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No wind power in NF or AH by Jeff Green pponents are breathing a sigh of relief, and the Township of Addington Highlands is no longer in line for a $10 million infusion of money over 20 years. All three wind proposals in Addington Highlands and North Frontenac failed to secure contracts under the Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) for Renewable Energy Projects, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) announced this morning. As well, all of the solar proposals in South Frontenac failed. Two wind projects in Eastern Ontario did succeed, however, including a 32 MW project in the Municipality of The Nation near Ottawa, and a 100 MW project in North Stormont. A large solar farm in Stone Mills, 54 MW, also made the cut. North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins was quick to respond to the news that the Northpoint 1 and Northpoint 2 projects, both of which are at least partially located in North Frontenac, were unsuccessful. “So happy” Higgins tweeted out as soon as he heard, but then said that the township needs to be diligent in opposing turbines in the future, as a second, and possible third round of renewable energy procurements roll out. Over in Addington Highlands, where the township supported two wind turbine proposals, Reeve Henry Hogg was on vacation last week when the winning bids were announced. When contacted this week after his return, he said that there would be implications to the township’s budget, which is being worked on this month. “If the contracts were coming this way, we would have considered borrowing to help cover the increase in OPP costs, as we would have been expecting an infusion of cash in about three years’ time. We won’t be able to do that now,” he said. As a sweetener, the two companies that were seeking municipal support in Addington Highlands, RES-Canada and NextEra, offered $500,000 per year for the 20-year life of the contracts once the turbines were to be installed. “I don’t know if the companies will come back or when the next round will take place, but I am not looking forward to it, although my position has not changed,” said Hogg,

referring to the controversy last summer that surrounded the decision his council made to support the projects. Police were called in to two council meetings, but although there was some booing and catcalling, there was nothing resembling a violent encounter at either meeting. Of the two companies that submitted proposals locally, NextEra was shut out across the province for both wind and solar projects even though they submitted nine bids (six solar and three wind). RES-Canada did win two contracts out of 11 bids. Both of them are wind projects, one in Chatham-Kent, and one in the municipality of The Nation. Neither company has commented since the announcement was made last week. The IESO announced that 75% of the projects that were selected are located in jurisdictions that voted to support them, but of the 5 townships where wind projects have been awarded contracts, at least 3 are opposed, a 60% rate of opposition. Most of the 75% support that the IESO referred to came in townships where solar and waterpower projects were proposed. The results of hte LRP also suggest that the diverging positions taken by North Frontenac and Addington Highlands townships were not key factors in the final result, which seems to have been driven primarily by price. The average price per kilowatt hour among the chosen wind projects was 8.95 cents, as compared to 15.6 cents for solar and 17.5 cents for water-powered projects. The 8.95 cent price is lower than the average price paid by the IESO currently for all sources of power combined, (nuclear, hydro, gas, wind and solar) which is just over 9.2 cents. With this latest set of contracts, wind is headed towards the top of the heap among renewable sources as far as price is concerned. All of this suggests that as the controversy over wind power escalates in Ontario, its economic viability is on the rise as well. There were three large-scale solar projects proposed for South Frontenac. Two were supported by the township and one was opposed. None of them were successful. The next round of the LRP process will not get underway for at least a year, as the IESO is undertaking a public review of the process

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ans of the Frontenac Flyers new novice rep team were sporting their team’s jerseys in Fenelon Falls this past weekend, where the Flyers faced off against the Sturgeon Lake Thunder in the All-Ontario Novice CC finals. The Flyers “fought really hard but needed some bounces” said parent and League President Al Pixley after the team lost both games to the Sturgeon Lake Thunder by 6-1 scores. The loss, however, does not mean the end for the Flyers. The team still stands a chance, as they are playing a 6 point series where wins are worth 2 points and ties 1 point. In order to extend the series, they need at least a tie in the game that is scheduled for 7:30pm tomorrow night, Friday, March 18 at the Frontenac Arena. If they can manage that, they will play again on Saturday, March 19 at 3pm, again at the Frontenac arena. If they manage a win

and a tie in the two games, the series would go to a deciding game in Fenelon Falls next Thursday (March 24). But the focus for now is Friday's game. Team officials are calling on all community members to come out and support the 7 and 8-year-old local heroes on Friday night, asking fans to wear Frontenac orange or Flyers sweaters if they have them. “The boys could sure use a boost on Friday night,” said Pixley. Go Flyers GO! In other arena news, the Frontenac Arena was not one the 10 Kraft Hockeyville shortlisted arenas, but upgrades to the heating system are still on tap for this summer. South Frontenac approved the plan at Council this week and Central Frontenac is sure to approve it when it comes to the next week. The townships are loaning money to the arena, and it will be paid back when an investment matures in September.

Back to the Basics: Relay for Life T

he Central and North Frontenac Relay for Life Volunteer Committee learned some lessons last year when they made some changes to how the relay functioned, and found that some of those changes were not popular. “We want people to know that we heard them,” said Christine Teal, a long-time committee member who is handling publicity this year. “This year, we would like to get ‘Back to the Basics of Relay - Community Style”, she added, “We can do this but we need people to sign up.” Last year there was a $10 charge for entry to the grounds, but this year entry is free, although donations will be accepted, and for those who want to participate in the relay, the minimum donation is $15 this year, no matter when they register.

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“But,” said Christine, “we need teams to register by May 1 in order to make the event happen - Currently there are five teams registered - with one being the Community team, Retro-Relay, so if someone doesn’t have a team but really wants to participate this team is for them. It’s easy – they sign themselves up online or email me at mrsteal2u@hotmail.com and I will set them up. All they need to do is wear a Relay T-shirt from years past and black pants/shorts and all is good!!” The relay crew is also looking for groups/ committee/family of 10 or so people that have heard the dreaded C word. Now is their chance to fight back. They can register as a team for $15 each, and do their best to raise $150 (but no worries if they don’t) “And then come out on June 18 at noon to help us Fight the biggest Fight of our life!!!” said Christine, emphatically.

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A small but mighty committee has been hard at work planning for this year’s event – and they want the community to come out like before. “Grab your lawn chairs, jacket, bug spray, sun screen and whatever else you need and come enjoy the great entertainment line up and be prepared to be amazed! We have such great talent in our community and to have them all available at one location is fantastic! There are activities planned for the entire day so please take part - together we can do this.” Luminaries are on sale now and are a great way to honour a loved one who has had to fight this fight, or to remember a loved one who was lost to this horrible disease. “This is the least we can do after everything that they have had to endure. For $5 you can help light up the track for the par-

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South Frontenac Council is deep in the weeds M

unicipal councils set policy; they set budgets; and they provide oversight to ensure that everything is running well. It is not their job to run the township; that is the job of township staff. There is indeed a grey area in all this. Councilors are elected, and the people who elect them expect them to make sure everything is done right; that the garbage is picked up on time; the dumps are safe; the roads are cleared; property values will be protected; environmental regulations will be adhered to; etc. They need to sometimes poke their noses in operations to make sure everything is being done right, but they also need to be careful that they are not just getting in the way, slowing things down and making the township less efficient. So, when Council starts to interfere directly in township operations on a routine basis, there is a problem. And that is what is happening at South Frontenac as far as planning is concerned. Council meetings these days are dominated by discussions among councilors on

planning issues. Reports and recommendations by the planning department, technical reports by engineering companies and environmental authorities, and legal opinions from township lawyers - all are routinely dismissed by members of council, who have no formal expertise in any of these areas. In the most contentious case before Council currently - a 13-lot subdivision in Hartington - there is a well-organised opposition that has made use of all the resources at their disposal: making presentations to Council, writing to Council, and hiring their own technical consultants. These are all legitimate parts of the prescribed planning process, and eventually the reports prepared for the applicants, the County of Frontenac (which is the ultimate deciding body) and opponents, will all be put to the Ontario Municipal Board for a decision. No matter what Council had done in this case, the matter was headed that way from the start. If Council recommended approval, and it was rubber-stamped by the County, the opposition would have appealed, and if they said no the proponents would have ap-

pealed. However, what they have done is delay, and that has led to an appeal based on the delay, not an appeal based on a decision. Even two weeks ago, after the appeal was launched, Council delayed their decision once again. There was a crowd of opponents in the room saying they should vote no, and a township planner recommending they vote yes, based on 35 conditions. Council did neither. They ordered a report to look at all of the other reports. For one thing, township money will be spent on this new, unnecessary report. Whether Council supports this project or opposes it will likely have little impact on the OMB decision. The OMB will look at all the technical reports, the opinions of planners, lawyers, etc. They will measure this application against all the other decisions that have been made elsewhere and on the rules that have been set out locally and provincially. What Council’s delays will do, however, is affect who pays for all of this. The applicant will be seeking legal costs,

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transferred into the Winter Reserve. The cost overruns for upgrades and preparation to Centennial Park were funded from the working funds reserve and the remaining deficit was covered by reductions in the Public Works 2016 budget. the major savings was accomplished by deleting the $400,000 Westport Road Culvert project. Only the Culvert design will be kept in this year’s budget. Sydenham Village Parking Restrictions The current “Wild West” style of parking in Sydenham Village will soon be a memory, with hefty fines in store for the sidewalk-in-frontof-the-bank parkers and hydrant-blockers. Council passed the parking by-law proposed by Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth, which will include a handicapped parking space near the drugstore, and turn Cross Street into a (the Township’s first?) one-way street.

The Frontenac Heritage Festival Committee* would like to thank the volunteers, community partners, sponsors and participants of the 2016 festival. As a result of your efforts and generosity, the festival was a success. We sang, danced, ate, ran, and our community raised almost $10,000 for worthy local causes. Congratulations to Northern Radiance Aesthetics and The Treasure Trunk who placed first and second respectively in the Spirit Contest! Judges Debbie and Doug Lovegrove enjoyed meeting all participants. We are confident the competition will be even tougher next year. Thank-you Town Crier Paddy O'Connor, Mayor Frances Smith, and Young Choristers Limestone North for opening the festival on high note, while Councillor Tom Dewey and his wife Shirley, arrived dressed in style for the occasion as well as Committee Chair Janet Gutowski. A big "Hee-haw" shout out to Rob Moore, the cast and crew of the Variety Show for a job well done. We love that Jessica Wedden, local rising star, held folks right to the end of the show, or was it the cookies donated by Diane Lake and Gray Groceries? In Arden, the whole community was involved in one way or another. The Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Trappers Association, the Kennebec Historical Society, the volunteer Firefighters kept the community centre busy. The Empty Bowls Project spearheaded by Joanne Pickett of Arden Pottery raised almost $1,500. Pioneers Mike Procter, Bob Miller and friends braved the cold, while chilli and voices raised the temperature at the Arden Legion. In Sharbot Lake, a breakfast, open mic, craft show and RCL Valentine's Dance kept folks warm. Thank-you Sharbot Lake District Lions, District Rec 3, Betty Hunter and the craft crew. Thank-you to Owen Tryon and family for welcoming us to your farm. The visit took some of us back in time. Support from family, friends, neighbours, District 4 Rec, Debbie Barkley and others made our day a delight as we walked through the barns among your critters and caught a glimpse of rural farm living. The Heritage Walk/Run gave people a chance to get outdoors, enjoy good company, help 3 students from Perth earn volunteer hours, and raise $205 for the future rink. Kudos to Rudy and Joan Hollywood for their consistent efforts to keep us moving. Finally ...what can be said about Art Holloway and the Polar Bear Plungers that hasn't already been said? These brave/crazy folks along with our Firefighters and the Sharbot Lake Marina staff came though again. This year netting $5,000 despite rescheduling two years running due to extreme cold. We love you and thank-you! A special thank-you to those who helped us with funding and/or in kind: Flight Centre Associates Carrie Borer and Erik Zierer, Mike Dean's Superfood Stores, Leonard Fuels, Goodfellow's Funeral Home, Dr. Richard Dale, Sharbot Lake Marina, Lake District Reality, W A Robinson Asset Management, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, Hinton Dodge Chrysler, Crains Construction, St Lawrence College Employment Centre, The Treasure Trunk, Storing Septic, James Tune Up Service, Bill MacDonald Wood Services, Central Frontenac Township. For photos, videos and more look for us on Facebook or visit our website. www.FrontenacHeritageFestival.ca See you next year when we celebrate Canada's 150th. *Heritage Festival Committee, Janet Gutowski Chair, Rob Moore, Janet Barr, Sam Jarvis, Mike Proctor, Ronda Noble, Art Holloway, Rudy Hollywood, Joan Hollywood, Betty Hunter, Tom Dewey, Jesse Mills. N

Prince Edward - Lennox and Addington Social Services is seeking information on the level of interest by organizations, housing developers and landlords related to creating additional affordable housing in the County of Lennox & Addington and the County of Prince Edward either through developing new buildings or through renovations of existing buildings. Funding is available in return for a commitment of providing affordable housing for 20 years. Interested parties are invited to submit a Request for Information.

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and Council’s dithering, their refusal to trust their own planners and the peer reviews by engineering companies, will all be cited as grounds for the township to reimburse the costs of the applicants. This will cost the ratepayers and will also be a deterrent for developers who are attracted to South Frontenac. There are reasons for residents, and councils, to be cautious about development. That’s why rules need to be in place and enforced. In South Frontenac, those rules are in place and being enforced, and Council is helping no one by meddling in areas where they do not have any expertise. I don’t have any idea if the Hartington subdivision is a good thing or an environmental disaster waiting to happen, and I’ve read most of the reports and letters. The point is, I don’t think South Frontenac Council knows any better than I do. Planning needs to be a process based on clear rules. Once it becomes political it is going to be slow, contentious, and expensive for all involved.

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tenn said any decision would be premature until there was a full review and consultation process: “This should not be just a formalization of what the planner has always done.” In the end, Council passed all of the motion except for the issues related to buildings existing within the 30 metre setback, which were deferred for two months for further consideration. Electric Vehicle for Township Fleet? Deputy Mayor Sutherland’s notice of motion that staff recommend to Council “how best to integrate an electric vehicle into the Township’s fleet” was passed after having been amended to read that “staff evaluate the merits of integrating an electric vehicle…” 2015 Deficit Addressed l 2015 expenses came out $429,214 over budget. This was increased to $517,011 after the year end surplus of $87,797 from the 2015 Winter Maintenance budget was

be vacant and the structure may not be reconstructed within the 30 metre setback.” He also proposed removing section 5.11 which permits replacement of a legal non-conforming structure under certain conditions such as destruction by fire, flood, etc. During the discussion that followed, Councillor McDougall suggested using the Committee of Adjustment to decide individual situations. “They have a legal, thoughtful way of dealing with such issues.” Others suggested postponing a decision until summer, when cottage owners could be present. Mayor Vandewal said this was too long a delay: “It would just open the floodgates and everyone would start to build right away (while they still can).” Jennifer Garrah of Fo-

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Housekeeping Amendments to Zoning By-law Planner Lindsay Mills recommended a number of zoning by-law amendments to ‘correct minor errors/omissions’ in both mapping and text of the document. During the public meeting, several present expressed concern about Mills’ proposals in relation to existing buildings within the required 30 metre setback. Section 5.10.2 addresses the degree of renovation allowable for such a building, which on occasion has included building from the foundation up on the same footprint. Mills revision clearly says that reconstruction is prohibited: “once the walls of an existing structure within the…30 metre setback have been removed, the land is deemed to

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s all of you know, Central Frontenac Council has not yet passed the 2016 budget. Everyone is still working to deliver a number that balances the needs of the municipality with your ability to afford what you pay. I don’t claim to speak for anyone other than myself on this issue, but I feel that confusion has been created by what I would call “dueling percentages.” Initially, we were presented with something that would see taxes increase by about 2.0%. Given last year’s increase was 3.5% and we still have to deal with the large hikes in OPP costs, I thought this was good. A few days later, I read that we were looking at an increase of closer to 8%. There are different names for different things – tax levy, tax rate. Depending on what you look at, you get different numbers for the same amount. Imagine you’re a salesman working on a 5% commission. Last year, you made $30,000 but this year you earn $60,000. You could claim your boss gave you a 100% raise, but what if your commission is still only 5% and the increase came from just selling more stuff? Saying your salary doubled and that your boss did not give you a raise would be both correct, but you get a very different picture from each. This newspaper reported a number that is technically correct, but looks at the total amount of money coming in (the levy), rather than the difference in rates from year to year. For example, we have just come off a record construction year. More home builds equals more taxpayers. You can get a levy increase from that. Last year, the township’s increase was $20 on every $100,000 assessed, which was a 3.5% increase. The number currently under consideration is very close to that, and yet it is being reported as a jump of almost triple that of 2015. Clearly everyone has their own question of what (or how much) an increase might be, so let me offer mine: “I am a typical homeowner in Central Frontenac. My property assessment has not changed, and I’m not counting either the County or the School Board numbers because the Township doesn’t control those. I know what I paid in 2015. I want to know, in percentage terms, what's the difference between what you billed me then and what you'll bill me now." If that is the question you are asking of us, then the increase in what you will pay to our township over last year is not likely to be anywhere near 8 percent. - Brent Cameron, Central Frontenac councilor

by Jeff Green SINCE 1970 he County of Lennox and Addington announced on Monday that Warden Clarence Kennedy died over the weekend. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Clarence Kennedy, Warden of the County of Lennox and Addington and Reeve of the Township of Stone Mills on Sunday, March 13, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer” said the press release. He was 68. Clarence Kennedy was elected as county warden for the year 2016 at Council’s inaugural meeting on December 9, 2015. Warden Kennedy began his municipal ser-

Letter to the editor Re: St. Paul’s in Harrowsmith to close

felt compelled as a concerned resident of Harrowsmith and once member of St. Paul's to write the newspaper to clear up some facts. The doors of St. Paul's may not be closing. The church is floundering for sure but it has less debt than Trinity. Refer to the pastoral charge website for these facts. St. Paul's is a designated heritage building with a rental property permanently attached. These buildings will never be separated as they share a well.. It is a larger building that already houses the charge office and the minister's office. It has the best acoustics and is fully accessible with an elevator. It boasts a new furnace, new stoves, and most of the windows have been restored according to heritage practices. It is the home for many community groups and a meeting place every Tuesday where a lovely lunch is enjoyed by many from the village and surrounding areas. I go every Tuesday to meet with friends and catch up on the news of the area. Thanks to the lunch bunch and their dedication under the leadership of Erma Bracken. The congregation were joined by the former members of Grace United church in Sydenham. It would be a shame for them to once again have to relocate. St.. Paul's is centrally located and a vital part of the hamlet. Both churches need our prayers as they are faced with such decisions. While I will not again attend St. Paul's as a congregant it holds a permanent place in my heart as it has for three generations before me. These church families will be broken no matter which church remains open. May God be with them in this difficult time and with the governing body which will ultimately make the final edict. - Brenda Crawford

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vice as a member of the Township of Stone Mills Committee of Adjustment in 2003, a position he served in until he was elected in 2010 as a councilor representing the Camden Ward of Stone Mills Township. In 2014 he was elected as reeve of the township. As a member of Lennox and Addington County Council, Warden Kennedy served on the Economic Development Coalition, the Prince Edward - Lennox and Addington Social Services Committee, and the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee. He was a proud new member of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, as of his selection as warden in December. Kennedy worked for 33 years for the Lennox and Addington County Board of Education, which through restructuring became the Limestone District School Board. As an educator, he served in a number of leadership roles in many of Lennox and Addington’s school communities. He also served as a director and chair of the board for the L&A Mutual Insurance Company. Warden Kennedy and his wife Rose Marie managed a cow /calf operation with their son Ted on the family farm in Enterprise. Left to mourn Warden Kennedy’s passing is his wife Rose Marie; his children, Amy Kennedy-York and her husband Jamie; Ted Kennedy and his wife Sara; and Lana King and her husband Kevin; and his six grandchildren. “Warden Kennedy was a dedicated and thoughtful leader who was held in high regard throughout the community he served. He will be greatly missed,” said the release. Addington Highlands Reeve Henry Hogg said that Warden Kennedy missed a meeting in February and that was when he found out he was ill, but it was only when Kennedy did not attend the ROMA/Good Roads conference in Toronto in late February that Reeve Hogg found out that the illness was very serious. “I have only known him since he joined county council when he became reeve at the end of 2014, but I knew he had a track record of public service, both as a teacher and a volunteer. We will miss him at the

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· The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are sponsoring a Ham Dinner, March 20 from 4:30-6pm at the Golden Links Hall; cost is $13; for information call 372-2410.

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· The Plevna Firefighters’ Bingo night is this Friday March 18 at 7pm at the Plevna Hall. · Jack’s Jam is Sat. March 19 at 1pm in the Plevna Hall. The potluck supper begins at 5:30pm. · The Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Plevna is holding their Good Friday Service at 2pm and their Easter Sunday service is at 9am. · Our 4th Annual Community Volunteers Easter Egg Hunt will be Sat. March 26 at 10am at the Plevna Hall. Kiddies are invited to come on out and search for over 1200 eggs this year! The different colours will be divided up for the various age groups! There is an extra-special awesome surprise this year, so we hope to see you all there!!

· The Euchre card parties on Monday night have not yet begun this year. Jackie Jackson said that she would let us know when they will begin again. She is hoping in April! · The Kingston Public Health in Cloyne has their good food boxes available, if you are interested in getting a great value deal on fruits and vegetables for your family. The large fruits and veggie pack is $17. You place your order on the first Thursday of the month and you pick up on the third Thursday! There are also medium and small packs available. If you have any other questions, the number is 613 336-8989 for the Health Unit.

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• On Good Friday, March 25, 3:30pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, John Stainer’s oratorio “The Crucifixion” will be presented by a Community Choir led by Brad Barbeau, accompanied by organist Brian Jackson. Singers from across the region will be participating. All are welcome. • Small Change makes a Big Difference. Southern Frontenac Community Services has launched a new fundraising initiative through ChangeIt®. If you have a BMO or RBC credit card, you can register your card with ChangeIt®, and any purchases you make will be rounded up to the nearest dollar. The purchase price remains unchanged, but the “virtual change” is added together and charged to the cardholder’s account in one simple monthly transaction. It is then sent to their selected charities, who will issue the donation receipt for 100% of the donation. For example, if you bought a coffee that cost $1.63, the amount is rounded up to $2. The vendor gets the $1.63, and the change of $0.37 will go to SFCS. According to ChangeIt®, the average donor rounds up about $15 per month. If 100 people sign up to support SFCSC through ChangeIt®, that could yield $18,000 per year for the organization. Please consider registering with ChangeIt®. To find out more, visit www.sfcsc.ca/changeit To register your credit card, go to: https://ca.changeit.com/ main/registration Info: Andy Mills at 613-376-6477 x 205

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· Spring is definitely in the air! This morning four robins were hopping around my front yard. For the last two days flocks of geese are flying overhead. Just waiting now to hear the spring peepers in our meadow. · Join the fun at the Country Gospel Open Mic tonight, March 17, 7 to 9 PM at the Portland Community Church, Hartington. The evening will feature Mark and Sharon Alton, and Floyd Bauder. Light refreshments. Free will offering for the new roof. For information call Judy at 613-374-2036. · Enjoy an evening of Ham Bingo on Wed. March 23 at Prince Charles Public School, doors open at 6:30, games

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march 17, 2016 start at 7pm. There will also be a raffle table and a canteen. · Soccer registration is open for children & youth born 1998-2012. Register early to take advantage of the early bird discount. Frontenac soccer is run solely by volunteers. Please consider volunteering as a coach, convener or on the executive. To register on-line or download a registration form go to www.frontenacsoccer.com. Bursaries are available. · The Frontenac Farmers Market will hold their Annual Easter market on Saturday, March 26, from 9 am to 2 pm. The market will be located in Prince Charles Public School gym. Lots of parking Come for the delicious food, and unique gifts. This will be held in association with PCPS Parents Council, fundraising for Outdoor Equipment for the kids. · Batter up! Baseball season is about to begin. The Frontenac County Minor Softball Association registration for the Verona and Hartington areas will take place Wednesday, March 30 at the Princess Anne Centre (Library) in Hartington from 6 pm to 8 pm. Registration will also occur at the Verona Lions Center in the Lion's Den on Saturday, April 2 from 12 pm to 2:30 pm. For more information contact: Mary Jo Dowker at 613-374-3275 or ronmaryjo.dowker@gmail.com · Seedlings for sale. Prince Charles Public School is selling six varieties of seedlings as a fundraiser for new playground equipment. Cost is $2 a tree. Quantities are limited so order early by calling the school at 613-374-2003 or online at princecharles.limestone.on.ca They will email you when you can pay and pick up your trees at the end of April. Prince Charles School is a certified EcoSchool at the gold level for its environmental programs. · 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 to 11am and Sundays: 1pm to 2:20 pm. CSA Approved Helmet with screen is recommended. They will also soon be offering free healthy smoothies at the canteen as part of the second theme, which is focused on healthy eating.

HENDERSON Jean Brown 613-336-2516 • March break is bringing a lot of boiling down to make maple syrup. Although it is a great deal of work the results are scrumptious- especially when served with Johnnie cake. • Parham United is hosting a ham dinner on Sat. March 19 starting at 5pm and it will be yummy in the tummy. • Happy birthday to my niece Cindy. • Land O'Lakes Seniors are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in a green fashion today (March 17). A green cake is on the menu, along with contests, prizes, potluck lunch and laughs.

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· There will be a Children's Easter Party on Saturday, March 26, 11am to 2pm, with games and contests, an Easter Egg Hunt, and free lunch, hosted by Denbigh Recreation at the Denbigh Hall. · Those who are volunteer firefighters have a reason why they decided to take on the job. What is your reason for wanting to join? Anyone 16 years of age and up is welcome to attend the Denbigh Fire Department (Addington Highlands) regular meetings/training every Tuesday night at 7pm, or contact Casey Cuddy at 613-336-185. · The men's breakfast at the New Apostolic Church is Sat. March 19, 8:30am, with lots of food & fellowship. Every Wednesday from 1-3pm seniors are invited to the gym for badminton, and Fridays, 7-9pm is Family Activity Night at the gym. Info: 333-9777; robertjsprague@gmail.com · Family Night at the Vennachar parsonage is next Wed. March 23, 6:30-7:30pm. Kids will meet downstairs, adults upstairs for an Easter-themed evening. Call Angela at 3331901 for info about Kid's Club, and Laurie at 479-2673 for the adult study.

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· St. Luke's United Church will hold a Good Friday service March 25 at 10am. St Luke's United will be joining St Andrew's United Church in Matawatchan for the Annual Easter Sunday Sunrise Service on March 27 at 8am. Breakfast to follow and church service at 9am.

ARDEN Wanda Harrison

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· Congratulations are extended to the Arden Legion Euchre teams, two of which will be moving on to Chalk River on April 9, for the District tournament. · On Sat. March 19 there will be an “all you can eat” spaghetti dinner, complete with garlic bread, Caesar salad, dessert and a beverage, at the Barrie Hall, in Cloyne. Adult tickets will be $12 and under 12s will pay $6. The dinner starts at 4 pm and is a fundraiser for the adult protection services. For more information please call 336-8934. · On Saturday March 26, the Kennebec Rec Committee is sponsoring their 16th Annual Children’s Easter Party. The kids will have crafts, treats, an egg hunt and a hot dog lunch. This supervised party begins at 10 am so bring the children over, in costume if you wish. For more information please call 335-3186. · All during the March break, regular events are still taking place. In Arden there is line dancing Monday mornings and Tai Chi Wednesday mornings, and in Sharbot Lake line dancing Thursday mornings. Euchre at the hall on Tuesday evenings and Thursday evenings at the Legion. There will be cribbage every Wednesday at 2pm at the Legion along with Sunday darts with registration at 12:30 and darts at 1pm. Everyone is always welcome at any or all of these events. · The United Church’s Annual Congregational meeting will be held Monday March 21, at 7 pm in Arden. · Happy Birthday wishes to Darin MacKinnon.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

· The Elphin Presbyterian Church’s St. Patrick’s Day Irish Stew Supper is tonight, Thursday March 17, 5-7pm; $12 adults; children 6-12 years $5. On the menu is stew, biscuits, buns, salads, pie & beverages. All welcome. (Editor’s note: we published the wrong date for the supper in last week’s paper. Our apologies to Pearl for the error) · Another huge breakfast was put on by the Snow Road Snowmobile Club on March 5 and 200 people were fed. The next breakfast is this Sat. March 19. Everyone welcome. · There will be a vernissage at the MERA schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners on Friday, March 25 from 7 to 9pm. You are welcome to meet artist Fred Fowler and see his work. · Sunday March 20 is Food Bank Sunday at Elphin Presbyterian Church. · Don’t forget Music Night at Snow Road Community Centre on Thursday March 31 with musician Shari Brownstein. Tickets are $10 advance; $12 at the door; for tickets please call Don McLean, 613-278-0958. · There was a lovely crowd at last week’s Lenten Poverty Lunch at Sharbot Lake United Church. About 30 people attended and they made $185 for the food bank. · How beautiful the Snow Road hall looked for the St. Patrick’s Day supper on Wednesday. The hall was all decorated in green and there was also Irish music playing. The decorating was done by Joelle, Sue, Janet and Jeff. Lori made the runners and there was piles of food for the hungry people. Approximately 30 people attended. · Coffee Break on Friday was well attended. Bev Elliot and Donna Stewart were the hostesses; Murray and Don the dishwashers. Lots of goodies; nice to see Brenda out enjoying a coffee. • Smile: Good humor makes all things tolerable.

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• This weekend is baseball registration! Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association is holding registration on Sunday March 20 in the Equipment room at the Mountain Grove library from 10am to 2pm. Please note we have just confirmed that the Bantam age group has been increased by one year and the Junior Men's League now goes up to age 29. • Happy Birthday to Janine Badour on March 17. • Happy belated birthday wishes to Roy Benn, who celebrated his 93rd last week. Roy is recovering from eye surgery. • Thinking of you to Harold Clow, who is originally from this area and now living in Peterborough. • Relay for Life Committee is holding a pancake breakfast and Kick off on Saturday April 9 from 8 am to 11 am at the OSO hall in Sharbot Lake. $5 will get you pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice!! Plus you can register your team, buy luminaries, register as a survivor or buy some awesome swag!! Hope to see you there! • Happy Birthday to Charlotte Thompson, Chris Bertrim, Bill Lee, Katie Teal, Sam Kempe, Helen Pike, Ben Gray, Genny Kelly, Natasha Lofaso, Brandy Shelley, Amanda Quinn, Dylan Cox, Taylor Meeks, Nancy Steele, Cheryl Melkman, Mike Gowdy, Leah Mallette, and Ceceil LaBarre. • Parham United Church hosts their ever-popular ham supper this Saturday March 19 from 5 – 7pm and in some papers the wrong price was quoted. The cost of the meal is $13 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, and family rate $27. • Parham United Church will host an area-wide Good Friday service on March 25 at 11am. On Easter Sunday, March 27, we celebrate the risen Christ at 11:30 am. All area folks are welcome to both services.

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613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca • Some March birthdays are Shirley Noonan, Vance Badour, Melville LaPointe, Howard Gibbs, Lim Thompson, Phyllis Harper, Ina Hunt, Branden Hole, Richelle Cohoon, Ruth Cooke, Pat Rodgers, Scott Bertrim, Ruth Brooks, Linda Gray, Hunter Shelly-Harpell • Congratulations to Gordon Bertrim who celebrated his 90th birthday on March 12 with a party hosted by his family. May you have many more. • A large crowd enjoyed the Mexican supper held at Circle Square Ranch on March10 with chef Alli and her helpers serving. Proceeds will help a child to go to camp. • On March 26 there will be a gospel sing at Parham Free Methodist Church featuring John Reid and his Eagle Band,

PAGE 5 along with local talent. Free will offering, with refreshments. • Mountain Grove seniors will meet on March 17 as last Wednesday the meeting had been cancelled. There will be a potluck at noon; wear green! • On March 16 Parham seniors will meet at the Parham Free Methodist church hall with a potluck dinner at noon. • I am glad that the Harrowsmith star intersection may be simplified as many times we have narrowly escaped from being in an accident. This is a dangerous intersection. • At the World Day of Prayer service on March 4 at Parham United Church, Stanley Stinchcombe on piano and Jordan and Collin on guitars provided the wonderful music. Sorry to have omitted Stanley’s name last week. • Thinking of Bill Powers, David Fox, Harold and Doreen Warren, Lorna Gray, Louise Meeks, Melville LaPointe, Dora Scott, Doris Forbes. • The annual pastoral charge congregation meeting will be held on Monday, March 21 in Arden at 7pm • The Sharbot Lake Lions will be holding an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Sat. April 2, 8-11am; $7 each • Pot holes! Pot holes! And we saw two ducks swimming in the creek behind our house - signs of spring?

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INSPECTION Inspection of Approved 2016 – 2017 Annual Work Schedule Mazinaw-Lanark Forest The Bancroft District Office of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has reviewed and approved Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc. (MLFI) April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017 annual work schedule (AWS) for the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest. Availability The AWS will be available for public inspection at the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Inc. Office and the MNRF public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning March 15, 2016 and throughout the one-year duration. Ontario Government Information Centres at Bancroft and Kemptville District Offices provide access to the Internet. Scheduled Forest Management Operations

Notice Of Public Meeting regarding proposed amendments to the County of Frontenac Official Plan

The AWS describes forest management activities such as road construction, maintenance and decommissioning, forestry aggregate pits, harvest, site preparation, tree planting and tending that are scheduled to occur during the year. Tree Planting and Fuelwood

A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in the Kingston Frontenac Rotary Auditorium, County Administrative Building, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie.

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• The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment is to correct technical errors and numbering of certain sections of the Plan as a consequence of the modifications made by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. • The amendments are administrative in nature and have no effect on the policy direction of the Plan. Additional information may be obtained by visiting www.frontenaccounty.ca or by contacting Reid Shepherd, Community Planner, 613-548-9400, ext. 359

For information on the locations and licence requirements for obtaining fuelwood for personal use, please contact the MNRF Bancroft District Office. For commercial fuelwood opportunities, please contact MLFI. For more information on the AWS or to arrange an appointment with MNRF staff to discuss the AWS or to request an AWS operations summary map, please contact: Tim Reece, R.P.F. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Bancroft District Office 106 Monck Street Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0 tel: 613-332-3940, x248 fax: 613-332-0608 office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC INVITATIONS TO TENDER Sealed submissions for the tenders listed below must be received by 1:00 pm March 23 2016, Attention: Wayne Orr CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham ON. Official documents may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up at the Public Works Department, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham. • Tender No PW 2016-10 for 2016 Micro Surfacing Program • Tender No PW 2016-11 for Pavement Marking Program (includes Township of North Frontenac & Frontenac Islands) • Tender No PW-2016-15 for Crack Sealing Program

MARCH BREAK PUBLIC SKATING Invite a friend and come out to the Frontenac Community Arena and enjoy a leisurely skate. Monday-Friday: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm cost: $2.00 per person. Equipment: CSA Approved Helmet with screen is recommended

MARCH BREAK PRIVATE SKATE Get a group together and book some private ice. Monday-Friday: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. $50 an hour - Call to book time today. 613-374-2177. www.frontenacarena.com

EASTER WEEKEND CHANGES TO GARBAGE PICKUP Regular garbage pickup on Friday, March 25th will be picked up on Saturday March 26th. Regular garbage pickup on Monday, March 28th will be picked up on Tuesday, March 29th. There will be no changes to the rest of the week. Loughborough WDS will be closed on Monday, March 28th.

PUBLIC MEETING - NOTICE OF SALE OF TOWNSHIP LAND Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law on April 5, 2016 to declare surplus and sell 100 acres of Township-owned land described as follows: Part of Lot 14, Concession IX, District of Bedford, Reason: The owner of property abutting the Township land on the south wishes to add the land to his land. See the township website – News and Public Notices for specific details.

REDUCED LOADS ON TOWNSHIP ROADS Subject to Section 122 of the Highway Traffic Act, during the period from March 1 to April 30 inclusive, of each calendar year, no person shall operate vehicle on a designated highway with a load that exceeds the limits set out in the Act. No commercial motor vehicle or trailer, other than a public vehicle shall be operated or drawn upon any designed highway where the weight upon an axle exceeds 5, 000 kilograms.

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION – HARROWSMITH INTERSECTIONS A Public Information Session will be held on Monday, March 21, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Harrowsmith S & A Hall, 4041 Colebrooke Rd, Harrowsmith to review the proposal for improving traffic operations at the intersection of Road 38 and Wilton Rd, Colebrook Rd and Ottawa St and the intersection of Harrowsmith Rd and Road 38.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT NEWS Interim Tax Notices will be issued to all property owners beginning March 1, 2016. The Interim Tax notice amount is based on 35% of the annualized 2015 tax rate and assessment value. The 2016 assessment values will be reflected on the Final Tax Notice issued in June 2016. If you haven’t received your Interim Tax Notice by March 15, 2016 you should contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 ext. 2200 or email us at taxes@southfrontenac.net.

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hat kid - and for that matter, what adult - doesn’t love a kid goat? That was the motivation for a “Kidding Around” event on March 12 at Food Less Travelled in Verona, when the Perry children of Perry Farm in Harrowsmith, brought the latest four-legged members of their family farm to the grocery store, which is operated by their parents, Kim and Dave Perry. Grant, Mason and Kaitlyn Perry hosted the event, which attracted kid goat lovers of all ages from near and far. Many who enjoyed meeting the goat and human kids were already doing their regular Saturday shopping at the store, while others were just passing by and noticed the lively commotion. The four Nubian goats are cared for by the Perry children and the two oldest, Kaitlyn and Grant, are experienced at the task, having both worked at a goat farm in Harrowsmith. The goats, the youngest of which was just four days old, are still being milk fed and are mostly pets for the Perry kids, but requests have recently come in at the store for goat meat, which has the Perry parents wondering if expanding their operation to raising meat goats is an option for their farm. “The thing with goats and other smaller animals like sheep is that it is hard to get meat on the bone and you really have to work at it to be proficient,” Kim Perry said. “Farmers who specialize in raising goats and sheep know how to do it and while we know how to do it with our beef, pork, turkeys and now chickens, we will likely just wait and see what happens with the goats, which right now are pets.” Perry also updated me on the many recent changes at the Verona store, which will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary this June. The store has recently expanded and added chicken to its regular inventory of beef, pork and turkeys. “This year is the first in the history of Ontario that we are now allowed to sell our own free-range chickens at the store instead of just at the farm gate,” she said. The kitchen area has also been expanded and Perry has added a number of new pies to their inventory, such as bumbleberry/rhubarb. She also makes a wide variety of quiches, all with Perry Farm meats, local cheeses and vegetables. The indoor dining area, now open all year round, has also been expanded and Perry offers up weekly specials of hot BUSINESS CARD SIZE

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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

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.

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by Julie Druker n order to bring the sights, sounds, and tastes of everything Celtic to music lovers in and around Bolingbroke, and to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Mike Erion organized an afternoon of Scottish and Irish music at the ABC hall on March 12. Erion assists in heading up the regular musical happenings at the ABC Hall. A lively crowd turned out for the event on Saturday, which offered guests green-tinted punch and shamrock-emblazoned muffins and cakes courtesy of Rob Boyer. It was the first event of its kind at the hall and judging by the turn out, it will not likely be the last. The afternoon included an impressive line up of local talent that included John and Barb Fife, fiddler Jessica Wedden accompanied by Valerie Wedden and Norm Hearns, and the lively and humorous group known as Celtic Combination. Guests were also treated to a special performance by the Highland dancers from Shaw’s Dance group. Comprised of 13 young ladies aged 6-14 and led by Samantha Shaw, owner and dance teacher at Shaw’s Dance in Ferguson’s Falls, the group opened with a Scottish sword dance, the well-known battle dance that Scottish soldiers used to perform before and after they went to war. The dancers also performed the Strasbey Highland Reel, a fun and very lively group dance, and solo performer Brittany danced a very poised version of the Chantreuse. For their final number, which was one of their liveliest, the girls performed the Highland Fling. The dancers often perform at community events as well as at retirement homes. All in all, the Celtic Celebration was a huge success, and Celtic music lovers in and around Bolingbroke are hoping that it will become an annual event.

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and cold lunches that include shepherd’s pie, Irish stew, quiches, a wide variety of home-made meat and vegetable soups and salads. On the store’s shelves is an eclectic selection of fresh and frozen meats, cheeses, veggies and a wide assortment of other Canadian food and cooking products, all of which are either grown and/ or locally processed. “I choose suppliers who either grow locally or process locally, which means they are small manufacturers for the most part that are using as many local ingredients as they can. My aim in doing so is to help ensure diversity in our food supply,” Perry said. For more information visit foodlesstravelled.ca or local family farms/foodlesstravelled on facebook.

n March 10, North Addington Education Centre held an indoor Winter Carnival. The event was supposed to take place in late February, but due to a series of snow days, their “winter” carnival became more of a “spring” carnival. There were six activities in total: A food station where students were treated to hot chocolate and cookies made by Mr. Defosse’s hospitality class; “Strike a Pose”, a photo challenge; “Melting Iceberg”, a team-building activity where students found creative ways to fit on a constantly shrinking tarp; and a Scrabble activity, where students fetched letters that were hidden across the hallway, competing to create five words. High school teacher, Mr. Sissons, was impressed with how the high school student helpers handled the event. “The best part was the way the high school students manned the events. It was awesome and pretty much flawless. If there was anything that needed to be adapted, they adapted to it right away and made changes on the fly to make the events run smoothly. We wrote down the errors

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Junior Campground Attendant 1 Summer Position This summer position with Quinte Conservation is 10 weeks in length between June 24 – September 5th , 2016 depending on funding received JOB SUMMARY • Assist the Campground Supervisor with a variety of administrative, clerical and field duties • Provide assistance to callers and incoming public in regard to the campground reservation process • Communicate with head office regularly • Provide assistance to campers in getting their camping gear to their site by boat • Employee must be willing to work weekends QUALIFICATIONS • Excellent customer service and public relations skills • Outgoing personality • Must be able and willing to work every weekend • Experience handling money and making change • Ability to work with limited direction • Endurance required to stand, sit or walk for long periods of time • Experience working in inclement conditions (heat, rain, biting insects) • Excellent organizational skills to set priorities, monitor progress, and react to changing circumstances and to assist in problem-solving • Interpersonal skills and experience required to work with a range of client groups such as the public and colleagues • Ability to work as a team member and to work independently when required • Ability to occasionally lift heavy objects • Valid Ontario driver’s license and Pleasure Craft license

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JOB DETAILS This job is based at Depot Lakes Conservation Area and Campground north of Verona. There is an hourly wage of $12. 38 for a 40-hour work week and weekend work will be required. A rotating schedule of 3 days on 3 days off 11 hour shifts. This summer position with Quinte Conservation is 8 weeks in length between June 24th – September 5th, 2016 depending on funding received.

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Only those meeting the requirements will be contacted for an interview. The closing date for submitting applications is March 30, 2016, at 4 pm. Cover letters outlining your suitability for this position and your resumé should be submitted to friendsbonecho@gmail.com.

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The old K&P inspires trio of artists

by Julie Druker trio of primarily urbanbased artists are planning to take some local railroad history to Toronto. The trio, architect/sculptor Noah Scheinman, and photographer/film makers Adam Biehler and Allan Poon, will be participating in the annual "Grow Op" show, which will be held at Toronto's Gladstone Hotel from April 21 to April 24. All three have been in the Sally Angle shares her knowledge of the K&P Trail and railway area doing site research and with Noah Scheinman, Adam Biehler and Allan Poon talking to locals about the old K&P railway, which has inspired them and will be the subject of their installation at the show typically focuses on the responses of the participating artists to different landshow. Scheinman, who now resides near Perth scapes and spaces in and around the GTA Road village, has long been visiting his fam- but I wanted to represent a different landily cottage on Bobs Lake and said that he scape, one that people may not have expehas always been fascinated with the old rienced before, with the aim of linking them to the history of this old railroad, which many K&P railway. He shared that interest with Poon and people likely know nothing about,” ScheinBiehler and the trio will be producing artwork man said. “Personally, I am really interested in the based on their findings from the research old K&P station names and sites on the map they have been doing in the area. This will be the fourth installment of the and it has been really interesting traveling to Grow OP show at the Gladstone Hotel. “The those places, seeing what still is and what is no longer there. For the show I will be primarily working with a construction technique known as rammed earth to construct and locate the aspects of the old K&P station NOTICE TO CREDITORS sites in the actual space of the gallery,” he ALL persons having claims against the explained. Estate of William James Millar (usually Rammed earth is an ancient building techknown as Jim Millar), late of Snow Road nique for constructing walls, foundations, Station, in the County of Frontenac, who and floors using natural raw materials like died on or about the 5th day of December 2015, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before thirty (30) days after March 31, 2016 after which the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice.

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REQUEST FOR TENDER RFT No. 2016-05 REPLACEMENT OF THE BUCKSHOT CREEK CULVERT In the Township of North Frontenac The Township of North Frontenac is seeking tenders from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the Replacement of the Buckshot Creek Culvert. The work includes but it not limited to the following: • Dewatering and environmental protection • Removal of existing CSP culvert • Installation of new corrugated steel pipe arch culvert • Road restoration and asphalt paving Contractor/Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Tender documents. Proposal documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, shall be obtained from the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario or by email at financialsupport@ northfrontenac.ca Please direct any specific inquiries to Jim Phillips, P. Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 230. Lowest or any tender submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package, clearly identifying the document as: “RFT No. 2016-05 Replacement of the Buckshot Creek Culvert” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, April 7, 2016 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

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earth, chalk, lime or gravel. The construction method has seen a revival in recent years as people seek out more sustainable building materials and construction techniques. Biehler and Poon will be using their expertise behind their lenses to create different impressions of the landscape using their preferred digital mediums. The three, who are all working professionals, met with Sally Angle, former chair of the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society, at the society's caboose and museum at the Railway Heritage Park in Sharbot Lake. Angle said she was not surprised by their interest because, “The K&P fascinates many different kinds of people and it has a certain romance about it, I think, that can especially attract artists. And in fact, some of the people you would never suspect to be, are real railway enthusiasts.” For more information about the Grow Op show, visit www.gladstone hotel.com

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Thursday March 17 ELPHIN – ST. PATRICK’S DAY STEW SUPPER, Presbyterian Church, 5-7pm $12; 6-12ys $5; info: 613-279-2679; proceeds to the church HARTINGTON – COUNTRY GOSPEL OPEN MIC w/ Mark & Sharon Alton; Floyd Bauder, 7-9pm, Portland Community church freewill offering; refreshments; fundraiser for church roof; info Judy 374-2036 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION Darts, 7pm; $3

Friday March 18 FRONTENAC FLYERS NOVICE REP TEAM vs. Sturgeon Lake Thunder, Frontenac Arena, 7:30 pm, All-Ontario Finals game HARLOWE - OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, community hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome 613-336-2557 PARHAM - TURKEY BINGO, IOOF hall, Mayflower Lodge PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for North Frontenac volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm $12, Chicken SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB General Meeting, 7pm; 1106 Gemmills Road.

Saturday March 19 CLOYNE - SPAGHETTI SUPPER, Barrie Hall 4-7pm; $12, childen $6, fundraiser for Land o’Lakes Community Services, all welcome PARHAM - HAM SUPPER, United Church CE Building; $13 adults; 6-12yrs $5; under 6 free; family $27; sponsored by the Board of Stewards PLEVNA – JACK’S JAM, Clar-Mill hall, 1pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; all welcome and all entertainers welcome to participate; sponsors: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers, info: Ed, 613-479-9909 SHARBOT LAKE - OPEN MIC, 1-4pm at Le-

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Sunday March 20 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614 CENTRAL FRONTENAC MINOR SOFTBALL registration at Mountain Grove Library; 10am-2pm; info: cfminorball@hotmail.com HARRROWSMITH - HAM DINNER at the Golden Links Hall, 4:30-6pm; $13; 372-2410 Sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs SHARBOT LAKE – THE EASTER STORY re-enacted by the Kids’ Zone kids, Pentecostal church, 11am; refreshments after, all welcome; info: 613-279-2267.

Monday March 21 CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Annual General Meeting, 1pm, Barrie Hall

Monday March 21 PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151.

Tuesday March 22 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolquilt@gmail. com

Wednesday, March 23 VERONA - HAM BINGO, Prince Charles Public School, doors open 6:30pm, games 7pm.

Thursday March 24 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Golden Links Hall, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477 SHARBOT LAKE FARMERS’ MARKET New vendor information session, 6:30–8:30pm at St. Lawrence Employment Centre SHARBOT LAKE & DISTRICT LIONS Meet & Greet and information session, Oso Hall, 7-8pm; refreshments, all welcome. SHARBOT LAKE – MUSIC & FRIENDS 7:30pm, Crossing Pub w/ Bedhead Buskers: & host band Feral Five; $5 SHARBOT LAKE – LORD’S SUPPER, 7pm, St.James Major Catholic Church

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Good Friday performance of “The Crucifixion” coming up by Julie Druker ohn Stainer's 1870's classical oratorio titled “The Crucifixion” is a very well-traveled piece of music, and it will be performed once again by a choir of over 40 singers at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Sydenham on Good Friday, March 25 at 3:30pm. The piece, which follows very closely to the scriptures, tells the story of Good Friday, with the bass and tenor soloists, The 2014 performance of the oratorio at St. Paul's companiment. Dr. Andy Palmer and Admission is by donation, with proceeds Mark Hauser leading the way. The two singers are supported throughout the piece by from the performance supporting Southern the talented singers of the community choir, Frontenac Community Services. An earlier who hail from many local communities - performance will also take place at the NewSydenham, Harrowsmith, Verona, Kingston, burg United Church in Newburg on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30pm. Newburg and Napanee. The performance is sure to be a moving Brad Barbeau, organist and choir director at St. Paul's in Sydenham, will be conduct- one and for those who have never experiing, and well-known conductor and organist, enced it, John Stainer's “The Crucifixion” is Brian Jackson, will be playing the organ ac- well worth the trip to Sydenham.

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Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 BEDFORD – Stations of the Cross, 10am, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church DENBIGH - St. Luke’s United Church Good Friday service, 10am. DENBIGH - Good Friday, New Apostolic Church, 10:30am FLINTON – Good Friday service, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 11am FLINTON - Good Friday community service at the Community Centre, 6:30pm, sponsored by several churches; everyone is welcome. MCDONALDS CORNERS – VERNISSAGE, meet artist Fred Fowler, MERA schoolhouse 7-9pm, all welcome. PARHAM Free Methodist Church, Good Friday service, 10am, fellowship after PARHAM –United Church, Good Friday service, 11am; all welcome. PLEVNA - Good Friday, 10:20am, River of Life Christian Fellowship PLEVNA - Holy Trinity Anglican Church Good Friday Service 2pm SHARBOT LAKE - GOOD FRIDAY “PASSION WALK” leaving St. Andrew’s Anglican Church 8:30am, all are welcome to participate. SHARBOT LAKE – Stations of the Cross, 10am, St. James Major Catholic Church SYDENHAM - “THE CRUCIFIXION”, oratorio by John Stainer, 3:30pm, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, presented by a Community Choir; all are welcome.

Saturday March 26 ARDEN - CHILDREN’S EASTER PARTY, 10am, community hall, crafts, treats, egg hunt, hot dog lunch, sponsored by Kennebec Rec. Committee; info 335-3186 BEDFORD – Easter Vigil, 7:30pm, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church DENBIGH - CHILDREN’S EASTER PARTY, 11am-2pm, games, contests, Easter Egg Hunt, free lunch, hosted by Denbigh Recre-

ation, community hall. HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, no admission fee, potluck supper, all welcome 613-336-2557 PARHAM - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church, 7pm, w/ John Reid & the Eagle Band, local talent. Freewill offering, refreshments, all welcome PLEVNA - EASTER EGG HUNT, free, 10am, Clar-Mill hall, over 1200 eggs; games; fun; bring Easter basket; all welcome; presented by Community Volunteers. VERONA – FRONTENAC FARMERS EASTER MARKET, 9am-2pm, Prince Charles Public School gym, local farm products, meats, preserves, home baking, local artisans; www.frontenacfarmersmarket.ca

Sunday March 27 MATAWATCHAN - EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, St. Andrew’s United Church joint service with St Luke’s United; 8am; breakfast to follow; church service 9am. SHARBOT LAKE - EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE 6:30am behind the Simonett Building, Bring lawn chairs, blankets; rain/snow location: Pentecostal church

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Canada 150 Kick-off T he year 2017 will mark the 150th year of Canadian confederation. What better excuse for a good party? Major anniversaries like this are a way to recognize the efforts of those who went before us and enjoy the benefits of what they achieved. What might be more important, they give incentive to look forward to the things that might yet be accomplished. In Oso Hall on March 9, a public meeting was held to launch Central Frontenac’s celebration of Canada 150. More than 30 people were present and they were a wonderful cross-section of our community. They represented service clubs, church groups, heritage societies and recreation committees. Villages Beautiful was represented, as was Branch 425 of the Legion, and the Parham Agricultural Society. Community service organizations such as NFCS and the Adult Learning Centre were there, as well as the seniors’ groups and the Friday Night Ladies. It was great! The meeting started with a few people sharing their views of Canada, the place of our community in it, and what Canada 150 might be. Well-known citizens Janet Gutowski and Sarah Hale spoke, as did Dave Limber, drummer for the Feral Five, and Councilor Victor Heese. But the show was stolen by 13-year-old Hazuki Ono, who concluded a personal and very touching talk

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with, “Let’s have maple syrup all year. Eh?” In the general discussion that followed, lots of people had good suggestions on what we could do to make a great celebration. Heritage elements got a lot of play but there were other ideas as well, ranging from fitness to festivals to forests. A committee was formed to start gathering ideas and information on available support and what’s happening in other places. One of their first tasks will be to find a slogan for the program. Members of the initial committee are Dave Willis, Linda West, Justin Riddell, Lesley Merrigan, Dave Limber, Victor Heese, Ray Fletcher, Rosemarie Bowick and Bill Bowick. Bill Bowick was appointed chair of this committee of council and Councilor Victor Heese volunteered to be the committee’s council liaison. The committee will no doubt change with time. A couple of people were volunteered after they left the meeting and there will no doubt be others who come forward to serve. However, this is an excellent start and they have already had one meeting. As per directive, a major agenda item of the committee’s first meeting was getting a slogan. It was decided to run a contest and announce the winning choice at Canada Day 2016. Details of the contest will be announced soon but in the meantime, you can get your thinking caps on. “Paradise with Bugs” has already been rejected.

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Canadian Cancer Society recognizes local volunteers O by Julie Druker

Stuff the Cruiser Easter food drive A

uxiliary constables from the Frontenac OPP detachment were out in full force for their Stuff the Cruiser events in Verona and Sydenham on March 12. With their cruiser lights flashing, their hopes were to attract the goodwill of local shoppers. Their goal - to swell the coffers of the South Frontenac Food Bank. With Easter weekend fast approaching, Constables Jennifer Robertson and Brendan Pilow filled their cruiser two times over and also received numerous cash donations as well. Harrowsmith resident Elizabeth Hilton was more than happy to purchase a pre-packaged food donation bag from Reid’s Foodland in Verona for her donation. “Everybody hits the food bank at some point and it’s important to make sure that the food bank has everything they need because they need it badly,” she said.

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chose the above words to appear on my ski wear as I participated in the annual international 51 km x-country ski competition in the Gatineau Hills on Feb 27 in order to raise money for SFCSC Food Bank Healthy Snacks Program. Thank you service clubs, church groups, restaurants, Southern Frontenac Community Services staff, fellow volunteers, board members, and old and young friends. Together, we raised $2770 for the program, which will now be able to continue this year. This year the weather and conditions were kind to this old 75-year-old. For 15 years I have had a special chosen place on the course where I pause to admire a breath-taking vista. Always the question occurs to me “Why me”? There have been years when tears froze on my face during my reflection. I have been blessed with a kind aging process and good health. “Please allow me to come back to this special place one more time”. I was motivated to use my ski adventure as a fundraiser for the SFCSC food bank partly because of a community need, and partly because of some disturbing statistics for the year 2015: • 850,000 people accessed food banks monthly in Canada; • 360,000 people accessed food banks monthly in Ontario; • One third of the above numbers were children. One in three jobs in Ontario are full time. The remainder are part time or contract, with little or no benefits, and less wages.Unaffordable housing, and the rising food prices are contributing factors to the prediction that over a million people will have to access food banks in 2016…in Canada. Our children are Canada’s most important natural resource; each child is unique. Each may see our world differently. Each may be innovative accordingly. We need to ensure that each child reaches their maximum potential in the growing years. This means all children should have proper nutrition. No child should be deprived of the right to dream. Thank you again to supporters of SFCSC Food Bank Healthy Snacks Program.

n March 6, representatives from the Canadian Cancer Society of Frontenac Lennox, Addington and the Waterways were at the Oso hall in Sharbot Lake for a dual event whose aim was to recognize the many dedicated local CCS volunteers and to kick off their 2016 campaign. Doug Kane, a community office manager with the CCS, made a PowerPoint presentation outlining the many fundraising opportunities, programs and services that the CCS offers in this community, which covers an area roughly 100 kilometres in diameter. He stressed how community volunteers, by reaching their prescribed fundraising goal of $1 million, enable the community to receive over $6 million in CCS research dollars. Kane also spoke of the Society's “Wheels of Hope” program, which helps rural cancer patients get to treatment centers. Kane said that for the 5200 trips that were funded in 2014 through “Wheels of Hope” in Frontenac Lennox and Addington, no fewer L-r, CCS reps Debbie Drawbridge, April McCann, Barb Revelle and Doug Kane than 45 drivers traveled over 157,700 kilo- presented Lesley Merrigan (centre with her son Braidey) metres. “A lot of people think that most of what we do at the CCS Carolyn Hasler (5 years); Linda Myers and Rick Brown (10 is research, but in fact, many of our services help in very years); John Lee and Ruth Cooke (15 years); Ann Grantham practical ways, like our volunteer driver program which, es- (20 years); Alvin Lake (25 years); and Norma Granlund (40 years). pecially in these rural areas, is a very important service.” A number of cheque presentations were also made at the Kane also mentioned the advocacy work that the Cancer Society does, with their advocates speaking to MPs and event. Marcel Giroux presented a cheque for $2,000 to the MPPs about changing laws regarding tobacco use, tanning CCS on behalf of W.A. Robinson Asset Management Ltd., who is the presenting sponsor for the North and Central beds and other important cancer prevention efforts. April McCann, volunteer engagement coordinator with Frontenac Relay for Life. A second cheque for $3,227 from the CCS, also spoke at the event. She recognized the many Chantal Villeneuve was also presented on behalf of the Onfaces and stories in the room that day, and said their ef- tario Breeders Association. Norma Granlund of Crow Lake, who received a 40-year forts “really help us to raise dollars for research and produce more and more cancers survivors. We cannot do what we service award, is the longest serving volunteer in the community. Granlund, who has been canvassing door-to-door for do without our volunteers.” For the awards section of the event, Lesley Merrigan, a the Cancer Society for four decades, said she was inspired CCS volunteer and former long-time chair of the North and by her Aunt Eliva, who in her words, “was a beautiful helper Central Frontenac Relay for Life, along with caregiver Wen- of people and who passed away from cancer". Granlund also dy Drew, were recognized with the CCS's Impact in Com- spoke of Mary Howes of Parham, also a long-time CCS volmunity Leadership awards. Merrigan said she was pleased unteer, who recruited Norma as a canvasser decades ago. The Cancer Society is always looking for volunteer drivers to see so many volunteers appreciated by the CCS. Many local volunteers were presented with special ser- for their “Wheels of Hope” program. Anyone interested can vice awards, including Pam Giroux, Charmaine Jones and call 613-384-2361 or 1-866-877-0309.

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t turns out that when you repeat the process eight times, the order of the cards will be exactly the same as it was when you started. Suppose that you re-number the cards from 0 to 51, so that the initial order of the cards from the top when face down is the natural order of the cards. The evenly numbered cards will be dealt into the left pile and the oddly numbered ones into the right pile. When you put the right pile onto the left, the order of the cards will now be: 0, 2, 4, ...... 50, 1, 3, ….... 51. After you repeat the process and reconstitute the deck, the order of the cards will be: 0, 4, 8, …... 48, 1, 5, …...... 49, 2, 6, …. 0, 3, 7, …... 51. The number of the card in the first position is always 0 and in the last position is always 51. The number of the card in the second position is, successively: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 13, 26, 1. The number of the card in the third position is 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 13, 26, 1, 2 and in the fourth position is 3, 6, 12, 24,

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