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Central Frontenac to honour Bill Snyder by Jeff Green
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entral Frontenac’s meeting this week on Tuesday (March 25) started with the oath of office being taken by Phillip Smith, who is representing Hinchinbrooke ward until the election this fall. At the tail end of the meeting Mayor Gutowski suggested that Council sponsor some sort of permanent recognition for Bill Snyder, whose death last month precipitated Phillip Smith’s appointment to Council. “I would like to see the township place something of lasting value at the Piccadilly cemetery, a bench or trees or something else. I was thinking of something that costs up to $500. Bill’s heart and soul was in Piccadilly. He was fiercely supportive of the community. We are all proud to have known this fellow. I think it would be appropriate if the Hinchinbrooke members put a motion on the floor about this,” Gutowski said. She then looked up to the ceiling and said “I know, Bill, that what you really want is the wrought iron fence all around the cemetery, but we can’t afford that.” Last year Bill Snyder attempted to convince Council to invest in a wrought iron fence to mark the limits of the Piccadilly cemetery but the proposal did not achieve majority support. A motion authorising staff to investigate a memorial for Bill Snyder, in consultation with his family, was moved by Heather Fox, seconded by Phillip Smith and supported unanimously by Council. Budget increase cut to 3% When the township received the audit and consolidated financial papers from KPMG, a lot of numbers were tossed around, but the only one that stuck in everyone’s mind was the operating surplus of $380,000 for 2013. With the township tax levy set to go up by 5%, Councilor Frances Smith suggested that some of the surplus be used to cut down on the increase. “I am running for mayor, but aside from that I just look at the people that I know whose heating costs have gone through the roof, who have astronomical hydro bills, who are having trouble keeping their finances together. Let’s give them a break, and still set aside some of the money for our own needs.” Treasurer Michael McGovern said that after cutting the levy to ratepayers to a 3% increase, $240,000 would be left to establish a stabilization reserve. “I agree that this is the best thing to do,” said Mayor Gutowski, who is running for re-
election. “I’m comfortable we’ve done the best we can do with the budget. I will be voting in support of this.” The motion was supported by Council and the budget bylaw will be brought before Council at their next meeting, on April 8. New contract for fire dispatch – Fire Chief Bill Young brought a proposal to Council that what he called level 2 fire dispatch be contracted out to the Kingston fire department, which already provides level 1 dispatching for the township. “Until now, Kingston would do the initial call, which we call level one, and then one of our members is assigned to report to the fire hall to take over from there.” said Bill Young. The problem is that it is getting more and more difficult to find someone to fill that role, and there have been times when a crew member has had to be re-assigned from a fire scene to cover dispatch. “All of our neighbouring services have already done this. Not only would it relieve us of some responsibility, it would be better for liability reasons because they are able to record every call and keep a complete record of times of calls, etc.” he said. The cost of the new service will be phased in over four years, but at the end the cost will be over double the $10,000 or so that the township pays Kingston Fire currently for level 1 dispatch. It will phased in over five years, ending at $21,600 in 2018. “What will happen after that?” asked Councilor John Purdon. “Will it keep going up over the next five years?” “We haven’t had a price increase until now, so I don’t think it will keep going up,” Young responded. Council approved the proposal after asking Bill Young to seek a contract with Kingston Fire Services to ensure the price will not keep going up after five years. Frontenac Heritage Festival Jesse Mills, who was taken on to help promote this year’s Frontenac Heritage Festival and create a video record for promotion in future years, showed two videos, one he made of the whole festival and a second one devoted entirely to the Polar Bear Plunge. The festival video is being posted on the township site. Mayor Gutowski thanked Mills for his work. She also said "in addition to the good that the festival has done for our sense of community, the business community has seen a benefit as well, as have a number of charities."
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amantha Snider is a take charge kind of girl. When the nine-year-old grade 4 student at Harrowsmith Public School learned that not only had two Harrowsmith students lost their house but also their pets, it saddened her. Not willing to remain in that state for long, Samantha decided to do something. All she could think of doing was raising money for the family to get back on their feet. She approached her teacher, Mrs. Thayer with the idea of allowing students to wear a hat of their choosing and chew gum during the two first periods for a donation of $2. When Ms. Thayer sent Samantha, and a friend for moral support, to talk to the school’s principal about her idea, it made her a bit nervous. After all, gum is not exactly encouraged in the school. “She said yes, and then I told her I wanted to make a poster and about how I wanted to run it and she said it was a good plan. It was a lot of work just before the day but everything went really, really well,” Samantha said. “This was clearly a very special case, said Principal Val Arsenault, “because of the cause, which is dear to all our hearts, and because of Samantha’s determination to organize the event.” Val Arsenault sent an email to all the stu-
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upporters and members of the Green Party of Ontario gathered at the Maberly hall on March 22 for an annual fund-raising dinner. Cam Mather, who is running as the Green Party of Ontario candidate for Lanark, Frontenac Lennox & Addington, was not able to attend the event. Rolly Montpellier, who is a member of the Green Party and who helped organize the event, was pleased with the turn out and talked about a new strategy for the party. Montpellier said he and his members are
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pleased at how well Mike Schreiner, the leader of the Green Party of Ontario, is currently doing in the polls. Schreiner will be running in the Guelph area and Montpellier said that his own association will be channeling some of their fund-raising dollars to help Schreiner get elected. “We’re actually trying to use the Elizabeth May model where federally a lot of resources were devoted to her campaign so that she could be elected and that strategy certainly worked. So we are trying to use the same principle to get Schreiner elected to
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dents’ parents informing them about the event, reinforcing the message from the poster. The email also said that parents could send in more than $2 if they wanted to and all the money would go to the family. The event took place on Thursday, March 6, which was already an exciting day for students as it was the day before the March break. Having many of the students wearing all different kinds of hats, and being able to chew gum at school just added to the festive atmosphere. “I thought maybe we would raise about $300 but lots of families sent $5 and $10, even $20, but when the total was $700 I was really surprised. That’s a lot more than I thought. It made me feel good to do something nice for somebody.” said Samantha. She does not expect to chew gum at school that often however. Although she said she “loves gum”, she understands why it is normally not allowed in school.“It’s pretty rude to chew gum in front of teachers,” she said. A roast pork dinner, dance & silent auction fundraiser for the family is coming up on April 11 in Verona. Tickets are $15 per person or $35 per family and can be purchased through the St. Paul's church office at 3722525 or from Marni Pedersen at 374-9929. More details next week.
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South Frontenac Committee of the Whole March 25
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REQUEST FOR TENDER Tender No. PW2014-01 Tender for Wagarville Road Pavement Rehabilitation SEALED TENDERS, on the forms supplied, will be received at the Township of Central Frontenac Office, 1084 Elizabeth St, PO Box 89 Sharbot Lake. May 1, 2014 at 1:00 PM In general the work includes granular base construction, culvert replacements/extensions, pulverization and asphalt for 7.59km of Wagarville Road. Major Items include: • 57,648 m2 in-place pulverizing. • 1700 tonne Granular “M”. • 7274 tonne HL4 50mm road asphalt paving.
2013 annual report to Council. All of the contaminants tested for were below the maximum acceptable levels set by the Ministry of Health. The full report, which describes the water treatment process in detail, is available on the Township website. In reply to a query from Councillor York, Riley said that the plant would be able to operate more efficiently if all households in the village area were hooked up and using the water. Cemetery Report Louise Fragnito, Treasurer presented a year-end summary of amalgamated cemetery operations. On January 1, 2013, new rates were set for lot sales and interment charges; April 1st, centralized administration and sales were contracted out, and May 1st, new contracts began for grass cutting and maintenance. Considerably fewer lots were sold than anticipated, but there were more burials, especially cremations. The overall result was an operating deficit of $17,598. CAO Orr said that by the end of 2014, Council will be able to include cemetery costs in their budget discussions, based on a full year of amalgamation. Winter Control Reserve Fragnito reported on the winter control (ie; snow clearance, etc) reserve over the past five years. In 2009, 2010 and 2011, the Township contributed to the reserve, but in 2013 and 2014, they drew from it. The reserve continues to have sufficient funds to stabilize annual fluctuations, as it is based on a
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A strategic plan for an organization in flux SINCE 1970
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he draft Frontenac County Strategic Plan, which is being promoted to local councils this month, focuses on three unfortunately named Wildly Important Goals (WIG). As someone who has attended too many municipal meetings in Frontenac County, “wild” is not a word that should be associated with anything to do with the County. But if you remove the wild, and call them Important Goals (IG) they are reasonable enough. The first IG is to focus on services delivery for the ageing population in the county, which is large and growing and will need more and more public services in the coming years. The second IG is to prepare for a postlandfill reality by looking towards a regional solution for dealing with waste once all the landfills in the county are full. This goal is
an odd one, not because it is not important, but because the Frontenac County role in seeking a solution will be minimal. This whole matter will be dealt with on a regional basis through negotiations between large players such as the City of Ottawa, the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus (made up of 19 municipalities in eastern Ontario, of which Frontenac County is the least populated) and the Province of Ontario. At most, Frontenac County needs to assign the task of keeping informed about developments in this file to whoever the warden and chief administrative officer are at any given time. It is important but is not really a county goal. The third IG is to tweak small-scale sustainability initiatives towards economic development and away from purely social or environmental-oriented projects. This one,
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it seems to me, is a real goal, but although it is relevant it represents less than 1.5% of county spending each year. Taken together, the draft strategic plan is limited in scope, and it represents those issues that the current members of council can all agree upon. To that end it is at best a useful document, and at worst a harmless one. What it does not address, and what should be the preoccupation in the next term of Frontenac County Council, is a way of delivering services efficiently to all residents of the county. To do that, the relationships between the county and the townships and the City of Kingston need to be addressed. Currently there are areas where the townships have sway; those the county handles; and those that are handled by the social services
department of the City of Kingston. Further complicating matters is an initiative spearheaded by the local township public works and waste departments who are setting up a fourth level of service delivery - jointly delivered services that do not involve the county. Political vision is required from Frontenac County Council working with the township councils to make sense of all this and to find efficiencies, and savings. A new CAO will be in place soon at Frontenac County and a new council will follow. They will have the task of sorting out the future role of the county and the townships. The opportunity exists for some new thinking to take hold and break an eight-year log jam between the townships and the county.
Letters to the editor gious superstition. As far as same sex couRe - Marriage & Charter Re: Feb. 27 editorial pling goes, the fact that they want to marry Support for services
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n regards to Ian Whillans’ March 13 letter to the editor on Jule Koch's perspective on marriage (March 6), you referred to her view as being a rant; I beg to differ. Your pathetic reference to Jule's argument for procreation (breeding you called it) was very uncouth. The blessings of God within marriage are many. He teaches us on the meaning of two becoming one (spiritual as well as physical), of what unconditional love truly is (in sickness & in health), the benefits of faithfulness (monogamy), & the freedom found within forgiving one another. As for the charter in Quebec discriminating against visible minority sectors, I agree they have chosen to take a different stance from Ontario or even our federal government. Could it be they are weary of the tail wagging the dog. Today vocal minorities are the same as the squeaky wheel getting more than their share of the grease. I certainly am not familiar with the translation of the bible you researched (God being a he/she), but I will take a look at some of your statements you mentioned. In Genesis, God said let us make mankind in our image (Father, Son & Holy Spirit) & God did, as we are three part beings: body, soul & spirit. You referred to all of us being God's children & all of mankind is, but we are as estranged children until reconciled to God through the mediator (the Lord Jesus Christ). You also talked about God being our shepherd, but God also states that His sheep know His voice, and the #1 way we hear from God today is through the Word of God. Yes, Ian, the times have changed, but God’s Word remains the same yesterday, today & forever. Father God still knows best! - Ken Gorham
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ne of the things I love about our little paper is the range of topical issues covered in the editorials and letters to the editor. I always read them with interest. Lately there has been quite a stew over the Quebec Secular Charter and same sex marriage issue. While I agreed with Jeff Green’s views on the charter, I did not share his point of view concerning marriage. I believe Jule Koch was correct when she stated that marriage is more than a legal contract or reli-
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ule Koch should receive the 2014 “Common Sense” Award for her March 6 letter. She states quite plainly – two men produce nothing; two women produce nothing; two people of the opposite sex usually produce children for the next generation of taxpayers. No children, no taxpayers, no money, no government to waste the money. Marie Anne Collier
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· Last year a group of concerned Verona residents met with South Frontenac Township to discuss issues impacting on our village. From this animated discussion one of the most worrisome issues was the traffic flow through Verona. As a result of this meeting South Frontenac Township hired a firm to study and evaluate the traffic situation and come up with viable solutions. The Verona Corridor Study is now complete and possible solutions have been offered. There will be a public meeting on Monday April 7, 7 p.m. at the Verona Lions Hall. The potential solutions will be made public. You are all invited to attend. Continue to make your voices heard. · The Verona Lions Club is having a Chili and Games Day on Sat. April 5 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. It will be a fun day for the whole family. There will be a variety of card and board games. A face painter will be on hand as well. Chili, salad, bun, dessert and drink will be served. $8 for adults, $3 for children under 12. Family rate $20. Verona Lions Hall · You may be in for a bit of a shock when you go to mail your bills at the end of the month. As of March 31, the first-class letter rate increases from 63 cents to 85 cents. If you want to buy just one stamp it will cost you $1. · Gentle Hatha Yoga classes will start on April 1, 3:30-5pm at Trinity United Church. The cost will be $100 for 10 classes, or $12 per class. Call Tanya at 1-613-273-5693. · There will be a dinner, dance and silent auction on Friday, April 11, at the Verona Lions Hall to support the family who were left homeless by a fire. The festivities start at 5pm. A roast pork dinner including homemade pie will be served at 6pm; live music bands and dance will start at 7pm. and there will be a silent auction and fundraising games throughout the evening will add to the fun. Tickets are $15 per person or $35 family, available from St. Paul's United Church office, 372-2525 or Marni 374-9929. Advance tickets preferred.
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613-336-3223
· Tonight, March 27, at 5:30 p.m. there is a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at NAEC for the Grade 5/6, 6/7 and 7/8 classes to see the Disney production of The Lion King in Toronto. The cost is adults $8; students $5; preschool - free. After dinner, the parent council is offering a variety of informative workshops for parents and activities will be provided for children. There will also be a silent auction. · The Golden Sunset Seniors euchre tournament will be held on Friday, March 28, 7 p.m. at Lions Hall, Northbrook. For details, call Cecil at 613-336-2389. · Land o’Lakes Community Services is holding their Spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Sat. March 29 at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne from 4-7pm. Info: 613-336-8934 · Do you have unused formal wear in your closet? NAEC is hosting its 2nd Annual Belles & Beaus Grad Closet on April 9, 10, & 11 at NAEC. This is a free shop for graduates to find formal wear for their special day. They are asking friends, family, and neighbours to purge their closets of unwanted formal wear for ladies and gentlemen. They also accept jewelry, shoes, purses, belts, etc. Donations can be dropped off at the school, or pick up can be arranged. Call Sarah @ 613-336-9608. Thank you for your support! · With two feet of snow and layered ice, the Land O’ Lakes Garden Club will hold its first meeting on Thursday, April 10, 6:45 p.m. at Pineview Free Methodist Church, Hwy 41, Cloyne. All are welcome. The guest speaker will be Edith George who will cover the importance of heritage trees. · Planting a garden and growing your food will be especially rewarding since the Canadian dollar is hitting 89 cents and falling! For the last six months there have been food shortages and riots in Venezuela, an oil-rich and export country. Things can change very fast on the world stage.
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march 27, 2014 Lake. Please remember to bring a post-dated cheque for the uniform deposit. You can also register for Soccer as well. Hope to see you there! · Also on April 5, the Sharbot Lake Lions Club will be around selling Easter bunnies · We are finalizing the Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction in support of the Playground Fund for District #4 Recreation Committee. Thank you to all who have donated; if you need your item picked up, please let me know as we are hoping to collect all items this week to prepare for March 29. · Happy Birthday to Melissa Shanks, Candy Thompson, Annette Jackson, Nicole Pond, Charlotte Brown, Heather Fox, Sharon Desroche, Patsy Lowery, Frances Smith, Bob Brooks, Kayla Harper-Banks, and Donna Fox · Thinking of you to Evelyn Bertrim, Jerry Sam Dunham, Della Dunham, and Doris Campsall. · It's nice to go away for a holiday but it's nice to be back. I (Colleen) had a wonderful trip to Florida with family and enjoyed the break. I (Christine) also had a great vacation with family members and others associated with Granite Ridge Education Center in Costa Rica. · Fletcher Young is recovering nicely from his recent surgery. · Sympathy to the family of Georgina (Teal) Raymond, formerly of Parham, on the loss of her husband Johnny. · Special prayers go to Samuel Parker of Sharbot Lake · Congratulations to Suzanna MacGregor and Joel Gorr, who will be married in June. Also congratulations to Joel Gray and Ashley Brash, who have a wedding in the future! · March 29 is Earth hour...remember to turn off your TV, video games, lights etc. for one hour. · There will be Poverty luncheons and noon hour devotion at the following churches from noon - 1 pm: April 2 - Sharbot Lake United Church, Speaker Sarah Magie; April 9 - St. Andrew's Anglican Church. All are welcome. There will be a free will offering with proceeds going to the local food bank.
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· Music in the Hall will be held on Sunday April 13, 1pm at the Denbigh Hall. To entertain us, contact Mark 333-9462 or Paul 333-2776. Food bank donations gratefully accepted. · Denbigh Recreation's Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 19, 12 noon to 2pm at the Denbigh Hall. There will be children's games, crafts, egg colouring contest, and an Easter egg hunt. Lunch will be provided to the children for free. Refreshments will be available.
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A.B.C.D divisions at the Frontenac Arena. The place was packed with parents, grandparents and friends cheering on their team. I watched my grandson's team, Bantam 2 Frontenac, win their game against Gananoque with a shoot-out 3-2. This was one exciting game. Congratulations to each of the hockey players for great hockey playing. · We enjoyed seeing some of our friends at the SL Anglican church hall on March 21 for an afternoon of euchre. This group meets once a month beginning with a delicious lunch, 5$ each. What a great way to spend an afternoon. · Parham Happy Travelers held their March meeting on March 19 with Jean Smith, Pat Smith, Jean Hole as hostesses. Happy birthday was sung to Charlotte Brown. The hall was nicely decorated for St Patrick's Day and everyone enjoyed the delicious potluck dinner. A couple of St. Patrick's games were played. Parham Seniors will host the president's meeting on April 8 at the church hall. · The Arden Pastoral Charge are taking orders for Easter eggs, $3 each. Volunteers are making these eggs on April 3 and 4. There are a variety of flavours, e.g. cherry. Phone Arden church. · Jean Hole was visited by her great granddaughter Gracie Hartwick from Timmins for the March break. · There will be a gospel sing on March 29 at Parham Free Methodist church featuring Ross Clow, Glen Neff with local talent at 7pm, free will offering; refreshments. · There will be a Cash & Ham Dauber Bingo on Wed. April 9 at Land O' Lakes Public School. Doors open 6:30pm; start 7pm. $10 for 12 games, canteen available Sponsored by Land O'Lakes Parent Council with proceeds to new stage curtains and/or educational electronic equipment.
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· There was a sea of green at the March Birthday Bash. Most folks wore green, the odd Irish lilt was heard and the tables were decorated with shamrocks, Irish bowlers and pots of gold at the end of rainbows for St. Patrick’s Day (thanks to Kathy Young). As usual the food was plentiful and tasty. John Inglis led the singing of some Irish songs. Betty Kelford, Ingrid Jansen and Samantha Mabo celebrated their birthdays with cake and candles. The next Bash is Wednesday, April 16 (always the third Wednesday of the month) at 5:30 p.m. and we will play cards after the meal. Everyone is welcome. Just bring an appetite and a potluck dish to share.
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613-376-6333 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com · Wing night next Thursday night at the Legion from 5 - 8pm. Bring the whole family for some delicious wings and deep fried pickles!! · If you like to play euchre, the Harris Memorial Park club house in Perth Rd Village hosts four-handed euchre every Thursday night at 7:30. Cost is $5 and includes sandwiches and dessert. Proceeds back to the community. · Sydenham Minor Softball is taking registration on Tuesday April 1 and Thursday April 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Sydenham Public Library in the Community Room. Various leagues ranging from 6 years old to 18 years old. Cost varies from $45 for T ball to $100 for Juniors. · Registration is now open for the Frontenac Soccer Association's (FSA) Recreational Youth Soccer League. This league, offering weekly games from May 1 – Aug. 1, is for
players between the ages of 4 and 21 years. Fees are $90 per player for U5 through U8 divisions and $105 per player for U10 through U21. To register and/or for more information, please visit www.frontenacsoccer.com. Registration will remain open on a first-come, first-served basis until divisions reach capacity. Sign up now to reserve your spot! · Prince Charles Public School in Verona is selling trees as a fundraiser; cost is $2 per tree and you can choose from sugar maple, white spruce and white pine. Call 374-2003 to order or visit princecharles.limestone.on.ca The school will email or call you in mid-April when the saplings are available for pickup. This is a great way to get a jump start on some spring landscaping - assuming we EVER see spring!! · Come out to the Grace Centre every Wednesday morning from 10-11 for Tai Chi with instructor David Row. This is by donation only.
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613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com · Softball is back in Harrowsmith! Registration will be March 29 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the S and A Hall. If you are interested in helping out in any capacity, please let them know at registration. · A weekly Crafters Club is being held every Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Harrowsmith S and A Hall. There is a weekly fee of $3 for members, $4 for non-members. Come when you can and stay as long as you can. Bring whatever craft you are working on. Monthly craft ideas will be posted on their Facebook page. Call Pam 389-3180 for information. · A Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction will be held April 11 at the Verona Lions Hall to support the family whose home was destroyed by fire. Tickets are $15pp, $35 family. Call 3722525 or Marni at 374-9929. Advance tickets preferred.
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613-335-3186 harrisonwanda@hotmail.com · A reminder about the LOLPS fundraisers. This evening at the Mountain Grove hall, 5 to 7pm, there is a free will offering Spaghetti diner and Pie auction. Then on Saturday the 29th, the bus will be leaving the Kennebec Community Centre at 9 am for the casino trip; cost is $25 pp. All funds raised by both events are for the grade 7/8 trip and graduation. · Also on March 29, 4pm, Land o' Lakes Community Services will host a Spaghetti dinner at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne. The costs are $10; 5 -11 years $5 and under 4 years free. All proceeds go to the Adult Protection Services project. · On Sun. March 30 the Arden Legion is hosting a Roast Beef dinner, adults $12, kids 12 and younger are $6. Tickets can only be purchased at the door. · If handmade Easter Eggs are your fancy, the Arden United Church can make your dream come true. Again, this year the church volunteers will be creating these sweet gems. The eggs are $3 each and come in a few different flavours. Contact a church member and they will make sure your order is placed. The Arden United Church is also offering a Lental Study Series If you missed the first session, you can still attend on March 27, April 3 or April 9. Coffee and discussions begin at 6:30 at the church. · Spring Fit N’Fun sessions begin April 8, 9 to 10am at the Kennebec Community Centre. Participants exercise at their own pace. Mats and small weights may be useful and please dress accordingly. Music is provided, for your pleasure.
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· The Rec Committee and Elaine Fleiler express thanks to everyone who used the ice rink this winter season. Resident participation always make the efforts to keep the ice viable worthwhile. Elaine also wanted the parents to know that she appreciated their contribution to the successful potluck suppers. · The Kennebec Rec Committee will, again be hosting a Children's Easter Party April 19. This is the perfect opportunity for students to get credit for their Community Service hours. Please contact me, by email or by phone if you wish to volunteer. · Special prayers are extended to Barbara Matson.
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· After that wicked storm Saturday morning, 89 brave souls came out for breakfast at Snow Road Snowmobile Club. The next breakfast is April 5, a breakfast for Alzheimer’s, 8 – 11 a.m. There will also be pancakes along with all the regulars. · The noon Lenten Poverty Luncheons in Sharbot Lake have been well attended. On March 19 at Sharbot Lake United Church about 30 people were fed with pots of great homemade soup. There are two more of these luncheons: Wed. April 2 at Sharbot Lake United Church, the speaker will be
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applications of Biochar, which he defined as a “fine grained charcoal, high in organic carbon and largely resistant to decomposition.” Helferty said that Biochar is not the same product as the charcoal that people burn in barbeques nor is it the chunks of charcoal one finds in the ash of their wood stoves. Rather, it is produced by a process called pyrolysis, which he defined as the “thermal
degradation of biomass in the absence of oxygen.” The result of pyrolysis is that the carbon in the plant matter becomes “fixed” in carbon structures that do not easily degrade. According to Helferty, Biochar's most beneficial applications are as a soil amendment due to its enhanced nutrient retention properties and its ability to reduce fertilization requirements
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Swapping seeds at Seedy Saturday G rowers like nothing more than exploring new gardening options for the (hopefully!) upcoming spring. That was the case at Oso Hall on March 22 where organizers of the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market included a number of heritage seed vendors in their usual line-up of regular market vendors. Guest vendors included Darcy Lloyd of Heritage Seed and Produce, Dawn Morden of Mountain Grove Seeds, Cheri McConnell of Seeds of Creation, Cerridwyn Cox-Henderson of Good Golly Gardens, and Johvi Leeck of Heritage Seeds and Preserves. The event was the first spring seed/swap event hosted by the SLFM and market chair Mary de Bassecourt stated why it was undertaken this year. “Diversity in the number of available seeds is diminishing at a rapid rate and many growers do not want to grow plants from genetically modified seeds. More and more growers these days want to have control over what they grow and also want seeds that are seeded to the local climate and the local area.” Despite the weather, close to 60 buyers attended the event, which included a seedsaving workshop by Cate Henderson. Since 2008 Henderson has worked as the gardener/seed saver with the Heirloom Seed Sanctuary in Kingston, which was started in 1998 by the Sisters of the Providence of St. Vincent de Paul and organic farmers Carol and Robert Mouk. It is one of only two such sanctuaries in all of Canada. To date the sanctuary has amassed over 300 different heritage seed varieties that include onions, potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes peppers and just about anything you can possibly grow in a vegetable garden. Henderson defined
Helferty stated that Biochar can offer “potential synergies between enhanced soil fertility and food security, the production of green energy and the reduction of atmospheric carbon dioxide”. He said that the long-term applications of Biochar can be used to “transition to longterm sustainable soil management practices while simultaneously enhancing the biological fertility of soil since Biochar increases porosity in most soils and can also increase the absorption rates of water in soil, thereby reducing the effects of water runoff”. He said that Biochar also acts as a filter, thereby helping to protect and purify water sources. Helferty's aim through Biochar Ontario is to source out and apply the various environmental and industrial uses for Biochar, many of which he highlighted in his presentation. These included uses in agriculture as a soil conditioner and fertilizer substrate, uses in water filtration systems, functional clothing, insulation, civil engineering, energy storage systems, feed supplements in animal husbandry, as well as applications in the agro-forest industry. Regarding its long list of possible applications Helferty said, “I consider RD. 38, Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0 carbon to be one of the most versatile atoms in the world and it has this capacity to be used in so many beneficial ways. It's kind of like a Lego building block in that it can be used to build so many different things at a micro-scale.” 613 OR Dual Fuel Asked what he sees Models Avalailable as the most ideal development and use of the product in Canada Helferty said that ultimately he sees the Biochar being used in the Canada's mining sector. “Canada has a very strong mining industry and if we could develop a mining project, perhaps in a foreign country where mining practices can often ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage have serious negative imDirect Line: 613.336.1737 pacts on the land, utilizing Toll Free: 1-866-969-0998 Biochar would be a greatly beneficial, particularly in Email: chriswinney1@aol.com the case of open pit minwww.landolakesproperty.com ing.” 12309 Hwy 41, Chris Winney Helferty went on to say Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 Broker that on a international level, Biochar could be used to reclaim much of the desert lands that are spreading rapidly in many Real Estate Brokerage countries around the world. PO Box 285 Although Canada is set Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 613279-2657 up potentially to benefit from the many applications of Biochar, it has yet to kick start the indusBroker of Record try, although a number of studies and research Fax - (613) 279-2657 programs carried out in Email –mantoine@frontenac.net the 1980s showed promwww.antoinerealestate.com ise. That and the fact that most of the land in Canada is fertile means that the product has yet to be explored in depth. However, Helferty said that companies and orCountry Classics Ltd. Brokerage ganizations all over the Independently Owned & Operated world are making headway in their own studies SALES REPRESENTATIVE regarding the potentials of Biochar and that he Bus. 613.336.3000 hopes to see Canadian companies and indusToll Free. 1.877.336.6453 Direct: 613.336.8000 tries in the near future inwww.LandOLakesRealEstate.ca crease their explorations 12245 Hwy 41, Northbrook K0H 2G0 into this product.
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Mother/daughter seed savers Cerridwyn CoxHenderson and Cate Henderson days thanks to the local food movement”. In her workshop Henderson offered up numerous resources to the participants, one of which is an in-depth 12 hour workshop that she will be giving at the Kingston Seed Sanctuary. For more information visit www. providence.ca and go to the Heritage Seed Sanctuary link.
Relay For Life kickoff breakfast by Bob Brooks The 2014 Relay For Life North and Central Frontenac Committee is pleased to announce its Kickoff Breakfast and Coffee House. On Saturday, March 29, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. join us at the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake for a pancake and sausage breakfast while listening to local musicians ply their trade in a coffee house style. This is a great time to ®
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SOCIAL NOTES CARD OF THANKS
BIRTHDAY Happy 3 Birthday On March 30 to rd
Thank You to the Sponsors and Volunteers of the 2014 Sharbot Lake Snow & Ice Drag Races. This event could not happen without the support of our many volunteers & sponsors.
Trinity Barb Spencely-Green
2014 Door Prize Sponsors
Love everyone
Happy Birthday "What, I'm One Year old Already?!"
Malcolm Sampson 1 Year Old March 30.
CARD OF THANKS
Donation of Service
Chris Godfrey for use of Sound System Snow Road Snowmobile Club & Jim England for use of the groomer Volunteer announcers: Jim MacPherson & helper Anne Howes and Art Starkey. A BIG Thank you!!!!
FUNERAL SERVICES
LYONS We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to relatives, friends & neighbours for their expressions of sympathy, floral tributes, charitable donations and visits during our recent loss of a dear friend and stepdad – David Lyons. Special thanks to Lennox & Addington Hospital, nurses and doctors, who went beyond to help us through this difficult time. To all the wonderful people who helped with the luncheon at the Flinton Hall – thank you. A special thanks to Milestone Funeral Centre and to Reverend Bruce Kellar. Your kindness will always be remembered. Isobel Wood & Family
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Come Celebrate
by Julie Druker
90TH BIRTHDAY PARTY for Alma Mabo Saturday April 5
Robinson’s Excavating, Scotts Snow Removal, Cox Bus Lines, Ram’s Esso, Home Hardware Sharbot Lake, Sharbot Lake Marina, Scott’s Snow Plowing, Sharbot Lake Lawn Service, Sharbot Lake Country Inn, The Maples Restaurant, KAR Contracting, Gibson’s Garage, The Junction, L.D. Power Sports, Hartington Farm Equipment,Gateview Equipment, Ward’s Marine, A. Kehoe Snow Removal, Quinte Truck & Trailer, Bence Motors, Kaladar Autoparts, Bishop Lake Tent & Trailer Park, Nowell Motors, Your Way Building Centre, Hook's Rona, Tryon Snow & Scrap Metal Removal, Scott’s Container Rental, Manion Sales & Service, Perth Power Sports & Marine, Coca-Cola Kingston, Double S Sports Marina and Motor Sports World – Ottawa. Derek Hole DJ Services for use of Sound System
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Feral Five and guests pack Legion
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Ompah Community Hall 2-4 p.m.
IN MEMORIAM Marlene Bazinet March 9, 1951-March 29th, 2012. We cannot believe it’s been 2 years since you left us. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you. We Miss You So Much! Love, Kaitlyn, Ryan, Michelle, and Manly Wilkes
Mississippi - continued from pg. 5 student minister Sarah Magie; and Wed. April 9 at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, the speaker will be Rev. Karen Hincke. Freewill offering, with proceeds going to the local food bank. All are welcome to attend. · Keenagers is Tues. April 1 from 2-3pm at the Snow Road hall. Come and be encouraged in this discouraging world. · Karen and Glen Paterson from Snow Road just returned home from two weeks in Varadero, Cuba. A group of six went; they had a fantastic trip. · Lorraine & Jim Dix vacationed in Cozumel, Mexico for two weeks and later in Verona, New York. Lorraine celebrated her 66th birthday on March 22. Many more, Lorraine! · Donna Middleton (Dix) will celebrate her 41st birthday on March 28. Many more to you also, Donna! · The annual meeting for the Snow Road Church will be held at the community centre on March 29 at 11 a.m.
MABERLYBOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com · It was 198 years ago (March 28, 1816) that 30 ox-cart loads of supplies arrived in Perth. These were to be handed out to the first settlers who were on their way, to settle the lands in the surrounding townships. The road from Port Elmsley to the Perth storehouse on Gore St. had opened up only two days before; just in time for the oxen! · Bolingbroke Cafe – Friday, April 4, 7 to 10 p.m. at ABC Hall (3166 County Road 36). Featured performers: Sean and Miriam Keyes, Logan Murray, Mark Scero and George Reynolds. $10; info: Mike Erion at 613-273-8718 or merion@kingston.net.
Andrea Jones and Julia Schall n the second of their winter series of Center Stage Café concerts at the Sharbot Lake Legion, the Feral Five house band comprised of Gary Giller, Terry Reynolds, Jim MacPherson, Dave Limber and Dennis Larocque were joined by a stellar line up of local musical guests on March 20. Together they attracted a record-breaking number of listeners (and dancers) to a festive evening of entertainment at the Legion. As one guest said, the evening felt more like a large family celebration than a public concert. Over 100 listeners, many well known to each other and the performers, enjoyed an evening of eclectic musical entertainment that included R&B, blues, rock, and jazz. Flautist Anne Archer joined the band first onstage and she dazzled listeners with her newly found skills as a saxophonist. Archer interspersed her solo efforts on both flute and sax on such R&B classics like Van Morrison's "Moondance", Blackwell/Cooley's "Fever" and Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street" and all were met with generous applause. Later in the evening Archer called her two fellow flautists to the stage, Melanie Fyfe and Debbie Twiddy, and the trio known as Toute Ensemble played a number of jazzy selections including "Sentimental Journey", "St. Louis Blues" and "Cutie Flutie". Well known Granite Ridge Education Centre teacher Andrea Jones was up next and gave a suave and sultry performance with her classic set of jazz standards. With Julia Schall accompanying her on keyboard, Jones sidled up to an old style mic and charmed listeners with her intimate and heart felt renditions of "Mean to Me", "You Don't Know Me", "Breaking Up is Hard To Do" and "Cry Me A River". In set three the Five Feral fellas demonstrated their polished repertoire and highlights included drummer Dave Limber's
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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
3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, Northbrook area, newly painted - $850 plus utilities; and bachelor apartment, $650 all inclusive; 1st and last required. 613-336-8378 3 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APT. in Arden, $900/ month inclusive. Bob Hawley 613-335-3878 COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE located on Hwy. 7 just east of the Junction of Hwy 38 and Hwy. 7. For further information, contact Ram at 613-279-2827 STORAGE UNITS for rent in Mountain Grove. Bob Hawley, 613-335-3878
FOR SALE
2 SHIH-POOKIES, $500 ea; 6 Bichus $300 ea. 3 Imperial Shih-tzus $500 ea. Please call Carol or Ken 613-479-0252 2000 FORD 1/2 TON MOTOR, 255,000km, good working order. Other parts for sale except transmission. Wood stove, Country Comfort, white enamel, a real great stove. Will trade for a good pellet stove. For either item call 613374-1069 or fax same # 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 HOUSE IN MOUNTAIN GROVE and Duplex in Arden. For further details, call 613-335-3878 or 613-213-3055
HALL RENTAL
S&A CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith. Air conditioned, capacity 90, $25/hr up to 3 hours; $125 for more than 3 hours. For hall rental please contact Linda Stewart (613) 372-3797 and for membership, Tricia Evans (613) 3720343 VERONA LIONS BANQUET HALL AND BOARD MEETING ROOM (Lions’ Den). Reasonable rates in a convenient location. Air conditioned. Full kitchen and bar facility. Weddings, anniversaries, parties, conferences. 613-374-2821
HELP WANTED
HOME CLEANING SPECIALIST: Looking for honest, reliable persons, with great customer service skills and a love for cleaning to compliment our dedicated staff, who strive for a job well done. Position is 15-20hrs per week off season and 20 – 35hrs per week in season. A current CPIC, driver’s license and transportation required. Please email resume to housecleanerinfo@gmail.com
HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Harrowsmith: Firearms Course – April 25 & 26, Hunter Education Course – May 2 & 3. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613335-2786 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
SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772
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SERVICES 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, 1095 Garrett St., (rear building) Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½“ x 11” - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26100 copies 8¢ ea. Color copies 65¢ each (25¢ for 50+). Taxes extra. SEWING ALTERATIONS, HEMMING, ETC. This And That Sewing, 32 Peterson Rd., (turn at lights in Northbrook). Call 613-336-0656. SYLVIA’S FOOT CARE. Providing Nursing foot care in the privacy of your own home. Registered with Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to provide foot care to veterans who qualify. For further information call Sylvia at 613-335-2940
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Legion Corner
by Connie McLellan Arden RCL Branch 334: How did it get its name? Nothing of a definite nature has been advanced, but three suggestions have been made: First: that M.E. Boughton, one of the earliest inhabitants of the area, named it after a small town near his original home in the United Kingdom. Second: That an early surveyor, a native of Ardennes in Europe gave it its name, because it brought back nostalgic memories of his native land. Third: that it might have been named after a cook named Arden, on a construction gang working in the vicinity. He may have been the efficient cook but he had the habit of hiding himself, between meals to “Snatch Forty Winks” The original Royal Canadian Legion was formed in 1945 by the returning Veterans from WWII, and was called the North Frontenac Legion. Between 1945 and 1983 Legion meetings were held at available homes, halls and the Kennebec community centre, just down the road from the present location. The current Legion was developed in 1981 & 1982. In 1985 the name was changed to Branch #334, Gordon Gaylord Branch. The Ladies Auxiliary is active as well, and all monies raised by the auxiliary are used for local community activities.
Grand Prize T
he first ever Frontenac News math contest is here, and there is prize money available! All readers can enter the contest and win the $100 grand prize, which will go to the best entry. There are also three categories for elementary and high school-aged students, with a $50 prize for the top entry from each category. The categories are: ages 15 to 18 years; ages 12 to 14 years; and 11 years and under. Students are also eligible for the grand prize, of course. The puzzle, which was created by our Aftermath columnist, Professor Ed Barbeau, is as follows:
CHALLENGE WITH DIGITS
Look at the number 1583. There are four digits all different. We can write this number as the sum of 1331 and 252. These two numbers together have four distinct digits, 1, 2, 3 and 5.
Now look at the number 13940. It has five digits, all different, and is the sum of 8585 and 5355. Together they have only three distinct digits, 3, 5 and 8. Here is your challenge. Find the largest number you can which has all of its digits different and is the sum of two numbers which together have no more than four distinct digits. If you do it with fewer than four digits in the two numbers you add together, so much the better! Here are the rules. Do not go to the internet or a book for help. You may work alone or in a group, but each solution should be signed by everyone who contributed to it. Students should give age, grade and the name of their school, if applicable. Entries must be received by Friday April 18, 2014. Email to nfnews@frontenac. net; fax to 613-279-3172; or mail or deliver to: The Frontenac News, P O Box 229, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake ON, K0H 2P0.
Letter to the editor we have had enough and our veterans Re: treatment of veterans know are important to Canada and we should be
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feel like Prime Minister Harper is doing it yet again, talking out of both sides of his mouth. How much longer are Canadians going to sit back and take his dictator-like government? I have been watching the whole veterans’ situation unfold and I can’t believe how two-faced our Prime Minister is. This past week we had the last of our troops return from the mission in Afghanistan. I am grateful for their service, a fight we should never have been involved in on the front lines at all. We lost 158 Canadian soldiers during the Afghan war. Hundreds more have severe physical and psychological injuries. Mr. Kramp was on hand to welcome the soldiers back and that was a good thing. Mr. Harper met the soldiers in Ottawa and declared May 9 to be a day to commemorate these soldiers and all they fought for. Then Mr. Harper, who has decided to cut services to our current veterans who fought in WW I, WWII, the Korean War, etc., stated the Federal Government owes nothing to these veterans. ARE YOU SERIOUS? Maybe Mr. Harper forgets this country’s freedoms and rights were built on the blood and sweat of these men and women. We would not be in the position we are in if they had not fought for you, me and him. How can he say one thing and do another? They have taken away most support systems for soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), shell shock, whatever you want to call it. There have been at least six soldiers found dead from what appears to be suicide. The CBC’s National News on March 18 reported two more Canadian soldiers committed suicide just last week. Services they need are being cut by our Federal Government so our veterans are being cast aside without the help they require. I know as a Canadian citizen I am both shocked and appalled by what the Conservatives are doing. I had grandparents and great grandparents, great aunts and uncles that fought in these wars. My cousin did two tours in Desert Storm and I had a foster brother in Afghanistan. I am angry knowing my relatives have done all this for a country we all love, only to have our Federal Government turn their back on them. It is time we stood up and said ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. We need to let Mr. Harper
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limelit vocals on Taj Mahal's "She Caught the Katy". Reynolds shone vocally throughout the night especially on tunes like "Moondance", and Men at Work’s’ "Down Under", proving he can tackle and nail every genre. MacPherson's lead vocals on Robert Johnson's "Crosswords" were a stand out as were Giller's solid bass and back ups, which deepened the band's grove on tunes like "Can't Ya See", their always popular ZZTop medley. Larocque's lightning-fast solo work on tunes like "Quit Your Low Down Ways" and Jeff Healy's "Can You See the Light" were also unbeatable. Legion President Dave Whalen was thrilled with the record turn out. The next Centre Stage Cafe event will take place on April 17, 7 - 9:30pm at the Legion with guests Brian Robertson and Rob & Nancy Moore. Admission is $4. Get there early to get a seat.
there to offer any support we can give them. - Robin Walker
Township of Central Frontenac EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (13 month contract position) RECEPTIONIST/CASHIER Located one hour north of Kingston, the Township of Central Frontenac (population 4,500) is the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist region of Eastern Ontario. The office is located in Sharbot Lake. Reporting to the Treasurer, the Receptionist/Cashier is the first point of contact with the public. The position is responsible for general receptionist duties, greeting residents and assisting them with their enquiries, answering and directing telephone calls and e-mail, receiving and processing payments, booking various municipal facilities. The position also fills a back-up role to the Clerical Assistant. The ideal candidate must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: • High School diploma coupled with directly related experience. • Highly developed customer service skills to deal directly with the public, in person, on the telephone and on-line. • Proficiency in handling and recording financial transactions including cash. • Strong organizational, communication, and dispute resolution skills. • Proficient computer skills including the ability to use spreadsheet and word processing programs. • Direct experience and knowledge of the municipal taxation and collection process, and relative municipal legislation will be considered an asset. The current (2014) annual salary range is $28,889 to $32,148. A complete job description is available on the Township website. Qualified candidates are asked to submit their resume and covering letter no later than 4:30 pm on April 4, 2014, to the undersigned: Treasurer Township of Central Frontenac PO Box 89, 1084 Elizabeth Street Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Fax: 613-279-2422 Email: treasury@centralfrontenac.com Website: www.centralfrontenac.com We thank all applicants who apply for this position, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, R.S.O, 1990 C.M. 45, and will only be used for candidate selection.
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Thursday March 27 CLOYNE - SPAGHETTI DINNER, 5:30pm fundraiser for NAEC Grade 5/6, 6/7 and 7/8 class trip to see The Lion King, $8; students $5; preschool free; also silent auction MOUNTAIN GROVE - SPAGHETTI SUPPER & HOMEMADE PIE AUCTION for Land o’Lakes PS Gr. 7&8 trip and graduation, 5-7pm, community hall, freewill offering, SHARBOT LAKE – HAM CHARITY BINGO, Oso hall, doors open 5:30pm, sponsored by Northern Frontenac Community Services;
Friday March 28 ARDEN LEGION – Friday Darts 7pm, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE – YOUTH DANCE for grades 5-9, 6-9pm $6, Oso Hall, sponsored by Northern Frontenac Community Services SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm, roast beef VENNACHAR - SPUD-TACULOR NIGHT, Free Methodist Church, 6pm, please bring favourite potato dish & dessert; potato-related games follow; info 333-2318, all welcome
Friday & Saturday, March 28 & 29 CLOYNE - FREE CLOTHES GIVE-AWAY, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Fri. 9-5; Sat 9-2; donations of clean clothing, linens, footwear & coats welcome
Saturday March 29 ARDEN LEGION - General Meeting, 9am HARROWSMITH - SOFTBALL REGISTRATION, 11am-2pm, S&A Club Hall. LAND O’LAKES COMMUNITY SERVICES Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser, 4-7pm Barrie Hall Cloyne, $10; 5-11yrs $5; under 5 free; PARHAM - GOSPEL SING, 7pm w/ Ross Clow, Glen Neff, local talent, refreshments, all welcome. RELAY FOR LIFE KICK OFF BREAKFAST & Coffee House, 8am-1pm, Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake, $2 plus food bank item SHARBOT LAKE - CHINESE DINNER & QUARTER AUCTION, Oso Hall 5:30pm, sponsored by District #4 Rec Committee, proceeds to playground fund; donations welcome, Christine 375-6525 TAMWORTH - THE LAWS, Keith Glass of Prairie Oyster, at Legion, 8pm, $20, 613-3792808, sponsored by the TECDC. VERONA/HARTINGTON SOFTBALL REGISTRATION, noon-2:30pm at the Lions Club in Verona, info Mary Jo 613-374-3275
Sunday, March 30 ARDEN LEGION – Sunday Darts 1pm; Ladies Auxiliary roast beef supper 5-7pm $12, children $6. All welcome FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE, Through The Roof, open mic, 6:30pm, all welcome, free will offering MCDONALDS CORNERS - BOXCAR BOYS at MERA Schoolhouse, 2pm, advance tickets $22: 613-485-6434 or www.ticketsplease.ca
Monday March 31 ARDEN LEGION Northbrook Dart League 6pm, all welcome SYDENHAM - SPEAKER SERIES, free, 1-3pm, Grace Centre, Topics: Falls Prevention; SFCSC Services; please reserve: 376-6477
Tuesday April 1 SYDENHAM MINOR SOFTBALL registration
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6:30 to 8:30pm, Sydenham Public Library, various leagues ranging from 6 to 18 years. SHARBOT LAKE 39ers, potluck lunch 12 noon, downstairs North Frontenac Telephone. Brenda Bonner will speak on Arthritis and Keeping Seniors Healthy, Anyone 50 + welcome: info: Shirley 613-279-2990 SNOW ROAD – KEENAGERS, 2-3pm, community centre, all are welcome
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Wednesday April 2 ARDEN LEGION Ladies Auxiliary Darts 7pm, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE - POVERTY LUNCHEON & LENT DEVOTIONS noon-1pm; United Church, free will offering for food bank, SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-3 pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 ext 203 SYDENHAM DINERS, noon, Grace Centre, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations 613-376-6477
FOOT CARE CLINICS, Verona Medical Center 9am-noon; Sydenham Grace Centre 1-4pm. For appointment call Bob: 613-3766477; 1-800-763-9610 NORTHERN 5 DINERS, Plevna hall, noon, For those 50+, $10, reservations 279-3151 SYDENHAM - CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP, Grace Centre 9-10am; info: Mary Gaynor-Briese, 613-376-6477 ext. 305
Thursday April 3 MABERLY - DINNER & EUCHRE, noon community hall, sponsored by St. Stephen’s Church SYDENHAM MINOR SOFTBALL registration 6:30 to 8:30pm, Sydenham Public Library, various leagues ranging from 6 to 18 years VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.
Friday April 4 BOLINGBROKE CAFE, 7-10pm, ABC Hall, w/ Sean & Miriam Keyes, Logan Murray, Mark Scero, George Reynolds, $10, info: Mike 2738718; merion@kingston.net SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB meeting 7:30pm, 1106 Gemmills Road
Saturday April 5 CENTRAL FRONTENAC MINOR SOFTBALL & SOCCER registration 10am-1pm, St. James Major Catholic Church Hall, Sharbot Lake; 613-279-1233 or 613-279-2366 LIONS EASTER BUNNY door-to-door blitz, $4, milk chocolate, dark, white, sugar-free; 613-375-6318. www.sharbotlions.com SNOW ROAD - FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST, for Alzheimer’s, Snowmobile Club, 8-11am,
Tuesday April 8
Tuesday & Thursday April 8 & 10 PARHAM - VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® free exercise class for 55+, United Churc,h 9:30-10:30am; register: Joanne, 613-634-0130 x 414 or 1-800-301-0076 x 414; joanne.irvine@von.ca
Wednesday April 9 MOUNTAIN GROVE - HAM & CASH DAUBER BINGO, Land O’Lakes Public School, doors open 6:30pm SNOW ROAD – COMMUNITY POTLUCK 5:30pm, theme “Tropical Night”. all welcome!”
Wed - Fri. April 9 -11 CLOYNE - NAEC BELLES & BEAUS GRAD CLOSET, free formal wear shop for graduates. Donations of formal wear, jewelry, shoes, purses, belts, welcome, can be dropped off at the school, or call Sarah 336-9608 for pick up.
Thursday April 10 LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 7pm, “Heritage Trees”, identifying & protecting them SHARBOT LAKE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at The Maples, 11:30am. To attend phone 613-279-2098 by Apr. 8.
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Sunday April 6 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment.
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A sweet Guinness World Record achieved! L
anark County, the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario, has even more sweetness to celebrate: a maple-related Guinness World Record holder can be found here! One of the largest maple
NFCS Notes
What’s happening at Northern Frontenac Community Services Charity Bingo: Tonight, Thurs. March 27, NFCS will be holding a ham/cash dauber bingo at the Oso hall. The doors open at 5:30; games start at 6:30pm. There will be eight games with the prize being a ham, and two cash games with top prize of $150 for final game if more than 30 are in attendance. Proceeds go towards programming for seniors, family counseling and the Drop In. Youth Dance: Fri. March 28 at the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake, NFCS is holding a youth dance for youth in grades 5 to 9, 6 - 9pm; cost $6 per person. Sound on Sound Productions has been hired for a great light show along with awesome music. Canteen will be on site. Two Months of Diners left: On the second Tuesday of the month Diners is in Plevna/Ompah; third Tuesday, Arden; third Wednesday, Bedford; and the 4th Wednesday, Sharbot Lake. Call 613-279-3151 for more details and to make a reservation. The cost is $10. See you there. Income Tax: NFCS is offering Income Tax assistance to low income individuals and families. Clients can drop off their forms with all of the required information and returns will be completed by one of our volunteers, or book an appointment by calling 613-279-3151. Last day to file is April 30, 2014. Volunteer Trustee Needed: The Adult Protective Services Program is looking for a volunteer trustee to help a person with a disability to better manage their finances. This involves about an hour per month in your own home writing monthly cheques and occasionally meeting with staff to discuss additional financial needs. The trustee is responsible to ensure the person’s money is used for their benefit but is not personally responsible for their debts. For more information please contact Mike Procter at 613-279-3151. Meals-On-Wheels: Noontime meals are prepared and delivered each Tuesday and Thursday to seniors in the area. If this would be of benefit to you, please give us a call. The cost is $6.50 (includes soup, main entrée and dessert). 613-279-3151. Licensed Child Care at The Child Centre: Our Day Care has capacity for 34 children. We have infant, toddler and preschool spaces. Children learn through playbased programming provided by Registered Early Childhood Educators. Subsidies are available for those who qualify; for information, please call 613-279-3366.
farms in the county, Wheelers Pancake House and Maple Sugar Camp, has also gained worldwide recognition for achieving the Guinness World Record for “largest collection of maple syrup production artefacts.” The farm is owned and operated by Vernon and his wife Judy Wheeler and their family. They collect sap from more than 20,000 trees. Vernon learned about sugar making at his family’s farm when he was six. In 1978 he and Judy started their own venture on 730 acres near McDonalds Corners. Now more than 30,000 people visit each year to enjoy fresh maple syrup at their pancake house and to explore all that the site has to offer. “Maple is in my blood,” Vernon Wheeler says. “I respect and admire the innovators
of maple syrup making, so I began collecting items related to maple syrup production from the First Peoples to the present.” In 2000, Vernon Wheeler’s vast collection opened for public display at Wheelers Maple Heritage Museum, and on Jan. 17, 2014 the collection of 5,228 items earned the Guinness World Record. Among the artefacts are 1,325 maple sap spouts, 507 maple sugar moulds, 694 maple syrup serving jugs, 100 Native sugaring artefacts, 37 maple syrup dippers and 263 sap buckets. Visitors can experience Canada’s rich maple sugaring history seven days a week, 9a.m. to 3p.m. yearround at Wheelers. In addition to the museum and pancake house, there are marked trails through an
Vernon Wheeler with his vast collection of maple sugar moulds, photo courtesy of the Wheelers. active maple forest where sap is collected and, in the spring, it flows to the sugar
camp where visitors can watch it being boiled into delicious syrup.
For more information, visit www.wheelersmaple.com. submitted by Lanark County
It’s in your hands!
Just taking a few extra minutes to sort your trash can make a big difference. Think of it as an investment in the health of our environment. And the benefits will last generations – because some of the products we use will sit for hundreds of years in a landfill.
Blue Box Accepted Items: Food & Beverage Containers – empty and rinsed cans, plastic jugs, clam shells, tubs & lids, gable top and tetra pak cartons, aluminum foil & foil containers and polystyrene containers.
Other Containers – empty paint cans and aerosol cans; all small mouth plastic containers from liquid soap, window cleaner etc.
Glass (separate clear & coloured; remove lids) – empty and rinsed food and beverage jars and bottles. Pastic Film – clean grocery and bread bags (no labels or receipts); clean heavy clear plastic wrappers (i.e. pop/water case wrap; salt bags, vapor barrier). Styrofoam – packaging from household appliances, electronics etc. Corrugated Cardboard – broken down, no staples or tape on same. Paper – boxes from cereal, cookies, tissue, detergent, shoes etc.; paper egg cartons, empty paper towel rolls; newspaper; flyers; magazines; catalogues; envelopes; computer printer paper; writing paper; greeting cards; clean paper cups & paper plates.
Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs.
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Frontenac County close to engaging a CAO? T
he expensive process of hiring a Chief Administrative Officer for Frontenac County appears to be almost complete. Because half of the council members are sitting on the CAO hiring committee, and one
of those members, Gary Davison, carries two votes as the mayor of the largest township, a unanimous vote of the hiring committee represents a majority vote on Council. As a result, meetings of the hiring committee are
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considered special council meetings, and the agendas are posted on the county website. The committee met in a hotel in Kingston on March 20 to conduct interviews, and a subsequent meeting was scheduled at the South Frontenac Council chamber on Monday, March 24. In order to conduct the meetings in a legal fashion, the consultant who was hired to oversee the hiring process, Bruce Malcolm
by Jeff Green from the Ravenhill Group, a company based in Oro Station that focuses exclusively on recruitment for municipal clients, had to be appointed to the post of deputy clerk of Frontenac County. On the Ravenhil website, Bruce Malcolm is credited with creatig and developing the tasty concept of 'ethical head-hunting'. His appointment as deputy clerk ends with the hiring of the new CAO, which could be only days away.
EARTH HOUR – SATURDAY MARCH 29th, 2014 At 8:30 pm on Saturday March 29th millions of people across the globe will switch off non-essential lights of homes and businesses for one hour. For more information on this global event visit www.earthhour.org
INTERIM TAX BILLS Please note that interim tax bills which included garbage bag tags were issued the week of March 3rd, 2014. Payment is due on March 31st, 2014. For further inquiries, please contact 613-376-3027 X2200.
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Take notice that the Township will be having a sale of land by public tender on April 23, 2014. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access is available, tender packages can be purchased at the Municipal Office, at a cost of $10.00 + HST, located at 4432 George St., Sydenham beginning March 17, 2014.
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION • REQUEST FOR QUOTATION PW-RFQ-1 for Contracted Equipment and Materials Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., April 2, 2014. Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0. Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up Monday to Friday between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0.
INVITATION TO TENDER • INVITATION TO TENDER FD-2014-01 for the Replacement of Two Municipal Fire Department Vehicles Sealed submissions must be received by 2:00 p.m., April 8, 2014. Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0. Please see our website under ‘2014 Tenders’ for required specifications and further information.
MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY & IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THE ROAD 38 CORRIDOR IN VERONA Based on an assessment of traffic volume, speed, parking & active transportation (walking & cycling) facilities, deficiencies in the transportation system have been identified along with opportunities for improvement. You are invited to attend the Public Information Centre to discuss this information & assist the Township with developing recommendations for transportation improvements. This Public Information Centre will be held at the Verona Lions Hall (4504 Verona Sand Rd), on April 7th between 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm. See our website for more details.
**NEW** COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS Council recently approved the Community Project Grant Program. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until March 31st. For more information and to access the related forms, visit our website at: www.southfrontenac.net/communitygrants
SIGN UP FOR E-NEWS ON TOWNSHIP WEBSITE Do you want to keep informed about what is going on in your community? Sign up for E-News on the township website - http://enews.southfrontenac.net/
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT - HOURS Spring/Summer hours will begin on April 3rd every Thursday from 3 pm to 8 pm. See our website for more details or call 613-376-3900 X4330.
COUNCIL MEETING The next Council Meeting will be on April 1st, 2014 at 7:00 pm. The next Committee of the Whole Meeting will be on April 8th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862
Website: www.southfrontenac.net
DOUG’S ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE 613-374-3305 www.dougsantenna.com †Offer available for a limited time and is subject to change without notice. Regular prices are subject to change.Taxes extra. Available to qualified customers who haven’t been subscribed to Shaw Direct for the past 180 days. A valid credit card is required in order to rent a receiver. Essential HD Receiver regular rental price of $4.99 per month after the one-year promotional period. Installation fees may apply and range from $49.99 to $99.99. Basic installation is provided at no cost for initial Essential HD Receiver rental. Maximum of 6 receivers per account. A multi-receiver fee (MRF) of $6.02 may apply for customers with two or more receivers. Shipping fees may apply. Rental equipment must be returned to Shaw Direct if your services are cancelled. Channel availability varies by market. An included fee of 0.5% of your monthly satellite 1V charges applies to fund Shaw Direct’s contribution to the CRTC’s Local Programming Improvement Fund.See shawdirect.ca/lpif. All Shaw Direct services are subject to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. *Based on an independent survey of Canadian satellite customers by SRG.
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