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by Wilma Kenny he regular meeting convened slightly late, due to a closed session with the Township solicitor, re the Johnston Point developer’s appeal to OMB. Auditor’s Report In his comments to Council, auditor Howard Allan softened what seemed to be a somewhat critical report, describing most of the issues addressed in detail as ‘housekeeping’. These housekeeping issues included comments about adherence to the township’s procurement policy. In two cases, the purchase of gravel and an equipment rental contract, more than $25,000 was spent on an item that was ‘sole sourced’ and the transactoin was not then recorded in the minutes of a council meeting, which Allan said should always happen in the future. He also expressed concern over reconciliation of items such as bag tag sales, building permit and development charges and tonnage charges at landfills. As well, he pointed to long standing un-funded cost of $471,000 for the Sydenham water system that the township is hoping to cover with future development within the village. Allan recommends that since this will likely not be covered off within this term of Council, it should be financed in some way as the township looks at water rates and long term capital plans for the water system. Allan said that, despite the issues he highlighted, over all 2014 had been a good year for the Township; “We believe the financial management at the township is very good: operations are breaking even and revenues are coming in for capital projects.” However, the province is introducing a new indicator called ‘asset consumption ratio’ which advises a municipality to be setting aside sufficient capital reserves to be able to comfortably address the accumulated amortization of infrastructure as it ages. South Frontenac’s capital reserves for this purpose presently are almost 9% (slightly lower than the previous three years), while 20% is suggested to be a more appropriate figure. To address this, Allan recommended drawing up a tenyear financial plan, something the township is much closer to having now than ever before. He praised Treasurer Frag-
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The 1st Sydenham Girl Guides recently participated in a local clean up of the shoreline area around The Point in Sydenham as part of the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and in advance of Earth Week. With the support of South Frontenac Township, which supplied bags and gloves, the Guides collected four bags of recyclable items and six bags of garbage. The Guides encourage everyone to do their part to help keep their community clean and help protect our common environment.
Frontenac County Council goes north
by Jeff Green rontenac County is holding meetings at each of the four townships over the spring and summer months. The first of these meetings took place last Wednesday (April 15) at the North Frontenac Council Chamber in the mezzanine of the Plevna Fire Hall. At the start of the meeting, an in-camera session concerning wages was held, after which in open session, Council approved two separate agreements. The first was with CUPE Local 2290. An Interest Arbitration Award report, which is binding on the two parties, settled terms for 2013 and 2014 retroactively. The wage settlements are 1.75% in 2013 and 1.5% for 2014. With the settlement, the parties will be able to begin negotiations for 2015 and beyond. A negotiated settlement has been reached between the more from South Frontenac Council on page 2 county and CUPE Local 109, which represents the operators of ferry services for Frontenac County. The three-year agreement runs until 2017 and includes wage increases of 1.5% in 2015 and 2016 and 2% in 2017. No funding for coffee table book on Frontenac County Orland French and his the Mississippi River system, had climbed to by Jeff Green publishing company, Wallwithin 14 centimetres of normal levels, from he first burn ban of 2015 was declared 34 centimetres (13 inches) under normal a bridge Books of Belleville, by South Frontenac Fire Chief, Rick day earlier. Other lakes further down the waproduce hard cover books Cheseborough, late last week, but was lifted tershed are at lower levels relative to normal. about Eastern Ontario Counafter the rains on Monday. Spring burn bans Big Gull is 27 centimetres below average. ties. These include a book come into place because as the snow re- Crotch Lake, which is used as a reservoir on Lennox and Addington cedes, the dead grasses, leaves and other lake for the lower lakes in the system, rethat was reviewed in the vegetation from the previous year can eas- mained 57 centimetres below average levels Frontenac News several ily catch fire and spread. Until new growth for this time of year even after the rain. years ago, and most recenttakes hold, there are considerable fire risks. ly Wind, Water, Barley and Meanwhile within the Rideau system, Meanwhile, concerns were already be- Bobs Lake, which is used as a water source Wine: the Nature of Prince ing raised about the potential for low water for the Rideau Canal, is 25 centimetres beEdward County. levels for the coming recreation season, but low normal, although it is only 15 centimeThe books include geosignificant rains on Monday have made a tres below the target level set by the Rideau logical and historical infordifference. According to readings after Mon- Valley Conservation Authority. mation, natural history, aerial day’s rain, Mazinaw Lake, the headwaters of photography, and statistical
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information. They are designed as collectors’ items and promotional material for the local counties. French appeared before Frontenac County Council in March, proposing to produce a book about the County to mark the 150th anniversary. He was seeking a commitment of $70,000, the cost to be split between the county and its four constituent townships. In return he would produce 2,800 copies for the use of the townships and the county. The books could be sold for $40 to return a profit to the investors in the long run. The 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee took a look at the proposal and recommended that the county invest. However, in a staff report, CAO Kelly Pender pointed out that the task of selling the books would be saddled on county staff, who are already busy and would have to take time away from other duties. As well, the potential exists that the selling will not be entirely successful. His recommendation, which was not taken up by the 150th anniversary committee, was that since “the historical book project as presented by Mr. Orland French requires a prohibitively high initial investment and, given the extremely labour-intensive nature of selling the books, the potential for the County of Frontenac to recover its cost is low, and the project holds relatively low value as a marketing tool for the region, be it resolved that the County of Frontenac not provide financial support for the historical book project as presented by Mr. Orland French.” Pender also pointed out that the county’s procurement policy says that unsolicited proposals for financial investment are not to be considered by the county. “You can, as a council, suspend your procurement policy and consider this, but that is the policy,” he said. Councilor John Inglis from North Frontenac said that he thought that, given Mr. French’s track record, “there is no problem of credibility. There is certainly room for this. I would propose that we support it to some extent.” His position was the opposite of Ron Higgins, the Mayor of North Frontenac, who said, “I do not want to support this
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from her home. Mills explained that there was a 20 metre setback from the front property line, and emphasized that the Official Plan encouraged industrial development in hamlet areas. Later in the meeting, Councillor Revill requested the final reading of the rezoning by-law be deferred until the planner had an opportunity to make recommendations about berms or plantings to shield industrial activities on the property. Mills said he would meet with Ms LaLonde to discuss what combination of set-back and berm might allay some of her concerns. The motion was deferred. Johnston Point Councillor Sleeth brought back his notice of motion to have an independent peer review of the environmental study on the Johnson Point subdivision, but asked to remove the requirement that the developer cover the cost of this. At Mayor Vandewal’s suggestion, he replaced it with the requirement that if the cost of the peer review came above $3.000 it should come back to Council for approval. The motion passed. Councillor Sutherland’s information report about Johnson Point which had been distributed to councillors April 14, was included in the Agenda material, to go on record. It includes a county map that chractersizes the entire bay which is next to Johnston Point as a wetland, and quotes section 5-2-10 from the OP which quite clearly requires a Lake Impact Assessment, and makes no mention of trout lakes. Light from Communication Towers Councillor Robinson said he had had complaints from Colebrook Road residents about the bright flashes of light from the new tower on Highway 38. Orr said this was outside Township control: these lights are mandated by the Province for aviation safety. Death and Taxes Treasurer Fragnito sought Council’s approval to cover the Cemetery 2013 & 14 deficits of $28,427 from Township’s cemetery lot addition reserves. When asked why cemetery rates could not be raised instead of using taxes to subsidize the cemeteries, CAO Orr said the deficit is as high as it is, because sales of burial plots Features: dropped off when the rates t 409 titanium enhanced stainless steel were raised two years ago. t Rocker grates and ash pan “Eventually, people will t Forced air adjustable blower Financing have to start purchasing available. t Limited lifetime warranty plots again, and the situaHighway 511 Heating Solutions tion will begin to rectify it14406 Hwy. 7, RR#6, Perth ON K7H 3C8 self,” he said. Phone: (613) 264-0874 www.heatmasterss.com
nito and CAO Orr for their excellent work. Mayor Vandewal agreed that the Township “has been very well served by its staff.” Larcon Rezoning Application Planner Mills recommended rezoning in the southern edge of Harrowsmith, which would combine two applications dealing with the same property: a lot addition which would enlarge an existing industrial lot where a storage business is located, and a severance to create a residential lot with reduced frontage. Pat LaLonde, a resident who lives across the road from the property in question, expressed concern that the expansion of the industrial property would result in the filling of a drainage ditch, and would lower her property value by introducing storage lockers right across the road
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William R. MacDonald, 64, charged on January 17, 2015 with two counts each of failing to comply with probation, obstructing justice, and forgery and one count each of obstructing a peace officer and uttering forged documents, will return to court on May 11. (Editor’s note – after his first appearance on March 30, Mr. MacDonald was mistakenly identified as Ian J. MacDonald in the court report) Joseph Archibald, 30, charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm and operating a vehicle with over 80mg/100 ml of blood will return to court on May 11. Resolved Christopher Laforest, 25, charged with possession of an illegal substance on December 11, 2014 completed a diversion program and his charges were withdrawn.
Frontenac County- continued from pg 1 in any way.” In the end Higgins’ view represented that of the rest of Council, and the proposal to support the book was defeated by a vote of 8-1. County to look at 68 areas of service delivery with a view towards collaboration A report from the so-called CAOs group on shared service delivery was presented to Council. The group is made up of the Chief Administrative Officers of the county and its four member townships, who were all on hand at the meeting. Since the meeting took place in North Frontenac, the CAO from Frontenac Islands, Darlene Plumley, had to board a ferry at 6:00 am to make the 10 o’clock start time in Plevna. The report starts with the premise that two long-held beliefs about the relationship between the townships and the county needs to come to an end. “Holding to the traditional characterization of upper tiers [counties] as out of touch, or the lower tiers [townships] as not up to the task, only guarantees a limited future for the county,” the report said. The report identified 68 different items of service delivery, under eight headings: human resources, municipal planning, corporate communications, council co-ordination, finance, economic development, emergency planning, and information technology & GIS/mapping. It suggests that each of the 68 services be analysed according to a matrix where the ease of implementing change is considered as well as the expected cost savings/service improvement. Those areas that are both easy to change and liable to improve service and save money will be pursued first, and others will be pursued later on or left off entirely. While there are a large number of services to be considered, in the short term planning and information technology services are the focus. “At this time we are looking for support for this process in principle, and we will bring back a further report in the fall,” said CAO Pender. “Any item that we identify for change will be brought to Council on its own, and the costs and benefits for all involved will be put before Council.” “I think this is definitely a positive venture,” said South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal. “I certainly welcome this and the role that the CAOs are playing,” said South Frontenac Councilor John McDougall.
Vehicle tires slashed in Verona
The Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating several reports of vehicle tires being slashed in the town of Verona, South Frontenac Township over the weekend. Sometime in the overnight of April 18, suspect(s), slashed the tires of four vehicles with a sharp instrument in the Carleton Drive area of Verona. The owners of the vehicles contacted police when they noticed the damage in the morning. Police are asking the public to report any suspicious persons or behavior immediately. The Frontenac OPP is requesting the assistance of the public to solve these crimes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Frontenac OPP at 613-372-1932 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS. (1-800-222-8477) or submit your information online at www.callcrimestoppers. ca if you have any information on this crime or others. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you will remain anonymous. BUSINESS CARD SIZE
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can be broken into.” Judge Griffin said that the incident was unfortunate and that the crux of the matter was not whether the truck was unlocked or not but whether the gun and ammunition were safely stored within it. He said the law says that an individual may store a non-restricted firearm only if it is not readily accessible to ammunition, and if stored with ammunition, that the ammunition is stored separately from the firearm in a container or a receptacle that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot be readily opened or entered. “I am of the view that if you are going to keep your gun in the car with the ammunition, assuming that the truck may have been locked, that is still a violation of that regulation”, Griffin stated. “Cars are notoriously broken into even when they are locked.” While the Crown asked for a minimum of a one year firearms probation, Judge Griffin ordered that Whan make a $250 donation to a charity of his choice and was given a six month conditional discharge. He is to report to a probation officer once the donation has been made. First Appearances Duncan W. Meikle, 78, charged with assault on February 11, 2015, had his charges withdrawn after agreeing to sign a peace bond. Lucas R. Young, 29, charged with operation of a motor vehicle over 80mg/100ml of blood on March 12, 2015 will return to court on June 15, 2015. Ongoing Ian McCullough, 22, charged on February 13, 2015 with two counts of failing to comply with probation will return to court on May 11.
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Letters to the editor Re: reduced speed Sounds democratic to me? n response to Jule Koch Brison’s Letter to will not affect them. The right to choice is limits on 38 Ithe Editor in the March 19 edition which based on voluntary consent of the individSINCE 1970
claims the recent Supreme Court decision supporting choice for end of life is “subverting democracy”, the following information needs to be available to readers to correct the misleading conclusions outlined in the letter. 1. The recent Supreme Court decision is quite the opposite to “subverting democracy”. Approximately 85% of Canadians support the need to change the law to give the patient a choice. Rarely has there been such overwhelming public support for a change in the law. Thanks to the court, governments are now directed to listen to public opinion and change the law to permit choice. 2. The most fundamental aspect of the end-of-life support is the right of an individual patient to have the personal choice to decide on how his/her life ends. This choice is protected by the rigorous requirement for consent so that no one but the patient makes the choice. Patients who are unable to understand their choice, cannot receive assistance. Currently, patients regularly end their lives, often in a brutal and degrading manner...overdoses, gun shot to the head, cutting wrists, car accidents, car exhaust, poison, jumping off buildings, plastic bag over the head ...often endangering others. Other patients lie in beds, unaware of their surroundings or family, clothed in diapers (incontinent) and force fed, often for years. Because of the current prohibitive law, some patients who have been diagnosed with dementia, take their lives prematurely so they can still be in control to ensure their wishes actually happen. Under current law, patients cannot receive assistance to end their life. The recent unanimous Supreme Court decision simply permits the patient to have the choice of choosing a peaceful, dignified end-of–life with the assistance of modern science, whether administered by a physician, a family member, a nurse, a specially trained individual, or (as many are) the patient herself. 3. The new law does not give doctors or the state “the power to kill people”. Quite the opposite...it gives the individual patient the right to choose a dignified and peaceful ending to their own life perhaps surrounded by family, instead of being scraped off a sidewalk having died violently and alone, or in great pain, or after living in a vegetative demented state for years. 4. Vulnerable people are not endangered since the rigorous competence based CONSENT provisions ensure that the individual makes the choice...no one else (not the doctor, not the family, not anyone but the patient). No competent personal consent... no assistance! Our seniors are not going to be “murdered” or “killed by the state”. 5. It is unfortunate that the minority of people (15%) who oppose the change in the law, don’t seem to realize that the change
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Re: Denbigh meeting on wind turbines
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irst I would like to correct Mr. Bonnetta. His April 16 article "Wind resistance in Denbigh" is not entirely accurate. This meeting was supposed to be a question answer session not a debate. So how can he come away with the title wind resistance? Most of the people at the meeting abided by the rules as to questions and answers. Some wanted to get into a debate, mostly the people against the turbines. Your ending statement in the article is entirely wrong. After a cottager expressed his views that the turbines should be stopped. "The Denbigh hall exploded in applause" This statement is false. I was at this meeting and only 15 to 20 people applauded out of over 100 in attendance to the gentleman's statement. Cottagers want peace and serenity! But make the most noise. Cottagers bring with them to their cottages, Motor Boats, Wave Runners, ATV's, Yelling and Sreaming People partying. We as permanent residents put up with this extra noise. - Richard Liedtke
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have been reading letters to the editor and feel I must express my opinion regarding assisted suicide. I sat beside my mother, two sisters, a sister-in-law, a brother and a few friends dying with cancer, never wishing any one of them to depart before their natural time. What is the matter with trying to work things out when sometimes they may face some fear? Fears don't have to be overwhelming when proper medication is used to relieve their pain and there is a loving family beside them. Are we too busy in our own lives to care for our families' needs and be with them in their time of pain and suffering? Do we just kill them in place of taking time out of our own lives to love them, like those before us have done? I guess I could have done a lot of killing in my life but my decision has been to love them in their last days. I want to leave this world myself with a clear conscience that I have loved and not killed. - Ileene Mouck
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he television licence for The Ontario Education Communications Authority, better known as TVO or TV Ontario, is up for renewal this summer. Cloyne (CICO-DT-92) hosts one of the nine HD digital television transmitters that TVO operates across Ontario. You can spot Cloyne's TVO tower from Highway 41, next to Bon Echo Provincial Park. If you enjoy the quality and no fee service of watching TVO over-the-air in digital with an antenna, or if you have been unable to receive TVO with an antenna since TVO's analogue shutdown in 2011, let TVO's regulator the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) know by April 29, 2015. Submit comments to the CRTC online at http://crtc.gc.ca/eng/ archive/2015/2015-103.htm or by mail to CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N2. - Steven James May
Corrections:
Re: Polar Bear Plunge cheques
In last week's article about the presentation of the cheques, we spelled Vicki Poffley's name incorrectly. Vicki is the executive director of the Alzheimer's Society.
Re: NAEC Day of Pink
We accidentally omitted the photo credit last week. The photo was taken by Summer Andrew. Our apologies for the errors
Re: Wind resistance in Denbigh
It was reported that the township was in line for a "one time payment" of $350,000 if the wind project goes ahead. It should have said an "annual payment".
Re: Scott Reid's flyer
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he Boston Marathon attack was on April 15, 2013. On June 13, 2013, then-Minister Vic Toews announced funding for the Kanishka Project to research the causes and techniques of terrorism. Yet our MP Scott Reid sends out a flyer denigrating the attempt to "figure out its (terrorism's) root causes" and ridiculing those who do. So disappointing to be saddled with a representative who chooses to champion attitudes so lacking in intelligence and clarity and so at odds with his own government's programs. For added relevance to the news of the day, this clearly partisan attack comes to us courtesy of the blatant abuse of taxpayer money. October can't come soon enough. - Steve Duggan
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· The Piccadilly Pickers and the Old Hims will be performing at the Hartington Community Church, April 24, 7pm. Free will offering and refreshments follow; info, call 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. · St. Paul's United Church is holding their annual FUNtastic Street Fair and Sale on May 2 from 9am-2pm. Huge yard, book and bake sale. Church St. is closed for the event. There will be outdoor games and activities for the kids beginning at 10am. Clowns, draws, confections and more. BBQ lunch. Pony rides from 11am-1pm and Jo-Jo's Magic Act from
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Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 · On Sunday the sacrament of baptism was celebrated during worship at Knox Presbyterian Church in McDonalds Corners for beautiful Morgann Olivia VanLuvan, daughter of Kurt and Krisandra VanLuvan. Morgann's sponsors/godparents are Kate Hamilton and Yanick Brunet. She's the granddaughter of Terry and Greg Bulloch. A lovely luncheon was served after at Elphin Church Hall. · There was a full house in attendance at the NFCS Volunteer Appreciation night on Monday. A lovely Lasagne supper was served. The Sage Age Theatre group from Almonte entertained us - lots of laughs. Awards were given out to all the volunteers. A fantastic evening. · On April 15, approximately 30 people attended Diners - a lovely luncheon put on by Aimee & Paul. We played a great game of Jeopardy (our team won). Irene Harris won the free dinner next month. The next Diners is May 20 - last one of season. · The Snowmobile Club fed 182 people on Saturday and gave a $954 plus donation to Relay for Life. The next breakfast is May 2, a fundraiser breakfast for Melanoma. · So sorry to hear about the death of Billy St. Pierre. Billy lived in Mississippi for many years. · Smile – Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.
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· Both your old reporter and the computer had a virus this past week, but we're all up and running now. · The good old Henderson hall is being well used and that's wonderful. The Frontenac Addington Trappers Council and President Wilf Deline hosted a workshop on Global Positioning Systems (GPS) led by Rob Wood of Long Lake. Rob, firefighter and military personnel, enjoyed sharing with the enthusiastic group. All appreciated the most tasty muffins made by Debbie Deline - yummy in the tummy. · Set aside Sat. May 9 at the Henderson hall when the
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613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · The Olden Rec. Committee is sponsoring an Earth Day Cleanup on Sunday April 26 from 9am-noon. They will meet at the Olden Community Centre and then walk down the roads. Garbage bags, gloves, drinks and snacks will be provided for all volunteers. · Also on Sunday April 26 at the Land of Lakes Public School there will be a Spring Jamboree with music and dancing, hosted by the Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club; $10 per person. · A delicious meal was served and prepared by many volunteers (too many to be named) in the Arden hall on April 18 as a fundraiser for Donny Knight, who is very ill. A free will offering was asked. Many items were placed around the room on tables for a silent auction sale. The hall was packed with well wishers for Donny and our prayers. · The Parham Happy Travelers seniors club held their April meeting on April 15 in the Parham Free Methodist Church hall. Hostesses were Sylvia Hill and Jack Struthers. Happy birthday was sung to Harold Warren. The seniors welcomed their guest, Ivan Porter. The hall was decorated in the Easter theme. Mary Howes acted as secretary as Charlotte Brown was ill. After a delicious potluck meal Harold Warren entertained everyone with his music and songs. It was decided to have a BBQ, yard sale and bake sale on May 16 from 10am -1pm near Parham's post office. The meeting was adjourned with the singing of "Until the Next Time". · We attended the Bedford Jam on April 19 and found the hall packed with onlookers and talented musicians. What great music was played. · Many tables were set up to play euchre at the Sharbot Lake Anglican church hall. 5$ pays for a delicious lunch and cards. The ladies meet once a month on a Friday at noon to prepare for a fun afternoon.
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· Bill and Sylvia Powers attended a Loyalist luncheon on April 18 for the "Sir Guy Carleton" branch in Ottawa. Sylvia was their past president . · Happy birthday to June Hughes, Bill Powers, Tabitha Steele, Frances Prosser, Bobbi-Jo Adrian · Thinking of Charlotte Brown, Donny Knight, Madelene Burke, Bill Powers, Carl Burke, Terry Conner, Jean Steele, Pearl Barr, Carol Patterson, Daisy Haw, Clarke Gaylord, Verna Cowdy, Betty Tarney, Vera Steele, Doris Forbes, Betty Meeks · On May 16 the United Church minister, Darin McKinnon, from the Arden Pastoral charge will conduct a communion service at Pineview Nursing Home in Northbrook at 10am.
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· Deepest sympathy to the family of our neighbour, Charles Good, who passed away on April 21. · A big surprise party for Pam Newman on Saturday, who celebrated her birthday with relatives from Toronto (I think a bit over 39 years). Happy Birthday, Pam. · A speedy recovery to Art Flieler who suffered a stroke; Art is originally from Fernleigh. Also to Walter Rosenplat who is still recovering from stroke. Good news that Shirley Miller is recovering steadily from her stroke. · Happy to hear Joyce Lemke is back from the sick list and putting on her clogging shoes again! Good for you! · I thought we were having a bad year in making maple syrup, but it sure fooled me last week, the 15th, 16th, & 17th when it poured sap. · It was a surprise when Julie from The Frontenac News dropped in for a chat on Open Mic the 28th. Thanks, Julie. · We have a committee for the Ole Tyme Fiddlers which consists of Ray Whitelock, vice-president; Yours truly, president; Helen Osborne, secretary-treasurer; Terry Good and George White, directors. Kitchen help Janet Hawley, Faye Whitelock and Nora Goodberry. We had a great evening with 13 entertainers last Friday night. Great music! Lots of dancers. Our Rec Committee is Pat and Dave Cuddy, Janet Hawley, Ray and Faye Whitelock, Terry Good, and George and me. · Our next open mic is this Saturday from 2-8pm. Potluck supper at 5:30pm. Hope you are able to join us. · It's really good to see our friends Dave and Mary Johnston back from Florida joining us last month, until cold winter comes again and we'll lose them. · Speedy recovery, get well wishes to Nora Goodberry.
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· Well, the first of two benefit events for Donnie Knight was, in the words of the organizers, an overwhelming success. People began to gather before 4:30 and by 5pm it was standing room only. The cooks kept on refilling warming ovens with food as the people just kept on coming; around 150 guests for dinner. At 6:55 there was a rush to be the last man standing in the silent auction bids, but in the end, most were satisfied that they had acquired the items vied for. Everyone who had a hand in the organization of the event would like to thank all who attended, and all the friends, businesses and family members who donated their time, food stuffs and silent auction items. A reminder that the second benefit will take place at the Arden Legion this Sat. April 25. There will be a dance and also another Silent Auction, so if you’re still looking for that special something, check out the Legion benefit. The auction will run from 7 – 10 pm and the dance starts at 8 pm. Tickets are $10 pp or $15 a couple.
· On Sat. April 25, 9 AM at the community centre, please gather to help clean up the village. The Kennebec Recreation Committee holds this annual event before the blackfly onslaught. Groups will be sent to all areas of the village. The committee has bags and bottled water for the helpers but ask that you wear rubber boots and gloves. All collected trash will be carted away by volunteers manning trucks and trailers. Please join in and help us beautify the hamlet. · On Sunday April 26 the Legion will hold a General Meeting with the election of new officers. If you are a member, please come out at 12 noon and participate. · On Sat. May 2, teams will gather to participate in Trivia Night. Tickets are $10pp adults, with a special youth price of $5pp. Teams are forming and topics are being reviewed as everyone wants to hold the coveted prize as the 1st place winner of this event. If you are on a team, keep practicing. If you are not on a team, you can form one. If you are unsuccessful in joining or forming a team, please come to the community centre on Saturday at 7 pm and a team will find you. Please call Judy Kennedy at 335-3606 for information. · Was looking through some Facebook photos and noticed that Randy Hillier and his family stopped into the Kaladar “Spud Hut” for some poutine. It’s nice to see some local businesses getting some advertising time, from time to time. · As I briefly mentioned last week, Tuesday May 5 at 2 pm is the first practice session of the Arden Glee Club. This well known group performs four-part harmony under the direction of Helen Praskey. Newcomers are always welcome to join the group. Singing practice is held at the Kennebec Community Centre
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· Condolences to the family of the late Marjory Armstrong of Sharbot Lake. Also to the family of the late Hunter Willam Hugh Miller, infant son of Jade Walker and Bernie Miller. · Be careful when you burn; there have been a lot of grass fires lately. The grounds are fairly dry, let's hope the rain this week will help. · Luckily volunteer firefighters acted quickly to extinguish the fire at Mike and Angie Lowery's house on Sunday. · North Frontenac Little Theatre presents "The Music Man" at the Granite Ridge Education Centre in Sharbot Lake on May 1 & 2 and May 8, 9 & 10. Check for time in the newspaper Happenings. · On May 2 & 3 volunteers are needed with cleanup and other farm jobs to help the Smith family of Land O'Lakes Rescue/Petting Farm. Barry Smith is recuperating from an attack by his pet bull. If you can help, call Donna at 613-3360330 as all help is very much needed and appreciated. · Also monetary donations are needed for Victoria Hawley's sister, Danielle Aldrige, as she needs medical help abroad. Victoria lives in Mountain Grove and can be reached at 613483-8678. All money donated, large or small, would be appreciated for this expensive operation.
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“Spirit Horse” comes to GREC S
tudents in grades four through eight at Granite Ridge Education Centre in Sharbot Lake were taken on a wild ride thanks to a special presentation in the school gym on April 20. The dramatic production titled “Spirit Horse” is a professional traveling show put on by Roseneath Theatre in partnership with the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario. Currently in its fourth week of touring, it will be presented to a total of 100 schools in Ontario. The production is a highly energetic tale about an Aboriginal family who have lost their mother and are faced with a number of real life challenges as they try to exist in an urban setting. The tale involves a horse called Wild Wind, who appears thanks to a vision of the children’s grandfather as the family struggles with issues of racism, poverty, illiteracy and the death of a loved one in an urban setting, all of which deal them a number of challenging blows. The production aims to teach students through dramatic story telling about a number of difficult social issues while giv-
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ing students a chance to explore a different aspect of life that they might be unfamiliar with. The plot centers around two First Nations youth struggling in a single parent home and trying to find a balance between their traditional ways and the urban world. The play is a Native American adaptation by Drew Hayden Taylor of the Irish play Tir Na N’ Og by Greg Banks and is based on a re-telling of the Stoney Nakoda Nation legend about Spirit Horses. The four-member cast had their work cut out for them as they aptly brought to life 65 different characters in the play, which lasted just under one hour and was performed at break neck speed. With the help of a small but inventive set that included an old car seat and a dramatic piece of scaffolding that the actors climbed in, over and on top of, the actors used a combination of inventive dramatic styles and music to bring this energetic and cathartic tale to life. Musician Alex Lamoureux played a number of instruments including drums, jaw harp, accordion, fiddle,
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flutes and his own boot-clad feet to add a musical dimension to the piece, which kept the action rolling along. Tim Hill, who played the main roles of the children’s father and grandfather as well as the very proud, spirited and sure-footed horse, Wild Wind, was both comedic and emotionally engaging and covered a broad swath of dramatic Tim Hill, Alex Lamoureux, Brianne Tucker and Dakota Hebert ground in the play. play again that afternoon. Equally engaging were Brianne Tucker For teachers wanting to bring attention and Dakota Hebert who played the other to a number of important social issues that two main roles, daughters Jessie and Anface youngsters today, Spirit Horse offers a gie respectively. Both showed depth in their creative outlook on the challenges that face portrayals of the young daughters who were us all as we struggle to maintain balance in faced with the challenges of trying to live life what can often be a difficult, challenging and with a grieving single father while grieving sometimes dangerous world. For more inforthemselves and facing the struggles and mation visit Spirithorse.ca engaging adventures that come their way. The story ends on a positive note as the family comes together to accept their mother’s death while demonstrating how perseverance and team work can enable them to Teen charged with assault overcome the obstacles that they are presented with. in “Truth or Dare” game The GREC students appeared mesmerThe OPP would like to remind teens to use ized by the tale and their questions followtheir common sense and better judgment ing the performance showed how story tellwhen gathering at social functions. On April ing through the dramatic arts can engage 2 at a house party in the Township of South youngsters in a number of difficult real life Frontenac, an 18-year-old male was playing issues. a game of “Truth or Dare.” He approached The cast, who are representatives of Cana 19-year-old acquaintance also at the party ada’s Métis, Inuit, and First Nations commuand as a “dare” punched the victim in the nities, should be commended on their perface. The victim fell to the ground and shortly formances. Prior to the show at GREC they, after left the party and drove to the hospital. along with behind the scenes stage manThe victim’s injuries were serious enough to ager Dana Paul, were interviewed on CBC’s require medical attention. As a result, the 18Ontario Morning with Wei Chen. Following year-old male is now charged with Assault their performance the cast and crew packed Causing Bodily Harm. He was released on the set into their pick up truck and headed a Promise to Appear with a court date in off to Lombardy, where they performed the Kingston on May 14.
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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NOMINATIONS 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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Angelyn Wood and Audrey Bateman sang “Welcome to New York” by Taylor Swift at the LOLPs talent show
ver 100 lively pancake lovers filled the Maberly hall for the Maberly Agricultural Society's annual Maple Festival/ Pancake Brunch fundraiser on April 18. Diners enjoyed homemade maple baked beans, sausages, and pancakes made from a secret family recipe that organizers have been using since the fundraiser began over two decades ago. Proceeds go towards supporting the annual Maberly Fair, which this year will take place on Saturday, August 29 at the fairgrounds. The theme for this year's fair is “sheep and goats” which should make the fair parade extra special and one to remember. Gord Patterson, who donated the maple syrup for the event, was also on hand selling his maple syrup products. Paul Pospisil, past president and current board member of the Agricultural Society, who also directs the horticulture division of the fair, had cleaned out his library earlier in the morning and donated a number of gardening books to the event.
The next fundraiser for the society will be their annual “Pie in the Sky” event, which will take place on Saturday, July 4 at the fairgrounds. Home-made pies will be up for grabs and the society's current president, Fred Barrett, will be on hand with one of his telescopes set up. He will be inviting guests to take a peek into the celestial spheres.
Land O' Lakes PS has talent! S NFLT Presents “The Music Man” S by Julie Druker
tudents at Land O'Lakes Public School in Mountain Grove had a chance to shine in the school's annual talent show, which took place in the school gym on April 17. Madison Cowdy and Jessie Mae Ferguson emceed the show, which included singers, dancers, musicians, actors, gymnasts, comedians and more. School principal, Emily Yanch, said that the annual event is a way to give students who may not want to participate in the school play, an opportunity to show off their special talents on stage. The show is totally student-run and included hard work by stage managers Zach Hatt, Paige Drew, Keeley Cox and Emily Connor. They were helped by staff members Ms. Bateman and Ms.Yanch and the show was a huge success.
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pring has finally sprung and in Frontenac County that means another big production is in the works. North Frontenac Little Theatre’s 2015 spring production is “The Music Man” – a large musical production with a cast of over 40 local actors, including 15 local children and youth. Once again, I’ve had the privilege of watching this production come together during the cold winter months. Set in 1912, this play includes an entertaining storyline, fun choreography and music that everyone will recognize and enjoy. Being part of a theatre production requires commitment and for a community as small as ours, it’s remarkable to see so many volunteers come out, including the parents of youngsters – to help get this play off the ground. Some of the children participating have been in past productions and for many it’s their first time. It’s never too late to start! It’s a fantastic creative outlet for children and youth and I’ve witnessed children evolve from being terribly shy to extremely confident over the course of the rehearsal schedule. I volunteer in the capacity of guiding and supervising the children in the play and I find the theatre program to be an important and worthwhile component of our community. The children and youth participating learn all about how a production comes together, how to work within a team and how to express themselves creatively. When interviewed, the most common response I received to the question, “What’s the best part about being part of this production?”, the answer was consistently, “the friends I have made.” In my experience, that’s what really matters to kids – having friends, being creative and keeping busy. After all their hard work and commitment, a big audience and loud applause is the payoff! Don’t miss “The Music Man” – being presented at Granite
he art work of the 24 students who participated in this year's Art Club at Land O'Lakes Public School in Mountain Grove was on display at their final show on April 20. The students spent six weeks creating the colourful paintings still lifes that were on display. Grade 7/8 teacher, Mr. Hull, who heads up the club, said that he was impressed with the student work. He explained that he likes to let the students paint what comes naturally to them and tries his best not to influence their final pieces. The students began by learning basic drawing techniques, and then moved into creating colour tones, first painting with larger brushes and then moving into finishing accents using Real Estate Brokerage smaller brushes. The paintPO Box 285 ings were impressive and Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 613279-2657 ranged from bright, dramatic colour schemes of frogs and teddy bears, some reminiscent of Matisse, to impresBroker of Record sionistically depicted vases of flowers and other subFax - (613) 279-2657 jects. The only rule that the Email - mimi@antoinerealestate.com young artists had to abide www.antoinerealestate.com by was not using black to create their darker tones and shadows since it has a tendency to muddy the final work. The special event was catered by Linda Tremblay with the help of her children, Boris and Natasha. The young artists and their guests enjoyed a number of fancy treats that included cappuccinos, sparkling juices, cakes, fancy croissant sandwiches, lemon and chocolate mousse, a fancy layer cake and speared fruit sticks.
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Ridge Education Centre, over the course of two weekends – Friday & Saturday, May 1 & 2 at 7 pm, Friday & Saturday, May 8 & 9 at 7 pm as well as a Mother’s Day matinee on Sunday May 10 at 2 pm. Tickets: students $10, adults $14, are available at Sharbot Lake Pharmacy or by calling Nina Jenkins at 613-279-2945.
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Thursday April 23 RETIRED WOMEN TEACHERS OF ONTARIO (R.W.T.O.) will hold their Spring Luncheon at Westbrook United Church, 3526 Princess St., Kingston. Friendship Time: 10:15 a.m. Meeting 11 a.m. Lunch 12 noon, $20. Call Karen Thompson for further information. 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. SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm, pork chops
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 5:30pm, all welcome 336-2557 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; $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, please 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 FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE 6:30pm, bluegrass night at Through The Roof Ministry w/ Grassy Fiddle Time band & guests, free will offering 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 - EARTH DAY CLEANUP, 9am-noon, meet Olden hall, garbage bags, gloves, drinks, snacks provided, sponsored by Olden Rec. Committee 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 SYDENHAM LEGION - DANCE w/ Picket Fences country/rock band, 1-5pm, spot dances, door prizes, lunch, $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.
Girl Guides Cookie Day: On April 11 the 1st Sydenham Sparks, Brownies and Guides had a successful Cookie Campaign and sold out! Thank you to the Foodland, the One Stop and everyone that supported GGC Cookie Day 2015. - Karen Smith, Guider
april 23, 2015
Friday May 1, 5-7pm St. Paul’s Anglican Church Sydenham
Adults $14, Children $6, Family $40
Take-Out Available Ad space provided by Trousdale’s Home Hardware 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.
Friday, May 1 CANADIANS FOR WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN Fundraising Gala, 5:30pm Vimy Officers Mess, Canadian Forces Base Kingston; guest speaker General (Ret.) Walter Natynczyk, Deputy Minister of Veteran Affairs, dinner, Afghan marketplace, live & silent auctions, tickets $100 ($45 tax receipt) 613-375-8290; tarasickm@gmail.com www.cw4wafghan.ca. ELBOW LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE “Secrets of Stealth & Silence”, evening owl program Fees apply: ($8/adult or $4/youth under 16), meet 6:45pm in Pavilion. elbowlakecentre.ca HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE for public school children, Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30pm, $6; Sharon 539-6676, Wayne 358-2355; sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs SNOW ROAD COFFEE TIME, community centre, every Friday 10am-noon, come and meet with your neighbours. SNOW ROAD - KINGSTON & PEMBROKE SNOW TRAILS ASSOCIATION (K&P) Annual General Meeting, 7:30pm at Snowmobile Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd. all welcome SYDENHAM - ART EXHIBITION by Loughborough Public School students “Celebrating 50 Years in the Community”, Open House at Grace Hall 4-6pm, all welcome SYDENHAM - FISH FRY, St. Paul’s Anglican Church 5-7pm; $14, children $6, all welcome
Fri & Sat. May 1 & 2 CLOYNE - FREE CLOTHES GIVE-AWAY. Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-2pm, Pineview Free Methodist Church. Donations welcome, clean clothing, linens, coats, shoes, accessories. info: 613-336-8100 SHARBOT LAKE - NORTH FRONTENAC LITTLE THEATRE presents “The Music Man” at Granite Ridge Education Centre; Fri. & Sat. May 1 & 2; Fri. & Sat. May 8 & 9 at 7pm and Sunday May 10, 2pm matinee. Tickets $14,
students $12; avail. SL Pharmacy; 613-2792945; info: www.nflt.ca
Saturday May 2 ARDEN - TRIVIA NIGHT, community centre 7pm; $10pp, youth $5pp; join, form or find a team; info: Judy Kennedy 335-3606. Harrowsmith – FUNtastic Street Fair & sale, 9am-2pm, St. Paul’s United Church; yard, book & bake sale; children’s activities & games start 10am, pony rides, Jojo’s magic & more; BBQ; 613-372-2525 SNOW ROAD – BREAKFAST fundraiser for Malignant Melanoma, 8-11am, Snowmobile clubhouse, 1106 Gemmils Rd. WESTPORT - CHICKEN & RIB NIGHT, 5;307:30pm, Legion hall, $16pp, reservations: 613-273-3223, hosted by the public library
Sunday May 3 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 BOLINGBROKE CAFÉ, 2-4pm, ABC Hall, 3166 County Road 36, Spring Showcase: 10 local performers; $10 at door www.abchall.ca DENBIGH - SPRING TEA & MUSIC IN THE HALL, 1pm; musicians welcome, hosted by the Rec Committee MABERLY – FUNDRAISING JAM-A-THON for Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra, community hall, all local musicians welcome; 1-6pm; for sponsor sheet: cindy.fiddlemusic. mccall@gmail.com; 613-278-2448 WILTON - GOSPEL SING w/ John Reid & The Eagle Band, 7pm, Standard Church, freewill offering, refreshments, all welcome, info: Bill 613-386-3405
Monday May 4 FLINTON – SOFTBALL games start 6:30p.m, boys & girls ages 5 - 14 years, $5 per child, Rec. Centre, register: Brian Whitelock – 3360596 or James Wood – 336-8114. Coaches and Umpires needed. Sponsored by Flinton Recreation Club.
Tuesday May 5 NORTH FRONTENAC GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP CLUB meeting at Ompah Community Centre, 1:30pm, . SHARBOT LAKE 39ers at North Frontenac Telephone office, downstairs, noon potluck followed by meeting, “The Price is Right”; all over 50 years welcome; info Shirley 613-2792990; djfraser@frontenac.net SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2:30pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 SNOW ROAD – KEENAGERS, 1-3pm, community centre, music, inspirational message, all are welcome
Wednesday May 6 SNOW ROAD – FOOT CARE CLINIC, community centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.
Busy Beavers Pitch In
– Members of the 1st Sydenham Beaver Colony braved the wet weather Monday evening and spent time cleaning up the parking lot and yard at Loughborough Public School. The youth learned about Earth Day and Pitch In Week along with the importance of a health planet and clean community. Beaver Scouts, who are celebrating their 40th birthday this year, provide a wide range of activities for boys and girls ages 5 – 7. Photo – Addy Schjerning
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AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We sell cars for under $1990 safetied & E-tested, low kilometres. We have good winter tires. We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.
COMING EVENTS INTERESTED IN SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FRONTENACS? Join us for breakfast! May 8th in Sydenham. Space is limited. RSVP: atamblyn@frontenaccounty.ca or 613-5489400 x 301
EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING
NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS
Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.
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At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators
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For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.
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UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca
Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287
FLEA MARKET
COTTAGE CLEANER / GROUNDS MAINTENANCE PERSON for cottage resort on Big Gull Lake (Harlowe); pay based on qualifications, experience; 613-336-2330.
TONI & J.P.’S FLEA MARKET, 6107 Hwy. 506 at Ardoch Rd. Something for everyone. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1-613479-0341
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.
FOR SALE 2004 GMC CANYON 4x4, automatic, 198,000km, undercoated, extended cab, great shape, $6500, call 613-279-2048 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2015 WINTER WARM UP REBATE with savings up to $700. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca RHODE Island Red Laying Hens for sale – call 264-7567
DOUG’S ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE NEW Shaw TV Promotion - 2 HD receivers for free after programming credit! No Credit Check. No Contract. Call 613-374-3305 for details. We are your full service dealer for both BELL TV and SHAW DIRECT Satellite.
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FREE 2 LARGE LEATHER SOFAS, one futon (wooden frame, mattress, folds into queen bed) free to pick up; 613-336-1593 or 416-724-1758
GARAGE/YARD SALES SPYGLASS COVE, Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 9am-5pm. Court jester, blue glassware, English plaque, collector spoons with rack, pine table, etc. Free figurine with any purchase.
GARDENING 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)
help wanted
Mazinaw Lake Swim Program is hiring instructors and lifeguards for 2015. Lessons run from June 29 to July 24. Interested applicants can send their resume, cover letter, and copies of current certifications by May 10 to Beth at haslere@limestone.on.ca.
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
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 HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772 INTENSE CLEANING SERVICES. We fit customer’s preferences & needs with the perfect cleaning solutions for residences, businesses and Cottages providing ultimate customer satisfaction. In North and Central Frontenac Area! Weekly, bi-weekly & monthly. Move-in, move-out. Laundry or organizing. 1-time cleaning. Holiday & Seasonal. Spring, Fall. Assisted cleaning & errand services. Need help? Please call at: (613)390-0740 or E-mail: intense.cleaningservices@yahoo.ca Special: New Clients Receive two hours of housecleaning for only $30.00. Specializing in executive housekeeping. 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
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Sheesham & Lotus & Son at the Grace Centre "The new kings of oldtime music”
by Jeff Green he Grace Centre in Sydenham is presenting the olde tyme music and modern showmanship of Sheesham and Lotus and Son this Saturday. The trio are just back from touring Denmark and the UK to rave reviews. They are described as “dynamic and entertaining, a surprise and a delight; one of the most popular old-time and roots acts in North America”. They began as a fiddle and banjo duo, but soon added a variety of instruments and touches of vaudeville and old-time music hall to their performances. The core duo of the band, Teilhard Frost (Sheesham), and Sam Allison (Lotus), first got together as part of a band called Flapjack. During tours with Flapjack they found they had a common love of Appalachian tunes and vaudeville, and by the time the band was winding down, they were ready to form Sheesham and Lotus. They have played all across Canada, including at the Blues Skies Music Festival, Millrace Festival of Traditional Folk Music, Summerfolk, Mariposa, Northern Lights Festival Boreal,
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Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, Barrie Folk, Little Slocan Valley Fest, Cree Fest (Kasheshawan, On), Champlain Valley Folk Fest, (V.T.), Shelter Valley Folk Fest, and the Winnipeg Folk Fest. They have acted as host to the main stage at both Peterborough Folk festival and Shelter Valley. In January 2010 they held a two-week residence at Queens University Faculty of Education, teaching harmonica, step dance, and square dance to teacher candidates. They have played theatres and concert venues all across Canada, coast to coast. The newcomer to the band is Son Sanderson, who fills out the banjo and fiddle sound with the sousaphone and occasionally the French Horn. This is a show not to be missed by lovers of music in the Sydenham area and beyond. The show will take place on Saturday April 25, 7:30 pm at the Grace Hall, Stagecoach Road, Sydenham; $12 advance, $15 at door. For information call the Grace Centre at 613376-6477. Grace Centre is a fully accessible venue.
Tay Valley Community Choir by Marily Seitz he Tay Valley Community Choir presents "Here's to Singing!", a celebration of music and friendship. This year's spring concert will take place in the Maberly hall on Saturday, April 25 at 7pm. As is their custom, the choir welcomes local musicians to join them on stage. The audience will help round out the evening of joy-filled entertainment with several sing-a-long songs. In the true spirit of a community choir, this group of choristers gathers weekly for the joy of friendship, and sing for the joy of song. Under the inspired direction of Rebecca Worden and the inspiring accompaniment
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of Rachelle Reinhart, the choir has prepared an eclectic set of songs sure to appeal to all types of music lovers. During the intermission concert-goers and choir members will be invited to bid on silent auction items to raise some needed funds for choir activities. Items donated by choir members include a print of Barron Canyon, a painting of a musician, locally crafted jewelry, an hour of reflexology treatment, an hour of Shiatsu therapy, and dinner for four. Admission is by donation at the door with refreshments and conversation to follow. Here's to time spent with friends and song!
Plant vegetables for the food bank M by Dawn Morden
ountain Grove Seed Company and the North Frontenac Food Bank would like you to “share your fare” this year. Keep the food bank in mind when planning and planting your garden. Add a few extra plants and share some of your harvest once or twice throughout the season. Communities have the capacity to grow a large portion of the food they consume. Take your passion for growing food as an opportunity to contribute to your community. This initiative is based on the Kingston “grow a row” campaign, and business challenge, sponsored by the Loving Spoonful. We would also like to challenge local businesses to participate. Grow one plant in a container, and donate the harvest. A free tomato plant will be offered to businesses from Mountain Grove Seed Company, upon
request. Some small 12" plants will be available. Suggested vegetables include but are not limited to peas, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, peppers, onions, corn, potatoes, cucumbers and watermelon. Berries from your berry patch, or apples from your trees are also welcome. Bring donations to the food bank on Tuesdays or Fridays between 9:30 and 10am. Produce will be distributed soon after, for maximum freshness. Share your fare! Also, the food bank would like to start a small garden in Sharbot Lake. We would like to hear from you if you have some appropriate space that could be used, or if you would like to volunteer to assist with care of the garden. For more information, contact Kim Cucoch, North Frontenac Food Bank, at 613-532-8855, or Dawn, Mountain Grove Seed Company, 613-876-8383.
Jam-a-thon at Maberly Hall M by Cindy McCall aberly Hall will be filled with fiddlers and their friends on Sunday, May 3. The Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra is holding a fundraising Jam-a-thon with an open invitation to any local musician to come and play. And it’s not just for fiddlers; guitars, cello, viola, mandolin, penny whis-
Business Cards 250 starting at $30 call 613-279-3150
tles and the like are all welcome to join in the fun. Players obtain sponsors, collect the funds and bring them to the hall on May 3. Participants can drop in and join the jam circle anytime during the day between 1 and 6pm. Participants will have the opportunity to choose tunes (or songs) for all in the circle to play (or sing). Refreshments will be available for players throughout the day. The Jam-athon aim is to provide a relaxed opportunity for local musicians to have fun as they play together while raising funds for the fiddle orchestra. Supporting the orchestra will help to keep amateur music alive in the community and assist in making it affordable for anyone to learn to play the fiddle and join in the fun. To obtain a sponsor sheet contact Cindy at cindy.fiddlemusic.mccall@gmail.com or call 613-278-2448.
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SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
INTERMENT
In Loving Memory
Bush, Earl
Betty Raymond April 28, 2104 You left me suddenly without a goodbye, but we will meet again someday. Tim Barker
In loving memory of a dear stepfather who passed away April 20, 2002. A little tribute, small and tender Just to say we still remember. Always remembered by Charlotte, Allan and family.
Spring Interment Arden Cemetery
In loving memory of a precious wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother;
In loving memory of my brother,
Gladys Platz November 29, 1934 – April 23, 2014 If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, we would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Forever in our hearts and loved by her husband, Philip, and her children, David (Karen) Platz, Phyllis (Ellis) Kendrick, Loretta (Curtis) Grant. Grandma’s memories will always be cherished in the hearts and loved by her 7 grandchildren, and her 10 greatgrandchildren.
OBITUARY
Charles Aca Good April 22, 1919 - April 21, 2015 World War 2 Veteran It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Charles Aca Good at his home with family beside him, the day before his 96th birthday. Husband of the late Hazel (Shorts). Father of Terry, Janette Hawley, Wayne (Carol) and Rick. Son of the late Wesley and Lucy (Thompson) Good. Brother of Verna Decock, and the late Mildred Clancy, Ethel Kennedy, Myrtle Davis, Donald, George and Earl. Grandfather of Joanne, Charles, Lisa, Luwanda, Christopher, Heather, Hilary, Cora and Clayton. Missed by many great grandchildren. Lifelong and well-respected resident of Harlowe, involved in many community services far and near. The family will receive friends at the McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed from 7-9 p.m. Friday, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, where funeral service will take place on Sunday April 26, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment Harlowe United Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Harlowe Wesleyan Church.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Milestone Funeral Center Derek Maschke Northbrook Chapel Funeral Director 11928 Hwy. 41 613-336-6873 Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 www.milestonefuneralcenter.com
Morris Turner who passed away on April 23, 2013. Goodbyes are not forever Goodbyes are not the end They simply mean I'll miss you Until we meet again Love always, brother Eldon
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Thank You ~ Noonan I want to thank my family and friends for my lovely 80th birthday party, given me. I especially want to thank my son Michael and his wife Joanne, and John and his wife Brenda for organizing and putting on this party. Also my grandchildren Morgan, Andrew and Grace for helping. I got lovely gifts and cards. I'm glad my son Randy was able to attend. It was a lovely time, thank you everyone. Shirley Noonan
Glenn Fox – Thank you Thank You ~ Lowery On Saturday April 11, 2015 my family surprised me with a 70th birthday party at the C.E. Building in Parham. I would like to thank Lindsay and Ryan, Chris and Ann, Tony and all my grandchildren for all their hard work in being able to pull this feat off. A special thank you goes to Sandra, Penny and Curtis, Danny, Kelly, Kara and Colin for coming such a long distance to attend my party. Thank you to all my relatives and friends for their kind words, cards, flowers and gifts. A special thank you goes to Beulah Beattie for bringing her tasty doughnuts. Also a special thank you to Debby Hartwick for catering such a delicious and bountiful lunch. Thank you to Jocelyn's friend, Jessica Roberts, who made such a beautiful and delicious birthday cake. It was truly a day I will always remember. Thank you all again. Kendra
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Our family would sincerely like to thank everyone for their support and prayers during the recent death of our father, grandfather, great grandfather and great, great grandfather. Thanks also for the many cards, the food, the flowers and donations. They were much appreciated. A very special thank you to the two wonderful people, Homer and Judy, who honored dad with a musical tribute by singing his favourite songs. It was beautiful and just what Dad wanted, a lasting tribute to his love for music. Thanks also to the Parham Seniors Group for the lunch they provided following the service. They managed to feed a large crowd with their delicious food. Thanks to Pastor Greg Johnston, dad’s sonin-law who delivered a beautiful eulogy for him, filled with many special memories of dad. He would have been proud. Thanks to the Oddfellows and Rebekahs Lodges for their service. Also thanks to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home who guided our family through our loss with kindness, caring and compassion. Finally, thank you to all the friends and family who attended Dad’s funeral. Your presence there meant so much to the family and shows just how much he will be missed. Sincerely, The Fox family.
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THANK YOU ~ NEMIS The family of Irene Nemis would like to thank our family, friends and neighbors who kindly showed their support during this difficult time. Phone calls, e-mails, visits, flowers and donations of food helped us to feel that we were never alone in this journey. We are grateful to Dr. Brian Fagan, staff of William Place, Dr. Al-beer, Dr. Sudbury and the nursing staff at Ross Memorial who always made us feel our parents were important. The professional guidance and assistance of Bradley Guest at Mackey funeral home was very much appreciated. Thank you to Rev. Elizabeth Peeters for her words of encouragement and conducting the service to honor our Mom. The special memories of Mom shared by David, Lynda and Paul reminded us how special she was to all of us. To the grandchildren Stephanie Deslauriers, Craig Nemis, Paul Ormiston and Matthew Ormiston for being the pallbearers. Special thanks to family and friends who made memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society and the Salvation Army Church. Her love, her life and everything that made our mom so special will live on through our memories. Our loved one has gone home. William Nemis David and Judy Nemis Lynda and Douglas Boulter Christine and Michael Ormiston
Verona - continued from pg 5 information, visit Frontenacfury.ca or Julie Lambert at page3664@gmail.com or Debbie Asselstine at gigglepus3.msn.com. All proceeds benefit the Frontenac Fury Girls Hockey Association. Help support girls hockey in our community! · St. Paul's United Church, Hwy 38 will hold their annual FUNtastic Street Fair & Sale on Sat. May 2, 9am to 2pm. Huge yard, book & bake sale. Outdoor children's activities and games start at 10am. Clowns, draws, confections and more. BBQ lunch. Pony rides from 11am to 1pm and Jo-Jo's Magic Act from 11:30am to noon. For more information call the church office at 613-372-2525. · There will be a “Spring Shopping Vendor Blender” at Verona Lions Hall on Sun. May 3. Doors open from 1 to 4pm. Free Admission. Proceeds from silent auction will help support Prince Charles Public School. Vendors include: Pampered Chef, Isagneix, Scentsy, Gina's Warm & Woolies, Partylite, It Works, Avon, Tupperware, Thirty-one gifts, Passion Parties, Crawford Creations, Organo Gold coffee, Regal and much more. For information or to donate a prize for the silent auction, please email Barb: barbspamperedchef@ gmail.com.
MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com · Tay Valley Choir Spring Concert presents “Here’s To Singing”; a celebration of music and friendship. April 25, Maberly Hall, 7pm. The choir will showcase local talent on stage. Admission is by donation. During the intermission 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. · The Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Maberly Agriculture Society was a good time. If you missed it you missed a lot! Neighbours and friends, councillors, ex-councillors, and the Reeve of Tay Valley. Quite a success! · Next time you see a volunteer, consider thanking them. Whether it be choir concerts, bake sales, yard sales, they are there, organizing, planning, budgeting, holding meetings, and doing what they can on their limited time and budget to keep your community vibrant and sustainable. · To see some old-time photos of Lanark County, drop by the Lanark County Genealogy Society Facebook page. Search term LCGS.
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april 23, 2015
Frontenac Farming Life Profile: Titia's land-loving journey T
itia Posthuma believes that all land deserves to be loved. Anyone who farms knows that land is classed by its current capacity to grow desirable, marketable crops, and Frontenac County, while it has a beautiful diversity of landscape, and some great agricultural ingenuity, is not known for an abundance of prime land. More than 20 farmers from across the region, brought together by CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training), gathered at Ravensfield Farm on April 8 for a full day of touring fields and back country - not to bask in pristine, manicured pastures but to become more fully aware of the complex bio-systems that farms are, and consider what the farm wants to become above what we want from it. "Observation is king," says Posthuma. When she bought a 200-acre farm in the Maberly area in 1981, it was an overgrazed desert, a condition that would not be cured with a quick high-tech fix. It was not until 1989 that she began to earn a livelihood from the farm, growing vegetables and raising animals for meat and for fertility. Over the decades, she has paid attention to soil in ways that most farmers never consider. For example, when she sees thistle - the "worst of the weeds" that "won't let go", instead of simply eradicating it, she first takes its presence as a sign that the soil is communicating a likely calcium deficiency - and a need for amendments, including an increase in humus. When she sees prickly ash - an equally offensive plant she sees a shade source and deterrent to animals that would otherwise disturb tree seeds. And where farmers first settled the region by burning forest to clear cropland, Posthuma recognizes their immense value: namely that a soil's stable nutrients are derived not from grasses and animal manures, but from tree matter like leaves and chips, which form the basis of any healthy soil. As the tour group stood in a grove dotted with a mix of evergreens and deciduous trees, Posthuma asked, "How many trees do you see that would have been here 30 years ago?" Apart from a few sturdy oaks, almost all were not much older than me. The forest is slowly being regrown. While Posthuma's land has seen transformations since she began working it, she knows how quickly ecosystems can be degraded. She introduced me to the writings of Sir
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Albert Howard, who studied soil in the early 1900s and reported, in his book "The Soil and Health," "The foundation of industrialization has been impoverishment of the soil." He noted that between 1914 and 1934, there was more global soil loss than in all of history prior to that time. As the soil is neglected, rains become unabsorbed and floods abound, as do wind erosion and drought. The United Nations has declared 2015 “The International Year of Soils.” The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has cited issues such as a loss of organic matter, salination, and erosion of soils as being tied to unsustainable land management practices. These can include a variety of industrial practices, from mining to oil and gas extraction, but also agriculture. A 2013 United Nations report, titled "Trade and Environment Review 2013: Wake up Before it's too late" recommends an increased prioritization of farming methods like those Posthuma espouses - small-scale and ecologically-focused – as a measure in helping preserve soil, and in doing so, ensure food security. In essence, the report suggests a counter-intuitive argument that organic and small-scale agriculture - often perceived as being less efficient than industrial agriculture - are crucial to feeding a growing population, in contrast to chemically intensive, biotechnology-based practices. Meanwhile, food industry groups and government food and agriculture agencies have put forth the argument that organic agriculture is no better than what is currently the norm in Canada, and prioritizing it would lead to a great increase in land use for the same output volumes. A recent publication, entitled "The Real Dirt on Farming" (published by Farm and Food Care Foundation) states, "there is no evidence that organically produced food is healthier or safer than food that is [conventionally grown]." When I presented Posthuma with this quote, she noted that the merits of organic practice depend on the degree of commitment to its principles. "It's how you're doing it that matters. There are a lot of dedicated people that are going the extra mile to work with their soils, to increase the nutritive quality of the food that is being grown on that soil, and that food has been demonstrated time again to have a seriously increased nutritional impact of a positive nature." For consumers, or "eaters," the issue of price is often as important as nutrition and ecological viability. As “The Real Dirt on Farming” states, "Canadians enjoy one of the lowestcost 'food baskets' in the world, spending only about $0.10 of every dollar on food," reminding the reader that low food prices are dependent on maintaining current industrial-scale production methods. However, as Albert Howard noted long ago about industri-
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al agriculture, "The food was cheap, the product was cheap because the fertility of the land was neglected." It is these connections that reinforce Postuma's and others' concern with the tension between what humans want and what the land will provide. "You cannot take the economy of nature," says Postuma, "And supplant it with the nature of humans and come out ahead." The tour wrapped up in Posthuma's home. Attendees ate lunch in her living room and talked more about observing what goes on in our surroundings. Posthuma began a discussion on the way animals transform what they eat and how the manure they produce enriches soil. A chicken, for example, is able to accomplish the impressive task of digesting rocks with its gizzard. The friction involved in the process creates energy, and that energy goes back to the soil, depositing calcium and other minerals. Cows, meanwhile, which are micro-accelerators of digestion, impart high levels of bacteria. Every animal, when closely observed, makes its own soil-enriching recipe. As a farmer, Posthuma has been called upon to impart her knowledge and observational expertise to others through presentations and on-farm tours like this one, but she is, as she puts it, "first and foremost a farmer, tending farm." She is a vendor at the Kingston Public Market, and runs two CSA programs, one in Kingston and the other serving the Perth area. As a vendor, she is not keen to proselytize on the merits of her practices and the quality of her products. "I send out information with every single vegetable I sell, in the vegetable itself," she says. If her efforts toward creating good soil really are making for better food, then, it seems, the food should speak for itself.
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