, violin.

VERONA - 14TH ANNUAL PCPS HOLIDAY MARKET 9am-2pm. Prince Charles Public School.

Saturday November 30 ARDEN - ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY The Marketplace & Kids Thrift Sale is from 9am to 7pm. Arden Mill Pond. Join in to welcome Christmas 2pm. Breakfast with Santa: 9am to 12noon. Lunch to the Hamlet. Sing a few carols, enjoy homemade Cafe is from noon to 2pm. There are over 50+ cookies and Hot Chocolate and just enjoy the vendors! Admission is free: A non-perishable food item appreciated. festivities. See you there.

BATTERSEA - SIGN MAKING WORKSHOP 1pmSunday December 1 4pm. Battersea United Church. Hosted by 4 Rivers ARDEN – DART TOURNAMENT 9am, Arden Legion Youth Cluster and is free for children 10 and older. Hall. $10 per person. 50% payout, proceeds to the Refreshments included. RSVP Rev. Heather 613- Children’s Christmas Party. Info - 613-335-2737.

353-2453 PERTH ROAD - CHRISTMAS CONCERT BATTERSEA - BLUEGRASS CONCERT WITH FEATURING POPULAR SEASONAL MELODIES BOB BURTCH 7:30pm. Battersea United Church. 7pm-9pm. Perth Road Sunday School Hall.

Admission is $20 per person. Call 613-353-2846 or Performed by renowned local artists Jon McLurg & 613-353-2176 for tickets. Guarantee your toes will Chris Murphy. Free Will offering. Refreshments to be tapping! follow. Info - 613-353-1690 FLINTON - CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW AND SALE SHARBOT LAKE - NATIVITY PAGEANT 10am.

10am-3pm. Through the Roof Ministry Centre. For Sharbot Lake United Church. This informal more information, please call Tina at 613-970-1580. presentation will be offered in the spirit of the original GODFREY - LIGHT UP THE NIGHT 6pm-9pm. nativity happening - with no advance preparation or Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Walks around practices, and it will reflect some of the chaos and Chirstmas Light displays, visit Santa, drink hot excitement of the original birth of Jesus Christ. Info chocolate. Carol sing. Family fun, All proceeds from 613-279-2245. donations to Sacred Heart of Jesus Social fund.

SYDENHAM - TURKEY, HAM, ROAST BEEF HARROWSMITH - CHINESE DINNER & AUCTION BINGO 2pm-5pm. Sydenham Legion. Frontenac/ 6pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. Chinese Napanee Crunch Bantam C Girls Hockey Team buffet is at 6:00 pm & the Auction begins at 7:00 pm. present. $10 per card, prizes are turkeys, hams, and Bring your quarters to win great prizes! $15 for non- roasts of beef. There will also be a silent auction members and $13 for members. Advance purchase table, as well as a bake table. All ages welcome! necessary. Reserve your tickets by calling 613-372- VERONA - CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE 1pm0917 or 613-372-5617.

5pm. Verona Lions Hall. Food, Live Music, Children’s INVERARY - 4H MEMBERS WARM CLOTHES FOR Crafts, Treats, Tree Lighting. This is a free event. All WINTER DRIVE 2pm-3pm. Inverary United Church. are welcome.

Please drop off donations of gently used or new Wednesday December 4 items at the hall.

NORTHBROOK - DECORATE SANTA’S SLEIGH OMPAH - COOKIE EXCHANGE 10am. Ompah Hall. 10am-12pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. LARC’s EarlyON Start baking your favourite Christmas cookies to Child and Family Center in partnership with Land O’ bring to the Cookie Exchange. If you bring 4 dozen Lakes Garden Club host this children’s Christmas cookies to exchange, you will take home 4 dozen of project. To register, please contact Morgan at 613a variety of cookies.

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OMPAH - CHRISTMAS PARADE 6pm. Ompah Hall. PLEVNA - TURKEY AND HAM BINGO 6pm-9pm.

The Parade starts in Ompah, making its way along Clar-Mill Hall. Doors open at 6, bingo starts at 7.

509/506 and ending at the Township Office. Anyone Sponsored by St. Killians Church, Ardoch. 50/50 is welcome to participate with a float in the parade, draw, other prizes and refreshments.

Christmas in the Village Craft Fair T he Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church has been hosting its Christmas in the Village Craft Fair for five years now and what was different last Saturday was the parking

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lot — as in there were no open spots.

The church has generally lots of parking on all four sides but around 11:30 this year, there was nary a spot to be had.

“I’m sure we’ve maxed out this year,” said B. J. Calver, head organizer. “We have 48 vendors this year whereas we normally have 42 and we had to move the kids corner out into the hall. We started sending out invitations to vendors in May and we still have a waiting list for next year. We’ve been toying with expanding into the main hall upstairs.”

They started the Craft Fair in the fall but it didn’t get the traffic they were hoping for, which they now get with the Christmas tie-in. They moved it to the third Saturday in November so as not to conflict with Remembrance Day. Calver said the main function of the Fair is to replenish their Community Assistance Program, which had been drained what with the need of late.

“We partner with South Frontenac Community Services,” Calver said. “The CAP is under our mission.If a need comes up in our community, we give support in various ways and we do Christmas hampers.

“We also do a community fun day in May with a free barbecue and kids activities and we get donations at that.”

But there’s another reason they hold the Craft Fair.

“When we built the gym, one of our goals was to allow

community people the opportunity to sell their goods at reasonable prices,” she said.

Calver and her crew start setting up for the Saturday Fair on Thursday afternoon and “work right through.”

She said Vera McDonald looks after the Bake Shop, Heather Harper runs the Chilli Cafe and Lynda Clow is her “right arm.” Ingrid Smith helps with decorating, she said.

Make a will month at the library

ave you been putting off writing your will? Are you considering drawing up a Power of Attorney — for yourself or for a parent? Does the thought of estate planning make you anxious? Then plan to attend one of our free KFPL Live talks offered with the help of the Ontario Bar Association.

Local estate lawyers will explain why advance planning is so advisable and what common pitfalls to avoid when preparing your will. Power of attorney issues and the roles and responsibilities of executors and attorneys for property and personal care will be discussed. You will be able to ask questions, but no legal advice will be provided.

We will be offering this talk at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, at the Sydenham branch. Space is limited, to avoid disappointment, please register in advance online at calendar.kfpl.ca or by phone at (613) 549-8888, starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 2. Anne Hall, 613-549-8888, ext.3528, ahall@kfpl.ca

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November 21, 2019

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101 Nativities Exhibit at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church T

hinking of Christmas? Think Nativity, which refers to scenes or creches displayed at Christmas, depicting the birth of Jesus Christ. "Kick off your Christmas Season" by visiting the ninth annual “101 Nativities Exhibition” at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church, 20 White Lake Rd., off Rd. #38, on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm and Sat. & Sun. Nov. 23 & 24 from 1:00 3:00 pm.

The Nativity exhibition will include over 250 nativity displays from all over the world, made of metal, wood, glass, ceramic or plastic. Nativities that children can handle and play with will also be on display. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.

Each child will be given an opportunity to make a nativity craft to take home. .

The Nativity Exhibition has become a tradition at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church and this is it's ninth year. The exhibition is one way we celebrate and spread the good news of the birth of Jesus Christ.. "101 Nativities" has grown in several ways since that

first Nativity Exhibition in 2011.The number of nativities on display has grown from 101 to over 250, the number of church and community members participating in the organization of the event has grown, and the number of persons attending the exhibition has also grown significantly.

Ladies from the church and community have contributed to the exhibition by bringing their nativities to the church for display, and have contributed their time and talents in the setup of the nativity exhibition, along with their time during the event. Our church family is truly thankful for the support over the years.

We encourage everyone to get together with your family and friends and come to the ninth annual nativity exhibition to begin your Christmas season by celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. This is not just a story from the past as Jesus is alive today and is there to give the gift of eternal life, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that

whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."John 3:16. Jesus is our hope for an eternal life and a life that is meaningful and abundant. This Christ-

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mas welcome Christ into your life and let Him give you peace!

“For unto us a child is born...” Isaiah 9:6

Long time event organizers Chris Kaird and Jean Freeman

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE

THINGS TO DO

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

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

PUBLIC SKATING AT THE ARENA Public Skating starts again weekly each Sunday from 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm and each Wednesday (Parent & Pre-School Skating) from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, only $2.50 per person, a CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended.

2020 DOG TAGS – COMING SOON! As of December 1st, 2019, Dog Tags for the 2020 year will be available for $15.00 each, until February 28, 2020. After that date the fee increases to $30.00.

Kennel Licenses must be purchased at the Municipal Office (4432 George St) at a cost of $125.00 until February 28, after which the fee will increase to $150.00 per license. See our website for other locations selling dog tags until February 28th, 2020.

FREE PUBLIC SKATE – NOVEMBER 29, 2019 Free Public Skate sponsored by the Verona Community Association will be held at the Frontenac Community Arena on November 29, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended.

SANTA CLAUSE PARADES The Sydenham Santa Claus parade is November 30, 2019. The parade begins at 10 am and leaves from the Sydenham Fire Hall.

Anyone wishing to be in the parade please be at the Sydenham Fire Hall by 9:30 am located at 4233 Stage Coach Rd, Sydenham.

The Harrowsmith Santa Clause Parade is December 7, 2019 at 10:00 am and begins at Centennial Park and ends at Harrowsmith Public School. For information, call Don or Pam for float entry and parade route. Don (613-376-6952) or Pam (613-929-7003)

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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! The Township of South Frontenac has evolved the Recreation Committee Structure to focus on key functions that require greater engagement with the local and broader community. Two new Committees, made up of Community Volunteers and Township Councillors, have been formed to support the recreation and leisure needs of residents.

Information about these new committees and how you can get involved to shape recreation and leisure in South Frontenac can be found at southfrontenac.net/en/town-hall/south-frontenac-recreation-committee.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION Prior to submitting a planning application, applicants are required to have a pre-consultation meeting with the Planner.

Appointment times for pre-consultation meetings can be made on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm by calling extension 2224. Booking a pre-consultation meeting helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process and associated costs.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS The parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”.

Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance of Township roads.

TOWN HALL

SOUTH FRONTENAC – RADON INFORMATION SESSION On November 21, 2019 South Frontenac Township together with KFL&A Public Health will be hosting a Radon Information Session starting at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers. A speaker from Health Canada will begin the presentation at 7:00 pm followed by any questions from attendees. The Township’s Chief Building Official will also be available for any questions. The public can buy radon kits for $20 each (Cash Only) before or after the session. For further information please see our website: www.southfrontenac.net WINTER HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Our next open date will be November 28th from 3pm – 7pm. Because of the holiday season, the Depot will only be open once - December 12th for the month. Open dates will be published monthly in this banner but keep in mind they are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/ Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

News & Public Notices VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER RECRUITS GRADUATE

UPCOMING MEETINGS • Development Services Meeting – November 25, 2019 at 8:30 am.

• Police Services Board Meeting – November 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm.

• Community Programming & Events Committee – December 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm.

• Council Meeting – December 3, 2019 at 7:00 pm.

• Committee of the Whole Meeting – December 10, 2019 at 7:00 pm.

• Committee of Adjustment Meeting – December 12. 2019 at 7:00 pm.

BRADSHAW WASTE SITE & SALEM WASTE SITE

WINTER CLOSURE JANUARY 1, - APRIL 30, 2020

Please utilize your curbside pickup. Collection days may be found at www.southfrontenac.net/living-here/solid waste/garbage 613 376-3027 X 4330 Green Bay will remain open Fridays 8:30 am – 4:30 pm South Frontenac Fire & Rescue is proud to announce the 2019 Class of Volunteer Fire Fighter Recruits has graduated.

These amazing men and women are now able to respond to fires and help keep South Frontenac safe. Please join us in congratulating them!

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NFLT – A Christmas Story t’s hard to believe that we are in the last few weeks of rehearsals for our Christmas show. Many new members have joined NFLT for this production and all of them are children. “A Christmas Story” revolves around a young boy’s overwhelming desire to get a BB gun for Christmas. Lachlan Hammond is cast in the role of Ralphie, the main character in the story.

His adult counterpart “Ralph” is portrayed

by Brian Robertson who is essentially the Narrator throughout the play reliving that particular childhood Christmas. The new kids in this show are enjoying the unique experience of playing a part on stage with fellow veteran actors like Braidey Merrigan and Sloane Putnam. They are all memorizing their lines and cues to make this show a Christmas celebration.

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did not get confirmation from the Limestone Board about using the school. Now our situation at GREC has changed and we must pay for all rehearsals and performances.

Our Little Theatre has enjoyed a very amicable arrangement with the High School in the past but that no longer exists. Our ability to continue performing at the High School now hangs in the balance. If you enjoy coming out to see live theatre performed in your community please let your voice be heard.

Our community and surrounding communities have shown us their support for 40 years.

That is an incredible accomplishment in a small village such as ours. Now is not the time to give up. For the sake of all the young actors in this production we must work to preserve this Theatrical Company and keep those stage lights shining.

Sale of land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sales Rules

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on the 28th day of November, 2019, at 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:15 p.m. local time at the Municipal Office.

Description of Lands: Part Lot 12, Concession Southwest Range, being Part 4, 13R-10881 geographic Township of Clarendon, now in the Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac. PIN 36187-0035(LT) (File No. 12707-560) Minimum Tender Amount: $4,541.39 Part of Lot 40, Concession Southwest Range as in FR592665, Township of North Frontenac. PIN 36189-0524 (File No. 12707-563) Minimum Tender Amount $4,045.25 Part of Lot 21, Concession 7, geographic Township of Barrie as in FR118329, NW of FR499509 (Parcel 1), N of FR688338 and S of 13R533; s/t BC2048, FR145984; Township of North Frontenac, except forfeited Mining rights if any. PIN 36178-0462(LT) (File 12707-565) Minimum Tender Amount $16,772.11

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, the relevant land transfer tax, and HST, if applicable.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

The land does not include the mobile home situate on the land, if applicable.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Sandra Lessard, Deputy Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario K0H 2M0 613-479-2231

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ack in the day, John Fradenburgh was part of the Toronto music scene.

These days, he runs a coffee house/music store in Northbrook.

The musician in him remains strong as does his desire to play with other musicians. That’s probably why he invites a bunch of them over on the third Friday of each month (from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) for a bit of a jam. Essentially everyone’s invited, whether you play or not.

“I go back a million years, playing in rock’n’roll bands in the ’60s and ’70s (such as Donnie and the Corvairs),” he said. “I was known as a dropin drummer — anything, any style.

“I was even in a polka band.”

These days, he’s pretty much settled in on bass, but he can play most instruments.

“I got tired of lugging drums around,” he said. “And on drums, you don’t get your name in lights.

“And, you’re in the back and if you get flashed, you have to be paying attention.

“I’ve been flashed about 20 times and each time I wasn’t paying attention.”

He did spend many years in the garage business (“I’m still a licenced mechanic”), from 1976 to 1990 in Brampton and Mississauga. But he and his wife at the time bought a cottage on 41 just north of Bon Echo.

“My wife always wanted a Yarn Store so we opened up

Log Cabin Yarns,” he said. “I said ‘let’s start a music store’ so we were music and yarn.

“In 2012, my wife left and I didn’t want yarn so we just started selling coffee.”

Fradenburgh is hardly a newcomer to the local music scene however. He and a group of friends started up The Old Farts and were known to play regularly in places like the old Northbrook Hotel. They also hosted an open mike there.

But, as bands do, that one sort of dissolved of natural causes and this past spring, he decided to start up monthly jams again with Spill the Beanz becoming magnetic north for such things.

“We started off with country but I’m a rocker, Johnny B. Goode,” he said. “But

I’ve learned a few country tunes.”

The format at Spill the Beanz tends to be an ‘anything goes.’ There’s no house band per se, essentially just Fradenburgh on bass and whoever shows up.

“Whatever you want to play, we’ll play,” he said. “It just can’t be too loud.”

And some people drive quite a ways to sit in with Fradenburg.

Dale O’Hara came from the other side of Belleville to jam.

“At most open mikes, you get two or three songs and then you sit down,” he said.

“Here, I can do 10 if I want to.

“It’s a fairly long drive but it’s worth it.

From left: Peter Hooiveld (guitar), Dale O’Hara (guitar) and John Fradenburgh (bass) jamming out at Spill The Beans last Friday in Northbrook.

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