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by Jonas Bonnetta n Thursday April 9, local townspeople filled the Denbigh hall to the rafters for a presentation by Nextera Energy, the American-owned company that is making a bid to install 100 wind turbines near Vennachar in Addington Highlands. Nextera is owned by Florida Power & Light, one of the largest U.S. electric utilities, with 4.7 million customer accounts in the United States. They operate wind, solar, oil, and nuclear energy generating sites across North America. Ben Faiella, a member of the development team at Nextera, made the initial presentation Thursday night, explaining how the bidding process would go for the Floridabased company. Nextera will submit their bid to Ontario Power Authority (OPA), as part of their Large Rate Procurement (LRP) plan, at the end of August of this year. The OPA have set a target to purchase 300MW’s of wind power, and Nextera has proposed 100 wind turbines in Addington Highlands, as well as 50 turbines in North Frontenac, for a potential total generation of 300MW of electricity. There is an incentive, applied as a discount to their proposed price, for applicants to gain support from the local municipality and/or a local Aboriginal group. Part of the incentive also includes seeking support from adjacent landowners. Nextera is offering Addington Highlands a one-time payment of $350,000, which they call the “Community Vibrancy Fund”. Once installed, the land the turbines are on would also add approximately $450,000 to the Municipality’s MPAC assessment annually. It’s a significant chunk of change for a small community, but when the question and answer period was opened up to the audience hands shot into the air. Nextera’s employees were kept busy for the next two hours answering questions about environmental impact, land leases, timelines for the project, and above all exactly where the proposed locations of the turbines are. Faiella explained that Nextera had been studying wind data for over 12 months to help guide that decision but wasn’t able to say yet where individual towers would be located. Local resident Terry Boucher, from Lake Weslemkoon, asked Reeve Henry Hogg whether the township has any plan to “engage any sort of consultant to talk about the technical or environmental issues that other [similar] projects within the province have experienced?” “We haven’t had much discussion on it yet” Reeve Hogg said but agreed that it would be wise to do so. He suggested that they wait for Nextera to provide them with more information before possibly looking for help from a consulting firm. He did point out that they had been seeking legal help with the process. Diane Isaacs from Denbigh was seeking clarity on the municipality’s role in the decision process. “If... the community doesn’t want this done is there anything that council can say or do...and us as citizens in this community? Have we got anything we can say or do?” Reeve Hogg explained that the Green
developer with Nextera, explained that they were legally obligated to remove the towers, following the guidelines set out by the Environmental Protection Act. Greenhouse explained that if Nextera went out of business there would still be great value in the windmills. He suggested that “80-90% of the cost [of the windmill] is paid at the beginning...in a bankruptcy this asset would be one of the more valuable assets.” He also said that the cost of bringing the towers down is “significantly less than the value of the materials”.
by Jeff Green he future of the Parham branch of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) is very much in doubt. Central Frontenac Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Jim Zimmerman reported to Council on Tuesday, April 14. that he has been contacted by the Limestone District School Board concerning the Parham Library. “They said that they do not want anything in the way as they try to find a buyer for the Hinchinbrooke school property, so they have offered to sell us the portable where the Parham Library branch is located as long as we move it off the site.” Councilor Jamie Riddell said, “Can we not throw it back at them? My feeling is, we tell them we will move it as soon as they get an offer on the property.” “They made it quite clear that they have no intention of entertaining something like that,” said Zimmerman. “They want the portable out of there or abandoned by June 1.” Zimmerman said that he has had a discussion with the executive director of the KFPL, who said that the library has had plans to close the Hinchinbrooke branch dating back a number of years. The township is planning to build a new fire hall in Parham later this year and would like to include a library branch in the new building. Zimmerman indicated that it would be possible to move the portable from its location next to the closed school to a spot nearby, next to the Parham ball field, which has washroom facilities. “Could we not close the branch temporarily, store the books, and put them in a new branch when the fire hall is built instead of spending thousands to move it?” asked Councilor Bill MacDonald. Zimmerman indicated that, given that the library board’s commitment to the branch is lukewarm at best, closing the branch temporarily may not be a good idea. “They also said they have no budget for outfitting a branch this year,” Zimmerman said. Several years ago a consultant’s report for the KFPL called for a radical re-thinking of library service in Central and North Frontenac. It called for a 5,000 square foot branch to be built in Sharbot Lake, and the closing of all three other branches in the township. The report was received but not endorsed by the library board of the day. However it has never completely gone away. Since that time, Central Frontenac Township, which is responsible for the buildings that house library branches within its borders, has indicated repeatedly that they are not inclined to build a large branch in Sharbot Lake, and are committed to keeping all four branches (Arden, Mountain Grove, Parham, and Shabrot Lake) open. In the interim the Library has renovated the inside of the Arden branch, a commitment to its future, but has not done any work on any of the other branches, leaving the future of both the Parham and Mountain Grove branches in doubt. The KFPL board has also demonstrated its willingness to close branches if it sees that usage is low - even if the host township
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L to R - Maribeth Scott, Linda Chappel, and Catherine Tysick by Jeff Green ver 125 volunteers and a number of guests packed St. James Church Hall in Sharbot Lake on Monday night (April 13) for the 35th annual volunteer appreciation event put on by the staff of Northern Frontenac Community Services. The suppertime event, which included a Lasagne dinner, cooked by Pat Rhyno and Jan MacPherson, was capped off by the presentation of the Volunteer of the Year Awards. Karen Burke was honoured for her weekly contributions to the agency’s Meals on Wheels Program. She helps run the kitchen where the fresh made meals are prepared before they are whisked across the expanse of North and Central Frontenac by volunteer drivers. One of the longest serving meals on wheels driving couples, Tom and Eileen Christenson, were singled out this year as they have finally decided to retire after delivering meals on wheels for longer than anyone can remember. The couple has been so dedicated that they continued to deliver meals even after moving to Perth a couple of years ago. A second, surprise Volunteer of the Year award was given to Board of Directors Chair, Linda Chappel. The board had to meet in secret so Chappel would not know the award was coming. It was given to her
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10 signs of spring by Jeff Green
1. It's warm outside, not cold 2. There is mud everywhere 3. My road is flooded 4. Where there is no flood, there are potholes. 5. All the messes outside from the fall are back, in spades. 6. Oh yeah, the geese are honking, the birds are chirping, the starlings are trying to nest all over my house, and the ducks and the herons are back. 7. There are beavers swimming where my road used to be. 8. Making maple syrup is a lot less fun than it was 2 weeks ago 9. There are snowdrops in place of snow. 10. I'm starting to cut wood for next winter.
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icky Leakey from KPMG made her annual visit to Central Frontenac to present the audited financial statements that she has prepared. She brought relatively good news. Thanks to a $1.56 million provincial grant towards reconstruction of the Fifth Lake Road, which joins Central Frontenac and Stone Mills township near Tamworth, the township took in $11 million in 2014. Meanwhile, expenditures were down marginally and the amount of money in reserve funds was up. The township has about 19% in tax arrears, which is higher than the provincially recommended 15%, but Leakey said that the percentage had been stable at that rate and “given the income levels among residents that number is not a worrisome one. If there was a sudden spike, say to 22%, then I would be more worried,” she said. Reserves are also healthy, she said, giving an overall positive tone to the presentation, which was shorter than in past years. “I have one question,” said Councilor Bill MacDonald. “Did you do the audit for Mike Duffy?” “I have to go now,” said Leakey. Building permit numbers remain up: After the first quarter of 2015, permits for three new residential units have been purchased, up from 0 in 2014 and two in 2013. The total value of construction for 2015 is now at $1.15 million for the year, up from $262,000 last year and $453,000 in 2013. $3 million tender: Crains’ Construction of Maberly has received the largest road construction tender for Central Frontenac since Road 38 was rebuilt in 2004. At a cost of $3,000,829, which was $42,000 under budget, Crains’ was the lowest of four bids on the contract to reconstruct Fifth Lake Road.
Wind resistance - from page 1 Denbigh resident, John Williams, asked the Nextera representatives whether they had “any experience with building projects in forested landscapes in Ontario?” Greenhouse explained how they had no similar experience in Ontario but that they had done similar builds in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. John Keeble, from Lake Weslemkoon, inquired about setbacks and distances from residents, asking Nextera if they’ve looked into “keeping them away from where people can see them from their cottages?” Greenhouse told Keeble that they “haven’t, to date, taken it into consideration.. it’s something we can work with the community to attempt to take into consideration...” but pointed out the difficulties in trying to juggle all the different limitations like setbacks from cottages, rivers, lakes and other features on the land. Reeve Hogg explained that approximately 50% of the tax base in Addington Highlands are seasonal residents and cottagers. Nextera are planning to make another presentation later in the spring with the intent of reaching this demographic. The distance setback from a turbine depends on the situation. For example, the minimum distance that a turbine can be placed to a non-participating neighbour’s property line, that is, a property that hasn’t signed a lease agreement with Nextera, is blade length, plus 10 metres, if the property has no dwelling on it. Greenhouse explained that they recently had been installing turbines with a 50 metre blade, so that would mean a 60m setback. A recreational property owner in Addington Highlands
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New Leaf Link (NeLL) Dr Karin Steiner, Executive Director of NeLL, introduced several participants, parents and volunteers from this nonprofit program which provides continuing education, lifeskills and socialization to adults with developmental disabilities. Steiner pointed out that once these young people have graduated from the school system there are no ongoing program resources for them in South Frontenac outside their homes. Since 2009, NeLL has provided activities and education two days a week, drawing on support from volunteers, service clubs, individual donors and participant fees. They would like to be able to have sufficient finances to run three days a week for 34 weeks, and have two week-long summer programs. At Mayor Vandewal’s request, Steiner agreed to provide Council more concrete numbers concerning program costs. Solar Farm Proposal Two representatives from SunEdison returned to discuss their intent to submit an RFP application to the provincial government this September. They are proposing a solar project on the Groenewegen property fronting on Florida Road, south of Harrowsmith, and need to be able to show municipal support. Two main concerns of Council are that the public meeting about the project should be widely advertised, should include a take-home information package, and that a reserve fund needs to be established to cover the cost of decommissioning the project after its projected twenty-year lifespan Perth Road Fire Hall CEO Orr reported on behalf of Fire Chief Chesebrough about the recent tours of three neighbouring fire halls, and three primary design points related to equipment bays: how many, how long should they be, and should these bays be drive-through? Opinions varied, but there seemed general agreement that two bays should be sufficient. Some said that while drive-through bays might be safest in theory, some of the firehalls they visited were clogging the drive-throughs with storage items. Councillor Revill spoke of the importance of taking a longer view of the whole Township’s fire system: perhaps plan for one larger central station which would house administration and provide facilities for training of all township firefighters, with two or three mid-sized stations, their locations determined by call-out history, and the rest of the stations could be smaller, with minimal training facilities. He suggested that storage might be provided less expensively by secondary buildings adjacent to the main firehall. Revill emphasized that immediate needs are not the same as wish lists, and budget restraints combined with “a lot to do ahead of us” mean that reserves would need to be developed to accompany long-range planning. He also strongly recommended engaging an architect to draw up the final
plans for the firehalls. Planner’s Response re Johnson Point Planner Lindsay Mills’ response to Councillor Sutherland’s ten questions met a lukewarm response from Council. Sutherland said that although an argument could be made to have no development on Johnson Point it would not be reasonable to do so, and was not what the Loughborough Lake Association had asked for. “ It’s better to move on,” he said, adding that there still needed to be an environmental assessment on the neighbouring wetlands, for even though this was not a trout lake, an EA would be a “reasonable and responsible condition”, which would address the importance of preserving water quality and fish habitat. He suggested establishing a ten-meter buffer zone between the lot boundaries and the wetlands and using the lot on the southwest corner as common property with docking facilities for all residents. Mills had said there already were docks in the wetlands around the bay: Sutherland countered that these docks may have been the result of bad planning decisions, and should not be held up as standards to follow. Mayor Vandewal said that creating the buffer might not be possible in this case, as it would be changing the rules in the middle of the process: however, it might be a good idea going forward. Councillor Mark Schjerning agreed with Sutherland, saying he would like a lake impact assessment, regardless of how that section of the planning act has been interpreted in the past. Councillor Ron Sleeth said he’d like a legal opinion on the interpretation of that section (5.2.10) of the planning act, and Sutherland asked whether someone from the MOE or MNR could give Council a definition of “protected wetland”. Mayor Vandewal said the issue would be coming to next week’s Council meeting for decisions. Trailers (for sale or rent) … again … The time period for compliance with the prohibition of the use of trailers on private residential property expires on December 31, 2105. This by-law has been haunting Council ever since it was established ten years ago. Originally intended as a means of addressing the inequality of trailer residents paying no taxes, but using Township services: roads, waste disposal, fire and emergency, etc, it has been dragged out and extended, largely due to the difficulty of enforcement. A lively discussion offered CAO Orr no clear direction: the question of “what next?” will come to Council next week. Where Would You Like to Live? How about on a lane called: Abbey Road; Copperhead Road; Coronation St; Lannister; Mockingjay; Pivo; Bacon; Stark; Tamarak (sic); Warp Dr; Weevil; Gator or Bedbug? (I added the last one: has a nice rhythm. W) These are some of the 127 possibilities that Planner Mills offered Council for consideration and approval. The final list will be provided to residents of newly developed lanes, to expedite the choice of names. The list is intended to be nonoffensive, and should not duplicate those of neighbouring Townships, or reference any living person.
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t's hard to imagine, on a warm spring day, that it was less than two months ago that the Polar Plunge took place on a crisp winter's day. At Central Frontenac Council this week, Mayor Frances Smith presented a cheque for $3,480 to Shastri Ablack (Board member) and Vicki Poffrey (Executive Director) from the Alzheimer's Society, while Marci Asselstine of the Child Centre at Northern Frontenac Community Services received a cheque for $3,630 from Deputy Mayor Tom Dewey. Another $1563 is going to the Parent Council at Granite Ridge Education Centre. The Polar Plunge is organized by local Realtor Mark Montagano, and it raised a total of $8,673.50 this year. Each donation is earmarked for one of the three recipient groups, which is why the totals vary. spoke out about his concerns over the project and his worries about property values and quality of life. “I don’t come here and pay the high rate of taxes...to sit here and look at wind turbines...I come here for the serenity, the natural beauty, and that is why I will advocate for every cottage person in this area to stop this...it’s about where I come to get my peace and quiet”. The Denbigh hall exploded in applause. BUSINESS CARD SIZE
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n the 1930s the reeve of the rural municipality of McKillop # 220 in Saskatchewan was worried that the citizens of his municipality couldn't afford healthcare. Somehow in the midst of the depression Reeve Anderson and his council managed to find enough money in the municipal budget to hire a doctor. The doctor worked on salary for the municipality, cared for all residents of McKillop # 220 and was able to refer patients for funded specialist care when necessary. Other municipalities adopted the idea and hired municipal doctors under a similar scheme. In the 60's the province of Saskatchewan instituted a provincial healthcare program and eventually Canada did the same thing nationwide, resulting in our universal health care program. This week my husband, Paul Isaacs, appeared at Addington Highlands council for the second time to ask what council could do for seniors who are struggling to survive financially in the face of rising costs and fixed incomes. Mr. Isaacs, supplied a written submission outlining his request along with a typical monthly budget given to him by a struggling senior. Would council look at the larger issue of seniors and as their elected representatives provide some vision and advocacy? Regrettably council as a whole had little to say. One councillor read out a laundry list of how council helps seniors by, for example, allowing seniors a free or reduced rate for seniors' events in the community hall. Another councillor suggested that Mr. Isaacs approach Community Services, presumably rather than speak to council. A third councillor commented that council has no money. I guess it was too much to hope that the Addington Highlands council would have the exceptional wisdom, vision and courage of the Municipality of McKillop # 220. That council bravely provided what was then a very radical solution in the midst of the desperate economic conditions of the southern Saskatchewan dust bowl. That council certainly set a precedent for bigger actions and better representation by municipal councils.
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ust wanted to say how much I am enjoying Jonathan Davies' column on farms and farmers in Frontenac County. I appreciate getting to know more about opportunities to buy my food locally, but also I really appreciate how Jonathan links the local scene to what's happening globally. We are all going to have to figure out how to adjust to national and global changes that are not particularly friendly to ordinary people. As I live in North Frontenac, I am looking forward to reading about farming in my township as well. This is a well-written column and important “news” for Frontenac County. Thanks. David J. Orser - Paige Cousineau owner/operator [Note: Jonathan Davies' next article will be about a Maberly-area farm. The focus will be Orser Farm on soil building as 2015 is International Year of Soils.]
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CLOYNE / NORTHBROOK Marie Anne Collier
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· On Sat. April 25 from 4-7pm, COFA (Conservationists of Frontenac Addington) will hold their annual Beef BBQ. Adults $12, children $6, pre-schoolers free. This is a full-course meal with home-made local pies. Take-out is available. It is a well-organized event. For details, contact Ron Pethick at 613-226-9400. · On Monday, April 20, at the Cloyne & District Historical Society's monthly meeting, Dr Gray Merriam will speak on the importance of Cloyne to the Salmon River. 1pm at the Barrie hall. All are welcome.
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· Youth Dance will be held for public school aged children, April 17 from 7-9:30pm at the Golden Links Hall. Cost is $6. Call Sharon at 613-539-6676 or Wayne, 613-358-2533. · Also at the Golden Links Hall, a Beef Supper sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, April 19 from 4:30-6pm. Cost is $13, children under 6 are free and a family rate is available. Call Brenda at 613-372-2410. · The Piccadilly Pickers and the Old Hims will be performing at the Hartington Community Church on April 24 beginning at 7pm. Free-will offering, refreshments; info 613-374-2178. · It's time once again for the Harrowsmith S and A Club's Spring Chinese Auction on April 25. Dinner begins at 6pm and the auction at 7pm. Tickets are in advance only; $12 for members and $14 for non-members, and are available by calling 613-372-1578 or 613-372-0917. · Tickets are available for the Harrowsmith Women's Institute's Vintage Fashion Show, April 26 at St. Paul's United Church. Members will be modelling fashions from the Roaring 20s to the Flamboyant 70s. Tickets can be purchased at Trousdale's General Store, Leonard's Fuels, Nicole's Gifts or any WI member. Proceeds go to New Leaf Link www. newleaflink.ca.
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HENDERSON Jean Brown 613-336-2516 · We are certainly concerned for Barry Smith of the Land O’Lakes Petting Farm in Cloyne, who was injured by his bull in February. Barry is in the Napanee Hospital, comes home on weekends, and is doing well, even able to use a walker, although not able to put full weight on his one leg. His wife and three children drive in as often as possible to see him and his goal is to get home by May 1. This farm houses unwanted and discarded farm animals and opens to the public starting May 24 on a donation basis. The bull in question has been removed from the farm. It costs $2,700 a month to feed all the animals and the Smiths are so appreciative of everyone who helps out, especially during this trying time. · This week I received more responses from those who knew the Zeldenrusts and wished they could have said good bye in a more formal way. · The Conservationists of Frontenac-Addington (COFA) are hosting a fundraising and bountiful barbecued beef dinner at the Northbrook Lions Hall on Sat. April 25 (4-7pm) so be sure to set the date aside. It will be yummy in the tummy. This group does such good in our area, by promoting conservation and training the next generation through financial support to the North Addington Education Centre's outdoor education program. They have helped to purchase archery equipment for the school, allowing some to enter competitions, and also to take students on summer fishing excursions. This barbecue makes me hungry just to write about as it will feature barbecued beef, home baked beans (music to follow), potatoes, fixings, trimmings, pies, and various desserts, plus a lot of laughs thrown in. · Great to see Joanne Robertson home for a few days.
VERONA Debbie Lingen debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091
· Verona Softball is still looking for a few more ball players this year. More Mites and Squirt players are needed. (These are children born in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.) If you are interested or want more information please contact Mary Jo Dowker at 613-374-3275 or ronmaryjo.dowker@gmail.com · The LaSalle Causeway Band is coming to BellRock to celebrate the renovations to the BellRock Hall. This swing band features saxophones, trombones, trumpets, clarinets, keyboard, and percussion. Their musical selections span several decades--from Gershwin to contemporary music.The toe-tapping dance music is sure to blast the winter cobwebs from your hearts. BellRock Hall. Saturday April 18, 7:30 pm. Cost: Freewill or food bank donation. www.bellrockhall.ca. · Sisters by Heart invite us to a Ladies Night Out to enjoy "Light as a Feather " Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at Verona Free Methodist Church. Guest speaker is Kathy Doornekamp and guest musician is Trish Stenzl. Admission is $5. For more information, please call 613 374-1232. · This is a big year for the Verona Cattail Festival. The Fes-
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april 16, 2015 tival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary. Plans are being made to make this the best festival ever. If you have ideas or suggestions the festival committee would love to hear them. The next Verona Cattail Festival meeting will be held this Tuesday, April 21 at the Verona Lions Club Hall from 7 to 9 PM. New volunteers are always welcome. · Frontenac Women's Chorus presents a concert of their favourite songs from 20 years of music-making! Come and help them say Thank you to Trinity United Church and Verona, their supportive community and friends on Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 PM, Trinity United Church, Verona. Admission is by free-will donation and or Food Bank Item. · Second Annual Frontenac Fury Fun Run will be held Sunday April 26 at the Frontenac Arena. Register online at www. events.runnningroom.com. For more information please visit our website at Frontenacfury.ca or Julie Lambert at page3664@gmail.com or Debbie Asselstine at gigglepus3. msn.com. Online registration closes on April 22. All proceeds benefit the Frontenac Fury Girls Hockey Association. Help support girls’ hockey in our community!
SYDENHAM Anita Alton
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· On Saturday, April 25, Rideau 1000 Islands Master Gardeners will give a presentation on Seed Sprouting for Garden, Kitchen and Windowsill at Sydenham Public Library at 2pm. It may be too early to get out into the garden right now, but many are feeling the urge to plant something — maybe sprouts or microgreens for the countertop, herbs or flowers for a window box, or veggies for the backyard garden. Learn which seeds to start indoors, which to sow directly outside, and which can be grown year-round. You'll also find out which plants are best to buy from a nursery. The Master Gardeners know local conditions and can answer your questions about what to plant, when and where. Visit www.kfpl.ca. · The Lennox & Addington Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club is hosting a Spring Fundraiser Dance on Saturday April 25, 8:30pm at the Palace Hall, Odessa Fairgrounds. Music will be a live band "Bill Hogan and Kickback". Come on out for some fun, prizes and a hot meal at 10:30. See you there.
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· Sympathy to the family of William Flieler, husband of the late Tena Marshall. · Sympathy also to the family of Beverley Asselstine at the passing of her brother Orval Spearing. · Thinking of Madelene Burke, Ethel Kennedy, Bill Powers, Harold and Doreen Warren, Gordon and Marg Willett, Beverley Hayes, Pearl Barr, Harold Gray, Ruth Cooke, Landon Smart, who broke his arm (Howard Gibbs' grandson). · The celebration of the late Glen Fox's life was held on April 9 with his son-in-law Greg Johnston doing the service. Greg told some funny anecdotes about Glen and his late wife June. Glen was the father of 12 children so the place was filled with relatives. Judy and Homer from the Bedford Jam
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sang four of his favorite songs. The Happy Travellers seniors catered the luncheon. Uncle Glen - you will be missed at our seniors, your lodge, and in the community. · Congratulations to Reta Thompson, formerly of Mountain Grove, for her recognition in volunteerism in a Kingston school. She was known as Aunt Reta. · On Friday, April 24, Land O’ Lakes Public School Parent Council is sponsoring Ladies and Knights Social from 6 - 9 PM. This will be an evening of pampering, pre-Mother’s Day shopping and socializing. The cost is $5 at the door and includes coffee, tea and hors d’oeuvres. This event is licenced by the LCBO and wine will be for sale. There will be tables displaying gift ideas, cosmetics, jewelry, kitchenware and other items. Massage and foot care will be available. There is also affordable child care for ticket holders. More information: Victor Heese, 613-331-3655 or VictorHeese@mail.com. · A spring Jamboree with music and dancing will be held at the Land of Lakes Public School on Sun. April 26 at 1pm, tickets $10pp. Proceeds to Sharbot Lake & District Lions. · On April 17 there will be euchre in the Anglican Church hall in Sharbot Lake, noon, $5 for a great lunch and cards . · Happy birthday to Harold Warren, Jack and Claire Willis, Brenda Steele, David Bates, Don Gollogly, Stephanie Gammon, Emily Mallett, Lois Scott, Gracie Hartwick, Doug Scott, Brenda Noonan, Gracie Noonan, Norma Pringle, Chandler Goodberry, Zach Matson, Tyriel Flieler, Tori Neuman, Carol Hawley, Amanda Matson, Ben Barr Sr.
concert-goers and choir members will be invited to participate in a silent auction to raise some needed funds for choir activities while they enjoy refreshments and conversation. · On April 21, 9:30 - 11 am. learn how The Employment Standards Act (ESA) affects your small business. To register for this free seminar contact Shannon or Cindy at the Small Business Centre, 91 Cornelia St. W. Entrance B, Smiths Falls. smallbusiness@smallbizcentre.ca; Tel: 613-283-7002 x 109 or 108. www.smallbizcentre.ca
MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck
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OMPAH Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com
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· There will be an Ompah Community Centre Committee meeting on Wednesday, April 22 at 9:30 – 10:30. We will receive updates from several sub-committees: renovations, communications, Memory Wall, grant opportunities. All interested community members are welcome. · Saturday, April 25 will bring the sights and sounds of the Spring ATV Run. The village will be full of folks here to enjoy the wonderful outdoors. Quite a few of those visitors return at other times of the year and several have purchased homes and cottages. The ATV dinner will be held at the Community Centre and costs $15. Please let Rose know this week (613479-2176) if you plan to attend the dinner. A new event this year is a full breakfast the following morning, Sun. April 26 also at the Community Centre, 8am-noon. Cost is $7.
DENBIGH Angela Bright
613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com · This Saturday, April 18, is the Men's Breakfast Meeting at the New Apostolic Church from 8:30 to 11am, with fellowship, guest speakers and presentations geared towards men. Please contact Rev. Robert Sprague for more information at 613-333-9777 or robertjsprague@gmail.com. · The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club will hold the Annual Daffodil Tea for Cancer on Sunday, April 26, 1 to 3pm at the Lions Hall. Lunch will be served, with tea poured by survivors, while you are entertained by local musicians. $7 per person, and all proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society. · Such a pleasant change - one week you're wearing your winter jacket, the next it's t-shirt weather!
MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula
613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com · The Maberly Agricultural Society is hosting a fundraiser on April 18 - their annual pancake brunch from 10 am - 1 pm at the Maberly Hall. Cost is adults $10, children under 12, $5 and toddlers are free. There will also be a bake sale featuring home baking of course, and maple syrup from the Gordon Patterson sugar camp. Everyone welcome. · Tay Valley Choir Spring Concert – presents “Here’s To Singing”; a celebration of music and friendship. April 25, Maberly Hall, 7 pm. The choir will showcase local talent on stage. Admission is by donation. During the intermission
· A big crowd, 57 people, attended the potluck supper at Snow Road Hall on April 8. Afterwards there was great entertainment for two hours by Fiddlers & Friends, people from Perth, Maberly, Ompah, Tichborne and McDonalds Corners. Our own Lorie Ryder played guitar also. (photo by Wolfgang Dietz) · It was just a wonderful meal at Elphin Church Hall on April 11 - a ham & scalloped potato supper fit for any king and queen. They fed 106 people. Good work, ladies & men. · Only a few people came for Keenagers but we had a wonderful potluck luncheon before the get-together. There was hymn singing; Brenda Orchard did her jokes; Cheryl Cooper talked about happenings in Florida while she was there for four months; and Ken Gorham did his readings. A great afternoon of fellowship. · Don’t forget breakfast at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club on April 18. It is a fundraiser for Relay for Life. · There will be special music on April 26, 4pm, at Mississippi Free Methodist Church. A potluck supper will follow at Snow Road Hall. · There was another big crowd at Coffee Break on Friday at Snow Road Hall, which was hosted by Janet & Wolfgang Dietz. Lots of lovely desserts, coffee and visiting. It is a great place to spend a couple of hours catching up on events. · Congratulations to Cheryl Allen on receiving an Outstanding Service Award from the Limestone District School Board. · Smile: Make new friends but keep the old; one is silver, the other gold.
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Wanda Harrison 613-335-3186 · Last week I wrote about the Gananoque bus trip and misread a telephone number posted. Please mark down 613375-6768 as Sue’s correct contact number. · The first of two benefit events for Don Knight, is scheduled for Sat. April 18 at the Kennebec Community Centre. A roast pork dinner with all the fixings, plus dessert and a beverage are being served beginning at 5 PM. There will be a Silent Auction with a wide array of donated items for your special bid. Come and help out a neighbor, eat a great meal and maybe take home a gift. A free will offering will buy you dinner. · Tuesday April 21 is Kennebec’s monthly diners. Cabbage rolls, carrots, Garlic Bread and homemade tarts are this months’ hot lunch. Catered by Paul and Aimee Goss, these lunches are a chance for you to meet new people or see old
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friends and catch up on the latest news. If you would like to attend and have not been to diners before, please call me and I’ll reserve a seat for you. Be prepared to laugh a little and really enjoy yourself. · The LOLPS Parent council is hosting a “Ladies and Knights” social, on April 24 from 6 to 9pm, $5 at the door is the admission for pampering, shopping and socializing. If you prefer wine over the coffee, tea and hors d’oeuvres included in your admission, this LCBO licensed event is at your service. There will be various tables displaying gift ideas. Please contact Victor Heese at 613-331-3655 or VictorHeese@ mail.com for more information. · On Saturday April 25, The Kennebec Recreation Committee urges you to get out and help us spruce up the town. Winter always takes its toll on our little hamlet, so let’s cheer it up and clean it up. Supply your own rubber boots and gloves and we will supply water and garbage bags. Meet at the Centre at 9 am. No one’s contribution is too small and no one will be turned away. The committee thanks you in advance for your help. · The second benefit for Don Knight will be held at the Arden Legion that evening. The Spring fling benefit dance and Silent Auction will include games and raffle draws. The auction runs from 7-10 pm, and the dance begins at 8pm. Tickets are $10 for a single and $15 for a couple. Contact the Legion at 335-2737 for additional information. · Attention all #334 Legion members. Elections will be held at the Branch at the General meeting 12:00 Noon, Sunday April 26. It is your responsibility as a Legion member to come to this meeting and cast your vote. Changes cannot be made if your voice is not heard, by way of your vote. · Start practicing now, as the Arden Glee Club will meet for the first time in 2015, on Tuesday May 5. New members are always welcome.
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NAEC’s Day of Pink O n April 8, NAEC students and staff once again celebrated the International Day of Pink. An assembly was held, in which the whole school participated, and it was a sea of pink. Students wore pink clothes, accessories, and/or pins. The assembly was led by
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Madi Lemki, Cassandra Parks, Lucas Parks and Selena Pelicos. These students had recently returned from the “Dare to Stand Out” conference in Kingston, and were eager to share their message with their peers and the staff. The group outlined the origins of the
Day of Pink, and then stressed that “A pink shirt doesn’t stop bullying – you do!” Their message was that a bystander is contributing to bullying, if they don’t stand up for their fellow students. At lunchtime, the Grade 8 class joined Secondary students to play “Pop the stigma”. Pink balloons were attached to the wall with common stigmas or
Bull attacks local petting farm owner B
arry Smith is lucky to be alive following a vicious attack that took place at Land O' Lakes Rescue/ Petting Farm in February and left him with eight broken ribs, a punctured lung, a broken pelvis and five broken vertebrae. Smith, who along with his wife Donna operates the farm on Road 506 near Cloyne, was attacked by the family's nineyear-old bull, a Holstein that Barry himself rescued when it was just three days old. Donna said that the bull, known as Mickey Moo, had up until that day “been a very friendly animal”. After Barry rescued the bull nine years ago, he bottle fed it himself until it was able to eat on his own. The attack occurred at approximately 4:30
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pm on Family Day, February 16, when Barry as usual was putting the farm animals to bed for the night. Donna said that while he was opening the gate to let the bull into the barn, a nearby truck back-fired, startling the horses located in an adjacent enclosure, which likely in turn agitated the bull, causing it to crash into the electric fence. This sent it charging into the same area where Barry, who had his back turned at the time, was located. He was struck down to the ground by the bull, which then repeatedly tossed and flipped him into the air, after which time, using its head, it continued to ram him into the ground. Eventually Barry was able to pull himself under a nearby truck for cover. According to Donna,
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stereotypes taped to them. A student would read the stigma, then pop the balloon and read the answer which was inside. It was a fun, if noisy, activity. Students also signed posters which had the pledge “A pink shirt doesn’t stop bullying – I do!” This is the fourth year in a row that NAEC has observed the International Day of Pink.
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the bull also attempted to lift the truck off the ground while Barry was still lying underneath it, unable to move. “I don't know what happened to that animal but it seemed at the time like it really wanted to see my husband dead.” Barry's 15-year-old daughter Darian, who had been in the barn at the time of the attack, heard her father's screams and ran out. She tried to get the bull off him by repeatedly hitting it with a stick but to no avail. Thinking her father had been killed, she ran to the house and called 911. Donna said it took about an hour's time and many frantic attempts to get the bull safely enclosed, which she was finally able to do with the help of her children. It was only after that that the emergency responders could finally reach Barry, who by then was not only seriously injured, but also hypothermic. According to Donna he said that he “could not feel his legs”. Barry was then rushed to the Lennox and Addington County Hospital, where his condition was eventually stabilized. He was then transferred to Kingston General Hospital, where he underwent surgery to repair his broken pelvis. He remained there in ICU for a week, and two weeks later was transferred back to the Lennox and Addington hospital, where currently he is undergoing physiotherapy and is in a wheelchair. He is still unable to walk since he is not allowed to put any
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Barry Smith and Harney weight on his left side while his pelvis heals. The bull has been removed from the farm. The incident has obviously left the entire family shaken and while Barry is now able to visit his home on the weekends, it will no doubt be a long while until he is back on his feet. In the meantime Donna said that she, her children and a number of neighbors are working extra hard to keep the farm going. They are still planning to open it up as usual for the May long weekend. Prior to that time they are asking any interested volunteers to help assist them with the annual clean up of the farm grounds in preparation for the busy upcoming season. The clean up will take place on Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3. Anyone interested in helping can contact Donna at 613-336-0330.
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Northern Radiance Aesthetics opens in Sharbot Lake W ith the spring and summer seasons fast approaching, those looking for a bit of personal buffing up will be happy to know that Brenda Repaye, owner of a newly opened business, Northern Radiance Aesthetics in Sharbot Lake, is offering a number of treatments and services that will no doubt give her customers confidence as they get ready to shed their winter layers. Repaye, who is originally from Sydenham, is no stranger to the local community. She has lived and worked in and around the Sharbot Lake area for the past nine years, as an employee services provider at Community Living-North Frontenac and as a personal support worker providing inhome palliative care. Due to health reasons she made a recent career change and in 2014 enrolled in a medical aesthetician course offered at the Ottawa Beauty Academy located in Kingston. Following her graduation in July 2014 she is now a certified medical aesthetician.
“One Busted Ego” at Oso hall spring fling
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ocal rockers “One Busted Ego” entertained party goers at Oso Hall on April 11 for the Oso Recreation Committee's 2015 Spring Fling fundraiser dance. The band played an impressive line-up of very danceable tunes and guests enjoyed a midnight buffet, which was included in the $10 ticket price. For many it was a chance to welcome spring, and judging by the turn out and liveliness of the crowd, you could tell that it has indeed been one long, cold, snowy winter.
Award winning Canadian guitarist Pavlo at Sharbot Lake Country Inn by Julie Druker
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ith nine albums to his credit, two of them gold, and having sold half a million records world-wide, famed Greek Canadian guitarist Pavlo will be performing his energetic and passionate style of Mediterranean flavoured music on Sunday, April 26, at The Crossing Pub at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn. Pavlo first introduced his unique brand of music to the world in 1998 and his highly original compositions are renowned for bringing together many of the world's most unique sounding instruments. In 2011 he released his ninth album to date titled “Six String Blvd” and he continues to be inspired by the words of his father, who said, “Have the courage to do what you love, and the drive to do it well.” A long-time and ardent spokesperson for World Vision and Batten Disease, he has through his concerts, supported over 1000 children world-wide to date. Known for giving away his guitars at almost every one of his shows, Pavlo has made numerous appearances on CBC Radio and Television and continues to perform internationally at over 150 shows every year. On April 26 he brings his unique and original sound to Sharbot Lake. Tickets are $65 per person and include dinner and the show. Doors open at 6 pm. For advanced tickets call 613-279-2198 or reserve your tickets online at www.sharbotlakeinn.com. For more information about the artist and his music visit www.pavlo.com.
Repaye, who has a naturally upbeat and friendly personality, is thrilled to be in business for herself. Word travels fast and since her unofficial opening on March 9, she has been busy offering her clients a number of basic aesthetic services that include manicures, pedicures, eye lash and eye brow tints, relaxation massage and body and facial waxing. In the near future she also plans to offer a number of more medically involved aesthetic services that will include micro-derm abrasion treatments, permanent hair removal by electrolysis as well as laser light treatments for the removal of body and facial hair, as well as spider veins, sun-damaged skin and age spots, acne and nail fungus. Her business space, though small, is very private and well ordered. It is a cozy space that makes one feel immediately welcome, relaxed and at home. Clients enter into a main office area, off of which is located a comfortable treatment room where clients can relax while enjoying spectacular views of Sharbot Lake. Repaye also offers private group sessions as well as individual appointments and has already booked a number of wedding party engagements for May. She plans to utilize an additional outdoor deck area for her clients. Thanks to a loan she recently received from the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation in Harrowsmith, Repaye was able to purchase some of the more expensive equipment she needs to serve her clients, including a hydrolic bed, a facial steamer and a micro-derm treatment machine. To celebrate the opening of her new business she will be holding an official Grand Opening on Saturday, April 25 from 9am-3pm, which will coincide with the Treasure Trunk's Summer Stock opening day. On that day she will offer visitors light snacks and refreshments and she said it will be “a great opportunity for future clients to view the new space and to have all their questions about the services I offer answered.” Guests will have a chance to win $170 in free services as well as 12 other door prizes. Northern Radiance Aesthetics is located at 1171 Canon Road in Sharbot Lake, just behind the Treasure Trunk
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Friday April 17 HARLOWE - OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, community hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome 613-336-2557 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE for public school children, Golden Links hall 7-9:30pm, $6 call Sharon 539-6676 or Wayne 358-2533 Sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE TOURNAMENT for the Golden Sunset Seniors, 7pm, Lions Hall. PLEVNA - YOUTH DANCE, 3-4:45pm, $4, Clarendon Central PS. 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 SHARBOT LAKE - YOUTH DANCE, Oso Hall, 6-9pm, Grades 5 to 8; $6; sponsored by Northern Frontenac Community Services, 613-279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm, roast beef WESTPORT - SOUP, SANDWICH & DESSERT LUNCHEON hosted by Leeds Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, United Church 11am-1:30pm, proceeds to the music program at RDHS.
Saturday April 18 ARDEN - FUNDRAISING BENEFIT DINNER for Don Knight, community centre, silent auction, 5-7pm, info: Kathern Scott at 335-2931 or Rachel Hertendy at 613-650-7446. BELLROCK - LASALLE CAUSEWAY BAND, Gershwin to contemporary music, community hall, 7:30pm, freewill or food bank donation. www.bellrockhall.ca CASINO BUS TRIP. Bus leaves LOLPS Mountain Grove at 9am; Cindy 335-3553; Sue 375-6768 ENTERPRISE - LAND O’LAKES CRUISERS
DANCE, community hall, 7pm; $12.50 single, tickets at door; sponsored by Tamworth & District Lions Club; info 613-358-2720 or 613379-2952 MABERLY – MAPLE FESTIVAL & PANCAKE BRUNCH, 10am-1pm, community hall, $10, under 12 yrs $5; toddlers free. Also sale of home baking, maple syrup, to donate baking: Holly 264-9521 or Nancy 268-2960 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 SNOW ROAD - FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST for Cancer - Relay For Life, Snowmobile Club, 8-11AM, 1106 Gemmills Road, all welcome.
Sunday April 19 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 HARROWSMITH - BEEF SUPPER Golden Links Hall 4:30-6pm, $13; under 6 free; family rate available; Brenda 372-2410; sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs
Monday April 20 CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY features Dr Gray Merriam speaking on the importance of Cloyne to the Salmon River; 1pm at the Cloyne Hall, all welcome. MCDONALDS CORNERS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY GENERAL MEETING, 7pm, 194 Cameron Road; info Sally: 613-259-3480 PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151. VERONA -SISTERS BY HEART Ladies Night Out, 7pm, Free Methodist Church; guest speaker Kathy Doornekamp; guest musician Trish Stenzl; $5; info: 613 374-1232.
Tuesday April 21 FLINTON - BUSINESS MEET & GREET, township hall 7;30pm; speaker Christina Bergeron, sponsored by AH & NF Townships; http://eepurl.com/bjaSQj KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $10, reservations required: 613-279-3151 KINGSTOWN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH - BLUEGRASS CONCERT Bill White & White Pine opening for Sideline, 7pm, $25; call June White 613-877-4040, 540-1485; proceeds to Kingston General Hospital VERONA CATTAIL FESTIVAL meeting, Lions Club Hall 7-9pm, new volunteers welcome.
Wednesday, April 22 OMPAH COMMUNITY CENTRE Committee meeting 9:30–10:30am, all interested community members welcome.
Thursday April 23 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477 SHARBOT LAKE - CENTER STAGE CAFE w/ Feral Five, at Legion, 7–9:30pm; $5
Friday, April 24 HARTINGTON - COUNTRY CHURCH, Community Church, 7pm; w/ Piccadilly Pickers & Old Hims; free will offering & refreshments; info: 613-374-2178 MOUNTAIN GROVE - Ladies & Knights Social Land O’ Lakes Public School - 6 - 9 PM, $5, door prizes, Licensed. Sponsored by LOLPS Parent Council.
Saturday April 25 ARDEN - CLEAN UP DAY, sponsored by Kennebec Rec Committee, meet at community hall 9am. water & garbage bags supplied ARDEN LEGION BENEFIT DANCE for Don Knight, 8pm silent auction 7-10pm, $10pp, $15 couple; info: 335-2737 ENTERPRISE - BREAKFAST at Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, $5, 9am, all welcome 613-358-2637 HARLOWE - OPEN MIC & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, no admission fee, potluck supper 5:30, all welcome 613-3362557 HARROWSMITH - CHINESE DINNER & AUCTION, Social & Athletic Club, dinner 6pm; auction 7pm, advance tickets only. $12 members; $14 non-members, call 613-372-1578 or 613-372-0917. MABERLY - TAY VALLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR spring concert “Here’s to Singing”, community hall, 7pm, silent auction, admission by donation. NORTHBROOK - COFA BEEF BBQ (Conservationists of Frontenac Addington), Lions Hall, 4-7pm, $12 adults; $6 children under 12; preschoolers free; 613-336-9400 OMPAH VOLUNTEERS ATV RIDE FOR DAD, 9am - 4pm. $40pp ride, dinner & prizes; $25 ride & prizes; $15 dinner; doubles211@gmail. com; 1-866-661-4938; benefit for firefighters, Relay for Life; Ride for Dad. SYDENHAM - SEED SPROUTING for Garden, Kitchen & Windowsill, presentation by Rideau 1000 Islands Master Gardeners at the library, 2pm SYDENHAM - SHEESHAM, LOTUS & SON Concert, Grace Hall, 7:30pm, $15 at door;
Gwen Frankton's tree portraits at MERA P ainting trees is one way that artist Gwen Frankton believes she can actively take on stand on the environment and conservation, and judging by the turnout at her new show at the MERA school house, she is definitely succeeding in bringing that conversation forward. The show titled “Every Green Tree”, on display until April 28, puts trees front and centre and for those adverse to the term “tree huggers”, her paintings go a long way in making their case. Frankton, who calls both Ottawa and Maitland, Nova Scotia home, has been painting ever since she acquired a BFA at the University of Windsor decades ago. Now retired and a full time artist, it is her love of nature and particularly trees that inspired this show, which she chose to hold at MERA, a first for her, because as she said, “It just felt like the right kind of place to display this type of work”. Her mostly acrylic works are lush and vibrant depictions of what she sees when venturing out in the woods of both Nova Scotia and eastern Ontario. The strength of these works is their freshness and frank honesty and the artist's refusal to follow any prescribed formula. She fittingly refers to each of these works as a “portrait”. With a botanist for a father, her childhood was filled with nature and botany so it is no wonder that this kind of subject matter, in her own words “really speaks to me.” Each of her trees is cap-
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Frankton with "Ash Tree by the River" tured as she finds it in the real world, depicted in its own unique and intimate space, in various shapes and forms, and in differing states of light and shade, which gives each painting its own unique composition, color and style. “I think of how I paint trees as portraiture and I treat each tree as an individual entity like you would a person,” she said when we
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spoke at her vernissage, which took place at MERA on April 12. One large work titled “Ash Tree by The River”, focuses on one tree that bears a thick, rough, undulating bark surface, which Frankton captured by applying thick, threedimensional layers of paint that rise from the canvas and invite the viewer's caress. Up close the work is an abstract collection of large swaths of color: blues, purples and mauves on its shady sides; browns, pinks and tans on its front face, and it is unlike any other painting in the show. Similarly, in “Birch 2, Nova Scotia”, a three trunked birch tree appears lusher than the birches from this area and Frankton explains that this is the case since this particular east coast birch grows near a water logged dyke. Unlike the ash tree, the trunks of this tree are velvety smooth, their finely blended colors slowly transitioning one to the next and with imposing splotches of lichen greens showing the lushness of this tree's wetter surrounds. This work demonstrates Frankton's new tendency to look at trees “particularly where they meet the ground, which is something that has really started to interest me.” One series of four long thin works titled "Trees 1 through 4" focuses on four different trees at their mid-trunk and each is again a careful and unique color study. Some have a purple-blue glow and others are painted in brighter daylight and boast lively blotches of
$12 advance, tickets avail. Trousdale’s Home Hardware, Memory Lane Flowers & Gifts, Sydenham One Stop VERONA - FRONTENAC WOMEN’S CHORUS concert, 7:30pm, Trinity United Church, admission by free-will donation, pls bring food bank donation too
Sunday, April 26 DENBIGH/GRIFFITH LIONS DAFFODIL TEA, 1-3pm, at the Lions hall in Griffith in support of the Canadian Cancer Society; $7, lunch & entertainment by local musicians FRONTENAC FURY FUN RUN, Frontenac Arena, register by April 22 at www.events. runnningroom.com; info Frontenacfury.ca HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Charity Vintage Fashion Show, St. Paul’s United Church; proceeds to New Leaf Link; info: www.newleaflink.ca Tickets avail: Trousdale’s General Store, Leonard Fuels, Nicole’s Gifts MCDONALDS CORNERS - JORY NASH, MERA Schoolhouse, 2pm; $22 advance ($20 MERA members) 613-485-6434 or www.ticketsplease.ca. MOUNTAIN GROVE - LIONS’ COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE & DANCE, 1 - 4:30pm at Land O’ Lakes Public School. $10, music by Jessica Wedden, Debbie McLean, Charlie Lemmon & many more; info: 613-375-6318; www.sharbotlions.com OMPAH - ATV BREAKFAST, community centre, 8am-noon; $7
Monday April 27 PARHAM DINERS, noon, United Church hall, for those 50+. $10, reservations requ’d: 613279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.
Tuesday April 28 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolquilt@gmail. com VILLAGES BEAUTIFUL/FESTIVAL OF TREES MEETING: 10am, seniors Building, 1096B Clement Rd., all welcome! 613-2792576)
Wednesday April 29 RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 1:30-3pm, Rural VISIONS Centre, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 613-376-6477; 1-800-7639610, all women welcome
Thursday April 30 SNOW ROAD MUSIC NIGHT w/ Jim Dix, Eric Labelle & Mark Hanna, 7-9pm community centre: $10 advance, $12 at door. Desserts, coffee/tea available. info 613-278-0841.
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· A Business Meet-And-Greet is being organized by the AHEAD Committee to be held April 21 at 7:30 pm at Flinton Township Hall. The guest speaker will be Christina Bergeron. This is a joint effort between AH and NF townships. All businesses and people of interest are invited to attend this free networking/information event. More information can be found in this email invitation: http://eepurl.com/bjaSQj. · The Flinton Bluegrass Jamboree is continuing under a new name for 2015: The Flinton Community Jamboree. After a successful 10 year history, the tradition continues with a new committee and many new volunteers (there are some original volunteers too). Dave Deacon of Deacon Photography has done a great job developing print material and photos to promote the event, which has a new website www.flintonjamboree.ca that is loaded with tons of information and is growing daily. Andy Anderson is the committee chairperson and Karen Anderson is taking the bookings. They can be reached at 613743-4829; flintcomjamboree@hotmail.com.
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FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT, 1 bedroom, in 4-plex in Kaladar, available May 1. Please call 416-554-9746 COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE located on Hwy. 7 just east of the Junction of Hwy 38 and Hwy. 7. For further information, contact Ram at 613-279-2827 HOUSE IN PLEVNA, 3 bedrooms, $750 plus utilities, available May 1st or June 1st; contact Amos Shiner at 613-336-1293 or 613-9203508 2 bedroom unit in Sharbot Lake, Available May 1st. $600 plus heat and hydro, references, no dogs. Call 613 -375-6590.
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MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659
SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, anything metal, free pickup, call 613-375-6377 NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR now accepting patients in Sharbot Lake. Professional medical care for your chronic health concerns. Jennifer Wheeler ND 613-201-1000 PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658 ROB’S WINDOW CLEANING. We clean the windowpanes, screens, tracks and casings of your windows. Call today for a quote. 613-2439661 SYLVIA’S FOOT CARE. Providing Nursing foot care in the privacy of your own home. Registered with Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to provide foot care to veterans who qualify. For further information call Sylvia at 613-3352940. TRUCK & DRIVER FOR HIRE, pick up, delivery or disposal of items at reasonable rates; 3/4 ton HD truck, 12 ft. bed & hydraulic lift. Call Kevin 613-335-2885.
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Mountain Grove Seed Company – heirloom seeds, locally grown, call for free catalogue, 613-876-8383 or pick one up at Parham General Store WORM CASTINGS, worms for indoor/outdoor vermicomposting, soil testing, soil remediation with aerobic compost tea (A.C.T.). Thermal and O2 static compost system design/training. 613268-2805. soilguardians356@gmail.com
HELP WANTED COTTAGE CLEANERS NEEDED: reliable, flexible persons for occasional cottage cleaning, 18 years and older; weekends + days during the week for spring, summer, fall; $12 hr; own transportation required. Contact Rhoda Howes 1-613-375-6572; 1-613-305-0306 (cell) HARROWSMITH/VERONA UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE requires a part time office administrator (30 to 40 hrs. month). Competency in computers a necessity. Send resume to: john.mcdougall@xplornet.ca by April 27. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. HELP WANTED AT TUMBLEHOME LODGE, please leave a message at 613-279-2414
HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Henderson, Firearms course: May 22 and 23; Hunter Ed: June 5 and 6. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill for further details at 613335-2786
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Kingston woman back on her feet by Jeff Green
D
anielle Aldridge is a lucky woman. She is 34 years old, a Kingston native, has two healthy boys and a loving husband, a supportive family and good employment prospects. The only problem is that she can't enjoy any of it, or very little of it at the most. The reason is that she spends 22 hours a day in bed, in pain, because of severe spinal disability. When she was 14 she had successful surgery to deal with scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine. The surgery involved inserting pins to keep her spine straight. Until two years ago, Danielle was able to function normally. Her sister Victoria, who lives in Mountain Grove and is on maternity leave from a job with Central Frontenac Township, said that she used to call her sister Quasimodo because she held her neck at an off-centre angle, sometimes as the result of her condition. Two years ago, what had been a manageable condition took a serious turn for the worse. “She told me that she felt something change, but could not pin-point what had happened,” Victoria said of her sister's condition at the time. What followed was an MRI, and then another, and consultations with doctors across Canada and the United States, all while her condition, and her quality of life, was deteriorating. “The bottom line,” said Victoria, “is that no doctor in Canada will take her on and no surgery is offered for her under OHIP. She has done tons and tons of research, and there are options in the United States for her, but they are not ideal, and the cost is about $300,000.” Then Danielle found out about the Clinique du Parc in Montpelier, France, which is run by Dr. Thierry Marnay, a pioneering surgeon who has developed a technique for implanting prosthetic discs. When she contacted Dr. Mornay, Danielle offered to send him all of the scans that had been done of her spine, and all of the mountains of data that had been collected about her condition, but he insisted that she come to see him. So, in late October, she traveled to Montpelier with her husband. “He said that he had to see her, he had to examine her himself and he had to talk to her. She went and after undergoing x-rays and an MRI, all in one day, Dr. Marnay sat with her and said he could do an operation that would get her back on her feet,” said Victoria. The operation, which is set for May 28, will cost $90,000. There are other costs on top, for flights and for Danielle to remain at
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OPP reportS • Fatal collision on Highway 7: On April 8 at approximately 6:40pm, police responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 7 near Varty Road in the Municipality of Tweed. A westbound passenger car lost control and crossed the center line into the path of an eastbound tractor trailer. The driver of the passenger car, 29-year-old Andrew Brose of East York, ON, was pronounced dead at the scene. Freezing rain contributed to adverse driving conditions. No charges have been laid. Highway 7 was closed between Highway 37 and Highway 41 for approximately four hours. • Small fire at Sydenham High School: On April 13 at approximately 9:10 am, Sydenham High School was evacuated for two hours due to a small fire inside the school. South Frontenac Fire Department and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the high school. It was determined that the fire was started and contained in the female bathroom on the lower level of the school. All students and staff had safely evacuated the school and no injuries reported due to the fire. There was minimal smoke damage to the wall and ceiling of the bathroom. School officials and the OPP are continuing their investigation in to the cause of the fire.
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the hospital for a month and in Montpelier for at least another month, but the family has started a fundraising campaign to raise the $90,000. With a publicity campaign this week through the Kingston media, over $17,000 has been raised thus far, and the campaign has a digital home in the website Withalittlehelp.ca. On the site, which has a donation button for those who are inclined, Danielle explains what her life has become. “It's hard to explain to people how my pain feels and how things become impossible to achieve. My goal is to not only look like life is amazing in pictures but to once again live a life that is amazing. To me amazing was experiencing the little moments like bath time, story time, the goal my son Ryan scored in a hockey game or the dance my son Michael did to his new favourite song. Now, many times I just hear about them from my husband Jake as I lay in my bed. I smile because I am so happy, but I am also so sad. I can't wait until I can get up and live my life again.” Jake Aldridge said that the family will find the money to fund the operation one way or another, even if it means selling their house and also going into debt, a point of view that is shared by Danielle's sister Victoria. “If we can't find the money by fundraising, we will do whatever we need to do, even if it means paying over a long time, but a friend of mine said that sometimes if you ask for help people are happy to help, and when I see that we have raised thousands of dollars this week I see that is true.' For information go to Withalittlehelp.ca or contact Victoria Hawley at 613-483-8678
TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS RECREATION FACILITY CUSTODIAN The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of “Recreation Facility Custodian” for the Flinton Recreation Centre. Submissions must be received at the Township Office, Flinton, ON, on or before 16:00 on May 1, 2015. Details and submission forms may be obtained by contacting the Township Office, during normal office hours beginning April 21, 2015. Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes. All applicants are thanked for their interest in applying for this position but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Addington Highlands is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation.
The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands P. O. Box 89, 72 Edward Street, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 (613) 336-2286 ph; (613) 336-2847; clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca
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Tuesdays April 21 to June 9, 2015 10 a.m. to Noon St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Napanee Pre-registration is required by calling 613-549-1232, ext. 1209. Space is limited!
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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
IN MEMORIAM
BIRTHDAY
Mitchell, James William
IN MEMORY OF
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Monday April 5, 2015 at the age of 84. Jim passed away peacefully at Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook On. Survived by his wife Muriel Elaine Mitchell (nee Hodgins) of 65 years. Dear father of Sandra, Wendy, Cindy, Jamie, Douglas, Tammy and Steve. Will be missed by his surviving brother Walter. Jim leaves behind 18 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Resting at Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41 Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613336-6873). To Jim's wishes, there will be no service. Friends desiring may contribute to the Alzheimer Society.
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FREEMAN, Shirley Ann (nee: McLean) It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley at Providence Manor on Tuesday, April 14/15 in her 80th year. Eldest daughter of the late Wesley and Norma McLean of Harrowsmith. Sister of the late Lloyd McLean, Dianna Freeman and Wyonna Shangraw. Beloved partner of Ralph Bell. Mother of David (Pam), Cynthia (Terry), and Michael (Noel). Beloved grandmother of Ben, Josh (April). Predeceased by grandson Wesley. Brian (Amanda), and Corey. Great grandson Weston. Fondly loved and remembered by all her nieces and nephews. Especially missed by all her four legged grandchildren who she cared for over the years and had a special spot in her heart for each one of them. The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Providence Manor. Special thank you to the staff on Montreal 3 who gave excellent care and support to Shirley and her family. A private family graveside service will be held in Yarker Cemetary. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Providence Manor. In the care of Trousdale Funeral Home 4374 Mill Street Sydenham Ontario (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com
A Promise for You "He may have a great army, but they are merely men. We have the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles for us!" 2 Chronicles 32:8
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March 29, 1930 – November 28, 2014 Join us for a celebration as we remember Frank on April 25, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Arden Community Centre in Arden, Ontario.
BABCOCK, Robert (Skip) Peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on March 1, 2015. Father to Vicki, grandfather to Andrew, Sadie and Noah. Survived by brother, Bob (Knowlton). Predeceased by son, Rob and mother, Velma Knowlton. Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 26 at S & A Club in Harrowsmith, 4041 Colebrook Road from 1-3pm. Memorial donations, if desired, can be made in Skip's memory to South Frontenac Fire Department or charity of choice.
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Thank You ~ THOMPSON Our family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their support and prayers during the recent death of a loving husband, father, and grandpa, Glenn Thompson. Thanks to Derek and his staff at Milestone Funeral Center - you guided us through this difficult time with understanding and kindness. Thanks to all the doctors and nurses in the ICU at KGH - your care for Glenn for 4 1/2 months was amazing. Thank you to those who provided encouraging words and songs at the funeral and thanks to the pallbearers for honouring Glenn in this way. Thanks to the Harlowe Hall volunteers for a terrific luncheon and thanks also to those who sent cards, flowers and made charity donations in Glenn’s memory. Thank you Anja for exceeding our expectations on the flowers we ordered. Finally, to the great number of friends and family who attended the wake and funeral - your presence there means so much to us and is a testament to how much Glenn was loved and will be missed. Sheila Thompson and family
On Arden Pond (II) To Arden Pond the spring has come Though leafless still the branches hum As life comes surging from the earth Drawn to the sun in its rebirth As seeds from darkness into light Like souls emerging in the night Beneath the moon they pause and strain To seek once more the sacred flame Where high above the creek they’ll soar To drown in joy the winter’s roar
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In loving memory of our wife, mother and nana who passed away on April 19, 2011. God called you so softly That only you could hear And no one heard the footsteps Of angels drawing near It broke my heart to lose you But you didn't go alone For part of me went with you The day God called you home Every time I think of you, Fae I seem to hear God say Have faith and trust my promise We will meet again some day. Love Cecil, Brent, Carmel, Todd, Braden and Gavin
Doug Yerxa In loving memory of our dad, Doug, who passed away April 20, 2012. Sadly missed by Andrew, David, Joanne and David Blay, and Donald Blay and Kate McGowan
Cecil J. Freeman November 21, 1929 - April 18, 2010 Lives of great men all remind us, We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us, Footprints in the sands of time. Lovingly remembered & greatly missed by wife Jean, & children Marcia, Shelley, Noel & families.
Steele, Kenneth April 21, 2014 Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved and missed and very dear. Always in our thoughts, Bessie, Linda and Dan
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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Signs of Spring Finally, it seems spring is on the way that was a winter to remember (or forget!). Seems as though spring is always two steps ahead and one back! With the harsh winter and a cool spring, the maple syrup season and gardening, in general, is very slow this year. I understand maple sap has been running at just a trickle, though with the warm weather now that it is late April, things should improve. Lakes are still covered in ice and tree roots are still frozen as the frost was as deep as six feet. This past winter was extremely cold even in Toronto where there were a record number of frozen water pipes. According to some wildlife rescue facilities, a lot of small animals did not make it through the winter as they could not find food to survive the extreme cold and deep snow. I’m hoping really warm weather is on its way as my poor flowering shrubs are suffering from ravenous cottontails that are chewing off the new growth. It’s a never ending battle in the city where they have few predators and lots of leftover bird seed and juicy new shoots to feed on. Once the grass starts growing, they can then feed on clover, one of their favourite foods. I will have to be more careful this fall with more protection around
the shrubs. I never had problems like this at the cottage as there are enough predators in the country to keep the rabbit numbers down. We did have a strange incident with rabbits at the cottage a few years ago – we were standing in the driveway talking to one of the neighbours, when all of a sudden, about a dozen hares or jackrabbits came running out of the trees at top speed. They didn’t even seem to notice us – in fact, they were so close that a couple of them actually bumped into us. Strange behaviour – either they had “spring fever” or a predator may have been after them. Although we still have several hawks cruising the skies overhead, there are many more little birds around and it’s wonderful to hear them, especially in the early morning when all else is quiet. We have a great walking trail near home that runs alongside a meandering creek and through a natural wooded area. The woods are full of birds, even mallards. To help out the monarch butterflies this year, I’m going to plant a few milkweed seeds or plants. I’ve noticed there are many places where these are available, either
Leek is the new Fennel With spring really, really entering into our consciousness, and soon the world around us as well, gardeners around the region are already well into their season. It was over a month ago, which this year was still basically the dead of winter, when gardeners started getting busy with seed packages and soil-less mixes, planting peppers and leeks, onions, dahlias and petunias and more. So, as the snow recedes, the seedlings are up and putting out true leaves and the gardens are starting to re-appear. This seems like as good a time as any to launch a new cooking column devoted, as much as possible, to ingredients that are or can be produced in local gardens and to cooking food that fits the season, whether that means fresh spinach salads in June, a summer BBQ, or a winter stew. I'm calling it Leek is the new Fennel mainly because I like the way the two words sound, but also because about a year ago I started to use Fennel, a vegetable I had avoided in the past because it was too weird, sort of a cross between a cabbage and a bag of liquorice. It turns out, it makes a great roasted vegetable, especially when coupled with a gooseberry sauce I learned to make at the same time, finally making use of the gooseberry bushes that have been on our property since we moved here some 25 years ago. This winter, as we sunk deeper and deeper into the cold, comfort food became more desirable as the weeks dragged on. Potato Leek soup, served hot, and if possible with a bit of sorrel, or spinach, that has been melted in hot butter, warms and keeps warming. When we had some in my house in the coldest week of February, it was total comfort. For the next month, I snatched up leeks from the grocery and used them for just about everything. The mild onion flavour, the texture, they way they carmelize when roasted was superb. For me, they were truly the new Fennel.
at a local nursery or garden supply as well as many online sources. There are, apparently, more than 100 varieties of milkweed throughout North America. The one we see growing in fields or alongside country roads is the common milkweed which, once established, can become quite invasive in a small garden. Red milkweed and butterfly weed are a couple of pretty types that are much less invasive but you do have to ensure that whatever type you plant is hardy for your area. It’s interesting to note that the Ministry of Natural Resources still lists milkweed as a noxious weed. There are many perennials and flowering shrubs that attract butterflies and hummingbirds – these are just a few: Coneflower, butterfly bush, asters, coral bells, lilacs, daisies, delphiniums, phlox, foxglove, forget-me-nots, rose of sharon, iris, and salvia. Another, not so nice, another sign of spring
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Most of us cook about ten dishes regularly, but every once in a while we experiment a little bit. We do something different, add an ingredient, check a recipe and follow it, to change it. The idea that I would like to capture in this new food column is of simple cooking techniques using fresh ingredients to expand the repertoire of our readers just a little bit.
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The Township of South Frontenac invites nominations for “Volunteer of the Year Awards”. These awards are presented to individuals who have provided outstanding volunteer service to the township. Nominees may be from any community volunteer group in South Frontenac. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2015. See the website under “News and Public Notices” for more details.
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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Sale of Land by Public Tender will be held on May 13, 2015 at the South Frontenac Municipal Office, 4432 George Street in Sydenham Ontario. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca. Tender packages are also available at the Municipal Office, at a cost of $10.00+HST. Queries can be directed to taxsale@southfrontenac.net.
OPEN HOUSE – THE POINT – SHORELINE RESTORATION on April 16th, 2015 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm- Council Chambers Come out and learn about the proposed plans to restore the shoreline and beach area at the ‘Point’ on Sydenham Lake. View the conceptual plans and provide your input to staff.
PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK - APRIL 19TH TO 25TH The results of the long, cold and windy winter are being seen in our ditches, roadways and trails. As the snow recedes the garbage appears and it’s the time of the year for us to get out there and clean up our Township. Get your bags early to ensure collection during the Pitch-In week. Information on where the bags will be available is coming next week. For more information call 613 376-3900 X 4330 As always, please keep safety in mind.
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