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PeeWee Flyers down Ilderton Jets to take CC championship by Craig Bakay t’s in the books. The PeeWee Frontenac Flyers are the Ontario Minor Hockey Association CC champions, having beaten the Ilderton Jets 5-1 last Saturday evening at Ilderton. The series went five games, with the Flyers winning the first two at home, by identical 4-1 scores. The Jets won the next two, in Ilderton, 4-1 and 6-1, setting up the iconic clash for all the marbles. “I was very nervous going in, but confident,” said Flyers head coach Al Pixley. “Like every game in the series, the team that scored first won the game. And we scored first.” That first goal came early in the opening frame, but Ilderton tied it up before the period ended. Coming out for the second, tied 1-1, the Flyers started playing like they have been all year, and before you knew it, they had built a 3-1 lead. “This was the best defensive game our forwards played all year,” Pixley said. “They played like I hoped they would. Ilderton did have their chances though and when they threatened to score, our goalie, Severing Steele kept us in it.”

The Flyers added an insurance goal in the third and in the waning minutes, Braden Dillon notched an empty netter. Beau Reade scored two for the winners, with Blake Buchanan and Vann Thomas adding singles. “We scored two late goals in the second but Ilderton didn’t quit,” Pixley said. “But after we got one in the third, they kind of conceded the loss. “But we had our backs to the wall in this one, and like I said before, if Ilderton had beaten us, they would have deserved to win. But we beat them and I think we deserved it.” He said there were plenty of Flyers supporters in the stands too. “Many parents drove down the day before and stayed overnight, so we were kind of relaxed with the drive out of the way,” he said. “And there were a lot of former Flyers living in the area who came out for the game too.” Pixley had much praise for the coaching staff of Derek Joynt, Ian Irving, Travis Young and Sean Reade. “They did a marvelous job,” he said. With this season in the books, Pixley said he hasn’t really thought

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much about next season, partially because he was leaving Monday for a much-deserved vacation in Barbados. But when asked, he did admit to some excitement when he did think about it. “We should have five or six core players return-

ing,” he said. “And there will be some good Atoms moving up, including coach Jamie Craig. “I’m excited and have a lot of respect for Jamie. “After all, we’re only five months away from tryouts.”

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Shining Waters dulled NFTC looking to expand broad– hi frequency rail plan band in North Frontenac Twp. bypassed in federal “W budget by Jeff Green

IA Rail officials have not given up on plans to build out a new service between Toronto and Ottawa, passing through and potentially stopping in Sharbot Lake, but the federal budget did not go as they had hoped. In a short letter to Central Frontenac Council, written the day after the budget, Tiffany Anne Ouimet, Senior Advisor (government and community relations, Ontario and West) said she “wanted to reach out to let you know that we have taken stock of the Federal Budget measures announced yesterday”. The letter does not go on to reveal what was in the budget, but it is clear by what is not said that the budget did not contain any funding for the project. “We remain confident in the importance and relevance of High Frequency Rail for our passengers and for bringing communities

closer together with a travel solution that will make life easier and unlock local opportunities, while reducing pollution and supporting Canadian growth and prosperity. “Driven by our commitment to provide the best experience for our customers, VIA will continue to work with Government of Canada officials as they study High Frequency Rail,” the letter says before going on to talk about VIA’s other priorities.” Then it thanks Central Frontenac for “sharing your perspective on the needs and opportunities in Central Frontenac”. Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith said that it is her understanding that the letter is way of letting the township know that “VIA is interested in the project but they realise the government is not supporting this project now, and they don’t know when that will change.”

by Craig Bakay e’d like to expand into North Frontenac,” Dave Smith of North Frontenac Telephone Company told North Frontenac Council at its regular meeting last Friday in Plevna. To be clear, Smith was talking about broadband internet connections, not cell phone coverage. Cell phone expansion in the area will have to wait until EORN (Eastern Ontario Regional Network) works out a deal with the federal government. “There could be an announcement from EORN in the next couple of months,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. “A project is shovel ready.” “We’ve had some discussions with EORN,” said NFTC representative, Rod Stroud. “We’ve acquired a tower at 509 and 7 and can now cover about 25 per cent of North Frontenac.” “From the west end of Kash (Lake Kashawakamak) to the 41 corridor, there’s no service and that’s our most populated area,” said Coun. Gerry Martin. “And the Snow Road abyss,” said Coun. Fred Fowler. “Once the tech is built, it’s relatively simple to expand,” said Stroud. “There’s an art involved.” “We’re not going to jam up towers in areas that already have service,” said NFTC representative Bill Young.

Stroud said they plan to offer packages to seasonal residents that include things like security options for people to observe and monitor their properties while they’re away. “We’ll offer packages that may make them want to stay connected all year,” Stroud said. “We’ll start testing live on Monday and every person that wants service will get it. “We’ll have a look at the towers you do have and look at municipal land where we may want to put up a tower. “I think we’re in agreement,” said Higgins. “We want it and need it. “We’ll get the word out to the cottage associations.” 50 years of dump space left North Frontenac has 100,000 cubic metres of landfill capacity, or about 50 years (including the now inoperative Ardoch site), David Bucholtz of Cambion Inc, the company that monitors North’s landfills, told Council. He said there’s a bit of a cloud over the province vis a vis unexpected changes to government policy, but “the government has indicated it intends to continue the extended producer responsible waste system.”

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Sharbot Lake Criminal Court – April 1 Villas trial still scheduled, but Gypsy is not expected to attend Gypsy and Jessica Villas, an estranged couple, are facing a combined trial on fraud charges over a real estate deal that went sour. The trial has been a long time coming, and is set to begin on April 29, but Mr. Villas lawyer indicated that he is facing surgery within two weeks and is unlikely to attend. “The surgery is major and if he survives, he will require 4 to 6 months to recuperate,” she said, “passing over a letter from Dr. Donald K. Wilson, Mr. Villas doctor, that confirms he is set to undergo surgery.” “I certainly hope Mr. Villas does well and is able to recover, but it does seem that every time we are about to have trial, Mr. Villas conditions gets worse. This happened in 2016, then he was better, and now it is happening again. Perhaps some investigation will help us make sure,” said Judge Griffin. Judge Griffin then suggested that that the trial of Jessica Villas could go ahead on the 29th, even if Mr. Villas is unable to stand trial at that time. “But is it up to the Crown to decide whether they want to try Mrs. Villas now, and Mr. Villas laterThere must be someone who is eager to have this dealt with since there is money involved,” he said. The trial date of April 29 remains in place for now, pending Mr. Villas medical condition and whether the Crown is willing to split the trial in two. First Appearance Randy Vankoughnet is facing two charges of Break and Enter. He will return on April 29 with a lawyer. Trial date set Patrick Sundstrum is facing charges of production and trafficking in marijuana, careless use/storage of firearms, failure to stop for police and unauthorised possession of a firearm. His trial dates of July 15 and September 23 have been confirmed. Warrant issued John Badour, who faces drug and assault related charges, 6 in all, was not in court last month or this month. He has not contacted the crown’s office either. A warrant was issued for his arrest. Charge dropped A charge of operating a vehicle while disqualified,

against Tod Boutilier, has been withdrawn at the request of the Crown. Peace Bond A charge of Threaten death/bodily harm against Patricia Crawford may be withdrawn and a Peace Bond issued instead. The matter will return on April 29th to see if that can happen. Ongoing A charge of Fraud under $5,000 against Kevin Fenner may be settled using a legal mechanism known as Direct Accountability, through the payment of the $2,700 to the aggrieved party. Mr. Fenner will return on May 13 to tell the court how much time he needs to pay the money back.

Direct accountability is also being contemplated in the case of Jonathan Loerchner, who is facing two charges of theft under $5,000, and one of mischief under $5,000. According to Mr. Loerchner’s lawyer, the case involves the removal of trees on Central Frontenac Township Property and also the property of a private landowner, and there is the potential for an out of court settlement. Loerchner’s lawyer works in the firm of Cunningham Swan, which also represents Central Frontenac Township. When Judge Griffin asked how that was going to work, the lawyer said that if the matter ends up proceeding to trial or plea, he will likely back out, but as long as the out of court option is on the table, he sees no problem. The matter will return to be spoken to on April 29.

Central Frontenac’s mandatory septic re-inspection program is underway Submitted by the township of Central Frontenac entral Frontenac will be starting its mandatory septic re-inspection program in May. This program is replacing the voluntary inspection program in place since 2014. The goal of this program is to help educate property owners while protecting the quality of surface and groundwater within the township. Central Frontenac has contracted with Mississippi Rideau Septic System Office (MRSSO) to provide inspection services on behalf of the township. The inspection roll-out will focus on systems greater than 10 years old, starting with all properties with a Class One-Five sewage system within 30m of a sensitive lake. These lakes are Eagle, Crow, Hungry, Sharbot West Basin and Silver Lakes. Eventually all waterfront properties will be inspected, then non-waterfront properties in the Township. The township hopes to complete 300 inspections a year. If your property is chosen for inspection, you will receive a package and instruction in the mail from the MRSSO. Inspections will be scheduled between May-September

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by Craig Bakay t their meeting in Sydenham on Tuesday Night (April 2) South Frontenac Council released the funds that were on hold in the 2019 budget for the Gilmour Point washroom/change house/shelter. The cost estimate for the project by Hughes Downey Architects is $225,00 to $250,000 plus HST and includes mechanical/electrical, ventilation, lighting, power and building. The estimated does not include septic, well and pump system or electrical services but these costs will fall within the overall budget for the project, for which $450,000 has been budgeted all told The 2017 and 2018 approved capital budgets included amounts of $20,000 and $150,000 respectively for the project. An additional amount of $280,000 was included in the 2019 capital budget submission. “We had a meeting with the rec committee and they were quite pleased with the changes,” said Dep. Mayor Ron Sleeth. Public Works Manager Marks Segsworth said the architect’s fees would be “in the neighbourhood of $20,000.”

Council rejects motion to oppose development service charge changes

A motion brought forth by Coun. Ross Sutherland opposing changes to development services charges was defeated at

South Frontenac’s regular Council meeting Tuesday night in Sydenham. Sutherland’s motion stemmed from a similar motion in Peel Region, which is concerned that provincial government changes to development charges legislation may eliminate the charges altogether. Peel is concerned that without development charges, water bills will rise to pay for water and wastewater to new houses. The South Frontenac motion read in part: “Moved that the Township of South Frontenac believes that growth should pay for itself through development charges and that development services charges are critical to help South Frontenac pay for needed new infrastructure to accommodate growth, roads and fire halls and “Further, that any changes to development fees that would move new development water servicing costs to water rates would have significant negative effect on water system users, particularly those on small water systems like in South Frontenac, and also adding a significant block to further development in our hamlets . . .” The motion further requested that letters be sent to the Premier, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Leader of the Opposition, AMO and other Ontario municipalities. “I won’t be supporting this,” said Mayor

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Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Sympathy to the family of Reta Bush on her passing. • Also, congratulations to Jared Whan and Madi Wright on the birth of Bowen!!! Congrats to first time Grandparents Dave & Sherry Whan and proud Uncle Logan and I'm sure great Grandma Linda will spoil the little one! • Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association will be waiving the $20 late fee for some of our teams - due to lack of enrollment and the need to be able to allow our kids to play the sport they love. If you missed Saturday's registration, please get in touch with any member of the executive to get your child registered by Apr. 5th. • There will be a ham bingo for the Mayflower Lodge on Apr. 12. You might be able to win your Easter ham and also help us to help others. • "The Boy Wonder" will be performed on May 9th to 12th at GREC in Sharbot Lake. • Sincere condolences to the family of Sylvia Hill. Sylvia was an avid reader of our column and a member of the Parham Seniors and will be missed. • Sat, Apr. 13th, the Maberly Fair hosts a pancake brunch and bake sale from 10 to 1 at 4884 Bollingbrooke Road. Come out and support "the Fair". • Advance notice: On May 25th, the Parham United Church will be holding a smorgasbord supper with a free will donation. • The Lions Club members were out selling the Easter bunnies on Saturday in the rain, however there are still some available. Please call Dawn or Dave Hansen @ 613-3756318. • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Evelyn Green. • Thinking of you to Cheryl Brown, Janice Conway and Zack Price. • Vi Hole has now been moved to the Lanark Lodge in Perth. She'd love to get a card or note from you. • Rev. Jean Brown has returned home after her trip to El Salvador. After church service, soup/sandwiches and desserts were enjoyed by all who stayed. • “Remember to install a working smoke alarm on every storey of your home, and outside all sleeping areas, it’s the law!” • Happy birthday to: Roger Badour, Dustin Teal, Rachel Neadow, Dakota Whan, Claudia Thompson, Cory Thompson, Trevor Botting, Elis Corkum, Charlene Godfrey, Suzanne MacGregor, Doris Campsall, Micheline Montreuil, and Doug & Dave Taylor.

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Anyone interested can contact Holly Labow 613-479-2266 or hollylabow@gmail.com for more information. • CHANGE OF DATE FOR APRIL ONLY: Jack’s Jam, Sat, April 13, due to the Easter weekend the following Saturday and would normally be the Jam date. • Clar Mill Hall, Plevna, 1pm to 5:30pm, followed by a pot luck supper! Great times, great friends, great food and great music. • All welcome! In May, we return to the third Sat of the month, May 18. • Mark your calendar for Wed, Apr. 10th, 7pm. Clarendon Central Public School will be hosting their annual turkey/ham bingo at ClarMill Community Hall.

Sydenham Karen Brawley

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• C is for cookie!!! That’s good enough for me!!! Support your local guides. Girl Guide Cookie Day in the Village is on Sat, Apr. 6th from 9:30am-12pm in Sydenham. Chocolate & vanilla GGC cookies will be available at the library, One Stop and Foodland for $5.00. Help send a girl to camp! • On April 27, the Harrowsmith Beautification Committee and the Golden Links Hall are hosting a fundraiser. Come dance the winter blues away with music provided by “Texas Tuxedo”. Time is 8 to 12, cost $10. Thanks to Gilmour’s, Pizza Place and Asselstine’s Hardware for selling our advance tickets. Lunch will be provided, along with door prizes. For info, call 372-2410. • There’s a new program: coffee with a cop. Frontenac OPP’s Community Safety Officer will be on site to answer any question you might have and share his wealth of knowledge. Each month there will be a different educational theme, and will provide a handout of important topics for rural life, safe living and being informed. The first one is Tues, Apr. 16th, from 9:30-11:30am at the Good Graces Café. • If you haven’t already heard the Grace Social Activity Centre is starting up, https://www.sfcsc.ca/gsac is the website, but if you do not have access to the net, just call or drop in and they will tell you all about it. Ashley will be happy to give you details at 613-376-6477 ext. 310. The Grace Social Activity Centre - GSAC - is a place where older adults in South Frontenac can participate in a range of social, cultural and fitness activities. It's a place to meet old friends and make new ones. GSAC will also be offering programs off-site, throughout South Frontenac. • GSAC is a program provided by Southern Frontenac Community Services and supported by the Province of Ontario and the Township of South Frontenac. For one example, if you like pancakes and fresh maple syrup, be sure to sign up at the Grace Centre for the Wheeler’s Pancake house trip on the 11th of April. Pre registration is required, 9am-2pm. 613-376-6477 to register your spot today. • Always had an interest in creative writing, but not sure where to start with your imagination? Perhaps the new program that is starting at the Grace Social Activity Centre is just the ticket you need to becoming the next thriving author. The creative writing club will encourage writing of poems, prose and short stories. The club will meet for the first time on Mon, Apr. 8th at 9am. The club is available for all community members, free for SFRC members, and all other drop ins are $2.00. • I’ve noticed some new faces in and around our village, whether you have just moved here or come out of winter hibernation, or joined family that live here, welcome to Sydenham! Also, a “ruff ruff” hello to the dogs who you see walking up and down the road now that the somewhat nicer weather is here, and again a friendly reminder, if you have a dog, you know their doodie is your duty.

• Don’t forget the Food Bank has just finished its winter time, and can always use restocking at any time. Be sure when you are doing spring cleaning in your pantry to support our local food bank. There is a donation bin at Foodland at all times, or drop it up to the Food Bank. They also have lists of what is needed. Every little bit helps.

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• The next Foot Care Clinic will be held Tues, Apr. 9 from 9-11:30am at the Verona Free Methodist Church. The service includes toe nail trimming and filing, callous assessment and reduction, foot health monitoring, and foot massages. Service providers will be happy to answer questions about how best to care for Senior feet. Diabetic referrals are accepted. Appointments must be scheduled with the Foot Care Coordinator in advance. Call 613-376-6477 ext. 307 to book. • Seniors, are you looking to meet new people? Enjoy local entertainment? Love a good meal with even better company? Join other seniors at Diners club on Wed, Apr. 10 at the Verona Lions Hall. Transportation is available for any Seniors (55+) who require it. Time: 12:00pm. Cost: $11. Please call ahead to book your spot! South Frontenac Community Services 613-376-6477. • The Good Food Stand is coming to Verona. Fresh produce at reduced prices. Open to the public. goodfoodstand-kfla. ca. The first date is Wed, Apr. 10, • 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Verona Free Methodist Church. • Cooking lessons for children (grade 1 to 6) will be held at the Verona Free Methodist Church starting after Easter and running until the end of May. Cooking lessons will be held either Tues or Thurs, depending on preferences. Lessons include preparing and eating a nutritious meal. Children will learn food handling, use of spices and ingredients, how to use a recipe, kitchen tools and more. They will enjoy a Bible story and song as part of the activity. For more info and to enroll your child, phone the church at 613-374-1232.

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• So, it’s finally back and all fitness fanatics should be really happy. Arden’s Fit ‘n Fun returns to the Community Centre Apr. 9, 9-10am. Gentle music leads you through warm ups, aerobics, toning and then cool down. Bring a towel, your mat, weights, water and your enthusiasm and wear comfortable clothing and shoes, as you get your body ready for swim suit time. • Arden United Church news: Coffee and conversation continues Thurs 10-11am, Fri, Apr. 5 from 6-8pm is the monthly Family Fun Night with games, crafts and snacks, and the Youth Group continues Apr,.12 and 26 from 2:30-6:30pm for grades 8 and up. • On Mon, Apr. 15 the RFCS Diners program returns to Arden, with lasagna on the menu. As always, there will be sides and desserts. Those that are diabetic are never left out, as there is always a dessert for you, as well. This will be the second last diners for this season, so come out, join the group for a great hot meal, some gossip and of course, community news. The luncheon begins at 12:30 but please register with me before Apr. 12. • The Rec Committee is sponsoring two children’s events the week of the 15th of April. On Apr. 18, there will be a fundraising community dinner, homemade mac and cheese complete with ham, caesar salad and assorted desserts. All monies raised will benefit Kids Klub activities and trips this summer. Everyone is welcome at this free will donation dinner, held at the community centre at 5pm. For more information, please call 613-335-2958. • On Sat, Apr. 20, 10am to 2pm, the 19th Annual Children’s Easter Party will be held at the Community Centre. Bring the

children, in costume or not, for games, crafts, an egg hunt, lunch and giveaways. • A new message from Central Frontenac Fire and Rescue. “It’s the Law, Install CO alarms outside all sleeping areas in your home, cottage and hunt camp” • Tickets are going fast for the Pike Derby, the fundraiser for Kids Klub. Even if you don’t fish, you can support Kids Klub by buying a $10 ticket. • Please reserve the month of April to visit Conboy’s Maple Syrup on Bell Line Road. If you haven’t visited the farm, it is a must. This is a first-rate operation that has been around for many years, producing some of the best maple syrup in Ontario. Folks come from miles around to observe the process and get a taste of that liquid gold, and if you have questions, the family will answer them gladly. • This year and Saturday/Sunday try your hand at tomahawk or knife throwing as the Frontenac Blades will be on hand, showing off their skills. Make a point of coming out to the farm. • How are your roads??? Are they as pot holed, heavy and muddy as mine? A sure sign that Spring is in the air.

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• The first Garden Club meeting is Thurs, Apr. 11, 2019. Tim Hobbs from True North Daylilies in Warkworth will share his expertise on “Rediscover Daylilies and Make Room for Them in Your Garden". He will show us what they have been growing at True North Daylilies. The meeting starts at 7pm at the Pineview Free Methodist Church in Cloyne. Everyone is welcome and you don't have to be a gardener to join the club! • Registration deadline for the Fundamentals of Palliative Care course being offered at Pine Meadows Nursing Home in Northbrook is Apr. 12, 2019. The dates for the course are May 2nd, May 16th, and May 30th. For more information, call Cyndi Crowder at 613-966-3530 X 5260 or cyndi.crowder@ lhnis.on.ca. • Lions club of Land O’ Lakes invites you to their 5th annual market extravaganza at the Lions Community Hall in Northbrook on Sat, Apr. 13th from 10am-2pm. Come out and shop local. Contact Deb at 613-336-8502. Enjoy a sit down to chat with friends and neighbours at our Lion’s Luncheonette while having a snack or lunch from our canteen. • The long-anticipated opening of another new store in our community, The Kuriosity Shop is almost here! A “soft opening” will be held on Apr. 15th. There will be a vendors’ meeting at the store at 3pm on Apr. 13th. The official grand opening will be May 18th 2019. Stay tuned for more details! • Pine Meadow Nursing Home is having an Easter Egg Hunt on Sat, Apr. 20, 2019 from 10am to 12pm for children ages 10 years and under. There will be special prizes, a visit from the Land O’Lakes Petting Farm, egg decorating, a colouring contest, and plenty of goodies. Two Trix Photography will be on site with three photos for $10. Half the proceeds will be going back to Pine Meadow. Please pre-register with Mallory at 613-336-9120 or malloryannewionzek@gmail.com or Pine Meadow’s FB page. Walk-ins are welcome. • Connections Adult Learning next program is on Tues, Apr.16, 2019 to May 30, 2019. You can become an expert in Excel Basics. Learn how to create documents to sort, display, and organize your information and use formulae and functions to manipulate data. The course begins at 2:00pm going until 4:30pm.

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GREC hosts National Archery in the Schools championships by Craig Bakay

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• North Addington Soccer Association will begin its 2019 season on Aug. 19th through to Sept. 30th for children ages 3 years to 10 years. It is $20 per child or $50 per family of 3 or more children. Teams and play times TBD based on registration. Games will be played at the NAEC soccer field. • Celebrate the “father of free verse” on Father’s Day, Jun. 16, 2019 marking the 200th anniversary of poet Walt Whitman’s birth! The Friends of Bon Echo will be celebrating with a weekend of Whitman-inspired activities, culminating in the third annual marathon reading of Whitman’s epic poem “Song of Myself”. Want to be part of the reading? Contact Friends of Bon Echo Park at info@ bonechofriends.ca. Let’s get a full complement of 52 readers for this event! See you at the amphitheatre! • Rick and Edyie, living just north of Smarts Marina want to thank Richard, their snowplough driver. Richard works so hard keeping them safe and allowing Rick and Edyie to move about all winter. In addition to the road condition, Richard never damages mailboxes etc. and that is not easy in a storm! Wishes for a safe summer, Richard, and looking forward seeing you next winter!

DENBIGH Angela Bright One of the best aspects of the NASP program is that it involves boys and girls from Grade 4 up to age 12

he GREC gym somewhat resembled a mediaeval competition last Thursday as the Gryphons hosted teams from Holy Cross Secondary in Kingston, the North Addington Education Centre in Cloyne and Percy Centennial Public School in Warkworth for a National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) championship.

“The program was designed in Kentucky and now we have 18 million kids participating worldwide,” said Tim Watts, who helps run the program in

Ontario. “And not one insurance claim.” Safety is paramount for obvious reasons. The participants are regulated and told when to approach the shooting line, when to shoot and when to retrieve their arrows. Watts said all shooters use the same Mathews compound bows. “That’s so a Grade 4 can hand the bow to a grade 12 and not have to adjust anything,” he said. There are 125 schools in Ontario active in the program and more than 500 teachers trained, he said. “The schools purchase

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the equipment (at 65 per cent of retail) and we train their teachers,” he said. Shawn Lavender and Jamie McCullough run the program at GREC. “This is our 4 th year participating in the tournament,” said McCullough. “This is our second live and we’ve been in two virtual tournaments. “When we found out they were looking for a host site, we offered ours.” “Archery addresses students that don’t normally participate in group sports,” said Lavender. “It’s a bit of a niche in that you’re competing for a personal best all the time. “And there’s a lot of camaraderie.” He said they had six archers when they began and have 15 now, including students in the community program members. “We’re trying to offer a variety of sports,” said McCullough. “Including ultimate frisbee and we even have a fishing team.” They even lured retired teacher, Tom Corneil, out of retirement to help out with the younger members. “I enjoy archery,” he said. “You can do it anywhere. “And giving people an opportunity to participate is what teaching is all about. “I like watching the kids participate, smile and improve.” Senior student Tyee Davis is one of those participants. “I’ve been shooting since I was three years old with a little plastic bow,” he said. “Archery is just really fun in general but it also connects me to my Native ancestors. “And it’s good practice for hunting.”

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• Kids Library Craft Night is Tues, Apr. 9th, 6-7pm. Contact the library to sign up 613 333 1426. • Family Nights are back at Vennachar Free Methodist Church, Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30. Dinner is served at 5:30pm, followed by Kids Club and adult study. Everyone is welcome! Contact 613 333 2318. • You are invited to attend the Annual Pancake Breakfast at the New Apostolic Church on Sat, Apr. 13th from 9am-12pm. Come and enjoy homemade pancakes and real maple syrup! Please bring a donation of non-perishable food items in support of the Denbigh Food Bank. • Denbigh Recreation welcomes you to Easter breakfast at the Denbigh Hall on Sat, Apr 20th, 9-10:45am. Pancakes, sausages, fruit and muffins will be served. Free will offering. Following breakfast is the Kids Easter Party, 11am-1pm. There will be games, crafts, bingo, free lunch at noon and of course, the Easter egg hunt! • So yes, March went out like a lion, so waking up on Apr. 1st with the 20ish centimeters of snow that had fallen over the weekend was no joke!

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• A Youth Dance will be held at the Golden Links Hall, Apr. 5 from 7-9:30pm for public

8pm to midnight. Cost $10. Advance tickets may be purchased at Gilmour’s, Pizza Place and Asselstine’s Hardware. Lunch will be provided, along with door prizes. Call 372-2410. • Words to live by: Spring shows us what can happen to a drab and dirty world. Have a great week.

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• My Henderson news last week was actually and accidentally that of Harrowsmithsorry the news got it wrong. So here’s all my news, folks. Hope that the fundraising roast beef dinner held at the Kaladar Community Centre last Friday went well. It was in aid of “Finders Keepers- More than just a thrift store” which is the newest initiative of Land O’Lakes Community Services. • While in Perth recently, we enjoyed a good visit with Nada (Mills) Flynn and Doreen Black who were at the same restaurant we were. We also visited with Earl Parks, who is a child of Bessie (Gaylord) Parks. It was old home week for sure. • Cindy Kelsey and her daughter Rebecca had a real fun time, even a “blast” in Nashville, Tennesee- did you see the Grand Ol Opry, by chance? • It’s been quite a week for prayer as my Great niece, Olivia, contracted rotavirus in El Salvador, but recovered well. Upon arrival home, my niece, Cheryl (Dan), entered labour earlier than expected and delivered a new Great nephew, Joshua Dufferin. Now I’m a new Great Aunt again for the 6th time and it’s quite a sacred privilege. • While visiting at Arbour Heights, we ran into Jill Weese - physiotherapy assistant there and enjoyed a good visit. Jill’s family were co-owners of Kirk Kove at one time. • Kennebec Recreation and the Kids Club are hosting a fundraising mac and cheese ham dinner on Thurs April 18 from 5-7pm at the Kennebec Community Centre (former old school) with a free-will donation. Keep up the good work! • Comings and goings this week included Jessie Detlor-Sajevec and Mitchell Gurnsey visiting family, Bill and Sharon MacDonald visiting Bill’s brother Boyd at Pine Meadow Nursing Home where he now resides, and many others dropping in when visiting the cemetery which is almost clear of snow. • Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Jamie Veley, of New Lowell Ontario, who died after his vehicle accidentally collided with a crane truck. Jamie is the son of the late Ivan Veley and nephew to Henry Veley. Jamie was born and raised in our area and was well known to many. • March went out with a roar and some sap snow. Hope everyone can visit the maple syrup producers open house this coming weekend – Apr. 6, 7 on Bell Line Road in Sharbot Lake.

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school-aged children. Cost is $6. For information, please call 372-2410. • Almost Home Cafe is now open at 4917 Road 38 in Harrowsmith. Please come and welcome Cindy and her new small business to the village. The grand opening will be Apr. 13 at 10am. • A Euchre Fun Night will be held at the S and A Hall, Apr. 13 beginning at 7pm. Light refreshments, prizes and cash bar. Cost is $5. Call Pam 929-7003 or Marilyn 372-0917. • Ole Tyme Fiddlers Open Mic at the Golden Links Hall, Apr. 14 from 1-5pm, followed by dinner. Please bring a dessert to share. Cost is $10. Please call 3722410 for details. • On April 27, the Harrowsmith Beautification Committee and the Golden Links Hall are hosting a fundraiser. • Come dance the winter blues away with music provided by “Texas Tuxedo” from

• High Tea in Sunbury – May 11th at the Lions Hall, hosted by the Storrington Lions Club. Two sittings: 1pm and 3pm. Fancy tea sandwiches, delightful sweets and tea (coffee and cold refreshment as well). Tickets by advance sale now - $15. Call Shirley at 613353-2257. Let’s support this Club that gives so much to our community! • Inverary Community Information Night Come join us to hear about a new Inverary Community Group with a vision to connect neighbours, while having fun learning and enjoying a variety of activities and events. Bring your neighbour, enjoy a coffee, and share your thoughts and ideas. Thurs, May 2, 7pm at Inverary United Church Hall. For more information, call 353-7008. • Bob’s Breakfast! Great way to start the day! Sat, Apr. 6th 7:30-10am in the Inverary United Church Hall! Volunteers are needed to help serve… also can use help to set-up on Friday at 8:45am. • Baseball Registration – Ken Garrett Memorial Park on Sat, Apr. 6th from 10am to 2pm. Info - call Shawn Pearce – 613-453-2437 or email youth.activities@hotmail.com • VON Exercise Classes at the Storrington Centre every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11:30am; this is a free program. Everyone welcome. • Pumpkin Pie Coffee House presents: The Bob Robertson Trio at 7:30pm on Sat, Apr. 6

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Merriam pinch hits, audience ‘bears’ with him N

ikon ambassador Michelle Valberg was supposed to give a talk at GREC Saturday night, showing off her wildlife photographs. However, with the weather calling for freezing rain and a flight scheduled for 6am to photograph Canada’s reindeer herd, Valberg had to beg off. Luckily, the guy responsible for (almost) bringing her to Sharbot Lake has also taken quite a few wildlife photos, and it’s likely the insights he brought to the genre exceeded what a pure photographer might have had. Gray Merriam, PhD, Dsc, Professor Emeritus, Landscape Ecologist, knows a thing or two about critters and the way they interact with their environment, and the audience didn’t seem to mind him filling in at

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the last minute. “I used to do ecological research and live only 18 kilometers from Sharbot Lake,” he said. Merriam’s lecture featured four photo shoots — polar bears in ‘Bear Town’ near Churchill, Manitoba, grizzly bears in Knight Inlet, B.C., ‘spirit’ bears in the Great Bear Rainforest in B.C. and painted hunting dogs in Botswana, Africa. He began with polar bears. “There are polar bear alert signs in the area,” he said. “A boulder covered in snow and a polar bear look quite similar but stepping on one gets very different results.” He said the bears come ashore when the sea ice melts and they’re stuck there until it reforms, with very little to eat, so photographers have to load into a specialized ‘bear

The Kermode bear, or spirit bear, owes its white coat to a genetic oddity, not to albinism. Photo/ Gray Merriam

Young polar bears sharpening their combat skills near Churchill, Manitoba. Photo/Gray Merriam

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Oversized load approved for Vennachar Waste Site by Craig Bakay ddington Highlands Council approved a request to bend the rules on how waste is delivered to one of its waste sites at its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon in Flinton. The request came from Jenelle and Joseph Rosenblath, who are renovating the 41 Stop business. “We purchased the property in October, 2018, (and) are attempting to renovate it and open as soon as possible as the summer months approach us,” the Rosenblaths said in a letter to Council. “Our next step is to prepare the site so that above ground fuel tanks can be installed and we need o remove an old free standing garage and deck. “We would like to take the material to the Vennachar waste site in four large truck loads versus 16 smaller trailer loads as it is simply more convenient and cost effective and likely easier to dump and handle at the waste site.” Coun. David Miles said he’d be in favour of making an exception to the dump rules in this case. “But you’d be opening a can of worms,” said Coun. Kirby Thompson. “If you open that up, it’s never going to go away.” “One of the reasons we have the rules is to discourage that sort of dumping at our waste sites,” said roads/bridges supervisor Brett Reavie. Mayor Henry Hogg said there would be an option for the Rosenblaths to rent a dumpster but “they’re not cheap.” “We want to be accommodating to our small businesses but we have to abide by the rules,” said Coun. Helen Yanch. “We do make exceptions to bylaws on occasion,” said Clerk Christine Reed.

“For example, we make exceptions to the noise bylaw.” “Yes, but the noise goes away eventually, garbage is forever,” said Yanch. In a recorded vote, Council defeated a motion to deny the request with Yanch and Thompson voting for. “So, what do we do now?” said Hogg. The answer was another motion, this time to approve the request. Again, it was a recorded vote and only Yanch voted against. New CBO Council passed bylaws appointing David Twiddy as both Chief Building Official and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. SDRA rejected Council denied a request from the Skootamatta District Ratepayers Association for $1,000 to test the water quality on Skootamatta Lake. “I think all lake associations do water testing as part of their raison d’etre,” said Mayor Henry Hogg. “But if we do it for one, we’d have to do it for all.” “I don’t think we can go down that road,” said Coun. Helen Yanch. Council passed a motion to receive the request and refer the lake association to Quinte Conservation for assistance. OPWA rejected as well A request from the Ontario Public Works Association to proclaim a Public Works Week and hold a “Truck Roadeo” was turned down by Council. “I don’t think we make proclamations,” said Mayor Henry Hogg. “Never have,” said Coun. Helen Yanch. “Unless Brett (roads/bridges supervisor Reavie) wants to do a demonstration of snowplowing,” said Hogg.

buggy’ to mingle with them. “The time between the ice melting and reforming is getting longer and there’s not much food for the bears except seaweed,” he said. “It has very little nutritive value, except for something to chew on.” He also had several shots of arctic foxes. “They’re about the size of a large housecat,” he said. “The red foxes are moving north and are about twice the size of the arctic foxes. “They prey on them.” Next came the grizzlies of Knight Island. “They’re having litters of three and four, which is the best indication that they’re doing well,” he said. He said that “their ability to catch fish varies greatly” and the ones that are really good at it tend to eat only the “best parts — the roe and brains.” The bears that aren’t that good at fishing scoop up what’s left and drag them off into the woods. “In this way they fertilize the forest,” he said.

Then came the highlight of the lecture — the Kermode bears, or spirit bears. “These bears only exist on two islands,” he said. “They’re actually black bears with a genetic difference in that there’s no pigment in their hair. “They’re not albinos as they do have pigment in their eyes. “We were very lucky. Lots of people go there and never see a spirit bear. We got our fair share.” Merriam finished up his talk with photos of the painted dogs of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. “They have various patterns,” he said. “No two are ever alike. “They’re about the size of a German shepherd, but with no body fat because they run all day, every day.” He showed pictures of pups nipping at adults’ lips to make them regurgitate food for the pups as well as a number of other species in the area including leopards, crocodiles, lions, a serval, hippos, a bush baby and elephants.

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Land O’Lakes Garden Club gearing up for the season T um. We honoured the First Nations by arranging for the design and installation of a large Turtle Island Plaque which explains the significance of this area. It can be enjoyed year-round in this same park. In 2018, we had another busy year in that we replaced the 25 Planter Boxes, which can be seen in front of many of our local businesses. We in fact made 30, so if any business is interested, please contact us by email at llolgardenclubn7@ gmail.com We host many interesting speakers at our meetings, which are held in the Pineview Free Methodist Church (Hwy 41 in Cloyne), on the second Thursday of each month, from April to October at 7:00pm. Our first meeting will be April 11th with a presentation by Tim Hobbs and Donna Pass who will talk about “Rediscovering Daylilies” - just the topic after this long cold winter. Other guest speakers: May 9th Joe and Hazel Cook from Blos-

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som Hill Nursery in Peterborough. “Peonies -Discover the Passion” June 13th Cheryl Harrison, Master Gardener from Campbellford “The Many Wonders of Mulch” July 11th Laura Moses from Seeleys Bay “Pots that Wow” August 8th Jennifer Nash from Prosperity Acres in Corbyville “The Best Dirt, why Compost is so Important” September 12th Doug McCrae from Brighton Backyard Birds “Bird feeding, habitats and Native Plants for Birds” October 10th Deanna Groves from Quinte Botanical Gardens “How the Gardens were created and why we did them” Besides our regular meetings, we help to maintain the gardens in the Pioneer Cemetery in Cloyne and the Township Halls in Cloyne, Harlowe and Flinton. One of our most rewarding projects is at the Seniors’ home, Pine Meadow, in Northbrook, where we rake, cleanup and plant the gardens and boxes for the residents to enjoy. Two of our members make up and deliver flower arrangements at Easter and Christmas for the homebound clients of the Meals on Wheels program. We have started to partner with the Lennox and Addington Resources for Children (LARC) in developing and running a one-day speciality program that involves the children in a

plant/garden related activity. Last Spring we made fairy gardens with the children and in December had live pine trees for them to decorate for Christmas, with the idea that they will replant them when the soil thaws. We hope that these activities will start an interest in gardening and the love of what nature provides. Every year, we make 400-500 corsages which we hand out at our local Santa Claus Parade. We donate to the Lions Club and Community Services so that Christmas gifts can be bought for young children and teenagers. We give a Scholarship award at our local High School every year to a student planning a career in Horticultural, Landscape Design, Forestry, Agricultural and Environmental studies and who is recommended by the North Addington Education Centre (NAEC). One of our biggest events is our Plant Sale, which will be held on Saturday, May 25th starting at 9:00am at the Barrie Community Hall in Cloyne. This is a very popular event, so come early to purchase organic vegetable, herb and flower plants which have been grown and then donated by our members so you know that they are acclimatized to our unique environment of rock and soil. The proceeds go back to help us maintain our ongoing projects in our community.

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Youth Program Coordinator Position: Permanent Full Time Hours: 35 Hours per week (hours include evenings & occasional weekends) Rate of pay: $18.00 to $20.00 Major Responsibilities 1. Provide support to rural youth who are at risk of homelessness, in partnership with the United Way Youth Homelessness Initiative 2. Plan, coordinate and implement youth programs 3. Supervise staff and volunteers 4. Support the development of a rural youth network Qualifications and Skills • Diploma in CYW or Recreation or equivalent • Minimum of 2 years of experience in working with youth at risk of homelessness an asset • Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications • Proven planning, organizational, implementation and evaluation skills • Proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills • Connection with the local Indigenous communities an asset Requirements • Current Driver’s License • Vulnerable Sector Screen * A full job description is available upon request. Please submit a cover letter & resumé to: marthaj@rfcs.ca or drop off at 1004 Art Duffy Road, Sharbot Lake By: April 12, 2019 by noon

Community Living – North Frontenac has openings for Direct Support Professionals. The successful candidates will demonstrate professional attributes and a high level of leadership while providing support in recreation, life skills development, person centered planning and the facilitation of personal outcomes. The Direct Support Professionals will provide flexible supports that are responsive to the needs of the person while promoting independence. Driver’s license, Vulnerable Sector Check will be required. First Aid & CPR is an asset. Preference will be given to individuals who hold a Developmental Service Worker diploma, however related work experience will be considered. Must be available to work days/evenings/ weekends and on a call in basis. Starting rate: $21.75/$20.24 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 by noon, April 15, 2019.

Homelessness Prevention Worker This is a full time (35 hours weekly), permanent position to provide services to households and individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness or who are currently without permanent housing. Services are delivered throughout Frontenac County and the incumbent will work from offices located in Sydenham, Verona and Sharbot Lake, ON. Duties: The incumbent provides the full range of services offered through Prevention Diversion, Rapid Re-Housing and Housing First services. The incumbent completes the screening, intake and assessment protocol for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, provides diversion services and targeted prevention to resolve the immediate housing situation and refers to other organizations as appropriate. The incumbent will provide outreach to engage people “living in the rough” to obtain housing assistance with a goal to end homelessness in Frontenac County. To receive a more detailed job description, please go to www.sfcsc.ca/ career-opportunities Requirements: • SSW diploma or equivalent • Knowledge of short term crisis intervention strategies and community resources • Demonstrated experience in provision of prevention and targeted intervention strategies. • Experience working in the housing sector. • Awareness of the City of Kingston’s 10-year Municipal Housing and Homelessness Plan. • Knowledge of Frontenac County. • Must be willing to work from SFCSC offices in Sydenham, Verona and Sharbot Lake. • Valid G driver’s licence & reliable vehicle. • Current police records check. Resumes with cover letter should be submitted to SFCSC, Attn: David Townsend, Box 43, Sydenham, K0H 2T0 by April 19, 2019 or via email to david.townsend@ sfcsc.ca with Homelessness Prevention Worker in the subject line. We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

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MEETING 7pm. Pine View Free Methodist Church. Tim Hobbs from True North Daylilies in Wakworth. “Rediscover daylilies and make room for them in your garden” NORTHERN HAPPENINGS listings are free for Tuesday April 9 NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions community groups, and will be published for two DENBIGH - KIDS CRAFT NIGHT 6pm-7pm. Denbigh Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication Library . Contact the library to sign up 613 333 1426. open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. would be appreciated. Other listings are paid or are MCDONALDS CORNERS - EASTER COMMUNITY Info: the Lions Toll Road book. taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The POT LUCK DINNER 5pm. McDonald’s CornersFriday April 12 News makes every effort to be accurate but events Elphin Recreation & Arts (MERA). Pot luck dinner BOLINGBROKE - LINE DANCING 10am. ABC Hall. should be independently verified by readers. from 5-7pm at MERA in McDonalds Corners Two 10-week sessions, beginning Fri. April 12, 10NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. 11am, Wed April 17, 3-4pm. $50 for 10 weeks, or Thursday April 4 NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land $6 pay-as-you-go. Everyone welcome, including Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every beginners. Contact Rhonda Aisbitt at 613-885-8543 open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, or rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.com sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll FLINTON - TTR DROP IN ZONE Through the Roof Info: the Lions Toll Road book. Road book. Friday April 5 Ministry Centre. HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE 7pm-9:30pm. NORTHBROOK - LOLCS ADULT DROP-IN 9am. PARHAM - HAM BINGO 7pm. Parham IOOF Hall. Golden Links Hall. For public school children. Cost: Northbrook Lions Hall. Adult Drop In located at Lions Win your ham! Hall in Northbrook every Tuesday. Doors open at SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE LEGION $6. For info, call 372-2410. SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE LEGION 9:00am and a hot, nutritious and delicious dinner FRIDAY SUPPER 5:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. FRIDAY SUPPER 5:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. served at 12 noon. Come on out and play some cards, Ham and scallloped potatoes. Cost: $12. Supper at Roast beef. Cost: $12. Supper at 5:30pm, legion visit or just chat with your neighbours. For more info, 5:30pm, legion opens at 3:00pm. contact Lori Cuddy @ 613-336-8934 ext 229. opens at 3:00pm. Saturday April 13 SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE 39’ERS POT DENBIGH - PANCAKE BREAKFAST 9am-12pm. Saturday April 6 BATTERSEA - PUMPKIN PIE COFFEE HOUSE LUCK LUNCH 12pm. North Frontenac Telephone Denbigh New Apostolic Church. Come and enjoy PRESENTS 7:30pm. Battersea United Church. Company. Downstairs at the North Frontenac homemade pancakes and real maple syrup! Please With Gord Mcrae and Kevin Head, $15, tickests at Telephone office. Meeting to discuss activities and bring a donation of non-perishable food items in Ormsbees or call 613-353-2889, email pumpkin.pie. a game with prizes will follow. For info, call Shirley support of the Denbigh Food Bank Crawford 613-279-2990 or email Dorothy Fraser at HARROWSMITH - EUCHRE FUN NIGHT 7pm. music@gmail.com INVERARY - BASEBALL REGISTRATION 10am- dotdotfraser@gmail.com Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. $5./person. For Wednesday April 10 2pm. Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Info: Shawn info., call Pam 613-372-1578 or Marilyn 613-372Pearce - 613-453-2437 or email youth.activities@ PARHAM - LENTEN LUNCH Parham Free Methodist 0917. Light Refreshment, Prizes, Cash Bar 4041 Church. Hosted by St. James Major. Father Cyprian Colebrook Rd. hotmail.com INVERARY - BOB’S BREAKFAST 7:30am-10am. Ihedoro speaking. HARROWSMITH GRAND OPENING Almost Home PLEVNA - TURKEY/HAM BINGO 7pm. Clarendon Cafe 10am. Inverary United Church. SYDENHAM - GIRL GUIDE COOKIE DAY 9:30am- Central Public School. MABERLY - PANCAKE BRUNCH 10am-1pm. 12pm. Sydenham Public Library. Girl Guide Cookie SNOW ROAD STATION - SOCIAL SUPPER 6pm. Maberly Community Hall. Pancakes topped with pure Day in the village on Saturday, April 6th from 930am- Snow Road Hall. Maple syrup theme Lanark County maple syrup from Maberly-area sugar 12pm in Sydenham. Chocolate & vanilla cookies will VERONA - DINERS CLUB 12pm. Verona Lions Hall. bushes and served with baked beans and sizzling be available at the library, One Stop and Foodland for Transportation is available for any Seniors (55+) who sausages. Coffee, tea, or juice included. Adults: $10, require it. $11. Please call ahead to book your spot! children under 12: $5, toddlers free. Info: Margaret $5. Help send a girl to camp! VARIOUS LOCAT ONS - MAPLE WEEKEND 10am- South Frontenac Community Services 613-376- French at 613-268-2102 4pm. Visit Sugar bushes in Frontenac and Lanark 6477. NORTHBROOK - MARKET EXTRAVAGANZA VERONA - GOOD FOOD STAND 10:30am-12:30pm. 10am-2pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Come out and Counties Verona Free Methodist Church. Fresh produce at shop local. Contact Deb at 613-336-8502. Enjoy a Sunday April 7 VARIOUS LOCATIONS - MAPLE WEEKEND reduced prices. Open to the public. goodfoodstand- sit down to chat with friends and neighbours at our 10AM-4PM. VISIT SUGAR BUSHES IN Frontenac kfla.ca Lion’s Luncheonette. Thursday April 11 and Lanark Counties OMPAH - KINGSTON CEILE BAND 7pm. Ompah CLOYNE - LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB

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What’s Up in the Night Sky? C over your head this month. We have a major meteor shower hitting our skies. The Lyrid shower peaks this month on the night of the 22nd/23rd. As many as 20 meteors per hour are possible. Sadly, this shower peak occurs 3 days past full moon (waning gibbous) and fainter meteors will be lost in the moon’s glare. None the less, there should be enough bright ones to make observing well worth it. The active period for the shower is April 14 to 30 and any night during this time will provide meteors to view. The radiant or the source direction from which the meteors come from is just right of the constellation Lyra, but meteors can be visible all over the sky. Prominent in the south this month is the great constellation, Leo. Pull out your star charts and go hunting just below its middle to find a cluster of galaxies. To the east of Leo is the constellation Virgo, and on its right side is another large number of Galaxies to investigate as well. At least a small telescope is required to find these objects. If you are up for the hunt, bagging as many of these as you can is quite a thrill. To the west of Leo is the constellation Cancer. Near its centre is the Beehive star cluster. Under a dark sky, you can even make it out with the naked eye. In the evening sky, look to the west to find Mars, but all the action is in the early morning sky. Jupiter is in the south

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Hall. Not to be missed. Two fiddlers, guitar, banjo, accordion and flute/whistle players. Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 if you reserve your ticket by contacting Marily (479-2855). PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM 1pm-5:30pm. Clar-Mill Hall. Followed by a potluck supper. Come out for great music, great food and dancing. All welcome. In May, we return to our regular date : the third Saturday of the month, May 18th. SNOW ROAD STATION - MELANOMA CHARITY BREAKFAST 11am. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. Everybody welcome. Pancakes are included for this charity breakfast.

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HARROWSMITH - OLE TYME FIDDLERS OPEN MIC 1pm-5pm. Golden Links Hall. Followed by dinner. Please bring a dessert to share. Cost: $10. For info, call 372-2410.

Monday April 15

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Tuesday April 16

NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll Road book. NORTHBROOK - LOLCS ADULT DROP-IN 9am. Northbrook Lions Hall. Adult Drop In located at Lions Hall in Northbrook every Tuesday. Doors open at 9:00am and a hot, nutritious and delicious dinner served at 12 noon. Come on out and play some cards, visit or just chat with your neighbours. For more info, contact Lori Cuddy @ 613-336-8934 ext 229. SYDENHAM - COFFEE WITH A COP 9:30am11:30am. Grace Hall. Coffee and conversation on rural life, safe living and being informed. With Frontenac OPP Constable Curtis Dick

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and its dancing moons always delight the eye. Saturn is up in the southeast after 3am early in the month, and after 1am by month’s end. It rises to 20 to 25 degrees before the Sun washes it out. Saturn’s rings are always a thrill and they tilt to 24 degrees in mid April. You will need at least a 4-inch scope to pick out its moons. Just before twilight brushes the horizon, Venus makes its appearance. It will rise earlier as the month progresses. Even though it is a fight with rising Sun, Venus in the east is so bright that it still manages to shine through. Here’s a difficult challenge: The planet Neptune is 0.3 degrees on the right side of Venus on the 10th. The best shot at a view is about half an hour before sunrise. It will be in the same field of view as Venus. Use low power in your telescope and good luck. Also, Mercury will be 5 degrees east of Venus/Neptune as an added bonus. A low unobstructed horizon is a must for the above challenges. April 5: New Moon. April 10: Venus passes 0.3 degrees south of Neptune. April 12: First quarter Moon. April 16: The Moon is at perigee – 362,000 Kms. April 19: Full Moon. This Moon is called the Full Pink Moon. Native peoples named it after a pink flower that bloomed in April. It’s also known as the Full Grass Moon because, well, grass starts to grow. Get out the lawn mower and get it ready! April 22/23: Lyrid meteor shower peaks. April 23: Just before dawn, the Moon passes just north of Jupiter. April 26: Last quarter Moon. April 28: The Moon is at apogee – 402,200 Kms. April 30: The Moon passes 3 degrees south of Neptune about 4am. This offers another chance to find Neptune. That’s a wrap. Keep looking up! “The Beginner’s Observing Guide by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion for adventures in the sky. It also contains useful star charts. It can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. If you

have any questions or suggestions, you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca . Clear Skies! Fred.

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With Hillier out of the government caucus, South Frontenac wonders where to turn S

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by Jeff Green

outh Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal has written to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Steve Clark, about the township’s frustration over not having a member sitting on the government benches even though the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston riding voted for the winning party in the most recent election. “South Frontenac has waited patiently for an opportunity to have a Member of the Provincial Parliament sitting in government and following the provincial election, we had hopes that our years of educating, communicating and lobbying on behalf of South Frontenac’s unique needs would lead to improved opportunities for South Frontenac. “With the recent decision to remove Mr. Hillier from caucus, the township is now

at a loss as to how to regain our footing and best move forward the concerns and needs we have diligently been pursuing. Vandewal wrote to Clark. Vandewal, noting that Clark represents a neighbouring riding, Leeds Grenville – Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, then asked his advice on how the township may “best advance” its concerns and needs, before requesting a meeting at the Minister’s convenience. South Frontenac Council has long complained that they have little success when seeking grants for infrastructure projects, due in part to the positive financial position that the township enjoys and, apparently, because it has not had a representative at Queen’s Park pushing its interests. The most daunting project the township

is facing is the reconstruction of Road 38, its busiest arterial road, which has not seen major work in over 20 years. The section of Road 38 that runs through Central Frontenac, was rebuilt in 2006, thanks in part to a $4 million federal-provincial grant that was secured earlier that year. Co-incidentally or not, the MPP representing Frontenac at that time was Leona Dombrowsky, a cabinet minister in the Mcguinty government. At a ceremony marking the $4 million grant, Dombrowsky pointed to the persistence of the townships lobbying efforts. “I’ve been hearing about Hwy. 38 and its reconstruction needs since before I was first elected,” said Minister Dombrowsky at the time. SF Mayor Ron Vandewal - right

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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS The Township of South Frontenac invites nominations for: Volunteer of the Year Awards These awards are presented to individuals who have provided outstanding volunteer service to the Township of South Frontenac. Nominees may be from any community volunteer group in the Township of South Frontenac. For more information and the terms of reference, check out our website! The deadline for applications is May 15th, 2019.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION Residents interested in submitting a planning application are strongly encouraged to book 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.

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION – SUNBURY VILLAGE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS A second public information session will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Road. This is an opportunity for residents to view plans and ask questions about the road and drainage improvements for the village of Sunbury. This work is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2019 with completion in 2020. For more information, please contact David Holliday, Area Supervisor at 613-376-3027 Ext 3333. COMMUNITY SERVICES IN YOUR AREA Southern Frontenac Community Services, located at 4295 Stagecoach Road, Sydenham, offer services to seniors, physically disabled adults and low income households. Most of the services include the areas of rural Kingston and South Frontenac Township. The Mission of South Frontenac Community Services Corporation, in cooperation with their partners, is to facilitate and provide health support services, social and cultural support programs. For further information about the services offered phone 613-376-6477 or 1-855-279-2052 or see their website. You can also check out www.southfrontenac.net then Living Here>Community Services for many local service providers. LOAD RESTRICTIONS – MARCH 1, 2019 TO MAY 1, 2019 In accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.1990. Ch. H. 8, Section 122, residents are reminded that all roads within South Frontenac are subject to restricted loads. The restriction is that no axle of any commercial vehicle shall transmit to the road, a weight in excess of 5000 kilograms. This action is necessary for the protection of roads in South Frontenac. SOUTH FRONTENAC MUSEUM – LOOKING FOR ARTIFACTS Please see the township website – News and Public Notices for a listing of items the South Frontenac Museum is looking for to broaden their collection. They are specifically hoping to solicit artifacts and photos from Bedford, Loughborough and Storrington Districts. For more information, contact them at SouthFrontenacMuseum@gmail.com COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS- EXTENDED AND EXPANDED! Submissions for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until April 15th. For more information and to access the related forms, visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net/communitygrants

THINGS TO DO TOWNSHIP SWIM & DAY CAMP REGISTRATION Registration for the Township run Swim and Day Camps will be available April 29th, 2019. The link for registration will be available online – make sure to register early to secure your spot! The 2019 Swim and Day Camp season starts July 2nd, 2019. COMMUNITY SERVICES & ACTIVITY GUIDE Our previous recreation guide has transformed this year into the new 2019 Community Services & Activity Guide. Accessible in print or online on our website at http://www.southfrontenac.net/en/things-to-do/recreation-guide.asp

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Committee of the Whole – April 9, 2019 at 7:00 pm CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Township of South Frontenac is currently seeking an innovative leader for the role of Chief Administrative Officer. This individual should be an effective administrator as well as a community builder focused on service excellence in and everchanging environment. If you are a strong communicator and comfortable developing solid working relationships with a variety of stakeholders such as staff, government, elected representatives, business owners and residents, then this may be the right opportunity for you! For more information and a full job description, please visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net under Town Hall>Careers. Closes: Tuesday April 9th, 2019 at 4:00 pm. The Township is also recruiting for the following positions: • A Public Education/Museum Coordinator Summer Student position: Closes Friday April 19 at 4:00 pm. Full details and complete job descriptions can be found on the Township’s website under Town Hall >Careers.

LIVING HERE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT A sign of Spring – back to summer hours for the HHW Depot! We will resume summer hours on April 4th, 2019 - the facility will be open every Thursday, 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/ Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste. THE SPRING WINDS AND RECYCLING So far this year we have experienced some extreme winds, so please give thought as to how you put out your recycling. Take precautions that what you put in your recycling box STAYS in your recycling box. Loose newspapers and empty or light plastics tend to fly out into the ditches and tree lines, not to mention your neighbors! Not overfilling your box, and crushing your plastics will make them more compact and less likely to take flight. The simple act of putting a small piece of plywood or carpet on top of your recycled items will hold them down. An alternative would be to put your newspapers flat in a grocery bag then into your box; it holds a lot and they are contained. Or if your box is not too full, just keep it for the next pickup. Workers are not required to pick up strewn recycling whether from the wind or from overflowing. Please keep the environment and our workers in mind when recycling.

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en Arney does not expect Central Frontenac Township to pull out the large culvert that they put in to allow water from Dead Creek to pass under the Henderson Road a few metres from his home. But the culvert and the rocks that are holding it in place are jutting onto his property. He would like to get paid some compensation for the land that has effectively been taken by the township, and he would also like the township to reinstall the fence that was pulled down in order to do the work. But mostly he would like some acknowledgement that the township should have shown him some more respect. “I never heard anything from before they started, not until I began seeing equipment arriving in the last week of November. Then, I saw that the survey stake that marked the border between mine and my neighbours property had been buried, and that the fence marking the border between his property and the township property was gone. That’s when I started asking questions.” “When I asked the workers what was going on, they told me that they would remove any of the material that was on my property,” said Arney, in an interview at this house this week. Arney said that he called Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith the next day on Saturday, December 1st. Frances Smith does not recall exactly what she told Arney on the phone on December 1st. “I would have told him then what I told him when he came to council last month. If we did anything wrong, we will make it right,” she said in a phone interview this week. The old culvert was removed and the new one installed a few days later, just before freeze up. By Friday, December 7, barely a week before arriving, construction crews were gone. “What was left is a culvert that is wider and a lot longer than the one that was replaced. I have a

copy of the permit they got from Quinte conservation, which says the new culvert will be 15 feet longer, but what is there is much longer than that. The permit also says that a sediment screen should be in place until the site has stabilised and there is no screening in place,” said Arney. The construction took place after Greer Galloway, an engineering firm working for Central Frontenac, obtained a development permit from Quinte Conservation. The permit was granted on the basis of a report on the project that was submitted to them by Greer Galloway , with a “construction sequence and dewatering plan” that was submitted by Crains Construction. The permit sets out six conditions, one being that a 27.5 metre long culvert will be replaced by a 31.5 metre long culvert. It also says that “sediment and erosion controls must be properly installed to isolate the work site from the watercourse and must remain in place until the site has stabilised.” Quinte may or may not

have visited the site before approving the permit. One of the notes attached to the permit says “Quinte Conservation inspects, some, but not all permits.” When construction was complete, Ken Arney was not happy with the outcome. He called his local councillors, and eventually all members of council, and asked them to come look at the situation. He went before, and presented his concerns in February. “They did not apologise. I got the feeling that they thought I was making trouble,” he said about the meeting. He also said that while council is committed to buying the piece of land that they have effectively appropriated, they are not planning to build a new fence to replace the one that was removed. He refers to a document he obtained from the public works department of the township, titled “notes on 2138 Henderson Road” which says, in part, “we can also investigate the possibilities of providing services in lieu of payment

… (ie. repairing of fence or entrance improvements … )” France Smith said that it is her understanding that Crains construction is going to replace the fence, and that a surveyor is going to be determining how much land is involved and the township will then purchase it. “But none of this can happen in the winter,” she said. “We told him that. As I said, if we do anything wrong, we fix it.” She also said that is it her understanding that Ken Arney was seeking a survey of his whole property as part of the resolution. “We see no reason to do that, we will only survey what we need to survey,” she said. Ken Arney is not quite ready to put the matter behind him. “I think a lot of people messed up; Quinte, Greer Galloway, Crains and the township. Someone should look at this. The culvert is longer than they said it would be, and the sediment is leaching into the creek,” he said.

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