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Training course at Shabot Obaadjiwan office by Jeff Green construction worker training course cosponsored by the St. Lawrence College Employment Centre in Sharbot Lake and the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, is wrapping up this week, and Chief Doreen Davis is pleased with the results. The 8 week course was designed for self identified indigenous youth (under 29) interested in learning carpentry skills and worksite safety. Local contractor Kevin Rioux supervised the trainees, who received boots, hats, tools and belts at the start of the course, took some training courses, and then began to do some renovations to the Shabot Obaadjiwan offices on Hwy 7 just east of Arden. “Not only did they completely re-do our boardroom and add a small office and shelving, they also did some work on the exterior building and built a brand new storage shed,” said Davis, “We paid for the materials but they provided all the labour. It was more than we originally talked about getting done and it helped the participants learn skills. Many of them have jobs lined up after the course ends.” Kevin Rioux said that the shed they built was finished as a house would be finished, not only to make a good product, but to provide for more of a learning opportunity. “They really progressed during the course,” said Rioux, “and I have enjoyed teaching it as well.” Chief Davis said that the Shabot Obaadjiwan is planning to apply once again to host a program in the future, either at their offices

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CF Council takes a raise

by Craig Bakay entral Frontenac Council members voted themselves a six per cent raise at their regular meeting Tuesday night in Sharbot Lake. In a 5-4 vote (Coun. Cindy Kelsey, Phillip Smith, Jamie Riddell and Dep. Mayor Brent Cameron opposed) the Mayor and Councillors upped their salaries to the tune of a $7,599 impact on future budgets. The raise won’t affect this year’s budget however as the funds were taken out of reserves largely because the 2017 budget had all but been approved (the bylaw was passed later in the meeting). What it all means is that the Mayor’s salary rises to $20,136 from $18,997, the Dep. Mayor’s salary rises to $15,435 from $14,561 and the seven other Councillors’ salaries rise to $14,096 from $13,298. (Note: salary figures reported in the March 30 edition of the Frontenac News were lower than the ones noted above. They didn’t include the 1/3 of councillors’ salary that is treated as expenses for income tax purposes, an oversight that was corrected by Treasurer Mcgovern when reporting for the purposes of the discussion at this week’s meeting) Coun. Bill MacDonald argued that Central Frontenac councillors are paid less than several neighbouring municipalities and don’t get per diem or mileage for meetings such as rec committees and community policing committee. “We’re having to attend more and more meetings,” he said. Smith questioned just how other municipalities compensate for such meetings and said: “If there are variables we don’t know in regards to

Work crew with Chief Davis in front of the new shed at the band office of the Shabot Obaadjiwan near Arden. Kevin Rioux (far right) Chief Davis (far left) or their nation site on White Lake, where they have built a large meeting hall and have plans for improvements and ancillary structures.

“These projects help us, they provide skills for our youth in a field where there are jobs, and they are good for the local economy because we buy all our ma-

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Brad Barbeau joins SF Council by Wilma Kenny n January, South Frontenac Council invited Harrowsmith resident Brad Barbeau to fill the vacancy on Council created by Councillor Bill Robinson’s death late last year. Barbeau had been a candidate in Portland district in the last municipal election, and was a close runner-up “There’s a lot of ‘catchup’ to do,” said Barbeau, in reference to having been dropped into Council halfway through its term; “and I’ve been told I’m a perfectionist.” He added that his fellow councillors have been helpful, both in bringing him up to speed on current issues, and occasionally adjusting what would usually be daytime committee meetings to accommodate his work schedule. In his mid-thirties, Barbeau is the youngest member of Council, and only he and Schjerning have full-time jobs and young families. Barbeau grew up in Madoc, moving to South Frontenac just before entering his final year of high school in Sydenham. He

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and feels this does not preclude well-planned residential development. He spoke of the ‘interesting mix’ of South Frontenac residents with people who have been born and grown up here living beside recently-arrived “city folk”, and the challenges this presents in fostering a sense of community. He’s intrigued with the concept of a Heritage Committee, which

might be a way of helping owners of older homes to access funds for upkeep and maintenance. And he wonders if anyone out there even knows he’s on Council, for almost no one has contacted him yet about local concerns or issues: he can be reached at: 613-376-6644, or brad. barbeau@bell.net.

Mayor takes exception to resident’s survey results

by Craig Bakay y Kip Vankempen’s own admission, it’s just one man’s survey but the results did spark response from Mayor Ron Higgins at North Frontenac’s regular Council meeting last Friday at Barrie Hall in Cloyne. (The meeting was held in Cloyne because it immediately followed a joint Councils meeting with Addington Highlands on the joint fire agreement.) Appearing as a delegation to Council, Vankempen said he used the internet applica-

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Editorial

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hen I plant a garden each year, I am free to grow as much lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, squash, peas, beans, or potatoes as I am able to. Sometimes I grow extra and give some away. If I grow more squash than I can eat and my neighbour grows more beans, we can swap. That way we each have more variety of fresh vegetables on our table through the long, cold winter. No one will stop me from growing 200, 500, or 1000 heads of garlic if I want to. It’s really no one’s business, certainly not the business of the state. When marijuana becomes a legal plant in just over a year, if the Federal government adheres to its intended timeline, it will be legal to grow marijuana in my garden, along with all the other vegetables and herbs. But while I can grow two dozen basil plants if I want to make pesto, I will only be able to grow 4 marijuana plants. The proposed limit is 4 plants per household. Although I don’t use marijuana myself, I might want to grow it. I grow brussel sprouts, even though I think they taste like ear wax, because they are an

interesting plant, climbing up to resemble an apartment building. I can certainly see why there is going to be a law against selling garden grown marijuana, since the government will want to ensure that an orderly market takes hold in order to keep a safe supply, eliminate the black market and all its impacts, and maximize tax revenue. But in fundamental terms, as long as I don’t sell any of the marijuana I grow, it is not the business of the state what I do in my own garden. If I grow even a little bit and sell it, let the law come and get me, but if I grow a lot and just use it as compost fodder or perfume or rodent repellent, I say “back off government, get off my land”. In practical terms, I can see why there needs to be some limit on home grown marijuana. If everyone could grow as much as they wanted, the market could be flooded and law enforcement would have a difficult time distinguishing between avid gardeners and those who are growing the stuff to sell it. To my mind, a 20 plant limit would accomplish that.

by Jef Green

A lot of corporate money is being invested in the marijuana industry and it is looking for secure market access. There is a lot of money to be made. The corporate interests of this fast developing industry coalesces well with those of government officials who want to find a system for selling and taxing marijuana while monitoring and studying its use. Limiting home grown marijuana production is but one aspect of this growing corporate culture around marijuana. What it will do, however, is subvert individual freedom, create a homogeneous product and, in the end could lead to more criminality than a more liberal approach to home production would. My basic complaint about the 4 plant restriction is based on the perspective that the state should only restrict my behaviour if what I am doing causes harm to others or society as a whole. I can grow 20 varieties of tomatoes, some to eat fresh, some to preserve, some just to see what they look like, and it is not a concern of the state. Who would it hurt if I grew 20 varieties of mari-

juana for my own private purposes. If I sell that marijuana, or if I hand it out to students in the school yard, or to anyone under the legal age, that’s a different story. But merely by growing it I am doing nothing to harm the social order, and I fail to see why the state feels a need to begin counting the plants in my garden.

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Central Frontenac budget approved with 2% increase other municipalities, we should should know before moving ahead.” Cameron argued that six-per-cent increase was high in the current economy. “People don’t get six-per-cent wage hikes these days,” Cameron said. “I personally am not comfortable with it.” Coun. Tom Dewey said that while the six per cent may look bad, the actual numbers aren’t that high. Budget approved Council passed its 2017 budget which features a 2% increase in the levy to ratepayers for township purposes. However, due to a 1% decrease in property assessment on a township wide basis after the latest provincewide assessment update, the tax rate for local services is up by 3.1%. Taxation rose less

SINCE 1970 for Frontenac County taxes and not at all for education taxes, which also form part of the municipal tax bill. As a result the overall tax rate for Central Frontenac ratepayers is up by 2.1% this year. That translates into an additional $17 per $100,000 of assessment on average, according to Treasurer Michael McGovern. Refreshments vehicle bylaw Council approved in principle a refreshment vehicle bylaw that should be ready to come back to Council in May. The bylaw will require a $300 licence fee and said vehicles must be on commercially zoned land and be at least 500 metres away from any established food businesses. Coun. Jamie Riddell argued that the three current operations should be allowed some

sort of ‘grandfathering’ and Council asked that the bylaw be sent to the lawyers to see how that could be handled legally before proceeding. “I think we need a lawyer to tell us if there are legal non-conforming uses that can be grandfathered,” said Mayor Frances Smith. Road needs study New Public Works Manager Brad Thake gave his first report to Council. He received approval for a new roads needs study which will cost in the $30,000-$50,000 range. Thake also reported that work on the remaining 1.4 kilometres of Arden Road will begin this summer with surface treatment of the entire project to follow. He said the Elm Tree Bridge project is close to the tendering stage and that street sweeping is to begin

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eff Green stated "A mandatory inspection system has to treat everyone in the same way." This mantra has slowed action on septic re-inspection but its basis is questionable. Focusing the debate on waterfront properties alone could enable more effective action. Equality of treatment can be applied to any definable group not just all taxpayers. MPAC as just one example has defined waterfront properties as a treatable group. Waterfront properties would provide the greatest benefit toward the primary objective of guarding against nutrient flow into lakes and rivers and the owners of those properties are likely to support such action. Gray Merriam

The Lab Rats of Lanark County

giant chemical experiment is taking place in our county. Where we are the subjects -- and the scientific method is non-existent. First, the question: Why is wild parsnip a problem, and how should we respond? Wild parsnip can cause a nasty rash if its sap gets on your skin. The remedy? Avoid sunlight on your skin until you wash off the sap. Once you can identify this metre-tall plant with yellow flowers, it's easily avoided. Second: Conduct background research related to the question. Instead of analyzing this plant's habits, Lanark County seized on chemical warfare. That spraying would miss whole swaths of wild parsnip, which would likely reseed any bare spots, was…forgotten? That safer weed management solutions were being used by other jurisdictions,

was overlooked. Lanark County decided to conduct a "trial test", using the Health-Canada-approved pesticide ClearView. Despite the Ontario College of Family Physicians' linking of pesticides to ADHD, autism, and other cognitive and behavioural disorders in children. Despite Pesticide Action Network's conclusion that "evidence linking pesticide exposure to increased risk of leukemia and brain tumours continues to mount, with increased 'metaanalysis' studies pointing to higher risks among children in rural agricultural areas". Despite the damage of these pesticides to our soils, to aquatic life when they reach our waterways via roadside ditches, and to food sources for our pollinators. Despite the risk to the livelihoods of the many beekeepers and organic farmers. Despite incomplete testing by Health Canada. A percentage of ingredients in ClearView are undisclosed for proprietary reasons, and don't require testing for toxicity; for example, Gateway, an adjuvant mixed with ClearView. The petroleum distillates in Gateway are even more harmful to aquatic organisms than the two main ingredients of ClearView. This is where we, the unwitting lab rats, come in. The long-term effects of exposing a human population and huge swaths of our countryside to ClearView, were NOT considered. Just so much collateral damage. Third: Formulate a hypothesis about the problem's cause. The growth habits of wild

parsnip, its ecological role, and its preference for certain environments, were not examined. The skin reactions in people affected by wild parsnip were barely assessed. Public education to recognize wild parsnip was minimal. Fourth: Design an experiment to test the hypothesis – one that is methodologically strong, and excludes factors that might invalidate the results. This requires having at least a sample group and a control group. Instead, Lanark County just chose ClearView. This herbicide doesn't specifically target wild parsnip, but is "highly active" against broadleaf plants, including native plants. It seems the use of chemicals by other jurisdictions was sufficient justification. During Lanark County's "trial test" in June 2015, a contractor sprayed a road section with ClearView. No other weed control strategies were tried to compare effectiveness, no control sample was identified, and no record was kept of other variables to ensure consistency. Fifth: Perform the experiment and collect the data. Information is not available on

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• On Saturday, April 15th, Denbigh Recreation will host a Pancake Breakfast 9-11am at the Denbigh Hall. 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. • Denbigh Recreation has Community Coffee Time every Friday morning from 8-10:30am, which is currently happening at the Hall, but expecting to go back to Heritage Park after Easter. • Canadian Cancer Daffodil Campaign will continue 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. • The Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club annual Kids Easter Party is 1 - 3pm on Saturday, April 15th, at the Lion’s Hall in Griffith. • On Wednesday, April 19th Paramedics will be on hand at the Denbigh Griffith Lions Hall for a Wellness Clinic from 11am12:30. All welcome. Following the clinic is the Denbigh Griffith Lions Fellowship Lunch at noon for $7.00. If you are not on the call list, please contact 613-333-2791 to reserve your spot. The Northern Lights Seniors will then meet at 1:00pm for a short business meeting and a discussion regarding the County of Renfrew Senior Games, followed by the movie “Sully”. • Homemade pancakes and real maple syrup will be served up at the Annual Pancake Breakfast at the New Apostolic Church in support of the Community Food Bank on Saturday, April 29th, 9-11am. There will also be live music to enjoy. Contact Rev. Robert Sprague robertjsprague@gmail.com. • The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club will host a Daffodil Tea on Sunday, April 30th, 1-3pm, at the Lion’s Hall in Griffith, with sandwiches, desserts, refreshments, and entertainment by local musicians. $7 per person with all proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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• The 25th Annual Maberly Maple Festival is set for Saturday, April 15. It includes a pancake brunch from 10 am to 1 pm at the Maberly Community Hall. Enjoy a traditional Lanark County meal: generous helpings of country-size pancakes topped with pure Lanark County Maple Syrup from Maberly sugar bushes and served with maple baked beans and sizzling sausages. Coffee, tea, or juice included. Cost: Adults: $10.00, Children under12: $5.00, toddlers free Also: Sale of home baking, Sale of new Maple Syrup by local producers. For information call Margaret French 613 268-2102. To donate home baking: call Holly Kirkham, 613-264-9521, or Rosetta McInnes, 613-268-2548. • In its 25th year the annual Pancake Brunch continues to share and preserve that pioneer tradition of maple syrup in a pleasant manner. It all started as a pancake brunch held at the home of Mance Cummings on the old Ferguson farm north of Maberly. A platter of hot pancakes made over an old fashioned wood stove, drenched with Carl Ferguson’s fresh maple syrup, served with sausages and cups of real, percolated coffee; cost a mere $4.00. Visitors moved for hands-on demonstrations of the various aspects of the sugar maker’s art to the newer sugar camp built and operated by Harry & Mark VanAlstine. Harry explained the boiling process using his large wood-fired arch capable of handling sap from 4000 taps! Gordon Patterson showed how maple butter was made; Burns & Flo McDonnell gave out samples of their syrup, Linda VanAlstine poured maple sugar into moulds for sampling; and Paul Pospisil made taffy-on-the-snow for the pleasure of the children and adults alike. For the evening meal in the Maberly Hall, Doris Ferguson & Mary Lou Pospisil organized the Maberly ladies in preparing a home-cooked meal of glazed ham and maple recipes, complete with white tablecloths & wine. The hall was packed. To top off the day, Arnold Fournier FREE Estimates Residential & Commercial Li�s & Elevators Stair Chair Li�s Ceiling Track Li�s Ramps Incline & Vertical Pla�orm Li�s Home Healthcare Aids Handrails & Grab Bars Bathroom Modiﬁcations

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AH and NF Councils agree over fire equipment plan by Craig Bakay

fter a joint North Frontenac-Addington Highlands Council meeting last Friday at Barrie Hall in Cloyne, it appears that concerns about equipment reserves for the joint Kaladar Barrie Fire Department (KBFD) have been laid to rest. The meeting was called at the request of North Frontenac (and Mayor Ron Higgins in particular) to address funding for the replacement of the Rescue 5 vehicle at an estimated cost of up to $315,000. Both Councils agreed to approve budget submissions of $281,119 being added to the Vehicle/Equipment Reserve in 2017. The Councils also approved an allocation of $110,000 ($55,000 per Township) for the next nine years (2018 to 2026), with the amount required to be reviewed on an annual basis when the KBFD Asset Management Plan Tangible Capital Asset Replacement Schedules are reviewed as part of the annual budget process. The budget in general was also approved as presented in draft #2 permitting the KBFD to have all the equipment, personnel and training required to provide the core services as set by Councils in the establishing and regulating bylaw. The Kaladar Barrie department is an anomaly in Ontario because it is managed by two different townships in two different counties, but since the department pre-dates the municipal amalgamation process in 1998 and serves a single community on either side of Hwy. 41 it has persisted through successive councils for almost 20 years. Occasionally differences in the way North Frontenac and Addington Highlands run their townships has caused friction from time to time, however. “North Frontenac has had concerns that the Joint Fire Committee (JFC) hasn’t put enough money away, but we’ve put in $281,000 to buy a rescue vehicle,” said Addington Highlands Reeve Henry Hogg. “It’s something we have to do,” he said. “It means a tax increase but it has to be done. “It’s as good as we can get. It’s always that way.” “I think it went fairly smoothly,” said Addington Highlands Fire Chief Casey Cuddy of the meeting. “Both Councils were brought up to speed.” Cuddy lives in North Frontenac but serves as Fire Chief for Addington Highlands and for the KBFD. Higgins agreed. “I feel good about how it’s gone,” Higgins said. “It’s comforting to me that Councils addressed errors in asset management. “I just wanted assurance that Councils agreed.”

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by Joanne McKinstry ime to declutter those toy rooms (or add to them)! Come celebrate Earth Day at the Grace Centre on Saturday 22 April when the 1st Frontenac Guide & Pathfinder Unit will be hosting a ‘gently-used’ toy sale along with Cookie Day! The 1st Frontenac Guide & Pathfinder GentlyUsed Toy Sale is a great way to donate and/or buy gentlyused children’s toys while supporting your local Food Bank and Girl Guide unit. This event will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, 22 April at the South Frontenac Community Services Centre (the Grace Centre) at 4295 Stage Coach Road in Sydenham. The sale is open to the public and will feature top quality / gently used children’s toys at discount prices. As this is a first-ever used toy sale by your local Girl Guides, it is hoped that donations will be plentiful. Please drop off your gentlyused toys on Friday, April 21 between 3pm. and 7pm. at the Grace Centre. We ask that toys are clean, not broken and have no missing parts. This is a great community initiative by the 1st Frontenac Guide & Pathfinder unit, who are asking family, friends and neighbours of our Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders to please donate their gently-used toys locally, with proceeds helping out our South Frontenac community. “This winter, the closets and toy room needed major weeding out of toys that haven’t been used in a long time,” explained Guider Joanne McKinstry. “My daughter Meghann, who is now a Pathfinder, suggested that her toys be donated to help others out, but instead of dropping off the toys at a thrift store in Kingston, just keep it local. So, we approached the 1st Frontenac Guide & Pathfinder Leader, Kim Deline, and the idea to host the toy sale blossomed.” Unsold items will be donated to a local thrift store. Details are also posted on facebook as an event (1st Frontenac Guide & Pathfinder Gently-Used Toy Sale) on the Sydenham, Ontario page https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1572382629715585/ For questions, email FirstFrontenacGuides@yahoo.com . Please don’t forget to check out the Girl Guide Cookie table as well – the Spring cookies (chocolate/vanilla) are $5 per box, and they are expecting those to sell out very quickly. No early birds please, and cash is preferred. Come out and support your local food bank and Girl Guide/Pathfinder unit! The success of this event is dependent on donations!

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CF Minor Softball gears up for 2017 T he Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association kicked off the 2017 season Saturday in Mountain Grove with its registration session. Association president Kurtis Jackson said the on-field season will get underway in mid-May, depending on field conditions and the weather and continue into mid-August (the bantam and junior men’s teams schedule go a little longer). They’ll be fielding six mixed teams and one girls bantam team this year with seven home games and six away games. Home games are played in Sharbot Lake, Parham and Mountain Grove. Away games can be as far away as Lansdowne and Gananoque. “We’re affiliated with the Kingston Area Inter-Community Softball Association,” Jackson said. “All of the teams except Grasshoppers play away games.” They have the players all lined up but they could still use some coaches and even more important — umpires. There is a training session scheduled for April 22 and if you’re interested, call Annette Grey-Jackson at 613-449-0060 for details. The Association is also planning a volleyball tournament fundraiser for April 8 at GREC. Call Christine Teal at 613375-6525 for more on that and/or visit the Association’s Facebook page. This year’s executive is Kurtis Jackson, president, Ryan Beattie, vice-president, Leanne Cowdy, secretary, Christine Teal, treasurer and Annette Grey-Jackson, equipment/um-

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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY Cribbes; Diane Ruth (nee Noonan) December 22, 1944 - April 9, 2017. Predeceased by her parents Richard Malcolm & Dorothy Mildred. Retired Teacher Catholic School Board Peacefully at her home, surrounded by Bill and her family. Beloved wife of Bill Cribbes. Loved sister of John, Matt, Denis (Anne), Gary (Lorraine). Diane will remain in the hearts of her nieces and nephews; Kevin (Andrea) and his son Ryan, Sean & Brent, Michael (Michelle) and their children Veronica, Elizabeth & Liam, Patrick (Carol Anne) and their daughter Aubrey, Kathleen (Conrad), Stefanie (Scott) and their children Chloe, & Isla, and Andrew Noonan. Her countless friends share the loss. The family will receive friends at the Wartman Funeral Home "Kingston Chapel" (980 Collins Bay Rd. Kingston) on Monday, April 17, 2017 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church (1111 Taylor Kidd Blvd) on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 11: 00 am. Reception to follow at the Wartman Funeral Home Reception Centre. Private family Interment Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. Friends desiring may contribute by cheque to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in memory of Diane. On-line condolences at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com

OBITUARY MCKITTRICK, Gertrude Horchem (nee Brown)

Passed away peacefully in Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the age of 95. Loving mother of David (Betty) McKittrick. Step mother of Helen Kilbride, James (Lorraine) Horchem, Joyce (Bill) Connett, and Karen (Bruce) Miller. Gertrude will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Terri (Steven) Wright, Lori Kornblum, James (Sandy) McKittrick and her many great grandchildren, step grandchildren, and step great grandchildren. Loving sister of Thelma Brown. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and many other relatives. Gertrude is predeceased by her husbands Grant McKittrick and James Horchem, son James "Lee" McKittrick. step son Steven (Betty) Horchem, grandson David McKittrick, brother David Brown and her parents David and Constance Brown. The family will receive friends at the Wartman Funeral Home "Napanee Chapel" on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11 am. Interment to follow in Riverview Cemetery.. Friends desiring may contribute by cheque or credit card to the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital Foundation. On-line condolences at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com

WILKINS, Audrey Grace (née Shultz)

Roger Adrien Guilbert August 25, 1938 - April 7, 2017 (formerly of Lake Kashwakamak) Peacefully, with his family by his side at the Lennox & Addington General Hospital on Friday, April 7, 2017 in his 79th year. Loving husband of Joan (Waters) of Napanee. Dear father of Diana (Paul) Low of Oshawa, Paul (MaryAnn) Guilbert of Acton and Geoffrey (Jamie) Smith of Trenton. Pre-deceased by his daughter Elaine Gunn. Cherished “Papa” of Justin, Julien, Sarah, Courtney, Kirsten, Taylor, Annette and Timmy. Beloved son of the late Albert & Leona Guilbert. Fondly remembered by his son-in-law Tom Gunn of Barrie and his extended family and friends. Cremation has taken place with Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41, Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Friends desiring may contribute in memory of Roger to the L&A Hospital Foundation. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

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Audrey passed away surrounded by love at St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital after a brief fight with cancer on Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 in her 77th year. The family wishes to express their many thanks to the staff at the Palliative Care Unit at Providence Care, St. Mary’s of the Lake for their excellent care and compassion for Audrey and the family. In memory of a dear wife and loving mother and grandmother, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Golden Links Hall at 4186 Colebrook Road, Harrowsmith on Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Close friends and family are welcome to come and join us in celebrating the life a wonderful lady. An interment will take place after 4 pm. As an expression of sympathy donations can be made to the Harrowsmith Oddfellow and Rebekah’s or St. Mary’s of the Lake Palliative Care Unit.

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Card of Thanks Thank You ~ Fletcher

I would like to say a belated thank you to everyone for their generosity and singing me happy birthday before I took the plunge, making it one of the most joyful birthdays of my life. The final accounting of your contributions totaled

• Many wonderful projects are in the works to celebrate Canada 150. A Flag Wave from the lookouts in the Conservation Area will take place on Canada Day, along with a parade, cold plate dinner and fireworks. On July 15 a Boatilla will start at the Marina and end at Waites’ Beach with a BBQ. Did you know there is a local connection to our flag? A DVD will be shown on the history of our flag in the evening on June 24. And a quilt is underway.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal

IN MEMORIAM BURKE: In loving memory of our brother, Bruce, sister Gladys and parents Harold and Willerene Burke Memories are precious they don’t fade away, We think of you always, especially today, There are no more tomorrows that we can share But yesterday’s memories will always be there. Loved and remembered by Ellamae, Kenneth, Sandra, Roseanne & families. BURKE: In loving memory of a dear husband, Harold who passed away April 11, 2011 They say that time’s a healer But as time goes on I seem to ﬁnd it just as hard To face the fact you’re gone. And today it’s the anniversary Of the day that you went away Now all I have are memories And believe me when I say You’ll never be forgotten And every day I shed a tear But it’s only because I love you And wish that you were still here Loved and remembered by Freda

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• Team Kylie of the Central Frontenac Relay for Life is holding a fundraising dance at the Sydenham 496 Legion on Saturday, April 22 from 8pm to 1 am. It features Shawn and Dave McCullough and Friends. There will be a silent auction and hot and cold buffet. Tickets $10pp, $15 for a couple. • Be careful around waterways as the ice is not safe. • Thinking of the families of the late Kevin Barker, Tim Wisteard and Dianne Noonan. • Congratulations to Riley Teal’s team who defeated Taylor Meeks’ team in the Finals at the CFMSA volleyball tournament on Saturday at GREC. Thanks to all the teams that took part in this fundraiser and those that helped out with it. • April 24 is the next “Diners” at Parham. The “Spring has Sprung” menu includes Rosemary Glazed Ham, Apple Chutney, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, Warm Veggies with Carrot Cake for dessert. Be sure to make your reservations. • The next supper for the Parham United Church will be May 27 which will be a smorgasborg. Thinking of you to Willie LaPointe, Gary Hawley, and Doug Whan. • Congratulations to Matthew Howes and Tanya Thompson on the birth of their precious baby girl. A new playmate for Big brother Lenox and Big Sister Isla Mae!! • If there is enough interested people in going to a casino in either Gananoque or Belleville on or around June 3rd the Oddfellow Lode will sponsor a bus. You have to have identification and be over the legal age. If you would like to be a part call Joe LaPointe @ 613-279-2852 • Canvassers will be around once again calling door to door collecting money for Cancer. • Happy Birthday to: Karen Steele, Doug and Dave Taylor, Mark Howes, Tori Newman , Connie McVeigh and Jack and Claire Willis.

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• Jack’s Jam is not happening this week because of Easter, but is set for April 22nd instead. It runs from 1-5:30 and there is a potluck as well. All welcome

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• Have a fun Easter weekend! Start Good Friday (April 14) with a Pancake Breakfast. The 1st South Frontenac Scouting will hold their Pancake Breakfast this Friday at the Verona Lions Club from 8:30 am to 11 am. $8 per person. $5 for ages 6 to 11, 5 and under free, $20 for a family of 4. In addition there will be a Silent Auction featuring donations from local businesses and a Bake Table. Proceeds from the silent auction and bake table will go towards funding 7 area youths who will be going to the Canadian Scouts Jamboree 2017 in Nova Scotia. • Rev. Oscar Simpson presents Country Church at Hartington Community Church on Friday, April 21 at 7 pm. Special guests will be Don Edmunds and Wayne Abrams and the Old Hims. Free will offering and refreshments to follow. Information 613-374-2178. • Prince Charles Public School is holding an E-Waste Fundraiser on Saturday, April 22 from 9 AM to 3 PM in the PCPS parking lot. Now is the time to recycle your home electronics. If you need your items picked up, please contact the school at 613-374-2033. Examples of acceptable items are TVs, computer monitors, computers (please wipe out personal information first), printers and photocopiers. Examples of items not wanted are microwaves, blenders, coffee makers, vacuums, toys, games and CD or DVD discs.

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LOST DOG

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GARAGE SALES

SPYGLASS COVE - Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 8am to 7pm, Open Sunday 2pm to 6pm. Coffee maker, musical figurine, white cupboard, wooden magazine rack, stainless steel party set, brass collection, etc. New items every week.

HELP WANTED

AD SALES REPRESENTATIVE – The Frontenac News is looking for an ad sales representative to sell print ads for our weekly newspaper and specialty publications, and electronic ads in our online products as well. Must enjoy working with the public, have own vehicle and valid drivers license. Familiarity with Windows operating system and email programs is an asset. This is a permanent 1/2 to 3/4 time position, hours are somewhat flexible. We pay an hourly wage and mileage. Submit resume to Jeffgreen@frontenacnews.ca or call 613-2793150 for further details. (Position to begin in late spring/early summer) HELP WANTED: Dalhousie Lake Restaurant, McDonalds Corners seeks summer Wait Staff. Must have or willing to get Smart Serve. All shifts. Send resume to sylvanialodge@ sympatico.ca HOME CLEANING SPECIALIST: Looking for that perfect candidate, for 20-30hrs per week with a professional attitude, and a love for cleaning to compliment our honest, reliable, hardworking and fun loving cleaning team. A valid drivers’ license and vehicle required. Please email resume to kyle@hubbyshouse.ca

Relief Call-In Position Direct Support Professionals are required to cover shifts on an as-needed basis in the Sharbot Lake area. Direct Support Professionals will demonstrate professional attributes and great leadership skills while providing support, recreation, life skills development to help facilitate personal outcomes. The Direct Support Professional will provide flexible supports that are responsive to the needs of the person while promoting independence. Drivers’ license and a Vulnerable Sector Check will be required. Preference will be given to individuals who hold a Developmental Service Worker diploma, however related work experience will be considered. Résumés will be accepted until noon Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Community Living-North Frontenac 1025 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 76 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Attention: Dean Walsh Fax: 613-279-3732 or email dwalsh@clnf.ca

MISSING DOG – Old, almost deaf Reddish Golden Retriever, Last seen at Watson’s Lake, near Mclean Road; call 613-335-4564

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HUNTING

North Frontenac - continued from page 1 township has sent letters to the province asking for the repeal of the Green Energy Act, he wasn’t as agreeable when it came to the municipal building expenditures. “The project is going ahead as is,” Higgins said. “You can’t look at it in isolation because the building itself has no negative impact on taxes, which we’ve kept to the Consumer Price Index.” Higgins said they view the municipal building expenses as “spending on an asset and improving service delivery” and that it has health, safety and accessibility issues. Restoration project on hold Improvements to the Palmerston Canonto Conservation Area by the Palmerston Beach Restoration Project Team (PBRT) are on hold following a resolution by Council. Council passed a bylaw authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a five-year lease agreement (for $1 per year) with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) on the property, but execution of the lease may also have to wait. The problem is, actual ownership of the property seems to be in question. In a report to Council, manager of community development Corey Klatt said “at the Feb. 16 meeting, we were advised by MVCA staff that there is currently an issue with the ownership of a portion of the property within the PCCA beach area.” Klatt said an adjacent property owner believes he owns some of the property. Coun. Gerry Martin, who has been working with the PBRP team wrote a letter advising them that “a title search [on the property] has not yet been completed (by MVCA) and until ownership of the property is determined, Council cannot approve work on the lot. There is a possibility the property is actually owned by a third party.” “This is turning out to be a disaster,” said Coun. John Inglis. “They’re not going to be able to do (work) this year.” “We’re dealing with something that was done wrong 30 years ago,” said Martin.

NEW YEAR – NEW CAREER Consider a career in Real Estate. We will train you to make an aboveaverage income in this exciting business. Contact us now for details. Kate Archer, Broker / V.P. 613-273-3187 Careers@BowesAndCocks.com RealEstateCareerInfo.ca

FIREARMS COURSE – April 28 and 29, and Hunter Education Course, May 5 and 6, Harrowsmith. Call Bill, 613-335-2786

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING RE: ACCOMMODATION STUDY North Frontenac

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Open your door and Pass on the Warmth! Community Living-North Frontenac provides services to people with intellectual disabilities. We are looking for dedicated and caring families, couples and individuals over the age of nineteen, who want to enrich their lives by welcoming a young man into their home. This young man is 18yrs. old and is looking forward to starting the next chapter of his life. The ideal family for this young man would help him develop life skills, independence and social inclusion. Family Home Providers must have the ability to provide a structured, emotionally supportive, a caring environment while promoting the Vision, Mission and Values of Community Living North Frontenac. Family Home Providers will receive reimbursement and any training that might be needed as well as the ongoing support from Community Living-North Frontenac. For more information about the Family Home Program (fulltime or respite) please call Deb @ 613-279-3731 or send e-mail to dryckman@clnf.ca

TAKE NOTICE THAT Council will be holding a Special Council Meeting on April 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., at the ClarMill Community Hall, 6598 Buckshot Lake Road, Plevna, Ontario. PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To receive input from Community and Business Stakeholders in regards to an Accommodation Study being conducted by Frontenac County. Discussions will be based on characteristics of the Township’s and County’s tourists – points of origin and purpose for visits; current accommodations levels and suggestions for improvements and increased inventory; suggestions for priority items to be actioned by Frontenac County and Member Municipal Councils; and opinions on strengths and opportunities for North Frontenac Township, Frontenac County, as well as challenges to overcome to create a thriving tourism, events and accommodations sector. AND THAT interested parties may contact Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development for further information at 613-479-2231 ext. 233 or recreation@ northfrontenac.ca. Dated this 5th day of April, 2017. Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac

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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP No. 2017-02 – SelfContained Breathing Apparatus 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 Eric Korhonen, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief firechief@northfrontenac. ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 230. Lowest or any proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted. 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 2017-02 SelfContained Breathing Apparatus” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, May 18, 2017 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario K0H 2M0

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LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 7pm, info: yram@golden.net – speaker Robbie Preston VERONA – DIABETES education group, 9am to 12 pm, Medical Centre upstairs. Info: Anne MacDonald RD DE 613-544-3400 ext. 3589

Good Friday April 14

ARDEN - CROSS WALK, beginning at Matson Farm at 2pm, ending at Arden United Church. 3 pm service led by the Matson family. FLINTON RECREATIONAL HALL - Area community churches (United, Catholic, Wesleyan, Anglican, Free Methodist, Through the Roof, Penteocstal) host an ecumenical Good Friday service at 6:30 pm. Refreshments to follow. SHARBOT LAKE GOOD FRIDAY – “Passion Walk” at 8:30 am starting at St. Andrews Anglican Church (all are welcome to join us). Way of the Cross 10 am – St. James Major Catholic Church, Good Friday Service 10:30 am Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church. 11:00 Sharbot Lake United with the Rev. Eric Barr. VERONA GOOD FRIDAY Service – Trinity United Church 10 am SACRED HEART OF Jesus Church – Bedford Way of the Cross 10 am, Passion of the Lord 3 pm SHARBOT LAKE LEGION SUPPER, 5:30pm – Fish fry, $12 INVERARY - GOOD FRIDAY Service, 10am, Storrington Pastoral Charge at Inverary United Church HARROWSMITH YOUTH DANCE for public school aged children, 7-9:30pm at the Golden Links Hall. Cost is $6. Info – 372-2410. VERONA - PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:30 am to 11 am. $8 per person. $5 for ages 6 to 11, 5 and under free, $20 for a family of 4. Presented by 1st South Frontenac Scouting.

Saturday April 15

ARDEN - 17TH ANNUAL Children’s Easter Party, Kennebec Community Centre, 10 am. Crafts, games, Easter egg hunt, etc. Lunch included. DENBIGH/GRIFFITH LIONS CLUB annual Kids Easter Party. 1 – 3pm. Games, crafts, Easter egg hunt, etc. Lion's Hall – Griffith. PLEVNA – JACK’S JAM – postponed until April 22 MABERLY – 25TH ANNUAL Maple Festival Pancake Brunch 10 am to 1 pm at Maberly hall. Adults: $10.00, Children under 12: $5.00, toddlers free. Home baking and maple products for sale. Sponsor Maberly Agricultural Society Info - 613 268-2102. DENBIGH - PANCAKE BREAKFAST 9-11am at Denbigh Hall, Free will offering. Children’s Easter Party to follow from 11-1pm, including Easter Egg hunt. BACK FORTY ARTISAN Cheese Open House 10 am to 4 pm.1406 Gulley Road, Mississippi Station. Open Fire Pit, and more. Feature cheese – smoked Highland Blue. SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Wheels of Hope Breakfast 8 - 1 AM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road

Easter Sunday April 16

ARDEN - “SON RISE” service at Big Clear Beach, music by Andrew Matson BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614 SACRED HEART OF Jesus – Bedford Easter service 8:45 am SHARBOT LAKE EASTER Service 11:00 am Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church, 11:15 am – St. James Major Catholic SHARBOT LAKE – 6:30 am Easter Sunrise Service behind the Simonett building Sunrise – bring lawn chair and dress warm – breakfast at 7:15 Maples restaurant (sponsored by local ministerial) VERONA - TRINITY United Church - 10 am, Free Methodist Church 10 am. HARROWSMITH FREE Methodist Church - 10 am ST. PATRICK’S - RAILTON - Service at 10 am. BATTERSEA - GILMOUR POINT - Sunrise Service 7:30am, Storrington Pastoral Charge.

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Step Gently Out into Nature S

tars, silent and distant, have the power to bring my brisk pace to a full and complete stop – bags and belongings in hand in my driveway with darkness all around. To my naked eye stars appear only as specks of light gracing the night sky, yet they ground me with their diamond-like beauty that reaches every part of our globe regardless of place, circumstance or time.Sun sparkling on water, undulating and slow movements of ice breaking up in the spring, walking on a forest floor thick with pine needles, the smell of clover, the chatter of robins, chickadees, and migrating geese – nature renews my hurried, distracted or tired spirit. Richard Louv in his book “The Nature Principle” argues that connection to nature is visceral and valuable to most people. According to Louv “the Nature Principle suggests that, in an age of rapid environmen-

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tal, economic and social transformation, the future will belong to the nature-smart – those individuals, families, businesses and political leaders who develop a deeper understanding of nature and who balance the virtual with the real.” (The Nature Principle by Richard Louv, p. 4)If this is so, what are the implications for young children whose worlds are increasingly shaped by technology? Families’ living spaces and economic circumstances often impact the time children have to play outdoors. Children who live in urban settings where park areas are not close by, families who live in apartments or dwellings that don’t offer safe outdoor play spaces, and families who struggle with work schedules or transportation options face different challenges for outdoor play than families living on farms or in rural areas. Parents and caregivers can and

breakfast to follow at Battersea. Church services at regular times in Storrington and Inverary.

Monday April 17

CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL Society presents "Bring a Thing and Tell a Tale", 1 pm in the Barrie Hall in Cloyne. It may be from your own family history, the area, or it may be a story just waiting to be told. All welcome.

Tuesday April 18

KENNEBEC DINERS, NOON, Arden community hall, for those 50+, $12, reservations requ’d: 613-279-3151 TRINITY UNITED CHURCH – Verona – Harrowsmith/Verona Pastoral Charge. Weekday worship 4pm (1st of ongoing weekly services)

Wednesday April 19

SHARBOT LAKE DINERS, noon, for those 50+, $12, reservations requ’d: 613-279-3151 DENBIGH GRIFFITH LIONS Hall, wellness clinic 11am – 12:30. - paramedics on hand – followed by Northern Lights Senior’s meeting 1 pm. County of Renfrew Senior Games will be discussed, followed by the movie "Sully". Bring a cushion for you chair and enjoy some popcorn. Everyone is welcomed. OMPAH – MONTHLY BIRTHDAY Bash, 5:30pm. Pot Luck, all welcome.

Thursday April 20

OPEN MIC AT SYDENHAM Legion, 4361 Amelia St., 7 to 10pm. Admission: $6 - Entertainers N/C. Proceeds local branch. All welcome. Please bring an item for the snack table. Info: 613-5463451 or 613-376-6808 ARDEN CIRCLE SQUARE Ranch Lasagna dinner. 6 pm. Call 613-335-5403. Granite Ridge Education Centre PACE (Playfulness, acceptance, curiosity, empathy,) a session with Dr. Sian Phillips. 7-8:30pm (childcare and refreshments provided)

Friday April 21

SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Annual General Meeting, 7:30pm At Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. HARTINGTON - COUNTRY CHURCH at Community Church. Special guests will be Don Edmunds and Wayne Abrams and the Old Hims. 7 pm. Free will offering and refreshments to follow. Information 613-374-2178 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION SUPPER, 5:30 PM – Chicken, $12 HARLOWE HALL – OLE Tyme Fiddlers 7:30 pm. Prizes, lunch, $6 non-members, all welcome

do meet their unique challenges to increase children’s exposure and time in nature. Some too follow the lead of many early learning educators who help bridge children’s disconnect with nature by bringing nature indoors. Bright, single-purpose plastic toys are giving way to materials found in nature that offer children endless possibilities. Children build and create with, and examine tree cookies, feathers, sticks, leaves, stones, shells, plants, and more during play indoors. Early learning educators also use carefully chosen books to build children’s curiousity about nature. A Rock Can Be by Laura Purdie Salas uses vibrant illustrations to show how rocks have inherent stories to tell by how they look and how they are used throughout the world. The few words on each page rhyme, sparking children’s imaginations, conversations and ways of relating their own experiences with rocks to places they have never visited. Lois Ehlert weaves a story about leaves that must ‘go where the wind blows”. In her book called Leaf Man, each page is cut like

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Saturday April 22

BATTERSEA UNITED CHURCH - World Famous Ham Supper $15, 5:00 & 6:00 sittings, call Roberta to reserve your seat 613-353-2846 NORTHBROOK - SPRING MARKET Extravaganza, presented by Land O’ Lakes Lions at the Lion’s Hall. Featuring local artists, artisans, and independent consultants. 10 am to 2 pm. Canteen available HARROWSMITH - CHINESE DINNER & Quarter Auction at Harrowsmith S&A Club, 4041 Colebrooke Rd. Doors open 6pm, Buffet at 7pm. Auction begins after dinner. Advance ticket purchase only. $13 members, $15 non-members. Call Pam (613)372-1578 or Marilyn (613)3720917. SYDENHAM 496 LEGION Fundraiser Dance 8pm-1am for Team Kylie of CF Relay for Life. Featuring Shawn & Dave McCullough and Friends. Silent Auction and Hot & Cold Buffet. Tickets at door $10/person, $15/couple. EARTH DAY USED TOY Sale at Grace Centre, Sydenham (4295 Coach Road) presented by 1st Frontenac Guides and Pathfinders 9am – noon. Drop off Friday April 21 3-7 pm. Info sjmkinstry@ xplornet.ca. PRINCE CHARLES PUBLIC School – Verona E-Waste Fundraiser 9am-3pm in school parking lot. (see Verona column for details) PLEVNA – JACK’S JAM - Clar-Mill Hall, 1-5:30 pm. Pot luck to follow. All welcome. FRONTENAC PROVINCIAL PARK – Historical walk with Jerome McDuff. 10:30am – 4pm. Info: 613-376-3489

Sunday April 23

CLOYNE – FRONTENAC ADDINGTON Trappers Council celebrating Canada 150 by looking at the countries 1st industry. Workshop and Fisher tooth boil. 9-4. Barrie Hall STORRINGTON LIONS CLUB – Spring Fling community youth dance, Grades 5-8, $5 per students. Contact John Beskers at 613-217-8288. HARROWSMITH - ROAST BEEF Dinner at the Golden Links Hall, 4:30-6pm. $13 per person. Info: 372-2410 SYDENHAM – GOSPEL CONCERT with “Days of Grace” 6:30 pm. Sydenham Holiness Church, 4384 Amelia street, Free will offering.

Monday April 24

PARHAM DINERS - noon, United Church hall, for those 50+. $12, reservations requ’d: 613279-3151

the edges of tree leaves, layering both the pages and leaf illustrations. Children may spend a lot of time looking to see what creatures or details they can see amongst the leaves and to listen for the sounds they imagine or hear outdoors. They may also become inspired to create or tell stories of their own leaf man with leaves they find outside. The board book I Took the Moon for a Walk by Carolyn Curtis tells a simple story of a child who takes the moon with him, discovering the mysteries of his world at night, as well as light and shadow as the moon rises and sets. Step Gently Out by Helen Frost is an exquisitely photographed book for young children. Each photo magnifies insects that we most frequently only glimpse quickly outdoors. The words, though simple, invite children to become patient and curious observers. As winter turns to spring, as snowsuits give way to rubber boots, we too can “Step gently out, be still and watch a single blade of grass.”

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South Frontenac Committee of the Whole - April 11

Annual Waste Site Review Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth introduced Stephanie Reader of the engineering firm Cambium, who submitted the annual review of the Township’s waste disposal sites, both active and closed. The five active sites (Portland, Loughborough, Bradshaw, Salem and Green Bay) are all operating well, although Portland, formerly struggling to comply with Ministry of Environment requirements, was the only one that did not have some recommendations for improvement. At the current rate of fill, not counting Storrington’s waste which is trucked out of the Township, the combined site life of South Frontenac’s landfills is nineteen years, unchanged from last year Assumption of Keir Road Forbes Symon brought a recommendation that the Township assume a 76 metre length of Keir Road (close to the Applewood development) once the prospective owner constructs it to Township standards. Councillor Sutherland objected, on the grounds that the Township still had no written policy to address requests to assume unmaintained roads. Segsworth, confirmed that there was an “unwritten agreement” that once a property had upgraded a road allowance to Township standards, the owner should bring the question of ongoing maintenance to Council. This will come to a council meeting .

Assessment Update Bev Disney, Account Manager for the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), an independent not-for-profit corporation funded by Ontario’s municipalities, reported to Council on her agency’s role in assessing the values of all properties in Ontario. Municipal governments then use these assessments to determine property taxes. Ontario properties are reevaluated every four years: the most recent evaluation, done in 2016, will be used for the tax years 2017-2020. Disney noted that any

given property’s value is determined by comparing prices paid for comparable properties in the same district. Residential properties get their property assessment notices from MPAC between April and August; farm and business notices go out in October. These notices should be carefully reviewed for accuracy. They also have contact information for further help in interpreting the notice, and, if necessary, for filing a request for reconsideration. The websiteaboutmyproperty.ca. provides even more information about your local

property values and market trends, gives details on how your property was assessed, and an interactive map allows you to view up to 100 other area properties considered to be of similar value. Nice Try, but No Cigar… Treasurer Fragnito’s yearly report on the financial sta-

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tus of the township showed that South Frontenac theoretically could borrow almost $60 million at the rate of 5% for 20 years. Councillor Sleeth said, “Since our frugal mayor is away (in Alberta tonight), I’d like to propose we construct an Olympic swimming pool

in South Frontenac.” After a few seconds of hopeful or horrified silence around the table, acting Deputy Mayor Roberts quickly said that he was just as frugal as the mayor, possibly more so, and the moment passed.

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CHANGES TO GARBAGE COLLECTION FOR EASTER WEEKEND Regular garbage pickup on Friday, April 14th will be picked up on Saturday April 15th. Regular garbage pickup on Monday, April 17th will be picked up on Tuesday, April 18th. There will be no changes to the rest of the week. Green Bay WDS will be closed Friday, April 14th and Loughborough WDS will be closed on Monday, April 17th.

PRIVATE LANE UPGRADING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The deadline for applications for the 2017 Private Lane Assistance Program is June 9, 2017. Application forms and details available on the Township website – see Living Here/Road and Parking/Public Road/Private Lane Standards.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Summer hours are now in effect at the Depot - 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 TO APRIL 30, 2017 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.

Destination Imagination 2017

t. James Major once again had a stellar showing at the Destination Imagination Regional Tournament in Stittsville in March and both teams, the Lightning Busters and ALL CAPs advanced to Provincial in Toronto on April 3. Last year, St. James advanced to the Global Tournament in Tennessee with community support. The Destination Imagination program is a fun, hands-on system of learning that fosters students’ creativity, courage and curiosity through open-ended academic Challenges in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), fine arts and service learning.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS Council Meeting – Tues, April 18, 2017 Committee of the Whole – Tues, April 25, 2017 Committee of Adjustment – Thurs, April 13, 2017

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION – NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED Nominations for the 2016 Volunteer Recognition are now being accepted. Deadline for submitting is May 15, 2017. Nomination forms and detailed instructions can be found on the website – Town Hall – Volunteer Recognition.

CAREERS – SUMMER STUDENT POSITION - PUBLIC EDUCATION/MUSEUM COORDINATOR For details on Job Posting #17-16-RD please see the website. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2017 at 4:00 pm.

CAREERS – TEMPORARY PART-TIME LABOURER For details on Job Posting #17-17-PW please see the website. Deadline for applications is April 21, 2017 at 4:00 pm.

TENDERS • INVITATION TO TENDER No. PW-2017-13 for 2017 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM • INVITATION TO TENDER No. PW-2017-23 for 2017 GRAVEL SUPPLY PROGRAM • REQUEST FOR QUOTATION No. PW-RFQ1-2017 for CONTRACTED EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND TRADES (Closes April 19, 2017 at 1:00 pm) Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., April 26th, 2017, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, Township of South Frontenac, Box 100, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0 (Clearly marked with proper file number). Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0

Tipping Fee Changes for Bulk Items

New changes effective April 15, 2017 TIPPING FEES (PER CuBIC yARD) 1. Miscellaneous Items (ex. Lawn chairs & tables, small quantities of brush and lumber, ceramic toilets,etc.) equal to less than a “Small Load” $5.00 - $10.00 2. Small Loads – construction Materials 1’x4’x8’ (1.19 cubic yard)

$15.00

3. Box Spring & Mattress

$30.00 each

4. Appliances containing “Freon” refrigerant

$30.00 each

5. Sofas or chairs

$30.00 each

6. carpet

$30.00 each

7. Fiberglass Boats

$100.00

8. Shingles, based on ½ ton load

$35.00

ANY LOADS LARGER THAN STATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE WASTE SITES TIPPING FEES are CHARGED FOR ALL ITEMS EXCEPT HOuSEHOLD GarBaGe aND recycLeD MATERIALS AH CLEAR LOGO BAGS are REQuIRED FOR ALL HOuSEHOLD GarBaGe DiSPoSeD aT THE LANDFILL AND NoT SuBJECT TO THE ABOVE TIPPING FEES THERE IS NO FEE FOR APPLIANCES FROM WHICH FREON HAS BEEN REMOVED By A QuALIFIED PERSON, uNITS MuST BE PROPERLy TAGGED TO QuALIFy FOR EXEMPTION THERE IS NO FEE FOR TIRES uNDER THE ONTARIO TIRE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM. THERE IS NO FEE FOR ELECTRONIC WASTE LiSTeD uNDER THE WaSTe eLecTricaL aND ELECTRONIC EQuIPMENT (WEEE) PROGRAM.

AH Logo bags will no longer be given in exchange for cardboard, newspaper or paper products. Space provided through a partnership between industry and ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs.

THINGS TO DO SUMMER CAMP/SWIM PROGRAM Registration will open online and in person on May 1. Please check online for further details.

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 COME JOIN US FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PITCH IN CANADA! Designated Pitch In bags will be available from either Township office or any store that currently sells bag tags as of April 10th. Only marked Pitch In bags will be picked up without garbage tags and only clean recycling will be accepted in your boxes. During the week of April 24th the bags will be picked up on your regular collection day or for group collection, special arrangements can be made with the Township. PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK is only a short-term solution to a much larger, on-going problem. A sustained, long-term commitment by every resident is required to reduce waste management costs.

Enhance, Conserve & Protect Our Environment. 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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Sharbot Lake Lion’s to hold open meeting A n open meeting will be hosted by the Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club on April 26th at the S. L. Legion on Cannon Rd. The public is invited to join the Lions for social hour between 5 and 6 PM and then sit down to a delicious dinner ($15 for entrée, dessert & tea or coffee) served up by the Legion kitchen staff. Then stay for the regular Lion’s meeting 7 PM. Haven’t you ever wondered what exactly the Lion’s Club does? How their meetings are run or how they raise money and where that money goes? Well, now you can see for yourself! You will learn first-hand how the Lions Club has been serving the Sharbot Lake area for over 65 years. The Lion’s Club supports Adopt-A-Highway, their pavilion at Oso Beach, the Central Frontenac summer swim program and the parades at Christmas and on Canada Day. Over the years they have purchased equipment for the medical centre, the playground at the beach and have provided financial

support to the dog guides, the Salvation Army, Diabetes Canada, the food bank and many others, including people with specific needs within this community. They could do none of this without the support of local folks like you! When a Lion asks you to buy a chocolate Easter bunny, a Christmas fruit cake or a raffle ticket on any of their great prizes, your money goes to support all of the above – and more! Members are proud of their ‘Vision Screening’ program in which they have been testing the eyesight and hearing of local kindergarten and grade one students for more than 10 years. In October they visit the schools in Plevna and Mountain Grove, along with Granite Ridge and St. James Major Schools in Sharbot Lake. They use equipment purchased with the monies they have collected through their various fundraising activities. This year in this district they have tested over 7000 kids. And they continue to support a project called ‘No Child Without’. In this program,

they work hand-in-hand with the Medic Alert Association to provide every child in our local schools with the Medic Alert bracelets they may need to keep them safe at school, at home and everywhere in between. They also support our senior citizens. In mid-June each year they go to a Seniors Home to barbeque hamburgers and hot dogs for the residents and their families. And each October for the past 40 years they have invited local seniors to spend a wonderful evening of entertainment, prizes and good things to eat. The club even provides the buses to bring folks in from far and near. Anyone 18 and over can become a Lion. And we have recently sponsored a LEO Club for younger members of our area who want to serve their community. Membership provides people with the opportunity to meet and work with other individuals, striving toward the common goal of helping those in need. The satisfaction gained by being a part of these efforts is one of the

Notice of Public Meeting: Concerning Proposed Amendment

The purpose of this proposed amendment to the Official Plan is to incorporate additional policies in the Official Plan on mineral aggregate resources and to replace Schedule 'C' with an updated Schedule 'C' that identifies selected bedrock resource areas and which modifies the extent of selected sand and gravel resource areas of primary and secondary significance. The preparation of the updated Schedule 'C' has taken into account the location of certain environmental features and existing and proposed development. This proposed amendment applies to all lands that are within the County of Lennox & Addington and for this reason no map is provided with this notice. If you would like to speak at the public meeting, please register in advance by calling the County Clerk’s Office at 613-354-4883 ext. 3368 or by email to tmckenzie@lennox-addington.on.ca However, oral submissions will still be received without registering. Written submissions can be sent to the County Clerk’s Office at 97 Thomas Street East, Napanee, ON K7R 4B9 and will form part of the public record. For more information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, please contact Stephen Paul, Director, Community & Development Services at 613-354-4883 extension 3234 or by email at spaul@lennoxaddington.on.ca If you wish to be notified of County Council’s adoption of the Official Plan Amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk at the address cited below. The approval authority for the Official Plan Amendment following Council adoption will be the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Additional information relating to the proposed Official Plan Amendment is available on the County’s website www.lennox-addington.on.ca or for inspection at the County office during regular office hours. Dated at the County of Lennox & Addington this 29 day of March, 2017. Tracey McKenzie, Clerk County of Lennox & Addington 97 Thomas St., East Napanee, Ontario 613-354-4883 ext. 3368 tmckenzie@lennox-addington.on.ca

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Vulnerable Person Registry

The Napanee/Kaladar Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to make the public aware of The Vulnerable Person Registry (VPR) that is now available to the community. This service allows caregivers and guardians to submit vital information about a person who may pose a safety concern to themselves or the public because of a medical, physical or a mental health condition. Contact: Juliane Porritt Community Safety Officer Napanee OPP Phone: 613-354-3369 ext 6755 or Juliane.Porritt@ opp. ca

Paul Beamish of the Queen’s Kingston Juggling Club busts a few moves entertaining the crowd at the Perth Road Maple Syrup Festival Saturday in Perth Road Village. Besides the Juggling Club’s demonstration, there were numerous activities including the pancake (with maple syrup of course) breakfast, pony rides, kids activities and a craft/bake sale. Photo/Craig Bakay

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