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Archambault speaks about Fenick’s switch to the NDP as campaign manager, and the offer was accepted. While he would not go into details, Phillippe Archambault said that in early February, he decided to relieve Fenick of his duties as campaign manager. “Things were not working out so I had to let John go from the campaign,” he said. “I am still on good terms with him and I look forward to debating the issues. We texted each other about that just this morning.” The Liberal campaign in the riding has been underway for months now, and according to Archambault there is an appetite for change. “I am hearing from a lot of people who want to unseat Mr. Harper, and I think the Liberals are in the strongest position,” he said. He added that even though the NDP finished second and the Liberals third in the previous Federal election in Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington (LFL&A), the riding that makes up most of the territory in the new riding, a Liberal survey of voter intentions that was done in February shows them to be in a solid second place position with over 30% support, with the NDP a distant third at “under 15%” and the Conservative Party still leading but with less than 50% support”. In the most recent federal election, Scott Reid polled 57% in LFL&A. As for John Fenick’s chances when the NDP nomination meeting comes up next week, there are no other candidates who have come forward thus far, and at least one un-named long time riding association member expressed little concern about John Fenick’s Liberal past, describing him as a popular mayor who is strong on community developing, and suggesting he will be welcomed with open arms on May 31. It all speaks to a lively pre-campaign between the two opposition parties during the summer, perhaps joined by incumbent Scott Reid, followed by a lively exchange of views during the campaign proper, which will likely take place in late September and/or early October.

by Jeff Green iberal candidate for the newly formed Lanark-Frontenac-North Kingston riding, Phillipe Archambault, said that Perth Mayor John Fenick omitted some details when he announced he was seeking the NDP nomination for the riding. Last week, Fenick announced that he is leaving the Liberal Party because of his concerns about party leader, Justin Trudeau, and will be seeking the NDP nomination at a nomination meeting in Perth on May 31. While Fenick described himself as a “well known Liberal” in his media release, Mr. Archambault filled in some of those details this week. Archambault said that he first met Fenick a year ago when both of them, along with Phil Somers, were invited to a number of Liberal riding association sponsored events aimed at introducing prospective candidates to the membership. “In September John decided not to seek the nomination, but to run for mayor of Perth once again. After that I asked him if he would endorse my candidacy and he said yes.” At the two Liberal candidate nomination meetings last October, one in Sydenham

Day of the Pig

awyer McKenzie, sitting on his father (Seed to Sausage owner) Michael McKenzie’s shoulder, looked unimpressed by the suckling pig that was being cooked over an open fire at the annual Day of the Pig, the opening extravaganza marking the beginning of the summer eating season in the region. The event takes place each year at the world headquarters of Seed to Sausage, the award-winning producers of fresh and dried sausages, bacon and other cuts of prepared meats for the gourmet market in Toronto, Ottawa and closer to home. The Seed to Sausage retail store is now open for the summer season, carrying their own products and those of some of the vendors who participated in the Day of the Pig, which drew thousands of food lovers to their location on Road 38 south of Crow Lake Road on Saturday.

Among the vendors on hand, most of whom sold most or all of their stock, were a number of established and newer local businesses. These included Ludwig Ratzinger of Ludwig’s Chocolate, and Back Forty Cheese, which is now located in Mississippi Station. Two businesses had their debuts on Saturday: Primitive Catering – an innovative business that provides barbeque and other catering services, and Cardinal Café, which will be opening in a month or so at the former Catholic Church in Sharbot Lake across from the Sharbot Lake Country Inn. The buzz around both those booths indicates how much interest they have both generated in the region recently. All in all the Day of the Pig was a celebration of the burgeoning food culture in Frontenac County.

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: When you bring it to the Loughborough or Portland waste sites: there you will be charged the minimum dumping rate, even if it’s just one bag. On May 5th, councillors Sleeth and Robinson brought a notice of motion that tagged bags of garbage should be accepted at all Township waste sites. “Why should we pay twice, once in our taxes, and again at the dump?” asked Sleeth. Public Works Manager Segsworth didn’t mince words. “It’s critical that Council knows staff’s view: we feel very strongly that it’s taking a step backward, to accept tagged bags at Loughborough and Portland. We can’t afford to extend alternatives for the convenience of a few. We’re not sitting on the fence in this one.” Residents can dispose of tagged bags for no extra fee at Green Bay, Bradshaw and Salem waste disposal sites: Green Bay is open Sunday afternoons for

the convenience of weekend cottagers. Segsworth said that the three Bedford area sites no longer accept any other types of waste. Deputy Mayor McDougall agreed with Segsworth, saying that while increased efficiencies at the waste sites were originally a contentious issue, there seems to now be a lot more acceptance of the current system which provides weekly curbside pickup for all Township households on public roads and helps provide end-of-lane bins and bearproof containers. Councillor Sutherland said he appreciated the vast improvements in the waste disposal system, but asked whether the Township could offer a year’s trial at permitting tagged bags at all sites. Mayor Vandewal said that many of the residents who opposed curbside pickup now seemed to appreciate it; “It could create more problems if we went back now. I don’t

round residence. Based on Council’s discussions and the reduction of the numbers of licensed trailers over the past few years, CAO Orr drew up a compromise recommendation with the following points: extend the compliance date for the prohibition of licensed trailers on private residential property to December 31, 2019; ask the Health Unit to reinspect the current 81 licensed trailers to ensure waste disposal systems are in compliance with environmental regulations, before their licences can be renewed; direct bylaw enforcement services to proactively enforce the prohibition of unlicensed trailers, and advise in writing all current trailer license holders of this change. A motion to accept this recommendation passed without discussion.

think we should ignore our staff.” The motion to change the system was strongly defeated. Trailers, Licensed and Otherwise The (twice extended) time period to comply with the Township’s 2004 prohibition of the use of trailers on private residential lots expires Dec 2015. Following a lengthy discussion at last week’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Council still could not provide a clear resolution to this long-running saga. Issues raised included: lack of ongoing public health enforcement, replacement of old trailers with new ones, new trailers still appearing on new lots without licences or enforcement, the cost of enforcement, the need to deal decisively with the trailer issue, and the social implications of removing trailers where people live in them as a year-

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Norcan Lake Lane comes back to haunt NF council again by Jeff Green fter passing a motion in January that bans council members and township staff from talking to anyone - the press, the public at large, and those directly involved about the ill-fated Canalodge subdivision on Norcan Lake, residents from two previous subdivisions that were put up by the same developer on the same lake came to council this week. And once again the name of the developer behind all three subdivisions, David Hill, was at the centre of a dispute. Gord Hawley, the president of the Norcan Lake Cottagers’ Association, which represents the owners of 27 properties that share responsibility for the upkeep of a three-season laneway, Norcan Lake Lane, requested that the township take over the maintenance of the lane. Hawley pointed out that 10 years ago when the property owners with frontage on the lane signed the deeds to their property, which committed them to paying their share for its upkeep, they were not informed that the lane would become an access road for properties further along the road and to a popular lake as well. “It was not a through road when we signed the deeds, but it is now. Yesterday, which was a holiday Monday, over 300 vehicles went by my property, on a road that I personally pay to maintain. Since the township gets the benefit from the traffic, and the benefit from the taxes from the 27 property owners on the lane, the township should pay for minimal maintenance on the lane,” said Hawley. He also pointed out that the five largest properties on the lane are still owned by the developer, David Hill, who has not paid his share to the association. “We took him to court and we won, but we do not expect we will see any money from him,” said Hawley. He then added that a number of members of the Norcan Lake Association are now refusing to pay, and the association will likely fold at the end of this season. “I expect I will be the last president of this association. I don’t se how we can survive if

we don’t have enough money to cover the grading that needs to be done and the gravel that the road needs,” said Hawley. The situation is further complicated by the fact that Norcan Lane is part of the route for the spring and fall Ompah Community Association ATV runs, and a promise by the association to grade the corners of the road after last year’s spring run was never followed up on. A number of council members said they were concerned about setting a precedent by taking on responsibility for a private laneway, but Councilor Denis Bedard said there are already precedents. “We maintain Arcol Road; we maintain Sunday Lake Drive; we maintain the Mosque Lake Road. We have made decisions in the past to provide something for those residents; why not these? It is not winter maintenance they are asking for, just what is needed to make the road passable for three seasons.” “We will be considering a report on maintenance on private roads later in the meeting. Let’s look at this when we consider that report,” said Councilor Wayne Good. Mayor Ron Higgins said that he would be in favour of approving a one-time $2,000 grant to the Norcan Lake Association to get them through this year. “That will give us time to consider our public works manager’s report and come up with something for next year’s budget cycle.” The rest of Council did not agree and the $2,000 proposal was rejected. Later in the meeting, the report on the unmaintained roads maintenance policy, written by Public Works Manager Jim Phillips, was presented to Council. It considered five different roads, including Norcan Lane, and went into detail about the history and state of repair of the road. “An inspection of Norcan Lake Lane was recently conducted on April 24, 2015, at which time the condition of the road was found to be in fairly good condition, similar to the condition found two years ago and noting that the road had not yet been graded this year ... In fact this road was in better

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condition than many of the gravel roads maintained by the township ...” the report concluded. The report said that the township is facing a cost of $300,000 overall in order to keep its network of gravel roads in good repair, and does not have that amount of money available. Adding additional roads would only add to that shortfall. Although Council did not speak directly to the request for support from the Norcan Lake Association, Angela Millar it accepted Phillips’ report as written, putting the matter on the shelf for now. Snow Road Community Centre – Council will allow the Snow Road Community Centre Committee to do some further work at the centre, including painting the bathroom and putting in a horseshoe pit on the grounds. Crotch Lake Cleanup – the clean-up of Ardoch Road by members of the Crotch Lake Association was approved for next month, with the township providing some gear for the use of the volunteers. Tay Valley poaches another Frontenac County municipal professional – Angela

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ew information has led investigators to search a property on North Shore Road in South Frontenac Township in connection with the disappearance of 30-year-old Gord Cameron of Kingston, who was last seen in February 1993, when a family member reported him missing. As of Tuesday this week (May 19), investigators were on site searching the property. Resources assisting with

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n May 5, members of the OPP Drug Enforcement Unit with the assistance of members of the Frontenac OPP Detachment at Hartington executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in the Verona area. The officers found an indoor marihuana grow operation and Cannabis Oil extraction apparatus as well as a large quantity of dry marihuana. The estimated potential street value of the seized substances is $12,000 dollars. 39-year-old Frank Kenneth Andre faces

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Millar, the treasurer of North Frontenac, has left the township’s employ to take up the treasurer’s job in Tay Valley, where she will start working on June 1. Millar joins former Central Frontenac Chief Administrative Officer Larry Donaldson at the Harper Road headquarters of Tay Valley. “I am originally from that area,” said Millar, adding that she went to school at Glen Tay Public School, which is located next to the Tay Valley Township Office. North Frontenac Council thanked Millar for her efforts on their behalf, and wished her well in the future.

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ith a total of 81 athletes, the Sydenham High School track team was not only the largest at the Kingston Area Secondary Schools Athletic Association (KASSAA) meet last week; it was also the most consistently competitive. SHS athletes won 22 events, ahead of KCVI (19), Frontenac (16), and Holy Cross (14). While SHS was competitive in all events, as you can see below, they were the dominant team in just about all the hurdles events, for both men and women in all age categories. SHS was the winning overall team for both men and women. Here is the list of top three finishers Among top finishers were Kayla Battler, 3rd in the 100 metre dash (midget girls) in 13.80 seconds; Brianna Burgess, 3rd in the 200 metre dash (midget girls) in 29.50 seconds and 1st in both the 80 metre hurdles in 13.70 seconds and the 300 metre hurdles in 50.50 seconds. Jocelyn Miles finished in 3rd in the women’s javelin (midget) at 22.71 metres. Brianna McComish finished third in women’s high jump (junior) at 1.40 metres, second in the Long Jump at 4.24 metres, and third in the triple jump at 9.46 metres. Madison MacPherson was tied for 1st in the pole vault (junior) at 1.90 metres. Morgan Hamilton finished 2nd in the women’s shot put (junior) at 8.94 metres,

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hat a difference three months makes in politics. I was at the Liberal Campaign meeting on a Sunday in February in Mayor John Fenick’s office at City Hall in Perth. At that time, he was the campaign manager for Liberal candidate Philippe Archambault. Mayor Fenick wasn’t running for Parliament himself, as he was committed to completing a ring road around his city of Perth. We were discussing campaign signage when I heard Mayor Fenick mutter, “Don’t put your name on the signs, Philippe, because I want to use them next time.” I got it that in four years he would be ready to carry the Liberal banner himself. And if the absolutely unthinkable should happen in October, and Philippe should defeat Scott Reid, then Mayor Fenick’s dream would not be realized. Well, John, now you can have your name on your NDP signs and for sure you will be able use them in 2019 Federal Election. Why? Because you will have effectively split the vote enabling your friend Scott to win one more time, then retire after five terms as our MP. Good work, John. Oh, but wait, Philippe's going to win anyway! Here’s to your “principles”. - Ken Fisher

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and 3rd in the discus event at 19.58 metres, an event where Mackenzie Ryan finished 2nd at 22.20 metres. Sian Lloyd was 1st in the javelin throw (junior) at 23.37 metres, and Mackenzie Ryan placed 3rd at 22.14 metres. Brittany Campbell finished 2nd in the 100 metre dash (senior) at 13.40 seconds, and 3rd in the 200 metre dash at 27.80 seconds. If Danielle Gossage was disappointed with her off the podium 4th place finish in the 400 metre dash (senior) she made up for it with a 1st place run in the 800 metres in 2.38.20 minutes, and 2nd in the 1500 metres in 5.20.60 minutes. As a team, SHS was 1st in the 4x100 metre relay (senior) in 53.90 seconds, and 1st as well in the 4x400 metre relay in 4:30.90 minutes. High jumper Shawna Vanluven was 2nd (senior) at 1.50 metres. In the shot put (senior) Danielle Miles finished 3rd at 9.55 metres, and Katherine Newton was 1st in the javelin at 27.55 metres while Cassidy Trueman was 3rd in the same event at 23.36 metres. Shirley Hughes-Ryan finished 1st in two events, the women’s 100 metre dash (ambulatory) in 16.40 seconds – breaking her own KASSAA record, and the 800 metre run (ambulatory) in 4:13.90. Dominique Hannah also broke her own KASSAA record, finishing 1st in the 100 metre dash (intellectually impaired) in 15.70 seconds, and Brianna Clow finished 2nd at 16.90 seconds. Among the male athletes, Liam Sands was

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1st in the 100 metre hurdles (midget) in 17 seconds flat, while Lucas Pereira finished 2nd in 18.70 seconds. Pereira also finished second in the 300 metre hurdles in 50.70 seconds. Matt Caird finished 2nd in the men’s high jump (midget) with a clearance of 1.60 metres, and Liam Sands finished second in the pole vault, clearing 1.80 metres. Zach Lollar was 2nd in the men’s long jump at 5.20 metres, and third in the triple jump at 10.88 metres. Jared Amos was 2nd in both shot put, 11.24 metres, and the discus events, 29.54 metres. Thomas Lambert was 2nd in the 100 metre dash at 12.20 seconds. He finished 1st in the 200 metre dash at 24.40 seconds, and capped it off with a meet record tying time of 52.70 seconds in winning the 400 metre dash (junior) Continuing the SHS dominance in hurdles, Merik Wilcox set a meet record, 14.40 seconds, finishing 1st in the 100 metre event (junior) and also won the 300 metre event in 42.90 seconds. Sydenham also took the 4x100 metre hurdles in 48.40 seconds. Daret McKay finished 2nd in the pole vault (junior) at 2.40 metres, and took 3rd in the triple jump at 1.55 metres. Wil Sanderson finished 2nd in both the discus (38.66 metres) and the javelin throw (36.14 metres) Among senior men, SHS’s Chad McInnes finished 3rd in the 200 metre dash in 25.20 seconds and 3rd as well in the 400 metre

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· This weekend is the Matawatchan Community Market's Annual Plant Sale on Sat. May 23, 10am to 2pm, with plants galore, baked goods, senior housing items, locally raised meats, and more. Visit www.matawatchan.ca · Then on Saturday evening at 7pm, the Tri Ensemble Orchestra will be performing a charity concert at 7pm in the Denbigh Hall. Musicians from Montreal, Kingston, Belleville and Denbigh will be participating in this fundraiser for the Food Bank, with donations of food and cash accepted. Contact Rev. Robert Sprague at 333 9777 or robertjsprague@ gmail.com for more information. · The WMI (Women's Ministries International) group at Vennachar Free Methodist has completed one adult-sized milk bag mat. It was made on a frame, weaving the bags, which allows many hands to be working together. A few hundred bags are needed for just one mat; any you have would be greatly appreciated. Call Nancy at 613-333-2204 if you have milk bags or if you would like to get involved in this project.

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· Sincere condolences to the Lake family on the loss of Betty. · Hope you have made your reservations for the Parham Diners as it is the last one for a while. These dinners are delicious and the fellowship makes for a pleasant time. · The Tuesday morning coffee hour at the Parham Free Methodist Church will run until May 26 and then will take a summer break until October 6. Also there will be a gospel sing Sat. May 30 at 7 o'clock at the church. · Yard sales are going on all over. Don't forget the annual one at the Parham Ball Diamond on Sunday May 24. · The west end of the Wagarville Road will soon be looking a little different as construction will take place. Be careful when driving in this area. · The Mayflower Lodge in Parham is holding an Open Mic Music Time on June 6 from 6 - 9 also they are planning a

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fish fry on June 27. · The Parham United Church is having a Smorgasbord on May 30 from 5 - 7 pm · Some people from this area have found ticks on them and have had to take needles or the pills because these nasty critters have left their bull's eye on them. Be careful traveling in wooded areas or cutting wood. · Thinking of you to Garnet & Charlotte Brown and Lynda Wolsey. · Thank you to all who came out to support the Relay for Life at their Pancake Breakfast - remember to mark June 20 down on your calendar. · Happy Birthday to Heather Gillespie, William Lowery, Jared & Logan Whan, Nicole Shorts, Shawn McCullough, Dawn MacGregor, Tracy Reynolds, Leah Neumann and Sadie Lowery.

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On May 31, a Buy, Sell or Swap event will be held at the lower level of Bedford Hall,- 1381 Westport Rd. One day only - musical instrument(s), gear, amplifiers, western accessories, song/music books, CDs, DVDs, Vinyl Records (must be originals, no copies). Listing of items will be from 10 am - 12 noon followed by the sale from noon - 6 pm. There is no charge to take part in this event. Call Joan Shepherd 613-374-5477

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 · On Sunday May 31, plan to attend the Spring Concert in Knox Church in McDonalds Corners, with the Clyne Brothers & Friends performing from 7 until 8:30 p.m. There will be a free-will offering and refreshments after. · Approximately 30 people attended the potluck supper in Snow Road on Wednesday evening. Johanna had it decorated beautifully as always. The next one is June 10, 5:30pm. · A big crowd attended the Elphin church's yard & bake sale on Friday. The baking was so delicious I filled my freezer and the church made a good amount from the sale. · There was a smaller crowd but lots of visiting at the Snow Road coffee break on Friday. Nice to have two fishermen, Paul Swimmings and Tom Hickson, who were staying at Snow Road, join us for coffee. Janis & Don Brown were the hosts. · Come out and enjoy a night of darts at Snow Road hall every Tuesday ay 7 pm., both men and women, all welcome. · Got to see the newly renovated Dollar Store in Sharbot Lake on Saturday. It is awesome, I'll be spending a lot of time there. · Sympathy to the Hollywood family on the death of Russell. Also to the Cook families on the death of Susan Boles, and to the Lake family on the death of Betty Lake. · Get well wishes to Claire Carroll and Blaine Ryder. · Sunday June 7 the congregation will worship together in Snow Road Presbyterian Church in celebration of the 130th Anniversary of the Snow Road congregation. Worship will be conducted by Rev. Karen Hincke and the Abrams Family will minister in music. Lunch in the community hall will follow.

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MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · Sympathy to the family of Wilbur Cox, beloved husband of Dawn (Good) formerly from Mountain Grove, who recently passed away. Wilbur was a United Church minister and a good friend of our family. · Sympathy also to Peter Lake on the passing of his wife, Betty Lake (Jackson). · The Land O' Lakes seniors held their monthly meeting on May 13 at the Mountain Grove hall. After a delicious potluck lunch, a brown paper bag auction was held with Archie Meeks as the auctioneer. Lois Wilde won the door prize which was donated by John Purdon. Everyone enjoyed the humorous readings from John's happiness file. Happy birthday was sung to: Betty Tarney, Lois Scott, Judi Fox, William Lowery, Archie Meeks. Members answered the roll call by giving some of their heritage. The next meeting will be on Wednesday June 10. We have a great time! · Thinking of Harold & Doreen Warren, Garnet & Charlotte Brown, Reta Bush, Bill Powers, June Hughes, Vera Steele, Vera Whan, Madeline Burke, Rick Belwa, Daisy Haw, Ethel Kennedy, Harold Tryon, Clark Gaylord, Pearl Barr, Judy Howe, Shirley Noonan, Terry Conner, Carol Patterson. · On May 17, the Rev. Mac Steinburg was welcomed to the three churches of the pastoral charge. · During the past year the game of Cribbage was played at Arden Legion every Wednesday at 2. Cribbage will resume in the fall. Winner June Hughes won the most points, and Larry Barr won for the most games. A big thank you to Ronda Noble for organizing the games. · Happy birthday to Marguerite Conway, Caroline Percy, Archie Meeks, Hunter Mallett, Nancy Wagar, Sarah Wilson, Emma Baker, Brandi Meeks, Ray Whitelock, Herb Clow, William Lowery, Roy Beechy, Vera Steele, Roger Fisher, May Walton, Dave Hartwick, Anita Allen, Andrew Matson, Mallory Cowdy, Jessie Donnelly. · Happy Anniversary to Wayne and Betty Eves. · On May 16 the Parham Happy Travellers held a successful BBQ, bake and yard sale, with Archie Meeks cooking on the grill. The seniors will be having another one in August. · The ladies of Sharbot Lake Anglican Church held their monthly euchre game on May 15 starting with a delicious noon lunch. There will be one more game in June. · The last coffee time for a few months at the Parham Free Methodist Church will be May 26. It will resume October 6. · Please pray for my nephew, David Fox, who lives in Yellowknife and is the son of Judy & Jack Fox. David's nineyear-son, Kiran, found his dad unconscious on the floor and called 911. His mother was in Toronto at the time. David was diagnosed with a brain tumour and is presently in Edmonton hospital, but hopefully the outcome will be positive.

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613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com · The Perth and District Historical Society will welcome Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald and his wife, Lady Agnes, to its meeting tonight, 7:30pm at the Perth Legion. The usual “Toonie fee” applies; information: David 264-0094. · The Sustainable Economic Development Working Group meets next on May 25, 6pm at the Tay Valley municipal offices. · There will be a Community Garage Sale in front of the Fall River Restaurant, Maberly, on May 31. Vendors must register at info@fallriverrestaurant.ca. Registration is free and the sale runs from 11am to 3pm. This is an effort to motivate the community to come out and meet your neighbours both old and new, after a long cold winter!

· Five-week Spanish course for beginners taught by Sylvia Bumstead. $20 per week, which includes a light Spanish meal each night; 7- 9pm; June 5 - July 3. Fall River Restaurant, registration required: info@fallriverrestaurant.ca · As many of you know, the Fall River Restaurant has been under new ownership since last year. The new owners are making strides to keep the surrounding community connected. They opened Maberly’s first charging station for electric vehicles last week. Visit www.fallriverrestaurant.ca

HENDERSON Jean Brown 613-336-2516 · Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late Rev. Wib Cox, originally from Arden, spouse of Dawn (Good). Some years ago, Wib played Charlie Farquharson at our seniors meeting in Mountain Grove - bringing laughs and joy to us all. Wib will be remembered for his service to God, love of spouse, devotion to family, and sense of humour. · Henderson United Church is hosting a pancake, sausage and french toast breakfast on Sat. May 30 from 8 to 11am at the Henderson hall. The french toast is out of this world and of course your donation supports the church. On your way up, watch for area yard sales nearby - as several families are combining to host a mammoth one. · Harlowe Hall resounded with fiddlers music, dancing and tasty food on Friday evening. We are so fortunate to have so many wonderful musicians and food preparers in our midst. · Land O' Lakes Seniors met in Mountain Grove for our monthly meeting with 16 people present, all enjoying a potluck lunch, visiting and lots of laughs.

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· The Harrowsmith S and A Club will hold a Garage Sale, May 23, at the hall on Colebrook Road from 9am-2pm. If you would like to participate, you can purchase a table for $10. Call 613-372-0917 or 613-372-1578 for information. · On May 23, an All-You-Can-Eat Mudcat Fish Fry at the Golden Links Hall, 4:30-6pm. Cost is $13, children under 6 free, and a family rate is available. Call Brenda 372-2410. · Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church is holding a Community Fun Day, May 23, from 9am-2pm. Draw for a free bike, a free BBQ, bake sale, huge garage sale and lots of fun activities for the kids. Everyone is welcome. · The next meeting of the Harrowsmith Women's Institute will be May 26 at St. Paul's United Church, beginning at 7pm. Guest speaker Shirley Eastabrook is one of the instructors in the SMART program at the Grace Centre, Sydenham. She will demonstrate exercises, and speak about the program. There will also be a plant exchange at this meeting. This will be the last meeting until September. All are welcome. · The Sydenham Women's Institute is hosting their Spring Sale, May 23, from 9am-2pm at the Grace Centre. Come and browse the many vendors' tables as well as the bake and plant sale tables. A canteen is available, provided by Women's Institute members. · The Harrowsmith Social & Athletic club will be hosting an Absolute Comedy Show Fundraiser on Wed., June 3, 8:30 pm at the Absolute Comedy, Peachtree Plaza, 1187 Princess St., Kingston. Tickets are $10 per person; advance tickets only; call 613-372-1578 or 613-372-0917. Proceeds go toward new hall tables & Canada Day activities. · Volunteers needed. Each year, the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club hosts and organizes the "Canada Day in the Park" Celebration at Centennial Park. In order to provide a wide variety of family games & activities, they need your help. Even a half hour of your time would be a great help! High school students needing community volunteer hours

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PAGE 5 are encouraged to help out and receive credit for their time. If you are interested, contact pmorey@kos.net, 613-3721578 or mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com, 613-372-0917. Vendors are welcome to participate in the "Canada Day in the Park" Vendor Village; $20 for a 12'X12' space (due June 24 to reserve your spot). There is no charge for non-profit organizations. Vendors are responsible for tables, chairs & shelter. For more information, please call Marilyn 613-3720917; mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com (daytime). · Words to live by: Sometimes you need to burn bridges to stop yourself from crossing them again.

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· With clouds overhead and rain in the air, the Kennebec Rec Committee were still able to hold their Victoria Day Fireworks display. The turnout was huge, which added to the excitement of the evening. What a fabulous variety of “bangers” rivaling many big city displays. The chair of the Rec Committee would like to thank everyone who attended and the many, many volunteers who made this event possible. A big thank you to Doug Scott and the volunteer firefighters who set off the fireworks and to Guenter for the music. · Those of us who attend the monthly Kennebec Diners would like to thank Northern Frontenac Community Services, Vikki Newlove, Catherine Tysick and Paul and Aimee Gosse for hosting Diners for the 2014-2015 season. We hope that Diners will continue in the Fall as it is a wonderful way for residents to get together and have a hot meal and exchange news and stories. Services are explained in an informative way and many times there is a guest speaker to outline topics relevant to those over 55. NFCS offers many programs as well as Diners, Meals on Wheels and a new frozen food menu program. For more information about any of these services please get in touch with me. · The Arden Seniors are holding their Annual Summer sale again this year July 25, at the Community Centre. There are tables open for Yard Sales and crafters. If you are interested please get in touch with Barb Kirkland at 335-2604 or Mickie Roseberry at 335-2874 to reserve tables. This is a well-attended event and those participating are very successful. · Sharbot Lake reminds everyone that the Farmers’ Market is now open every Saturday 9 am to 1 pm, at the Beach. While you’re in Sharbot Lake drop in to the new Amazing Dollar Store. The name is self- explanatory!! · Central Frontenac will soon be taking registrations for their Swim Program, which is held at the public beaches. If you wish to enrol your children please call the township office at 279-2935 and speak to Donna Longmire. · The United Church Pastoral Charge will be hosting a pancake breakfast at the Henderson hall with French toast, sausages and all the fixin's, Sat. May 30, 8-11 am. This breakfast is yummy and very well attended. · There are still vacant spots for those wishing to participate in seniors' baseball. No skills are required, only lots enthusiasm and a good sense of humour. The team meets at the Rec Park on Wednesday and Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm. See you there.

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By Julia Schall - Since the start of February, the six members of the Granite Ridge School of Rock have been working together to

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC HOUSEKEEPING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT IN THE MATTER of Section 34(12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac has scheduled a PUBLIC MEETING on June 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Council Chambers 4432 George St. Sydenham, Ontario to consider the following amendments to the South Frontenac Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2003-75. For more information, see the website under “News and Public Notices”. Additional information about the application is available at the municipal office during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday) Lindsay Mills, Planner/ Deputy Clerk, Ext. 2221

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF TOWNSHIP OFFICES All Township offices and garages will be closed on Thursday, May 28, 2015 from 12:00 noon until 1:30 pm for a Staff Recognition luncheon.

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play musical instruments, build a musical ear, improve team-work and boost selfconfidence. The students and their teacher, Julia Schall, have been listening to, playing and debating the merits of a wide variety of musical genres – from old time rock and roll, alternative, indie pop, country and rap. Their band, The Undecided, is composed of grade 8 students (L-R): Aurora McCumber, guitar; Esther Hoffmann, bass; Dawson King, guitar and vocals; Finn Limber, keyboards and vo-

cals; Nic Smith, keyboards; and Maya Chorney, drums. The Undecided are very excited to be performing at the Celebration of Music at Granite Ridge on Monday, May 25 at 7 pm. Sharing the stage with the School of Rock will be the Granite Ridge High School band and the Young Choristers under the direction of Christina Wotherspoon, as well as other talented student and staff performers. The cost for the show is $5, with children under 12 free. We hope to see you there!

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McMullen Beach (held at Princess Anne Community Centre, Hartington) Wednesday, May 27, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, June 6, 2015 from9:00 am to 1:00 pm Gilmour Point (held at Storrington Centre, Sunbury) Wednesday, June 3, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm For more information on session dates, class times etc contact Jenna at 613-376-3027 Ext 2231 or email at campcoordinator@southfrontenac.net. See our website at Things To Do/Recreation Activities/Swim and Day Camps.

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hanks to the efforts of Sun Country Highway, a Canadian-owned company that is a leader in the electric vehicle movement; a generous donor from Ottawa; and the owners of the Fall River Restaurant in Maberly, electric car owners traveling between Ottawa and Peterborough on Highway 7 will be able to charge up their vehicles at a new EV charging station, which was officially unveiled at the Fall River Restaurant on May 16. Peter Manson of Ottawa originally won the unit in Sun Country Highway's annual Amazing Race, an electric car rally that is held across the country, in which participants can win a number of prizes by collecting points at charging stations en route. Manson and his wife, who own a Tesla Model S, drove

across Ontario in October last year in the 2014 race and visited 52 charging stations, which won them a fifth place finish and the charging unit prize. Since the couple already own their own charging unit, they decided to donate the prize to the Fall River restaurant. The unit was installed at the restaurant free of charge courtesy of Laser Electric in Perth and the station is now up and running. It is the first of several charging stations that Sun Country hopes to see set up along Highway 7. Therese Steenberghe and Jeroen Kerrebijn, owners of the Fall River Restaurant, celebrated the event with a special dinner following the unveiling. Paul Camiré, regional director of Sun Country Highway for eastern Ontario, Quebec and New

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Brunswick, attended the event and said that the company has been partnering with corporations, municipalities and small business owners in efforts to electrify roads and highways across Canada. Currently they are focusing their efforts along Highway 7 from Ottawa to Peterborough so that residents and tourists can travel this popular scenic route as an alternative to driving on the 401. “In doing so we are promoting the use of electric vehicles and empowering Canadians to make the switch to electric cars since they are good for the environment, the economy and cost very little to run”, he said at the unveiling. Sun Highway Country has been in business for just over three years and in that time has electrified the entire Trans-Canada highway from St. John's, Newfoundland to Victoria, BC. Camiré said that while electric vehicles have been around for a hundred years, they have been slow to catch on because people have been slow to set up charging stations. “It's a chicken and egg

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tudents from Land O' Lakes Public School put on the play "A Dragon's Tale last week" in performances at Granite Ridge Education Centre, and in the auditokind of thing”, Camiré said, “and we are solving that issue by inviting businesses to install chargers through certain promotions that we are offering.” Business owners want to offer the service because they see the benefit. Charging an EV vehicle can take a number of hours and people who stop and charge their cars also have time to enjoy a drink or a meal and do a little shopping while they wait. Jerome and Tess see the station as attracting potential new customers to the restaurant, which they took over last year and re-opened for their 2015 season on April 3. Jerome said that the charger falls in nicely with the green ideology that the restaurant identifies with. Also present at the event was Keith Kerr, Lanark County warden and reeve of Tay Valley, who said, “It's great that this station is now here; it shows we are going green here in Lanark. It is great for business and tour-

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rium at LOLPS on Thursday night for parents and other family members, and again on Friday for students in the school. The show was produced and directed by teacher Danielle Harding, and featured students from

multiple grades in the cast. A combination of live theatre and puppetry, A Dragon's Tale is a humorous take on the adventure genre. The students enjoyed putting it on and the audience enjoyed the performance as well.

ism in the area and should attract drivers to the area who otherwise might not take this route.” Those wanting to charge up are welcome to call

ahead to the Fall River Restaurant at 613-268-2197. The restaurant is located at 21980 Highway in Maberly. For more information visit www.fallriverrestaurant.ca

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Dollar Store - from pg 6 Holly Davis, who lives half way between Havelock and Sharbot Lake, said she will be working at the Sharbot Lake store regularly along with three to four part time employees. For those who missed the grand opening, the Amazing Dollar Store is open Mon. Thurs. from 9AM-6PM, Fridays 9AM-8PM, Saturdays from 9AM-6PM and Sundays 10AM-4PM. The store carries a wide selection of products, seasonal and otherwise. Davis would like to thank all of her patrons for the very successful opening day. The Amazing Dollar Store is located at 14583 Road 38 in Sharbot Lake.

SHARBOT LAKE - Exceptional point of land! This offering enjoys 760’ of shoreline & 3 dwellings; all with own docking area! Live in the 2-storey main residence & rent out the other cottages year-round or seasonally. 2 tiered decking at main residence - surrounded by water on a stunning point! Oversized master bedroom with walkout to deck. Located within walking distance to village for all your shopping needs!

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SOCIAL NOTES CELEBRATION OF LIFE

OBITUARY

Betty Lake (Jackson)

SPENCER, Isobel Mae (nee Vogan) Peacefully, at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home on Monday, May 18, 2015 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Spencer (2010). Dear mother of Sandra (Gerry) Bradford of Brockville. She will always be cherished in the hearts of her grandchildren Sherry (Hal) Grey, Tim (Cindy) Shire, her great grandchildren Timothy Bradford, Joshua Brooks, Ryan Shire, Randy Shire, Tim Shire and her great-great-grandchildren Wyatt and Parker Brooks. A private family Memorial Service and interment will take place at the Northbrook Cemetery on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 2:00pm. Friends desiring may contribute in memory of Isobel to the Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Online condolences available to the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

Please join us for a Celebration of Life in memory of Betty Lake on Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 at Soldier's Memorial Hall, 12 Garrett St, Sharbot Lake from 12pm-3pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario.

OBITUARY

LAKE, Elizabeth Christine Peacefully with her family by her side at Perth Hospital on Thursday May 14, 2015 in her 63rd year. Betty Jackson beloved wife of Peter Lake of Sharbot Lake. Dear mother of Cory, Adam and Randy. Sadly missed by many grandchildren. Sister of Shirley, Marion, Linday, Judy, Patsy, Fred and Ron. In accordance of Betty’s wishes cremation has taken place. Donations to UHKF would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. On line condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

Milestone Funeral Center 613-336-6873

Record attendance at Snow Road charity breakfasts S

by Lyle Conroy

now Road Snowmobile Club has wrapped up its season of breakfasts with three for charity. An April 4 breakfast was for Alzheimer’s with 179 attending; $1072 was raised. On April 18, breakfast was for Relay For Life with 182 attending; $954 was raised. On May 2 breakfast was for Melanoma with a record 234 attending; $1905 was raised. The Snowmobile Club wants to thank all those people who attended our many breakfasts held since October 4. Prior to opening our next season’s breakfast schedule on October 3, we are holding a Canada Day Breakfast, Bake Sale and Yard Sale on June 27, 8 - 11am. Everyone welcome. Funds raised at our regular breakfasts go toward keeping our clubhouse open 24/7 at 1106 Gemmills Road during snowmobile season.

A Promise for You

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by Linda Rush e all have fire extinguishers in our home, but how many of us know whether they would work in an emergency, or if we would know how to use them under the stress of an actual fire. If you are like me, you don’t get around to having them inspected very often. Last summer I had an opportunity to try one out at an event put on by the Snow Road Fire Department. A controlled fire was set, and I was handed an extinguisher to try and put it out. You would think this was a straightforward task, but I assure you it wasn’t. I had to be helped to figure out how to get the extinguisher to deliver its foam, and then how to approach the fire to actually put it out. I’m very glad I had the experience, in case I ever do have to use any of my home fire extinguishers. On June 6, at the Ompah Community Centre, you will have the opportunity to have all of your home fire extinguishers checked by a professional, and to have them recertified, or fixed if necessary. Inspections will be done by Glenna Shanks from Perth Fire Extinguisher Service. She will be at the Community Centre from 9am to 12 noon. Eric Korhonen, Fire Prevention Officer for the North Frontenac Fire Department, will also be there with his fire extinguisher training setup, so that you can get some first-hand experience using fire extinguishers. There will be a small fee for having your extinguishers inspected (repairs or recharging will also have fees).

Advance care planning Y ou are invited to attend a FREE community public information session about Advance Care Planning. “…it’s about making choices now, while you are capable, about how you wish to be cared for in the future if you become incapable of making decisions. It is also about giving someone you trust the information and authority to act on those wishes for you…” (Ontario Government’s “The Advance Care Planning Guide). Have you made these plans? Does your family know what these plans are? Do you have an up-to-date Power of Attorney for your Personal Care should you not be capable of expressing your plans before you die? Is your will up-to-date? Do you want to have extreme medical procedures done to prolong your life if you are in a coma or situation with no hope for a full recovery? Have you made funeral arrangements? Although these are difficult questions to face, unfortunately each of us will eventually die, and more and more people are looking into these question to make sure their plans are carried out. Such pre-planning also spares family and friend the difficult task of making such decisions, saving them much time and extra stress. It also means peace of mind for us as we don’t have to worry or

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think about it again. The information sessions will provide the opportunity to have these and other questions answered as the presenters include a physician, lawyer, family member who experienced this, a representative from the Alzheimer Society, and a funeral home staff person. This event takes place on two occasions: Wed. June 10, 2-4pm, at Sydenham Grace Centre, 4295 Stagecoach Road, and Wed. June 17, 2-4 pm, at Verona Lions Centre, 5404 Verona Sand Road. It is sponsored by the Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation, in cooperation with the Verona Medical Clinic. Coffee and refreshments will be served. It is suggested that you pre-register as seating is limited. To pre-register for either session, contact Southern Frontenac Community Services office at 613-376-6477 or email reception@sfcsc.ca. - submitted by Southern Frontenac Community Services

Book review - Parent with Confidence

The Classifieds Your Community Needs You Are you interested in community and organizational development? Land O’ Lakes Community Services is looking for people to participate on the Community Services Management Committee, the Public Relations and Promotions Committee or as a Director on the Board. We are actively recruiting people who have experience in the following areas: • Policy and procedure development • Law • Not-for-profit organizations • Community development • Public Relations/Promotions • Fundraising If you are interested in joining our team to help make a great organization become even better please contact the office at 613-336-8934.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) RFQ No. 2015-09 Roadside Mowing & Guiderail Trimming – Four (4) Year Contract The Township of North Frontenac is seeking quotations from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following: Firms must have current WSIB coverage and appropriate Liability insurance as indicated by the Request for Quotation documents. Quotation documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, shall be obtained from the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario or by email at financialsupport@ northfrontenac.ca Please direct any specific inquiries to Jim Phillips, P. Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 230. Lowest or any quotation submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Quotation at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package, clearly identifying the document as: “RFQ No. 2015-09 – Roadside Mowing & Guiderail Trimming – Four (4) Year Contract on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, June 4th, 2015 Jim Phillips, P. Eng. Public Works Manager 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

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by Glenys Bender icky eater? Tantrums? This mother of four understands your frustration and is ready to help. Parenting expert, Carolyn Bond of Sharbot Lake, has just published her book Parent with Confidence. In it, she gives busy parents what she calls “Power Tools for Bringing Up Great Kids”. Based on the parenting approach of psychologist Alfred Adler, and on her own experiences, Ms Bond has crafted an easy-to-read, jargon-free book. As a Mom, she coped with such problems as sibling rivalry, picky eaters and middle-child woes. Each chapter of her book covers a common problem—and suggests solutions. At the end of each chapter, Carolyn has pro-

vided a convenient list of “Reminders” which cover the topic’s key points. Ms Bond is a graduate of the University of Calgary and the University of Toronto. She is a former social worker with an extensive parent education background. Faced with her own parenting problems as the mother of four, she took a parenting course based on Adlerian psychology. She says this started her on the path to solving her parenting concerns. Her enthusiasm for the Adlerian approach led to more in-depth work and, as she says, she “worked in the trenches” with parents for over twenty years. Now retired, Carolyn has turned her considerable talents to offering parenting one-on-one sessions on-line at her website www.HowToBringUpGreatKids.com. Her book, Parent with Confidence, is available at Amazon. com.

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AUTOMOTIVE

Tim's Auto Body 13775 Hwy 41, Cloyne ON Corner of 41 and 506 613-336-2038 Now Offering

• ATV • Automotive • Light Truck Tires Tires Starting from

Lakelands Family Health Team Is seeking to fill the following positions in Northbrook & Denbigh

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Receptionist/Clerical Staff Position Type: Contract 1 FTE (40 hours) For more information, including job descriptions, please e-mail lakelandsfht@ gmail.com or call J. Powell at (613)336-3121

Offering many brands at Very competitive prices Also Offering: • Off Season Tire Storage • No Drip Oil Rust Proofing • Winshield Installation Open Monday to Friday 8-5 Saturday - Call for Appointment

KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We sell cars for under $1990 safetied & E-tested, low kilometres. We change car doors, hoods, bumpers, trunk lids, $75 & up, parts & labour included. We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING

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

FLEA MARKET

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

Northern Frontenac Community Services

Northern Frontenac Community Services THE CHILD CENTRE requires a

THE CHILD CENTRE requires a

Youth Program Assistant

Summer Student in the Day Care

32 hours per week - July 6-Aug 28th. Must be returning to school fulltime

• Must be 18 years of age • Returning to school in September of 2015 • Have a clear CPIC • Up to date immunization • Relevant experience working with children • First Aid and CPR would be an asset

Job Summary: The Youth Program Assistant is responsible for assisting in implementation of activities for youth in a day camp and outreach format

This is an 8 week job contract at 32.5 hours per week, commencing June 29th, 2015 Please send resumé and cover letter to: The Child Centre 1004 Art Duffy Road Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0

Requirements: • Experience working with children six to twelve year of age. • Current CPR and Basic First Aid Qualifications • Proven planning, organizational and implementation skills • Clear police check Deadlines for applications: Friday May 22, 2015 Applicants may send or fax a resumé to:

Attention: Susan Wilby or email ccday@ frontenac.net Closing Date: Friday May 22, 2015 Only those selected for an interview will be notified.

The Child Centre Maribeth Scott, OEYC/Youth Manager 1004 Art Duffy Road, Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 613-279-3355(fax) mbscott@frontenac.net

REQUEST FOR TENDER Township of Addington Highlands Rehabilitation of Hughes Landing Roadway Contract No. 130-3532 The Township of Addington Highlands invites qualified and experienced Contractors to submit a tender for the Rehabilitation of Hughes Landing Roadway. The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to the following: • • • • •

Roadway Excavations Granular Road Base Placement Earth / Rock Ditching Culvert Installations Double Surface Treatment

FOR SALE 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 HEAVY DUTY AIR COMPRESSOR, $125. Treadmill, excellent shape $75; ½ inch electric drill $25; 175 red rug clay bricks, 5 cents each. 613-336-9643. WINDOWS, DOORS & SIDING. Call for a quote. Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851.

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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GARAGE/YARD SALES

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Fri. & Sat. May 29 & 30, 8am – 5pm, 2014 Henderson Rd. Screaming deals! Something for everyone. Outboard motors, kayaks, boats, crossbow, Avon, household items, antiques & much more. SAT. & SUN. MAY 23 & 24, 3742 Yarker Rd., 9am-3pm, multiple items, good deals for everyone. Rain or shine. VEGETABLE PLANT SALE, Sat. May 23, 9am-2pm, 1787 North Rd, Plevna, 613-4795576. Tomatoes, early cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers, kale, parsley, lemon thyme. Annuals, perennials and hostas will be ready May 30, every Saturday in June, 9am-4pm. We gladly accept gently used plant containers.

HELP WANTED

Tender documents may be obtained from G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. (Belleville) office upon payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE fee of one hundred ($100.00) payable to G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. Tender packages will be available for pickup as of Wednesday, May 13th, 2015. Sealed tenders on forms supplied will be received, in envelopes plainly marked as to the contents, by the Township of Addington Highlands, Municipal offices, located at 72 Edward Street, Flinton, Ontario until; 3:00 p.m. local time, Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 The Township of Addington Highlands reserves the right to accept or reject any tender and also reserves the right to accept any tender other than the lowest tender. Mr. Pat Schick, A.Sc.T. Project Manager G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. 1-71 Millennium Parkway Belleville, Ontario K8N 4Z5 Tel: (613) 969-1111 Fax: (613) 969-8988

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

Mr. Royce Rosenblath Roads and Waste Management Supervisor Township of Addington Highlands 72 Edward Street, P.O. Box 89 Flinton, Ontario K0H 1P0 Tel: (613) 336-2286 Fax: (613) 336-2847

COTTAGE CLEANERS: energetic & responsible persons needed for cottage cleaning. We will provide all the training and supplies. Mostly all Saturdays in July and August plus days during the weeks for spring and fall. To schedule interview please call: 613.335.5333

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Henderson, Firearms course: June 26 and 27; Hunter Ed: July 10 and 11. 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

RAFFLE WINNERS

THE WINNER OF THE 50/50 DRAW at Sharbot Lake Lions’ Community Yard Sale on May 16, 2015 was Susan Wing

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

PAYS CASH $$$

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.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

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Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287

SERVICES

ANYTHING METAL: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, free pickup, call 613-375-6377, leave message DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. KEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Lawn maintenance, Garbage clean up & Disposal, Minor Building Repairs. Most Jobs Accepted. call: 613-279-1901. MATURE, EXPERIENCED, EFFICIENT CLEANER, looking to add new clients to my schedule. Excellent references. Please call Michelle at 613-335-4963 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 WALCAN PAINTING. Over 25 years experience in commercial, residential and cottage painting services. Airless spraying available. WSIB covered and full insured. Call Wes Brown today for a free estimate. (613) 479-2253

TOWING

B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050

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STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

BioBlitz at Wintergreen T

he Kingston Field Naturalists will hold their 17th annual BioBlitz to count plant and animal species as a measure of the biodiversity of a local area on June 12 & 13. The event is open to the public. Natural history specialists, amateurs and members of the public will identify and record as many plant and animal species as possible over a 24hour period. The idea is to set a baseline of the biodiversity for the area. A BioBlitz is a community-based initiative linking science, education and public participation. It is a fun and free event. There will be guided walks to learn about a variety of organisms throughout the period. This event fulfills the mandate of the Kingston Field Naturalists to stimulate public interest in nature and to acquire and provide knowledge of natural history. The BioBlitz program, including the times of the various guided walks as well as additional information, may be found on their website at www.kingstonfieldnaturalists.org. This event takes place on Friday, June 12 to Saturday, June 13 from 3pm to 3pm at Wintergreen Studios, Canoe Lake Road. For more information, contact Anne Robertson, co-ordinator, Kingston Field Naturalists, at n8ture.anne@sympatico.ca or 613-389 6742. For more information visit http://kingstonfieldnaturalists.org.

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Northern Happenings Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but details of events should be independently verified by readers. Donations to offset the cost of publication are welcome.

Thursday May 21 MOUNTAIN GROVE - FUN FAIR, Land o’ Lakes Public School, 5-8pm, live music, petting zoo, ponies rides; BBQ; bounce castles; OPP radar challenge & more; proceeds to playground; all welcome

Friday May 22 ARDEN LEGION Ladies Auxiliary cookout 4;30-7pm ELGINBURG - FISH FRY Trinity United Church, 5-7pm; $15; 5-12yrs $7; 4 & under free. NORTHBROOK – EUCHRE TOURNAMENT, Lions Hall 7pm, sponsored by the Legion, 613-336-2389 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall WHEELS FOR KEVIN DAVISON fundraiser dance for wheelchair van w/ Texas Tuxedo & Kingston DJ, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour; 7pm; $20 pp, $30 couple, tickets Verona Hardware 374-2851, Gary Davison 376-3347

Saturday May 23 CLOYNE - PLANT SALE by Land O’lakes Garden Club, Barrie Hall 9am until sold out DENBIGH - CONCERT: Tri-Ensemble – 12 Musicians, hosted by New Apostolic Church, 7-8pm, community hall; food bank donations welcome. FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; Verona at Prince Charles Public School. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more. HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, no admission fee, potluck supper, all welcome 613-336-2557 HARROWSMITH - GARAGE SALE, S and A

Club, tables $10; call 372-0917 or 372-1578 HARROWSMITH - COMMUNITY FUN DAY, Free Methodist Church, May 23, 9am - 2pm; Bake, Garage Sale; free BBQ; kids’ activities; all welcome! proceeds to community; HARROWSMITH - MUD CAT FISH FRY, all you can eat, Golden Links Hall, 4:30-6pm; $13; under 6 free; family rate; Brenda 3722410; sponsored by Oddfellows & Rebekahs MATAWATCHAN COMMUNITY MARKET Plant Sale, 10am-2pm; also baked goods, Senior Housing items, meats, crafts, preserves, etc. www.matawatchan.ca SHARBOT LAKE – CF SOCCER REGISTRATION, lower level, Family Health Team 1-4pm, refreshments. Volunteers needed: Lynette 613-279-2366, Lindsay 613-279-1079 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION Pig Roast & Dance; dinner $15; dance $10 starts at 8PM. SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SALE many vendors, jewelry, art, cards, knitting & crochet items, lunch available; Grace Centre, 8am-2pm. WESTPORT - BAKE SALE 10am, United Church

Sunday, May 24 BEDFORD – CEMETERY SERVICE & LUNCHEON, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church; mass 11:15am, cemetery service noon; 12:15pm luncheon $15; $7 child, proceeds to cemetery upkeep, reservations required by May 17: Maria 613-279-1243 ELBOW LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE Open House 10am-3pm, guided hikes, tours, nature paddles; info: elbowlakecentre.ca MCDONALDS CORNERS - ART EXHIBITION, vernissage for artist Barb Mingie, MERA Schoolhouse 2-4pm; refreshments; www.meraschoolhouse.org PARHAM - FLEA MARKET 10am-2pm at the ball field, bring table, sponsored by Rec Committee.

Monday May 25 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. SHARBOT LAKE - "CELEBRATION OF MU-

SIC", 7pm, Granite Ridge Education Centre, w/ “The Undecided”; High School band, Young Choristers & other talented students & staff; $5, under 12 free.

Tuesday May 26 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). Trunk Show, presentation of Quilts of Valour. New quilters welcome; lolquilt@gmail. com

Thursday May 28 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477 SNOW ROAD - COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT, 7–9pm, community hall w/ the White Brothers; $10 advance; $12 at door.

Saturday May 30 ENTERPRISE - BREAKFAST at Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, $5, 9am, all welcome 613-358-2637 FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; in Verona at Prince Charles Public School. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more. HARROWSMITH - GRANDMOTHERS BY THE LAKE Plant & Bake Sale, St. Paul’s United Church 10am-1pm; all proceeds to help African grandmothers & orphans; Adele 3758845; Marni 374-9929. HENDERSON – BREAKFAST, community hall, 8-11am, pancakes, sausages, all you can eat, by donation, sponsor: United Church PARHAM - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church Gospel Sing, 7pm, w/ Amy Dagenais, refreshments, all welcome. PARHAM SMORGASBORD SUPPER, United Church CE Building, 5-7pm, $12; 6-12yrs $4; under 6 free; family $25; sponsored by Board of Stewards. SHARBOT LAKE - BLUE SKIES COMMUNITY FIDDLE ORCHESTRA plays at the Farmers Market, Oso Beach, 11am to 12:30pm; rain date June 6 VERONA FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 6pm chicken dinner & fundraising gospel concert by Crimson River; no charge, freewill offering; info: crimsonriver1@gmail.com

Sunday May 31 BEDFORD - BUY, SELL OR SWAP all things musical - instrument(s), gear, song books,

CDs, DVDs, Vinyl records (must be originals); Bedford Hall, listing of items 10am-noon; sale noon-6pm; free; Joan 374-5477 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE OPEN MIC 6:30pm, Through the Roof Ministry Center, free will offering MCDONALDS CORNERS - THE BOMBADILS (Celtic/folk) concert, MERA Schoolhouse 2pm, tickets $22 advance ($20 MERA members) 613-485-6434 or www.ticketsplease.ca. MCDONALDS CORNERS - CLYNE BROTHERS & FRIENDS Concert, Knox Presbyterian Church, 7pm, all welcome, free will offering; info 613-300-9559. PLEVNA - RIVER OF LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 3rd anniversary service, 10:30am; music by Wayne & Mary Abrams, refreshments, all welcome; info: 613-479-0333 SYDENHAM - FRONTENAC WOMEN’S CHORUS concert “Thank You for the Music”- 3:30pm, Grace Hall, free will admission (shared with Southern Frontenac Community Services), please bring food bank item

Monday June 1 MCDONALDS CORNERS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY General Meeting. 7Pm, 194 Cameron Road; info Sally: 613-259-3480. OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment.

Tuesday June 2 NORTH FRONTENAC GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP CLUB meets at the Plevna Clar-Mill Hall, 1:30pm. ONTARIO TRILLIUM FOUNDATION INFORMATION SESSION Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake 5:30-7:30pm, RSVP: https://otf-qkr-infosessions.eventbrite.ca; info: www.otf.ca; 1-800263-2887 x 670 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

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Brooke Valley school students perform “How You Fill The Bucket”

Brooke Valley School thanks the community by Julie Druker embers of the team named The Dirtbagettes will be participating in the upcoming Mud Hero run, which will take place in Ottawa on June 6. The team was out in full force for a fundraiser they held on May 16, armed with loads of fresh home-made treats that they were offering up to the local community and lucky travelers on Highway 7. The eight-member team, which includes runners from in and around Sharbot Lake and Lanark, will be taking part in the Mud Hero event for their first time and they decided to support cancer research, specifically the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, since many of the team and their family members have been diagnosed with various forms of cancer.

Team member Tammy Weiss of Sharbot Lake, who was diagnosed with melanoma last year, underwent surgery and was lucky enough not to have to undergo any further treatments. Autumn Cameron of Lanark, also a member of the team, was diagnosed with a type of uterine cancer five years ago and underwent six months of chemotherapy. She has been cancer free ever since. Tina Sickling, another member of the team, and her nieces were participating in support of Tina's brother, who is currently battling bowel cancer. It is the first year the team decided to do the run and they chose the Mud Hero run in Ottawa since, as Cameron pointed out, “It looks like a lot of fun and it is something we

by Julie Druker riends, family of students and staff at the Brooke Valley School attended the school’s annual fundraiser/community thankyou event at the community hall in Maberly on May 16. The event included loads of top notch live entertainment, a book sale, a silent auction and a delicious Indian dinner made

with local produce. The over 50 guests who attended were invited to make a pay-whatyou- can donation to the school. The evening opened with a play put on by the Brooke Valley School students titled “How You Fill The Bucket”. Musical guests who performed included well-known duo Trxstr (Jerrard and Diana Smith), and DJ Driftwood.

have been wanting to do for a long time now.” TTammy Weiss added that it seemed a nobrainer since the money they raise will support Ottawa cancer programs and research. The 6km run, which has a total of 19 muddy obstacles, also includes a huge party afterwards with live music, food, beverages and lots of fun in the mud. At the fundraiser on Saturday, the team of-

fered up a wide assortment of baked treats plus a BBQ, lemonade stand and car wash. A number of different Mud Hero events take place across the country annually and many of the donations go towards supporting local cancer programs where the events take place. For those who missed the fundraiser and would like to donate to The Dirtbagettes, visit http://bit.ly/1dcKGvg

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may 21, 2015

Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes- Deer Mice

y morning routine had become familiar. I got up, changed the water for the dog, and went down into the basement to check the live mouse traps. Sure enough, the little trap door on one of the black plastic boxes was closed, meaning that I had caught another mouse. Sighing and picking up the mouse trap, I went out to the garage where I unceremoniously plopped the lively but no doubt unhappy mouse into an empty 5 gallon pail – the mouse’s temporary holding pen until I was ready to make my all-too-frequent trip to deliver yet another mouse to an uninhabited place. Deer Mice and their look-alike cousins, White-footed Mice, are extremely common and may be the most common mammal in Ontario. Based on my recent records, they are the most common mammalian visitor to our house. The range of Deer Mice is the entire province of Ontario, whereas the White-footed Mouse is only found south of Algonquin Park. Deer Mice are highly adaptable little creatures, able to thrive in a wide variety of habitats – forests, grasslands, brushy areas – and buildings. They are omnivorous opportunists that eat seeds, fruits, insects, birds’ eggs, and a variety of other tasty items depending on what is available. They often forage on the ground, but regularly climb trees and shrubs to find food. They den in many different situations – in hollow tree branches, in wood piles or hollow logs, or on the ground in grassy nests. My evidence suggests they have a real fondness for pink fiberglass insulation as nesting material. These little rodents can be extremely productive. The

by Steve Blight

female is ready to breed at the ripe old age of 35 days, and on average will give birth to 4-5 young per litter. Mice breed in all four seasons and can have multiple litters per year. Were it not for the fact that so many other creatures prey on them, Photo by 6th Happiness (own work) the world would soon be knee deep in mice. For example, the tiny skulls of deer mice are often found in the regurgitated pellets of owls, a testament to their importance in the food web. Foxes, coyotes, other birds of prey, snakes and members of the weasel family are all major predators of mice. In the fall of 2013, there was a bumper crop of Sugar Maple seeds in our area. People noticed the number of mice seemed to be much higher during the fall-winter of 2013-14. This makes sense, as populations of wildlife often increase or decrease based on food supplies. And as the populations of mice rise and fall, so do the numbers of predators that take advantage of the population swings in prey. Unlike some folks, I find deer mice quite cute. Their big black eyes, dainty nose and long whiskers remind me of pet hamsters I had as a child, and I have trouble disliking them. However, I don’t want them in my house, and I have spent hours combing the outside of the house looking for tiny gaps (as small as less than ½ inch wide) where they can get in. After what seems like having stuffed bushels of steel wool into

Upcoming “Wheels for KD” fundraiser F

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riends and family of Kevin Davison are hoping to raise $20,000 to replace the specially equipped van that he has been driving for years since being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 30 years ago at the age of 22. Kevin, who has been in a wheel chair for years, requires a special van that allows him to drive with the use of his hands. Recently friends and family have been holding a number of different local fundraisers in the hopes of meeting their goal, and to date they have managed to raise $7,000. In Verona on May 16 and 17, Kevin's brother Bob headed up a community yard sale at Vaughn Automotive where friends, family members and members of the community donated used items that were offered up for sale. The family has also been soliciting local businesses in Verona, Sydenham, Odessa and Kingston for brand new donated items that will be put up for auction at their next dance/ auction fundraising event for Kevin, which will take place at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour on Friday, Bob Davison, Kevin's eldest brother, headed up the fundraiser in Verona May 22 starting at 7pm. Tickets are $20 each or (376-3347), Canadian Tire (384-0011) or Kingston Online $30 per couple and there will be live musical entertainment Services (549-8667). For those unable to attend the dance, courtesy of Texas Tuxedo and Kingston DJ, Big G will be donations can be made at any Kingston Scotiabank to the heading up the auction on the night of the event. Tickets for Kevin Davison Fundraiser account. the dance/fundraiser can be purchased at Len Corcoran Excavating Ltd (542-0820 ext 3), Verona Hardware (374-2851), Rae Hazelett at Taylor Chev Olds (532-3367), Gary Davison

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PAGE 11 cracks and gaps, the flow of mice into the house has slowed. However, I am still greeted some mornings by a closed trap door, meaning that I still have work to do. In the beginning of our mouse battles, we were only taking the mice to the end of our driveway before letting them go. I figured that an animal that small would not have to be moved very far for it to never come back. However I have since learned that Deer Mice can find their way back to their home territories from quite a distance. According to one study I read, more than 50% of mice that had been trapped, marked and released 1.5 kilometers away made it back to their spot of capture within a day or two, including somehow crossing a significant river. There are theories on how they do this, but the answers are far from clear. As a result of this amazing new information, I now take my captures WAY down the road to an area where there are no houses for more than 2 kilometers in any direction before releasing them to fend for themselves. While I find Deer Mice attractive in a cute kind of way, I do not want them to come back to my house, thank you very much! Observations: Fellow columnist Lorraine Julien sent her own story on mice: "My brother has an older cottage and they were inundated with mice up until they were able to seal it properly. I remember one winter going there and opening up the pantry. On the shelf was a very large glass jar with a plastic lid. The jar contained cooking oil. When I opened the cupboard door, all I could see were mouse faces looking through the glass!!! They had chewed through the lid and, one by one, they dropped into the oil and drowned. I think my brother said there were about 13 of them. I don't know, as I ran out of the cottage. I would sooner run into a bear than mice."

NAEC student named to Crystal Ball event

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ance Cutler didn't give the organizers of the annual Crystal Ball event in Kingston much of a choice. He submitted a video of his version of the N2Morrow tune "Let it Go", but instead of putting a band together to perform the neo-Classic rock tune, with the help of his uncle Amos he sang and played the drums, guitar and bass in the tune. While it was clear they had to make use of Lance's talents, the Crysal Ball organizers had to decide what to do with the talented 12-year-old from North Addington Education Centre. So, Chris Koster, who is one of the professional mentors working with 55 student musicians, visual artists, photographers, fashion, set and interior designers, journalists in print, TV, web and radio, as well as budding architects, took Cutler in hand. Koster has put together a band with his young mentorees, who include Bibi Henson from KCVI, Kurt Paquette from Bayridge, Nathaniel Trask from Lasalle, and now Lance Cutler. The four-piece band will start rehearsals in June, leading to a recording date in September at the Tragically Hip's studio in Bath. It will all culminate in the fundraising gala at the K-Rock Centre on October 24, followed the next day by an all-ages show at the Stages Night Club. The gala may be a black tie affair, but that will not likely deter Cutler, as evidenced by his recent performance at the NAEC talent show, when he performed the guitar work on "Paranoia", in a rendition even Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi would approve of.

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of the target species in question include Purple Loosestrife, Dog Strangling Vine, Lilac, Zebra Mussels, Emerald Ash Borer and many more. The Howe Island Garden Buds have received $2,393 for the Howe Island Community Development Project, which will be an enduring legacy on the island. The enriched environment will highlight the natural surroundings, beautify the island and develop public access to the waterfront where the Bateau Channel meets the St. Lawrence River. Finally, the Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra received $5,425 to support an outreach exchange trip for the orchestra to the Rollo Bay Music festival in King’s County, Prince Edward Island, this July. The festival gathers renowned Celtic, Acadian, and Olde Tyme Fiddlers from across the Maritimes. With over $31,000 of the $106,000 in grants, Frontenac County projects have been well supported this time around. “It really helps us to promote the opportunities we offer, particular outside of Kingston, to receive such a breadth of applications from projects in Frontenac County. We certainly hope this will help us get our message out and enhance our profile in those communities,” said Tina Bailey. The CFKA is a local, independent foundation affiliated with 191 other community foundations in Canada and worldwide, an association which now includes over 1,600 members.

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plication deadline ON September 9. They are also working towards offering some larger grants this fall, when the foundation will consider a select number of applications for between $10,000 and $25,000 for projects related to the following areas: getting started in the community, food security and community engagement.. The CFKA also produces Vital Signs, an annual report card on the health and well being of residents in Kingston, Frontenac County, Loyalist Township and Amherst Island.

Photo by Garrett Elliott: Fiddling for their supper, actually their grant: Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra members (l to r) Linda Tranter, Jessica Wedden, and Sarah Jeffries performed at the CFKA grant announcement event in Kingston on May 14. The orchestra received over $5,000 to help finance "From the Valley to the Sea", a cultural exchange trip to Prince Edward Island this summer. The orchestra will be performing at the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market on May 30, from 11:00 until 12:30

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