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Hillier accused of harassment as PC party upheaval roils on by Jeff Green

llegations of sexual harassment against former Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown, and of sexual assault against Brown’s friend, former party President Rick Dykstra exposed a wide rift in the party over the last few days. That rift separates the old guard in the party, including most of its sitting MPP’s, and the younger, more urban membership, many of whom were recruited by and allied with Brown and the team he assembled in a bid to win power over the Liberal Party under Kathleen Wynne. One of the starkest representations of that rift came from allegations of physical intimidation against Lanark Frontenac Lennox and Addington MPP Randy Hillier that stems from an incident that took place in Ottawa back in March of 2016. Under new electoral boundaries, Hillier will be running in the new riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston. Goldie Ghamari is the PC candidate in the adjacent riding of Carleton, also a new riding. Late on Sunday night (January 27) just after Party President Rick Dykstra resigned, Ghamari put out the following two tweets: “Two years ago, a sitting [Progressive Conservative] MPP harassed me, intimidated me, & used his body to bully & scare me out of getting involved in politics. I gave him an opportunity to apologise and recognise that his actions were wrong. He chose to deny it ever happened.” and “My story breaks tomorrow. I urge this person to step forward, acknowledge their actions, and apologise for what they did to me. When I complained about their behaviour, I was told this is ‘not surprising’ given this person's history.” It did not take long for Randy Hillier to come forward and acknowledge that he was the MPP that Ghamari was referring to. He immediately sent her an email, which she also posted on her twitter feed. It reads, in part “I was outside for a smoke at the Ottawa Convention Centre in 2016. We briefly exchanged pleasantries and small talk and then parted ways. It was only when Goldie Ghamari you brought your claims forward two years ago that I learned of who you were at the time. I never denied the interaction, but I will confirm there was never any physical contact nor do I recall any unkind words exchanged. I’m truly very sorry if you felt intimidated while we shared a smoke ...” In the article that Goldie Ghamari was referring to in her tweets, which came out in the Ottawa Citizen on Monday, she describes a different kind of encounter. She said that it took place in the evening of March 16, 2016. She went outside to get some fresh air and check her messages when he walked up, slung an arm around her shoulders and pulled her in close. “He was smoking, his cigarette was in his left hand, and it was clear that he was drunk. It was just very obvi-

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t’s February in the Frontenacs. Like most of Canada, there’s a lot of hockey going on. Down at the Frontenac Community Arena, there are of course the Frontenac Flyers and Frontenac Fury organizations for boys and girls organized hockey respectively. But what about when you leave your teens? Well, on Sundays at noon, the Frontenac Arena is the home of the Frontenac Fly Girls, a ladies team that boasts 18 members on its roster — and they’ve been doing it for 17 years. “It’s a bunch of ladies having social fun time,” says Glenna Asselstine, Fly Girls captain, player/coach, organizer (“all of the above”). “We play some tournaments but essentially it’s just for fun.” The Sunday games are played against two other ladies teams, one from Kingston and another essentially based in Tamworth that includes players from all over. They play real games, with referees and timekeepers. And they keep score but they don’t have standings or playoffs. “Our officials are kids of some of the players who are looking to get some refereeing experience,” Asselstine said. “We had one penalty called today (in a 3-3 tie with Tamworth). “But we like to have some structure to the game, you know, some stoppages for line changes and such.” And perhaps the odd break for aging legs? “Yeah, that too,” she said, chuckling. Their oldest player is 67 and their youngest “28, I think,” Asselstine said. “Some players leave and we recruit new ones,” she said. “We’ve had a core of six or seven players for quite some time now.” One of the newer recruits is self-confessed ‘rink rat’ Julia Schall. “It’s great, lots of fun,” Schall said. “If it were up to me, I’d be on the ice the whole time.” And fun is kinda the point with this bunch. Asselstine’s been playing hockey since she was 11.

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She took some time off to have a son, but was soon back into it. And it’s still fun for her. “Well, there’s a tournament in Tamworth next weekend and at the end of April, we’ll be going down to Lake Placid for a four-day tournament with men’s and women’s division, but essentially that’s for fun too.” Lisa Myles, a Napanee fitness trainer who plays with the Tamworth group said they do have a tournament team (The Bucketlisters) who placed second in the 55+ provincials last year and will be heading to St. John NB in August for a national tournament agreed that the fun aspect was the big attraction. “You know, some young girls came into our dressing room after the game and said ‘there’s a bunch of old ladies in there,’” Myles said. For hockey players, age is just a state of mind.

North Frontenac Township budget finalised with levy increase of 1.4% Public meeting and adoption set for Feb. 1. by Jeff Green

embers of North Frontenac Council made short shrift of the 2018 township budget on Monday morning (January 28), working through the entire document, approving a couple of small tweaks, and approving it in principle in time for a late lunch.

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NF Budget - Continued from page 1 The only major change they made to the document was to fund half of the $110,000 increase in the Ontario Provincial Police requisition with reserve funds instead of tax levy dollars. A $55,000 cut in the levy represents almost a 1% difference, dropping a projected increase of 2.37% in the draft budget to 1.41% in the final document. In real dollars, North Frontenac ratepayers will kick in $5.85 million this year, $88,000 more than the $5.77 million they paid in 2017. The other factors that make up the property tax bill will not have a major impact this year either, since the increase in Frontenac County taxes of about $60,000 is offset by a decrease in education taxes of about $45,000. North Frontenac township did face some increased costs this year, including $50,000 as a first payment towards an Infrastructure Ontario loan to cover repairs and upgrades to the township office. They are also spending $100,000 extra for winter road maintenance, as well as the $55,000 extra for policing. On the other side of the ledger, the township benefited from an increase in its Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) allocation. The OMPF is a fund set up by the Province of Ontario to help rural and remote

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municipalities. This year the allocation to North Frontenac jumped by $234,000, to over $1.6 million. “We did really well this year from the OMPF, and that helped us to cover some of the increased budget pressure,” said Chief Administrative Officer Cheryl Robson. Among new spending in the budget is $35,000 towards funding the phase-in for increased planning costs. At their regular meeting on Friday, January, 26, the township decided to stay with Frontenac County Planning Services even though costs are set to rise as the department adds a new senior planner. Some of the $35,000 increase in the line item for planning is to cover year one of the phase-in of those costs ($11,000) and the rest ($24,000) to cover township staffing costs related to planning. Mayor Ron Higgins said he is very pleased with the budgeting process this year, “and in all four years we have done well. We have build up our reserves to the point where we could use $55,000 to offset increased OPP costs this year and keep the increase to 1.4%, under the inflation rate.” He said he is “thrilled with the levy increases this council has been able to bring in, and with the impact of some of the changes that have been made at the staff level as well, which have paid off both in terms of cost and in terms of service.” On the issue of the contract with Frontenac County for planning service, which is set to rise each year for the next three, he said that he does not see North Frontenac ever pulling out of the contract. “We could never get a better price for planning services by going to a contract planner,” he said.

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Hillier and Ghamari provide incompatible accounts - con't from p.1 ous from the way he was walking and I could smell the alcohol on his breath, his fingers were digging into my shoulder and his cigarette was still in his hand as well.” Again, according to her account, as reported in the Ottawa Citizen, Hillier then asked her if she was “Goldie from Nepean who is running against Lisa”. At the time, due to riding redistribution, Lisa MacLeod had yet to decide if she was going to run in the new Carleton riding or in the Nepean riding, both of which contained parts of her soon to be eliminated riding, and Goldie Ghamari was known to be considering challenging for the nomination in Carleton, the more rural and thus more safe Conservative seat. In 2016, Ghamari was a member of the riding executive from Nepean, but since there were many Nepean PC’s who wanted to attend this particular convention, she had been invited to represent a weaker PC riding, Kingston and the Islands. Her name tag also used her given name Golsa, even though she goes by Goldie. Her name tag, “Golsa from Kingston and the Islands” was not what Hillier expected. “He seemed sort of shocked and he grabbed my name tag, and looked at it and then he was like, ‘Huh,’ and then he just walked away.” she said, adding that “the exchanges was brief, but frightening.” She told the Citizen that she subsequently approached a senior party office, gave her account of what had happened, and asked for a written apology from Hillier. The party official then talked to Hillier, who said he had indeed spoken to Ghamari that day, but the encounter happened in the afternoon, not the evening, and he never touched her. The party officials then contacted the Convention Centre to see if the encounter was caught on any video footage.

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• Sympathy to the family of Barbara Ellesworth-Rosenplath (Hawley) who passed while residing at Pinemeadow Nursing Home.She will be missed by the staff and friends there. • Happy birthday to: Elburn Meeks, Kalieb Hayes-Steele, Conner Barr, Barbie Matson, Dorothy Verbeek, Josh Matson, Dan Pilon, Ryan Hartwick, and Richard Webster. • Parham Diners met on Monday,January 29,noon, at the CE Building in Parham. The Diners Dinner was cancelled on January 22 due to the ice storm. • We thank our snow angels Duane, Tanner, Pete, and Charles for sanding our icy road. I am so glad our power was not lost as hubby is on oxygen and needs the electricity. • Thinking of Judi Fox, Richard Goodberry, King Stinchcombe, Elgin,Young, Eleanor White, Shirley Noonan, David Bryden, Gordon Willett, and Garnet Brown. • Coffee Hour is every Tuesday morning from 10am—11:30am. at Parham Free Methodist Church. All ages welcome. Free coffee, snacks, and good conversation. • We enjoyed the "Robbie Burns" celebration that was held at Verona Lions Hall recently starting with a delicious breakfast at noon. People enjoyed the music of Jessica Wedden and Reilly Donnelly. Nice photo of them on Page 11 in the paper. • Our days are getting longer as we gained 30 minutes in January according to hubby`s calculation. • Congratulations to our daughter Diana who came first in a 5 kilometers race in Georgia. • Everyone enjoyed the :All you can Eat breakfast on January 27 hosted by Sharbot Lake Lions Club. Proceeds for the Special Olympics. Thanks to everyone that helped out in anyway. • Parham Gospel Sing was January 27 at the Free Methodist Church featuring the "Vocal Legacy" and local talent. Refreshments followed. Thanks to everyone that helped out in anyway. • Young children need to stay away from frozen ponds etc. even though the ice may appear frozen as it may break through. A neighbours`s son knows the dangers as he broke through the ice.He was lucky this time.

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• Unfortunately we lost two long time residents last week. Both Muriel Wilson and Rita Kirkwood had been dealing with illnesses for quite a while before their passing. Our condolences to the families. • Stan Seitz was successful in his track and field endeavours the last two weekends. He tied the Canadian Masters age 70 – 74 high jump at a meet in Ottawa, then then jumped again to set a new Ontario record. Unfortunately he pulled a hamstring muscle in the long jump event. Despite his injury, last weekend he participated in the Masters Indoor Heptathlon in Kenosha Wisconsin. The 7 events include: shot putt, 60 m run, high jump, long jump, pole vault, 60 m hurdles, and 1000 m run. At he end of the weekend, though injured, he had set a new Canadian Heptathlon record as he accumulated over 3000 points. Congratulations Stan.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Condolences to the family of the late Jean Hannah, and Marion Hart and the Smith family on the loss of Mrs Corkey. • Janice and Peter Anderson welcome with love their new grandchild on Jan. 19. • Thinking of you to Judy Fox, Mel Good, King Stinchcombe, Jean Sweet , Carol Wagar and Shelley Hamilton. • Don't forget to check the local listings for events for the upcoming heritage week. • Due to icy conditions the Seniors diners was cancelled last week and thanks to Anne Howes who stepped in and cooked a tasteful dinner of lasagna, caesar salad, beans and garlic bread, buns and fruit cobbler and ice cream for dessert as Ali was otherwise busy for this Monday. • Happy Birthday to: Sheri Cox, Ben Steele, Aleris Cronk, Lesley Smith-Merrigan, Mary Wisteard, Sandra Raymond, Jen Meulenaar, Savannah McClellan, WIll Cooke and Richard Webster.

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• Well February is upon us, what a mixed bag of weather that month brought us. What will the groundhog have to say? Will we have 6 more weeks of Winter? Will he see his shadow and we will have to keep our long johns and shovels out? • Hope all the SHS students survived their exams, and are looking forward to their second semester, all the best to the kids and teachers.. • A friendly reminder to grab your Bingo Daubbers and head on down to St Patrick’s Church to enjoy some bingo on Monday February 5th, early bird game starts at 6:50 pm. • February 14th is Valentines Day. Cupid wanted me to remind everyone that you don’t need to even leave the comforts of our village to show that special someone in your life that you care. We have so much to offer in our village. Keep it local if you can, show the local businesses some “Love” this Valentines Day. • The Sydenham Legion is hosting it’s Annual Pike Ice Fishing Derby, on February 24th from 10am-2pm is the weigh in time. Fishing isn’t just for the men, ladies are welcome, as well as kids, get on out and enjoy a fun day on the ice and make some memories!

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• The co-sponsored live music and Open Mic venue, moves to the Sharbot Lake Legion this Saturday February 3, 1 pm to 4:30+ pm. There is a $5.00 cover charge per person with the opportunity to win a door prize, but it really is all about the music. Bring your instrument, sheet music and singing voice, dancing shoes or just yourself to enjoy the sounds of live entertainment. Food and refreshments are available. Come on out and support the Branch. • Hurry on back to Arden and enjoy a spaghetti supper and pie auction Fundraising event at the Arden Legion from 5-7pm. The dinner consists of spaghetti, garlic bread, salad dessert and tea or coffee. Adults $12.00 and Kids are $6.00. Funds are being raised to help out the Arden Tykes Dart Shootout which will be held in Toronto. • On February 10, at the Community Centre, Arden’s Open Mic continues, 1 pm to 5 pm. The pot luck continues as well, so bring sandwiches or squares to share and join in for the

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FebRuaRy Ry 1, 2018 R entertainment. There’s lots of room for dancing. • On February 17, the Arden Legion will host a Youth and Adult doubles Dart Tournament. Registration begins at 9 am and the tournament begins at 10 am. Teams will consist of one adult and one youth. Breakfast is served 7 am to 9 am and lunch from 11 am to 2 pm. There will be a Bake table for those who enjoy their sweets. Payouts are 50% and based on participation in the tournament. This is fundraiser for the Arden Youth Dart Team. • Stay tuned next week for a report on all events happening in Arden for Family Weekend. There will be lots to do and see for the entire family.

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• I can only imagine how many are so happy to see the month of January to be only a frosty memory! Hurrah, February is here! For my family that means Super Bowl Sunday is upon us! Do you have plans for Super Bowl Sunday, February 4th? Come and celebrate the big game at the Lions Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the entry fee of $2.00. The bar and canteen will be open. Along with your favourite beverage you can enjoy hot dogs, chilli, and nachos while cheering on either the Eagles or the Patriots. • For Christians following the liturgical calendar, Lent is fast approaching. Tradition sees the day before Lent begins, a Tuesday, as the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the upcoming season. Many know this day as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday. The Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church is inviting the community to a "Pay what you can", pancakes, bacon, coffee, tea, or juice - all you can eat Shrove Tuesday supper from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13th. Keep tune for more information! • On Family Day, this coming February 19th, the Cloyne and District Historical Society is inviting you to listen to student Earl Salmond trace the history of the Snider family and share their story with everyone. All meetings are held in the Barrie Community Hall at one o’clock on the third Monday of the month. All are welcome to the meetings. You do not have to be a member. • Hurrah, more news about our summer events; the Bon Echo Art Exhibition & Sale preparations are underway! For more information or to get involved, contact the Friends of Bon Echo Park at (613) 336-0830. • When we lose someone through death we are left with a hole in our heart. The community of Pine Meadow has been left with a huge hole in their hearts with the loss of Barb Ellsworth-Rosenblath who died peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the young age of 78. It was only a short while ago that she and Garry Rosenblath married in a lovely ceremony in the gardens of Pine Meadow. Barb was the first person who greeted and welcomed my family when my Mom moved into Pine Meadow. Barb could be seen in the front entrance engaging everyone to contribute to one of the many fund-raisers for cancer, Family or Resident Council, quilting groups, to name a few. She was a strong advocate for both the Family and Resident Councils. She served as President on the Resident Council. Barb was always writing her church services and was always prepared to step in if the pastor was not able to make it for the church service. Her bookshelves were filled with ten years of hand-written church services and the many faith-filled inspirational books which guided her writings. The community of Pine Meadow thanks Barb for her friendship towards residents, families and staff over the past 10 years of calling Pine Meadow her home. May Barb rest in eternal peace in the loving arms of her Lord and Saviour!

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Contact the library at 613 333-1426. The library's winter hours regular are: Monday 4-6pm; Tuesday 10am to 2pm; Wednesday 4-7pm; Thursday 12-3pm; Saturday 9am to 12pm. • Family Fun Day in Denbigh will happen on Saturday, February 17th at Heritage Park, 10:30am to 1pm. It will be a great day of sledding, snow shoeing, games, and skating! Lunch will be provided and there will be smores at the bonfire! Hosted by Denbigh Recreation. • The Ontario Family Fishing winter event will be February 17-19th. This is a province-wide opportunity to fish Ontario waters without the fishing outdoors card. Find details at www.ontariofamilyfishing.com. • The New Apostolic Church will host Homecoming Weekend, February 24th & 25th. Saturday the 24th at 9am is a Men's Breakfast, tickets are $5. At 7pm there will be a Worship Concert with Road to Glory and Friends; tickets are $10. On Sunday the 25th there will be a special Worship Service at 10:30am with a special guest speaker. On Sunday there will also be Youth and Family Activity time with fun and games. Contact Rev. Robert Sprague robertjsprague@ gmail.com. • Dust off your disco boots! Denbigh Recreation will host a 60s themed Murder Mystery and Dinner on Saturday, March 10th at the Denbigh Hall. Tickets are $25. This is always a popular and fun event, so call Betty today to purchase your tickets; 613 333-2366. • There is a new book out, hot off the press, "Rural Vignettes", authored by Antonia Chatson, an entertaining read with tales of the farm, family and community where she grew up. It is available locally at the library and Glaeser's Store. • The Good Food Box will now have one location for ordering and pick up, and that is the Lakelands Family Health Team Denbigh, located at 31 Central Street in the Addington Highlands Community Centre. It will serve Denbigh, Vennachar and surrounding area. This is your opportunity to order your choice size of box filled with wholesale priced fruit & veg. Contact Jenelle at 613 333-1333.

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• A Turkey Dinner and Dance with local country music legends Shawn McCullough and Henry Norwood is taking place on Saturday, February 17th from 6pm - 11pm at Bedford Hall on 1381 Westport Rd. Tickets for this non-alcoholic event are $15 for adults, $8 for children. Come and support this Bedford Social Fundraiser.

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• Oh my, we sure had a crowd at our Open Mic on Saturday. We had 16 entertainers and some newcomers. Welcome! It was a potluck supper at 5:30. The tables were filled with hot and cold tasty dishes fit for the royal family. Thanks to all the people who came from Whitby, stretching to Ottawa. A great day. • We took in the jam at Stoco on Sunday. They had nearly a full house. Lots of good music and dancers.

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• A Youth Dance will be held February 2 from 7-9:30pm for public school aged children at the Golden Links Hall. Cost is $6. For more details call 372-2410. • The Harrowsmith S and A Hall is hosting a Euchre Fun Night, February 10 starting at 7pm. Light refreshments, prizes and a cash bar. Cost is $5 per person. Call Pam 372-1578 or Marilyn 372-0917. • The Olde Time Fiddlers Open Mike, February 11 from 1-5pm at the Golden Links Hall. A Beef and Brisket dinner to follow. Please bring a dessert to share. Cost is $10. Call 372-2410 for information. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs with proceeds going to Camp Trillium. • Words to live by: The most important things in life aren't

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• Due to the lack of snow on the trail, the Family Snowshoeing Event at Fritsch's Farm will not go ahead this weekend. • Come and enjoy a Pancake Dinner at Vennachar Free Methodist Church on Tuesday, February 13th, 5-6pm. Pancakes, sausages and fruit will be served, along with coffee, tea, and juice. Everyone welcome! Free will dinner donation. Pastor Laurie 613 333 2318. • Kids Night at the library is Tuesday, February 13th, 6-7pm.

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• Deepest sympathy of Jessie (Detlor) Sajevec on the death of spouse Rudi. Rudi will be remembered for his love of spouse, family, out-of doors, and faith and service to the Mormon Church. • Also sympathy to the family of the late Barbara EllsworthRosenblath of Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Barbara, past chair of the Residents Council and at one time secretary of the Arden United Church, will be missed by spouse Gary Rosenblath and all the residents of Pine Meadow. • Sympathy also to the family of the late Evelyn Izzard who at one time lived in Arden with spouse Gerry, and was very helpful in the Arden United Church. She will be remembered for her love of spouse, family, service to God and the extra efforts to help promote children’s religious programs in our area- particularly Operation Christmas Child. • Be sure to set aside Saturday Feb. 24 for the 14 th annual Big Gull Lake Fishing Derby (pike or pickerel) hosted by the Frontenac Addington Trappers Council. Weigh in starts at 8:00 and advance tickets must be secured. There’s lots of prizes (too many to list actually)- a random draw from all tickets, cash prizes, 50/50 draw, hot food canteen on site and also a trophy in memory of the late Clarke Gaylord. It’s for adults and kids and will be a splendid time out on the lake, where food tastes fabulous when eaten out of doors. Watch for more details in the paper.

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he Township of Central Frontenac, in partnership with the County of Frontenac, is hosting two upcoming Town Hall meetings to explore opportunities for a senior’s housing project in Central Frontenac. Two sessions will be held. The first will be taking place at Sharbot Lake Soldiers Memorial Hall in Sharbot Lake on February 8th between 2pm and 4pm.. The second will be taking place at the same Hall, same date February 8th between 7pm and 9pm. “There is a need for more affordable housing options for seniors as well as a need for housing and support service options that will allow seniors to stay in their communities” said Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith. “Town Hall sessions will bring the community together to help identify options that could help solve problems,” Smith said. The County of Frontenac retained SHS Consulting and Re/fact Consulting, to develop a business plan for seniors housing in each of the County’s member municipalities. A senior’s project has already been completed in the Frontenac Islands and a business plan was recently completed for a project for South Frontenac. Unable to attend? Share your ideas/feedback by email: seniorssurvey@centralfrontenac.com Survey’s are available on Township website or pick up a paper copy at the Township office 613-279-2935 select “0” for more information.

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by Craig Bakay sk any ‘clogger’ and they’ll probably be adamant that clogging is not square dancing, or tap dancing or any other kind of dance. It’s clogging and that is an art form in itself. The word ‘clog’ essentially is an old Gaelic term for ‘time.’ And that’s a big part of the dance with the heel keeping time. While it has roots in European folk dance (Irish, Scottish, English and German), its deepest roots come from the Appalachian Mountains in the 1700s where all of these styles began to merge with elements of First Nations and African American dances to create a uniquely North American art form. At one time, industrial or wooden shoes were worn to provide a good clear beat but today oxfords with attached ‘double taps’ are generally worn to give a special sound. But it’s not tap or stepdancing. “Absolutely,” says Joyce Lemke, the driving force behind the Land O’ Lakes Cloggers, who meet at Clar-Mill Hall on Fridays to work on steps and routines. “It’s totally dancing and we do a lot of moving around.”

the troupe. “I grew up here, on McNeils Lake,” Lemke said. “I just couldn’t wait to get back to the place I just couldn’t wait to leave.” They have many rea-

“It’s a wonderful tension release,” said Lemke. “There’s a lot of memory involved. “If you’re hear thinking about what step is next, you can’t worry about

what’s going on in the office. “I think it helps avoid Alzheimer’s.” Essentially, they’re a performance group, doing shows all over the area at

sic and a lot of jumping around but we’re mostly old school, dancing for seniors who relate to songs like Maple Sugar and usually a gospel song or two. “When we’ve gone to places, faces light up.” They’re not averse to new members but they’d prefer people who’ve clogged before (“It’s surprising how many people have clogged”). However, Lemke does work with beginners sometimes and is starting a new group in MacDonald’s Corners. “If I can get 10-12 people . . .” Lemke said. Call 613 479-2967 if you have 10-12 people and would be interested in starting a new clogging group.

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and I square danced for year in Peterborough,” Lemke said. “Then one day I talked to a lady who said she clogged. “She said ‘we have taps on our shoes’ and I said ‘I’m in.’” She’s been doing it ever since, starting up the Plevna-based group in 2000. “I like the people, the teacher (Lemke) and the music,” said Baker. “I like the exercise,” said Cuddy.

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The word 'clog is an old Gaelic word for time The LOL group consists of eight dancers, two of which travel all the way from the Merrickville area. “That’s dedication,” said Lemke. “Well, that’s not what some people say,” said Audrey Baker, one of the ‘commuters.’ But most are from the area. Lemke lives just down the road and her two sisters, Elva Hamblin and Shirley Cuddy are also in

seniors residences and events like the Festival of Trees in Sharbot Lake. “We do have some rules for shows,” Lemke said. “Everybody does the same step at the same time (and) I attempt to have everybody look and dress the same. “Nobody stands out, we’re a team.” They don’t charge for shows, letting the enjoyment of the audience be their reward. “We’re actually just getting back into performing,” she said. “We’ve done nine or so in a month and a half. “We’ll do fundraisers, like for Pine Meadows or with Fiddlers & Friends. “We’ll do some for kids with mostly pop mu-

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Kirkwood, Rita Madeline

HART, Marion Bertha

June 28 1928 - January 23 2018 Mom passed away at her home in canonto surrounded by the love of her family. She was the youngest of seven born to charles and Mary Mccullagh. She was predeceased by her Papa charlie (1943) and her Mom (1968). She also laid to rest her 5 brothers Georgie, Jackie, enda (Patrick), charles and Francis and her sister alice (Steele). She married Jack Kirkwood (deceased 1974) in 1945. From that wonderful union came 5 children. rita was the loving, faithful and caring mother to Martha (Sara - deceased 2008), Patricia (Bill) White, Perth, Marie - canonto, charles (Brenda), Perth and Jamie - canonto. Super Grandma to Jay (deceased 2016), robin (chris) Staley of Kingston, Barry, craig (Megan) White, Perth, Jacob Kirkwood, Kitchener, Maggie (eric) Mcqueen, emma (Justin) Danis both granddaughters currently residing im Grande cache, alberta. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren plus 1 on the way, anastaxia, Natasha and Katarina (Jay), evan, a avery (Barry), William, cameron, Jackson (craig), adalyn, Maddex and Baby on board (Maggie). She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, emily Mccullagh, Sudbury and Leta Kirkwood, canonto. also cherished and beloved by numerous, nieces and nephews, cousins and good friends. Mom was born at Harlem hospital in New york y city and spent her first years there with her parents and siblings. She moved to canonto, canada on a permanent basis at the age of 11, trading the bright lights of the big city for the peace and quiet of the northern bush. even though she was born in the u.S. she was a truly proud canadian. She loved it at canonto, and even though her life and family took her to other places, when she had the opportunity to "move home" in 1998 she jumped at the chance and moved back to her old stomping grounds and childhood home. She spent the remainder of her life there doing the things she loved - watching and feeding the birds, gardening and being surrounded by nature and her family. She loved her family with all her heart and soul and liked nothing more than having a large gathering of her loved ones on special occasions like christmas and the annual canada Day horseshoe tournament. God Speed Mom - y you've now returned to your eternal home. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Monday, January 29th, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mass of christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, at 11:00 a.M. in St. John's church, Perth followed by a reception in the Blair and Son reception centre. in Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Kidney Foundation (Polycystics) or the Lung association of canada (coPD). christ made my soul beautiful with jewels of Grace and Virtue. i belong to him whom the angels serve - St. agnes. For condolences or further information, visit our website at www.blairandson.com

Peacefully at Mapleview Lodge, athens, on Sunday January 28, 2018 in her 68th year. Marion Bertha Sly, author of My Life in Poems, genealogist, past council member of the Shabot obaadjiwan and former wife of Graham Hart and Herb Teepell. Dear mother of Steven Hart (Melissa Sitzer), Marcie Lee Hart (al), Lianne (Hart) van Leyen (Grant van Leyen). Loving grandmother of Mallory Hart, Mackenzie Hart, andrew, McKaleigh and angela Hart. Sadly missed by siblings Betty o’connor (Bill), Barbara Malbranck (George), Doris Kelly (Jim), David (Sharon), eric (Glenda). Predeceased by beloved parents Douglas and Blanche Sly, sister Margery Johnston, twin sister Marilyn Sly and grandson alexander Hart. also remembered by Tracey Jackson, Darlene Hart, Velma Neadow, carmel cowdy, Kathleen airdrie, arlene uens, Nancy y york Vaice Konis, Bill and Marie chamberlain, evelyn Winters, Peter and Beth van Leyen, Dave and ileene Mouck, Jeff & Sharon Nault, Dave and Kathy casement, Bill Willis, randy and Kielo carlson, John and elizabeth Shirk, Bob and Marnie Sherk, ed and Shirley Brash, Jeff Green, Larry McDermott, Doreen Davis, George Halliday, and Jack Smith. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Kingston General Hospital, Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital, Perth Site, Brockville General Hospital, Mapleview Lodge and Peg Goodes of the South east community care access centre. Heartfelt thanks extended to cardiologist Dr. Michael o’reilly. a celebration of life will be held at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Friends will be received on Saturday February 3, 2018 from 12 noon until 1:45pm. Funeral service will be held at 2 pm. Luncheon will be held at Verona Free Methodist church following the service. interment of ashes will be held in the spring.

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Ryan Jonathan Taylor Born in Northbrook, December 30, 1995, died on January 24, 2018 in Kingston from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The youngest child of Kelly Lynn DelBrocco and Steve DelBrocco. Will be missed his brother aJ of oshawa, his grandfather robert Taylor (Northbrook) and grandmother Bernadette Taylor of Kingston and uncles John Taylor of roblin and Bobby Taylor of Barrie. Pre-deceased by brother Jessie andrew and sister Jasmine Skye. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 2, 1pm at James reid Funeral Home in Kingston. interment at cataraqui cemetery.

CARd OF ThANkS THaNK NK YOu ~ BeNN Family of the late roy Benn wish to thank friends and neighbours for cards, calls and food. y your sympathy and kind words will always be remembered. We would like to add a special thank you to Jane and Garry Drew. Joanne Benn and family

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After two meetings, Central Frontenac 2018 budget still $348,000 higher than 2017 by Craig Bakay entral Frontenac Council and staff met at the Oso Firehall Tuesday to have a second round of budget talks and while Treasurer Michael McGovern estimated they managed to cut about $10,000 out of the 2018 budget, it still looks like the Township plans to spend almost $348,000 more than it did in 2017, an increase of about 4.75 per cent. On Tuesday, Council looked at the Fire, Public Works and Facilities budgets, with Corporate Services still to come. There are still cuts likely to be made, for example, $7,500 for heat and $1,500 for electricity for the old library building in Mountain Grove. In fact, Mayor Frances Smith told staff she wanted to see a report on all of the Township’s buildings within 60 days after Fire Chief Greg Robinson reported that the fire department has three buildings in Mountain Grove “one of which we use and two that we don’t.” One of those buildings is used by the rec committee at the rink and Robinson said it could be used for fire equipment storage, which would make the old firehall in Parham surplus, meaning that property could be sold. The former Hinchinbrooke Public School is expected to cost $8,000 but that could be considerably higher if the oil tank has to be removed. In fact, several staff members suggested there were buildings and fa-

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cilities that could be liquidated to reduce operating costs. And there was some suggestion that even halls that are used are costing a lot. For example, Kennebec Hall brings in $3,000 in revenue but costs $20,000 to operate. Mountain Grove Hall costs $19,000 to operate while generating about $1,000 in revenue. Piccadilly Hall brings in $1,250 in revenue but only costs $8,500 to operate. Oso Hall (the busiest hall in the Township) is expected to cost $18,798 but brings in $5,500. Coun. Phillip Smith cautioned that Council also has to look at ongoing commitments, using the proposed rink project in Sharbot Lake as an example. “We’re worried about $5,000 for heating a hall but the ongoing costs for a refrigeration unit at a rink would be considerable,” Smith said. Council instructed staff to go over the changes and recommendations already made and set Feb. 9 at 9:30 a.m. at the Oso Firehall for its next budget deliberations.

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REDMOND in memory of a dear son, Daniel redmond, who passed away February 24, 2017. It’s been a year since we said goodbye, but there’s not a day you’re not thought of. We miss your smiles, laughter and hugs. Until we’re together again, know you’re loved very much. Mom, Bill, Mark, Michelle, Doug

Smith, Ray - In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather, who passed away February 2, 2013. As time unfolds another year, Treasured memories keep you near, Life moves on and years go by, But the love you shared with us will never die. Loved, missed and never forgotten. Jean & family Smith, Ray - February 2, 2013 I remember my special brother with love Out of my live you are gone But in my heart you still live on, So, dear brother, rest in peace, And your memory I will keep. Loved and missed always, Dorothy (Dot) & Benji.

CARd OF ThANkS THaNK NK YOu ~ MILLaR The families of the late Wayne Millar would like to express their sincere thanks, to family, friends and neighbours, for their sympathy and support at the time of their loss. Special thanks to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, reverend Jean Brown, organist Stanley Stinchcombe, and the Sharbot Lake united church Women. Barbara, Jodi, Stephen, Ted and Donna.

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by Craig Bakay orth Frontenac Council received Frontenac County’s report on planning costs for the Township for information and approved in principle the costing formula. Frontenac County Director of Planning and Economic Development Joe Gallivan and County CAO Kelly Pender were at North Frontenac’s regular Council meeting Friday in Plevna to discuss the County Plan. Gallivan told Council that the current planning staff (himself and community planner Megan Rueckwald) could no longer continue providing planning services without the addition of a third planner. “Our workload is going above two planners,” Gallivan said. The cost of the third planner would primarily be borne by Central Frontenac, North Frontenac and Frontenac Islands. The cost for North Frontenac would be $11,070 in 2018 and rise every year to become $49,456 in 2023. The agreement would be similar to the costing formula for the IT shared services agreement. “A few years ago, four or five, you (Gallivan) assured us you had the time to do this,” said Coun. John Inglis. “The number of applications has gone up,” said Gallivan. “Is it really a requirement for Megan to be up here every Monday?” said Coun. Wayne Good. “No, but 70-85 per cent of the time she’s up here,” said Gallivan. “And she’s at every Committee of Adjustment meeting,” Good said. “Cheryl (CAO Robson) and I asked the committee about that and they said there’s value in having her there and it reduces our liability,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. “That sure takes the onus off them,” said Coun. Gerry Martin. “I agree with Wayne.” Higgins then asked to suspend Council’s procedural rules to allow Barb Sproule, chair of the Committee of Adjustment, to speak. “It’s kind of a dilemma to be in but every time we make a decision, we have to be able to back it up if it goes to the Ontario Municipal Board,” Sproule said. “The planner puts our ideas into words.”

“Does that mean in the past it wasn’t done as rigorously as it could have been?” said Inglis. “We didn’t have as many severances in the past and there are more rules now,” said Sproule. The County CAOs committee is scheduled to meet on planning and take back recommendations to their respective councils. One small town Mayor Ron Higgins agreed to “write a clarification” in regards to using the word “we” in a CBC interview with respect to the One Small Town project in North Frontenac. Higgins did a mea culpa after Coun. Gerry Martin said in no uncertain terms that it sounded like the Township was directly involved and had made a financial commitment. Martin said he’d received considerable flak from his constituents. “The interview made it sound like it’s North Frontenac’s project and we made a $10,000 commitment,” Martin said. “A beekeeper called me asking if we were going to flood the market with cheap labour. “If could have choked me in person, I’m sure he would have.” “I agree,” said Higgins. “I listened back to the interview and I did say ‘we’ so I’ll write a clarification for the paper. “We’re only involved with the One Small Town part of it.” “You’re into a dangerous process,” said Coun. John Inglis. “You’re going to get more requests. “A couple of Economic Development Task Force members talked resigning because of the Whig-Standard story because they felt the task force had been bypassed.” “This is brand new and mistakes have been made,” Higgins said. “But there are positive aspects to the interviews too. “I’ve had seven investors contact me and one is a U.S. billionaire. “And it looks like we could rehabilitate dams on the Mississippi to generate electricity.” “I’m looking forward to hearing back from those investors you mentioned — if they’re real,” said Inglis.

The Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club would like to send a sincere thank you to the following individuals, organizations and local businesses that supported us with their generous donations to our Christmas Food Baskets 2017. The need never gets less with more people requiring help. Any extra moneys, was given to the Community Food Bank in the Addington-Highlands Community Centre in Denbigh. Sue LaFluer, Griffith GOA Paving, Denbigh. R.J. Selle Sand & Gravel, Douglas. Greg & Jan Roche, Matawatchan Pat & Barry Dicks, Griffith Sandy Downs, Griffith Peters’ Sheet Metal, Griffith. Vance Motors, Bancroft McCarthy Propane, Killaloe. Greater Madawaska Canoe Rental, Griffith. Bev Chaisson, Denbigh. William Adams Master Electrician, Griffith Evelyn Petzold, Denbigh Tony & Gail Fritsch, Denbigh Mary McKinnon, Denbigh Scott MacDonald Contracting, Griffith. Pat & Rene Kiers, Denbigh Adam Kasprzak Surveyor, Renfrew Erin McBride & Ken Hopewell, Denbigh

Remax Country Classics Realty, Bancroft L.E.G. League, Griffith Alden Dodge Flooring Installation, Matawatchan. Griffith-Matawatchan Fish & Game MacGregor’s Concrete, Beachburg Bernard Tobia Medical Professional Corp., Denbigh Barker Collision, Renfrew Sandy & Gary Peters, Griffith Denbigh Craft Group, Denbigh W & R Stone Carvers, Denbigh Snider’s Tent & Trailer Park, Matawatchan St. Luke’s United Church, Denbigh Tobia’s Guardian Pharmacy, Northbrook Gail & Terry Holtzhauer, Matawatchan Greenwood Paving, Pembroke Griffith General Store, Griffith Rob & Diane Jukes, Matawatchan

Because of the continued support, we are able to make Christmas a joyous occasion for some of our local citizens. Please support these people, organizations and businesses in their endeavors as they are good community sponsors and deserve our support. Check out our website for on going activities. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/denbighgriffithon

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Wednesday January 31

SHARBOT LAKE, ON - EUCHRE GAME 12pm. Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence. Lunch $%, prizes. call 613-279-7799

Friday February 2

HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE 7pm-9:30pm. Golden Links Hall. For School aged children. $6, contact 613-372-2410 SHARBOT LAKE - ROAST BEEF DINNER 6pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Social hour 5:30pm. $12

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for some 20 or so degrees and you will arrive at the constellation Auriga. It appears, while you face south, as an upside down house. Within its area are several star clusters – M35, M36, M37, M38. There is also a nebula – M1, the Crab Nebula, It is the expanding remnant of a supernova explosion that occurred in 1054. I was documented by Chinese, Korean and Japanese astronomers. Get your binoculars out and find them. They are quite easy. If you continue on the same line you mentally drew from Orion for another 15 degrees, there is a second famous cluster in Taurus – the Pleiades. It is nicknamed the Seven Sisters. A keen eyed observer can see at least 7 stars naked eye. In binoculars many more can be found. Taurus is considered to be one of the oldest constellations known and with the Pleiades, recognizable in cave drawings dating back to 12,000 BCE. In Greek myth, the god Zeus was transformed into a bull, Taurus. This was meant to capture the attention of Princess Europa. Pretty difficult to ignore a love struck bull! The Hyades cluster was meant to represent the sisters of Hyas, a great archer. When their brother was killed, their loss was so extreme, they died of grief. Zeus placed them in the sky to honour their mourning. There are no meteor showers from early January to late April but an intrepid observer can go out on a clear night and see 6 to 12 meteors an hour. A special treat during the first half of February is the Zodiacal light. It continues into March but in the first half of February, it is more viewable because the Moon is out of the early evening sky. Miniscule particles of dust and debris line the plane of the Solar System along the positions of the Zodiac constellations. Look to the western horizon and you will see this debris as a pyramid or cone shaped soft glow of light rising up into the sky. We haven’t had planets in the sky for a few months but February offers a few. Look west in late February just after sunset and you will see bright Venus about 5 degrees above the horizon with fainter Mercury just below it. Just before

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Friday February 9

SHARBOT LAKE - ROAST CHICKEN DINNER 6pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Social hour 5:30pm. $12

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ARDEN - OPEN MIC 1pm-5pm. Kennebec Hall. Bring sandwiches and squares for pot luck. Proceeds to the leadership program at Circle Square Ranch. MOUNTAIN GROVE - BROOMBALL TOURNAMENT 9am-6pm. Land O' Lakes Public School. (at hockey rink) Fundraiser for GREC hardball team, teams welcome, $10 player, minimum 6 per team, all ages, contact Cory Thompson, at 613-876-7079. SNOW ROAD STATION - RIDE FOR DAD 10am. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. Fighting Prostate cancer. Registration starts at 8am. Ride followed by a spaghetti dinner at the clubhouse. Info Lyle - 613-267-2283

What’s Up in the Night Sky? February 2018 I must apologize for not providing a column for the last 2 months. Some family matters needed to be addressed. But, I’m back. If this column arrives at your mailbox before January 31st, be aware that a second Full Moon for January will occur on that date. It’s called a Blue Moon when 2 Full Moons occur in the same month. It is also a full lunar eclipse. Sadly our area is too far east and for us the eclipse begins around 6:45 am. The Moon sets long before it can reach totality. Don’t grieve too much. There’s another total lunar eclipse of the Moon due in July. It’s Orion’s time of year. If you go outside about 7 pm in the evening, it is gloriously high in the south. It’s one of the highlights for winter observing. There are plenty of objects to explore and I’m going to point out some of them in Orion and nearby Taurus. Orion has an hourglass shape. Across the middle is a belt of 3 stars. Facing Orion, you will see on the left end of the belt, east, a few stars going downward. This is known as Orion’s sword and at its end is the spectacular Orion Nebula. It can be viewed by eye but it is truly a sight in 7X50 wide field binoculars. By the way, the hourglass shape is only part of Orion’s full outline of stars. It would be more accurate to call the hourglass part an ‘asterism’. Many patterns of stars that resemble everyday objects are often named by what they resemble. They are often used as landmarks (or skymarks!) to help you find your way about the sky. An example would be that part of Ursa Major the looks like a big pot or dipper. Everyone calls it the Big Dipper. At the top of the hourglass of Orion are 3 stars that look like a roof. Draw a line from the leftmost star, Betelgeuse, through the middle star and follow it for about 15 degrees. You will arrive at Aldebaran, the baleful red eye of the constellation Taurus. Aldebaran is situated in the V shape cluster of stars known as the Hyades. In actual fact, Aldebaran, at 68 light years, is only half as far as the Hyades star cluster. It just happens to be in the line of sight. Go straight north from the top of Orion

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HARROWSMITH - OLDETYME FIDDLERS OPEN MIC 1pm-5pm. Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall. Beef and brisket dinner to follow. PLease being a dessert to share.$10. Info 613-372-2410 SYDENHAM - GOSPEL SING 6:30pm. Sydenham Holiness Church. With Linda King and the Warrens. Info: Vernon Scott 613-453-1158

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BATTERSEA - PANCAKE DINNER 5pm-7pm. Battersea United Church. $8, features maple syrup, sausages, coffee tea or fruit juice, Roberta Smith, 613-353-2846 CLOYNE - PANCAKE DINNER 5pm-6pm. Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Pat by donation, all welcome. Contat Pastor Laurie, 613-333-2318 DENBIGH - KIDS NIGHT AT LIBRARY 6pm-7pm. Denbigh Library . Special events. Contact the library for details, 613-333-1426 NORTHBROOK - PANCAKE SUPPER 12pm. Land O' Lakes Emmanuel United Church. Shrove Tuesday, All you can eat, pay what you can. SHARBOT LAKE - PANCAKE AND FRENCH TOAST SUPPER 5pm-7pm. Sharbot Lake United Church. Hosted by Rural Frontenac Community Services. $7pp, $20 family rate. proceeds to food bank

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dawn Mars, Jupiter and Saturn assemble in the morning sky and provide exceptional views until the Sun comes up. Jupiter rises about 2 am in early February and by midnight by the end of the month. The dance of its 4 main moons is fascinating to follow from night to night. Mars follows Jupiter about an hour later. Saturn rises in the southeast about an hour before sunrise on February 1st. By the end of the month, Saturn is about 15 degrees high at twilight. Feb, 7: Last quarter Moon. Feb. 8: The waning crescent Moon is half way between Mars and Jupiter. The Moon passes 4 degrees north of Mars at midnight. Feb. 11: The Moon is at apogee – 403,344 Km. Feb. 15: New Moon.

Feb. 23: First quarter Moon. Feb. 27: The Moon is at perigee – 361,819 Km. Keep looking up! “The Beginners Observing Guide” by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion to find adventure in the sky. It contains star charts and is packed with information. It can be purchased at the Sharbot Lake pharmacy or can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine, SkyNews, can be ordered at the RASC website as well. Email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico,ca to ask questions or report any unusual sights in the sky. Clear skies, Fred

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(above) Wednesday evening pickup b-ball is a smashing success! There were over 20 people last week at GREC. Come see for yourself how alive basketball is in our 'hood. Wednesdays from 7 to 9 at no cost. (Right) North Frontenac Dep. Mayor Fred Perry presents Mayor Ron Higgins with a piece of art he commisioned for the new Council chambers. The tree ring is from a 150-year-old white ash that fell on Perry’s property and the artwork was done by local artist Brian Lorimer.

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GARBAGE & RECYCLE - WINTER REMINDERS Now that we are in the midst of a true Canadian winter, please be aware of where you place your garbage and recycle containers, the Township cannot take any responsibility for damaged garbage cans or recycle boxes if left in the paths of normal plow routes. If possible, place your garbage and recycling in an area that is fully visible to collection vehicles but well away from the plow route. Protect the environment from your windblown papers by placing a rock or light cover on top of your blue box and try to take the emptied boxes/cans in as soon as possible to prevent the wind from moving them about.

LAND NEEDED – SENIORS HOUSING PROJECT The Township is interested in hearing from property owners in Sydenham, Verona or Inverary who have land available to accommodate a multi-unit seniors housing project. Please contact Wayne Orr Chief Administrative Officer at 613 376 3027 Ext 2225 by no later than January 31, 2018.

Your garbage and recycling may be picked up any time between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm on your collection day. Please do not assume that it has been missed if it is outside the times that you have become accustomed to, there are many factors that determine collection times especially in the winter months. WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS The parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance of Township roads. WINTER HOURS, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The depot will be open on February 8 and February 22, 2018 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council – February 6, 2018 • Committee of Adjustment – February 8, 2018 • Committee of the Whole – February 13, 2018 • Corporate Services Committee – February 13, 2018 at 8:30 am • Public Services Committee – February 15, 2018 @ 8:30 am.

COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS 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 March 29th. For more information and to access the related forms, visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net/ communitygrants

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NEWs & PuBLIC NOTICEs NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING RE: EXISTING PRIVATE SHOOTING RANGE Clarification issued January 17, 2018 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of South Frontenac will be considering a request at a public meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 7:00 PM, at the Municipal Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, Ontario, regarding a request for a “letter of no objection” concerning a legally operated existing shooting range that is federally regulated and operated under the Firearms Act under the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. The location of this private shooting range in Part of Lot 2, Concession III, District of Portland. The subject property is approximately 75 acres in size and fronts on Scanlan Road. The owner is seeking a “letter of no objection” from the municipality in order for the existing legal private shooting range to be federally approved for the discharge of restricted weapons. Council would like to hear from the community. Any comments or concerns to the Township would be appreciated before the above noted date. 2018 DOG TAGS NOW AVAILABLE Year 2018 Dog Tags are available at $15.00 each until February 28, 2018 after that date the fee increases to $30.00. Kennel Licenses must be purchased at the Municipal Office (4432 George St) at a cost of $125.00 until February 28, after which the fee will increase to $150.00 per license. See our website for other locations to purchase dog tags.

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TENDER No. PW-2018-01 One 6 Ton Truck Cab & Chassis, Diesel Tandem Dump Truck C.A./68,000 Lbs. G.V.W. Sealed submissions must be received by1:00 pm on February 7, 2018, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0. Official documents may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from the Public Works office, Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

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VENDOR INFORMATION SESSION A Vendor Information Session will be held Wednesday, February 21st at 7 pm in Council Chambers. For more information, see our website at www.southfrontenac.net/tenders

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The next municipal election takes place on October 22, 2018. South Frontenac will be utilizing the Telephone and Internet Voting system. Please see the website – Town Hall/Elections for updates throughout 2018. Changes to the Municipal Election Act include the nomination period which opens on May 1, 2018 and closes on July 27, 2018.

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Judge to consider matter further before ruling in Loughborough Holiday Park concerts case by Craig Bakay

he judge hearing the case of South Frontenac Township seeking an injunction against Loughborough Lake Holiday Park holding concerts, weddings and family gatherings in an ancillary building ended Wednesday’s proceedings at the Frontenac County Courthouse by saying he needed to consider the matter further and will provide a written decision. Mr. Justice Hurley told Del Vezeau, owner of the park, and acting as his own council and Michael Hickey, lawyer for the Township “I’m not sure when I’ll get it to you” but that he would get it to them as quickly as he could. At issue is whether Vezeau has the legal right to hold concerts (and weddings) in the barn-like structure he constructed on the property in 2009. The building has been the venue for the Canadian Guitar Festival, a gathering dedicated to all aspects of acoustic fingerstyle guitar that attracts visitors from around the world and the genre’s foremost practitioners in-

cluding Canada’s own Don Ross, as well as Ed Gerhard, Antoine Dufor and John Ainsworth. Although the Township has given its blessing to the CGF on numerous occasions (a requirement for Vezeau to get a liquor licence for the event), Vezeau has also held some other concerts including Ambush and Rock of Dimes (fundraiser for the March of Dimes) as well as weddings in the building. Following complaints from neighbour Maureen Belch, the Township laid charges through its bylaw enforcement officer (at the Ambush concert specifically) which were later withdrawn. The Township, through Planner Lindsay Mills, then advised Vezeau that such events were not allowed in the Resort/ Recreational Commercial Zone his operation falls under (part of the 41-acre parcel falls under the Rural Zone but the services camping/trailer sites and the building where concerts take place are in the RRC

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