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300 megawatt wind power project proposed for Addington Highlands/North Frontenac

by Jeff Green t seems that every three or four years a proponent for a wind project shows up at Addington Highlands Council to talk about the potential of the north eastern edge of the township (the Vennachar-Denbigh-Rose Hill area) and then the idea seems to slip into the background.

This week another group came to Council, but this time there is substantial money behind the company.

NextEra Canada Development and Acquisitions is a wholesale power generation company with assets in 25 US states and four Canadian provinces and almost 20,000 MW of power in operation. Its sister company is Florida Power and Light, a large electric utility company with 4.7 million retail customers. The company is valued at $46 billion and has $15 billion in annual revenues.

They were represented in Flinton by Nicole Geneau, Ben Faiella, and Derek Dudek, three relatively young project developers who work in the smaller Canadian division of the company, based out of Toronto.

They explained that the company has a different kind of model than other large corporations.

“We are a large organisation made up of locally based, small energy companies,” said Nicole Geneau. “We make strong commitments to the communities where we do business.”

NextEra operates eight wind projects in Ontario, all in south western Ontario, and is the second largest generator of wind energy in Canada. They are in the very early stages of putting together a project in Addington Highlands and North Frontenac, with a view towards making a submission to Ontario’s Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) program.

The scope of the potential project in Addington Highlands is quite large. It could include up to 100 two- megawatt turbines in Addington Highlands and another 50 in North Frontenac. The company is looking to secure agreements from landowners in both townships for land leases for 1/3 of the land they will need to secure access to, and the other 2/3 is on Crown Land that is not included in any other Land Use Permit agreement and is not included as one of the parcels in the proposed Algonquin Land Claim. The total acreage involved is 10,000 acres.

The project would be 1.5 times the size of the Wolfe Island wind turbine project and would produce enough electricity to power 150,000 homes.

In order to win the bidding process under the LRP program a number of hoops need to be cleared. Some of them are technical.

“Evaluating the wind resource, the availability of transmission lines, and securing landowner agreements all need to be done in the coming months,” said Derek Dudek.

A number of landowner agreements are already in place and others are pending as landowners consider their options.

For landowners who do not choose to participate, “the setback from any turbine to their home is at least 500 metres, half a kilometre, but we are committed to going further away than that,” said Nicole Geneau.

Another factor that will be considered before LRP contracts are awarded is community support for the project.

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by Julie Druker n an effort to teach practical life skills to students in the Limestone District School Board (LDSB), a new pilot project called Slow Cookers for Kids was launched at three Kingston area schools, and last week the three-day program was introduced to grade 7 and 8 students at Prince Charles Public School in Verona. The project is run by the Enactus St. Lawrence College (SLC) program and delivered by Chef Thomas Elia and his culinary students at St. Lawrence College in Kingston.

Slow Cookers for Kids is one of Enactus’s many projects designed to “reduce poverty and hunger, while promoting entrepreneurship, literacy life skills by creating comprehensive solutions to issues within the greater community.”

The Slow Cookers For Kids program resulted from Chef Elia’s Food Sense program, which he runs at St. Lawrence College. Food Sense shows post-secondary students how to survive on an OSAP food budget of $7.50/day, which Chef Elia said is “pretty hard to do if you don’t know how to cook”.

Given the fact that hot plates are not allowed in the student rooms at St. Lawrence, Elia introduced the idea of healthy and inexpensive cooking with the help of a slow cooker. “The beauty of a slow cooker is that it is safe and that it works 100% of the time.” he said.

Next, Chef Elia partnered up with Jason Quenneville, the technology teacher at First Avenue Public School in Kingston, and with the help of his students brought the Slow Cooker for Kids program to schools in the LDSB. The program teaches grade 7 and 8 students how to prepare and cook a number of healthy, inexpensive meals with the help of a slow cooker.

I visited Prince Charles during the final day of the program on February 26, where the students were preparing chocolate cake and a curry lentil dish, both made using a slow cooker. Chef Elia had the full attention of the students as he put the finishing touches on both items. Other meals prepared by the students during the program included vegetarian lasagne, and black bean soup and each meal cost on average about 50 cents per serving.

The students, who participated in the program not only

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Robert Riddell, a second-year culinary student at St. Lawrence, was one of four students teaching the PCPS students.

He was thrilled with the opportunity to work with the students at PCPS. “It’s a real pleasure to work with the students here and the program gives me an opportunity to share my skills and my trade and is a great way to give back to the community.”

Chef Elia, who to date has brought the program to three schools in the LDSB, was equally enthusiastic about how the program has been received. “What is truly amazing is that we did not know if we would be able to get young kids to eat this kind of stuff - lentils, curry and beans - and we have found the response to be phenomenal. Not only do the students love to cook, but they also love the meals and are taking the crock pots home, where they are making meals for their families.”

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One student said, prior to digging into her bowl of lentil curry, that the program will definitely encourage more cooking at home for herself and her family.

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Lake Association weighs in on Johnston Point

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he Johnston Point Plan of Condominum on the east basin of Loughborough Lake is in the late stages of approval and seems to be favoured by South Frontenac Council and the township's planning department.

However it remains a controversial development for some of the neighbouring property owners and has drawn the attention of the Battersea Loughborough Lake Association as well.

At a public open house on Tuesday night, a number of people spoke.

Mat Rennie pointed out that some of the covenants meant to protect the shoreline along the nearby Applewood development had already been violated, with trees cut and not replaced as requested by the township.

Helen Bartsch questioned the calculation of frontage, saying that the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) assured her that a wetland edge should not count as a high water line.

Roel Vertegaal quoted a Queen’s biologist as saying that Loughborough Lake was part of the UN designated Biosphere reserve because the area was considered to be “the most biodiverse area in Ontario, unique in the world”. Jeff Peters quoted the township’s Official Plan’s intent to “preserve and enhance the rural environment”, saying he couldn’t remember when a decision was made which would either preserve or enhance rural character.

M. Koen asked “How much development (on this lake) is appropriate? What’s the lake’s capacity? Is this development compatible with existing and proposed development on Loughborough Lake?’

Developer Mike Keene spoke briefly at the end, saying that all the above concerns had already been addressed in writing, and he would be happy to address any that are left.

In addition to the presentations, the township received a letter submitted by Association Vice President Brian Ward and Secretary Sherry Cornell on behalf of its board of directors. The association raises a number of issues that are similar to the ones presented at the open house.

In addition, the association raised the issue about lake capacity in some detail, pointing out that the new 14-lot development, in conjunction with a 3-lot severance and a recent 22-lot development by the same developer across the bay will increase the total number of lots on the east basin by 39, a 12% increase in short order to a basin that now has 317 lots on it.

“The township does not have a plan for the lake and thus must react to proposals after the developers have invested considerable time and effort. We are hoping to encourage the township to move from this reactive approach to a planned, forward thinking approach. The association would be prepared to work with the township and other agencies in this regard,” says the letter.

The letter also talks about breaches to the rules about vegetative buffers around lakes, which are crucial in the effort to prevent phosphate loading in the lakes.

“There are too many examples of the no tree cutting requirements not being followed on Loughborough Lake and other nearby lakes. The examples include other develop-

Wind Power - continued from page 1 “Points are awarded for a statement of support from the local municipality,” said Geneau.

NextEra promises some economic benefits to Addington Highlands if the project goes ahead.

“The estimated annual property taxation will be $225,000, and any infrastructure upgrades to roads or bridges will be covered by us. There will be quite a bit of work during the construction phase, and 6-10 permanent positions at the project site. We will also need to build a 5,000 square foot building in the vicinity. As well, in addition to the tax dollars we will create a community vibrancy fund that the township can use for recreation or sustainability projects. The fund is $1,750 per megawatt per year, which could be about $350,000 per year in Addington Highlands if we put in 200 megawatts of turbines,” said Geneau.

“That money could be used for a variety of purposes, such as roads, or fire trucks,” added Ben Faiella.

The process that will be followed by NextEra in the next few months include continued evaluation work, a community open house in late May, signing a community benefits agreement in June and making an LRP project bid submission in late August

ments by the applicant for Johnston Point.”

The letter asks that these rules be communicated to all buyers in advance, but realises little can be done, even if property owners are fined once they have cleared buffers and done “irreparable damage to the lake”.

by Wilma Kenny and Jeff Green

At next week’s Committee of the Whole meeting, (March 12) Council will have the opportunity to discuss the proposal again, and at that time they may also review and revise the draft conditions of approval.

Remuneration for South Frontenac politicians for 2014

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s a group, municipal politicians in South Frontenac were paid over $175,000 in 2014. The payments included a standard amount as an honorarium paid to each council member once a month (the mayor and deputy mayor receive a higher amount), as well as payments for attending extra meetings.

Meetings of council sub-committees and the Committee of the Whole are considered extra meetings. As well, payments are made for mileage when councilors need to drive out of the township on township business, and per diems are paid when councilors attend conferences.

Former mayor, Gary Davison, received $29,208 for the first 11 months of 2014 (the new council took over on December 1). That includes $19,810 as an honorarium, and just under $10,000 for meetings, mileage, etc.

The current mayor, Ron Vandewal, received $23,274 for 11 months as deputy mayor and one month as mayor.

Other payments included $21,040 to Pat Barr; $17,989 to John McDougall; $17,858 to Bill Robinson; $17,773 to Alan McPhail; $15,492 to Del Stowe; and $12,651 to Cam Naish.

Newly elected members of Council who received payment only for December included: Mark Schjerning, Alan Revill, Norm Roberts and Ron Sleeth, who each received a little over $1,300.

These figures do not include the remuneration received by Gary Davison, John McDougall and Ron Vandewal for serving as members of Frontenac County Council. Those payments come out of the County budget.

Coincidentally, the total paid to volunteer firefighters in 2014 was also released this week. All told, the firefighters received $300,883 in pay in 2014. This is based on $30 per call and $10.38 for every hour after a three hour minimum, as well as pay for training sessions.

News briefs from SF Council Pleasant Valley Road Quarry Expansion Planner Mills reported that both the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of Natural resources had expressed no objections to the Official Plan amendment that would allow the quarry owner (Jackson’s Earth Stones) to apply for a quarry license to expand its area. “The actual scale of operation is not expected to increase.” Mills said the quarry owner had agreed to amend the encroachment area from 300 metres to 150 metres, in response to a neighbour’s wish to keep open the option of severing lots from his property. Several Councillors spoke in support, saying the quarry owner had proven to be a respectful, good neighbour. Mills said the amendment would stand, even if the quarry property should change ownership in the future.

Contract for By-law Enforcement Services Council awarded a 3-year contract to the current by-law enforcement officer, Ken Gilpin, with an option to renew for an additional two years. There had been no other responses to the RFP. Honorariums Adjusted The firefighters’ honorarium for calls and training was raised from $30 to $35, and the South Frontenac Recreation Committee members’ honorarium was increased from $25 to $30.

Reeve Henry Hogg said, “I see great benefits to the township from this: jobs, economic development, and substantial revenue.”

Deputy Reeve Helen Yanch said, “I would like to make a motion that we express our support for this project.”

When Councilors Tony Fritsch and Bill Cox did not speak up (Councilor Kirby Thompson was not in attendance) Reeve Hogg said, “I will pass the chair in order to second this motion.

Tony Fritsch said, “I support this but I would like Kirby to be here to vote on this and I would like to look at it a bit further.

“I agree with Tony,” said Bill Cox. “I move to defer the motion,” said Fritsch and the rest of Council agreed.

Reeve Hogg will be away for the March 16 meeting of Council, so the motion will come back on April 6.

Other items from AH Council Drop in construction values From the dizzying heights of $8.8 million in construction value in 2012, to a lower but still healthy $5.8 million in 2013, the bottom seems to have fallen out of the market in 2014, with construction values of just over $4 million ($4,063,580) The variation in values is less extreme than the numbers

Public Works Report Township Returns to Original Hazardous Waste Management Company Council accepted Mark Segsworth’s recommendation that the Township re-engage Brendar Environmental Ltd to manage the hazardous waste site, for although their bid was not the lowest, they had provided much better customer service that the current company, Drain-all. Mayor Vandewal added that Brendar did not require as much assistance from Township staff.

Portland Waste Site Council approved Segsworth’s recommendation to extend Morven Construction’s contract for phase two of the partial capping of the Portland waste disposal site. Marvin has agreed to maintain last year’s tender price to complete the work. Segsworth said the waste site is already much improved by the capping that has been done. Councillor Sutherland suggested that the Portland site might be a good location for solar panels, which could help recover some operating costs. Segsworth agreed to look into this possibility.

Yarker Road Upgrade Comes in above Budget In order to complete the work on Yarker Road this year, Seg-

- continued on page 3 indicate because there were two large one-time public projects totalling almost $5 million in 2012: $960,000 for the Northbrook ambulance base and $4 million for the Pine Meadow Nursing Home addition. In 2013 Bence Motors underwent a $2.6 million renovation. In 2014 the township built a fire hall ($1.4 million) With all that taken into account, the numbers for 2014 are indeed low, but not as bad as they appear to be at first glance.

Excluding those large projects, the totals are as follows: $3.8 million in 2012; $3.2 million in 2013; and $2.6 million in 2014.

The number of permits issued in 2014 was 90, as compared to 98 in 2013 and 106 in 2012. The department took in $28,502 in permit fees last year, down from $35,600 in 2013 and $47,385 in 2012.

Councilor remuneration As a group, Addington Highlands Council received $84,754 from the township in 2014. Reeve Hogg was the highest paid, receiving $24,732, including $22,528 in salary plus travel, per diems and expense payments. Councilor Bill Cox (who was deputy reeve for the first 11 months of the year) was next at $19,071; Helen Yanch received $13,837; Tony Fritsch $13,591; and Adam Snider $12,473. Kirby Thomson received $1,049 for the last month of the year since he took office on December 1.

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He's pretending that those US-NATO inspired Ukrainians are in desperate need of Canadian parkas to keep warm while they're busy killing off the Eastern long term Ukrainians-- just because they speak the language of another country and don't believe that leader is such a bad guy.

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There's the honourable minister of Finance. He can't find enough taxes to pay for all the foolish spending. So he doesn't do a budget.

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sworth recommended postponing the replacement of the Salmon Lake Road culvert until Sept 2016, thus transferring $400,000 to the Yarker Road project.

Otter Lake Meeting Segsworth recommended a public meeting with the “fairly knowledgeable North and South Otter Lake Association” some time this spring, perhaps in May, to discuss replacing the culverts at the end of North Otter Lake, and between North and South Otter, both of which are part of a navigable waterway.

Bellrock Community Meeting There will be a community meeting in Bellrock Hall Thursday March 5, at 7:00, re the village revitalization planning.

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xcellent editorial Feb. 26 on the coming battle with the Province over development rules. The gist of it: The bureaucrats will be saying: If you don't have large-scale development to satisfy our appetite for vast paperwork and fees, then we won't let you build anything at all.

Those who have been around longer than I have talk about the disappearance of small-scale meat-processing and other farm- and food-related enterprises, victims of the same arrogance and big-corporation fixation among our Provincial overlords. I for one would like to see more of this kind of analysis in the paper, maybe even as something like a regular feature.

Here's my contribution, under the general heading of Provincial arrogance. We had a fence-viewing in September, resulting in a decision that the party with the "breachy" cattle would be responsible for fence-maintenance in the future. Everyone knew what the award meant, and everyone agreed that the Township had acted properly.

In December, on appeal by the cattleowner (yak-owner in this case), a provincial appointee called a "Deputy Referee" (in real life a retired Housing Ministry bureaucrat) ruled on a technicality (wrongly, according to the Township solicitor) that the Township had not acted properly so he threw out the award and recommended there be another fenceviewing! Besides, he said, even though the parties knew what the awards meant, he, the Deputy Referee wasn't sure of their "real meaning", so another fence-viewing would be just the thing to clear that up.

I complained to the actual "Referee" (another retired Ministry bureaucrat), and I was obliged to formally address this in writing to the Referee, but a ministry official told me he could not give me his address, because to save costs he works at home and privacy rules prevent them from disclosing the address. I sent my complaint anyway by eJ. Orser mailDavid to a Ministry office, but I never heard owner/operator back.

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· The Verona Community Association Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday, March 11 at the Verona Lions Club, from 7 pm to 8 pm. Discover what the VCA is all about.

What does the organization do for Verona? This meeting is open to the general public and will be held at the Verona Lions Club, Verona Sand Rd. · This February was the coldest February on record and thankfully it is over. Spring has to be around the corner. Don't forget to set your clocks one hour ahead when you go to sleep this Saturday night. You will lose an hour of sleep but, no problem eh, spring is almost here. · All our healing wishes for Eldon Hamilton for a speedy recovery.

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· On Tuesday, March 10, the Blue Bench Cafe will host an International Women's Day Celebration, 10am to 1pm, in the former gymnasium at the Addington Highlands Community Centre. There will be a guest speaker from Land O' Lakes Community Services on women's mental health and wellness. Lunch will be soup, salad, sandwiches and sweets.

Cost is $10, $2 of which will be donated to LOLCS. Please RSVP to Joan before March 5, by calling 613-333-9713. · On Wed. March 18 at noon, there will be a St. Patrick’s Day ham & scalloped potato lunch at the Denbigh-Griffith Lions hall in Griffith. The cost is $7 each; call 613-333-2366 or 613-333-1082 to reserve your spot. · Paramedic Wellness Clinic: before and during the lunch

on Mar. 18, paramedics will be on site to do a Wellness Clinic from 11:30 a.m. till 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. · Then at 1 p.m. the Northern Lights Seniors will have a brief meeting followed by Irish music and sing songs by the Hwy.#41 group. Membership in the seniors’ group is $10 annually, with lots of prizes to win, 50/50 draws, speakers and entertainment thorough out the year, so why not join! · New DVDs at the library include Best of Me, Gone Girl, Identical, If I Stay, Nightcrawler, Racing Hearts, and The Theory of Everything, and in non-fiction books, The Backyard Chicken Bible, Cultivating Mushrooms, Bread-Free Bread, The Third Plate, Sleep and You. The children's program will be held on Wednesday, March 11 from 6-7pm.

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· Congratulations to the Senior Girls Sydenham Golden Eagles! On Feb. 26, the Sydenham Senior Girls Volleyball team won EOSSA gold hosted by Sydenham High School.

This is the Eastern Ontario AA Gold. They beat Casselman High School in two sets, 25-23 and 26-24. They will now travel by plane to Thunder Bay and then drive four hours to Dryden, Ontario, to participate in the OFSSA, or All Ontario Championship. They will play in a three-day competition from Mar 9 - 11. Congrats to local co-captains Katie McNicols and Ashley Grant! These two ladies were also chosen as representatives for the KASSAA All Stars. Best wishes to these 10 ladies, who have worked so hard practicing four days a week and have played so incredibly well so far! · Prince Charles Public School is selling tree seedlings for $2 each. You can choose from the following types: silver & red maple, white spruce, white cedar, white oak, white and red pine. Trees will be delivered sometime in April, depending on the weather. Order online at princecharles.limestone. on.ca or by calling the school at 613-374-2003. All proceeds will be supporting the playground fund.

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· At the Birthday Bash, the hall was filled with folks who delighted in the renovations to the hall. Three February birthdays were celebrated and Helen Forsey entertained with a humorous article she had written. The next Bash is March 18. · The Community Centre volunteers will be meeting to plan the events for the year on Wednesday, March 11 at 9:30pm.

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Look carefully at these poisoning sources and keep your children safe.

Sometimes, when we reach for another sugar-containing soft drink, it is beneficial to imagine how much exercise it takes to burn off those extra calories. Most of these drinks contain 150 to 170 calories and 41 to 46 grams of sugar. To work off one can, you would have to walk at medium speed for 38 minutes; run 6 mph for 13 minutes; ride a bike for 17 minutes. Kind of puts it into perspective.

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· The Arden and Community Wesleyan Church is hosting their first fundraiser of 2015 with a ham dinner, Sat. March 7, 5:30pm at the Kennebec Community Centre. A free will donation is the admission price, but be generous with your donation, as this is a wonderful dinner, put on solely by volunteers. Make sure you leave a little room for homemade pie. Come and join in. Enjoy the food and the company. · North Frontenac Community Services is considering a new Meals on Wheels program, which will be offered to Central Frontenac residents, probably this summer. Taste testing and a presentation by a company representative has taken place and NFCS is in the process of determining costs, quantities, delivery expectations and desire by the residents.

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· A World Day of Prayer service will be held at St. Paul's United Church March 6 at 7pm. Enjoy a hymn filled service followed by light refreshments and social time. This event is in collaboration with St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Railton; St. Paul's Anglican Church, Sydenham; Holiness Movement, Sydenham, and Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. · Also at St. Paul's United Church, a turkey supper with all the trimmings on March 7 from 4:30-6:30pm. Adults $15, children $6 and children under 6 free. Family rate (parents and school aged children) $35. Take out is available. Call the church office 372-2525 for more information. · A Youth Dance for children in public school will be held March 6 from 7-9:30pm at the Golden Links Hall. Cost is $6.

Call Sharon 539-6676 or Wayne 358-2533. · On March 28 there will be dancing with Jeff Codes at the Golden Links Hall from 8-12pm. Cost is $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Call Brenda 372-2410. · Words to live by; Your dreams don't have an expiration date, take a deep breath and try again. Have a great week.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 · The Lenten poverty lunch on Feb. 25 at Sharbot Lake United Church was well attended, with over 25 people enjoying a delicious variety of soups. The lunches continue every Wednesday from noon-1pm, until Easter: March 11 at the United Church and March 18 at the Anglican Church. All welcome; see Northern Happenings. · There was a big crowd at the Snow Road Coffee break on Friday morning. Bev & Murray Elliott were the hosts and there were all kinds of tasty treats. Nice to see our visitor from France, Chloe Ollivier, enjoying a cup of our Canadian coffee. Chloe will be 20 this month. · Sheila & John Kittle, and Johanna & Peter went to Wakefield Inn to celebrate three birthdays and an anniversary. · Don’t forget the potluck supper on March 11 at Snow Road Community Hall, 5:30pm. It is an International theme so come out and enjoy dishes from all around the world. · The Snow Road Snowmobile Club’s breakfast is Sat. March 7 from 8 to 11pm. · There is going to be a St. Patrick’s Day stew dinner at Elphin Presbyterian Church on Tuesday March 17 from 5 to 7pm; adults $12, children $5; all welcome. The church service there was very good on Sunday. Rev. Greg gave the sermon and he was in competition with his granddaughter Thelma Paul. Isabel Graham and Harriet Riddell all participated as well and did a great job. · There will be no Bible study at Mississippi Free Methodist Church for the month of March; it will resume in April. · On Sunday afternoon Harriet, Elaine and I had a great visit with Bud & Geri Frechette in Perth. Bud looks great and said he feels good. We also visited Donna Tysic. You can’t get happier than Donna. · Happy birthday to Lisa Lemke, Sharon Killingbeck, Elaine Delisle, Bud Frechette, Sylvia Lynch, Matthew Roux, Martin Roux, Heather Kirkland, Denise Panhurst, Howard Morrison, Allison Carruthers, Gloria McEwen, Delmar Paul, Betty Crabtree. · It was a glorious day for the 93 sledders who participated in the Snow Road Snowmobile Club’s Ride for Dad, a fundraiser to fight prostate cancer, on Feb. 28. The ride raised $5065. Congratulations to Alice Gilchrist for collecting the

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· Feb 28, fishing derby day dawned clear and cold, bringing in hundreds of folks to our area to enjoy the fishing, open fire pit, prizes, family fun and support a good cause. We are so proud of the organizers-Frontenac Addington Trappers Council, who also do so much good in our area. · The roads were some busy on the weekend with the fishing derby at Big Gull, the ever popular “open mike” at the Harlowe Hall and the union service at the Henderson United Church on Sun- This young man obigingly drilled day morning. We have holes for the other ice fishers some wonderful volunteers and helpers throughout our area that's for sure. Henderson United is now back to their usual worship time of 8:45 AM weekly and all are welcome. · This time of year we dream of maple syrup season and I read of a new process involving the extraction from small diameter maple trees using the vacuum method. The sapling needs to be four inches across, and one acre of small diameter maple bush could produce the same amount of sap as 10 acres of the more mature sugar bushes. This way one can harvest in 10 years instead of waiting 40 years for a maple tree to mature. Also there is less risk in ice storms with smaller trees. Apparently this is still in the idea stage, so we'll watch for it in future.

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Participants will gain information and skills to better manage their chronic condition and live healthier. This workshop helps people to actively achieve their best health and wellness while managing one or more ongoing conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, depression, lung disease, diabetes, and others.

The six sessions focus on building self-management skills and cover topics such as: • Differences between acute and chronic conditions • Using your mind to manage symptoms • Making action plans • Healthy eating • Communication • Problem solving skills • Medication usage • Treatment decisions • Depression management • Dealing with difficult emotions • Introduction to physical activity • Working with your health care professional • Planning for the future • Breathing techniques • Pain and fatigue management • Muscle relaxation. Participants will receive a free copy of the book, "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" Space is limited, so register today. Call Annie from the Verona Medical Clinic at 613-374-3311 ext. 211 or Debbie from the Sydenham Medical Clinic at 613-376-3327.

· Mark March 19 on your calendar to hear Craig Bakay and the band Feral Five at the Center Stage Cafe at the Sharbot Lake Legion. · March 26 there will be a Bingo at the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake; proceeds to Northern Frontenac Community Services. · The Parham United Church does not have a minister yet but we have enjoyed the worship team and different lay ministers. This week Rev. Jean Brown delivered the message from our pulpit. Thank you to all who have helped as we search for a minister for our charge. · Don't forget to move your clocks ahead this weekend. · Thinking of you to Gordon Hole, Glen Cox, Steve Fox, Stolen snowmobile On February 27, Frontenac OPP received a report of a theft Daisy Haw, Kim Harper, Cory Lowery and Joey Dupuis. · Congratulations to the GREC Senior Boys Basketball of a blue 2001 Polaris SO1 snowmobile, with saddle bags team, who travelled to Renfrew last Thursday to take part in across the back seat, Ontario plate #901464, VIN #4XANEOSSA - they played well but unfortunately lost both games. D6DS41B114735, from a residence on Sunbury Road in Inverary. The theft is believed to have occurred sometime Great season boys. · Congratulations to the GREC Junior Girls Volleyball who between 7am and 5pm on February 27. Anyone with infortraveled to Petawawa on Friday to play in EOSSA. They too mation about this theft or the whereabouts of this machine, were defeated but have played hard throughout the season please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or anonymously at tipsubmit.com and should hold their heads high. · Thank you to everyone who supported the Central Frontenac Minor Softball 4 on 4 Hockey tournament on Saturday at Tichborne Rink; 10 teams participated and what amazing talent we have in our community!!! Congratulations to Mike Thompson's team who defeated Brandon Morrow in the A finals for the title and to Graeme GemmillPeters team who defeated Megan Peter's team in the B final. Both winning teams donated their winnings back to Minor Ball - for that a huge thank you! · Speaking of Minor Ball Registration will be on Saturday March 21 from 10 am to noon at the Mountain Grove Library in our Equipment room. If you would like a registration form emailed to you please email cfminorball@ hotmail.com · Happy Birthday to Melody Cooke, Roy Benn, Chris Teal, Cheryl Hole, Collin Hamil* Black & White Copies: – 15¢ ea, 8¢ ea for 26+ ton, Sophie Neumann, Tina Howes, Keith Steele, Marcie * Colour Copies – 65¢ ea; 25¢ ea for 50+ Asselstine, Rick Goodfellow, and Melvin LaPointe · On March 21, local band HD SUPPLY goes to Toronto to show them how's it's done! They have entered a contest to have the chance to win a free recorded album *Letter size paper. Legal and Tabloid sizes also in L.A! But they need to bring available.

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Verona artists at the Grace Centre I

by Julie Druker n their ongoing efforts to showcase the work of local artists, the Grace Centre Arts Committee held a special artists talk and reception at the Grace Centre in Sydenham on March 1. Three artists, Elaine Farragher, Jill Harris, and Virginia Lavin, whose works will be on display at the centre until March 26, each spoke on what inspires their work. The

paintings that make up this expansive show are mostly landscapes and all three women spoke of being inspired by the bounty and beauty of the local nature where they live.

Farragher, who spoke first, said she has always “gone in for realism” and paints nature in all its glory and minutia. Farragher said she has always resisted the trend to paint more abstractly and her works are highly de-

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Monday, March 23 – 7:00 pm – Glendower Hall – 1381 Westport Road, Godfrey Wednesday, March 25 - 7:00 pm - S & A Club – 4041 Colebrooke Rd, Harrowsmith Thursday, March 26 – 7:00 pm - Council Chambers, 4432 George St, Sydenham Friday, March 27 – 7:00 pm - Storrington Centre – 3910 Battersea Rd, Sunbury

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Township of South Frontenac is accepting applications for numerous summer positions. The DEADLINE for applications is 5:00 pm Friday March 27, 2015. See our website at www.southfrontenac.net/townhall/careers for directions on how to apply.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT NEWS Interim Tax Notices will be issued to all property owners beginning March 2, 2015.

The Interim Tax notice amount is based on 35% of the annualized 2014 tax rate and assessment value. The 2015 assessment values will be reflected on the Final Tax Notice issued in June 2015. If you haven’t received your Interim Tax Notice by March 13, 2015 you should contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 ext. 2200 or email us at taxes@southfrontenac.net.

L-r Verona artists Elaine Farragher, Jill Harris and Virginia Lavin tailed and demonstrate her determination to switched from watercolour to acrylics, opting for the latter for their “versatility and forgivepaint the natural world that surrounds her.

Jill Harris is also inspired by Canadian land ness”. Much of her subject matter is what and sky and her far-flung travels through- she sees from her own back yard in Bellout the country have captured various inti- rock. Her swan series is especially pleasmate and expansive landscapes including ing. Her downy swans are lush and intricate those from the far north, British Columbia's and are masterfully and realistically depicted west coast as well as a number of intimate on bright and vibrant rice papered abstract rural scenes in and around Verona and backgrounds. For those who missed the Harrowsmith. Her pictures are subtle and opening talk and reception, the show can her virtuoso talent with colour creates paint- be viewed at the Grace Centre during reguings that are rich, diverse and sublime. Vir- lar business hours by calling the SFCSC at ginia Lavin spoke of the calming and thera- 613-376-6477. To arrange for a weekend peutic effects that painting offers her. She viewing email nona@mariotti.ca

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ine Meadow Nursing Home livened up the blah winter months by holding a Pine Meadow Grammy Party!

Residents spent the morning getting their hair and make-up done so Leigh Winwood they looked the part for the big event. The party, complete with red carpet and photographer, Donna Riley, had the residents enjoying an afternoon of awards and musical entertainment. Performers included Hailey Andrews and Margret Palimaka. Leigh Winwood hosted the event,

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keeping the residents in suspense while she tore open the envelopes. Before the party the residents had voted on songs and artists from their time era. The big winners were Johnny Cash as favorite artist and Amazing Grace as Favorite Hymn. It was a great event we hope to have again next year!

Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) Deadline is approaching - if you feel your assessed value as of the legislated valuation date or property classification is not correct, MPAC will review it free of charge. For the 2015 tax year, your deadline to file a Request for Reconsideration (RfR) with MPAC is March 31, 2015. Visit MPAC’s website for more information at www.mpac.ca or contact MPAC directly at 1-866-296-6722. Local MPAC office is located at 64 Dalton Avenue in Kingston. Ensure you bring all your documentation with you when you visit the MPAC office to facilitate your request.

RECREATION & ACTIVITY GUIDE - Available Now! The guide is available for pick up at the township office (4432 George St. Sydenham) or at the Frontenac Community Arena (4299 Arena Boundary Rd, Godfrey).

The Recreation & Activity Guide provides information about many of our local community groups and organizations that offer a variety of programs and services in the Township of South Frontenac.

COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS Submissions for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. 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

2015 RECYCLE CALENDARS Please retain your current 2014-2015 Recycle calendar for use until the end of August.

There will NOT be one in your March tax bill package. As the Township will be entering into contract negotiations this year, we will NOT be issuing a new Recycle calendar until the summer of 2015. Thank you for your continuing commitment to recycling.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The Household Hazardous Waste Depot now operates on winter hours. The depot will be open on March 12, and March 26 from 3 pm – 7 pm. See our website under ‘Living Here/ Solid Waste/Recycling’ for more information or call 613-376-3900 Ext 4330. Regular summer hours resume on April 2 from 3:00pm to 8:00 pm until the end of October.

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Trappers Fishing Derby: This family enjoyed the derby on Feb. 28

South Frontenac Family Day Winter Carnival Special Thank you to our Family Day Volunteers: Brenda Adams, Mary Jo Dowker, Mike Howe, Christine LeBlanc, Cheryl Preston, Tyler Morey, Alison Vanderveld, Allison Ewart, Autumn Berry, Ross Trethewey, Council members John McDougall, Pat Barr, our Mayor Ron Vandewal, recreation Chair Mike Howe and our special event organizers Pam Morey and Dan Bell.

Special thank you to Gilmour’s on 38 for donating 150 delicious sausages to kick off the County of Frontenac’ 150th Anniversary celebration as well as Jeanette & Carl Pixey of Pine Ridge Catering, Norm Garrison, Bill Lee and their wonderful teams of horses. Tim Leprade, Wayne Kehoe and staff from Frontenac Arena. A big thank you to Ken Harper of Verona for the use of his fire pit. Thank you to Mark Segsworth, Jamie Brash and Bill Jones from the Township for snow removal and delivering tires for the obstacle course.

Special thank you to Nicole’s gifts and Blossoms for all the great gifts for the Volunteer draw.

Volunteer Recognition Draw Winners: Rachael Smith Tryon, Lois Webster, Richard Webster, Laurie Swinton, Tara Parsons, Harold Dalma, Helen Barr, Tabitha Lawson, Diane Revell, Gerald Stindon, Bill Lee, Suzanne Hoag, MaryJo Dowker, Norm Garrison, Yvonne Rittwage, Marilyn Goodberry, Christine Leblanc, Don Betke, Glenda Turner and Cheryl Preston.

South Frontenac Recreation Committee congratulates all our Volunteers in South Frontenac because we couldn't do it without you.

Thank you to all our citizens of South Frontenac for another great Family Day

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Snowmobile Ride for Dad a success in Snow Road O rganizers of the first ever Ride For Dad snowmobile event in the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs' (OFSC) District 1, which took place at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club on February 28, were thrilled with the turn out.

The event is a fundraiser for the fight against prostate cancer and attracted 93 registered riders of all ages from Kemptville, Kingston, Brockville, Smith Falls, and Perth. A large number of local riders participated as well. Among them were fiveyear-old Cooper and his dad, Philip, of Snow Road, who were participating in their first ever Ride For Dad. It was also the first Ride for Dad for Dave Burns, a member of the Kemptville Snowmobile Club, who himself is a survivor of prostate cancer. He was diagnosed six years ago and has been cancer free since undergoing surgery and treatment.

He attended the event with his wife Heather and three other couples from Kemptville.

The trail ride was a145 km loop (with an optional short cut) that stretched east to Perth, and north to Hopetown, with a lunch stop at the Civitan Club in Lanark. The $30 registration included lunch and registrants were automatically entered into a draw for close to 80 prizes donated by local individuals and businesses. These included a wide range of snazzy riding gear, original stained glass art, gift baskets and more.

The event was sponsored by Crain's Construction, W.A. Robinson Asset Management and the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy. Members of the club put on a spaghetti dinner following the ride for the riders and the community at large.

Junior Snow Road club member Brandon Crain and Shelby Knight initiated and organized the event, which by the end of the day had raised over $5,000 in pledges.

Alice Gilchrist, a member of the club, who also participated in the ride, said that it was a huge success. “Frontenac and Lanark counties have gorgeous scenery and great trails with lots of hills and turns and riders always comment on how great the trails are here.”

Scott Buckley, governor of the OFSC District 1 and also its current president, said that District 1, which is home to 26 clubs and stretches from Napanee to Calabogie and east to the Quebec border, offers up 4000 kilometres of trails and is the largest of the 16 districts in Ontario. Buckley was pleased to see the event take place in the district, which he said is

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home to over 10,000 permit holders and hundreds of volunteers. "It's nice to see the event taking off here and we're very happy to be able to offer organized snowmobiling in the area,” he said.

Buckley cited the dedication of the hundreds of volunteers who put in thousands of hours to sign and groom the trails and said he is also very grateful to the many private landowners whose generosity allows for the amazing network of trails in the area. “There is no way that the OFSC could afford to pay for all of the free help that we get through volunteerism,” Buckley said.

The Jackson crew at the talent show

Dan Bush, Patty Middleton, Tyrone Seeley; front row, student competitors in the grades 1-3 category, l-r Hannah Jeffs (2nd), Arzoi Bajua (from Clarendon Central PS - 3rd), Sophie Borger (from NAEC, runner up) and Elizabeth Casemore (1st)

Legion Public Speaking Contest

by Julie Druker n an effort to keep the art of public speaking alive for local students, the Sharbot Lake Legion once again hosted the 2015 Zone G1 public speaking contest. The event included participants from grades 1 through 12 across the zone and included local students from Clarendon Central Public School in Plevna, and North Addington Education Centre in Cloyne, with the majority of students coming from other schools across the zone. I attended the first session, where eight students from grades one through six competed. They chose a topic and spoke from between three and five minutes on that subject. This year the topics included Hiccups; How to Treat a Supply Teacher; Parents; A Pet Cat named Blackie; Snowy Owls; and Happiness. The panel of judges included Connie McLellan, Marcel Giroux, Peggy Muldune, and Linda Cooke.

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While the competition was fierce there was an overall feeling of camaraderie between both children and parents alike. Cash prizes were awarded to the first, second, and third place winners in the amounts of $50, $30 and $20. Legion President Patty Middleton announced the winners and gave out the awards along with District Education Chair, Dan Bush and Youth Education Chair, Guy Cooke.

The first place winners were invited to attend the next competition, which will take place in Eganville on March 28. Another competition will follow in Manotick on April 11. Winners of that competition will compete in the Provincials, which will take place in Sault Ste. Marie on May 2.

Grade 6 student Jackson Moore, who won first in the grade 4-6 category for his speech on “How to Treat a Supply Teacher”, said that he could easily imagine himself

entering a career that includes public speaking and is considering a career as an architect. “I think public speaking is a big part of today's working world and I really enjoy doing it.” He added that he had no definite plans about how to spend his winnings but that he would likely be buying some candy.

Congratulations to all the contestants.

Granite Ridge Talent Show submitted by GREC here was standing room only in the Granite Ridge cafeteria as parents, students, staff and community members scrambled for seats to watch amazing talent from our fellow Gryphons.

From fiddlers, guitarists, pianists, dynamic dancers and vocalists, the Granite Ridge Gryphons wowed the crowd with every performance. The event also featured a Greek dinner thanks to the Parent Council and a Cake/Pie Auction by the Grade 8 Gradua-

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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY

CARD OF THANKS

MACDONALD, Penny Lynne

Thank You ~ Grant

Peacefully at Smiths Falls Hospital on Monday March 2, 2015 in her 68th year. Beloved wife of the late David Macdonald. Dear mother of Colin (Sarah). Grandmother of Connor, Sydney and Cameron. Sister of Jim, (Juanita), The late Jacquie (late Cliff), Connie, Candy (Richard), Tim (late Mona), Sheri (Dan). There will be no visitation. Funeral Mass will be held at St James Major Catholic Church, Sharbot Lake on Thursday March 5, 2015 at 11 am. Reception in church hall following service. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or North Frontenac Food Bank would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

We would like to thank all who have shown concern for us during a challenging time with your prayers, gifts of food, cards, visits and phone calls.

Special thanks to our neighbours, who have helped in very tangible ways by shoveling and snow plowing. May God bless each of you.

Floyd and Gwen Grant

OBITUARY

Perry: Paul Wade At Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto on Friday February 27,2015 Paul Perry of Ardoch in his 80th year. Son of the late Richard & Helen (Crowe) Perry.

Brother of Ruby Walders, Pickering; Myrtle Robinson, Ardoch; Harold, Ardoch; Joan, Ardoch and the late Neil & Floyd. Cremation has taken place.

A grave side service will take place in Ardoch in the spring. Arrangements: McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed. (www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca)

IN MEMORIAM BAHM, Patricia Clara (Moote) - Passed away peacefully, at the L&A County General Hospital on Friday, February 27, 2015 in her 95th year. Formerly of Fonthill and Sarnia.

Beloved wife of the late Weldon Bahm. Dear mother of Ronald & Valorie Bahm of Indiana.

Pat and Weldon lived in the Cloyne area since 1968 where they owned and operated Bon Echo Villa for many years. She will be sadly missed by her brother Gordon Moote of Welland, several nieces and nephews and dear friends Luellen and Gary Foster. Predeceased by her parents Bruce & Alberta Moote, her sisters Jean Spark, Mildred Carroll, Olive Gordon, Dorothy Bald, her brother Lawrence Moote and friend Joe Miller. The family will receive friends at Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41 Northbrook, Ontario K0H 2G0 on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 1-4pm. The Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 4pm. Interment will take place at Fonthill in the Fonthill Cemetery on Saturday at 2pm.

Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the charity of their choice.

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Wannamaker, Lawrence Died March 9, 2010 Sadly missed, forever remembered.

Until we meet again.

Love, Germaine and family

In memory of my dad

Douglas Sly 1922 - 2009 For a fleeting moment I feel you with me and I check the rearview mirror to see if you’re ok. I look at the passenger seat but it’s empty. I hold out my hand and can almost touch you. The moment doesn’t last and I’m left empty but sometimes joyful that I’ve had more time with you.

I long to give you a hug or just touch your hand and tell you I love you. Tears sometimes come easy and I brush them away to drive on past the memory that has crossed my path. These times with you are precious and so bittersweet as the weeks turn into months without you here. No more do I hear your footsteps and then the knock at my door. I recall your smile and laughter and I’m lonesome for sure. Dear Father, I miss you so much. – Marion Sly Hart

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Baby, Kitty, and Andrew’s first flight

by Marion Hart Baby and Kitty went for a walk Baby was laughing and Kitty could talk Kitty’s fine fur was glossy and black His tail was white and curled over his back They peeked and they listened as they crept out the door Dragging behind their toys across the old wooden floor With shovel and pail, an old sandwich and cookie They closed the door on a poor old turkey The turkey was leading a goat on a string While the poor goat was doing the Highland fling As the goat did his dance across the floor And the turkey joined him through the door Up the stairs they both went, twirling and whirling The goat ahead, wearing a fine kilt colored with red The top steps seemed far and the goat was carrying an empty jar He looked to the bottom and almost fell down The turkey made faces with a funny old frown Down came the goat with a string on his neck The turkey moved over and said, what the heck String was entangled in his beak as he went Then the silly old goat tripped over a tent Down they all came, laughing and dancing While Andrew was at the top, prancing He looked to the bottom as his plane gave

Sharbot Lake Farmers Market to grow

by Mary de Bassecourt ager and enthusiastic farmers attended the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market farm vendor information session on February 25 at the St. Lawrence College Employment Centre in Sharbot Lake. Current SLFM vendors Tom Waller of Elm Tree Farm, Janet Ducharme of Johnston Lake Organic’s Farm & Market, Pat Furlong of Elphin Gold Organics, and Peter de Bassecourt came out to field questions and chat with the participants, and maybe for the first time this winter we experienced the novel sensation of being too warm due to the number of people in the room! With new vendors coming on board for the 2015 market season, SLFM expects to be able to offer more produce and new products such as shitake and oyster mushrooms, living foods, microgreens, worms and castings, more grassfed beef, pastured pork, wild edibles, soaps with home-grown herbs, etc. Almost all of your favourite vendors from previous years will be returning. We hope to

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Many thanks to Lesley Picard of the St. Lawrence College Employment Centre in Sharbot Lake for letting us use their board room. The Sharbot Lake Farmers Market will open on Victoria Day Weekend, May 16, from 9 am – 1 pm. www.facebook.com/sharbotlakefarmersmarket

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Fatal accident on Hwy 43

Lanark County OPP are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on February 25 at approximately 9:30 pm on County Road 43 just east of Perth in Drummond-North Elmsley Township. Police have determined a 38 yr-old Perth man had stopped to lend assistance to a passenger car that had driven into the north ditch and was stuck in the snow. The male was outside of his vehicle assisting, when he was struck by a passing eastbound pickup truck.

He was transported to hospital, where he died of his injuries. The victim is 38-year-old Eric Desjardins of Perth. The driver of the pickup truck, a 51-year-old Perth area man, was uninjured in the collision. Alcohol is not a factor in the collision.

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a start Then he sat down heavy on the mid-part.

The plane, it swayed and turned with precision Andrew knew he had to make a decision Would he ride to the bottom and land on the goat?

Would he fly the plane; it may not float?

He laughed as he rumpled his short brown hair The pilot decided not to take the stair.

The goat was tangled and the turkey dangled Then down came Andrew, his new plane was flying Mckaleigh stood at the top, laughing and crying Coming to the bottom, the jar wasn’t broken The turkey was silent with not a word spoken They got to their feet, everyone crying with glee Deciding to leave, they all began to flee.

Andrew still on the plane, everyone ran to the door Opening on a gray old man, who began to snore The old man had trained turkey and goat He kept them hidden in his tattered old coat The man was bent, ragged and poor They all stood there staring as they looked out the door.

Down the road came Baby with Kitty in tow See you later, everyone; it’s been quite a show.

Love, Grandma (Marion Sly Hart) November 21, 2014.

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Ferns—Outdoors and In

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Please call for course dates and details. Call Richard 613-336-9875.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the Estate of James McNicholas, late of the Village of Sydenham, in the County of Frontenac, who died on or about the 26th day of July, 2013, are required to file proof of the same with the undersigned on or before 30 days after publication date, after which the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice.

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by Dale Odorizzi, Lanark County Master Gardeners

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othing says a woodland garden better than a stand of beautiful, delicate and graceful ferns.

Ferns are plants that produce evergreen or deciduous leaf-like structures called fronds. In our part of the world there are close to 20 species of ferns growing wild in our woods. The most popular at garden centers are Ostrich Ferns and Maiden Hair Ferns. If you have a Bog Garden the Sensitive Fern grows happily in moist to wet soil.

Ferns provide garden interest. Most uncurl bright foliage in the spring. The fronds of deciduous plants start fading in the late summer and die back after the first frosts.

If you wish to grow ferns in your woodland garden, you will need partial to deep shade and damp soil. A good layer of mulch keeps them growing and expanding. Once established, ferns do not require much maintenance.

The one fern to beware of is the Bracken Fern. It is a coarse perennial that grows to one metre tall and spreads by underground rhizomes. Once you get it in your garden, it will take over. This is a much hated plant by rock garden enthusiasts.

Ferns do not flower, and reproduce by spores rather than seeds. Their spores are mostly borne clustered on the underside of their fronds. After germination, spores form green tissue where both male and female reproductive parts are seen. Ferns are valued for the beautiful shape of their fronds.

Sometimes foliage is green and some species have displays of red, yellow or gray.

Fronds may also have brown scales at their bases or have silvery coloured undersides.

As well as brightening up your shade garden, ferns are also commonly used as houseplants. In Victorian times, they were extremely popular and large collections were grown in conservatories and specially constructed glass cases. These prefer bright indirect light.

Most ferns cannot tolerate hot, dry air and prefer high levels of humidity. Most ferns are not really difficult to grow but they will not tolerate neglect. The compost must never be allowed to dry out and the surrounding air needs to be kept moist.

There is a bewildering choice of species, as nearly two thousand are suitable for growing indoors but only a few are available commercially. The Boston Fern is one that is readily available and is large enough to make a statement when planted on its own. Boston Ferns are long living and are frequently passed from generation to generation. Smaller, delicate ferns, such as the

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As a DSP you will provide life skills development to help facilitate personal goals and outcomes.

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Delta Maidenhair, are best planted in a terrarium.

Some secrets for success are to maintain an average warmth, cool but not cold, 1520ºC. Unlike their native cousins, indoors, ferns are not shade lovers. Most originated in the tropics and thrive in indirect light, such as an east or north windowsill. Compost must be kept moist and never allowed to dry out. Moist air is necessary so spray the plants regularly or sit the pots on a tray of pebbles with water added. Repot in the spring when the roots fill the pot and do not bury the crown.

Whether you add a fern to your indoor or your outdoor garden, you are sure to enjoy these wonderful plants.

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For the reconstruction of the Fifth Lake Road in the Township of Central Frontenac. The project spans from the Township of Stone Mills boundary to the intersection of McLean Road. The total project length is approximately 10.3 km’s.

The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: • • • • •

Pulverizing of existing surface Earth excavation, grading Rock excavation, grading Replacement of road culverts Replacement of entrance culverts

• Supply and placement of Granular ‘A’ and ‘B’ • Guide rail • Hot Mix Paving

Tender documents will be available commencing March 6th, 2015, and may be obtained from the Kingston office of G.D. Jewell Engineering located at 1040 Gardiners Road, Unit D, Kingston Ontario, upon payment of a non-refundable sum of $100.00 (inclusive of H.S.T.) payable to G.D. Jewell Engineering.

If you are interested in receiving further information on this project, please contact the following individuals: Owner Mr. Steve Reynolds Public Works Supervisor Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St. PO Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Phone: 613-279-2935 ext. 260 Fax: 613-279-2422 Email: sreynolds@centralfrontenac.com

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Thursday March 5 SHARBOT LAKE - SPAGHETTI SUPPER, United Church hall, 5-7pm, fundraiser for El Salvador missions trip, $10; $30 family; info: Pentecostal Church, 613-279-2267

Friday March 6 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE for children in public school, Golden Links Hall 7-9:30am, $6; call Sharon 539-6676 or Wayne 358-2533 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion.

5:30–7pm, roast beef SNOW ROAD - COFFEE TIME, community centre, every Friday 10am-noon, come and visit with your neighbours WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Service written by the women of the Bahamas; interdenominational services, all welcome: Ardoch 2pm, St. Kilian’s Catholic Church; Flinton 11am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Harrowsmith, St. Paul’s United Church 7pm.

Parham United Church 7pm.

Saturday March 7 ARDEN - DINNER, Kennebec Hall, sponsored by Arden & Community Wesleyan Church, ham & scalloped potatoes, 5-6:30pm; free will offering, all welcome CLOYNE - SPAGHETTI DINNER, hosted by Land O’Lakes Community Services, 4–7pm,

Barrie hall, all you can eat.

HARROWSMITH - TURKEY SUPPER, St. Paul’s United Church, 4:30-6:30pm; $15, over 6 $6, under 6 free; family $35; 372-2525.

MCDONALDS CORNERS - SEED SWAP, MERA Schoolhouse, drop in 10am-2pm, bring seeds & containers; 613-278-1226; kristine. swaren@gmail.com; meraschoolhouse.org SNOW ROAD - BREAKFAST, 8-11am, Snowmobile Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. all welcome.

Sunday March 8 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 ENTERPRISE JAMBOREE, community hall 1pm; w/ Kelli Trottier & many other entertainers; sponsored by Newburgh-Camden Lions; info: 613-530-5859 or 613-379-9972.

MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $15; info: 613-278-2362.

MCDONALDS CORNERS - CONCERT w/ New Country Rehab, MERA Schoolhouse, 2pm, single concert advance ticket $22; 613485-6434 or www.ticketsplease.ca VERONA - “INVESTING IN YOUR GARDEN” Free presentation by Master Gardener and HGTV host, Denis Flanagan, Lions Club, 2-4pm; free advance tickets needed: available from Asselstine Hardware; Revell Ford Lincoln; 613-384-8973 or Karen.MacLean@ investorsgroup.com

Monday March 9 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.

SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meeting at Sydenham Library, 7-9pm; new members welcome.

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march 5, 2015

he one thing about January and February observing is that when you have a crystal clear sky, the temperature is usually well into the negative teens. There have been more than a few nights like that lately. The problem with winter observing is that the cold is very hard on equipment and gloveless fingers! It’s pretty hard adjusting equipment with winter gloves on! The electronics and mechanical gears used to control telescope movement can fail, be damaged or act erratically in very cold weather.

Binoculars and simple telescopes perform fairly well but frost can form on the primary mirror or your body heat can cloud the eyepiece if you’re not careful. A hairdryer set at medium can cure some of those problems but don’t bring the hairdryer too close to the glass. There are also commercial warmers available to keep optics clear.

In order to show that I had the right stuff, I went out a few times in February and was rewarded with some fine evenings. My rule of thumb is that I rarely observe below about -10 degrees Celsius. Very cold observing often means I will spend more time fixing problems than actually observing! A close friend called me early in February and asked if she could come out to my observatory.

She just had to see Comet Lovejoy through my telescope! A beautiful clear -10 degree night occurred a few days later and out she came dressed all nice and warm. That night we toured Jupiter and its moons, the Orion nebula and finished off with some wonderful views of Comet Lovejoy. Comet Lovejoy can still be found just past the top of the constellation Andromeda.

I was fascinated to read in a recent news report that about 70,000 years ago a star passed through the outer region of the Oort cloud, a halo of trillions of comets and debris that surrounds the outer regions of our solar system. It passed within 0.8 light years or about 52,000 AU’s. An AU is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun. At its closest it would have been 50 times fainter

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Wednesday March 11 HARROWSMITH - SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB MEETING, 7pm, for all members & anyone interested in attending, 4041 Colebrooke Rd, Membership - family $20/yr., single $10/ yr.; info: Laura 613-888-0077.

SHARBOT LAKE - POVERTY LUNCHEON & LENT DEVOTIONS noon-1pm United Church; free will offering for food bank, all welcome SNOW ROAD - POTLUCK SUPPER, community centre, 5:30pm; all welcome VERONA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Annual General Meeting, Lions Club, 7pm; the general public is welcome

Thursday March 12 VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477 VERONA - LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC DISEASE, free 6-week workshops on achieving best wellness while managing conditions such as stroke, heart disease, arthritis, depression & others; please register: Annie 613374-3311 ext. 211

Friday March 13 HARROWSMITH - FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, S&A Club, 7-8:30pm, free admission, Children must be accompanied by adult; door prize NORTHBROOK - OPEN MIC & POTLUCK Lions hall 7pm, $6, entertainers $2, all welcome; info, Lionel 613-336-8142

Saturday March 14 SHARBOT LAKE - ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE w/ Feral Five, at Legion, 8pm, $15pp or 2/$25; tickets at Community Living or Treasure Trunk.

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than what can be made out by the naked eye - our distant ancestors wouldn’t have made out anything unusual. It’s not likely that it disturbed the Oort cloud very much. It has been nicknamed Scholz’s star after its discoverer and is a low mass red dwarf star with about 8 % of the mass of the Sun. It has a brown dwarf binary companion about 6 % of the mass of the Sun. A brown dwarf is considered a failed star since it doesn’t have enough mass to fuse hydrogen. Even so, it is still much larger than Jupiter, which has a mass of about 0.1 % that of the Sun. Scholz’s star is now about 20 light years away and moving at a good clip directly away from the Sun! Who knows what else lurks out there on an intercept course with our solar system!

Another item that caught my eye has to do with the dwarf planet Ceres in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The Dawn spacecraft is very near Ceres and is about to be placed in orbit around the planet. Ceres is a rock and ice object about 950 kilometers in diameter and is the only dwarf planet in the inner solar system. A recent photo shows two objects that look like two very bright lights in the middle of a huge impact crater.

It’s as if two spotlights were pointed directly at us. We’ll have to wait until Dawn is in orbit around Ceres and much closer in order to solve this mystery!

Venus is very prominent in the west at magnitude -4.0. It appears slightly higher each night as the time between its setting in the west and sunset increases. Mars is lower at sunset as the month progresses and sets only an hour after the Sun by month’s end.

On March 7th, you can enjoy a nice view of Mars below Venus. Between March 21st and 23rd, the Moon passes by the left side of Venus and Mars. On the 21st, Mars is just off the top tip of the crescent Moon and on the 22nd , the Moon is 4 degrees from Venus.

Saturn rises about midnight during March and is highest at twilight. Saturn is to the right and slightly below the gibbous Moon on the 12th. Jupiter is by far the brightest ob-

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ject in the sky. At sunset, it is midway up the eastern sky and is at its highest point in the south between 10 and 11 pm. On the 2nd, Jupiter is close on the left of the Moon in the east.

The full Moon this month is on the 5th. It is called the Full Worm Moon. At this time the ground warms up and worm castings appear along with robins. This year I think the worms will be frozen solid in their dens and the robins will still be sunning themselves on the beaches down south! Northern tribes called this the Crow Moon because the noisy raucous crows were announcing the end of winter or more likely staking territory for mating season. It is also known as the Full Sap Moon because it’s the time to collect sap to boil down to maple syrup.

March 8th marks the start of daylight savings time - Spring ahead, Fall back!

The Zodiacal light is prominent for the next 2 weeks in the west about 1 ½ hours after sunset. Watch for a left sloping pyramid of faint light rising from the horizon. A dark sky is definitely a must have!

The Vernal or Spring Equinox occurs at 6:45 pm on March 20th. From the temperatures we have been having, I think spring has been called off! A very young crescent Moon can be seen in the east on this date – a real challenge.

Leonard Nemoy, Dr. Spock in Star Trek, has passed away. I met him years ago and he stirred my imagination to explore where no one has gone before.

“The Beginner’s Observing Guide” by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion for adventures in the sky. It contains star charts and is available at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy. It can also be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www. rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews”, with its centerfold sky chart, can be arranged at the RASC website as well.

Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything un-

Tuesday March 17 ELPHIN - ST. PATRICK’S DAY STEW DINNER, Presbyterian Church, 5-7pm; $12, 6-12yrs $5; proceeds to the church KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $10, reservations required: 613-279-3151

Wednesday March 18 GRIFFITH – ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCH, Denbigh-Griffith Lions Hall, Ham & Scalloped potatoes, noon, $7pp; reserve 333-2366; 333-1082. Also Paramedic Wellness Clinic 11:30am-1pm, all welcome; Northern Lights Seniors meeting 1pm, music by Hwy.#41 band.

OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH & COMMUNITY POTLUCK, 5:30pm, community hall, games after, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE DINERS, noon, for those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d: 613-279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE - POVERTY LUNCHEON & LENT DEVOTIONS noon-1pm Anglican Church; free will offering for food bank, all welcome SYDENHAM DINERS, noon, Grace Centre, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations 613-376-6477

Thursday, March 19 KINGSTON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH - BLUEGRASS CONCERT Tebworth Brothers opening for Filler & Hill from Nashville, 7pm, $25; call June White for tickets 613-877-4040, 540-1485; proceeds to Kingston General Hospital SHARBOT LAKE - CENTER STAGE CAFE w/ Craig Bakay & Feral Five, at Legion, 7–9:30pm; $5 VERONA - DIABETES EDUCATION SESSIONS, Medical Clinic, 9am-noon, free, please register: Anne 613-544-3400 x 3589

usual. I enjoy the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred. barrett2@sympatico.ca . Clear Skies!

What's next at North Frontenac Little Theatre (NFLT)?

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t's a musical. It has a big cast - actors of all ages. It will be staged the first two weekends in May at Granite Ridge Education Centre.

It's The Music Man. The Music Man was written by musician Meredith Wilson and his friend Franklin Lacey. It was rejected a few times before it was staged. They wrote 44 songs for the show but streamlined it to 18 of the best. From December 1957 to April 1961 it played on Broadway (1,375 shows) and was adapted for film in 1962, staring Robert Preston and again in 2003, staring Matthew Broderick.

Theatre companies everywhere have performed The Music Man, including our own North Frontenac Little Theatre in 1981. A peek at the NFLT website will show you the programme and all those of our community who were involved in that production.

People love the music and although the story is old-fashioned (a con man is at work in a small town but love prevails), it has a charm that warms our hearts. Much more about this show will be written in the months to come. Mark your calendars for May performances. Get ready to enjoy an energetic show and the tune "Seventy Six Trombones".

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Mary Howes – Tichborne girl makes a go of it in Parham

by Jeff Green ong before Mary Howes had established herself as a major force in local and regional organisations, she was a young girl from Tichborne who had been raised in a great aunt and uncle's house, near the rail station.

After high school she went to Toronto to work, living at another aunt's house, but she did not like it very much.

“I didn't like it because I was a country girl, not a city girl,” she recalls now, from the house in Parham that she has lived in since 1952.

She would take the train home every weekend from Toronto, but her days in Toronto ended when one evening at the Parham Fair, she met the man she would end up marrying. “I met Glenn for the first time at the dance at the Parham Fair in 1950. We knew of each other of course, but that was our first meeting,” she said.

The dances at the fair were held in the Palace, where all the fair entries are set out during the day. She does not recall who the band was led by that night, although she remembers that the band that played at her wedding was led by Bill Hannah.

There was one problem in the romance between Glen Howes and Mary Sweetman, however. She was from Tichborne and he was from Parham. Tichborne and Parham were opponents in those days, both in hockey and in baseball, and there was always a question of where Mary's loyalties lay.

“Nobody in Parham wanted me to marry Glen; they were rival towns,” she said, although she did add that it was not that intense a rivalry, “Nothing like Romeo and Juliet, but it was something people talked about.”

Tichborne was founded in the late 1860s or early 1870s.

The K&P rail line came in 1872. It is thought that the name Tichborne was brought by a Mr. Lunscombe, who was an engineer with Canadian Pacific. Later there was a mine in the vicinity, the Eagle Lake Iron Mine, which at one time employed 100 people. The mine closed in 1902. (information courtesy of County of 1000 Lakes) When Mary Howes was growing up in Tichborne in the 1930s, it was very much a railway town, as the K&P rail station, known as Parham Station at one time and later Tichborne Junction, was located there, as well as the “main line” station for the Canadian Pacific Railroad. Located on the same piece of land that the CPR still uses just east of Road 38, the CPR had a full station in Tichborne in the 1930s, which handled passenger and freight traffic.

Mary remembers that the CPR building was always very well maintained, and “there were flowers planted along the walkways where people came off the train.”

Mary was raised within metres of the train tracks, and her family ran the coal loading operation at Tichborne.

“The coal was be brought in on coal cars loading into the chutes near the station, and the coal would be dumped into the hoppers of the trains,” she said. As far as Mary knows, the Tichborne station was the only coal loading depot between Toronto and Montreal.

“The men would always come home covered in coal dust.

It was quite a job for my great aunt to wash the clothes out each day,” she said.

Although she was very young, Mary remembers the people who rode the rails in the 1900s, trying to get to somewhere better than where they came from. “We didn't call them hobos or anything back then; they were just people who were looking for some help, and we always had enough to share with one or two."

In the '40s, she remembers handing out apples to the people who were on the trains that were headed towards Fort Henry, filled with immigrants who were being interred because they had the bad fortune to come from one of the countries that was on the other side of the conflict.

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but they asked for apples and we gave them apples,” she recalls.

When she was young, Tichborne boasted three stores, two hotels, a bank, as well as a school, and there were a number of cheese factories in the vicinity.

When Mary married Glen Howes in 1952 and moved to Parham, she was moving to a larger town, the agricultural hub of Hinchinbrooke Main Street, Parham, when Road 38 was just a dirt track - photo from "County of a 1000 Lakes" Township.

“It had three was one of the first recipients of the Central Frontenac Volgarages, a blacksmith, hotels, stores, and was a very busy place,” she re- unteer of the Year award for Hinchinbrooke District and she also received a Jubilee award a couple of years ago. calls.

Although she says she has turned lazy in her old age, she Glen worked in one of the garages, Simonett's, which later moved to Sharbot Lake. He and Mary had five children, has been actively involved in the push to turn the former four boys and a girl, with the youngest two being twin boys. Hinchinbrooke School into a community center for Central When the children were grown she worked in maintenance Frontenac.

“We do need some place to gather in this part of the townfor the school board, first in Parham and later on at Sharbot ship, and the school is sitting there empty,” she said.

Lake High School, where she worked for 20 years.

If she can help bring that about, maybe she will finally be As well, she became very, very active as a volunteer, where she has made a mark. Not only was she the presi- accepted in Parham after living there for 63 years, even if dent of the Women's Institute on several occasions, but also she is a Tichborne girl. of the United Church Women as well as being involved with the Parham Happy Travelers and the Parham Fair.

She is perhaps best known, however, for 20 years of work with the Cancer Society. “The cancer society was very good to me when my brother was dying and I knew I had to volSeptic & Holding Tank Pumping unteer with them” she said. Her first job was as a canvasser Septic Inspections during the door-to-door campaign each April. That progressed to being a canvass organiser in the villages around (613) 379-2192 her home.

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Eventually, Mary became involved with the executive of the Cancer Society Regional office based in Kingston, serving in a number of roles, including that of president. The region extends from Trenton to Prescott and includes the rural areas to the north of the 401 throughout that vast territory.

“I spent a lot of time on the road, to Kingston all the time and further yet quite often,” she said.

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ore than 400 tickets were sold at the Frontenac-Addington Trappers Council’s annual fishing derby on February 28. The weather cooperated for this year’s event, which since its inception over a decade ago has been taking place on Big Gull Lake near Henderson. The derby is perhaps more about getting together with family and friends than about strictly fishing. Everyone who bought a $10 ticket, whether they caught a fish or not, had a chance to win over 70 prizes donated by local individuals and businesses, which were given out in random draws throughout the day.

The grand prize of a Hummingbird Ice 35 Sonar Flasher, which was donated by the council, was up for grabs to all ticket holders.

For those who came to fish, landing a pickerel in the 4050 centimetre slot size won them a chance at a number of other big ticket items also donated by the council, including a Poulan chain saw, an 8 inch power auger, an air compressor, a portable ice shack, a two door gas smoker, an 8 gun cabinet, a 500 pound capacity sleigh and more.

Wilf Deline, who has been president of the council for close to a decade and on the executive for close to 30 years,

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organized the event with the help of his wife Debbie and numerous volunteers. An on site canteen offered up hot meals, and for the kids, who fished for free, there was an endless supply of free hot chocolate, snacks, special prizes and trophies.

Wilf Deline said that the derby takes place on Big Gull Lake because it is central and is also a great lake for fishing.

Proceeds from the derby go towards supporting a number of the council’s projects and programs, which include local school scholarships, and their many ongoing conservation projects that include supporting and maintaining local

Township Of Central Frontenac REDUCED LOAD RESTRICTIONS By-law 1998-13 authorizes the roads restrictions being placed on all roads with in the Township starting March 1st until the April 30th inclusive.

AMNESTY LOAD PROGRAM What is an Amnesty Load Program?

Once per year, during specific dates, the Township offered property owners with an inhabited dwelling one free load of bulky waste to the designated municipal landfill site.

Excerpt from a Report to Council from the Public Works Dept. on this program: The Amnesty Load program has run for a number of years with the original intention of giving residents an opportunity to clean up their properties for free so clutter and garbage did not build up and become unsightly.

This program has incurred a high cost without necessarily meeting expectations... Read full report to council at www.centralfrontenac.com.

Does it make good business sense to continue this program? You decide!

l-r Wilf and Debbie Deline and newbie trapper Heather Hugh with Don Martin of Ardoch (third from left), the latter of who landed this pickerel at the 11th annual Big Gull Lake Fishing Derby

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Deline, a fourth generation trapper who has been hunting, fishing and trapping for decades in the area, said that he has become “the go-to guy” for those with questions and when I visited he was fielding numerous questions about the local lakes, the price of fur and the thickness of the ice. Wilf said it comes with the territory and he is more than happy to oblige.

For more information about becoming a member, upcoming meetings and more visit www.trap.org and visit them on Facebook.

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