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Outdoor Easter celebration in Arden I

n an effort to give church and community members a deeper insight into the passion of Jesus Christ, the congregation of the Arden Pastoral Charge acted out the Easter Passion play in an outdoor service on Good Friday at the Arden United Church. The play has been put on before at the church and resumed this year after a five-year hiatus.

Reverend Barbara Mahood led the service, which included songs of worship performed by Chase and Derek Matson. Rev. Mahood decided to hold the outdoor service because Easter fell so late in the season this year. ”We also wanted to put a face to the story and I think it’s important, for the youngsters especially, to see visually what took place. Really, though, it is for all of us to experience Easter in a more impactful and memorable way. It also helps bring people out who might otherwise not come to a regular church service.”

The play of the last days of Jesus’ life included roughly 20 participants, a real pony and a very dramatic final crucifixion scene.

Following the event participants and members of the community gathered to share refreshments at the church. Glen Matson said events like these are “a great way for the community and the church community to bond together.”

A member of the congregation, Betty Matson, directed the play and was pleased with

Easter Passion play in Arden how it turned out, especially since there were no prior rehearsals. Jeff Matson, who has been playing the part of Jesus in the

Easter plays at the church for the last 20 years, said it’s nice to be able to participate in community events like this one.

Student vote at Land O’Lakes PS S

tudents at Land O’Lakes Public School in Mountain Grove will be casting their ballots at a school-wide election on April 28.

The election is part of the Canadian National Student Vote program, a non-profit, non-partisan organization that “aims to build the capacity and commitment of young Canadians to participate in their democracy”.

The program introduces students to the electoral process and invites them to hold and run their own mock elections, which coincide with actual elections. This is the first time the program has run at Land O’ Lakes, and judging by the enthusiasm of the students, it looks as though the program is accomplishing its goals.

Teachers Mr. Guntensperger and Ms. Fournier organized the mock election, which they felt fit in nicely with the social studies curriculum. “The program helps to build political awareness and also allows the students

to become familiar with the national issues,” Norm Guntensperger said at the all-candidates’ meeting that took place in the school gym on April 20.

The program began a few weeks ago and older students in grades 4-8 first researched the platforms of the various parties as they were released in the media. Next, students were invited to form leadership teams representing the four major parties, and each team was assigned a teacher facilitator.

“There was great participation right from the start. The students are really excited about the whole process and the fact that we will be having real, official printed ballots, boxes and voting stations is really exciting,” Mr. Guntensperger said.

Each team appointed speakers for their party and those leaders took to the stage in the gym and presented their platforms to the students. The platforms closely mirrored those of their real counterparts, as did the questions students posed to the leaders, which covered a wide range of topics, including climate change, the national deficit, the long gun registry, defense spending and the current war in Libya.

Norm Guntensperger said it has been interesting to watch the entire process unfold. “Last week the Green Party seemed to be taking L-r Shay Melanson, Naomi Mitchel, Ophelia Cooper, Jacob Brash and the lead but after the Cody Matson

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meeting in the gym it became very clear that the NDP Party had gained the upper hand.”

Students are encouraged to keep an open mind as the parties unfold their platforms.

The campaigns have been respectful and the leaders are campaigning fairly. Only one off-putting incident, involving a marshmallow launcher, has been reported to date. “The students are doing a lot better than the actual parties in that regard,” Guntensperger said.

After the meeting, I asked the student party leaders what they learned from the process.

Ophelia Cooper, who was representing the Conservative party said, “It was interesting to learn about all of the programs that the Conservatives are offering and how they are planning to lower taxes. I also learned that it’s a pretty good idea to keep your vote private unless you are willing to stand up for what you believe in.”

Naomi Mitchel, who was representing the Green party said, “I knew that the Green party was concerned with environment but that was about it. I definitely know a lot more about the party now.”

NDP leader, Cody Matson, said, “After looking at all of the parties, I felt the NDP would be the way to go.”

All of the student leaders said the experience has led them to believe that they might one day become involved in politics. Asked what qualities make a good politician, they replied: “Somebody who is nice”; “someone who cares about the economy and the environment”; “someone who is good with words”; and lastly “someone who will keep the promises that they make.”

The results will be announced on April 28.

County Council scuttles plans to locate northern ambulance base at Ardoch Road A

by Jeff Green proposal that would have seen the Frontenac County Paramedic Service build a stand-alone ambulance base in the vicinity of Highway 509 and Ardoch Road was defeated at county council last week.

The proposal would have reversed a directive from the county from last year to build a base at Ompah in conjunction with a new North Frontenac Fire Station.

But the issues that have stopped the Ompah construction from proceeding have not been resolved, leaving the entire project in limbo.

Meanwhile a 12-hour a day ambulance remains parked outside at the Lavant Road garage each day, with the car running all winter in order to keep medicines from freezing.

This is the latest twist in a matter that county council first looked at two years ago when a consultant’s report recommended building a new base at Road 509 and Ardoch Road.

That proposal was strenuously opposed by then North Frontenac Mayor Ron Maguire. In response, Paul Charbonneau, the Emergency Services manager for Frontenac County, brought forward an alternate proposal for a combined ambulance base and fire hall in Ompah. This proposal was endorsed by county council in February of 2010.

Central Frontenac Mayor Janet Gutowski opposed the Ompah plan at the time. She had two concerns: firstly, she argued that the decision was essentially a political one that was not supported by information about its impact on response times, and secondly because the Ompah plan also included replacing the existing Parham base with a new one in Sharbot Lake to serve Highway 7.

As has been documented over the last year in the News, the Ompah plan has run into trouble because the county and North Frontenac Township have not been able to agree on a cost-sharing plan for the project.

When North Frontenac brought the matter to the county table on March 16, hoping only to address the cost sharing problem and not the viability of the entire project, county council halted the project pending a staff report, to be prepared for the April meeting, That report made use of some new mapping of recent call volumes by the County GIS department and a population projection study that has just been completed.

At the conclusion of the report, Paul Charbonneau wrote: “The location analysis … indicate[a] an affirmative view for a new land

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Frontenac County budget finalized - levy cut by 4%

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rontenac County Council staggered to the finish line and approved the 2011 budget at their regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, April 20.

By taking advantage of some uploaded social service costs, the county will decrease the amount it collects from ratepayers by 4.2% in 2011, creating what County Chief Administrator Liz Savill called “tax room” in the budgets of the member townships of the county (see “Taxes up for Central, South Frontenac residents”).

The main budget issue item that was left for council’s consideration on April 20 was the creation of a new clerical staff position at the county office.

The budget originally included two positions, a communications co-ordinator and a clerk for the finance office, but council had made it clear at the previous meeting they were only willing to consider one new position.

Liz Savill said that the workload in her office and in the finance office has increased to the point where existing staff are scrambling to get work done, causing inefficiency. With only one position on the table, Savill said that the position would be shared between finance and communications.

The cost of the position is $48,000 per year, and council decided to leave it in the budget.

North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton brought up the request from Pine Meadow Nursing Home for $25,000 a year for 10 years towards its capital redevelopment program. This item has been brought to county council each year for several years and has been turned down each time, as it was again this time.

Clayton wondered why council was willing to give $54,000 each year to the Kingston General Hospital building fund, but not Pine Meadow. “They are both health care dollars,”

he said, “and they both support people from our county. Why one and not the other?”

Council defeated a motion to grant the $25,000.

“I think we need some more time to get information about this,” said Warden Gary Davison. “We are not going forward at this time, but we are not closing the door.”

At the request of Warden Davison, Council decided to transfer $510,000 in gas tax rebate reserves to the townships, a move that did not affect county taxation because the money came from the federal government.

Before the budget vote was taken, Councilor David Jones from Frontenac Islands asked to address council.

“I think it is appropriate that I speak for the good people of the islands. I don’t see anything substantive coming out of these programs. I recognise this is a democratic process, but I see nothing coming from this. I’m going to have to sell this to my constituents. There are programs that have a pronounced bias towards the mainland townships. It is unfortunate that Councilor Doyle cannot be here today because he would have reiterated the same,” Jones said.

The budget passed in a 6-2 vote, with Councilors Jones and Clayton casting the dissenting votes.

(Editor’s note - the front page article on the county budget last week included a carry onto page 7, which did not end up in the paper because of an error in layout. The complete article can be found at frontenacnews.ca. The section that was cut off began with a quote from North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton regarding the cost of running the Fairmount Home.

That section is reprinted below: “I’m not picking on Fairmount Home,” Clayton said, “it’s just that North Frontenac ratepayers end up paying $120,000 as their share of Fairmount costs, and this money is going to a home they don’t particularly want. That’s it in a nut-

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Garrison Shores condominium agreement accepted – A number of people who live on the shores of Garrison Lake near Arden stood up and cheered when council approved a land-based condominium agreement for the properties that some of them have owned for over 20 years. They own property in a development called Garrison Shores that was not divided according to planning standards when they bought their lots up to 30 years ago. The condominium agreement has been in the works ever since municipal amalgamation in 1998 and has cost the Garrison Shores property owners hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Bridgen’s Island revisited

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The property has been owned by a cooperative, Bridgen’s Island Associates Limited (BIAL) for the last three decades.

The amendment will allow for 14 lots to be created, and includes restrictions to prohibit any new construction on four of the lots, which are currently vacant. It also restricts further development of the 10 existing cottages on the island. The purpose of the amendment is to allow the cooperative to be converted from a single parcel to 14 separate properties, as well as to allow for the creation of a common beach waterfront area. Gallivan recommended that council approve the amendment following a public meeting planned for Tuesday May 10. “In my opinion this amendment is in keeping with the township’s official plan, is consistent with the official policy statement and will ensure that the Eagle Lake habitat will be protected,” Gallivan said.

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Letters to the editor Basic cheque-book math

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nyone who actually believes that there will be a substantive difference between the way the Liberals and Harper’s Conservatives handle the deficit is dreaming.

The Mulroney Conservatives ran up the biggest deficit in Canadian history. Paul Martin (Liberal Finance Minister) slashed and burned and left a $13 billion surplus for Harper. The Harper Conservatives then spent most of that surplus BEFORE the current recession. Harper & Flaherty have now run up the new biggest deficit in Canadian history. By that evidence alone the Liberals are better suited to handle the deficit.

Harper has added to the structural deficit (not enough income to cover debt) by reducing the GST and lowering corporate tax rates (now 10% lower than our biggest trading partner USA). If the GST and corporate tax rates are not raised, then programmes will have to be cut.

This is basic cheque-book math. The Liberals have shown in the past that they are

Northern ambulance base - continued from page 1

ambulance station in the vicinity of Ardoch Road and Road 509. Both drive time/distance mapping and total call volume capture are best achieved from this location. A land ambulance station location in the vicinity of Ardoch Road and Road 509 would maximize ambulance coverage within the more densely populated area of the eastern portion of the Township of North Frontenac and the north portion of the Township of Central Frontenac.”

North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton

quite adept at doing that. The Harper ConSINCE 1970that servatives continue to pretend they won’t. The Harper Conservatives lie.

Stephen Harper lied repeatedly about the legality and legitimacy of a coalition and he is lying repeatedly about who legally forms a government in a minority situation.

It is not automatically the party with the most seats; it is, and always has been, the party that has the confidence of the House. If the party that wins the most seats can’t gain the confidence of the House, then it doesn’t get to form the government. This is what parliamentary democracy is all about. It is the majority of the elected members who decide because they represent the majority of the votes. Canadians elect a parliament, not a prime minister, nor a president, nor a dictator. Harper has absolutely no qualms about misleading the Canadian public on two of the basic tenets of parliamentary democracy.

Harper also continues to spread false information about the reasons behind the current election. The government did not fall because parliamentarians rejected its budget; it fell because Harper’s Conservative

government abuses Canada's democratic system.

In his book, Harperland, Lawrence Martin counts 70 instances of things that “go against the democratic grain” including stuffing independent boards and tribunals with partisans, trashing the reputations of watchdogs and replacing them with lap dogs and repeatedly denying access to information, to which we can add being found in contempt of parliament (the first time in Commonwealth history) and directing the Senate (which he promised to abolish, then loaded with partisans) to defeat environmental and social legislation passed by the majority of the House.

This election should be being fought on the state of our democracy. We are privileged here in Canada to be free to conduct our democratic affairs but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t be vigilant when a party like the Harper Conservatives seeks to undermine our democracy. Our forefathers fought and died to guarantee it. People in the Middle East are right now fighting and dying to attain it. We must fight to maintain it.

- Patrick Maloney

bristled at the idea of moving the base away from Ompah.

“I came here today to try and put the financial model for the Ompah project into line so we can go forward. I can talk very little more about eliminating the project altogether other than to say the people in that district will be terribly disappointed if they don’t get the ambulance base they have been promised,” he said.

John Purdon, from Central Frontenac, said, “I think there are a lot of questions here that we can’t identify today.

Central Frontenac Mayor Janet Gutowski did not see any reason to wait.

“I am comfortable with making a decision today,” she said. “We have a duty to today and we have a duty to tomorrow. The correct move is for us to move forward. It is not going to be to the detriment of the citizens of the community in the north to have the service move to the 509/Ardoch Road location.

I would like to put a motion on the floor to direct staff to look at options for an ambulance base on Ardoch road.”

That motion was defeated, in a 4-4 tied vote.

County Councilors Inglis, Clayton, Purdon, and Jones voted against it, and County Councilors Gutowski, McDougall and Warden Davison (who carries two votes as Mayor of South Frontenac) voted in favour.

Dennis Doyle from the Frontenac Islands was not at the meeting.

When contacted afterwards, Paul Charbonneau said that he would now “re-engage with North Frontenac County staff towards building a joint base in Ompah. The County has $300,000 budgeted for the project.”

Omniglobe gone, but service returns

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esidents and businesses in the Mountain Grove, Arden, Plevna, and Cloyne areas, including schools and the North Frontenac Township Office lost their Internet service on Saturday (April 23) when Omniglobe Corporation ceased to exist.

Adam Conter, who works out of Montreal for Tronos Communications, which he described as a facilitator working with Omniglobe’s creditors, told the News that although “Omniglobe does not exist anymore” the former Omniglobe equipment and service protocols “are in the process of being sold, resold or integrated into a new provider network, and once that happens the customers will be contacted by the new provider” Conter would not tell the News when that is

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likely to happen, but North Frontenac Township staff member Cory Klatt reported to his council that Conter had told him that the new provider will be announced this week and service will return within a week or so.

Surprisingly, late on Tuesday morning, the service was back up again even though at that time there was no active owner of Omniglobe’s equipment.

Omniglobe received a grant from Kingston Hydro to bring Fixed Wireless Internet to schools in Mountain Grove, Cloyne and Plevna, and also received a grant from North Frontenac Township (funded by the province of Ontario) to bring service to Cloyne and the surrounding area.

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Re- spanking

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oth letters to the editor on 21 April 2011 touched on the issue of corporal punishment of children. In the first, John Wallace is accused of not founding in fact his statement that repealing Section 43 of the Criminal Code (which protects parents from assault charges) would “make all spankers, who discipline with love, criminals”. Obviously, Mr. Wallace had read the Supreme Court of Canada judgment, which ruled in 2004 that Section 43 was not in violation of the Constitution. It stated: “Without s. 43, Canada's broad assault law would criminalize force falling far short of what we think of as corporal punishment.” It is inconceivable to think that Sec. 43 could be repealed without a concurrent increase in the number of parents being charged with assault. In Canada our special interest agencies, funded by governments, are so active that parents who simply yank a child sideways by the arm would immediately find themselves in court.

In the early 1990s one agency tried to make case history. I refer to the unnecessary London, ON, trial of the American dad who spanked his daughter when she threw a tantrum and slammed a car door on her little brother’s hand. He was found not guilty since the punishment was reasonable and because corporal punishment was not a crime in Canada. Perhaps these social activists studying this topic would do better to spend some time following the development of the belligerent child in the US who was recently tasered by the police. It appears that that was the first time in that child’s life that he did not succeed with his outrageous behaviour.

As for the second letter by Ms. Forsey, denying that the Liberal party wanted to make spanking a criminal activity, it should be pointed out that the Liberal party did not counter the statement by a University of Ottawa professor that the government had a moral duty to enact into law and policy, the findings of social research for the good of society. Who is running this country? The people or the special interest groups?

BTW, I am not an advocate of corporal punishment and ask all parents never to strike in anger and to think twice for the good of their own conscience!

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• If you have a serious allergy to wasps, bees or even certain food items, it’s important to have an EpiPen on hand that is not expired. A recent study of over 100 people with severe allergies found that only 55 actually carried the EpiPen with them. Ensure that yours is in date and with you. It can save your life.

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The Move by Colleen Steele (dedicated to Eileen & Doug Whan) What shall we keep, what will we have to sell?

For it's into a seniors’ apartment we're now going to dwell.

Will our comfy bed fit along the back wall?

Can we squeeze it in or is the room too small?

We hope it fits, for we need to catch up on our rest 'Cause all these decisions have put our minds to the test.

Is there space to hang the pictures of all our family's photo?

Or do we stick them in albums and let the frames go Into a yard sale or auction with the rest of the things Like the preserving pot, jars, tools and the fish that sings.

Where can we place the special gifts made by loving hands?

Is there room for the good dishes, the pots and fry pans?

We cannot think straight for our minds are in a tizzy All this downsizing and planning is making us dizzy They say it's for the best, deep down we know that it's true Getting rid of all these "sentimental" possessions is making us blue We have got to "let go" but it's not easy to do This moving's exhausting but it’s a little exciting too For the building is brand new, though it seems quite small We're closer to some family, our doctor, church and the mall.

These "golden years" have brought us to this phase in our life And thank God we've both made it this far as husband and wife.

HENDERSON

Jean Brown 613-336-2516 Georgina Wathen 613-336-9641 · The organizers of the quilt raffle in aid of Pine Meadow Nursing Home have good news: the draw date has been extended to August 8, 2011, giving folks an increased opportunity to drop by, view the quilt on display at Pine Meadow and purchase tickets. Also, our Pine Meadow folks are getting geared up for their own Relay for Life and are seeking sponsors for this event that will aid in making cancer history. · Recent visitors to our area included Delmer Kelford, Mitchell Gurnsey, Roberta and Norman Buchanan. We attended an early morning Easter concert at St. Paul's United in Verona with a choir of 28, led fantastically by Annabelle Twiddy and friends. · Congratulations to Miles and Ellen (Deuel) Detlor who were married at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church in Rochester, New York. Miles hails from our area, and is the son of Jessie (Gurnsey-Detlor) Sajovek of Henderson village. A second reception will be held soon in the Napanee Branch Building. · Speaking of weddings, we are getting excited about watching the Royal wedding soon - can't wait. – Jean.

HARROWSMITH Kelly Calthorpe

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· I hope there weren’t too many people at the parking lot of the Golden Links Hall at 7am for the Turkey Bingo last week. My apologies, of course the bingo was at 7PM! · Come out on Friday, April 29 for an evening of Country Church at the Hartington Community Church in Hartington.

Gord Struthers and The Old Hims will provide entertainment.

The concert will begin at 7pm and there will be refreshments as well as a free will offering. Information: 613-374-2178. · The first Spring Craft Sale will be hosted by the Sydenham Women’s Institute on Saturday, April 30 from 10am until 3pm at the Sydenham Legion Hall on Amelia Street in Sydenham.

Besides offering many crafts, the Legion Auxiliary will be providing canteen refreshments. · The deadline to order tickets for the Gospel Dinner/Sunset Cruise with the Old Hims and the Proverbs is May 1.

Please contact gerrywoodland@live.ca; 613-372-1238. Tickets are $75 ($25 receipt). The boat leaves shore at 6:30pm · St. Paul’s United Church on Road 38 in Harrowsmith is looking for donations of good used garage sale items, including children's clothes and toys for their FUNtastic Street Fair and Sale on Saturday, May 7. If you have something to donate, please call Marni at 613-372-9929. Be sure to attend the Yard/Bake/Book Sale. There will be homemade gifts for

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april 28, 2011 mom, children’s activities and games, and what’s a Street Fair without a clown, pony rides, entertainment and a BBQ! · Mother’s Day is coming and you might want to mark your calendar so it looks like you planned this all along. The Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast will be on May 8, 8am-1pm at the Sydenham fire hall. Breakfast is $5 (kids under 5 free) and includes pancakes, sausages, bacon and beverages.

Mark and Sharon Alton and guests will provide live entertainment. and the first 150 moms will receive a carnation. There will be a large silent auction and tours of the emergency response vehicles. All proceeds will benefit the Loughborough Firemen’s Association, our friends and neighbours.

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· Olive Allen and the whole family celebrated granddaughter Isobel’s 7th birthday at Brenda and Craig’s cottage. · Sympathy to Bob Cordick, Kylie and Stacy, and Donna on the death of wife, mother and sister, Denise. She fought a hard battle. · Don’t forget Tea & Toast on May 3 at the United Church in Sharbot Lake, 9 – 10:30AM. · Happy belated birthday to my granddaughter Shauna, on April 26. · Starting May 8, there will be bi-weekly worship in Snow Road Church.

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Christine Schroeder-Laundrie 613-333-2376 denbighnews@hotmail.com · Here’s hoping you all had a great Easter holiday. Of course you all know what to do after the Easter Bunny comes to your house, right? Watch where you step!! · The New Apostolic Church Choir from Denbigh will be performing at the Melville United Church Festival of Choirs on Sunday, May 1 in Eganville, starting at 7 pm. Yours truly will be there, as I am the lead soprano, and have been with them for 20 years. We are always looking for new singers and you don’t have to be a member of the church to join the choir. Come on out for an evening of soul inspiring music. · No Music-In-The-Hall for the month of May.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

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· Sympathy to the family of Helyn Maye Coaty, who passed away on April 16. Predeceased by her husband, Amos. · Sympathy also to the family of Fred Commodore who passed away on April 20 after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 43 years, Wanda (Badour), children Angela, Peter, and grandchildren. Fred was formerly from Sharbot Lake. · Happy birthday to Tammy Dupuis on May 1; May Meeks, 90, on May 1; and Marjorie Willett on May 3. · On Good Friday, an outdoor Easter pageant took place at Arden United Church, with various members of the congregation acting out realistic roles. I was deeply moved by this enactment. Thanks to Derek and Chase Matson for their music, the Rev Barbara Mahood-Young, members of the Matson family, and members of the community. · On Saturday, April 30, a fund-raiser dance to send a child to camp will be held at Arden Community Hall featuring Jeff Code and his Silver Wing Band. 7PM. Tickets are $15.

Sponsored by District 1 and 2 Fire Fighters Association. · A spaghetti supper will be held on April 30, 5-7PM at the IOOF hall in Parham. Proceeds will go to the relay team of "Giddy Gals". $10 a ticket. · On April 21 at Land O’ Lakes Public School, a cheque for $1000 was presented by the Arden Seniors to buy a "smart board” for the school. A big Thank You! · The next meeting of Land of Lakes seniors is Wednesday, May 11 at the community hall in Mountain Grove with a potluck luncheon at noon. Ray Whitelock has been invited

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to entertain the seniors with his music. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and great music. · My parents, Joyce and Fred Smith of Arbour Heights, will be married 71 years on May 4. They are a great example for a young couple as they still hold hands, hug a lot and kiss a lot. After all these years they are considerate of each other, especially my dad. He loves to visit and can remember things that happened way back.

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· The Arden "Happy Gang" Seniors sure know how to make a difference. While it is fun to get together once a month, have a meeting and a great lunch, they do a lot more than just that. Between the bazaar and other fundraisers they manage to donate to several different worthwhile causes, the latest of which was a $1,000 donation to Land o' Lakes Public school to help purchase a "Smart Board". · This week is your last chance to buy a ticket from the Treasure Trunk in Sharbot Lake to aid the "Friends of Arden" to put some of their plans in motion. The draw will be on Friday and every dollar spent on tickets will be matched by the Treasure Trunk. The prizes are also donated by the Treasure Trunk. Betty Matson also has some tickets for sale, call 613335-2077. The Friends of Arden are working hard towards restoring Arden to some of its former glory and if we all pull together this will be great for this village. Some of the things they are working on will create new jobs right here. · The Arden Legion will have their regular monthly meeting this Saturday and there will be elections. Eligible members will be able to cast their vote or run for a position. · · Don’t forget the “Send a kid to camp” fundraising dance on April 30 at the community centre, hosted by the Arden and Mountain Grove Fire departments; $15 per person.

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· Wing Night at the Legion Thurs April 28 from 5 - 8 pm.

Everyone welcome · Crafter’s Fair Sat. April 30 from 10am - 3pm at the Legion. Lots of goodies including plants and a luncheon. · Be sure to bring Mom to the Mother’s Day Breakfast on May 8 at the Sydenham Firehall - 8am - 1pm. Live entertainment, silent auction and a great breakfast - all for a good cause. This is a popular and busy event - so come early. · Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church is hosting a Dinner Cruise on the Island Star - out of Kingston. The boat leaves the dock at 6:30 on Sunday May 15. Tickets are $75 each and include dinner and a concert by "The Proverbs" and "The Old Hyms". For tickets or more info call 372-1238 · St Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydenham is holding a Fish Fry on Friday May 6 from 5 -7pm. $12 each; children are $6 and kids under 5 are free. · Seniors Association Kingston is hosting 2011 Seniors Living information weekend on May 11 & 12 from 9am - 5pm at St Lawrence College. Explore opportunities for Travel and Leisure Time; Lifestyle Changes and Active Living and Wellness; Technology and Better Living. Passports are $3 each or 2 for $5 and this fee includes a door prize entry. For info

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· This Saturday April 30, the Tay Valley Community Choir is holding a concert at the Maberly Hall, and the title theme is Memory Lane. Come out and enjoy music from the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s. Sounds like a great time! The concert starts at 7 pm and admission is by donation, including food bank donations. For information, call Marily Seitz at 613-479-2855 · South Sherbrooke Fire Station Grand Opening / Open House. Everyone is invited to enjoy a beef BBQ hosted by the Firefighters’ Association on Saturday May 14, at 22110 Hwy 7, Maberly, from 11 am to 3 pm. The ribbon cutting will be at 1 pm. This project was completed on time and on budget. The South Sherbrooke Fire Station is one of two stations governed by the Drummond / North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Board. Come out and join the celebration, tour the building, view the equipment and have something to eat.

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· Once again this summer, Main St. Verona is going to be bursting with blooms. The Verona Community Association has just announced the second Annual Adopt a Barrel Flower Competition. Applications are being accepted from businesses and private residents who would like to adopt a barrel for the summer. Use your green thumb and your imagination to help beautify Verona this summer. Deadline to enter the contest is May 14. You can pick up your entry form at Rona Hardware, Local Family Farms or Nicole's Gifts. For full contest rules log onto www.yourverona.com. · Everything you ever wanted to know about quilting and the art of creating a quilt is about to be answered. The Verona Quilters’ Group will be giving a Quilt Demonstration on Saturday, April 30 at the Frontenac Farmers’ Market. From start to finish you can see how those beautiful quilts come to be. There will even be a frame that will be set up for you to practice on. 9AM to noon. Verona Lions Hall. · An indoor Flea Market & Craft Sale will be held at the Frontenac Community Arena on April 30, 9AM to 3PM. For information or to book a space, call the arena at 613-374-2177. · Be sure to attend the fundraising event on April 30 to

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See you there! · The Clar-Mill Community Archives presents “100 Years of the Rural Women 1850-1950,” at the Clar-Mill Hall on May 4, 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Come out to see the exhibits of local photographs and artifacts, hear guest speaker Mary Cook and enjoy discussion and refreshments! A celebration for the 5th year of Clar-Mill Community Archives!

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Admission is a $10 donation. Verona Lions Hall, 8PM. · 2011 dog tags are available at $12 each until April 30, after which they will be $25 each. Pick up the tags at Rona Hardware in Verona. · The Prince Charles Public School Community would like to thank Lisa and Troy Snider for all their hard work in cleaning and sprucing up the front flower bed at the school.

It was a much-needed improvement and it looks great! · Make sure your Mother’s Day weekend will include visiting the Frontenac Farmers’ Market. There is a lot happening Saturday, May 7. The market moves outdoors and will be celebrating Mother’s Day with lots of specials. The Lions Club will have a pancake breakfast with all proceeds going to the International Scout and Guide Fellowship (Haiti project). The annual South Frontenac Natural Environment Committee will also be holding their annual Tree Sale at the market that day. Verona Lions Centre. 9AM to 1PM. · Mom does not have to bake on her special day. Trinity United Church is holding its annual Pie Sale on May 7. Lots of delicious homemade pies to choose from. Take your pick of nine-inch pies for only $9 each. 9AM to 1PM.

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by Debbie Lingen his summer Main Street, in Verona, will once again showcase the gardening skills of dozens of volunteer gardeners in the Second Annual “Adopt-a-Barrel” flower growing competition. The Verona Community Association (VCA) has provided over 36 flower barrels lining Main Street, located in front of businesses, private homes and public spaces. Each of these barrels will be “adopted” by individuals or groups who will apply their gardening skills while competing for five prizes. Fourth and fifth place will win $50. Third place prize $100; second $200 and the grand prize will be $300.

The participants will provide the plants, the tender loving care and the creative skill which they hope will impress the judging panel sometime in August. In the meantime, residents and visitors to Verona will have the opportunity to enjoy the floral displays all summer. Winners will be announced at the Annual Garlic Festival, the first weekend in September. The competition is open to any aspiring gardeners who are residents in the Verona and the nearby area. Entry forms are available at Local Family Farms, Nicole’s Gifts, and Verona Hardware. Entries must be received by May 14.

Joyce Casement, a director of the VCA. says, “The VCA was delighted with last year’s competition. The barrels looked spectacular all summer. Everyone who competed got caught up in the excitement of the competition. Many of the businesses and residents who participated had so much fun that they are adopting their barrels again this year. It’s going to be fun watching our favourite displays take shape over the summer, and cheering on our friends and neighbours as they turn Verona into a Garden of Blooms.”

The VCA is a volunteer organization that sponsors projects and events that enhance the Verona community through celebration, beautification and community support. New volunteer members are always welcome.

Anyone interested in helping to make Verona an even better place to live can contact Debbie Lingen at 613-374-2091 or visit the Verona website at www.yourverona.com.

april 28, 2011

NFLT newcomers featured in upcoming production

by Jeff Green

hen North Frontenac Little Theatre presents “Getting Sara Married” at Sharbot Lake High School next weekend, there will be a number of familiar faces on stage, including Paddy O’Connor, Roseanna Redmond and Angela Cowdy. But there will also be two newcomers to the theatre troupe on stage, Michel Alarcon and Charlene Knight, while backstage, Kelli Bell will be directing for her first time.

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is now finalizing their lease agreement to purchase the former Grace United Church in Sydenham and are currently planning their first fundraising event at the church. The event is a Spring Flea Market that will take place on Saturday May 14 from 8AM-2PM. All of the funds will go towards supporting the various programs and services offered by the SFCSC to those in need in the community.

Organizers of the event will be offering rental tables to vendors to sell their wares. Items for sale will include typical flea market items such as plants, baked good, collectibles, books, children’s games and toys, furniture, gently used clothing and much more. Coffee and cold drinks will be available all day as well as hamburgers and hot dogs from 11AM1:30PM. Anyone wishing to donate items to the sale or vendors wanting to rent a table can contact Lorraine Creighton at 613-3766477or Jennifer Linton at 613-376-6883.

Staff at SFCSC are in the process of putting together a steering committee that will help guide them through the necessary renovations required to make the new church their home. “This is a very exciting time for us at SFCSC and we are looking forward to moving forward with this project.” reported SFCSC's fundraising chair Jennifer Linton.

time directing until someone mentioned it last week,” said Charlene Knight from her home in Arden this week, “she seems so natural at it.”

Charlene Knight will be playing the role of the character Heather in the play. She has had acting experience locally, as a student at Land O’Lakes Public School (LOLPS) acting in the spring musicals under Brian Robertson, another long-time Little Theatre member, who interestingly enough will be directing his final musical at LOLPS next week before he retires at the end of the school year. (more on that next week) Charlene Knight moved to Napanee for High School and did some acting there as well. “My greatest role was in ‘Zeussical’ in Grade 12,” she said.

She recently moved back to Arden with her husband and two-year-old child. “I had a bit of time available so I came out for this play and it has been a great experience. I went

to the first rehearsal and saw Nina Jenkins there. She had been my grade one teacher, so I felt comfortable from the start.

Charlene will be rather busy next week.

In addition to caring for a two-year-old and getting ready for “Getting Sara Married”, she will be back at LOLPS doing makeup for the spring musical.

“I think ‘Getting Sara Married’ is going to be great. The actors are really good and the crew is very organized. I’m looking forward to it,” she said.

“Getting Sara Married” runs on Thursday & Friday, May 6 & 7 at 7:30 pm and on Sunday May 8 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults. On Saturday, May 5, there will be a dinner theatre for $27. Dinner theatre tickets must be booked by Saturday April 30. Call Nina Jenkins at 279-2945.

Regular performance tickets are available at Verona Hardware, Gray’s Grocery, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy and at the door.

Kevin Callan coming to Lanark The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust Conservancy works with landowners wishing to protect their treasured bit of wilderness.

Kevin Callan celebrates Ontario wilderness as a prolific author, an entertaining and informative speaker and an outdoor enthusiast who has been labelled the "Red Green” of the paddling and camping world. They are coming together in Lanark Village on Sunday, May 1, 2pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, when the MMLTC and Nature Lover’s Bookshop will be hosting Kevin for an afternoon of laughter and enlightenment. The $10

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Travel for Tots Wildlife walkers in Sharbot Lake O puts out an SOS n April 15, 17 walkers from Sharbot Lake and the surrounding area met at the Sharbot Lake caboose to take part in the first ever official Sharbot Lake walk for The Canadian Wildlife Federation's Walk for Wild Life campaign. Recognizing this year as the International Year of Forests, the walks are aimed at raising awareness about sustainable forest management and habitat conservation in Canada and participants are encouraged to take note of any wild life sightings that they see. The Sharbot Lake walk was one of five walks that took place in Ontario that week; the others were in Bath, Kanata, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Bar Haven. The group walked from Sharbot Lake to Maberly, a journey of 17 kilometres, which took them roughly four hours. Between them they tallied up a total of 234 km., which will be added to the national total. The day started off chilly but the walkers, quickly warmed up under a bright, sunny sky.

Organizer Gloria Opzoomer of Balderson, who is a member of the Canadian Wildlife Federation, planned the walk this year and was pleased with the turnout. “The walk not only encourages Canadians to get out and walk but also to be aware of biodiversity and our standing forests, which hopefully will continue to stand for many years to come.”

She reported that along the way the group identified 13 species of birds and three frog species, including a wood frog, which many had never heard of before. They also saw the tallest pussy willow shrub that most of

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he popular Travel for Tots fundraiser that is put on each year by Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS) has changed its focus this year.

The fundraiser has always raised money for the transportation program that helps children from around the region access services that NCFS provides at the Child Centre in Sharbot Lake.

But last fall the Licensed Day Care program began to run into financial problems of its own after 20 years of success delivering licensed childcare to local youngsters.

“This year, proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly to the NFCS Licensed Day Care program, which, over the past year, has undergone significant operational changes in response to declining enrolment.

The lower numbers have several contributors: reduced subsidizes, the introduction of full-day kindergarten into Ontario schools, the recent economic downturn, and the normal challenges associated with operating in a rural environment,” said NFCS Executive Director Don Amos.

“The Day Care is integral to the ongoing viability of the surrounding communities, and our board of directors is exploring all options to ensure its continued success. Although unsteady enrolment in the fee-for-service program greatly impacts their bottom line, we do not want to increase fees, as it could cause even more children to leave licensed care,” he added, “and the funds we Licenced by the LLBO raise will help us keep those fees down.

On Sat. May 7, NFCS will be hosting “S.O.S. Save our Seafood Lasagna, Herb Crusted Cod, Salmon Sharbot Lake Day Care,” a silent auction and dance, 7 pm at the Royal Kingston Curling Club, 130 Days Road. “Once again we have Brunch starts at 11am some fantastic items for the Buffet dinner starts at 4pm silent auction,” said event organiser Jan MacPherson. featuring roast beef and turkey “It’s going to be a funDESIGNS night.”

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A heart felt donation M embers of the Land O'Lakes Quilters Guild in Cloyne decided this year to make and donate a quilt to the second annual Flinton Relay for Life cancer fundraiser, which will be taking place in Flinton on June 10. The quilt was presented to Flinton Relay chair Carolyn Hasler at Pineview Free Methodist church on April 26.

The guild, which has 27 members, makes regular annual quilt donations to the Community Services office in Northbrook, who in turn distribute the quilts to those in need in the community.

Guild member, Lois Emond, has a brother battling cancer and felt that making a quilt to support cancer research through the Flinton Relay would be a worthwhile donation for the guild to make this year. She approached Esther Irving, who is in charge of outreach and programming with the guild, and guild president Linda Lindsay, with her idea. “All the guild members, many of whom also have

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family members battling cancer, felt it would be a great idea.” Esther said.

The guild financially supported the project and Lois and Esther teamed up to design and make the quilt. Named the “Gathering of Hearts” quilts, it was made in the cottage country style and in Esther's words was named to reflect the idea behind the Flinton Relay. “The Relay for Life is a gathering of human hearts who are coming together to help each other and to give back to the community, so we wanted to make a quilt that reflected that idea in an upbeat and positive way. ” Relay chair Carolyn Hasler was thrilled with the donation and continues to be amazed at how the entire community is once again coming together. “I was overwhelmed and am so grateful for the guild’s generosity and willingness to support the event.”

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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes Spring wildflowers - part 2 he last Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes T column was intended

to help readers identify five common and attractive woodland wildflowers that bloom during early spring.

This week, we’ll take a closer look at another five showy flowers that bloom a little later, typi- Large-flowered Bellwort showing cally beginning at mid- unfolding leaves. Photo: William S. spring. None of the Justice @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Dafollowing plants are tabase considered ephemerals, as under the right conditions they can persist above ground well into the growing season.

• Large-flowered Bellwort (or Bellflower) is a perennial member of the lily family that is typically found in hardwood forests in alkaline (i.e. containing more calcium) or neutral soils. Its nodding six-petal yellow flower blooms in late April or early May. Curiously, the petals are slightly twisted as they hang downwards and its stem appears to pierce the leaves.

• Fringed Polygala (or Gaywings) is a spreading, low-growing member of the milkwort family. Often found in small colonies in woods dominated by conifers, it has a showy rosepurple and white flower that blooms in May. The half-inch (1.5 cm) long orchid-like Fringed Polygala.

Yellow Lady’s Slipper

flower has three central petals that are fused into a tubular structure with a delicate fringe on the lower lip. This dainty little plant is often overlooked because of its diminutive size, but is one of my personal favourites.

• Lady’s Slippers Three species of lady’s

by Steve Blight slippers can be found with a bit of searching in our area.

Pink lady’s slippers (or moccasin flowers) are normally found in very acidic soils in dry pine stands or in wet sphagnum bogs and bloom in late May. Yellow lady’s slippers found in moist hardwood stands tend to prefer more alkaline soils and begin blooming in mid-to late May. Spectacular rose and white showy lady’s slippers are the least common of the three species, typically found in treed wetlands like the Purdon Fen near McDonalds Corners and bloom in late June.

• Canada Mayflower (or false lily-of-the-valley) is a common woodland wildflower that can often be found growing in large colonies throughout our area.

Its delicate white flowers form on a spike that blooms in mid-spring, eventually forming a few reddish berries that are dispersed by birds. While they are found in many differ- Canada Mayflower ent woodland conditions, they seem most common in forests with acidic soils, particularly near pines and other evergreens.

• T r i ll i u m s : Finally, what list of Ontario wildflowers would be complete without trilliums? Red and white trilliums are both common in hardwood stands across the region. In my experience, red trilliums come into full bloom a few days Red Trillium earlier than white trilliums. Some people have linked observations of lower numbers of trilliums to high numbers of deer, which browse heavily on them in spring. Flowering from the end of April to well into May, trilliums may not come up in following years if they are picked. Enjoy the flowers of spring, before they are gone for another year!

Send your observations to Steve Blight at natureobservations@rogers.com or Lorraine Julien, naturewatching@ gmail.com.

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Three greats and a grand – six generations by Joan Deschamps ur sixth generation arrived back in October of 2010, but unfortunately we were unable to get together for photos until recently. However, not all of us were present, as the main person, the great, great, great grandmother Lena Martin (at right), lives in Sarnia, ON. She was 92 when the sixth generation arrived. Below are the five generations, right to left: baby Hunter with great great grandmother Joan Deschamps, Denise Rosenblath (great grandmother), Steven Rosenblath (grandpa) and Paige (mother)

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Your candidates - 2011 Federal Election John Baranyi, Green Party – Living Green

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ohn Baranyi is soft spoken for a politician. When speaking as a Green Party candidate he is careful to research his answers to questions and to ensure that he has a thorough understanding of the Green Party program.

He takes a deliberate approach to politics because of his commitment to the political process and to making sure that environmental issues are bought to political campaigns each time around. This election is his third federal election. He ran as an independent in Lanark Carleton in 2000, and for the Green Party in 2004, and he also ran for the Green Party in the 2003 Ontario election.

“Elections bring an opportunity to discuss ideas that don’t always get aired at other times,” he said, “and the Green Party’s message is an important one.”

While the environment was a top issue in the 2008 campaign, “there has been less talk about environment and climate change in this campaign from the other parties as they focus on economic recovery. It’s my job to keep reminding people that environment and economy cannot be separated from each other,” he said.

John Baranyi has been strong in pushing the tax shift policies of his party.

“We need to stop taxing the good and start taxing the bad,” he says, “you do that by taxing carbon and cutting payroll taxes, Canada Pension Plan payments, Employment Insurance, and others. We need to encourage more hiring and more Green industries and less energy intensive activity.”

This, Baranyi said, would mean a higher gas price equally balanced by lower income taxes, making it revenue neutral; net taxes do not go up. “The party platform is extensive on this,” Baranyi said, “ and it includes provisions for rural and lower income people to help with the tax shift. We recognize, of course, that rural Canadians do not have access to public transit. We have incentives in place, however, to help with the purchase of hybrid and electric vehicles, which would make a difference.”

John Baranyi is originally from Elliott Lake, where he still has family. He has lived in Lanark County for many years with his wife Christine Kilgour and their family. Since 1993, with Christine, he has been running Pulse Foods, a company that prepares frozen, gluten-free, vegan entrees that are sold across the province.

As this campaign has developed, Baranyi says that he has been well supported by the national party in spite of the fact that the party leader, Elizabeth May, has been less visible nationally than she was in 2008.

Not only was May not included in the televised debates, which was not her idea and which she fought in court, to no avail, but she has also focused her efforts on winning the BC riding of Saanich/Gulf Islands.

“I think she has done the right thing,” said Baranyi. “The best thing for us and for the environment would be to have her voice in the House of Commons. I have been well supported by the national party. The party has a very good set of policies on all of the issues. We are not a one-issue party. We do take the future of the planet into account at all levels, but social and economic justice go along with that as well.”

While he is sympathetic to a lot of the positions that the New Democratic Party takes, Baranyi said that the Greens are able to attract voters from other quarters, including disaffected Conservatives, who would never support the NDP. “I don’t know if our vote percentage will go up in this election in our riding, but in general the support we have had here has been going up each time the Green Party has run. People come to us from all of the other parties,” he said.

Ralph Lee, Independent – send a message to Ottawa

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alph Lee is a relative newcomer to Eastern Ontario. He moved to Carleton Place about 2 years ago, when his wife got a teaching job in a Perth area public school, and he set up a general law office in Carleton Place.

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When interviewed this week he said that he has fallen in love with Carleton Place and the surrounding region, and at the same time he has grown increasingly disenchanted with the way the political process has been developing in Canada.

His political experience goes back to his university days at Concordia in his native Montreal, where he served as the vice president of the student union.

“What I liked about student politics was the way we could work hard and really accomplish something for our efforts,” he said.

One particular project at Concordia was the opening of a student advocacy centre, which he was at the centre of.

“That centre is still around. It has a $100,000 budget and employs a number of students,” Lee said. “So, I see that political effort can have a long term impact if the conditions are right.”

The political conditions in Canada right now are anything but right, according to Ralph Lee. In the run up to the current election, Ralph Lee was talking to another lawyer in Carleton Place, expressing his frustration that in a country with a number of major problems, federal politics had descended to partisan bickering and name calling.

“He told me I should run, and I began thinking about it,” Lee said.

He says that he wasn't sure until the election was called, but, “When all the parties said they didn't want the election and began blaming each other, it justified my original reason for wanting to run.”

Included in Ralph Lee's platform are measures for rural health care, a seniors' bill of rights, and tax-free enterprise zones in rural Canada for small business start ups.

But the reason he is running, as an independent, lies mainly in his belief that the constituents in LFL&A are not being served by any of the political parties.

“Four elections in seven years, at a cost of $1.2 billion. It's pathetic,” he said, “The voters should send a message telling the government that enough is enough. Although some things are getting done in Ottawa, it is not enough, because the parties are mired in partisan bickering. Let’s look at the track record of the NDP, the Liberals and the Conservatives. None of them are serious about changing the political culture in Ottawa and it needs to change.”

While the opposition parties have tended to lay the blame for the political stalemate in Ottawa at the feet of Prime Minister Harper, Ralph Lee doesn't agree. “I think they all bear an amount of responsibility for the dysfunctional situation in Ottawa. There is enough blame to go around to all of them,” Ralph Lee said.

He said that he does not treat his candidacy lightly and that in the reception he has received at voters' doors and at all-candidates’ meetings he has found that the electorate is sympathetic to his views.

“I'm running to get elected,” he said, “and people responded. They agree that rural doctors need to be encouraged; that rural business needs a hand; and that seniors are important and deserve respect. I have a serious platform and people are listening.”

for MPs. While almost all the other MPs took the raise, Joe Clark and Scott Reid decided not to. Reid consulted his constituents and the response he received urged him not to return the $20,000 but to donate it to a local charity instead.

Someone suggested buying defibrillators, which cost $8,000 at the time, and that was the start of a public defibrillator program that has since spread throughout the riding.

“They are a relatively inexpensive way to make a real difference,” Reid said.

Now, 10 years later, defibrillators are a common sight throughout the riding and the Conservative party platform in this election includes putting defibrillators in every hockey arena across the country.

While democratic reform has been a harder sell, particularly in parliamentary elections, Reid has been able to push his own party in that direction in the way they elect their leaders, through rule changes that curtail the influence the party bureaucracy has in the selection of a leader.

His party favours an elected Senate, and if that comes about, it may bring opportunities for a voting system to be established that is something other than the “first past the post system”, which has seen the preferred party of about 40% of the population run the government for most of the last century.

Property rights are another of Scott Reid's long-term objectives. Reid believes that it is only fair that full and complete compensation be paid to landowners if, for any reason, their ability to make profit from the use of their land needs to be curtailed for the public good, whether it is for road construction, protection of habitat, or any other reason.

This goal was a founding principle of the Lanark Landowners Association, which was started up at Scott Reid's kitchen table and has been the springboard for the political career of Randy Hillier in Ontario.

Reid shares office space with Hillier, the current Ontario MPP for LFL&A, and it is in the Ontario legislature that the push for property rights is now focused.

Scott Reid has been associated with Prime Minister Stephen Harper for many years. He worked on the Harper campaign to become leader of the Canadian Alliance Party and was heavily involved in the amalgamation talks between that party and the Progressive Conservative Party, which led to the formation of the Conservative Party that has been in power since 2006.

Scott Reid said that contrary to how the prime minister is often portrayed by opponents and the national media, Stephen Harper is someone with a lot of “people skills and a great deal of patience. You can't lead a political party for that many years without being able to work with people. Stephen Harper has been working for 25 years towards bringing Canada a smaller government that allows individuals more opportunity to live their own lives and control their own future.

That has been his focus from the start and remains his focus today.”

Scott Reid remains a student of the democratic process and at dissolution he was the Deputy Government House Leader and chair of the Human Rights Committee.

Scott Reid, Conservative – still motivated

Dave Remington, Liberal – the happy campaigner

he first question that came to mind when interviewing Scott Reid is what motivates him to seek term after term in a Parliament that seems to get closer and closer to a political stalemate with each passing year.

“I’ve got a series of policy objectives I’d like to see put in place. That’s what got me into politics in the first place, and it sometimes takes a long time to bring some of these things about. Issues related to democratic reform, property rights, and rural emergency care are all long-term objectives of mine,” he said when interviewed earlier this week.

Many of Reid's policy objectives stem from the political ideology that Reid developed when he was a student and a policy adviser to Preston Manning, and later, to Stockwell Day. But one very practical idea that he has become identified with came, indirectly, from one of Reid’s political opponents, former Liberal Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.

Reid was a first-term MP from the upstart Canadian Alliance party after narrowly defeating a Liberal incumbent in 2000, when he took exception to a $20,000 salary hike

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n the fall of 2008, David Remington ran an energetic campaign in LFL&A in his first attempt to unseat Scott Reid as MP, and he received less support than he needed - a lot less. With just under 12,000 votes he finished in a distant second place, over 18,000 votes and 34% percentage points behind Reid.

Given the volatility of the political scene in Canada after that election, the LFL&A Liberal Association decided early in 2009 to select a candidate so that whenever the next election was called they would have someone in place.

David Remington stepped forward again, and for over two years, since March of 2009, he has been travelling the riding on evenings and weekends, preparing the ground for the campaign that finally arrived in earnest this month. “People call me the Ever Ready bunny; I keep running and running,” David Remington said when interviewed on a rare day off from campaigning. “I feel that this is a winnable riding for our party. That's a big motivation for me.”

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Dave Remington - cont’d from pg 10 Visiting with people in the numerous communities that make up the sprawling three-county riding is the kind of thing that Remington enjoys, and it fits with his ideas not only about campaigning, but also about the job of a member of parliament. “I always think that you have to earn the support, try to represent the style of an MP that I would like to be, which is one who remains in the community. I think it means a lot to people; they appreciate the fact that I keep going.

That's what I feel is happening in this campaign. Green, NDP, and Conservative supporters are coming to us every day.” he said.

Even in the Conservative stronghold territory of Lanark County, which is home to about 45% of the voters in riding, Remington says he has been well received this time around. “I was going door-to-door in the village of Lanark last week, meeting with store owners and homeowners, and I had a very good response. The last time around people just thought I was brave to be there. So I think things have changed. It feels like a totally different campaign.”

David Remington's own political career started in the municipal world. He served first as a Napanee councilor and then as mayor. Later, he served as parliamentary assistant to Larry McCormick in the Hastings, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington riding. He has a background in small business and has been working as a program supervisor for the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth.

He considers his political style as that of a consensus builder. “My style is to be able to work across party lines, putting the resident ahead of party politics. I'm not really partisan; I'm really not. Some people are very partisan, but that's against my style. And I think the reaction at the door - and

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In terms of issues that are dominant in his riding in this election, Remington said that health care and the economy have been at the top of people's minds.

Doug Smyth, NDP – struggle for the underdog n the LFL&A riding, which was created in 2004 and has seen one provincial and three federal elections, the NDP has run a distant third in all of them, closer in support to the fourth-place Green Party than to the second-place Liberals.

In this election, it was one week into the five-week campaign when the local NDP association chose Doug Smyth as their candidate.

Smyth is a newcomer to politics. When interviewed, he said he has been living in Carleton Place for over 15 years, after working in a management position for a number of major corporations, General Electric, Domtar, and Procter and Gamble, in Toronto and Edmonton. He now works with the Eastern Ontario division for Wagonmaster, a technology company for the automobile servicing industry.

“I was looking for a way of giving. I had a little bit more time available, even though it hasn't worked out too well on that score, and since I feel the NDP is taking a nice fresh approach to the difficulties the country is facing, I contacted the local office and put my name forward,” he said.

Smyth said that he appreciates the NDP approach to the major issues facing local voters.

“A lot of people in this riding are struggling, living from pay check to pay check and trying to avoid slipping into real poverty and worrying about keeping their jobs. The impact of the HST has really hit home this winter. Only the NDP understands these kinds of problems, and is willing to look at heating oils and gasoline pricing,” he said.

Smyth also thinks it is appropriate to halt the drive for tax relief for large corporations. “The corporations are now sitting on large pools of money. Their profits are going to be phenomenal this year, and tax relief from Canada will not make them invest in new production here when there are cheaper conditions all across the world. Studies that show that tax relief for corporations creates jobs are all dated, and

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PAGE 11 the business world is now totally global. The NDP plan to help small business is more realistic because that is where the jobs are being created. We needed to have competitive corporate tax rates, but we reached that point about $60 billion ago,” he said.

Doug Smyth also believes that of the national leaders, Jack Layton has the advantage of “being the sort of guy that will work day and night for us. I feel I can trust him with the future of my family.” He said that the issues that are coming up in terms of the ageing population and the future of health care will require “the best minds working together to bring lots of input into how to deal with these problems, and this is not how Stephen Harper works.”

While thus far the campaign has been a charmed one for NDP National Leader Jack Layton, in spite of health problems that were slowing him down at the start, his LFL&A candidate has had some problems. Doug Smyth was out campaigning for the first week of April, but from the start he knew he would have to miss the third week, including the

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Smith, Donald May 1st, 2006.

There is a bridge of memories From here to heaven above That keeps you very close to me It’s called the bridge of love.

Sadly missed and much loved by your sister Dorothy and little pal Benji CARD OF THANKS

Thank You – Leclair I would like to thank everyone, especially my two daughters Nicky and Anna, my son Eric and his wife Sherry, my nine grandchildren, aunts, uncles, friends, nephews and cousins, also, I would like to thank Mary-Lou and Bruce, the DJs, for my surprise 60th birthday party.

Diane Leclair

Thank You – England We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to family, friends and neighbours for all their prayers and acts of kindness during Bob’s convalescence following surgery.

Special thanks to all the ministers of our community for their visits and calls. To the Zealand Women’s Circle for the cosy quilt; the United Church for the lovely fruit basket. Last but not least, to our daughter, Christine, for all the TLC, and her gentleness and care. Thanks again and God bless you all.

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OBITUARY  LESSARD, FAE IRENE at Addington County Hospital on April 19, 2011. Born on December 29, 1951, the daughter of the late Mary ( Wood) and Joseph Parks. Fae will missed and always loved by her husband Cecil; children Brent (Carmel) and Todd; grandsons Braden and Gavin; sister Pauline (Larry) Charlton; and brothers Gerry (Gail) Parks, Doug (Debby) Parks, Ory (Lorna) Parks and Oddie (Kim) Parks. Predeceased by brothers Colin and Clifford. Friends were received at Cassidy Funeral Home Tweed on Monday April 25, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9pm and at St. John the Evangelist Church, Flinton on Tuesday April 26 from 10-11am followed by Funeral Mass at 11am. Cremation to follow.

Donations appreciated to the Relay for Life, Flinton, or the Liver Foundation.

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et’s have a look at Corona Borealis this month. It’s a small constellation and can be found between the constellation Bootes to its right and Hercules to the left. I hope some of you, using the techniques I mentioned last month, had a chance to practise finding your way around the night sky. To arrive at Corona Borealis we must first find Bootes. Look to the Big Dipper and follow the arc of its handle down about 20 degrees (two fist widths) to the bright, slightly orange star Arcturus. Bootes is about the same size as the Big Dipper and shaped like a kite. Arcturus sits at its bottom where a tail would be attached on a kite. Now follow the outline of Bootes up to its wide part and look left (east). You will see the U shape of the Corona Borealis. Its main stars form a semicircle that resembles a crown. In Latin, its name means the “northern crown”. In early May you can find the Crown about an hour after sunset towards the southeast. It will shift slowly towards the south as the month progresses.

In Greek mythology the constellation was considered to be the crown that the god Dionysus gave Ariadne, the daughter of King Minos of Crete, when she married him. He tossed the crown into the sky after the wedding and the jewels turned into the stars of the constellation. The Cheyenne first nation calls it the “Camp Circle” since it resembles the way they set up camp in a semicircle. In Welsh mythology it’s known as the Castle of Arianrhod and is her home in the heavens.

Australia’s aboriginals call it ‘Woomera’ or the Boomerang and the ancient Chinese called it

Zeller, Irmgard A. 'Irma' Passed away in Kingston on Monday, April 25th, 2011 Irmgard Agnes 'Irma' (Straub) Zeller of Ompah at the age of 82 years.

Predeceased in 2008 by her beloved husband Romuald 'Ron' Zeller. Dearly loved mother of Brigitte (Raymond) Chastkavich of Coquitlam, BC, Hanne (Robert) Quigley of Ompah and Linda (Bob) Mclean of Belleville. Cherished Oma to Sarah (Roy), Derek (Shelli), Travis, Michael (Olga), Danielle (Justin), Bradley and Christopher and Omi to Natalie, Emily, Rachel, Andrew, Neriah, and Alexander. Irma and Ron bought a farm in Ompah in 1967, and retired there in 1980. Here they enjoyed many friendships, the outdoors and the wonderful pace of life it offered. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W, Perth on Friday, April 29th, 2011 from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Interment will follow in Crawford Cemetery, McDonald's Corners. In remembrance, contributions to the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County or the Snow Road Presbyterian Church. Family condolences to www.blairandson.com.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Maschke Funeral Home Northbrook

(613) 336-6873 1-888-336-3725 www.maschkefuneralhome.com

IN MEMORIAM

Godfrey In loving memory of my husband, Jim, who died May 4, 1995.

In memory you walk with me, No matter where I go.

In dreams you come and stay awhile, Jim, I miss you so.

Although you’re only here with me, In spirit and in mind, I’ll always hold you in my heart, From now until the end of time.

Lillian

Donald L. Smith (Don) In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather “Pa”, who joined the angels May 1, 2006.

In a quiet country graveyard, Where the gentle breezes blow, Lies the one we love so dearly, Whom we lost 5 years ago.

Our thoughts are always with you, Your place no one can fill, In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still.

Always loved and greatly missed by your loving wife Thelma (Queeny), Donna, John and families.

“Keep Smilin”

A Promise for You “I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.” Matt 26:27

Kwan Soo, meaning “a cord”. Although small, it’s an exquisitely beautiful sight in the sky and that may explain why so many societies past and present have a name or story to describe it. By the way, three of its stars are known to have planets!

Corona Borealis doesn’t have any prominent deep space objects but its surrounding area is fascinating to explore with binoculars.

It’s worth getting a star chart and investigating some of the double and variable stars in its neighbourhood and good practice for learning the night sky too!

Soon (sooner the better) it will be getting warm enough to lie back on a blanket with binoculars and roam the skies.

Low in the eastern dawn sky about 30 minutes before sunrise is an exciting direction to observe this month! The tightest grouping of four planets in decades will be on display. They are Mercury, Mars, Venus and Jupiter. You will likely need binoculars to make out Mercury and Mars in the grouping. It will be fascinating to follow their shifting positions as the month progresses. The crescent moon joins the grouping on the 1st and 2nd of the month and again at the end of the month on the 29th, 30th and 31st. Saturn is still easy to find above bright Spica in Virgo in the southeast.

The Aquarid meteor shower peaks in the early morning of the 6th. It will be active a few days before and after that date. Because of the way the Earth is intersecting this debris from Halley’s Comet, not many meteors will be seen this far north. Nonetheless, it’s worth a look. The moon will be low and won’t interfere.

The Full Moon falls on the 17th this month and is called the Flower Moon.

Early May sees the sun rising at 5:40AM and setting at 8:15PM. By the end of the month dawn occurs at 5:17AM and dusk at 8:38PM. All times are in daylight savings time and approximate.

Saturday, May 7 is International Astronomy Day. Check www.rasc.ca/astroday or your local newspaper for events. Since I’m not sure yet whether to set up my own session or take part in a larger group event, please email me for last-minute information. Leo Enright’s “The Beginner’s Observing Guide” is available at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy and also can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. Our Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews” is available at store magazine racks or by subscription at the RASC website. Questions, comments or topic suggestions can be sent to me through the Frontenac News or at cygnushill@hotmail.com. Clear skies!

KFPL Book of the Week Round Ireland with a Fridge

by Tony Hawks

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t’s only a small fridge really, so the idea isn’t absolute lunacy. Is it? Young British writer, Tony Hawks, accepts a drunken bet that he can hitchhike all the way round Ireland while hauling a fridge. In this tale of kings and barmaids, Hawks combines the traditional traveler’s tale with a new high water mark in ridiculous, time-wasting silly wagers.

Visit us at www.kfpl.ca to reserve a copy of this book.

The Book of the Week is brought to you by the Kingston Frontenac Public Library

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The Classifieds

LEGAL SERVICES

AdRates:ClassifiedTextads:$8.20+HSTperinsertionfor20words&under;20¢eachextraword.Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fx: 613-279-3172; nfnews@frontenac.net

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS Stoves,washers,dryers,freezers,dishwashers.3monthsold andup.Soldwithwrittenguarantees.Fridges$100andup.

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Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

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

AUTOMOTIVE KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

NAPANEE OIL CHANGE CENTRE. Open 6 days per week, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 15 Commercial Court, 613-354-1668

CLEAN UP - K&P THE 3RD ANNUAL TRAIL CLEAN-UP for the County of Frontenac K&P Trail will take place Sat. April 30, 2011 at 10 am. Volunteers are asked to please register by calling 613-5489400 ext 330 or by email at ayoung@frontenaccounty.ca. Please visit www.frontenaccounty. ca for more details.

CRAFTS CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS GIFT SHOP. Opening May 5th. All items handcrafted by local artisans. Gifts and Home Décor. Open ThursSat. 10-4; 7500 Rd 509, Plevna, call Debbie, 613-479-8057

EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca

FARMS LEEDS COMMUNITY PASTURE – ATHENS, ON, is now accepting applications for the 2011 grazing season. Call 613-372-2503.

Shaw Direct Satellite TV SD 209 - $99.00* up $150. In credits HD 605 - $199.* PVR $399.*

Don’s (Wiskin) Satellite Service 613 328-6811 Xplornet Internet Dealer repairs to all satellite TV providers * Installed with dish for new activation www.whocandomyjob.com

Land O’ Lakes Community Services Land O’ Lakes Community Services is looking for new Board members.

Our board is a governing body that focuses on directing and protecting the interests of our membership.

Successful candidates will have: • Passion for our organization’s vision & mission • Ability to analyze information and make policy decisions • Commitment to contribute to the Board as a member of a team • Time to dedicate about 4 hours per month to board business In addition, we are particularly interested in finding individuals who have expertise in secretarial and finance/accounting. If you fit this description, or know someone who does, please contact Susan or Penny at 613-336-8934.

FLEA MARKET TONI & JP’s FLEA MARKET 4th season.

Something for everyone. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 6107 Hwy 506. 613479-0341

FOR RENT CANTEEN RENTAL for Centennial Park in Harrowsmith. Monthly Fee required. For more information please contact South Frontenac Portland Rec Committee, 613-372-1910 NEW 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Northbrook, ground level and wheelchair accessible shower, $750 including heat, hydro, A/C, snowplowing. 613-336-2034 SHARBOT LAKE VILLAGE – APARTMENT, 1 bedroom, heat & hydro inclusive, $650/month, 1st & last, references. Phone 613-279-3341.

FOR SALE ARIENS LAWN TRACTOR with snowblower & lawnmower deck, 18 hp. Phone 613-2793158.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Quality dry hardwood, delivered or pick up. 613-279-2048 WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS. Instant rebates up to $1,800 on Outdoor Wood & Corn Furnaces OR Trade-out discounts up to $2,500 on the purchase of an E-Classic. YOUR CENTRAL BOILER DEALER. Frankford, ON 613.398.1611; Bancroft, ON 613.332.1613

FOUND BLACK & WHITE MALE CAT, young, Sharbot lake area, 613-279-1316

GARAGE/YARD SALES APRIL 30 & MAY 1, 1168 Veley Road, Henderson area, rain or shine, gas weed trimmer, 2 oak stools, household articles, something for everyone.

SPYGLASS COVE, Clarendon, Hwy 509.

Open Tues. – Sat. 9am - 5pm. Charlie Chaplin figurine $7; folding chair $7.50; plant table $3; children’s circus tea set $10; bookshelf $10; videos and DVDs $1 - $2 ea; shoes $2 ea; brown Debbie Travis blind 27” x 68” $2. Free handbag or tool with any purchase.

HALL RENTAL S&A CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith. Air conditioned, capacity 90, $25/hr up to 3 hours; $125 for more than 3 hours. Call 613-372-5678; 613372-1910 VERONA LIONS BANQUET HALL AND BOARD MEETING ROOM (Lions’ Den). Reasonable rates in a convenient location. Air conditioned. Full kitchen and bar facility. Weddings, anniversaries, parties, conferences. 613-3742821

HELP WANTED SUMMER HELP WANTED, North of 7 Restaurant, ccontact Sherry, 613-479-2603

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Harrowsmith, Firearms course: May 13 – 14, Hunter Ed: June 3 – 4. Call Bill at 613-3352786 HUNTER SAFETY AND CANADIAN FIREARMS COURSES. Call for course dates and details. 613-336-9875; cell 705-6326004

The Treasure Trunk Second Tyme Around Clothing

1171 Cannon Rd., Sharbot Lake

613-279-2113 Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9am - 3pm

Time For A Change!

• $4 Bag Days Mon & Wed • New Spring & Summer Stock in April • New Monthly in Store Promos

Quality New & Used Clothing at Affordable Prices!

For furniture drop off, please call ahead. 613-279-2113 ask for Janet.

RURAL LEGAL SERVICES, A community Legal Clinic providing legal services without charge for residents of Northern Frontenac County and surrounding area. Sharbot Lake: phone 613-279-3252 or toll free 1-888-7778916. Northbrook: 613-336-8934

MECHANIC WANTED FULL-TIME LICENSED MECHANIC REQUIRED, Apply in person to Snider’s Garage, 14701 Hwy /41 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659

SERVICES D.R.S.S. CONSTRUCTION. Renovations, installations and repairs. Kitchen, bathroom and basements; decks and fencing; backhoe work.

Fully insured and guaranteed. Contact Daniel 613-336-8454; 613-827-6276; smithd588@ aol.com DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing.

Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201.

HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice.

613-375-6772 PET SITTING in Mountain Grove. Going away?

Let us help. Dogs, Cats, etc. Spacious, individual accomodations. Long walks. By appointment only. Laura Mills 613-335-3658 Evenings are best or leave a message.

SYLVIA’S FOOT CARE. Providing Nursing foot care in the privacy of your own home.

Registered with Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to provide foot care to veterans who qualify. For further information call Sylvia at 613-3352940.

WANTED TO BUY

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

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all-candidates’ meetings in Kaladar and Perth, because of a long-standing work commitment in Toronto. Then he got hit with a health issue of his own. He developed a muscle problem with one eye that has left him with double vision and dizziness, hopefully temporary. That kept him on the sidelines for the following week, so he has not been able to get out for door-to door campaigning and has missed three more all-candidates meetings - in Verona, Napanee, and at a student forum at Sharbot Lake High School.

As it stood coming into the final week of the campaign, Dough Smyth said he hopes to attend the meeting in Carleton Place on Wednesday, although he said, “I will look a bit like a pirate because I will be wearing a patch over my eye.”

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that The Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the 66’ shore road allowance as set out and described as follows: ALL THAT PART of the original 66’ shore road allowance lying in front of Lot 263 on Registered Plan 1044, being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-20002, geographic Township of Barrie, in the Township of North Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac (Kashwakamak Lake).

The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Barrie Township Hall, 14225 Highway 41, Cloyne, Ontario, on the 9th day of May 2011, at 1:00 p.m., and at that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard.

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Promoting active seniors

By Jeff Green

2nd Annual Seniors’ Fair

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he Sharbot Lake Family Health Team is working with partners to present two opportunities for seniors to greet the spring by shaking off those winter cobwebs and getting active.

This first event is the second annual Seniors’ Fair at St. James Catholic Church Hall in Sharbot Lake. It is slated for Monday, May 9, between 9:30 and 1:30.

Among presenters during the fair will be Carol Belanger, who will demonstrate two different kinds of yoga, including one for less active seniors that can be done while the participant is seated in a chair. Other presenters include Sarah Emory, a physiotherapist; a nurse who specializes in osteoporosis; as well as Jennifer Allan, a Registered Dietitian with the Family Health Team, who will be talking about meal planning and cooking for one or two people. As a special treat, and a fitting demonstration of how to remain active and have fun, the Arden Glee Club will perform.

The fair will also include information booths presented by members of an umbrella group of agencies called the Seniors’ Collaborative, which are working together to present the fair.

They include Northern Connections, the Alzheimer Society, Northern Frontenac Community Services, Fit Plus, and the Canadian Diabetes Association.

The Seniors’ Fair is free, and lunch will be provided courtesy of W.A. Robinson and Associates. For information, call Jennifer at 613-279-2100.

Healthy Lifestyles Seniors Exercise Group Starting on May 10, and running until the end of June, Fit Plus gym, in partnership with the Family Health Team, will be offering twice weekly (Tuesday and Thursday) education and exercise classes at the gym, which is located at the junction of Road 38 and Clement Road, south of Sharbot Lake.

Each of the one-hour sessions will include a 20-minute talk about topics that range from health goals, healthy eating, managing medications, the benefits of exercise for mental health and more. Speakers will include Jennifer Allan, Dr. Oglaza and Nurse Practitioner Brenda Bonner from the Family Health Team, and John Pariselli, who will talk about Tai Chi. Michele Greenstreet, from Fit Plus, will lead the exercise portion of each class.

“People do not need to be at a peak level of fitness to do the classes,” said Michele Greenstreet, who will tailor the program to the fitness level of the participants. The cost is only $80 for 16 classes, and participation is limited to ten people, so call today to Fit Plus at 613-279-2800.

Township of Addington Highlands Invitational Quotations for Building Construction The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands will receive written quotations from qualified and interested contractors until 16:00 on May 13, 2011 for the following work at the Addington Highlands Community Centre, 31 Central Street, Denbigh, Ontario.

• Architectural work involving constructing 13 finished rooms of various sizes over a 2340 sf area within the existing building.

• Cabinetry work.

• Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC work.

Tender forms will be handed out at the mandatory site meeting.

Any contractor interested in submitting a quotation shall attend a mandatory site visit at 10:00 a.m. on May 3, 2011.

Dated This 29th day of March, 2011.

The lowest or any quotation not necessarily accepted.

Brenda Defosse Clerk

For further details please contact Tony Fritsch at (613) 333-2224.

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We’ve Put our Bins to the test. They Passed Trousdale’s Home Hardware George St, Sydenham

613-376-3441 613-376-6666 Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events and their details should be independently verified by readers.

Thursday April 28 HARROWSMITH – SPAGHETTI DINNER & silent auction fundraiser, Public School 5:30pm, $10; 10 & under $6. 613-372-2026.

KALADAR – WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR, Bethel Pentecostal Church, 6;30pm, freewill offering for choir; all welcome

Friday April 29 CLOYNE - FREE FRIDAY FLIX, “The King’s Speech”, 7pm, United Church FIRE BENEFIT DANCE for Holly Jones & family, of Maberly, Perth Civitan Hall, 8pm, music by Tunz DJ; by donation, info: Kathy VanAlstine, 613-268-2757 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE ages 9 to 15, Golden Links Hall 7pm, $6; 372-1274 HARTINGTON – GOSPEL SING,: Gord Struthers & The Old Hims, Portland Community Church, 7pm, freewill offering, refreshments; info: 613-374-2178

Saturday, April 30 ARDEN – SEND-A-KID-TO-CAMP FUNDRAISER DANCE w/ Jeff Code & Silverwing Band, community centre, 7pm; $15pp, sponsored by Firefighters Association COFA BEEF BBQ (Conservationists of Frontenac Addington), Lions Hall, Northbrook, 4-7pm, $12; $6 under 12; preschoolers free FLINTON - SOFTBALL REGISTRATION, for ages 7-13, rec. centre, 10am-noon, info James 613-336-8114; Robert 613-336-8898 FRONTENAC ARENA – FLEA MARKET & CRAFT SALE, indoor, 9am-3pm, book space: 613-374-2177 HARROWSMITH - CHINESE DINNER & AUCTION S & A Club 6pm; $10 members; $12/non-members; advance only: Kim (613)372-0018, Patti (613) 372-5617 MABERLY - TAY VALLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR “Memory Lane” concert, 7pm, community Hall; admission by donation; food bank donations welcome. Refreshments.

MATAWATCHAN - HAM DINNER, St. Andrew’s United Church, 5pm; $12, 12 & under $6; 5 & under free.

OMPAH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SPRING ATV RUN, contact Denis Bedard and Rose Boivin; doubles @mazinaw.on.ca; 1-866-661-4939 PARHAM - SPAGHETTI DINNER for Giddyup Gals Relay for Life team, 5-7pm, IOOF Hall, tickets $10, Joe & Marg’s, Hope’s General Store, Verona Pharmacy; Janice 375-6735 PLEVNA - BILL WHITE & WHITE PINE, w/ Tebworth Brothers Bluegrass Concert, Clar-

• All steel construction, ready to assemble • Two tone powder coat paint • Easy to use pressure latch system keeps animals out, pivot pin hinge system for safe lid control • Attachable feet allow bin to be lagged down • BearGard corners to keep bears from getting their paws on the lid corners

Mill Hall 7-10pm, $10; info: Lois 479-2562.

SHARBOT LAKE – SOCCER REGISTRATION, 10am-1pm, medical centre, lower level; $30 season; info: Lynette 613-279-2366 SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SPRING CRAFT, 10am-3pm, Legion Hall; 20+ vendors, canteen by Legion Auxiliary.

VERONA – MUSICAL BENEFIT EVENING & Silent Auction, Lions Hall, fundraiser for Brown children, 8pm; $10; to donate call: 613376-7688 WESTPORT - CHICKEN & RIB DINNER, 5:30-7:30pm, Legion Hall; $15, fundraiser for library 613-273-3223

Sunday May 1 ARDEN - CIRCLE SQUARE RANCH Open House, 2-5pm; tractor tour, Pony Rides, desserts, tea & coffee; 613-335-5403 ENTERPRISE - COUNTRY JAMBOREE, 1-4pm, Enterprise all; music, food, dancing; presented by Newburgh-Camden Lions; proceeds to hospitals’ project.

HARROWSMITH – GOSPEL ONLY JAM, Free Methodist Church, 1:30-4pm, open to singers w/ tracks, fundraiser for church, refreshments, info: Patsy 613-376-9815 LANARK - KEVIN CALLAN, CBC host & author of Paddler’s Guide series, at Legion, 2pm, $10 proceeds to Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust Conservancy; hosted by MMLTC & Nature Lover’s Bookshop; (613) 259-5654.

WESTPORT - KINGSTON CHAMBER CHOIR, United Church, 2:30pm, freewill offering benefits choir & church

Monday May 2 SHARBOT LAKE - COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS Mondays & Wednesdays, 9-noon starting May 2; Northern Connections Adult Learning Centres: 613-279-2499 SNOW ROAD – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, Call Community Support Services for info/ appointment: 613-279-3151

Wednesday May 4 FLINTON - SOFTBALL REGISTRATION, for ages 7-13, rec. centre, 6:30-8pm, info James 613-336-8114; Robert 613-336-8898 LOLTA ACCESSIBILITY WORKSHOPS, Kaladar Community Centre 9-noon; Sharbot Lake, North Frontenac Telephone 1:-4:30pm; $20 person, pre-register 800-840-4445 PLEVNA - “100 YEARS OF THE RURAL WOMEN 1850-1950”, Clar-Mill Community Archives, Clar-Mill Hall, 6:30-9:30pm, guest speaker Mary Cook. A celebration for the 5th year of Clar-Mill Community Archives!

SHARBOT LAKE - SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS of Alzheimers or a related dementia disease, Seniors’ Centre, 1-3pm; NFCS 613-279-3151.

SHARBOT LAKE: YES - YOUR EMPLOYMENT SKILLS, Wed. & Fri., 9-noon starting May 4, Northern Connections Adult Learning Centres 613-279-2499

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Steel Animal Resistant Garbage & Storage Containers

Made in Canada

Thursday May 5 CANADIANS FOR WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN gala, speaker Lauryn Oates, 5:30-9pm, St. Lawrence College, Kingston, silent auction, refreshment, sale of Afghan items; tickets: $35, reserve by May 2: 613 375-8290; tarasick@frontenac.net; www.cw4wafghan.ca LOLTA ACCESSIBILITY WORKSHOPS, Sydenham Town Hall 9-noon $20 person, preregister 800-840-4445 CLOYNE - SOFTBALL REGISTRATION, for ages 7-13, NAEC school, 6-7pm; info James 613-336-8114; or Robert 613-336-8898 VERONA DINERS, noon, Trinity United Church, for 55+, $11. Reserve 613-376-6477.

Thurs - Sun. May 5 - 8 NFLT PRESENTS “GETTING SARA MARRIED”, Sharbot Lake High School Thurs & Fri 7:30pm, Sat dinner theatre 6pm; Sun 2pm; $12; dinener theatre $27 - RSVP by April 30: 613-279-2945; tickets avail. Verona Hardware, Gray’s Grocery, S.L. Pharmacy

Friday May 6 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE ages 9 to 15, sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Golden Links Hall 7-10pm $6 MCDONALDS CORNERS - CONCERT w/ Jonathan Byrd & Corin Raymond, MERA Schoolhouse, 8pm, tickets $20 avail. Fall River Espresso, Maberly (cash); 613-268-2376 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, call Community Support Services for info, appointment: 613-279-3151.

SYDENHAM - FISH FRY, St Paul’s Anglican Church 5-7pm; $12, kids $6, under 5 free.

WESTPORT – MOBILE CLINIC by Community & Primary Health Care, Town Hall, 9:30am-2pm, for everyone in the community: info: 613-803-1710

Saturday May 7 ARDEN - DINNER & GOSPEL SING, community center; dinner 5pm; gospel sing 6pm w/ Hartin family, sponsor: Arden & Community Wesleyan Church ENTERPRISE - MOTHER’S DAY DANCE w/ Enterprise Jamboree Group & Friends, community hall, 8pm, $10/pp; light lunch 11pm; sponsor: Newburgh-Camden Lions FLINTON – RELAY FOR LIFE fundraiser, Rec. centre, music donated by Bill White & guest, 1-5pm, doors open 11am, Tickets $10 at door only, lunch available, sponsored by Cathy’s Clowns Relay Team.

FLINTON - SOFTBALL REGISTRATION, for ages 7-13, rec. centre, 10am-noon, info James 613-336-8114; Robert 613-336-8898 HARROWSMITH – FUNTASTIC STREET FAIR & SALE, St. Paul’s United Church, 9-3; yard, bake, book sales, kids’ activities, games, clown, pony rides, entertainment, BBQ MCDONALDS CORNERS - SOAPSTONE CARVING WORKSHOP MERA Schoolhouse, 10-4, MERA Schoolhouse, meraschool-

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house@bell.net; 613-278-0220; S.O.S SAVE OUR SHARBOT LAKE DAY CARE dance/silent auction fundraiser (for 18yrs & over) 7pm, Royal Kingston Curling Club, tickets $20pp avail. Child Centre; donations welcome: 613-279-2244; 613-279-3366 SOUTH FRONTENAC NATURAL ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Tree Sale, $2ea, 9am-1pm; advance orders for 10 or more only; 613374-2742; delstowe@yahoo.com VERONA - PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8amnoon, Lions Hall, $6; sponsors: Bravo Restaurant, Reid’s Foodland, MOM Restaurant, Rivendell Golf Course. Proceeds to Lions projects & International Scout/Guide Haiti Project.

WINTERGREEN STUDIOS, Dinner & entertainment w/ James King, Writer, 6pm, $30; 9780 Canoe Lake Rd.; reserve: 613-2738745; wintergreenstudios.com.

Sunday May 8 BEDFORD HALL OPEN MIC SESSION, 1-5pm. Country, Bluegrass, Folk, performers free, audience $1; info: 613-374-2614; MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $12; info: 613-278-2427 PLEVNA – MOTHER’S DAY APPRECIATION DAY, Clar-Mill Hall, sponsor Clar-Mill Community Volunteers SYDENHAM – MOTHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8am-1pm, fire hall; $5; under 5 free, Silent Auction, carnations for first 150 moms; music by the Altons, proceeds to Firemen’s Association

Monday May 9 HARROWSMITH S&A CLUB MEETING, 7:30pm, for all members & anyone interested in membership, family fee $10/ year, 372-1578 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, call Community Support Services for info, appointment: 613-279-3151.

SHARBOT LAKE - SENIORS’ FAIR “Living Life to its Fullest”, 9:30am-2:30pm, St. James Catholic Church; speakers, display booths, complimentary lunch

Tuesday May 10 NORTHBROOK - FOOT CARE CLINIC Lions Hall, call Land o’ Lakes Community Services 613-336-8934 or Heather, 613-335-2895 SHARBOT LAKE 39ers meeting, lower room, North Frontenac telephone Co., noon potluck, meeting 12:45pm, seniors 50 & over welcome; info: Dorothy 613-279-3220 SHARBOT LAKE – SENIORS’ EXERCISE GROUP “Healthy Lifestyles”, at Fit Plus, Clement Rd. for seniors over 60. Health education by doctor, dietitian & others, exercise class, $5 per Tues & Thurs. 613-279-2800 SHARBOT LAKE - START YOUR PHOTOSHOP JOURNEY! May 10 & 17, Digital Scrapbooking Course, to support SLHS Yearbook. 6:30-7:30pm; $40 for 2 sessions; call 613-279-2131; space limited.

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Orphanage. This year, for the first time, the Kingston Chapter will donate all proceeds from this year's gala to the building of a new school, Fatema Tul Zahra, currently housed in a crowded, rented, run-down building in Kabul. This will be an exception to our usual practice since our dollars usually go further by hiring teachers ($1,500C to hire a teacher for a year). However, the significant contribution of a Calgary donor (a retired engineer) as well as his volunteer supervision of the project, make the $100,000 price tag within

the reach of the national organization and an exciting goal for the local chapter. Currently the school can offer program only to Grade 9. The boys in the school can continue their education in another location, but the parents of the girls will not allow them to leave the neighbourhood for security reasons. The new school will enable the girls to continue past grade 9, and will include bus transportation to get them there.

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Recent developments in the aid world have brought especially close scrutiny to charitable organizations, which we encourage. We are proud to be a small, made-inCanada, volunteer-run charity which is entirely transparent and accountable. See our website: www.cw4wafghan.ca to learn more and see where every dollar goes.

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Individual property owners in the township will pay increases of more or less than 5% depending on how their property has been assessed by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). In general, waterfront ratepayers will see their taxes go up by substantially more than the 5%, and off water ratepayers will see increases of 5% or less.

At the last minute, township Wing Night Is Back staff made some extra cuts to the budget to minimise the Starting Thursday tax increase. The largest of May 5th and Every these was a $59,000 cut in Thursday All Summer the public works equipment budget.

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Amrit completed her undergraduate degree in Political Science before completing Law School in Australia. She went on to qualify as an attorney and is now planning to practice law in the U.K. Sundeep graduated from the London School of Economics and then went on to qualify as a Chartered Accountant. He is currently working as a Director for Citi Bank in London, England.

Amrit and Sundeep will be married on August 26, 2011 in Sharbot Lake at the Kaillon Residence.