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Pleasant Valley group raises concerns over proposed subdivision in Hartington by Julie Druker

ust over a year ago, Hartington and area residents and other concerned citizens banded together under the name of the Pleasant Valley group after receiving requests by a company wanting to test their residential water. They did some research and found out that plans were being made to develop a 45-acre parcel of land located between Petworth and Boyce roads near Hartington. The proposal, which was formally submitted to Frontenac County last fall, is for 49 residential lots that range in size from 0.82 to 1.02 hectares. Malroz Engineering Inc. was hired by Frontenac County planner to peer review the proposed application, which was submitted by Terry Grant Construction along with a hydro-geological and servicing study, and a terrain analysis. These were prepared for the proponent by ASC Environmental Inc. and completed in October 2013. To date trees have been cut on the site and eight wells have been drilled and tested. Harrowsmith resident Dan Bell, a member of the Pleasant Valley Group, called for a public meeting, which took place at the S&A Hall in Harrowsmith on Saturday, (February 1). The purpose of the meeting was to update concerned citizens about where the proposal now stands and to share some of the information in the reports. Close to 40 people attended, including South Frontenac councilors John McDougall, Allan McPhail, Pat Barr and Bill Robinson. Councilor Ron Vandewal was on vacation and sent his regrets.

Numerous concerns were raised by the public at the meeting. Michelle Foxton, a lawyer and member of the Pleasant Valley Group, said that she has received reports back from some of the commenting agencies that have been consulted by the county. At the meeting she handed out copies of some of the reports She said there is a “a disconnect” between the council of South Frontenac and county council … “What is not clear is exactly how we go about proceeding to make sure that our concerns are met. The question needs to be asked - how is it that certain members of the public know more about this than the councilors of the township? I think that that is how a lot of these developments are able to go through so easily in the first place.” Hartington resident Linda Stewart, whose home backs on to the proposed site asked, “Given the lack of communication between council and the county, I want to know how much influence this council has on the county.” Councilor Allan McPhail granted there is a ‘disconnect’ but said that in the past the township has been able to make changes to other proposed subdivisions. He also said that so far no information has been brought forward to SF council by the county and added that, “Information does not tend to come to us until all of the other commenting agencies have done their work first and that is when we are supposed to

South Frontenac councilor Allan McPhail addresses the concerns of the Pleasant Valley group regarding a proposed subdivision in Hartington. put our wisdom to it.” “What we are being told over and over is that there will be a public meeting,” Foxton responded. “The problem is that the public meeting will happen at the point when the township’s official plan gets changed and then what ability do we have at that point to comment and to get the information that we think is critical to those agencies? The commenting agencies need to know about the public’s concerns before they write their reports so they can investigate our concerns.”

Foxton, who sat on the committee that developed the township’s Official Plan, wondered how plans of subdivision are able to bring in lots that are so much smaller than the minimum lot size in the Official Plan. “This subdivision is being proposed at 150 feet of frontage, which is almost half of what is recommended in the OP. What possible justification does the planner Lindsey Mills have for saying that that is acceptable?”

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ometime on Monday night (February 3) an oil furnace located on the mezzanine of the North Frontenac Township office and public works garage started leaking oil. No one knows exactly what happened, but the speculation is that a pilot light went out and the oil kept being pumped out. The furnace had been serviced recently. The oil penetrated to the first floor, mainly into the office of Deputy Clerk Tara Meiske, but also into the offices of the Treasurer Angela Miller and CAO Cheryl Robson. “Because it is oil and can cause adverse

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t cost $190,000 more than had been budgeted to complete the K&P Trail section between the trail head at the south end of Harrowsmith and Craig Road, just north of Verona. Frontenac County Manager of Economic Development, Anne Marie Young, brought the news to a Frontenac County budget meeting last Wednesday, January 30. In her detailed report to Council, Young outlined how the cost of a new deck for the walking bridge of Hardwood Creek was one of the factors, as were delays resulting from what she called “access problems”. The latter was a reference to the difficulties encountered over a piece of land that needed to be acquired from Bob Leonard of Hartington, which led to an expropriation process.

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More significant yet were the added costs resulting from the fact that the additional section ended up being 11.4 kilometres, 1.8 kilometres longer than had been estimated, and there were unexpected problems with culverts at various points along the way. The on site work for the project was provided by a member of the public works department of South Frontenac Township. The reality of the over-runs became clear late in the fall of last year, as the construction window for the year was waning and the project was at a critical phase, according to Young. “As the need and requests for culverts, geo-textile, etc. came forth and with the project then reaching a crucial and controversial part of the trails, the project lead felt

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Councilors did talk about some alternative locations for a temporary township office, including the works garage at Lavant Station in the eastern corner of the township or the former MNR office in Plevna, but Mayor Clayton said it was too early to make any plans. “Anyone who has any ideas is welcome to bring them forward; however, we are going to have to talk about this further, that is certain,” he said.

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by Jeff Green orth Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton, who is also the Warden of Frontenac County, said he remains frustrated about the county budget process. I still feel there is some push back from some of the managers at the county. When we ask them to make cuts they come back with reasons why it is impossible to make any. All we are asking of the two major programs, Fairmount Home and land ambulance, is that they bring costs to the average of costs among services of comparative size, instead of above the average. I think the administration of both programs could be a bit top-heavy,” he said. In summing up a strategic planning session, Clayton said, “There is an expression that goes ‘if the people won’t change, change the people’. There may be something that needs to happen like that.” Septic reinspection Ed Gardiner, from Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health, made a proposal to council for a mandatory septic re-inspection program. Until now the township has been contracting with the Mississippi-Rideau Septic System office for a voluntary program.

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But each of the last two years the number of systems inspected has lagged below the target because a number of landowners have been unresponsive to repeated attempts to engage them in a re-inspection. Changes to Ontario legislation have permitted municipalities to engage in mandatory programs if they choose to do so. One of the stipulations is that the re-inspections be done by the same agency that is responsible for approvals to new septic systems. In the case of North Frontenac that agency is KFL&A Public Health. Gardiner said that it would cost the township $12,000 per year for the health unit to complete 160 inspections, with a focus on inspecting high risk systems, properties with no record of approved sewage systems, or properties with systems that are over 20 years old. He said that the program would be run out of the KFL&A office in Cloyne and that inspection reports would be sent to the landowner and the township. As far as enforcement is concerned Ed Gardiner said that if a report says remedial action is required, “a reasonable amount of time, determined by the township chief build-

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ing official,” should be given. “If no action is taken the chief building official or the inspector will issue an order to comply,” he said. The township has now received two proposals, one from Mississippi-Rideau and one from KFL&A Public Health. In order to proceed they will have to choose one or the other to do all of their inspection work, on new and old systems. Planner ready to go to the OMB if necessary Joe Gallivan, the planner for Frontenac County, presented the second draft of the Frontenac County Official Plan to Council. Gallivan said the plan, which sets out a policy framework and leaves most of the detailed information to the township plan, has been submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for comment. Based on the response of the ministry to the Renfrew County Official Plan, and the North Frontenac Official Plan, Gallivan said he is concerned about how the ministry will likely respond to the approach the county is taking. “Frankly I’m not that optimistic at this point. It might be that we end up with an OMB challenge on this.” Two issues are of major concern to Gallivan, and to North Frontenac, who are at an impasse with the ministry with their own plan. One is the ministry position that no new development shall be permitted on private roads, even if there are strong rules in place about the quality and width of those roads. The other deals with the ministry’s insistence that development be oriented to hamlets and villages, “which is totally contrary to the de-

Subdivision - continued from page 1 Foxton referred to a report from the Quinte Conservation Authority, who have numerous concerns, specifically with storm water management, potential well contamination, and densely placed septic systems “What I want to achieve today is to have council members ask for all of these reports, get them, look at them and focus on what it is they are saying.” Foxton said that two of the drilled wells on the site are “so bad that the Quinte Conservation Authority is ordering that they be immediately decommissioned”. She cited a third well that requires immediate remedial measures. She said that judging by the sheer number of items that the commenting agencies want clarification on, “You have to question the reports that the proponent has submitted.” Councilor John McDougall, who sits on county council, said he has seen none of the reports though he knows about the application. “My understanding is that all of this information first goes through the necessary

mand for development on the ground in places like Frontenac County,” Gallivan said. Construction up in 2013 Building permits were issued for over $7.3 million worth of construction in 2013, including six new inland and 20 new waterfront residences. The total for 2012 was $6.3 million. War memorial funding frustration Councilor Gerry Martin has been chairing a task force that has been developing a proposal for a war memorial in the township for the past year. The task force was planning to submit an application for funding to the Community War Memorial Program, a five-year granting program administered by Veterans’ Affairs Canada that was set to run until 2015. However, when the task force contacted Veterans’ Affairs in January, seeking an application form for the program, they received the response that “unfortunately the Community War Memorial Program is no longer accepting funding applications due to higher Gerry Martin than anticipated demand.” Martin prepared a letter to MP Scott Reid asking for his assistance in dealing with Veterans’ Affairs on the matter. Council approved the letter. check points of the planners at the county before it comes to County council. The professional planners look at it first and if it becomes apparent that the reports are lacking, the planners would identify that before it comes to council.” He commended Foxton and her team on their work in raising the red flags and making council aware of the issues.

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anada Post is contemplating cutting Saturday service at the Cloyne Post Office. The office serves the communities of Cloyne, Northbrook, Flinton and Kaladar and until now it has been open six days a week. Although the changes are not final, the ones that have been suggested will alter the weekday hours marginally, and perhaps add an hour on Friday afternoon, but the 9-12 Saturday morning hours are on the chopping block. The changes have been discussed with the postmaster and a letter by Glen Baldock, local area manager of Canada Post's Kingston office, has been sent to Addington Highlands Council. There has been no word on changes to the Denbigh Post Office. While the changes being contemplated in Cloyne are smaller than those that were proposed last month for the Maberly, Parham,

SINCE 1970 goal is and Godfrey post offices, a common the elimination of Saturday hours. Fax service available at AH libraries A $13,000 Trillium Foundation grant has enabled the purchase of print/copy fax machines for both the Flinton and Denbigh public libraries, so those services are now available at each branch. The grant also enabled the library to upgrade all the monitors on the public access computers to 24 inches. As well, each branch now includes a fully accessible workstation. “The new service and upgrades will enhance access to information and communications technology services for all residents and visitors to our area,” said June Phillips, the CEO of the Addington Highlands Public Library. “I am pleased at the Trillium Foundation's contributions to improvements at these libraries ... I congratulate the team at the Addington Highlands Public Library for their

over-runs became evident with the final invoice received in January, 2014,” she wrote. In the end the project, which was budgeted at $518,000, cost $710,000. In order to come up with the $518,000 that was budgeted, Frontenac County provided $350,000 (taken

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continuing efforts on behalf of local residents,” said MPP Randy Hillier. $90,000 plan for kitchen in Denbigh Community Centre Councilor Tony Fritsch outlined plans for a new kitchen in the new Addington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh. He asked Council to approve the draft and award the drawing preparation contract, for up to $850, to York Lindner. The kitchen itself will only be built if a Trillium or other grant application is successful. Council approved the plan. $500 for Land O'Lakes Garden Club Council approved a $500 grant to the Land O'Lakes Garden Club, which puts planters at various locations throughout the township. Fire hall tender hits $1.4 million A letter from Jewell Engineering confirmed a price for the construction contract to build the Northbrook fire hall at $1.43 million. Construction is set to start this spring.

K&P Trail cost over-runs mean less work in 2014 - continued from page 1 it vital to the timeliness of the project, and fearing further delays to obtain authorization for cost over-runs, agreed verbally to the requests. This was undertaken outside of the requirements of the Procurement Policy [of the County]. The full impact of these cost

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than we planned in 2014 and we will do $190,000 less in 2014.” It was suggested that the next phase of the trail, from Craig Road to White Lake Road in Central Frontenac, which is scheduled for completion in 2014, be done with the services of a project manager to guard against over-runs. Anne Marie Young expressed confidence that even with a decrease in the budget, the trail can be extended to White Lake Road this year. “The goal of this trail is to get to Sharbot Lake and meet the Trans-Canada Trail,” she added. “When they are built properly trails are a big business,” said Central Frontenac Mayor Janet Gutowski. “We are going to have to look at avenues of funding for this other than federal gas tax,” said Gary Davison. “We all want to build this trail but at what cost?”

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· The South Frontenac Family Day Winter Carnival will be held from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. February 17 at the Frontenac Community Arena (Piccadilly). This is a free event with ice skating, snowshoe races, obstacle course, games and prizes as well as horse drawn wagon rides courtesy of Norm Garrison. A free outdoor BBQ, hot chocolate, coffee and marshmallows will be available. Bring your own sticks and roast your marshmallows while you warm yourself by the open fire pit. This event is sponsored by the South Frontenac Recreation Committee.

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· If you would like to enter the Snow/Ice Sculpting Contest for the annual Family Fun Day coming up on February 22, please contact Tony and Gail at 333-2224. More details next week. · The Denbigh Recreation Committee has started rehearsing and preparing for their annual Murder Mystery Dinner Party, which this year will be on March 1. These events have become a Denbigh tradition and this one promises to be another great evening of fun and mystery solving. Tickets are selling quickly, so please contact Alice at 613-333-9542 or ali10madigan@gmail.com to reserve yours.

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· Great to see some of the grandchildren of the late Freda Sherwood back in our area visiting and taking in the winter scenery. · Ground hog day was ushered in by a big winter snowstorm; however, we're hopeful that spring is coming soon. Our road crews do a fantastic job of plowing and keeping our roads open. Thanks, everyone. · Another thing to look forward to is the 10th annual Frontenac Addington Trappers Council Fishing Derby on March 1! This organization contributes so much to our area by promoting the out-of-doors and fishing/trapping activities, along with conservation efforts. More details next week.

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· The next two weeks are going to be pretty exciting for Canadians and especially for Verona. We have our first Olympian in the Olympics! Whether or not the Men’s Hockey team brings back a medal, we could not be more proud of Mike Smith. Go Mike go!! · The South Frontenac Winter Carnival will be held on Monday February 17 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Frontenac Community Arena (4299 Arena Boundary Road, Piccadilly). All events are free. There will be ice skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, games & prizes, snowshoe races and an obstacle course. Free outdoor BBQ with hot dogs, hamburgers, hot chocolate, coffee, water and marshmallows. Bring your stick for roasting marshmallows at the fire pit & warm up too! Special draw for volunteers only at 2pm. Volunteers can be

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from any non-profit organization such as baseball, soccer, football, hockey, church groups, volunteer fire departments, etc. Ballots will be available at the Frontenac Arena door or by contacting your District Recreation Committee members. This event is sponsored by the South Frontenac Recreation Committee. · Play euchre on Thursday, February 13. Lunch is at noon, euchre at 1 pm. Cash prizes and lunch all included for $2. Bellrock Community Centre. For more information call Nancy Wagar 613-358-2368 or Dorothy Molnar 613-374-3329.. · Rock Lake Seniors are holding their potluck at noon on Wednesday Feb 12. Glenda Nichol will provide entertainment after the potluck. The seniors club is open to everyone 50 years and older. All are welcome. Everyone is encouraged to wear red for Valentine’s Day.

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· A large crowd attended the coffee time on Friday morning at the Snow Road Community Centre. They even had pancakes and maple syrup along with all the other goodies! · On February 6 there will be a social bingo at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club, 6:50 p.m. · Happy Anniversary to Jim & Diane Gursby. Many more, folks. · February birthdays: My son Rick, grandson Alex, and sonin-law Richard Lemke. Also Sheila Kittle, Peter and Johanna Cumberbirch, Cheryl Armstrong, Jim Riddell & baby Carrie Webster. · The answer to last week’s Guess the Year is 1954.

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· Don't forget to come out to the Tichborne rink to cheer on the teams that are registered to play Broomball this Saturday. There will be homemade hot chilli and BBQ. Proceeds support the Granite Ridge grade 8 graduation trip. · Congratulations to Bob & Marjorie Clow, who celebrated their 48th Anniversary. · After doing the tour of the new Granite Ridge Education Centre, all I can say is “Wow, Amazing”. Here is a state-of-

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MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks 613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · Here is the photo of the Mountain Grove school band, which was formed by the school’s music teacher, D.A. Greenlaw, around 1939. The uniforms were red and white. I would be grateful for any information readers may have on the band. · Sympathy to the family of Ken McGonegal who recently passed away. He was the husband of Penny (Cowdy). · Sympathy also to the family of David York, loving husband of Betty. The York family at one time had lived on the McLean Road. · Our sympathies to Bill Powers who recently lost a brother-in-law · Happy February birthday to Stephanie Stacey, Sharon Meeks, Jacquelin Smith, Riley McAllister, Ken Knox, Sophie Shelly The Mountain Grove School band, which was formed around 1939 Harpell, Terry Steele, Chantal Teal, Doug mornings at 10am is a success. I enjoyed visiting with my Hawley, Rita Bush, Karen Burton, Valerie Beechey, Melissa Conboy, Roseanne Burke, Joanne neighbours, having coffee and conversation. · The Frontenac Bantam hockey team 2 was busy this past Abrams, Sheena Price, Brock Goodberry. · The February meeting of the Land O’ Lakes seniors will be weekend as they played Deseronto (tied) Saturday; on Frion Feb. 12 at the Mountain Grove community hall, starting day two Frontenac Bantam teams played, then on Sunday a great game was played against Gananoque at the Frontenac with a potluck at noon. Come and have a good time. · The coffee hour held at the FM church hall on Tuesday Community Arena. Exciting games for many grandparents to watch. the-art building with all the modern conveniences, electronics · Thinking of Marie White, Val Beechey, Thelma Smith, Doand technology now filled with students who have the brains, reen and Harold Warren, Vera Steele, Cecil Cota, Trudy Conenergy and ambition to become whatever they want to be. ner, Carol Patterson, Doris Forbes, Leo Arney, Irene Monds. Remember if you can dream it, YOU can be it. Who knows · Snow, snow! When will it end? The poor groundhog was what space engineer, what leaders or what doctors will have probably buried in the snow on Feb. 2. It has been said that gotten their start at "Granite Ridge". Show your Gryphon we are experiencing an old-fashioned winter like our forefaPride. Rise up! Thank you to the many volunteer students thers endured. I remember my Dad hitching our horse to a sleigh when the snow was so deep, so that we could visit our who took many around to show off "Granite Ridge". · Hope everyone read the newsletter from the Northern grandparents --from McLean Road to Wagarville Frontenac Community Services. There are a lot of important dates and information on caring for your family, whether it's your young children/teenager or parents. Be sure to read it. · We are looking for donations for the auction portion of a Jennifer Clow Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction, which is being held in March by the District #4 Rec Committee to benefit their playground fund. 9504 Road 38 · Condolences to the York family on the loss of Dave York; as well, the McGonegal family on the loss of Ken last week. Godfrey, ON Happy Birthday to Helene Riddell, Kenna Brown, Nathan K0H 1T0 Lowery, Sheena Price, Tammy Parks and Betty Babcock.

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ur Legion members are a loyal bunch for helping at various functions in our Legion and community. Every so often they take off their jackets and aprons and don another attire. On Friday February 15 at Legion Br. #425 in Sharbot Lake, just that will be happening. The “Old Habits” are a local band. Gilbert Riddell and Guy Cooke, two Legion members, along with friends, will be putting on cowboy hats. This is country music, plain and simple, straight from the heart. If you like Johnny, Waylon and George, you are in for a great time. The dance is at 8pm and the cost is $10 per person.

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Touring Granite Ridge - students offer tours of their new digs J by Julie Druker udging by the enthusiasm of the students offering visitors tours of the Granite Ridge Education Centre in Sharbot Lake on January 29, it looks as though both staff and students have taken a liking to their new home and home of the newly named Granite Ridge Gryphons. Grade ten students Aadan Kempe and Riley Teal took me on a tour of the new building, which boasts a three-storey main foyer atrium; huge glass windows in every class-

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC FEBRUARY 17TH - FAMILY DAY - GARBAGE PICK UP CHANGES Due to the holiday, residents who would normally have garbage pickup on Monday February 17th will have their garbage picked up on Tuesday, February 18th, 2014. The regular pickup schedule will be in effect for the rest of the week.

Diane Reynolds and Cheryl Allen give the new school two thumbs up hours and said she was pleased with her spacious new classroom. “I love the space and the students enjoy it as well and love the fact that they can rearrange their desks when they are working in groups. They also seem really pleased to be a part of something bigger and also to have the opportunity to volunteer to help out in the kindergarten classes. Because of the presence of the younger students in the school the older students seem to be much more aware of the impact that their actions are having on others,” Schall said. I met two women also on a tour, one of whom was Cheryl Allen, chair of the school council at GREC, who has a daughter in grade 12 at the school. “I love all of the light, the brightness and the colours and the great new gym,” she said when I met her on the third floor. Allen was part of the PARC and design committee for GREC and she said that seeing the new school finished and being used was a great opportunity to see the whole process come together. School Principal Heather Highet said she was pleased with all the space available to both students and staff. “We love it and the

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Family dog missed especially by children. From the Long Lake Area near Parham. German Shepherd named Rosebud, one year old, pure black in color. IF found please contact or any information on the whereabouts of our dog would be greatly appreciated. Call 613 375 6158

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NOTICE OF TENDER - ROCK LAKE BRIDGE REHABILITATION Sealed tenders on the forms supplied will be received in the envelopes provided by the CAO/Clerk of the Township of South Frontenac until 1:00 pm local time on Wednesday February 19, 2014. Tender documents may be obtained at the office of the Engineer (G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc) upon payment of a non-refundable sum of $125.00 (inclusive of HST) – more nformation is found on the township website.

2014 RECREATION GUIDE The South Frontenac Recreation Committee is coordinating the 2014 Recreation Guide and invites all user groups to provide information for the guide. Please submit details as you would like it to appear in the 2014 guide along with contact information for your event. Submissions must be forwarded by email to admin@southfrontenac.net before February 13th, 2014.

SYDENHAM WATER PLANT The existing water rates have been undergoing a review through Council, Proposed rates and other related information will be presented at an open house where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. An Open House is scheduled on Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Preliminary information is available on our website at www.southfrontenac.net/water-ratereview.

2014 DOG TAGS – NOW AVAILABLE Dog tags are now available until the last day of February for $15.00 per tag. The fee increases to $30.00 on March 1st. See our website for locations to purchase.

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WINTER MAINTENANCE Winter is now upon us. To assist our crews in their winter control efforts, the parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014. As well, pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance on Township roads.

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County will take a year to study charge-back for municipal planning by Jeff Green hree of the four Frontenac townships are set to take advantage of an offer by Frontenac County to provide planning services. South Frontenac is the one township that is not going to avail itself of the service, and its mayor, Gary Davison, has been asking for months for a report into how much it will cost the county to provide the service. In delivering the report, Manager of Planning Joe Gallivan provided information from six other counties in Eastern Ontario that provide planning services for member municipalities, mostly at no additional cost. He did say, however, that a charge-back of $30 an hour for planning work generated

Growing sprouts by Dale Odorizzi, Lanark County Master Gardeners re you missing your garden fresh vegetables? If you are, you might be ready to try growing sprouts. In just a few days, with minimal equipment, you can grow your own fresh and delicious sprouts that are chock full of vitamins, fibre, protein and anti-oxidants! They are great in salads, sandwiches and even stir-fries. Since they are grown in your kitchen, you can’t get anything grown more locally. To grow sprouts, all you need is a 1-quart Mason jar (or well washed peanut butter jar, mayonnaise jar), sprout seeds, cheesecloth or muslin, rubber band, water, a dark place and sunlight. Your seeds must not be pre-treated with anything. You can sprout many types of seeds but my favourites are alfalfa, radish, broccoli and mung beans. Mung beans make the large bean sprouts that are used in Chinese cooking. Put 1-2 tablespoons of sprout seeds in a glass jar. Cover the lid with cheesecloth and secure with a rubber band. Cover seeds with at least 1 inch of water. Place the jar in a dark place and let the seeds soak for 12 hours. After the 12 hours are up, drain the beans. Two to three times per day rinse the seeds. After rinsing, invert the jar in a bowl at an angle to allow the excess water to drain. In a couple of days, the seeds should begin to sprout. When they are sprouting, put them in a windowsill to ensure they get some light so they will turn green. Remove the seed hulls if needed. Do this by emptying your sprouts into a colander or strainer and rinsing. If not removed, they can get mouldy and ruin your sprouts. I have never done this as my sprouts are usually used as soon as they are ready. Most sprouts are ready in 4-6 days. Taste them to see if they are still bitter. If they are, wait another day. When ready, rinse sprouts and cut off what you need. The rest can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Feel free to combine different types of seeds in one sprouting session. Try to use seeds of about the same size. Mung beans and alfalfa seeds do not mix well, as mung beans take longer to sprout. Enjoy!

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directly by the member townships would cover the county's costs. Nevertheless he recommended that the county wait a year before starting to charge the townships for the work. “We recently purchased software that allows us to track our time. We can spend this year gathering data and then it will be clear what the charges will come to,” Gallivan said. He also pointed out that if the county begins charging for the service, there will be an additional cost to ratepayers in South Frontenac. “We already do the work for plans of subdivision and plans of condominium, most of which are done in South Frontenac, and we have never charged for that until now,” he said. Gary Davison did not see why there should be a one-year delay. “I would think the townships would be happy to pay it right away, while we are doing this tracking. $30 an hour is a

South Frontenac Council - Feb. 4 New annual community project grants policy established: The township will solicit applications on a yearly basis from community organizations for projects supporting community programming. The total amount available will vary from year to year, depending on the amount set aside in that year’s budget. Deadline for applications is the last business day of March, with grant decisions to be announced by May 15. Further details will be available on the Township website. Payment by credit card: Council approved Treasurer Fragnito’s recommendation to enter into an agreement with the (Canadian) company Paymentus to offer third party credit card processing for the Township. This means the Township will not need to set up a merchant account, and will not be susceptible to fluctuations in the fee percentage. Taxpayers will be able to use Visa, Mastercard or American Express. User fee will be 2.8% of the payment amount, with a minimum fee of $3.50. Appointment: Councillor Barr was appointed to the County’s new Seniors Housing Task Force. Tax bill timing adjusted: As a housekeeping measure, the Corporate Services Committee has recommended a change in timing of the Commercial, Industrial and mixed assessment final billing, from October to August. Further information will be included with the February interim tax notices, and on the township website. Public works tenders: Council approved the bid of Smiths Construction for supply and application of surface treatment in the amount of $626,653. Since 2009, the unit price the

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pretty reasonable price,” he said. “I think we should continue along on the current path, where we do not charge, at least until we can get some more data. Don't forget that we all benefit from increased development because it generates increased taxation over time,” said Central Frontenac Mayor Janet Gutowski. Frontenac Islands Mayor Dennis Doyle said that his township has been making use of the county planning service for over a year, “and the service, I must say, has been excellent. We are happy to pay. But I agree we should take a year to make sure we get it right.” A motion to forego charges for a year and gather data was passed. Mayor Davison and Councilor John McDougall voted against the motion, as did Frontenac Islands Councilor David Jones.

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Township has paid per square metre has risen one cent for single surface treatment, and two cents for double surface. Public Works has contracted with Tallman Truck Centre to purchase a 2015 tandem dump truck for $209,921; the lowest bid. Site plan for recreational resort: Council passed a bylaw authorizing the mayor and clerk to enter into a site plan agreement for development of a resort on a 100 acre property known as Applewood in Storrington District, on Loughborough Lake. The land was zoned for this purpose several years ago. The development proposes 44 units, with each two-unit cabin serviced by its own septic system.

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Art Holloway and his daughters Tracy & Jenn are jumping again at the Polar Bear Plunge on Sun. Feb. 16 for Community Living and the Treasure Trunk. Come into the store on Saturday Feb. 15th to make your pledge over a cup of hot chocolate, while you watch the snow sculptures being judged at 12 noon at the Railway Heritage Park.

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SOCIAL NOTES In Memoriam In loving memory of Maurice O'Connor - February 6, 2008 Nelson Badour - March 7, 1999 What they missed along life's highway, May they find in God's eternal garden of rest. Theresa, William, Mike, Judy, grandchildren Trevor, Hilda, John and family

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Ray Smith February 2, 2013 Dear Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa It’s been a year and we know you are resting and watching from there. With loving tears we’re missing you here. Rick, Pat, Andrea, Megan, Justin, and Kaylie

In Memory of

David William Dale Hartwick January 11, 1937 to February 8, 2013 We thought of you today But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too We think of you in silence And make no outward show For what it meant to lose you Only those who love you know Remembering you is easy We do it every day It's the heartache of losing you That will never go away Forever loved and missed by his loving wife Lynn; children Sean, June & Dave (husband) and grandsons Dylan & Rayvn (fiancée) and Jonathan

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Thanks to Dan Mallett for coming to my aid on Jan. 28/14 and then again on Jan. 29/14. Proud to be his neighbour. Fletcher Young

THANK YOU ~ Price The family of the late Ron Price would like to express their sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbours for the phone calls, flowers and food we recieved at this difficult time. Ron will be greatly missed by us all. Elva Price & family

The family of the late Marilyn Martin wish to convey their heartfelt thanks to family, friends, neighbours and co-workers for their expressions of sympathy, cards, food and ongoing support during the recent loss of a dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Special thanks goes to Community Care Access Centre staff, Red Cross Support workers and the amazing staff at Arbour Heights-Breakwater; your patience, kindness and amazing care will never be forgotten. Special thanks to Joanne and Janet and Dr. L. Kennedy. To the always reliable and caring ladies of Cole Lake Free Methodist Church for the delicious lunch served after the funeral, a sincere thank you. Praise to Pastor Shawn Craven for being with us during this difficult time and for the beautiful sermon at her funeral, you got us through it! The guidance and assistance from the amazing staff at Trousdale Funeral Home during this difficult time was deeply appreciated. May God bless each and every one of you. Mel Martin and Families. OBITUARY

1986 - 2007

WHITE, Pearl Lorraine

Forever loved and sadly missed by Gram Campbell and sister Sasha

FUNERAL SERVICES

(nee Wilson) 1941 - 2014 Peacefully passed away at home on Monday, February 3rd, 2014, with family by her side. Pearl White (née Wilson), has gone to be with the love of her life Bob. Loving mother of Gary, Bill, Earl (Karen), Donna (Steve), David (Heather). Sadly missed by grandchildren; Mara, Lila, Jonathon, Steven, and Brianna. Arrangements have been made for cremation, a service will be held at a later date. IN THE CARE OF TROUSDALE FUNERAL HOME 4374 Mill St., Box 264 Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0 613-376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com

Serving the area for over 100 years.

David Goodfellow Owner/Managing Director

Parham, Ontario

613-375-6254

Trousdale Funeral home

A Promise for You "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." 1 Corinthians 1: 18 FUNERAL SERVICES

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BIRTHDAY

Happy

60th

Birthday Feb. 7, 2014 Love, your family

CARD OF THANKS tHANK yOU ~ aLLEN Jeffrey Carl, in his 48th year, passed away suddenly from cancer on November 23, 2013 at his home in Verona. Janice and his buddy Oscar were at his side, along with South Frontenac First Responders and Ambulance Service. We sincerely thank all our family for support, cards, food, phone calls and donations. We also thank family and Danny Corcoran for their eulogies; also thank you to David Goodfellow, the minister and Gilbert Whan for their services, and to co-workers, pallbearers, and nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles for support. Thanks to the Legion Branch at Sharbot Lake for the lovely luncheon. And a BIG thank you to Jeffrey's neighbours in Verona, who share in our sorrow, and Janice and Oscar for all their help & support: THANKS. Janice Cowen and the Allen family.

anark County OPP are once more warning the public to protect their personal and financial information against unsolicited requests for payment. Police have received numerous complaints about different phone and computer scams throughout January and the rate appears to be increasing. The two ongoing scams of (1) a relative, usually a grandson, who has been arrested or a friend who is stranded abroad and needs money to be forwarded via Western Union or (2) the victim's computer access being blocked purportedly by law enforcement agencies (usually claimed to be the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or OPP) until a fine is paid, have been joined by a new phone scam and another method of gaining remote access to a personal computer. The phone scam involves the caller saying they are from Ontario Hydro and that the recipient is eligible for a refund (usually $600) and that a time will be arranged for someone to come and check the meter and then the victim is asked to provide a lot of information about their home and banking. Hydro One staff do not identify themselves as Ontario Hydro and would not deal with any rebate by calling the customer and seeking financial information. The computer remote access to banking is committed by means of a bogus pop-up virus alert stating that the computer is unprotected and the user must provide financial information to pay for the security system. Established computer protection software can be purchased from reputable stores; the public is advised to avoid any pop-ups soliciting funds. The public is reminded not to provide any personal or financial information to any unsolicited source, either by phone or via computer or messaging.

Happy New Year to Everyone Smitty’s Appliances wants to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year in 2014. We want to thank all the people who have supported us in the past 40 years in our business of buying and selling appliances. And, yes, we plan to keep doing what we are doing now for another 20 years. Smitty says that the business and staff are growing. At this time, Smitty wants to thank his staff for all their hard work. Smittly says that after 40 years, repeat customers are returning and that is the sign of happy customers. We want to thank friends, neighbors and relatives who have passed the good word on to other people. We never advertise red tag sales, midnight sales, anniversary sales, Boxing Day sales or January sales. We just have everyday low prices of high quality appliances. With Smitty’s being the exclusive dealer we can give better pricing and warranties. Remember, the Frigidaire product we sell has a very long established name behind it. Every Woman Loves her Fridge, Stove, Washer and Dryer. We don’t have fancy showrooms, music piped in or plush carpet to walk on. We run a warehouse operation that allows us to sell with the low prices that we offer. Smitty pledges to always have the lowest prices. We are community oriented and we have donated fridges to churches, food banks, weddings, plowing matches, etc. Smttty says it is his way of repaying the community for their business with us. Smitty’s Always Making New Friends. Smitty does things differently than big stores. Even on Christmas Day he received three calls from people who didn’t buy their stoves from him who couldn’t get their ovens to work, while trying to cook the Christmas turkey. As a goodwill gesture Smitty went to help them, free of charge too. Smitty says it’s the little things the public appreciate. We like to think of ourselves as one big family in the community. We are always here to help any day or hour. Smitty says the customer must be happy after the sale. Always Shake the Customer’s Hand Smitty says the only people he can’t please are the competition. Smitty guarantees that as long as he is in business he will do his best to give the customer the best service and prices, and we guarantee that Smitty will still be in business to back these words up. Please come and see for yourself what we have to offer. We have our own financing, the same as the big stores, but with no interest charges or gimmicks. There is always same day delivery too. Customers come first at Smitty’s. Looking forward to serving you for another 20 years, Thank you! The Little Businessman with the Big Heart

Proudly serving all faiths Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans

Sydenham, On 613-376-3022

to my special wife, Velma, of 44 years. All my love, Ivan

Will Cooke THANK YOU ~ Martin

Campbell Cheston Ronald Benjamin It is lonesome here without you, Sad and weary each day. So much has happened dear Chet, Since you were called away.

February 8, 2014

OPP warn public of new and ongoing phone and computer scams L

Milestone Funeral Center Derek Maschke Northbrook Chapel Funeral Director 11928 Hwy. 41 613-336-6873 Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 www.MilestoneFuneralCenter.com

Smitty’s New & Used Appliances Ltd. River Road, Corbyville. Phone anytime 1-613-969-0287

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Aftermath - The problem of

The Classifieds Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $8.85 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fx: 613-279-3172; nfnews@frontenac.net

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES

AUTOMOTIVE 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.

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

FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM + DEN in 4-plex, in Kaladar, references, first & last, $475 + hydro, available March 1, please call 416-554-9746 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, available March 1st, country lake setting, smoke & pet-free, 1st & last, $995 month inclusive. 613-376-9815 KALADAR 2 BEDROOM APT., heated, fridge and stove, $450/month, first and last required, available immediately, call 613-336-9429 KALADAR: LARGE 3 BEDROOM APT. Private front and rear entrance, fridge & stove, newly renovated, utilities extra, first & last required. Available March 1, 2014, $525/month, call 613336-9429. OFFICE SPACE in Northbrook, main street, 1200 sq. feet , ample paved parking, wheelchair accessible, available March 1, call 613-3369633.

FOR SALE ANTIQUE ROCKING CHAIR, singer sewing machine, pine dining room table. call 613-2793064 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2014 Winter Rebate. Save up to $700.Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES, 10 weeks old, no papers or shots, parents on site, very clean, well looked after, $350; 613-358-9381.

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Harrowsmith: Firearms Course – February 21 & 22, Hunter Education Course - February 28 & March 1. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES. Turkey Examinations. Please call for course dates and details. Call Richard 613-336-9875.

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

SEEDS MOUNTAIN GROVE SEED COMPANY. Heirloom seeds, locally grown, call for free catalogue, 613-876-8383 or pick one up at Parham General Store.

TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS PUBLIC NOTICE - 2014 Budget The Township Council will hold its inaugural Budget meeting at 15:00 on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at # 222 Hwy 28, Denbigh, ON.

USED REFRIGERATORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

PAYS CASH $$$

For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

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

SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. KEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Lawn Maintenance, Trees Cut, Woodsplitting, Snow Removal, Winter Roof Cleaning, Junk Pick-up & Disposal, Minor Building Repairs. Call Kevin 9am - 5pm, Monday-Friday. Please Leave a Message, 613-279-1901; 613-453-5896 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. Color copies 65¢ each (25¢ for 50+). Taxes extra. Call 613-279-3150 for information. RESPITE CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE. Private Home setting. Certified PSW / Hairdresser / Chef / Advanced First Aid & CPR. Walk-in bath, private room. Enquiries: 613-3363067; ohhunnychild@hotmail.com SEWING ALTERATIONS, HEMMING, ETC. This And That Sewing, 32 Peterson Rd., (turn at lights in Northbrook). Call 613-336-0656.

TOWING B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050

WANTED TO BUY

LOOKING TO BUY USED FIREARMS (rifles & shotguns) non-restricted. Please call 613-3362311 between 8am - 5pm with information. STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

Volunteers needed for Sharbot Lake Snow Drags

olunteers are needed to help at the Sharbot Lake Snow Drags, which will be held on Saturday February 15 at Oso Beach. See the ad on page 6 for details about the races. Please contact Charlene Godfrey at 613-279-2935 extension 245.

Locations Dr. P.H. Radford,

Notice of further budget meetings will be posted, from time to time, on the Township web page at www.addingtonhighlands.ca Ratepayers are welcome to attend all budget meetings. The 2014 budget will be adopted at the regular Council meeting to be held on May 5, 2014 in the Council Chambers, #72 Edward St., Flinton, ON Further information may be obtained by calling (613) 336-2286 or emailing to: info@addingtonhighlands.ca

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the four points

This column by retired mathematician and seasonal Maberly resident, Edward Barbeau, is for your mathematical amusement. Its author is very happy to correspond with readers about mathematical matters, and hopes that the column will turn out to be a dialogue with readers of the Frontenac News. His email address is barbeau@math. utoronto.ca.

et a clean sheet of paper and place four dots on the page. There are six pairs of dots; take a ruler and measure the distance between any pair of them. In general, the six measurements will all be different. However, it can certainly occur that the distance between one of the pairs of dots is equal to the distance between another pair of dots. A natural question to ask is whether you can place the dots so that the distance between any pair of dots is the same as the distance between any other pair. If the dots are placed on a flat surface, this cannot be done. If you are allowed to go into the third dimension, then you can have the dots at the vertices of a regular tetrahedron (or a pyramid whose base is an equilateral triangle

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and whose height is arranged so that all four faces are identical in size and shape). So we can ask, rather, whether we can set the dots so that the six distances between pairs of dots have exactly two distinct values. At this point, I will pull a starry curtain across the column, so that you can think about it before reading further. ************************************************** When people are given this problem, often the first configuration that comes to mind is a square. If the four dots are at the vertices of a square, then the four sides of the square have one length and the diagonals another. One strategy to get a suitable configuration is to start with three dots and ask whether we can make the distance between any pair of them the same. The answer is, yes; simply let them be the vertices of an equilateral triangle. Then it is a matter of introducing a fourth point in such a way that you introduce no more than one new distance. However, there may be configurations that do not involve an equilateral triangle; the square is one. Can you find any others? How many distinctly different solutions to the problem can you find?

guson Pringle, Norris Flynn, Bert Brown, Louden Flynn, Annie Beverley. Back row: Teacher - Miss Dorothy Bullen, Ken Hill, Beatrice Kellar, Greta Parker, Pearl Cowdy, Mabel Godfrey, Cora Flynn, Laura Hartwick, Leta Parker, Isobel Uens.

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Donations to offset the cost of publication would be appreciated. Thursday February 6 RURAL LEGAL SERVICES Annual General Meeting, 4pm, Anglican Church Hall, Sharbot Lake, all welcome; info: 613-279-3252; 1-888777-8916 SHARBOT LAKE - CHILI LUNCH & PIE AUCTION United Way fundraiser by Northern Frontenac Community Services, $5 for chili; Child Centre, noon-1pm. SNOW ROAD - SOCIAL BINGO, Snowmobile Club, 6:45pm, refreshments, 1106 Gemmills Road, all welcome.

Friday February 7 BOLINGBROKE CAFÉ 7pm, ABC Hall; featuring Aiden Wolf and George Reynolds; $10; info: Mike 273-8718, merion@kingston.net HARROWSMITH YOUTH DANCE Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30pm for ages 9-15; $6; call Sharon 539-6676 or Wayne 358-2355 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, meatloaf

Saturday February 8 MABERLY SQUARE & CONTRA DANCE, community hall, 7:30pm w/ Sheesham & Lotus, $10; under 14 free; no experience necessary; mkpolano@gmail.com PERTH ROAD - HOMER CARD & THE MILL CREEK BLUEGRASS BAND, Sunday School Hall, Gospel, Bluegrass, Country music, 7-9pm, refreshments, freewill offering RAILTON - SPAGHETTI SUPPER St Patrick’s Church, in support of Knights of Columbus charities: 5-7pm, $8; over 12yrs $4; under 12 free SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Breakfast, 8-11am, 1106 Gemmills Rd. Everyone welcome TICHBORNE - BROOMBALL TOURNAMENT, open to grades 7-12 & adults, fundraiser for Granite Ridge grade 8 grad trip; $100 / team of 8-10 people; register: schallj@limestone.on.ca; Randy Kempe 613-279-1233 VERONA - WINTER WEEKEND WAKE-UP BREAKFASTS, Trinity United Church, $5. Plus choice of tea, milk, juice, muffin or coffee for $1 more; 9-11am

Sunday, February 9 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 DENBIGH - MUSIC IN THE HALL will be at 1pm. ENTERPRISE - COUNTRY JAMBOREE, 1pm, Enterprise Hall w/ Angie Austin; Fred Brown & Friends; sponsor: Newburgh-Camden Lions; 379-9972 or 530-5859; $8; entertainers free MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $14; info: 613-278-2427 SHARBOT LAKE - YOUTH TRIP: KINGSTON FRONTENACS GAME, noon-6pm; $15; leaving the Child Centre, for ages: 10 & up

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noon, For those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d 613-279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE – HEART 2 HEART WINTER FUN, medical centre 11am, bring skates, skis, snowshoes etc. Noon potluck & information re exercise classes VERONA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, medical centre 9am-noon. For appointment call Bob: 613-376-6477

Bone In .97/lb

Cheese 400-500 gr. $ .77

FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL WALK/ RUN, registration 10am Oso hall, walk starts 1pm, run 1:30pm; 2k, 5k or 10k, $10pp $20/family. SOUTH FRONTENAC FAMILY DAY WINTER CARNIVAL. Free! 11am-3pm, Frontenac Community Arena, Piccadilly; skating, horse drawn wagon rides, games, snowshoe races, BBQ, volunteer draw open to anyone who volunteers for a non-profit organization; sponsored by South Frontenac Rec Committee; info Dan Bell 372-1910.

Tuesday February 18 HARROWSMITH - CASH BINGO Golden Links Hall early bird 7pm, call Brenda 3722410 KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $10, reservations required: 613-279-3151 PLEVNA – CLAR-MILL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS meeting 7pm Clar-Mill Hall, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE – TASTY TUESDAYS free 8-week course on healthy food choices, etc. 9:30am-12:30pm, Northern Connections Adult Learning Centre, please register by Feb 13: 279-2499

Thursday February 13 ALICE THE MOOSE IN THE LAND BETWEEN: The Biodiversity Project, Thurlow Community Centre, 516 Harmony Rd, north of Belleville, 7 pm. Hastings Stewardship Council Winter Speaker Series. Free, donations accepted, all welcome, info: 613-391-9034; info@hastingsstewardship.ca

Friday February 14 ARDEN – CIRCLE QUARE RANCH Valentine’s Dinner 6:30pm, $15; 613-335-5403 HARROWSMITH - VALENTINE’S DANCE w/ The Rain Kings, S&A Club 7:30pm; advance tickets only, $15 pp includes buffet; Tricia 3720343, Pam 389-3180. FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL (see brochure for details) Pancake breakfast ($8) & opening ceremonies 8am St. James Major Catholic Church hall; Talent Show 7pm Oso Hall;

Saturday February 15 BOLINGBROKE - POTLUCK DINNER & MUSIC JAM, ABC Hall, dinner 5pm; open mike music 7-10pm; $5, $10 family plus potluck dish; Info: Mike Irvin 613-727-8360, all welcome. FLINTON – SEED EXCHANGE, at River Cottage Café, 10am-1pm, free, bring seeds to swap; info: 613-336-3232 FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL (see brochure for details) – Arden Community hall 10-4: Fur Traders Camp Re-enactment, Chainsaw wood carving by Rob Deruchie, Trappers & Historical Society displays, Children’s games & BBQ at rink; Arden Legion Fishing Derby, fish fry Dinner & Dance, Arden Pottery studio open house; Kennebec Lake Association Family Fun 11am-3pm at Henderson Road boat launch. Fall River Pioneer Log Home open 10am-2:30pm. Sharbot Lake Snow Drags (see also ad on page 6), Craft Show at St. James Major Catholic Church hall 10-2; CF Railway Caboose open 10-2. Fireworks 7pm. Dance at Legion w/ “Old Habits” $10, 8pm. Sharbot Lake Country Inn – dinner & live music by Slocan Ramblers $45pp. MABERLY – EUCHRE, HAM & BEAN SUPPER, community hall; euchre 1:30-4:30pm; dinner 4:30pm; $3 euchre only, $11 for dinner & euchre; dinner only $10 adults, children $5; info: euchre 268-2507; dinner 268-2730 or 268-2960, proceeds to Maberly Fair MCDONALDS CORNERS - SEED SWAP, 10am-2pm, MERA Schoolhouse; bring seeds & containers; info Kristine 613-278-1226; www.meraschoolhouse.org PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM, Clar-Mill hall, 2-9pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; all welcome and all musicians, singers, dancers welcome to participate; sponsors: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers

Sunday February 16 FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL (see brochure for details): Polar Bear Plunge 10am at Sharbot Lake Marina; Craft Show at St. James Major Catholic Church hall noon4pm; Fall River Pioneer Log Home open; Games at Tichborne rink, HARROWSMITH - BEEF DINNER Golden Links Hall, 430-6pm; $13; call Brenda 3722410

Monday, February 17 BEDFORD HISTORICAL RESEARCH CENTRE is opening their office at Glendower Hall, 1381 Westport Rd to the public; displays from township groups & Portland District Historical Society. Info: stinson@rideau.net.

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Wednesday February 12

Monday February 10

Tuesday February 11

Chicken Breasts Kraft Cracker Barrel Navel Oranges

GLENBURNIE DINERS, United Church, noon, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477

FLINTON - VALENTINE BINGO, Township Rec. Centre, doors open 5:30, Bonanza Game 6:30; sponsored by Flinton Rec Club SHARBOT LAKE – “CHILDREN & THE MEDIA”, session on impact of violence in the media on children & how to safeguard them against it, 1-2:30pm, the Child Centre SYDENHAM - FRONTENAC SOCCER AGM, 7pm, Public Library Community Room; all welcome SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Valentine meeting at Meadowbrook Apartment common room, 7-9pm, new members welcome NORTHERN 5 DINERS, Plevna Clar-Mill Hall,

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

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Wednesday February 19 BEDFORD DINERS, noon, community hall, for those 50+. $10, reservations requ’d: 613279-3151 INVERARY DINERS, noon, United Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613376-6477 OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH & COMMUNITY POTLUCK, 5:30pm, community hall, games after, all welcome PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151. SNOW ROAD – POTLUCK SUPPER, community centre 5:30pm; all welcome

Thursday February 20 DIABETES EDUCATION SESSIONS, Verona Medical Clinic, 9am-noon, free, please register: Anne MacDonald 613-544-3400 x 3589. HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477. SHARBOT LAKE - CENTER STAGE CAFÉ at Legion, w/ Feral Five, Dave McCullough, Mitch Barker, 7–9:30pm, $4.

Regular Happenings AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall. Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome 336-9221. AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. ARDEN - Community hall: LINE DANCING Mondays 9:30-10:30am; FIT & FUN exercise class, Tuesdays 9-10am (April 10 - late June), TAI CHI Wednesdays, beginners class 9:15am, advanced 10:15am. Sponsor: Kennebec Rec. Committee; info 613-335-2845 ARDEN LEGION: Sunday Darts 1pm; Mon. Wed & Fri Darts 7pm; Wed Cribbage 2pm; Thurs Euchre 7:30pm. BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 2nd Wed, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Sydenham, 3rd Thursday, 9 – 11 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 549-1154, 1-800-267-7875. BINGO ■ 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. BOLINGBROKE - MUSICIAN’S CIRCLE (musicians only) Thursdays 7pm ABC Hall, all ages welcome, Matthew Churchill (273-9005) CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments: call 613-384-2361 or 1-866-877-0309 CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE – NORTHBROOK, in former United Church next to cemetery. Winter Hours - Thurs. & Sat. 10 am - 2 pm CLOTHING – HARTINGTON, COMMUNITY

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Save Our Prison Farms public meeting

by Julie Druker

tions and eventually the Save Our Prison Farm (SOPF) campaign was formed. Its members lobbied the government for 18 months. On August 8, 2010, following the closures, hundreds of supporters gathered outside of the Frontenac Institution on Bath Road in Kingston to protest the removal of the farm's dairy herd. Over those two days of protests, 24 protesters were arrested. Last Thursday (January 30) was a reunion day, of sorts, for the protesters, as a Save Our Prison Farm event was held at the Memorial Hall at Kingston's City Hall. The occasion Panelists at the Save Our Prison Farm event: l-r, Lee Smith, Aric McBay, Clarke Mackey, Robert was the fact that three SOPF Lovelace and Lisa Gibson with SOPF emcee Dianne Dowling activists who were arrested during those 2010 protests, t’s been almost five years since a small group of farm- Jamie Masse, Andrew McCann and Patrick Thompson, had ers, many of them from the Township of South Frontenac, court appearances scheduled for the next morning to appeal banded together to take a stand against the Harper govern- their convictions. The three were to be represented in Kingsment's decision to close six prison farms across Canada. ton court by lawyers John Norris and Mira Conway and the The farms operated as rehabilitation and employment train- essence of their appeal was that their actions did not justify ing programs for inmates, and the closures included the charges of criminal mischief as legally defined in the crimiFrontenac and Pittsburgh Institutions. The group grew to nal code but rather fall within the limits of peaceful disobediinclude members of other community groups and organiza- ence. The SOPF members also aimed to shed light on the trend by the current government to “silence public voices in Canada”. The event started with a song by Sarah Harmer, followed by a panel discussion about the ongoing “need for active and engaged citizens”. NFU (National Farmers' Union) continued from pg. 6 Local president Dianne Dowling, who hosted the event along are also a lot of creative learning spaces that can be used with Jeff Peters, said, “We thought we were doing what we by students and teachers throughout the building." She said needed to do in a democracy, to have our voices heard but the new gym is a special bonus especially for kindergarten that was not enough to stop the closures and further it was an to grade 8 students, who now have a chance to use the gym education regarding how our courts operate.” every day. “A huge vinyl curtain can come down, dividing the Five panelists then addressed the audience. Clarke Mackgym in two so that both the elementary and older students ey, co-producer of a documentary film about Save our Prison can be using the gym at the same time.” Farms, "'Til The Cows Come Home", showed a 10-minute Highet said there a few finishing touches that still need do- trailer from the film. The hour-long documentary will be reing, like repairing a few cracked windows that were damaged leased this spring and will premiere in Kingston in June. during construction, and putting a final coat of varnish on the Author, farmer, activist and SOPF member Aric McBay gym floor, which will happen over the March break. spoke next about the importance of civil disobedience. Yet to be operational are the water fountains. Culligan wa“Those in power don't change because they want to; they ter coolers are presently being used by staff and students as change because they have to. They change because activists they await the water filtration system being up and running. get together, organize and create a political force.” He added, Highet assured me that the water has been tested and is “The reason we (the SOPF campaigners) are still here, four fine and that is just a matter of the system needing to cycle years later is because the root issues behind the prison farm through a number of times before it becomes operational, campaign are ongoing.” McBay stressed the importance of likely this month. Highet said the new cafeteria and stage will shifting from advocacy to action. probably be available for public use by next fall. Lisa Gibson spoke about a struggle that is currently makAsked if she thinks the demolition of the old school will ing headlines, her decision to found the “Save the Frank have any negative effects on the day-to-day operations at and Marjorie Meyers Farm” group on Facebook, a group that the new school, Highet said that she is not expecting any now has garnered over 51,000 supporters. Gibson said that disruptions. The demolition will begin on the March break at the south end of the old school.

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PAGE 11 she was moved to act after hearing of the personal plight of 85-year-old farmer Frank Meyers of Trenton and his wife Marjorie, whose farm has been expropriated to expand the CFB Trenton military base. Retired Queens professor, Lee Smith, spoke about what he called the trend by the current Canadian government of cutting research budgets and grants to scientists in order to silence them. Smith spoke about St. Andrews Biological Station in New Brunswick, which, he said, “came to be known as the location of the best fisheries research library in all of Canada and arguably in all of North America. It was a shock when two years ago, it was announced that the library would be closed, the two librarians fired without notice and the contents of the library bagged and sent to storage in a ware house.” Smith cited two more cases in Ontario. He ended his address by pointing to the huge portrait of Sir John A. MacDonald that hangs in Memorial Hall, and in his finest Scottish accent spoke what he thought might be the words of the former prime minister if he could see what is happening to Canadian science and scientists today, “You vandals! What are you doing to my country?” Queens University professor, Bob Lovelace, was the last panelist to speak. He said he has been inspired by his own students this year, who he said “understand that it is up to them to solve their own problems rather than leaving decisions in the hands of the powers that be.” He spoke of his concerns about growing police violence in this country when he viewed videos of the G20 conference protests in Toronto. “The way in which the police were organized months in advance to carry out what basically looked like a battle plan, the way they used facial recognition to arrest people is something new.” Andrew McCann, one of the three protesters who were headed to court the next day, said that though he could not predict the judgment (which will be released in a few weeks' time), he did feel that Justice Johnston of Brockville was “very engaged with the question of whether or not our actions were within the limits of tolerance in our democratic society.” That question, McMann stressed, was the whole point of the appeal. “There has never been a question of whether or not we broke the letter of the law but rather that we did so peacefully and as a final and last resort after lobbying the government for 18 months and exhausting all of the other possible avenues open to us. The heart of the matter and why we decided to appeal the verdict is less about the prison farms specifically but more about whether peaceful action by citizens should be criminalized.”

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