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by Jeff Green entral Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith had a long awaited announcement to make after an in camera session of council early Tuesday evening. When asked if two people had been hired or if only one of the key township management positions had been filled, she said, “We hired one person to do both jobs. We’re done.” In less than two weeks’ time James (Jim) Zimmerman will take over as chief administrative officer and public works manager in the township. As part of a restructuring within the senior management of the township, the long-serving Planning Co-ordinator/Deputy Clerk Cathy MacMunn will be promoted to the position of clerk at the same time. Zimmerman is expected to hit the ground running when he arrives for work on Monday, March 23. The 51-year-old professional engineer will be hoping that 2015 is busy for him but not as controversial as 2014 was. In 2014 he was both hired and fired in just six months as head of the public works department for the City of Belleville. He then sought, by way of a detailed letter from his lawyer, to get his job back or at least get an explanation as to why he was let go. “It was pretty traumatic and no explanation given whatsoever,” Zimmerman told the Belleville Intelligencer at the time. “They’ve ruined my career.” That was then. Although Central Frontenac is a measure smaller than Belleville, Zimmerman will have a larger scope for his efforts. He will be in a position to affect not only the policies of Jim Zimmerman Central Frontenac, but through the expanding co-operative efforts of the CAOs and public works managers of the four Frontenac County townships to work together, he will have a role in the future direction of the entire county. In a media release from Central Frontenac Mayor Smith, Zimmerman is described as a “professional engineer who brings 28 years experience in both the public and private sectors to Central Frontenac. Mr. Zimmerman has held various management positions for municipalities including: the City of Belleville, the Town of Innisfil (near Barrie), the Town of Marathon, and the City of Ot-

-Brooke Valley basket weaver Maike Polano instructs a workshop in Irish Ulster potato basket weaving at MERA

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rish Ulster baskets were the focus at a special basket making workshop that took place at the MERA schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners on March 7. Veteran basket maker, Maike Polano, who lives in Brooke Valley headed up the workshop where six enthusiastic participants learned how to make Irish Ulster potato baskets, shallow circular willow baskets that were used by potato farmers in Ireland to wash and strain potatoes and sometimes also used to serve cooked potatoes in. Polano, who has been making baskets since 2009, began by showing the participants how to make the initial hoop or rim of the basket, onto which they then secured a number of ribs that were woven into place. Individual strands of willow were then woven through the ribs and the baskets quickly began to take shape. Polano said that the tricky part of making these baskets is their tendency to want to take their own shape. “Keeping that in mind, you have to work hard to maintain the shape that you are after and you have to work with your hands to keep a nice tight weave, since the basket always wants to do its own thing.” Many of the participants were first time basket makers and Polano said that she was very impressed with their abilities. The willow used for these baskets was the last crop of willow harvested from MERA’s famed willow labyrinth, which is now no more. Ankaret Dean, who was participating in the workshop, said the willow came

from one “mad Irishman”, who 20 years ago brought one such basket to the area from Ireland. He then proceeded to take it apart and planted the willow. Some of the cuttings from his basket made their way into MERA’s labyrinth, which makes these particular workshop baskets unique, with an authentic Irish/ MERA history all their own. The Irish willow is a variety known as “salix purpurea”. It is particularly long and straight and Ankaret said it is the perfect willow to use for these types of baskets. She added that the original Irish willow that was planted in the MERA labyrinth could have easily cross-pollinated with other types of willow that were also planted there. The MERA willow labyrinth was originally planted in 1999 as part of the MERA’s millennium celebrations and was inaugurated at a big party soon after its planting. It was designed with four-foot-wide walkways so that a wheelchair could easily move through it but as the willows grew over the years, the pathways slowly closed in. For that reason and the fact that it had “had its day”, it was dismantled, making more space available for the regular farmers’ market, which will start up again at MERA in May. Polano brought with her to the workshop a number of her own large finished baskets, which I have included in the photo. She sometimes sells her baskets at local shows in and around Perth. Asked if she will be planning another workshop anytime soon, she said that if she has enough material she would consider putting on another workshop at MERA.

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unEdison, a solar power company with projects in nearby Kingston (Unity Road) and Leeds Grenville, came to a meeting in South Frontenac to talk about a project that is in the early planning stages. Located off Florida road to the southwest of Harrowsmith, near the border with the City of Kingston, the project would be located on a 106 acre parcel of land that SunEdison has leased from David Groenewegen. SunEdison is one of the companies that has been pre-approved to enter into a competitive process sponsored by Ontario Power Authority to purchase 140 MW of solar generated power under the banner of the Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) process. The project that is in the early stages of development in South Frontenac has a 15 MW potential. “The land is zoned rural, and the soil is already rated as class 4 and 5, which is good because class 1 agricultural land cannot be used for solar projects,” said Utilia Amaral, a managing director at SunEdison. In terms of the impact on neighboring properties, the project will be visible from Florida Road when it is first constructed, but a vegetative buffer will be planted to block the view. According to the presentatio at Council, within ten years it will be completely blocked. “The same is the case for the project that was recently built on Unity Road that people have likely seen,” said Amaral. She said that, in fact, the projects that SunEdison has built “have generated little or no opposition from neighbouring property owners. People need to be fully informed however, which is something we always do and plan to do in this case as well, beyond what is required by LRP.” The contract will be awarded based on price as well as community engagement and township support, which is why a presentation was made to Council even before some basic work on the site has been completed. A public meeting will be scheduled to discuss the project and its implications, and if the project goes ahead there will be some compensation paid to the township as well. Among the requirements for the project to receive a good grade when evaluated under the LRP process are a resolution of support from the township and eventually a formal agreement with the township, and letter of support from abutting landowners. The South Frontenac Council Committee of the Whole received the presentation from SunEdison without comment, The matter will soon come before a formal meeting of Council.

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Central Frontenac Council bumps up reserves Budget finalised with a tax increase of 3.4% ($218,000) by Jeff Green

reasurer Michael McGovern followed the dictates of Council in preparing a budget that kept tax increases to a bare minimum even as the township was facing a $151,000 increase in policing costs this year. In order to accomplish this, a number of road projects that had been identified as priorities were left off the budget, including ones on the Arden, Zealand, and Henderson Roads, and a smaller project on Medical Centre Road. McGovern recommended, in presenting the budget a final time this week, that at least one of those projects be added. Instead, Council heeded the advice he had given them at an earlier meeting, when he pointed out that at the end of 2015 the township was slated to have $820,000 in reserve funds, which represents 8.7% of operating expenses for one year. The rule of thumb for municipalities, according to the township’s auditors, KPMG Incorporated, is to have 20% of one year’s operating expenses in reserves. In Central Frontenac’s case, that would be about $1.5 million. Councilor Bill MacDonald said, “I think that instead of picking one road project to do, we should put at least some more money into reserves. I don’t like the idea that we are going to let them drop that low. If anything unexpected happens, we will be in trouble. We should put at least 1%, $63,500 towards reserves. Councilors Tom Dewey and Victor Heese agreed. “I hate to see taxes go up, because people are hurting, but I agree with what has been said and I would support the extra 1%,” said Councilor Brent Cameron. The increase of 3.4% in local taxation translates into about $29 in increases for every $100,000 of property assessment, according to Michael McGovern. The township tax rate will be combined with the county rate, which is going up by an almost identical amount, as well as the education rate, which will likely be the same as last year. In the end, ratepayers will see an average increase of about 3%. The budget is slated for approval at the next meeting of Council, on March 24. In addition to their own discussion of the budget, council

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heard from former Councilor Jeff Matson, who appeared as a delegation before Council. Matson did not challenge the global numbers in the budget, but rather wondered why the township was purchasing a new truck, at a cost of over $200,000, rather than doing more road work. He said that township equipment sits idle too much of the time, which costs money, and it would be preferable to keep less equipment in the fleet and use it more often. Mayor Smith said that Matson’s comments would be brought forward to the new public works manager, who would be able to recommend that council make changes to budget line items during the year as long as the global numbers don’t change (the hiring of a new CAO/public works manager took place later in the meeting) Hinchinbrooke School too rich for the township Council approved a motion to send notification to the Limestone District School Board that they are no longer interested in purchasing the former Hinchinbrooke School property and building, which the board is offering for sale at a price of over $200,000. “It would be nice to have but we can’t afford the cost,” said Mayor Smith. The property may come available again, if none of the institutions on the list of preferred buyers takes the board up on its offer of sale. In that case the price might be significantly lower.

New CAO/PWM continued from page 1 tawa. “This is an exciting new chapter in the township’s history and we look forward to welcoming him as an integral part of our administration.” Frances Smith also had a few words to say about Cathy MacMunn on the occasion of her promotion to clerk. “We have enjoyed Mrs. MacMunn’s professional and caring service for many years and I an pleased to confirm this promotion,” Smith said. In an oddThe twist to the arrangement, Jim Zimmerman will also fill the role of deputy clerk in addition to his other duties, making him the CAO/Public Works Manager/Deputy Clerk. 8109 Hwy 38, Godfrey ON It is expected that Cathy MacMunn will maintain her position as planning co-ordinator as well as clerk. Dual that Fuel two factors played in to the deciFrances Smith said sion to combine theModels CAO and public works manager posiAvailable tions. One is that by effectively eliminating a senior position, council was able to make a competitive offer to attract someone with Zimmerman’s experience and level of skill. The second is that 613 the interim CAO Steve Silver told the hiring com374-2566 mittee that the CAO position is not particularly onerous at OR 1-888-674-2566 this time because of the stability of the management team.

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South Frontenac Council balks at planner’s report T

ownship Planner Lindsay Mills presented Council with a lengthy report regarding conditions of draft plan approval for the Johnson Point (east end Loughborough Lake) fourteen-unit plan of condominium. During his verbal summary of the report, Mills apologized for comments he had made in response to concerns expressed by neighbouring residents Mike Koen and Roel Vertegaal, saying the report had been written in haste. He also said he had failed to address the questions in the letter from the Loughborough Lake Association because “It came in at an earlier time, so I didn’t see it in time to include it (in this report).” Councillor Ron Sutherland said the development proposal was complicated and raised a lot of issues that had not been satisfactorily addressed. He said that Mills lists three lots with water frontage on wetlands, but earlier maps had indicated that eight of the lots had full frontage on wetlands, and the current report makes no reference to the fact that the whole of Long Bay is an environmentally significant wetland. Sutherland produced a map which showed the entire bay as wetland, and gave notice of a motion to deferthe matter until a new report

SINCE 1970 could answer a list of questions that had been raised by the public but were not addressed in Mills report. Councillor Ron Sleeth asked how the water depth in Long Bay had been measured: Mills said he had measured it from a canoe three years ago, and he did not remember how he determined that the water was at least ten feet deep. Councillor Norm Roberts said “There are a lot of unanswered questions here; perhaps we need an independent review.” Councillor Pat Barr agreed, saying, “we shouldn’t rush this until we have more answers.” Councllor Mark Schjerning thanked Sutherland for his work, and asked why there was no mention of a lake assessment from the Ministry of the Environment. Lindsay Mills replied that the Official Plan says only that an MOE report “may be required.” Schjerning pointed out that because of the potentially negative effects of development on a lake, MOE assessment was essential. He also said there must be some standard method of determining water depth, and this should be used. Deputy Mayor JohnMcDougall said that there were “a lot of grey areas” and agreed

that a peer review was not intended as a criticism, but a way to “provide another set of eyes”. Mayor Ron Vandewal pointed to the two very different maps of wetland area, saying; “we obviously agree we need to get this sorted out before going further.” CAO Wayne Orr said he would bring the notice of motion to Council next week for a formal decision as to the next steps.

“Creative Condominiums”

Township lawyer Tony Fleming gave a lengthy presentation about the advantages of including condominium developments in rural subdivisions. He explained various terms peculiar to this form of development.

Noisy Fireworks

Bob’s Lake resident Richard Kind gave a brief, detailed presentation on the problem of noisy fireworks throughout the summer, often late at night. His concerns were supported by results of an informal survey of 57 lakeside residents, and a review of noise bylaws in neighbouring Townships. He asked that Council consider adding fireworks to the South Frontenac noise by-law, with perhaps an exception for May 24, July 1, and July 4

Letters to the editor Whispering Trees

eff, your observations regarding groundhogs were much appreciated. I agree –the belief around groundhogs being the harbingers of spring is a myth. Indeed, my grandfather taught me the true way to predict when spring is on its way when I was three and a half years old. I was staying with him and my grandmother. One night in early March he woke me up, dressed me, and took me outside. It was very quiet. He asked me, “What do you hear?” Listening for the hoot of an owl, I said, “Nothing”. “Listen carefully”, he said.” The wind is blowing.” “Yes.” We went back to bed. About two weeks later, he repeated the adventure. Again we went out to the quiet night. “What do you hear?” “ The wind.” “Is it the same?” “No.” “ The last time the wind whistled through the trees. This time the wind is whispering. They are saying – The sap is coming up and it is time to tap the maples.” And the next morning that is what we did. Spring soon followed. Now I am able to share this story with our great grandchildren. And when the trees

Re: Tichborne girl makes a go of it in Parham

really enjoyed the article on Mary Howes, whom I have known for many years. I was a telegraph operator with the CPR for 5 years, having apprenticed under Tom Asseltine in 1955, at the Tichborne Station, and worked there many times until it was closed. I am in possession of the brass stamp (used with sealing wax to seal envelopes) for the "CAN.PAC.RY.CO." (Canadian Pacific Railway Company) "PARHAM JCT ONT", so assume that Tichborne was originally known as Parham Junction, not Tichborne Junction. I have wondered for years where Parham Junction was and was glad that this was in the article on Mary. - Karl Hansen

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Strategic Planning for South Frontenac

CAO Orr obtained Council’s agreement on some general questions to guide discussion at the Strat Plan open houses to be held throughout the Township during the last week of March: 1) Is South Frontenac heading in the right direction? 2) What should the future of South Frontenac look like? 3) What are your top three priorities for South Frontenac? 4) What would you like to see changed in South Frontenac?

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· Andrew Douglas of Circle Square Ranch, as asked me to let everyone know that there will be NO community dinner in March. Look forward to the next one April 9, Roast Beef, $20 per person, welcoming in Spring. · Don’t forget, ice huts have to be off the lakes soon.

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What an exciting game! Lots of action! · We attended the 'World Day of prayer" on March 6, which was hosted by the Parham United Church. Ladies of the Parham Anglican and the Free Methodist churches also took part in the service. The service was written by The women of the Bahamas. It was led by Violet Hole. A delicious lunch was enjoyed as we watched a video about the Bahamas. · The Arden Community hall was packed with many hungry people on March 7, who enjoyed a delicious supper of ham and scalloped potatoes. This supper was sponsored by the Arden Wesleyan & Community Church. Thanks to all the great cooks and the "clean-up" people who made this fundraiser a success. · On March 8 we enjoyed the music and song of the many talented people at the Bedford Jam. The hall was packed with country music lovers. Thanks to all who helped out in any way. · On March 13 there will be an open mic and potluck at the Lions hall in Northbrook at 7pm, $6; $2 for entertainers. This hall was a two-room schoolhouse where I began my first year as a 17-year-old teacher. · There will be an euchre party at the Bellrock Community Hall on March 12 with a potluck at noon and cards at 1pm. This hall was also once a school house. · Words of Wisdom: Sometimes we are so busy adding up our troubles, that we forget to count our blessings.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 · There was a big crowd at Coffee Break on Friday morning. Elizabeth & Dieter Neumann had a lovely spread of coffee & desserts. Nice to see Morley Wark out - he just had surgery on his shoulder and seems to be doing well. · Happy birthday to Agnes Thomas on March 9. · Fred Fowler would like to share his knowledge with the community and is interested in starting a few clubs at the Snow Road Community Centre. One could be a camera club and another an art club. Anyone who is interested, please contact Fred at 613-278-0441 or f.fowler@xplornet.ca · Congratulations to Madi Morrow of Elphin, who was picked to do her public speaking speech at Maple Grove School in Lanark. · There were 181 people fed at Snow Road Snowmobile Club on Saturday. The next breakfast is March 21. · Don't forget the St. Patrick's Day Irish stew dinner at Elphin Presbyterian Church, Tuesday March 17, 5-7pm; adults $12, children $5. · Smile: May you always walk in sunshine, May you never want for more, May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door. Happy St. Paddy's Day to all.

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· Verona Free Methodist Church will hold a fundraiser to benefit the youth on Friday, March 13 from 6 to 7:30 PM at the church. There will be chili dinner with home-made pie and a dessert auction. Tickets are $10 each. Enjoy a great meal and hear inspiring stories from the youth. For more information contact the church office at 613-374-1232. · This is a big year for the Verona Cattail Festival. The festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary. Plans are being made to make this the best festival ever. If you have ideas or suggestions the festival committee would love to hear them. The next Verona Cattail Festival meeting will be held this Tuesday, March 17 at the Verona Lions Club Hall from 7 PM to 9 PM. New volunteers are always welcome. · A Women's Drop in Group will be held at the Verona Medical Centre on Tuesday, March 17 1:30 to 3 pm. Light refreshments will be served. A free drop-in support group, no registration required. A confidential, non-judgemental space to connect and support each other to talk about issues women face. For more information, call Kim at 613-549-7850 or email kalbano@k3c.org; website: www.k3c.org

· Kids Club will resume Tuesday, March 24 at the Free Methodist Church from 6 to 7:30 PM. (4 week program on Tuesdays) Kids Club is for JK to Grade 6. Parents are invited. There will be music, stories, and crafts. Light supper is provided. This is all free of charge. · Batter up! The Frontenac County Minor Softball Association softball registration for the Verona and Hartington areas will take place Wednesday, March 25 at the Princess Anne Centre (Library) in Hartington from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Registration will also occur at the Verona Lions Center in the Lion's Den on Saturday, March 28 from noon to 2:30 pm. For more information contact: Mary Jo Dowker at 613-374-3275 or ronmaryjo.dowker@gmail.com. · Early Bird registration for the Frontenac Soccer Association is now open. Early bird fees will apply until April 4. Free coach’s clinic will be held April 18, times will be advised. The soccer season will start the week of May 4. To register your child go to www.frontenacsoccer.com. · Prince Charles Public School Parent Council is selling eight varieties of tree seedlings for $2 a tree. Order through the school at 613-374-2003 or online on their website, http:// princecharles.limestone.on.ca by March 31. Order early as quantities are limited. Prince Charles is a certified EcoSchool at the Gold level for its environmental programs.

times as the name might suggest. The summer is a very busy time for the band, and the competition for events in the area is much greater for those months in particular. Therefore, the summer dance is skipped and three dances are held in total. They all take place at the Maberly community hall in Maberly. · There will be a spring flower arranging demonstration by floral artist Colleen Kahrman at the ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Rd.; Sunday March 22, 1-3:30 pm; refreshments and draw prizes, advance tickets only; $20; call Ann 613-2738232. · On March 19 at 7:30 pm, Perth & District Historical Society presents Brian Perkin, who will take us down the local radio broadcasting road. Brian will share some stories and history of the local radio scene. He and his wife own the radio station Lake88, which serves listeners in Perth, Smiths Falls, and Carleton Place region and surrounding area. The event is open to the public at the Legion, 26 Beckwith St. E. in Perth. Admission is by donation. · The Lanark County Genealogy Society has a Facebook page. Go to Facebook.com and search Lanark County Genealogy Society and you will see lots of neat pictures of Lanark County, and families from long ago. Click the Like button when you are there.

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ber of donors have already come through, and $17,000 (34% of the goal) has already been raised. The enhancement campaign differs from other fundraising campaigns for service agencies because it is not devoted to raising money for a new building or to start up a new service, but goes directly into service delivery for existing programs. “The money is needed because we are committed to ensuring that anyone who comes to us and demonstrates they are eligible for service is able to receive it,” said David Townsend, executive director of SFCS. Programs at SFCS are supported by the United Way, the Ministry of Health (through the Local Health Integration Network), the Housing First Initiative of the City of Kingston (with financial support from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing), and by donations from the foundations and the public. The launch of its second Annual Enhancement Campaign also marks the 26th anniversary of SFCS. SFCSC provides seniors’ services in South Frontenac and rural Kingston, north of the 401. The agency also provides financial assistance to low-income households in South,

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that has a very short growing season and survives in colder weather. She was also excited about a number of soup bean varieties, which she said “are very easy to collect seed from and a great plant to start with if you are new to seed collecting.” Hollow Crown Parsnip seeds that local grower Linda Harvey has been collecting were also on hand and in abundance and is one species no longer available in seed catalogues. “One of the goals of the seed network is to also save seeds from older varieties of plants like the Hollow Crown parsnip that are no longer commercially available.” Swaren said that these days seeds are becoming more readily available from local growers and she gave the example of the Mountain Grove Seed Company located near Parham, where local grower Dawn Morden has been selling a wide variety of local historic and heirloom seeds. Swaren said the annual seed swap is growing every year and in addition to its regulars, who keep coming back year after year, there are always new faces in the crowd. Growers who missed the Seed Swap at MERA and who want to join the seed network can email Kristine at kristine.swaren@gmail.com.

OPP reportS On March 3, at approximately 6:45 pm The Lanark County OPP received a report of a robbery at the Red Apple store located in the Perth Mews Mall on Dufferin Street. A male suspect entered the store, approached the clerk and used a knife to threaten the clerk and demanded money. The male suspect took a small amount of cash from the register and left the store. The employee was not injured. The suspect is described as: male, approximately 6 feet, heavy set, wearing a balaclava, black or dark blue winter coat, dark blue sweat pants, and black cloth gloves. Members of the Lanark County OPP attended the scene and were assisted by the OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit (FISU). The Lanark County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation. Anyone with Information is asked to contact Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Frontenac Farming Life Profile: What does retirement mean for a sheep farmer? T By Jonathan Davies

he average age of farmers in Canada keeps rising, and while leaving a pasture for a golf course may be a welcome relief for some, retirement can be a daunting task in itself. The B.C. government's website features a guide for farmers ending their careers, which begins: “For many people, dealing with succession planning and farm transfer arrangements is sort of like taking on a porcupine - it's prickly and hard to approach - a creature one would just as soon avoid entirely.”

Local sheep farmer Carolyn Turner has recently gone into retirement and her experience has been less prickly than many. Last spring she sent sheep off to Cookstown auction in Toronto for the last time, bringing in a decent profit as it coincided with Ramadan – a time of high demand for lamb. It was a long time coming – 43 years to be precise – but the time she spent farming for a living was joyful. “My passion was always animals,” she says. Her mother grew up on a farm during the Depression and knew she wanted to live in town. She married a teacher and they settled in Bowmanville, where Carolyn was born and raised along with two brothers. Her father, who taught science and agriculture studies, pointed out the breeds of cattle as they drove to visit her maternal grandparents who were still farming. A horse-crazy teen, Turner went on to study at Queens but cut her graduate studies short when, in 1972, she and her husband Ron came upon a 40-acre property in Elginburg. They bought the farm and while it underwent growing pains early on, these were

eased by the fact that she started small, had the added security of a teaching income in the household, and, perhaps most importantly, knew she was where she wanted to be. Horses came first. They converted old stalls into boarding boxes and began with a couple of their own Arab mares, eventually boarding on a small scale. And while horses would be a continued presence, sheep became a more prominent fixture in the late '70s and grew to a flock over 50-strong at its height. Turner's focus was on meat and she initially marketed her product through direct sales. She brought her sheep to nowdefunct Hoffman's for cutting and wrapping, and then delivered the cuts. Her customer base began with a few friends and acquaintances but grew quickly to a point where she could not keep up with demand. While this marketing avenue was successful, devoting time to deliveries and attention to the myriad cutting requests grew cumbersome. For roughly the last two decades the sheep were sold to Cookstown through a delivery driver with good instincts for when to ship for a good price. On top of this, the rigorouslytended herd presented well, and she often got top dollar. But even for an animal lover whose farming career has gone well, there comes a point where the physical demands, coupled with worries over threats to flock health, lead one to wind down the business. While Turner insists she needs animals in her life, she has been glad to let go of lambing – being up at all hours for a stretch of nights in early spring every year – and the burden of diseases like

Sore Mouth and Foot Rot that can crop up even in the most meticulously-run farms. Foot rot appeared on Turner's farm about four years ago and persisted through a variety of treatments. An anaerobic disease affecting the area between the toes, it can leave the animals lame. While she was able to eventually bring the disease under control, it was a harrowing ordeal. This alone did not shutter the operation, but with her own health problems – worn knees and heart trouble - it became clear that a change was in order. Turner has not followed the clichés of Canadian retirement: golfing in the summer; wintering somewhere warmer. She still has 21 sheep left to take care of, and while she has stopped breeding them, they are used in training herding dogs, which her neighbour Lorna Savage raises. While many farms grapple with easing

a farm business on to a new generation of farmers, Turner has not gone this route. There are, however, young farmers raising sheep, creating a more indirect succession. Though she is retired, Turner remains a wealth of knowledge on sheep and horses – one of those rare individuals whose hunger to learn more about them is never sated. Jonathan Davies is a farmer himself. He operates a small farm at Harrowsmith with his partner X.B. Shen. Jonathan is contributing a series of articles called Frontenac Farming Life, which profiles the lives of local farmers who are trying to make a living through farming, navigating struggle and hope. If you would like to have your story considered, please contact Jonathan at longroadecofarm@gmail.com.

International Women’s Week International Women’s Week, March 8-14, 2015. The Frontenac News is once again proud to present profiles of some of the Business Women in our community. We hope that our readers enjoy these brief glimpses into the lives and careers of our Business Women.

With a warm smile Rebecca DiCola greets the DiCola Petroleum customers at the family business office on South St. in Perth. Rebecca is the great grand-daughter of James DiCola who ran a coal company in Perth during the 1950’s and 60’s. Her grandfather, Frank DiCola, converted the company to fuel oil in the late 1960’s. Currently, Rebecca works alongside her father, Jim DiCola, providing bulk petroleum products to an extensive rural area. With Rebecca’s help the company

has expanded into Bulk Water Distribution. Rebecca is an Advertising and Marketing graduate who exhibits her skills

throughout the DiCola business. She invites you to visit the company website at www.dicola.ca or to like us facebook.

Bulk Petroleum Products & Water Haulage Furnace Oil • Lubricants • Gasoline • Diesel

87 South St. Perth ON (613) 267-1604 1-800-267-7935

For Our Aging Nine years ago, Country View opened because we wanted to offer seniors a better choice. I had lived in the community all my life and started working with seniors when I was 15, following my mother’s lead. After working in both large and small seniors homes, we learned that offering a gentle care policy was the only correct way to look after our aging. This included home cooked meals and baking, showers when it’s good for our clients, back rubs and meals served in bed when required.

We have had many amazing seniors come into our family like home, and choose to stay with us through their final hours. What a wonderful honour. On top of providing retirement care Country View also offers advanced palliative care which we have been told is second to none. At Country View Care we treat our seniors with love and respect. Jennifer Clow, Owner/Administrator 9504 Road 38 Godfrey, ON K0H 1T0 613-374-2023

Jen Andrews moved to Central Frontenac from Montreal in 1996 with her husband Kyle to help with her parents’ business, the Saylor’s Inn near Arden. After the business was sold she worked in the restaurant business in Kingston as a manager at a Swiss Chalet restaurant, but the idea of running their own business was strong. Kyle opened Hubby’s House Cleaning in 2007, and when the business started taking off, Jen left Swiss Chalet and it has been family-run business ever since. “We have many customers in Kingston but we also cover Sydenham and Harrowsmith all the way up to Highway 7,” said Jen. Living in Tichborne and running two crews that work intensively on houses, usually on a bi-weekly basis, Hubby’s House is able to serve customers in a prompt and consistent manner.

Wo r k i n g a s a crew ensures fast work and safety for the workers, and for the customer it means that the business owners are hands-on cleaners as well. Ensuring top quality service has been key to Hubby’s House “We love it out here,” said Jen, who says the ability to serve both rural and urban customers is one of the keys to the continued success of Hubby’s House. In addition to a cleaning service geared to residences, offices and cottages, Hubby’s House offers a window cleaning service as well. 613-375-6573 or 613-888-3758 info@hubbyshouse.ca www.hubbyshouse.ca

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Herb Gardens on your window sill T

he snow may be piled high outside, but starting your garden indoors can happen right now. Come February, the light level begins to increase and a sunny windowsill can be the perfect place to get a head start on the gardening season. There is lots of time before mid-May to get herbs growing. The smell of basil, mint and thyme and the taste of fresh herbs is a harbinger of spring.

The seed racks at retail stores are filled with dozens of choices. Many herbs start well from seed while others are best

grown from transplants. If your goal is to grow herbs that you can clip for culinary use or use as garnishes then the following suggestions may help. These favourites can be started now, indoors, and moved to the garden when the weather dictates. Most herbs will thrive in a sunny location. Basil seeds are easy to grow indoors. The seed will germinate in one to two weeks in a warm location, such as on top of a fridge. When the sprouts show, move to a sunny window sill and keep the soil moist. Water with lukewarm water and fertilize every week with a half strength soluble fertilizer. Fresh basil has a won-

by Helen Halpenny, Lanark County Master Gardeners

sill you can have parsley plants that look and taste great and when planting time comes, the plants will be well established to transplant into the garden. Outdoors, parsley will tolerate half-day shade. Curly parsley may be pretty for garnishing, but flat leafed parsley has the best flavour. Oregano is a popular Mediterranean herb. Sow now for transplants that are good to transplant in May. Don’t cover the seeds with soil. Thin seedlings to give them space to grow. There are many varieties from which to choose. The entire plant is edible.

derful smell and combines with tomatoes in any dish. As well as the common basil you might like to try ’purple ruffles’ or ‘cinnamon’ or a host of other varieties. Mint is one of the easiest plants to grow. Since it travels quickly by root is can be invasive outdoors. It is best contained in a pot. It is quick to grow indoors and fun to watch the seedlings grow and to smell the fragrance. Parsley is rather slow to germinate, sometimes taking three weeks to begin growth, but it is well worth the wait. To keep the soil moist it is best to cover the pot with a transparent cover while germination takes place. In a sunny window

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International Women’s Week profiles For Maureen Marlin and Lori Ellerbeck the timing was perfect three years ago to open a restaurant and resort on Mazinaw Lake. They both had experience in the hospitality industry and when the 5 acre resort property at the top end of Mazinaw Lake became available they grabbed it. They haven’t looked back. “It’s been great for us to be able to run the campground during the summer and keep the restaurant open year round. People appreciate having us here in the winter and in the summer we get really busy,” said Lori Ellerbeck. Since opening, the business has shown progress in offering fresh daily breakfasts and lunches to local clientelle and visitors to Mazinaw Country. Many visitors have enjoyed the accommodations on the property which include cabins, trailers, camping and Yurts.

Maureen Marlin & Lori Ellerbeck

Mazinaw Lakeside Resort & Eatery www.mazinawlakesideresort.com

The restaurant specializes in breakfasts and lunches, with a menu that features a daily lunch special and soup as well as chili, sandwiches and salads. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 8 to 3, and 9 to 3 on Saturday and Sunday. They are closed on Wednesdays. 17370 Hwy. 41, Cloyne, ON 613-336-1760 5 Kilometres north of Echo Provincial Park. mazinawlakesideresort@gmail.com

SLLS

Nicole Van Camp

more. Owls continue to be so popular for decorating your home and garden. We are also seeing a trend to a more vintage style in photo frames and wall art, garden art and more. Watch for our Spring Customer Appreciation Day, Meet the Artist Day and Sterling Silver Trunk Show in the coming weeks and months. I hope to see you soon!

6709 Main St. Verona, ON K0H 2W0 613-374-2323 www.nicolesgifts.ca

Sharbot Lake Pharmacy

Established 1994

1036 Elizabeth St. Sharbot Lake, ON 613-279-2901 1-800-565-7865

Sharbot Lake Lawn Service & Home Maintenance Sharbot Lake Lawn Service was started in 1994 by my father, Wayne Millar. Throughout these years, Wayne has built a successful business. In 1999, along with my two children, Hollie and Matthew, I moved to Tichborne to work alonside my father. I can’t belive how the business has grown; we now have two trucks and two crews. We cover a large area from Sharbot Lake, Parham, Mountain Grove, Arden to Verona. We offer grass cutting, spring and fall cleanup, plus other yard maintenance and snow plowing. We always go that extra mile to make our customers happy. We take pride

Welcome to Nicole’s Gifts! Thank you so much for your support over the last 5 years. It is hard to believe that we are already beginning our sixth year! We have been very busy this winter, renovating to serve you better! We have created a more accessible entrance between the north and south side of the store, installed new flooring and created new display spaces. Many of you have been following our progress on Facebook and stopping by to see what has been happening. I think that you will be pleasantly surprised by the new feel of Nicole’s Gifts. Spring is finally almost upon us! New items have arrived and we anxiously await so much

Jodi Allen

in our work. When, or if dad retires, I will be taking over the business and will be running it with my husband Terry. We would like to thank all of our customers for the support over the years. Free Estimates • Fully insured

613-279-8145 waynemillar@frontenac.net

When Jocelyn Whalen opened the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy in 1991, it was two-person operation. She was the pharmacist and her husband Nick worked with her on the business. Almost 25 years later, there are 7 full-time employees at the pharmacy and 4 part-time relief pharmacists, in addition to Nick and Jocelyn. It all started and continues to be based on a simple premise. The pharmacy needs to satisfy one customer at a time. That has meant a lot for Jocelyn. It has led her to develop expertise in geriatric pharmacy, respiratory issues and compounding. The pharmacy also does “compliance packaging” - using blister packs to put together different medications for patients to take in one day or even several times a day, at no additional charge to patients.

Over the years it has been a struggle for Jocelyn, as it is for other women in small business, to juggle her roles as a mother to two children with the demands of a rural pharmacy. It has meant many late nights working at the pharmacy, studying or taking online courses. But through it all, even as the business has become more and more of a fixture in the rural community it serves, the commitment to making sure the each patient receives the best medication, advice or other product they need in a timely, convenient and safe manner to improve their health, has remained paramount for Jocelyn Whalen.

Moving On In Business In this my 13th year of real estate, I am preparing for the upcoming cottage season with a new partner. Diana Walker, with more than 20 years of real estate experience, joined me as a salesperson at Royal LePage, Northbrook in November of last year. She & husband, Warren, are experiencing the trials & tribulations of building a waterfront home on Big Gull Lake; coincidentally, my husband, David, & I are living through on-going renovations at our Kashwakamak Lake home. Both husbands are retired & focused on home construction; Diana & I are looking forward to a busy season of cottage sales beginning with our participation at the two largest cottage trade shows: Toronto’s Spring Cottage Life Show (March 2729) followed by the Ottawa Cottage Show (April 10-12). At both shows, we will display our Land o’ Lakes listings in our booth & I will showcase the region in my daily seminar presentations.

In the past, participation at these shows has proven to be the best marketing strategy for my sellers & buyers of waterfront p r o p e r t y. H i g h e r attendance at these Chris Winney, Broker events is an indication of the increased interest in seasonal waterfront. In addition, this year’s lower interest rates & gas prices should bring more potential buyers to the area. Contact our office (613-336-1737) if you have questions about selling or buying waterfront property this year; visit our website at www.landolakesproperty.com. ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage

Northbrook Direct Line: 613.336.1737 chriswinney1@aol.com dianawalker@royallepage.ca

Verona Hardware Limited

6723 Main St., Verona 613-374-2851 Verona Hardware Limited has been a fixture in Verona since opening in 1929. “The Hardware” as it is locally known, was originally located on the south side of Revell Ford. It was moved to its’ present location in 1994. As a RONA affiliated store, Verona Hardware has unlimited access to all items that the larger RONA stores have in stock. Lumber, drywall and so much more is just a phone call away. If you prefer, order your items on RONA.ca and it will be delivered to your local store on regular delivery day. Need your item sooner? No problem, we are happy to make a special trip. We are pleased to continue our partnership with Beckwith Contracting and our install

Nicole Van Camp, Owner

program with local contractors. Please think of us first for windows, doors, kitchens and bathrooms. Remember, we have a licenced well technician on staff and offer appliance repair as well.

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“The Pizza Place” in Harrowsmith - new place, new name for former Papa Pete’s L by Julie Druker

inda Irish-Burns has been in the pizza business in Harrowsmith for close to 25 years and her loyal customers will be pleased to know that a recent name and location change is all that has changed at the long-time family-run business, where she works with her sons Scott and Sean. The business changed location on February 1 after Linda purchased the former Ella's Bakery and Restaurant building, which prior to that had been Castle Coffee. Linda was looking to buy a building, build equity and the new location offered her a bigger and more pleasing space where she continues to work along with her sons and six other staff members. The new building boasts two-thirds more space than she formerly had

and it allows space for additional customer seating, storage and parking. Linda had some key renovations done in December after the purchase was final, which included modifying and opening up the service area, upgrading the plumbing and washroom facilities (one of which is wheelchair accessible), and she is pleased to announce the business is now open for business as usual under its new name, “The Pizza Place”. Thanks to a business loan from the Frontenac Community Futures Corporation (FCFDC) located just up the road, Linda was able to purchase some new equipment she needed, including a new walk in cooler and a brand new slice oven. Since Linda

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC DISTRICT OPEN HOUSES YOU’RE INVITED – SHARE YOUR VIEWS Council wishes to hear from you on the long term future of South Frontenac. Plan on attending one of the strategic planning sessions or send your feedback to admin@southfrontenac.net by March 31. 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 were mailed to all property owners on March 2, 2015. The Interim Tax Due Date is March 31, 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 613-3763027 ext. 2200 or email us at taxes@southfrontenac.net. 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 also 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.

COUNCIL MEETINGS The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862

Website: www.southfrontenac.net

was no longer associated with the franchise, she chose to change the name when she changed locations. “The new name, 'The Pizza Place' made perfect sense”, she said when I interviewed her at the new location earlier this week. “I thought, everyone has always called it “The Pizza Place”, so why not just go with that as the business's new name.” Everything else about the business remains the same. The menu, which has kept her customers coming back, is your typical go-to pizzeria fare - subs, wings, a wide variety of pizzas, and salad. Linda said that she is hoping to eventually also offer up a selection of burgers and fries. While Linda continues to work behind the counter on Fridays and Saturdays and still manages the business end of things, (she worked for 28

years as a trust administrator at RBC), she expects that her son Scott will soon be taking over the reins by the end of the year. Business hours have not changed. The Pizza Place, located at 4946 Road 38 in Harrowsmith, is open 7 days a week from 11 AM; Monday through Wednesday until 8 PM; Thursday until 9PM, Friday and Saturday until midnight; and Sunday until 8 PM. Hours may vary depending on customer traffic and will be extended during the summer season. Staff can deliver (for a fee), north to Westport Road, east to Perth Road, south to Unity Road and west to Yarker and Moscow. Linda is thrilled with the new name and new building and she and her sons are looking forward to serving the community for many more years to come. For more information call 613-372-5693

Local bands to play the Crossing Benefit for Fiddle Orchestra PEI trip

by Martina Field he Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra has a lot to be excited about these days. The entire orchestra is going on a trip out to PEI this July. The purpose of the trip is to learn new fiddling techniques and to immerse ourselves in the culture of PEI, as well as to share music from our area. The group hopes to perform at the Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival and to participate in workshops of fiddle, guitar, song and Sympathy Ghost - Dan Keeler & Kate Turner step-dance. Appalachian folk and are currently working We've been fundraising for this trip for almost a year because on their first full length album. Next up is Trxtrmusic who are Jerrard and even though some of us can afford to pay for the cost of the trip, others cannot. And we Diana Smith, newish immigrants to Tay Valwant all of us to have the opportunity to go on ley Township from Guelph via Peterborough. this musical adventure. So we are launching Diana and Jerrard play a good mix of rootsy a kickstarter campaign, our biggest fundrais- country tunes, some blues, a bit of reggae ing project ever, on March 21st, at a show of and even a standard or two. Jerrard plays local music at the Crossing Pub in Sharbot guitar, mandolin and viola and Diana accomLake. We are very happy that three bands panies with beautiful vocal harmonies. The popular hometown band, The Fewill be donating their time to play. Sympathy Ghost will open the night with ral Five, will play last with a wide variety of their own brand of original Americana-style mostly rock'n' roll tunes that range from the music. They are Dan Keeler and Kate Turner 1950s to present day. They are sure to get from Arden. They write songs about love, your toes tapping, if they don't get you right loss and life, chanelling the melancholy of up onto the dance floor. The Feral Five include Jim MacPherson, Dave Reynolds and Dennis Larocque on guitar, Gary Giller on bass and Dave Limber on drums. The music starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are continued from pg 9 $20, available from Kate Turner 613-305Chives can be grown indoors from seed, 4385 and Karin Reynolds (613) 279-2114 or but I usually pot up a portion of a plant in contact any orchestra member. The Sharbot fall, leave it in a cold place to give it a period Lake Country Inn and The Crossing will have of dormancy and bring it to bright window a limited menu available for dinner before the in February. It bounces into growth really show. Please call them at (613) 279-2198 for quickly and its mild onion flavour enhances information and to reserve. salads and such. Plant a few of your sproutWe've also made a cookbook with reciing garlic cloves and use the greens for a pes from orchestra members, which will be mild garlic flavor. available on the night of the show, or at the These are but a few of the worthwhile ex- Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, The Frontenac periments you can try to lift your spirits and News, and Homing Instinct in Perth. They enjoy gardening even though winter contin- cost $15. ues. Enjoy The Edible Garden Newsletter Please watch for the campaign launch on published monthly by Lanark County Mas- kickstarter.com/canada on March 21 and ter Gardeners and available on our website help us to circulate the project until April 30. www.lanarkmg.blogspot.com

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Shirley Peruniak - historian and naturalist

hirley Peruniak was born at Sharbot Lake in 1926, and she can trace her family roots back at least two generations before that, to a grandfather who lived south of the village near the Tryon Road. She attended Sharbot Lake Public School until she reached grade 7. Her father, who worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway, was then transferred to Perth to work in the office of CPR Express, a postal mail and parcel service. Although Shirley did not live full time in Sharbot Lake for over 50 years (1935 until 1988), she always came back to visit her grandparents and other relatives for Christmas and summer holidays. They owned a number of cottages on the lake, and rented some out during the summer tourist season. Shirley, whose maiden name was Walroth, has always been a history buff, and attended Queens on a scholarship to study history. She lived with her husband in Kenora for many years where they were teachers, and where she formed an association with Quetico Park in north-western Ontario (near Dryden). In 2010, she was honoured by being named to the Order of Ontario for her work as a historian and naturalist in the park. When she returned to Sharbot Lake in 1988 after her husband had died, she tore down one of the two remaining cottages that she owned and had a small house built on the lake, on Walroth Lane. She quickly established herself as a historian in Sharbot Lake at that time. Working with then librarian Michael Dawber, who later wrote a book about the history of Central Frontenac called "Back of Sunset", she founded the Oso Historical Society. In the early years of the society, descendants of some of the long-standing families in the township spoke at public events that were organized for that purpose, and although much of the energy of those years has slipped away, Shirley has kept an archive of material, with files about each family kept neatly in alphabetic order at her home, and in a series of file cabinets that are housed at the Sharbot Lake Branch of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library. The archiving work that she took on received a boost in the 1990s, when her friend Dr. Peter Bell, who is himself an enthusiastic collector of memorabilia and photographs of the area, told her that in the cramped and dusty basement of the Oso Hall he had found papers going back to the early 1900's. Shirley worked her way through those papers over a long time and incorporated them into her archives. Another part of her historical work was to root through the countryside to find remnants of buildings that burned down or were abandoned to get a sense of where people lived in the earlier era. That included searching for the

original homestead of her own family, which she eventually found. Her own memories of life in Sharbot Lake in the 1920s and 30s are consistent with other accounts, and the material she has gathered about life in the preceding 50 years are consistent with other sources, including the chapter on Oso township in the book "County of 1000 Lakes", which was written by Peggy Cohoe, Evelyn Johnson, and Doris and R.D. Ayers. “I know that farming was particularly difficult all through those years,” she said. Based on census data and accounts of people such as Thomas Gibbs, the surveyor who completed a survey in 1860, County of 1000 Lakes says that the entire population of the township was 138 in 1860, but that number rose steadily over the next 40 years. By 1900, 60% of the land in Oso was listed as agricultural, but even then the life blood of the town was the railway, since the CPR and K&P rail lines crossed at Sharbot Lake. In 1900 there were five lumber mills in the vicinity of the village, employing 150 people, and an apatite mine employed 40 more. Apatite was used in the fertiliser industry. All of this was based on the ability to ship product to markets in all directions. Over the next 20 years most of the mills closed; a discovery of large quantities of apatite in Florida led to the mine being shut down; the population dropped by 25%; and farming became less and less popular. By 1911 there were 160 farms in Oso, and by 1961 there were 31, which is still a lot more than there are today. Shirley Peruniak remembers the railway as central to the town in the 1920s. “The K&P would come in first, and it would wait for the CPR to arrive. People and goods were transferred, and the trains would be on their way,” she recalls.

by Jeff Green

One of Shirley's regrets is that in those years, though she took many trips on the K&P to Kingston, she never took the train north to Snow Road or Flower Station, or to where it ended, at Calabogie. Aside from her work accumulating an archive of material about the former Oso township over the past 27 years, Shirley has rekindled her relationship with Sharbot Lake Public School, which closed last year. When she started at the school it was a oneroom school house, but soon after, a new two-room school was built on the same site. That was in 1931. In 1939 electric lights were installed and in 1949 it was expanded to the size it was until it closed last year, and indoor washrooms were installed. “When I came back to Sharbot Lake to retire I still felt connected to the school, and to the children,” she said. So, several times a week for 26 years Shirley headed over to the school to help with the breakfast program. “Then, when the school celebrated its 75th anniversary I was able to provide some of the material for people to look at. I got a good start in that school and I was happy to give back,” she said. In addition to her work as an archivist, both in Quetico and Oso, and her school volunteering, Shirley is also a keen birder and naturalist. She has spent her share of time in the bush looking for birds and nests and helping to put together a picture of the natural history of her two favourite parts of the province, places that she knows better than just about anyone else.

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SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

McEwen, Tyler

Stevens, Robert (Bob) Denzil

Tye went to be with our Lord, March 12, 1999 in a car accident.

Thank You - Klatt

October 20, 1929 - March 5, 2015 After a very long struggle with Vascular Dementia, Bob passed peacefully away at the age of 85, with his loving wife Pam Hickman at his side, in Lanark Lodge, Perth, Ontario. Bob was predeceased by his three loving mini-dachshund dogs: Heidi, Benji & Poppy, who were his "substitute children". Bob was born in Camden, N.S.W., Australia and was also predeceased by his parents Robert Henry Stevens of Camden, N.S.W. and Eleanor (Leila) Jane Bainbridge of London, England. Bob had a wonderful career as a Geologist with both the Australian and Canadian governments. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Lanark Lodge nursing home in Perth, who patiently cared so exceedingly well for Bob over the past two years and who helped him with the difficult task of adjusting to this new lifestyle. Many thanks also to the wonderful staff at the University Of Ottawa Heart Institute who enabled Bob to live many more happy and healthy years with his vascular illness. He will be sadly missed by all. As per Bob's request, there will be no visitations or service. Donations can be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute. Thank you. http://foundation.ottawaheart.ca/ ways-give/donate-now For condolences visit our website at www.blairandson.com

Our puppy Reckless is home safe after being lost on March 7 in the Plevna area. Thanks to everyone for the thoughts and prayers. Thanks so much to the guy on the snowmobile trail and to Mel for letting us know that Reckless was found.

Love bears all things, Believes all things, Hopes all things, Endures all things; Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13 Love remains regardless of time and distance. We love you Tye. Mom, Dad, Trish, Jeff & Abigail

OBITUARY

EILEEN BUTCHER (née Hughes) 1920 - 2015 On Friday, February 27 at The Millwood Retirement Residence (formerly 921 Millwood) in Leaside (Toronto). Devoted wife of 68 years to Robert (died May 24, 2012). Mother of Ron (Kathryn) and John (Elaine). Grandmother of Liza. Daughter of Amos and Eva Hughes (Arden, Ontario). Predeceased by brother Ronald and sister Gwen (See), and survived by sister Jean (Sadler) and brother Tom (June). Eileen was a long-time member and active volunteer in Leaside United Church, where she sang in the choir and was a Life Member of United Church Women. A Memorial Service will be held in LEASIDE UNITED CHURCH, 822 Millwood Road, Toronto (M4G 1W4) on Saturday, April 18 at 1:00 p.m. Reception and greeting from 12:00 noon. Cremation has already taken place. Special thanks from her family to the caring and capable staff at The Millwood and Spectrum Health Care, who gave great love and support. No flowers please. Donations in Eileen’s memory may be sent to Leaside United Church. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www. humphreymiles.com. Arrangements under the direction of the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES – NEWBIGGING CHAPEL, Toronto, Ontario, 1-800-616-3311.

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Young, Gordon A. We little knew that morning, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same, It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you, You are always by our side. Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again. Love always, Frances and family

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Baby & me by Marion Hart, dedicated to Angela Lexus Hart Blessing from heaven, miracles on earth Teaching her 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 with laughter and mirth The colours yellow, blue, green and red I’m learning to laugh from a little one as gentle as a lamb, sweet as a little bird, and beautiful as a rose I knock on her door, knock knock knock Let me in, little Angela, it’s Grandma come to play, I’ve brought you a book about a lonely old hen She runs when I can barely walk Seeming to be top heavy, she looks in every nook and cranny Fingers so slim she turns the pages She hears a cow moo, the puppy go woof woof, watch the monkey climb up so high and come down fast Stair are barred to keep her from climbing With everything so clean it’s quite alarming I let her try on my glasses, she’s so pretty and fine Don’t touch, baby, the Lifeline button is mine She knows what a spoon is, her fork and her sippy Together we act so funny, So funny we’re dippy She tastes the flowers, daisies and buttercups Then she gives them to Mummy to put in a cup. The sun is shining on golden brown hair Tickling her toes as she walks in the grass Looking ahead she begins to run fast She comes to my place to play in the pretty leaves One by one she gathers them while learning to walk as straight as you please. They scatter and blow as she stumbles along Holding on to Mummy and Daddy when the sun’s almost gone. It’s time to eat supper, she has her own chair Tied up with a yellow scarf and potatoes in her hair.

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A Promise for You "Our Father .. lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil" Matthew 6:13

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Gestures for Language Learners and Late Talkers

Susan Ramsay, Early Literacy Specialist for Hastings-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington; sramsay@klandskills.ca

ackson’s big brown eyes looked upwards searching his dad’s face for attention. He thrust both arms upwards. Jackson’s dad immediately interpreted his son’s gesture correctly. “You want up?” asked his dad, lifting Jackson into his arms. Jackson, who is two, smiled but didn’t say a word. His parents describe Jackson as a late talker. They aren’t sure if his slowness to use speech is a problem, and have contacted their local preschool speech and language program for advice. At Hanen Early Language Program late talkers are described as children who at: · 18-20 months use less than 24 words · 21-24 months use less than 40 words · 24-30 months use less than 100 words/ or have limited two-word combinations It can be hard to tell if late talkers will go on to have speech difficulties. Researchers and clinicians, however, are beginning to understand that gestures play a role in children’s expressive language skills. We now know that late talkers who also experience language difficulties use fewer and less varied gestures than other children.1 As well, the number of different meaningful gestures children use at 18 months of age predicts their vocabulary at 42 months.2 Babies use body language to communicate their needs and emotions. They cry when hungry or wet, stiffen their bodies when frustrated, and smile when happy. Somewhere around 7 to 9 months of age, infants begin to use contact gestures such as pulling on a parent’s hand or pant leg to say “come”. They also start to create shared attention with others through pointing – prompting us to label objects and explain ideas.

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

ere is a game you can try with a friend. There are two players and they make their moves alternately. The first player picks any whole number from 1 to 9, inclusive. The second player then picks a different number. The game continues, with each player in turn picking a number that has not already been selected. So the game can go on for no more than nine moves. What is the goal? Each player tries to pick numbers in such a way that three among them add up to 15. The first player that does so is the winner. If at the end when all the numbers have been picked, neither player can find three among their selection adding to 15, then the game ends in a draw. Suppose the first player, Ann, chooses the number 8. Let the second player, Bob, pick a 4. Ann then selects 2. Bob notices that Ann already has 8 and 2, so for his second choice, he should grab the number 5. What should Ann do now? To frustrate the designs of Bob, she picks 6. Bob picks 7 and then Ann picks 1. Ann is the winner because three of her numbers are 8, 6 and 1, which add to 15. Try this game for a while. Is there any way that either player can force a win, regardless of what the other does? Or can both players make sure that the game ends in a draw? It is possible to see that the second player cannot force a win. Since the argument is a little subtle, I will put it in parentheses, so you can skip it if you want. (Suppose, if possible, that Bob has a winning strategy. Then Bob can win, whatever number Ann chooses to begin with. So suppose, for sake of argument, Ann picks a 9. Let us start a second game, where Bob is the first player, but let Bob pretend that Ann has already played 9 and pursue his winning strategy. If Ann somewhere along the line in fact plays a 9, this does not affect Bob’s strategy. If Ann does not play a 9, Bob’s strategy will still win. So in this new game with Bob going first, Bob will guarantee that he wins. But then this means that the first player has a winning strategy. This is impossible, since both players cannot each force a win. So the second player does not have a winning strategy, and the best he can do is force a draw.) I have found that most people are not familiar with this game, so they are at a bit of Jillian is learning single words. As she and her mom play, Jillian points to her doll’s face. “Eye,” says Jillian. Her mom nods and says, “Yes, eye.” Jillian continues, “Nose.” Again Jillian’s mom affirms Jillian’s word choice. Then Jillian says something that her mom cannot decipher. Jillian tries again, simultaneously raising and flapping her arm. “Oh, arm!” says Jillian’s mom, imitating Jillian’s moving arm. “Yes, that’s an arm.” Jillian has used a complementary gesture - an action that showed the meaning of the word she could not yet clearly say. Supplementary gestures occur when children combine two different ideas using a word and gesture. For example, Jillian says “juice” while shaking her head. With a word and gesture she combines the ideas of ‘juice’ and ‘no’ to communicate “I don’t want juice.” Researchers tell us that the number of gesture and speech combinations children use at 18 months predicts the complexity of sentences they will use at 42 months.3 So how does knowing about gestures help parents and caregivers support their child’s language development? Adults can use gestures to clarify, affirm and support children’s communication efforts. • Use meaningful gestures as you speak. For a baby who is fussing, you might say, “Are you hungry?” while rubbing your tummy. This shows your baby a gesture for a word they aren’t yet able to say. For children using complementary and supplementary gestures, imitate the gestures they have initiated as you speak the word or phrase aloud. This lets children know their gestures are understood and they can use them again successfully.

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a loss as to how to proceed. But through the magic of mathematics, we can make it a little more familiar. In a past column, I introduced you to the magic square: 4

In this array of numbers, three numbers add up to 15 if and only if they belong to the same row, the same column or the same diagonal. To play the game, Ann and Bob both visualize a 3 x 3 square grid. When Ann picks a number, she puts X in the cell of the grid that corresponds to the position of the number in the magic square. When Bob picks a number, he puts O in the cell of the grid that corresponds to the position of the number in the magic square. Thus, Ann begins with X in the lower left corner, and Bob follows with O in the upper right corner. After each has performed two moves, the grid looks like O

X O

Notice than Bob’s second choice corresponds to the middle of the grid and prevents Ann from completing a diagonal. However, if Bob were allowed to choose a 6 next, then Bob would have three numbers adding to 15 and complete a diagonal. So Ann has to grab 6 at her next turn, thus presenting the situation O

O X

You may have realized by now is that we are really playing noughts-and-crosses, a game that many of you will be familiar and comfortable with. We have here an example of a mathematical isomorphism between two structures that are superficially different but mathematically identical. In our two games, each move in one game corresponds to a move in the other. The winning condition in one game (find three numbers adding to 15) corresponds to the winning condition in the other (put three of your symbols in the same row, column or diagonal). Everything we know about one game can be applied to the other. We have in effect taken something that looks strange and difficult to understand and dressed it in clothes that make it familiar and easy to deal with. This is a fundamental idea, one that underlies applications in mathematics. We take some situation in the real world, and try to formulate a mathematical structure that mirrors it. We describe real world conditions in mathematical terms, manipulate the mathematics, and then read the mathematical results back into the real situation. • Give children time to make sense of your gestures. Hold your gesture for the duration of your sentence. For example, pour the juice while you say “I’m pouring juice” rather than pouring first and then speaking. Or continue pointing to a dog entering the room as you say, “Here comes the dog.” • It often takes three months from the time a child initiates a gesture until he or she can say the word. Because of this, it’s important for adults to label the word specifically and consistently. Rather than, “Oh, I see!” when a child points, label the precise object the child is pointing to. This lets the child hear the word they want to say clearly and repeatedly. • Sing and say lots of songs and rhymes with gestures. Children learn the meaning of new words more easily when they are combined with actions. Even infants can participate in familiar songs and rhymes like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star when they can join in using simple gestures. Babies are born with an instinctual need to communicate. Gestures are how children talk before they can speak. Gestures can also be a tool parents use to help their children develop the language skills they need. 1 Crais, E., Day Douglas, D., & Cox Campbell, C. (2004). The intersection of the development of gestures and intentionality. Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, 47, 678-694 2 & 3 Roew, M. L., & Goldin-Meadow, S. (2009). Early gesture selectively predicts later language learning. Dev Sci., 12(1), 182-187.

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Friday March 13 ARDEN LEGION CASSEROLE SMORGASBORD hosted by Ladies Auxiliary, all you can eat, 4:30pm, $12; under 12yrs $6; 613-3352737. HARROWSMITH - FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, “Big Hero 6” S&A Club, 7-8:30pm, free admission, Children must be accompanied by an adult - Canteen; door prize NORTHBROOK - OPEN MIC & POTLUCK Lions hall 7pm, $6, entertainers $2, all welcome; info, Lionel 613-336-8142 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm, spaghetti VERONA - CHILI DINNER Free Methodist Church, youth fundraiser, 6-7:30pm, $10; info: 613-374-1232.

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Sunday March 15 ENTERPRISE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 10:30am, special speaker PAOC General Superintendent, Rev. David Wells, with luncheon to follow, all welcome SYDENHAM LEGION - DANCE w/ Picket Fences Country Band, 1-5pm; $7; music from today & yesterday; incl. lunch, spot dances, door prizes

Monday March 16 CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Annual General Meeting, 1PM, Barrie Hall. PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151. SYDENHAM LIBRARY - SUPER FUN SUPERHEROES, 10:30am, create your own outof-this-world characters; ages 4-8; drop in.

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 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 VERONA CATTAIL FESTIVAL MEETING, Lions Club, 7-9pm; new volunteers welcome.

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 required 613376-6477

Thursday, March 19 Kingston Christian Fellowship Church Bluegrass Concert. This listing was under the incorrect date in last week's paper. The concert is on Tuesday March 17 (please see above)

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

613-279-3151. SHARBOT LAKE - ELDER CARE AND HOUSING public meeting with Andrew Kovacs of Sharbot Lake Retirement and Retreat, 7:30pm at the Fishers’, 1070 Elizabeth St.; Ken 613-279-1902 SNOW ROAD - TERRY TUFTS at the first monthly music night 7-9pm, community centre; $10 advance, $12 at door; desserts, coffee/tea available; info: 613-278-0841.

Friday March 20

Regular Happenings

HARLOWE - OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, community hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome 613-336-2557 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE – EUCHRE, noon, Anglican Church hall, $5 includes lunch, proceeds to the church, all welcome (3rd Friday of month SHARBOT LAKE - PUPPET SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA at the library, 1pm, “The Mightiest” and “The Princess & the Pea”, all ages, drop in.

AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall. Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome. AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. ARDEN - Community hall: LINE DANCING Mondays 9:30-10:30am; FIT & FUN exercise class Tuesdays 9-10am (April-June, SeptDec) EUCHRE Tuesdays 7-10pm; TAI CHI Wednesdays, beginners class 9:15am, advanced 10:15am; WEIGHT LOSS Wed. 4–6pm Apr-Dec. CHILDREN’S READ/ KIDS KLUB Thursdays 5-7:30pm; sponsor: Kennebec Rec. Committee; info 613-3352845 ARDEN LEGION: Sunday Darts 1pm; Wed & Fri Darts 7pm; Wed Cribbage 2pm; Thurs Euchre 7:30pm. ARDEN SENIORS: meet at community hall 1st Tuesday each month, 11am business meeting then pot luck lunch; info 613-335-2845 BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 2nd Wed, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Sydenham, 3rd Thursday, 9 – 11 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 549-1154, 1-800-267-7875. BINGO ■ Flinton, Mondays, Rec Centre, doors open 6pm ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge. BOLINGBROKE - CPHC EXERCISE CLASSES FOR SENIORS, ABC Hall, Mondays 10– 11am. Contact: Donna Mihalicz at donna@ mihalicz.com; (613) 273-8672. CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments: call 613-384-2361 or 1-866-877-0309 CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE – NORTHBROOK, in former United Church next to cemetery. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm (varies seasonally) CLOTHING – HARTINGTON, COMMUNITY CARING, Princess Ann Community Centre, Mon 9-12, Tues 9-4, and Fri 9-12 CLOTHING - TREASURE TRUNK, Sharbot Lake, 1171 Cannon Rd. “New & Second Tyme Around Clothing” Donations welcome. 2792113. CLOTHING – VERONA, “Style Revival”, free clothing, Free Methodist Church, Wed & Thurs, 10am-1pm; info Kielo, 613-374-5289 COMMUNITY DROP-IN – Sharbot Lake Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151. DENBIGH CRAFT GROUP meets 2nd & 4th Wed. of month, 1pm, community hall, free, all welcome, info: Pam at LOLCS, 336-8934 ext. 229. GOLDEN SUNSET CLUB meets 1st Monday of month, Northbrook Lions Hall, noon. Info: 336-2570. Join us for potluck – HARROWSMITH - TUESDAY LUNCHES, St. Paul’s United Church, 11:30-1pm, $5, soup, sandwich, beverage, dessert. HARROWSMITH - ADULT CRAFTING, S&A Club each Sunday 11am-4pm; bring your project, work on group activities, enjoy the fellowship; $3members/$4 non-members LAND O’LAKES SENIORS meet every second Wed. of the month at Mountain Grove community hall; potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome LENNOX & ADDINGTON RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS & DROP-INS - Tamworth Playgroup: Mondays 9:30 am-noon, Sheffield Arena; Northbrook Drop-In: Wednesdays 10am-1pm, Lions Hall; Flinton Drop-In:

Saturday March 21 CENTRAL FRONTENAC MINOR BALL Registration 10am-noon, Mountain Grove Library; cfminorball@hotmail.com DENBIGH - PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:30-11am, New Apostolic Church in support of Food Bank; info: 613-333-9777 or robertjsprague@ gmail.com PARHAM - HAM SUPPER, United Church Christian Education Building, 5-7pm; $12; children 6 to 12 $4; under 6 free PLEVNA – JACK’S JAM, Clar-Mill hall, 2-9pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; all welcome and all musicians, singers, dancers welcome to participate; sponsors: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers, info: Ed, 479-9909 SHARBOT LAKE - FUNDRAISER CONCERT for Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra, featuring Sympathy Ghost, Trxtrmusic and Feral Five; Crossing Pub, 8pm; $20, tickets Kate 613-305-4385; Karin 613-279-2114 SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Breakfast, 8-11am, 1106 Gemmills Road. all welcome.

Sunday March 22 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 HARROWSMITH - HAM DINNER, Golden Links Hall, 4:30-6pm, $13, call Brenda 3722410

Monday March 23 HARROWSMITH - SOFTBALL REGISTRATION, Social & Athletic Club, 6-8:30pm; info: Michelle at 372-0274 or Laura at 613-8880077 moreyp@kos.net. PARHAM DINERS, noon, United Church hall, for those 50+. $10, reservations requ’d: 613279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151

Tuesday March 24 HARROWSMITH - TURKEY BINGO, Golden Links Hall, early bird 7pm, call Brenda 3722410 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolquilt@gmail. com

Wednesday March 25 HARTINGTON - FRONTENAC MINOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION registration at the Princess Anne Centre (Library) 6-8:30pm; ronmaryjo.dowker@gmail.com. 613-374-3275. RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 1:30-3pm, Rural VISIONS Centre, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 613-376-6477; 1-800-7639610, all women welcome SHARBOT LAKE - POVERTY LUNCHEON & LENT DEVOTIONS noon-1pm Anglican Church; free will offering for food bank, all welcome

Thursday March 26 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477 SHARBOT LAKE - BINGO, Oso Hall, doors open 5;30pm, must be 18 years; sponsored by Northern Frontenac Community Services,

Thursdays 10am-1pm, Township Hall; Info: 613-336-8934 ext. 257. LENNOX & ADDINGTON STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL, local volunteer agency identifies & supports environmental, education, woodlot management, wildlife habitat, watershed issues and projects in L&A. All welcome. 5315723 MEALS ON WHEELS. Serving the North Lennox & Addington area, a hot nutritious meal will be delivered to your door every Thursday at noon, cost: $6; 613-336-8934 or 613-3335216. MERA: McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts at the Schoolhouse: Quilting, Fibrearts, Weaving & more www.meraschoolhouse.org NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK: food & cash donations needed; 613-532-8855, PO Box 151, Sharbot Lake, K0H 2P0 NORTHBROOK – ADULT COMMUNITY DROP-IN, Tuesdays, Lions Hall, 9:30am-3pm, drop-in free, home-cooked style noon meals available for $7, all welcome, info: LOLCS, Pam 336-8934 x 229 NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Info: Jeannie, 613-336-8934 or 1-877679-6636 OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 – 11 am. All welcome OMPAH – FITNESS, Community Centre, 9-10am, M, T, Th, F. $2/session or $12/month All welcome ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS Mon - Healthy Beginnings Sharbot Lake, Harrowsmith playgroup 9:30-11:30am; Tues Verona, Snow Road, Perth Road playgroups 9:30-11:30am; Wed. Sharbot Lake playgroup; Thurs- Storrington 9:30-11:30am. Baby Talk Drop in - Sharbot Lake 3rd Monday of each month. Info: 613-279-2244 PARHAM – COFFEE TIME, 10-11:30am, Tuesdays, Free Methodist Church, free, all welcome PARHAM SENIORS meet every third Wed. at Free Methodist Church in Parham. Potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome PARHAM – V.O.N. SMART Program free exercise classes for older adults 55+, Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-10:30am, United Church; please register: 613-634-0130 PARKINSON SOCIETY MEETINGS, first Tuesday of month, Ongwanada, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Kingston, info 613-379-2012. PLEVNA CRAFT LADIES – every Thursday, Clar-Mill Hall, 10-4, all welcome, call Lois 613479-2562 RECREATIONAL BADMINTON, Thursdays, 7-9pm, Granite Ridge Educational Centre; $5 semester, all ages; under 18 with parental supervision SHARBOT LAKE – KIDS’ ZONE, Pentecostal Church, Wednesdays 6:30-8pm, free, for ages 4-12, Bible adventures, snacks, crafts, music; all welcome; info: 613-279-2267 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - Sunday Darts 1pm, $2 members $3 non-members, all welcome; Euchre Thursdays 1pm, $2 member $3 non-member, small prizes SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE: Moms & Tots Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 am; Seniors fitness Mondays & Thursdays 9:30 -10:30am; Fridays, Coffee Time 10am-noon, Bridge 1-4pm, info: 613-278-1007 SYDENHAM – VON SMART EXERCISE PROGRAM for 55+, free, please register 613634-0130 x 414 SYDENHAM - FUN DARTS, every Tuesday, 7 pm, Royal Canadian Legion. Mixed teams, $2 per person. All welcome TAMWORTH LEGION – Shuffleboard Sundays 2 pm $2pp; Tuesday Night Darts - 8 pm $2pp; Thursday Night League Darts $2pp; Seniors’ bridge & euchre Fridays1:30pm TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Sharbot Lake Wednesdays weigh-in 5pm, meeting 5;30pm, North Frontenac Telephone Co., downstairs, guests welcome; sharbotlaketops@gmail.com VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED by the Canadian Cancer Society, please call 613-3842361 or 1-866-877-0309.

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Milliken - continued from pg 7 have despoiled question period of its substance and forced opposition parties to follow its format: ask a scripted question that the party has approved and is of general, national interest, and respond with an attack. Whichever party or parties is most to blame for the current state of parliamentary discourse may not be the point so much as what this means for democracy. As Milliken put it, the public lost interest. “Diversity made the House of Commons a more effective place,” he said. Voter apathy may be further stoked by the fact that the media has not been reliable in reporting a comprehensive picture of legislative developments. The Harper government has been criticized for its engagement with media. Milliken suggested that news organizations critical of the government are restricted from attending press conferences. His comments recall NDP MP Charlie Angus' lament that Harper “ran on a campaign of open and accountable government [only to then] bar access to the doors.” Or, as University of Alberta academic Graham Darling writes, “Mr. Harper has not placed any legal restrictions on what can be published, but he has limited what information is given to the press and has restricted the opportunities the press has to gather information.”

As for the use of “in camera” sessions, Milliken noted that for any detailed study of a public bill, there is little reason to hold discussions in camera unless there is sensitive information, such as details related to state security. The practice, in his view, had come to be used too liberally in recent years. Finally, the infamous omnibus bill, where various disparate pieces of legislation may be bundled together, was discussed as an item that could be used more judiciously, and thereby more democratically. Milliken suggested that the House of Commons could adopt rules around ensuring that no bill could adopt more than a given number of statutes unless all of the statutes were related to a single subject. Partisan interests aside, the takeaway from Sunday's gathering was the importance of citizens following politics, and engaging through party involvement as a means of combating apathy. This, Milliken noted, was especially true for getting younger people involved in politics (it should be noted that among the politically-savvy attendees, few were under 50 and no younger voters attended.) “Get them to participate in the election doing canvassing...if you get somebody who's keen and doing it, he or she can go to friends and tell them. Once they learn how to do it, they enjoy it and it's terrific.”

Frontenac Soccer Association R egistration is now open for Frontenac Soccer Association's (FSA) Recreational Youth Summer Soccer League. This league, offering weekly games scheduled between May 4 – July 30, 2015, is for players between the ages of 4 and 21 years. Fees for the 2015 season are $90 per player for U5 through U8 divisions and $105 per player for U10 through U21. To register and/

Legion Corner F

or find out more information, please visit the FSA's website www.frontenacsoccer.com. Registration is now open and a spot can be guaranteed until April 4. Registration after April 4 is on a first-come, first-served basis until we've reached capacity. Sign up early (before April 4) for the early bird discount and to avoid disappointment!

by Connie McLellan

riday night at the Sharbot Lake Legion is gion’s Public Speaking contest, some incoralways a great time to get together with rect titles were given. Dan Bush is the G1 friends and enjoy some home cooking. This Zone Commander. Ty Seeley is the Dispast Friday was no exception, and a special trict Youth Education Chairman and Patty treat was given to everyone when new mem- Middleton is the Zone G1 Youth Education ber Larry Haslett brought his guitar. Before Chairman. the meal he caught everyone’s attention with a few songs, then after a great meal of roast beef with all the trimmings he sang and played some more. We were treated to classics from Merle Haggard, Neil Young and Gordon Lightfoot, to name a few, and Real Estate Brokerage many sang along to the PO Box 285 great memories. Larry endSharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 613279-2657 ed the evening with a dedication to his wife, Re, with “My heroes have always been Cowboys”. Larry & Re will be back on March Broker of Record 20 to entertain us again. Fax - (613) 279-2657 Correction: In last Email - mimi@antoinerealestate.com week’s article on the Lewww.antoinerealestate.com

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n March 5 the Northbrook Legion Branch 328 held their Public Speaking contest. The winners are: back row, left to right: Pam Lemke, Youth Education, Cecil

Hawley, President. Front row: Sierra Baldacchin, 1st, grade 7-9; Sophia Borger, 1st place, grade 1-3; Alyssa Borger, 1st, grade 4-6; Mary Forbes, 2nd, grade 4-6.

OPP reportS Fairmount Home volunteer Car collides with train opportunities R

ecently retired? ... or looking for something to do with your spare time? Fairmount Home residents would love to spend some time with you... become a part of the fabulous volunteer team at Fairmount Home! Volunteers assist residents with gardening, beauty break, worship services, bingo, diner's club, and by portering, one-to-one visiting, working in the General Store; the opportunities are endless. Please call 613-546-4264 ext 581 if you would like to get more information about volunteering at Fairmount Home.

Police have concluded the investigation of a collision between a car and a Canadian Pacific train that occurred at tracks close to Christie Lake North Shore Road, Tay Valley Township, on March 15. Ryan Paquette (31 years old) of Tay Valley Township is charged with: driving while ability impaired and driving with more than 80mgs of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. Paquette received minor injuries. The car, which had apparently turned on to the tracks, was demolished and the train received major damage. Paquette was released to appear at the Provincial Court House in Perth at a later date.

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