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motions were running high at the 50 Anniversary celebrations that took place at Clarendon Central Public School in Plevna on April 13. Over 200 past and present staff and students, along with friends and family gathered at the school to reunite, celebrate and share their feelings about their time spent at the small rural school. At noon, a special ceremony headed up by co-chairs of the 50th anniversary committee, Brenda Martin and Heather White, recognizing the efforts of those who have helped to make the school a lively and loving educational institution over the past five decades. Visitors were first addressed by the school’s current principal Dave Allison, North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton, and School Trustee Ann Goodfellow. A special anniversary message from former CCPS student Erin Gunsinger (Ibey), who graduated from the school 25 years ago in 1988, highlighted CCPS’s important role in the community. She spoke of the rapid changes in the world since her graduation, that it has become a global village. “That is not such a bad thing," she said, “as annoying as the lack of privacy might be, when it comes down to it, small communities like Plevna still exist because the people here come through for one another.” She spoke of her childhood growing up in Plevna and the wealth of outdoor opportunities she experienced. She spoke of the school and reminisced about her favorite memories: crazy carpeting, tubing and skiing in winter, walking the old log monkey bars in the playground, and huddling around the school’s cutting edge Commodore 64
computer. “I went to CCPS in the days when kids got to ring the bell, run the ditto machine and hoist the Canadian flag up the pole. We sang O Canada and recited the Lord’s prayer every morning”, she recalled. She marveled at how the school has managed to thrive despite “enduring times of economic hardship and radical change. One of the foundations of this community is its school. It’s something that we all have in common and it stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of this unique remote rural village and the tough and resourceful, good-hearted people who live here.” The ceremony continued with a video of current students singing the old CCPS school song, and a plethora of special anniversary mugs and other mementos were presented to former staff and students. Throughout the day, visitors reminisced about their time at CCPS while perusing the five specially designated “decades” classrooms, which were decorated with school nostalgia and memorabilia. Former student Jody Spingle, who graduated from CCPS in 1988 and who now works in construction and project management in Ottawa, is fondly remembered as a former tether ball champion at CCPS. “It’s great to reconnect with students and teachers that I haven’t seen for 25 years. I have such fond memories especially of the teachers here and my school days here are one thing that I would never change,” she said. Gina Kellar (Gore), who graduated from CCPS in 1973 and still resides in Plevna, came to see her old teachers with her hus-
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Former long time school caretaker Bernice Gunsinger of Plevna cut the anniversary cake at CCPS’s 50th Anniversary celebrations on April 12 band Rick, who received recognition as a graduate of the first class of 1963. Brenda Martin said she was thrilled with the exceptional turn out and was pleased to see so many former students and staff. “Many of the teachers who taught here in the ‘60s and ‘70s didn’t think that they would ever come back to the school, so for them
Rising Bun Bakery to close after 26 years
and some of their former students the day has really meant a lot.” Martin said that these anniversaries can tend to be very emotional because, “People have very formative memories from their school days and for me as a teacher and principal you get really attached to your students.”
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n 1986, Anne Howes, who was then Anne Ferguson and then in her early 20s, started up a small bakery at her mother’s Sears Catalogue store next to the Brewer’s Retail store near the junction of Highway 7 and 38. “I thought it would be a good business and that I would have some time off in the winter months,” Anne recalls. She was partly right. The Rising Bun was a successful business from the start, but the part about time off didn’t work out nearly as well. Twenty-six years later, after buying the property from her mother, Theresa Ferguson, and expanding the business to include a tea room/restaurant and a range of sweet and savoury baked goods, rotisserie chicken and take out salads, Ann Howes sold the building and property early this spring. A Subway will be opening in the coming months, after the building is extensively renovated. The Rising Bun has been for sale for 4½ years. “I really wanted to sell it as The Rising Bun; that was my intention,” Anne Howes said, “and I was even willing to stay on to train the new owner, teach them my recipes and work with them for up to a year.” A number of potential buyers did come
forward, but according to Howes, those with restaurant experience couldn’t handle the financing, and those with money didn’t have restaurant experience. In the end there never was a proper fit, and last fall, a group from Brighton brought up the idea of buying the property for a Subway Restaurant. While that original inquiry did not lead to an offer, another buyer eventually came forward and the sale was completed. “It took me a while to get used the idea of the Rising Bun not continuing at that loca-
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tion, but after trying for so long, it was time for me to sell. It will also be the first franchise restaurant in Sharbot Lake, which is something, and it will also provide local jobs, which is also something,” said Anne Howes. Because it is a Subway taking over, Anne was able to keep the Rising Bun as a business name in case she wants to keep a business going in some fashion, and even before any changes have been made at her former store, she has already moved The Rising Bun into a new direction. She is baking bread three days a week at Local Family Farms in Verona, where it is being sold as Rising Bun Bread, and she will have a booth at the Sharbot Lake Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings starting on the Victoria Day weekend. There is no word yet on whether Rising Bun Chelsea Buns will be available at the market. “They’re kind of messy to make, and I’m not sure if I have the space to make them right now, so we’ll have to see,” she said. Selling the building is certainly the most drastic change to the Rising Bun (the name was suggested by a neighbour who said the bakery needed a catchy name) over its history, but there have been a number of other changes over the years. Until 1992, the bakery was located in a small corner of the building, which also
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by Jeff Green s those who live in communities that have lost their store know only too well, it is very difficult to keep a community together once it has lost its basic retail infrastructure – its grocery store, gas stations, restaurants and the like. It’s not impossible, but it is very difficult. That is why there has been a sense of foreboding in the northern parts of Frontenac County over the last few years as the survival of some of the key retail businesses has been in doubt. The circumstances are always different, but the decline of small retailers throughout North America in favour of box stores and large chains is certainly a major factor, as is the drop in rural population, and the willingness of those who are left to drive a long way to work. Retailers in Kingston, Napanee, and Ottawa are struggling in the face of price-based competition, so it is no surprise that it is difficult for retailers in Verona, Sharbot Lake, and Plevna as well. Another factor that is crucial to all of this is business continuity. Small businesses thrive on the energy that the owner and a small number of employees put into them. When that
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INVITATION TO TENDER #2013-10 2013 Pavement Rehabilitation Program Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m. on April 24th, 2103, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0. Official bid documents may be downloaded from www.biddingo.com or picked up Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham ON.
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Editorial wanes, either due to frustration or lack of success or the passage of time, the business can easily start to slip away. In various ways, these factors have weighed on a number of businesses in Frontenac County. There has been a feeling of doom and gloom descending this winter as both the Plevna and Sharbot Lake Freshmart stores were teetering on the brink. In Plevna the store was actually scheduled to close down in April and in Sharbot Lake the shelves had been getting emptier and emptier as the winter wore on. Although it was widely known that a sale was supposed to be pending for the Sharbot Lake store, nothing was confirmed and time kept passing. Meanwhile to the south in Harrowsmith, a food business, Something Cool, did close at the end of January, Suddenly, it seems, early this spring, something changed for the better. It started with the announcement that the Plevna store/restaurant/gas bar was being taken over by Stephen Cox, and the store and restaurant are not only going to survive, but are being revamped and improved. A new butcher shop and deli, Gilmour’s Meats, opened in Harrowsmith at a newly built mini-strip mall, and the deal did finally close for the Sharbot Lake Freshmart. Although the Sharbot Lake store is closed right now, there is no shortage of activity at the site, Drywall was being delivered on Monday, and crews have been working day and
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COUNCIL MEETING The next Council Meeting will be on May 7th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. The next Committee of the Whole Meeting will be on April 23rd 2013 at 7:00 pm. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862 Website: www.township.southfrontenac.on.ca
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complete diversion.” Judge Wright agreed to the adjournment. The Federal Crown commonly agrees to diversion, which usually means a donation to a local charity, when the accused is facing a simple possession charge. But in cases where a charge of production of an illegal substance has been laid, the Crown tends to seek a conviction and some form of sanction, ranging from probation to jail time depending on the severity of the case. GUILTY PLEA – Michael Riddle, 29, pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of an illegal substance. Mr. Riddle was stopped for speeding on Highway 7 of February 4 of this year. When police approached his car they noticed the smell of burnt marijuana and found a small quantity in the car, in addition to a open can of beer and other alcohol. They did not charge Riddle with any alcohol related driving offences, although the Crown said they had considered doing so. He made a $500 donation and received a conditional discharge and 12 months probation with minimal conditions. “If you manage to keep the peace and be of good behaviour for 12 months, it will become an absolute discharge,” Judge Wright said. FIRST APPEARANCES – Elliott Upland, 52, charged with break and enter with intent to commit an offence, will return on May 27. Richard Vanness, 44, charged with failure to comply with probation, will also return on May 27. Trial Date Changed – Zachary Klima, 21, who was set for trial in June, asked for the date to be changed to August. He is charged with operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, operating a vehicle with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100 ml of blood, and possession of an illegal substance. He will be tried on the driving charges and it is expected the possession charges will be resolved by way of a plea. Trail date set - Travis Clark, 30, charged with operating a vehicle with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100 ml of blood, will go to trial on October 21 Ongoing – Robert Eade, 29, who faces 2 charges of assault and 2 charges of failure to comply with probation, will return on May 27. Youth court - A 16-year-old male, charged with assault, has retained a lawyer, who is seeking disclosure of the Crown’s case. He will return on May 27.
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night to get the store up and open again, under the Mike Dean Superstore banner. Three new food businesses, three new entrepreneurs investing time and money in Frontenac County at one time - that certainly is a change for the better. It also represents a trend that goes back further. The Verona Foodland was upgraded a few years back, and Local Family Farms set up shop about six years ago. Last year Seed to Sausage had the grand opening of their successful retail store on Road 38, which draws traffic from great distances, as does the Limestone Dairy on Rutledge Road. Larger centres see this kind of thing all the time, but for communities that have only seen decline for a number of years, for communities at risk, these investments represent a huge shift in consciousness. These new businesses will not be asking people to patronise them simply out of some obligation to buy local. They know that people will only buy their products if they can deliver good prices, or better service, or better quality (preferably all three) They know they are competing with the Wal-Mart and No Frills stores of the world. And they are still willing to give it a go. We look forward to giving them a chance, a proper chance, to get our business.
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IN THE MATTER of section 27(2) of the Municipal Act, take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac will be considering a bylaw at a public meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, Ontario regarding a proposed name for an existing private road in part of Lot 1, Concession IV, Bedford District. The by-law would name the road/ lane “Windy Bay Lane”. To view the map and for more information, please see the township website.
South Frontenac Township Volunteers will be scouring the various areas in the township for garbage accumulated over the winter as part of the PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK, a national campaign to clean up the environment. For more information see the website under “Garbage and Recycling Information”.
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Frontenac News, March 14, 2013) outh Frontenac’s Chief Building Official Brian Gass’s comment that "in accordance with 9.13.2 a Building Official is to look in the excavation for evidence of a high water table or hydrostatic conditions; if none are observed then dampproofing of basement foundation walls is permitted" is utter and complete nonsense. There is no mention of ''water tables" or any mention of having to "observe" them in the statute. It appears that even the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s manager, Mr. Gryffyn, long in denial, has finally accepted this fact. There is only: ''9.13.1.1. (I) Required Waterproofing: Where hydrostatic conditions occur, floors on ground and exterior surfaces of walls below ground level shall be waterproofed". Floors are cast on clean stone (no dust, just air space) and are thus excused as would be the walls IF they were backfilled with clean stone. I admit that it's cheaper to backfill with the indigenous material (clay/ sand), but inevitably (unless God stops rain) that material will become saturated and create "hydrostatic pressure". As the mayor stated: "if you dig a hole anywhere in South Frontenac, you're basically inventing a swimming pool". If you dig a hole and it fills up with water then "hydrostatic conditions occur"; and if hydrostatic conditions occur the foundation walls "shall be waterproofed". This is why my book. published by the CMHC (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation), states: "Part 9 of the National Building Code would apparently require walls and floors in contact with the ground to be waterproofed." And yet our CBO Brian Gass cites required waterproofing as an "illegal municipal standard", and continues to order that every foundation will leak to please builders; literally at our expense. - John McEwen
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he Clarendon Central Public School 50th Anniversary Celebration, which we attended on April 13 in Plevna, can be deemed nothing less than an overwhelming success. A resounding hurrah goes to organizers Brenda Martin and Heather White who created not only a treasure for posterity, but a living testimony to communal ties that bind. Their flawlessly run open house was steeped in the very principles that have characterized the Ompah, Plevna and Ardoch region for generations: hard work, tradition, pride and a sense of communal ownership and partnership in a culture that is profoundly their own. As Erin Ibey, guest speaker and graduate of ’88, so aptly put it, “The wonder that is Clarendon Central is in effect a reflection of the community.” And one might add that the wonder that is the Ompah, Ardoch, and Plevna region is a reflection of the school. Happy anniversary, CCPS, and long may you prosper! - Brian and Sandy Robertson
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f I were a card-carrying Conservative I would be infuriated by the ridiculous smear ads that are now flooding the TV concerning Justin Trudeau. It is bad enough that the Conservatives in office saturate the mail with these sort of silly statements. The fund must have a lot of contributed dollars to be able to broadcast so often. Justin Trudeau took his shirt off to raise money for the Liver Foundation. Good for him! He was a teenager when he said that people from Quebec were special. If everyone had to listen to things said when they were teens, oh my goodness. The Conservative party must be really threatened by Trudeau to take such actions. Shame on them. - Brenda Crawford
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n 2008, the Limestone School Board contributed a lump sum of $695,000 to the Township as their share of the cost of providing municipal water services to the two schools and greenhouse located in Sydenham. Since this initial decision, circumstances have changed: the water plant has undergone a significant upgrade, the high school is building “a significant addition,” and as part of this building program, the Board has demolished some former rental properties which had water hook-ups. Recognizing these changed circumstances, Council has directed staff to reopen funding negotiations with the Limestone Board.
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The City of Kingston has proposed renaming that portion of Road 38 which runs from 401 to the boundary of South Frontenac, and has asked the Township for its comments. Township Planning & Roads department recommends the road name remain as it is, and would like to discuss the matter with City staff before making a formal comment. Council agreed, and passed a motion to ask the City to defer their decision until Township and City staff can meet.
Truck to be Replaced through Insurance Public Works Manager Segsworth reported on an adjustment to the 2013 vehicle replacement program. A township truck which was budgeted to be replaced next year was recently destroyed by fire. The Township’s insurance policy covers the full replacement value, so the truck can be replaced with a current model for the cost of the $10,000 deductible. Councillor Vandewal expressed concern that this might affect the overall insurance premiums.
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· Congratulations to Josh & Janna Corkum on the birth of Avery Eileen Corkum born on April 13 weighing 6lb. 15 oz. Congratulations to Rick & Paula Corkum on becoming grandparents!! · The 2013 Ontario Electric Utility Hockey Tournament took place at the Invista Centre in Kingston April 12 - 14. The organizers were raising money for Drew Cumpson from the Godfrey area, who is currently at St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital. Drew became a quadriplegic as the result of an accident and the fundraiser is to help cover costs for medical equipment to move him home with his family. There is another fundraiser planned for May 4. · Frontenac Addington Trappers Association held their annual workshop and zone meeting on Saturday April 13 at Henderson. · Oddfellows and Rebekahs gathered for their annual Eastern Ontario Rally on April 13 at Harrowsmith for fun & fellowship to renew old and make new acquaintances. Dignitaries and visitors came from as far away as New York, Aylmer and Oshawa. Registration was from 11:30 - 12:30, the Oddfellows then went to St. Patrick's school to initiate 2 candidates and the Rebekahs travelled to the elementary school and conferred the degree on 2 candidates. The Rebekah degree team this year was from the State of New York. After meetings a delicious roast beef dinner catered by the Pixleys was enjoyed by all. The Sovereign Grand Lodge has declared April 27 to be "Make a Difference" Day. We should all go out and "Make a difference" - not only lodge members but all of us. See what
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you can do in your community, in your work place, in your family and in the "world". The possibilities are endless. · Speaking of "making a difference", The Sunday school as well as the Recreation Committee in Parham will be collecting the trash and garbage along the roadside on Saturday and Sunday in the Parham/Tichborne area so if you can help out it would be appreciated. If you aren't available on these days and want to help do your part by cleaning the road beside you, give us a call. · Thinking of you with caring thoughts to Bob Lutz, Ken Warrington, King Stinchcombe, Jimmy Badour and Ed Badour · Belated Birthday wishes to JoAnne Benn and Richard Benn. · Condolences to the family of the late Mary (Brown) Meltz. Mary was a hair dresser who cut hair out of her home on the York Road. · Condolences also to the family of the late Mabel Reid. Mabel was the sister of (Little) Harold and Fraser McEwen of RR#1 Tichborne and attended the Bradshaw School. She was in her 105th year!! · A little birdie told us that Debbie Steacy had 50 pink flamingos in her yard!! Hope you had a great day. · Happy birthday to Paul Clarke, Mikey Martin, Todd Baker, Emily Mallette, Jen Siannas, Mia Teal and Jim Green. · Congratulations to Corrine Howes who recently was awarded the diamond Jubillee Award for her work with Save the Children - great job!! · The CF Minor Softball Association's pitching clinic is underway. With 13 participants registered we are looking forward to what the season will bring. Teams are being finalized but if you are under 21 and would like to play for the Junior Men we are still looking for a couple more guys to make this team happen. · Relay for Life Team Timeless Memories is hosting a Road Hockey Tournament on May 19 at Piccadilly arena parking lot. They are looking for teams of 6 including goalie to register. Cost is $10/person. There are two age groups: 10 - 11 year olds and 12 - 14 year olds. A canteen will be available. Information packages with rules are being sent to each of the schools in the area. If you would like to enter a team please see Lesley Pickard or any member of the Relay team.
VERONA Debbie Lingen
613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com
· The Verona Community Association would like to thank everyone who attended the Verona Village Meeting on April 15 at the Verona Lions Club. It was an evening filled with lively discussion concerning improvements to Verona. Almost all of South Frontenac Council was there and listened to a packed room of concerned Verona residents. The VCA will be e-mailing newsletters to anyone interested in following the progress from this evening’s results. To receive a newsletter, contact me at debbie@lingens.com. · Did you know the Verona Medical Clinic has an Urgent Care Clinic every Wednesday from 9 am to 8 pm. It is open to all who require urgent care whether they are a patient of the clinic or not. Patients must bring their health cards with them, and their cards must be up-to-date. The clinic is also accepting new patients (new to the area or without a family doctor) · Join Nicole's Gifts in celebrating their 3rd Anniversary on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will be one-day only event with specials, food tasting and contests. · Our condolences to the family of Mary Geneva Meltz (nee Brown) who passed away on Saturday April 13. Loving Mother of Terry (Dhorie), Michael and Gary (Rhonda). · "Rev. Oscar Simpson's Country Church" with The Old Hims, Gord Struthers, Jim Smith and special guest Glenda Nichol will be held on Friday April 26, 7 pm at Hartington Community Church. Free will offering , Refreshments. Information: 613-374-2178 · Join us for the Annual Trail Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 27 from 10 am to noon. The cleanup will take place in Verona from Bellrock Road to Prince Charles Public School. Wear comfortable walking or running shoes, dress for the
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april 18, 2013 weather and come prepared with garden gloves, bug spray and sunscreen. Children and pets are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. To register, email Trina Jones at tjones@frontenaccounty.ca or call 613-548-9400 ext 304. · The Frontenac Women’s Chorus presents “Frontenac Rocks!”. Women from Open Voices, director Andy Rush, and piper Walt Freeman will be joining in a fun mix of songs about our landscape – its changing face and the riches it holds. 7 pm, Sunday, May 5, at the Grace Centre (formerly Grace United Church), Sydenham. Admission is by donation.
PLEVNA Katie Ohlke
613-479-2797 email: ohlkek@limestone.on.ca · Sympathy to Norma Laffin and family on the death of Stirling. · More April birthdays: Patsy Steele, Teri Fournier, Heather Gemmill, Geri Frechette, Mark West, Wib Crain, Lesley & Galen Smye. · Nancy Howell and Elaine Delisle attended Sharon and Kenneth Dowdall’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday evening at Links o’ Tay in Perth. Congratulations to Sharon and Ken Dowdall on their 50th celebration. · A lovely evening on Wednesday at Snow Road Community Centre; a lovely potluck supper with many many different dishes to sample. A beautiful birthday cake made by Sheila Kittle for the birthday people: Eves Sencenne, Reg Chappel, Robert & Hanne Quigley. The next supper is Wednesday, May 15 at 5 p.m. Forty seven people attended the supper. · Don’t forget the breakfast at the Snowmobile Club on Saturday, April 20 for Alzheimer’s – a fund raiser. · Smile – It’s not the years in your life, but the life in your years.
CLOYNE - NORTHBROOK Marie Anne Collier
613-336-3223
· Flinton Recreation is sponsoring softball for area boys & girls, age 6 – 13. The registration fee is $5 per child. Regular games start May 6, at 7 p.m. For information and to register, call Robert Wood at 613-336-8898 or James Wood at 613336-8114. Coaches and umpires are needed for this group. Please volunteer
SYDENHAM Anita Alton
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· Sydenham Holiness Church is presenting Crimson River on Sunday April 21 at 7pm. Call Mona at 376-6454 for more information. · Wing Night this Thursday - April 18 - at the Legion from 5-8pm. The next Euchre Tournament is next Saturday - April 27 at the Legion. Be sure and sign up early - these tournaments are getting quite popular! · There is an open house for Taoist Tai Chi at the Grace Centre next Thursday April 25 from 1-3 pm. Classes begin May 2. · Sydenham had several runners at the Boston Marathon - including Doctors Sheldon Cook and Leslie Reade. They are safe and sound and as troubled by this senseless attack as the rest of us are. Prayers and thoughts to everyone involved in this tragic event.
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613-278-2127
· Sympathy to Norma Laffin and family on the death of Stirling. · More April birthdays: Patsy Steele, Teri Fournier, Heather Gemmill, Geri Frechette, Mark West, Wib Crain, Lesley & Galen Smye. · Nancy Howell and Elaine Delisle attended Sharon and Kenneth Dowdall’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday evening at Links o’ Tay in Perth. Congratulations to Sharon
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and Ken Dowdall on their 50th celebration. · A lovely evening on Wednesday at Snow Road Community Centre; a lovely potluck supper with many many different dishes to sample. A beautiful birthday cake made by Sheila Kittle for the birthday people: Eves Sencenne, Reg Chappel, Robert & Hanne Quigley. The next supper is Wednesday, May 15 at 5 p.m. Forty seven people attended the supper. · Don’t forget the breakfast at the Snowmobile Club on Saturday, April 20 for Alzheimer’s – a fund raiser. · It’s not the years in your life, but the life in your years.
MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks
613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca
· Sympathy to the family of Mary Meltz (Brown). Mary was a sister to Garnet Brown in Parham · Happy birthday to: Carol Hawley, Bill Powers, Zach Matson, Emily Mallett, Judi Fox, Lois Scott, Gracie Hartwick, Gordon Watham, Georgina Watham, Doug Scott. · In spite of not having power due to the freezing rain, many people did attend "Eggs As you Like Them" at Arden Community hall, sponsored by the United Church · April 28, 1pm is the Spring Jamboree at Sharbot Lake High School, $10 per person Proceeds go to the Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club · Mountain Grove Land O'Lakes seniors club met at the community centre for their April 10 meeting. Everyone enjoyed the delicious potluck dinner. John Purdon, president opened the meeting with the Happiness File. Happy birthday was sung to Lois Scott and Judi Fox. Ronda Noble, Judy Cardwell, Jean Hole won a contest that Marilyn Meeks presented. A trip may be planned for the future. Seniors meet monthly every second Wednesday for a noon potluck. If you are retired come and join in a fun meeting · Ice Storm, April 12, 2013: a big thank you to our hydro workers who restored our power and to the people who had power and helped others. Thank you to Arlene Uens for phoning Bell to report that our telephone was not working. Many trees lost their branches. In these days we need to have a generator, bottled water, flashlights etc. for emergencies.
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· A big high five to the Arden and Community Wesleyan Church. Last Sunday, after service they held a Hair Cutting/ Silent Pie Auction, to raise funds for Gilda’s Club in Kingston. Roxanne Bromley, Kyle Flieler, Connie & Boyd Tryan and David Swann all succumbed to the scissors and razor and had their heads shaved by Lisa Matson and Beckey & Josh Quirion. During the shaving session attendees were furiously bidding on their favorite homemade pie, everyone hoping
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to outbid the other. Once all of the dust had settled the final numbers tallied a whopping $1775.51 for the lost hair and $276 for the silent auction, for a grand total of $2051.50. Kim Gascoigne graciously accepted the donation for the club, with much appreciation. Wonderful job by all participants! · The Friends of Arden would like to let everyone know that the new sign designed and constructed by Roger MacMunn is coming along quite well. Almost all of the 48 spaces for Business and Services are committed for. Watch for the sign installation in May. Thank you to everyone who has participated. · A fundraiser breakfast for “Relay for Life” will be held at the Arden Legion April 27, 8-11am. All proceeds will go to team “Brainstormers”. Come out and support this extremely worthy cause. · Reminding all Arden Legion members that the General Meeting, with Elections will be held at the Branch Sunday April 28 at 9am. These elections are open to all members in good standing. If you would like to participate, but haven’t paid your dues for 2013, you still have time to do so. · Sharbot Lake and District Lions Music Jamboree, April 28, 1pm, Sharbot Lake High School; $10, info: Dave 375-6318, Linda 335-2053. · Now that the snow has finally melted, it’s time to remind everyone that fire permits are required for any burning. Ardenites can get their permits at the Legion.
MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula
613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com
· The 21st Annual Maberly Maple Festival Pancake Brunch is coming up on Saturday April 20, 10 am – 1 pm at the Maberly Community Hall. Generous helpings of country-size pancakes topped with pure maple syrup and served with maple baked beans and sizzling sausages. Coffee, tea or juice included. Adults: $10; Children under12: $5, toddlers free. There will also be sale of home baking and new maple syrup. For information call Margaret French 613 268-2102; for donation of home baking call Holly Kirkham, 268-2243 or Nancy Barrett 613 268-2960 · April 20, 5 pm, Potluck Supper and Music Jam at the ABC hall. Come and socialize with your neighbours and enjoy playing or listening to music. · The Maberly Quarterly Contra & Square Dance will be Sat. Apr. 27 at the community hall. Sheesham & Lotus will weave together more of their fantastic tunes for a night of square dancing and contras. Dance caller will be Martha Cooper, and there will be an array of tasty treats to snack on at the break. Beginners lesson is 7:30 pm; dance begins at 8 pm. Cost is $10, children under 16 free. For more info. Contact Maike at 613-264-1993. · Spring Choir Concert at the Maberly Hall. “It’s a Grand Night for Singing” on Sun., Apr. 28, 7 pm. Admission by donation. Refreshments to follow. · Healthy Cooking Classes will continue at the ABC Community Hall, 12 noon for four Saturdays (May 4, June 1, July 13, Aug. 10) with guest Judi Walden, holistic healthcare
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DENBIGH Angela Bright
613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com
· You are invited to the Daffodil Tea on Sunday, April 28, from 1pm to 3 pm at the Denbigh Griffith Lions Hall in Griffith. There will be music by local musicians and lunch will be served for just $7 per person. All Proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society. · The Denbigh Recreation Committee presents “Painting With Acrylics” with art instructor Katie Ohlke. $10 per class on Tuesday May 14 from 5pm -7pm at the Denbigh Township Hall. To register please contact Alice at 613-333-9542 or ali10madigan@gmail.com. · As much as spring is officially here, the ice pellets and snow that showed up last week certainly didn’t make it feel very springy. It has been a bit of an on again, off again year for making maple syrup. Just when you think it is warm enough for the sap to run, we hit a cold spell, then in a few days it warms up again. It is great to hear the birds singing when the days are nice.
HARROWSMITH Kim Gow
613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com
· The Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club is offering Saturday morning fitness classes, 9-11 a.m. until June 8. Cost is $15 members/$18 non-members. For information, call Curtis at 613-372-1578 or Butch at 613-372-5410. · Enjoy an evening of Bluegrass music at the Christian Fellowship Church on April 23 beginning at 7 p.m. Ralph Stanley Two and The Tebworth Brothers will perform. Tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For tickets, call June White at 613-372-2400 or Ken Roloson at 613-372-2625. · “Rev Oscar Simpson’s Country Church”, April 26 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Hartington Community Church. Music by The Old Hims, Gord Struthers and Jim Smith with guest Glenda Nichol. Freewill offering, refreshments. For information, call 613-372-2178. · Sydenham Women’s Institute will be hosting a Craft and Bake Sale April 27 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Sydenham Le-
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Corporation of The Township of Central Frontenac 2013 “Once a Year - Free Load” Waste Disposal Program ONE free “amnesty load” is permitted for township residents at the following sites: 1094 Olden Park Road (Olden District) and 1122 Wemp Road (Oso District)
From MAY11 to MAY 26 OR From AUGUST 24 to SEPTEMBER 8 The site attendant will require a signature to confirm ownership/residency. Landlords must provide tenants written permission to sign on their behalf to verify ownership. (Only one disposal opportunity exists per residential unit).
ALL RECYCLING RULES APPLY GARBAGE BAGS MUST BE CLEAR LIMIT • A SINGLE LOAD is defined as one car trunk or one van or one single-axle trailer or one half-ton truck box. (2.3 cubic yds. maximum) ELIGIBLE MATERIALS (for this program) • Non-reusable furniture and mattresses • Mixed Materials/Debris (e.g., unusable pressure treated wood, windows)
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INELIGIBLE MATERIALS (for this program) • Household Garbage • Shingles FREE AT ANYTIME • E-Waste, appliances, tires, styrofoam and scrap metal are always accepted at the Wemp Road and Olden Park Sites. • Brush and clean combustible lumber waste at the Hinchinbrooke Site – 10180 Highway 3 (near Parham).
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gion. Jewellery, Tupperware, jams and pickles, paintings, woodwork and much more. · The Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club’s “Canada Day in the Park” is fast approaching. Vendors wishing to sell their wares, and volunteers to help run the day’s events are needed. This is a great way for teens to log in community service hours. As always, donations are needed to help fund this wonderful day. If you would like to book a vendor space, volunteer your services, or make a donation (monetary or prize), call Pam, 613389-3180 or Kim at 613-372-0018. · The Harrowsmith Women’s Institute will be having their regular monthly meeting April 30 at 7:30 p.m. All reports are due at this meeting. For info, call Helen at 613-372-5224. · Words to live by: If it makes you smile, giggle or laugh, do it again. Have a great week.
HENDERSON Jean Brown Georgina Wathen
613-336-2516 613-336-9641
· Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Lela (Thompson) Arney of our area who died this past weekend. · It was great to have a visit with our own Angie Deline who was passing through our area recently. We miss you, Angie. · Also, Crystal (Arney) Gurnsey and your old reporter had a good long telephone visit, getting caught up on all the area news and Crystal's grandchildren. Crystal plans a visit to our area soon. · Our Land O' Lakes Seniors, after a swell potluck, enjoyed some fabulous games with lots of laughs and jokes. It was over the top! · Our Henderson sign board has bit the dust and needs a tune up as it is now leaning against the fence. We need to soon begin displaying up-coming happenings, like the Henderson United Church yard sale scheduled for June 22 and 29, so are hoping that the sign will be repaired. It needs new uprights and new plexiglass. · Betty Kelford of the former Plevna/Ompah United Church recently transferred her membership to Henderson United and so we welcome Betty to the church. Lee Anna White also attended to offer her support.
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NR report: A Maberly man has been fined for failing to extinguish a fire he started. Douglas Tysick pleaded guilty to failing to extinguish a fire before leaving the site. He was fined $250 and ordered to pay $6,612.17 in suppression costs for a Ministry of Natural Resources Fire Ranger crew to put the fire out. The court heard that on May 20, 2012, Tysick started a fire next to Rock Lake in the Township of Central Frontenac in order to burn some garbage out of a cabin he was cleaning. Tysick made an effort to put out the fire but left hot embers behind in the open fire pit, which eventually caused a forest fire adjacent to the cabin. A Fire Ranger crew was dispatched by helicopter because trees, stumps and the ground were still smouldering in the burned area, with the potential to re-ignite. Justice of the Peace Fred Ross heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, in Kingston, on April 9, 2013. Property owners are reminded that when they are burning, they must have the tools and manpower to adequately tend the fire and keep it under control. Fire permits are required from April 1 to October 31. Fires should never be left unattended. Visit ontario.ca/forest fire. To report a forest fire call 310-FIRE (310-3473). To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TI PS-MNR (847-7667) any time or contact your local ministry office. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
Come celebrate the 65th anniversary of SLHS! I
by G. Giller
n celebration of the 65th anniversary of Sharbot Lake High School, an energetic group of organizers has planned a final opportunity for school alumni to gather to reminisce about the fond memories they have of the “old” building before the excitement of transitioning to the “new” facility begins. The event, which is taking place on Saturday, May 25, is being referred to as The Last Waltz. The Last Waltz is intended to be a tribute to all the wonderful music that has been performed on the SLHS auditorium stage. It will involve an on-going concert beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing well into the afternoon featuring an array of alumni musicians representing much of what has been enjoyed on the SLHS stage over the years. Wristbands can be purchased at the door for $5, allowing people to come and go throughout the day as they please. Performers include: Neville Wells; Cyndi Kennedy; H D Supply; the Center Stage Café house band; the Old Habits; Craig Bakay & Tom Revell; the Cellar Dogs; Dave Gervais; Sara Lake, Jeff Dowdall & Jay Romany; the Giroux brothers; and, Mitch Barker & Dan Gibbs. Although the line-up of entertainers is full, if there are any other alumni musicians who would like to sing a song or two, feel free to let us know. Please note that the concert is open to all members of the community (not just SLHS alumni). The concert will provide an entertaining backdrop for the celebration of the school’s 65th anniversary, providing people with an
opportunity to reunite with friends and reminisce about the “good old days” as they enjoy a variety of displays and memorabilia as well as wander the halls of SLHS one last time. Lunch will be available on site provided by Seeds to Sausage with a number of delicious items on the menu to satisfy people’s appetites. The supper time period has been left open for people to relax with friends and family over a meal at one of our local restaurants/venues or at private gatherings. The day will culminate with an evening concert/dance from 7:30 p.m. to 12 midnight featuring the extremely talented Shawn McCullough and his band. Although we look forward to a wonderful evening, due to limited space, we regret to inform people that the dance is sold out. Since our initial article in mid-February and subsequent related advertising, advance tickets went fast. We do wish that there was something that we could do, but the limit on the auditorium capacity is beyond our control. Hopefully, people who were unable to obtain tickets can create other options to get together with friends. If you wish to be put on a waiting list, call the SLHS main office (613-279-2131). Please be aware that tickets to The Last Waltz from 11 a.m. on into late afternoon are not an issue. There is plenty of room for all! So mark Saturday, May 25, on your calendar. Please spread the word. Consider combining this event with your own group reunion. We look forward to seeing you at The Last Waltz!
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argain hunters mark that date on your calendar. From top to bottom, the village of Sydenham will be filled with yard and sidewalk vendors selling any and all kinds of items. A number of local businesses will be holding sidewalk sales and/or putting on
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specials for the day as well. This first time local event is being organized by Anne-Marie Young, a relative newcomer to the village. By day, Anne-Marie is the Economic Development Officer for Frontenac County, but she has a history with this kind of event, and she wants to bring it to her new home town. “I was involved in the start of a village-wide yard sale when I was living in Williamsburgh, a small town near Morrisburgh. I was the manager of a local Canadian Tire store at the time, and in the first year 1,500 customers came to the store that day when there would normally have been about 300, so it
TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC National Volunteer Week April 21-27
By Yasmine Reza
Translated by Christopher Hamptom Dericted by Kelli Bell Sharbot Lake High School Thursday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m.
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worked for the business community and the local residents as well. The Canadian Tire store is gone from Williamsburgh now, but the village yard sale is going strong after 20 years,” she said. Last weekend Young approached a number of businesses and other local residents about the idea, and received a universally positive response, so the event is a go. “I wasn’t sure how people would react to me, because a lot of people don’t know me in Sydenham yet, but everyone seemed to like the idea once I explained how it works,” she said. One of the nice things about this kind of event, Young added, is that there are no real hard and fast rules. All people have to do it set up a yard sale on that day, although she said she would like people, and businesses, to contact her beforehand so she can publicise where there will be yard sales taking place. A number of businesses are already committed to participating in the event, which will take place on the Saturday after the Victoria Day weekend. “There are a lot of events scheduled for the long weekend,” said Young, “and I thought the following weekend would be a better idea, even though it is a busy weekend as well.” It will likely be a busy Saturday in Sydenham on the 25th, particularly between 8 am and 2 pm when the yard and sidewalk sale is scheduled. For further information and to confirm participation, call Anne Marie at 613-376-3519.
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Ojibway elder tells of turtles and Turtle Island A fter listening to Ojibway Elder and Queen's University Professor Eileen (Sam) Conroy speak so passionately about turtles, it is hard to think of them as other than magnificent and magical creatures worthy of our care and respect. Conroy, a retired teacher who currently works with the Ontario Arts Council teaching native arts in the schools, delighted guests and members of the Cloyne and District Historical Society with her storytelling prowess. I could not attempt to mention here all of the mesmerizing topics that she covered; suffice to say that most of her tales and tips focused on turtles, the creature whose name was given to this continent in her people's oral history and who ways are what keep our bountiful waters naturally fresh and pure. Conroy, who lives on a farm near Madoc, has been a volunteer at the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre in Peterborough for many years and said that she has always loved turtles. She got involved with the centre, which is the only one of its kind in the province, after finding an injured painted turtle that had been hit by a car on the side of the highway. She took it to the centre in Peterborough and because she wanted to witness it healing, she volunteered to feed it every day. She has been volunteering at the centre ever since. In her talk she spoke of the amazing abilities of turtles how they clean the water, how snapping turtles can live to be 500 years old and how they carry with them throughout their lifetimes over 16,000 eggs. She said that this area is a haven for turtles but unfortunately last summer in a 100 metre stretch of wetlands just north of Kaladar, 105 dead turtles were found in one week after being struck by cars as they were trying to cross the road to lay their eggs. “ That,” she said, “is a sad fact”, but she added on a more positive note, “People in this area have taken the lead in allowing wild life to thrive here. They have not drained their wetlands and filled them in, which is a very good thing for turtles and why so many turtle species, even one of the most endangered, the Blandings turtle, thrives here.” She said it is best to help turtles to cross the road by carefully picking them up and placing them down always in the direction they are heading. For the more feisty snappers, a shovel can be used to carry them across the road, again, always in the direction they are heading. Conroy related her people's creation story of this conti-
No plan for County budget A by Jeff Green
s Frontenac County Council sits down this week to discuss, once again, the 2013 budget, they will be facing the identical document that they rejected four weeks earlier. The budget document, which proposes a decrease in the county levy to ratepayers of 0.34%, is unchanged because although it was rejected, Council gave no subsequent directives to the treasurer to make changes. What is new this time, however, is a note from Treasurer Marion Vanbruinessen that accompanies the budget. That note includes the following paragraph: “There is an urgency to complete the County budget process to facilitate lower tier budgets and the release of tax bills in May. Further, senior staff from our funding partner, the City of Kingston, had scheduled a report to City Council on April 23 with respect to its tax levy for 2013 prior to issuing tax bills. For this meeting, City representatives require an understanding of the County’s budgets related to shared services of Fairmount Home and Land ambulance.” (Check Frontenacnews.ca, @Frontenacnews on Twitter for Facebook.com/Frontenacnews for updates)
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nent, Turtle Island, how it came about following a flood and how the muskrat brought forth from the bottom of the deepest depths a tiny piece of soil that was laid on a sea turtle's back and eventually formed the continent. She spoke of Nanabozho, the teacher/trickster who gave the turtle its shell to cover its heart since it was so concerned about the well being of others by keeping the waters clean. What exactly is it that makes Sam speak so enthusiastically and skillfully to groups and students about turtles and native traditional stories? "I think it's because I am beginning to have an understanding of how everything fits together; how the trees, the animals and plants and we are all part of something special and how we need each other and need to be respectful of each other. I want to make sure kids especially have an opportunity to learn about this when they are little so that they don't have to wait until they are my age to find out.” Sam encourages anyone who finds an injured turtle to immediately contact the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre in Peterborough by phone at 705-741-5000. For more information about the centre and on the care and handling of healthy or injured turtles and their eggs visit www.kawarthaturtle.org
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Eileen with a turtle friend (stuffed)
Local runners unhurt at Boston Marathon by Jeff Green errick Spafford has never run the Boston Marathon. The Yarker-based ultra-marathoner, who organises races locally for his company Health and Adventure, is more oriented to trail running and longer races. “I have qualified for it but I never went down there,” he said, “but a number of my coaching clients run it.” Spafford was spending the afternoon on Monday monitoring the progress of friends and colleagues in the Boston Marathon, thanks to a computer chip that each of the racers wears that allows their progress to be followed online. Suddenly, everything changed and he started getting information about the bomb blast that shattered the race. “It was a very bizarre feeling when I realised what happened. I began looking to see whether any of the people I know were near the end of their race, and thinking about those who had finished and may still have been near the finish line,” he said when interviewed over the phone. A number of local runners who run the Sydenham trail race that Spafford organizes were in the Boston race, including Leslie Reade from Sydenham, Dave Marcovich from Harrowsmith, and Malcolm Anderson from Yarker. Fortunately, none of them were injured by the bombs that went off. “The Boston Marathon is the highlight of the year for so many people. It’s the oldest and most prestigious race for the road racing community. It’s hard to imagine that there were people at the finish line at an all-time high after finishing a race they may have spent years preparing for, only to have a bomb go off in that way. It’s such a shock because the Boston Marathon is basically a mass participation event. It surprised me that this would happen at that kind of event. You might expect something at an Olympics or something like that, but not there,” he said. In order to process the information, Derrick Spafford did what he normally does. He went for a long run. “Yesterday, a lot of people wanted to get out for a good long run, to get their minds off of all the social media stuff, and the media bombardment about what happened. That’s
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what I wanted to do, think about all the casualties, get out there and be in the moment, and just run.” Rudy Hollywood of Sharbot Lake has run the Boston Marathon on four separate occasions, starting in 1986. With his wife Joan, Rudy runs a training camp for tria-thletes and distance runners each spring in North Carolina. Until this year, one or more of the participants in the camp, which ended this past weekend, has gone from the camp to Boston for the marathon. “This is the first year that we did not have anyone going to Boston,” Rudy said on Tuesday, “but we still know a number people who were in the race. It’s pretty scary to think that this kind of thing can happen at that kind of event. And it makes you wonder about other races. New York has more runners and they run over a bridge. We’re just happy that none of the people we know were injured.”
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Strong NAEC performance at LDSB Skills Competition Submitted by NAEC wo weeks ago students from NAEC competed in the Limestone District School Board Skills Competition. This year saw a different format with students competing at various high schools around the board over several days instead of the usual one day event at St. Lawrence College. Also new for North Addington, 25% of the NAEC competitors were in grade 9. The first day of competition was at Sharbot Lake for team of Two, 2D Character Animation where students had to design then animate characters using Flash animation. Michael McEwen & Devon Salmond captured a bronze medal, while Devon Deruchie & Lucas Parks-Delyea took home the silver medal. “I really liked the animation,” said Lucas, “and having a chance to do it was very exciting.” Natasha McIsaac and Courtney Johnson travelled to LCVI for the Digital photography competition, where they showed off their previously edited and mounted photographs as well as their PhotoShop editing skills to produce stunning images. Shane Taylor competed at Bayridge Secondary School for Prepared Speech. His speech, delivered in a narrative style, won him the bronze medal. On the last day of competition, Kayla Keller and Megan Cruickshank travelled to LaSalle to compete in the Graphic Design Presentation Competition. This involved producing a new 25th Anniversary logo for Skills Canada, an 11” x 17” poster and a brochure front, mounted very specifically. They then presented their portfolio containing their creative process and defended their designs to
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Paramedics address Frontenac County Council A delegation from OPSEU Local 462, which represents paramedics working in Kingston and Frontenac County, attended a meeting of Frontenac County Council on Wednesday morning, April 17. Before the meeting, Local 462 informed the News that the shop steward, Shauna Dunn, supported by a large contingent of off-duty paramedics, would be urging the county to reconsider its decision to cut a 12-hour day shift from the busiest base in the Frontenac County land ambulance network. The ambulance is based at the Palace Road station near the Kingston Centre, which serves downtown Kingston. Paramedic service members told the News that by cutting the shift, response times could be affected not only in Kingston, but
could have a ripple effect in rural Frontenac County as well. The reason is, according to OPSEU, that when Kingston ambulances are all called out on calls, rural ambulances are pulled in closer to the City to provide standby service. This would affect response times to locations in Frontenac County. OPSEU Local 462 is asking that the County consider other options to control costs rather than cut service. The shift cut, which was announced last month, came about after OPSEU launched a grievance against a county plan to cease bringing in replacement workers for paramedics who are off sick, in certain circumstances. This plan, which was designed to save 5,000 hours in labour costs, was pulled as soon as the grievance was launched. The
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County then announced it was cutting the 12-hour ambulance in Kingston as of May 20 as a cost cutting measure. Paul Charbonneau, the Chief of Paramedic Services for Frontenac County, said the service will be able to continue to meet their response time targets with one less ambulance on the day shift. The union immediately expressed its concerns about service cuts and job losses for its members. (Note – the delegation to Frontenac County Council took place on Wednesday morning, April 17, after this edition of the Frontenac News had gone to press. Updates from Shauna Dunn’s presentation are available on our Twitter feed (@frontenacnews), and on the Frontenac News Facebook page)
Josh Goodfellow receives outstanding service award (Citation for Josh Goodfellow, one of 10 award winners honored by the Limestone Board at their April meeting of the Board of Trustees) osh Goodfellow first came to Sharbot Lake High School as a student. He returned fully grown, and accepted a position as an Educational Assistant on a casual basis, and started work in the School to Community classroom. Josh has a strong commitment to the wellbeing of all students and to the school community. He has worked as an effective member of the school team in many capacities at the school; in the School to Community pro-
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agencies that support the students and their families. Josh also gets involved in the extra-curricular activities at the school, coaching or assisting the coach, in all sports. As a result of this involvement, there are many students who seek out Josh for support of social and emotional situations. He is empathetic, compassionate, very grounded, and professional in his creative and effective approach to students. Josh readily responds to medical emergencies as a member of the school’s First Aid team. As well, he competently steps in to support the Principal, Vice-Principal, and teacher-in charge during sensitive or high risk situations that can arise in a high school with students or parents. The Sharbot Lake family is very fortunate to have Josh in their midst, with his numerous contributions to the school community, his passion for helping students, and his warm and ready smile for everyone.
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North Addington increases involvement in Day of Pink N AEC’s students presented a sea of pink on April 10, the International Day of Pink. It is estimated that at least 90% of the students wore some form of pink, be it a pink shirt, pink shoes, or other pink items. This is the biggest turn-out of pink people at the school since the first NAEC
Day of Pink in 2011. The students gathered together for a Whole School Photo, and a short assembly. Ms. Salmond reminded the students about the background of the Day of Pink. A student at a Nova Scotia school was bullied because he was wearing a pink
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submitted by Ross Sutherland n April 13, 9,885 people voted at 55 polling stations spread from Sharbot Lake to Gananoque to Amhertsview in a community referendum on whether the region’s new hospital should be a public non-profit hospital or a P3 for-profit hospital. 96% voted in favour of keeping the new hospital public and non-profit. The results were released by the Vote Monitors: Barb Linds, James Leake and Susan Shaw. The results were: total votes, 9,885; 9,492 voted in favour of the proposition that “the new Kingston hospital should be publicly funded with 100% non-profit ownership, operation, administration and maintenance; 250 voted against and there were 143 spoilt ballots. “It was a great day for Kingston and Area residents and for local democracy, “said Ross Sutherland, Chair of the Kingston Health Coalition. “Almost 10,000 people braved the cold, rain and wind to vote at 55 polling stations staffed by 180 volunteers to keep their new hospital public and non-profit.” “Voters were knowledgeable about P3 hospitals and wanted the government to pay attention to the community’s desire for a public non-profit hospital without the expensive private financing and long term contracts with for-profit multinationals. Many of the voters thanked the volunteers for giving them a voice on this important decision. The results are clear: Kingston and area residents want the government to drop the long term for-profit financing, maintenance and facility management contracts from the new hospital plans.” Sutherland thanked all those who worked on the campaign, all the business and organizations that permitted the voting on their premises and all the residents who took the time to vote. “The Health Coalition will be taking these results to Queen’s Park to increase the pressure on the government to make the financially responsible decision, the decision that improves health care and the one that respects the wishes of Kingston and area residents.” For more information contact: Ross Sutherland, 613-5327846, 613-374-5211, elbe@web.ca
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ed Emond is no stranger to the north, having retired to his once cottage, now permanent home on Lake Kashwakamak. Originally from Thursoe, Quebec, Red worked in the air force for 31 years. Red is also a member of the Northbrook Lions Club and has been very active with the Friends of Bon Echo Park and the Land O’ Lakes Garden Club. He joined the Cloyne and District Historical Society in February this year, was elected to the board in April and volunteered to be president at a recent meeting. Emond’s role will be to make sure all of the committees of the society are functioning well and working on time towards reaching their goals. He is looking forward to coming up with new ideas to attract summer visitors to the Cloyne Pioneer Museum and assisting in completing the addition to the museum that is currently underway. Red says that the biggest challenge he faces as a new president will likely be in trying to recruit more young members to the society. “I find that most of the people who do this work are retired and are getting older so the demands on them are great. I am really hoping to encourage younger people to get involved. I enjoy working with young people and have worked with and mentored many over the years. Not only can they be a lot of fun to work with but I know that we can also learn a lot from them.” Emond traveled in his work and that piqued his interest in other cultures and people. “Over the years I have met so many different people and seen so many interest-
ing places and really grew to love to learn about new things” Edmond is replacing outgoing president Carolyn McCulloch, who has been president of the society since 2007. Anyone interested in joining the society or donating to the museum’s addition can contact Red Emond at 613-336-8011 or by email at red61emond@yahoo.ca; or can call Carolyn McCulloch at 613-336-6858.
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Launching a second career by Rose Strohmaier, St. Lawrence College Employment Service, Sharbot Lake arilyn Mallett had a job as a youth worker in a group home. When she was laid off, she thought it would be a good time to investigate what other types of work she could do. She first heard about St. Lawrence College Employment Service in the Frontenac News and came in for a visit. Karen McGregor, an employment consultant in the Sharbot Lake office, discussed employment options, one of which was the Second Career* program. Marilyn fit the eligibility criteria. “At this point, I became really hopeful,” she said. “I saw this as a golden opportunity to get a job in a new field where I would be in demand.” But she still wasn’t sure what that new field would be. Marilyn had been a successful student in high school. She had considered going into journalism, or teaching, or nursing, but other life events came along and she didn’t go on to college. However, the health care field was still of interest to her so she did some labour market research on the internet and found that pharmacy technicians had good employment prospects, and furthermore, training courses fell within the Second Career time limit of two years. The Second Career application and budget were prepared by Karen and finally Marilyn was enrolled in the 49-week Pharmacy Technician course at Kingston Learning Centre. “I’d taken sciences and math in school and I digested them pretty well, so I felt I could handle the course content. It was exciting, but still daunting to be a student again after so many years. Time management became very important. Also, I needed to review much more than when I was younger; the material didn’t seem to stick quite as easily; I
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Photo courtesy of the Kingston Learning Centre guess older adults learn differently.” Anyway, she got into the swing after a few weeks. “It all started to click – the scientific concepts made sense and I saw connections between the subjects, like the chemical structure of enzymes (in chemistry) and their function (in biology). Also, I’ve always been a strong reader and this helped me to comprehend the material. But I still came back into the Employment Service office occasionally for study tips and encouragement.” Marilyn graduated near the top of her class! She did work training placements at pharmacies in Kingston and Sharbot Lake, to gain confidence in her computer skills, and now she’s employed at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy on Elizabeth Street. “I love the challenge of learning something new every day and the fulfillment of helping people and providing them with good service. So to anyone out there who’s thinking of launching into a new career - go for it. Just be sure to do your research first and find the field that’s right for you.” *Second Career is funded by the Government of Ontario. It provides laid-off workers with financial supports to train for new careers in fields that offer good employment prospects. Participants must apply through an Employment Centre, where their eligibility will be assessed. The training courses must be government-approved.
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell parts of the 66’ shore road allowance as set out and described as follows: ALL THAT PART of the shoreline road allowance around Big Gull Lake lying in front of Lot 12, Registered Plan No. 1419, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac described as Part 3 on Registered Plan 13R-20533 (Humber). The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Clar/Mill Fire Hall, Upstairs Meeting Room, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario, on the 29th day of April, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., and at that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. Dated this 4th day of April, 2013. Jenny Duhamel Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 1K0 Tel: (613)479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613)479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca
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Addington Highlands Council - April 15, 2013 by Jule Koch Brison • When is a well not a well? When the water is not potable water intended for human consumption, is it a well? This question was debated at the Addington Highlands Council meeting in a discussion of a well that serves the washrooms at the Flinton library. The water is taken from the river and is only used to flush the toilets at the library. The question has arisen because the person who has purchased the former United Church, next to the library, wishes to purchase an unused road allowance between the properties to install a septic system, and septic systems must be a certain distance from wells. Council decided to first get a water test done for the well. Reeve Hogg said after the meeting that the well in question is basically just a hose that takes water from the river. • Council received two names from the public to be nominated for a provincial Senior of the Year award: Henry Hogg
and Ruby Malcolm. Hogg, who is the reeve of the township, declined the nomination and council will nominate Ruby Malcolm for the award. • Algonquin Land Claim: The Municipality of East Ferris forwarded a resolution saying that their council "does not support the transfer of crown lands to the Algonquin First Nation and that further no crown lands over which individual home owners access their private residences should be transferred to the Algonquins of Ontario". Council voted to support the resolution. Reeve Hogg reported on attending a public meeting in Madawaska on April 6 that was called by the Township of South Algonquin to give municipalities an opportunity to voice their concerns about the Algonquin Land Claim process. He said that at the meeting there was considerable concern expressed about the ramifications of the Agreement
A Monograph: Democratic Decisions Introduction In a autocratic system decisions are made by one person. In contrast, a democratic system will involve many people in making a decision. A autocratic system does not require a means of decision making. A democratic system, on the other hand, can not exist without a mechanism to allow many people to make a decision. The most common form of decision making in a democratic system is by voting. It is the assertion of this position paper that the most common form voting, an either/or, yea/nay vote that has only two possible outcomes, is not sufficient to serve a democracy. Democratic Decision Making A decision to which 50%-1 of voters are opposed can not be considered to be truly democratic. Therefore, voting methods that permit such outcomes can not, themselves, be considered to be truly democratic. In a democracy individuals can freely exercise their individual preferences. To be successful, a democracy needs to ensure that a significant majority of its citizens feel that their preferences have been given due consideration and accommodated. A democracy that allows its citizens to become alienated and detached is a democracy that is likely to fail. Triple Outcome Votes A voting system that only permits yes/no outcomes has no means to provide due consideration and accommodation. The result of the vote is always terminal. No reconciliation is possible. Clearly such an outcome is not in the spirit of democracy. A voting system that permits three outcomes is much more compatible with democracy. In such a system a vote would either carry or lose or, additionally, be inconclusive. An inconclusive outcome would allow for further consideration and accommodation to be made before the vote was attempted again. The third outcome would provide the space for democracy to function. This monograph suggests that equal weight be given to all
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PAGE 11 in Principle for the affected municipalities and the lack of consultation with them. Hogg told his council that it appears the rules that were initially announced for the Agreement in Principle could already be changing. He said, "Unless we kick up a fuss now the whole municipality will be penalized." Council discussed drawing up a resolution but the Township of South Algonquin was also going to draw up a resolution after the April 6 meeting, so Addington Highlands will wait until it is received. They discussed sending their objections to the Ontario chief negotiator, Brian Crane. When interviewed after the meeting, Reeve Hogg said that among the township’s main concerns are the costs of applying zoning to Crown land that is slated to be turned over to the Algonquins. That land would then become privatized and the township could be required to provide services such as fire and ambulance and to maintain roads. He said that the lands are not on main traveled roads; they are undeveloped lands in areas that do not have a big tax base. due consideration and accommodation from the House of Commons. A change to triple outcome voting would force any government short of a 2/3rds majority to seek democratic reconciliation with members of the opposition. Unlike the current circumstances, a government would be reluctant to introduce legislation without some prior consultation with the opposition. Any attempt to introduce an omnibus bill would almost certainly fail. The currently moribund parliamentary committees would become the most logical venue for a government to begin the process of securing the necessary multi-party support for legislation. A failure of government legislation in the House of Commons would see legislation pass out of the government's control and on to possible defeat or uncertain amendment in the Senate or by the Governor General. The ability of a government to act autocratically would be severely constrained. The principles of democracy would, of necessity, prevail. Conclusion Due consideration, accommodation and reconciliation are singular qualities of a democracy. The preemptive nature of yes/no binary voting is fundamentally at odds with the principles of democracy. Triple outcome voting which allows for an inconclusive outcome supports the due consideration, accommodation and reconciliation that are the essence of democracy.
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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
IN MEMORIAM
To my Great Aunt Mabel Reid: She came in on a storm May 3rd 1908, and as she desired, left during one early last Friday, April 12th, 2013. She was the last survivor of twelve born to Tom & Ellen McEwen of Bob’s Lake Rd. just north of Tichborne. First farm on the left on the now re-named Bradshaw Rd.; “two blades of grass for every rock" as my father described it. Mabel and her siblings attended the Bradshaw School (her older sister Elsie was in the first grade when the school opened). Education clearly played an important role in family life; however only a few would be granted the privilege of attending Sydenham High School. This involved weekly train trips on the K&P to a rooming house, where she and two brothers were still responsible for feeding themselves. When she would say “Kids today don’t know what hardship is”; you had to take her at her word. I believe teachers are born teachers, and Mabel was no exception. To attend “Normal School” she had to write entrance exams held over a weekend in Burridge. She told me her father took her in the wagon from Tichborne, which is about a four-hour trip. This began a teaching career with numerous one-room school houses, starting at $50/month for ten months. Eventually she taught at Robert Meek in Kingston where she met and married Art Reid from Reidville. They set up a farm in Kingston Mills (recently known as O’Brian’s, across the road from my parent’s place), until Art fell off the barn roof and they decided to take life a little easier. Mabel retired from teaching before I was born, and for a brief moment she was the oldest recipient of a graduated pension, which she collected at her own house until last December when she finally ceded that maybe it was time for the “home”. Many thanks to: the Providence Manor, and prior to that the Smile Program and her pre-deceased friend/house·keeper/ saint Mary Young. There were no children, but there were hundreds of children — my wife and I included. I will certainly miss our evening calls, when she could recall memories from the First World War as well as comment on any current government’s shortcomings (she didn’t think you should have to pay any taxes after 100). My wife, Christiane (also a Kingston teacher), would occasionally stay over with her when the weather was bad. They shared many stories, a few of which remain secret to the two. Mabel could accurately explain to me any blood or marriage relationship I had with practically any other person in Frontenac County, and she could do that to the very end, which was peaceful and well deserved. Services will be held at James Reid Funeral Home, Saturday April 20th at 11:00 in the Chapel.
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Lessard, Fae In Loving Memory of our Wife, Mother and Nana who passed away on April 19, 2011 God called your name so softly That only you could hear And no one heard the footsteps Of angels drawing near It broke my heart to lose you But you did not go alone For part of me went with you The day God called you home Every time I think of you, Fae I seem to hear God say Have faith, and trust my promise We’ll meet again some day. We Love and We Miss You. Cecil, Brent, Carmel, Todd, Braden and Gavin.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 27th, 2013 at 1:pm in the Arden United Church, Elm Tree Road, Arden, Ontario with a tea/coffee luncheon to be served afterward at the Arden Community Hall from 2pm – 4pm for those wishing to share memories of Elizabeth (Betty Gail). Interment will take place on Mon, April 29th at 2pm at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario. Donations can be made to the Parkinson Society or Lung Association.
Meltz, Mary Geneva (née Brown) Passed away April 13, 2013. There will be a Luncheon at Parham Free Methodist Church Hall for family and friends Saturday, April 20, 2013, 12 noon - 3 p.m. to celebrate the life of a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. Memorial service will be held at a later date, Parham Cemetery. OBITUARY
Peacefully at his home on Friday, April 12, 2013 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Marion (nee Buell). Loving father of Nancy CharltonCallas, Kingston; Natalie Charlton, Smithers, B.C. and Heather Carlton, Kingston. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Victoria, Toronto; Andrew, Ottawa; Jeffrey, Panama City, Panama; Laurel, Victoria, B.C. and Dana. Kingston and his two great grand-daughters Emma and Brynn Callas. Predeceased by his sisters: Margaret Gibson, Maude Webster and Helen Tryon. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the WARTMAN FUNERAL HOME, Napanee Chapel on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 1-2 p.m. Legion Memorial Service and Funeral Service to follow in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Donations by cheque to the Napanee Legion Poppy Fund would be remembered with appreciation by the family.
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Thank You ~ Scott To all Councillors & the Mayor of Central Frontenac Scott’s Snow Removal & Lawn Maintenace would like to thank you for awarding our company the RFP for recycling & garbage pick up for the next 3 year term. Greatly appreciated, Dennis Scott
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FLOYD CLOSS April 18, 2003 May the winds of love blow softly And whisper for you to hear That we’ll always love and miss you And wish that you were here It’s been 10 years since that day But memories will always stay Wayne and Kathy CARD OF THANKs
Thank You ~ Wright Thank you for all the phone calls, food, prayers and flowers for Jack’s passing. Thanks to Harold, Gerald and Veronica for all their help and to the Bethel Pentecostal family & Pastor Holtz. Joan & family
Thank You ~ Cooke We would like to thank our family and friends for their prayers, cards of sympathy, beautiful flowers and memorial contribution in honor of our mother Vi Cooke. We thank everyone who attended the visitation and funeral service and expressed their sympathy with words of love, special memories and loving hugs. To David of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, thank you for your support and guidance. To Christine Kennedy of Memory Lane Flowers, thank you for the beautiful arrangements and the personal touch. Thank you Pastor Lewis Bryant for your comforting words and many visits to Mom. Thank you Aunt Colleen for your moving eulogy that captured the very essence of Mom. Thank you to Mary Howes for singing “Amazing Grace”. To her great-nephews Jordon Lowery and Collin Hamilton thank you so much for your musical tribute, she would have been proud. Thank you to her pallbearers Bob Lowery, Mike Lowery, Jimmy Steele, David Lowery, Robert Wisteard, and Steve Brown. She is now back home in Parham. Thank you to the Parham United Church and family for the luncheon after the funeral. A special Thank You to the many “angels” at Fairmount Home for your love and care of Mom. We are forever grateful. She was a wonderful Mother, Granny and Great-Grandmother and will be missed. Our many memories are beautiful and will be treasured forever. Will, Deb, Nan and families
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McQuay: Lela Kathleen at Lennox and Addington Hospital, on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Born in Harlowe, Ontario, on July 24, 1923, the daughter of the late Alma (Loyst) and Wesley Thompson. Lela will be missed by her daughters Carmel Shorts, Lorna (Douglas) Hawley, Lorraine Hamilton and Judy Clements; her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Vistation will be held at the Cassidy Funeral Home, Tweed, on Saturday, April 20, from 10:30am until 11:30 am, with funeral service at 11:30am. Interment at Harlowe Cemetery.
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Dr. John Shanks December 20, 1916 - April 2, 2013 John ("Jack") will be remembered for his compassion, his kindness and his love of family, friends, colleagues and patients. He was born in and grew up in Sharbot Lake. He was a respected cardiologist at Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital for more than 40 years. He died at the Veterans Hospital in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. He led a full life which was always dedicated to helping others. He will be missed by all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be held this summer in Sharbot Lake.
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TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC REQUEST FOR TENDER 2013 Road Surface Treatment The Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac (Township) is seeking tenders from qualified contractor/firm(s), for road surface treatment. Contractor/Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Tender documents. Tender documents and the prescribed submission forms, which include the minimum requirements and schedules, shall be obtained from the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario. Please direct any specific inquiries, in writing, to Jim Phillips P.Eng., Public Works Manager, publicworks@northfrontenac.ca or by fax (613) 479-2352. Attention Vendors: We encourage you to obtain the details with respect to recent changes to the Township’s Procurement By-law 54-04 (i.e. Reducing Security Threshold Requirements etc.). Please contact the undersigned for details.
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Lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the tender at any time up to the award of the tender.
Bonita Beattie, Administrator Sharbot Lake Family Health Team P.O. Box 70 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 or email to slmc@frontenac.net no later than May 3, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.
Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed envelope, clearly identifying the document as “2013 Road Surface Treatment” on or before 2:00 P.M. local time on Friday, May 17, 2013
We would like to thank everyone who applied for the position; only those selected for an interview will be notified.
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KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We sell cars for under $1990 safetied & E-tested, low kilometres. We have good winter tires. We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.
CHILD CARE
KIDS CARE NETWORK, a Licensed Private Home Agency, currently has a Registered Early Childcare Educator with spaces available in her Hinchinbrooke Road home. She is on the bus route for Prince Charles Public School. For more information on this nurturing, learning environment please contact Kids Care Network: 613-384-2011 or e-mail Kidscare@laccp.ca
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TRAIL CLEAN UP DAY. Saturday, April 27, 10am - noon, Verona - Bellrock Rd to Prince Charles PS. Rain or shine! Bring comfortable shoes, gloves, bug spray & sunscreen. Children & pets welcome. Refreshments will be provided. register: tjones@frontenaccounty.ca or 613548-9400 x 304.
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FOR SALE SCAFFOLD (NEW): contractor approved Metaltech incl. 7’x19”platform, 2-5’x5’ frames, 4-24” screw jacks w/plates, 2-7’x4’ X-braces. $375.00 call 613-335-4559 SET OF 4 RIMS with tires, P21560R-16, $100. Call 613-279-2687, leave message
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SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 9am5pm. Brand new shopping cart, baseball glove, video games - Playstation 1, violet plant and plant pots, etc. New items every week. THIS AND THAT THRIFT SHOP, 32 Peterson Rd., Northbrook (turn at lights in Northbrook). Open 9 am to 7 pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Something for everyone. YARD SALE: Mountain Grove – 1124 Bradley Road, Saturday, April 20, 9-5 pm. Furniture, tools, movies and CDs. 613-335-4840
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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 experienced renovator. For free estimate call 613-375-6582. Web site www.mindspan.net/ construction 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, the Annex (rear building), 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½“ x 11” - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26-100 copies 8¢ ea. Colour copies 65¢ each. Taxes extra. Call 613-2793150 for information.
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Friday April 19 DENBIGH - SEED EXCHANGE, 10am, Blue Bench Bakery & Café; all welcome to participate; info: Joan 613-333-9713 HARROWSMITH - THEME DANCE for ages 9-15, Golden Links Hall, $25 gift card for best “Spring” outfit; 7pm; $6, 358-2533, 372-1274 NORTHBROOK - NEW OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, Lions Hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, roast beef SHARBOT LAKE – EUCHRE, 12 noon, Anglican Church Hall, $5 includes lunch. SNOW ROAD - COFFEE DROP IN, community hall, 10am-noon.
Saturday April 20 DENBIGH - MARDI GRAS MURDER MYSTERY DINNER PARTY, 5:30pm, roast beef dinner 6pm; $15pp, reserve: 613-333-9542 ENTERPRISE – LAND O’LAKES CRUISERS DANCE, community hall 8pm, midnight lunch, at door $12.50pp; sponsor: Tamworth & District Lions; 358-2720 FRONTENAC OLD TIME MUSIC CHAMPIONSHIPS OPEN MIC Fundraiser, Holy Name Catholic School, 370 Kingston Mills Rd, 7pm; $5pp; proceeds to music programs in local schools; info Cliff Rines 613-358-5370; frontenacoldtimemusic.com MABERLY MAPLE FESTIVAL PANCAKE BRUNCH, 10am-1pm, community hall, $10; under 12 $5; toddlers free; home baking sale, to donate baking call Holly 268-2243, Nancy 268-2960; sponsor: Agricultural Society, MCDONALDS CORNERS - UKELELE WORKSHOP by David Newland, beginnerbasic, MERA Schoolhouse, 10am-3pm, $50; $35 MERA members; $5 materials; register 278-0388; meraschoolhouse@bell.net PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM, Clar-Mill hall, 2-9pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; musicians, singers, dancers welcome; sponsors: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers SHARBOT LAKE FARMERS WINTER MARKET 9:30am-12:30pm, Oso hall; also “Bloom Where You Are Planted: Growing perennials” workshop 10-11am $10; pre-register: info@ handsonharvest.ca SHARBOT LAKE – JAM SESSION at the Legion 3-7pm SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Alzheimer Fundraiser Breakfast 8-11am; 1106 Gemmills Rd. pancakes also avail., TAMWORTH - GOOD LOVELIES CONCERT, Legion, 8pm, $30 in advance; info 613-3792808
Sunday, April 21 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 BLUEBERRY MOUNTAIN HIKE hosted by Clifford family, Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust Conservancy, registration 9:30am, guided hikes 10am, refreshments & dramatization of naturalist John Muir follow; 502 Hills of Peace Rd., Flower Station; mmltc.ca; $10pp donation, $20/family requested, 259-3412 HARROWSMITH - TURKEY DINNER, Golden Links Hall, $13, 4:30-6pm; Barb 372-2315 MCDONALDS CORNERS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY General Meeting, 1pm, Agricultural Hall; please join us finalizing the Fall Fair events, all welcome; info 613-259-3480 MCDONALDS CORNERS - DAVID NEWLAND guitar & ukulele concert, MERA School-
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Monday April 22 BEAVERS & US workshops on living with beavers, 9am-4pm, Perth Civitan Hall, $10 includes lunch (reserve lunch by April 15, 613335-3589), presented by L&A, Frontenac and Hastings Stewardship Councils. www.specialplaces.ca/beaverworkshop SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151
Tuesday, April 23 CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH - Bluegrass Music w/ Ralph Stanley & Two Tebworth Brothers, 7pm; $20 advance, $25 at door; 613-372-2400; 613-372-2625 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne; new quilters welcome; info: Lynn 613-336-8080, clynn313@gmail.com SYDENHAM “How to Use Facebook Ads for Your Business“, free Frontenac CFDC workshop 9:30-11am, Library meeting room; register krista@frontenaccfdc.com; 372-1414; WESTPORT- BLOOD DONOR CLINIC, Royal Canadian Legion 3-6pm, appointments recommended, 1-888-2-DONATE
Wednesday April 24 LAND CONSERVANCY FOR KINGSTON, FRONTENAC, LENNOX & ADDINGTON AGM w/ guest speaker Michael Runtz on “Beavers: Nature’s Wetland Engineers”, also celebration of purchase of Depot Creek Nature Reserve [near Verona]; 6:45pm at Ongwanada, 191 Portsmouth, Kingston; 5491707; 547-5748 RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 1:30-3pm, 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 requ’d: 613-279-3151
Thursday April 25 BOLINGBROKE – GAMES AFTERNOON, every Thursday, ABC Hall, 1pm, scrabble, cribbage, bridge & more; please bring games you wish to play; info: Janice 273-2965 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477 SHARBOT LAKE - CENTER STAGE CAFÉ w/ Centre Stage band, Amy Gillan, Bruce McConnell, Cellar Hounds at Legion, 7–9:30pm, $4. SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm, Grace Centre; info: 613-5443078
Friday April 26 HARTINGTON – GOSPEL SING, 7pm, community church w/ The Old Hims, Gord Struthers, Jim Smith, Glenda Nichol, free will offering, refreshments; Info: 613-374-2178
Saturday April 27 ARDEN – RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISERS: at Legion; Pancake Breakfast by “The Brainstormers”, 8-11am, $5; Dart Tournament –Open Doubles $10pp; registration 10-10:45, play 11am, 50% pay out. Bake Sale, Bucket Auction & Silent Auction, 11am-5pm; sponsored by Kennebec Firefighters Association; proceeds to Relay for Life. HARLOWE DANCE, 8pm, w/ Country Band, community centre, $8, lunch, prizes, info: Marie 613-336-2557 MABERLY - CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE, community hall w/ Sheesham & Lotus, beginner’s lesson 7:30pm, dance 8pm, $10 at door, under 16 free, all ages welcome. NORTHBROOK - COFA BEEF BBQ (Conservationists of Frontenac Addington), Lions Hall, 4-7pm, full course dinner: $12 adults; $6 under 12; preschoolers free OMPAH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SPRING ATV RUN, 9am - 4pm. $40pp ride, dinner & prizes; $25 ride & prizes; $15 dinner; doubles211@gmail.com; 1-866-661-4938;
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Sunday April 28 FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE, Bluegrass night w/ “Grassy Fiddle Time Band”, Through The Roof Ministry Center, 6:30pm, free will offering, all welcome GRIFFITH - DAFFODIL TEA, 1-3pm, Lions Hall; music by local musicians, lunch, $7pp, proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society HARLOWE WESLEYAN STANDARD CHURCH Gospel Sing, 11am w/ Charlie Burtch & the Messengers, all welcome, lunch served SHARBOT LAKE – LIONS SPRING JAMBOREE Country Music & Dance, 1 pm, high school; Tickets $10, 375-6318 lionhansen@ yahoo.ca; 335-2053 zw3026@xplornet.ca; door prizes; proceeds to Lions projects; sharbotlions.com
Tuesday April 30 HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meet at St. Paul’s United Church, 7:30pm, new members welcome
Wednesday May 1 HARROWSMITH - “How to Use Facebook Applications to Build Your Following“, free workshop, 9:30-11am Frontenac CFDC Office; register: 613-372-1414; krista@frontenaccfdc.com. (K&P) KINGSTON & PEMBROKE SNOW TRAILS ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting 7:30pm, Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-3 pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 ext 203
Thursday May 2 HARROWSMITH - “Starting a Business?” free workshop 9:30-11am Frontenac CFDC Office; register: 613-372-1414; krista@frontenaccfdc.com MABERLY - St. Stephens Church dinner & euchre, at noon, community hall VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.
Thurs - Sun May 2 –5 NORTH FRONTENAC LITTLE THEATRE play “God of Carnage”, by Yasmina Reza, Sharbot Lake High School, Thurs-Sat 7:30pm; Sunday 2pm, not suitable for children.
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. BINGO ■ Flinton, Mondays, Rec Centre, doors open 6pm ■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. BOLINGBROKE EXERCISE CLASSES FOR SENIORS, ABC Hall, Mondays 10-11am. Info: Joyce 273-4832 CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments: As of April 22, ALL new, returning, and present patients are asked to call 613-3842361 or 1-866-877-0309 to arrange transportation. As well, those wishing to become volunteer drivers should call either of the numbers CLOYNE – YOGA; every Tuesday 5pm, Bar-
rie Hall; sponsor: Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church; suggested donation $5. COMMUNITY DROP-IN – Sharbot Lake Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151. EUCHRE (NOTE to groups - please contact us and let us know if your Euchre parties are still active): ■ARDEN community hall Tuesdays 7pm; ■ HARROWSMITH S&A Hall, 7pm every Monday except 2nd Monday of month, proceeds to Diabetes Association. ■MABERLY Wednesdays starting March 13, $3 ■NORTHBROOK, Tuesdays 7pm, $2, Lions Hall ■PARHAM Mondays IOOF hall, 7pm. ■PLEVNA, Clar-Mill Hall, Mondays 7:30pm $4 sponsored by Holy Trinity Church FLINTON – ADULT COMMUNITY DROPIN, Tuesdays, Rec Centre, 9am-3pm, homecooked style noon meals, all welcome, info: LOLCS, Pam 336-8934 x 229 HARROWSMITH - TUESDAY LUNCHES, St. Paul’s United Church, 11:30-1pm, $5, soup, sandwich, beverage, dessert LAND O’LAKES FOOD BANK needs food & cash donations and community involvement. Contact Land o’Lakes Community Services, 613-336-8934 LENNOX & ADDINGTON RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS & DROP-INS - Tamworth Playgroup: Mondays 9:30 am-noon, Sheffield Arena; Northbrook Drop-In: Wednesdays 10:00 am-1:00 pm, Lions Hall; Flinton DropIn: Thursdays 10:00 am-1:00pm, Township Hall; Info: 613-336-8934 ext. 257. LENNOX & ADDINGTON STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL, local volunteer agency identifies & supports environmental, education, woodlot management, wildlife habitat, watershed issues and projects in L&A. All welcome. 5315723 MERA: McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts at the Schoolhouse: Quilting, Fibrearts, Weaving & more www.meraschoolhouse.org NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK needs food & cash donations. Drop box at Sharbot Lake Freshmart, or mail donations to: NF Food Bank, c/o NFCS, Box 250, Sharbot Lake, K0H2P0. 613-279-3151 NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Info: Jeannie, 613-336-8934 or 1-877679-6636 OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 – 11 am. All welcome ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS (9:30am-11:30am): Monday- Harrowsmith, Sharbot Lake Playgroups; Tuesday – Verona, Perth Road Playgroups; Wed.- Sharbot Lake BABY GROUP birth-18month; Wed.2nd & 4th Plevna Playgroup; Wed.- 1st & 3rd Sydenham BABY GROUP birth-18months; Thurs.- Storrington Playgroup PARKINSON SOCIETY MEETINGS, first Tuesday of month, Ongwanada, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Kingston, info 613-379-2012. PLEVNA CRAFT LADIES – every Thursday, Clar-Mill Hall, 10-4, all welcome, Lois 613479-2562 PLEVNA - FITNESS CLASS, Clar-Mill Hall, every Tuesday 6:30pm, $2; 613-479-2447 RECREATIONAL BADMINTON, Thursdays, 7-9pm, Sharbot Lake High School; $5 semester, fun & exercise for all ages; under 18 with parental supervision SHARBOT LAKE - ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL, free, every Monday except holidays, 7pm, high school; info Mary 613375-6431. SMOKE-FREE FOR GOOD. Support group. Mondays 7 pm, KFL&A Health Unit, 221 Portsmouth, Kingston. 531-U WIN. SNOW ROAD - MORNING COFFEE/TEA, community hall, drop in Fridays 10am-noon SYDENHAM - FUN DARTS, every Tuesday, 7 pm, Royal Canadian Legion. Mixed teams, $2 per person. All welcome TAMWORTH LEGION – Shuffleboard Sundays 2 pm $2pp; Tuesday Night Darts - 8 pm $2pp; Thursday Night League Darts $2pp; Seniors’ bridge & euchre Fridays1:30pm
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Fun and games and much more at St. Paul's in Harrowsmith M embers of St. Paul's United Church in Harrowsmith are doing their part in bringing fun to kids and their families in the community. They held their first ever Family Fun Day on Saturday April 13 and children of all ages had a chance to play games, socialize and enjoy a snack courtesy of the church volunteers. Marni Pedersen said the event is “a great opportunity for kids and families to come together and enjoy each other's company.” She said she hopes to see the another event planned in the near future. Members of the church are also currently gearing up for their annual Funtastic Street Fair, which will take place on Church Street in Harrowsmith
Above: children of all ages enjoyed the Family Fun Day on April 13 at St. Paul's
on Saturday May 4 from 9am-2pm. The day will include games (from 10am-2pm), a bouncey castle, pony rides, a bake, yard & plant sale, a BBQ lunch and yummy fair confections. The event as usual will highlight a plethora of live musical entertainment with musicians from in and around the com-
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Above: Bill McNicol recently presented Ruth and Morley Wark with a certificate for their work with Relay for Life. At left: Relay for Life volunteers Bill McNicol and Noreen Allan accept a cheque for $612 from members of the Snow Road Snowmobile Club.
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Community improvements discussed at town hall in Verona I n a special public meeting hosted by the Verona Community Association (VCA), over 100 residents had their say regarding the immediate and long term improvements they would like to see in Verona. The meeting, which took place at the Verona Lions hall on April 15, was attended by numerous council members from South Frontenac Township and was chaired by Debbie Lingen of the VCA. The meeting came about after South Frontenac Council asked to hear from the community following several presentations over the years by the VCA to council requesting improvements to community safety and curb appeal. In a pamphlet that was handed out at the meeting, the VCA highlighted the changes they would like to see addressed first: 1) the construction of a sidewalk on Road 38 from Verona Sand Road to Reid’s Foodland, 2) measures to reduce excess traffic speeds on Road 38 between Reid’s and Desert Lake Road and 3) a plan of action to clean up several properties in the community. Residents were first invited to brainstorm the changes they would like to see addressed, after which they were asked to present their top five priorities. Most in attendance agreed with the VCA’s top three with a few minor adjustments. Regarding the construction of a sidewalk between Reid’s and Verona Sand Road on 38, numerous residents suggested instead a paved shoulder that would allow for safe passage for pedestrians, bikes, strollers and carts, citing that it would hold up longer and could be more easily maintained. Reducing traffic speed through the village proved to be a priority, though by what means was a matter of contention. Some residents wanted multiple stop signs; others
wanted to reduce speed through the entire village to 40km /hour, while some suggested speed bumps, or courtesy cross walks. Others wanted to see Road 38 made into a oneway road. One resident suggested digital traffic speed signs that let drivers know how fast they are going, which are portable and can be solar powered. South Frontenac Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth informed attendees that a mobile speed sign has been ordered for Verona at a cost of $8,000 and he said that other long term options would be considered after more research was done on traffic patterns. This raised the ire of some attendees, who did not want to wait years to see changes made. On the topic of property standards, most agreed it was a priority and South Frontenac CAO Wayne Orr took direct questions regarding the township’s current property standards by-law, is complaint driven and addresses issues of public safety and health. but does not address the aesthetic appearance of properties or buildings. It does The subject of McMullen Manor came up repeatedly in small group discussions. In order to provide clarification on the manor and how it operates, Councilor John McDougall invited Mary Lynn Cousins Brame, CEO of Kingston and Frontenac Housing Corporation, which owns and operates the manor, to speak. Brame lived in Verona for 20 years. She said she is constantly inundated with complaints from area residents about the manor. She clarified some misconceptions about the complex, which was built in 1980 originally as a seniors-only residence. She explained that the 28-unit, two-storey building has no elevators and no longer serves only
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seniors. In 2000 the manor became designated as a rent geared to income property that now offers subsidized low income housing to individuals and families. “I am here to tell you that because of government changes and changes in legislation in 2000, McMullen Manor will never be a seniors only building and that fact will never change. I know that is disappointing but it is legislated.” She said that people wanting to be housed there have to go through a centralized waiting list though the City of Kingston’s Social Housing department and that KFPH has no hand in choosing who can live there. Brame said that the last vacancy at the manor took 44 showings until it was accepted for occupancy, proving that the manor is a hard sell. “One of the reasons given was the isolation of the community. It is a very difficult building to rent to anybody.” Brame also said that the manor costs on average $200,000 to $300,000 to keep up per year and a brand new septic system at a cost of $200,000 was put in last year. “People here have mentioned wanting more housing in the area but I am here to let you know that it won’t be through KFHC since we are just trying to maintain what we have.” Brame also spoke of a general feeling of negativity in the community towards the manor. “I want to remind you that it is not all negative. Many special community events happen at the manor and many tenants of the manor have mentioned how they often do not feel welcome in the community.” She also said that in the past some non-law abiding tenants have been evicted from the manor but are continuing to rent private properties in the community. Following Brame’s address one McMul-
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