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Birthday wish comes true for Harrowsmith youngster by Julie Druker oungsters often have a lot to teach us adults about empathy. That is certainly the case of nine-year-old Brandon Heyman of Harrowsmith, whose reaction to one ginger colored horse that was bound for slaughter encouraged both him and his mother to step in. The horse, Karazan, a 17-year-old thoroughbred former race horse, came to the attention of Brandon and his mother MJ after being listed online at a site called Need You Now Equine, (NYNE), a horse placement service that gives slaughter-bound horses one last chance at a loving home. MJ became aware of the site through a friend and of Karazan’s likely fate back in August 2014, just when Brandon’s ninth birthday was approaching. After seeing the horse on the site, Brandon commented on the beauty of the mare, (who just happens to share Brandon’s hair color) and begged his mother, in lieu of a birthday gift, to put the money towards saving the horse. He said, “I just wanted to help save the horse because no one else was doing anything, so I asked my Mom if I could use my birthday money and donate it to help to save her.” MJ not only did that, she went one step further after realizing that no one was stepping up to purchase the horse. She put up the additional money, a total of $650, to purchase Karazan and gave her as a birthday gift to her son. Karazan arrived at their Harrowsmith home on August 22, 2014 and you can imagine Brandon’s shock and surprise. “I was so excited when my Mom told me that Karazan had found a new home and was even more excited when I found out that that home was mine.” When she arrived she was lot skinnier and was a bit rough around the edges but
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Brandon spent hours grooming her and now she stands tall, healthy and proud. Brandon was busy feeding Karazan carrots and apple treats when I interviewed the family last week and she was enjoying the company of four other horses and one donkey on the property, some of which were also purchased through NYNE. Brandon, who has been riding since he was four years old and who now rides and shows competitively, regularly rides Karazan, who was formerly trained to jump and show. She was first ridden by Brandon’s sister, Kristen and immediately started showing off her show riding abilities. A vet check also showed that she has a tendon issue that makes her now unable to jump. Brandon described Karazan as “a nice horse and a real big cuddle bug. She loves her treats and is really good at riding.” Horse love goes deep in this family of six children, the older of whom own and ride their own horses. Their common desire to save sound horses from slaughter also runs deep. MJ has no doubt instilled in her children a love for animals and a desire to get involved to help them. “I want my kids to know that there are horses and other animals that need help and that they themselves can make a difference”. Kristen, Brandon’s eldest sister, bought Zaphira, a 14-year-old grey brood mare from NYNE also in August 2014. Kristen recalled writing a school project on the fate of slaughter bound horses and she continues to raise awareness about the often inhumane treatment and slaughter of these worthy animals. “It’s really sad when you become aware of what happens to so many unwanted horses; horses that have been used up by their owners, who can no longer make a profit from them or just no longer have a use for them
Brandon Heyman of Harrowsmith at home with Karazan, a 17-year-old mare he helped save from slaughter through NYNE but the horses still have so much life and goodness in them.” NYNE is a not-for-profit feedlot rescue community that was set up in December 2011 by its founder and director Tracey Hoogeveen, whose goal is to find homes for horses that are “sound, sane and offer the best chance of a useful future in a new home, and which are currently at direct risk of being shipped for slaughter.” NYNE is not run as a “rescue” operation per se; rather Tracey visits the lots where the horses are held as they await shipment to a slaughter
plant and she takes down information about the animals and photographs them. She then posts those on the NYNE site. She and her crew at NYNE never actually own the horses but instead facilitate purchases directly from the dealers. To date NYNE has placed more than 500 horses in new homes. Some of us who love animals do not have the means or property to have horses, but some in the community do and may want to look into giving a new home to one of these animals. For more information visit needyounowequine.com
Addington Highlands to go slow on wind project A
t their Denbigh meeting on March 16, Addington Highlands Council passed two motions in response to a request for municipal support from NextEra Energy for a 200 MW wind project in the Denbigh area (District 1). The first motion was based on the concerns expressed by Ward 1 councilors, Tony Fritsch and Kirby Thompson, about the potential impacts of the project, At the council meeting, which was chaired by Deputy Reeve Helen Yanch in the absence of Reeve Hogg, Fristch and Thompson presented a six-point document. The document said that “prior to making any decision to support or not to support the wind power project,” the municipality should: determine accurate public opinion on the proposal; understand the legal ramifications; understand the impact on future development; understand environmental impacts; and ensure that the municipality understands the “community support” aspect of the provincial procurement that NextEra is seeking. It also says that if the project goes forward, “The area that is negatively affected by the eyesore and development restrictions should at least benefit from the financial compensation provided for this impact,” and that a development agreement be established “prior to issuing any building permits.”
Among the issues raised in the one-page document are the “esthetic impact on the scenic rural setting of ward 1, which will be negatively impacted for generations (forever),” and also, who will cover decommissioning costs at the end of the lifespan of the turbines. This first motion passed by Council deferred any desicion on supporting the proposal until the items mentioned in the document are addressed. The second motion was to meet with North Frontenac Council, who are also considering a proposal from NextEra, to talk about the implications of the project to the two townships. NextEra is seeking support from the township for a competitive bid they are planning to make to hydro authorities for the installation of up to 100 turbines in the township. And they are offering significant compensation to the township if the project moves forward. A letter from Ben Faiella, a project manager with NextEra, was also included in Monday night's agenda. It clarified the financial implications of the project to the township. “The total approximate annual property taxes would be $450,000” he said in his letter, double the amount that had been included when NextEra made a presentation to Council earlier this month.
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ise in May. Other items from AH Council The township has been invited to attend an Open House by the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc. at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne on March 28 from 10 am to 3 pm. Building department costs taxpayers $30,000 A report from Clerk/Treasurer Christine Reed detailed the costs of the township’s building department. The department costs over $60,000 to run, including $35,000 in salary and $12,000 in mileage costs. Net revenues from building permits totalled less than $31,000 in 2014, leaving a net loss of $29,575 for the department. A $35,000 loss was budgeted for in 2014. Municipalities in Ontario attempt to run their building departments on a break-even basis as far as taxpayers are concerned, with building permit revenue covering all costs. Small municipalities find this difficult to achieve. Addington Highlands is less likely to achieve a break-even position than other municipalities. It is unique among local municipalities in that it waives permit fees for commercial development in the hopes of attracting more investment and raising more tax revenue in the long run.
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Of that amount, 42%, or $189,000, would be township revenue, and the rest would be go to County and Education taxes. In addition, the NextEra officials said the company would make an annual payment of $350,000 to the township during the 20-year life of the project, giving the township a net benefit of $539,000 each year. To put that into context, the 2013 Addington Highlands budget included taxation revenues of $2.2 million from ratepayers. Support from the township, which needs to be secured by the end of June, would give NextEra valuable points in the grading system used by the province to determine which projects will be approved in a competitive bidding process for the purchase of wind power with a 20 year fixed price. When asked about the project after the Council meeting, Councillor Fritsch said that he is not taking a position “for or against” the project at this point. “I just want to make sure, as part of my job as councilor, that the public is informed about all the implications,” he said. To that end, he has asked NextEra to send one or two representatives to a public meeting to be organized locally to discuss the project. This meeting is in addition to a public meeting that NextEra is planning to organ-
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oincidentally, two power projects are being discussed this month at local councils. One is at the bottom edge of Frontenac County, near the border with the City of Kingston. Since it is a solar power field, little controversy is expected. The 106 acre site will end up being shielded from view by some vegetation and will silently produce up to 15 megawatts of power. By contrast, another project is being proposed at the far north western edge of Frontenac County and neighbouring Lennox and Addington County. Instead of being located in the fertile, sunny south, it is in the highlands of Vennachar and Denbigh. The population is a fraction of that in the South. There are a few dozen dwellings within a 20 km radius of the site and a couple of hundred people at most. Yet, a proposed 300 megawatt wind project that is proposed for the region is already starting to generate the first vestiges of protest. Stories about the impact of wind turbines on bats and migrating birds are common. Turbines can be seen, and heard, from long distances, etc. The controversy that came with the wind project on Wolfe
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Island and the proposed project on Amherst Island may not exactly be duplicated in North Frontenac and Addington Highlands, but there are and will be people who wish the whole thing would go away. This is understandable. No one wants their way of life to be challenged, and no one wants their property to lose any of its advantages. Property owners like to control their surroundings. They buy the land surrounding their house when it becomes available. While it is very much a fact that wind power has huge environmental advantages over coal-fired stations or nuclear power plants, that is easier to say when the turbines are not located within shouting range of our own back yards. Renewable energy is still a small player in the energy generation market. Wind projects, although small on a global scale, are a measure larger than solar projects, but both are necessary to start turning the tide from the dead end of non-renewable energy to a long-term future that will have to come from renewable resources if the human species is to survive the next 500 to 1000 years. So, we need to look at them, and in some cases that means applying utilitarian logic to individual landowner interests. A certain amount of inconvenience to a few in the interest of the many has to be accepted.
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Aecom, who sends these reports to the Ministry of the Environment, monitors the waste sites by test wells that are drilled into the ground. Twice a year they check for groundwater contamination and three times a year they check the quality of the surface water. Proposed wind farm project in North Frontenac seeks support from Council Three representatives from NextEra Energy, an American-owned energy supply company, made a presentation to Council on Monday regarding their bid to create a 150 turbine wind farm in North Frontenac and Addington Highlands. Nicole Geneau, Ben Faiella, and Derek Dudek from the company were there to explain what their company is hoping to do in the area, how the bidding process goes, and the timeline for the project. The proposal they made includes 50 turbines in North Frontenac and the balance in Addington Highlands. The company hasn’t decided what size turbines will be in place yet in North Frontenac but Faiella suggested that they would be around 2MW per turbine, therefore generating 100MW for NextEra in North Frontenac alone. The company set up 15 meteorological towers around the two townships just over a year ago and have been tracking weather data and wind activity. This information will be used to choose the best locations for the windmills as well as to help them project how much electricity can be generated at the sites. They weren’t able to comment yet on the specific locations of the proposed turbines but suggested that they might be off Buckshot Lake Road. The turbine specifications are still under review and so NextEra couldn’t provide specifics on tower height, length of blade, etc. The company hopes to create six to ten full-time jobs with the wind farm and intends to build a 5000 sq. ft. building, located within a 20-minute drive of the turbines.
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But we need to be careful, and that is where public processes and honest evaluations of projects is required, so that the balance is not tipped to the point where people are forced from their homes. There is a proposed wind project off Cape Cod that has generated complaints. One of them, levied by Robert Kennedy Jr. no less, is that “people want to look out and see the same sight the pilgrims saw”. Well, the original occupants of North America might say the same thing about the entire continent, but that never stopped the industrialisation of North America. It would take 15,000 wind projects the size of the one proposed for North Frontenac and Addington Highlands to cover the world’s energy needs, and even then only when the wind is up. A 300 mw project is still a huge project, given that each of the six active nuclear reactors at the Pickering nuclear plant produce 500 mw of power each. The environmental implications of wind power certainly pale in comparison to the problem of nuclear waste, not to mention the small, but not inconceivable, potential for a nuclear accident should a nuclear plant fail. Renewables will not replace nuclear energy any time soon, but power production is a long term process, and a wind project in Frontenac and Lennox & Addington could be part of the solution.
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t’s a long drive from Ompah to Bancroft, then on to Kingston and back to Ompah all in one soggy day. That’s what I did on Saturday, though, and it was well worthwhile. It was mostly the rallies in the big cities that captured the headlines about the nation-wide protest against Bill C-51. But it’s not just people in the cities who are increasingly worried about the problems with government’s latest “anti-terrorism” law. In rural Eastern Ontario and in Kingston, the call to “Reject Fear” and “Stop Bill C-51” brought protesters out in significant numbers. In Bancroft, 40 or 50 people stood in groups on both sides of the highway with their signs, exchanging information about the dangers posed by the bill. Young and old, they came not only from Bancroft and the immediate area but also from Killaloe, Haliburton, Whitney Maynooth – and Ompah! The discussions were informed and the atmosphere energizing. I was especially impressed by the 16-year-old lad who had volunteered to be the contact person for the local rally. With a friendly smile and helpful suggestions, he circulated among the crowd, gathering signatures on the petition while his high school buddies held the large sign they had brought: “DEFEND OUR DEMOCRACY - DOWN with BILL C-51.” Two hours later I arrived in Kingston, where Market Square was crowded with people as the rally began. Whereas in Bancroft there had been no planned program, in Kingston there was a platform and a microphone. Volunteer organizer Andrew McCann and other speakers outlined the sweeping provisions of Bill C-51 and what they would mean for our rights and freedoms. When my turn came, I took a critical look at the positions of the opposition parties, applauding the Greens and the NDP for their rejection of the bill and lamenting the Liberals’ apparent attempt to have their cake and eat it too. One of the signs at the rally read: “Principled Conservatives oppose C-51 - Reckless, Irresponsible, Ineffective.” It should have included “principled Liberals” as well. In the midst of all the alarming information, I pointed out that one of the few protections we have against such draconian laws is a Senate that does its job. Contrary to the NDP’s anti-Senate rhetoric, Parliament’s Upper House could protect our rights and freedoms by using its veto power and refusing to pass C-51 without massive amendments. Canadians could in fact act now to ensure transition to a “People’s Senate”
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the more the alarm bells ring. As the Raging Grannies put it in their C-51 song (to the tune of “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic”): “Whatever you do, They’re labelling you: A terrorist!” These were two quite different rallies, but they had a single purpose – a purpose shared with tens of thousands of fellow citizens from Yellowknife to Victoria to St. John’s. I heard the message loud and clear in both Bancroft and Kingston: “Reject the fear-mongering and lies, stop Bill C-51 and restore our democracy!”
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wo notinces of motion concerning the Johnston Point subdivision were before council: the first one would set up a peer review of the Environmental Impact Assessment on the property, at the developer’s cost, and the second would ask the Planning Department to address 11 specific issues raised by Councillor Sutherland. (One asked for a full response to the Loughborough Lake Association’s concerns and recommendations; several others raised questions about the nature and extent of the wetlands around Johnson Point, and their relationship to the lot frontages, and one asked why there had been no lake capacity assessment.) CAO Orr then announced that since last week, developer Mike Keen had filed an appeal with the Ontario Municipal Board referring to the Township’s “failure to make a decision under the planning Act.” Orr said the Township’s solicitor suggested the notices of motion should be deferred until Planner Lindsay Mills returns from vacation and can make recommendations. This was done. Mayor Vandewal asked that all further discussion of the matter be ended. “There are things that need to be said,” commented Councillor Sutherland. Vandewal assured him, “One way or another, this is definitely coming back.” Three-Township Collaboration Saves Money: Mark Segsworth said the Public Works Managers of the four Frontenac Townships issued a joint RFP for consulting, environmental monitoring and reporting on all waste disposal sites in the four Frontenacs. The Islands chose to opt out, in favour
of keeping the consultant they have been using for their one site. However, the other three Townships have recommended accepting Cambium Inc’s total bid of $565.828 for the three years beginning April 01/15. South Frontenac’s annual portion of the costs ($75,000) will represent a savings of more than $100,000 per year. All together, the three Townships will achieve half a million dollars of savings in three years through this collaboration. Shoreline Restoration and Enhancement - The Point: A public Open House will be held to inform and gather feedback from the community on proposed shoreline improvements at the Point Park, to be completed in the fall of 2015. There was some discussion about the need to advertise this as widely as possible. A date for the open house has not been set yet. Fence Viewers Appointed CAO Orr reported that a second call for prospective fence viewers had resulted in two qualified applicants. Joe Redden and Tasha Lloyd were appointed. This job harks back to the times when the question of re-
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· The Verona community was deeply saddened when Joan Goodwin passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15. We extend our heart-felt condolences to Mary and Joan's family. Joan's smile and great humour will be greatly missed. Her involvement in the community was enormous and unending. Joan was an active member in the Verona Community Association. Whenever there was a need for volunteers, Joan would always be the first to step up. Whether it was folding thousands of Cattail Festival fliers or adopting and nourishing three flower barrels at the Verona kiosk, there was never too big or daunting a task that would keep Joan from helping to make Verona a brighter and happier place. Her prolonged illness never held her back. Joan's presence will remain in everything that is good and loved in Verona and her memory will remain forever in our hearts. We miss you, Joanie.
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HENDERSON Jean Brown 613-336-2516 · Robins are the most welcome visitors to Henderson this week. Spring is in the air. · The Harlowe Old Tyme fiddlers will fiddle up a storm this Friday, March 20 at the ever famous Harlowe Hall, home of wonderful music, meals and all round good times. Prizes, dancing, music, laughter are all included with the admission price, and smiles are free. · Then on Sat. March 21 head to Parham United Church for their annual and ever tasty ham supper from 5 – 7 PM, promised to be yummy in the tummy. · Land O'Lakes Seniors met last week to share a pot-luck lunch, and enjoy some games, cookies and prizes offered by Marilyn Meeks. We had a fun time for sure, and look forward to our next meeting
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· Northern Frontenac Community Services is hosting an information session on CPR and First Aid for seniors on March 30. There will be a question and answer period, and handouts provided to those interested. The session will be held in the Sharbot Lake Anglican Church hall beginning at 9:30 and concluding at 2 pm. Everyone is welcome. · The Kennebec Recreation Committee is busy planning their Children’s Easter Party, which will be held on Saturday April 4, 10 am to 1 pm. There will be games, crafts, and an Easter Egg Hunt along with a hot dog lunch for the kids. · March always means tax time, and Northern Frontenac Community Services is once again providing services to low-income families free of charge. Call 613-279-3151 for an appointment or just drop off your information at their office. Your return will be prepared and you can pick it up at your convenience. · There will be a Cross Walk on Friday, April 3 followed by a service in the Arden Church. If the weather is bad, there will only be a church service. The time of this walk will be listed next week. The Annual Pastoral Charge “Sonrise” Service will be held at the public beach on Big Clear Lake at 6:30 am Easter Sunday. · With all of this melting snow, I know I’m not alone, thinking about seed starting and gardening. Hope the good weather continues.
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march 19, 2015 husband of Caren (Wilson), passed away. He was caretaker in various schools for many years. He will be missed. · Happy birthday to Taylor Meeks -18 years, Jim Price, Brandy Shelly, Hunter Shelly-Harpell, Rick Smith, Lloyd Hartwick, Ken Peters, Trinity Green, Jesse Teal, Fred Ackey, Tammis Pringle, Arlene Uens, Marlene Scott, Stephanie Kelly, Colin Hamilton, Heather Dow-Wilkes. · On March 13 at the Frontenac Community Arena, two Midget hockey teams played against each other. Midget 1 had only 7 players while the other team had 18. Final score was 2-2. What an exciting game. Next game will be a tournament next week-end in Tamworth. It will be the final one of the winter season · Land o' Lakes seniors met at 11am on March 11 in the Mountain Grove hall. Everyone enjoyed the potluck dinner at noon. John read from his "Happiness File", which was very humorous. Then Marilyn had a contest on "Roses”. Next meeting is April 8 at 11am. Come and have some fun · There will be a "Cross Walk" on Good Friday, April 3 followed by a church service in the Arden church. In case of rain there will only be a church service. · On March 7 a birthday dinner was prepared by Garnet Brown to celebrate the 75 birthday of his wife, Charlotte. Family came from London, Perth, Brockville, Lanark, Mountain Grove to help her celebrate. Hope you have many more! Charlotte. · Central Frontenac Minor Ball registration will take place on March 21 at Mountain Grove library,10am-noon · The next Lions Breakfast is March 28 at Oso Hall, 8 am to noon. Eggs, sausage, pancakes, beans, toast, beverages. Adults -$7, ages 6 to 12 - $3. Sponsored by Sharbot Lake & District Lions in support of Central Frontenac Swim Program
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· Spring is just around the corner and so is the season’s biggest party - Ambush!!!i. Playing at the Sydenham Legion on Friday March 27. Tickets are limited and just $20 per person. Get yours at the Legion Lounge. Doors open at 7 with Ambush taking the stage at 9pm. · The Sydenham Legion recently donated $3000 to the Grace Centre Meals on Wheels Program. This is just one example of how your local Legion supports its community. · Come out on Sunday March 29 to the Sydenham Legion from 1pm-5pm as Picket Fences plays classic country music for your dancing or listening pleasure. Light lunch is included in your $7 ticket. · The Harrowsmith Women’s Institute is gearing up for a Charity Vintage Fashion Show on Sunday, April 26. Proceeds go to New Leaf Link. Visit their website at www.newleaflink. ca Tickets are available at Trousdale’s General Store in Sydenham, Leonard Fuels in Hartington, and Nicole’s Gifts in Verona, or call 613-353-6320. Their monthly meeting is on Tuesday, March 31 at St. Paul’s United Church at 7pm. Please plan to attend the meeting if you would like to be part of the show. · Don't forget to get your dog tags before March 31. They are $12 now but will increase to $30. · If you are interested in getting your kids into soccer, be sure
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· Tomorrow evening, Friday, March 20, head to the Denbigh Hall for a hearty Stew Supper sponsored by St. Luke's United Church, from 5 to 7pm. Adults $10, children $5. · The New Apostolic Church will hold the annual Pancake Breakfast in support of the Food Bank this Sat. March 21, 10am-1pm, collecting both food and monetary donations. · The Children's Easter Party sponsored by Denbigh Recreation will be held on Saturday, April 14, 11am to 2pm at the Denbigh Hall. There will be games, contests and the big Easter Egg Hunt. Lunch will be provided for all the children. · (Photo courtesy of Joan McLeod) Twenty-two women attended the International Women's Day Celebration at The Blue Bench Bakery & Cafe on March 10. The morning started with Lisa Brash of Land O' Lakes Community Services (LOLCS) reminding us of how far women have come in the past 40 years. She used the example of the strike by 90% of women in Iceland in the 1970s, which moved their government to enact equal pay legislation. This was later followed by Iceland voting in the first female president in modern history. When working together, great things can be achieved. The primary focus of the presentation was on self-care and a few techniques to follow, which allow us to live our lives in the best and most enjoyable way possible. Using examples from his own life, Tim White offered an informative and lighthearted approach to living our best life. He brought attention to some basic principles that can be used to attain this goal, whether it be physical, emotional or energetic in nature. He connected those principles to the effects of being stressed, anxious or depressed and how they can affect our bodies, mind and spirit. Even the slightest shift in perspective can allow the greatest of changes, which can inform our lives and inspire the lives of those around us. A lunch of soup, sandwiches, salads, cookies and tarts were enjoyed by all. There were some wonderful door prizes supplied by LOLCS and the Blue Bench Bakery & Café. Everyone had a great time.
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· The communities of Parham and area had three losses last week. After a courageous battle with cancer, Alvin Conway was taken far too quickly from his family. We will keep them in our hearts and prayers as they move forward. Alvin was the custodian at the Hinchinbrooke Public School and will be fondly be remembered by many former students. · Joey Dupuis, a well-known figure in the community, passed away last week far too soon. He leaves behind wife Tammy and his three children. We ask you to keep this family in your prayers as they try to come to grips with his passing. Joey ran the "Joe & Marg's” store after the passing of his mother. He was a coach to the little baseball team as well as the Junior Men and the Women's teams. He was also a baseball player himself with a wicked drop ball. He will be missed. · Also condolences to the family of the late Don Percy from Elbow Lake.
· Looking for adults to play Monday night Volleyball at the Granite Ridge Education Centre. This is a fun night. · Thinking of you to Floyd Deyo · Don't forget Minor Ball Registration is on Saturday March 21 from 10 to noon at the Mountain Grove Library - in the equipment room. Hope to see you there!! · Also on March 21 there is a Ham Supper from 5 - 7 at the Parham United Church CE building, adults $12, Children (ages 6 - 12) $4 or family rate of $25. · You are invited to a fundraiser in support of the Relay for Life on March 22 at 1 pm at Connie McLellan - Epicure Party and Southhill Designs. Please RSVP to 613-279-6280 and don't forget to bring a friend. · March 26 there will be a Bingo at the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake; proceeds to Northern Frontenac Community Services. · Lions Breakfast is March 28 at Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake, 8am-noon. Eggs, sausage, pancakes, beans, toast, beverages. Adults -$7, ages 6 to 12 - $3; proceeds to Central Frontenac Swim Program · On April 3 there will be a " Passion Walk" in Sharbot Lake, leaving St. Andrews Anglican Church at 8:30 am · The 1st Tuesday of every month through the winter there is coffee, toast and tea at the Christian Education Centre in Sharbot Lake from 9 - 10 am. · Charlotte Brown had lots of family around to help her celebrate her 75th birthday on March 7. · Sure hope the Wagarville Road lasts longer than it took for the "cracks" to appear!! · Thinking of you to King Stinchcombe and Doris Campsall. · Draw is coming up soon for the Ottawa Senators Game. Sure hope you got your ticket! · Happy Birthday to Sam Kempe, Genny Kelly, Natasha Lafaso, Brandy Shelley, Amanda Quinn, Dylan Cox, Taylor Meeks, Nancy Steele, Cheryl Melkman, Mike Gowdy, Leah Mallette, Ceceil LaBarre and Ben Gray.
century British soldier and his family, and follows the active service of 25 soldier-settlers of all ranks who helped create the Perth settlement. It concludes with biographical sketches of another 25 officers and men who gave their names to landmarks in Perth and surrounding townships. Between 1816 and 1819, more than 1,200 discharged British soldiers, from over 80 regiments of infantry, cavalry and artillery, the Royal navy and miscellaneous support units, were given settlement tickets for ‘waste land’ at the Perth (Ontario) Military Settlement. The book describes corrupt officers, illiterate privates, heroes and deserters, wives rescuing wounded husbands from the battlefield, and children born on troop ships during storms. More than half of the the men and women who hacked homes and farms from the bush at Perth were soldier-settlers. Perth’s founding pioneers were the survivors of battles that are scarcely remembered today. Look for “First We Were Soldiers” at the Perth Museum, Archives Lanark, and the Book Nook. · The Bethel Women's Institute was formed in 1937 and descendants of the original 12 members are still Institute members today; however they are declining in numbers. Bethel Women's Institute meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Maberly Community Hall beginning at 1:30 pm. They would love to have you join their organization.
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613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com · Friends Forever Seniors Club has started up their euchres once again. Euchres are held at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke on the following dates. Every Monday at 12 noon from March 2 – April 27. A light noon lunch followed by euchre game. Every Tuesday at 7 pm from May 5 – December 22. Refreshments available following the game. · Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra P.E.I. Trip Fundraiser - Come out in support of the Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra in their quest to travel to P.E.I this summer for a cultural/musical fiddling adventure. The P.E.I trip fundraiser is hosted by the Crossings Pub in Sharbot Lake, March 21 at 8 p.m. Fee: $20. An evening of three great bands to entertain you; Sympathy Ghost, Trxtrmusic (no sp. mistake), and Feral Five. For tickets and information, contact Kate Turner: 613-3054385 or Karin Reynolds: 613-279-2114. · There will be a spring flower arranging demonstration by floral artist Colleen Kahrman at the ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Rd.; Sun. March 22, 1-3:30 pm; refreshments, draw prizes, advance tickets only; $20; call Ann (613) 273-8232. · Marking the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Perth Settlement in 1816, local writer Ron W. Shaw has released his latest book, “First We Were Soldiers – The Long March to Perth”. The book examines the daily life and times of a 19th
· (Photo by Wolfgang Dietz) On March 11 approximately 32 people attended the monthly community potluck at Snow Road hall, which had an international theme. Many thanks to Johanna Cumberbirch and Sue Swoworski for organizing such a feast and to Jeff Swoworski and Peter Cumberbirch for the wall hangings. The dishes and desserts were exquisite. Thanks to the ones who helped set up tables. There was also a video of scenes from China, Peru, Scotland, France, Poland and Cuba. Lloyd Beverley celebrated his birthday at the potluck. The next one will be April 8 at 5pm, and it will be a Country Music special with Fiddlers & Friends. Everyone is welcome. · Approx. 25 people enjoyed a variety of delicious homemade soups at the Lenten Poverty lunch in Sharbot Lake on March 11. · Welcome to our new neighbours, Ginny & Mel Schnupp. They have moved into Bill & Sally Gibson’s home. · Happy birthday to Lorraine Dix and R.D. St. Pierre. · There will be a music night with Terry Tufts on Thursday March 26 at Snow Road Community Hall, 7-9pm. Tickets are $10, call Jeff Swoworski at 613-278-0841 or email swoworskijs@aol.com · A big crowd attended coffee break on Friday morning. Lo-
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he story of Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS) actually started five years before the corporation was formally established in March of 1975. In November 1970, a group of citizens met in the Anglican Rectory at Sharbot Lake to discuss problems shared by residents in the eight northern townships of Frontenac County - problems such as decreasing population, economic difficulties, lack of social services and limited community spirit. The group hosted a public meeting at Sharbot Lake High School on February 2, 1971. Agreement was
reached that the ‘sense of community’ had to be revitalized. In earlier years, the railroads had provided a link between hamlets, villages and small rural settlements, and the passing of that era contributed to residents’ isolation. A "Communication Group" was formed and in March 1971 the first edition of the North Frontenac News - a mimeographed, single sheet paper - was printed and distributed free of charge. During that year, a Local Initiatives Program Grant was obtained to develop of-
fice space and room for any public group to hold meetings in the rectory basement. In 1972 another grant was received for assistance in development of community initiatives. Continuing their efforts as facilitators who assisted community members in taking responsibility for community problems, the group developed a proposal for multi-service centre funding. Two workers were hired to analyse organizational and social service issues in North Frontenac. The first of many senior citizens’ clubs was organized; the Children’s Aid Society was encouraged to work at the facility; and a part-time federally funded
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employment office opened. In response to the results of a questionnaire, the Communications Group facilitated the development of a summer swim program that was co-sponsored by the townships and the Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club. With Ministry of Community and Social Services’ funding approval in 1973, the members established a Management Council and opened office space in the refurbished former rectory. During the winter of 197374, a group of citizens, including some Management Council members, was brought together to discuss another vital concern. St. Lawrence College funded a
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Frontenac. Identification of the need for these and more extensive legal services resulted in the establishment of Rural Legal Services, which is now known as the Legal Clinic-Sharbot Lake. The position of family counsellor was started in 1979 to provide assistance for individuals and families. A small group of women began to advocate for local services to enhance the lives of children and their parents in 1983. With community support, they started a dropin centre and toy library at Sharbot Lake the following year. Then, after acceptance of their proposal for funding, they opened a Child Care Resource Centre, with the program administered by NFCS. They purchased a van, some supplies and equipment, hired two workers, then began outreach programs at township halls. Eventually, as service requests increased and survey results were tabulated, they developed a proposal for funding of a multi-service child care centre that would be the hub for services in the North Frontenac area. The committee members actively participated in all aspects of planning for the Child Centre and celebrated its grand opening on March 21, 1991 during a heavy snowstorm. In 1995, provincial government philosophy changed and moved away from support of multi-service agencies. Administrative funding was removed from NFCS and a letter from the Ministry of Community and Social Services provided advice as to how to close down the agency in an orderly fashion. In spite of the extreme challenges presented by this action, the agency's demise never came about. Twenty years later, Northern Frontenac Community Services (the name was changed after municipal amalgamation in 1998, when North Frontenac no longer meant 'north of Verona') is stronger than ever. Even with the ups and downs caused by the advent of allday kindergarten in the last couple of years, the day care centre, located on the bottom floor of the Child Centre building continues to thrive, and provides care for a number of children and families with particular physical and social needs. For the last 10 years, the Child Centre has carried out the role of an Ontario Early Years Centre, providing parent and early childhood education, including playgroups in communities throughout Frontenac County. A youth program has been up and running for five years, and it is also active throughout the county. The nature of the service delivery has changed over the past 20 years as well, in
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Mississippi - continued from page 5 rie and Sandy Ryder were hosts and she had baked a mountain of goodies for everyone. It was nice to see Marilyn Schlieverl and Walter Cameron out enjoying coffee. There was almost a cake fight between Walter and Don McLean – I think Walter
won – he went out the door with a big container of chocolate cake. · Lorie Ryder’s mom, Loretta, from Peterborough, is coming to stay until May. · Anyone interested in playing fun darts and/ or horseshoes at Snow Road hall, please contact Glen Paterson at 613-278-1458, kjpater@gmail.com or Dave Trumble, 613278-1569.
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Child Centre March Break Camp: Brian Dunford and Max McLean, youth coordinators at the Child Care Centre in Sharbot Lake, are in the middle of running a March Break camp at the Child Care Centre and at St. James Major Catholic Church. The camp took place on March 17 and will happen again on March 19 from 8:30 AM-4PM. The fee of $25 includes crafts, games, outdoor play and a number of themed special events including science experiments and St. Patrick’s Day activities. Chair Linda Chappel. “Whatever the age group, we procontinued from page 6 vide services, either with our the children's and adult services wings of NFCS. A number own programs or in collaboof services are offered by the agency in collaboration with ration with others.” While there are many affiliates who have office space in the NFCS Adult Services building, such as Ontario Works, Frontenac and Addington funders behind the NFCS Children and Family Service, Frontenac Community Mental banner, from government Health Services, Pathways for Children and Youth, and oth- ministries and departments to charitable foundations, ers. The United Way has come on board as the funder of fam- community groups and inily and youth services, and the Local Health Integration Net- dividual donors, from the work funds community support services such as Meals on point of view of the residents of Frontenac County, the Wheels, etc. “We like to describe ourselves as a cradle to grave orga- services are all provided by nization,” said long-time board member and current Board caring individuals, and the community activism that brought NFCS about 40 or 45 years ago keeps it going to this day. If people need service and don't know who to call, they can call the Child Centre at 613-279-3260 or Adult Services at 613-279-3151
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Due to structural and durability deficiencies that have been noted, the Township of Central Frontenac is pursuing removal of the current Overpass Structure on Road #38. The Structure is located within the Village of Sharbot Lake and currently acts as an overpass for Road #38 over the abandoned K&P Rail Line. This project is intended to confirm the Township’s decision for replacement of the existing structure with a level crossing. The above project is being planned under Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice, and the receipt of necessary approvals, The Township intends to proceed with the design and construction of this project. The Project plans and other information are available at the following Locations: The Greer Galloway Group Inc. 640 Cataraqui Woods Drive, Unit 2A, Kingston ON K7P 2Y5 Tel: (613) 536-5420 Mon-Thurs.: 8:00am – 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
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Interested persons should provide written comment to the Township on the proposal within 30 calendar days from the date of this Notice. Comment should be directed to the Public Works Coordinator. If concerns arise regarding this project, which cannot be resolved in discussion with the Township, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as Part II Order), which addresses individual environmental assessments. Request must be received by the Minister at the address below within 30 calendar days of this Notice. A copy of the request must also be sent to the Public Works Coordinator. If there is no request received by April 20, 2015, the Overpass Removal will proceed to Construction as presented in the planning documentation. Minister of the Environment 135 St. Clair Avenue 100th Floor, Toronto, Ont. M4V 1P5 This Notice issued 19th of March, 2015
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atie Doran, the education and support co-ordinator with the Alzheimer Society of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, will be facilitating a support group for caregivers on the first Tuesday of each month at 1 pm at the Seniors’ Centre at the United Church in Sharbot Lake. The first meeting takes place on April 7. “The Alzheimer’s Society is here to support people through their journey with the disease or those who are caring for someone with the disease,” said Doran. Doran said she will be bringing information with her to the support group meetings and will be prepared to make presentations, but that the participants will really determine what kinds of topics are addressed and how. “My role tends to be that of a facilitator. There are so many common experiences that caregivers face that they tend to take the group in the direction that is most useful for themselves.” In addition to running the group, Doran, who has been working with the Alzheimer’s Society since last June and is partly responsible for services in the rural areas, hopes to raise the profile of the society in Frontenac County, which has flagged a bit in the last couple of years. “We run a number of programs and provide a lot of support and referrals,” she said. “The emotional side of caregiving is something that we pay particular attention to.” Among the programs that the Alzheimer’s Society has championed is a music program. People with dementia often respond to music and the society offers an i-pad with earphones, pre-programmed with music chosen by the individual and/or their family. The service is offered for free, including the loan of the i-pad. There is also a drop-in centre at the society’s headquarters in Kingston, but in Frontenac County the option of home visits by Doran or one of her colleagues is more popular, because of the isolation. Anyone who is interested in the Sharbot Lake support group can call the Alzheimer’s Society for details at 613544-3078 or can just show up at the seniors’ centre in April 7. There is an ongoing support group out of the Grace Centre in Sydenham as well, which meets on the last Thursday of each month at 7 pm.
INSPECTION Inspection of Approved 2015–2016 Annual Work Schedule Mazinaw-Lanark Forest The Bancroft District Office of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has reviewed and approved the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc. (MLFI) April 4, 2015–March 31, 2016 Annual Work Schedule (AWS) for the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest. Availability The AWS will be available for public inspection at the MFLI office and the MNRF public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning March 19, 2015 and throughout the one-year duration. Ontario Government Information Centres at Bancroft and Kemptville District Offices provide access to the Internet. Scheduled Forest Management Operations The AWS describes forest management activities such as road construction, maintenance and decommissioning, forestry aggregate pits, harvest, site preparation, tree planting and tending that are scheduled to occur during the year. Tree Planting and Fuelwood MLFI is responsible for tree planting on the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest. Please contact Matthew Mertins, Planning and Operations Forester for information regarding tree planting job opportunities. For information on the locations and licence requirements for obtaining fuelwood for personal use, please contact the MNRF Bancroft District Office. For commercial fuelwood opportunities, please contact MLFI. More Information For more information on the AWS or to arrange an appointment with MNRF staff to discuss the AWS or to request an AWS operations summary map, please contact: Joel McCracken, RPF Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Bancroft District Office 106 Monck Street Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 tel: 613-332-3940 ext. 256 fax: 613-332-0608 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Matthew Mertins, RPF Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc. 14225 Highway 41, P.O. Box 159 Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0 tel: 613-336-0816 ext. 223 fax: 613-336-0818 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY CONWAY, ROBERT ALVIN (Retired from LDSB after 36 years.) Peacefully at home on Tuesday March 10, 2015 in his 67th year, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Caren Wilson for 47 years. Dear father of Debbie (Garth), Travis (Shannon), Jackie (Brad), Janice (Rob). Grandfather of Collin, Gracie, Andrew, Caden and Hunter. Survived by his mother Marguerite (Cota) Conway, brothers, sisters, many nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his father Gerald and son Shawn. A celebration of life was held at Goodfellow's Funeral Home, Parham on Sunday March 15, 2015 from 11 am until service time at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Relay for life North and Central Frontenac would be appreciated by the family.
HOFMANN, John 1958 - 2015 Knights Of Columbus Council 12309 St. Patrick's Of Railton It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John at the age of 56 years, on March 14, 2015. Survived by his loving wife Denise. Wonderful father to Joshua and Natalie. Survived by his mother Maria, and his siblings Jutta, Renate, and Wolfgang (Mimi). John overcame great obstacles throughout his life, he never lost his sense of humour and will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Family and friends will be received at the TROUSDALE FUNERAL HOME in Sydenham on Friday, March 20th, between the hours of 1-3 and 6-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 21st at 11:00am in The St. Patrick's Parish in Railton. Knights of Columbus will be gathering at 5:45pm on Friday, for a Knights of Columbus Service. As an expression of sympathy, donations in John's memory to the Independent Living Center Kingston, would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. In The Care Of TROUSDALE FUNERAL HOME 4374 Mill Street, Sydenham Ontario (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com FUNERAL SERVICES
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March 24, 1925, Sharbot Lake - William and Annie Meldrum welcomed their daughter Lola Helen Kirkham in the house built by her father and maternal grandfather Samuel Armstrong. Raised with sisters Verna, Sheila and brother George, Lola attended primary school at Sharbot Lake Public School, high school in Perth and then moved to Kingston where she would study business. Her August 1, 1953 marriage to Earl Kirkham produced two sons, Eugene and Dale. Lola is most remembered for her long-time employment at the Sharbot Lake Post Office, where she eventually achieved the position of Post Mistress. She was active in the community and a member of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. Lola now resides in Kanata, close to her family: Eugene, Cathy, Tina, Steven, Dale, Rachel and her sisters Verna and Sheila.
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BLATCHFORD, Robert Joseph Passed away peacefully with family by his side at North York General Hospital on Wednesday March 11, 2015 at the age of 82. Loving father to Barb, Rob (Maysa) and Susie. Cherished grandfather to Samantha, Tyler, Connor, Aidan and Beni. Will be missed by his sister Ann Sonley and extended family and friends. Visitation and Memorial Service was held at TRULL FUNERAL HOME, “North Toronto Chapel” on Monday March 16, 2015. Bob was the son of Douglas and Dr. Ellen Blatchford, early vacationers at the then-developing 'Loon Lake' and early members of the original 'colony' at Skootamatta Lake as it is now called. Bob lived in Toronto but went to the cottage at Skootmatta Lake every summer since childhood. During his retirement years at the cottage, he became a strong supporter and historian of the Cloyne and District Historical Society, and was a tremendous resource for historical information about Skootamatta Lake, Bon Echo Inn, and the Pioneer museum. He donated some of his mother’s medical instruments to the pioneer Museum and assisted in the republishing of the “Sunset of Bon Echo” Pamphlets which were first published from 1916-1920 and are still being sold today. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew him. If desired, in memoriam donations can be made to the Friends of Bon Echo (www.bonechofriends.ca) or the Pioneer Museum (http://pioneer. mazinaw.on.ca) in Cloyne Ontario. Online condolences can be made at www.trullfuneralsyonge.com “At times like this, your heart gets a little softer, you get closer to your family and you get closer to God.” - Pat Burns FUNERAL SERVICES
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Bob & Joanne Bertrim (Verona) and Jim & Colette McIntosh (Perth) are excited to announce the engagement of their children Brittany Bertrim & Marc McIntosh. A June 2015 wedding is planned.
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Bruce Burke & Gladys Lowery In loving memory of our brother and uncle, Bruce, who passed away on February 25, 2006; and our sister and aunt, Gladys, who passed away on March 21, 2011 We hold our tears when we speak your name, But the ache in our hearts remains the same, No one knows the sorrow we share, When the family meets and you’ re not there, We laugh, we smile, we play the part, But behind it all lies a broken heart. Forever loved by Ellamae, Kenneth, Sandra, Roseanne and family
Thank You ~ Wyatt Our family would like to thank all our friends and neighbours for their support during the recent tragic loss of a loving husband, father & grandfather, Brad Wyatt. Thank you for all the food, cards, and flowers. To the men in the village who came to help and plow, we are grateful to you. To the OPP, Paramedics, HDFD and Dr. Dempsey, thank you for your compassion. Thank you to David Goodfellow for your guidance and to Catherine and David Tysick for the beautiful service. We will love and miss him forever, Joan Wyatt and family
The rites of spring How many of us have been wishing, hoping, dreaming of seeing the outward signs of spring. We need to find joy in each day, not spend it wishing away One season leading into another Always brings changes to my mind and heart along with the changing landscape This year I am glad because God’s love
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comes from within; it will not change With few exceptions nature is again met with high expectations Daffodils, tulips, pussy willows and revival of the earth as it becomes a source of hope and strength Reaching above to share the warmth of the spring, the sun gives its everlasting light The everlasting waters fall gently from above and flow ever to the sea Peace and freedom are with us day and night as we go from sunset to sunrise, ever grateful, joyful with each day. Psalm 118: 24
A Promise for You "Our Father .. deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory" Matthew 6:13
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first “Ride For Dad” on February 28, raising $5065 for prostate cancer research and awareness. Ninety-three snowmobilers took part in the trail ride of over 150 km. All participants praised the scenic ride on well groomed trails Now plans are under way for their three yearly Charity Breakfasts to close out a very successful season. They are April 4 for Alzheimer's; April 18 for Relay For Life; and May 2 for Melanoma. Last year over $3300 was raised for these charities with well attended breakfasts. Representatives from these organizations will be in attendance with display materials. Presentation of proceeds will take place at approx 11 AM. Plan now to attend these events at the SRSC Clubhouse at 1106 Gemmills Road. submitted by Snow Road Snowmobile Club
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On February 14, long time Southern Frontenac Community Services volunteer Dave Linton skied the 51 km Gatineau Loppet to raise awareness of the importance of daily physical exercise for seniors and seniors programming at the SFCSC. However, due to extreme weather conditions he was unable to finish. Below is his account of the race.
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n the previous 14 years of competing (and finishing) in this event, I do not recall nonfinishes ever exceeding three percent. Cold air presented breathing problems in climb areas (wind chill of -38C). Cold dry snow presented glide problems. Fresh and blowing snow presented issues with grip wax. When waxes are not working, energy expended is vastly increased. With extremely cold temperatures, running out of energy created a dangerous situation for many. Skiers depend on their energy to generate body heat, and therefore wear less warm clothing. Running out of energy meant they could no longer stay warm; Hypothermia became a real issue. Over-dressing creates the issue of dehydration because of excessive perspiration, which also robs the energy bank. Knowing your body, your physical capabilities and limitations, and knowing what the weather is going to throw at us is so important when deciding what to wear on race day (given that this trek takes around 5 hours for us recreational skiers). I think all of the foregoing contributed to the high number of
PAGE 9 non- finishers…but maybe one more larger contributing factor: lack of knowledge, and lack of respect for a formidable foe who can become so hostile to those who have not prepared adequately. Two weeks of physio was not sufficient to cure tendonitis of an Achilles tendon, and even though I would probably be skiing at half power, I felt I was fit enough to enter and complete this race. However, due to brutal conditions, it took me three hours to reach the 20 km. check point. All skiers are required to arrive at the 30 km time gate within four hours of start time, or face disqualification. So rather than ski another 10 km in less than enjoyable conditions, only to be disqualified, I declared myself out of the race to officials at the 20 km check point. Three of us non-finishers shared a van ride from a nearby parking area. The big (40-yr-old) guy in front lost energy enough to stay warm (hands and feet frozen) The woman beside me was in dire condition, suffering from extreme hypothermia…incoherent speech…frost bite… loss of equilibrium…shaking violently and continuously. I pulled the blanket she had been given up over her shoulders. In spite of her condition, she was able to stutter her thanks. In fact, my act of kindness was a comfort to me, because it helped me to keep my disappointing failure to finish in perspective. It reminded me, that on our ultimate epic journey, it is not the length of the journey, or how long it takes to get there that is so important, but rather the quality of the sojourn, and the foot prints we leave…. Maybe next year.
Robert (“Bob”) Blatchford (1932-2015) A Remarkable Man and Good Friend I, and many others, have lost a good history and were friend who died on Mar 11 in Toronto after virtually forgotten. a battle with an only recentlydiagnosed Bob committed aggressive disease. He will be sorely to finding them, missed by many whose lives he gently and with the touched. He leaves no enemies behind. assistance of Ian Brumell of the Cloyne Carolyn McCulloch, past chair of the and District Historical Society, all six Cloyne and District Historical Society ‘Sunset’ issues were eventually gathered, said: “such a gentle man. I shall really miss and reprinted. Today, the Flora ‘Sunset’ him and his considerate friendship. The pamphlets continue to be in demand lake will miss his wonderful knowledge and sold, almost 100 years after original of how it all was, back then.” publication - a tremendous contribution to Bob has made an invaluable contribution the preservation of a previously forgotten to the preservation of the history of world. the Cloyne area, particularly that of The second example relates to the Skootamatta Lake and Bon Echo Park. Mohawk family of John and Annie Bey His historical memory, so important to (Bay), who came to the area in the late many in the community, is now gone. The 1800s with the enticement of free land. Pioneer Museum became very important They didn’t get any, but remained due to to him in recent years and it is amazing the beauty of the area and were allowed to that such a small community has this live on Levere land at ‘Indian Point’ near marvelous resource. the Bon Echo site on Lake Mazinaw. John Bob cottaged on Skootamatta (formerly was skilled at hunting, fishing, trapping Loon Lake) since the early ‘30s after his and building canoes and other wood parents, Douglas and Dr. Ellen Blatchford, products, and with Annie, had 12 children. bought the cottage on what is now Loon’s He was featured in Flora’s ‘Sunset’ issues. Nest Rd. Through his investigation and Annie later died in their house fire, which discovery, Bob became the unofficial lake resulted in the dispersal of most of the historian with an almost photographic family, who left with bitter memories memory of people and their activities of their treatment. One son became a – going back to local pioneer land grant policeman in Detroit and another was a families. Upon his retirement from Nikon, noted sniper in both World Wars - a hero. Bob spent from May to October at the lake A daughter, Matilda (Tilly) stayed as she and was able to focus on his historical married Bill Schwager. research. A great granddaughter of Bill Schwager He also was dedicated to the history of and Tilly Bey is Laura Schwager. Bob Flora MacDonald (1867-1921) teacher, encouraged Laura to write about her seamstress, entrepreneur, reporter, family history in the area, which was suffragette, and the owner of Bon Echo published in the Skootamatta Newsletter from 1910. Her son, Merrill Denison, in 2010. In 2013, Bob convinced Laura famous playwright and author, eventually prepare a more lengthy version, and donated the land so it could become a the Cloyne Museum agreed to sponsor provincial park. As well he took a great an evening in Barrie Hall in Cloyne for interest in the local history of a Mohawk Laura to relate such history for the benefit family, the Beys of the wider community. It was attended From the time of her ownership, by a ‘standing room only’ crowd - a fitting Flora MacDonald developed the site at closure on the very unhappy experience of Bon Echo to glorify the teachings and the Bey family in the area. philosophy of the famous American On a more personal note, my family poet, Walt Whitman. This included the will be forever in Bob’s debt for his care hiring of Scottish stonemasons to carve of my parents (now deceased) at the lake. in the massive rock, in 12ft. letters, her Since then, Bob and I have had many dedication to OLD WALT. To assist in the enjoyable dinners at my cottage - always promotion of the poet and the site, with informative with a drink and lake history its hotel facility, she published pamphlets discussed. It was my pleasure and I will called “The Sunset of Bon Echo”, six treasure the memories of the good times. issues from 1916-1920, a fascinating view Thanks, Bob, my good friend. We will of Bon Echo times and activities. The miss you. memory of such publications passed into James G. Oborne, Winnipeg
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Thursday, March 19 SHARBOT LAKE - CENTER STAGE CAFE w/ Craig Bakay & Feral Five, at Legion, 7–9:30pm; $5
Friday March 20 DENBIGH - HEARTY STEW SUPPER, community hall 5-7pm, $10; children $5; sponsored by St. Luke’s United Church 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. SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm Roast Pork
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
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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, 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 27 NORTHBROOK LEGION - EUCHRE TOURNAMENT, 7pm at the Lions Hall. SYDENHAM – DANCE W/ AMBUSH, at Legion, $20pp; doors open 7pm, Ambush 9pm.
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Saturday Mar 28 ENTERPRISE - BREAKFAST at Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, $5, 9am, all welcome 613-358-2637 HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, no admission fee, potluck supper, all welcome 613-336-2557 HARROWSMITH - SOFTBALL REGISTRATION, Social & Athletic Club, noon-2:30pm;
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HARROWSMITH - TURKEY BINGO, Golden Links Hall, early bird 7pm, Brenda 372-2410 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolquilt@gmail. com HARTINGTON
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info: Michelle at 372-0274 or Laura at 613888-0077 moreyp@kos.net HARROWSMITH - DANCE with Jeff Codes band, Golden Links Hall 8pm; $10 advance, $12 at door; tickets Brenda 372-2410 SHARBOT LAKE - LIONS BREAKFAST, Oso Hall, 8am-noon; eggs, sausage, pancakes etc. $7; 6-12yrs $3, proceeds to Central Frontenac Swim Program STUFF THE CRUISER, Trousdale’s Foodland, Sydenham and Reid’s Foodland, Verona; 10am-3pm. VERONA - FRONTENAC MINOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION, Lions Center noon-2:30pm; info: ronmaryjo.dowker@gmail.com; 613-374-3275 TAMWORTH - CARLOS DEL JUNCO, blues harmonica player, concert at Legion, 8pm; $30; call 613-379-2808.
Sunday March 29 FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE, Open mic @ Through the Roof Ministry Center, 6:30pm, all welcome MCDONALDS CORNERS - CONCERT w/ Gathering Sparks, MERA Schoolhouse, 2pm, single concert advance ticket $22; 613-4856434 or www.ticketsplease.ca SYDENHAM LEGION – DANCE w/ Picket Fences Country Band, 1 to 5pm, spot dance, door prizes & lunch, $7 each.
Monday March 30 SHARBOT LAKE - CPR & FIRST AID INFORMATION SESSION for seniors, Anglican Church Hall, 9:30am-2pm; lunch, snacks; please RSVP to 613-279-3151 by March 23. This will be an information session only. Topics to be reviewed and discussed include (among others): defibrillators, procedures to do & not to do regarding CPR & First Aid.
Tuesday March 31 HARROWSMITH - TURKEY BINGO, Golden Links Hall, early bird 7pm; Brenda 372-2410 HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE monthly meeting at St. Paul’s United Church, 7pm.
The Once in Sharbot Lake - their “home away from home” J udging by the enthusiastic welcome The Once, a folk trio based out of St. John's, Newfoundland, received at their sold out show at The Crossing Pub in Sharbot Lake on March 16- it's no wonder that band member Andrew Dale quipped to the crowd, “You guys are our home away from home.“ The trio returned to the Crossing Pub at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn, one stop of many in their cross-Canada and European 2015 world tour. The evening opened with a short and lively set by Swedish-born, singer songwriter Sarah MacDougall, who is now based in Whitehorse and is joining the trio on their cross-Canada tour. MacDougall accompanied herself on guitar. She has two CDs to her credit to date, "The Greatest Ones Alive" (2011) and her latest titled "Grand Canyon". Many of the songs on the latter were inspired by her new surrounding in the Yukon. Tunes like “The Story of Pippi and Lion Heart” and “It's A Storm - What's Going On” demonstrate her brave desire to write from a very personal place and her pitch perfect delivery and spot on rhythm guitar prove she is a vibrant and dramatic talent. Following Sarah's set, The Once took to the stage and were greeted like old friends back for a long awaited visit. The trio is comprised of Phil Churchill on guitar/back ups, Andrew Dale on mandolin/bouzouki/back ups and Geraldine Hollett on lead vocals/ percussion. They opened appropriately with an a capella tune “Coming Back To You”, which showcased their impressive harmonies that are a huge part of why this trio has gained such world wide recognition. Geraldine Hollett leads the trio and her exceptional voice can do anything and everything. She is a bright light - a soulful, charming and barefoot singer who has been compared to the likes of Allison Krauss, Linda
Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and other famed songbirds. Hollett possesses a down home truthfulness and compassion that in no way diminishes her effervescent joie de vie. She has no fear about going for broke on songs like their second of the night titled “The Town Where You lived”, a tune written by Churchill about his father, who died over a decade ago, and whom he described as “truly the most amazing man that I have ever met.” Hollett demonstrated how she can sing sweet and soft The Once, l-r, Andrew, Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill then turn effortlessly on a dime and come on as strong as a tidal wave. The their first with Nettwerk Records and is a colsong kicked up the energy in the room in- lection of originals (their most to date) as well stantly and demonstrated the band's rich and as covers. While their original material covlively sound. ers a lot of ground from Dale's heart-felt love Their latest CD is titled "Departures". It is song “You Lead I Will Follow” and "Birthday
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Song for Fred", the trio are also master interpreters of old time classics. Their version of “Can't Help Falling In Love” was goosebump inducing. They also played a number of their favorite east coast traditionals like “Jack the Sailor” and the Newfoundland drinking song "A Round Again", which got the crowd pumped up. You can be sure if there had been space to dance, moves would have been busted. They played for close to an a hour and half straight and as always they peppered their set with lots of lively and entertaining banter. Geraldine spoke of how the band came to the attention of famed crooner Passenger and were invited by him personally to tour with him internationally. They completed a 17-month world tour where they played 75 shows in 19 different countries. Now they are back home and their adopted family in Sharbot Lake no doubt will be waiting with bated breath for their next visit. For more information visit www.theonce.ca
Fraud victims' reported losses almost $69 million in 2014 - estimated 95% don't report fraud OPP report: The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) reports that 13,701 victims of “Mass Marketing Fraud” lost a total of just under $69 million in 2014 – more than in 2013. The majority of victims were between 50 and 70 years of age. Sixty-six percent of all Canadian-based mass marketing fraud scams in 2014 occurred to victims via the internet or e-mail, while another 20 per cent occurred by telephone. Lottery scams and other prize fraud schemes now rank second highest in terms of the number of mass marketing fraud com-
plaints, and fourth in terms of dollar losses reported by victims, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Many Canadians find themselves becoming scam victims, thanks to the excitement of a surprise win or to claim prizes from fake lotteries, sweepstakes or contests. In 2014, the CAFC received 4,400 Canadian complaints of prize or lottery fraud. Of those, 652 people were victimized to the tune of more than $4.3 million. Police believe 95 per cent of victims never report the crime.
Phone calls, an e-mail, text messages and pop-up messages on your computer or laptop may make claims that the offer is legal and that there are relatively minor costs to claim the ‘big’ prize. By responding, you may lose everything you send to a scammer and – if you have provided other personal details – your identity information could be stolen to support other crimes. Fraud can destroy the trust and honest relationships upon which our economy and financial markets are built. A single serious
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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes The Opossum by Lorraine Julien
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hough rarely seen because of their nocturnal habits, opossums have been slowly moving into southern Ontario from the eastern U.S. for quite a few years. This past winter would have been particularly cruel for this little animal from the south though - their tails and feet are pretty well hairless, leaving them especially prone to frostbite. Though they may look like big rats, they are actually quite gentle creatures. They are about the size of a house cat with mostly light-grey spiky fur. Some of my family live in the country in the Port Perry area where they occasionally see wild (and not so wild) animals that may venture near their home looking for food. They have adopted a small family of feral cats. The cats are fed fairly regularly with kibble and kitchen scraps; however, another animal that has regularly joined the cats is an opossum. The little opossum has no fear of the cats and when it starts to eat their food, they jump back out of the way. We haven’t seen it this winter probably because of the severe cold. I’m listing here some of the more unique facts you may find interesting about this animal: First of all, is it an “opossum” or a “possum” and how did it come by this name? In the early 1600’s, a Capt. John Smith named the animal “opossum” from the word “opassum”, the Algonquian term meaning “white animal”. The proper name for North America’s only marsupial (pouched mammal) is the Virginia Opossum found in the U.S. and south eastern Canada. Opossums have been around for millions of years (since the time of the dinosaurs) and are one of the Earth’s oldest surviving mammals. The animal was discovered in the tropical forests of South America. Until then, marsupials were only known to exist in Australia and Tasmania. As human populations increased northward in the Americas, the opossum followed, attracted, probably, by new food sources: road kill and garbage. Unfortunately it is obviously dangerous to eat road kill unless you are a crow with lightning reflexes! Opossums have litters of up to 14 kits each about the size of a honey bee. Right after birth, the tiny creatures crawl into their mother’s pouch where they nurse for several months. After they’re mostly weaned, they leave the pouch from time to time and ride on their mother’s back until they mature. Disease - They are naturally immune to rabies Poison - They have almost total immunity to the venom of poisonous snakes Garbage - They’ll eat almost anything, making them another of Mother Nature’s garbage collectors – items on the menu include road kill or anything dead, rodents, insects,
Fraud - continued from pg 10 fraud can cause a “ripple effect” that erodes trust in the Canadian economy and results in losses that run well over one billion dollars. Although they often feel embarrassment and shame, victims play a key role in fraud investigations. Sadly, as few as five per cent take the time to report fraud. However, reporting fraud could, in turn, prevent further harm and victimization of others, perhaps even of their own families, neighbours and friends. Members of the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch encourage everyone to leverage their social media interactions by using #dontbeavictim #fraudprevention and #OPPtips to help others identify and report fraud. If you suspect you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, or if you have been approached to pay a fee to claim a lottery or other type of prize contact your local police service or CrimeStoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or online at https://www. tipsubmit.com/ . Remember, legitimate lotteries do not require you to pay a fee or tax to collect winnings. You cannot win money or a prize in a lottery unless you have entered it yourself, or someone else has entered it on your behalf. OPP Deputy Commissioner Scott Tod said, “The impact of all fraudulent activities is staggering. Whether it is senior citi-
snails, slugs, birds, eggs, frogs, plants, fruits and grains. Brains - They are actually quite smart – they have a remarkable ability to find food and remember where it is. When tested for this skill, they scored much better than rabbits, cats and dogs. Another test showed that they could find their way through a maze more quickly than many other animals. Natural Pest Control – since they like to eat slugs, beetles and snails, they are a welcome addition to the garden. They will kill rats, other rodents and cockroaches they find in their territory. Thumbs – The opossum has opposable “thumbs”. The opposable thumbs are on the rear feet (technically they’re toes) which enable it to have fantastic climbing skills. Primates are the only other animals with these “thumbs”. Impressive Tails – They have prehensile tails (meaning the tail can grasp and wrap around things like tree branches). Some people think they sleep hanging upside down but this is not the case. They’ve been seen carrying bundles of grass and other materials by looping their tails around the bundles. The tail works like a fifth appendage or hand. Great Eyesight – the eyes appear to be black but it’s just that their pupils are strongly dilated; there is iris around them but it’s mostly out of sight. The giant pupils are thought to be adapted from their nocturnal habits. Natural Defence – You’ve all heard the expression “play possum” – when possums are threatened they may run, growl or whatever but when all else fails, they “play possum” and act as if they are dead. It’s not a conscious act but is an involuntary, trancelike state that can last up to four hours. It has proven quite effective as a deterrent to predators looking for a meal. Though opossums may look fearsome with a mouthful of teeth (50 – the most of any land mammal), these interesting and misunderstood little animals are quite gentle and quietly go about their business, mostly eating rodents and bugs. As long as we have winters like the past couple, it’s doubtful their numbers will increase to any extent here in the near future. It is possible though that we may see them in the Land O’ Lakes as they do like to be near water. Correction: Thanks to Aileen Merriam for pointing out an error in my winter survival column, which was published on February 19. While Monarchs do have four generations on their way north, it is only that fourth generation that returns south, migrating all the way from their northern limits to specific trees in a specific area of Mexico zens bilked out of their life savings or young people stripped of their assets and having to start over, the harm caused by fraud is real and significant.”
OPP charge driver who failed to stop at RIDE check
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n March 4 at approximately 11:15 pm, Frontenac OPP conducted a RIDE check at the intersection of Perth Road and Rutledge Road. A lone male driver in an orange Chevrolet small, sedan-type vehicle, approached the RIDE check but failed to stop at the check and proceeded southbound on Perth Road at a high rate of speed. Shortly after, at the corner of Perth Road and Latimer Road in Inverary, OPP officers located the same orange vehicle, which had hit the traffic light standard. The male driver was not located at the scene of the accident and a search was conducted of the area. However the male driver was not located. Frontenac OPP conducted an investigation and as a result, on March 12 police charged Calvin Taylor, 25, of South Frontenac Township with: driving while under suspension; failing to report an accident; disobeying an officer directing traffic; possession of a schedule II substance. He was issued a Summons to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Kingston, on May 4, 2015.
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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS South Frontenac Township is seeking quotations for the provision of equipment and materials. It is anticipated that the equipment and material will be required between April, 2015 and December, 2015. Details can be found on the website under 2015 Tenders. Your response is to be delivered to the following address: South Frontenac Township, 2490 Keeley Rd, Box 100, Sydenham ON, K0H2T0. Attention: Brian Kirk, Area Supervisor. Responses are to be received by 1:00 p.m., April 7, 2015. If you have any inquiries on this matter, please contact: Brian Kirk, CRS-1, Area Supervisor, The Township of South Frontenac, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham ON, Telephone: (613) 376-3900 Ext. 4347 Email: bkirk@southfrontenac.net
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
PERTH ROAD MINOR SOFTBALL REGISTRATION Please see date changes: Tuesday March 24th: 6-8pm and Saturday March 28th: 1012pm. Harris Park Hall, Perth Road Village – Ages range from T-ball to Jr. Men. For more info contact Terra Gower @ perthroadsoftball@gmail.com
SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS 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. 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, April 7, 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
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Sap season slow to start, but hope springs eternal in the sugar bush - First ever Maple Weekend coming to Central Frontenac- Lanark highlands by Julie Druker s of early this week, and the forecast for this weekend into early next week indicates nothing will change too much in the very near future, the sap has been slow to come from the maples in Frontenac and Lanark County. However, George Conboy, whose family has been making syrup for generations at their farm on the Bell Line Road north of Sharbot Lake, said that a few mild days and nights and perhaps a bit of rainy weather will soon change that. “As the tree roots start thawing out, the sap will start running and I am guessing that come Easter weekend we should be in full production.” The timing of the run might be late in comparison to recent years when a late February - early March season has become common, but it will be ideal for a new initiative that is coming to Central Frontenac and Lanark Highlands. Local maple producers will be opening up their farms to maple syrup enthusiasts and consumers on Easter weekend for the first time ever Maple Weekend event. The free event is similar to a typical back road studio tour and its goal is to celebrate, educate and share the bounty of one of nature’s sweetest and most delicious treats. Locals and visitors to the area are invited to experience first hand the art of maple syrup production.
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The idea for the Maple Weekend was inspired by a similar event that has been taking place in New York State for a number of years, and which has proved to be very successful. The event is being put on by the Lanark and District Maple Syrup Producers Association with support from the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association, Valley Heartland CFDC, and the Lanark County Tourist Association Maple Weekend will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 4 and 5 from 10AM4PM and will include tours at 17 different locations in Lanark, Frontenac, Leeds and Grenville and the City of Ottawa. Both George and Darlene Conboy, 2559 Bell Line Road, and Mel and Joyce Conboy, 2379 Bell Line Road, Sharbot Lake, will be giving educational tours of their facilities, which have state of the art machinery. They will show visitors how maple syrup production has changed drastically in the last few decades. Visitors will be able to experience the entire process from start to finish as well as taste free samples of the finished products. Similarly, three producers located in McDonalds Corners: Heritage Maple Products (623 Dalhousie Concession 9A), Hali and Andrew Mackey’s Sugarbush (255 Ferguson Side Road) and Wheelers Pancake House and Sugar Camp (1001 Highland Line) will also be welcoming visitors and giving tours and free samples of their products. At Wheelers, visitors will also be able
Darlene George Conboy will be opening their sugar shack on Easter weekend to explore their Maple Heritage Museum, which holds the Guinness World Record of having the world’s largest collection of maple-related artifacts. Other related activities on the tours, depending on the location, will include horse-sleigh wagon rides, taffy-onsnow, trail hikes, and free samples of maple syrup and other related products and confections. As to be expected, the participants will also have a wide variety of syrup and other maple products for sale. For those who have not yet toured the op-
NF - continued from page 2 NextEra has already secured lease-agreements for 10,000 acres from landowners in Addington Highlands, although the majority of the land where the proposed turbines would go is Crown Land. NextEra has until the end of August 2015 to submit their bid and one of the determining factors in the selection process is whether the municipality is on board with the project. They hope to sign an agreement with the township saying that the North Frontenac Council support NextEra’s bid to create the wind turbine project. In the lead up to them signing an agreement with the township, they plan on providing an information session and community open house in late May 2015. The contract will be awarded by the end of this year. NextEra estimates that their project will bring an extra $146,000
erations of some of these syrup-producing facilities, there is much to see and learn, and Easter weekend will the perfect opportunity for families and their visitors to tour the local back roads and learn about maple syrup making in the 21st century. Since farms tend to be muddy in the spring time, visitors are advised that boots are the recommended foot wear. For more information about Maple Weekend and for a detailed list and map of all of the participating producers, visit www. mapleweekend.ca in assessment taxation to North Frontenac Township. Budget re-cap: Angela Millar, Deputy Treasurer, presented the budget summary in a public meeting, highlighting some of the changes coming to the township’s 2015 budget. She explained there is an increase in dollars needed to be raised through taxation to the tune of $274,820, or 5.29% The biggest increase here comes from the OPP’s new billing model, which brought an increase of $132,215. The township set aside funds for buying equipment, completing the renovations on the Ompah Fire Hall and for other road construction/public works projects. NF Council also decided to make investments into eco-tourism in the area with upgrades to the Plevna heli-pad and star gazing area, as well as to install four privies throughout the township.
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n February 6, 2015, the Canadian Supreme Court subverted democracy, dictated that the government grab the right to kill its citizens, and gave doctors the power to kill people, and there have been no protests or marches. Why is that? The state has the responsibility to feed, clothe and house people. Is it also the state's responsibility to kill people, which the court has now forced on the government? Why are so few questioning the decision, which is discriminatory and contradictory? Why is the prospect of state-sanctioned killing of our seniors and vulnerable people - or of anyone - not a problem in Canada? Canadians already have the right to refuse medical treatment, to be taken off life support, and not to be resuscitated. Sadly, they can also kill themselves whenever they want. What is the need for legalizing socalled assisted suicide, which endangers thousands of seniors and vulnerable people
across Canada? It can take years to get a placement in a nursing home or similar facility. How many seniors, sick, afraid and unable to live in their own homes, while waiting for placements, will feel pressured into giving up and asking to die? How many depressed, mentally ill or disabled people are in the same circumstances? People in those situations are easily confused and manipulated. Why is no one standing up for them? Why are so many people deceived into thinking that the state is our friend when it wants to kill us? Ironically, the U.S. Supreme Court is currently examining whether death by lethal injection is cruel and unusual punishment - at the same time that the Canadian Supreme Court has declared it to be a right. Our seniors deserve better than to be murdered by lethal injection in their declining years. - Jule Koch Brison