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Not all bad news for maple syrup producers by Jeff Green ome maple syrup producers using the spile and bucket system had a poor season this year, as did a number of commercial producers in the south end of Frontenac and Lennox and Addington counties, but commercial producers in the North of 7 region, where the snow cover was greater, are reporting that they were able to make high quality syrup. Volumes were down, but the haul was still respectable Vernon Wheeler, of Wheeler’s Sugar Camp near McDonalds Corners, said the yield was not far off the target of 1 litre of syrup per tap. He attributes the success to getting an early start, and to an unusual run between March 8 and this past weekend. “We tapped in mid-February and it is a good thing we did,” Vernon Wheeler said. “We had some pretty good days at the beginning of the run, and that helped.” What surprised Wheeler was the fact that the sap kept up through the last couple of weeks even though the temperature has not even approached the freezing point for over ten days. Nights of around -5° Celsius and days of 5 to 7°C are considered ideal syrup weather, with the freeze-thaw cycle providing the trees with the necessary conditions to pull sap from the roots and send it up the tree. “It seemed to run this year without it freezing at night, maybe because the days were so hot and in the evening the temperature would go down so dramatically that the trees may have reacted to that
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difference,” he said, adding, “I’ve never seen this kind of thing happen to this extent before, and I’ve been tapping for over 50 years. There were also some thunderstorms during the run and there is something about thunderstorms that makes the trees run.” Mel Conboy, from the Bell Line Road north of Sharbot Lake, said that his family operation yielded about 75% of a good crop, even though he did not tap until March 8, missing the February run. He recently invested in a vacuum system for his entire bush, replacing gravityfed lines. “It seems that in recent years, gravity-fed systems and the old bucket system don’t seem to be working as well. That’s why we invested in the vacuum and it worked out for us this year. The sap ran constantly for the 10 days and we were able to make high quality syrup,” Conboy said. “People think that the vacuum sucks the sap out of tree, but that is not what happens,” said Vernon Wheeler. “The vacuum just provides enough pull to compensate when the trees are not creating enough pressure to push the drops out, and by taking one drop it creates room for another.” “The snow cover in the bush also helped a lot,” said Mel Conboy. There was quite a bit of crusted snow in the bush, and it has stayed in place even with the warm weather, keeping the ground underneath from heating up. Meanwhile, Gary Gorr of Harowsmith said his family operation yielded about 50% of a normal year’s syrup, even though
he also started collecting sap on February 23, the earliest he has ever started in the 27 years he has been making syrup. He also noted that during the March 8-18 main run the sap kept running even though the temperature was not dropping to the freezing point at night. There was very little snow this winter at the Gorr farm. One thing that Gary Gorr noted, because he monitors the sugar content of the sap regularly, is that the sugar content dropped when the sun shone, and rose under cloud cover or at night, which is something he has noted in the past. “The syrup also started off light early in the season, and then became dark. I made very little amber syrup this year, but even in the last couple of days the syrup has had very good flavour.” While Gary Gorr would have preferred a larger crop, he said that he has no choice but to take what the trees, and the weather, have given him. “You make what you can make and that’s all you can do,” he said. The Conboy and Wheeler operations ended their season at the beginning of this week, as the inevitable effect of the unprecedented heat wave began to make the syrup turn darker as the trees prepared to bud out. “I expect the buds will open up tomorrow morning, or maybe in the afternoon,” said Vernon Wheeler on Tuesday. Gary Gorr said he is still holding out some hope for colder weather this coming weekend, but expects the sap that he boiled early on Tuesday morning will be the last of the season.
Seniors weigh in on county’s seniors housing pilot project O
by Julie Druker
n March 14 close to 50 seniors from Verona and the surrounding area attended one of eight public consultation meetings organized by the County of Frontenac. The meetings were held to gain community input from seniors in order to identify a preferred seniors community housing project for the county. County CAO Liz Savill led the meeting, which took place at the Verona Lions hall. Savill said the aim of the study is to “research the options currently in place, assess seniors’ needs, identify possible options based on county needs, recommend a preferred pilot project based on a ‘best fit’ location within the county and to come up with a plan for the development of a pilot project that will include a financial assessment identifying potential funding sources and anticipated costs”. Savill pointed to some of the realities seniors in the county are facing. Their numbers are expected to increase in the next 25 years. The average household income in Frontenac County is lower than in Kingston and the province as a whole, and also, in Frontenac County, from 1996 to 2006 the proportion of seniors spend-
ing over 30% of their household income on housing increased. Other statistics Savill cited show that 90.5% of dwellings in the county are owned. The rental market in 2006 offered a total of 970 units, with a low vacancy rate and average rents ranging from $500$1200 per month. Current options for seniors, including retirement homes, seniors housing and long term care homes, are much more expensive, ranging in price from $1600 – $3500+ per month. The options range from independent, semiindependent to dependent living and offer differing levels of care and support. The county has identified several major issues facing seniors’ housing: an increased demand over time for a range of options and support services; a gradual increase in population, predominately in South Frontenac; increased housing affordability issues for a large proportion of seniors; and the need for increased support services that enable seniors to remain in their own communities. Savill then offered four existing models for comparison as possible options. The largest model is a non-profit facility that houses 3,400 residents in various-sized
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independent, private apartment units. Stonebridge offers numerous on-site services; residents pay a one-time entrance fee and then regular monthly services fees. The second, the Adair model, one of which currently exists in Tamworth, is a smaller, privately owned facility that offers private rental suites with common dining and living areas. Meals are provided and other in-house services are available. The third model is the Abbeyfield model, which is a non-profit international organization that currently has 30 homes across Canada, including one in Kingston. The homes are run by local volunteers and can house 10-12 residents in private rental bed/sitting units with common dining and living areas. Last was the Sharbot Lake model, based on the existing model owned and managed by Central Frontenac Housing Corporation, which contains five private one-bedroom rental units for independent living. Following the presentation Savill opened up the meeting to discussion and attendees pinpointed what amenities they considered most important, what levels of privacy and independence they preferred,
and whether they preferred to be located in a larger center or in a smaller settlement. Though the feedback varied, it was generally agreed that a wide range of services should be available, pets should be welcome and safety concerns should be tantamount. It was also agreed that degrees of privacy and independence should to be geared to individual needs. There was also a general consensus that housing should be located in a larger center rather than a more isolated setting. In a second discussion regarding the preference of renting or owning, it was determined that each would depend on individual cases. There was a general consensus on the need for more support services to be available to those wishing to remain in their own homes. Dr. Lynn Wilson, administrator with the Rural Kingston Family Health Organization, attended the meeting and said she was hoping to see the seniors develop “a consistent notion of what will meet their needs” as they progress from being well and independent through the gradations of what it means to age.
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Sharbot Lake Criminal Court - March 19 by Jeff Green
Convictions – Josh MacPherson, 27, and co-accused lawyer who is seeking disclosure of the Crown’s case. He Scott McCullough, 20, both pleaded guilty to a charge of break and enter with the intent of committing a crime, and received suspended sentences and 12 months probation. The two admitted to breaking a door in order to enter an apartment in Sharbot Lake after being asked to leave the apartment by the tenant earlier in the day. They were found by police in the apartment, watching television and eating. Mr. MacPherson will also make a $500 donation to Northern Frontenac Community Services and Mr. McCullough will serve 30 hours of community service. Among the other accused in the case, Ian McCullough has already had his charges dealt with, and Devon Farrant, 23, was not in court to deal with his charge. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Youth conviction - A 16-year-old female pleaded guilty to a charge of mischief after breaking a window at the Arden Court residence in an attempt to leave the premises. She received 12 months probation. Several other youth cases were dealt with by way of diversion. Charges Withdrawn - A charge of threatening death/ bodily harm against Amanda Babcock, 35, was withdrawn after she entered into an undertaking to stay away from Sherry Godfrey-Morrow. - A charge of possession of an illegal substance against Arthur Scheuneman, 61, was withdrawn at the request of the Crown. Transfer - A pre-trial took place in the judge’s chambers for Ellamae Richardson, 59, on 3 weapons-related charges. The matter will be transferred to Kingston, where it will be spoken to on April 17. First appearances – Laura Clarke, 47, charged with assault, and Paul Clarke, 56, facing three assault and one assault with a weapon charges, will have a pre-trial in Sharbot Lake on April 16 before the case is anticipated to be transferred for trial in Kingston in the Family Court. - Richard Goodberry, 42, charged with failure to comply with probation, has a lawyer and will return on April 16. - Lucas Young, 22, on possession of stolen property and unauthorized possession of firearms charges, has a
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“My particular interest is to ensure that we have an integrated set of health and social services that will support that, and that will not be easy in the face of the Drummond report, which is marginalizing everyone who has already been marginalized,” Wilson said. “The ministry has stripped out a huge number of clinical services between Highway 7 and the 401 right across the province, which abandons the farming population essentially. So my question is - why is the health of a senior or a child who lives in that area worth less than those who live in urban areas? And the answer to that is that it costs more to service them.” South Frontenac Councillor John McDougall expressed his his hopes for the future pilot project: “From a county perspective, we realize that there is a real need for people to find alternatives to living in their own homes when it comes to that certain point in their lives and that there will be different needs for different communities. What we need to do is build a model that will demonstrate the variety of those needs that will serve them best.” Following the series of eight meetings, county staff will be looking over the information gained and will be coming up with a proposed pilot location for seniors housing that will offer the supports and amenities pinpointed by the seniors in the county.
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PCs and Landowners
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he Landowners tried to use the PC Party; the PC Party tried to use the Landowners, and Randy Hillier used them both. In exchange for renouncing the OLA, Randy Hillier is now the worst example of what he professed to fight against. Mr. Hillier is now a pariah, albeit a comfortable one, on all fronts. From the Landowners’ favorite philosopher, R.W. Emerson: “We are reformers in spring and summer; in autumn and winter, we stand by the old; reformers in the morning, conservers at night. Reform is affirmative, conservatism negative; conservatism goes for comfort, reform for truth.” I suspect it will not be long before MP Scott Reid and other members of the Conservative Party follow suit and abandon the Landowners. John McEwen
Scott Reid and Section 13 of CHRA
As a society we are trying to come to terms with bullying, and eliminate it from our schools. Spam and robo-call messages that incite violence and hatred against others are a form of bullying. Our leaders, like the Honourable MP Mr. Reid, should set a good example and speak out against bullying. But Scott Reid sent out one of his flyers claiming that Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) is an “attack on free speech”. Inciting violence against an individual or group is not a form of free speech. Section 13 provides protection to victims of Internet bullies. Section 13 of the CHRA does not prohibit hateful thoughts, hateful flyers, or even “Hate Speech”; it specifically prohibits the use of the internet and automated phone systems (robo-calls) for sending out messages to promote hate against an identifiable group such as Jews, Gays and Christians. http://www.parl.gc.ca/Content/LOP/ ResearchPublications/2010-31-e.htm#a8 This law has been used to prevent Holocaust deniers and racists, like the white supremacist group Aryan Nation, from using robo-call systems to send out hate messages. http://criminologyandjustice.uoit.ca/ hatecrime/cases.html#N With the strong support Mr. Reid gets here in Lanark we expect him to represent the traditional conservative values of our community, which do not include setting up automated systems for sending out hateful messages. The present Conservative Party of Canada is a coalition between traditional Conservatives and the Reform Party from out west. Reid should feel safe enough in his position that he can stand up with other true Conservatives to oppose the Reform Party when they become too extreme. The public image of Conservatives, and politicians in general, is already suffering from the Reformers’ dirty tricks and divisive politics. They seem to be trying to divide the country, and it looks like legalizing Internet and telephone hate messages is part of the plan. - Steev Morgan
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o you know what could be lurking in local business garbage cans? They may come armed with a badge, a gun and a set of handcuffs and are waiting to catch you in the inexcusable act of improper garbage disposal. I kid you not, I’m speaking from my recent experience with a local business. I won’t deny it, I’m guilty of this horrific act. That’s right, I have at times, when doing business at this establishment, disposed of a small grocery bag of garbage. Am I alone here? Is this really a criminal act? Do I support this local business year round? Not any more...I will take my business elsewhere. That’s right, this past weekend, I had an unexpected, and heart dropping visit from our OPP. Just imagine the feeling when you are out shovelling your driveway, you look up to see - not just one - but two OPP vehicles pulling into your driveway. Like most people, my first thought was that something terrible had happened to a family member and they were here to give me some very bad news. I guess in the big scheme of things, I should be thankful it was just to reprimand me for disposing of garbage in a local business’s garbage can. Am I a criminal? You would think so, when my act necessitated sending two police officers to deal with the situation. And yes, the police officers returned my garbage to me in a box, which, by the way, belongs to the owner of the establishment. I have since returned the box in fear that the police may show up again. I certainly don’t need theft of a box on my long list of criminal acts. There is a bright side to all of this. Now that I realize OPP resources are available to local residents in investigating and resolving unauthorized garbage disposal, I will not hesitate to contact them with our dumping issues during the tourist season. It has been my personal practice for many years to pick up endless amounts of garbage thrown out along my roadway and pay to dispose of it at our local dump, a monthly project that I will no longer have to spend time doing. I hope that all residents will support this program and contact the OPP for assistance when garbage dumping situations arise. Provincial Tax $$$ at work. - Linda Wiebe
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n the last two weeks we have received two fliers, a report and a letter from Scott Reid, our Member of Parliament. The messages in the two boldly printed fliers are negative and have mail back portions with check boxes. The letter and the annual report have check boxes too. The issues are too complex to answer with a check mark. The first flier cast a shadow on the Human Rights Commission and implied we all had to fear Section 13. If you go to the Human Rights Commission website you will quickly learn that there are many checks and balances that the commission follows when a complaint is received. The intention of Section 13 is to protect people and groups from being discriminated against in messages that are using computers, internet, telephone or other telephonic communication, that are likely to expose an individual or group to hatred or contempt. Let's face it, Scott Reid does not give us enough information to know how to respond but he sure does plant the seed of hatred and fear of the Human Rights Commission. The second flier is about the Office of Religious Freedoms. Again it provides limited information about a complex topic and a simple yes or no checkbox. Then we received Scott Reid's annual report that states how fiscally responsible he has been. Especially remarkable is $0 spent on advertising. Ha!! If the mail isn't
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Did you know that 40% of the time we don’t get the colds we are exposed to? We do have a bit of immunity to these viruses. When we do get a cold, it tunes up our immune system and makes it stronger to fend off a future cold. This is the time of year we focus on poison awareness in the home. With our aging population, more people are taking five or more medications. This is one of the reasons why the incidence of child poisoning is going up. Store your medications in a place where curious children can’t reach them. Evidently, we Canadians don’t eat enough fibre. Because adequate fibre has positive effects on heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer, it’s important to get enough. Men aged 19-50 need 38 grams per day. Older men need at least 30 grams. Women aged 19-50 need at least 25 grams per day while older women need at least 21 grams. Read those food labels to see how much you are getting. We make 750ml to 1500 ml of saliva each day. You really wonder how we can ever have a dry mouth. Dry mouth can be caused by some medications. In fact, dry mouth (medically called “xerostomia”) is one of the more common side effects of medications. If this is a problem for you, check with our pharmacists. We may be able to help alleviate the situation for you. All drugs have side effects but the user does not experience most of them. If it’s important to your quality of life, we’ll tell you about it. It’s one of our roles as your professional pharmacist.
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• A second planning meeting has been set for tomorrow, Friday, March 23 to discuss North Frontenac Canada Day Celebrations. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the ClarMill Hall. Amber Lemke is hoping to organize celebrations in all parts of the township. Some ideas that were discussed at the first meeting included games, contests, fireworks, etc. Everyone is welcome to come and bring their ideas. For more information, please call Amber at 613- 479-2283. · Vie McInnes is a great, great grandmother! Her granddaughter Allysa (and Andrew) of Verona had a baby boy named Daniel Alfred James on March 6! Congratulations to the family! · Thank you to all who came out to enjoy a full house at last week’s Jack’s JAM! · Looking for a fun way to get fit and feel healthier? Then come to “Walk Away the Pounds Night” at the Clar-Mill hall every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 7:30. It's a nice hour of low impact aerobic walking and other accessible exercises. Everyone is invited to come out and get fit. The cost is $1 per person to cover hall rental. • Plevna Joke of the Week: Nikki “What do cats put in their drinks?” Josh “Mice cubes!”
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march 22, 2012 Joe Foeller, Marjorie Reeves, Thelma Smith, Ken Smith, Sylvia Powers, Fred, Joyce Smith, Dave Ackerman • Happy 43rd anniversary to John & Carol Wisteard on March 22 • The Land O’ Lakes seniors met on March 14 in the Olden Hall. Everyone enjoyed the delicious potluck dinner at noon. New members Norme and Rona were welcomed to the meeting. A silent auction was held and members took home some bargains. The next meeting will be on April 11, the second Wednesday of each month. • A surprise birthday party was held on March 17 at Sharbot Lake Legion in honour of Ruth Cooke’s 60th. Guy Cooke and his band entertained everyone. A big thank you to her niece, Courtney Meeks, for presenting Ruth with musical photo slides of memories. • A memorial service was held on March 17 at the Verona Pentecostal Church to celebrate the life of Tom Wilson. The church was packed with his many friends and relatives as they paid tribute to this wonderful person. He leaves his beloved wife, Lynn, and children Scott, Kathy, and Eric to mourn him. • Relay for Life Registration will be held on Sat. March 24, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m at the Arden Legion. Come out to the Arden Legion to learn more about the relay, purchase luminaries, register survivors, become volunteers or register a team. • Land O’ Lakes Public School Parent Council will be holding a Ham & Turkey Bingo, Mon Mar 26. Doors open at 6pm, games start at 7pm. Cost is $10 for 3 cards and all 12 games, additional cards can be purchased. Prizes include Ham & turkeys as well as a $50 and $100 cash game. Join us for some fun. All proceeds towards new sports uniforms!
CLOYNE / NORTHBROOK Marie Anne Collier
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• A planning meeting has been set for tomorrow, Fri. March 23, 7 pm at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna to discuss Canada Day celebrations in North Frontenac. Amber Lemke is hoping to organize a township-wide event, with celebrations in several different areas of the township. Volunteers and ideas are needed to make the celebrations happen. For more information, please call Amber at 613- 479-2283. • The Harlowe Dance will be held this Saturday March 24, 8pm at the Harlowe hall, with music by the Country 4 Band. Admission is $8, which includes lunch and prizes. • Spring O’Rama 2012 – Mark your calendars, April 27-29 at the Ambassador Hotel in Kingston. “Live, Love, & Laughter”. There will be several speakers, one being Sheila Wray Bredoire. For more details, contact Verna Andrews or Joan Kellar. • Betty Meeks will be staying at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook. • Birthday wishes to Mike Powley, Jr. • Thought is the seed of all action.
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• This Sunday, March 25, Henderson United will host a union service for all three United Churches at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Barbara Mahood, and all are welcome. Also please
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ask about the Easter eggs that the three United churches are creating with care and love. Thanks for the phone calls to remind us of how the Easter egg also symbolizes the tomb in which Jesus Christ was laid following crucifixion. • Special thinking of you to Clark Gaylord, Patsy Thibeault, Pete Hayes, Keith Paige and to the family and friends of the late John McKinstry. • The sap hasn’t been running well - so maple syrup production is down a bit for this year. • Many folks are refreshing the grave flowers at the cemetery in preparation for Easter. • Scott Hopkinson of Kingston visited for a few days – Jean. • Gord took his amplifier to Kingston for a tune up and is now playing Elvis tunes to the delight of the neighbours. I got a new health card with my photo, and it works well! Georgina.
MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula
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• Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) will be hosting and open house at the Perth Legion on Tuesday April 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. to present the Tay River Subwatershed Report 2011. RVCA invites all Tay watershed residents to join them at the open house. Residents will also be able to learn about programs designed to help landowners improve their watershed health. A BBQ will start at 5 p.m. and a formal presentation will take place at 6 p.m. For a copy of the Tay River Subwatershed Report 2011, visit www.rvca.ca and look under “What’s New” or contact the RVCA at 1-800-2673504.
SYDENHAM Anita Alton
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• South Frontenac Community Services will be developing a Community Garden in a vacant acre lot beside the Grace Centre in Sydenham. They are seeking student volunteers from Sydenham and Sharbot Lake high schools to help design, implement and promote the project from April 15-May 6. This is an ambitious undertaking that will benefit the local food banks. Working on the project will count as Community Service house (students need 40 of these hours in order to graduate). If your child can help out please contact SFCS at 613-376-6477 • The annual Canada Day fundraising dance featuring Still Standin’ will be held at the Sydenham Legion on Sat. April 14. $15 will get you a ticket and they are available at the One Stop or at the Legion lounge. • Next Thurs March 29 is Wing Night at the Legion and is open to everyone. • The Sydenham community said goodbye to Harry Kemp as he passed away last week in his 81st year. He was a true inspiration to all of us as he enjoyed and celebrated life right up to his last days. He was loved by many and will be sadly missed by all. • Enjoy this beautiful sunny weather we have been surprised with
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· Canada Day celebrations: A planning meeting has been set for Friday, March 23, 7 p.m. at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna, to discuss Canada Day celebrations for North Frontenac. Amber Lemke is hoping to organize celebrations in several different areas of the township. Some ideas that were discussed at the first meeting included games, contests, fireworks, etc. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call Amber at 613- 479-2283. · Don’t forget the wonderful Harriette Cook Memorial Pancake Brunch on Sunday, Mar. 25 at Watson’s Corners, 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. Adults $8, children 7 to 12 - $6 and under 6, free. Pancakes, sausage, ham, beans and beverage. Paul’s pure maple syrup! Proceeds to Smiths Falls Dialysis Unit. Please sponsor their head-shaved volunteers. Faye is collecting for
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MS, and Bob Duncan is collecting for cancer, sponsored by the Watson’s Corners Hall Committee. • It was so nice to have Reverend Karen back on Sunday. She’s been on a two-week holiday. Next Sunday, March 25, there will be a joint service of worship, 10:30 am, in Elphin followed by a potluck luncheon as we celebrate with Karen the 30th anniversary of her ordination. • My sister spent school break with me. We had a wonderful week together. • Lorraine and Jim Dix returned on March 10 from two weeks in Cozumel, Mexico. Had a wonderful vacation, but it was hot, hot, hot! A few days later they went to Turning Stone, Verona, New York. Happy birthday, Lorraine, on March 22. Many more! • There is a new author on the block. Joelle Huber McLean has written a novel for young adults called "Corvus and Me". A summary can be found at pdbookstore.com under the "Coming Soon" category. • Smile – Everyone makes mistakes. That’s why they put erasers on pencils.
HARROWSMITH Kelly Calthorpe
613-372-1655 kdcalthorpe@sympatico.ca
• Please note that tickets will not be sold at the door for the Chinese Auction to be held at the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic. Call Kim at (613) 372-0018 for tickets. • If you think ham is overrated at the Easter table come out to the Turkey Bingo on Tuesday, March 27 at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith and try to win a turkey for your spring supper. The early bird starts at 7:15pm and books are $7-$15. • Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) will be participating in the ChangeTheWorld – Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge. Also supporting this initiative will be The Home Depot Canada Foundation, the Sydenham and Area Lions Club and the Kingston band, Rock Bottom. A community garden is planned for a one-acre empty lot next to the Grace Centre at the SFCSC’s facility in Sydenham. The area will consist of 3 raised planters that will be wheelchair accessible and four ground level plots available for food bank clients. Their goal is to recruit 50 students from Sydenham and Sharbot Lake High Schools to help develop the garden in three phases that include: designing the garden, implementing the garden and promoting the community garden. Students can be sure they will have a lot of support along the way. Student volunteers will have an opportunity to participate in a project that will encourage community involvement, while supporting SFCSC community programs for seniors and low-income households. Transportation will be available
PAGE 5 for students at Sharbot Lake High school and every hour that a student volunteers during the campaign counts as part of their 40 hours of community service! For more information or to volunteer please call the Southern Frontenac Community Services at 613-376-6477 or 1-800-763-9610. • SFCS will also be having a volunteer appreciation reception to thank all of their volunteers for their time and their compassion on Wednesday, April 18 at The Grace Centre, from 4-6pm. The LaSalle Causeway Swing Band will perform from 5-7pm. Please RSVP by April 1 to: kathryn.ohara@sfcsc.ca or call 613-376-6477; 1-800-763-9610.
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Debbie Lingen
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• OK - it’s official. Robins have been spotted, flocks of geese are flying overhead and I have been half-heartedly bitten by the first mosquito of the season. Yes, spring is here and Verona is ready. Flower barrels are being dusted off for the third annual Flower Barrel Competition and two Verona festival meetings are under our belt. This year is shaping up for another exciting year for Verona. Stay tuned to this column for more updates. • It's movie night at the Free Methodist Church, Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m. The movie is "Courageous" and is reviewed on http://www.courageousthemovie.com. "Filled with action-packed police drama, Courageous is the fourth film from Sherwood Pictures, the moviemaking ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. Viewers will once again find themselves laughing, crying, and cheering as they are challenged and inspired by everyday heroes who long to be the kinds of dads that make a lifelong impact on their children." Admission is free. Adults only. No children. Popcorn provided. Bring your own soft drinks. • Bingo! The Verona Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus are co-hosting Bingo on Monday, March 26 at 7 p.m. The doors and canteen open at 6 p.m. Early bird game starts at 6:50 p.m. The prizes for each of the 12 regular games are meat packages, value of $25. Verona Lions Hall. • The next meeting for the Rural Women's Group is Wednesday, March 28 at Southern Frontenac Community Services. Transportation is available; Please call in advance to arrange it. For more information, please contact: Kate Hulton, at 613376-6477 or 1-800-763-9610. • Stuff the Cruiser! The Ontario Provincial Police are holding a Food Drive to support the Southern Frontenac Community Services Food Bank. The OPP will park a cruiser at Reid's Foodland in Verona on Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to
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Verona - continued from pg 5 3 p.m. Bring your non-perishable food items and help stuff the cruiser full. • Win a ham! Play Ham Bingo at Prince Charles Public School on Wednesday, April 4. There will be cash prizes as well. There will also be a raffle table with great items just in time for Easter. Proceeds are going towards the upcoming Grade 8 year-end trip. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. games begin at 7 p.m. • Student volunteers are needed. A community garden is planned for a one-acre empty lot next to the Grace Centre in Sydenham. Student volunteers (ages 14 to 18) will have an opportunity to participate in a project that will encourage community involvement, while supporting two key SFCSC community programs for seniors and low income households (Adult Day Services and the SFCSC Food Bank). There will be three phases involved - designing, implementing and promoting a community garden. Students will have access to adult consultants at each phase to help guide them through the project. Every hour that a student volunteers during the campaign counts as part of their 40 hours of community service! For more information, contact Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation at 613376-6477.
PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com · Glad to have all travellers back from their March Break trips home safe & sound. · Thinking of you to Kaye & George Thompson, Donald McGregor, Lynn McCullough and Julia Schall. · Remember to be careful when setting fires to burn off the grass...they can be dangerous. · This Saturday is the Relay for Life’s Kickoff in Arden - be sure to join us from 11 - 1 at the Legion and get your team registered for this year’s relay! · March 24 - don’t forget the Lions Club breakfast as well as the Ham Supper in Parham. The bunny sales will also be happening on the 26th.
· March 25 - Central Frontenac Minor Ball and the Soccer Association are holding their registration from noon - 4 pm at the Catholic Hall in Sharbot Lake. Teams will be capped so be sure to get your child(ren) registered. · March 26 there is the Turkey/Ham Bingo at Land o’Lakes Public School. · March 31 is the District #4 Recreation Committee’s Easter Bunny Hop at Hinchinbrooke Public School. · On April 7 the Rebekahs are holding a Bake sale with a table or two of Odds ‘n Ends from 9 - 12 at the IOOF Hall in Parham. Happy Birthday to Helen Pike, Ben Gray, Genny Kelly, Brandy Shelley, Amanda Quinn, Taylor Meeks, Nancy Steele, Cheryl Melkman, Mike Gowdy, Leah Mallette, Ceceil Labarre, Melissa Shanks, Candy Thompson, Annette Jackson, Nicole Pond, and Chris Bertrim.
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he Central Frontenac Minor Ball association and the Central Frontenac Soccer Association have combined forces this year in order to offer children of Central Frontenac the opportunity to participate in both sports. Baseball will run evenings from May to July and soccer will run evenings from July to August with Year End Tournament on September 8. We will be holding a combined registration for both sports on Sunday, March 25, at St. James Major Catholic Church Hall from noon until 4 p.m. For those who cannot make it this day, a request for registration form for baseball can be sent to cfminorball@hotmail. com or you can call 613-279-1233 for baseball. Prices for baseball have not changed from last year. The Central Frontenac Soccer Association will be sending mail-in registration forms to the local schools for those who cannot attend the in-person registration on March 25. For this year - $30/player; for information on soccer - 613-279-2366 or bradlynwhan@ frontenac.net. A $5 discount is being offered to youth who register for both sports at the in-person registration. We look forward to a great season of learning and fun.
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Addington Highlands Council - March 19, 2012 By Jule Koch Brison
• A draft budget from the Joint Fire Board recommending a 1.8% increase was deferred to budget deliberations. • Council received a request from Sylvia’s Foot Care, a private business run by foot care nurse Sylvia McMenemy, asking for help in finding an accessible space to conduct appointments. McMenemy has been doing foot care in the Denbigh area for 18 years and presently uses the basement at St. Luke’s United Church; however, it is becoming difficult for some of the seniors to negotiate the stairs. Councilor Tony Fritsch had recommended that she try the Lakelands Family Health Team, but they replied that they did not have space. Council agreed that they could rent the community hall to Sylvia McMenemy provided that her clinic, which is conducted every six weeks, does not conflict
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s in most winters, the demand on food banks has been high and our shelves are bare! This spring, you can make a difference and help fill those bare shelves! On Saturday, March 31, OPP Auxiliary Constable Jeremy Saunders, Auxiliary Constable Brent Reynolds, Sgt Andy Mouck and Auxiliary Constable Tanya Thake will be parking their OPP cruisers at the Foodlands in Sydenham and Verona as well as the Freshmart in Sharbot Lake. Your task is to help fill the cruisers with non-perishable food items. The food collected will support the food banks operated by or through Southern and Northern Frontenac Community Services. Special thanks go to the Frontenac Detachment’s OPP Auxiliary Police, the Loughborough Fire Department for their promotion, and Aaron West’s grade 5-6 class from Sharbot Lake Public School and Laurie Adam’s grade 1 & 2 class in St Patrick’s School in Harrowsmith for their support. Food banks are coordinated solely by volunteers, receive no government funding and are totally supported by donations of food and money from local churches, schools, organizations and the general public through events such as Stuff the Cruiser! Between the two agencies, an average of more than 70 individuals and families are recipients of food each and every month. Cruisers will be parked on Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all locations: 1) Freshmart in Sharbot Lake; 2) Trousdale’s Foodland in Sydenham; 3) Reid’s Foodland in Verona. Info: Jennifer Linton 613-3766883, SFCSC at 613-376-6477 or Jeremy Saunders at 613-353-7692
with other events. • The township has the MTO approvals it needs to proceed with the construction of the parking lot of the Addington Highlands Community Centre Denbigh • Councilor Helen Yanch brought some requests about roads to council. One request was about the Beatty’s Curve Road – the owners are requesting that the township maintain the part of the road that the township owns. The second request was from a property owner on the Deer Rock Lake Road. The property is on a corner and Yanch said that the road is now really on their property and needs to be re-aligned. Water from the road goes directly into the basement of their house. Yanch said the situation has come about over many years and “will not be an easy fix”. Both matters were deferred to budget. • The Denbigh waste site, which was closed several years ago, is still awaiting Ministry of Environment approvals to re-open. The MoE will be doing water sampling and checking that a pond that the township has constructed has been built to the MoE’s specifications. • Councilor Fritsch asked about the township developing a basic complaint process to ensure that complainants receive a response, and closure, even though it might not be to their satisfaction. Clerk Treasurer Jack Pauhl said that there already are some procedures in place at the township office and also there is a complaint form at the waste disposal sites. If a complaint is received it forms part of the site’s daily records. Pauhl will bring more information to council about the municipality’s complaints process.
"Imagine" contest for teen writers, artists T
he KFPL Teen Advisory Group is sponsoring "Imagine", a writing and illustrating contest for teens ages 13-19. The contest is open to all teens who live in Frontenac County or Kingston. Writers may submit stories based on the contest images, posted at http://pinterest.com/kfplteen/imaginewriting-contest/. Artists may submit artwork inspired by their favorite book. Full contest details may be found at the library’s website or picked up at any branch. Entries will be judged during the month of April, and winners will be announced during Youth Arts Week, May 1-7. Along with prizes for the winning author and illustrator, the chosen story and illustration will be published on the library’s website. For more information, visit www.kfpl.ca or contact your local branch.
Southern Frontenac Community Services Honours Our Volunteers During National Volunteer Week - April 15-21st Join us on Wednesday April 18th from 4-6pm at the Grace Centre for a Volunteer Appreciation Reception
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South Frontenac Council – March 20 by Wilma Kenny “A Severance is a Severance”: In an uncommon move, Council turned down a recommendation from its Committee of Adjustment. The C of A had recommended a reduction of the fee in lieu of parkland in the case of a severance application by Kim Ondaatje, in Portland district, on the grounds that the 72 acres are to be sold to the KFL&A Land Conservancy, and would therefore “be available to some extent to the public.” Ms Ondaatje’s representative argued that the entire parcel of land could be considered a park. The C of A had recommended that Council charge $100, rather than the usual 5% of the land value. They confirmed that the land conservancy paid property taxes, though they would be at the much lower agricultural rate for any portion classified as ‘managed forest.’ Councilor McPhail noted that the landowner was selling, not donating, the land, and suggested it should be treated as any other severance. The full parkland fee will be charged. Bellrock Road Pavement Rehabilitation: Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth recommended that Council accept Cruickshank Construction’s bid of $1,100,564 for ditching and resurfacing two portions of Bellrock Road. Originally, only one section had been slated for rebuilding, but Segsworth said another 860 m of road had been found to be in even greater need of repair. He added that it would be most cost effective to do both sections at the same time. In order to do this, $450,000 budgeted in 2012 for rehabilitation of a section of Perth Road would have to be transferred to Bellrock. Segsworth said that since Perth Road Crescent is scheduled for rehabilitation next year, those two adjacent projects could be both included in the 2013 budget. Councilor Vandewal said that although he
was not opposed to the change in plans, he would have liked more concrete figures demonstrating the cost savings achieved. Several others said they wanted to be sure the Perth Road work would all get done next year, and not be further postponed. Nonetheless, Council approved Segsworth’s recommendation. Local Roadside Mowing Program: Council approved the $34,698 bid provided by Steven Lewis Farms for roadside mowing in Bedford, Storrington and Portland districts, on all roads not maintained directly by township staff. This was the lowest of four bids. Blasting Concerns: Councilor Robinson said he had just received a complaint that recent blasting near Star’s Corners had shaken houses along County Road 38. The township will investigate. Playground Equipment Policy: A policy proposed for the purchase and maintenance of playground equipment for township parks has been deferred until changes in wording recommended by the South Frontenac Recreation Committee have been incorporated.
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Northbrook meeting on fishing regulation changes A meeting in Northbrook on Monday night, March 19, which had been set up to talk about new Walleye and Bass regulations, turned into a broader discussion about the fishery and the limitations of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Ed Giffin is the former owner of Tumblehome Lodge on Crotch Lake and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters representative to the Fisheries Advisory Council for Fisheries Management Zone 18. The advisory committee has come up with new Bass and Walleye regulations, which they hope to see implemented for the 2013 fishing season. It fell to Giffin to handle questions about the proposed regulations, some of which he handed off to two biologists and one manager from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources’ (MNR) Bancroft office. The proposed bass regulations call for a three-week increase in the length of the bass season, including starting the season one week earlier, on the third Saturday in June, and ending it two weeks later, on December 15 instead of November 30. Based on data that has been collected over time on the lakes within the massive zone, the MNR has concluded that the Bass population is “abundant and provides quality angling opportunities.” The management goal therefore is to maintain the current population levels for Bass and the research has shown that allowing fishing to start one week earlier will not have a significant impact on spawning success. The possession limit for Bass will remain at six with a sport fishing license, and two with a conservation license. The Walleye fishery is not as healthy as the Bass fishery, and the stated goal of the new regulations is “to increase the Walleye population and improve future walleye angling and
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close, and sell, part of the original Road Allowance at the following location: A portion of the unopened road allowance lying between concession 6 and concession 7, in part of lots 31 and 32, District of Bedford. The road allowance runs in front (lake side) of four properties on Mica Point Lane (#220, 222, 224, and 226). It is proposed that Council sell the closed allowance proportionally to the owners of these abutting properties. Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed road closing on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room, Sydenham Public Library, Sydenham. Further documentation pertaining to this proposed Road Closing may be inspected at the South Frontenac Township Offices.
INTERIM TAX BILLS Interim tax bills were mailed out the week of March 1, 2012 and are due March 30, 2012. Due to renovations at our George Street location, all payments should be made at 2490 Keeley Road. Payments can also be made by regular mail, online, telephone banking or at your local bank. If you have not received your interim tax bill, email taxes@southfrontenac.on.ca or contact us at 613-376-6112 or 613-376-3027.
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harvesting opportunities.” The current regulations for Walleye include a four fish limit, with only one Walleye larger than 46 cm (18.1 inches) being permitted. Because most successful Walleye reproduction comes from older, larger females, the two proposals for new regulations both employ what are known as harvest slot options. Option #1 limits the harvest size to between 35 and 45 (14 to 18 inches) centimetres, and Option #2 limits the harvest size to 40 – 50 cm (16 to 20 inches). In either case the catch limit will remain at four fish with a sport fishing license and two fish with a conservation license. The Walleye season will remain the same, opening on May 15 and closing on March 1. The idea behind the slot limitations is to lessen threats to the survival of younger fish (under 35 or 40cm, depending which option is chosen), and to eliminate fishing pressure on the females that do survive to the mature reproduction phase in order to promote an increase in numbers of Walleye over time. According to the information provided by the MNR, “Habitat improvements and other non-regulatory programs alone are unlikely to increase Walleye populations”. Members of the audience, which included a number of long time sports fisherman, many of whom are members of the Conservationists of Frontenac Addington (COFA), were not upset with the imposition of limits to their fishing opportunities. On the contrary they were more concerned that the regulations alone would not bring about a recovery to dwindling Walleye stocks in local lakes. “It doesn’t matter what kind of regulations you bring in, if you don’t have the resources to enforce them they won’t do anything to preserve fish,” said Jim Walker of Kirk Kove Cottages and Marina on Big Gull Lake. With the elimination of a provincially appointed conservation officer based at Bon Echo Park, there is now only one conservation officer in the entire zone, which extends from just south of Bancroft to Belleville, to the east all the way to the Quebec / Ontario border between Cornwall and Fitzroy Harbour, and northwest to Renfrew and Pembroke. Another issue, which was of concern to people at the
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meeting but was outside of the scope of the advisory committee, according the Ed Giffin, was the fact that all Walleye stocking programs have been suspended. Ron Pethick, the President of COFA, prepared a written response to the regulations. Until five years ago, COFA carried out a Walleye fry stocking program, by harvesting eggs from Walleye in the Bay of Quinte, raising them to the fry stage and then stocking lakes in Frontenac and Addington Highlands. According to Pethick, COFA’s success rate was almost four times higher than eggs hatched in the wild. According to Pethick, “Releasing fry should be the stocking method of choice.” Skootamatta Lake was the last lake that COFA was allowed to stock and the last time they stocked it, the adult Walleye population increased. The MNR has not permitted COFA to stock Walleye fry since 2007, saying the practice was ineffective and that mixing fish from the Bay of Quinte with local fish populations could pose a threat. “Stocking programs is something that has come up at our meetings,” said Ed Giffin, “and hopefully it is something that we can look at.” Pethick and others also took aim at the proposed slot sizes, saying they will continue to harm the fish stocks in local lakes. “Allowing people to catch fish just before they reach the stage where they will be most productive, will only cut down on the number of larger fish. I submit that if I catch and keep four females in the 18 inch size I will have done much more to deplete the Walleye population than if I keep only one, as is the current regulation,” said Pethick. Ed Giffin took his own shot at the way fishing regulations are being enforced. “It seems like it is down to the OPP to do enforcement, but they enforce everything else except for over-fishing. They are concerned about the type of bailing pails that are in the boat, the state of the whistle, whether all the boating and fishing permits are up to date, whether the oars are long enough - everything but fishing,” he said. A public survey was handed out at the meeting and is also available online. To access it go to Ontario.ca/zonecouncils, look to the middle of the page and click on FMZ 18. Look for Fisheries Management Options Questionnaire on the page that comes up. The survey deadline is April 12, 2012.
County makes significant cuts to sustainability projects - budget update by Julie Druker n a special budget meeting held on March 13, members of Frontenac County Council did not make any changes that will affect the county tax rate, which is now slated to go up by just under 1% after final numbers about provincial transfer payments for Fairmount Home and other cost shared programs have come in. Council spent most of a 4½ hour meeting reviewing proposed sustainability projects for 2012 - projects that if approved would be funded from a $2 million pool of money from accumulated federal gas tax rebates that the county receives. The debate resulted in considerable cuts to a number of single and ongoing multi-year projects budgeted for 2012 under the general heading of "Sustainability Projects", and an increase of $125,000 in the amount of gas tax money that will be allocated directly to the four Frontenac member
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The Skirmish at The Crossing pub, l-r; Victor Maltby, Bill Cameron and Linda Grenier
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St Patrick’s Day revelers get their Irish on Those looking for traditional-sounding entertainment on St. Paddy’s Day headed to The Crossing at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn, where longtime Lanark players The Skirmish entertained energetic revelers with their favored traditional Celtic tunes. Band members Bill Cameron on mandolin, bass guitar, whistle and vocals, Victor Maltby on fiddle and Linda Grenier on guitar vocals have been playing in pubs in Ottawa, Perth, Smith Falls, and at various community festivals since 2006 and their experience shows. A tight-knit trio, they were joined onstage by Gary Glover on bodhran, an original member of
County budget - continued from pg 8 Similarly a proposed Signage Strategy and Implementation project was reduced from $60,000 to $35,000. As well, a proposed transfer of $50,000 into a $170,000 strategic projects reserve fund was canceled, with council deciding to wait until they can come up with a proposed project before putting any more money into that particular reserve pot. By consensus, a number of projects were totally eliminated from the 2012 budget, including $30,000 for an Available Land and Building Inventory, $10,000 for a Green Business Park Strategy, $30,000 for a Sustainable Tourism Strategy and $15,000 for a Milk Processing Plant business case. Among all the cuts there was at least one new project added. Warden Gutowski proposed that $5,000 from the federal gas tax be added to a sustainability waste and landfill review budget study, and Council agreed. All in all, gas tax allocations were cut by $195,000
K&P funding allocated to NF and the Islands Council approved spending $260,000 on further development of the K & P Trail in South and Central Frontenac, an expenditure that is projected to be offset by $205,000 in trail related grants that the county will likely receive. Noting that the trail does not run in North Frontenac or Frontenac Islands, North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton proposed that $41,600 in gas tax funds should be made available
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the band who recently retired but who still makes regular appearances. The band played three generous sets, primarily of popular traditional Celtic tunes with a few Celtic inspired originals added into the mix. The band opened their second set with Roddy McCorley, an Irish rebel song about a man hanged in the 1798 rebellion. They continued on with numerous popular festive crowd favorites including “Mary Mack” and Stan Rodgers’ “Fogerty’s Cove” which roused people from their seats and onto the dance floor. The band also slowed it down with numerous beautiful romantic numbers like “Lov-
for eco-tourism projects in North Frontenac, and similarly that $26,000 be made available for eco-tourism projects in Frontenac Islands. The dollar amounts relate to 16% of the $260,000 K&P project for North Frontenac and 10% for Frontenac Islands, since North Frontenac ratepayers pay 16% of county taxes and Frontenac Islands ratepayers pay 10%. Gary Davison said he'd be prepared to support the resolution if the county pays receipts only after the projects are done rather than sending the money beforehand. This stipulation was included in the motion, which was carried. Later in the meeting Councilor Clayton proposed a resolution to grant $25,000 to support the re-construction project at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home. The motion was not seconded by any other member of Council and was not debated. With all of the changes, the amount of Federal gas tax money that is being allocated to sustainability projects in 2012, including ongoing multi-year projects and the ecotourism money for North Frontenac and Frontenac Islands, totals just over $550,000.
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K’s Klubhouse’s Spring Fling Camp C ampers who attended the Spring Fling March Break camp at the community hall in Bellrock wrapped up a very enjoyable week away from school on Friday. The camp was put on by Kaye Traynor, owner of K's Klubhouse, who has been running camps for children ages 6-12 during March break and the summer months for five years now, and for the last three years at the Bellrock hall. A mother of three herself, Kaye got into the business after having home-schooled her own children and after assisting at the Home School Resource Centre in Inverary where earlier camps were run. Each session that Kaye runs is based on a theme, which she uses to design the types of craft projects that she will offer up to the campers. Themes in the past have included pirates, sweet tooth, rock star, leprechauns and bugs. “Spring Fling” was the theme for this last session and Kaye's craft projects included, no-snow globes, pop-up puppets, bird feeders, grass seed sponge houses, sock-hop bunnies and more. The campers also participated in a number of outdoor sports activities including soccer and eagle eye tag, and thanks to the newly renovated community hall, spent many hours dancing, playing piano and incorporating the newly built stage into their daily activities. A big part of the popularity of K's Klubhouse camps is the fact that Kaye allows the campers themselves to decide their activities. “Apart from the craft projects, which I offer up daily to the campers, I like to allow the campers to decide what they would like to concentrate on, which is something that they really enjoy about the camp.” One self-directed group project was an outdoor sidewalk mural. The campers also wrote, rehearsed and performed
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their own play, which included a sound track and costumes, and they also organized, rehearsed and performed a talent show. Both shows were performed at the Friday evening celebration and potluck dinner. Long-time campers Katie Luffman and Destiny Ritchie were both back for their fifth camping experience at K's Klubhouse and had nothing but great things to say about it. “ It's fun and very free and there are no strict rules, which makes it a lot of fun,” Katie said. Destiny agreed and added, “The fact that we are able to put on our own shows is also a lot of fun.” Katie's mom Amy is very happy with the programming. “Of all of the camps that we've experienced this is the only camp that Katie really loves to go to and Kaye really knows how to keep the campers happy.” For more information contact Kaye Traynor at 613-4832326 or by email at klubhouse@live.net
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affodil Month is one of the Canadian Cancer Society’s largest fundraising campaigns and it needs the support of thousands of volunteers to sell daffodil pins, knock on doors or ask personal contacts in order to collect donations in April. “When you donate as few as three hours to the Canadian Cancer Society’s campaign efforts, you help save lives and support those living with cancer,” says Kathleen Ketchum of the Canadian Cancer Society. “We need your help to beat this disease.” The Canadian Cancer Society is working hard to fight cancer right here in Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. Last year, the society:· funded research projects; provided rides to and from cancer-related care for people living with cancer; made supportive calls or visits to people living with cancer; made presentations to people about healthy living, prevention and early detection Become a Canadian Cancer Society volunteer. Please visit fightback.ca or call 613-384-2361. (Submitted by the Canadian Cancer Society)
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By Don Amos · Income Tax Program: NFCS is once again offering Income Tax assistance to low income individuals and families. Clients can drop off their forms with all of the required information and returns will be completed by one of our volunteers or book an appointment by calling 613-279-3151. · Charity Bingo: On Thursday March 29, Northern Frontenac Community Services will be holding a ham and turkey dauber bingo at the OSO township hall. The doors open at 5:30 pm first game starts at 6:30pm. There will be 10 games, 4 ham, 4 turkey and two cash games. Proceeds will go towards programming for children and youth in the area. · Youth Dance: Friday, April 13, at the Oso Soldiers Memorial Hall in Sharbot Lake, Northern Frontenac Community Services is holding a youth dance. The dance is open to youth in grades 5 to 9. Time will be 6 to 9 p.m. with a cost of $6 per person. Sound on Sound Productions has been hired for a great light show along with awesome music. Canteen will be on site serving pop, water, chips and chocolate bars. · Volunteer Drivers needed: Community Support Services is looking for volunteers interested in learning how to provide transportation for individuals in wheelchairs. For more information, please call Catherine at 613-279-3151. · Licensed Child Care: Our Day Care has capacity for 34 children. We have infant, toddler and preschool spaces. Children learn through play-based programming provided by Registered Early Childhood Educators. Children are provided with 2 snacks and lunch each day. We offer full time and part time care Monday – Friday from 7 am to pm. Our After School program provides programming from 3–6pm for children aged 6 – 12 years of age Monday to Friday. Children arrive from various schools by bus. Children are provided snack and activities each day. We also offer extended programming on PD days and school holidays from 7:30am – 6pm. We have space in all programs and subsidies are available through the city of Kingston for those who qualify. For more information about our licensed programs please call 613-279-3366.
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Picture books + math = budding mathematicians by Susan Ramsay, Early Literacy Specialist, Hastings-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington
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e all get into a rut, cooking the same standbys time and again. Here’s the paradox: when you’re low on energy after a busy day, getting a healthy meal on the table can seem downright daunting; yet having healthy meals regularly is key to having the energy you need for cooking, playing, and just plain enjoying life. One strategy that anyone can use is to plan for leftovers. If you find a good-sized turkey or pork roast on special, cook it up one night, and plan to use the leftovers for easy meals later. Have a few recipes on hand – like the one below – that make weeknight meals a no-brainer. This one is a warm main dish salad made with fresh apple, cabbage and leftover turkey, which is not a combination you’d normally think of. But with its Asian seasonings and very brief cooking, it’s pleasantly sweet and really quite delicious. (Pork would also work well.) Cabbage is one of those powerhouse vegetables, crammed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and cancerfighting compounds. It’s inexpensive, low in calories, readily available year-round, and we probably don’t eat enough of it. Sturdy round heads of green cabbage are the most familiar kind; Napa cabbage, which has elongated heads of tightly packed, crinkly leaves, is more tender, and quite comparable nutritionally (although it would need a little less cooking time in this recipe). This main dish salad recipe is just one of about a zillion nuggets you’ll find at EatRight Ontario. It’s a free service run by registered dietitians, where you can get your nutrition questions answered by a real person, and be confident the answers are reliable. Just browsing the “Nutrition A-Z” part of the website you’ll find nutrition information on topics like bone health, grocery shopping, stroke prevention and workplace wellness, to name just a few. There are tips on diabetes prevention, nutrition for seniors, recipes, eating well on a budget, and so on. While the service offers general
shapes. Children notice and describe patterns on their socks and on objects in the room when they go on math walks with their parents. They learn how to estimate the number of teddy grahams inside a small container. And when they learn new math vocabulary they excitedly share words like “rectangular prism” with friends so they too can have a cool new way to say “Please pass the box of Cheerios.” Family math night has just gotten underway. Families have helped themselves to a meal, and while some finish their dinner, the quickest eaters and the keenest children and parents are sitting on the floor together discovering math inside the covers of picture books. “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen is a favourite. It’s filled with adventure, actions and sounds children can chime in with to help tell the story. The story, about being healthy eating advice, it can also help link you connect with nutrition resources specific to your situation, wherever you may be in Ontario. For example, if you have pre-diabetes, you may be eligible to have a specialized health care team teach you how to manage your condition. By phone, you can reach EatRight Ontario toll-free at 1-877-510-5102. As well, you can send an email from the website (eatrightontario.ca) and receive a personal reply. Registered dietitians are available to answer your questions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 5, and Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 9. The website, of course, is available anytime. One of my favourite parts of the website (and the way I found this week’s recipe), is the menu planner, which for me is another name for idea generator. All you do is indicate what you’re interested in doing, e.g. eating for an active lifestyle, and up pops a week’s worth of healthy menus, complete with healthy eating tips and links to recipes. You can further customize this based on your food preferences, or simply use the plan for inspiration – a sort of recipe roulette. In any case, it makes it easy to see what a healthy, balanced diet looks like. For anyone skeptical about Canada’s Food Guide, this may help put healthy eating in perspective. People who like using local ingredients in season might well want to give this salad a try. It’s made with “good keepers”, grown and raised in Ontario and available now. Bon appétit!
WARM CABBAGE AND TURKEY SALAD Makes 4 to 5 servings Prepare 5 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage (about half a small cabbage); reserve. Slice cooked turkey into thin strips to make about 1 1/2 cups; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or a wok, stir together 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp. apple juice; 4 tsp. honey; 1 tbsp. light soy sauce; 4 tsp. vegetable oil; 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil. Heat to steaming over medium heat. Add the reserved sliced cabbage, along with 1 small unpeeled apple, cut into matchsticks; toss until the cabbage brightens in colour and is wilted but still crisp. Season with salt and pepper. Add the reserved cooked turkey strips; toss for 1 minute. Serve warm, topped with toasted sesame seeds (optional), if desired.
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brave enough to hunt for a dangerous bear, is not a math book. Yet it is filled with opportunities for helping children understand mathematical concepts. How? The illustrations and words use patterns. Each two page spread alternates in a pattern between black and white drawings and coloured ones. Each sound the hunters make as they go through the grass, river, mud, forest, and snowstorm is repeated three times. The story is told in a specific order that reverses before the tale ends. The big size of the bear is emphasized in the text while the illustrations show family members from smallest to biggest. There are people and a dog to count throughout the hunt and opportunities to talk about whether the number of hunters in one part of the story is equal to, more than, or less than, other parts of the story. The illustrations lend themselves to talking to children about spatial orientation too. The hunters are always in front of, behind, beside, on or under someone or something. There are, of course, wonderful children’s books that focus on specific math concepts. Numbers are highlighted in “One Gorilla” by Atsuko Morozum; spatial awareness and geometry in “The Greedy Triangle” by Marilyn Burns; measurement in “The Best Bug Parade” by Stuart Murphy; patterning and algebra in “Beep, Beep, Vroom, Vroom” by Stuart Murphy; and data management and probability in “Hannah and the Seven Dresses” by Marthe Jocelyn. (For specific math ideas to use with these books visit: http://www.familyliteracyexpertise.org/Resources/mathliteracy/mathlit.htm.) But we don’t always need math-designed books to highlight the math young children are eager to explore. It’s lurking in the books children love to read every day. All that’s needed is for adults to draw children’s attention to it. Parents are great math teachers. When they talk about math and ask children thought-provoking questions, children soon discover that they are great at math too. (Susan Ramsay can be contacted at sramsay@klandskills.ca)
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ACROSS 1 Roman God 4 Low ____ , Northwest Territories 8 Asian nation 12 Copy 13 Run amock 14 Flat fish 15 Contend 17 High ____, Manitoba 18 Affirmative 19 Platter 20 Lewis Carroll character 23 West _____, Nova Scotia 26 Cold ____, Alberta 27 Female deer 28 Rhenium symbol 29 Shoe size 30 East _____, Manitoba 32 Sheep sound 33 Tory party, for short 34 Belch 35 White ____, British Columbia 36 Banff Hot _____, Alberta 38 Sire 39 Black 40 Civic pol. 41 Prima donnas 43 Little ____, British Columbia 47 German river 48 Ireland 49 Play part 50 Conservative 51 North ____, Newfoundland 52 Hurry DOWN 1 Lake, in Laval 2 Military mailbox, for short
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cess of $3500. They are told they are being offered employment to evaluate money transfer services. They are instructed to cash the cheque and send approximately $3000 back by Moneygram or Western Union to a specified address. Victims soon discover that the cheques are fraudulent and they lose the entire amount they wired. Anyone receiving a cheque who is required to send money back, beware...it's most likely fraud. Call the Napanee OPP at 613-354-3369.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Notice of the Passing of Zoning By-law Amendments (Garden Suite; Height Restriction Change)
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac passed By-law Nos. 2012-08 and 2012-09 on March 13, 2012, under Sections 34 and 39 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990. PURPOSE AND EFFECT: the Township has rezoned lands to permit: 1) A temporary use by-law to permit a garden suite. The effect of the temporary use by-law will be to permit a garden suite with a floor area of 57.22 m2 to be installed for a 20 year period on lands legally described as Part of Lot 18, Concession 7, Lot 31, Judges Plan 1608, Part 2 in the geographic Township of Kennebec. The civic address is 1424 Blue Heron Ridge (see Key Map). 2) An increase in the maximum permitted height of non-residential buildings in the General Residential (R1) Zone to 15 m (from 10 m). The effect of the increase in the height restriction will be to allow the construction of a replacement K-12 School in Sharbot Lake on Road 38. APPEAL - The last date for filing a notice of appeal of the by-law is April 8, 2012. Any such appeal must be filed with the clerk of the municipality and must set out the reasons for the appeal and must be accompanied by the fee required by the Ontario Municipal Board. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person of public body made oral submissions at the public meeting or written submissions to the Council of the Township of Central Frontenac or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION related to the zoning by-law amendments is available during regular office hours at the municipal office. Dated at the Township of Central Frontenac this 19th day of March, 2012. Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST Deputy Clerk-Treasurer/Planning Coordinator Township of Central Frontenac Box 89, Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 Tel: (613) 279-2935 x. 222 Fax: (613) 279-2422 Email: planning@centralfrontenac.com
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The family of the late Korin Howes wish to extend heartfelt thanks for all the cards, calls, flowers, visits, food, hugs, prayers and the outpouring of sympathy in the loss of our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister and cousin. A huge thank you to all of our friends and family, your generosity has truly moved us to tears. We would not have been able to get through the weeks following without all of you. A special thank-you to the McConnell Funeral Home and to Rev. Tom Holmes for his kind words and beautifully spoken sermon. Your message truly brought Korin’s life back into perspective. And to the ladies of Trinity U.C.W, a sincere thank-you for the wonderful lunch you served after the service. Your kindness is so appreciated and will never be forgotten, thank you. Sincerely, Louise and Robb Hyatt Phyllis and Allan Lott Shelby and Trevor Snider Jeremy and Erica Howes Carissa and Owen Bird Kate Hyatt and Curtis Lockridge
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he Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) and its partners invite Tay watershed residents to join them at an upcoming open house. RVCA staff will be at the Perth Legion on Tuesday April 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. to present the Tay River Subwatershed Report 2011 and introduce residents to RVCA and partner programs designed to help landowners improve their watershed health. A formal presentation will take place at 6 p.m. and those interested in networking can come at 5 p.m. to enjoy barbecued hotdogs and burgers. The Tay River watershed drains 800 square kilometres. It begins its journey at Carnahan Lake, south of the Town of Sharbot Lake and meanders northeast. The Tay drains water from 55 lakes like Bobs, Crow, Eagle and Long Lakes. It flows through rich farmland and the Town of Perth before emptying into the Lower Rideau Lake at Port Elmsley. The Tay River Subwatershed Report 2011 summarizes the Tay’s health by looking at four indicators: forest cover, wetlands, shoreline vegetation and surface water quality. With the completion of this report, residents and municipalities in the area now have a reliable set of baseline information for tracking future trends and for targeting stewardship activities. “The health of any watershed is heavily influenced by the good stewardship activities
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and decisions taking place on the land every day,” says Martin Czarski, RVCA Watershed Ecologist. The RVCA and other partner agencies can help support landowners with technical guidance and grants for on-the-ground efforts. “We can provide technical guidance and financial assistance to people interested in carrying out best management practices on their properties,” says Andrea Klymko, RVCA Lake Planning/Shoreline Stewardship Program Manager. “We can help with tree planting, shoreline naturalization, shoreline erosion protection, livestock fencing, fish habitat enhancements, garbage clean-ups, and more.” The upcoming open house looks to connect Tay landowners with incentive programs that can often cover from 50 to 100 percent of project costs. Subwatershed reporting is part of the RVCA’s watershed management mission, which recognizes the connections between local awareness, local concern and local action as we work for environmental protection, preservation and enhancement. This information is used for decision-making at all levels (individual, family, municipal, county, provincial). These monitoring efforts help us better understand watershed trends and help focus resource management actions where they are needed the most. For a copy of the Tay River Subwatershed Report 2011, visit www.rvca.ca and look under “What’s New” or contact the RVCA at 1-800-267-3504. - submitted by the RVCA
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FOR RENT COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE located on Hwy. 7 just east of the Junction of Hwy 38 and Hwy. 7. For further information, contact Ram at 613-279-2827 NEW, CLEAN SPACE on Highway 41 at Northbrook, suitable for retail or light industry. Competitive rates, call 613-336-9336 THREE BEDROOM HOUSE, redecorated, Flinton corner, Northbrook area, $825 plus heat & hydro; first & last, 613-336-2661
FOR SALE ALL IN-STOCK PEEL & STICK INDOOR TILE, 50% off, HST extra. One Day Only SATURDAY MARCH 24, Verona Hardware, 6723 Road 38, Phone 613-374-2851 DOUG’S ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE: with any new Bell TV system rental or purchase, receive a free PVR receiver. Exclusive Limited Time Offer. Call Us. 613-374-3305 FRONTENAC MODULAR HOMES. Custom built. New 1280 sq.ft. 28’x52’ home, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, delivered and on your basement or foundation, oak cabinets available. $79,900 USD plus taxes. Financing available OAC. 1-866-775-8268 www.frontenacmodularhomes.com RAWLEIGH PRODUCTS: Medicated ointments, Salves, Flavourings & Extracts, Spices & Seasonings, Dessert & Pie Fillings, Environmentally safe - industrial strength cleaners. Call Jilene England, 613-479-0174. Delivery available. SCARVES & PASHMINAS, On Sale $7.50 each + HST (reg. $12.99 each). SATURDAY MARCH 24 ONLY, Nicole’s Gifts, 6709 Main St., Verona, 613-374-2323 WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS. 2012 Winter Warm up Sale! Factory incentives up to $1400 on Outdoor Wood & Corn Furnaces OR Tradeout discounts up to $1,500 on the purchase of an E-Classic. YOUR CENTRAL BOILER DEALER. Frankford, ON 613.398.1611; Bancroft, ON 613.332.1613
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HELP WANTED MASTER ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED for the Frontenac District. Phone 613-583-6127 OCCASIONAL COTTAGE CLEANER: Looking for reliable person to clean small cottage near Arden between summer weekly rentals. Rate: $25/hour. Contact: alicembroughton@ gmail.com; 416-466-1761
HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Henderson, Firearms course: March 23, 24. Hunter Ed: March 30, 31. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES. Turkey Examinations. Course date March 30, 31 and April 01 in Flinton. Call 613-3369875.
MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659
SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. FINE CONSTRUCTION, prop. John St. Aubin, Frontenac area. For an estimate call 613-3756582 www.mindspan.net/construction 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 accommodations. Long walks. By appointment only. Laura Mills 613-335-3658. Evenings are best or leave a message. PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, rear building, 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½ x 11 - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26100 copies 8¢ ea. SPECIAL: 50+ colour copies 8½ x 11, 25¢ ea. (specialty paper extra). Taxes extra. Call 613-279-3150 for information. SEWING: Clothing alterations and repairs, curtains, pants, skirts, hems. 613-279-2209 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 613-335-2940.
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three-month beginners course in Tai Chi will begin at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake on Monday, April 2, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to sign up. The classes will be held every Monday at that time from April until the end of June. The course is offered by the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada and will be led by accredited Tai Chi instructor John Pariselli who has been practising for seven years and teaching for over three years. Tai Chi, which has often been called “meditation in motion”, teaches a series of 108 movements that can offer a number of physical and mental benefits to practitioners of all ages. These may include increased strength, improved balance and posture, maintaining flexibility of joints, and improved blood circulation. Studies show that practising Tai Chi assists in bone formation and increases bone density, thereby helping to prevent osteoporosis. In a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine some practitioners of Tai Chi were seen to be better able to manage symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, Fibromyalgia and MS. Other benefits may include increased concentration and recall. If nothing else, John says that it has been
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC TENDER # 2012-14 Grading And Surface Treatment Tender Submission Due Date and Time: Thursday, April 26, 2012 @ 1:00 PM. Contract Completion Date: August 15, 2012 Main Tender Quantities Double Surface Treatment - 17150m2 SUBMIT SEALED TENDERS TO: Township Of Central Frontenac P.O. Box 89, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 Tenders will be opened and read in public at 1:05 p.m. local time April 26, 2012, at the municipal building, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario. The Tender documents are available from the Municipal Office during normal business hours or by e-mail to: sandra@centralfrontenac.com. or sreynolds@centralfrontenac.com Phone: 613-279-2935 ext 260
Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation requires a
Family Services Intake Assistant This is a full time position contracted to March 31, 2013, located in Sydenham, ON. Duties: Provide family intake to our client families requiring housing support. This may include supporting the homeless and those at risk of homelessness, providing financial support for rent, utilities and winter warmth, food security and referral services. The incumbent must maintain master files and record monthly statistics. Works closely with the Family Services Coordinator to identify families in need of case management and advocacy. To receive a more detailed job description, call David Townsend at 613-376-6477 or go to www.sfcsc.ca Requirements: Post secondary education in a social services field or relevant experience expected. Knowledge of short term crisis intervention strategies and community resources preferred. Current police records check required. Resumés with cover letter should be submitted to SFCSC, Attn: David Townsend, Box 43, Sydenham, K0H 2T0 by March 30, 2012 4:00 pm est. or via email to david.townsend@sfcsc.ca We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.
known to improve people's golf game and he says that his curling game has improved markedly as a result of his practice. Modifications can be made to the movements to accommodate those with health or mobility issues, and the movements can also be performed in a sitting posture for those unable to stand. Tai Chi is a life-long practice and no matter how long one has been practising, the movements can always be modified and improved upon in subtle ways. An intermediate course will also be offered for those wanting to move on in the practice. For those who may not be sure if Tai Chi is for them, John encourages you to come out to a class, give it a try first before having to make a long-term commitment. The standard fee for the three-month series, which also includes a four-month membership to the society, is $135, but depends on an individual's current employment situation. Those attending the classes should wear rubber soled shoes and loose fitting non-restrictive clothing. For more information contact John Pariselli at 613-279-2662.
The Township of Central Frontenac
Clear Bag Notice As of April 1st, 2012 clear bags will become mandatory. All residential garbage must be placed in clear bags with the “Townships” name on the bag. Residents are only allowed one dark bag measuring 16”x12” or smaller for personal items. All other bags must be clear. Amnesty loads must also use clear bags that can be a generic brand. April 1st recycling becomes mandatory, if recycling is found in your garbage the site attendants may turn you away. Bag tags will not be accepted at the waste site after April 1st, 2012, however on March 13th, 2012 council passed a resolution stating that “numbered bag tags can be exchanged for clear Township bags up to a maximum of $20/ household until September 30th, 2012 at the Township office.” Older tags without identification numbers will not be exchanged under any circumstance.
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC TENDER # 2012-13 Grading, Drainage, Paving And Sidewalk Reconstruction In The Hamlet Of Arden Tender Submission Due Date and Time: Thursday, April 26, 2012 @ 1:00 PM. Contract Completion Date: August 31, 2012 Main Tender Quantities Catch Basins -2 Granular A - 250 tonnes Granular B type II - 250 tonnes Guiderail - 40 m Asphalt - 150 tonnes Concrete Curb - 70 m Sidewalk - 110 sq. m SUBMIT SEALED TENDERS TO: Township Of Central Frontenac P.O. Box 89, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 Tenders will be opened and read in public at 1:05 p.m. local time April 26, 2012, at the municipal building 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario. Site Meeting: April 5, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in Arden at the Bridge. The Tender documents are available from the Municipal Office during normal business hours or by e-mail to: sreynolds@centralfrontenac.com or sandra@centralfrontenac.com Phone: 613-279-2935 ext 260
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Friday, March 23 MCDONALDS CORNERS – “Around The World On A Dinner Plate”, Polish night, MERA Schoolhouse, 6pm, $10; 5-12yrs $5, under 5 free. Desserts extra. Reserve: 613-278-0388, meraschoolhouse@bell.net. NORTH FRONTENAC CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS Planning Meeting, 7pm, Clar-Mill Hall, Plevna. Volunteers & ideas are needed to help plan a township-wide celebration with events in different areas. All welcome, call Amber Lemke 613-479-2283 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, baked chicken WESTPORT - FISHING REGULATIONS Public Open House re changes to bass and walleye regulations, Legion, 6-9pm
Saturday March 24 HARLOWE DANCE, w/ Country 4 Band, community center, $8, 8pm, lunch, prizes, all welcome. HARROWSMITH - CHINESE DINNER & AUCTION, S&A Club, 6pm, $12 members, $14, non-members, advance tickets only, Kim 613-372-0018. MATAWATCHAN - TURKEY SUPPER, St. Andrew’s United Church, 5pm, $12 adults, 12 & under $6, 5 & under free, fundraiser for furnace PARHAM – HAM SUPPER, United Church 5-7pm, $12; 6-12 yrs $6; preschoolers free; family $25; sponsor: Board of Stewards RELAY FOR LIFE INFO & REGISTRATION, Arden Legion, 11am - 1pm, purchase luminaries, register survivors, teams, volunteer; info: SHARBOT LAKE – LIONS BREAKFAST, Oso Hall, 8-11am, $7, sponsor: Sharbot Lake & District Lions SHARBOT LAKE – MUSIC JAM & WINGS, 3pm at Legion, bring your musical instruments & talents & join the fun SNOW ROAD - BREAKFAST & BINGO, Snowmobile Club, breakfast 8-11am; Bingo Early Bird 6:45pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd.; all welcome TAMWORTH - GOSPEL MUSIC NIGHT, w/ John Reid & Eagle Band, local talent, Christ Church 7pm, refreshments, free will offering, . VERONA FREE METHODIST CHURCH Free movie “Courageous”, 7 pm, adults only. VERONA - MURDER MYSTERY DINNER, Lions Hall, 6pm, $30 includes roast beef dinner & entertainment, advance tickets only: Verona Hardware, Trousdale’s Hardware; info: Darlene 613-374-3529
Sunday March 25 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, country, bluegrass, folk, performers free, audience $1; info: 613-374-2614 CENTRAL FRONTENAC MINOR BASEBALL & SOCCER registration noon-4pm, St. James Catholic Church, Sharbot Lake. ENTERPRISE - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church, 6:30pm featuring Nick and Gwen Chajkowski, Gary & Denise Frizzell, Vernon Scott and Ruth, Kevin Simpson. FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE, Through the Roof Ministry, 6:30pm, Open mic and imitate your favorite person night, all welcome, free will offering HARRIETTE COOK MEMORIAL PANCAKE BRUNCH, Watson’s Corners, 9am-1pm, community hall, proceeds to Smiths Falls Dialysis Unit
Monday March 26 MOUNTAIN GROVE - TURKEY & HAM BINGO, Land O’ Lakes school, sponsor: LOL Parent Council, doors open 6pm, start 7pm, proceeds to team jerseys.
SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ center, info, appointment: call 613-2793151.
Tuesday March 27 HARROWSMITH - TURKEY BINGO, Golden Links Hall, earlybird 7:15 books $7-$15; Barb 372-2315. LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level), new quilters welcome; info: lolqinfo@ gmail.com SHARBOT LAKE - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC, 2:30-6pm, St. James Catholic Church, appointment:1-800-2-Donate; sponsored by the Lions
Wednesday March 28 RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 2-4pm, Southern Frontenac Community Services, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 613-376-6477; 1-800-763-9610, all women welcome SHARBOT LAKE DINERS, noon, for those 50+. $10. Reservations required: 613-2793151 SHARBOT LAKE - POVERTY LUNCHEON & LENT DEVOTIONS noon-1pm, Wednesday March 28 St. Andrew’s Anglican Church free will offering for food bank, all welcome
Thursday March 29 FRONTENAC COMMUNITY FUTURES DEVELOPMENT CORP - free breakfast, celebrate successes of local businesses & organizations, 8- 9:30am, Verona Lions Hall, RSVP by Mar. 26: 1-888-372-9962; krista@frontenaccfdc.com SHARBOT LAKE – TURKEY & HAM BINGO, NFCS fundraiser for children & youth programming, Oso Hall, doors open 5:30pm, over 18 years only, info: 613-279-2244 SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Meeting 7:30pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd. SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm, Rural VISONS Centre; info: 613-544-3078
Saturday March 31 CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNY Door to Door Sales by Sharbot Lake & District Lions HARROWSMITH - SPRING TEA & BAKE SALE, Golden Links Hall, 10am-1pm, free admission, lunch available $5; info: Barb 372-2315 PARHAM - EASTER BUNNY HOP, sponsor: District 4 Rec. Committee PARHAM FREE METHODIST CHURCH, music by the Revelations and local talent, 7pm, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE – PIG ROAST & DANCE w/ Jeff Code, at Legion WINTERGREEN STUDIOS - TRIOLA, dinner 6pm, concert 7:30pm, $40, tickets, info: 613273-8745. www.wintergreenstudios.com. STUFF THE CRUISER, 10am-3pm, Sharbot Lake Freshmart; Sydenham – Trousdale’s Foodland, Verona Reid’s Foodland, proceeds to food banks, info: 613-376-6883,
March 31 & April 1 HARROWSMITH - FIRST AID COURSE, 9am4:30pm, $80, includes lunch, sponsor: S&A Club. Pre-register: Dan Bell 613-372-1910
Sunday April 1 ENTERPRISE JAMBOREE, w/ Adam Knapp, Open Stage, dancing, 1pm, $5,Enterprise Hall, presented by Newburgh-Camden Lions, call 613-379-9972. HARROWSMITH – GOSPEL ONLY JAM, Free Methodist Church, 1:30-4pm, Open Mic, fundraiser for church; info: 613-376-9815
MEETING, Henderson Hall 7pm; guest speakers, door prizes; www.trapon.org SHARBOT LAKE - SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS of Alzheimers or a related dementia disease, Seniors’ Centre, 1-3pm. Info: 613-279-3078 SHARBOT LAKE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at The Maples, 11:30am. To reserve phone 613-279-2098 by Apr. 2 at noon. VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.
Regular Happenings AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall. Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome 336-9221. AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. ARDEN LEGION – DARTS, Wednesdays 6pm, Fridays 7pm, Sundays 1pm, $3; all 16 years & over welcome, sponsor: Legion Auxiliary BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 2nd Wed, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Sydenham, 3rd Thursday, 9 – 11 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 549-1154, 1-800-267-7875. BINGO ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge. BRIDGE, Fridays 3 pm, Sharbot Lake High School Library, all welcome. Information: Claire, 279-2980. BOLINGBROKE DINERS, ABC Hall, noon meal/socialization for seniors or anyone with disabilities, monthly 3rd Tues. Info: 273-6307 BOLINGBROKE EXERCISE CLASSES FOR SENIORS, ABC Hall, Mondays 10-11am. Info: Joyce 273-4832. CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments, contact Claire Macfarlane, FL&A Unit, Canadian Cancer Society, 279-1133. COMMUNITY DROP-IN – Sharbot Lake Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151. EUCHRE ■ARDEN Legion Thursdays 7:30pm ■BELL ROCK, Community hall, every 2nd Thurs, noon lunch, euchre 1pm. $2 includes, prizes, lunch; info: 374-5426 ■ BOLINGBROKE: ABC Community Hall, Mondays noon; prizes, sandwiches. Sponsor: ABC Seniors ■ CROW LAKE, schoolhouse, Mondays 6.30pm ■ DENBIGH 2nd & 4th Friday, 7pm, community Hall. ■ FLINTON township hall, Thursdays 7pm, $2 ■ ■ NORTHBROOK, Tuesdays 7pm, $2, Lions Hall ■ NORTHERN LIGHTS SENIORS, Griffith Lions Hall, 1st & 3rd Friday, 7pm ■ OMPAH Community center, 3rd Friday of month, $2 with refreshments, 7:30pm ■ PLEVNA, Clar-Mill Hall, Mondays 7:30pm, proceeds to Holy Trinity Church (Mar-Dec) ■ TAMWORTH Legion 2nd & 4th Sat 2pm $4ppGOLDEN SUNSET CLUB meets 1st Monday of month, Northbrook Lions Hall, noon. Info: 336-2570. Join us for potluck HARROWSMITH - TUESDAY LUNCHEONS, St. Paul’s United Church, 11:30am-1pm. Soup, sandwich, dessert, $5 LENNOX & ADDINGTON RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS & DROP-INS - Tamworth Playgroup: Mondays 10am-noon, Sheffield Arena; Northbrook Drop-In: Wednesdays 9:30am-2:30pm, Lions Hall; Flinton Drop- In: Thursdays 9:30 am-2-
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Parham Station? Not so, says Mel Good, who submitted the photo. Even though it says ‘Parham” right on the building’s roof and it was called the Parham Junction, Mel says this K&P station was actually in Tichborne opposite the rink. Dave Hansen agrees with Mel. The agent was Larry Cameron. The building was torn down about 1960
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in the 2011 provincial election, was elected to attend, as was Dave Parkhill who ran the last provincial election in 2011. Two others members were elected to go. The second purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Drummond, which that the provincial Liberals recently released. Ross Sutherland, who is on the executive for the local NDP and who ran in the past as an NDP candidate both provincially and federally, gave a presentation on the subject.
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embers and supporters of the Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington NDP met in Sharbot Lake on March 11 . The purpose of the meeting was two-fold: first to elect delegates to attend the upcoming NDP provincial convention. Kathee Hutcheon, who is the President of LFLA provincial NDP wing and who was campaign manager
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by Helen Halpenny, Lanark County Master Gardeners oday I went to a nursery and saw a herbaceous peony priced at $99. Yes, it was rather a rare plant. That made me remember my visit to a lovely garden a couple of years ago, whose owner told me she had a $200 budget for the entire gardening year. At the time I was amazed that her frugality could produce such a wonderful collection of plants, and I asked her how she acquired such variety. If you are beginning to garden and have limited money, some of her ideas may be helpful. - First of all, start a compost pile. In the fall there are always lots of leaves and garden waste. You don’t need any fancy equipment, just make a heap, and turn it to speed the rotting process. Soon you won’t need to buy the store bought products. Compost that is ready can be spread onto perennial beds ntrasts 3can9b in the fall after cleanup and it will help the plants get through winter, and will provide nutrients next spring. - Save seeds. Both vegetable and flower seeds can easily be saved, providing they are not hybrids. All open pollinated varieties will come true. Let the seed pods ripen on the plant and just before they split and spill their contents, collect the seeds and store in paper sacks until you puzzle are ready to plant. Answer to today’s Seed collection is best done on the dry day.
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randmothers by the Lake, a local chapter of the Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, is looking for new members. We are one of 245 grandmother groups across Canada dedicated to helping the grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa who have been severely impacted by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Despite having to cope with the deaths of their children they must carry on with the task of raising their orphaned grandchildren with very little money or help. We are a group of welcoming, friendly, and energetic women in the community, some working, some retired, most of us grandmothers, but not all, and we raise money through concerts, dinners, plant sales, bake tables, a National Walk, presentations to community groups, and the sale of African Kazuri jewellery. By doing so, we help to fund grassroots projects initiated and run by African women who have come together for support. They must feed, clothe, and send their grandchildren to school; they need
health care, AIDS education, grief counseling, and skills development. The money we raise not only helps to fund these projects, but also helps give the grandmothers the strength and courage to continue with their struggle in the knowledge that there are people in the world who care. We believe that the grandmother movement is one way to make a difference in our world. Our group, Grandmothers by the Lake, is hosting an information evening on Thursday, April 19 in Trinity United Church Hall, Verona, between 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Come and find out about the Grandmother Campaign and the Stephen Lewis Foundation, and meet the members of Grandmothers by the Lake. Join us for cake and coffee and see if you would like to get involved and make a difference too. Please contact Adele Colby at 613-3758845, Marni Pedersen at 613-374-9929, or Anne Hartford at 613-374-2754 if you would like more information about our group.
Inspection Inspection of Approved 2012–2013 Annual Work Schedule Mazinaw-Lanark Forest The Bancroft District of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has reviewed and approved the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc. (MLFI) April 1, 2012– March 31, 2013 Annual Work Schedule (AWS) for the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest. Availability The AWS will be available for public inspection at the MLFI Office and the MNR public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning March 23, 2012 and throughout the one-year duration. Ontario Government Information Centres at Bancroft and Kemptville District Offices provide access to the Internet. Scheduled Forest Management Operations The AWS describes forest management activities such as road construction, maintenance and decommissioning, forestry aggregate pits, harvest, site preparation, tree planting and tending that are scheduled to occur during the year. Tree Planting and Fuelwood MLFI is responsible for tree planting on the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest. Please contact Matthew Mertins for information regarding tree planting job opportunities. For information on the locations and licence requirements for obtaining fuelwood for personal use, please contact the MNR Bancroft District Office. For commercial fuelwood opportunities, please contact MLFI. More Information For more information on the AWS or to arrange an appointment with MNR staff to discuss the AWS or to request an AWS operations summary map, please contact: Ildiko Apavaloae, RPF Matthew Mertins, RPF Ministry of Natural Resources Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc. Bancroft District Office 14225 Highway 41, P.O. Box 159 106 Monck Street Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0 Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 tel: 613-336-0816 ext. 223 tel: 613-332-3940 ext. 256 fax: 613-336-0818 fax: 613-332-0608 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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