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December 2012December 20Christmas 2012
After learning at a special meeting last Tuesday that Warden Janet Gutowski is not prepared to relinquish her role after one year, as has been the practice for Frontenac County wardens... Vote of censure goes through, but Gutowski ignores it In a 7-2 vote, members of Frontenac County Council, approved a resolution that reads: “Warden Gutowski has lost the confidence of Frontenac County Council. Warden Gutowski is being asked... Ebenezer Scrooge inspires at the Bellrock schoolhouse theatre In a special performance on December 15, members of the Bellrock community presented Dickens' famed classic A Christmas Carol at the Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre. The play was a... Student toy drive at Sydenham HS In an effort to bring joy to children and families in need in their community, one grade 12 student at Sydenham High School took it upon herself to get students and staff involved in a local initiative... “Walk to the First Christmas” attracts hundreds at VFMC Now in its fourth year, the Verona Free Methodist Church's annual “Walk to the First Christmas” is still attracting hundreds of visitors. The idea of inviting visitors to come and experience what...
December 13Gutowski will not step down as Frontenac County WardenProcedural bylaw supports her decision, but council is opposed. Frontenac County Council met on Tuesday December 11, ostensibly to discuss their procedural bylaw. But the real reason that... HPS and Revell Ford partner to boost local food donations A small group of students, staff and parents gathered in the showroom of Revell Ford Lincoln in Verona on December 11, where they delivered a considerable shipment of donated food items...
December 62012 Christmas ParadesA week of vastly fluctuating temperatures made for a wide range of conditions at this year’s Santa Claus parades, which took place in South, Central and North Frontenac on Dec 1 & 2. But in spite... Decking the Grace hall with donations The historic hall at the Grace Centre in Sydenham, the new home of the Southern Frontenac Community Services, was the place to be for many, who on November 30 came out to support... “Style Revival” at Verona Free Methodist Church A year and half after moving to the Verona area, Kielo Carlson has decided to start something new in her church and her community. She has gathered high quality, gently used clothing... A Cup of Christmas in Verona As a special treat for their regular Christmas gathering, the Sisters by Heart group of Verona offered up women of all ages in the community an evening of holiday cheer and entertainment on...
November 2012November 29Santa Claus Parade Returns to NorthbrookUnder a bright sky and a brisk, chilly wind parade goers lined Highway 41 in Northbrook for the annual Santa Claus parade on November 24. Sponsored by the Land O'Lakes Lions and the Kaladar... Almost Home Kimmy Fund comes back to Harrowsmith This year organizers of the annual Almost Home Kimmy Fund fundraiser, which was established in January 2007 in memory of Kimberly Ann Taylor of Harrowsmith, decided to bring the... Big band buzz at the Bellrock hall If you are like me, there is nothing like the sound of an accomplished, swinging big band to pull equally hard on both heart and foot strings. And there are many others in the Bellrock and... Using their WITS at Hinchinbrooke PS Students at Hinchinbrooke Public School were reminded of a number of ways to deal with bullying at a special assembly in the school gym on November 26. Grade seven and eight students from... Another very MERA Christmas Holiday shoppers got an early start at the MERA school house in McDonalds Corners for MERA's annual Christmas Fair on November 24. Local artisans filled the main hall and had on display and... Playgroup at NAEC! On November 9 and 20, Mrs. Dunphy’s Grade 12 Issues in Human Growth and Development class at North Addington Education Centre in Cloyne planned and hosted playgroup sessions as part of ... Young cast shines in NFLT's Tom Sawyer It was in large part the young cast members who made the North Frontenac Little Theatre's production of "Tom Sawyer" one to remember. The play is based on the 1876 Mark Twain classic...
November 22Groundbreaking News from Limestone BoardSince they received the go ahead to commmence construction after labour day, crews have been racing against the clock trying to get as much work completed on the new Sharbot Lake... Big bucks, big does and a grand prize bow Hunters in the north country had much to celebrate on the final day of the regular deer hunting season. And it was not just those who bagged the largest animals that won big. On November 18... Official unveiling of new library in Denbigh The new Addington Highlands Community Centre located in the former Denbigh school has now become the official home of the Denbigh Public Library. The new library was unveiled to the general... Festival of Trees to ignite the holiday season in Sharbot Lake It is thanks to a small group of dedicated green thumbs that the 12th Annual Festival of Trees will once again be marking the start of the holiday season in Sharbot Lake, and this year’s... Arden Man Says he was Assaulted be Off-Duty OPP Officers Three years ago, Bob Srigley bought a narrow rural property nestled between the Arden Road and the Salmon River, about 10 kilometres south of Arden. Srigley does not have a lot of money...
November 15Remembrance Day ServicesPrince Charles students placing wreaths at a ceremony at the Verona Cenotaph in McMullen Park on November 9 The ABCs of community rejuvenation at Bolingbroke's ABC hall The old adage "If you build it they will come" is proving to be the case at the old ABC Hall in Bolingbroke. In an ongoing effort to revitalize community life in the area, members of the... Lee Casement: more guests in the Guestroom With a plethora of musicians lining up at his door following the release in May 2010 of his first CD titled "In The Guestroom", the writing was on the wall for a follow up. Verona musician Lee... North Addington says “Lest We Forget” Friday, November 9 saw a set of welcome guests at North Addington Education Centre (NAEC). Students, staff and community members gathered for the Remembrance Day Ceremony, and were...
November 8Remembrance Day
Pipelines have been much in the news lately, particularly the controversial north-south Keystone Pipeline that is destined to transport 1.1 million barrels of oil from Alberta to the gulf... Natural Health Fair’s Return to Sharbot Lake In early October Tracie Goodberry, a Reiki practitioner from Lanark County with deep family roots in the Parham area, make a commitment to bringing back a natural health fair to Sharbot Lake. Goodberry organized the fair for two...
November 1Speaking out for Salamanders at Arden Hallowe’en eventChampion of creatures great yet small, Matt Ellerbeck will use any opportunity he can to spread awareness of the fate of salamanders on our planet. On October 27, Ellerbeck, who... Treats and treasures abound at HFMC Fall Fair Shoppers had a wide array of items to peruse at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church’s third annual Fall Fair, which took place in their main hall on October 26. Over 60 vendors took part... Eclectic entertainment line up at Annual Seniors Night This year's line up of entertainers made the Sharbot Lake & District Lions' Seniors' Night a notable and memorable one. The annual event has been taking place for 36 years but this...
October 2012October 25Local Government Week in North FrontenacOn Oct. 15, 40 Clarendon Central students from all grades attended the municipal office for Local Government Week activities. This was a great day and a great opportunity for the kids and.. Eagles blast Blazers at brightest Bubba Bowl ever There was much to celebrate at this year’s seventh annual Bubba Bowl, the double-header evening football match at Sydenham High School, which took place on October 18... Mt. Everest Climb for Kids It will not be the first time that Leslie Myles of Sydenham has climbed mountains to raise funds for school kids. In January 2009, Myles, who is the managing director of the Limestone Learning... Arts & Heritage Show at Grace Hall Community Centre The newly renovated Grace Hall Community Centre has never looked better than it did on Oct. 19, when members of the Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) & the Grace Hall...
October 18Trick or eat at NAEC!The students of North Addington Education Centre will be suiting up again on Oct. 31 and knocking on your door! They will be asking for non-perishable food items, which will be donated to the local... Opening night in Bellrock The Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre presented their inaugural production “Here Come the Cows” or “Never Say Moo in Bellrock” on October 13, officially opening what looks to be an exciting... Fundraiser pulls in $6,700 However by joining forces, Jane Drew, executive director of Central Frontenac Housing, and Marcel Giroux, a board member with the Kingston chapter of the Alzheimer's Society, pulled off an event... Celebrating 40 years at Perth Road PS Staff, students and former students gathered at Perth Road Public School on October 13 to celebrate its 40-year anniversary and four decades of the school’s history in the community. Classrooms... Trousdale's Grand Re-Opening In a very real sense, the Trousdale's complex, which includes a Foodland, and now a full-fledged Home Hardware Home Building Centre, is the very same business that the Trousdale family has... Food, fun and fellowship with the Sharbot Lake 39ers It doesn't take long to see that this group of elders likes nothing more than a chance to catch up on news and to visit - though playing games, listening to a guest speaker and of course...
October 11Mountain Grove trail rider wins US championship at US Nationals“It definitely took a while to sink in,” said Elaine Steele of Mountain Grove, who took first place in the 70-mile National Championship Competitive Trail Ride that took place in Ashville, North Carolina... “Flat Gary” unveiled at Railway Heritage Park Appearing a bit flatter than usual was Gary Cooke, the visionary and instigator behind the Sharbot Lake Railway Heritage Park. Cooke, a retired CPR employee of 29 years and an avid... Farmers market regulars invited to “Come in Out of the Cold” Vendors at the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market wrapped up their official season at the beach on Saturday and shoppers enjoyed a wide array of related products and produce including fresh... Eh?! Concert & Workshop Oct 19 & 20 at MERA Two master Canadian fiddlers with eclectic tastes team up with a brilliant young musician to explore the myriad pathways between tradition, innovation, collaboration and improvisation... Natural Heritage Study public meetings Frontenac County presented their newly minted Natural Heritage Study at two public meetings last week. The study’s aim is to identify a natural heritage system in the county. It was pinpointed as...
October 4Watergate in Sharbot Lake?For years, the Gable family, Greg, Barb, and their daughter Katie, have lived within metres of the Sharbot Lake High School property, at the north end of the parking lot. That will all change when a... Grandmothers-by-the-Lake brings new mojo to fundraising effort Best known for their butter tart and spring plant sales, members of Grandmothers-by-the-Lake, the local chapter of the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers... Remembering Johnny Bay After much research into her family tree, and in particular her Mohawk ancestry, Laura Schwager presented her findings in a presentation she gave at Barrie Hall in Cloyne on Sept.17 as a guest of... South Frontenac celebrates new municipal facilities Local residents and members of council turned up at the Keeley Road Public Works site on Sept. 29 to see South Frontenac’s new and upgraded roadwork and recycling facilities... Fourth and final quarter of “Sydenham Tackles Cancer” A dance on September 28 at Sydenham High School marked the final chapter of a four-year fundraising campaign for the Mike and Andy Fund. The Sydenham Tackles Cancer...
September 2012September 27Young country crooner crowned champion at the FOTMCSometimes changing horses in the middle of the stream can pay off. It certainly did last weekend for Augusta Campoli, a 13-year-old singer from Richmond Hill who was crowned the overall singing... Bellrock Community Hall fundraiser The Bellrock Community Hall seldom looked better than it did on Sept. 22, dressed to the nines and ready for 86 diners to partake in “Chili-In-a- Bowl”, a fundraiser that included gifts for all of the five... Filling up local food banks Members of the OPP stuffed their cruisers at three separate locations in South and Central Frontenac in support of local area food banks. In Sharbot Lake, Auxiliary Constables Andrew Mouck and Mike... Legion awards presentation in Arden In a special awards ceremony, numerous members of the Arden Legion Branch 334 were honoured and presented with pins and awards by branch president David Moore. Zone Commander Dan Bush... Two times the family fun in Sharbot Lake Northern Frontenac Community Services and Community Living North Frontenac joined forces and attracted a big crowd at their “Roaring Reptiles and Mighty Machines” Day at St. James Major...
September 20Family storytime in Sydenham promotes early literacyOn September 14 Brianne Peters, a programming librarian for the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, led the first Friday morning “Family Storytime” session at the Sydenham Public Library for an... Oh Suzanna to play fundraiser in Sharbot Lake Central Frontenac Not-for-Profit Housing and the Azheimer's Society are putting on a unique event next month. Where else can you listen to a great Canadian singer-songwriter while placing a bid... Double centenary service at St. Paul’s A special centenary service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydenham on September 16, commemorating both the 175th anniversary of the Parish of Loughborough and the 100th... Sydenham paddlers win 8 medals at Trillium and Ontario summer games The paddlers had a great season at the Sydenham Lake Canoe Club. All SLCC Peewee and Bantam paddlers who participated in the Eastern Ontario Divisional regatta managed to... Harrowsmith Women’s Institute Recruiting new members Like many service clubs who are experiencing a decline in membership these days, the Harrowsmith Women’s Institute is eagerly looking for new women to join their ranks...
September 13New 13-year-old sensei in Sharbot LakeThough not one to boast, 13-year-old Brianna Sergeant of Sharbot Lake certainly could if it was in her nature. Brianna, who is entering grade eight at Sharbot Lake High School, has been studying... Commemorating Land O' Lakes Emmanuel United In a special third anniversary service for the Land O'Lakes Emmanuel United Church on Sept. 9 at the Cloyne United Church, painter Don Wise unveiled a painting he created to remember... Emergency First Aid and CPR know-how can save lives Mark Halladay, who owns and operates his own emergency training service, had a full house at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake on September 8, where 24 members of the community spent the day... Cooks can broaden their repertoire in Pat’s Kitchen If you’re someone like me who greatly benefits from hands-on learning, Pat's Kitchen is the place for you. Pat Ward has studied and practiced cooking both locally & internationally...
September 6Trail opening: a good day for Frontenac CountyThe official ceremony to mark the opening of the first phase of development for the South Frontenac section of the K&P trail was set for 11 am last Friday, August 31. But an hour earlier a small group... Big Bulbs in Bogtown: Verona Garlic Festival Judging by the bounty on show and for sale at this year's garlic festival in Verona, it appears that garlic growers had a great year despite the drought. Renowned garlic guru Paul... Zoning Approved for New School Last week, the Limestone District School Board cleared a hurdle in their quest to build and open a new Kindergarten to Grade 12 school in Sharbot Lake in exactly one year, for the 2013-14 school... O'Reilly Lake Campground welcomes Riders Without Borders Close to 25 bike riders took refuge at the O'Reilly Lake Campground on the evening of August 27, the third night of a 10-day/ 100-town and 1000 km journey, which began in Toronto on August...
August 2012August 30Flinton fastballer to play for CanadaCole Bolton of Flinton, along with Taylor Brown of Centerville, who both play for the Napanee Midget Express, were among 17 players selected for the National Under 19 Softball team. The team will... Respecting our minds’ differences: Community Living AGM The Maples restaurant in Sharbot Lake was full to capacity as Bob Miller, co-president of Community Living-North Frontenac, opened the association’s AGM there on August 27. The... Awakening drums and campers at the Silver Lake Pow Wow Along with special teachings, ceremonial dancing and other celebrations, the 18th annual Silver Lake Pow Wow again offered up food for all the senses, as it usually does. Everyone is...
August 23Community Fun courtesy of NFCSMembers of the community came together for some fun games and a BBQ at Oso beach in Sharbot Lake on August 16 to partake in the annual party put on by staff and volunteers at Northern... Fascinating fascinators to raise funds for Fairmount Residents at the Fairmount Home have been busy these last few weeks creating a wide array of products that will be for sale at an upcoming Kick Off fundraising event to raise funds... Bon Echo “Friends” boost park to Ontario's top 5 For those who have never visited Bon Echo Park located just north of Cloyne on Mazinaw Lake- the park is a must see. The immense majesty of Mazinaw Rock’s cliff face, the deep clear... A leg up from the Stewardship Rangers Members of the Stewardship Rangers spent a day on Bobs Lake this week helping the Greater Bobs and Crow Lake Association (GBCLA) set out a Walleye spawning bed at one of the major intake...
Green was the colour of the day at this year’s Verona Cattail Festival and kids dressed as various pond dwelling creatures were front and center at Saturday's parade. The festival... Emerald Ash Borer confirmedin Frontenac County The Canadian Food inspection Agency (CFIA) has been looking for emerald ash borers in Eastern Ontario counties for several years. The small green insects feed on ash trees... Serious drought hits farmers and community Dave and Kim Perry of Perry Maine-Anjou Farms and the Local Family Farms store in Verona once again hosted the Frontenac Cattlemen's Association (FCA) Local Beef Promo Day at their... Public weighs in on multi-use center in Sharbot Lake Over 60 people attended a public meeting at Oso hall on August 8 for the unveiling of a study and plans for a multi-use center that is proposed to be built adjacent to the Heritage Railway Park... New Leaf Link fundraiser in Verona Staff, volunteers and one client at New Leaf Link (NeLL), a non-profit charitable organization and educational program dedicated to the community inclusion of adults with developmental disabilities...
August 9The sizzling summer sounds of local music festsThe 8th Annual Flinton Country Bluegrass Jamboree, which was held from Aug. 3-5, had trailers jam packed at the Flinton Recreation Centre, the official home of this popular event where fans enjoyed... Frontenac Frolic attracts a crowd to Bedford hall Members of the Bobs and Crow Lakes Foundation held their second annual Frontenac Frolic fundraiser at the Bedford hall on August 4. The foundation, which is a registered charity... Four decades of happy traveling in Parham Though they have yet to choose a final destination for this year’s upcoming trip, members of the Parham Happy Travelers, a group that has been meeting monthly for over 40 years now, held a... South Frontenac Scouts set sights on 2013 Canadian Jamboree Local members and volunteers of the South Frontenac Scouts of Perth Road and Verona are hoping this year to raise enough funds through various events to send 15 scouts aged 11-14... Flower Festival at St. Paul’s in Sydenham According to Joyce Hill, who has been a member of the congregation at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Sydenham for 40 years, flowers are often used to celebrate church anniversaries in England...
August 2Family friendly Shakespeare in SydenhamOn July 27, Queen’s University drama students took their kid-friendly production of Shakespeare's “The Tempest” to the Sydenham Public Library in the hopes of getting youngsters hooked on the... Live and let slither – Grey ratsnake talk in Verona There were a number of people cowering at the rear of the Verona Lion's Hall during the final portion of a presentation on the Grey Ratsnake last Thursday night (July 26) by Tim Wood... St. James Church in Parham celebrates 125 years On July 29, worshipers and guests filled the sanctuary of St. James Anglican Church in Parham for a special service that included guests from afar to help celebrate the church's 125th...
July 2012July 26Water quality concerns dominate SLPOA AGM“Focusing on community improvements in Sharbot Lake village while ignoring the water quality of the lake is like putting lipstick on a pig”, said one member of the SLPOA at the recent Sharbot Lake... AFAR dissolves With the presentation of a $4,200 cheque to Bonnie George, administrator of Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Addington Frontenac Area Radio Inc. (AFAR) formally dis-banded and relinquished their... Over 20 tonnes of hazardous waste diverted from CF land fill Now in its fifth year, Central Frontenac's annual Household Hazardous Waste Day continues to gain in momentum as more and more year-round and seasonal residents take the opportunity to... Meet Verona's new postmaster With over 27 years of experience under her belt as the former assistant postmaster in Odessa, Sherry Whan recently landed the job as Verona's new full-time postmaster. Sherry has already...
July 19Dancin' to the tune of a new Legion roof in ArdenOver 60 lovers of country music enjoyed the sounds of Fred Brown and his band at Kennebec hall on July 15 at the first ever Kennebec Country jamboree. The event was presented by the... One monk’s mind over matter and many, many miles Daeung Sunim, a 42-year-old Korean monk who is on a bicycle trip circumnavigating North America and then continuing on to the southern-most tip of South America, spent the... The sounds of summer in Verona There is no better way to relax on a summer Sunday than by kicking back in a lawn chair with a view of the lake nearby and enjoying the sounds of live music. So says Joyce Casement, who...
July 12Denbigh Ambulance celebrates 30 years of serviceMany of the founders of the Denbigh Ambulance Service in 1982 gathered at the Denbigh Park last Sunday, July 8 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the service. Among the speakers who graced... Jossy’s Chill and Grill A new eatery has opened up at the business strip near the junction of Hwy. 7 and Road 38, joining the Rising Bun and The Juncton. Jossy’s Chill and Grill is located between the Brewers Retail... Memories of Ompah inspire poetry The Ompah Community Library continues to thrive, providing access to wonderful books, DVDs, CDs and Internet access. The library is grateful to all who have helped create this vibrant community... Blind and barefoot racers finish first in Sydenham's Tri/Du event Now in its fourth year, the Sydenham Triathlon-Duathlon event continues to grow in popularity, attracting athletes from all over Eastern Ontario and further afield. At...
July 5What's Red & White & Bright All Over? Canada Day!Thanks to so many dedicated community volunteers and a picture perfect day that was neither too hot nor too cold, this year’s Canada Day celebrations in North, Central and South Frontenac... Vandal(s) tear up Frontenac Arena soccer fields This is not the first time that vandals have torn up the grassy fields at the Frontenac Community Arena in Piccadilly, where countless youngsters play weekly soccer games. Arena Manager... Yard Vision project at Harrowsmith PS Students at Harrowsmith Public School will be the recipients of a new playground and sports area thanks to the long-time efforts of the school's parent council. Since 2009 there have been plans in... End of year art show at LOLPS Students and members of the community had a chance to view the fine works of aspiring young artists recently in Mountain Grove. Twenty young painters from the Lake O' Lakes Art Club invited... Assisting Sarah on her mission With the help of one local church congregation, former Sydenham High School student and Tichborne resident, Sarah Stanton, will be embarking on a journey that will take her to distant shores. On... Don’t become one with nature – you are biodegradable During the week of June 10-15, I had the task of training Matt Robins and Andy Chima (outdoor enthusiasts from Michigan) in advanced wilderness survival. After an in-depth training...
June 2012June 28Celebrating 200 years of history togetherThe Railway Heritage Park in Sharbot Lake was the setting for three days of intercultural festivities celebrating life in the area during the time of the War of 1812. The celebration, tilted "Living Our...Expanding history at Cloyne's Pioneer Museum The grand opening celebrations at Cloyne's Pioneer and Archive Museum on June 23 attracted history buffs from far and wide to help celebrate its annual re-opening and to make... Lyndhurst's FICE team weighs in at Plevna Members of the Lyndhurst team made their First Impressions report to Plevna/Ompah team members and other members of the community at the Clar-Mill hall in Plevna on June 21. The two North... Snow Road Snowmobile Club Open House It was a beautiful day and there was a marvellous turnout for the official opening and ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Snow Road Snowmobile Club clubhouse. Club executive and members were...
June 21Hurray! Hurray! for Water Day at Loughborough PSPrimary students at Loughborough Public School in Sydenham enjoyed a mid-day break at the Point on the football field, slipping and sliding under the steady stream of powerful water hoses on ... 5th annual relay for life packs another punch at cancer The 5th annual North & Central Frontenac Relay for Life, which was held on June 15/16 at Parham fairgrounds, attracted supporters and participants from all across Central and North Frontenac... Hinchinbrooke School of Rock hopefully will rock on This year’s Hinchinbrooke School of Rock(ers) performed what might be the school’s final show on June 15 at the IOOF hall in Parham - though if it is left up to their fearless leader, teacher... NAEC Grade 6/7 Class builds up for Father’s Day Ms. Lucas’ grade 6/7 class at North Addington Education Centre had many ideas about what to make their dads for the special day designated for fathers. After some discussion, it was... NHLer Mike Smith surprises students at Prince Charles PS Phoenix Coyotes’ goalie Mike Smith recently returned home to Howes Lake in Verona and his young family following an incredible season of NHL hockey. He made a point of visiting the... Sage Age Theatre in Arden At the last Kennebec Seniors meeting, we invited the "Sage Age Theatre" a seniors improv group, to entertain us. There were six ladies and one man, and what a group they were. Most of their skits are based on personal experiences... Aboriginal festivities at St. James Major To celebrate the year's end of Aboriginal teaching at local area schools, Aboriginal youth coordinator Marcie Asselstine along with Mary Beth Scott, manager of the Child Center with Northern Frontenac Community Services...
June 14Friends of the Salmon celebrate our riversRivers are the life blood of our watersheds and it was with that in mind that the Friends of the Salmon River (FSR) organized a number of events on June 10 in celebration of the Canadian Wildlife... Showing off their softer, sexy sides for CF soft ball What they lacked in grace and courtesy they far made up for in courage and camp. On Saturday June 9, seven male contestants strutted their stuff on stage at the Oso Hall for the first ever... Blues grooves for the Central Frontenac Railway Society The Center Stage Cafe's four-member house band, the Strat Cats, were joined on-stage at the Sharbot Lake High School on June 8 by a talented ensemble of blues players for a... Limestone Creamery – 45 years in the making Farmers are, by necessity, a patient lot. There are so many factors - the health and temperament of the animals, the amount of rain, the price of grain and electricity, changes in... Doubling up at the SFCSC's annual golf tourney At a time when some annual fundraising golf tournaments have been losing ground, the Southern Frontenac Community Services Annual 50+ Family and Friends Tourney has...
June 7Observing the 2012 Transit of Venus in MaberlyGiven that two local amateur astronomers have set up their own personal observatories in Maberly, it was not surprising to find three of them gathered by the side of Road 36 just south of Maberly on... Grandmothers attract green thumbs and sweet tooths in Harrowsmith Members of the four-year-old Grandmothers-by-the-Lake group, the South and Central Frontenac chapter of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers... NAEC students talk with a Canadian soldier Students in grade 9 English at North Addington Education centre had a special visitor on Monday; Major Gordon Ohlke of the Canadian Armed Forces came to speak about serving in the Military... Great Outdoor Adventure - a refuge for all creatures great and small A steady stream of outdoor adventure seekers gathered for the fourth annual Sharbot Lake Outdoor Adventure at the Sharbot Lake High School on June 2 . The event is put on by the.. Good buys & golf for a good cause with the Sydenham & District Lions Ten members of the Sydenham and District Lions Club held their annual yard sale at Loughborough Public School on June 2. The sale is just one of a number of events that the club... Busy as a quilting bee at Wilton Creek Fabrics On June 2, a long line of customers waited for the doors to open at Wilton Creek Fabrics in Harrowsmith, which has become a shopping destination for quilters and sewers from as far...
May 2012May 31WWII Veteran Gordon Wood honored in CloyneIn a special presentation at Barrie Hall in Cloyne on May 21, members of the Cloyne and District Historical Society honored Second World War veteran Gordon Wood, who landed at Juno Beach on... SF Fire Department surpasses the water mark A total of 12 fire and rescue vehicles and 30 staff from five fire halls in South Frontenac, plus two additional vehicles from Kingston and Stone Mills were out in full force in Harrowsmith on May 26... Penny Cota and the Relay for Life This year the Central Frontenac Relay for Life will have an extra meaning for Penny Cota. She has participated in the relay each time it has been held in Parham, helping out with the cooking and... Congregation bids farewell to Flinton United Church More than a few tears were shed at the final service of closure and commemoration at the Riverside, Flinton United Church, which was recently sold and will be vacated at the end... Sydenham Lake Canoe Club Judging by the turnout at their May 26 open house and registration, the Sydenham Lake Canoe Club (SLCC) is attracting new paddlers young and old who are hoping to learn a thing or two about...
May 24Arsenic & Old Lace At Sydenham High SchoolAs a play, Arsenic and Old Lace has it all: romance, murder, madness, comedy, deep family secrets, and a large cast. I went to Sydenham High School’s production twice. The first night was... Knight stops in Mountain Grove on cross-Canada journey Is chivalry dead? Not in the heart and mind of Vincent Gabriel Kirouac of Quebec City, who arrived in Mountain Grove fully clad in knightly attire and mounted atop his mare... New “Arts Salon” a hit at LOLPS Kids love to create, and thanks to a grant from the Limestone Learning Foundation (LLF), 24 students at Land O' Lakes Public School in Mountain Grove will be doing just that. An after-school program... NAEC's Nature Club - nuturing young green thumbs After noticing the darkening skies outside, Amy Chabot offered up a few options to students in North Addington Education Centre's Nature Club. Option #1: stay inside and play games or... One boy’s attempt at helping to fight cancer Have you ever been so touched or moved by an event that you felt the desire to do something, anything to help? Well, that’s how Johnny Skuce felt when he attended last year’s Relay for Life... Seed to Sausage finds a spot on the foodie map “What just happened?” Mike McKenzie posted on the Seed to Sausage twitter feed at 7 pm on Saturday, two hours after the doors closed and the...
May 17NFLT's top-notch Annie to play two more nightsFor those who missed the North Frontenac Little Theatre's production of the musical Annie this past weekend, have no fear. The show will go on for two more “Tomorrows”... Mazinaw Lakeside Resort Nestled on the shores of the Upper Mazinaw Lake on Hwy 41 just north of Cloyne sits a cluster of small buildings on a six-acre parcel of land. This is the new home of a dream business that two... NAEC students’ art is celebrated On May 8, Haily Whitelock and Courtney Johnson of North Addington Education Centre attended the Grand Opening of the Lennox and Addington Hospital Art Gallery’s spring exhibition of students’... NFCS Volunteer Lunch It's always the same. Winter saves a last blast for the third Monday in April, the date of the annual Northern Frontenac Community Service (NFCS) Annual Volunteer appreciation lunch. The church... Sustainability breakfast In an effort to maintain the momentum generated by the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan that Frontenac County developed a few years ago, the county holds an annual sustainability...
May 10Giant maps and bucket escapes at Sharbot Lake HSStudents at Sharbot High school participated in two special events this past week that had them in places they don't often find themselves. In Mr. Moser's grade nine class they were in stocking feet... One Year Later, Drew Cumpson Looks Forward “On Thursday [May 10] we will celebrate the fact that we've survived one year, right, Drew? It’s only uphill from here,” said Heather Cumpson from a small room in the Intensive Care Unit at... Aboriginal Experience Day in Sharbot Lake Over 200 students gathered at St. James Major Catholic School in Sharbot Lake on May 2 to learn about local Aboriginal culture. The event was presented as a partnership between three school... Prince Charles PS Howls for Mike During school hours students are not normally encouraged to howl at the top of their lungs, but that was the case at PCPS gym on May 3 where a frenzy of NHL mania gripped both students and staff... Grand opening of Grace Centre's new community garden in Sydenham Over 50 students from Sydenham and Sharbot Lake high schools assisted in the community garden project at the new headquarters of Southern Frontenac Community Services...
May 3Sydenham HS Fundraiser for Drew CumpsonDrew Cumpson, a Sydenham High School alumnus who suffered a devastating injury while he was on an exchange program in Peru a year ago, is still recovering in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of... New lodge owner to teach survival skills If there is anyone you would want with you when things go wrong in the back woods, David Arama is that person. David has made a career of preparing people to deal with some of the dangers of... Plenty of beef for COFA but no eggs On April 28, over 300 hungry diners flocked to the 12th annual Conservationists of Frontenac and Addington (COFA) BBQ at the Northbrook Lions hall. In preparation, organizers had cooked 240... New Seniors Health and Fitness Directory Over 4500 residents of North and Central Frontenac received a copy of the North and Central Frontenac Area Seniors Health and Fitness Directory (a.k.a. SHAFD) this past Thursday, which... Sharbot Lake Public School Cornerstone Project With Sharbot Lake Public School facing closure after next year, grade 5-6 teacher Aaron West decided that something should be done to commemorate the history of the school... St. Paul’s FUNtastic Fair this weekend St. Paul’s United Church in Harrowsmith is holding their second annual FUNtastic Street Fair and Sale on Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please note that Church Street will be closed for...
April 2012April 26LOLPS celebrates Earth DayOn Friday April 20 students at Land O’ Lakes Public School in Mountain Grove were involved in a number of school-wide activities designed to foster awareness and community action in recognition... Non-stop action at the Frontenactivity Festival Back to back demonstrations kept visitors to the first ever Frontenactivity Festival busy on their feet for a good part of the day on April 21. The event, which took place at Sharbot Lake High... NAEC’s second international day of pink On April 11, students and staff at NAEC once again put on pink as a demonstration against bullying. A larger number than last year sported pink shirts, hats and shoes. Those who didn’t own pink... Sydenham High School fashion show Sydenham High’s annual fashion show, as always, was a glorious spring burst of energy, sound, colour and fun. The auditorium rocked with cheers, music and laughter throughout an hour-long... Tom Thomson: Death in Algonquin Park Sometimes it takes the minds of curious youngsters to shed new light on some very well trod ground. That was the case for a group of nine students from St. Clair School in Kingston, whose project last...
April 1930 Hour Famine 30 years at SLHSSharbot Lake High School has been participating in the 30 Hour Famine for going on 30 years now and is one of the few high schools in Canada that can boast that claim. The annual event raises... Fiddle–A–Thon at Maberly Hall The Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra will be joined by a number of musical groups and other friends as they host the first ever community fiddle-a-thon at the Maberly Hall on Sunday afternoon... McCullough to release new CD Anyone familiar with the local music scene likely knows of local guitar guru Shawn McCullough. What they might not know is that he just finished recording a new CD titled "This Is Me", which he will be... Slate Falls fire On Thursday afternoon of April 5, local residents noticed a small grass fire along Slate Falls Road in the Addington Highlands. Unable to contain it, they called the fire department as the fire placed... Taking a walk on the wild side On April 13, a group of 20 wildlife and walking enthusiasts completed a three-hour, 15 kilometer walk along the CPR trail from Mountain Grove to Sharbot Lake in support of Canadian Wildlife Federation...
April 12Easter family fun in VeronaApparently it did not take long for the young and eager Easter egg hunters to locate all 1250 chocolate Easter eggs hidden in the field at Prince Charles Public School in Verona. Pastor Cory... Spring Fit'n Fun classes return to Arden Back for her eighth year of helping to keep Ardenites in shape, Gloria Smiley has just begun her spring session of Fit n' Fun classes, which run every Tuesday from now until the end of June at... Frontenactivity Festival On Saturday April 21st from 10am until 3pm, the first annual Frontenactivity Festival will be taking place at the Sharbot Lake High School. The event is intended for individuals of all ages and fitness... Riding the high way home for the holidays The highways and byways were busy this past weekend with many folks traveling long distances to be with family and friends. Few, though, were pedaling atop the single 36-inch diameter wheel of...
April 5Stuff the CruiserThree OPP staff members with their cruisers donated time to support two local food banks in a drive that took place on March 31 in Sydenham, Verona and Sharbot Lake. The drives in Verona and Sydenham supported the Southern Frontenac Community Services food bank and in Sharbot Lake the donations were being... Bunny Hoppin' at Hinchinbrooke PS Thanks to the efforts of members of the Central Frontenac District 4 Rec Committee and many young volunteers, youngsters in the Parham/Tichborne area celebrated Easter early this year at a party held at Hinchinbrooke... Spring time Yoga is back in Verona Tanya Deacove has begun her spring Yoga series at the Trinity United Church hall in Verona and is now offering, for her second year, classes that run from April to June 5. Tanya, who has been practicing yoga for 26 years and...
March 2012March 29Canoe trip fundraiser for LOLPS studentsWith darts in hand members of the community gathered at Legion Branch 334 in Arden on March 24 to help raise funds for a year-end five-day canoe trip for grade 7/8 students at Land O' Lakes Public... Community Living – North Frontenac is losing its executive director When Don Nielsen took over the helm of Community Living - North Frontenac in 1994 from Paul Melcher, the agency, and the province, were in the middle of a huge transition from an... Authentic Polish cuisine served up at MERA The final installation of MERA's "Around the World on a Dinner Plate" series took place on March 23 where close to 50 diners enjoyed an authentic multi-course Polish meal prepared by a very...
April Fools EditionMarch 22Not All Bad News for Maple Syrup ProducersHome maple syrup producers using the spile and bucket system had a poor season this year, as did a number of commercial producers in the south end of Frontenac and Lennox and Addington... Seniors weigh in on county’s seniors housing pilot project On March 14 close to 50 seniors from Verona and the surrounding area attended one of eight public consultation meetings organized by the County of Frontenac. The meetings were held... K's Klubhouse's Spring Fling Camp Campers who attended the Spring Fling March Break camp at the community hall in Bellrock wrapped up a very enjoyable week away from school on Friday. The camp was put on by Kaye... Revelers get their Irish on Those looking for traditional-sounding entertainment on St. Paddy's Day headed to The Crossing at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn, where longtime Lanark players The Skirmish entertained energetic...
March 15Public shows support for Sharbot Lake CIPJudging by the close to 50 people who attended a public meeting held at Oso Hall on March 8, it looks as though both the county and township have been given the stamp of approval to forge... Frontenac Fury "A" Champions The Frontenac Fury girls hockey team finished a stellar year by winning the "A" championship on Sunday afternoon. They did it the way they had all year with fantastic goaltending by Jade... Look At These Boomers Move! Late in December of 2011 I noticed a paragraph in the Frontenac News by Pam Giroux talking about a seniors' exercise program that Michelle Greenstreet had been delivering on Tuesdays and... Sharbot Lake Legion honors members Following a gala roast beef dinner on March 10, members of the Sharbot Lake Legion Branch 425 presented numerous pins and honorary awards to many of its longtime members and associates...
March 8Go Green Tips at NAECStudents in Ms. Buck's grade five/six class at the North Addington Education Centre in Cloyne are sharing their newly acquired Green knowledge with the wider school community, with very positive... Lenten Poverty Lunches in Sharbot Lake With Easter just a few short weeks away, area churches are inviting the community to join them every Wednesday leading up to Easter for Lenten Poverty Lunches in Sharbot Lake. The first of the... Wonderful Worms! at Prince Charles PS Students at Prince Charles Public School were treated to a special presentation by Westport's Gerrie Baker, a.k.a. the Worm Lady, is a long time farmer and owner/operator of the Worm Factory, a... Searson Sisters sizzle in Sharbot Lake The band of three sisters, known simply as Searson, got the crowd on their feet at The Crossing pub at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn on Saturday night with their high energy blend of Ottawa Valley... Upholsterer sets up shop in Sharbot Lake Nothings compares to the handiwork of a craftsman who has spent decades practicing his craft and who is passionate about his work. Such is the case when it comes to the work of Joshua Amlin...
March 12012 Frontenac Heritage Festival36 plungers - up from 24 last year – jumped into the waters of Sharbot Lake during this year's Heritage Festival. In the process they raised $7,000 funds, which will go to children's and youth... Grand opening of community food bank in Denbigh Members of the Denbigh Griffith Lions Club, the Lakelands Family Health Team, Addington Highlands Council and the community at large joined in celebration at a special ribbon cutting... Frontenac Community Arena reaches Eat Smart standard When a lot of us think back to our days at indoor hockey rinks, we remember the sound of skates on ice, the smell of the change room, hot chocolate and, in my case, Milky Way... Fundraising Dance in Sydenham The Sydenham Point Improvement Committee knows how to throw a party: if you weren’t there at Sydenham High school last Friday, you missed a good one! The solid community support was... Think Day at SLHS “Think” - a simple word but when put into action can change so much. On February 15, Think Day visited Sharbot Lake High School giving the students and staff time to think about things that they... Trinity United honours refugees in a special Black History Month service Three former refugees from the West African country of Ghana, Robert Nyarkoh, Emmanuel Bruce and John Babatunde were invited to participate in a special service at Trinity United...
February 2012February 23Family Fun Day in the FrontenacsPicture perfect weather for February's Family Day brought many visitors out to a number of community family events held last weekend. At the Sharbot Lake high school on Feb. 19, members... “Crooked Wood” brings the east coast to Sharbot Lake Billed as a Newfoundland Kitchen Party, the latest sold out show at The Crossing Pub in Sharbot Lake was just that and more. After tucking into a traditional Newfoundland Jiggs... Flyers lose in OMHA quarter final playoffs The Frontenac Flyers Midget rep team faced off against Haliburton's Highland Storm in a closely fought home game at the Frontenac Arena on Feb.18 before a large crowd. The Flyers, who were one game down in the best out of five... Local growers swap seeds at MERA A steady stream of local gardeners and growers, their green thumbs twitching with the approaching spring, shared some of their wealth and know-how at the MERA schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners. This, the first ever free... Old is new again on the Fall River Road Doctor Peter Bell of the Sharbot Lake Family Health team has been interested in the way people lived in eastern Ontario ever since he opened his medical practice over 40 years ago. During that time he has developed a large...
February 16A successful second year for the Sharbot Lake Snow DragsSince their rebirth last year the Sharbot Lake Snow Drags are steadily gaining in popularity. Close to 100 racers participated in a variety of classes, and despite severe cold and a brisk wind that made... Desserts for Drew at Sydenham HS Thanks to the generosity of countless sweet-tooths at Sydenham High School the “Desserts for Drew” fundraiser was an overwhelming success. The event was organized by Sydenham's student... Frontenac Farmers Market re-opens for winter Area shoppers on the hunt for local goodies should count themselves as some of the lucky few. The Frontenac Farmers Market may just be the only market in Frontenac county that offers... Barefoot in the church Bare feet are not a usual sight in a church, but at a special foot washing service at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church last Sunday, Feb. 12, many members of the congregation let all 10 of their... Local midwife offers services to expectant moms Here is some good news for moms-to-be. Amelia Drydyn, a registered midwife with the College of Midwives of Ontario, is now offering her services to expectant moms in a catchment area that...
February 9Elsie Snider turns 100On January 23, Pine Meadow Nursing Home celebrated a very special birthday. Elsie Snider, whose birthday was the next day, January 24, turned 100 years old! The residents were very excited to... With friends like the MNR, the Black Rat snake might not need enemies. Efforts have been underway for several years by the Lanark and Leeds Grenville Stewardship Councils, and have been taken up by the Frontenac Council as well, to promote public... Bantam Fury Champs in Brockville Last weekend the Fury Bantam team competed in the Brockville Angels tournament, coming away as tournament champions! In five games the girls outscored their opponents 17-5, with Goalie Jade Robinson recording two shutouts... New massage therapy clinic in Mountain Grove Annette Gray-Jackson likes nothing more than to help people to feel better. After graduating from an accelerated two-year, 2200-hour massage therapy program at Trillium College in Kingston... A bittersweet celebration for Skills Links grads Eight young adults received numerous certificates at a graduation ceremony held at the St. Lawrence Employment Centre in Sharbot Lake on Feb. 2 after completing the Skills... 2012 Relay for Life Kick-off offers up a challenge Organizers and volunteers for the 2012 North and Central Frontenac Relay for Life held a kick-off breakfast at the Sharbot Lake Legion on Feb. 4. The event was a huge success, with 11 teams... February 2Students “Hurry Hard”at Harrowsmith PSStudents at Harrowsmith Public School were engaged in a very different kind of hurrying in their school gym on January 25 thanks to a special program called Rocks and Rings. The program... Open House at Kirton's Kennels in Harrowsmith The old adage that it takes one to know one is something that dog lovers can take comfort in after meeting the owner of the brand new Kirton's Kennels, located at 4854 Colebrooke Rd. in... Northern Connections partners with Shabot Obaadjiwan and LDSB An open house was held at the Northern Connections Adult Learning Centre in Sharbot Lake on Jan. 28 to celebrate the center's recent partnering with the Shabot Obaadjiwan First... Shaku Martial Arts sets up shop in Harrowsmith It was not by chance that the S&A Club in Harrowsmith was chosen by Sensei Dan Coles as the location to expand his Shaku Family Martial Arts School. Coles is the owner of... Celebrating the past and looking ahead at St. James in Parham St. James Anglican Church in Parham was filled to capacity on January 25 for a special Evensong service in celebration of its 125th anniversary. The occasion gave leaders of the church and...
January 2012January 26Student philanthropy at SLHSThanks to the work of a winning team of five grade 10 students at Sharbot Lake High School, the Land O’Lakes Community Services now has $5,000 more in their coffers to spend on their... Rockin' the hall in Bellrock Music lovers, especially those of classic rock, folk, old country and blues, have a new, free Sunday venue to add to their list. Local troubadour and long-time Bellrock resident John McEwen has... Jack’s Jam melts away the winter chill in Plevna Founded almost five years ago by long-time Ardoch musicians Jack and Lois Weber, Jack’s Jam, a free live music event and potluck hootenanny that takes place every third... Former SLHS student shares her career successes Miranda Malisani (Tallon), who graduated from Sharbot Lake High School in 2000, recently landed a job as one of 15 experts on the popular national CTV daytime television show, The... Getting ready for the 2012 Sharbot Lake Snow Drags A team of volunteers were out in full force on Sharbot Lake at Oso beach recently, armed with reflective pylons, measuring tape and ice augers to set up the course for the Sharbot Lake...
January 19Fragments recall a fatal day near ParhamFragments of history can often be found by accident. That was the case recently for Hope Stinchcombe of Parham, owner of Hope’s Place, the historic general store in Parham. “We were... Meals on Wheels Finds permanent home When the Sharbot Lake Seniors Centre opened in January 2009, the long-term vision of the Northern Frontenac Community Services staff who operate the center had always been to run a Meals on Wheels program from its kitchen... NFCS offers wheelchair-accessible transportation For those in need of wheelchair-accessible transportation, Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS) can help. With their recent acquisition of a 2001 retrofitted Chevy Venture... Skills Link's blossoming builders “Many of us here used to be afraid of power tools and some even of picking up a hammer - but not anymore, “ said Jessica Patterson, one of eight participants who just completed the ninth week of...
January 12Fundraiser for Drew CumpsonSydenham High School alumnus Drew Cumpson, who comes from the Westport Road area, suffered a devastating accident this past summer, which has left him a quadriplegic. He is being supported... Ella's expands in Harrowsmith Ella Vanderburgt, owner of Ella's Cafe and Bakery located at 4946 Road 38, has recently expanded her enterprise. Little did she know that in meeting her most recent goal of moving the bakery side... Solo show by young student artist For Grade 12 student Emma Maloney, showcasing her artistic talents is not something she feels naturally comfortable doing. In fact it was her two art teachers at Sharbot Lake High School... |
