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Clar-Mill Community Archives celebrates 10 years B
ethany Armstrong founded the Clar-Mill Community Archives soon after she published a reprint of her father’s book, Away Back in Clarendon and Millar. “As I was working on the book, I went to the township office and asked if I could look through the archives for some material. They said there were no archives, and that’s how we got started” she said. The archives that she started, with help from Heather White of the Plevna Library and the support of Ian Brummel, Marg Axford and the crew at the Cloyne and District Historical Society and Pioneer Museum, celebrated their 10th anniversary on Saturday, May 14 at the Clar-Mill Hall. The celebration was organised by Brenda Martin, who has taken over much of the administration of the archives, freeing up Bethany Armstrong to focus on research, and it took the research into the area’s general stores to another level. Not only were there displays of material about 10 or so stores, there was also a recreated general store at one end of the hall. As part of the program there was a panel discussion with former store owners and workers from Fernleigh, Plevna and Ardoch. Well-known author and story-teller Mary Cook also gave a talk about the general store she grew up with in Renfrew County. Mary Cook also came to the fifth anniversary celebrations of the archives in 2011 and talked about Pioneer Women. On Saturday, she talked about the general
Guest speaker Mary Cook and "storekeeper" Larry Leeson - photo Katie Ohlke store in her own community in the 1930s, painting a picture of poverty and resiliency in her own well-known homespun way, underlining how the local store was the glue that kept small farming communities from descending into starvation in those lean years.
Her family was too poor to purchase oranges when they came in at Christmas time, but they did get the purple paper that the oranges were wrapped in from the storekeeper. “We would iron the paper and set it aside,
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and when the minister or some other important person came to visit, one of us was dispatched to the outhouse to replace the old catalogues with the purple paper for the important guests,” she said. The stores were also communicatio hubs, affording the men with a place to congregate in the evenings (women seem to have met in houses over tea), and housing the phone switches and post offices. Store owners were also bankers in effect, offering credit to their customers, even if reluctantly on some occasions. During the panel discussions, the former store owners were asked about extending credit, and while they all did it, some said they were often worried about people who never seemed to be able to pay. But eventually, the vast majority of customers cleared their bills. The community archives are housed at the Plevna branch of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, where a new sign has just been erected. Senior staff were on hand to mark the 10th anniversary. While the library is open for limited hours each week, the archives are involved in a major digitizing effort, building materials and features into www.clarmillarchives.ca. Under the photos tab of the website there is a directory of communities, with loads of information and pictures from the archives. The archives are always on the look out for materials. They can be reached at clarmillarchives@gmail. com or 613-479-2542.
Property assessment growth slows by Jeff Green ost of the property owners receiving notices of assessment this week from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) will be getting good news, at least as far as the impact of their assessment on the property taxes they will be paying over the next four years is concerned. In South, Central, and North Frontenac, and Tay Valley, the average property will see less than a 1% increase in assessment each year between 2017 and 2020. As well, unlike in previous four-year assessment cycles, waterfront ratepayers are seeing about the same increase as the rest of the homeowners. In some jurisdictions, waterfront values have even dropped between December of 2011 when the previous assessment was done and the end of 2015 when the new assessment was done. In Central Frontenac, for example, the overall change that will be applied in 2017 is an increase of less than 1%. Waterfront assessments are flat, whereas the non-waterfront values have in fact risen by 4%,and those increases will be phased in at 1% per year for four years. The net effect will be a flattening out or even a slight reversal of the trend of the last decade or more, which saw waterfront ratepayers assuming an ever-increasing share of the tax burden. Waterfront property values in Central Frontenac remain, on average, about twice those of non-waterfront properties. The average value of a waterfront residence in Central Frontenac is now $239,500, and the other residences have an average value of $141,000. In South Frontenac, where the overall av-
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erage increase is also less than 1% per year for four years, the increase is about the same for waterfront and non-waterfront residences. The average value of a waterfront residence in South Frontenac is now $298,000 and the average value of off-water residences is about 10% less, $262,000. In North Frontenac, where the overall average increase in assessment is also under 1% per year for four years, waterfront assessments seem to be up a little bit whereas non-waterfront residences have been dropping in value. The average waterfront residence in North Frontenac is valued at $261,000 and the non-waterfront average is $118,000. In Tay Valley, particularly in the Maberly/ Brooke Valley region where the Frontenac News is distributed, the increase of 1% per year is shared more or less equally by waterfront and non-waterfront values. The average waterfront home in Tay Valley is assessed at $388,500 and the average non-waterfront home is assessed at $216,000. In Lanark Highlands, while the overall average increase is 1.3% per year for four years, in the Elphin/McDonalds Corners region, where the News is distributed, values have dropped by about 5%, which will have a moderated effect on taxation in that region. The average waterfront residence in Lanark Highlands is valued at $325,000 and the average non-waterfront residence is assessed at $187,000. Finally, in Addington Highlands, assessments are going up on average by 2.2% per year for four years. The increase, which seems to apply equally to water and nonwaterfront properties, is driven by increases in values for properties located in the vicin-
ity of Lake Mazinaw and points north. The average waterfront property in Addington Highlands is assessed at $226,000 and nonwaterfront properties are worth just over half as much, $121,000, on average. When townships come to budget time next year, these values will be supplemented by increases in assessment that come from new construction, and the tax rate that is applied
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AO Wayne Orr reported that his recent meeting with Frontenac County CAO Kelly Pender was “less than productive.” Orr felt ‘shut out’ in his attempt to discuss the township’s planning process and how it might best connect with/relate to County Planning. Orr said Pender refused discussion, saying the matter of planning would come before County Council tomorrow (Wednesday), be decided there, and imposed on the townships. Councilor Sleeth, noting that South Frontenac pays 60% of the County planning costs (because SF has the largest population), said “We have lost confidence in the County.” Councilor McDougall, the Township rep on Council, said “(County Planning is) a deeply flawed process; this seems a non-democratic decision. South Frontenac Council needs to meet directly with the County CAO and Planner to work out a (mutually agreed-upon) planning process. Each Township has a different perspective on planning: the Coun-
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Sharbot Lake Criminal Court report - May 16 -
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onday’s court proceedings were overseen by Judge Peter Griffin in the absence of the court’s regular Judge, Geoffrey Griffin. The two are cousins. First Appearances - Peter G. Botting, 41, charged on February 14 with threatening death/bodily harm and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle is seeking counsel and will return to court on June 20. - Alfred J. Kindl, 58, charged on March 21, 2016 with theft under $5,000, made a donation to Northern Frontenac Community Services and the charge was withdrawn. - Ian J. McCullough, 23, charged on March 21, 2016 with assault, assault with a weapon, threatening death/bodily harm, possession of a weapon and four counts of failing to comply with probation has acquired a legal aid certificate. He will be retaining a lawyer and will return to court on June 20. Transferred to Kingston court - Christopher R. Redmond, one of the three co-accused in a trial that was originally scheduled to take place on April 18 in Sharbot Lake, did not appear at that time and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He has since been arrested and convicted on that charge. Redmond is scheduled for a sentencing hearing in Kingston Court on July 26, and Judge Griffin granted a request to move all the proceedings to the Kingston court. Redmond, along with co-accused Frank Teal and Jerry Godfrey, will appear in courtroom 3 in Kingston on Tuesday, July 26 at 9:00 a.m. Trials - Sherry L. Wylie, 43, pled guilty to six charges, including: obstructing a peace officer, public mischief, misleading a peace officer, uttering false pretenses, and the improper
storage of a firearm and ammunition. The complicated series of events was presented to Judge Griffin in a 10-page summary prepared by the Crown, which the judge took time to review. The Defense counsel for Wylie requested 18 months’ probation and a number of restitution orders to pay to the complainants in the matter. The Crown argued that since this was not Wylie’s first conviction on a firearm offense, she should be incarcerated and the amount of the restitution be increased. Judge Griffin stated that he did not see how Wylie would be able to pay the restitution. In the end the judge sentenced Wylie to 30 days in jail, followed by 18 months of probation. He also ordered that a reasonable schedule be determined for the payment of restitution to the victims. Further, Wylie is restricted from possessing weapons. - Raymond Cooper, 38, pled not guilty to eight charges that included multiple counts of assault, assault with a weapon and threats of death/bodily harm and choking. The incidents took place from February 2015 through January 2016 and involved Lori Ann Cooper, wife of the accused. The crown’s first witness was OPP officer Lobinowich, who testified that Lori Ann Cooper arrived at the Sharbot Lake detachment on January 22, 2016, suffering from bruises to the eyes, cheeks and chin, injuries that Lobinowich said were attributed by Lori Cooper to her husband Raymond. Photographs of the bruised face of Lori Cooper, taken by Lobinowich on January 22, were submitted into evidence. When Lori Ann Cooper was called to the stand, it became clear that the Crown’s case was compromised. Cooper repeatedly stated that she recalled neither the events leading
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up to her visit to the Sharbot Lake OPP detachment on January 22, 2016, nor the visit itself. The case was settled without a conviction at that point, with the accused agreeing to sign a peace bond with the conditions that he keep the peace, have no contact with Mrs. Cooper except with her revocable consent, and that he possess neither weapons nor drugs. Guilty Pleas - Marion Vanalstine, 58, pled guilty to one count of obstructing a peace officer. The incident involved the accused hiding Devon Kennedy, who was wanted by the police, in the trunk of her car on two separate occasions in 2015 and 2016. Judge Griffin said that he was sympathetic to Vanalstine, but he also stressed the seriousness of this matter and the fact that there should be consequences. He gave Vanalstine a suspended sentence, one year’s probation, and ordered her not to operate a motor vehicle for the first six months of her probation. - Michael Tryan, 23, charged on November 28, 2015 with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and driving over the 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, entered a guilty plea. Mr. Tryan was involved in a single vehicle collision on November 28, 2015 on Highway 7. Tryan, who was injured in the crash, left the car in the ditch and proceeded to make his way by foot to Arden. He was later apprehended by police, arrested and taken to the Perth hospital. Two blood samples taken there registered between 230 and 302 mg/100ml blood. Judge Griffin stated that these levels are in the range of causing death. He sentenced Tryan to an 18-month driving prohibition and fined him $1950.
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Wheatley and Rutledge for the fifteen minutes morning and afternoon when the school busses are arriving and leaving. But we do pretty well ignore the parking signs. I know what some of us are thinking: “Sure, I may have pulled up two wheels on the sidewalk in front of the post office, but that was late in the evening, just for a minute, and who’s to see? Sure, sometimes Legion-goers turn Amelia into a one-lane street, and church-goers do the same for Mill Street. But not it’s not like both streets are clogged at the same time, eh? At least I’ve never parked like a Brinks truck half on the sidewalk in front of the bank, thus snarling up three directions of traffic at the most confusing corner in the village. (Or have I, but I was in a real hurry that day, and it was for only a minute…How could I know there was a line-up for the bank machine?)” We all live busy, demanding lives and rarely seem to have time to spare. However, these parking habits can’t continue. They not only inconvenience our neighbours but present a real hazard to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. On the other hand, Sydenham is an eminently walkable village. It’s not strung out along a highway. Most stores and services are located close together. Sort of like a strip mall without the ugliness. If there’s not a parking spot right in front of where we’re going, chances are good that there’s one nearby. On March 15th, Council passed an amendment to the Sydenham parking bylaw that approves enforcement of a parking system for the village, with clearly marked parking and nonparking areas, as well as designated handicap accessible spots. Cross Street will become oneway east to west. (Details can be found on the township website under bylaws: look for by-law 201618.) Sydenham streets have been swept, and cracksealed. they will soon be micro surfaced, then lines and some parking stalls will be painted in the busier areas. Attractive, hardto-miss (Omaha Orange) parking signs will go up throughout the village. Once the signs are up, by the beginning of June, the new parking regulations will be in effect. In order to give us time to get used to the changes, it’s unlikely fines will be issued before the fall, and there will probably be a transition period when warnings are given out.
The Roads Department acknowledges that Rutledge Road around and west of the high school will need further adjustments, and the north end of George has a narrow sidewalk beside a busy street, but overall, the new system should make the village safer for all of us and our children.
Township Of Central Frontenac Parham District #4 Fire Station Grand Opening 1282 Wagarville Road Saturday, May 28, 2016 - 1pm to 4pm Official Ribbon cutting at 2pm Light refreshments will be served Come and join us!
SALE OF GOODS FROM FORMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Sale of goods from former Public Schools May 25th 1pm3pm to take place at the former Sharbot Lake Public School – 1083 Garrett St, Sharbot Lake 1pm – 1:30pm Viewing of items for sale 1:30pm – 2:30pm Sale of items 2:30pm – 3:00pm loading of sold items. Further information – please contact Terry Asselstine at tasselstine@centralfrontenac.com Sale to include chairs, tables, cabinets, file cabinets, flip boards, etc. from the former Sharbot Lake Public School. Sale is open to all non-profit organizations from within and operating within the Township of Central Frontenac. All organizations must inform Terry Asselstine at tasselstine@centralfrontenac.com or 613-279-2935 ext. 245 no later than Tues May 24th at 4:30pm of their intent to attend. All items will be sold at minimum cost. Please note that in an effort to make the sale as fair as possible, all items will be offered based on random draws to establish which organizations will have the first opportunities to purchase items.
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT Committee of Adjustment Meeting June 9, 2016 at 6p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON.
COUNCIL MEETINGS Regular Council Meeting May 24, 2016 at 4p.m. at the Olden Community Hall, 1522 Mountain Grove Road, Mountain Grove, ON. Regular Council Meeting June 14, 2016 at 4p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON. 1084 Elizabeth Street, PO Box 89, Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 www.centralfrontenac.com
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Letters Bill C-14, The Medical Assistance in Dying Act
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y response to Scott Reid's request for guidance on how he should vote on Bill C-14. In considering this legislation, the question before us is not whether or not one agrees with medically assisted death per se, on that, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. It is, rather, the right of the individual to participate, as the subject or as an assistant, in a medically assisted death free of interference by others. Every person has the inherent right to seek and employ the assistance of others in terminating their own life when, in their own opinion, that life has become unbearable and they see no significant chance of their suffering being alleviated. No person, regardless of their beliefs, has the right to prevent another from providing such assistance or to require that another do so. The Supreme Court, in its clear and unanimous declaration of February 6, 2015, has indicated that it fully appreciates the wishes of the majority of Canadians and that it understands and supports their right to make their own decisions in this matter. If enacted, the restrictive provisions of Bill C-14 will, on appeal, be overturned by the Supreme Court. In the interim, they would impose unnecessary and unconscionable suffering on several Canadians. This bill must not be approved. Let the unfettered ruling of the Supreme Court stand until equitable, reasonable and responsible legislation is presented to, and approved by, the parliament of Canada. - Michael Wise
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first year the Township has used the PerthSINCE 1970 based audit firm of Allan and Partners. Scout Property Rezoned Council approved the rezoning of a 30 acre former Boy Scout Camp on Buck Lake at the end of Massassauga Road from Open Space to Residential. The owners intend to sell the property. There were no comments at the public meeting. Road Allowance Closed Council agreed to the closure and sale of a 170 foot-long piece of road allowance which runs between North Shore Crescent and Perth Road, to the abutting landowner, Ritchie. No comments from the public. Johnson Point Deputy Mayor Sutherland said it appeared that construction was proceeding at Johnson point without the MNRF (Ministry of Natural Resourses and Fisheries) having completed the species at risk evaluation which the OMB judge had required. He proposed a motion to ask the Township and County Planners to look into this matter.
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either the News nor Mr. Reid's generally laudable initiative informs the public that the proposed C-14 legislation does not permit medically assisted suicide - it restricts it to the provisions of the Bill. After June, if this legislation (as it may be amended) is notDavid passed, J. there will be no law prohibiting Orser medically assisted suicide. Surely those inowner/operator clined to vote against this legislation should be advised of the drastic consequence of a Orser Farm NO vote. Stephen Duggan Septic Tank -Pump ing 1059848 Ontario Inc RR#1, 4490 Bellrock RD Verona, ON fax/phone: 374-2031 K0H 2W0 email: delta@kingston.net Treat Your Body Like It’s Your Best Friend
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sons, Council agreed to extend this absence with pay until the Sept 15 Council meeting. At that time they will reassess the situation and decide whether to further extend the absence or declare Robinson’s seat on Council vacant. Meanwhile Council members have been maintaining contact with Robinson, and report his health has been improving. Town Hall Meetings Scheduled Council has scheduled town hall Meet-yourCouncillors events in each of the Township districts in July. Full details will be included in the newsletter with the final tax notices and on the website.
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ast Friday, May 13, the pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced that it is blocking the use of their drugs in lethal injections for executions. The procedures for lethal injection in socalled “assisted” suicides are the same as for executions. The drugs kill the person by first putting them to sleep, and then stopping the breathing and the heart, in that order. Lethal injections can leave a person gasping for hours before they die. Links to the details of convicted murder Joseph Wood’s execution in Arizona in 2014 were included in the news stories announcing Pfizer’s decision. Wood “gasped and snorted” for two hours instead of the expected 10 minutes before dying. This was despite 15 injections of the deadly drugs given in attempts by officials to shorten the time. One injection should have been enough. Pfizer stated that they offer these drugs “because they save or improve lives, and markets them solely for use as indicated in the product labeling”. Will Pfizer block their drugs from being used to kill patients in "assisted" suicides? - Jule Koch
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Councillor McDougall said that “The OMB was crystal clear in its judgments, and if we go on day-by-day drive-by visuals, this could go on and on.” CAO Orr said that before being granted final approval the developer will have to prove to the County with dates, etc that all conditions of development have been met. There was a brief discussion, request for a recorded vote, and the motion was defeated with only Sleeth and Sutherland supporting it. Later as a question of clarity, onlooker Matt Rennie asked if Council had no further interest in seeing that all conditions of development were complied with. CAO Orr repeated his previous comment, saying this was now between the developer and the County. Rennie stormed out. Fort McMurray Support Council agreed to donate $500. to Fort McMurray, through AMO. Councillor Robinson’s Absence In regard to Councillor Robinson’s recent absence from Council due to health rea-
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South Frontenac Council - continued from page 3 his audit: “2015 was a positive year for the Township.” When councillor Sleeth asked how South Frontenac’s reserves of $8.2 million compared to those of similar-size townships, Allan replied; “At 9%, you fall into the general range.” He supported the five-year financial plan treasurer that Fragnito is developing as a good way to be assured that the reserves are adequate. His two recommendations were that all sole sourced contracts greater than $25,000 should be documented in the minutes and that sale of bag tags be more closely monitored. This is the
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COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613) Arden..............................Wanda Harrison...............335-3186 Cloyne / Northbrook....... Nancy Skipper ................743-4716 Denbigh..........................Angela Bright....................333-1901 Godfrey...........................Stefan Duerst...................374-1710 Harrowsmith...................Kim Gow.......................................... Henderson......................Jean Brown......................336-2516 Maberly-Bolingbroke......Karen Prytula....................325-1354 Mississippi......................Pearl Killingbeck...............278-2127 Mountain Grove..............Marilyn Meeks..................335-4531 Ompah............................Linda Rush.......................479-2570 Marily Seitz......................479-2855 Parham-Tichbome..........Colleen Steele..................375-6219 Christine Teal....................375-6525 Plevna............................Katie Ohlke.......................479-2797 Rhonda Watkins...............479-2447 Sydenham......................Anita Alton........................561-1094 Verona............................Debbie Lingen..................374-2091
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• Bring your fire extinguishers to the hall on Saturday, May 21 from 9am to noon. This is an opportunity to be sure your extinguisher is operational and that you know how to use it if it is ever needed. There will be a yard sale as well. Contact Rick or Deb Morey at 613-701-3648 for more information or to book a yard sale table. • The Community Centre is in need of some assistance for future planning. We are looking for a few folks with knowledge of electronics to look into additions to our sound system, a possible large event sign, and to explore potential funding options. We are also looking for a group of creative people to make suggestions for our celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday next year. Call Marily (479-2855), Edith (4792098) or Betty (479-5537) for more information or to volunteer to join one of these committees.
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• When you are out and about in Northbrook on each Sunday during the summer look for the Crafts and Vendors Market in the Royal LePage parking lot on Hwy 41. Market hours are from 10am-2pm. Come out; take a look, and buy local - and bring your appetite, lots of good food! For information on being a vendor call Debbie at 613-417-1902. • The Land O’ Lakes Black Fly Fund Raiser golf tournament is happening on May 28 at Hunter’s Creek Golf Course. This fundraiser is in support of local community activities supported by the Land O' Lakes Lions. Fees are being kept low to encourage maximum participation and to give you an opportunity to hone your skills for their larger fall tournament. Your $50 fee gets you a round of 18 holes, cash prizes, and
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a meal. Deadline for booking is May 27. To reserve or for information call Debbie at 336-8502 or 827-1535, or visit the Land O’ Lakes Lions’ Facebook page for information. So, on May 28, swap the blackfly swatter for your nine iron! • Get up bright and early this coming weekend, fill your travelling coffee mug to the brim and check out the great yard sales going on in the community. Donations are welcomed at St. John the Evangelist, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, Cloyne and District Historical Society, and the Lions Club. I will be at the Lions Hall on Friday, May 20 to accept your treasures for the Lions. See you any time from 11 until 3 • Sneak Preview: Do not forget to polish your cowboys boots and dust off your cowboy hat for June 4 to spend an evening with Neville Wells. Come and dance the evening away! • Practicing your euchre skills every Tuesday at the Lions Hall will bring you to the tournament on Friday, May 27. Thank you to the Legion for this great social event! • Our community has recently said good-bye to two cherished young men. Both were dads, husbands, neighbours, and friends. Their deaths have left a great hole in the hearts of many. May you rest in peace, Dan Milton and Chris Curtis. You will not be forgotten.
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• A Lobsterfest will be held at the ABC Hall on Sat. June 4, 6-9pm. Tickets $50; call Lynne Lang 613-273-8834 or visit www.abchall.ca for details • The Friends of the Tay Watershed is inviting applications for their Water Guardian Bursary, a $1,000 bursary to a Tay watershed student pursuing post-secondary education in Environmental Science or a related program. The requirements and application form may be obtained from Tay Watershed high schools or at www.tayriver.org I don’t know the deadline, so please check the website if you are interested. • Thank you to all who have registered for the Tay Valley Township 2016 Soccer League! The first night was May 16, • Another successful Karate season has ended. Many thanks to Michele Quigg for instructing the students, who
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• Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church is hosting a Community Fun Day, May 28 from 9am-2pm. Garage sale, free BBQ, bake table, kid's crafts, a draw for a new bicycle and much more. All are welcome. Proceeds help to support families in our community. • The Sydenham Women's Institute is having a Spring Sale, May 28 from 9am-2pm at the Grace Centre. Various vendors. Soups, coffee, tea & muffins will be sold by members. • A Mud Cat Fish Fry will held held May 28 at The Golden Links Hall from 4:30-6pm. Cost is $13. For information call 372-2410. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
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• Sympathy goes out to the family of Chris Curtis of Kaladar. He made trailers and sold many around the country. • Thinking of June Watkins & Jackie Jackson, hoping they are feeling stronger. Also Tim Trickey. • Lee White put her garden in last week. She will have to watch that Old Jack Frost goes on vacation for a while. • Our Ole Tyme Fiddlers party is Friday night, May 20. If you play an instrument, please bring it, your singing voice and dancing shoes. It's always a great time. Starts 7:30pm with lunch and prizes later. $6 non-members. • Our Henderson Hall is having a pancake breakfast on Wed. May 25 with sausages, French toast, maple syrup, strawberry & blueberry topping and Cool Whip, tea, coffee and juice. A donation is gladly accepted and will go to the little United Church. See you there. 8am-11am.
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enjoyed a year-end tournament, belt ceremony and party. • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has announced funding under the Agriculture Youth Green Jobs Initiative, which will help fund internships for post-secondary graduates working in the agriculture industry. These internships would include activities or projects that benefit the environment. This is not a summer employment program. Farm operators could receive up to $10,000 per intern to implement projects that are environmentally beneficial. As well, employers in the agricultural sector but not directly on farm could receive up to $16,000 per intern to undertake environmental activities, services or research that will benefit the agriculture sector. Visit: onspecialtycrops.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/agriculture-youth-green-jobs-initiative/ for details and the deadline.
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Building Department Information Session Please join us for an informal Information Session, meet your new Building Inspectors, and review some of the Building Department requirements. The Information Session will be held on Saturday, May 28th, 2016 at the Clarendon Miller Community Hall, 6598 Buckshot Lake Road, Plevna, Ontario from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Topics to be discussed are as follows: a. Permit application requirements b. When is a permit needed? c. What are acceptable plans? d. Who is qualified to produce plans? Common deficiencies found such as: a. Built up wood beams. b. Footings. c. Ledger boards. d. Grab bar backing. e. Decks. f. Plumbing.
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There will also be time allotted following the presentation to address questions about anything that has not been covered including planning questions. Although this is a Contractor oriented afternoon, we welcome all concerned parties who have an interest in the Township Building Department and the Building process. Light refreshments will be available. For any further information or to arrange for any special considerations, please contact Jeremy Neven, CBO at cbo@northfrontenac.ca, or Scott Richardson, Building Inspector at buildinginspector@northfrontenac.ca
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on the general store of her youth, and community members who had been part of a local general store spoke in a panel discussion. At the end of the afternoon, Bernice Gunsinger won the sketch of an old store done by local artist Gleva Lemke. Be sure to check out the Clar-Mill Community Archives webpage: clarmillarchives.ca/ - Katie • On Friday, May 20, the North Frontenac volunteer firefighters will be holding their monthly bingo fundraiser from 7-9pm at the Clar-Mill hall in Plevna. Cash prizes. • On Saturday May 21, Jack’s Jam will be held at Clar-Mill hall, 1pm with a potluck supper at 5:30pm. All are welcome & all entertainers welcome; info: Ed, 479-9909 - Rhonda
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Godfrey Sculpture Park Opening I
n one sense the idea of establishing a sculpture park came to Stefan Duerst in a flash last fall. “It came to me on a walk through the woods. I already had some bigger work on display at our property and it seemed like a logical thing to do,” he said. It all really started when he moved to Godfrey five years ago and began setting up his metal shop. Living among the rocks, trees and fields of the property at the foot of Buck Bay Road, just north of the Westport Road in Godfrey, on the fractured edge of the Canadian Shield, the land began to work on him just as he works on metal in his shop. He also began thinking about how to promote the local community to neighbouring communities and to tourists from further away. Since following his intuition and committing to make the sculpture park, his vision has evolved. “I did not know the final outcome when I started, and I am truly enjoying watching how things are unfolding,” he said. In regards to the metal art displayed, the park is an extension of fine art galleries that represent Stefan's work in other loca-
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he North Addington community is saddened by the passing of Chris Curtis. Chris was the operator of Curtis Trailers in Kaladar and passed away due to injuries sustained in an unfortunate fire at his place of business. He has been a supporter to our local youth by employing cooperative education students from North Addington Education Centre since he started operating Curtis Trailers. In the past eight years alone, Chris has employed eight of our students. Because of Chris, some of our students are working in welding and other related trades. Chris Curtis was definitely a teacher at large in our community. He believed in the success of each student and did everything in his power to make sure they had the needed resources and support. He was always willing to help out, and Chris never hesitated when asked if he would take a co-op student. The answer was always “Yes, when can they start?” In addition to co-op, Curtis provided expertise to our welding and manufacturing classes, and assisted in obtaining material for projects and classes. He never overlooked an opportunity to help his alma mater. Chris Curtis was a valuable community partner to North Addington Education Centre's cooperative education and technology programs and he will be greatly missed.
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tions. Having access to over 60 acres of Canadian Shield is not only an opportunity to show larger scale sculptures, but to do so in stunning natural scenery. Currently sculptures on display are Stefan's creations, as well as collaborations with artist Kevin Lockau. “Creating art while being surrounded by nature gives me a chance to 'de-stress', relax and rejuvenate. I am inviting everyone to experience the same by taking time out of everyday life to stroll along paths and over fields, hike through the woods and enjoy art and nature,” he said. Several sculptures are placed along hiking trails, as well as 'Land Art' work that has been created using materials from nature. These pieces are meant to be interactive, and visitors are invited to add-on, take away and completely change them. It is this direct involvement that is crucial for the creative sustainability of the trails, as it provides a constant stream and exchange of ideas and inspirations. Stefan recommends wearing hiking boots for visitors who decide to walk the trails, as well as bug spray and long pants.
The Sculpture Park will be open for self-guided tours, seven days per week, 9 am - 5pm, until October 30. It is located at 79 Buck Bay Road, off the Westport Road; follow the signs. The opening is set for this Sunday, May 22, 9 am until 5 pm, and there will be a ribbon cutting. Stefan's work is always available for viewing online at www.duerst.ca.
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group of 22 NAEC students and 4 staff went to a Sweat Lodge ceremony in Inverary at the home of Bernard and Tammy Nelson, on April 29. There was no cost for this trip, as it was paid for by NAEC’s “Speak Up” grant. The Sweat Lodge ceremony is a First Nations ceremony designed to promote personal and spiritual well-being. It NAEC students and staff with Tammy & Bernard Nelson and fire keeper Burk Donio. Photo by Xavier Gomez. combines story-telling, prayer and steam in a holistic approach. The students and the Grandfathers and Grandmothers. They were introduced staff were educated on the background of the Sacred Fire by the fire keeper, Burk Donio, and Lucas Parks accepted and the Sweat Lodge. The Sacred Fire is started several them and placed them in the centre of the lodge. hours before the ceremony, and watched over by the fire By a strange twist of fate, one of the students, Emma keeper. The stones, which are placed in the Sweat Lodge Fuller, realized that she was in the former home of her great and given water to drink (which creates steam), are called grandfather and great grandmother. This added a layer of meaning to the ceremony, which honours family members. As well as participating in the Sweat Lodge ceremony, the student helped prepare a feast. Because of Emma Fuller’s connection to the location, she was asked to prepare the Spirit Plate. This consists of a small sample from each dish, sprinkled with tobacco and offered to the Sacred Fire. At a Special Inaugural Meeting on May 11, 2016, Lennox by Natalie Reynolds and Addington On May 11, Chantal Keller, a grade 9 student from North County Council Addington Education Centre, attended a track and field meet acclaimed Henry and participated in shotput and javelin events. Keller, with a Hogg, reeve of distance of 10.18m, demolished the local shotput record of the Township of 9.70m by a landslide. She also placed third in javelin, with a Addington Highdistance of 22.48m. Keller set up a rigorous training routine lands as county to prepare for track and field, practising shotput and javelin warden for the rethrows for an hour each day. Her daily goal was to surpass mainder of 2016. The warden’s office became vacant with 9m in shotput practice and 20m in javelin. Keller explained the passing of Warden Clarence Kennedy on March 13, 2016 that shotput and javelin aren’t easy sports. “For shotput, you after a brief battle with cancer. The Warden’s Declaration of have to concentrate a lot, for me anyway, and remember Office was administered by her Worship Justice of the Peace your steps. For javelin, you have to make sure you throw it Donna I. Doelman. Warden Hogg has previously served as far enough and make sure you don’t step over the line. If not, county warden for the years 2003, 2010 and 2011. you fault.” The next step for Keller is COSSA (Central OnAH Deputy Reeve Helen Yanch congratulated Reeve tario Secondary School Athletics), and she plans to practice Hogg on his appointment at a council meeting in Denbigh for even more time each day to prepare. on May 16.
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Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum to open S
aturday, May 28, from 11-3, will see the opening of a new museum in McDonalds Corners in Lanark Highlands to celebrate the world of basketry. Located in a 1930's stable, the Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum houses a collection of over 200 items, a basketry library, and a loft for workshops. Adjacent to the stable is a garden with plants that are used for baskets, such as sweet grass, winter wheat, willow, rushes and birch. In addition to baskets, the collection includes a variety of other items made using basketry techniques: mats, toys, a
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bee skep and even a small boat, or coracle. All the exhibits are made from materials that can be found locally. After one display of Indigenous basketry, each display is focused around one kind of material: willow, cedar, birch, pine needles, cattails and rush. Another display includes the rest of the fourteen different materials. The curator of the Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum is Ankaret Dean, who has been teaching basketry, and making and collecting baskets since 1975. She moved to the highlands in the early 1990s to raise sheep and bees on a farm in Elphin.
Relay supports Cancer Information Service T he way Canadians consume health information has evolved over the years. Twenty years ago, when the Canadian Cancer Society launched its Cancer Information Service, inquires came via phone call, with their staff answering questions and mailing out brochures to patients and their families. Nowadays, the service also fields more emails and people access the society’s website, cancer.ca which is jam-packed with anything you ever wanted to know about cancer. “Facing cancer is hard. People have many worries and questions during what may be the most stressful time in their lives or the lives of a loved one,” says Doug Kane, Manager, Canadian Cancer Society F.L.A. & The Waterways Community office. “It’s easy to become overwhelmed. Don’t face cancer alone. Instead, we urge people to contact our free
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Land O’ Lakes Community Services Adult Protective Services Adult Protective Services would like to send a big thank you to the Mazinaw Community Fund and the Napanee District Community Foundation. The Mazinaw Community Fund was founded by Margaret Axford and Ian Brummel and is a chapter of the Napanee District Community Foundation. The foundation provided the APSW program a grant of $1785 to support 10 individuals, giving them the opportunity to participate in two organized sporting events. These opportunities may not otherwise have been available because of cost, transportation, and limited supports. The first event was a Blue Jays game last summer. Our group teamed up with Lennox & Addington Association for Community Living and Adult Protective Services in South Lennox & Addington to attend the game. The second event was an Ottawa Senators’ game in February of this year. The individuals who participated enjoyed both of the outings very much. Generous community initiatives such as this are essential to helping us provide opportunities for people in our community, and we are very appreciative to the Mazinaw Community Fund and the NDCF. Without this type of assistance, these opportunities may not have otherwise been available due to cost, transportation and limited supports.
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The delicious meal was prepared by the Flinton Community Club and the toe tapping entertainment for the evening was provided by the Pickled Chicken String Band from Denbigh. If the smiles from all the guests are anything to judge by, the evening was certainly a great success! Annual Yard Sale: We are having our annual yard & bake sale at the LOLCS office in Northbrook on May 21 from 8am until about 3pm. This has become a very successful event and all proceeds go toward our Christmas Hamper Program. Make sure to include our location on your list of sale stops – the May long weekend is the time to shop for all your summer needs and more!
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On June 13, from 1-3 pm we are holding an afternoon tea at the LOLCS office, 12497A Highway 41, Northbrook. This is an opportunity for community members to come into the office, meet the staff, and have a look around. This is a good chance to see what types of services we provide and ask any questions you may have – or just come in for a visit and to say “Hi.”
F i v e years ago, she moved into the old doct o r ' s house in the village of McDonalds Set of cedar bark baskets Corners, and fell in love with the old stable where the doctor’s horse and carriage were housed. Dean would like the museum to be more than a display. "I don't want visitors just to look at things. I want them to learn about the bounty of natural materials we have in our environment and to discover the pleasure of making simple baskets and useful items.” On May 28 at the Grand Opening of the museum, visitors will have an opportunity to make beads using birch bark. The museum will be open all summer on Saturdays from 11 o'clock until 3 o'clock from May until October to coincide with the McDonalds Corners Farmers Market on the MERA Schoolhouse Grounds. Workshops will be arranged during the summer: the schedule currently includes workshops on using cedar bark during the month of June. Information on future workshops can be found on the website below. The museum is located in McDonalds Corners on 5596 McDonalds Corners Road. Parking is very limited, and visitors are advised to park close by on the road opposite at the MERA Schoolhouse where the McDonalds Corners Farmers Market is held on Saturdays. Admission is by donation. See www.ankaretdean.ca for further information.
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SOCIAL NOTES Celebration Of Life The family of the late Stella Shanks invites you to join them in a Celebration of her Life. Saturday, May 21st, 2-4 pm Ompah Community Hall
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DR. LAUREL DEMPSEY IS RETIRING!
IN MEMORIAM
Claire Macfarlane England July 27, 1943 – May 20, 2015 She left us quietly her thoughts unknown but left us a memory we are proud to own. So treasure her, Lord in the garden of rest for when on Earth She was one of the best.. We remember the lake and the gentle breeze, the sound of the loon by the light of the moon. The morning dew and the rustle of leaves, the light of her smile that was taken too soon. We miss you. Love Always, Garnet & Family, Tonja & Kevin
CARD OF THANKS
Thank You ~ Barr The family of the late Pearl Barr wish to thank family, friends and neighbors for their condolences, cards and donations to the Pine Meadow Nursing Home. It was comforting to see so many of you at the service. Thanks to Darin MacKinnon for the lovely service, touching on all aspects of Mom’s life. Our thanks to Gilbert Whan for singing, Dad and Mom always enjoyed his music. A special thank you to great granddaughter Cassie Cox for the beautiful eulogy. Grandma would have been so proud of you. Appreciation and thanks to pallbearers: Rob Price, Andrew Chestnut, Brian Cox, Lonnie Cowdy, Dave Hartwick and Stacy Hearns. Our gratitude and appreciation to the following: David Goodfellow for his guidance and compassion, Rimpy of Goodfellow’s Flowers for the beautiful casket spray, and the U.C.W. for the delicious luncheon after the service. A special thank you to Pine Meadow staff for their compassion and care shown to Mom and the family during her final hours. Thanks again to every one, Norma, Lois, Bob & families
FUNERAL SERVICES
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Join in the celebration of her Verona Medical Centre career on Saturday May 28, 2016 Verona Lions Centre 4504 Verona Sand Road Community Drop In-Open House 2:00 to 4:00 pm Community Celebration Dinner 7.00 pm $25.00 per person for Dinner Reservations contact Wayne Conway by May 18. 613.374.3807 wayne.conway@bell.net
CARD OF THANKS
Thank You ~ Meeks Thanks go out to my large and growing family and the many friends and neighbours who attended my wonderful 95th birthday party on May 1st! Thanks, too, to the Ladies Auxiliary of Branch 496 Legion in Sydenham for catering, Christine of Memory Lane Flowers for my beautiful corsage gift, and the people who gave gifts, monetary and other, and for the many cards. A special thanks, also, to my church family for my surprise party on April 24th. May God bless you all! Sincerely, May Meeks
HENDERSON Jean Brown 613-336-2516 Georgina Wathen 613-336-9641 • Deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of the late Georgina Scott, who was well known in our area. In her later years she lived at Friendly Manor in Deseronto and died there. Georgina, a member of Land O'Lakes Seniors, active in area churches, Legion, and community, will be remembered for her fun-loving approach to life, love of spouse and family, service to the area churches and service organizations. • The Henderson United Church breakfast happens on Wed. May 25, 8–11am with French toast, Henderson style, pancakes, sausage, maple syrup, toppings, etc. all by donation. The church is in need of your donations, so come for a visit; it's worth every pothole and black fly to get here. • Some comings and going this week included Mitchell Gurnsey, Scott Hopkinson. • Historical photos are being sought of local landmarks- like the old Dead Creek Post office, old gas pumps and folks of yester-yearnames included. If you have any please let me know and I'll pass them along to the historical crew. • Your old reporter attended the baby shower for my niece Cheryl and great nephew Isaac. They are doing well and the baby is thriving after arriving 5 weeks premature.
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Mississippi - continued from pg 5 good crowd; 40 people came out to feast on the many dishes and desserts. Johanna, Sue, Jeff, Joelle and Janis had the hall beautifully decorated with a movie theme and bags of popcorn. There were five birthday people: Lorie, Molly, Pieter, Yves, and Richard. Sue made birthday cake. • On June 1, 10am at Snow Road Community Centre, there is a bread making course put on by Molly Hartin. Cost is $15; lunch included. Register: mollyhartin@hotmail.com • Country Music Night at Snow Roadd Hall is May 26 with Harry Adrian & Friends. Call Yves for tickets, 613-278-1371. Come out and enjoy the country music. All welcome. • The students of St. James Major Catholic School in Sharbot Lake are excited to announce that they qualified to attend the Global Tournament of Destination Imagination in Knoxville Tennessee from May 24 till May 28. The students are seeking your support, any contribution no matter how large or small, will help to support the seven students to participate in this competition. This competition is sponsored by Disney and NASA as well as many other sponsors, and 15 countries will be participating. The students will be thankful for any amount you can give. Congratulations, students, go and have the time of your life. Go make Sharbot Lake & area proud of you. • Rick & Debbie Morey hosted Coffee Break. Lots of goodies and coffee. • The hummingbirds are back. Lovely to see these tiny birds again.
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• Our community lost a visionary, a creative soul and a friend this week, with the death of Peter Platenius. He was a loving father and husband, an academic, a farmer, a pilot and plane builder, a theatre set-designer and a music lover. His Craig Road workshop was the centre of many Verona projects, including the village kiosk, village signs, festival props, and any work party that was needed. Teamed with his late wife, Inie, they made our community a better place. He will be greatly missed. • The Victoria Day weekend is here and Verona is coming alive with flowers. Thank you to all the businesses that have stocked up on colourful annuals, perennials and hanging baskets. Everything we need to create our gardens is right here in Verona. • Verona Lions Club will hold their annual fundraiser, a Roadside Toll, on Friday May 20, 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday May 21, 8 am to 6 pm on Road 38 at the Revell Ford Used Car Lot. Help support the Lions Club and the many worthwhile community events and activities that they support. • 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. • Join South Frontenac Community Services for their 8th Annual 50+ Family & Friends Golf Tournament at Rivendell Golf Course on Friday May 27. Shotgun start 1:30pm. $85 per person (special rates for Rivendell Members.) As well as a great game, there will be a lovely meal and lots of prizes from generous sponsors and supporters. All proceeds will benefit Senior Programs & Services at Southern Frontenac Community Services. To register, contact Rhonda or Brandon Grant, or Andy at the SFCSC office.. • Dr. Laurel Dempsey is retiring. Join in the celebration of her Verona Medical Centre career on Sat. May 28 at the Verona Lions Centre. There will be a Community Drop In Open House from 2 to 4 pm. In the evening there will be a Community Celebration Dinner at 7 pm for $25 per person. For dinner
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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 Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call (613) 634-0130 x 3414
PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com • Don't forget the Annual Flea Market this Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm at the Parham Ball Field - bring your table and items to sell or just come to shop. District #4 Recreation Committee will have the canteen open! • On Sun. May 29, Parham United will feature a musical morning of praise led by Rev. Jean Brown and musician Stanley Stinchombe, featuring insights based on some older hymns and also one newer hymn. The service will be followed by soup and a minipotluck sandwich lunch; all are invited. • Thanks to the help of local resident Lillian Hartwick, a pair of geese and their little ones were able to cross not only the road but the tracks safely. • Wayne Haddock has retired and moved back to Oak Flats. • To all residents of Parham and the surrounding area, please get out and use the library. It is open for business now and there will be a grand opening on Sat. May 28. The hours are the same as before Tuesday 4 to 6pm; Thursday 6 – 8pm and Saturday 10 am to 12 noon. Please use the services by dropping by and getting a new or updating your last library card. If you don't we may lose the library for good. Local residents fought so hard to keep this facility open, so let's all do our part. • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Peter Muzik from the Bobs Lake Area. • Thanks to all the came out to play volleyball on Saturday to support the archery program at GREC. • A Jack & Jill was held for Carly Jopling and Josh Neadow in Lakefield. They will exchange vows later this year. • A Stag & Doe was also held for Edward Goodfellow and Krissy Gowdy, who will exchange vows in August. • Thinking of you to Joanne Goodfellow, Megen Hole and Steven Steele. • Baseball schedule - May 19 in Parham: Mountain Grove vs Parham, 6:30pm Grasshopper; Verona 1 vs Central Frontenac 1, 8:30 Bantam Boys. May 23: Parham at Mountain Grove 6:30pm Squirt. May 24: Sydenham 1 at Mountain Grove, 6:30pm Mite. Sydenham 3 at Parham 6:30pm Mite. May 26 Sharbot Lake at Parham, 6:30pm, Grasshopper. Perth Rd vs Central Frontenac 2 at Sharbot Lake 8:30pm, Bantam Boys. • Happy Birthday to Kourtnie Stencell, Joy Wagar-Boals, Mary Raymond, Mason Lowery, Jan MacPherson, Heather Beattie, Janice Peters, Heather Gillespie, William Lowery, Jared & Logan Whan, Nicole Shorts, Shawn McCullough, Dawn MacGregor • Happy Anniversary to Natasha & Sam LoFaso and Kurtis & Annette Jackson • On Friday June 10, Tribute Artist Stephen Goodberry will return to Sharbot Lake at 7pm for his Tribute to the Legends Show at Granite Ridge Education Centre. Stephen will perform hits by Neil Diamond, Roy Orbison and his very popular Elvis Tribute show. The award-winning artist grew up in Parham and is a graduate of Sharbot Lake High School. There will be a silent auction and door prizes. Tickets are $20 pp; proceeds go to the Canadian Diabetes Association and Granite Ridge School Council.
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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 1st on Parliament Hill, 12 noon to 1:30pm.
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 1 BEDROOM APT. in 4-plex in Kaladar, available June 1st. First, last and references required; please call 416-554-9746. 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
FOR SALE CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2016 SPRING REBATE with a savings up to $500. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca GUNS FOR SALE: Remington Fieldmaster model 572, 22 pump, $600. Marlin 3030 model 338, c/w 2x7 Tasco scope $500. Mossberg model 1500, 30.06 bolt c/w sling and 3x9 Bushnell scope $450. PAL required. 613-3722250 L.S. DESIGN - Custom Designed Fire Rings and Home Décor Signs. Let us transform your yard. 613-200-9878 LIMOUSIN BULLS, 12 to 16 months of age. Double polled, cows and calves. Eve, 613-2682258 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com WOOD PROCESSOR for sale. Also side-byside Polaris UTV. Call May or Paul 613-2780040
GARAGE/YARD SALES
ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 25 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 SCOTTY’S MAINTENANCE & HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawn & garden maintenance; spring cleanup and disposal + building repairs, painting and much more. Call Scott, 613-3363173
HALL RENTAL
B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca
GOLDEN LINKS HALL, 4186 Colebrook Rd, Harrowsmith, Youth Dances, Community Dinners, Fundraising Events. Hall Rental Hourly $35. per day $300. Air Conditioned, Capacity 200. We also have a selection of hospital equipment we lend to those in need. 613-372-2410
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 POSITION OPEN FOR EXPERIENCED COOK at Out Of The Box fry trailer. Open May long weekend. Please email resume to glenstamp@ gmail.com
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
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SERVICES ANYTHING METAL: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, free pickup, call 613-375-6377, leave message HANDYMAN, WILL REPLACE SINKS, taps, toilets, any other jobs around the house; plumbing. Please call Albert 613-374-2079 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 PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 10 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 ROB’S WINDOW CLEANING. We clean the windowpanes, screens, tracks and casings of your windows. Call today for a quote. 613-2439661
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Bedford Jam
May 15 was another sold out Bedford Jam, with a roster of 34 wonderful entertainers. It was a special day since the host, Wilhelmine Card and treasurer Dave Froats donated sizeable checks to Ellis Wolfreys, host of the "Wolf Den" on Amherst Island Radio, CJAI, 91.2, on behalf of the Bedford Jam. Also a similar amount was presented to Rick McQueen a participant in the Ride For Dad. This jam is held every 2 weeks, and has been very popular with entertainers and a faithful audience. On June 12, one of their annual potluck suppers will be held after the jam, around 5p.m. Free Methodist Church. At that time a short play about the environment will be presented. The group been involved recently in various activities about the environment, e.g. recycling and tree planting. All are welcome to attend.
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PROPERTY MANAGER
North Frontenac Non Profit Housing Corporation Central Frontenac Housing Corporation Permanent Part Time: 21-25 hrs/week NFNPHC has a portfolio of 18 family units of social housing located throughout the Sharbot Lake area. CFHC has a portfolio of five one bedroom mature living units located on Clement Road in Sharbot Lake.
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
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HUGE YARD SALE, 9am to 6pm, Saturday May 21 to Monday May 23 at 10699 Hwy 41, Kaladar. LARGE LAWN SALE, May 21, 2016 from 9am3pm at 1043 Wagner Rd., Sharbot Lake. Good household items; 3500 watt generator and much more. Good stuff – good prices. Phone 1-613-279-2390 YARD SALE, Sat. May 21, 8am-5pm, 1997 Fish Creek Rd. near corner of Bobs Lake Rd. Furniture and other items
Job Opening: Full-time Corporate Accounting Clerk We are growing again and have an immediate opening for a Corporate Accounting Clerk for our busy Accounts Payable Department in Sharbot Lake, Ontario. We are seeking an individual who has good communication skills, the ability to think logically and use deductive reasoning as well as possessing the ability to prioritize tasks, with excellent attention to detail. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing and reconciling accounts payable for the Robinson suite of companies, preparing selected management reports and assisting the Corporate Accountant and Corporate Controller with financial analysis. The successful candidate will have a post-secondary education in Business Administration with a specialty in bookkeeping and/or accounting with 1 to 2 years working experience with accounts payable in a small to medium sized business. QuickBooks accounting software preferred. If you possess a personality and values that align with a company culture of everyone working together to maintain an environment of trust, professionalism, care for people, high ethical standards, adaptability to change, and co-operative teamwork while achieving challenging but sustainable goals, please submit your resume to dawn.reiser@ robinsonsgroup.com. We wish to thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Posting Closes: June 3, 2016
Position Summary: A well organized productive individual is required to manage the above portfolio of housing units. Must be able to deliver property management services, arrange day to day maintenance and ensure property upkeep. Required to lease vacant units, prepare leases and other services as required under the Housing Services Act, and report to the Board of Directors at regularly scheduled meetings. Qualifications: • Individual must have knowledge and related experience in the field of property management. • Experience and knowledge of not for profit organizations • Working knowledge of Quick Books Small Business Accounting System • Familiarity with Budgets, Financial Statements and Accounting Records • Calculate and collect rents; • Liaise and communicate with tenants as required • Basic knowledge of Landlord Tenancies Act and Social Programs • Excellent written and oral communication skills Please send resumés to: The Chairman North/Central Housing P.O. Box 275 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Or nfnphc@gmail.com Closing Date: 5:00 pm June 3, 2016 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Thursday May 19 HARTINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION meeting at Portland Community Church, 7pm; important updates & presentations 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; 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 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm $12; Ham & Scallop Potatoes
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 FARMERS' MARKETS begin season, Sharbot Lake 9am-1pm Saturdays, Oso Beach, Plant Sale, crafts, local produce, meats & more. info@sharbotlakefarmersmarket.ca. Verona - Frontenac Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-2pm, Prince Charles School; farm products, veggies & fruits, home baking, preserves, artisans, & more; frontenacfarmersmarket.ca & facebook 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; 9am3pm, Lions hall, donation welcome; info: lionsspecialevents@gmail.com; 613-827-1535 NORTHBROOK - LOLCS YARD & BAKE SALE, 8am-3pm, at Community Services office, 12497A Highway 41, 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 MARKET, 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
Sunday May 22 ENTERPRISE - GOSPEL HYMN SING, Free Methodist Church, 6:30pm, Vernon Scott & Friends plus other musiciansi; freewill offering, refreshments; all welcome. GODFREY SCULPTURE PARK Grand Opening; 9am-5pm; ribbon cutting 2pm, 79 Buck Bay Rd. off Westport Road PARHAM - FLEA MARKET at ball field; 10am-2pm; sponsored by Rec Committee. SHARBOT LAKE - DAY OF THE PIG Food Festival, 11am-5pm, 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. 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+, commu-
Board members wanted for Family & Sector Screening). Applications Children's Services (Vulnerable must be received by June 1. Go to www.
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amily and Children's Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington is seeking new members of the Board of Directors. We are a Children's Aid Society - a notfor-profit agency that protects children from abuse and neglect. Every family needs help. We're there when families can't cope. We support them, and help them stay together. Sometimes children come into our care. When that happens, we try to reunite them with their birth family or with their extended family. In some cases, children can't go back. We take care of them through foster care and try to find them a new permanent family through adoption. The role of a board member is critical to the work we do. The Board of Directors provides high-level leadership and governance for the agency by providing oversight of the agency's operations, performance and outcomes. Board members are expected to attend regular meetings and serve on committees. They are also encouraged to attend agency events. At this time we have identified the need for board members who fit one or more of the following criteria: Residents of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington outside of Kingston; Visible minorities; Experience in Accounting. All applications are welcome - you may still apply even if you do not meet these criteria. To be a member of the board you must be 18 or older and live or work in Frontenac or Lennox and Addington Counties. You must also undergo a Criminal Reference Check
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MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks 613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca • Don’t forget "Fun Night" at the Land o’Lakes School tonight, May 19, 5-8pm. • On May 21 there will be a community yard sale at the Land o’Lakes School from 8-2pm. Proceeds towards Grades 7 and 8 trip. Call Heather 483-4552 or Tanya 483-0232 • Also on May 21 the Parham Happy Travellers are hosting a bake & yard sale and BBQ, 11am-2pm near Parham post office. Funds raised go toward a bus trip. • Happy birthday to Hunter Mallett, May Walton, Andrew Matson, William Lowery, Herb Clow, Archie Meeks, Roger Fisher, Roy Beechy, Roger Scott, Ray Whitelock, Mackenzie Rose. • Happy Anniversary to Owen & Carrie Tryon, Ernest & Suzanne Barr, Earl & Donna Brown • Darin MacKinnon will be ordained on May 29 in Sackville, New Brunswick at the next meeting of the Maritime Conference. Darin is grateful for all the support of the pastoral charge during this special time in his life. • Land o’ Lakes seniors met in Mountain Grove Hall on May 11, with John Purdon asking members to name their favorite flower for the roll call. Ronda and Sylvia Powers won a prize for a couple of contests by yours truly.
nity hall, Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-9:45 am; register at class or call 613-634-0130 x 3414 SNOW ROAD - MUSIC NIGHT w/ Harry Adrian & Friends, community hall; 7pm; tickets: Yves, 613-278-1371, all welcome.
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; SHARBOT LAKE – BALL GAME, Community Living-North Frontenac vs Community Living Napanee, 10:30am SHARBOT LAKE – YOUTH DANCE, for grades 5 to 8, Oso hall; $6. 6pm- 9pm; canteen; door prizes
Fri & Sat May 27 & 28 CLOYNE - FREE CLOTHES GIVE-AWAY. Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-2, Pineview Free Methodist Church. Donations of clean clothing, etc. welcome; info: 613-336-8100
Saturday May 28 CLOYNE - PLANT SALE, Barrie Hall, 9-11am, hosted by Land O’Lakes Garden Club ENTERPRISE – BREAKFAST, 8-11am, $6pp, Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, all welcome HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, no admission fee, potluck supper, all welcome 613-336-2557 HARROWSMITH - COMMUNITY FUN DAY Free Methodist Church, 9am-2pm; garage sale, free BBQ, bake table, kids’ crafts, draw for new bicycle & more; all welcome; proceeds to help local families. HARROWSMITH - FISH FRY (mud cat) Golden Links Hall, 4:30-6pm; $13, info 613-3722410. Sponsors: Odd Fellows & Rebekahs. LAND O’ LAKES LIONS Black Fly Golf Tournament, Hunter’s Creek Golf Course, 11am registration; register: Debbie 336-8502, 613827-1535; reserve cart 336-2587, $50pp; prizes, golf, meal included; Deadline: May 27 LANARK HIGHLANDS BASKETRY MUSEUM OPENING, McDonalds Corners, 5596 McDonalds Corners Rd. Open Saturdays 11am-3pm or by appointment May-Oct. www. ankaretdean.ca; 278-1203, all welcome PARHAM - Library Grand Opening 10am12; 10:30am ceremony, Fire Station grand opening, 1-4pm; ribbon cutting 2pm; refresh-
Happy birthday was sung to Archie Meeks and William Lowery. A donation from the club was given in memory of Betty Tarney, Georgina Scott, and Bill Powers. After a delicious potluck lunch, John told some jokes from his "Happiness File" which everyone enjoyed. • The final community dinner at the Circle Square Ranch was held on May 12 with the proceeds going towards sending a child to camp. Have a great summer Ali and your helpers. Thanks for all your wonderful meals. • Thinking of King Stincombe, David Fox, Shirley Noonan, Chris McDonald, Betty Fransworth, Nancy Fobert, Jean Meeks, Andy and Ann Armstrong, Harold and Doreen Warren. • Sharbot Lake and District Lions will be hosting an all you can eat breakfast on May 28, 8-11am at the Oso hall, $7 adults. • Friends and relatives attended a baby shower for my granddaughter, Stephanie Stacey, on May 14. Stephanie’s aunt Diana traveled from Georgia to be there. Thanks to Deb and helpers for a great party. • A celebration of life was held for my brother-in-law, Bill Powers, on May 15 in the Mountain Grove Hall, which was packed with Bill’s friends and relatives. Olden fire trucks arrived at the hall with the firemen walking behind. Bill’s grandchildren, Calvin and Trillian, rode in the front with the driver. A Quaker service was held and many people told their memories of Bill. The Arden Glee Club sang a few of Bill’s favourite songs. People travelled from as far as Georgia, British Columbia and Yellowknife to pay tribute to this great man. Rest in peace, Bill; you will be missed.
ments, all welcome at both PARHAM - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church, 7pm, special guest, local talent, 7pm; freewill offering; refreshments, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE - LIONS BREAKFAST, Oso Hall 8-11am; $7; $3 ages 6-12, All You Can Eat; proceeds to CF Swim Program; www.sharbotlions.com SHARBOT LAKE - MOM TO MOM SPRING & KIDS BAKE SALE, 9am-2pm, St. James Major Catholic Church; gently used & new kids' clothing & toys; tables: facebook: Mom to Mom Sale - Sharbot Lake, ON SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SPRING SALE, 9am-2pm, Grace Centre, many vendors, jewelry, art, cards, knitting & crochet items, lunch available. VERONA – DR. LAUREL DEMPSEY retirement celebrations; Lions Centre. Community Drop in Open House 2-4pm; dinner 7pm, $25, reserve by May 18: Wayne 613-374-3807; wayne.conway@bell.net
Sunday May 29 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614. FLINTON – COFFEE HOUSE, Open Mic Country & Gospel Music, 6:30pm, Through the Roof Ministry Centre, free will offering; info: 613-336-2614 HAROWSMITH - OLDE TYME FIDDLERS OPEN MIC, Golden Links Hall, 1-5pm; followed by dinner, $10, info 613-372-2410. Sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs.
Tuesday May 31 COMMUNITY LIVING - BACK YARD BARBEQUE at the office, 11:30am-1pm SHARBOT LAKE – LIONS MEET & GREET; 7-8pm; Oso Hall; free coffee & desserts; learn what Lions do in your community, all welcome
Wednesday, June 1 HARROWSMITH - NEW LEAF LINK, organization for developmentally challenged young adults, open house 11am, Free Methodist Church, all welcome. SHARBOT LAKE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS LUNCHEON, at Maples Restaurant, 11:30am; to attend, please phone 2793778 by noon on May 30.
Arden Legion news
May 14 was the last daytime Open Mic at the Arden Legion. Performing with numerous other musicians were Larry Birney and Paul Williams. Many thanks o Larry for his hard work and dedication, and all the musicians; without them it wouldn't have been a success. A big thanks to Theresa for kept everything going smoothly. Many thanks also to Malcolm Sampson for his tireless work and efforts to bring this excellent entertainment to the Arden Legion.
OPP investigating sexual assault
On Thursday May 12, 2016 between 12 and12:30 a.m, an adult female reports being sexually assaulted by two unknown males while walking along Desert Lake Road in South Frontenac Township. The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to hospital, where she was treated and released. The suspects are described as both Caucasian males, 30-45 years old. The vehicle is described as a large pick-up truck with bright headlights. Frontenac OPP Crime Unit ask any person(s) who were traveling on or near Desert Lake Road near the times of the assault or have any information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 and not have to appear in court.
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
May 19, 2016
Fieldwork 2016
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n abandoned old car sits in a field. Not an unusual sight on a back road in Lanark County, or anywhere else in Eastern Ontario. Did someone try and fix it up but then give up when they could not get parts? It's an old car, a white 70s era Cadillac, a beauty in its day but now it sits, waiting to be swallowed up by grass and brush like so many other relics of the past. But this is no ordinary Cadillac. It is an art installation, one of six new pieces in the open-air art gallery that is Fieldwork, located on Old Brooke Road just east of Maberly. The gallery, which is located in a field and the surrounding woods, features pieces that are created each year. In addition to the new pieces, older pieces remain for years, sometimes deteriorating as the weather takes its toll. In one way or another, they respond to or reflect the landscape that surrounds them. The Cadillac is called Dreamcar. It is not
really abandoned, although it is a 40-year-old car that was purchased and driven to the site by artist, Marco D'Andrea. It is outfitted with a sound system that is triggered by the approach of a person. The car is meant to be experienced from inside, as the viewer settles into the car, listening to ambient tones and watching the landscape. Dreamcar is not the only new piece that turns the idea of things left behind on itself. Jolie Bird's What's Around Me is a series of shiny, golden objects strewn about a small clump of trees. The gold is thread tightly sewn around an empty can, a rock, and other objects, bringing value to things that are normally tossed aside. Land/Mark, by artist-poet Chris Turnbull, is a rock at the edge of a field, tainted by graffitti. But the piece is really a comment on the meaning of text. The words are: “You are th erratic is”. One of the intentions of the piece is to stimulate the viewer to think about the physicality of words, whether they are on paper, on a screen, or on rocks and structures in the modern landscape. It is not intentional, but a wooden sign with the word “Private” painted on it to mark off the edge of the public portion of the field is located next to the Land/Mark. Ways, by Janina Meidzick, are wrapped billboards, flanking the outhouse on the site,
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appearing as if they are in between uses. The old message has been cleared out and the billboard is covered, waiting for a new message to be created. Tripods, a piece by the RSSY Collective (Jerrard and Diana Smith, Gayle Young and Reinhard Reitzenstein), makes use of the breadth of the field. It features a large wooden tripod at one end, with a plumb line using an old axe to hold a straight line at the very centre of the space, a long tapered rule at the other end, and a screen with fabric representing a map in the middle. Tripods symbolises the way land was divided up when settlers arrived in this country, so it also makes reference to the 200th anniversary of Tay Valley Township, as the ways land was divided in that era remain in place to this day. The final piece in the show was made during a field trip by students at the Brooke Valley School. The students used natural materials, under supervision from parents at the school, to create a circular maze, a play structure of sorts at the edge of the field. The piece is called Nowspot, and it is similar to the things kids have built at the edges of fields for generations, perhaps centuries out of sight of parents, who were engaged in the struggle to survive. It has a rough beauty, a fairy-like quality. Kids were playing in it on the opening day of the Fieldwork season, as they will over time, until it too, deteriorates and melds into the landscape, just like all other structures do. Fieldwork is open for visitors at any time during the summer. It is located at 2501 Old Brooke Road. For information about upcoming events, go to Fieldworkproject.com.
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Submitted by Sharbot Lake & District Lions lpha Leo Clubs are designed for youth between 12 and 18 years old. Kids who join Leo Clubs have fun, make new friends and experience the rewards of serving others. This gives young people a strong foundation as they learn the meaning of leadership and service. Plus, Leos learn valuable lessons and make connections that can help them succeed for the rest of their lives. These clubs focus on social skills and the character development of teens and pre-teens. Leo Clubs are open to young people who have an interest in serving their community. The Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club is early in the information & development stages of starting a new Leo Club in this area. A Leo Club in our community could provide young people with an opportunity for development and contribution as responsible members of their local, national and international communities. The Leo Club motto – Leadership, Experience, Opportunity – says it all: Leo clubs are sponsored by local Lions Clubs through Lions Clubs International. The first Leo Club was started in 1957 and there are now more than 5,700 Leo Clubs in approximately 140 countries. The Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club invites you to attend their ‘Meet & Greet’ at the Oso (Soldiers Memorial) Hall on May 31 from 7 – 8 PM to learn more about LEOs and our Lions Club. Contact: sharbotlakelions@ gmail.com or 613-539-8190
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC SUMMER CAMP ONLINE REGISTRATION STARTS MAY 16 New this year – online registration for swim and day camp programming. In person registration dates are listed on the website under Things To Do/Recreation Activities/Swim and Day Camp. Also NEW this year, check out the Sports Camp available at McMullen Beach in Verona. For more information contact campcoordinator@southfrontenac.net
SOUTH FRONTENAC MUSEUM – SUMMER HOURS The official opening date for the Frontenac Museum for summer 2016 is Saturday May 21st from 1-4 pm. The museum this year will be open and available for stop in visits from then on, every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday from 1- 4 pm; or private tours led by staff can be made by appointment. The museum will remain open for the season until October 4th. Come to 5595 Hwy 38 this summer to visit a school house from the past and connect with the local history of the South Frontenac community. For more information contact: publiceducation@southfrontenac.net
MAY LONG WEEKEND CHANGES TO GARBAGE PICKUP 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. Have a wonderful, safe long weekend and remember “The only cure for LITTER is YOU!” Green Bay WDS will begin summer hours Sunday, May 22nd, (Fridays 8:30-12:30 and Sundays 12:30-4:30). Loughborough WDS will be closed Monday, May 23rd
ROAD WORK – PULVERIZING Council recently approved a minor budget increase to pulverize a few roads that can no longer effectively sustain pothole patching. This pulverizing has taken place on sections of York Road and Buck Bay Road which will be reconstructed in 2017 and Randy Clark Rd which will be reconstructed in 2018. For more information, please contact Brian Kirk, Area Supervisor 613-376-3027 Ext 4347,
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF TOWNSHIP OFFICES All Township offices and garages will be closed on Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 12:00 noon until 1:30 pm for a Staff Recognition luncheon.
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
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.
PITCH-IN 2016 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!
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.
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.
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, June 7, 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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n Tuesday, May 17 at approximately 4:12 pm officers of the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with South Frontenac Township Fire and Rescue and Frontenac Paramedic Services responded to a two motor vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of Road 38 and Yarker Road, South Frontenac Township. A blue Toyota Echo, with three females was travelling southbound on Road 38 and collided with a dump truck which was travelling northbound on Road 38 and attempting to turn left onto Yarker Road. All three females in the Toyota Echo were transported to hospital. Two of the females sustained serious injuries and the third sustained life threatening injuries. South Frontenac Township Public Works Department assisted with the road closure. OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators responded to the scene and assisted with the ongoing investigation.