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Central Frontenac approves 2016 budget - April 26 council meeting C

by Jeff Green

entral Frontenac will spend over $7.1 million in ratepayers’ money in 2016, up from $6.5 million in 2015, a levy increase of 9.3%, according to figures provided by township treasurer, Michael McGovern.

The impact of that increase on ratepayers will be mitigated by smaller increases in Frontenac County and Ministry of Education levies, however. The net impact on the average household, again according to township figures, will be an increase of about $83 in their overall tax bill.

Among the major factors that account for the increase in taxation by the township are increases in OPP costs, which will place upward pressure on the township’s budget for the next three years as a new OPP funding model is phased in.

Mayor Frances Smith said that the Rural Mayors’ Forum of Eastern Ontario has been working on the OPP funding formula issue in the hopes of making a case for some relief for smaller municipalities going forward.

Mountain Grove Library project moving forward Thanks in part to a $110,000 grant from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, Central Frontenac is moving forward with plans to build a new library that will be attached to the Mountain Grove fire hall. The

township is matching the federal grant, and at their meeting this week they approved a $32,682 contract with Roney Engineering to design the new addition to the fire hall and provide project management for the build.

In recommending that the sole source contract be awarded to Roney, Fire Chief Bill Young said that the company oversaw the construction of the Mountain Grove fire hall in the first place and did the same job last year for the Parham fire hall, which also includes a library space.

Treasurer Michael McGovern said that given the expertise required for the particular job, sole sourcing the contract to Roney falls within the township’s procurement bylaw.

The library expansion to the fire hall was foreseen when the fire hall was originally built.

Mayor Smith said that the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) Board should be contacted before the design is finalised and construction begins, as they may have something to say about the space that is being created for their use.

“We didn’t do that before building the library in Parham, and that led to some issues along the way, so we should make sure not to do it that way again,” she said.

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30 metres of controversy – vigorous debate over changes to the rules for existing buildings located close to water bodies in South Frontenac - by Wilma Kenny and Jeff Green

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hen South Frontenac Planner Lindsay Mills brought forward a package of so-called 'housekeeping' amendments to the township's zoning bylaw in early February, he expected that as much public interest would be generated as was the case in the past when these kinds of amendments have come forward. That is, none at all.

That is what happened for 10 of the 12 amendments in the package that he submitted, but for two of them there have been strong, negative responses.

These responses, totaling over 30 written submissions and 12 or so oral submissions to a meeting of the South Frontenac Committee of the Whole this week, concern changes to the way the township will deal with buildings that are located less than 30 metres away from a body of water.

Since the township adopted its groundbreaking Official Plan in 2005, no construction has been permitted within 30 metres of water bodies, which is something that lake associations encouraged at the time, and still do.

However, those houses and cottages that were already built before 2005, many of which were located within the 30 metre setback, were and still are legal, captured under the term “legal non-conforming”.

The bylaw that has been in place since 2005 says that while these properties are legal, and can be repaired and improved, those improvements cannot include anything that

expands their size in any direction.

The change that is being proposed by the township planning department is the addition of a sentence to the existing bylaw, which says “reconstruction of the building is prohibited”. Planner Mills says this was already implied in the existing wording but that it should be made more explicit.

The other change he is proposing is the addition of a definition of when a building ceases to exist, which will be as follows: “Once the walls of an existing structure within the minimum 30 metre setback have been removed, the land is considered vacant and the structure cannot be rebuilt within the 30 metre setback.”

In addition, Mills proposes to eliminate a clause in the bylaw that permits the replacement of a building if it were destroyed by “fire, lightning, explosion, tempest, flood or act of God, or a demolition permit” from the township.

Noting that a property owner could leave their property to deteriorate in order to claim it is no longer suitable to live in, and then “argue they should be allowed to reconstruct”, Mills said it would be better to let the township's committee of adjustment deal with this kind of circumstance instead of including it in the zoning bylaw.

“There should be no issue at the committee

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n April 20, close to 70 enthusiastic volunteers gathered at the boat launch at Deerock Lake near Flinton, armed with gloves and bags, eager to clean up the mess that careless campers left behind over the years.

The lake, which is located in the Elzevir Peatlands Conservations Reserve, is protected under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act and receives the same kind of protection that the local provincial parks do.

The area attracts campers and fishers, and offers 28 picturesque campsites. Most of them are located on small islands, and are free to visitors on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Unfortunately, campers have failed to heed the sign on the road leading to the boat launch that reads: “Please, take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but foot prints.”

The cleanup was initiated by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and was also supported by Quinte Conservation, who owns the 60-70 acre parcel of land in and around the boat launch.

They were joined by numerous local groups and organizations, including members of the Conservationists of Frontenac Addington (COFA); the Frontenac Addington Trappers Council; the Township of Addington Highlands as well as staff and students from North Addington Education Centre; and employees from the Milestone Funeral Center in Northbrook.

The event demonstrated how cooperation between like-minded groups can positively impact the natural environment they share. The event was headed up by Justin Punchard, a partnership specialist with the MNRF, who works for the Peterborough district at the Kingston field office.

Punchard instructed and organized the volunteers, who met at the boat launch at 9am and were supplied with a map of the lake, rubber gloves and plastic bags. They then took to their boats and headed out to

their designated locations on the lake.

“The goal here today is to clean up all of the campsites and surrounding shoreline to ensure the sustainable use of the site for the future, and to return it back to its natural state,” Punchard said. He said that the group would be collecting mostly household recyclables, like pop cans and pop bottles, but also numerous lawn chairs that were left behind to rot.

Addington Highlands Township provided a large bin and a tri-axle dump truck, the former to collect recyclables and the latter to collect garbage. Both delivered the waste to the Kaladar dumpsite later that day. Toxic materials were also separated and hauled off. Those planning to visit the site this year will no doubt notice a big change.

Terry Murphy, manager of Quinte Conservation, said that the area is a very popular fishing place. “We are hoping that by cleaning up the islands and doing a good public relations job, we’ll be able to convince users to keep the lake and the islands clean so we can keep the access to the lake open to the public. We want people to be able to use the area, but we also want people to respect it”, Murphy said.

Wilf Deline, president of the Frontenac Addington Trappers Council, had the same motivation for taking part. “This is our backyard and where we live, so it’s important for us to be here today to help, and we just hope that people down the road keep it clean.”

Punchard thanked staff from Quinte Conservation, who he said are key stakeholders, and also thanked all the volunteers and other local resource groups who made the event so successful.

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Audit, stretchers, and planning advisers - Frontenac County, April 20

by Jonas Bonnetta

2015 audit results Howard Allan, from Allan Chartered Accountant, made a presentation to Council on April 20 to discuss his firm’s audit of the County for 2015.

“I think we can say that the 2015 audit went well for the County of Frontenac,” Allan told Council. “The management team of the County was very co-operative and I think the County is well served by their staff... Our firm looks after Leeds-Grenville and the County of Lanark, which are both in Eastern Ontario and kind of similar. I would say that the financial position of this County is as strong, or stronger, than those two counties.”

Allen spoke out in favor of the county’s long-term financial plan and its reserves policy. “Reviewing your reserves is a very positive step,” he said.

The audit report shows the County sitting with just under $5 million in net financial assets at the end of 2015.

“Our rates of taxation are continuing to fall as assessment increases and re-assessments happen every four years. Even in dollar amounts, the overall (tax) increases have been fairly modest, particularly when you consider our growth,” he said.

South Frontenac cont'd from pg 1 after any kind of catastrophic event, and the township can minimize the fees we charge in those cases,” he said in a telephone interview this week. “In my experience the committee has only once refused to allow someone to build, and that was a case where there was virtually no dry land to build on.”

The first concerns about the proposed changes came in January from Chief Building Official, Brian Gass.

Gass, who has since left to take a job near Ottawa, said that if residents feel that a bylaw is “unfair or not reasonable” it might lead them to bypass the permit process and build illegally. “It is proven that illegal construction is one of the most common causes of unsafe construction practices” he wrote.

He added that the rates of taxation in Frontenac County are much lower than in other counties because of the fact that the lower-tier municipalities look after the road works in Frontenac.

“Often, in other places, there’s a big county road system that is looked after by the upper-tier and that has budgetary implications,” he said.

“We had some extra revenue from the OPP that we hadn’t planned for,” Councilor Dennis Doyle said. “What happens with that money now that the townships incur the costs for policing? Does that eventually find its way down to the townships?”

“Any amounts that are surplus at the end of the year follow our reserve fund policy,” County Treasurer Marian VanBruinessen said. “Council can consider where those surplus funds go. The reserve fund policy suggests the first order of business is to get the stabilization reserve up to where it should be. The next one is the capital asset plan.”

Allan’s report also recommended that the County review its processes regarding the security of electronic records.

County approves new stretchers Council approved the purchase of new stretchers for their ambulances. After testOver the past few weeks, the Sydenham Lake Association has taken up the issue, recommending that the passage of the bylaw be deferred to make time for a full public airing of opinions. The Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday night was the first of two opportunities for public discussion.

After Lindsay Mills presented his perspective on the proposed changes, Councilor Ron Sleeth spoke in favor of keeping the clause that permits rebuilding properties destroyed or damaged by an 'Act of God’.

Councilor Alan Revill agreed, saying that based upon his building official experience, having a provision for replacement on the same footprint if there had been damage beyond the owners’ control should remain in the bylaw. “There’s increasing chance of this possibility, with climate change,” he said.

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Planning advisory committee Council discussed new changes made to the Planning Act and how best to form a planning advisory committee. In a report prepared by Joe Gallivan, the Director of Planning and Economic Development, it says the intention of the amendments made to the Planning Act is to “improve community consultation” and to promote more “meaningful involvement for the public in the developmental approval process.”

This committee would act as a “connection between the operations of the Planning & Economic Development Department and the strategic direction of Council.”

One suggestion from staff is that the committee be formed by the four mayors as well He added that in the event of total loss, insurance might not grant full relief if the building were required to move to another site.

“Every situation is different; perhaps we can’t legislate for all.”

“Let's not add more layers of bureaucracy.” said Councilor Mark Schjerning.

Sydenham Lake Association member, Jeff Peck, spoke next, setting the tone for the presentations that followed by calling for thoughtful dialogue even if, like himself, the speakers did not agree with Mills’ proposals.

Speaking on behalf of the association he said that it was important that this issue receive a full public airing, and that although the township had posted information on its website and in local papers, it was unlikely to reach seasonal residents.

Speaking for himself and not the association, Peck emphasized that owners should have the right to use and maintain their noncompliant properties instead of having to rely on the discretion of a committee of adjustment, should their structure be damaged by an ‘Act of God’.

Earlier, in an interview with the News, he talked about experiences he has had dealing with the existing bylaw on behalf of himself, and relatives and neighbours, where the interpretation of the bylaw by staff made it difficult to properly maintain legal nonconforming properties within the 30 metre setback.

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as three citizens, with one citizen acting as the chair of the committee.

“The composition of such a committee should include some influential members of the community, such as someone from the Frontenac Stewardship Foundation,” North Frontenac Councillor John Inglis said. “I’m generally concerned that we’re missing out on larger scale environmental issues in big planning ideas. We all want economic development ... but I think there has to be influential input on planning issues on the environmental side.”

“I want to discuss all proposals on this,” North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins said.

“I’m not in favour of all four mayors (automatically) being part of it. We need people with expertise in planning.”

“I believe the four mayors are the ones that need to be on this committee,” Warden Frances Smith said. “The sooner we get this in place the better, as there’s already stuff coming to us that we don’t have a lot of detail about.”

“You really have to be cautious of the makeup of committees because it can really skew what happens in a township if they’re going to make the recommendations for planning,” Deputy Warden Ron Vandewal said.

Association congratulated the township on having an Official Plan that is beginning to address the environment and lake quality, but asked whether there was a danger of creating a 2-tier real estate scenario, in which those structures within the 30-metre setback would be of less value than those further from the shore.

Other speakers were concerned about the township’s goal, as stated by Mills, of eventually having all structures located behind the 30-metre setback. Several are using family homes and cottages that are over 100 years old, but have been maintained as viable structures.

Council will hear further delegations at the May 10 COW meeting, and will make their decision at the May 17 Council meeting.

Waste Disposal Site Update David Bucholtz, of Cambium, Inc. presented the annual update of the township’s waste disposal sites. All of the five active sites: Portland, Loughborough, Bradshaw, Salem and Green Bay are functioning well. Some of the environmental issues at Portland have been addressed by partially capping the site and addressing the challenge of surface water run-off. Its remaining life at the current rate of fill is about 28 years. Loughborough, once it gains compliance for groundwater, has a life of five years left, with the potential of another nine years if the remaining capacity of phase 2 is realized. Bradshaw has about 11 years'

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Parham library to re-open - more from Central Frontenac - continued from page 1 Parham library soft opening on May 12

Mayor Smith told Council that the KFPL is planning to open the new branch that is colocated with the newly completed Parham fire hall on May 12, and to hold a ceremonial grand opening on May 27.

Later in the meeting, Fire Chief Young said that library crews haven’t arrived yet to start putting the new branch in place. “They haven’t shown up yet; no shelving has arrived; the space is empty,” he said.

“I’d better give my contact there a call,” said Smith.

Approval in principle for Sharbot Lake outdoor rink

In line with a request from the Oso (District 3) Recreation Committee, Director of Planning Services/Chief Building Official Jeremy Neven recommended that Council approve the demolition of the privies at the site, as well as the small canteen, which has not operated for several years. He recommended contracting with Perth Septic for portable bathrooms for this summer’s ball season, and permitting a donated temporary storage shed to be built.

All of these proposals raised no questions among Council, but a final provision did.

That proposal was to approve, in principle, the construction of an outdoor rink and a change room/washroom at the site.

“The committee has raised $10,000 for the project thus far, and they don’t want to do any more work on the site until Council approves their main project in Principle,” Neven said.

Chief Administrative Officer Cathy MacMunn said that a number of larger donors are waiting to hear that the project is a go before making commitments.

“The Rec Committee is committed to funding this project entirely through donations,” said Neven.

Councilor Jamie Riddell said, “I am uncomfortable approving this, since it is in effect an approval for the new rink, when we haven’t seen any engineering plans, any construction plans or any costing. Don’t get me wrong; I support the rink, but I’d like to see something I can work with.”

Neven, and other membersSINCE of1970council, said that th township will ultimately see the final plans and will have another opportunity to look at the project, which will require approval to move forward.

The motion was approved, with Riddell voting in favour with the rest of council.

Parham fairgrounds pavilion approved

The Hinchinbrooke (District 4) Recreation Committee is planning to install a 16’ x 30’ pavilion to be located behind the existing playground equipment at the fairgrounds near Parham. The committee has raised the money and the building plans were presented with the request for approval. Council approved the request.

“I should point out how much of a pleasure it is to work with both recreation committees [Oso and Hinchinbrooke] on these projects.

Not only are they raising all the funds themselves, they are putting in tons of volunteer work making sure everything fits township policies. This kind of commitment from volunteers is a great asset to the township,” Neven said.

EOTA to manage K&P trail from Sharbot Lake to the North Frontenac border Council approved a proposal from the Eastern Ontario Traills Alliance (EOTA) to assume management of the township trail on the former K&P rail line, from the trail head in Sharbot Lake all the way to the border with

by Jeff Green ockey arenas are common in Ontario.

However, not that many arenas are located in back road rural settings, nowhere near a town of any size at all.

Yet, 40 years ago the Frontenac Community Arena, then known as the North Frontenac Arena, was built at a location 15 km away from Verona and Parham, 25 km from Harrowsmith, and 35 km from Sharbot Lake and Sydenham. Then, as now, these hamlets were too small to support an arena on their own.

The rink is located on a road that is only noteworthy because it marked the boundary between Portland and Hinchinbrooke townships in 1976, and now marks the boundary between South and Central Frontenac.

Not only did four townships get together to raise the money to build an arena in an unlikely location, the varied communities that make up Frontenac County have continued to use and support the arena since then. In turn

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Just this week, 250 kids showed up for a new ball hockey league that has been set up to make the arena a year-round destination. After all this time, the arena is more vital than ever.

To mark its 40th anniversary this year, a committee has been hard at work getting ready to put on a year-long celebration.

The kickoff event will take place on August 6. Details about the afternoon/evening event are still being worked out, and it is being managed by Pam Morey from Harrowsmith, one of the key organisers of the highly successful Frontenac County 150th celebrations that took place at the end of August last year.

In addition to the kick off, other events are being organised for September and beyond, when the hockey season gets underway.

A sub-committee is working on a historical project, collecting memorabilia for a display that will be set up at the arena over the sum-

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Just this week another piece of the anniversary event is getting underway, a logo contest, which is open to residents of Frontenac County who are 18 years of age or younger.

The logos should fit the theme of the 40th anniversary of the arena, can be drawn by hand or computer, and should be suitable for viewing in a small or large format.

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• The Land O’ Lakes Community Choir is growing! An enthusiastic group came together in song this past Thursday.

More voices, including sopranos and tenors/ basses will complete this ensemble. Come on out and sing to your heart’s content. The choir practices every Thursday at 7 pm at Land o’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church, 108 Addington Road #2. Everyone is welcome, for more information call Margaret 613-336-3460 • Thank you Jackie Loucks for letting us know that your husband Arnold is out of the hospital and is welcoming visitors.

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You don’t hear too much about the “eat your blood type” theory anymore. There is no scientific evidence that if you eat the foods you are told to eat according to your blood type, you will have a healthier life. The real solution is a diet rich in vegetables, red meat at the most twice weekly, fish and minimal processed foods. The true answer to weight-loss? Take in fewer calories than you burn.

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last weekend, and are looking forward to another season.

• Condolences to the Powers/Smith families on the passing of Bill last week.

• There will be a Business over Breakfast on May 3 at the Sharbot Lake Legion, 8:30 am to 10am. Discussions will include a workshop for managers and business owners regarding Health and Safety compliance. These workshops are a great way to keep up with the ever-changing standards and to network with other business people. Cost is $10 pp.

• The RCL Branch 334, Arden are holding elections this Sat. April 30 at 11 am. All members in good standing are urged to come out and cast their vote for their 2016/2017 executive.

• On Saturday, April 30, North Frontenac Community Services is holding a fundraising Chinese Dinner with a Quarter Auction. The dinner begins at 5:30 pm, $15 per person. The Auction will follow the dinner.

• Are there any baseball teams looking for tournaments this summer? Vernon Scott is holding a fundraising tournament June 11 in Arden. Teams wishing to enter should call Vernon Scott at 335-3772 for more information.

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• The Grandmothers by the Lake are sponsoring Ed Lawrence, expert gardener from CBC Radio’s “Ontario Today”, on May 7 from 2-5pm at Trinity United Church. This informal session will be full of helpful tips and tricks. Cost is $20 pp. Tickets may be purchased by contacting the following: Memory Lane Flowers and Gifts 376-6309, Food Less Travelled 374-3663, Carol 376-3844 or Sondra 375-6192. All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign.

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• Denbigh Recreation invites you to the rink building at Heritage Park on Friday mornings to have coffee time with your friends & neighbours. Around 20 gathered for the opening last week. Please note the new hours going forward will be 8am - 11am. Coffee or tea is available for $1.50, plus treats.

• Tomorrow, April 29 is the Spaghetti Dinner, silent auction and evening of music at the Denbigh Hall, 5:30pm. The cost of the dinner is by donation with all proceeds to the Vennachar Free Methodist Church building fund. Everyone is welcome! For info call Pastor Laurie Lemke at 613-479-2673.

• On Saturday, May 7, there will be a Lions’ Day of Service and a Children’s and Teens Sports Day at the Addington Highlands Community Centre, from 10am to 1pm. The Denbigh Griffith Lions along with Denbigh Recreation will be taking to spring clean up on the grounds. In the gym, children and teens will be able to try out some of the new equipment made possible through KFL&A Healthy Kids Community Challenge funding. There will be a free BBQ at noon. Everyone is welcome! Donations to the food bank will be gratefully

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• The Mother’s Day Spring Tea Party & Music, hosted by Denbigh Recreation, will take place at the Denbigh Hall on Sunday, May 8, from 1-3pm. Those who play an instrument are encouraged to bring it along and join in.

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• We are so proud of our Pine Meadow Family Council, who sponsored a school to home program this school year. Residents adore visits from the school children, and the latest happened on April 4. Thanks to Mrs. Fuller and Mrs. Dunham, two primary classes interacted with residents in gamebased activities with the parachute, bean bag toss, Bingo, and horseshoes. The children performed several dances at the end of the session, with the chicken dance being the favourite. One more visit from the school is eagerly anticipated before the end of school in June. Pine Meadow is very fortunate to have teachers and students who are willing to spend such quality time with the residents.

Also, Pine Meadow Activity program organizers are asking if anyone in the community has DVDs of the TV show The Waltons. Residents enjoy this series and are asking to see more. Please contact Sarah or Mary Jane at Pine Meadow if you can donate or loan the DVDs. Also, the need to replace the Pine Meadow windows is an on-going concern so if anyone wants to donate funds for them, the sky’s the limit. I had wanted to help with a go-fundme page, but found myself too busy and too technically challenged. Hopefully word of mouth and the power of the press will bring in some results.

• Congratulations to the Rev. Judith Evenden, former clergy at Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church, who is being bestowed with the Alumni Achievement Award from Queen’s University. She will be honoured at a future service held at Zion Memorial United Church in Carleton Place. The Alumni Achievement Award is the highest honour presented by the Queen’s University Alumni Association.

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• May 4 is a Spring Fling Fashion Show at the ABC Hall from 5 to 7:30 pm, 3166 County Rd. 36. There will be fashions by Perth’s Lavender & Lace, and Westport Bamboo Company.

Tickets are $15 available at Lavender & Lace, and Westport Bamboo, or at the door; includes light refreshments. For more information visit www.abchall.ca • A Musicians’ circle is held Thursdays, 7 pm at the ABC Hall. All musicians and all genres of music (country, jazz, folk, easy listening, blue grass etc.) welcome. There is no audience, giving musicians an opportunity to learn new material and play along with others in a relaxed setting. $5 admission goes to hall upkeep; info: Matt Churchill (273-9005).

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• The village will be filled with trucks, trailers and ATVs on Saturday for the annual spring ATV Run. Registration and trail head is at Double S Sports Marina from 8 to 11am. The dinner takes place at the community centre. Please call Rose, 479-2176 as soon as possible if you want to attend the dinner. The riders always return dusty or muddy but happy and delighted with the beauty of our area.

• There were three April birthdays at the Bash this month.

Cille, Janice and Rick blew out the candles. Thanks to Deb for creating a wonderful cake enjoyed by all. Five years ago, Kathy (our decorator), visited Sweden in the spring and apparently Swedes are so delighted to see the return of longer days that they hang colourful feathers from tree branches.

So Kathy put vibrant feathers amidst pussy willows as table centres to welcome spring. The next Bash is May 18.

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• Make sure you keep Friday May 6 open to head over to Clarendon Central School for their annual spaghetti supper and silent auction. I am told that there is also a new and exciting talent show added to the venue this year; giving the students an opportunity to show off their talents! This fantabulous night runs from 5:30-7pm and it is good will offering!

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all those who picked up litter along the different roadways.

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• Ball hockey has started out at the North Frontenac Arena.

• Baseball teams are being set up to start the season.

• Good luck to all those participating in track and field from GREC and both the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams.

• On Monday another great meal was enjoyed at Parham Diners. The next one on May 23 will be the last one until fall.

Thanks to caterers Aimee & Paul Gosse for delicious meals.

• Happy Birthday to Tammy Dupuis, Sherry Whan, Jacqueline Vinkle, Nicole Power, Bonnie Lowery, Krista Bertrim and Hope Stinchcombe.

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• Thanks to those who came out and supported the bounteous meal put on by members of Mayflower Lodge. They got an extra special treat from music provided by Dave.

• Gather your yard sale items for the annual Flea Market at Parham Ball field on Sun. May 22. Or get baking up a storm and offer those for sale - everyone loves home baking!

• Tonight, April 28, Julia Schall and Shawn Savoie, Amy Gillan, Bruce McConnell as well as the Feral Five will be playing at the Crossing Pub at 7:30 pm.

• North and Central Frontenac Relay for Life Committee is having a draw for anyone who registers from now until May 1 - you will be entered in to win a hoodie, socks and headband.

Also everyone who registers will be receiving a free luminary bag to display around the track on June 18 - be sure to get registered today. If you need help, let me know mrsteal2u@ hotmail.com and I can get you going. The committee is also looking for donations for their silent auction. If you are interesting in donating an item to help in the fight against cancer please let any member of the committee know and we will make arrangements for pick up.

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• The Sydenham Women’s Institute is hosting their annual Spring Sale on Saturday May 28 from 9am to 2 pm at the Grace Centre on Stagecoach Rd. There will be various vendors available and light lunch for sale.

• St Patrick’s Church in Railton is having a Bingo on Monday May 2. Regular games begin at 7pm with Early Birds starting about 6:45. Everyone is welcome.

• St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Sydenham is holding a Fish Fry on Friday, May 6 from 5 - 7 pm; adults $14; children $6; all welcome.

• Remember to register for the SFCS Annual Golf Tournament taking place at Rivendell Golf Course on Friday May 27. Cost is $85 per person; $340 for a foursome. Contact SFCS at 613-376-6477 for info or to register.

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She is looking for knitters to knit or crochet 7” or 8” squares, which she will then sew together to create blankets. These blankets will be given to youngsters who are undergoing medical procedures at KGH and Hotel Dieu hospitals. For more information drop by the store or call 613-374-3000 • This summer, Main Street in Verona will once again showcase the gardening skills of dozens of volunteer gardeners in the seventh annual “Adopt-a-Barrel” flower growing competition. The Verona Community Association (VCA) has provided over 25 flower barrels lining Main Street. Each of these barrels will be “adopted” by individuals or groups who will apply their gardening skills while competing for five prizes.

Fourth and fifth place will win $50; third place $100; second place $200; and the grand prize will be $300.The participants will provide the plants, the tender loving care and the creative skill, which they hope will impress the independent judging panel sometime in July. In the meantime, residents and visitors to Verona will have the opportunity to enjoy the floral displays all summer. Winners will be announced in August. To adopt a barrel on Main St. contact Tabitha Morton at tablawson@hotmail.com or 613-929-5569

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• Parham Happy Travellers met on April 20 at the Free Methodist Church Hall. Hostesses were Dorothy M., Yvonne, and Phyllis. Happy Birthday was sung to Harold Warren, Ivan Porter, and guest Judi Fox. Everyone enjoyed the delicious potluck at noon. A group from Yarker provided the entertainment. Next meeting is May 18. A BBQ/bake sale/yard sale is planned for May 21 near the Parham Post Office • Happy birthday to June Hughes, Trillian Meyer, Brian Cox, Zach Matson, David Scott, Tyriel Flieler, Grace Noonan, Jack and Claire Willis, Carol Hawley, Brenda Noonan.

• On Thursday, May 12 there will be country gospel at Portland Community Church, 7pm, featuring Ron Shefield, Phil Wicklam and friends. Free-will offering. Light refreshments.

• Thinking of Harold & Doreen Warren, the Powers family, Ellard Stitt, Vera Steele, Verna Cowdy, Pearl Barr, David Fox, Shirley Noonan, Barbara Ellesworth.

• Land O’ Lakes Parent Council has sold tree seedlings as a fundraiser to buy new equipment for the school. They will be delivered to the school on April 25. Thanks to everyone that purchased some.

• Bellrock euchre will still be held at the Enterprise hall in May with potluck at noon and cards at 1pm, every other Thursday.

• There will be a euchre tournament on Tuesday 7pm at the Arden Community hall, $5. Should be a fun evening.

• On April 25, we celebrated my Aunt Frances’s 93rd birthday in Perth.

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Newly formed S.A.L.T. committee reaches out to seniors T

he Frontenac OPP have partnered with the local community agencies, including the Township of South Frontenac, Southern Frontenac Community Services, the KFL&A’s Health Unit, Kingston Community Legal Clinic and Rural Kingston Family Health Organization to create the committee known as Seniors and Law Enforcement Together, or S.A.L.T. The committee focuses on seniors living in South Frontenac, with the goal of increasing seniors’ communication and interactions with the local police and other service agencies. The committee will provide support and information to improve seniors’ safety and overall well-being.

The committee launched their first safety information session on April 19. Presentations were held in Sunbury, Verona and Sydenham and attracted seniors from across the township. The free sessions were comprised of three presentations: Keeping Healthy, Falls Prevention, and Scams & Frauds.

The first was delivered by two registered nurses: Meredith Prikker from the Sydenham Medical Clinic, and Annie Campbell from the Verona Medical Clinic, both of whom specialize in the management of chronic diseases with the goal of keeping seniors living at home longer.

They covered numerous health-related issues, like medication reconciliation, tips to avoid medication mistakes, advanced care planning, and creating a coordinated care plan.

They informed guests about two free self-management workshops, one on the topic of Living Well with Chronic Disease, which runs from April 20 to May 25, and a second workshop on Living Well with Chronic Pain, to be held in the fall.

Rhonda Lovell, a registered nurse with KFL&A Public Health, gave the second presentation on Falls Prevention.

She spoke about the leading fall risks to seniors, how to prevent them, and how seniors who fall represent 58% of the leading causes of unintentional injury-related emergency department visits. Lovell highlighted the personal costs associated with a fall, which can include bone fractures, chronic pain, loss of independence and a decreased quality of life.

Lovell also spoke of the fears related to falling and how a “Cycle of Fear” can increase the potential for a fall. She ended her presentation on a positive note, stressing that most falls are preventable and can be avoided by “choosing smart”, remaining active, and planning ahead.

Mayor’s Declaration Annual Emergency Preparedness Week “Emergency preparedness starts with you, Prepare YourSelfie”

The provincial theme this year is “Emergency preparedness starts with you, Prepare YourSelfie!” The “Prepare YourSelfie!” campaign is designed to engage Ontarians in emergency preparedness, heightening the importance of accountability and action in a fun and interactive way.

Ontarians will be encouraged to ‘prepare their selfie,’ to demonstrate how they are personally prepared for emergencies (e.g. show items from an emergency survival kit, etc.) and then share it via social media. The provincial campaign will largely be conducted online through the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) website, via social media engagement through Facebook and Twitter, and in partnership with the Insurance Bureau of Canada through digital advertising. Additionally, the OFMEM will showcase an interactive booth which simulates a photo booth, where the public can prepare a selfie at special events in their community. They can then share the selfie through their personal social media channels using the hashtag #prepareyourselfie. The OFMEM is encouraging ministries, communities, partners and the public to use these hashtags to support EP Week promotion and monitor trends: #prepareyourselfie #EPWeek2016 THEREFORE, I Ron Higgins Mayor of the Township of North Frontenac do hereby declare May 1-7, 2016, as Emergency Preparedness Week throughout the Township, and I urge all the people of North Frontenac to prepare an emergency survival kit for their home and to support the efforts of North Frontenac’s Emergency Management Program Committee during Emergency Preparedness Week 2016.

Online campaign launched to support local resident F

riends of Buck Tibbitt, who lost his home in a devastating lightning strike last October, recently launched an online campaign at Indiegogo's Generosity.com site. The campaign, titled “Help Raise the Roof for Buck”, is located under the Emergencies category on the site. It was set up to give friends and supporters of Buck a fast and easy way to offer him financial help. For those interested in making an online donation, please visit www.generosity.com/emergenciesfundraising/help-raise-the-roof-for-buck The online campaign launch coincides with a local event that will be held at the Maberly Hall on Saturday, May 14.

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dinner and K-12 talent show will be held at Granite Ridge Education Centre on Thursday, May 5. The chicken dinner will start at 5:30pm and a vegetarian entrée is also available. There will be a pie/cake dessert auction at 6:30, and the talent show starts at 7pm. Dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for kids; five years & under free, and reservations must be made for the dinner. The talent show only is $3 and you can pay at the door. The show will feature musicians, vocalists, songwriters, storytellers, dancers and more. Proceeds from the event will support the grade 8 grad trip and the parent council. Call GREC at 613-279-2131 or email schallj@limestone.on.ca to reserve for dinner or for more details.

The event runs from 6pm-midnight and guests will enjoy live music, a Texas style barbeque and a live and silent auction.

The hall will also be open earlier that day from 3-5pm for those wishing to stop by, make a donation, enjoy some live acoustic music and get in a bid on some of the silent auction items. Those interested in finding out more about the event can call 613-279-1316.

CF Soccer volunteers urgently needed T

he Central Frontenac Soccer Association desperately needs volunteers to help run the 2016 soccer season for the young soccer players of our area. We only need six to eight volunteers to commit a few hours of work to run a successful soccer season for the kids this summer. No experience is necessary to volunteer and the tasks vary from supervising games, helping with schedules and coaching teams among other jobs. Many hands make light work, and the work is fun and rewarding. The association is more than happy to train and assist all newcomers, so if you (and a friend?) are able to contribute a bit of time to keep the sport of soccer alive for the children of Central Frontenac, please call Lynette Whan (613) 279-2366 or Jen Saunders (613) 305-3214 by May 8. The Central Frontenac Soccer Association is counting on you!

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Community services officer with the Frontenac OPP, Roop Sandhu, made the final presentation on the topic of Scams and Frauds. He spoke of the myriad of cons that exist, including door-todoor scams involving water purification, driveway sealants, and energy and hot water tank services. He spoke at length about telephone frauds, where con artists pose as grandchildren in trouble, needing immediate cash; various prize and money scams, like free travel awards, fake charities, credit card fees; and online frauds, like fake letters from Nigeria and West Africa.

He spoke about fraudsters imitating officials from the Canada Revenue Agency and demanding payments. He also gave tips on how to avoid identity theft. In summary, Sandhu quoted the old adage, “If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.”

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NFLT’s Pinocchio a classic, magical production W

hen every element in front of and behind the curtain coalesces, it makes for really good theatre.

That was the case for the North Frontenac Little Theatre's April 21 - 24 production of Pinocchio, in which both cast and crew rose to the challenge of bringing this age-old fairy tale to life. The play was based on the adaptation by John Baldwin, and Director Brian Robertson chose his cast wisely, with a mix of veteran and newbie actors. A stellar line up of youngsters who sang in the chorus, played as the Toyland folks and tripled as Pinocchio's tormentors, created the solid foundation necessary for this play, and each was given a chance to show their talent.

Their transformations were a delight to behold, as were a number of the older members of this crew, many of whom were new to the stage. They included Emily Baillargeon (Mapes), Leah Neuman (Sprucey), Morgan Rioux (Maria), Braidey Merrigan (Tony), and Danielle Gosse (Amy/donkey).

The older cast of fairy grandmothers and grandpas narrated the story and book-ended the acts. Grandmothers Madge (Pam Giroux) and Betty (Carol Morris) sang a lovely duet of “When You Wish Upon a Star.”

Johnathon Wisteard, who likes nothing better than the limelight, had a chance to go deep into his huge- hatted role as the evil Mastroni. His powerful cackle and accented delivery delighted the house.

The hero's two animal nemeses, in the form of the sly fox (Gillian Hoffman) and the calculating cat (Sydney Drew), both indulged their meaner sides with aplomb while also showing off some of their funkier dance moves, one of the

many modern musical additions to this production.

Candlewick (Mackenzie Drew) added a healthy shot of humour to the production with her impressive drill sergeant song, along with her and Danielle Gosse's hilarious heehaws after both catch donkey fever on an ill-fated trip to Pleasure Island.

Paul Gosse as Geppetto offered up the soft and cozy aspect of parental love, and he never lost his faith in this irascible boy puppet who in the end saved Geppetto from the belly of the whale. Director Brian Robertson played the

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By Jeff Green t’s not that easy to qualify for the Boston Marathon, which is a bucket list event for many long-distance runners. Patricia Humphrey, a 66-year-old marathoner who has lived on Long Lake between Parham and Mountain Grove for the past three years, qualified for this year’s event based on her time at the Philadelphia Marathon in November of 2014.

She had already run the Boston Marathon before, five years ago, and when she qualified for this year’s race, which took place on April 18, she thought it might be her last marathon and she wanted to go out in a good time.

She ran the 42-kilometre course, complete with the four Newton’s Hills that culminate with the aptly named Heartbreak Hill, in 4:39.05. The time is significant because it is 55 seconds faster than the qualifying time for her age group for next year’s race, and that might prove to be a temptation.

Humphrey’s running career began 16 years ago, when she was only 50. Her mother had recently died of cancer, and Patricia decided to take up running in order to complete a 5 km cancer run later that year. She took to the sport and began increasing the length of her runs over time, finally building up to the marathon distance.

According to her husband and chief supporter, Colin, Patricia plans to stick to the half marathon distance from here on mainly because the preparation for a marathon is so onerous and time consuming. She was a common sight this winter on Long Lake Road and Road 38 training for this year’s event.

“She wanted to make a good time in case it was her

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last marathon, that’s for sure,” said Colin, when contacted by phone early this week.

“She was pushing her speed at the end to make sure she beat the 4:40 qualification time.”

Patricia has retired from working at FW Black’s Appliances in Kingston, where Colin is a co-owner. They intend to remain in the area for years to come, as they enjoy living on Long Lake. “We love it here. We never plan on moving again,” said Colin.

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coachman in the style of a New York Bronxian gangsta who, while in cahoots with the evil Mastroni leads the kids off in a cart to Pleasure Island.

Robertson gave his cast and crew an added chance to shine in a number of lip-synched tunes that included Fun Fun Fun. The youngsters reveled in their chance to riff on electric guitars and showed the audience they also know how to rock and roll.

The undeniable star of this production was Mason Moore whose Pinocchio was pitch, picture, and puppet perfect. Mason is a natural when it comes to physical comedy; his temper tantrums were hilarious and he has the ability to store and deliver his lines perfectly on cue. His puppet antics were unbeatable and his singing voice was also a delight. Hats off to costume guru, Geoff Murray, who decked out the cast in eclectic, festive and beautifully colored attire that included diagonally cut skirts, lovely blue tutus, fake animal furs and of course, and most eye catching of all, Pinocchio in his bright yellow matching dandies and pointy feathered cap. Donna Larocque's impeccable storybook back drop, which had real pages that turned and provided colorful scenes to fit the plot, was a delight. Jeff Siamon's lighting, with a starry medallion shining above the full cast singing in perfect unison, was used to great effect The additional props and sets, including the boat, the whale tail, and Pinocchio's many-sectioned pieces of nose, which were aptly applied by the younger members of the cast, added a very tender touch.

This colorful and classy production was a magical take on an ages-old story that encourages youngsters to take the higher road in a world that sometimes encourages them to do otherwise. Congratulations to the cast and crew for giving their all in a very memorable night of theatre.

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athways for Children & Youth is pleased to add something new to our menu of treatment options. Starting May 11, 2016, we are offering walk-in single-session counselling.

There is no referral process, no waiting for a scheduled appointment, and no fee; you can just walk in. The clinics will be held every second Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. (last appointment at 3 p.m.) at 4365 Mill St. in Sydenham.

A single session offered in a timely fashMimi Antoine ion to individuals and Broker of Record families ready to work 613.279.2657 towards a solution to Christopher Jones a problem or concern Sales Representative is sometimes all many 343.363.6328 people require to decrease stress and get mimi@antoinerealestate.com chris@antoinerealestate.com things moving in the right direction.

Children, youth (under 18), parents and families can use this service.

You can expect an hourlong conversation with a Pathways counselor, which focuses on a child or youth’s behavioural, emotional, or other mental health concern and a solution-focused plan.

For more information WELCOME to Four Seasons - one of the best visit www.pathwayschilwaterfronts - $375,900.00 drenyouth.org ; email 1251 GUIGUE ROAD, SHARBOT LAKE Pathways intake at jsudds@pathwayschildrenyouth.org, or phone 613-546-1422 ext. 1

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SOCIAL NOTES SPRING INTERMENT

OBITUARY

IN MEMORIAM

Gendron

Powers, William Donald

Hole, Gordon R.

Interment for the late Russell Gendron at the Arden Cemetery, Saturday, April 30 at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow at the Arden Municipal Hall. All are invited to attend.

Hannah Funeral Home, Tamworth 613-379-2997

Beloved husband of Sylvia Powers, passed away on April 23rd after a long battle with cancer at his home near Mountain Grove. He was born on April 27, 1940 in St. Catharines to Charles Victor Powers and Ada Marjorie Jewiss.

Loving father of Maria (Peter Lerch) and Elizabeth (Tim Meyer), foster father of Laura (Brad Smith), and Robert Knight and treasured grandfather of Chris, Kim, Melody, Trillian, Calvin, Amber, and Haley and stepgrandfather of Andreas, Dylan, William, and Annamarie. Dear brother of Mary Ann Martin, Jean Holder, and Ethel Simpson, predeceased by Bud Powers and Martha Jessome. A graduate of RMC, he served in the air force, then was a popular teacher in the high schools in Bracebridge, Ottawa, Argenta, B.C, and Monteverde, Costa Rica. He found pleasure in being a volunteer fireman, singing in the Glee Club, playing hockey, and ski patrolling. Through International Rescue he responded to disasters in Indonesia, New Orleans, Haiti, and other places. A celebration of his life will take place at the Olden Community Hall in Mountain Grove on May 15th beginning at 2 pm. Donations in lieu of flowers can be given to International Rescue (Canada Helps).

In loving memory of a dear father and father-in-law whom God called home April 30, 2015.

OBITUARY Closs, Phillip In his 67th year on Sat. Apr. 9, 2016.

Predeceased by parents Floyd and Martha and infant sister Dianne.

Survived by brothers Francis (Cheryl), Wayne (Kathy), sisters Betty (Roger), Karen, Sandra. As per Phil’s wishes a family graveside service was held at Ompah cemetery.

Tysick, Doug Doug passed away in hospital, Perth on Monday April 18th, 2016 after a short illness. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (Joynt) Tysick and his parents Elwood and Helen (Buell) Tysick.

He was the loved father of Brian (Linda) Tysick, Brent (Jo-Anne) Tysick and Tracy (Greg) Rogers and cherished grandfather of Katelynn, Lynessa and Isobella. Doug will be sadly missed by his brothers Gary Tysick and Joe (Darlene) Tysick, sister-in-law Inez (Gib) McGinnis, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, family and friends.

He was predeceased by his brother Marvin Tysick and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Lional and Shirley Joynt.

Doug was a founder, former chief and strongly devoted member of the South Sherbrooke Fire Department for over 35 years. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Thursday April 28th, 2016 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held at St. James Anglican Church, Friday at 10:30 A.M. Interment St. Stephens Cemetery, Brooke. In remembrance of Doug, contributions to the South Sherbrooke Fire Department or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. For condolences or further information, visit our website at www.blairandson.com.

FUNERAL SERVICES

IN MEMORIAM Godfrey In loving memory of my husband Jim, who died suddenly May 4, 1995.

I can no longer See you with my eyes Touch you with my hands But I will feel you in my Heart Forever Love, Lilian

I remember my special brothers...

Smith, Donald - May 1, 2006 Smith, Ray - February 2, 2013 with love.

Beyond my smiles there lies a tear For brothers I lost and loved so dear, Silent thoughts of times together, Hold special memories that will last forever.

Sadly missed and loved forever Dorothy (Dot) FUNERAL SERVICES

Trousdale Funeral home Serving the area for over 100 years.

David Goodfellow Owner/Managing Director

Parham, Ontario

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Proudly serving all faiths Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans

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He went away without farewell He said goodbye to none But Heaven’s gate was open wide And a loving voice said “Come” Beside his grave we often stand Our hearts are tired and sore But through the gloom There come the words, “Not dead, just gone before.”

Forever remembered Cheryl and Lloyd

SMITH, DONALD (Don) It has been 10 years Dad since you joined the angels May 1, 2006... into the sunshine...

You held my hand when I was small You caught me when I fell...

The hero of my childhood and latter years as well Every time I think of you My heart just fills with Pride...

And though I will always miss you Dad I know you are by my side In laughter and in sorrow In sunshine and in rain We know you are watching over us Until we meet again...

“Keep Smilin” Loved and missed forever, Donna, John and families

Goodberry, Leonard

In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who passed away April 28, 2008.

Remember our Dad with a smile today, He wasn't one for tears, Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years, Recall his laugh, the way he spoke, The funny things he did, His strength, his love, the way he joked, His eyes that shone with fun, So much of him that never died, He left for everyone.

Thanks for the memories - Carol, Glenda, Michael, Tracie and families

Goodfellow’s Funeral Home -Parham

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Trousdale Funeral Home - Sydenham

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Milestone - specializing in quality, and delivering superior results

April 27 Lots of Love, Daddy, Mommy, & big brothers Reed and Emery; Grandparents Dave & Marlene Dacuk and Dan & Cheryl Robson; Great Grandparents Don & Helen Yearwood and Tee Robson; And all your family and friends!

May Meeks Join May Meeks who is celebrating her 95th Birthday on Sunday, May 1st from 1:30 to 4 pm at Sydenham Legion, 4376 William Street, Sydenham. She's excited to see everyone but, please, no presents or flowers.

What she would like would be your printed stories and pictures to be included in a memory box for her to enjoy in years to come!

Eighty is...

You are cordially invited to an eightieth birthday celebration honoring

Clara Lambert Saturday May 7, 2016 7 O'clock (DJ starts @ 8)

the new Seventy!

RETIREMENT

DR. LAUREL DEMPSEY IS RETIRING! Join in the celebration of her Verona Medical Centre career on Saturday May 28, 2016 Verona Lions Centre 4504 Verona Sand Road Community Drop In Open House 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Timeless memories etched in stone

NOW SERVING FAMILIES AT THESE LOCATIONS

Happy 1st Birthday

No gifts please

Supporting local businesses

Richmond Blvd. Napanee (613-354-0694)

ELLERIE ROBSON

Golden Links Hall 4186 Colebrook Rd. Harrowsmith

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Milestone Monuments

BIRTHDAY

Terry Thake Monuments Rock of Ages Quality Granite

“If it’s Not Rock of Ages, it’s 2nd Grade” Monthly Payments - No Interest Discounts In Effect, Full Written Warranty $100 Cemetery Charge will be paid by me.

Call 613-353-2460 I make house calls

Community Celebration Dinner 7.00 pm $25.00 per person for Dinner Reservations contact Wayne Conway by May 18. 613.374.3807 wayne.conway@bell.net

builds strong communities A Promise for You

"Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest." Proverbs 26:2

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Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $9.74 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; 613-279-3150, info@frontenacnews.ca

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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

NEW APPLIANCES

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

PAYS CASH $$$

For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

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

APPLIANCES APPLIANCE REPAIR, Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613374-2851

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

EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca

FLEA MARKET TONI & JP’S FLEA MARKET, 6107 Hwy 506 at Ardoch Rd. Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Come see us. 613-479-0341

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE located on Hwy. 7 just east of the Junction of Hwy 38 and Hwy. 7. For further information, contact Ram at 613-279-2827 KALADAR, TWO BEDROOM APT. fridge & stove, heated, $525/month, first & last required.

Available June 1, 2016, call 613-336-9429 KALADAR, TWO BEDROOM APT. Fridge & stove, utilities extra, $500/month; first & last required; available May 1, 2016, call 613-3369429

FOR SALE

SERVICES

ZETOR TRACTOR with cab, air conditioning (needs refrigerant) runs well, $12,000, 613375-8286

HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772; www.judiediamond.ca PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658

GARAGE/YARD SALES

SPYGLASS COVE, Clarendon, Hwy 509.

Open Tues – Sat. 8am-7pm. Driftwood art; coffee table; lures; circus tea set; original paintings; porcelain dolls; etc. Free gift with any purchase.

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER EDUCATION COURSES - Harrowsmith. Firearms Course May 6 & 7. Hunter Ed Course May 13, 14. Wild Turkey Licence Examinations. 613-335-2786 email: billsee@bell.net HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES; Turkey examinations; please call for course dates and details; call Richard, 613336-9875

MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659

FOR SALE

SERVICES ANYTHING METAL: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, free pickup, call 613-375-6377, leave message

DOWNSIZING - dining table & 4 chairs $385, Free piano, several bookcases $5 each, more.

Email dianemb-59@hotmail.com or phone 613-374-2477.

GUNS FOR SALE: Remington Fieldmaster model 572, 22 pump, $600. Remington 870 super-mag turkey gun, full camo, sling, Tru Glo sight $500. Marlin 3030 model 338, c/w 2x7 Tasco scope $500. Mossberg model 1500, 30.06 bolt c/w sling and 3x9 Bushnell scope $450. PAL required. 613-372-2250 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

DOUG’S ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE NEW Shaw TV Promotion - 2 HD receivers for free after programming credit! No Credit Check.

No Contract. Call 613-374-3305 for details.

We are your full service dealer for both BELL TV and SHAW DIRECT Satellite.

www.dougsantenna.com

Drywall Service Boarding, Taping, Painting & Texture Spray (Free Estimates)

Ardoch Ontario 613-479-8005

HELP WANTED CLEANERS, 2 hours minimum weekly. Send resume to RCL Br. 425, 1015D Legion Rd., P O Box 8, Sharbot Lake ON, K0H 2P0, c/o June Crawford HOME CLEANING SPECIALIST. Hubby’s House Cleaning Services is looking for positive, energetic and dependable individuals who like to clean and take pride in their work. Each member of a Hubby’s House team plays an important role, crucial to the success of Hubby’s House and the satisfaction of our customers.

Applicants must have a current CPIC, a driver’s license and reliable transportation. Please send resume to info@hubbyshouse.ca LOOKING FOR SEASONAL CLEANERS, part-time. Please call 1-877-688-8388.

OCCASIONAL COTTAGE CLEANERS NEEDED. Looking for reliable, flexible persons for occasional cottage cleaning, $12 per hour, weekends plus some days during the week. Spring, summer and fall seasons, own transportation required. Contact Rhoda Howes, H. 613-375-6572; C. 613-305-0306

4 ft X 4 ft PLASTIC PLYWOOD, various thickness, $10 each. 4 ft x 4ft x 4ft heavy plastic crates $50 each, forklift required; school lockers $15 each, 613-336-2641 evenings.

CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2016 SPRING REBATE with a savings up to $500. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613.

www.chesher.ca

TOWING

HALL RENTAL SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith, A/C, kitchen, capacity 90, Reasonable rates. Info.: 613-372-0917.

VERONA LIONS BANQUET HALL AND BOARD MEETING ROOM (Lions’ Den).

Reasonable rates in a convenient location.

Air conditioned. Full kitchen and bar facility.

Weddings, anniversaries, parties, conferences.

613-374-2821

Frontenac Vacant Land Condominium Corp. #70 Box 145, Arden ON K0H 1B0

SERVICES ROB’S WINDOW CLEANING. We clean the windowpanes, screens, tracks and casings of your windows. Call today for a quote. 613-2439661 ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 25 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 WINDOW CLEANING AND HOUSE CLEANING. Hubby’s House Cleaning Services. Visit www.hubbyshouse.ca or call to book your free estimate. 613.888.3758 B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery.

James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca

WANTED TO BUY

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

WANTED: ROTTED MANURE, ½ ton truckload. Plevna area, 1-613-479-2325

FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on May 12, 2016, at the Central Frontenac Township Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Central Frontenac Township Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake.

Description of Lands: Roll No. 10 39 080 020 08900 0000; FIRSTLY: PIN 36229-0121(LT); E 1/2 Lot 17 Concession 4 Oso NW of RP567; Central Frontenac; SECONDLY: PIN 36232-0043(LT); Part Lot 17 Concession 4 Oso as in FR253697 (Secondly) S of FR205455; Central Frontenac; File No. 13-25 Minimum Tender Amount: $33,128.18 Roll No. 10 39 080 020 12200 0000; PIN 36231-0102(R); Part of Lots 15, 16 and 17, Concession 5, Part of Lots 16 and 17, Concession 6, Part of the Sideroad Allowance between Lots 15 & 16, Concession 5 and Part of the Road Allowance between Concessions 5 and 6, all in the Township Central Frontenac, in the geographic Township of Oso, in the County of Frontenac, as described in FR787227, in the Registry Division of Land Registry Office No. 13.

Description may not be acceptable in the future; File No. 13-27 Minimum Tender Amount: $120,285.15 Roll No. 10 39 080 020 12301 0000; PIN 36230-0032(LT); Part Road Allowance between Concessions 5 and 6 Oso closed by FR327452 as in FR327833 (Firstly); Part Lots 17-18 Concession 5 Oso; Part Lot 18 Concession 6 Oso as in FR253697 (Fifthly, Seventhly, Eighthly) N of RP567; S/T OE3565; Central Frontenac except forfeited mining rights, if any; File No. 13-28 Minimum Tender Amount: $59,544.74 Roll No. 10 39 080 020 18400 0000; PIN 36231-0023(LT); Part Lot 17 Concession 7 Oso as in FR250602 & FR266720; Central Frontenac; File No. 13-29 Minimum Tender Amount: $27,234.94 Roll No. 10 39 080 030 19800 0000; PIN 36231-0103(LT); Road Allowance between Concessions 5 and 6 Oso, between Concessions 6 and 7 Oso, between Concessions 7 and 8 Oso, between Lots 15 and 16 Concession 6 Oso, between Lots 15 and 16 Concession 7 Oso all closed by FR327452 as in FR327833; Lot 15 Concession 7 Oso; Lot 15 Concession 8 Oso; Part Lot 16 Concession 5 OSO as in FR253697 (Ninthly) SRO S of Part 11 FR255744; Part Lots 15 &16 Concession 6 Oso as in FR253697 (Firstly) SRO S of Railway; Part Lot 16 Concession 7 Oso as in FR253697 (Tenthly, Eleventhly, Twelfthly, Thirteenthly, Fourteenthly); Central Frontenac except forfeited mining rights, if any; File No. 13-31 Minimum Tender Amount: $164,675.47 Roll No. 10 39 040 060 12200 0000; PIN 36158-0195(R); Part of Lot 26, Concession 2, in the Township of Central Frontenac (formerly the Township of Hinchinbrooke), in the County of Frontenac as secondly described in FR702218; Description may not be acceptable in the future. File No. 14-04 Minimum Tender Amount: $26,982.25 Roll No. 10 39 010 010 00386 0000; PIN 36164-0145(LT); Part Lot 7 Concession 5 Kennebec designated Part 172, Plan13R119; T/W FR480230; Central Frontenac; File No. 14-05 Minimum Tender Amount: $18,468.28 Roll No. 10 39 040 040 05710 0000; PIN 36156-0017(LT); Part Lot 15 Concession 7 Hinchinbrooke as in HIG4433 except FR199072; Central Frontenac; File No. 14-08 Minimum Tender Amount: $4,740.30

Request for Tender #16-02

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Brush Trimming along both sides of the road, on both sides of the lake approximately 3 kms.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

Request for Tender #16-03

The lands were previously advertised for a sale to be held on the 28th day of April, 2016 but the sale was postponed.

Formerly known as Garrison Shores near Arden, ON invites tenders for the following:

Shower house rebuild. Licensed contractor must obtain all permits required and set up and be present for inspections on completion of job.

Shower house will contain 1 shower room, utility room and pump house room.

Must meet all codes.

Closing date for brush trimming tender is May 15, 2016.

Closing date for shower house rebuild is June 11, 2016.

For more information please call W. Harrison 335-3186.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: J. Michael McGovern, Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac P.O. Box 89, 1084 Elizabeth Street Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 Ext 224 www.centralfrontenac.com

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Effective May 1st we will be open Sundays 9am-12 noon

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

Thursday, April 28 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION Darts, 7pm; $3 SHARBOT LAKE – MUSIC & FRIENDS 7:30pm, Crossing Pub w/ Julia Schall, Shawn Savoie, Amy Gillan, Bruce McConnell & host band Feral Five; $5 SNOW ROAD MUSIC NIGHT, with the Old Habits, community centre, 7-9pm

Friday, April 29 CANADIANS FOR WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN fundraising gala to support education in Afghanistan, 5:30pm Vimy Officers’ Mess, CFB Kingston; dinner, Afghan marketplace; speaker Raheel Raza; $100 includes $45 tax receipt: tarasickm@gmail.com, 375-8290.

DENBIGH - SPAGHETTI DINNER, silent auction & music fundraiser for Vennachar Free Methodist Church, Denbigh Hall; by donation, info 613-479-2673.

SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion.

5:30–7pm $12; Schnitzel

Saturday April 30 COFA BEEF BBQ (Conservationists of Frontenac Addington), Lions Hall, Northbrook, 4-7pm, $14; children $7; under 12 years free; info: 613-336-9400 ENTERPRISE – BREAKFAST, 8-11am, $6, Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, all welcome.

OMPAH VOLUNTEERS ATV RIDE FOR DAD, registration 8-11am. $45pp ride, dinner & prizes; $30 ride & prizes; $20 dinner; doubles211@gmail.com; 1-866-661-4939.

PERTH – FESTIVAL OF THE MAPLES, 7am-4pm; pancake breakfast 7-11am at Legion; live music, entertainment, children’s play park, activities & more; www.perthchamber.com; 613-267-3200 PLEVNA - CLARENDON MILLER COMMUNITY ARCHIVES official launch of their new website, public library, 6638 Buckshot Lake Rd., 1-4 pm, all welcome.

SHARBOT LAKE - CHINESE DINNER & QUARTER AUCTION, Oso Hall, dinner 5:30pm, auction to follow; $15; sponsor: Northern Frontenac Community Services SNOW ROAD - MELANOMA BREAKFAST, Snowmobile Club 8-11am, 1106 Gemmills Rd

SYDENHAM LEGION - CHINESE DINNER & QUARTER AUCTION hosted by Ladies Auxiliary, dinner 5:30pm; auction 7pm; $15 pp

Sunday May 1 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614.

Monday, May 2

RAILTON - BINGO St Patrick’s Church, Early Birds 6:45pm SYDENHAM - RHYTHM & RHYME: Public Library, 10:30am; musical program for children 0-3 years

Tuesday May 3 BOLINGBROKE – 4-HAND EUCHRE, ABC hall, every Tuesday 7pm, sponsored by ABC seniors DENBIGH - PAW PATROL: Public Library & LARC, 10:30am, stories, crafts OPP STATION TOUR, Frontenac Detachment, Hartington, 6pm; Success by Six event; email registration required: execassist@unitedwaykfla.ca SHARBOT LAKE – TEA & TOAST, United Church 9-10am, $2, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE 39ers at North Frontenac Telephone office, downstairs, noon potluck followed by meeting, games & slide show after; all over 50 years welcome; info Shirley 613-279-2990; dotdotfraser@gmail.com SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2:30pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 SHARBOT LAKE – WELLNESS GROUP, Family Health Team Community Room, 1-2:30pm, all welcome, info: Emily Britt 613279-3151x116 SUNBURY - SOUTH FRONTENAC TO THE RESCUE, Ormsbee Mercantile, 5-7pm; visit with your local emergency response vehicles & workers! Success by Six event

Wednesday May 4 BOLINGBROKE - SPRING FLING FASHION SHOW, 5-7:30pm, ABC Hall, $15; info www.abchall.ca FLINTON - PAW PATROL: 10:30am, Public Library, stories, crafts.

VERONA – KINDERDANCE, Free Methodist Church, 10-11am, sponsored by Northern Frontenac Community Services, come have fun with your child; registration required: Call 613-279-2244 or email: kids@nfcs.ca

Thursday May 5 FLINTON - FUN WITH MICHELANGELO: Rec. Centre, 10:30-11:30am; Ninja Turtle Michelangelo is coming to the Flinton play-

Aftermath - A sequence of squares 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 These turn out to be the squares of know a middle school teacher who has 4, 34, 334, 3334, 33334. his students memorize the squares of Does the pattern continue? numbers up to 1000. (A square of a number You can formulate this question in terms is that number multiplied by itself; for of algebra (and I would invite any reader example, the square of 24, written 242, is 24 whose algebra is not too rusty to give it a x 24 = 576.) shot), but there are more natural ways to This is not just an idle task for at least understand what is going on. two reasons. Knowing the squares can be Find the products of 34 x 34, 334 x 334, a great help in mental arithmetic (a topic I and 3334 x 3334 using long multiplication; may take up in a later column). Squares of pay attention to how the intermediate numbers are involved in a lot of interesting numbers interact; then you will see what mathematics, much of which is accessible happens in general. to the young and can be used to liven up Another way to get a handle on the pattern exercises. is to note that For example, let us begin with 16, the 4 = 12 ÷ 3; square of 4, and build up a sequence of 34 = 102 ÷ 3; numbers by inserting into the middle of each 334 = 1002 ÷ 3; entry the digit pair 15 to get the next entry: 3334 = 10002 ÷ 3 and so on.

16, 1156, 111556, 11115556, 1111155556, The square of 3334, for example, is equal and so on. to the square of 10002 divided by 9. The

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Friday May 6 ELBOW LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE – “Stay Under the Shooting Stars” indoor presentation on astronomy & constellations, 7:30pm, followed by outdoor viewing of meteor shower, double shadow on Jupiter; free, info: elbowlakecentre.ca PLEVNA - SPAGHETTI SUPPER & TALENT SHOW, Silent Auction, Clarendon Central Public School, 5:30-7pm, good will offering, all welcome SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB AGM, 7pm; 1106 Gemmills Road.

SYDENHAM - FAMILY STORYTIME: Public Library, 10:30am, Stories, songs, poetry, movement for all ages SYDENHAM - FISH FRY, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 5-7pm; $14; children $6.

Saturday May 7 DENBIGH - CHILDREN’S & TEENS’ SPORTS DAY, Addington Highlands Community Centre gym, 10am-1pm, to try out new sports equipment, free BBQ at noon, all welcome; donations to food bank welcome VERONA – MOTHER’S DAY BAKE SALE at Trinity United Church, 8:30-11am.

VERONA - ED LAWRENCE, CBC Radio’s expert gardener, sponsored by Grandmothers By the Lake, 2-5pm, Trinity United Church, proceeds to African grandmothers raising orphans; tickets $20: Memory Lane Flowers & Gifts; Food Less Travelled; Carol 376-3844; Sondra 375- 6192.

Sunday May 8 BLUEBERRY MOUNTAIN - WILDERNESS GAMES WITH ‘GREY OWL’ & guided hike, for all ages, $10 donation; 12 & under free;

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DENBIGH - MUSIC IN THE HALL & Mother’s Day Spring Tea 1-3pm Everyone welcome MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $15; info: 613-278-2362.

OMPAH – MOTHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 9-11am, community centre; info: Marily 479-2855

Monday May 9 NORTH FRONTENAC LITTLE THEATRE Potluck supper & General Meeting, 6pm, Tichborne Hall, 11618 Road 38; all welcome; info. 279-1335 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.

Tuesday May 10 NORTHERN 5 DINERS, noon, Ompah hall, For those 50+, $12, reservations requ’d 613279-3151

Wednesday May 11 HARROWSMITH - SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB MEETING, 7pm, for all members & anyone interested in attending, 4041 Colebrooke Rd, Membership - family $20/yr., single $10/yr.; info: Laura 613-888-0077.

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Thursday May 12 HARTINGTON – COUNTRY GOSPEL NIGHT w/ Ron Sheffield, Phil Wicklam & friends, Portland Community Church, 7pm, all welcome LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 7pm, topic: “Know your Enemy”, Garden Pests, info: yram@golden.net

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square of the numbers 102, 1002, 10002 are easy to calculate: 10404, 1004004, 100040004. Now see what happens when you divide these squares by 9.

There is another similar sequence of squares, this time obtained by starting with 49 and continually inserting 48: 49, 4489, 444889, 44448889, and so on.

These are the squares of 7, 67, 667, 6667 and so on. By squaring the latter numbers using long multiplication, you can once again see what is going on. You can also use the fact that these numbers are 21 ÷ 3; 201 ÷ 3; 2001 ÷ 3; 20001 ÷ 3.

Again, you can square the numerators and then divide them by 9.

The two sequences are related. Notice that: 7-4=3 while 72 - 42 = 33; 67 - 34 = 33 while 672 - 342 = 3333; 667 - 334 = 333 while 6672 – 3342 = 333333.

Again, we can study the way the numbers work to understand why this pattern emerges. There is a helpful rule for finding

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the difference of two squares described by the equation: a2 - b2 = (a + b) x (a - b): This simply says that the difference between the squares of two given numbers is given by the product of their sum and their difference. Thus: 6672 – 3342 = (667 + 334) x (667 - 334) = (1001) x (333) = 333,333.

Check this out with other pairs of squares in the sequences.

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• Music Night at Snow Road Community Centre is tonight, Thurs. April 28, 7-9pm, with local musicians Gilbert Riddell, Guy Cooke, Glenda Nicol, and fiddler Russell Love. Foot tapping, hand-clapping music you won't want to miss. All welcome. Light refreshments.

• The next breakfast at Snow Road Snowmobile Club, and last until the fall, is April 30, a Melanoma fundraiser breakfast. All welcome, 8-11am.

• Don't forget Tea & Toast starting May 3 at Sharbot Lake United Church. Every Tues-

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Outdoors in the Land O'Lakes Hello fiddleheads

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iddleheads will be popping up any day now. Fiddleheads are the tightly coiled fronds of a new fern. The name comes from their resemblance to the curled end of a violin or fiddle. The fiddleheads of the Ostrich fern are highly prized and are the only ones that should be eaten. Fiddleheads of other ferns should be avoided because some, such as the Bracken fern, have carcinogens. You will find fiddleheads growing wild in forests (especially in damp areas) and along rivers.

The flavour resembles fresh asparagus or mild broccoli. Be careful when picking these ferns (or any wild plant) because you need to leave lots of plant shoots so they can regenerate. Most people enjoy them steamed or boiled then sautéed in butter and garlic or tossed with vinegar. You may need to boil them in two changes of water if they have a bitter taste. You can substitute fiddleheads for other greens in all kinds of recipes. I was surprised to learn that these young plants are a source of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids and are high in iron and fibre. The fid-

dlehead season is very short and they grow fast so you have only a short time in which to harvest them. Fiddleheads are only one of the many wild treats coming this spring if you know what to look for. For recipes you can check out farmersalmanac.com or look on the internet.

Note: A word of caution when eating anything you find growing wild as some types of plants could be poisonous. Always get an opinion from an expert. Better to be safe than sorry.

I noticed my rhubarb had started to grow some time ago but, it too, has been waiting for milder weather as have most perennial plants and bulbs. Even with just one or two warmer days, plants are sprouting up trying to make up for lost time (but so are the weeds)!

The 1st Frontenac Guide & Pathfinder Unit was Pitching In this week on the streets of Harrowsmith, the Cataraqui Trail and Centennial Park.

Mississippi - from pg 10 day, 9-10am; still a toonie.

• A few May birthdays: Tracy Laffin, Cynthia Ducharme, Norma Card, and my greatgrandchildren, Jaylene and Rheanna.

• On Sunday, May 8 at 9:30am, the early service will be held at Snow Road Church.

• On Monday, May 9, there will be a (bee) in the Snow Road Church in preparation for the

redecorating of the sanctuary, which will begin the following day. Due to the uncertainty of the date of completion of the project, the Snow Road anniversary service is being rescheduled from June 5 to a later date.

• Smile – As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC RECRUITING A CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL (CBO) We are currently recruiting a Chief Building Official (CBO). Details and a job description are available at www.southfrontenac.net under “Living Here/Careers”. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé (Quoting Competition 16-19-BD) to hr@southfrontenac.net no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, May 13, 2016.

REMOVAL OF COLOURED STYROFOAM FROM THE BLUE BOX PROGRAM Due to the low market value and limited markets of Styrofoam, as of May 9th, the City of Kingston is no longer accepting colored Styrofoam from our Blue Boxes. The majority, if not all of the colored Styrofoam consist of colored meat trays which are used for esthetic purposes in marketing. White meat trays and other Styrofoam packaging will continue to be accepted in the blue box program. Any colored Styrofoam will be left in your Blue Box after May 9th.

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NOMINATIONS The Township of South Frontenac invites nominations for “Volunteer of the Year Awards”. These awards are presented to individuals who have provided outstanding volunteer service to the township. Nominees may be from any community volunteer group in South Frontenac. Deadline for applications is May 16, 2016. See the website under “News and Public Notices” for more details.

PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK – IT’S STILL ON! It’s nice to see the spring smiling faces of all the resident groups, associations and organizations that are picking up their bags to take part in cleaning up our Township! The more the merrier so talk to your neighbors and even if you simply do on either sides of your road or lane, it will help in the overall cleanup. Put the bags out the day of your regular garbage or call 613 376-3900 X 4330 to arrange excess pickup. We will continue to pick up the Pitch-In bags (no household garbage please) for the next week. Thank you for your enthusiasm and as always, please keep safety in mind.

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Location: Part of Lot 19, Between Concessions V and VI, District of Loughborough Reason: The owner of property abutting the road allowance on the north wishes to close the road allowances to add to his land. It is not anticipated that there would be any impact of this road closure on any other property-owners. The proposed road closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, on May 17, 2016, at 7:00 PM. For more information see the website under “News and Public Notices”.

NOTICE OF ZONING – Invitation to comment On March 15, 2016 the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac considered amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. Two of these changes relate to rebuilding cottages within the normally required 30 metre setback from waterbodies. One change would clarify that, when buildings are removed by the owner to rebuild, they must rebuild according to the setbacks now in place. The other change would require a minor variance application to rebuild where a building within this 30 metres setback is destroyed by fire or tempest. These measures are to help protect the water quality of the lakes by maintaining a natural buffer around the lakes as much as possible.

To deal with these matters, Council invites delegations to speak on the subject at the Committee of the Whole meeting at 7:00 PM, on either April 26, 2016 or May 10, 2016 in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham. Written comments will also be considered prior to the matter being brought back to Council for a decision.

Anyone wishing to speak as a delegation at either of the meetings should contact Angela Maddocks at amaddocks@southfrontenac.net or 613 376-3027 ext. 2222, by no later than noon on the Thursday preceding the meeting. (Thursday April 21 or May 5, 2016)

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and sell part of a Township-owned road allowance as follows: Location: Between Lots 6 and 7, Concession XIII, District of Storrington

2016 PRIVATE LANE UPGRADING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Reason: The owner of property abutting the road allowance on the west and east sides wishes to close the road allowances to add to his land.

The 2016 Private Lane Assistance Program applications are now on the Township website under Roads. The objective of this program is to improve access for emergency vehicles. Please note: Application Deadline is June 17, 2016.

The proposed road closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, on May 3, 2016, at 7:00 PM. For more information, see the township website under “News and Public Notices”.

TENDER No. PW-P01-2016

A RECYCLING REMINDER

Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm, May 11th, 2016, Township of South Frontenac, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0. Official documents may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON

Please take precautions that what you put in your recycling box STAYS in your recycling box. One just has to drive down any road in our Township to see the effects that loosely packed recycle boxes have done to our environment. This should be on your mind year round as you put your recycling out to the curb. 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 putting out your recycling and Please Don’t Litter!

2016 SWIM AND DAYCAMP PROGRAMS

REDUCED LOADS ON TOWNSHIP ROADS

Summer Camp registration dates will be advertised soon. Keep an eye on our weekly newspaper ad and our website under Things-to-do/swim-and-daycamps.

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.

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CONSIDERING A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT? Not sure if you need a building permit?

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Call our Building Department staff at 613-376-3027 to chat about your potential construction project. You can also go to the Township website and follow the links to the Building Department for information on what documents we require with the submission of your building application. There are also useful links to assist you in your construction process along with answers to frequently asked questions.

The HHW Depot will be open every Thursday from 3 pm to 8 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.

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and sell part of a Township-owned road allowance as follows:

COUNCIL MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 7:00 pm.

The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 7:00 pm.

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Road Allowance Closure Request Boy Scouts of Canada have asked the township to consider closing and selling to them a fragment of road allowance that runs across the Otter Lake Scout Camp property from their boundary with Frontenac Park to a cliff overlooking the lake. It was discovered when they sought a building permit for a new

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