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anark Frontenac Kingston MP Scott Reid announced this week that he will place his vote on the upcoming third reading to the government-sponsored Bill C-14 in the hands of his constituents.

A ballot is being sent out through Canada Post’s neighborhood mail to all post boxes in the riding, and can be returned postage free to his office.

The ballot includes references to arguments in favour and opposed to the legislation.

In the letter to constituents that accompanies the ballot, Reid says Bill C-14 would amend the Criminal Code to allow what the government characterises as “medically assisted dying” - what is more commonly known as “physician-assisted suicide.” If the bill becomes law, it will be lawful for a physician or nurse practitioner to euthanize a patient, as long as a series of conditions are met. The conditions will be laid out in a provision which will become section 241.2 of the Criminal Code.

Four conditions must be met, according to Reid. They are that the patient is over 18 years old; the patient must have, in the words of the bill, a “grievous and irremediable medical condition” and natural death must be “reasonably foreseeable”; the pa-

tient must have made a voluntary and informed request for assisted suicide; and a second physician or nurse practitioner must agree that the first three conditions have been met.

In explaining his decision to pass his right as an elected official to vote on the bill to his constituents, Reid made the point that in matters such as this one, the conscience of each constituent “is no less worthy than mine. Therefore it is the people, not the politicians, who should be able to directly determine the direction the country takes.”

Reid said he will tabulate the results of the constituency referendum just before the final vote on Bill C-14 is called, which will be June 6 or sometime earlier. He encourages constituents to vote early to make sure he receives their response in time.

Within the body of his mailout, Reid includes comments in favour of the bill from Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould; Anne Sutherland from the Canadian Nurses Association; and editorials from the Globe and Mail, Ottawa Citizen and Toronto Star.

Comments opposed to the bill include those from the Physicians’ Alliance Against Euthanasia; Larry Worthen from the Christian Medical and Dental Society of Canada; Alex Schadenberg from the Euthanasia Pre-

Lions celebrate Mother's Day Members of the Verona Lions Club held a meet and greet event at Asselstine's Hardware on Saturday. Whle they were at it, they gave away hot dogs, and collected money for the people who have been devastated by the fires at Fort McMurray. vention Coalition; Andrew Coyne, columnist with the National Post; and Dying with Dignity.

For his own part, Reid talks about his concern that “conscientious objections of medical practitioners of medical institutions

to provide or facilitate assistance in dying” should be protected in the bill if it passes, and he says he will work to have those protections included.

He asks that only one vote per registered voter be sent back to him.

Noise and safe property by- Rural Summit: a conversalaws in Central Frontenac tion about poverty/homelessness in Frontenac County W

by Jeff Green hile Central Frontenac Council recognised the value of the Safe Property and Noise Bylaw updates that were presented by their contracted bylaw officer, Ken Gilpin of Frontenac Municipal Bylaw Enforcement, a number of specific points of contention were raised.

The bylaws were presented at a Council meeting on April 26, with a view towards adoption at the Council meeting scheduled for May 9.

An issue that was raised relative to the Safe Properties Bylaw by Councilor Jamie Riddell was the fact that the proposed bylaw, as well as the current bylaw, empowers enforcement officers to enter a property without the express permission of the property owner.

“This gives the bylaw officer powers that members of police forces don’t have,” said Riddell.

“We always contact property owners and let them know that we are coming,” said Gilpin, “and when property owners are not there we leave cards. But we are not able to make appointments; it would impossible for us to plan out our day in those circumstances. As soon as we receive a complaint we investigate, and if there is an infraction we issue an order. We aren’t there to harass property owners by any means. We always follow guidelines.”

“No one is questioning the professionalism of you or your staff,” said Councilor Brent Cameron, “but the fact is that the law allows you to do something that it does not

allow anyone else to do, so there are concerns that come from that.”

“If we are going to pass bylaws, we have to be able to enforce them,” said Mayor Frances Smith.

The proposed Safe Properties Bylaw includes provisions prohibiting, among other things, “rubbish, waste or debris of any kind, long grass, discarded brush and clippings, excessive weed growth, or any other conditions that may promote or be susceptible to fire or infestation by rodents or other noxious conditions”.

It also prohibits dead, diseased or dying trees or limbs or branches “so as to prevent any unsafe condition or damage to any building.”

Scrap or junk metal, unlicensed vehicles, trailers machinery, tools or tires and appliances are also prohibited.

The bylaw is only enforced on a complaintdriven basis. Bylaw officers do not roam the countryside looking for infractions.

The other bylaw that attracted comments was the noise bylaw. Councilor Riddell was concerned that the use of power tools for the purposes of construction are prohibited until 7am. “In the summer, crews need to be able to work from dawn. Many of them start at 6am,” he said.

Councilor Tom Dewey was surprised by provision .j of the bylaw, which prohibits “persistent yelling, and shouting, whistling, singing”.

“What’s wrong with singing?” Dewey asked.

“My advice is to take up yodeling,” said Councilor Cameron.

by Jeff Green fter spending two months interviewing service providers, people with ‘lived experience’ of homelessness and/or poverty in Frontenac County, and interested community members, Kim Allen was ready last Friday, May 6, for the key event of the project she was facilitating, a rural summit at St. James Church Hall with 50 participants.

The summit came about when Louise Moody, the Executive Director of Northern Frontenac Community Services, with support from Southern Frontenac Community Services, secured a grant from the United Way to fund a rural summit. Kim Allen was hired to pull it together.

Participants included front-line social workers in Frontenac County; agency representatives; guests from other communities who have worked on the issues that arise from poverty and homelessness; township and county politicians, including three of the eight members of Frontenac County Council; and community activists who are itching to make a difference.

The meat of the gathering was what Allen described as a modified version of a World Cafe. Participants were seated at tables, and a question was posed for discussion at each of the tables. A note-keeper was appointed at each table. After a few minutes, everyone but the note-keeper stood up and moved to another table. Throughout the

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The first question was general, asking why the topic was important to people and what they hoped the day would accomplish.

Before asking any further questions more detailed information was presented. After sharing the results of some of the research she has done, Allen introduced Tabitha Morton, who is the data analysis co-ordinator for the Ontario Early Years Centre. While Morton is tasked with collecting data about children under the age of six, a lot of the data she uses applies to the general population. She outlined the difference between the northern and southern parts of Frontenac County and Frontenac Islands, and talked about the metropolitan influence of Kingston and how it wanes the further north you go. Another presenter, Dierdre Pike, a Senior Social Planner, newspaper columnist and community engagement expert from Hamilton, talked about how other communities have come together to bring about social change. Pike, who might have been a stand-up comedian in another life, also lightened up the tone of the proceedings considerably.

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Editorials

Budget reporting for dummies O

ver the past few months I have been asked a couple of times to make sure that I let our readers know either that the average ratepayer will pay $34 more per $150,000 in assessment in one township; or that the tax rate increase is 0.03% in another township; or that the increase in another budget, when weighed against growth, is only 2%.

As the dummy in this scenario I have decided to maintain my practice of the last 10 years, to focus on numbers that I understand, on the thinking that if I at least understand something, maybe the readers will be able to understand what I am writing. That presupposes that I will make myself understood - not always a likely possibility, I know.

What I do understand is that municipalities deliver services, and once a year they get each of their department heads to submit a budget, an estimate of what it will cost to run their own operation for the year. Municipalities also collect money for services that they do not deliver directly but are forced to pay for, such as policing. As well, they receive money from other levels of government. After all the revenue and expense lines are entered into the computer, a number comes out, the “levy to ratepayers”, the total amount that will be collected from all the property owners in a given jurisdiction that year.

When you compare the 2016 “levy” with the 2015 “levy” you come up with the tax increase.

In South Frontenac, whose budget was completed back in December, the increase was $1 million, or 6.66%.

In Central Frontenac, the increase was $600,000, or 9.3%.

In North Frontenac, the increase was $163,000, or 2.98%, and in Addington Highlands it was $138,000, or 5.58%.

While those numbers are real, they do not compare well with each other, because each township faces different sets of circumstances, and also each township has different amounts of money in reserve funds for future needs.

Translating those global numbers into individual tax bills is not straightforward either. Our taxes are based on the tax rate charged by our township as applied to the assessed value of our property, and every property has a different assessment which either stays the same or goes up every year.

While politicians like to talk about tax rates, ratepayers don't pay tax rates, we pay tax bills. Ultimately, there is no

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way to realistically talk about the impacts of tax increases on individuals, and even taking an average does little good, because, again, we pay our own personal tax bill, not the average tax bill.

Municipal politicians do not want to increase taxes. However, they also need to make sure the township they serve has enough money to take care of its responsibilities each year and over the long term.

That means tax increases. All we ask is for them to be honest with themselves and with us as they work on their budgets. Being honest requires that they make sure that when they talk about spending, they talk only about spending, and they compare spending with the only thing they can compare it with, spending in the previous year.

There is no other way around it. If it costs $1 million to clear snow one year and a $1.1 million the next year, $100,000 more needs to be collected, and one way or another the taxpayers are going to have to pay that extra money.

We pay municipal politicians, rather poorly, to make decisions about how to spend our money. We ask that they be careful, and that they be honest about that spending. If we don’t like how they spend it, we can vote them out. But if we do that, we need to find others in our midst to take their place.

Life imitates farce

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here are some who tell me that publishing fake or satirical stories on April Fool's every year is a bad idea, that it always comes back to haunt us, etc.

Rural Summit - continued from page 1 ing with three further questions. One dealt with people’s responses to the presentations, and a second sought ideas, or seeds, that can be used to find real solutions that will have an impact on the lives of people in Frontenac County. The third question, “What needs immediate attention going forward”, resulted in seven proposals for further action, which were then looked at by the group as a whole.

Participants came forward to put check marks beside proposals they supported. They wrote their names beside proposals they not only support but are willing to work on, and they circled their name if they are willing to take the lead pushing a proposal forward.

The results will all be gathered in a final report, to be released in June.

On the day, four of the proposals drew high levels of support. One of them was to look at a model that has been put into practice in Haliburton County. A group has renovated abandoned properties as interim places to live for people who need them. With support, rent had been paid for these properties, allowing the group to expand the stock of temporary housing over time.

Another proposal was to build a small, off-grid house using inexpensive materials and volunteer labour. Using a design put forward by Geoffrey Murray from Granite Ridge Education Centre, the small house could be built for $50,000 in his estimation, and would be suitable for youth trying to establish themselves in Frontenac County.

A third idea that was popular was more process- oriented.

It talked about a group of people getting together to form a sort of pressure group to make sure that Northern and Southern Frontenac Community Services, the local township councils, and Frontenac County address the issues raised at the summit on an ongoing basis.

It falls to Frontenac County Council to ensure that the Frontenac County initiative

(Actually there is only one person who tells me this each and every year, my managing editor) This year, the only April Fool's story we ran seemed to go off without a hitch. It was about a non-existent proposal for a marijuana-themed resort in the North Frontenac/Addington Highlands area. In the online version of the article, the resort was called “Marijuana Shores” in the headline. The article used some actual preliminary resort development plans that were floated in the region about a decade ago and added a fictitious marijuana theme to it. Some people groaned and others were amused, I am told.

Four weeks to the day later, a man named David Bergstrome walked into a meeting of North Frontenac Council and made a detailed presentation for an actual project that is called Rocky Shore Cannabis, which he would like to locate on the secluded North Shore Road in North Frontenac (see “The Grass is Greener" in last week's paper) Everything about the presentation suggests that Mr. Bergstrome knows what he is doing, and if he builds what could be a 6,000 square foot facility it would be the largest manufacturing facility built in North Frontenac since a ski factory was built there 50 years ago.

I’ve never met David Bergstrome nor do I know where he got the idea that North Frontenac would be a good location for his business or where he got the idea to call it Rocky Shore.

I wish him well in his endeavours. If there is one thing we need in Frontenac County, it is ambitious entrepreneurs.

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Unexpected purchases to drain reserves by $200,000 Central Frontenac Council – May 10 by Jeff Green

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t this price, Central Frontenac Council might consider meeting less often.

Fire Chief Bill Young attended the meeting to bring Council up to speed on a dilemma that has come about. After purchasing a new emergency first response (EFR) van for the Sharbot Lake station for $157,000, $13,000 under the budgeted amount, the EFR van that serves the Parham station blew an engine.

“We have a price of $7,500 to replace the engine but I wouldn’t recommend putting that kind of money in that van, which has high mileage,” he said. He added that to put off buying a new van, the one that had been serving the Sharbot Lake station could be transferred to Parham instead of being traded in for $10,000, but said, “We always have trouble getting that van safetied because once the EFR equipment is loaded the van is overweight for its capacity.”

He said that if he went back to the manufacturer for a new van he would get a discount.

The net cost to the township above the budget to have two new vans is $130,000.

Treasurer Michael McGovern said that if the township decided to spend the un-budgeted money, he would recommend using the equipment reserve fund.

“It will drain the fund and council will want to start building it up next year, which is something I don’t like, but I like borrowing money and paying interest even less,” he said.

“If we spend $7,500 we would probably extend the life of the Parham van for a year or two,” said Councilor Tom Dewey.

“We might be able to, but it might break down sooner than that,” said Bill Young.

“Putting money into old vehicles can come back to bite you. I speak from experience when I say that,” said Councilor Bill MacDonald.

“I’d hate to use reserves for this. I’d prefer we borrowed the money over ten years. We may end up in an emergency and not have the money we need,” said Tom Dewey.

Council voted to buy the new truck, and pay for it out of reserves. $30,000 for equipment float Public Works Manager John Badgley reported that “the present equipment float is a 1990 model and during a routine circle check it was found that the frame has rusted, ... , making it unsafe."

A replacement float capable of hauling a 20-ton load will cost $30,000, in his estimation.

“There is approximately $71,000 set aside in reserves to purchase a loader. I am recommending that we pull $30,000 of that reserve to purchase the float,” he said.

“Was that float not inspected by the Ministry of Transportation?” asked Councilor Victor Heese.

“Only once a year,” said Badgley.

Council approved the purchase.

Council also approved the purchase of a truck from Hinton Dodge Chrysler on the recommendation of Badgley. Although the purchase was not put out to tender, Badgley said that since it was a Dodge truck that the township was buying, all Dodge dealers are bound to come in with the same price for municipal purchase and it made sense to buy from the closest dealer. He said that the treasurer had been consulted and the $37,000 purchase is being made within the guidelines of the township’s procurement

Re: Hydro One rates

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compared my March 2016 Hydro One bill to the one I received for the same period last year. The total consumption of power was only slightly different from the previous year and the distribution over the time of use periods was identical. Adjusting for the slight change in total consumption, our aggregate bill from Hydro One was 28% higher than the previous year. That of course was an all-in figure - it included the rate increases in the year, the departure of the debt repayment charge and the disappearance of the “Green Energy Rebate”.

Interestingly, the bill continues to remind me how much I have saved relating to the

Re: The Grass is Greener

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onas Bonnetta's May 5 article “The Grass is Greener for businesses in North Frontenac” and his mention of the Bergstrome family called to mind our shared history of over five decades on Kashwakamak.

As a youngster on the lake, even when trying to prevent my canoe from being swamped by a power boat, I would always look for a positive side - maybe it really was a good time for a swim? In that light I would like to suggest that if the budding plans for a Grow -OP on North Road come to fruition, the MVCA may wish to consider locking down the Doritos concession in North Frontenac as means to pay for their dam problem, rather than calling for yet another tax hike for property owners on 'Kash'.

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end of the debt repayment charge, but it doesn’t remind me at all of how much more I am paying because of the withdrawal of the “Green Energy Rebate”. Which I guess continues to show that the current Ontario government believes that Ontario residents have short memories and an innate inability to figure out what is going on.

A handy recap of the twice annual increases in hydro rates in Ontario ( http:// www.ontario-hydro.com/historical-rpp-rates) indicates that those rates have more than doubled in the last 7 years. Of course, given that we all spend part of the year enduring winter, this increase is likely to disproportionately impact those who heat their homes with electricity - often families that are rural, elderly or economically challenged.

Starting May 1 rates for electricity will increase yet again. The stated reason for the increase from the Ontario Energy Board press release was “Ontarians consumed less electricity than

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Fundraising for Fort McMurray Bill MacDonald reported that at a supper held at Sharbot Lake United Church last week, over $1,000 was raised for the Red Cross fund to help the residents of Fort McMurray in Alberta.

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Councilor Victor Heese asked that any shelving be held back for use in the re-use centre that is being developed, and Neven agreed.

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• Circle Square Ranch is holding its final fundraising dinner before summer camp, tonight, May 12, 6 pm at the ranch.

Homemade pizza is on the menu, all types, including glutenfree. There will also be a large salad bar. Along with the dinner this month, the fun-filled and very famous pie auction will be held. Bring extra cash, as I’m sure each person will want a pie or two. Your free-will offering for dinner will enhance the camp’s scholarship fund. See you all there.

• Another last before the summer is Kennebec Diners, Tuesday May 17. This month’s hot lunch is chicken pot pies with biscuit topping, mashed potatoes, green beans with pumpkin gingerbread cheesecake bars for dessert. As in other months, the group meets at the Kennebec hall at noon. All lunches include salad, pickles, and beverages. If you would like to attend please call me at 335-3186 and I’ll reserve your place. This will also be your chance to say good-bye to Paul, Aimee and Danielle as they are moving forward into a new chapter of their lives. All of us have really enjoyed their skills in the kitchen and will miss them a lot.

• The Kennebec Recreation Committee will again be hosting

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their annual fireworks display, Sat. May 21 at the Kennebec Rec. Park, situated behind the post office. The rain date will be Sun. May 22. The fireworks will begin at dusk, which will be approximately 9 pm. The canteen will be open, serving popcorn, cold and warm drinks, and some candy. Volunteers will gladly welcome your donation for the fireworks that evening.

• Be sure to have some money ready for the firefighters’ annual toll on the Saturday of the long weekend. Handouts will be provided to the donors, but it is hoped that you will never need their services. Please give generously to this very important group.

• Henderson United Church is hosting a breakfast at their hall, Wednesday May 25, 8 - 10 am. Breakfast will include pancakes, French toast, with this year’s maple syrup. A freewill donation to the church would be much appreciated.

• I am sad to report that two former Arden residents passed away May 4: Georgina Scott in Deseronto, and Leonard Morley at the Peterborough Hospital. Georgina was an active member of the seniors, the church and other community activities and many will remember Leonard as a very active Legion member. Condolences are expressed to their families.

• I would like to remind everyone in Arden and vicinity about the summer scholarship program available to Kennebec District 1 kids through Circle Square Ranch. If you are interested in sending your kids to either day camp or their full week program, please get in touch with Jonathan at 335-5403.

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• A recent Lions’ meeting hosted a special guest from the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation. Nicole Pearce received a second cheque for $2500, which will go directly to the purchase of a specialized MRI unit to be used solely for cancer patients. This life-changing unit is located in the Cancer Wing of the Kingston General Hospital. Check out Lions International to see the many ways they serve worldwide.

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• Everyone is welcome to the Cloyne & District Historical Society's meetings at the Barrie Community Hall at 1pm. On Monday, May 16, guest speaker Norm Ruttan will take us back to the forgotten village of Glastonbury, which was situated near Northbrook.

• Not only is there singing on Thursday evenings, but now every Monday more singing can be heard at the Land o’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church. Moms & dads are invited to bring their wee ones for KidSing from 10:30 until 12:00.

• Sneak Preview: Neville Wells is coming to town! See him on June 4 at the Lions’ Hall. The Black Fly Golf Tournament has been revived! Get those clubs swinging on May 28. The May long weekend will be seeing many mammoth yard sales including St. John the Evangelist Church, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, Cloyne and District Historical Society, and the Lions Club. All are accepting donations.

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• Our hearts and prayers go out to Chris Curtis from our community, and also to the people of Fort McMurray, whose lives have been touched by tragedy this past week.

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• Many area folks attended the burial of the late Russell Gendron last week in Arden. Some from “away” included Don Delyea, Fred and Barb Akey, Angie Deline and her sister Cathy. Russell at one time played music with many from our area, including Lorraine Shorts, Howard Clark, the late Iner Deline and so many others. In the early years, Russell played in a band with Alex Drew from Mountain Grove, Mabel Brown, Geraldine Scott and probably some others too.

Everyone came to the musical evenings, and all the coats were put in one place with all the kids falling asleep on the coats. The band played at wedding receptions all over and the whole family would go together- Russell, Freda, Jim and June. Russell was a great role model of faith, playing music at all the area churches and to his family and the community.

Derek Matson, who growing up as a young lad used to listen to Russell play, offered two songs at the burial.

• Proud Grandfather Howard Gibbs is happy to announce the name of his new addition- Mackenzie Constance Rose.

• Also sympathy is extended to two area families- to the family of the late Pearl Barr, who resided at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, but hailed from Mountain Grove, and to the family of the late Len Ormerod, who at one time lived in Arden with spouse Joyce and family.

• Henderson United Church hosts a yummy in the tummy breakfast on Wed. May 25 from 8-11 am, featuring pancakes, sausage, French toast- Henderson style, pure maple syrup- straight from the tree to the table- cooked this year, toppings, beverages and it's all by donation. All the money goes to the church. Come out, dodge the blackflies and pot holes and have some laughs with us in the country.

• The Family Council at Pine Meadow is hosting a public information speaker about the 3 D's of dementia (dementia, delirium, depression) on Friday June 10 at 1pm in the Pine Meadow large activity room. All caregivers and interested folks are welcome whether you have a family member there or not. The speaker is Tricia Dominik, a consultant and well known resource person on this topic who has helped out many families in our area. As we age dementia is happening with increasing frequency, so the Family Council is offering this opportunity to share, learn and to offer support to one another.

• Black flies are really on the scene these days and we wear our nets even going to the mail box.

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• Canada has designated the third Saturday in May as National Fiddling Day. • Tay Valley Township's Re-Use Centre - The Re-Use Centre at the Glen Tay Waste Site is a volunteer run initiative, in partnership with the township, to divert materials from the landfill and extend the life of articles in good condition. The centre, built largely by volunteer labour and donated materials, accepts no longer needed large and small items, in good shape, from Tay Valley residents. The items are sorted and

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As many of you know, I have been planning to retire when a suitable replacement physician could be found to take care of you, my patients.

After nineteen years and many adventures, it is time for me to announce my retirement from the Verona Medical Clinic as of 30 June 2016.

Dr. Sabra Gibbens will be replacing me at the clinic. She will assume my roster, and, at your first visit with her, you will be asked to sign a consent form agreeing to receive her as your physician. There will be no interruption in your ongoing care at the Verona Medical Clinic. I know that you will all make her feel welcome in the community.

Let me say that it has been my honour and privilege to have been allowed to care for so many of you over the years. I will miss the day-to-day interaction in the clinic and with you, my patients.

I wish you all good health and a smooth road ahead.

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put on display in the “store” where visitors can take what they can use. The centre is strictly for residents in Tay Valley Township only. It operates during regular Glen Tay Waste Site hours and anyone wishing to volunteer for a shift at the centre should contact the municipal office.

• Tay Valley Soccer League is currently seeking soccer coaches for the 2016 season, starting on May 16. Tyke and Atom coaches are still needed. If you are interested, please contact Julie Whyte at 613-267-5353 ext. 110 or corporateassistant@tayvalleytwp.ca • There will be a free Line Dancing Demo, 7 pm, May 18 at the ABC Hall to try it out. The ABC Association is happy to offer evening line dancing starting Wed., May 25, 7 pm.

Instructor Rhonda Aisbitt also teaches classes Friday mornings at 10 am at the ABC Hall. Both men and women attend her Friday classes. Please call Debbie 613-273-4077 if you are interested.

• Tay Valley Township’s 200th Anniversary Working Group Celebrates 5 Years of working together. This group of volunteers continues to showcase the area’s substantial culture and history with Tay Valley’s Signature Event celebrations. Councillor Jennifer Dickson, committee chair, commented, “Without these dedicated volunteers none of these community projects would have gotten off the ground.” The group’s work will leave Tay Valley Township with a legacy to be proud of.

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• Our deepest sympathy to the residents of Fort McMurray, who have lost everything to a wildfire. Pray for rain!

• Thinking of Reta Bush, Calvin McGonegal, Ellard Stitt, Dora Scott, Bonnie Weese, Ken Clark.

• Tonight, May 12, the last community dinner will be held at Circle Square Ranch at 6pm. The menu will have various pizzas, even gluten-free, along with a delicious salad bar.

Pay what you can. A great social evening with chef Ali and her helpers, plus friends.

• Happy birthday to: Evelyn Gray, Marjorie Willett, Kourtnie Rochefort, Joan Moore, Cayleigh Matson, Christian Matson, Mike Hawley, Heather Beattie, Kathy Scott, Blake Hawley.

• Happy Anniversary to Dale & Merrillee Gray, William & Theresa Lowery, Don & Doris Ritchie, Glen & Mary Stinson.

• A bug thank you to Mary Howes, Lillian and Wesley Hartwick for picking up litter along the roadside.

• The Arden Wesleyan Church will be hosting a talk on Thurs. May 12, at 11am by Rev Atis from Egypt. His topic will be Christian missions in Egypt. Music & potluck to follow.

• I thank my family for the flowers and dinner for Mother's Day. Many people also remembered their late moms by posting a picture on Facebook, or by visiting their resting place.

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• I hope all moms enjoyed Mother’s Day. Our pancake breakfast gave many moms a break from cooking. Thanks to all who made donations towards the breakfast, to all those who supported this event and especially our firefighters who did a great job cooking, serving and cleaning up. When our community comes together, great things happen.

• Speaking of great things happening: The Cloggers are returning to the Birthday Bash in May. Be prepared to be awed by the fancy footwork and the enthusiastic cloggers.

This monthly potluck supper is always a feast of great country cooking, a celebration of those with a birthday this month and is another community building event. This month’s Bash is May 18 starting at 5:30. Bring a dish to share, a good appetite and a toonie for the hall. Everyone is welcome.

• Despite the snow Sunday morning, it looks like spring has finally arrived: trilliums are ready to break into bloom and the black flies are ready to ‘you-know-what’. Happy Spring.

• Special Happy Birthday wishes to Paul Piette on May 24th, from May, Mary and all the Sidekicks.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca • Sympathy to the family of Louis Gollogly, beloved husband of Phyllis Snider. Louis was a former DuPont employee and he loved to play cards.

• We were saddened to learn of the passing of Georgina Scott (Shortt), beloved wife of the late Earl Scott. She had resided in a nursing home in Deseronto, but was from Arden.

• Sympathy to the family of Pearl Barr (Conboy), wife of the late Don Barr. She had resided at the Northbrook nursing home, but was from Mountain Grove.

• Recent visitors at the home of Judi Fox were Jan and Miny Meijeringh from Holland. They are Judi's son Randy's inlaws. Also visiting Judi was her son David Fox and grandson Kiran from Yellowknife.

• The Land o' Lakes Public School is holding their Fun Fair on May 19 from 5 to 8pm.

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• Don't forget to come to the Clar-Mill Hall on Saturday, May 14 for an afternoon of local history! "Memories of General Stores" will be a wonderful trip back into the past, taking a look at the stores in Plevna and surrounding villages. The Clar-Mill Community Archives are very pleased to present author and guest speaker, Mary Cook at this event! The excitement begins at noon and goes to 4pm! See you there!

• Plevna Joke of the Week: Marlene "What do you get if you cross a sweet potato and a jazz musician?" Larry "A yam session!" – Katie • Saturday May 14 is International Astronomy Day and a Star Party will be held at the Dark Skies Preserve Viewing Pad, located at 5816 Road 506. All star parties begin at dusk; visit northfrontenac.com/index.html or facebook.com/ NFDSP/ in case of cancellation or update - Rhonda

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 • Coffee Break Friday was a full house. Karen & Glen Paterson were hosts. Nice to see Gladys & Mike Walters back from Fort Myers, Florida; also Yves Buck.

• Big thank you to all the dart players who came out during the winter months.

• Happy Birthday Brandy Armstrong, Grayson McMunn, and Molly.

• Hope every mother had as wonderful Mother's a Day as I did with Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, and my daughter, Pam. Thanks, Elaine, for the beautiful tulips.

• The May 6 Chili Dinner and Brown Bag Auction at Sharbot Lake United Church was a great success. Money raised from the chili dinner was donated to the Red Cross for the Fort McMurray fire fund. The brown bag auction is always a hit with the crowd, lots of laughs and over $500 was raised.

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• The annual Zealand Cemetery service will be held on Father's Day, Sunday June 19, at 2pm on site with the Rev, Jean Brown. If it rains, it will be held at Sharbot Lake United Church. If anyone wants to provide guitar music & singing to add to the service, please call the church office at 613-

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• On Sunday, May 29, the United Church Women (UCW) will be honoured at Sharbot Lake United Church at 10am and all are welcome.

• Our sister United church at Henderson is hosting a breakfast on Wed. May 25 from 8-11am, featuring fresh maple syrup, pancakes, sausage, toppings, French toast, beverages – all for a donation to the church.

• Happy birthday to Steven Gould.

• Congratulations to soon-to-be “Rev” Darin MacKinnon, who will be ordained this month at Maritime Conference.

Darin hails from Prince Edward Island and serves the United churches of Arden, Henderson and Mountain Grove.

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• At long last - the baseball season has begun!!! I will try to post upcoming games at ball diamonds in Parham, Sharbot Lake and Mountain Grove so you can come out and cheer them on!!!

• The Pine Meadow Family Council is hosting a public information speaker about the 3 D's (dementia, delirium, depression) on Friday June 10 at 1pm in the Pine Meadow large activity room. Anyone is welcome to attend, whether you have a family member there or not. Speaker Tricia Dominik, a well known psychogeriatric resource consultant who has helped out many local families, will give insights on this timely topic, which is affecting more and more folks as we age. With so many baby boomers now in our later years, these issues are really timely and need to be discussed. Folks always thought they had to keep all of this hidden, but why suffer in silence? There's strength and hope in sharing and in learning more information and ways to deal with it all.

• Our sister church at Henderson United features their ever popular breakfast on Wed. May 25 at the Henderson Hall from 8- 11am, featuring pancakes, French toast- best in Henderson, pure maple syrup- made this year, toppings, beverages and the cost is by donation. All proceeds aid the church.

• May 14 from 10 am to 3 pm there will be a Flea market/ Bake/Craft sale to be held at the Glendower Hall on the Westport Road sponsored by the Bedford Historical Society and The Historical Room will be open for viewing. If you wish to rent a table contact Betty at 613-374-5223 • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Pearl Barr.

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Parham-Tichborne- from pg 6 years as the director of the Family Health Team in Sharbot Lake. Also to Dr. Dempsey, who is retiring in June from the Verona Medical Clinic.

• Hope all mothers enjoyed their special day.

• Thank you to all who called me last week or gave me a hug. Thinking of all the residents, fire fighters and emergency responders of Fort McMurray.

• Sidewalks in the villages look so good after the sweeper has cleaned them!!

• The Land o Lakes Public School is holding their fun fair on May 19 from 5 to 8 pm • On Friday June 10, Stephen Goodberry, one of Canada's premier tribute artists will return to Sharbot Lake to do a Tribute to the Legends show at Granite Ridge Education Centre. Stephen will perform hits by Neil Diamond, Roy Orbison, and Elvis Presley, there will also be a silent auction items and door prizes. Tickets are $20 pp and are available at Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, Hope’s Store in Parham, or call Granite Ridge Education Centre at 613-279-2131.

• Happy Birthday to Doug Whan, Jane Neadow, Suzanne Meulenaar, Brooke Raymond, Lorna Duncan, Nicki Hearns.

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• Portland Community Church presents a Country Gospel concert featuring Phil Wicklam and Ron Sheffield & friends tonight, May 12 at 7 pm. Refreshments will be served.

• The Frontenac Women's Chorus presents The Earth, the Stars, and the Ocean Sea with special guests Jan LeClair, Mara Shaw, and Amanda Pulling, Saturday May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church. Admission is by free will donation plus a food bank item. Refreshments will be served following the concert.

• The next Verona Car Show volunteer meeting is Tuesday May 17, 7 pm at the Verona Lions Club. New volunteers are welcome. The Verona Car Show is a nonprofit event with all proceeds going to the Verona Community Association. These proceeds fund year round free events such as the Christmas in the Village Day, Christmas Dinner, Family Skating day and Music in the Park.

• The 2016 season for the Frontenac Farmers Market will start on Saturday, May 21 from 9 am to 2 pm at Prince Charles Public School. Welcome back the returning vendors and say hello to the new vendors.

• Dr. Laurel Dempsey is retiring. Join in the celebration of her Verona Medical Centre career on Saturday May 28 at the Verona Lions Centre. There will be a Community Drop In Open House from 2 pm to 4 pm. Later that evening there will be a Community Celebration Dinner at 7 pm for $25 per person. For dinner reservations contact Wayne Conway

by May 18, 613-374-3807 wayne.conway@ bell.net • VON is starting a gentle twice-weekly exercise class for seniors at the Bellrock Hall.

Free of charge. Registration is May 26 at 9 am at BellRock Hall. Classes will be from 9am to 10 am Tuesday and Thursday mornings. For more information, call (613) 6340130 x 3414.

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• While the Denbigh Griffith Lions and Denbigh Recreation worked outside on Saturday at the AHCC, the kids played inside (see photo on page 7). The flower beds were weeded and made ready for spring, a tree was planted, and the grounds tidied, while in the gym, the kids played mini-hockey, and basketball, followed by a snack of fruit, veggies and cheese and crackers provided by Lakelands Family Health Team. The new gym equipment was made possible through funding from the KFL&A Healthy Kids Com-

munity Challenge. After the break, a game of Giant Snakes and Ladders kept the kids moving and hopping. Then everyone took a break to refuel at the BBQ lunch. Thank you to all who came to enjoy the day!

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by Linda Rush ast year at about this time, a very successful “Fire Extinguisher Day” was held at the Ompah Community Centre. Glenna Shanks from Perth Fire Extinguisher Service was there to inspect home and cottage owners’ fire extinguishers, and to service them if necessary. In addition, the North Frontenac Fire Department was present with fire prevention information. They also provided an opportunity for people to try out using fire extinguishers on a real fire. Lots of people took advantage of the day and came from far and wide to do so.

May 21 will see a similar event at the Ompah Community Centre this year. According to Rick and Debbie Morey, who organize the day, quite a number of people who attended last year were surprised to learn that their extinguishers were either completely non-functional, or needed recharging. Even if your extinguisher indicates that it is fully charged, this is not always the case. Lots of people also discovered that they didn’t really know how to use a fire extinguisher. Even if they could get it to discharge its foam, how to apply this foam to a real fire was not as straightforward as they had believed. Being able to try out an extinguisher on a real fire was an eye-opening experience that many appreciated.

So, come out on May 21, between 9 and 12, to take advantage of this chance to make your home or cottage much safer in the case of a fire. A small fee will be charged for the inspection. If you have any questions give Rick or Debbie a call at 613-701-3648.

by Jeff Green The Pine Meadow Nursing Home Special Needs Committee is gearing up for the 14th Annual Pine Meadow Classic at Hunter’s Creek Golf Course, which will take place on Saturday, June 25.

The tournament has been responsible for bringing amenities and functions to Pine Meadow that are not covered by the limited funding the home receives from the provincial government. Over the years these have included the garden, gates and pavilion near the entrance to the home; specialised beds and lift equipment; and chairs for the activity room. The fund has also paid for trips to Wheeler’s Pancake House, Woodland Park, Sand Lake, Farm Town Park and many other locations.

The special needs committee, which is community-based, is headed by Laury Hitchcock, Eleanor Nowell, Fern Sedore and Alison Yearwood. There are two main ways for community members to support the tournament. One is to purchase tickets to play at the event. They sell for $55 and include 18 holes of golf, coffee and muffins before the shotgun tournament start and a lunch as well. There are also door prizes

and contests throughout the round.

Individuals and businesses can also sponsor the tournament. Individual sponsorships from $150 to $499 are available, as are major corporate sponsorships at $500 or more.

Over the years the tournament has always been marked by competition among some of the strong teams with a healthy dose of good humour as other teams vie for the coveted “most honest team”. Players can enter as individuals, partners, or teams of four.

The funds raised at this year’s event will be directed towards monthly excursions for residents; an Arjo Maxi Lift; raised garden beds and paved pathways for the back courtyard; patio furniture, and tablecloths and matching curtains for the activity room.

While the tournament is six weeks away, committee members are filling up the tournament roster and sponsorship slots early this year, and in order to reserve a spot, it is best to contact them as soon as possible. To book a spot, call Eleanor at 613-336-2547 (days) or 613-336-8226 (evenings) or email eleanornowell@gmail.com.

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May is Community Living Month

By Jeff Green n recognition of Community Living Month and this year’s Shine a Light on Community Living campaign, Toronto’s CN tower was lit up last night, May 11, in the blue and green Community Living colours. Today (May 12) delegations from Community Living (CL) associations from Toronto and around Ontario are converging on Queen’s Park to talk to politicians about inclusiveness for people with intellectual disabilities at all levels of Ontario society.

“Member associations from across Ontario will also be participating in the Shine a Light on Community Living campaign, by having their buildings illuminated in blue and green and encouraging partners in their respective communities to do the same. When homes, businesses and municipal buildings brightly display the Community Living colours on May 11, a powerful message of inclusion will shine throughout the province,” said Chris Beesly, the executive director of CL-Ontario in announcing the campaign last month.

Banners marking the event went up earlier this month at the offices of CL-North Frontenac in Sharbot Lake. A delegation of six, including employees and some of the people who receive services from the agency are participating in the day at the legislature in Toronto.

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“Community Living is more than our name; it is the concept of all of us, the entire community, living together and supporting each other. We have been holding events, such as our Mother’s Day brunch last weekend and our Spaghetti Dinner on May 19 for the entire community to enjoy,” he said. [See ad on page 16 for details] One service that CL-North Frontenac supports that exemplifies that relationship is the Treasure Trunk store in Sharbot Lake.

“We provide administrative and financial support for the Treasure Trunk, and the volunteers do the rest. They raise money for the entire community as well,” said Walsh.

While the Treasure Trunk provides work placements for people served by Community Living, it also has its own, independent profile in the larger community.

This is a special year for Community-Living North Frontenac, its 40th anniversary.

“We can truly say that the organisation has stayed true to its goal of providing individuals opportunities for empowerment, decision making and quality of life,” said Walsh.

Other events scheduled for Community Living Month include a baseball game at the Sharbot Lake ball field between CL-Napanee and CL-North Frontenac on May 27.

The month ends on May 31 with the annual Back Yard Barbeque at the Community Living office.

An astronomer visits NAEC

By Valerie Allan AEC students were very fortunate to receive a visit from Guy Nason on May 9.

Mr. Nason is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, and he brought a powerful telescope so that students could observe Mercury making a transit across the sun. The last time this transit occurred was ten years ago. The visit was organized by Melissa Randle, who has a keen interest in all things scientific. Students visited the telescope throughout the day, so that they could see the difference in the path of Mercury as

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St. James Major going global!

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fter competing at the regional and provincial levels of the Destination Imagination tournaments, St. James Major in Sharbot Lake has secured a berth in the global fi-

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nals of this prestigious competition, which is sponsored in part by the likes of the Walt Disney Corporation, IBM and the U.S. Space and Rocket Centre, and will be held at the University of Tennessee.

But we need YOUR help.

Destination Imagination is an arts-based program that inspires children to learn through drama and discovery. Teaching through a creative process, it empowers students with 21st century skills as they are led through a series of instant challenges as well as preparations for a presentation judged at the competitions.

St. James Major in Sharbot Lake sent two teams to the regional tournament in Arnprior this past March: a middle school team consisting of students from grades 5 to 8, as well as a younger elementary team consisting of the children in grades 1 to 4. Our older team prepared for an improvisational challenge that addressed a news flash and had to incorporate a miscellaneous prop in the process.

Our younger team advanced to the provincial tournament held on the campus of the University of Toronto in April.

They chose the Scientific challenge and had to research how animals use camouflage in nature. They then prepared an 8-minute play involving a character hidden in plain sight where a plot twist developed when the character was revealed. They also had to create a prop that looked like one thing, but was really another. The team created a play about musicians and their dogs carrying guitar cases on the way to a concert in the woods, who encounter a black wolf hidden in the shadows of their backdrop. When the wolf appears, the guitar cases really have guns in them and the musicians turn into hunters - but in the end decide to spare the life of the wolf. Very complex for a group of 6 to 9-year-olds!

After securing a position in this once-in-a-lifetime experience from May 25th to the 28th, the team has to do some fundraising. This year more than 17,000 people will take part in the global championships from over 15 different

countries. At a cost of US $715 per person for the 4 days plus travel, we are seeking sponsorship from our great community. While the Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic DSB has generously agreed to defray some of the costs, can you help? Anything from the $15 cost of a meal to the $35 cost of one night’s lodging to the full sponsorship of a student would be appreciated!

With concerts and presentations from NASA as well as a variety of activities led by world's leading corporations, this will truly provide the children an experience of a lifetime. We sincerely appreciate any support you are able to offer to help our team compete at Globals. To donate - contact St. James Major 613-279-1243.

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Greening the school yard at Loughborough PS

by Julie Druker or two years now, Sharon Isbell and Alan Macdonald, both teachers at Loughborough Public School in Sydenham, have been working together with some help from the school and local community on greening and improving the school yard at LPS. On April 23, 38 new shade trees, all heat and drought-resistant and pollinator-friendly varieties that include silver and sugar maples, lindens and locusts, were planted in the school yard.

Local business owners Daryl Silver of the Silverbrook Garden Centre and Mike Gossage of Sydenham Landscaping, along with school staff and members of the school's parent council assisted with the planting.

The students, who helped select the trees,

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facilities will give students a chance to experience first hand much of the classroom curriculum they are covering, subjects like the science of photosynthesis, energy and matter cycles, ecosystems, plant biology and more. Macdonald and Isbell hope to see the beds become a kind of “edible landscape” at the school, and provide the students with an opportunity for experiential learning. “Right now the students, both older and younger are growing edible seedlings that they will plant in the beds, the idea being that when a stuStudents with the new composter dent learns how to plant and grow salad ingredients, chances are they will watered and mulched them.

Other recent changes to the playground be inclined eat more salad”, Isbell said.

Macdonald concurred, saying, “The best area have included the construction of three raised beds and a three-chamber compos- way to get students to care about environter, which were built by local carpenters mental and food security issues is to engage Peter Ramsay and Aaron Kerv. These new them in the production of food.”

GREC’S Got Talent!

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n May 5, Granite Ridge Education Centre held its annual talent show, GREC's Got Talent. The auditorium was packed with parents and family waiting to see what the students had to offer this year, and they were not disappointed.

The room was abuzz when the pie auction started the evening. Auction numbers were raised to bid on cakes, pies and goodies donated by parents and students, with all proceeds going to the Grade 8 grad trip to Montreal. The top three cakes were auctioned off for $55 each.

The students were then introduced one at a time by emcees Tyee David and Leah Neumann. In the audience, you could pick out the parents as they sang along, followed the dance moves and focused intently on the stage, most likely after many evenings helping with practices.

Honey Wilson, who was one of the youngest performers at only six years old, bravely took the stage by herself and sang “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”.

Grade 12 student, Devon Scott, was one of the older students to show off his talent. He has been studying dance for nine years and left the audience awestruck with his stunning original dance routine.

Riley Merrigan covered George Jones' “He Stopped Loving Her Today” with a stage presence and voice of an old country soul.

Riley told the audience about the importance

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of his guitar, which was custom-made by his uncle, who is now 88 years old.

The Young Choristers brought a calm beauty to the night, singing three First Nations songs, led by Lily Legacy-Zierer. First was Nissa, a song honouring Grandmother Moon, then a Cherokee Morning Song, and finally the Cedar Song.

The Vocal Ensemble showed a unique approach to rhythm and song, using their own and each other’s hands and bodies in perfect synchronization while singing the Pentatonix version of “White Winter Hymnal” by Fleet Foxes.

The evening was full of amazing vocalists and dance numbers that had the audience cheering and clapping. The show ended with a lovely cover of The Beatles’ “Hey Jude”, performed by various staff and Lukas Reynolds on bass.

The support of GREC staff members Kelly Caravan, Julia Schall and Kathy Reynolds could be seen throughout the evening. Ms. Caravan took to the stage with many of the students and Ms. Schall helped them remember their cues and kept the evening running smoothly. Shaun Savoie helped out by running the auction and then taking on the soundboard, focusing on helping the students shine, and they all did.

The evening raised $1,100 and undoubtedly next year will not fail to live up to this year’s entertainment standards.

The two teachers have also applied for a grant from the Evergreen Brick Works, a community organization in Toronto that helps communities by offering grants for outdoor environmental projects. The grant will be for 30 large limestone rocks that will become an outdoor classroom area on the playground.

The teachers are also waiting to hear back about a $20,000 grant from Farms to Schools, which would help establish a school-based, student-grown salad bar program involving students from LPS and Sydenham High School. The food prep will be handled by students in the high school’s new culinary arts program and some produce will also be sourced from area farms.

“These days it seems more and more important for children to develop a strong relationship with the land, to understand their food sources, with the idea being that if they care about it, they will protect it and in the future will become more a part of the solution instead of the problem”, Isbell said.

The 500 students at the school have also each planted a sunflower seed, which they will be transplanting to the playground in the next few weeks.

Archery students hit the mark

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tudents at North Addington Education Centre (NAEC) are becoming adept target shooters thanks to a special program that is spreading quickly in schools across the country. The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) teaches archery to intermediate and high school students and has been offered to students at NAEC for the last three years.

NAEC teacher Sarah Sproule, who runs the program, said that her school was one of the first in Ontario to adopt the program. That was due to Sproule's enthusiasm for outdoor learning (she also heads up the NAEC's outdoor program). Sproule is an avid bow hunter and back in 2014 she championed the program and approached the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters for their support. She pretty much single-handedly did the fundraising to acquire the equipment, which costs approximately $8000.

Not surprisingly, it is Sproule who travels to schools across Ontario to train other NASP instructors and also not surprisingly she strongly believes that NASP has a very positive influence on students, especially those at risk. The program shows students how to use a bow and arrow and how to shoot at targets from a number of distances. Participating students also compete in school-toschool tournaments. This year the NAEC 's

archery students have competed in two tournaments and the last will be featured in the OFAH magazine. The older students, who were shooting in the gym on May 3 when I visited, are especially keen and together they set up the equipment, which includes bows, arrows and targets in just five minutes flat. The targets have international-style target faces, plus one deer and one bear.

Sproule leads the session using the verbal and whistle commands that meet all of the mandatory safety requirements. Many of the students said that archery has helped their focus and concentration and has opened up a whole new social element for them at the school. Nathan, a grade 12 student, said he loves the dexterity involved; the fact that the sport is practical; and how it helps him get out his frustrations, which otherwise might manifest in more negative ways. ”My confidence has also really improved as a result,” he said.

Brittany likes the fact that the sport attracts similar-minded kids and said she also loves the social element.

Four of the seven students said they asked for a bow for Christmas, which shows how the sport has become a part of their everyday lives. Younger students at the school are also taking up the bow and Sproule reit-

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eeds are alive. As they grow, they are constantly adapting to their surroundings.

Seeds were traditionally passed from generation to generation as a means to survival.

Each generation would select the healthiest, strongest, most fruitful plants, the ones that survived, and save their seeds.

There is no definitive definition for an heirloom seed. They are old seeds, which were passed down from generation to generation.

They are pollinated by insects or the wind.

Heirloom vegetables come in many different shapes, sizes and colours.

Round carrots, pink celery, lobed tomatoes or white beets. Most heirlooms are more nutritious than store bought ones, and different colours contain different vitamins. If you grow heirloooms, their seeds can be saved so that you can grow them again.

Garden seeds have evolved from wild plants. They were picked and planted again.

The plants with desirable characteristics were used and grown again, slowly changing the way that the plants grew. The wild grain that is wheat had kernels that would ripen a few at a time. As people picked them, they were selecting seed for the timing when it would ripen. Gradually, more kernels on each blade of wheat were ripe for picking, at the same time.

This is how our food has evolved. Heirloom seeds are centuries of work from the past, and are the security of our future. Each seed is a legacy. Some come with stories.

Here are a few of these stories.

1500-Year-Old Cave Bean. This bean has a very old story. The original seed was found in a cave, in New Mexico. It was carbon dated to 1500 years old. The Cave Bean is an ancestor of the Anasazi Bean. It is a green pole bean that grows on 10-foot long vines.

Noires des Carmes Melon. This melon has a treasured history. It was grown in sixteenth century France and has been pre-

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served in France by the Carmelite Monks since 1787. The melon is fragrant, juicy and four inches round. Its skin turns near black when ripe, and it has also been called the Black Rock Melon.

Cherokee Trail of Tears Bean.

This bean has a story of persecution and sorrow, and is part of our history in North America. It is a bean given to us by the Cherokee people. In the winter of 1838, they were driven from their homeland in Tennessee and forced to relocate in Oklahoma. Over 4000 people died. The path that they walked on, and shed many tears, was later named the Trail of Tears. They carried these bean seeds with them as they walked.

Stowell's Evergreen Sweet Corn.

In this corn lies a story of extreme greed.

In 1848 Nathanial Stowell cross pollinated a flour corn with an Iroquois sugar corn, to produce his own variety of corn. He was from Massachusetts. He reluctantly sold his friend two ears for four dollars with a promise that his friend would only grow it for himself to eat. His friend then sold the corn to a seed company for $20,000. It was a popular variety when it was introduced by the seed company in 1856.

Deseronto Bean. This bean has origins close to home, but has lost its story. It is an old bean from the Tyendinaga reserve. It is a delicious fresh green bean, and its dried beans are plump, white and smooth. It is very productive regardless of the weather each season.

Red Fig Tomato. This tomato has a story of sustenance. It originated in Italy during the sixteenth century. It was picked whole and dried the same way that figs are, for eating throughout the year. It is a pear shaped red cherry tomato that also tastes good fresh. They really do dry whole; they do not get mouldy.

Montreal Melon. This melon has a rich history. Brought to Montreal by French settlers, and grown along the St. Lawrence River, it became a famous culinary delicacy.

Melons were sold to hotels and restaurants in the US where there was a high demand, as it was resold for up to $1.00 per slice. By 1907 it was so profitable that some Montreal farmers hired armed guards to protect their fields.

It was extinct by the 1920s but in 1995, a few seeds were found at the US department of agriculture. A green fleshed cantaloupe with an average weight of 12 lbs.

Jimmy's White Lake Bean. This bean has an intriguing story to tell. It comes from the White Lake area, near Almonte. Some friends moved to White Lake. They bought some green beans at a local farm stand.

They asked the farmer where else they could buy those beans. He said you don't buy them, you grow them, and he gave them some seeds. His name was Jimmy.

There are thousands of varieties of heirloom seeds, every vegetable you can think of, some with stories and some have long lost their stories. Many heirlooms have been lost. Varieties that people can remember can't be found anywhere, to grow again. As these varieities become extinct, so does the genetic diversity of our food. In 1981, there were approximately 350 different kinds of garden peas available from seed companies, by 2004, there were only about 200. There were over 130 varieties of celery available in 1981, but only 70 by 2004. Over half of the varieties of vegetables, even today, are

grown and sold by only one seed company in North America. This puts them at high risk for becoming extinct. Each gardener should adapt at least one thing that they love, and save the seeds from it, forever. Keep growing it and saving your seeds. Share your seeds with your friends and neighbours.

Keep the legacy alive.

The Mountain Grove Seed Company has collected, and is collecting local heirloom seeds, local historic seeds. Our area has many things that were grown by grandparents and other relatives. These are our special heirlooms. So far the collection includes asparagus, chives, dill, sweet william and sweet peas. The bonny best tomato was grown in the Parham area in the early 1900s.

Our original seeds were not from the area, but now have been grown here for the past twelve years. If you have any special family heirloom seeds that you would like to be included with our collection of local historic seeds, or any information about what varieties of vegetables that your ancestors grew, let us know. You can contact us on facebook (Mountain Grove Seed Company), or by email mountaingroveseed@gmail.com. If you are interested in learning about saving seeds, there will be a seed saving workshop at the Sharbot Lake Farmer's Market on Saturday June 11, 2016.

Penny-pinching gardens

by Helen Halpenny, Lanark Master Gardeners oday I went to a nursery and saw a herbaceous peony priced at $99. Yes, it was rather a rare plant. That made me remember my visit to a lovely garden a couple of years ago, whose owner told me she had a $200 budget for the entire gardening year.

I was amazed at the time that her frugality could produce such a wonderful collection of plants, and I asked her how she acquired such variety.

If you are beginning to garden and have limited money, some of her ideas may be helpful. First of all, start a compost pile.

With fall fast approaching there will be lots of leaves and garden waste. You don’t need any fancy equipment, just make a heap, and

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turn it to speed the rotting process. Soon you won’t need to buy the store bought products.

Compost that is ready can be spread onto perennial beds in the fall after cleanup and it will help the plants get through winter, and will provide nutrients next spring.

Save seeds. Both vegetable and flower seeds can easily be saved, providing they are not hybrids. All open pollinated varieties will come true. Let the seed pods ripen on the plant and just before they split and spill their contents, collect the seeds and store in paper sacks until you are ready to plant.

Seed collection is best done on the dry day.

They should be stored in a cool, dark location. If you are collecting from the wild, never take more than 10% of the available seeds,

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Gardening expert Ed Lawrence supports the Grandmothers

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n May 8, the Grandmothers By the Lake held a fundraiser event with wellknown gardening expert, Ed Lawrence, at Trinity United Church in Verona. Lawrence’s popular radio broadcast can be heard every Monday at 12:30 on CBC Radio One. The Grandmothers By the Lake are a group of 23 grandmothers with Adele Colby at the helm. They are all from South and Central Frontenac and work tirelessly for the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, to raise awareness and funds for the grandmothers of Africa, who are struggling to raise the many children orphaned by the AIDS pandemic.

Some of the grandmothers care for 2 to 20 children with no resources or support.

Grandmothers to Grandmothers was born following an International Women's Conference in 2006. The Stephen Lewis Foundation brought 100 African women to meet 100 Canadian women looking to help with the AIDS pandemic. The women got together for four days to discuss what could be done and decided on raising funds for African grandmothers to help their grandchildren.

There are now 8,000 chapters of Grandmothers across Canada, who have raised approximately $25 million for the campaign.

All money goes directly to women in Africa.

At Ed Lawrence’s presentation on Saturday, there was an opportunity for all the

guests to write out their gardening questions before the talk began.

If you have ever listened to the show, you know it is a half hour of callers looking for help, and the afternoon in Verona was just like that, but live!

One by one, the questions were called out and Lawrence thoughtfully and sometimes with the dry, gentle humour you might expect, answered them all, which took over two hours. Throughout the afternoon, pens were flying as guests frantically took notes.

There was a common theme for many of Lawrence’s answers. We, as gardeners, need to get more accustomed to what we should be growing, as opposed to what we think we may want to grow. With climate change a harsh reality, the need for gardeners to plant native and drought-tolerant plants is more important than ever.

Lawrence answered many questions about unwanted moss, violets or clover and how to get rid of them, but always followed with “Or you can say 'if it is green, then leave it'”. These plants are native; you do not need to cut the lawn as much if you have them and they are generally drought-tolerant. Many audience members were happy to hear this approach being taught to other gardeners.

When questioned about using a chemical spray on Wild Parsnip, Lawrence was quick to discuss how upset this made him.

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Trade plants with your neighbours and friends. An established garden always has clumps that need dividing and volunteer plants that pop up in unexpected places. Become a member of the local horticultural society and you will have access to plant sales, and group orders. And, you will meet other gardeners who will give you cuttings and seeds when you admire their gardens.

Start seedlings in early spring. Bright windowsills or grow lights will give the necessary light to raise healthy plants. Annuals bring fast results, but perennials, too, are well worth growing. Even trees can be grown from seed. They just need a little more patience. For the price of a packet of seed you can have dozens or maybe hundreds of plants. Furthermore, nurturing the

little plants will give you a great feeling of accomplishment.

Start small. As your clumps of perennials get big enough to divide, your flower beds can expand to accommodate the extras. By starting with a manageable area, you will not get discouraged with the weeding and other maintenance. As you get more proficient, you will enjoy a larger garden.

Visit other gardens and use ideas that you admire. Thoughtful design goes a long way in designing a successful garden. Collect ideas from many sources and during the long winter months do your planning. Some of the prettiest gardens are full of common plants used in distinctive and creative settings. A gardening friend says never to plant just one plant- always a grouping of at least three. Five is better.

Of course everyone is tempted by the glorious selection of plant material at nurseries, and we should treat ourselves to special plants from time to time. But there is real satisfaction from ‘gardening from scratch.’ By economizing on some aspects of gardening we can save up for that coveted plant we long for.

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He talked about how Lanark County will be using a herbicide this summer to try to control this weed by spraying in ditches and along the abandoned railways. “Herbicides do not know how to stop killing,” Lawrence said. “They can kill trees in close proximity by wind. They do not break down once in the waterways and can cause dermal toxicity if handled. Using herbicides is a vicious cycle that we should be avoiding.”

Another question, which Lawrence was quick to use as a teaching tool, was about getting rid of Dutchman's Breeches, a native, spring-flowering plant. He explained to the guests that without this plant, as well as violets and trilliums, we cannot sustain our bees, which are our main pollinators.

The afternoon was also full of laughter at some of Lawrence’s advice, such as putting dirty kitty litter in unwanted mole holes, and his repeated advice on pruning: always cut directly after a node and the blade closest to what you want to keep, and please, always stop at 25%.

He also emphasized buying plants from local plant sales because the plants are usually varieties that do well in your area and

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Adele Colby saw the positive effects of the foundation’s work over the years when she visited Africa for a second time in 2015. The changes for women there were clear. They are no longer frightened and are fighting for their rights; for health care and pensions.

Some women even expressed their interest in running for office, which was a drastic change from Colby’s previous visit in 2010.

The Grandmothers by the Lake will be holding their 8th Annual Plant & Bake Sale on Saturday, June 4 from 10am – 1pm at St. Paul's United Church in Harrowsmith.

Proceeds to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. For more information or to donate, please call Adele Colby at 613375-8845. To hear Ed Lawrence answer all your gardening questions, listen to CBC 1 at 12:30pm on Mondays.

Our Woodlands and Wetlands Bus Tour

by Herb Pilles, Friends of Salmon River e all know we live in a spectacularly beautiful part of Ontario, but sometimes it takes highly knowledgeable experts to open our eyes and look at our own back yards in a new way. Who knew that scientists from all over the world travel here to marvel at and study things we take for granted: “pillow” rock formations from ancient sea beds; the Plevna Fault (which is not a shortcoming of the good citizens of that town); traces of the last glaciers to scour this landscape; a watershed divide; and an extensive wetland and headwater that harbours rare species? We can even boast of Little Round Lake: a meromictic lake, which is a stratified lake consisting of two layers that do not completely mix, and creatures that thrive without oxygen.

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On the Woodlands and Wetlands Tour on April 23, organized by Friends of the Salmon River, about 50 lucky passengers learned to look at their terrain in a new way, thanks to some local scientists and experts. Gray Merriam (landscape ecologist) taught us about the Kennebec Wetlands complex, Dave Smallwood (professional forester) pointed out past and present forestry practices and woodlot management, Dugald Carmichael was the geologist on board who enlightened us with stories of events millions and billions of years ago that formed what we now see in the rocks at roadsides, and Don Cuddy (ecologist) shared his knowledge and insights into the complexity of the relationships between living things and the landscape.

The route took us north on Road 38 to Sharbot Lake, then up Road 509, through Snow Road Station, Ompah, Plevna, Meyers Cave, south on 41 to Northbrook, Henderson, and continuing south through Arden, returning to our starting point in Verona.

There was never a dull moment as commentators both educated and entertained us.

The trip was a partnership sponsored by Friends of the Salmon River, the Ontario Woodlot Association: Limestone Chapter, and the Frontenac Stewardship Foundation.

For more on these groups, see friendsofsalmonriver.ca, www.ontariowoodlot.com, and facebook.com/Frontenac-StewardshipFoundation.

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it moved across the sun. Mercury showed as a small black dot against the white appearance of the sun. As well as seeing Mercury’s transit, students were also lucky enough to witness several sun spots.

Mr. Nason told students that the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada holds public

orshippers at Land o' Lakes Emmanuel United Church held a joyous covenanting ceremony recently. The pledge between Rev. D'thea Webster and the congregation opened a new chapter both for her ministry and those assembled. D'thea comes from a long line of United Church ministers, two of whom were in attendance. Penny Akey, chair of The Four Winds Presbytery, conducted the well-attended service. Ordained in 2012, Rev Webster was called to the area last fall and quickly became part of the Northbrook community. Land O' Lakes is located off Hwy 41 on #108 Addington Road #2 in Northbrook.

The inclusive church welcomes everyone to their services on Sundays at 10am. stargazing events once a month, after sundown, at the North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve at Road 506 in Plevna.

Thie next event is this Saturday, May 14 to celebrate International Astronomy Day and if people linger until 11 pm, they will see Mars rising. For further information, visit northfrontenac.ca and click on the Dark Sky Preserve tab.

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Relay for Life 2016 - The Canadian Cancer Society’s Mission T

he Canadian Cancer Society is a national, communitybased organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. Our vision is creating a world where no Canadian fears cancer.

The CCS is the only national cancer charity that funds research into all 200 + types of cancer and we are the largest charity funder of cancer research in Canada. We are the only cancer charity that funds research for the entire cancer journey including prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and quality of life.

Through the advocacy efforts of CCS, locally we have supported and aided changes to legislation for tobacco regulations, menu labeling and tanning beds for minors. Through research, we’ve discovered that about half of all cancers can be prevented through healthy living practices like exercising, eating properly, having a healthy body weight and not smoking. The earlier cancer is detected, the more positive the outcomes. Because of this we are putting a lot of emphasis on prevention such as our smokers’ helpline, sun sense and early detection programs like Screening Saves Lives.

Supporting through the Transportation Program In 2014 our office funded 5216 rides and our 44 volunteer drivers provided 3688 rides and drove 157,000 km to get

Day of the Pig returns

By Jeff Green he Day of the Pig is a feast of food and drink that marks the opening of the Seed to Sausage store for the summer season. This year, it will feature not one, but five pigs.

Four guest chefs have been invited to present their own take on preparing an entire pig for optimal flavour and texture at the annual event, which will be held on May 22. Admission to the festival is free.

The chefs who will take up the challenge are Michael Blackie from NeXT in Ottawa; Bruce Wood, the chef at Beau’s Beer brewpub from Vankleek Hill; Stev George from Olivea in Kingston; and Parham’s own Tim Cota from Cota’s Mobile Catering and BBQ. The fifth pig will be prepared

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Archery - continued from page 8 erated the NASP motto, which is “Changing lives, one arrow at a time".

Of course there are so many fitting analogies associated with learning how to hit a target. Learning how to focus, how to calm both the body and mind to achieve the best results and persevering when things are going a bit off course are a few that come to mind.

Sproule's enthusiasm for the program is spreading and she just recently trained staff at Granite Ridge Education Centre in Sharbot Lake and at the Madawaska Valley District High School, who have both just adopted the program.

In the short time that I was there I witnessed a few bulls-eyes and you can bet that the deer and the bear have seen much better days.

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patients to and from their cancer appointments, whether they were in Kingston, Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal. They were picked up, dropped off and waited for during their appointment and taken home safely after they were done.

Our research is making an impact.

The society funds research that impacts more communities across the country than any other cancer charity, including KFL&A. We are the largest charitable funder of cancer research in the country. We fund all 200+ types of cancer research; we do not discriminate. When CCS began research back in 1938, only 25% of people diagnosed with cancer survived – today 63% survive, plus today 81% of childhood cancer patients survive, 88% of breast cancer patients and 96% of prostate cancer patients survive. That is the power of research - that is what your donations are doing!

There is much confusion in the general population about cancer donations. There are over 300 charities with the word “cancer” in them. We are not all under the same umbrella, each one works independently .….we are the Canadian Cancer Society and when you donate your time and your money to us, you are supporting clinical trials, Wheels of Hope, prevention and early detection, advocacy and most importantly research in all 200+ types of cancer. When a breakthrough is made in research, whether it is at Queens

University, in the United States, the Netherlands, or elsewhere, we all benefit from it. When you donate money to CCS, 4% goes to admin, 31% goes to the cost of fundraising and 65% goes to our mission.

There are costs to putting on an event. We ask and we beg a bit for donations and sponsorship, but as you can well imagine, business cannot always give for free. What I am pleased to tell you is that when we do have to pay for things, that money is put back into our community, back to local businesses. We support local business On Saturday, June 18, North & Central Frontenac will host Relay for Life at the Parham fair grounds from noon to midnight. Relay for Life is the Canadian Cancer Society’s signature event. The funds raised at this event will go to support and fund Canada’s most promising research. We are looking for participants. Put a team together with some of your staff and/or co-workers, your friends, your family and your neighbours. Join us at this fun, emotional event where we celebrate our survivors, remember those who fought the fight and fight back! We can’t do it without YOU! When one of our committee members was asked as to why they relay, she said – “if it were not for those before me who fund raised, walked the track, and raised money for research, I would not be here today. That is why I will continue to give back.”

by Seed to Sausage’s new manager of operations, Derek MacGregor – who just came over from Chien Noir in Kingston, where he was the chef for almost 10 years.

Other restaurants that will have food booths this year include Cafe Vic from Prince Edward County, which will be offering vegetarian fare; The Grizzly Grill from Kingston; Apperetivo from Ottawa; Slow Taco from Prince Edward County; and Enright Cattle Co. Four Ontario breweries will be on hand: Beaus, Big Rig, Kichesipi, all from Ottawa and vicinity, and MacKinnon Brothers from Loyalist Township. Two wineries, 3 Dogs and Cassady, both from Prince Edward County, will be there as well.

Live music is back this year after a year off. Singer-songwriter Tom Savage will be appearing on his own and with a number of his musical friends in various combinations.

Local and regional artisan food producers will have booths as well. As the local food movement develops in Frontenac County and south-eastern Ontario, the Day of the Pig has cemented itself as an event that attracts a wide variety of food and beverage producers and restaurants, many of whom either use Seed to Sausage products in their menus, or have products that are available at the Seed to Sausage store.

The Day of the Pig has been moved to the Sunday of the Victoria Day weekend this year. “We found that many of the restaurants, caterers and other food businesses are very busy on the Saturday of the long weekend, so we moved the event to Sunday in order to make it easier for them to attend.

Of course, the Victoria Day weekend is the start of the cottage season, and we welcome all the seasonal people to our store,” said Mike McKenzie, president of Seed to Sausage.

In its continuing expansion, Seed to Sausage took possession of a state of the art slicer last week. The $100,000 piece of equipment (purchased with the help of a loan from the

Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation) will speed up production of bacon, free up staff and provide opportunities to bring more products on stream.

Derek McGregor, who started at Seed to Sausage just last week, said that after 10 years at the helm of Chien Noir, which is the core restaurant around which three others have sprung, he is looking forward to a different kind of challenge.

He will now be working 8 – 5, Monday to Friday, in contrast to the afternoon/evenings and weekends that he worked at Chien Noir. Being involved with production at Seed to Sausage will allow him to explore different kinds of recipes.

“My initial plan, once I am fully familiar with the operation here, is to make a different fresh sausage each week for customers this summer,” he said.

The list of fresh and cured sausages that will be needed for the store’s season opening day, all while supplying a continually expanding wholesale market and the Ottawa Seed to Sausage store, is long and daunting. Nonetheless, MacGregor nevertheless said he would have the first example of his recipe-of-the-week sausages available for the Day of the Pig. “Now I guess I have to follow through on that,” he said.

That will give him something to think about as he commutes against the flow of traffic each day along Road 38 north from Kingston each morning.

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Safe Food Handler Training Tuesday, May 31, 2016 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - $50/person This is an essential workshop for anyone preparing food for the public. Presented by KFL&A Public Health and brought to you by Employment Service. Call to reserve your spot!

Your job is out there. We’ll help you find it.

For more information or to register contact the Sharbot Lake Resource Centre at 1099 Garrett Street (613)545-3949 press 3 or email essl@sl.on.ca

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Reid’s Verona

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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 May 12 ARDEN - CIRCLE SQUARE RANCH, fundraising community dinner & pie auction, 6pm; free will offering, proceeds to camper scholarship program, reserve: 335-5403.

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 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE, Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30, for public school children, $6; info 372-2410. Sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs NORTHBROOK - OPEN MIC & POTLUCK Lions hall, potluck dinner 6pm, music 7-11pm, $6, entertainers $2, all welcome; info, Lionel 613-336-8142 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion.

5:30–7pm $12; Roast Beef

Saturday May 14

ARDEN LEGION - OPEN MIC, 1-5pm, all welcome, lunch available.

GODFREY – FLEA MARKET, BAKE, CRAFT SALE, Glendower Hall, 10am-3pm, sponsored by Bedford Historical Society, historical room open, table rentals: Betty 613374-5223 HARROWSMITH - YARD SALE & OPEN HOUSE, 8am-2pm; S & A Club, all welcome to attend; free BBQ; table rentals: Pam 613372-1578.

MABERLY – RAISE THE ROOF FOR BUCK, benefit dance & Texas BBQ for Buck Tibbitt, silent & live auction, 6pm-midnight; $30; community hall; tickets, 613-279-1316 or at door; online donations: www.generosity.com/ emergencies-fundraising/help-raise-the-rooffor-buck PLEVNA - CLARENDON MILLER COMMU-

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NITY ARCHIVES 10th Anniversary, noon-4pm, Clar-Mill Hall,; theme: “General Stores”; guest speaker, Mary Cook; prize draws; light refreshments available. information Brenda Martin 479-2837 or Heather White 479-5549 PLEVNA STAR PARTY: International Astronomy Day and Jupiter 4 degrees apart; begins at dusk; 5816 Road 506; visit northfrontenac. com/index.html or facebook.com/NFDSP/ in case of cancellation or update SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - “Washer Toss Tournament”,1-6 pm; $3; food avail.

VERONA - MANAGED FOREST INCENTIVE TAX PROGRAM WORKSHOP hosted

by Ontario Woodlot, pre-registration required; Trinity United Church Hall, 8:30am-4pm; $25 includes lunch; Kevin Hansen 613-449-0732; kevin.hansen@sympatico.ca. www.ontariowoodlot.com.

VERONA – FRONTENAC WOMEN’S CHORUS SPRING CONCERT; Trinity United Church, 7:30pm, freewill donation, refreshments.

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

HARROWSMITH - TURKEY DINNER, Golden Links Hall, 4:30-6pm; $13; call 613-3722410; sponsors: Odd Fellows & Rebekahs.

NORTHBROOK - SUMMER MARKET every Sunday 10am, Royal LePage parking lot, Hwy 41, info: Debra, 613-417-1902.

WILTON – COUNTRY GOSPEL & HYMN SING, 7pm, Standard Church, w/ John Reid & Eagle Band, freewill offering, refreshments, all welcome

Monday May 16

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

Mon & Tues May 16 & 17 CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1pm, Barrie Hall. Norm Ruttan brings tales of old Glastonbury and the many older families who lived in the area.

FLINTON - RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE, Mon 4pm-9pm; Tues 9am-8pm - Township Rec Centre, sponsor: Flinton Community Club; info: flintonrecreationclub.ca

Tuesday May 17

KENNEBEC DINERS, noon, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $12, reservations required: 613-279-3151

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Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 VERONA - CAR SHOW VOLUNTEER MEETING, 7pm, Lions Club; new volunteers welcome.

Wednesday May 18 NORTHBROOK - LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES, free 6-week workshops, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, for anyone living with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, caregivers or family members, starting May 18, 1:304pm; register: 336-8934 ext. 229; 1-877-6796636 or email p.lemke@lolcs.com OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH & COMMUNITY POTLUCK, 5:30pm, community hall, games after, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE DINERS, noon, for those 50+, $12, reservations requ’d: 613-279-3151

Thursday May 19 MOUNTAIN GROVE - FUN FAIR, Land O’Lakes Public School, 5-8pm SHARBOT LAKE – SPAGHETTI DINNER $5, at Oso Hall, sponsored by Community Living-North Frontenac, 5-7pm, all welcome.

Friday May 20

ELPHIN – YARD & BAKE SALE, Presbyterian Church 2-7pm; proceeds support church HARLOWE - OLE TYME FIDDLERS PARTY; community hall, 7:30 pm; $6 non-member; entertainers $2, - lunches & prizes; all welcome PERTH ROAD - YARD SALE & INDOOR FLEA MARKET, 9am-6pm, Sunday School Hall. 613-353-1690 to donate / item pick-up PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for North Frontenac volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall

Saturday May 21

ARDEN – FIREWORKS at dusk, Recreation park, sponsored by the Kennebec Rec. Committee, rain date May 22.

CLOYNE - MAMMOTH GARAGE SALE at 9am, Barrie Hall, all donations gratefully received; sponsored by Cloyne & District Historical Society MOUNTAIN GROVE – COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Land o’Lakes Public School, 8am-2pm; proceeds to Grade 7/8 trip; BBQ, music, refreshments, baked goods etc. To donate: Tanya 613-483-0232; Heather 613-483-4552 NORTHBROOK – LIONS’ YARD SALE; 9am-3pm, Lions hall, donation welcome; drop off May 20, 11am-3pm; info: lionsspecialevents@gmail.com; 613-827-1535 OMPAH - FIRE EXTINGUISHER DAY & Yard Sale, community centre, get your extinguisher checked 9am-noon (small fee); tables, info: Deb or Rick Morey (1-613-701-3648) PARHAM – BBQ, BAKE SALE, FLEA MAR-

KET, 11am-2pm, beside post office, sponsored by Parham Seniors PLEVNA – JACK’S JAM, Clar-Mill hall, 1pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; all welcome & all entertainers welcome; sponsors: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers, info: Ed, 613-479-9909 SHARBOT LAKE FARMERS MARKET begins season, 9am-1pm every Saturday, Oso Beach, Plant Sale, crafts, baked goods, local produce, meats & more. info@sharbotlakefarmersmarket.ca VERONA - FRONTENAC FARMERS MARKET starts season, Saturdays 9am-2pm, Prince Charles Public School; local farm products, veggies & fruits, home baking, preserves, artisans, pet treats & more; frontenacfarmersmarket.ca & facebook

Sunday May 22

GODFREY SCULPTURE PARK Grand Opening; official ribbon cutting ceremony 2pm.

PARHAM - FLEA MARKET at ball field; 10 am to 2 pm.

SHARBOT LAKE - DAY OF THE PIG Food Festival, Seed to Sausage, 12821 Road 38.

Artisan meats, cheeses etc.; gourmet food; info www.seedtosausage.ca

Tuesday May 24

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

Wednesday May 25 HENDERSON - PANCAKE BREAKFAST w/ sausage, French toast, maple syrup; 8 - 11 am; community hall; by donation SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP Grace Centre, 6:30-8:30pm. www. alzheimer.ca/kfla

Thursday May 26 BELLROCK - VON SMART® PROGRAM free exercise classes for adults 55+, community hall, Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-9:45 am; register at class or call 613-634-0130 x 3414

Friday May 27 SFCSC GOLF TOURNAMENT fundraiser for Southern Frontenac Community Services, Rivendell Golf Club, Verona, 1:30pm, $85 per golfer; $340 foursome; prizes, food, register: Rhonda 613-484-3838, Brandon 484-8666; andy.mills@sfcsc.ca

Saturday May 28

LAND O’ LAKES LIONS Black Fly Golf Tournament, Hunter’s Creek Golf Course, 11 registration; 12:30 Shotgun Start; register: Debbie 336-8502, 613-827-1535; reserve golf cart 336-2587, $50pp; prizes, golf, meal included; Deadline: May 27

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Share Your Fare Frontenac!

G ardening season is approaching and so is the second season to Share your Fare. Share Your Fare is a community-based initiative that encourages people who have gardens to donate some of their fresh produce to people who do not. The produce is collected and distributed by existing organizations and programs in Frontenac County.

Just a Little: One head of lettuce, a few tomatoes or a handful of carrots is a wonderful contribution. No amount is too small. Together, we can make a difference.

Larger amounts are also welcome.

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Keep Growing: This is just the beginning. Plant a little extra and Share Your Fare closer to home in your own community.

Organizations and programs throughout Frontenac County are encouraged to participate. Churches, community centres and organized groups make excellent drop-off and distribution locations. To enquire about or register a new location, email: shareyourfarefrontenac@gmail.com Businesses are encouraged to participate.

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21. A 10% discount on seeds will also be given that day, in exchange for a pledge to contribute once during the season to Share Your Fare. Come and sign our pledge poster, even if you are not purchasing seeds. Show people; tell people; talk to people about Share Your Fare. Reap what you sow.

Drop-off locations in Sharbot Lake: Mondays, 9am-3pm – Aboriginal Resource Centre, 24719 Hwy #7, Fresh produce will be distributed to individuals and families, and used at community meals and gatherings. Freezer is available for storing larger amounts.

Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10am – North Frontenac Food Bank. Fresh produce will be distributed in food baskets.

10 - 11:30am – Seniors Centre, 1042 Elizabeth St. Fresh produce will be used to

prepare food for meals on wheels, and for use at the Seniors Centre. Freezer space for larger amounts is available.

1 - 4pm – Northern Frontenac Community Services. Fresh produce will be used in meals prepared for the drop-in program, and be distributed to individuals and families.

Thursdays, 8 - 9:30am – Seniors Centre, 1042 Elizabeth St. 9am - 5pm – Medical Centre. Fresh produce will be used in the Good Food Box program, and be distributed to individuals and families.

Fridays, 9:30 - 10am – North Frontenac Food Bank 10am - 3pm – Medical Centre Saturdays – Cardinal Cafe Add your location today! E-mail shareyourfarefrontenac@gmail.com

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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.

CHILD CARE COUNTRY KIDZ CHILD CARE CENTRE. Now has spaces available providing a fun atmosphere for your little ones to learn through play & peer interaction. Experience, First Aid & CPR. Please call Stephanie, 613-536-9512

COMING EVENTS ANTI-EUTHANASIA RALLY, Wednesday June 1 on Parliament Hill, 12 noon to 1:30pm. “Caring not Killing”. Information: Euthanasia Prevention Coalition: www.epcc.ca. Physicians' Alliance Against Euthanasia www.collectifmedecins. org/en/

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.

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Double polled, cows and calves. Eve, 613-2682258 MOUNTAIN GROVE SEED COMPANY, call for free catalogue or go to www. mountaingroveseed.com . Orders by email, or phone 613-876-8383 LAWNMOWER, NOMA, 14 HP, 43”. New EZ Vac pool cleaner. Wheelbarrow. Small 2-wheel trailer. Paslode framing and finishing nailer.

New bandsaw. New dual sander, belt and disc.

Drill press and other tools. 30 ton air hydraulic jack. 5500 BTU construction heater. Lawn chairs. Cannox arc welder and accessories.

Maytag 8000 air conditioner. 613-336-3350 after 5pm.

SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658 ROB’S WINDOW CLEANING. We clean the windowpanes, screens, tracks and casings of your windows. Call today for a quote. 613-2439661 ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 25 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 SYLVIA’S FOOT CARE. Providing Nursing foot care in the privacy of your own home.

Registered with Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to provide foot care to veterans who qualify. For further information call Sylvia at 613-3352940.

HELP WANTED COTTAGE CLEANERS NEEDED - Looking for reliable cleaners for cottage resort located few minutes north of Arden. Mostly Saturday mornings in July and August, spring & fall weekends plus some weekdays. Wages based on experience $12 - $15 per hour. To schedule your interview please call: 613.335.5333 FULL TIME SATELLITE TV INSTALLERS required for fast growing company. Installer must supply own vehicle, valid driver’s license, tools, ladders, consumables, vehicle insurance, etc. Potential for income between $50,000 to $80,000 yearly + Bonuses. Evening and weekend shifts required. For more information please send a resume to: Admin@ scheelcommunications.com or fax to 613-6239992. No experience necessary; all training will be supplied 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 PART-TIME GARDENING HELP, home cleaning and home maker wanted. Call 613279-1139 POSITION OPEN FOR EXPERIENCED COOK at Out Of The Box fry trailer. Open May long weekend. Please email resume to glenstamp@ gmail.com QUOTES REQUIRED for taping, mudding, sanding, priming (existing new drywall) for approx 2200 sq ft log cottage with approx 4000 sq ft drywall partial cathedral ceiling on Sharbot lake. Doug, 613-692-2000

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER EDUCATION COURSES - Tamworth. Firearms Course June 10 & 11. Hunter Ed Course June 17 & 18. 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

SERVICES ANYTHING METAL: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, free pickup, call 613-375-6377, leave message HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772; www.judiediamond.ca PAINTING SERVICES Residential, Commercial & Cottages. Interior & Exterior.

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North Frontenac

Requires a

Coordinator of Meal Programs This entry level position is currently 28 hours per week (Mondays – Thursdays) with a possibility of full time and located in Sydenham, ON. Duties: The Coordinator of Meal Programs provides direct service coordination for Hot Meals on Wheels, Frozen Meals on Wheels, Diners Clubs and all SFCSC Social/Recreational programs. The incumbent is responsible for volunteer management, communication and administrative support for those volunteers in program operations, reflecting SFCSC values, principles and philosophy and follows approved SFCSC policies and procedures. To receive a more detailed job description, visit www.sfcsc.ca Qualifications & Requirements: Must have knowledge about food programs and needs of seniors. Must have completed their Food Safety Training.

Should possess experience managing volunteers or clearly demonstrated equivalent knowledge. Must have a knowledge of Frontenac County. Must be flexible in work hours for volunteer promotional opportunities.

Resumés with cover letter should be submitted to SFCSC, Attn: David Townsend, Box 43, Sydenham, K0H 2T0 by 4 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2016 or to david. townsend@sfcsc.ca with Coordinator of Meal Programs in the subject line.

We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

Northern Frontenac Community Services Is seeking

Full Time Family Counsellor Summer Student Positon in Sharbot Lake If you are a Post-Secondary Student returning to your studies in September you may apply for this exciting summer work experience. In this position you will learn to provide various supports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, and participate in various Community Living- North Frontenac programs. We are looking for someone who demonstrates professional attributes and great leadership skills while providing support, recreation and life skills development to help facilitate personal goals. Our Mission, Guiding Principles and Vision are the cornerstone of our agency. We have a great orientation and mentoring program.

You will work 30 hours a week including some evenings and weekends. The rate is $17.25 per hour and the position will end August 27th, 2016 Drivers’ license and Vulnerable Sector Check will be required.

Preference will be given to individuals who hold a Developmental Service Worker diploma, visible minority, aboriginal, or a student with a disability. However students in other various Human fields are welcome to apply and will be considered.

Résumés will be accepted until 12 noon on Monday, May 16th, 2016. Thank you for your application. The potential candidates will be contacted by Friday May 20th, 2016.

Drop off résumé at Community Living- North Frontenac at 1025 Elizabeth Street Attention: Marcel Quenneville Fax: 613-279-3732 or email: mquenneville@clnf.ca

35 hours a week Starting salary $20/hour Job Summary 1. To provide counselling to individuals, couples and families in Northern Frontenac 2. To facilitate group programs focusing on wellness and mental health 3. To network with other services providers and represent NFCS in the community 4. To maintain files and statistical records 5. To contribute to the NFCS staff team and support United Way of KFL&A Requirements: • Bachelor of Social Work preferred or other relevant post-secondary education with 5 years’ work experience • Demonstrated experience with different counseling techniques • Skills in crisis intervention & conflict resolution • Credit Counselling an asset • Knowledge of rural issues • Ability to work with different types of clientele presenting with a wide range of issues.

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle • Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check Visit www.nfcs.ca for more information.

Closing Date: Monday May 23, 2016 by 4 pm Please submit a cover letter with a current resume to: EMAIL: louisem@nfcs.ca.

MAIL: Louise Moody, Executive Director, NFCS, Box 250, Sharbot Lake, K0H 2P0 FAX: 613-279-2565

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SOCIAL NOTES CELEBRATION OF LIFE

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

To Celebrate the Life of

Paul W. Spaar Please join us for brunch at the Spaar Residence on May 14, 2016 at 5737 Clair Road, Verona.

We will meet from 11:00 am until 3:00pm to share stories, memories & laughter as Paul wished to be remembered.

RSVP 613-453-5613 by Thursday, May 12th (today).

OBITUARY

IN MEMORIAM

SCOTT, Georgina

Teal, Isabelle

At the Friendly Manor Nursing Home in Deseronto on Wednesday, May 4, 2016.

Myrtle Georgina Scott (nee Shortt), formerly of Arden, at age 91. Predeceased by her husband Earl Scott, brothers Wilson and Jerome Shortt, and by her parents Calvin Shortt and Sarah Hogan.

Dear mother of Danny Scott (Jennis) and Shirley Kellar (Elwood) of Kingston. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and nieces and nephews. The family received friends at the HANNAH FUNERAL HOME in Tamworth (613379-2997) on Sunday afternoon from 1-4 p.m. Service in the Chapel was on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment Arden Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com

Hollace Nadeau (Dennie)

March 6, 1951 – May 7, 2016 It is with great sadness that Holly’s family announces her passing at Elk Point Hospital in Alberta on Saturday May 7, 2016 in her 65th year after a brief but brave battle with cancer.

Left to mourn is her wonderful friend; John Bennett, who took her under his wing; her sisters, Audrey and Heather; and her brother, Gary. Loving mother of Darren (Diana), Rosanne Teal (Jerry) and Marcus. Cherished Nanna of seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

A very special thank you to all the doctors and nurses who provide palliative care to those with terminal illness.

At Holly’s request, no service will be held, and cremation will take place by Grace Garden Funeral Home.

It has been 6 years since we lost you, yet it feels like yesterday. I miss you so much.

Time will not heal this hurt.

I know now what you meant when you said I wish it was over. Can’t wait till I see your smile again.

Love, your oldest son, Douglas

Teal In loving memory of our wife and mother Isabelle, whom we lost May 15, 2010.

May the winds of Heaven blow softly & whisper in your ear, How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here.

Forever missed, Levi and Brian

Southward Celebration of Life for Wayne Southward on Sunday May 22nd at the Ompah Community Center from 2-4 p.m. Please join our family and share happy memories of this wonderful man.

IN MEMORIAM

LAKE, Betty In loving memory of a wife, mother and nana, who passed away on May 14, 2015.

Always remembered.

Pete, Cory, Adam, Randy & grandchildren. We miss you.

Elizabeth (Betty) Lake In loving memory of our beloved sister, who lost the battle with cancer and passed away on May 14, 2015.

Our thoughts are with you Though you have gone away.

You are still sadly missed but in our hearts.

We know you are happy Rest Peacefully.

Lovingly remembered by your sisters & brothers, Shirley, Marion, Judy, Linda, Ron, Patsy & Fred

Always on our minds Always in our hearts We sure miss you.

Herb Moyst March 13, 1976 Millie Moyst May 22, 2006 Clarence Bigalow April 22, 2006 Love, the family and friends

Ducharme Teal In memory of my Mom, Isabelle who left us May 15, 2010 Death changes everything, Time changes nothing.

I still miss the sound of your voice, The wisdom of your words.

The stories of your life, just being with you.

So no, time changes nothing, I miss you as much today as I did the day you died.

I just miss you !

Loving you Mom, missing you forever, Jim, Debbie and family FUNERAL SERVICES

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In loving memory of Steven Karl Ducharme, who passed away May 7, 2012.

Gone are the days we used to share, But in my heart you are always there, The gates of memories will never close, I miss you more than anyone knows, With tender love and deep regret, I who love you will never forget.

Love, Mom

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CARD OF THANKS

Thank You ~ Clow Sincere thanks for the flowers, cards, gifts and phone calls we received, and thanks to our children, their spouses and grandchildren, who decorated and helped the day of our 50th anniversary celebration.

Bob & Marj Clow

Thank You We would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to those who came to our aide as a result of the recent fire at our farm on April 20th. It has truly warmed our hearts with the many acts of kindness and support from so many friends and neighbors, members of the 'South Frontenac Volunteer Fire Department', Jim Morris of the South Frontenac OPP, and our friends from Galipeau Construction in Smiths Falls.

The help some of you have already given us, and your calls have been so appreciated in our attempt to rebuild our lives. As much as we love you all, the real hero of the day was a horse named Finnegan whose early warning led to the discovery of the fire, as well as a few extra well deserved carrots that day!

Bonnie Barlow & Terry Hollywood

Thank You ~ Frechette The family of the late Bud Frechette would like to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy, cards, flowers and donations. Also to those who attended the memorial service - Bud would be so pleased.

Thanks to Rev. Karen Hincke for her comforting words, to Elaine Delisle for her thoughtful eulogy, to Greg Bulloch for his beautiful solo and to our organist Lynda Russell.

Special thanks to the ladies of F.LA.G.S. who provided the luncheon.

Finally, thank you to the staff of Blair & Son, who were so helpful during this very difficult time.

Geri Frechette

Thank You ~ Rosenblath The family of the late Iona Rosenblath would like to thank all who paid respect to our mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

A sincere thank you to the following who assisted us in helping our mother (Iona) achieve her wish to stay in her home: Dr. Tobia, Sue and Melanie Lalonde for home visits to tend to her health needs; Gail Bryden for daily visits morning and evening to attend to her personal care; Kathy Flagler for housekeeping and meal preparations; Meals on Wheels on Thursdays; LeAnne her hairdresser for home appointments; to family and friends for phone calls and visits which she enjoyed immensely.

Your compassion and kindness will forever be remembered. Thank you to Milestone Funeral Centre, Derek, Betty and Joe who went above and beyond to meet family needs with respect and kindness; Eythel Grant, grave site; Flower arrangements by Anja and others and Karen Lips for the luncheon.

Thank you to Pastor Klatt for doing the service including your touching words and memories. Thank you Charlotte and Melanie for the trip down memory lane and the reading. Thank you to all.

A Promise for You

"Thy will be done" Matthew 6: 10

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NAEC students compete provincially

BIRTHDAY

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

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Community Drop In Open House 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Invitation To Celebrate:

94th BIRTHDAY

Community Celebration Dinner 7.00 pm $25.00 per person

Donald Antoine

for Dinner Reservations contact Wayne Conway by May 18. 613.374.3807 wayne.conway@bell.net

at the Sharbot Lake Legion Saturday May 21, 2016 1-3PM Best Wishes Only

"CRA" tax scam continues Central Hastings O.P.P report that on April 29, 2016 a resident contacted police after she responded to telephone calls from a male claiming to be employed with the Canada Revenue Agency. The scammer alleged the resident owed back taxes and that she need-

Above: The elementary team; at right, the secondary team submitted by NAEC ast week, eight North Addington Education Centre students traveled to Waterloo, Ontario as part of Team Limestone, competing in the Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC) against the top students in every school board in Ontario.

Kayden Snider, Bradley KavanaughSweeny, Bryce Runions and David Chen competed in the Elementary Team of Four2D Animation competition. This competition required students to story board, design and then animate a given scenario on the computer.

In the Secondary Division, Kameron Armstrong competed in Workplace Health and Safety including a written test, a presentation on welding safety and conducting spot inspections at the competition.

Natalie Reynolds competed in the Graphic Design Presentation competition, where she made a 15-minute presentation of her de-

ed to repay her debt by purchasing prepaid credit cards and gift cards. Through repetitive phone calls that were harassing in nature the resident felt intimidated to follow the scammer’s demands, which resulted in her being defrauded of thousands of dollars.

signs for the 2017 OTSC, Facebook Banner and T-shirt design.

Emma Fuller competed in the Graphic Design Studio Production competition, designing a brochure and packaging material for the St. Jacob's Farmers Market, and using three different design programs, two of which she learned for the competition.

Bree Gillingham competed in the Digital Photography competition bringing her best photograph, completing an editing test, shooting the many competitions at OTSC to tell a narrative and then editing these images for evaluation.

Overall Team Limestone did extremely well, wining Gold in Auto Collision Repair, Gold in Electrical Installation, Silver in Secondary 2D Animation, team of two, and Bronze in Culinary Arts. Congratulations to all the students who competed in this year's Ontario Technological Skills Competition!

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC MAY LONG WEEKEND CHANGES TO GARBAGE PICKUP

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION NOMINATIONS

Only residents with regular garbage pickup on Monday, May 23rd will be affected. Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, May 24th. The pickup days for garbage and recycling for all other residents remain the same. With spring, comes those pesky crows that enjoy ripping garbage bags apart! Foil their efforts by placing your garbage in a garbage can or cover the bags in such a way that they can’t get in, such as a blanket or piece of carpet.

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.

Have a wonderful, safe long weekend and remember “The only cure for LITTER is YOU!”

PITCH-IN 2016

Green Bay WDS will begin summer hours Sunday, May 22nd, (Fridays 8:30 – 12:30 and Sundays 12:30 – 4:30).

A HUGE Thank You to everyone, residents, organization, groups & associations that took time out of their busy schedule to gather litter from our ditches, trails and roadways. We had an overwhelming response this year and with over 800 km of roadways in our Township, it takes a lot of concerned citizens to make a dent. Please remember to leave the bags out on your regular garbage day for the collectors, who also deserve recognition for the extra work that they are doing. We are working hard to remove all the larger items from the roadside that have been brought up from the ditches. Again Thank You!

Loughborough WDS will be closed Monday, May 23rd

HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS – SECTIONS 5.10.2 AND 5.11 Public input regarding the above-noted has been received and delegations have been heard at the April 26 and May 10 Committee of the Whole meetings Staff will be reviewing and incorporating comments and preparing a report for Council to make a a decision at the regular meeting to be held on June 7, 2016.

Headline: MPAC updates the values for all of Ontario’s 5 million+ properties In 2016, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is updating the assessed values of every property in Ontario. All properties will have a legislated valuation date of January 1, 2016. These values will be used by South Frontenac Township to calculate your property taxes for the 2017-2020 property tax years. Residential property owners can expect to receive their Property Assessment Notice as early as Monday May 9, 2016. Notices for business properties and farms will be mailed in the fall of 2016.

To learn more about your assessed value visit aboutmyproperty.ca or contact MPAC Customer Contact Centre at 1-866-296-6722 or 1-877-889-6722.

FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA - 40th ANNIVERARY LOGO DESIGN CONTEST Are you 18 years old or younger and love to be creative and draw? We need your creativity and help to design a logo for our 40th Anniversary. You can win some cool prizes and be recognized for your design.

Visit us at frontenacarena.com for more details

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 resume (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.

REMEMBER: ‘THIS LAND IS OUR CHILDRENS LEGACY’ 2016 PRIVATE LANE UPGRADING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 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.

2016 SWIM AND DAYCAMP PROGRAMS 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.

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

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.

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: 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”.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT 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.

COUNCIL MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 7:00 pm.

The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 7:00 pm.

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More dust is raised by a little housekeeping South Frontenac Committee of the Whole, May 10 by Wilma Kenny

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nce again Council chambers were crammed full of lakeshore residents responding to Planner Lindsay Mills’ proposal to make ‘housekeeping ‘ changes to the Official Plan. These changes: 1) would not permit buildings within the 30-metre setback to be taken down and reconstructed; 2) define a property as vacant once more than 50% of the load-bearing walls have been removed

from a building within the setback (and therefore the structure would not be replaceable); and 3) remove section 5.11 which permits replacement of waterfront structures which have been destroyed by natural disasters.

(Thus requiring a minor variance from the Committee of Adjustment, which has the power to deny applications.)

Thirteen delegates made spoken presen-

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tations and nineteen others filed letters, only one of which was in any way supportive of the proposed changes.

Mills’ presentation showed a picture of a seriously derelict building as an example of a structure the owner may have deliberately neglected in order to be able to rebuild, with the implication that this was a recurring problem. Jeff Canton noted that this situation was already addressed under the Township’s “safe properties’ bylaw (2007-13). “I find it curious that…(the planner) would use the Township’s inaction in the enforcement of a current bylaw to justify amending a different bylaw.”

Some were strongly critical of Council and its staff: “This is an abuse of power,” “The power of this Township is spiralling out of control,” were two such comments. Another speaker said someone had warned him “that the Township would make things difficult for me if I speak out tonight.” Another: “This is more about aesthetics than it is about lessening our impact on the lakes.” “Trying to correct history on the backs of present property owners is not reasonable.”

In reference to Mills’ interpretation of the intent of the Official Plan“…that someday all buildings will be well set back from waterbodies to ensure protection of our lakes…” many said these proposed changes would lower values of lakeshore properties with non-

conforming structures, possibly even make them unsaleable. This in turn could result in less taxation income for the Township in the future. One said he would definitely not have bought his home two years ago, if these bylaw changes had been in place then.

Following the delegations, Mayor Vandewal brought a notice of motion that “If a property is destroyed by fire or other act of God the owner need only go to the building department and apply to rebuild on that footprint.”

Council’s decision on Mills’ proposed ‘housekeeping amendments’ has been postponed until the June 7 Council meeting at Councillor Roberts’ request: he will be away on vacation until then.

Letter to the editor Re Hydro rates - Continued from pg. 3 es in electricity rates. How exactly does that work as an incentive to conserve? Or is this just another means of making Hydro One look more attractive to private investors so that the government can continue to sell off bits of it to generate cash to be spent on more doubtlessly brilliant schemes?

I have a novel idea - why doesn’t the government of Ontario focus more on running the province for the betterment of Ontario residents and focus less on what the next great legacy opportunity might be. I don’t think the legacy thing worked that well for the last Premier.

- Bob Webster