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teve Sunderland, the volunteer who supervised the $275,000 renovation project at the Ompah fire hall/community center/library, appeared before North Frontenac Council last Friday, February 4. He was accompanied by Judy Hitchcock of JMJ Contracting from McDonalds Corners, the company that installed a concrete floor in the hall as part of the renovation. They were appearing in response to reports by township Chief Building Official Jeremy Neven that were received by Council at their previous meeting on January 18, and to comments made at that meeting by members of council as reported in this newspaper. The building department reports were focused mainly on a number of electrical and plumbing-related deficiencies that need to be re-mediated in order for the building to comply with the Ontario building code. There was also a reference in the first report to “no insulation under portions of the radiant floor insulation system”. In a written response that Sunderland sent to Council in advance of appearing last week, he outlined how the project had come about in the first place, and his and Judy Hitchcock’s roles in its completion. In 2013 Sunderland was asked to chair a task force to design an upgrade to the fire hall/community centre after Council had rejected a recommendation to abandon the building and put up a new one. The budget for the upgrade was $180,000. When the technical drawings were completed in August of that year the project went to tender and received no bids. In early 2014, a new tender was issued and the lowest bid that came in was for $365,000. Council then asked the task force to “come up with a sequential tendering process whereby the work could proceed and the budget carefully monitored on a project-by-project basis,” Sunderland wrote. He said that he had explained to Council at the time that as the general contractor they assumed all risks associated with the construction. These included: “potential poor coordination between trades; cost overruns; engineering concerns; unforeseen site conditions; change in orders; poor weather; no workers during hunting season; uninformed decisions; mistakes; and the like. Council at that time agreed to proceed.” The project was to be managed, according to Sunderland, by then Fire Chief Steve Riddell, then Deputy Fire Chief Denis Bedard, and Councilor John Inglis, with overall management by Chief Administrative Officer Cheryl Robson. For various reasons, including the removal of Bedard from the fire department, most of the project management eventually fell to Sunderland. “I think it is obvious why [I am] a bit defensive when [my] project management skills, motives and commitment are questioned by people in the community who had little or no stake in the project,” he wrote. Sunderland went on to discuss the concrete floor and infloor heating system that was installed, at length. He pointed out that as early as 2012, when putting in a new floor was first considered, Mike Cleland, a structural engineer and task force volunteer, recommended that a new fire station be built after supervising an excavation into the existing concrete flooring in the fire hall. “When Council rejected this recommendation, Mike Cleland refused to participate in the renovation project,” said Sunderland. He went on to say that he “personally begged” JMJ contracting to do the concrete floor. Among the problems that were found was a granite outcrop in the front 1/3 of the building. The township was informed about this, and did not opt to go to the expense, risk, and delay involved in removing the rock. According to Sunderland, “Under the circumstances the

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Cars on the Elphin-Maberly Road slowed when they saw this two-horse team pull out from the Maberly Hall and head to the fairgrounds during the Tay Bells Winter Celebration in Maberly on Saturday. by Jeff Green ay Valley Township is joining with its neighbours in the Town of Perth and the Townships of Drummond/North Elmsley and Beckwith in the 200th anniversary celebration of the Perth Military Settlement of 1816. In that year, the first wave of settlers came into the region after the War of 1812 and they were granted land in the municipalities surrounding Perth. In Tay Valley, there are four signature events being planned by the municipality in addition to a number of events being put on by community groups and businesses. The first of the signature events was the Tay Bells Winter Celebration at the Maberly fairgrounds and the Maberly hall. The event featured heritage-themed games and races, such as a plank race and a tug of war, horse-drawn wagon rides, hockey, and indoor games, as well as performances by Fiddlers & Friends and Jessica Wedden in the hall.

Frontenac Arena gets overwhelming support in Kraft Hockeyville bid

by Jeff Green

uoyed by a strong response to their campaign, Frontenac Community Arena volunteers are hopeful about their Kraft Hockeyville bid. In order for the Frontenac arena to progress to the final stage of the contest, it will need to beat a few other contenders. The top 10 bids, in a field of 3190, will be informed that they are moving on in early March, and those 10 will then have to mobilize support for an all-out one-week sprint to the finish line. Al Pixley, the president of the Frontenac Minor Hockey League, said that whether the Frontenac Arena’s bid gets to the finals or not, the amount of support and interest that was generated over the weekend on both Twitter and Facebook have buoyed the arena executive’s spirits considerably. “Win or lose, it has brought a lot of awareness about the arena and the amount of work that needs to be done. There are a lot of positives,” he said. Pixley added that in order to be considered for the top 10, the arena’s campaign needed 250 social media posts. “We haven’t calculated the final number, but we are somewhere in the range of 25,000. Things really did take off over the weekend.” As word got out about the campaign, hockey families from the past joined with the current arena users “and it all sort of

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CF Council says no to waste site recommendations - February 9 by Julie Druker ublic Works Manager John Badgley made his second recommendation to council to consider implementing a $1 tipping fee on large plastic items at the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waste sites. He also recommended that site attendants use their discretion regarding fees to charge on smaller plastic items, which Badgley defined as those too big to fit in a township bag. Badgley made the request following a meeting of the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waste management committee on January 27. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With our waste sites filling up, we need to look at ways to divert these products since they are piling up and taking up too much space. Whatever the solution ends up being in dealing with these items in the future, whether it be diverting them or grinding them down, this fee would help offset the costs of whatever option we choose,â&#x20AC;? Badgley said. Councilor Tom Dewey would not hear of it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am totally against this. This is an added tax that we should not be passing on to our residentsâ&#x20AC;?, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I gave you some information about purchasing a grinder and I think we should look at talking to our neighbouring municipalities about partnering in that, and if the oil prices go back up, I think there will be a market for this kind of material.â&#x20AC;? Councilor Bill MacDonald asked about the costs of renting or owning a grinder, which Badgley said could range anywhere from $250,000 used to $500,000 new. Dewey, who has been looking into pricing grinders, said that a smaller $50,000 grinder might be able to do the job. Councilor MacDonald suggested contacting the operators of the Richmond landfill site just north of Napanee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They must be doing something with their plastics and there is no sense in reinventing the wheel here. Perhaps there is a private contractor who could do the grinding for us.â&#x20AC;? Mayor Frances Smith wondered about the logistics of site attendants having to deal with the cash fees. Councilor Dewey objected further, saying that a fee could result in residents littering the township with these items. Councilor Jamie Riddell agreed with Dewey, saying he did not agree with a tipping fee and that the items would end up on the roadways and in the ditches. After Mayor Smith read the motion, Councilor Dewey called for a recorded vote on the motion, which in the end was defeated 7 -1, with Councilor Bill MacDonald as the odd man out. Councilor Philip Smith was not present at the meeting. Council says no to ending free amnesty load program In his second recommendation to council, Badgley asked council to consider opening up the discussion regarding ending the annual amnesty load program. The program allows residents to get rid of one load of waste for free at certain designated times each year. Badgley said the free load is

one of the reasons that the sites are â&#x20AC;&#x153;filling up faster than previously anticipated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to be responsible waste site operators and need to divert, grind, or find other ways to reduce our waste and no longer allow the free disposal of items.â&#x20AC;? He said that residents need to consider either donating or re-purposing these items. In his report Badgley said that Wemp site is scheduled to be at capacity in four years and Olden in 12. Councilor MacDonald asked Badgley to look at a township of a similar size that has no landfill site and find what they spend annually to dispose of their garbage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If in the future we did not have a landfill site, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thinking that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at spending $1 million a year.â&#x20AC;? Councilor Dewey brought up the fact that a 2011 study of the expected life of the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waste sites should be extended since recycling has much lessened the loads. He added that education is needed to make sure residents always recycle. Councilor Jamie Riddell credited the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waste site attendants for doing a good job in recycling materials and said that canceling the amnesty program is â&#x20AC;&#x153;not the way to go.â&#x20AC;? Mayor Frances Smith said she feels that perhaps the volume coming in during the program with just one or two attendants on site means they are not able to do what needs to be done. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the program to continue maybe we have to make sure there are more staff working on those days.â&#x20AC;? Councilor Dewey said that Central Frontenac should consider what Durham Township has done, use incineration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to get every one together here in the county and maybe in Kingston on board with this and to partner together and get an a incinerator set upâ&#x20AC;?. Councilor Brent Cameron agreed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether we cancel this program or not, the fact is that more and more people are moving here, bringing more garbage, and at the end of the day the Province of Ontario has not allowed a new landfill to open for decades now.â&#x20AC;? Council received Badgleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation for information. Council adopts compressed work week for township admin staff Beginning March 13, 2016 and ending November 19, 2016 council endorsed the recommendations put forth by the Human Resources committee, approving a compressed work week for the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s admin staff. Clerk Cathy MacMunn reported that a successful trial run last year showed the compressed work week proved doable, with admin staff choosing to opt for Fridays as their day off. The staff will continue working their regular 35-hour work week and will make up for the missed Fridays by working longer hours on the other days. Council adopts Injury/Illness and Head Injury/Concus-

sion policy In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Work Place Safety and Insurance Act, council adopted the Injury/Illness policy after the Health and Safety committee reviewed it and recommended that it be adopted. Council also adopted the recommended Head Injury/Concussion policy as a way to ensure the safety of all participants in the various programs and activities run by the township, which include baseball, soccer and a summer swim program. The policy, which will be promoted by all of the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recreation committees and associations, aims to assist in training adults running the programs to identify the signs, symptoms and behaviors of a concussion and other serious injuries. Olden waste sites time changes in effect As of February 1, 2016 the Olden waste site will be closed Mondays and Tuesday and open the remainder of the week, with no changes in the hours of operation on those days.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 5 by Jeff Green Township hoping to host ATV Federation convention Councilor Denis Bedard said that he has been contacted by the Ottawa Valley ATV Association about the possibility of the township hosting the 2017 Ontario Federation of ATV Associations convention. Attendees would be accommodated at cottages and resorts in the area. Since the convention takes place in June, Bedard said it might bring welcome bookings to local resorts. He said he would keep Council informed. K&P upgrade Through the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA), a committee is being formed to look at upgrading the K&P Trail north of Sharbot Lake all the way to Calabogie, where the former rail line ends. Brian Stewart, the Mayor of Lanark Highlands and a board member with EOTA, is pushing the initiative. The section of trail running through North Frontenac is owned by the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, but in pointing out that in both Lanark and Renfrew counties the trail is owned by the County, Councilor Bedard said it might make sense for Frontenac County to take ownership of the trail. The section of trail between Sharbot Lake and the border with North Frontenac is owned by Central Frontenac. The trail in North Frontenac has a 2-3 kilometre section from south of Mississippi to Snow Road that is in private hands. People using the trail are diverted to Road 509 for that section. The rest of the trail is intact.

Frontenac Heritage Festival February 12-15, 2016

OPENING NIGHT Friday Feb. 12

Festival Opening â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30 pm at Granite Ridge Education Centre, Sharbot Lake - The Town Crier, Mayor and dignitaries and Young Choristers Limestone North will be on hand to open our 10th annual event. Variety Show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Granite Ridge Education Centre, 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 pm. A Star-Studded Event featuring music & entertainment by Jessica Wedden, Jim MacPherson, Jennifer Argyle, Sympathy Ghost, The Auburn Mystery & more. Freewill offering at door (North Frontenac Food Bank). Concession Available. Over-Night Campout â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hosted by Mike Procter and Bob Miller outside the Kennebec Recreation Centre in Arden. For more info call Mike at 613-279-2572 or 613-279-3151. Friday Night Dinner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Legion Br. 425 - Cannon Rd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sharbot Lake. 5:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 pm - Roast Pork dinner $12. Snow Sculpture Challenge: Monday Feb. 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thurs. Feb. 11 with judging on Friday Feb. 12. Locations: Railway Heritage Park, Elizabeth St. Sharbot Lake, across from the Treasure Trunk or at your own home/business. Age categories with Cash prizes and Group challenge trophy by Community Living North Frontenac. Call 613-279-2120 or see poster for details.

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Kennebec Trappers Association â&#x20AC;&#x201C; President Wilf Deline will have displays of early fur trapping and equipment. Kennebec Historical Society â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will have items on display. Fur-Traders Camp Re-enactment with displays of heritage tools and materials by Mike Procter and Bob Miller. Heritage life, camping and activities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cooking, axe throwing, tools, tents. Experience â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bannockâ&#x20AC;?. Wolf Creek Carvings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chain saw wood carving by Robin DeRuchie will be demonstrated.

Arden Pottery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; studio will be open. The Arden Potters will sponsor The Empty Bowls Project in the Community Centre. Beautiful handcrafted pottery bowls of soup and chili will be sold with proceeds going to the Food Bank. Games & More - Arden Volunteer Fire-Fighters Assoc. will supervise an open ďŹ re pit with marshmallows for the children. There will be rink net shooting and other ice games, Bar-B-Qâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. Open Mic - The Royal Canadian Legion (Br. 334). From 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 pm. FREE - Come and listen (or participate) with some great local music. Horse Drawn Wagon Rides â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dwayne Matson of Glen Matson & Sons Construction will be hosting this from 10 am - 2 pm from Kennebec Hall. CHILI COOK OFF & dinner 6 pm at the Arden Royal Canadian Legion. $10 pp includes dessert. Prize awarded for best chili.

SHARBOT LAKE Saturday Feb. 13

Breakfast at Soldiers Memorial Hall 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon. Hosted by Sharbot Lake & District Lions. Menu: Sausages, scrambled eggs, pancakes, toast, juice, coffee, tea. Adults: $7, Ages 6-12: $3, Kids under 6 eat Free. In Support of the District 3 Rink Project. Artisans / Crafters Show and Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; United Church Hall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sat. 10 am - 4 pm and Sun. 11 am - 2 pm - Crafters will be showing and selling their creations. Products available include ďŹ bre arts and quilting, wood carvings (ducks & loons), weaving, jewellery, soaps and candles and more. Some artisans will provide demonstrations (times and demos available will be posted at the craft show) including custom photo mugs while you wait. Lunch available by Janetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take Out & Catering. Contact Debbie Emery at 479-8057 or Betty Hunter at 479-2979. Guided Walking Tour of Sharbot Lake, 11 am - 3 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; starting at the Maples Restaurant (on the hour) Janet Gutowski will guide the way on a historic cultural walk chronicling Sharbot Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past.

C.F. Railway Heritage Society Caboose will be open on Saturday from 11 am until 3 pm in Railway Park, Elizabeth Street Open Mic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; District 3 Recreation Committee â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Raise The Rinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Event. Oso Hall from 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm. Pop, water, coffee, & Chili & buns will be available for sale. Admission is a donation to the rink fund. Snow-Shoeing on the K&P trail. Snow shoes and instruction will be available (at no charge) at the C. F. Railway Caboose on Elizabeth St. From 1pm-3pm. Drop in and give it a try. All ages welcome. Call Rudy for details at 613-279- 2761. Valentine Dance - Legion Br. 425 Cannon Rd. 8 pm to midnight. Music is a D. J. $10.00 pp

Sunday Feb. 14

Craft Show & Sale continues at the United Church from 11 am - 2 pm. Polar Bear Plunge - 12 noon S.L. Marina - Plungers are raising money for Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Youth Programs at the Child Centre (unfunded programs), GREC School Council (Council of students, teachers and parents),the Alzheimer Society and Central Frontenac FireďŹ ghters. Sharbot Lake Country Inn & The Crossing Pub â&#x20AC;&#x201C; welcome you to join them on Sun. Feb. 14 for their Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Lunch and Dinner Specials. The Maples Restaurant - Valentines Day Dinner Specials â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Maple Glazed Chicken - Boneless chicken breast cooked in real maple syrup glaze, served with mini roasters and fresh colourful veggies. Soup or salad to start. $16.99 Steak & Wings - 8 oz Strip loin and 4 chicken wings. Cooked to your liking. Served with mini roasters and fresh colourful veggies. - Soup or salad to start. $19.99

Farming Heritage, Tryon Farm Visit. Join us from 1-4pm. Wagarville Rd. Ever wondered what goes on at a real working farm? Come out and explore life in a rural setting. Meet the people, animals and equipment that is used to run a successful agricultural business. Take a tour, feed the animals and sip cider by the bonďŹ re. *Parking at the Wagarville ďŹ re station with free shuttle to the property every 20 minutes.

Monday Feb. 15

Heritage Walk/Run - 1 pm. Entrance Fee: $10/person or $20/family. Registration 12 Noon at Oso Soldiers Hall. Walk/Run the 2k, 5k, and 10k distances through-out Sharbot Lake Village * Proceeds to Oso Rec. Committee for Outdoor Rink Project. Trophies given to top ďŹ nishers by St. Lawrence College Employment Centre- Sharbot Lake, Oso Rec. Committee, TriRudy.com, and the F.H.F. Committee. Call Rudy for details at 613 279 2761. Snowmobile Ride. Join us for a leisurely ride up the Historic K&P Trail from Sharbot Lake to Snow Road. Meet at the Caboose on Elizabeth St. in Sharbot Lake at 11:00 am Ride to the Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. (Washrooms, beverages, snacks) Ride the OFSC Trails on Family Day Weekend. Register for a free weekend pass www.ofsc.on.ca. Contact Janet or James Gutowski for more info 613-374-1355

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Letters to the editor Black History Month have thought about this designation of February being Black history month for some time now. I realize this is an American attempt to bring awareness to inequalities and the history that created this situation in the US. Canada has its own dark history that should be recognized in Canada as First Nation History Month. We have been just as cruel and violent to our indigenous people. We did not ship them from Africa, we invaded their land, and herded them unto reservations, took everything from them in the way of natural, cultural resources, sat back and prided ourselves in how we dealt with our differences. Shame on us! Residential schools, trying to mould them into proper white ways, sitting back and letting horrid so-called re-

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ligious groups better their living conditions. It did not work. Some reserves in the north are squalid. We would not let dogs live in the conditions that our native people are forced to live in. This is 2016, people, and we must act now. Now is the time to come clean and really help all people come together and learn from our mistakes. Teach our young people everything that was done in the past, with the hope that they can take these teachings and start a new generation, accepting the truth that white people were not the first to inhabit Canada. The new Liberal government is promising to do just that, so let us keep them accountable and support them in the coming years. Talk is cheap. - Brenda Crawford

Seniors’ activities needed

s a senior in our community I’m a little concerned that more people are not trying to convince the township council to come up with a plan to help seniors by supplying them with a few more physical activities. They seem to be going in the right direction by buying great real estate - the abandoned public schools. To me this would be an excellent opportunity to not only supply an outlet for the existing population but also to encourage others to retire in this area. For example the school grounds could be converted to: a curling rink; tennis and volleyball courts; climbing wall and skate board

park; outdoor fitness center; a better auditorium for the NF Little Theater; artifact museum; public washrooms; move the Library making more room for the township offices; create a small strip mall to encourage small business; a meeting place coffee shop; public housing; more public parking … the list goes on. But I, for one, would like to see different visual planning proposals and have a public poll on which plan the community could possible agree on - or at least be able to put their two cents worth in if there are tax dollars involved. - Rudy Hollywood

Re: electoral reform

election dates were brought in; when the spending limits were raised; when the donation amount was raised; when powers were taken away from the nation’s chief electoral officer; when vouching for other voters was taken away; when we could not use the election cards from Elections Canada; and when we were required to bring additional identification in order to vote, there was no outcry from the Conservative MPs that a referendum was needed. In fact, there was no referendum needed, when after extensive national consultations, we updated and repatriated our Constitution. We don’t need a referendum; we need positive electoral reform! - Norm Hart

’ve just received Scott Reid’s latest letter to his constituents. In it, he is making the case that a referendum is absolutely necessary for any changes to our voting system. We should note that each time the Conservatives, under the Harper government, changed the Election Act there was no nation-wide referendum: when the fixed

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rontenac County Manager for Economic Development, Anne-Marie Young, accompanied by the new community planner, Reid Shepherd appeared before a meeting of the South Fronternac Committee of the Whole on Tuesday night (February 9), They brought some of the new members of council up to speed on how Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) can be used to rejuvenate and create opportunity for hamlets within the municipality. With a CIP in place, the township is in a position to provide matching grants and loans to businesses in order to improve storefronts, do landscaping, and make various other improvements. Frontenac County embarked on CIPs several years ago, the first one being done in Verona, followed by Marysville, Sharbot Lake, and the entire Township of North Frontenac. In Verona $45,000 was invested in grants and loans under the CIP and over $600,000 was invested by the private sector. “It looks impressive,” said Anne Marie Young, “but part of it was luck, as Revell Ford happened to be doing their major face lift when the CIP came along.” In October, county council decided to extend the program, and in December they chose Harrowsmith as the next CIP com-

Letter to the editor

I find it hard to believe that Kingston is setting up a Syrian family of 12. They are coming here and everything is handed to them. How nice! What about the homeless people in Kingston who are desperately trying to find suitable, affordable shelter? I am on ODSP and recently had back surgery. I have been looking for a home for almost two years. I'm on a waiting list. Shouldn't these people be put on a waiting list too? I think I should have a place before them. I've been waiting a hell of a lot longer. Now how about a fundraiser for the Kingston families who are in need? - Vicky Layfield

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OMPAH Linda Rush Marily Seitz

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• The meeting at the Ompah Community Hall on Friday, Feb. 5 was very well attended, and lots of folks signed up to be members of the Ompah Community Centre Association. The proposed new by-laws were gone over in detail, and many good questions were asked and answered regarding them. They will be presented at the AGM in July for final approval by the membership. New members are still very welcome to sign up, and copies of the proposed by-laws are still available. There was also a good brainstorming session at the meeting to generate ideas for activities in the next year. • Next Birthday Bash – Ompah Community Hall, 5.30pm, Wednesday Feb. 17. Bring your Valentine Sweetheart!

VERONA Debbie Lingen 613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com • Frontenac Community Arena is offering FREE public skating for the remainder of the season. This is possible through the support of the KFL&A Region Healthy Kids Community Challenge as a part of the first theme: Run. Jump. Play. Every Day! Public skating times are Wednesdays: 10 - 11 am and Sundays: 1 pm - 2:20 pm. A CSA-approved helmet with screen is recommended. The arena will also soon be offering free healthy smoothies at the canteen as part of the second theme focused on healthy eating. • On Fri. Feb. 12, Prince Charles Public School will hold its annual Valentine’s Cake Raffle. This year, the proceeds from the raffle will be used to purchase a memorial tree that will be planted in honour of former students Kevin Grant, Jem Rose - Harvey and Brian (BJ) James. The community is invited to take part by donating cake or attending and purchasing raffle tickets. Tickets will be 25 cents ea., available in the resource

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• Friday, February 12 is the next Open Mic & Potluck at the Northbrook Lions hall; potluck dinner is 6pm, music from 7-11pm, $6, entertainers $2, all welcome; for information call Lionel 613-336-8142 • On Monday Feb. 15, the Cloyne & District Historical Society is sponsoring a Heritage Day celebration at the Barrie hall starting at 11:30am. There will be a free soup luncheon at noon, plus music, displays, and a discussion of Flinton history. A social tea will be held around 3pm; all welcome. • Sat. Feb. 20 is the second annual ‘50s & ‘60s Dinner & Dance at the Northbrook Lions Hall, sponsored by the Land o’Lakes Lions & the Legion, 6pm, music by DJ North of the Border Sound, for tickets call Debbie 336-8502

DENBIGH Angela Bright

613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com • Family Fun Day is coming up next Saturday, Feb. 20,11am to 2pm at Denbigh Heritage Park, with free refreshments, children’s games, crafts and a bonfire. Show off your skills in Denbigh Rec’s Snow Sculpture Contest, which runs until Feb.19. Call Gail at 333-2224 to enter. (Note: I apologize for the incorrect date for the Fun Day in last week’s paper...hope it at least drummed up some excitement for this event!) • A Milk Bag Mat Work Bee is planned for this coming Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1 - 3pm at the Vennachar parsonage. This a

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MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula

613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com • The annual Euchre Party, followed by home-made Ham & Bean Dinner with scalloped potatoes is on Sat. Feb. 20, Maberly Community Hall. Four hand Euchre Party, 1:30 – 4:30: $3. If you want to play and eat, cost is $11. Supper is between 4:30 and 6 pm and if you are not playing cards, cost is $10, children 6 – 12 years $5, under 5 free. Proceeds to the Maberly Fair. Prepared and served by the volunteers of the Maberly Agricultural Society. Contacts: Supper Marion Koeslag 268-2175; Euchre Sue Munro 268-2507

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• There will be a Valentine’s Party on Sat. Feb 13 at the Sydenham Legion with the band Picket Fences from 8pm to 1am. Tickets are $15, which includes a late night buffet; for tickets and information call 613-376-6808

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• The River of Life hosted a movie night on Sun. Feb. 7 and played the movie “War Room”. Everybody enjoyed popcorn and drinks and great company!! Stay tuned for details on a future movie night! • With March break coming up in a few weeks, I thought everybody might appreciate a review of our public library and Internet hours. The library is open Tues. and Thurs. 2-4pm and 5-7pm, and Fri and Sat 10am -1pm. The public Internet is open Mon and Wed 5-8pm and Sat 1-5pm. • Our neighbors out in Sharbot Lake will be hosting their annual Heritage Festival this weekend, there will be so many activities for us all to enjoy! I’m looking forward to watching the Polar Bear Plunge myself. I was too chicken to take part this year, but maybe next year! • Don’t forget to treat your sweetie to something special on Sunday for Valentine’s Day! - Rhonda • Happy Birthday to Carla McNeil-Thompson and Marlene Leeson, who celebrated last week and to Rose Tooley, who celebrates on Saturday! Wishing you both many more happy and healthy years! - Katie

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THE FRONTENAC NEWS ing various free events, including a BBQ, drinks etc. • On February 6 family & friends gathered at Parham Free Methodist Church hall to celebrate the 80th birthday of Reta Bush. Everyone enjoyed the delicious lunch and birthday cake. Various plaques were presented to her. We wish Reta all the best for many more birthdays. • On Saturday, Feb. 13, 8am – 12 noon at the Oso hall, the Sharbot Lake & District Lions will host another delicious breakfast, $7 each, all you can eat.

Some of the bowls for the Empty Bowls fundraiser drying at Arden Pottery. For a $15 donation to the North Frontenac Food Bank, you get a beautiful pottery bowl filled with homemade soup or chili. Arden hall, Saturday, Feb 13, 10am - 4pm

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• Some attendees at Sharbot Lake United (10am) are planning to wear heritagethemed outfits (optional) from any era to the heritage church service including flappers, roaring twenties, pioneer, lumberjack, cow boy/girl or whatever is appealing. The church will be decorated in a heritage theme with many old-fashioned items in the church sanctuary. • The church is also hosting an Artisans & Crafters show on Sat. Feb. 13, 10am-4pm & Sun. Feb. 14, 11am-2pm. It will feature quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, wood frames, jewelry, woodworking, soap, preserves, photos, fur hats and bears, carved ducks and loons, custom photo mugs while you wait, fancy homemade cupcakes (Saturday only) homemade fudge and peanut brittle (Sunday only). Demonstrations on Saturday include quilting and basket weaving, and on both Saturday & Sunday, demonstrations of crocheting a rug and putting together a crazy quilt. Lunch can be purchased on both days. Folks plan to get their lunch at the church hall and get fortified for the Polar Bear Plunge at 12 noon. So, let's get behind this Heritage Festival one and all. • The next big event in our area is the up-coming Frontenac Addington Trappers Council’s 12th Annual Big Gull Fishing Derby on Feb. 27, which is always a fun time and so helpful to our area.

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• A Youth Dance will be held for public school children on February 12 from 7-9:30pm at the Golden Links Hall; cost is $6. For information call 372-2410. • The Odd Fellows & Rebekahs present Jeff Code and Silver Wings, February 27 from 8pm - midnight at the Golden Links Hall; cost is $12. Tickets are limited so please call 3722140 to reserve. Proceeds will go to Camp Trillium.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca • Sympathy to Leigh and Lois Scott on the passing of his sister, Joan Maloney. • Thinking of Bill Powers, Vera Steele, Graham Hart, Carol Patterson, Lyle Newton, Sally Hayes, Janice Fox, Ellard Stitt, David Fox, Dora Scott, Elsie Snider, Doris Forbes, Barbara Ellesworth. • Mountain Grove United Church hosted a union service on February 7, which members from Henderson and Arden also attended. Muffins and coffee were enjoyed after the service • Happy birthday to Tammy Hartwick, Pastor Ken Walton, Ron Ruttan, Melissa Conboy, Stacey Barr, Dianna Kirkpatrick, Tyler Hawley, Kayson Antoinne, Rick Steele, Elsie Asseltine, Connie Howes, JoAnne Abrams, Brock Goodberry, Carrie Webster, Heather Hughes, Frank Teal, Janice Conway. • On Thursday February 11 Circle Square Ranch will be hosting another delicious dinner at 6pm; "Pay what you can". This will be a scholarship fundraiser. Enjoy the social time with your friends and neighbors. • The annual meeting of the Mountain Grove Church will be February 18 at 7pm at the Olden Community Hall. • Many enjoyed the pancake supper with bacon, sausages, and local maple syrup on Shrove Tuesday, hosted by the Arden United Church Youth Group. Free will Offering. Euchre was held at the Legion at 7pm. • On February 15, the Frontenac Community Arena is host-

Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 • A great crowd attended Coffee Break Friday morning, which was hosted by Jim & Connie Halliday. Lots of goodies & coffee – a great morning for visiting. • Don’t forget Music Night with Jennifer M. Argyle, Thursday Feb. 25 at the Snow Road Community Center from 7 to 9pm. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 at door; call Don 2780958; Karen 278-1458. • The Lenten Poverty Soup lunches are starting up again in Sharbot Lake. The first one will be on Wednesday Feb. 17 at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church starting at noon and everyone is welcome. There is a short service before the lunch. Freewill donations are welcome and will benefit the food bank. • The Snow Road Snowmobile Club is raising funds for a charitable cause. The second annual “Ride for Dad” to fight prostate cancer will be held on Sat. Feb. 27 and volunteers are needed and welcomed. Cheques should be made out to “Ride for Dad”. For more information call Ruth Wark 2780477 or Alice Gilchrist 278-1020. • The club fed 172 people on Saturday. There was a lovely birthday cake for Walter Cameron, who was 80 years young on Jan. 29. Many more, Walter. The next breakfast is Feb. 20. See you there. • Sympathy to Greg & Terry Bulloch on the death of her sister on Sunday morning.

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• The Arden Happy Gang’s new president, Lorne Hiltz, welcomed Carolina Suites representative Michale Fyke to the February meeting. Michale spoke about the programs offered for those residing at their facilities. • Hope everyone has their plans for the long weekend. There is a lot going on in the Arden area. Events are available at the community centre, the Legion and Kennebec Lake. Take some time out to grab a bowl of soup or chili and help out the food bank, or take a tour with Dwayne Matson and his magnificent horses. • The February 16 Diners menu features Shepherd’s pie, cream corn, and homemade biscuits with chocolate cake for dessert. This is a fun get-together in which you can enjoy a hot homemade meal, listen to guest speakers discuss topics that are meaningful to the community, play word games, or maybe hear some new hot gossip. If you have not attended before or are not registered for February, please give me a call at 335-3186. I’ll make sure you are on the list. • Frontenac County’s Wellness program continues February 16. If you have attended this clinic before, just remember to bring your booklet, but if you have not joined in, come to the community centre at approximately 11:30 am, and have the paramedics take your vitals and record them for your use. • Congratulations to Team Ruff, winning the 12th Annual Puppy Bowl and to Star who was the MVP. Congratulations also to the Denver Broncos who won the Super Bowl. I know there were lots of chicken wings and nachos consumed last Sunday. Time to get out and do some exercising. • Happy Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget to spoil your Honey.

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• Thinking of you to Chad Roberts, Jimmy Hannah, Cameron Thurott, Janice Fox, and Sam Barr, 7. • Condolences to the family of the late Jean Kirkham. • On Sat. Feb 13 the Lions are at it again. This time breakfast will be from 8 to 12 noon - eggs, beans, pancakes, sausages, juices, toast, tea, coffee at the Oso Township Hall and the proceeds will go towards the Raise the Rink Project. • Our Parham area is well represented at the up-coming Heritage weekend and on Sun. Feb. 14, our farming heritage

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Public Apology – Mayor North Frontenac To the editor - At a recent Council meeting we passed a resolution to apologize to a JMJ Contracting (in bold below) due to comments made in public and the press in regards to the Ompah Fire Hall renovation and is the purpose of this statement. In putting this together I realize I need to say more and the rest of this letter is my own personal views. Over the last couple of weeks there have been statements made in the press and social media about the Ompah Fire Hall project that have become way too personal for my liking. The paper itself had a misleading title stating that the new fire hall in Ompah requires repairs when in actual fact all we are doing is addressing some project deficiencies as found in most projects. In relation to comments being made publicly; the problem is that once one person makes a public statement that implicates another person, organization or the Township itself it will elicit a response from someone else and before you know it we have a full blown public battle going on within our Township because others are forced into protecting their own reputations due to what I have identified as mostly inaccurate statements related to this issue. To that end I would like to state for the record that none of the recent comments being said in the public domain are supported or endorsed by the Township as a whole. Any public statement from the Township will be made through the paper, or our website, as I am doing here now. As Mayor I have no control, nor should I, over what other members of Council wish to say in public. What we as politicians state in public is something we need to live with, but we also need to understand the ramifications of what we wish to state in the public or social media. Due to this particular issue we now have contractors, whose livelihood depends on their business being successful, having their reputations wrongly tarnished. In particular I want to apologise to JMJ Contracting who was wrongly implicated by individual’s comments in public. We are happy with the work that was completed by JMJ Contracting and all work was completed to the required engineering drawings and specifications. There have also been comments made related to this entire project that questioned the project management itself. The comments made wrongfully implicated Steve Sutherland and the Township is thrilled with the management of the project by Steve himself and the Township apologizes to Steve personally that his reputation was questioned by others in public. The Township takes full responsibility for this project including remediation of the deficiency list. In addition, we have our volunteers whose work and reputations are being challenged. Again caused by comments and statements made in public that are not supported or endorsed by the Township. To the volunteer firefighters and Ompah Hall community volunteers we apologize about the frustration you have endured and the accusations made to you by others. From my own perspective I am very frustrated myself and very ticked off about all the public comments being made as they have caused significant damage to North Frontenac as a whole. Most comments were inaccurate or did not portray the full facts. As your Mayor one of my key objectives is economic development and I am trying very hard to promote North Frontenac as a place to live and work and trying to attract investment. Airing our issues like this in public does nobody any good and I would hope that we all discontinue this type behaviour or the work I am trying to do on your behalf will be futile. I know that everyone has the right to say what they wish; I am only asking that everyone, individuals, organizations, volunteers and Council to think of the ramifications before we say something in blogs, newspapers, and social media. If you feel compelled to say something there is a right way to state an opinion that will not damage the reputation of individuals, organizations and the Township as a whole. Can we please put down your literary weapons and start working as one team! We all need to be proud of our Township as a whole and especially the Ompah community center and fire hall. Airing our dirty laundry in public will only cause damage to our reputation. It takes years to repair any damage to our Township’s reputation; it only takes 5 minutes to destroy it with a simple statement made inaccurately or out of frustration. Here is a free tip to everyone that I use myself everyday - when compelled to make a statement write it down, leave it a day or two and revisit it. You will find that you have calmed down and what you really want to say will be toned down a bit or not said at all. You should have seen the first version of this letter – well probably not.

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC INVITATION TO TENDER No. PW-2016-08 For 2016 - 2018 Street Sweeping And Catch-Basin Cleaning Program Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., March 16, 2016, ATT: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0 Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm, Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0

FAMILY DAY IN THE FRONTENAC’S Monday February 15th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Come out to the Frontenac Community Arena and enjoy FREE family fun activities and the launch of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge. Ice Skating, Wagon Rides, Games & Prizes, Snow Shoe Races , Obstacle Course and a fire for keeping warm and roasting marshmallows. Free food and drinks for all. This event is supported by the KFL&A Region Healthy Kids Community Challenge as a part of the first theme: Run. Jump. Play. Every Day.

FAMILY DAY CHANGES TO GARBAGE PICKUP ONLY residents with regular garbage pickup on Monday, February 15th will be affected. Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, February 16th. The pickup days for all other residents remain the same. This does not affect recycling in any way. Loughborough WDS will be closed on February 15th.

FREE PUBLIC SKATING FREE Public Skating for the rest of the season at the Frontenac Community Arena, Wednesday’s: 10-11 am; Sunday’s: 1 - 2:20 pm. Skating is sponsored by the KFL&A Region Healthy Kids Community Challenge as a part of the first theme: Run. Jump. Play. Every Day. For more information see their website www.frontenacarena.com

COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS Submissions for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until March 31st. For more information and to access the related forms, visit our website at: www.southfrontenac.net/ communitygrants

THE WINTER WINDS AND RECYCLING With the strong winds accompanying the snow this winter, please give a bit more thought to how you put out your recycling. Take precautions that what you put in your recycling box STAYS in your recycling box. Loose newspapers will end up kilometers away and empty or light plastics tend to fly out into the ditches and treelines. Not overfilling your box and crushing your bottles will make them more compact and less likely to take flight. As well, the simple act of putting a rock on top of your newspapers will hold them down. An alternative would be to put your newspapers flat in a grocery bag then into your box; it holds a lot and they are contained. Please keep the environment and our workers in mind when recycling.

WINTER MAINTENANCE To assist our crews in their winter control efforts, the parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016. As well, pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes, garbage cans or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance on Township roads.

2016 DOG TAGS – FEE INCREASES MARCH 1 Dog tags are now available until the last day of February 2016 for $15.00 per tag. The fee increases to $30.00 on March 1st. See our website for locations to purchase.

Winter HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT For the month of February the HHW Depot will be open February 11th and 25th from 3 pm to 7 pm. Please remember accepted items are hazardous materials, electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

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Constable Roop Sandhu, spoke to students about the dangers that alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs can pose for both youth and adults alike. These substances are highly addictive and Constable Sandhu outlined how overuse and/or non-prescribed use of them can lead to illness, addiction and in some cases even death. Constable Sandhu in the classroom He spoke of the legal consequences when minors become high potency cannabis can have serious adinvolved with these substances and how verse health affects. A six-year study pubtheir unlawful use under the Criminal Code lished in the British Journal of Medicine in can lead to criminal charges, jail sentences 2014 showed that daily cannabis users are and even a life-long criminal record. Sandhu five times more likely to suffer from psychoalso covered the subject of mixing highly caf- sis than those who have never used it. He feinated drugs with alcohol, which can pose warned students that though the current feddangerous health risks. He spoke of how the eral government is looking to legalize mariuse of these substances can negatively af- juana, for now it is still illegal. He spoke of fect one’s life physically, socially, emotionally the many new and altered forms of street and financially - of how it can be devastating drugs that are constantly emerging and how to a student’s academic performance, their they are being manufactured specifically to future outcomes and their families. avoid detection by law enforcement and to Constable Sandhu ended his section of appeal to youth. Synthetic cannabinoids, the presentation by advising how students for example, are often sold under various should react when presented with any of names to avoid detection these substances. He stressed that non-use Constable Snider described the horrible is the best choice, especially if the students physical effects that Krokodil, a potent mordo not know what the substances are or phine derivative known as the “drug of the where they came from. He also advised stu- poor”, can cause. To help bring his point dents to never accept a drink from a strang- home he recalled a poem written by a young er, and to immediately seek adult assistance crystal meth addict while she was spending if they should accidentally ingest a danger- time in jail. The last lines of the poem conous substance. cluded with this dire warning: He suggested many healthier ways that “If you try me be warned - this is no game, youngsters can spend their time, either by If given the chance, I’ll drive you insane. taking up a hobby, joining a sports team, parI’ll ravish your body, I’ll control your mind, ticipating in other extra-curricular activities, I’ll own you completely; your soul will be volunteering in the community, or spending mine.” more time with family. Following the presentation, Constable The second half of the presentation fo- Sandhu said, “Young people need to be able cused specifically on illegal drugs, and to determine the fact from the fiction around Constable Snider, a drug enforcement OPP these substances. Sometimes they are getofficer with Frontenac County, spoke to stu- ting information from others that is simply dents about the consequences of using and/ not true and often downright wrong. These or dealing in illegal drugs. He described the young kids have enough to deal with when various categories of these drugs, which entering high school, which is enough of a include cannabis, opiates, barbiturates, hal- challenge to them, and they need to know lucinogens, and steroids. He outlined the well in advance of that time that drugs are laws and consequences related to using, just not the way to go.” Schools interested in possessing, trafficking in, or manufacturing a presentation can contact Constable Sandthese substances. He stressed that today’s hu at 613-372-1932 ext.6955

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lmost anyone can identify a Cardinal. This mediumsized red songbird is characterized by a unique crest they can move at will, a black mask on the face and a short, coneshaped bill. Although known for their vivid red colour, only males have the super red feathers. The female is very pretty, though not as strik- Female Cardinal ing as the male. She has grayish shades

by Lorraine Julien through her body and duller warm red wings and tail, with a sharp crest just like her mate. Once primarily a southern bird, the Cardinal has steadily extended its range northward since the early 20th century. For many years, they’ve been regular inhabitants of southern

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Creative Players Program flourishes at GREC S by Julie Druker

hari Tallon knows well the many benefits that youngsters experience when given the opportunity to express themselves creatively in a safe and nurturing environment. Tallon, who is a musician and music teacher, was a former children’s entertainer and educational assistant at Granite Ridge Education Centre in Sharbot Lake. With that in mind, she began a special after-school program there this year, which invites students to engage in the dramatic arts. The program is funded by a grant from Marcel Giroux of W.A. Robinson Asset Management and the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, and is now in its second installment. It focuses on dynamic, improvisational dramatic play rather than a struc-

A show for feltloving fiber fans by Julie Druker

iber artist, felt maker and designer Zoë Emily Lianga’s show at the MERA school house opened with a well-attended vernissage on February 5, and those who have an interest in felt will be fascinated by the diverse work of this talented artist. The show includes a wide assortment of felt wall hangings, wearable clothing and functional and decorative objects, all created with Lianga’s keen eye for design, function and pure aesthetics. Lianga grew up in Brooke Valley and now lives and works from her studio in Perth. Surprisingly, she has only been felting for the last three years. A former student of fashion design who specialized in sewing, pattern making and haute couture, she learned the art of felting while on a trip to New Zealand. At a chance gallery stop she fell in love with the work of felt artist Raewyn Penrose, who happily shared her knowledge with Lianga. When Lianga returned to Canada she decided to go “all in” with felt. “Being able to build my own fabrics from fibers is just so exciting and it’s opened up this whole new world where I can combine my pattern-making skills with my felt-making and create my designs from the ground up,” she said. Her wearable art includes shawls, cowls, vests, and coats, some of which are so amazingly intricate and soft (the cowls especially) that they seem magically spun from mother of pearl. It’s as though the pearly and opalescent surface of shells were whipped up in some kind of cotton-candy-like spinning machine and spun into a magically soft and shiny fiber. Lianga creates these fabrics from scratch through a process called wet felting. She starts with the finest and softest of wools, including merino from New Zealand, alpaca sourced locally and from Peru, camel from China and yak from Nepal, all obtained from highly reputable sellers. Into these she mixes raw silk and other plant-based fibers. She begins each piece with raw wool that has been washed and carded. She next breaks it up into small individual wisps and lays them out into fine uniform sheets, building up the thickness of the layers. Her thinner cowls require just two layers whereas her heavier garments are comprised of five. The final layer is where the art happens. Lianga designs the top surface with patterns and shapes in colorful blends, then soap and water are applied to the piece, which is “worked over”, meaning it is vigorously rubbed, rolled and kneaded until all the fibers interlock, resulting in a single uniform piece. Lianga’s surfaces are exquisite. Her designs, mostly abstracts, harken back to her love of mathematics but some are more image-based and one cowl seems to depict a silhouetted tree landscape.

tured dramatic process. The students are given an opportunity to explore their own creativity while interacting with others, and to express their inner personae without fear of being judged. The experience allows the students to share their ideas, to take risks, develop friendships, and improve their social skills and academics. Tallon is a firm believer in the benefits of free-form creative play, something she says is becoming rare in our increasingly structured world. “When you think about school and after- L-r, Will Goodberry, Paige Peterson, Shari Tallon, Zak Killam, Ricky Pike, Bobbie Sue Cowen, school programs these days, Micheal Runningadams, Draven Caddick, and Aurora McCumber there are not a lot of unstruceos of their creations. Currently, the students have been filmtured programs. This program is open-ended and kids can ing their scenarios, which has opened up a whole new world initiate expressive communication and play in a safe, open, to them. There are plans to start a YouTube channel where and caring environment. When you offer kids creativity, it is the students will share the work they’ve been doing. not only fun for them, but through role playing and playing Two assistants in the program, Michelle McCumber and off of others, the students learn problem-solving and social Tabitha Freeman, are also planning to put together a newsskills. This helps build an inner strength that they can take letter to keep fans updated on the program’s progress. with them out into the world.” Some parents of the students said they have seen their Tallon also stressed the positive mental health benefits of children gain confidence since joining the program and, not this kind of program. “I believe this program is great for kids’ surprisingly, the students themselves also had good things mental health because students can express themselves to say. Will, who is in Grade 7, said he has lots of fun and outwardly in a positive way instead of keeping their thoughts often plans and writes his ideas at home before coming to inside.” She has witnessed some students who, since join- school. Draven said that the program “is a once in a lifetime ing the program, have slowly come out of their shells. “In the opportunity” and something that he really loves to do. Grade beginning, they might perhaps have concentrated mainly on 9 student, Aurora, said that she loves being able to explore doing sound effects but as we continued on, they have be- different styles of acting and play multiple characters. “Playgun to act out roles totally from their own volition.” ing different roles really teaches you empathy, since you At each class, the students begin by agreeing on a scenar- have to really think about and try to feel what it would be like io, which often revolves around a theme like comedy, murder to be that person.” mystery, or fantasy; however, each is given the opportunity Tallon hopes members of the community will also get into respond and add their own ideas into the mix. volved with the program and volunteer their time. She is also The program also encourages the participants to orga- in need of donations, which could include healthy snacks nize themselves since they have to remember cues, record and/or costumes, wigs and props. Anyone who may have sound effects, play musical accompaniment, and/or film vid- something to offer can contact Shari at 613-876-0293.

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SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear Mother and Grandmother,

Evelyn Batson who passed away 25 years ago on February 11, 1991 “Forever in our hearts!” Love Scott, Paulette, Ben and Morgan

Porter, Velma In loving memory of a special friend, who passed away February 11, 2014. Beautiful memories, silently kept Of a wonderful friend I’ll never forget. Sadly missed by Jean Smith & family.

Porter, Velma In loving memory of a dear friend, who left us February 11, 2014. Beautiful memories keep you near Because you were so very dear. Loved & sadly missed by Dorothy and Benji.

Porter, Velma In loving memory of my Mom, Velma Porter, who passed away February 11, 2014. If roses grow in Heaven Lord Please pick a bunch for me... Place them in my Mother’s arms And tell her they’re from me. Tell her I love and miss her And when she turns to smile... Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile. Forever loved and missed, Tracey.

Porter, Velma In loving memory of a special wife and best friend, whom God called home on February 11, 2014. Though her smile is gone forever And her hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories of the one we loved so much. Her memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part God has her in His keeping We have her in our heart. Loving you always, forgetting you never, Ivan

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Thank You ~ Bush I would like to express my thanks to my family & friends for the great party they gave me for my 80th birthday, also for the cards and gifts I received. Such pleasant memories. Thanks again, Reta Bush

Thank You ~ Gendron The family of the late Russell Gendron would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to the many people who were there for us at the time of his passing. To Lindsay Hannah and staff of Hannah Funeral Home, Tamworth for his professional care and services; Rev. Jean Brown for a very touching and moving service; to Derek Matson for singing Russell’s favourite songs, a job well done; the pall bearers of Russell; family & friends who attended Russell’s wake and funeral; Dr. Peter Bell and staff of Sharbot Lake Family Health Team; Jocelyn and staff of Sharbot Lake Pharmacy; for all the help we received from C.C.A.C, nurses, P.S.W., very much appreciated; for donations to many charities; beautiful floral tributes; the beautifully catered lunch following the funeral by Hannah Funeral Home. With sincere thanks, Freda, June & family

THANK YOU! The Loughborough Christmas & Emergency Relief Committee (LC&ERC) would like to extend a sincere thank you to the individuals, families, businesses and organisations who so generously donated to our recent fund-raising campaign. Through their help the LC&ERC was able to provide Christmas baskets of food and gifts for 73 families in Loughborough District. For a complete list of supporters please visit our website at www.lcerc.ca The success of this fundraising drive will also ensure the continued provision of emergency relief aid when it’s needed. Your support is in the true spirit of neighbours helping neighbours! If you have a need for assistance, know someone who needs assistance, or wish to offer assistance you can contact the LC&ERC at 613-572-6004. Just leave a message and someone will get back to you shortly. You can also use our website to send us an email.

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A SINCERE THANK YOU Trinity United Church in Verona and the Verona Community Association would like to thank all those who helped out and attended our very successful January Wake-up Breakfasts. Profits went to the Syrian Refugee Fund and the purchase of a bench for the village.

Thank You ~ Perry On behalf of Food Less Travelled, I would like thank our community for coming to our assistance last month. In January, our 750 cubic foot walk-in freezer broke down leaving $20,000.00 worth of product looking for a home. Thank you to those who lent their freezers, namely the members of the Verona Lions Hall who opened up 5 chest freezers, Wallace Beef who made space in their walk-in freezer as well our neighbours across Highway 38 at Verona Convenience & Greco Pizza who made space in 3 of their freezers as well. They are the best neighbours anyone could ask for. (I also happen to love their pizza!) A special thank you to all our customers who continued to frequent our store. Thank you for your patience while we tried to find what you needed. We are truly grateful for the expedient response of the community and the loyalty of our customers. Lastly I would like to thank our staff Shannon Curry who works tirelessly. Her amazing dedication and hard work is invaluable to us. We could not have done it without her. Thank you so much. Kim Perry

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Aftermath - In my estimation

This column by retired mathematician and seasonal Maberly resident, Edward Barbeau, is for your mathematical amusement. Its author is very happy to correspond with readers about mathematical matters, and hopes that the column will turn out to be a dialogue with readers of the Frontenac News. His email address is barbeau@math. utoronto.ca. Readers can access past Aftermath columns at Ed’s website http://www. math.toronto.edu/barbeau/home.html

ho in your family is closest to being a billion seconds old? Is it one of the children? Or is it mom or dad? Or maybe a grandparent, or even a great grandparent? Are we talking about a few months? A few years? Or even a few centuries? There are 60 x 60 = 3600 seconds in an hour, and so 3600 x 24 = 86400 seconds in a day. In ten days, there are 864,000 seconds, which is 136,000 seconds short of a million. That’s a little over a day and a half worth of seconds. So one million seconds is a little more than eleven and one half days. A billion is a thousand million, so a billion seconds is over 11,500 days. Now ten years is about 3650 days, so thirty years is about 10950 days, a little less than 11000. So we can conclude that one billion seconds is about thirty-one and a half years. With a pocket calculator, we could find out the exact number of days and so determine on which day a given person is one billion seconds old. Some readers of the Frontenac News may have reached the three-billion second mark; perhaps they deserve special recognition. (Note that a trillion is a thousand billion, which in seconds corresponds to an age several times as long as all of human recorded history - something to think about when contemplating the American national debt.) An interesting pastime is to pose these sorts of odd problems that lend themselves to rough calculations, often requiring assumptions on which to base them. Such problems are named after the famous physicist, Enrico Fermi (1901-1954), who was known for them. A famous example was to obtain an estimate of the number of piano tuners in the city of Chicago. Such questions became popular in education circles, and teachers were encouraged to use them particularly with their middle school classes to help pupils gain mathematical fluency. If you google “Fermi problems”, you will find lots of material on the net. Here are some for you to think about. I would like to receive your estimates; be sure to state clearly what assumptions you need to arrive at the result. It would be interesting to see to what extent people agree. You may have your own questions to share with the readers. 1. Jeff Green has published many editorials and reports in the Frontenac News. How many of his words appeared in the newspaper during 2015? If we were to write his words in letters two inches high along the shoulder of Highway 7, beginning at the Sharbot Lake intersection and heading towards Ottawa, where would we end up? 2. How many months did your grandmother spend brushing her teeth? 3. How many cats are there in Central Frontenac Township? 4. What percentage of all the people who have ever lived are alive now? 5. How many litres of water are there in Sharbot Lake? 6. How many logs are there in a cord (128 cubic feet) of wood?

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Once again, the Frontenac Heritage Festival weekend will finish with the Heritage Walk/Run. Sign-up will be at noon on Mon. Feb. 15 with all walks and runs starting at 1pm. Distances are 2k, 5k, and 10k. Keeper trophies will be awarded to first place male and female in each age group. There will be cookie medals for all participants. All proceeds will go to the outdoor rink fund. See posters in local businesses for more details or contact Rudy Hollywood at 279-2761; hollywoodrudy@gmail.com

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will be celebrated at the Tryon Farm from 1 – 4pm with a free shuttle from the Wagarville fire station to the farm on Wagarville Road. This is an opportunity to meet the people, animals and equipment used to create a successful agricultural business. A visit, free tour, cider sipping by the fire, visiting and sharing heritage memories - sounds like a wonderful experience. District #4 Recreation Committee will be on site with hot chocolate and chili and some outdoor games - be sure to pop by to say hi! • Feb 20 the Bedford Historical Society is hosting an open house at the Bedford Township Hall. There will be Atlantic displays and you can even check your genealogy. Drop by and check out this event; starts at 10 am. For more information contact Lois Webster. • The Lions Club and Legion Branch 425 are sponsoring a Dance on March 12 at the Oso Hall, 8pm; $15 a person. Get out your dancing shoes and dance the night away (or listen) to the music by Texas Tuxedo. Tickets must be purchased in advance as only a limited number will be sold. • It is so great to see the Tichborne Rink being used nightly! What a great venue we have in our own community - there are shovels available to clear off the rink and we ask that you just put the nets back up on the racks just in case the weather changes - so

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they don’t freeze in. Thanks! • On Feb. 14, Parham United Church will celebrate a light and lively Lenten worship service, with a Lenten, Valentine, and Heritage theme. The younger worshipers will be making hearts for our Lenten tree to symbolize folks giving their hearts to God and to journeying with God in the Lenten time period. Some are planning to wear heritage outfits from any past time period in honour of Heritage Sunday- with possibilities of war years, centennial, hippies, etc. and some of our heritage history will be shared. • Music & Friends are starting up again in Sharbot Lake at the Crossing Pub. Feb 25 will feature TRX-TRS, husband & wife team of Jerrard & Diana Smith, 7:30-10 pm; $5pp. • Congratulations to the Atom Frontenac 3 team for doing so well in the Westport tournament this past weekend and making it to the A Finals!! Great job!! • Melville Good has spotted a one-year-old bear. Beware when you are out walking, as they are probably hungry. • Family and friends helped Reta Bush celebrate her 80th Birthday in style! Here’s to many more, Reta. • Happy Birthday to Tammy Parks, Betty Babcock, Kaden Dupuis, Debbie Pond, Keegan Bertrim, Harmonie Ruttan, Geraldine Badour, and Doris Good.

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The 2016 budget will be adopted at the regular Council meeting to be held on May 2, 2016 in the Council Chambers, #72 Edward St., Flinton, ON Further information may be obtained by calling (613) 336-2286 or emailing to: clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca

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HARLOWE - OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, community hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome 613-336-2557 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall

Thursday February 11 ARDEN – VALENTINE’S DINNER, fundraiser, Circle Square Ranch, 6pm. “Pay what you can”. Reserve: 613- 335-5403 SHARBOT LAKE - CHILI LUNCH & PIE AUCTION, Child Centre, 12 noon-1pm, chili $7; hosted by Northern Frontenac Community Services, proceeds to United Way. SHARBOT LAKE LEGION Darts, 7pm; $3

tine’s Dance 8pm at Legion w/ DJ; $10pp, DD on call HARTINGTON LIBRARY – 3D PRINTING DEMONSTRATION 1-3pm, info: 613-5498888; www.kfpl.ca SYDENHAM – VALENTINE PARTY w/ Picket Fences, 8pm at Legion, $15, late night buffet; 613-376-6808

Sunday February 14 MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $15; info: 613-278-2362. FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL Parham – Tryon Farm Visit, 1-4pm, Wagarville Rd; parking at fire station; free shuttle to farm Sharbot Lake –Craft Show & Sale, United Church, 11am-2pm; Polar Bear Plunge at Marina, 12 noon

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FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Arden Overnight Winter Camping, community hall, call Mike 613-279-2572 Sharbot Lake Opening & Variety Show 6:30pm, Granite Ridge Education Centre, freewill donation for food bank; HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30, for public school children, $6; call 372-2410; sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs NORTHBROOK - OPEN MIC & POTLUCK Lions hall, potluck dinner 6pm, music 7-11pm, $6, entertainers $2, all welcome; info, Lionel 613-336-8142 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion, Pork Roast; note: the time is 5-6:30pm; $12

CLOYNE – HERITAGE DAY CALEBRATION, Barrie hall; doors open 11:30am; free soup at 12 noon (bring sandwich); music, displays, presentation on Flinton history by Glen Davison; social tea 3:pm, all welcome; sponsored by Cloyne & District Historical Society FAMILY DAY IN THE FRONTENACS, free! Frontenac Community Arena, Piccadilly, 11am-3pm; skating, wagon rides, games, snowshoe races; free bbq & drinks FLINTON – VALENTINE’S BINGO, doors open 5:30pm; Twp Rec Centre; sponsor: Flinton Rec Club FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL Sharbot Lake – Heritage Walk/Run, 1pm, $10pp, $20 family, registration 12 noon Oso Hall, info 613-279-2761; Snowmobile Ride from Sharbot Lake to Snow Road, info Janet or James 374-1355

Friday Feb 12 – Sunday Feb 15 FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL. Events all weekend; see listings under individual dates or visit www.FrontenacHeritageFestival.ca

Saturday February 13 FRONTENAC HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Arden community hall 10am-4pm, Trapping displays & Historical displays, Fur Traders Camp Re-enactment; Empty Bowls fundraiser, horse & wagon rides 10-2, games, BBQ; Events at Legion: Open Mic 1-5pm, Chili Cookoff & Dinner 6pm $10; Sharbot Lake Community Breakfast, Oso Hall 8am-12noon, sausages, pancakes, eggs, $7; $3 6-12yrs; in support of rink project; sponsored by Sharbot Lake & Distr. Lions. Craft Show & Sale, United Church, 10-4, quilting, jewelry, wood carving & more; lunch avail. Guided Walking Tour of village 11am-3pm, leaves Maples Restaurant every hour; Caboose open 11am-3pm; Snowshoeing meet 1pm at Caboose. Open Mic Oso hall 1-4pm, admission by donation to rink project; Valen-

Tuesday February 16 KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $12, reservations required: 613-279-3151 VENNACHAR - MILK BAG MAT WORK BEE, to make mats for people in need, 1-3pm at the parsonage; all welcome; Nancy 333-2204 VERONA FESTIVAL planning meeting, Lions Club, 7pm, volunteers needed; info: Wayne Conway at 613-374-3807

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Saturday, February 20 BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY open house, Bedford Hall, 10am. Atlantic displays, genealogy; info Lois Webster DENBIGH - FAMILY FUN DAY, Heritage Park, 11am-2pm, games, crafts, refreshments bonfire; Snow Sculpture Contest from Feb. 4-19, call Gail at 333-2224 to enter. MABERLY – EUCHRE, HAM & BEAN DINNER, community hall, Euchre 1:30pm; supper 4:30-6pm; euchre only $3, dinner only $10, $11 for both; 6–12yrs $5, under 5 free; proceeds Maberly Fair; supper Marion 268-2175; Euchre, Sue 268-2507. NORTH FRONTENAC TOWNSHIP - SKATE WITH OLAF & ELSA, plus Spiderman, Mickey & others, free Public Skating with children’s favorite characters by “Funtastical Costumes”, Plevna Rink, 12 noon – 2pm; family fun; free hot dogs, hot chocolate, sponsored by North Frontenac Township, info: Corey, 613-4792231 ext. 233, recreation@northfrontenac.ca NORTHBROOK – ‘50s & ‘60s DINNER & DANCE, Lions Hall, sponsored by Lions & Legion, 6pm, music by DJ North of the Border Sound, tickets: Debbie 336-8502 SHARBOT LAKE - OPEN MIC - Royal Canadian Legion, 1-4pm; admission: donation to Ice Rink Project. SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Fundraising Breakfast, 8-11am; 1106 Gemmills Rd., all welcome.

Sunday February 21 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614. HAROWSMITH - TURKEY DINNER Golden Links Hall. 4:30-6pm, $13, call 372-2410,

LOLCS is the partner that signs the LongTerm Care Home Service Accountability Agreement (L-SAA). This agreement is set forth by the Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care between the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) and the long-term care provider. For Pine Meadow, the agreement is between Land O’ Lakes Community Services and the South East Local Health Integration Network. We do not receive any annualized tax dollars as we are not a county-owned home; however, the County of Lennox and Addington did provide us with a $250,000 commitment (over 10 years) to help with our expansion – even though L&A has its own municipal home, the John Parrot Centre, in Napanee. Pine Meadow Nursing home is located in Northbrook, which is in Addington Highlands Township and Lennox & Addington County. It is important to note though, that approximately 1/3 of our 60 residents and 1/3 of our 100 employees are from Frontenac County (this number has been higher at times). LOLCS purchases services from Extendicare Canada; as such, we are an Extendi-

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Wednesday February 24 SHARBOT LAKE - POVERTY LUNCHEON & LENT DEVOTIONS noon-1pm; St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, free will offering for food bank, all welcome SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP Grace Centre, 6:30-8:30pm. www. alzheimer.ca/kfla

Thursday February 25 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Golden Links Hall, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477 4th Thursday SHARBOT LAKE – MUSIC & FRIENDS 7:30pm, Crossing Pub w/ TRXTRS: Jerrard & Diana Smith & host band Feral Five; $5 SNOW ROAD – MUSIC NIGHT w/ Jennifer M. Argyle, 7pm, community center, $10 advance, $12 at door; tickets Don 278-0958

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Pine Meadow Nursing Home – Clarification A fter Frontenac County Council voted down the request for a grant to help replace aging windows at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, there has been a lot of misinformation regarding how the home operates. As the current chairperson of the Land O’ Lakes Community Services (LOLCS) Board of Directors, I would like to clarify some of the confusion. Pine Meadow Nursing Home is a community-owned, not-for-profit nursing home. The volunteer management committee, which oversees operations of the home, is a committee of the Land O’ Lakes Community Services Board, and the directors who make up the board are elected from a general membership that anyone in the community may belong to. The board is responsible for hiring managers for the organization. We hire the administrator for Pine Meadow Nursing Home and the business manager and director of programs for our community based services. Those individuals report to and are responsible to the board. They hire and oversee the remaining employees of the organization.

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care Assist Home, meaning we have a contract with Extendicare for certain services. They have a number of Assist homes, and each one has a contract that is suited to its individual needs. Our contract includes services such as payroll, H.R. support, accounting services, and legal services (when required). This contract also provides cost guarantees for supplies and food, as well as purchasing power for employee benefits and includes consultants for all programs at Pine Meadow. The management committee and the board of directors regularly evaluate the contract to determine our needs and contract renewal. Through our contract with Extendicare, we are also included in their computer networks, so our management employees have emails that indicate @extendicare, and we are linked to the Extendicare website. I hope this information has clarified some of the issues about our wonderful home, but if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Margaret Palimaka, administrator of Pine Meadow Nursing Home, at 613-3369120.

The Arden Happy Gang seniors have a new president. Lorne Hiltz graciously agreed to step in to fill the gap that was left when our former president, Jack Patterson, passed away. Lorne has been active for several years in the club, including the Sunshine Committee, Easter Bunny and Santa Claus, not to mention all the other activities in which he has been active. The seniors happily welcome him in his new role. In the front, sitting is Lorne Hiltz; in back from left to right: Brenda McKinstry, recording secretary; Wanda Harrison, financial secretary; Peggy Breithaupt, vice-president. – submitted by Ina Turner; photo by Wanda Harrison

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Outdoors - Cardinals continued from pg6

Funding received for new Railway Heritage project - submitted by the CF Railway Heritage Society o, where was the old station? One of the most common questions of visitors to the caboose in Sharbot Lake will soon be answered by one of many new signs which are in the works, after the Railway Heritage Society received funding from the Trillium Foundation for this project. Twelve signs dotted along the old CP railway line (now part of the Trans-Canada Trail) from the site of the former Road 38 overpass, through the village and on to the wye (the track extension allowing the engine to turn around) will tell of the railway activity which took place in days gone by. This Heritage Trail will tell of the old village site by the beach, how the trains turned around without a turntable, how the old steam trains filled their boilers, where the cattle was loaded onto the trains and much more. The group has many drafts ready and are working on finalizing the setup but are still open to more good-quality photos or information. There has been some interest from the community in dedicating one or more signs in memory of family members, with appropriate recognition by way of a plaque, and the group is open to extending this idea to others, (contact kickandpush.sharbotlake@gmail.com). The aim is to have the project completed by the end of the coming summer. Once completed, along with the new children’s playground structure, and repairs to the recently damaged carts, this new addition to the village should add to visitors' enjoyment of the area and will help achieve the group’s mandate to “Keep alive the railway heritage of the area.”

Good things are coming down the road … Just Get Walking! By Megan Burns

re you interested in getting more active? Did you know there is a group that meets downstairs at the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team every Thursday at 1:30pm and goes for a walk until 2:30pm? Did you know that a nurse and dietitian also go on this walk and discuss important health topics each week? It’s true! There’s also equipment to use free of charge including: snowshoes, walking poles, hand weights, and pedometers. Everyone is welcome, it’s free to anyone, and everyone can go his or her own pace. The benefits of walking are incredible. It is a simple, safe, inexpensive way to improve blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, bone health, weight, energy, alertness, stress, tension, sleep, the list goes on. Walking also exercises multiple muscle groups including the arms, shoulders, abs, quadriceps, hip flexors, and hamstrings! In addition, walking reduces the risk of colon cancer, builds bone mass which reduces the risk of osteoporosis, improves balance, improves heart health by increasing heart rate and circulation, decreases your risk of catching a cold by 50%, reduces glaucoma risk, and halves Alzheimer’s disease over 5 years. Walking is also an exercise option for all ages! It is recommended that most people complete at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic exercise each week. When you are ready, resistance exercises such as lifting weights should be added into your routine three times each week. There’s never a bad time to start increasing your physical activity level. Things that can help to keep you on track are doing something enjoyable, have a buddy join you, set very small achievable goals and celebrate meeting these goals often! Please call 613-279-2100 for more information or to register for the walking group.

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Zoë Emily Lianga - continued from pg 7 Also of note are her functional felted and quilted bags, soft ovoid-like forms that are happily free standing and whose colors and patterning are well considered, creating a functional object that begs as much to be used as to be seen. The show included a number of impressive large felted wall hangings. Her “Triangles” combines thin lines and bigger swathes of triangular-shaped forms that hang together in a perfectly balanced, yet tense composition. Some of her newer works lie in these larger hung pieces, like the triptych titled “ The Trio of Profiles”, which is comprised of three smaller quilted pieces in subtler shades, showing various silhouetted human forms. This new work has Lianga exploring a new technique, pre-felting, which is a two-step process. The imagery suggests that she seems to be moving away from geometric patterns and towards recognizable stylized imagery that tells a personal story. The show runs until the end of February and is open to the public on Wednesdays from1-4pm and Thursdays from 11am-2:30pm. The MERA Schoolhouse is located at 974 Concession Road 9A in McDonalds Corners. For more information visit www.zoeemily.ca

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township was fortunate to have JMJ do the work ... the rock outcrop is one of the unforeseen risks the township accepted as part of this renovation.” At the council meeting on January 18, Denis Bedard, whi is now a member of council, said, “The biggest and most major issue is the fact that the floor was improperly installed. We spent a pile of money on a concrete floor with the chances now of it heaving and destroying the in-floor heating system.” “What force is there that is going to heave that floor? Sunderland asked. It was also this comment by Bedard that led Judy Hitchcock to address Council directly. “Nobody came to me and said there were deficiencies ... to say the concrete was poured incorrectly, it is completely false. Why did that go into the paper, without my knowledge, without a meeting with myself?” she asked. “The building inspector put this in the report,” Bedard responded. “Where?” Hitchcock asked. “Where does it say that in the

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report?” Bedard looked at his copy of the report and could not find the statement. Hitchcock also said that before doing any of the work she made sure she had the go-ahead from the building inspector of the day, George Gorrie. CAO Cheryl Robson said that when staff went looking for the inspection reports for the project last month they did not find them. Both George Gorrie and Steve Riddell, who were respectively the building inspector and fire chief at the time the project took place, are no longer with the township. Mayor Higgins said that since the project took place under the previous council, he has been working to make sure it is only “factual data” that is being communicated to Council and the public. “There is no record that I am aware of from an official point of view that the concrete is deficient,” Higgins said. “No insulation under the radiant floor is part of the building code,” said Councilor Bedard. “How does he know whether the insulation is or is not there? When the rock goes under the entire front half of the job, we couldn’t pour any insulation there. For [current Chief Building Official] Jeremy Neven to say that is totally irresponsible and it is not a deficiency. And what does it have to do with the code?” said Steve Sunderland. Curiously, even though all of the building department documentation for the project has gone missing, and Neven’s

report was based entirely on “visible items and no destructive inspections were carried out”, there was one exception. The determination that there is “no insulation under portions of the radiant floor heating system” was based on “images provided during the inspection”. The report does not say who provided the images and where they came from. Upon inquiry, the News has been informed by Mayor Higgins that those images were provided to Neven by the Ompah Community Volunteers Association. The Association have pledged $50,000 towards the project but are waiting for the deficiencies in the fire hall top be dealt with before turning the money over to the township. As far as Judy Hitchcock is concerned, however, all of the internal North Frontenac politics are not her problem, but she is concerned about her professional reputation. “‘Oh Canada’ is what we call rock outcrops like that in the trade. The thing to do is to remove them, but we were told no. I asked engineers, I made phone calls to everyone involved, I made phone calls to George [Gorrie] ... I did my job on this project and then I see this kind of thing reported in the paper ... it is not good for my reputation. I want a public apology, from the paper and the township itself,” Hitchcock said. “I agree with you,” Mayor Higgins said. Higgins put a motion on the floor authorizing him to write a letter of apology, and the motion carried. The letter can be viewed, in its entirety, on page 5 of this paper and at Northfrontenac.com.

Kraft Hockeyville - continued from page 1 the idea of turning the existing canteen into a fitness room for the public,” he said. Cameron added that these kinds of projects require a lot of public participation and fundraising, and that he has been impressed by the efforts of the hockey league. “I have to hand it to Al Pixley, the league executive, and all the parents and volunteers. They have taken on this Hockeyville initiative and run with it. As a board, we are supportive of anything that will improve the arena, and the timing is right for something to happen, as it’s our 40th anniversary this year,” he said. Cameron added that working with his fellow Central Frontenac councilor, Sherry Whan, and with councilors Al Revill and Norm Roberts from birth announcement South Frontenac, has been a good experience. “We all bring something to the table. Al Birth ~ Robinson has a keen eye about building operations; Norm has a history as a hockey coach and in minor hockey; and Sherry and I both grew up at the rink.” Cameron added that the Frontenac Community Arena, which is still referred to locally as the Picadilly or Pic Arena, has had a storied history for a small rural rink. It has produced three NHL draft picks over its 40 years. One is Trevor Steinberg, who is the coach of the St. Mary’s University Huskies in Halifax, one of the top university teams in Canada. Another is Marty Abrams, who was On January 30th, 2016 Wayne & Alison originally drafted by the Washington CapiRobinson along with Robin & Tony tals and is now a coach with the Wellington Fennell & Dan Simpson welcomed a Dukes, a Junior A team. The third is a cervery special addition to their families; tain goalie from Verona, Mike Smith of the perfect little twins Vivian Lynn Arizona Coyotes, who was on the Canadian Robinson; 5.9 lbs, and Grayson James Olympic team in 2014. Robinson; 6.5 lbs. Babies, Mom, Laura “Everyone loves this rink. It is not an urSimpson & Dad, David Robinson are all ban multiplex and never will be. It always will doing well. We welcome these special have the feel of a rural rink but we want to little people into our lives. make sure it has the best ice and the best facilities for the community,” he said.

That project involves putting in an entirely new canteen/ hall at the rear of the building on the second floor, and an elevator for access. “The existing canteen can only be reached through the stairs, and the idea of a public part of our arena not being accessible is something we would like to address, for one thing. It would create a space that would enhance community uses of the arena on a yearround basis. There is also

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