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by Jeff Green ob Srigley died on July 28, 2013, three days after being shot 6 times by two OPP officers at his property on the Arden Road in Central Frontenac late on a hot summer afternoon. On February 25, 2014, the Director of the Special Investigations Unit of Ontario, Tony Loparco, released a report on the circumstances of Srigley’s death. The concluding paragraph of the his report reads as follows: “having reviewed all the evidence in its totality I am duty bound to ask: ‘Were the subject officers justified in the use of lethal force in these circumstances?’ I am of the view that they were and accordingly, I have no reasonable grounds to believe that any of the officers committed a criminal offense in relation to this unfortunate death. His actions put him into a position where the officers had no other recourse than to use deadly force. To do otherwise would have been to put their lives or the lives of their partners at risk.” Three years and two months have passed since Director Loparco released his report, and the Coroners Office of Ontario has set the date for a mandatory inquest into the events surrounding the death of Bob Srigley. The inquest is mandatory because Srigley was technically in custody at the time of his death. Dr. Paul Dungey, the regional supervising coroner for the East Region, said that the coroner’s office intends to hold inquests within 2 years of the end of any police investigation into an incident, but scheduling issues have meant for a delay in this case. The 8 month gap between the death of Srigley and the release of the SIU report was also unusually long. The coroners inquest will be presided over by Dr. John Carlisle of Toronto, and his counsel will be Michael Blain. Approximately 9 witnesses are expected to testify and 5 days have Bob Srigly in 2011 been set aside. A five member jury will hear the testimony and will submit a report, which may include recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths in the future. According to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correction Services (CSCS) website, The Office of the Chief Coroner of

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by Jonas Bonnetta avid Bucholtz, a representative from the consulting firm Cambium, made a presentation to Council on Friday morning regarding the state of the Township's waste disposal sites. Bucholtz told Council that all of their current active waste disposal sites are meeting the compliance standards, set by the Ministry of Environment, for surface water and ground water contamination. Cambium's predictions for lifespan on the Township's dumps differ significantly from the predictions that the Township's former consultants AECOM presented to Council in 2015. Bucholtz said that the 506 dump site has approximately 30 years left in its life cycle compared to the 13 years that was estimated by AECOM in March of 2015. The Plevna site also showed an increase in lifespan from 19 years to 42 years. The Kashwakamak disposal site stayed the same with a predicted lifespan of 42 years left. In 2015, AECOM predicted the Mississippi Station waste site had 46 years left in its lifespan and Cambium has now suggested that the site has 34 years left. When asked about the disparity between AECOM's predictions for landfill longevity and Cambium's predictions Bucholtz explained that it probably had more to do with the way Cambium uses the data and makes their predictions. “My only assumption at this point would be the average (of landfill) changing,” Bucholtz said. Cambium makes predictions on lifespan based on the amount of waste that has been disposed of over the last 5 years. “What helps also is the fact that we divert all of our bulky waste,” said Jim Phillips, the

The Champion Frontenac Flyers Novice team was at Council Tuesday night to receive a plaque honouring their achievements this season. Members of the team inlcude: Hayden Consack, Zakk Ottenhof, Drake Thomas, Joshua Baldwin, Jack Craig, Zachary Gardiner-Kay, Cole Rowat, Nick Colson, Kayson Antoine, Mason Norgaard, Rhett Colson, Shane Kennedy, Gibson Lakins, and coaches Jamie Craig, Don Rowat, Craig Consack.

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t went like this: Game 1, 6-3 Flyers win at Frontenac Arena; Game 2, 7-1 Flyers win at Wasaga Beach Stars; Game 3, 9-0 Flyers win at Wasaga Beach. And just like that, the Novice Flyers rep team is the top dog in the OMHA Novice East CC-C loop this season. Before the team bus left for Wasaga Beach last Friday, South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal, himself a veteran of many, many hockey campaigns, came on board to give the guys a pep talk. Next, there was a an inspirational video from Arizona Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith, who grew up in the Frontenac Minor Hockey system. “He (Smith) told the team ‘just enjoy it,’” Flyers Head Coach Jamie Craig said. “This is a big deal for 7 and 8 year olds. “You could go through your whole life and not do it again.” The final was a “great game,” Craig said.

Drake Thomas with four goals, Kayson Antoine with three goals and an assist, Rhett Coulson with a goal and two assists and Jack Craig with three assists paced the Flyers’ attack. But once again, goalie Hayden Consack stood out, notching the shutout. “We kind of built from last year (when the Flyers reached the final but fell 3 games to 0 to the Sturgeon Lake Thunder),” Craig said. “It’s been great and they (the team) handled it very well. “But we also had great support from the parents and without that, we couldn’t do it.” Next season, Craig and most of his team will be moving up to Atom, leaving only four members of this team in Novice. “It’s not just about one team,” Craig said. “It’s about the organization.” But for this season, this championship, it’s about this bunch. “I think it’s just starting to sink in,” Craig said.

Tay Valley indigenous artifacts

ay Valley Township is hosting the ceremonial opening of an exhibit of Indigenous artifacts found in the township, with presentations on the history and archaeology of the artifacts. The ceremony is set for Saturday, March 25 at the township office, 217 Harper Road, just up the road from Glen Tay Public School off Hwy. 7. Maberly’s Brenda Kennett, principal archaeologist with Past Recovery Archaeological Services, curated the exhibit, using materials from the Perth Museum, which are on loan to the township for the duration of the exhibit. Kennett became involved in the project after sitting on the working group for the 200th anniversary of the Perth and Tay Valley last year. Some of those efforts have been extended to this project, which is

one of Tay Valley’s Canada 150 projects.Much of the display material was collected in early 19th century. “A lot of it was found along the Rideau lakes, and some along the Tay River and Bobs Lake areas, but We do also have projectile points that are of a style that we call Paleo-Indian could be 8,000 years old, going back to early occupation,” she said. After the last ice age, a body of water called the Champlain sea covered much of Eastern Ontario. It formed around 13,000 years ago and last until about 10,000 years ago. There is evidence of the Omàmiwininì (Algonquin) settlement in this region from that time forward. “Their [Omàmiwinini] history is evidenced by arti-

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Doctor Sabra Gibbens of Verona Medical Centre D

by Jeff Green

patients or those who have recently suffered strokes or r. Sabra Gibbens took over Dr. Laurel Dempsey’s heart attacks and have no family doctor,” she said. practice at the Verona Medical Centre on July 1st While the situation at the Verona clinic is difficult, it of last year, a daunting leap for her. At the time, she is only one of several in Frontenac and Lennox and had been practicing family medicine for three years, Addington Counties that is short of doctors. and was suddenly faced with the reality of managing The Rural Kingston Family Health Organisation (FHO) a roster of patients, and running a business. She was is an administrative body made up of the physician led also facing a shortage. The other doctor at the cenclinics in Sydenham and Verona and the Sharbot Lake tre, Dr. Oglaza had taken a fellowship to study Public Family Health Team in Frontenac County, and the phyHealth for two years, leaving Dr. Gibbens with responsician led clnics in Newburgh and Tamworth as well as sibilities for his patients as well. the Lakelands – Northbrook (L&A) Family Health Team The result has been a steep learning curve in how in Lennox and Addington. to manage a business, a lot of scrambling to make “Within our FHO there are a number of doctor shortsure that patients who need care the most get the ages, as there are elsewhere in Ontario” said Dr. Gibcare they need, a lot of work making sure referrals bens. The situation I am facing here is not unique in the are made and records are kept, and the joy of learnregion by any means. We need more rural doctors.” ing all about the patients in a country clinic. All the Taking on the clinic has certainly been a major chalwhile overseeing a major upgrade in digital recordlenge, but Gibbens is no stranger to challenges. keeping. Her preparation for being a country doctor in Eastern “When I first talked with Doctor Dempsey about takOntario began in an unorthodox way, by studying philosoing over her practise it was as part of a two doctor phy in Minnesota. It was there that she met her husband, clinic. Then Dr. Oglaza had this great opportunity that and they eventually moved to New York City to do graduhe was drawn to, and until now we have not been able ate studies. Her husband did his PHD at the University to find a full time doctor to replace him. I have been of Toronto and they moved to Kingston when he got a lucky enough that since September Trish Warren, the full time position at Queen’s. At that point, as they were nurse practitioner at the Sydenham clinic has been starting a family, the idea of pursuing her 'dream job' in working here two days a week. Doctor Kalyniuk has medicine, began to take form. been coming in on Monday and Friday afternoons to “Ever since I was a teenager I had been thinking help cover the load, but she has her own roster of (L to R) Dr. Sabra Gibbens, Annie Campbell RN - complex care nurse, Amanda Antoine, clinical assistant about family medicine, and with all the publicity about patients in Kingston and those are the only hours she the lack of family practioners that was in the media at has available,” she said. but one that is really necessary. Dr. Gibbens works most evenings and weekends, catching “It has also been wonderful, but a lot of work, getting to that time, in 2004 or so, and the way our lives were going, the up on endless amounts of paper work, which was not what know the patients. Since they were new to me, I have had opportunity was there to finally pursue it.” She did some online science courses through Athabasca she had been planning, but other aspects of the clinic have to spend more time with each patient to learn their history, to University while home with young children and eventually gone very well. understand their needs,” she said. “I have been lucky to have support from the staff here One of the issues that she has faced, given the situation at finished her pre-med requirements at Queen's. In 2009 she over the last 8 months. They have been with me from day the clinic, is having to turn down requests to join the clinic’s started Med school at Queen’s and started practicing medicine in 2013. Her family moved to a farm property in Godfrey one when we painted the waiting room on Canada Day. I also roster of patients, can’t say enough about the community. There is a committee “We have people calling every single day looking for a doc- in 2014. While the sheer volume of work required to run the Verona in Verona that has been devoted to health care for years, and tor, and we are saying no because we cannot meet the deas soon as I arrived they began supporting my work here. mands of the patients who are already here. How would they Medical Centre has certainly stretched Dr. Gibbens, it has not Among other things, the community purchased an accessible feel if I was taking on new patients? There are those excep- weakened her resolve to make a difference for her patients treatment bed for one of the exam rooms, not a cheap item tional cases where I have said I will take them on, for cancer and the local community.

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Ontario “serves the living through high quality death investigations and inquests to ensure that no death will be overlooked, concealed or ignored. The findings are used to generate recommendations to help improve public safety and prevent deaths in similar circumstances.” According to Paul Dungey, the inquest is intended to answer five questions: who died, where did they die, when did they die, and how did the death occur (ie medical cause) and by what means did the death occur.” “Inquests do not assign blame. They are not a trial. They are held in a court like setting but they are not an adversarial process,” Dungey said. The CSCS website says “An inquest is an inquisitorial process designed to focus public attention on the circumstances of a death. It is to be a dispassionate public examination into the facts and all participants have a responsibility to conduct themselves with dignity and respect.” In the case of Bob Srigley, the public already has answers to the first four questions. The only information that has been made available about question number 5, the circumstances surrounding the death, is contained in the Loparco report. In his synopsis of the moments preceding when shots were fired in the case, Loparco wrote the following: “As the officers descended the laneway toward the man’s trailer, one of the officers called out the man’s name. The man burst out of the front door of the trailer, empty-handed and naked. While screaming and yelling, the man sprinted across to a picnic table, picked up a scoped rifle lying on the table, raised it and pointed it at the officers. The man was ordered to drop his weapon, but would not do so. One of the officers deployed his CEW [taser device], but was too far away for it to have any effect. While still holding his rifle, which was pointed at the officers, the man turned around, began walking toward the front porch of his residence, and stopped at the porch stairway. The man did not heed repeated commands to drop his weapon. Two of the officers discharged their firearms, striking the man six times.” Loparco also wrote that during the investigation into the incident, one of the two “subject officers” (ie shooters) took part in the interviews but did not provide his notes, and the other “declined to provide an interview or his notes to the SIU, as is his legal right.” Aside from OPP officers, there were no other witnesses to the shooting. The entire incident was instigated by a 911 call that came from the Frontenac News office. Among the first responders were the Central Frontenac Fire Department. The department took a bit of time to get to the scene because the fire chief, Bill Young, had to retrieve a boat before answering the call. Mr. Srigley had threatened to burn himself to death in his boat when talking on the phone to a member of the Frontenac News staff, hence the 911 call. By the time Bill Young arrived at the Arden Road, police had already set up a roadblock. To our knowledge, subject to confirmation at the coroners inquest, the only witnesses to the shooting were 6 members of the OPP. (The complete SIU report into the incident has been posted at Frontenacnews.ca.)

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An integrity Commissioner or a Sanctions’ Hit Man? SINCE 1970

he NEWS reported that North Frontenac’s Council had sanctioned Councilor Vernon Hermer for openly opposing one of their decisions and publicly criticizing the process they had or had not followed to reach it. The News also reported that Mayor Ron Higgins was recommending the appointment of an Integrity Commissioner. Other Municipalities are hiring Integrity Commissioners. But in their realm the word Integrity is supposed to demonstrate transparent, accountable and ethical governance. Not in North Frontenac. Most sensitive issues that taxpayers would expect require some sort of open attention and moral governance become shrouded with a cloak of suspicion and mystery. Township participants go into hiding behind the code of conduct, in-camera meetings, forbidden public participation, gag orders, denial, bullying, sanctions, secrecy, and silence. The Mayor and the old guard on Council do not care to see, to hear or know what is going on. Dare ask a question or disagree and you risk paying the price. Some readers think that appointing an In-

re septic reinspection

wish to provide my input in regards to septic inspections and the cost of complying with the regulations. If you enjoy the privilege of owning a car, you are the one who pays the car insurance, comply for safety regulations and do your own repairs. If you can't afford to meet the rules then you park your car and you don't drive. No one is expected to help pay your bills for you. When you build a house, you must comply with building regs. There are no funds available to help you. If your well goes dry or gets contaminated, this expense is solely the homeowners responsibility, why should septic systems be any different? Should the course of action be that the township inspect as a neutral party and if costs are incurred, this is part of owning a home. I am sure that upon inspection, you will be surprised to find systems did not comply upon installation with the regulations to begin with.( possibility of no septic permit to start with) Permits and inspections are put in place to keep us all safe, from having to have potable water to building a home. Any expenses required to bring your system to comply, should be the homeowners responsibility not the taxpayers expense. If the township is serious about septic sys-

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tegrity Commissioner is a good idea. The appointee could be a much-needed resource for fact checking administrative reports and documents. Plus the commish could give the Mayor, his Council and senior Administrative employees some direction and coaching in the application of those three Integrity principles and concepts. Mayor Higgins never mentioned these benefits as reasons to hire another consultant. His only spoken justification was “because without one we can’t impose penalties”. This Commissioner has the power to recommend further penalties for rebellious councilors who have been sanctioned. Forget that Integrity stuff and call it what it is. All Mayor Higgins and his council cronies really want is a sanctions’ hit man with the power to punish. In the NEWS we read the off-hand but true comment that in North Frontenac speech may be free but it still carries consequences. I would add that it won’t get any better when the Mayor can call in his sanctions’ hit man and impose some more penalties. Leo Ladouceur tems etc. And the township is in a negative tax revenue, central Frontenac should visit every property to do a septic inspection and update MPAC with any buildings on the property, therefore adjusting property tax assessments for a more fair tax structure. We all need to do our diligence for the protection of our environment for the next generation. Clean, clear lakes are one of the many reasons why Canada is such a great place to live! Al Reid

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etters have been written regarding the plan to initiate a mandatory septic inspection program in our township. Those who have defended the plan have characterized dissenters as being willfully ignorant of the dangers of contaminated wells, and by extension, our fresh water sources. They have equated opposition to their proposal as no less than neglecting human health and the environment. It is regretful that the argument is being cast in these terms. It means that one must agree fully and without reservation, lest they be branded as an enemy of the environment and human safety. This is as incorrect as it is unfortunate. As one of the three dissenting votes on Council, I believe you have a right to know what concerns motivated that decision. In May, 2015 the Committee presented an interim report to Council that outlined the general nature of the program. At that time, I expressed one single concern – affordability. I mentioned that new septic systems can cost up to $10,000 and for most working families in Central Frontenac (not to mention those on a fixed income), this could potentially force people to give up their homes. Members of the committee, in a meeting open to the public, said that they had not been given the mandate to study how this program could be implemented so as to not force those kinds of situations. They did agree that it was important and should be taken into consideration. Moving forward to this February 28th, the Committee made its final report which, despite the passage of nearly two years, did not contain significantly more information. There was no mention of an affordability plan – let alone a proposal for one. The only real change was the acknowledgement that a full septic replacement could be as high as $20,000. When I voiced my view on this omission, I was answered with the rhetorical question of ‘what’s the price of a contaminated well?’ The price of a contaminated well is high – it is damaging to the individuals directly affected, as well as the community as a whole. I would also argue that it is a price similar to forcing people to vacate the only homes they may have ever known for no transgression greater than the sin of not being able to raise $20,000. As far as the possibility of provincial grants are concerned, precisely two weeks to the day after this vote, Council was informed of the elimination of the Ontario Home Renovation Program (OHRP) – the very type of program where these ‘provincial grants’ might have come from. An affordability program for our community’s most financially vulnerable would have strengthened the report. It would have allowed the program the ability to accomplish its laudable goals without forcing low income households into jeopardy. The Committee had two years to formulate a plan. That was not done. Without that plan, I believed the report to be incomplete and the work not fully done. That is why I voted no. Brent Cameron

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am very disappointed in your paper, specifically your reporter Craig Bakay's stance on Central Frontenac approval of a motion to introduce a Septic Assessment program. His stance, an seemingly the stance of your newspaper, seems to be to encourage everyone to turn a blind eye on any potential illegal septic systems out there that are polluting the water of our residents. Lets not muddy the water here, pun intended, a malfunctioning septic system is illegal - all septic systems must be functioning correctly or else must be repaired / replaced. This law is to protect our water quality - why else would it exist? How can your paper question this, what makes you an expert, has your paper taken action to get this law overturned at the provincial level? It is not our jurisdiction to question this law, however, since the law is part of the building code it does fall squarely on the township to enforce it. The new Septic Assessment program does just that, and in an economical and efficient manner. Any attempt to overturn this motion or turn a blind eye to illegal septic systems is, in my opinion, aiding and abetting which itself is a criminal act. There is never a good reason to condone something that is illegal, particularly where it involves protecting the health of our water and citizens. What will I read next in this paper, how it is okay for people to drink and drive since there is no readily available public transit in Central Frontenac, or perhaps how it is ok to continue driving your car when your brakes no longer work as long as you can't afford to fix them? Art Dunham

re - Septic Program

s I read these sales pitches on how crucial it is that I get my septic tank pumped out and inspected, a few questions come up. Is the Township going to give every truck driver from every pumping service within a certain radius of this township a course on septic tank inspections? Now, every five years, I have an unrequested service that I must pay for on my private property. Am I writing out a cheque for 4, 5, 6 hundred + GST? (There goes eating this month for many). There have been outhouses, barrels punched full of holes and all kinds of homemade systems, not to mention the many farms that use to be operating in this “fractured bedrock, limited soil overburden” township for generations. I wonder how many on this committee have ever seen a barnyard in the spring? I dare say, there was a greater threat of water contaminations 30 or more years ago than now, and can’t recall any outbreak of disease. In my view, this would be a huge expense for minimal results, which most can’t afford nor should have to. Glenn England

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touch with Community Living, in Sharbot Lake at 613-2793731 for more information. • Northern Frontenac Community Services is again offering to have volunteers do Tax Returns for low income folks with a simple tax situation. This service is available from March 1 to April 28. To book an appointment, or you require more information about this service please call 613-279-3151.

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• Spring is finally in the air! Was that not the most glorious last weekend of winter we experienced! And for those of us spending March Break here in the great Land O’ Lakes, it was a great weekend to bring to a close a week away from school! • Now that spring is finally here, it is time to think about gardening! All are invited by the Garden Club on April 13th to come out to the Pineview Free Methodist Church at 7:00p.m. to hear Robbie Preston from Dorset share “From Victory Gardens to the Present & some Garden Magic.” It is Robbie’s hope to hold a knife-sharpening event at the Barrie Hall on the same day. • The Land O’ Lakes Lions is hosting their 3rd annual Spring Market Extravaganza on SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND, 2017, 10AM TO 2PM featuring local artists, artisans, and independent consultants. A list of confirmed vendors will be available soon. Put this date on your calendar and come on out to find that perfect gift for your Mom, your special someone, or yourself! Stay over lunch and enjoy a treat from the canteen. • I hope you have marked April 29th on your calendars. Come on out with family and friends to enjoy COFA’s annual Beef Barbeque on April 29th. More information will be coming your way as we get closer to the date. • Did you know the COFA is busy making plans to take residents of Pine Meadow to Bon Echo Park this summer for a ride in the tour boat? They will provide a bus to transport them, organize entry to the park, and organize the fare for the actual boat. The Lions and our whole community are so very thankful to COFA as they have purchased a defibrillator for the Lions Hall. Members of the Lions will soon be trained on how to use the defibrillator. • Connections Adult Learning Northbrook’s site is hosting their Spring Fever workshops! From March 27th to May 15th (seven week course), on Mondays from 9:30 to 12:30, an Introduction To Computers course will be offered. Included in this course is Getting Around Windows 10, Personalizing Your Computer or Tablet, Finding and Using Information on the Internet, Completing Online Forms etc. and Email basics. • A second course, Android Tricks will run on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 12:30pm from April 12th to May 17th. This six week course will include Getting started, Screens, Keyboards, Gestures, etc, Getting and Organizing & Using Apps., Using Your Camera, Connecting With Friends, and Security & Privacy. • Everyone is invited to attend either of these workshops. Join other members of the community and let’s get connected!

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• Tomorrow, Friday, March 24th is Family Game Night at Vennachar Free Methodist, 6:30pm. Fun for all ages! Contact Laurie 613 479 2673. • Head to the Men’s Breakfast this Saturday, March 25th for food, faith and fellowship. Contact Rev. Robert Sprague 613 333 9777 or robertjsprague@gmail.com. • There are two Kid’s Club nights happening at Vennachar Free Methodist Church. The first is Wednesday, March 29th, 6-7pm, with spring fun, and the second is on Wednesday, April 12th, 6-7pm, with an Easter celebration. Each evening there will be a story, craft, game and snacks. Contact Angela 613 333 1901. • On Saturday, April 15th, Denbigh Recreation will host a pancake breakfast from 9-11am at the Denbigh Hall, with pancakes & maple syrup, sausages, fruit salad, muffins, coffee, tea, and juice. Free will offering. The annual Children’s Easter party will get underway at 11am through to 1pm, with fun & games, and the Easter egg hunt. • Connections Adult Learning in Northbrook will host two spring fever workshops. The first is “Introduction to Computers” (7-week course), Mondays 9:30am - 12:30pm, running March 27 – May 15. This workshop will cover Getting around Windows 10, Personalizing your computer or tablet, internet to find and use information, completing online forms, email basics. The second is “Android Tricks” (6-week course for tablet or phone) Wednesdays 9:30am to 12:30pm, April 12 to May 17, guiding you through getting started - screens, keyboards, gestures, organizing & using apps, using your camera, connecting with friends, security & privacy. Connections Adult Learning is located at 12497A Hwy 41, Unit 2 (behind the Land O’ Lakes Community Services Offices). Contact 613 336 0691 or northbrook@ncalc.ca. • Saturday, April 1st, the Canadian Cancer daffodil campaign will begin for the month of April 2017. Canvassers will be going door to-door in the Griffith, Matawatchan and selected areas of Denbigh. Everyone will have proper I.D. with them. Please give generously. All the money raised will stay in our area. • The next Good Food Box order day is Wednesday, April 5th, 1-4pm at Vennachar Free Methodist. Choose a veggie box or a fruit box, or a mix of fruit and veg, in sizes small, medium or large at wholesale produce. Info Angela 613 333 1901. •

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• April is just around the corner and April Fool’s Day is next Saturday- so watch our for tricks and jokes to keep us happy and help us put the winter doldrums away. • Our own Melvin La Pointe of Country View had a song “White Sports Coat and a pink Carnation” played in his honour on this past week’s Sunday morning country music radio show. It was yet another good birthday present for Melvin, who thanks folks for attending his recent open house birthday party. • Henderson United Church is gearing up for a yummy roast pork dinner from 4:00 to 7:00 PM coming up on Wed. April 12 – which will be here before we know it. The menu features roast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, corn, carrots, salad, assorted desserts, and held at Henderson Hall- north of Highway 7. Your donation for this meal will aid the ministry, outreach and programs of Henderson United Church enabling the service of God at the little white church on our village corner. • Sure am glad to welcome spring, officially ending cabin fever season.

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• Tay Valley Township is seeking appointees to the Age Friendly Working Group (Remainder of 2017 to December 31, 2018) Applications are now being accepted to serve. The Working Group will provide advice and recommendations to Council to implement the recommendations in the Age Friendly Communities Plan to support senior residents of Tay Valley Township regarding housing, transportation, health and social inclusion. Completed applications are being received by the Clerk by email or at the Municipal Office, at the address indicated below, until12:00 p.m. local time, on April 13th, 2017. Application forms are available at the Municipal Office or on the Township website. For further information contact: Amanda Mabo, Clerk, Tay Valley Township, 217 Harper Road, Perth, Ontario K7H 3C6 T: 613-267-5353 ext. 130, Email: clerk@tayvalleytwp.ca • Lanark County Genealogical Society Meeting – April 1st, Brunton Hall, Beckwith Township Municipal Office Complex, Blacks Corners, Lanark County, 1:30 pm – Admission is Free – and you don’t have to be a member to attend. Guest Speaker Brenda Krauter will speak about the Appleby murder that involved a family member. The murder did not reveal itself in previous research and so she thought that maybe it was not newsworthy to the bigger, more populated centres. She dug a little further figuring this search was futile but was surprised to learn the murder was in the papers from afar!

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• Mississippi • There was a lovely birthday get together on Thursday at the Maples for Elaine Delisle. We had to a have it the day after her birthday because of the snowstorm. About 9 attended and we had a special guest, sweet little Alexa Gilchrist from Ottawa. Lots of laughs and good food. Thank you all for coming. Many more, Elaine. • There was no power in the building at the start of Community Coffee Break last Friday morning. Robert Quigley went home and made 3 big pots of coffee, and by the time he got back the power was on. Thank you Robert for your thoughtfulness. The tables were all decorated in Green for St. Patrick’s Day. Lots of goodies, coffee, laughter and visiting. • April 12 the menu for the potluck has been changed. It was going to be “Anything Goes” but it has been changed to “Cabane a Sucre”. Menu – pancakes, maple syrup, baked beans, bacon and sausages. Starts at 5:30, all welcome. • Get well wishes to Lori Rider and Carolyn Jarvis. • A lovely stew supper at Elphin Church Friday evening. The hall was beautifully decorated for St. Patrick’s Day. A lovely variety of stews, each and every one was delicious. There were lots of pies, cakes, etc. Approximately 80 people were fed. You get to see people you don’t usually see when you go to these wonderful events. • The Snow Road Snowmobile Club fed 168 people at their breakfast. The next one is April 1st, and it is their Alzheimer fund raising breakfast, from 8-11 am. Everyone welcome. It will be the same delicious breakfast: eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, baked beans, toast, coffee, tea, juice, donuts and more. This time there will also be pancakes and local maple syrup. • Donna Virgin just came back from 10 lovely days in the sunny south, visiting friends on St. Simon’s Island in Georgia. “The beaches are beautiful. I walked them for miles every day. Ran into Elvis and had my picture taken with him. Also spent a day on Amelia Island in Florida and had lunch there. A great holiday,” Donna said. She is now looking forward to getting back to her shop and seeing all her clients. Glad you are back home, Donna. • Smile – All heroes take a chance.

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• Sympathy to the families of Muriel Kiell wife of Chester Kiell, and Joan Deschamps of Mountain Grove. • Happy birthday to Faye Whitelock, Taylor Meeks, Brandy Shelly, Hunter Shelly-Harpell, Stephanie Kelly, Gordon Bertrim, Ben Gray, Arlene Uens, Marlene Scott, Richelle Cohoon, Rick Smith, Lloyd Hartwick, Tammis Pringle. • Hungry people enjoyed the delicious ham dinner on March 18 sponsored by the United church at Parham CE building. Rev Jean Brown welcomed everyone. Thanks to everyone that helped in any way. We welcomed Rev. Dr. Rick Magie to the pulpit on March 19. Union service at Henderson on March 26 at 10am. • We attended the ‘Open Mic’ at the Bedford hall on March 19. What great musical talent our entertainers have. Thanks to the ladies for the snacks during the break. • Thinking of Nancy Fobert Elburn Meeks, Germaine Wannamaker, Cleo Price, Doreen and Harold Warren, Irene

PAGE 5 Monds, Mary Lightstone, Jean Steele, King Stinchcombe, Ellard Stitt, Bill Haynes and Helen Beck. • Parham Diners will be on March 27 noon, phone 279 3151 to reserve your place. An Irish meal is planned. • There will be “music of the Easter season on April 9, 2pm at the community of God in Petworth. Everyone is invited by pastor Ruth Paul. • There will be a supper at the Circle Square Ranch on March 23 at 6pm, phone the ranch for details. • This Saturday night at Parham Free Methodist Church at 7pm, gospel sing with Alvin Lasher and friends and local talent. Free will offering. All welcome • A thought to ponder - It is good to remember that the tea kettle, although up to its neck in hot water, continues to sing. •

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• Local author Marion Sly Hart, author of the area book “Hart to Heart- My Life in Poems” attended the recent Parham Church ham supper where she donated a portion of that day’s book sale proceeds to the church. The cover of the book features a road scene taken by the late Harold Grey’s road side, and the book itself brings out the hope and enterprising courage of our area folks, thus over-riding the negative image from the “Lost Highway” documentary. Marion expresses her heritage, hope, inspiration and faith in this fantastic book. • This Sunday March 26, Parham United Church will feature soup, crackers, and snacks after church and all are welcome. Then, starting Sunday April 2, we will resume worship in the main church sanctuary after a cost saving winter in the CE building. • Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club will also be selling their Easter Bunnies on Saturday April 1, $4 each - to preorder call Dave at 375-6318 or Linda at 613-335-2053. • Don’t forget ball registration at the Mountain Grove Fire Hall on Saturday from 10 am to noon. Remember if you don’t register before the end of the day you will be charged a $20 late fee!!! We are also looking for umpires to help with the season - if you are interested or know of someone that may be interested in earning some extra cash send an email to cfminorball@hotmail.com and we will be in touch or let a member of the executive know. • This weekend brings an end for most to the Frontenac Fly-

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Lodges: Historic and Present presented by Clarendon & Miller Community Archives - Part One C larendon & Miller Community Archives (CMCA) will be sharing their latest year-long research covering the topic of Lodges: Past and Present. This project aims to recognize the huge economic contribution that local lodges/housekeeping cottages made in the past and continue to make to the township. In addition to Lodge information, the Committee collected information about Housekeeping Cottages to assist with the Accommodations listing website that the Frontenac News initiated last year. On May 6th at Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna starting at 1 p.m.

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most of the carpenter work on the new home. Upon completion of the new house, the store was moved. A lunch counter was opened and light lunches served. The lounge had a juke box and a pinball machine; it was a meeting place for young people on the lake in the 60’s. Cottages, now numbering 17, were rented into the late fall when Fred guided the hunters and Jean prepared the meals. People kept returning to Cedar Crest, not just for fishing and hunting, but because of the hospitality of the Lemkes. Fred’s stories of the early years at Cedar Crest Lodge were a hit with renters. According to Fred, the last lake trout he saw in Big Gull Lake was in 1940.

The biggest walleye he saw from the lake weighed 11 pounds and 3 ounces and was caught by Earl Franz of Ohio. On Dec.25, 1988 Jean passed away. Fred suffered a stroke in January 1992 and passed away July 6, 1992. Daughter, Barb and son-in-law, Harold Way continued the business for some years.

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Tay Valley - continued from page 1 facts found in several areas of Tay Valley Township and local watersheds. Tools for fishing, hunting and woodworking; cooking pots for campsites – these found objects and fragments all contribute to the story of the gathering places and activities of indigenous societies over thousands of years,” said a press release from Tay Valley Township. The artifacts that form the display will be celebrated with song, drumming, prayers and history presented by Francine Desjardins, Larry McDermott, and Brenda Kennett.

‘typical’ in terms of precipitation of snow and rain,” said Christine McClure, water resources manager at Quinte Conservation. “However, the temperatures have been quite different. “We’ve had more melt events this winter and they’ve been earlier than normal, especially in the south. “There is still snow in the north and the final water levels will depend on how that melts.” She said we didn’t have lots of intermediate melts though because temperatures still dipped below freezing overnight. “Things melted slowly because it was warm and then cold, warm and then cold,” she said. “So, we didn’t have peak stream levels during those times.” She said we did get a good replenishment of groundwater but “we should be cautious about groundwater because if we don’t get more rainfall in the spring, we could have lower levels in late summer.” She said overall things are in a reasonable range even though levels have peaked earlier than normal. “The challenge is we’re looking at levels as they’re occurring,” she said. “Everything else is about what the weather is like for the rest of the spring.” For a map of Ontario’s conservation authorities and the areas they serve, visit http://conservationontario.ca/

After the formal ceremony, all are invited to view the artifacts and share refreshments and stories. Larry McDermott, from the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, will present a talk called “10,000 years of the Algonquin Drum Beat Upon the Land,” about both oral and western history of the Algonquin presence in this area. Brenda Kennett will talk about “The Omàmiwininì and their Ancestors: Archaeological Glimpses into the Settlement of Tay Valley Township.” The book “At Home in Tay Valley”, a history of indigenous peoples and European settlers,

he Sharbot Lake branch was puppet central last week as part of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library’s Puppet Show Extravaganza Tour Imagine. Strega Nona (Grandmother Witch), the story of the endless Pasta pot that almost destroys the village when handled carelessly, was the first show that was performed for children who were off from school for spring break and the second play was The Monkey and the Crocodile. The show was performed at the Sydenham branch on Tuesday March 14, and in Sharbot Lake on March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day. Both shows were well received by area children and their caregivers, a treat for the March break.

will be available for purchase. Proceeds from book sales go to a scholarship for a student graduating from Perth and District Collegiate Institute or St John Catholic High School and beginning post-secondary education. For further information, contact the Planning Department at Tay Valley Township, 613267-5353 or planningassistant@tayvalleytwp. ca. Lanark County Neighbours for Truth and Reconciliation helped to organize the event in coordination with the township.

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OBITUARY

FORBES, Donald Alexander

At his home, on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Donald Forbes, of Arden, in his 89th year. Son of the late Joseph & Beatrice Forbes. Husband of the late Margarette (nee: King). Father of Alice, Joe, Joyce, Keith, Helen, Eugene, Roger, and the late Don Jr., Annette, and Bobby. Grandfather and great grandfather to many. The family received friends at the McConnell Funeral Home, Marmora on Sunday, March 19 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held in the Marmora Chapel on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Spring Interment Zion Cemetery. Donations made to Kaladar Pentecostal Church would be appreciated. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca

KIELL, Muriel Alice

1924-2017 Peacefully at the home of her daughter in Port Elmsley, surrounded by her family on Wednesday March 15, 2017 at the age 92. Beloved wife of the late Chester Kiell. Dear mother of Cooki Farnsworth (Allan), Donna Cooney (Rob), Janice Teeple (Bob). Predeceased by daughter Margaret Young (Late Roddy) and son Bill. Sadly missed by her grandchildren & great grandchildren. Survived by sister Myrtle Robinson and many nieces and nephews. Oldest daughter of Wilmer and Alice Kenney. Predeceased by siblings Jim, Wilfred, Glenn and sister Doreen. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham on Thursday March 23, 2017. Friends will be received from 12 noon to 1pm. Funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home at 1 pm. Interment of ashes will be at Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Wolfe Island on Friday March 24, 2017 at 1 pm. Donations to St Elizabeth’s Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

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IN MEMORIAM Lavery, Donald

James William Knox (1950-2017) Suddenly, while at the hunting camp in Plevna and surrounded by his many friends on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the age of 66. Loving husband of Donna Knox of Kaladar. Proud father to his son James (Mel) of Peterborough, his daughter Amanda (Matt) MacLellan of Mount Hope and his stepsons Christopher Campbell of Kaladar and James (Amy) Campbell of Ayr. Poppy will always be cherished in the hearts of his grandchildren Mattea, Peyton, Kora, Chase and Kaylee. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his brothers John of Denbigh, Larry (Linda) of Northbrook, Ted (Deborah) of Kaladar, and brother-inlaw of Bert (Edna) Meeks of Perth, Doug (Lori) Meeks of Sault St. Marie, Mike (Holly Ann) Meeks of Kingston, Cathy (Bill) Rahm of Cloyne, Karen (Gary) Bridger of Bowmanville, Bonnie (Ross) Cooper of Toronto, Joan (Bill) Lee of Lakefield, Kathy (George) Lee of Coe Hill, Calvin (Kathy) Nicholson of Dunsford and by his motherinlaw Margaret Jean Meeks of Northbrook. Pre-deceased by his father Alfred (Helen) Knox, his mother Marjorie Knox, father-inlaw “Cub” Meeks and his niece Melissa Meeks. He will be fondly remembered by Dorothy Knox and his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. His dedication as Supervisor for the Township of Addington Highlands, a former Councilor, Deputy Reeve and involvement with County Council and Board Member will be honoured by many. The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41 Northbrook on Thursday from 7-9pm. Masonic Memorial will commence in the funeral home at 6:30pm. A Celebration to honour Jimmy’s Life will take place at the Flinton Recreation Centre, 72 Edward St. Flinton on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 2:00pm. (with visitation 1hr prior to service). Interment will follow in the spring at the Flinton Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

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July 25, 1935 - March 23, 2016 When We Lost You We wish we could see you one more time Come walking through the door But we know that is impossible We will hear your voice no more. We know you can feel our tears And you don’t want us to cry. Yet our hearts are broken because we can’t understand why someone so precious had to die. We pray that God will give us strength and somehow get us through As we struggle with this heartache that came when we lost you. Missed and always loved by sons Steven (Danielle), Glen, Michael (Marie-belle); Grandchildren Christopher (Erin) Jake, Cooper, Reilly, Elle, Alexia and Athea.

In memory of Glenn Thompson

August 3, 1947 - March 26, 2015 I came across a picture Of you and I today. The tears just started falling But I couldn’t turn away. I closed my eyes and I was there That day so long ago I saw your eyes still shining bright Alive and all aglow. I swore I heard your laughter As I gazed upon your face; That golden and contagious sound That nothing can replace. It brought back such sweet memories Of how life used to be. Each picture is a time machine That brings you back to me. Lovingly remembered by Sheila, Todd and Michelle, Randy and Stephanie, Ethan, Rebekah, Rachel and Anna

CARD OF THANKS

RAYMO, Howard John

W.W. II Veteran Passed away Thursday March 9, 2017. (predeceased by his wife Helen (nee McCullough) on September 15, 2016. The family of the late Howard Raymo sincerely thank all family & friends for their support, prayers, sympathy, flowers, visits, food, memorial contributions in Howard’s memory, cards and phone calls after his recent passing. Thank you to the Pentecostal ladies and gentlemen for the wonderful luncheon after Howard’s funeral. Thank you to to all those who remembered and honoured Howard by attending his Wake/Funeral Service in Parham (in the snow storms) with Pastor Mark Hudson of the Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church officiating. Thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 425 Sharbot Lake for the moving Legion service. Thank you Murray White for your touching ministry of song and to David McCullough for his eulogy of precious memories. To the staff of the Kingston General Hospital, your care, guidance and support was much appreciated. Thank you David Goodfellow and the Goodfellow Funeral Home staff in Parham for your support and care. Thank you to Rimpy Kaillon of Goodfellow’s Flowers in Sharbot Lake for the beautiful arrangements. Also thank you to the Helen Henderson Retirement Home staff in Amherstview for making Howard’s stay there happy and comfortable. Please accept this personal Thanks from the Raymo family.

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IN MEMORIAM Wilfred Gray

January 21, 1922, - March 27, 1997 He left us quietly, His thoughts unknown, But left us memories, We are proud to own; So treasure him Lord, In Your garden of rest, For when on earth, He was one of the best. Love, your family

Lavery, Donald

July 25, 1935 - March 23, 2016 I really Miss You Whilst you were alive You taught me many things, You taught me how to love unconditionally, You taught me how to live life to the fullest, You taught me how to have fun and laugh, You taught me how to express emotions and cry, But the one thing you never taught me was how to cope without you in my life and I’m really missing you! Always remembered - Wife Jessie

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Thank You ~ Gray

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to family, friends and neighbours for their presence at my birthday party held at Mountain Grove hall on Saturday February 25th. Many thanks for cards, gifts and best wishes. Special thanks to my sister, nieces, nephews and anyone else who helped in any way to make this day and evening so special for me. I appreciate very much all you have put into this party in my honour. Your love and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Sending love to all, Dorothy (Dot)

Thank You ~ Heart & Stroke

On behalf of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, I, Wayne Manion, would like to thank my fellow volunteers, Wendy Hermer, Ellen and Wayne Bellefeuille, and our generous contributors in the Ardoch Road (full length), Ardoch, Fernleigh, Plevna and Ompah areas, for their donations of $2623 plus any online donations. Thanks neighbours and friends.

Thank You - Moore

Gordon Moore 1947-2017 The family of the late Gordon Moore would like to thank family, friends, and neighbours for all the phone calls, food and cards we have received and all the support shown to us. We would also like to thank the Doctors and Nurses of Davies 3, the CSU at KGH and the intensive care unit for their care. Special thank you to Tim Bailey of Gordon F Tompkins Funeral Home for his guidance and support during this difficult time. Thank you to Peter Doulas and staff of Mom’s Restaurant for being Gord’s home away from home and the friends of his coffee group where he went each day, where he shared stories of his beloved grandchildren, Theiran, Tyson, Taylor and Tristan - Thank you for listening. Thank you to, Dr. Gibbons and staff of the Verona Medical Center for their care and kindness, the Verona Drug store and Verona Convenience. Gordon had an amazing group of friends. We miss him very much and will hold him in our hearts forever. Agnes, Brian and Cory.

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The Township of North Frontenac is seeking proposals from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) RFP No. 2017-04 - One-Ton Heavy Duty 4 Wheel Drive Truck 2017 Model Year Proposal documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, shall be obtained from the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario or by email at financialsupport@ northfrontenac.ca Please direct any specific inquiries to Jim Phillips, P. Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 230. Lowest or any proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted.

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2017, there has never been a better time to participate in such a quintessentially Canadian activity like a visit to a local sugar bush, snacking on maple taffy or even enjoying a pancake meal with fresh-from-the-evaporator maple syrup. Maple Weekend visitors can also learn more about the history of maple syrup and the impact it’s had on Canadian culture, and the local economy. “Making maple syrup is something that has a special meaning to Canadians,” Conboy explained, “A springtime visit to a local sugar bush, and even the smell of fresh maple syrup can bring back so many memories for people…it’s a special time of the year.” Check the Maple Weekend website for a full list of participating sugar bushes, and bring your family and your sweet tooth for some maple-inspired fun. Maple Weekend activities vary at each participating sugar bush; in past years, activities have ranged from pancake breakfasts to sugar bush trail adventures, sugar making demonstrations, taffy on snow, sleigh-rides and more. Visit www.mapleweekend.ca to find out what each participating producer has in store for this popular springtime event!

Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands Notice of Office Closure The Municipal Office will be closed at 1:00 p.m. on Friday March 24th, it will re-open Monday March 27, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.

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The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Proposal at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package, clearly identifying the document as: “RFP No. 2017-04 OneTon Heavy Duty 4 Wheel Drive Truck 2017 Model Year” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, April 13, 2017 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

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The Township of North Frontenac is seeking tenders from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the Rehabilitation of the Head Road Bridge. Contractor/Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Tender documents. Proposal documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, shall be obtained from the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario or by email at financialsupport@ northfrontenac.ca Please direct any specific inquiries to Jim Phillips, P. Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 230. Lowest or any tender submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package, clearly identifying the document as: “RFT No. 2017-03 Rehabilitation of the Head Road Bridge” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, April 13, 2017 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

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Thursday March 23

ARDEN – CIRCLE SQUARE RANCH community dinner, 6 pm. Roast beef dinner. Admission – free will offering. VERONA – ORGANISING MEETING for the Celebration Road Rally for Canada 150 in South Frontenac. 7pm at the Verona Lions Centre. Info: Pam at morey@kos.net.

Friday March 24

SHARBOT LAKE LEGION SUPPER, 5:30 PM – Pork chops, $12 VENNACHAR – FAMILY GAME Night at Free Methodist Church. 6:30 pm. Bring a game and finger food. Info: Laurie at 613-479-2673 SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE – Fourth Friday Friendly Chat, with Sharon Millar Dowdall – topic is “The Country Store” 10:30 am

Friday March 24

VENNACHAR FREE METHODIST Church, Family Game Night, 6:30pm. Fun for all ages! Contact Laurie 613 479 2673 Saturday March 25 HARLOWE – OPEN MIC from 2-8 pm, Harlowe hall, Pot luck supper, 5:30 pm. Info Marie 613336-2557 DENBIGH – MEN’S BREAKFAST. Hosted by the New Apostolic Church. 9 am. Info: Rev. Robert Sprague 333 9777 or robertjsprague@gmail. com VERONA – SPAGHETTI DINNER at Lion’s Centre, 4504 Verona Sand Road. 5-7:30pm. Adults $12, under 10 $8, under 3 free. Fundraiser for scout group trip to Scout Jamboree in Nova Scotia. Info : Bridget Campbell: bridget@cruachan. ca or 613-777-8321 SHARBOT LAKE - OPEN MIC, Sharbot Lake Legion 1-4 Pm. All are welcome. $5 admission. All proceeds to “Raise a Rink” project. District #3 Rec. MOUNTAIN GROVE – CENTRAL baseball registration at Fire hall, 10am-noon. Info - cfminorball@hotmail.com PARHAM – GOSPEL SING at Free Methodist Church, 7 pm. Alvin Lasher and friends and local

talent. Free will offering, all welcome.

Sunday March 26

FRONTENAC WOMEN’S CHORUS & She Sings! Presents “Off the Charts” 2:30pm, Chalmers United Church, 212 Barrie Street, Kingston. $20 adults, $10 students, under 10, free. Info: shesings.ca

Monday, March 27

PARHAM DINERS, noon, United Church hall, for those 50+. $12, reservations requ’d: 613279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Senior’s Centre, appointment: 613-279-3151

Wednesday March 29

VERONA/HARTINGTON SOFTBALL registration at Princess Anne Building in Hartington, from 6 to 8pm SHARBOT LAKE – POVERTY LENTEN Lunch at Sharbot LaNORTHERN 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 March 23

Friday March 24

DENBIGH – MEN’S BREAKFAST. Hosted by the New Apostolic Church. 9 am. Info: Rev. Robert Sprague 333 9777 or robertjsprague@gmail. com VERONA – SPAGHETTI DINNER at Lion’s Centre, 4504 Verona Sand Road. 5-7:30pm. Adults $12, under 10 $8, under 3 free. Fundraiser for scout group trip to Scout Jamboree in Nova Scotia. Info : Bridget Campbell: bridget@cruachan. ca or 613-777-8321 SHARBOT LAKE - OPEN MIC, Sharbot Lake Legion 1-4 Pm. All are welcome. $5 admission. All proceeds to “Raise a Rink” project. District #3 Rec. MOUNTAIN GROVE – CENTRAL baseball registration at Fire hall, 10am-noon. Info - cfmi-

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PARHAM – GOSPEL SING at Free Methodist Church, 7 pm. Alvin Lasher and friends and local talent. Free will offering, all welcome.

Sunday March 26

FRONTENAC WOMEN’S CHORUS & She Sings! Presents “Off the Charts” 2:30pm, Chalmers United Church, 212 Barrie Street, Kingston. $20 adults, $10 students, under 10, free. Info: shesings.ca

Monday, March 27

PARHAM DINERS, noon, United Church hall, for those 50+. $12, reservations requ’d: 613279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Senior’s Centre, appointment: 613-279-3151

Wednesday March 29

VERONA/HARTINGTON SOFTBALL registration at Princess Anne Building in Hartington, from 6 to 8pm SHARBOT LAKE – POVERTY LENTEN Lunch at Sharbot Lake United Church. A brief devotional and songs will precede the lunch hosted by the local churches and their clergy.

Friday March 31

ARDEN LEGION PASTA EVENING - 5 pm to 7 pm. Choice of three pasta dishes plus with Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, homemade desserts and tea & coffee. Adults $10.00 , under10 years $5.00. Info: 335-4517 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION SUPPER, 5:30 PM – Cheesy Penne with Sausage, $12

Thursday March 30

VENNACHAR FREE METHODIST Church, Family Game Night, 6:30pm. Fun for all ages! Contact Laurie 613 479 2673

PARHAM – RELAY FOR LIFE information session. 7 pm Parham Fire hall

HARLOWE – OPEN MIC from 2-8 pm, Harlowe hall, Pot luck supper, 5:30 pm. Info Marie 613336-2557

VERONA/HARTINGTON SOFTBALL registration at Verona Lion’s Centre, from 12 – 2:30pm. Umpires also needed. Must be over 12, contact

Saturday March 25

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• This weekend brings an end for most to the Frontenac Flyers hockey season - good luck to all involved. • Relay for Life North and Central Frontenac is having an Information night on Thursday March 30th at 7 pm at the Parham Fire Hall. Be sure to stop in and register and hear what the committee has in store for this year. Hope to see you there. • The Pals of the Parham Library branch are hosting a gardening workshop on April 1st at 10 am with Tamworth’s Cam Mather. Mather has gardened organically for 40 years, has operated the Sunflower Farm for 5 years and is the author of “The All You Can Eat Gardening Handbook” and producer of the DVD “Grow Your Own Vegetables”. He will share tips and tricks of the vegetable garden. Admission is by donation and the event takes place at the Parham Fire hall, which is located next to the library branch at 1282 Wagarville Road. • Happy Birthday to: Helen Pike, Ben Gray, Genny Kelly, Natasho Lafaso, Brandy Shelley, Amanda Quinn, Dylan Cox, Taylor Meeks, Nancy Steele, Cheryl Melkman, Mike Gowdy, Leah Mallette, and Cecelia LaBarra.

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• Last Saturday, March 18, the Clar-Mill Hall was rockin’ with lots of great country, bluegrass and rock & roll music. Twenty-one entertainers and several guests enjoyed the fun-filled afternoon and the delicious pot-luck supper. Organizers of the Jam would like you to note that in April, the date will be changed from Easter Saturday to April 22, (fourth Saturday in April) for this month only. In May, the Jam will resume the schedule of third Saturday of the month.

Saturday April 1

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• Congratulations! Frontenac Flyers Novice Rep team are All Ontario Champions!!! They brought home the gold! This is the first Gold for Flyers in over 20 years. • The First South Frontenac Scout Troop is holding a spaghetti dinner this Saturday, March 25 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm at the Verona Lions Club Hall. This is a fundraising event for members of the troupe going to the Canadian Scout Jamboree 2017 in Nova Scotia. Spaghetti, (gluten-free spaghetti also available), tomato sauce; meat or vegetarian, Caesar salad, freshly baked bread, and dessert, (gluten-free also available.) Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for kids under 10, kids under 3 are free. There will also be a bake sale with home-made pies and a silent auction supported by local community businesses. For more details and donations please contact Bridget Campbell 613-777-8321 or bridget@ cruachan.ca • Batter up! Baseball season is about to begin. The Frontenac County Minor Softball Association softball registration for the Verona and Hartington areas will take place Wednesday, March 29 at the Princess Anne Centre (Library) in Hartington from 6 pm to 8 pm. Registration at Verona Lions Center is on Saturday April 1 from noon to 2:30 pm. Contact Mary Jo Dowker 613-483-9126 or ronmaryjo.dowker@gmail.com for more information. • V.O.N. Exercise Classes will resume in April at Bell Rock Hall on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 am to 10 am. These classes are for seniors and are free of charge. Contact 613634-0130 extension 3414 for more information. • Prince Charles Public School is holding the last bingo fundraiser for this school year. It will be an Easter Ham Bingo. Event takes place on Monday, April 10. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the game begins at 7 pm sharp. There will be 8 ham prizes, 2 cash prizes, raffle items, and a canteen. Funds raised will be used towards new playground equipment fund. You won’t want to miss this!! Will be loads of fun.

Mary Jo Dowker at 613-483-9126 or ronmaryjo. dowker@gmail.com. SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Alzheimer Breakfast 8 - 11 AM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmill Road DAFFODIL CAMPAIGN STARTS – Griffith, Mattawatchen and Denbigh. Canvassers will be going door to door. Will have proper ID. All money raised will be spent locally SYDENHAM - COMMUNITY MUSIC NIGHT, 5:30 pm, Sydenham High School. Featuring Chris Brown and Luther Wright, After the News. Silent auction and food truck, licensed. Proceeds to Hartington Community Association for “Save Our Water”. Admission $20 PARHAM – GARDENING WORKSHOP with Cam Mather from Sunflower Farm. 10 am. Parham fire hall, 1282 Wagarville Rd. Admission by donation BELL LINE ROAD AND WESTERN LANARK – Maple Weekend (see ad on page 6) or go to mapleweekend.ca WINTERGREEN STUDIOS – IAN Tamblyn in concert – info 613-273-8745

Sunday April 2

BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614. SHARBOT LAKE – AUTISM Awareness Day. Family Game Afternoon, OSO Community Hall, 1:30 – 4pm. Board Games, colouring, crafts, jigsaw puzzles, drinks & snacks. All welcome, children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. PERTH ROAD – ELBOW Lake Environmental Education - Centre Explore IT part 4 – Citizen Science info 613-353-7968 or elbowlakecentre. ca/events

Monday April 3

OMPAH – FOOT CARE Clinic, Community Centre - appointment: 613-279-3151

Tuesday April 4

PERTH ROAD – ELBOW Lake Environmental Education - Centre Explore IT part 4 – Citizen Science info 613-353-7968 or elbowlakecentre. ca/events

Wednesday April 5

SHARBOT LAKE LEGION – General Meeting. Nominations 7 pm SHARBOT LAKE – POVERTY LENTEN Lunch at St Andrews Anglican Church. A brief devotional and songs will precede the lunch hosted by the local churches and their clergy. Free will offering for Food Bank.

• 3 on 3 ice hockey will start April 12 at the Invista Center, transit ice pad in Kingston. This hockey will use the full ice surface. Nonstop, noncontact action with an emphasis on fun! Lots of breakaways. No deposit required, limited number of spaces. Once per week on Wednesday evenings. 6 to 7 PM ice time for younger kids. 7 to 8 pm ice time for teens and young adults. Preregistration required by phone or email. For further information contact Steve at 613-3891606 or email timmyrevell@gmail.com •

Canada 150 dinners

by Bill Bowick ommunity dinners are certainly not new to this area. There are the regular Friday night dinners at the Sharbot Lake Legion. There are excellent breakfasts hosted by the Lions club. There are pot luck dinners hosted by community groups and recreation committees in every village. There are annual church dinners and those wonderful pancake breakfastS hosted by the volunteer fire departments. You hardly ever need to eat at home! But this year will offer something different. The Canada 150 committee sponsored by the St. Lawrence College Employment centre will provide every hosting organization with place mats promoting Canada 150. Every event using these Canada 150 place mats will be listed as a “Canada 150 Dinner” in the Frontenac News’ Northern Happenings column. They will also have the event posted on the Canada 150 Facebook page and website And there’s more. A tear-off portion of the place mat will serve as a free entry ticket for a raffle. The draw will be held at the event “A Soiree with Sir John A” to be held On October 28th. The prize is a beautiful, hand-made wooden train set offered by a generous supporter and kept on display at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy. The Canada 150 committee would like to thank all those who support this initiative – the pharmacy, the newspaper, the college, the anonymous train set donor and, of course, all those wonderful people who prepare and serve the meals.

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March 23, 2017

Council remuneration for South Frontenac at $180,000 in 2016 by Craig Bakay ayor Ron Vandewal made $31,144.34 for running South Frontenac Township in 2016, says an information item presented at the regular Council meeting Tuesday night. Of that, $26,315.79 was the honorarium for being Mayor, $2,497.55 was for mileage, $1,700 for conference per diem and $631 for ‘other’ (primarily communication and travel expenses) Vandewal received no remuneration under the “meetings” heading. Deputy Mayor Ross Sutherland received $21,593 of which $14,061.42 was his honorarium, $3,150 was for meetings, $1,836.22 was for ‘other,’ $1,796 was mileage and $750 was conference per diem. Coun. Alan Revill actually took home more than the Deputy Mayor at $24,381.05. Of that, $12,128.94 was the regular councillors honorarium, $5,450 was for meetings, $4,307.60 for mileage, 1,494 for ‘other’ and 1,000 in conference per diem. As for the rest of Council, Pat Barr received $19,521.74, John McDougall $18,759.79, Norman Roberts $18,674 (which includes one month as Deputy Mayor), Ron Sleeth $18,022.79, Mark Schjerning $17,132.72 and the late Bill Robinson $10,045.28. In total, Council remuneration cost the

Township $179,275.71 No ban on parking on Walker Street A motion to ban overnight parking at the Walker Street parking lot in Sydenham was defeated with only the mover, Coun. Ross Sutherland voting in favour. “It’s sort of a small, very limited purpose lot for accessing the (K & P) Trail,” Sutherland said. “But there was an RV parked there for five days and it took up all the space so there was no place for anyone else to park. “And I notice now that it’s getting even more use now.” However Mayor Ron Vandewal didn’t like the idea of a total overnight ban. “We should allow at least one night’s parking,” Vandewal said. “If somebody makes an effort to drive here and use the trail we shouldn’t tell them after a day of using it ‘you can’t stay here.’” Vandewal also noted that “other than your RV, there’s only been one complaint about the parking lot.” Vandewal also suggested that more than one year of data would be useful in making decisions about the lot. Hockey heroes The OMHA Ontario Novice East CC-C champion Frontenac Flyers were honoured

No new gate at Kaladar waste site, for now - Addington Highlands Council by Jeff Green s part of its ongoing effort to control the volume of waste entering its sites, Addington Highlands Council considered purchasing a manual lift gate to stop vehicles at the entrance to the Kaladar site in order for waste attendants to be able to inspect the load and ensure township diversion rules are being followed. The cost of a solar powered automatic lift arm gate came in at almost $5,000. Deputy Mayor Bill Cox asked if one of the cheaper options that was also included in a report by Roads and Waste Supervisor Mark Freeburn would be a better choice. “What if we move the little hut to the front, narrow the lane-way with some traffic cones, and put up a stop sign. That might be enough,” Cox said. “We could try that for a year, and see if it works,” said Freeburn. Freeburn said he will have to determine if the hut can be easily moved, and if so he will make the change. The life expectancy of the Kaladar dump has been shortened in recent years, which is one of the reasons that the township is now refusing to accept construction waste, but it still accepts furniture. A resident in attendance at the meeting asked why the township does not collect garbage from people’s homes as they do in

urban areas. “I’m a senior and I can’t manage those large bags. Why can’t I at least buy my bags at Wallmart” she said. The township requires all household garbage to be dumped in clear bags purchased from the township. “I’m a senior as well, and by the time we recycle there is not much left to go in the waste pile,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “Besides picking up garbage would cost way more than we can afford in our waste budget. We can barely afford what it costs to maintain and monitor our sites. As of April 5, new tipping fees will be in place. Small loads, measuring 1’ x 4’ x 8’ will cost $15, box springs, mattresses, appliances, sofas and carpets will all cost $30, fiberglass boats $100 and a ½ ton load of shingles will cost $35. 3.9 million in construction in 2016 Permits for construction worth an estimated $3.9 million were sold in Addington Highlands last year. That is up by almost $1 million from 2015 and is $135,000 shy of the total for 2014. Ninety residential permits were sold in the township. The total value of new construction was $2.45 million. $1.4 million worth of additions and renovations were undertaken, and only $53,500 in commercial construction was undertaken.

OPP reportS

Male charge with assault with a weapon near Sharbot Lake On March 17, 2017 at approximately 10:15 pm, Sharbot Lake, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to an altercation between two males at a residence on Clement Road in Central Frontenac Township. Investigation indicated that the two males known to each other were involved in an argument, when one male stabbed the other in the neck with a knife. The victim was transported to hospital by ambulance with

non-life threatening injuries. The suspect fled the scene but shortly returned and was located by pol ice near the parking area. Andrew STONESS (22) of Central Frontenac Township was arrested and is charged with; Assault with a Weapon under the Criminal Code Section 267(a). He was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on April 25, 2017.

Cat Trail to close for snowmobiles T

he snowmobile clubs that groom and maintain a snowmobile trail on the Cataraqui Trail have announced the official end of the snowmobile season. The Lennox and Addington Ridgerunners and the Leeds and Grenville Snowmobile Association will be closing and locking the gates on Saturday April 1, 2017. The gates are open during snowmobile season to allow snowmobilers with a valid OFSC permit to use the Trail. They are closed during the balance of the year to keep other motorized vehicles off the Cataraqui

Trail. Other than snowmobiles, only authorized maintenance vehicles are allowed to have access to the Trail. The Cataraqui Trail is a 104 km long multiuse trail along a former railway line that goes from Smiths Falls to Strathcona (near Napanee). Permitted uses on the Trail include hiking, cycling, skiing and horseback riding.

for their victory this past weekend with a plaque presented by Mayor Ron Vandewal on behalf of the Township. Grinning almost as much as the team, Vandewal congratulated both coaches and players while noting “this is the first ‘Frontenac’ championship team since the arena’s name was changed from North Frontenac Arena.” Quinte grant Council supported Quinte Conservation’s

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bid for a grant to study to “prepare for the ever changing climate and the impacts that it has on everything that municipalities are involved in.” Coun. Alan Revill said that while he supported the grant application, he’d like to see some plans as to how the three conservation authorities operating in the Township might “mesh together” for things like drought strategy.

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THE SPRING WINDS AND REYCYCLING So far this year we have experienced some extreme winds, so please give a bit of thought as to how you put out your recycling. Take precautions that what you put in your recycling box STAYS in your recycling box. Loose newspapers and empty or light plastics tend to fly out into the ditches and tree lines not to mention your neighbors! Not overfilling your box and crushing your plastics will make them more compact and less likely to take flight. As well, the simple act of putting a small piece of plywood or carpet on top of your recycled items will hold them down. An alternative would be to put your newspapers flat in a grocery bag then into your box; it holds a lot and they are contained. Workers are not required to pick up strewn recycling whether from the wind or from overflowing. Please keep the environment and our workers in mind when recycling.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT NEWS Interim Tax Notices have been issued to all property owners beginning March 1, 2017. The Interim Tax notice amount is based on 35% of the annualized 2016 tax rate and assessment value. The 2017 assessment values will be reflected on the Final Tax Notice issued in June 2017. If you haven’t received your Interim Tax Notice by March 15, 2017 you should contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 ext. 2200 or email us at taxes@southfrontenac.net.

WINTER HOURS-HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The next date the depot is open will be March 23 from 3 pm – 7 pm. The Depot returns to regular summer hours on April 1; open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small 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.

LOAD RESTRICTIONS – FEBRUARY 23, 2017 TO APRIL 30, 2017 As a result of unseasonably warm temperatures and the forecast of rain, HALF LOAD Restrictions are in effect from February 23, 2017 to April 30, 2017. In accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.1990. Ch. H. 8, Section 122, all roads within South Frontenac are subject to restricted loads. The restriction is that no axle of any commercial vehicle shall transmit to the road, a weight in excess of 5000 kilograms. This action is necessary for the protection of roads in South Frontenac.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS Council Meeting – Tues, March 21, 2017 Committee of the Whole – Tues, March 28, 2017 Committee of Adjustment – Thurs, April 13, 2017

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

CAREERS – SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS The Township of South Frontenac is accepting applications for summer positions in the following departments: Public Works, Recreation, Planning, and Administration. For more details on these positions and for instructions on submitting applications see the website under Town Hall/Careers.

TENDER No. PW-2017-08 for PAVEMENT MARKING PROGRAM (TOWNSHIPS OF SOUTH, CENTRAL AND NORTH FRONTENAC AND FRONTENAC ISLANDS) Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm March 22, 2017, Attention Wayne Orr, CAO, Township of South Frontenac, Box 100, 4432 George St, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0. Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website of picked up Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0

THINGS TO DO FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA – FREE PUBLIC SKATING Public skating is now free at the Frontenac Community Arena thanks to the sponsorship of the KFL&A Healthy Kids Community Challenge. Join us on Wednesday’s from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and Sundays from 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm. For more information call 613-374-2177 or see www.frontenacarena.com

Open for Business COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN Attention Harrowsmith Residents: For details on financial assistance to improve building conditions and land use, see the website - Open for Business/ Planning and Development/Community Improvement Plan. This includes façade improvement such as cladding materials, windows and doors, reports to masonry and brickwork, façade restoration, painting and cleaning, signage.

News & Public Notices 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 transfer ownership of part of a Township-owned surveyed road as follows: Location: Part of Lot 18, Concession VIII, District of Storrington (Campbell) Reason: The travelled portion of Atkins Lane does not follow the Township surveyed road near the shore of Dog Lake and the land-owners at 4377 Atkins Lane and 4378 Atkins Lane abutting the unused road wish to add the road to their lots. The proposed road closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 4432 George St, Sydenham, on April 18, 2017 at 7:00 pm. See our website for more details or contact Lindsay Mills at Ext 2221.

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