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ast week, a settlement was reached through mediation to end a defamation lawsuit that was launched in 2013 by former Frontenac County Warden Janet Gutowski against three former colleagues on County Council; David Jones, Dennis Doyle and John McDougall. Terms of the agreement have not been released, and according to Gutowski details of the agreement are subject to a confidentiality clause. “I thought it was all over, and while the terms are confidential I can tell you that I was pleased it was settled and we can all move on,” she said when contacted on Tuesday, “but I just read an online article where Dennis Doyle and John McDougall have made comments about the matter that I wonder about. I’m sending that article to my lawyer to see what he thinks. I think they are skating on thin ice to imply wrongdoing on my part, given the agreement that we reached.” In the article, which appeared on the Whig Standard website on Tuesday afternoon, Dennis Doyle made comments about one of the underlying legal issues in the case, the idea that statements made by members of municipal councils at meetings should be considered “privileged communication” the way statements made in the federal and provincial legislature are, and thus not subject to defamation laws.

Lawyers representing Jones, Doyule and McDougall argued this point in the Ontario Court of Appeal in an attempt to have the law suit squashed, to no avail. An attempt to have the same matter considered by the Supreme Court of Canada was scuttled when the Supreme Court decided not to hear the case. “We thought we should get the same privilege to speak openly in our council chamber just like they do in the province and federally,” Doyle told the Whig after the settlement, adding “are we not supposed to speak up when we see something is wrong? That’s what we are there for. That’s our job. It would be irresponsible if we felt something was wrong and we just sat there and said nothing.” It was that final line in particular that led Gutowski to send the article to her lawyer. In that same Whig article, John McDougall is quoted as saying, “It does seem strange to me that you can’t just speak your mind even when it’s at a time when you are a little more emotionally involved than you might want to be.” The lawsuit itself was launched in reponse to some of the wording in a motion in May of 2013 that was put forward by former Frontenac County Councillor David Jones, which accused then Warden Gutowski of

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Prince Charles Parents Council Earth Day e-waste collection by Craig Bakay he Parents Council at Prince Charles Public School in Verona was looking for a slightly different way to acknowledge Earth Day. They found one. Last Saturday, the Council representatives asked area residents to bring them their e-waste (ie electronics no longer in working order or no longer used) which the Council would then turn over to recyclers in return for some cash that would go to the school. At the end of the day, they collected 5,960 pounds of TVs, VCRs, computers and what nots. “We thought we’d try something different,” said Tina McHale, treasurer of the Parents Council. “Actually, this is the first time we’ve tried anything like this, and after just two hours, the bin is half full. “And that’s amazing because there are a lot of things we can’t take like toys, games, vacuums, mi-

crowaves, blenders, CDs and VHS tapes.” “There are a couple of old-time turn-dial TVs in there,” said helper Mike Williams. “There’s an oldschool projector and I’m waiting for an old-school TV with legs.” For those who might find it difficult to get to the bin location, they even had drivers making pickups. “One lady told us ‘if my husband weren’t home, I’d have more to bring you,” he said. “(Most) people seem glad to get rid of these things though,” said McHale. “We’ve got old stereo components, some of those old thick laptops — one lady brought in three of those.” “And a lot of it is probably still working,” said Williams. Given the success of this year’s pickup, they might consider making it an annual event.

Inquest into death of Bob Srigley by Jeff Green fter two days of testimony in the coroner’s inquest into the death of Robert (Bob) Srigley, who was shot by Ontario Provincial Police Officers (OPP) on July 25/2013 and died 3 days later at Kingston General Hospital, a picture has emerged. It is that of a severely troubled man whose ultimate end resulted from a series of actions and reactions by him, community members concerned about his well-being, and members of the Lanark detachment of the OPP. Michael Blain, counsel to Coroner Dr. John Carlisle, said on Tuesday (April 25) that the inquest would be wrapping up the next morning, and after receiving instructions from the coroner, the five member jury would be heading to a jury room to confirm their findings and prepare a report on the death. The testimony commenced on Monday with a detailed account of Mr. Srigley’s life and history of altercations with police from his brother Scott, a police

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Frontenac Cattlemen show off their superior breeding by Jonathan Davies he Frontenac Cattlemen Association welcomed their Stormont counterparts Saturday April 22 for a presentation by two local Cattle breeders, Dave Perry of Perry Maine-Anjou Farm, near Yarker, and DJ Cooke of Otter Creek Farm, which hosted the event. Lunch was provided by Kim Perry at Food Less Traveled in Verona. Of note were Perry's Maine-Anjou stock, as well as some Speckle Park,a breed out of Saskatchewan and one of few breeds developed in Canada,along with Cooke's Wagyu cattle, a Japanese breed that remains a rarity in North America. The Maine-Anjou, according to Perry, are a breed prized for its fastgrowth and docile disposition. The disposition, he explains, helps it grow at a steadier rate than a more skittish breed, which may beslower to take on weight. With roughly 130 head on his farm, Perry sells most of his meat through the aforementioned family store in Verona, which has been in operation for a decade now. Cattle from the farm are also shown frequently at fairs in the region. Perry notes that with changes in consumer preference, he has shifted his practices in recent years to a strictly grass and hay diet, and has been marketing the beef as Grass Finished. While grass-fed cows tends to lack the levels of fat content of a corn or barley diet, the response from customers to the leaner beef has been positive. The farm also raises a small number of grain-finished cattle for those who prefer a sweeter, fattier meat. Otter Creek is a more recent addition to the region (established in stages over the past few years, starting with the first of the cattle in 2013). Cooke, who owns the operation, grew up on a farm where Limousin cattle were raised. He took an

interest in Wagyu - which has its origins in the region of Kobe, Japan - and spent a month there learning from local farmers. All of the genetics of his herd trace back to Kobe. He began by breeding Wagyu embryos into Angus Heifers and is currently into the third generation of naturally bred Wagyu. Cooke also works with farms across Canada, supplying operations as far away as B.C. with cattle, while marketing his product centrally from Otter Creek. The aim is to develop a national brand for, what he calls, this "flavourful, tender, well-marbled meat. Otter Creek's cattle have won awards at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and are made available to 4H clubs, allowing local youth the opportunity to show them.They DJ Cooke and son with one of Otter Creek's cows are also brought to shows to share knowledge, get exposure to breeds and talk about outside of the region; Cooke notes that his cattle will be at practices. The Frontenac Cattlemen have hosted similar exhibitions this summer in Nebraska and then in Denver later events in the past and many members, says Perry, take the in the year. opportunity to participate in an annual provincial cow-calf Perry, who is also the association's president, points out tour coordinated by the Beef Farmers of Ontario. that events of this nature, where cattle farmers host groups from out of the region, are a way for people in the business

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is practical, emergency mental health units should accompany police when they attend at mental health emergencies. “I don't want more and more of these inquests to take place in more and more halls like this,” he said. In the second day of the hearing, Scott Srigley’s comment about the appropriateness of the police to the 911 call was addressed in detail. Each of the four officers who responded to the call that day, as well as both of the Paramedics who attended the scene, presented their own version of what transpired at the scene. The OPP officers are Constables Botham, Copp, and Niceliu and Sgt. Monker, all members of the Lanark detachment. The four officers met up a short distance from Srigley’s property and formulated a plan. Constable Botham had been to the property before and had established a good, but inconsistant relationship with Srigley. He advised the others on the lay of the land at the property. At the inquest, each of the

fixed amount of money to every recipient (about $1,000 a month for a single male) made it impossible for his brother to establish a safe living situation on the property he had purchased on the Arden Tamworth Road. “Rob was living way, way below the poverty line,” he said, He also said that in the name of protecting his brother’s civil rights, the mental health system made it impossible for his mother and him to get Robert the help he needed. Finally, he questioned the decision to send a four member team of OPP officers to the 911 call on July 25th. “If you send a brain surgeon to fix a car, or you send a mechanic into the operating room to do brain surgery, it will not go well,” he said. “For my brother, 4 blue uniforms arriving at that scene was the last thing he needed.” Srigley went on to say that, at least in urban areas where it

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other officers said they had heard about Srigley and were aware that he could be co-operative at times but that he had a tendency toward violence and a hatred of police. As a video from the scene showed, the property was in a bad state, with garbage strewn about and plastic pails and twisted metal poking out of the ground. Sgt. Monkers was in charge and he gave out the assignments. He was the only officer with the clearance to fire a taser so he carried one. Officer Botham had a rifle, and Officers Copp and Niceliu were carrying fire extinguishers. They all carried standard issue hand guns. In calls about an hour earlier to his lawyer and to the Frontenac News, both of which resulted in 911 calls, Srigley said he was planning to get into his boat and set himself on fire. As the officers made their way down the path to Srigley’s trailer, they were not sure if he was even home. They were greeted at first by his dogs, and when they got closer to the door Officer Botham, whose first name is Jody, called out, “Bob, its Jody, are you there, I want to talk to you.” The door to the trailer opened and Bob Srigley, naked, burst out of the door and headed towards the water, or so it seemed to the officers at first. Officer Niceliu said that he started to head in the direction of Srigley to stop him from 40 Main Street, Westport, Ontario 613-273-3187 getting into his boat, but instead of heading towards the waMark Montagano, Sales Representative ter, Srigley went to a picnic table, turned his back to police, and picked up what looked like a hunting rifle and turned to “The Polar Bear Guy” face the officers. Direct: (613) 279-2886 At that point each of the officers reacted in a different way. Cell: (613) 532-9405 Copp, who was furthest away, made his way to a utility trailer near where he was standing, took cover behind it and pulled markmontagano@sympatico.ca out his gun. Botham pulled out his police issue rifle, Monker pulled out his taser, and Niceliu dropped the fire extinguisher www.markmontagano.com and pulled out his gun. They called to Srigley to drop the weapon, but Srigley pulled the rifle up and aimed it at the officers. Monkers said that he fired the taser even though he knew he was too far away for it to be of any use. “I remember thinking, TM wrong weapon,” he said. Botham took aim with his rifle, and then Niceliu fired twice at Srigley’s upper body. “From my viewpoint it appeared he was taking dead aim at Sgt. Monkers,” Niceliu said. A police training officer who gave evidence on the first day of the hearing, explained that police officers in Ontario are trained to always SHARBOT LAKE- Bright & Spacious Lakefront The Spring Market is HEATING UP! fire at the chest area when home boasting fantastic views of a quiet and private they discharge a firearm bebay in Sharbot Lake. Enjoy the summer on the If you’re thinking of selling waterfront property, NOW IS THE TIME ! cause it is the easiest part of lakeside deck, swimming in the beautiful crystal clear water or find a peaceful spot in the shade to the body to hit and the most Give us a call and speak with the relax, drink your coffee and listen to nature. Nicely effective way to stop an asWaterfront Specialists! landscaped property with level walk to the dock and sailant from being a danger year round access on a township road. Less than 10 to others. minutes to the town of Sharbot lake for easy access Niceliu fired again and to amenities. Start making memories now! Srigley fell back and began to head back to his trailer, L a ke D i s t r i c t R e a l ty . c o m ● I n f o @ L a ke D i s t r i c t R e a l t y . c o m now pointing his gun to the

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A Heritage Committee for South Frontenac? SINCE 1970

In response to a request from Council, the recently-arrived Manager of Development Services, Forbes Symon, presented an outline of some of the purposes of a heritage committee, and the process by which one could be created. There is a definite community interest in the heritage of the Township: both the Portland District and Area Heritage Society and the Bedford District Historical Society are well established groups. Portland created and operates the South Frontenac Museum, and Bedford has a Research Centre on Westport Road. Five heritage properties were designated by the former Portland Township. Council has three options: Maintain status quo, expand the mandates of the current heritage societies, or create an new Heritage Committee. Should Council choose to create a Heritage Committee they would then, under the act, be required to consult with them on an advisory basis when designating heritage properties or dealing with alterations or demolition of these properties. A committee could initiate programs such as new interpretive plaques of heritage locations and features, and assist Council in the research, education, promotion and celebration of the heritage of the community. “It is

commonly held that promotion of a community’s heritage contributes to a sense of place and distinctiveness, enhances the overall attraction of a community as a place to live and visit and is a positive influence on the local economy,” said Symon. In the discussion that followed, there were concerns about the possibility of historical designations becoming ‘heavy-handed’ and restrictive: Symon said this need not be the case: there are many possible levels of designation to choose from, and a committee would need to do research and provide community information first. Mayor Vandewal spoke of the archival material both in the Township Hall and private collections that could soon be lost, if nothing was done to preserve it. There seemed to be general agreement that a Heritage Committee would be beneficial: this will go to Council to be formalized with a by-law.

Littering and Weekly Newspapers/Flyers

Spring’s here, and with it comes an accumulation of a winter’s worth of roadside litter. Council members brought horror stories of piles of plastic-clad weekly newspapers and flyers to the last COW meeting, asking Symon to look into the problem. After talking with by-law enforcement (distribution of weekly newspapers/flyers is a legal practise

under the right to advertise) and distribution managers with Metroland, distributors of the Frontenac Gazette, Symon outlined the company’s policies and practices. Metroland has a detailed code of conduct designed to minimize littering problems, including a policy of sending a cleanup crew out to deal with reports of litter. In spite of this, Mayor Vandewal and Councillor Barr both gave several examples of papers piling up in ditches and cottage driveways. Symon agreed to further discuss specifics of the problem with Metroland, and suggested that anyone with complaints should be encouraged to phone Metroland directly. However, his report gave no number, and tonight’s attempts to contact the distribution company on the Kingston area part of the website got no further than the “click here” button re delivery issues. Symon’s report also said, “It is worth noting that the Frontenac News weekly newspaper has a different distribution system and uses Canada Post to deliver their product as mail…copies of the newspaper can also be picked up at various community retail stores.”

Road Name to Honour Memory of Bill Robinson

by Wilma Kenny Public Works Department’s proposal to name a newly-created road in Harrowsmith in honour of long-time Portland district Councillor Bill Robinson. The road is part of the reconfiguration of the awkward and dangerous mid-village intersection, a project Robinson was much in favour of. Planner Mills recommended Council set the naming process in motion by holding the required public meeting.

Shooting Range: Buck Bay Road

In December, Mr Adam Rayner came to Council with concerns about a neighbour who operates a shooting range on his abutting property. Mills’ report reveals that this range has been endorsed by previous Councils, following complaints from Rayner, as far back as 1994 and most recently in 2007. Representatives of the Chief Firearms Officer say they have been on the site many times: they have to attend the site before each two-year renewal, and have consistently found the range is fully compliant with the Firearms Act and Regulations. Council agreed with Mayor Vandewal’s opinion that there was little more they could do to resolve what was apparently a long-standing quarrel between neighbours.

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Gutowski lawsuit settled, or is it? continued from page 1 “influence peddling” over some of the negotiations that were taking place at the time between Gutowski and members of council aimed at breaking a deadlock over approving the annual county budget. While Jones made the written statements in the motion and made other accusations of wrongdoing while speaking in favour of it before it was voted on, Doyle, McDougall and the late Bud Clayton were named in the lawsuit because they voted in favour of the motion, not necessarily for anything they said at the time. Bud Clayton’s name was pulled from the suit when he died in September of 2014. John McDougall told the News on Tuesday that “in retrospect, if something like that ever happened again, I would probably be more careful about the wording of the motion.” He was surprised to hear about Gutowski’s reaction to the comments in the Whig, however. “When the lawyers asked us if we wanted

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including 2 new ones and their wives. The crowd was small but all had a good time with lots of tasty food for supper and great music. It was nice to seen new people coming now and again. All are welcome even if you just want to listen and have a chat. • Good news that Faye Whitelock is on the upward grade slowly. • Happy anniversary to Ray and Faye on their 55th last Friday. Hope you have many more to come. • Sorry to hear Bert Snider had suffered a heart attack a few weeks ago. Good to see you at the Flinton dinner, which was put on for volunteers in the community. Thanks ladies! • See you at Leta Parks’ birthday party (the queen of Harlowe).

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• Perth Road United Church is having a Spring Craft Sale on April 29 from 9am-2pm in the Sunday School Hall. Something for everyone. Free admission. • St. Paul’s Anglican Church will be holding their annual Fish Fry, May 5 from 5-7pm. Cost is $13 for adults, children over 5 years, $6 and 5 years and under are free. Take out is available. • The Harrowsmith S and A Club is hosting a Euchre Night, May 13, beginning at 7pm. Cost is $5 per person. Prizes, refreshments and a cash bar. Call Marilyn at 372-0917. • Words to live by: Don’t judge a person’s story by the chapter you walked in on. Have a great week.

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• Henderson is blooming with new buds, peeping crocus, and new ideas. I’m still processing all the ideas from Vimy Ridge and from World War 1, and on that theme, Malcolm Sampson of Arden Legion is seeking the names of all folks with a connection to our area who served in World War 1. He’s got this on his mind since next year, 2018, will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of that war and he hopes to make a commemorative booklet on behalf of the Legion for next November, which will be here before we know it. So families of folks who saw either active or non-active duty or who served in any way are asked to contact Malcolm or myself and I can forward the names on. Also a bit of history and photos if available would be a real help. • Some comings and goings this week included Mitchell Gurnsey, Howard Gibbs and Lois Wilde. Howard mentioned that the Land O’Lakes Seniors are hosting a dinner this Saturday April 29 at Mountain Grove and some pies will also be auctioned. • The Frontenac Addington Trappers Council celebrated Canada 150 with a fisher tooth boil and lots of workshops attended and hosted by area folks. The canine teeth of the fishers can determine the age and sex of the trapped animals and promote fur-bearer management. The idea is to try to remove the animals that would likely die anyway due to age or sickness, and to promote keeping in place the reproductive adults. We all appreciate the efforts of this Council. • Harlowe neighbours “rocked on” with Fiddlers on Friday and open mike the next day, always bringing in folks “from away” to enjoy the yummy food and magical music. • Many from our area attended funerals this past week for former students of the old Sharbot Lake High School- Dianne (Noonan) Cribbes, Lorna (Prentice) Duncan and Lorena (Conboy) Shelly. • Thanks for inviting me into your home via this paperJean

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• 19 people enjoyed the ham and scalloped potato dinner at Diners on April 19. There was an auction with bingo chips and jokes by Vickie, who is looking fabulous I might say. Next Diners is May 17, when chicken cacciatore will be on the menu. Starts at noon, $12. • Sympathy to Catherine Tysic on the death of her mother. Sympathy to Lorna Duncan’s family and friends on her death. • Get well wishes to Janet Rhyndress on her accident. • Don’t forget the last breakfast of the season (except for Canada Day) at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club. It is April 29th, a fundraiser for Melanoma. • Don’t forget music night at the Snow Road Community Centre this evening. It features Neville Wells and friends, 7-9pm, light lunch served. Coffee Break follows on Friday morning (April 28) from 10am-noon with speaker Edith Beaulieu. Lots of goodies and conversation. • There were 30 people for Coffee Break last Friday morning. Don and Joelle were host and hostess. It was nice to see Karen Craigue from Silver Lake enjoying a cup. Also BUSINESS CARD SIZE

would like to welcome Esther and Kip Tuckwell to the community. • It was nice to see Mary and Wayne Abrams out in Mississippi getting a haircut from own Donna at Hair Looms. Had

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a nice visit with them. • Happy birthday to Emily Mallet, June Hughes, Shirley McCullough, Ben Barr Sr., • Sympathy to the family of Lorna Duncan. • Thinking of Garnet and Charlotte Brown, Peter Neadow, Rodney Meeks, Mary Lightstone, Joe Borg, Richard Webster, Lionel Grimard, Linda McPherson, Beverley Hayes, Edna Ellis. Many hungry people attended the delicious lasagna meal at Circle Square Ranch on April 20. There will be only one more community meal in May. Thanks to all the helpers. • The next Bellrock euchre will be held on May 4 with a potluck meal at noon and cards at 1pm These games have been held at Enterprise during the winter months. A Canada 150 dinner event will be held on April 29 5-7pm. Ham and scalloped potatoes, dessert, beverage for 12$ adults. Pies will be sold at a special table. This is a fundraiser for Mountain Grove seniors. This supper will be at the community hall in Mountain Grove. • On May 5, 7-9pm at Portland Community Church in Hartington, there will be country and Gospel Music played featuring Mark and Sharon Alton, Sam Jarvis and friends (Mark Hannah and Roger Hermer). Admisson is 5$ and is a fundraiser to pay for the church roof. Friends and relatives welcomed the visit of a former Parham resident, Diana Meeks and family from Georgia. Diana recently had surgery on her pacemaker. • Phyllis Barr was the pulpit supply for the churches of the Pastoral Charge on April 23. • Thank you to the grader-man who finally made our McLean Road smoother. • Visitors at Judi Fox’s home was her daughter- in law Vishney and family from Yellowknife. They also celebrated Judi’s birthday on the 21st.

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PAGE 5 • District #4 Recreation Committee has set aside May 6th as their Earth Day Cleanup. If you are interested in helping out along the roadside, please get in touch with Mary Howes. • Don’t forget the Sharbot Lake and District Lion all you can eat breakfast at the Oso Hall from 8 - 11 am in Sharbot Lake. • North Frontenac Little Theatre is presenting the play “Here on the Flight Path”, an Adult Comedy on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Granite Ridge Education Centre. • It is sad to report that fire has destroyed the old Wagar property near Wagarville. • Sincere condolences to the Duncan and Conboy families on the loss of their loved ones. • In conjunction with the 150th birthday of Canada there is an Old Fashion Hymn Sing at 11:30 in the Parham United. The Sunday school is conducting the service, so please join us at the church. • Please come out and listen to some old songs played by our amazing Pianist, Stanley Stinchcombe. • Sunday April 30 at Sharbot Lake United Church and at the Parham United Church it will be Appreciation Sunday. This is to honour and thank all church volunteers. In Sharbot Lake chili will be served after the service and in Parham soup will be enjoyed. We invite all former volunteers of both churches to join with us. Sharbot Lake service is at 10 and Parham is at 11:30 • We welcome back Rev. Jean Brown who has returned from her trip to the Vimy Ridge’s 100th Anniversary. She and her family will lead the service on June 11 will share their memories of this with us at both of these churches. Keep this date in mind and we hope you can attend. • The Parham Diners was well attended by many seniors who enjoyed the Spring has Sprung menu. There will only be one more before summer! • Happy birthday to: Mia Teal, Jim Green, Taylor Babcock, Trak Green, Kathy King, Tangie Howes, Nathan Saunders, Angie Cowdy, Dwight Kehoe, Tammy Dupuis, Sherry Whan, Jacqueline Vinkle, Nicole Power, Bonnie Lowery, Sarah Fillier, Krista Bertrim, Hope Stinchcombe and happy anniversary to Butch and Linda Teal.

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• A small but lively crowd gathered for this month’s Birthday bash on the 19th. The April Birthday folks present were Janice and her daughter in law, Surinder. As always, the food was plentiful and delicious. Next Bash – May 17th. • There is a lot of interest in the area in supporting a ReUse centre at the Plevna dump site on the 506. The township is supporting the idea as well, and will provide a building for this purpose. Many townships have instituted this wonderful way to see that things that are still useful, but being thrown away, can find new homes. Most such sites are run by volunteers, and ours will need to be as well. If you have any time to devote to this project let Sonia at the township know – 479-2231, ext. 227. There will be a meeting of potential volunteers on May 16th.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • There will be an “Old Fashioned Box Social” at the Bradshaw School House on the Bob’s Lake Rd in Tichborne at 6 pm on April 29. This is in celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday, and on May 14th there is a hymn sing for Canada’s 150th Birthday. • Kudos to Tom & Roz Lowery on “kicking” the habit.

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Trappers’ ‘fisher tooth boil’ helps manage wildlife populations T

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o the uninitiated, the words ‘fisher tooth boil’ may invoke thoughts of a group meal featuring an exotic soup made using a traditional Canadian recipe. But in actual fact, you really wouldn’t want a bowl of this. You see, boiling fisher heads is just a convenient way of loosening the canine teeth, which are then analyzed to determine the age of the animal they came from and ultimately, the health of the population in a given area. The fisher, a mid-size member of the weasel family is a valuable fur-bearer that fetched an average overall price of about $40 at the NAFA’s April 2016 sale. Compare that to the average price of about $10 for beaver and about $2.50 for muskrat and you can see why trappers might want to harvest them. In conjunction with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests, trappers associa-

tions have been collecting the canines and cataloguing them. The Frontenac-Addington Trappers Association has been participating in the program for some time now and has held a ‘fisher tooth boil’ at its annual spring workshop for the past four years. The workshops themselves have been going on in one form or another since the mid-’90s. “We tell the Ministry if the tooth came from a male or a female,” said president Wilf Deline at the annual Frontenac-Addington Trappers Association Workshop in Cloyne last Sunday. “The Ministry then X-rays the tooth and from the root canal, they can determine whether its an adult or a juvenile. “The ratio of juveniles to adult females tells you how healthy the population is. “For example, a ratio of three juveniles to one adult female indicates a healthy population.” From that ratio, the Ministry will set quotas on how many fishers can be trapped in a

Wilf Deline and MNRF senior IRM technical specialist Graham Branscombe prepare fisher teeth for analysis. Photo/Craig Bakay

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defined area. “Right now, it’s one fisher for every 400 acres,” Deline said. “If they feel the population is in trouble, that will be lowered (but) while the population is lower than it was in the ’80s, it’s been quite stable since then, with a gentle fluctuation. “It’s actually growing in areas south of Verona.” Deline said his association is “over 90 per cent compliant” with the tooth program and deciding to incorporate into the workshop has helped. Deline isn’t concerned about the fisher (or

most other fur-bearing animal) populations though. Prices for fur don’t really encourage many to pursue it as a business. For most trappers, it’s about preserving an aspect of our Canadian heritage and perhaps more importantly, being stewards of the land.” “If the fisher prices got up to $200-$300, then it would be a concern,” he said. “But this hasn’t been about money since the late ’80s. “It’s about passing on a tradition and the wise use of a renewable resource. “We’ll tell anyone who’ll listen, and hopefully it helps.”

North and Central Frontenac Relay for Life Needs You! By Christine Teal ark the date down…Friday May 19th from 6 pm to midnight – Parham Ball Field, that is the date for this year's North and Central Frontenac's Relay for Life. This year’s Relay for Life marks 10 years – that is 10 years of commitment, 10 years of volunteering, 10 years of passion, 10 years of hoping and praying for the Cure. Cancer has affected each and every one of us, maybe we haven’t been given the diagnosis directly, but I’m sure that a loved one has. Think back and remember that time, the place, how it made you feel. How helpless you felt to want to do something but not really knowing exactly what to do or say. I remember gathering together with my family at my parent’s house – just before Christmas to hear those dreaded words…. your father has Prostrate Cancer…No – it can’t be…he’s my Daddy!! Surely the Doctors are wrong!!! The readings were so high that we had to be prepared for the worse... the Cancer to have spread to his bones and the prognosis was not good. Bone scan..... Radiation,.....medication.. ...the numerous trips to Kingston…. again...not good. So how I ask, do you keep it together to give your kids a good Christmas when you know that this may in fact be their last Christmas with “Poppa” and you with your Precious Father. How?? Somehow we managed, it was a quiet, thankful Christmas – we lived in the moment and made memories, memories that we all could share. I am happy to report that my dad did not have Bone Cancer and my dad, my children’s Poppa and our Families Rock – walks the Survivor Lap at Relay for Life every year – as a reminder to all that we can and WILL make more survivors. Well, here is your chance to be able to do something. Join us for our Relay – call 10 friends, family, co-workers – the team that you coach – whatever the case – gather a group together – collect $10 from each of them and you are well on your way to making Cancer History – Together we can do this. When you hear the word Cancer what do you think of? Your mother losing her hair? Your Dad as he takes his last breath? Your Newborn Baby and what is in store for them?The travel time taking your daughter to her chemo treatment? Your son as he struggles with the reality? We need to do something so our kids, and grandkids don't

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Cardinal Cafe serving up raspberries with a new twist by Craig Bakay he Cardinal Cafe in Sharbot Lake has a new product this week with a twist — a raspberry twist to be exact. At first glance, Caden’s Ultimate Raspberry Twist looks like a tasty square, which it is. But how it came to be is a bit of a story in itself. Cardinal owner Rob Moore is known for his innovative concoctions but in this case he had some help from the Lakers and senior food and nutrition programs at GREC. Moore has had a relationship with the Lakers program in the past and so when students were studying how to promote fruits, Moore came to give a talk. The next thing you know, they’d come up with a bit of a contest, with Moore offering to feature the winner’s creation in his Cafe. Part of the Lakers program’s mandate is to get students involved in the community. You might know them from their work with the Food Bank. “He came to our class to talk about fruits and deserts and then each person had to come up with a recipe,” said teacher Sum-

mer Kennedy. “Rob then judged them.” The result was Caden’s Ultimate Raspberry Twist, which is on sale this week at the Cafe for $3 a square. ‘Caden’ in this case is Grade 12 Caden Stephenson, a budding pastry chef who’s looking at St. Lawrence College next year. “I found the original recipe on the Internet,” Stephenson said. “It took two or three tries to get it to look right. “It’s raspberries, lemon zest, sugar, flour, salt and lemon juice.” It was something of a labour of love for Stephenson. “I love cooking and baking,” he said. “I can do it all day.” Moore said judging the competition was a difficult job. “There were a lot of delicious creations,” he said. “But part of the criteria was how it would work as a marketable item.” He liked the raspberry twist and saw its potential. “It has a unique texture and a very vibrant flavour,” Moore said. “And we didn’t have anything like it.

Budding desert chef Caden Stephenson serves up the very first sale of Caden’s Ultimate Raspberry Twist to teacher Kelly Gregory at the Cardinal Cafe earlier this week. “I modified the base into a short-bread and came up with a lemon-raspberry curd topping.” “Rob’s changes are awesome,” said Stephenson.

Coming together in unique Earth Day event W hile trying to decide what to do with a number of toys she hadn’t used in years, Girl Guide Meghann McKinstry got an inspiration — could they be donated to a thrift store? Or, what if they collected toys from other guides as well as the community, organized a sale and gave the proceeds to the Food Bank. McKinstry ran the idea past her mother, Guider Joanne, who ran it by Guide Leader Kim Deline. It turns out that sort of fundraising isn’t really within the purview of the Girl Guides but seeing that it was Earth Day, and the idea of recycling toys fit in and the Food Bank always needs funds and it was spring cookie season . . . “We call ourselves Friends of Guiding,” Joanne McKinstry said. “We organized, well

Kim did most of it, she’s amazing, and collected donations and the Grace Centre graciously donated space. “And here we are. The donations are still coming in and you might be amazed that some of the toys for (re)sale are brand new. “One gentleman even brought in a a brand new radio-controlled car and said he just wanted to contribute.” Before they knew it, they had the first Earth Day used toy sale, complete with coffee and hot dogs for sale by the Friends of the Food Bank and a booth for the Guides to sell their cookies. (By the way, for the uninitiated, there is no universal Cookie Day. Local troops are free to set their own spring and fall dates to sell cookies. In the spring, chocolate and vanilla cookies are for sale and in the fall, it’s choco-

Moore said the squares will be for sale all this week and if all goes well “I might keep them.”

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late mint.) “It was slow at first,” McKinstry said. “The cloudy weather was likely to blame but it’s really picked up. “One lady, who runs a day care, came in and emptied the Lego table “We gave her a deal.” McKinstry said even though it was her daughter’s initial idea, it was really Deline that made the whole thing work. “Kim was here well into the night doing food prep and every other little thing that came up,” McKinstry said. “I thought this was a great idea to promote community service,” Deline said. “And to celebrate Earth Day . . . and to sell cookies.”

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Celebration of Life

OBITUARY

Celebration of Life

MACPHERSON, Willard Arthur

For the late Joan Deschamps will be held May 13/2017 at 2 p.m. at the Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake. Light lunch to follow.

OBITUARY Duncan, Lorna Kaaren

Peacefully at Moira Place on Tuesday April 18, 2017, in her 75th year, with her family by her side. Lorna Kaaren Prentice, beloved wife of the late William Duncan. Dear mother of Billie (Kelly), Michael (Toula) and Beth Sproule (Joe). Loving grandmother of Curtis (Kim), Nicholas, Cassie, Alex, Rebecca, Melissa, Samantha. Sister of Linda (Bill), Helene (Gilbert), Carol (Paul). Predeceased by her parents James and Marjorie Prentice. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours. Rested at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Friends were received on Friday April 21, 2017 from 2-4 7-9 pm. Funeral service was held in the Funeral Home on Saturday April 22, 2017 at 1 pm. Interment at St Andrews Cemetery Watson’s Corner’s at a later date. Donations to University Hospital Kingston Foundation or Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

IN MEMORIAM Goodberry, Leonard

It’s been 9 years since you left us here, and met with friends for a heavenly beer. You are now pain free and that’s what matters most, plus you’re with our sweet Mom, which calls for a toast. So till we meet again in another life and time, In your families hearts your star will forever shine. Missing you daily and loving you always, Carol, Glenda, Michael and Tracie

Smith, Donald (Don)

I remember a dear brother with love... who left us May 1, 2006. A special brother, a special face, Someone I love and can’t replace, Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories that Don left behind. Memories of great visits and good times with Graydon and I at their home in Kinston. You were always there for me. Don, you are loved and deeply missed, forever in my heart, Dorothy (DOT)

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Peacefully at Perth Community Care Center, on Tuesday April 25, 2017 Willard Arthur Macpherson in his 74th year. Dear father of Arthur and daughter Judy and grandfather to Justin Young. Sadly missed by sister Joan. and many nieces and Predeceased by brother Wilmer and sister Winona nephews. Following Willard’s wishes cremation has taken place. The family will gather at Christ Church Cemetery, Oso, on Sunday May 7, 2017 at 1 pm all are welcome. On line condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

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Sunday evening, April 23, 2017, peacefully in his sleep, we lost a kind and loving man, Lorne Charles Peake, age 91, following a difficult and painful year-long convalescence. Lorne was one of the six children born to the late Clayton Charles Peake and Helen Ruth, Lorne was the adored husband of Linda MacDonald, residing in Sharbot Lake. Lorne was the father of seven children: the late Julie, the late Richard, David, Darren (Maria), Kim, and Lisa (Jerry Rivard). He has eleven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Lorne will be missed as well by second wife Barb Everett, also of Sharbot Lake. Also left to grieve are: his dear friend and “adopted” daughter Linda Clarke; his many wonderful PSWs (in particular Tina Hickey); and his Nurses (especially Nurse Extraordinaire Wendy Orr). At home with his devastated wife Linda, grieving in their own way, are his much-loved dogs Caesar and Stella and the three cats they torment, Fritzy, Frannie and Franco. Lorne was a proud Canadian Army veteran of WWII during which he served in Holland. He had an unfulfilled dream to visit that country again as he had learned to love its people. Following the war, he transferred to the Canadian Airforce, there working on the Avro Arrow project. As per Lorne’s wishes, there will be no wake or funeral service. He will be interred in the Peake Family Plot at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, May 6 at 11:30am. Arrangements in care of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

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Columns - Continued from page 5 • Tapas are a selection of delicious finger foods that are a skilfull blend of flavours and textures, both savoury and sweet. Jack, whose alias is Happy Chef, is preparing these for your enjoyment during the concert and as a bonus, he can sing, too! The popular Kingstown Tenors will be presenting a wide range of styles, and carefully stitchedtogether vocal interpretations of familiar tenor classics, pop, rock and folk-rock. They are backed by a versatile four-piece band. Tickets: $15 per person; $25 per couple. Available at Food Less Travelled, Nicole’ s Gift Shop, Asselstine Hardware, Sydenham Pet & Farm Supply in Sydenham and Gina Ritchie 613 329 5749. • Saturday, May 6 is the Lions Date of Service. The Lions Club would like to show their apprecia tion to Verona and all it’s volunteers

April 27, 2017 with a FREE barbecue of hamburgers and hot dogs in the park ing lot of Asselstine’s Hardware starting at 11:30 am. • Sydenham

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• The Sydenham and District Lions Club Annual Lions Canada Day Lottery ~aka ~ Spring Raffle will soon be back, so watch for the Group to be out and about! Our 1st sales weekend we will be at Gilmour’s on ‘38 in Harrowsmith, on May 5th, 6th and 7th. Prizes are: 1st $500, 2nd $300 & 3rd $200. We will be there on the Friday: 2 - 4 pm, Sat: 10 am - 4 pm and Sun: 10 am - 4 pm Good luck to all! Draw to be done on Canada Day at the Point! July 1st 2017. Wow ... hard to believe, Canada Is 150 Years young!!

There is a buzz in the air. How well do you know your Canadian Trivia? Are you an armchair Jeopardy Champion? Come out to the Blackfly Derby to show off your skills. You might bring home some prizes or one of the coveted Blackfly Derby Trophies. Connections Adult Learning is holding the first ever Blackfly Derby Chili and Trivia Night, Friday May 5th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, at The Granite Ridge Education Centre. Trivia questions will focus on a variety of subjects for all ages, but will all have a Canadian connection in respect to Canada’s 150th Birthday celebrations this year. You can come on your own, or put together a team of up to four family, friends, or co-workers to compete in this fun and food filled night. Each team will be using a hand held device, either a smart phone or tablet. You can bring your own or one can be provided. The program being used for the challenge is called Kahoot. This program is used widely by more than 1.5 million educators and over 49 million students in just the three years since it was developed. The questions have been created by Granite Ridge students with the help of Teacher, Peggy Hurley. These are multiple choice questions, and hopefully, you will find them challenging and fun. Try to think up a creative name for your team as well as an individual “Handle” for yourself. The theme of the evening cel-

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ebrates two iconic events in May – The Kentucky Derby and the unescapable Black Fly season. Teams are encouraged to wear either Derby or blackfly attire, prizes will be awarded for the best. The cost of this evening is a mere $5.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door. The price of your ticket entitles you to the trivia challenge as well as a delicious chili dinner. In addition, you will be able to purchase themed mocktails like, Kentucky Derby mint juleps, Shampagne, Deep Woods Off, and Run for the Roses. Connections Adult Learning will be holding another Blackfly Derby in Northbrook in co-operation with the Lions Club of Land-OLakes on Friday, May 12th. This Trivia Challenge will be held at the Lions Club Hall in Northbrook. Tickets can be purchased at Connections Adult Learning or, if your business or office has put together a team, a Connections staff member can come out to bring your tickets to you. Please check the Connections Adult Learning Facbook page and webpage for more details. Please call 613-279-2499 to purchase tickets or get more information. This event is to celebrate the ASITT program, created with funds from a Trillium Grant. ASITT stands for alleviating social isolation through technology. Connections Staff has been out in the community with the assistance of wonderful volunteers, helping people to feel better about using technology and solving problems they may have.

But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. Psalm 3:3

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The family of the late Gertie McKittrick (Horchem) would like to thank family & friends for their support since the passing of Mom. Thank you for those who offered condolences, sent flowers, cards & donations to Lennox & Addington Hospital; & also for the food prepared for us by family & friends. Thank you to Wartman’s Funeral Home & especially to Mary & Glen Gillot for their special treatment of our family. Also a thank you to Ralph Boomhour & other members of the church that had such thoughtful things to say about mom, & to Jack McKittrick for his touching eulogy. We would like to thank Pine Meadow Nursing Home & staff for the great care mom received there. Dave, Betty & family

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n Saturday, May 6, enjoy the great outdoors with a spring walk in the woods and a new citizen science project offered by the Ontario Woodlot Association. The distinctive topography of the Frontenac Axis is the setting for families to take part in a half day of exploration and learning. Registration is required. The Woods Walk will feature forester, Justin Smith, leading an examination of how the geology and the soil shaped the forest on his family’s property. The property is relatively untouched; the last timber harvest was 80 years ago, so this is a good example of a natural Frontenac Axis mixed forest. Wildflowers will be in bloom, so the group can put their heads together identifying flowers and forest plants. In addition, the Limestone Chapter of the Ontario Woodlot Association will introduce their new “Citizen Science” project. Professional forester, Thom Snowman, will demonstrate how to set up a permanent test plot in your woods and use it to conduct a long term study of the growth characteristics of vari-

ous species. This is an important step in understanding how a forest develops over time, and has applications in forest management planning and determining carbon sequestration capabilities. Professionals will be on hand to answer questions about forestry and local resources. During lunch hour, there will be a short Annual General Meeting to discuss the program for the coming year. The event runs from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at 8333 Canoe Lake Road in South Frontenac. Bring a lunch to enjoy at the lake shore. This event is free for all OWA members; a $5 donation is requested from non-members to be used for landowner kits for the Citizen Science Project. Register in advance; due to restricted parking, the number of participants may be limited. (Carpooling please!) Contact Dave Sexsmith at 613-373-9334 or owalimestone@gmail.com. For more on the organization, visit www.ontariowoodlot.com

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towards Napanee hospital. Two of the officers, Copp and Botham, went in the ambulance with paramedics. Srigley remained conscious throughout the trip. He was transferred to Kingston afterwards and underwent surgery that night. The next day, as his mother and brother arrived, it appeared that he would make a recovery, but instead his condition deteriorated and he died on Sunday, July 28. Michael Blain asked each of the officers if, in retrospect, they felt the situation could have been better handled by someone other than a police officer given Srigley’s history and state of mind, perhaps a mental health crisis team such as exist in larger centres. Sgt. Monkers, who was the last to provide evidence, summed up what the others had all said in one way or another: “Only police have the training and the equipment to handle dangerous encounters. In this case there were way too many variables at play for someone without extensive training to deal with. Once we have secured a scene, sure a mental health crisis team can come it, but in this case we knew there was a potential for danger and we needed to try and get to Mr. Srigley before he caused damage to himself and we needed to secure our own safety if necessary, which is what happened. It was the correct response.”

to head back to his trailer, now pointing his gun to the side at Niceliu. Niceliu and Monkers both fired on him as he ran back to the trailer, hitting him on his side and back. Nine casings were recovered from the scene, and 6 of the bullets hit Srigley, two just grazing him and the other four causing various amounts of damage. As Srigley fell headfirst on his front stoop, Sgt. Monkers approached, as did the others. Srigley’s hands were cuffed behind his back, and the rifle, which turned out to be a scoped pellet gun and not a hunting rifle, was found on the ground behind him. After searching the trailer and finding it was empty, Officer Niceliu held Bob Srigley’s head up because it was drooping to the side. In his account, Officer Niceliu said that Srigley remained conscious and in the ten minutes it took for the ambulance to arrive on scene, “he asked me to take out my hand gun and shoot him in the head. He said ‘just kill me but take off the handcuffs first, I don’t want to die with hand cuffs on.’ He kept repeating that.” Paramedics arrived and attended to the wounds as much as they could. Then with help from the officers they carried Srigley on a stretcher to the vehicle and headed

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SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY Centre Music Night, Neville Wells and friends, $10 advance $12 at door, children ½ price

DENBIGH/GRIFFITH LIONS Club - Annual Daffodil Tea for Cancer, 1-3pm. Cancer survivors pouring tea, Lunch and live music - $7. Proceeds to local cancer campaign. All welcome. INVERARY UNITED CHURCH presents Chris Murphy. 7 pm. Free will offering, free parking. 4681 Latimer Road. BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614. FLINTON – BLUEGRASS COUNTRY GOSPEL night at Through the Roof Ministry. 6:30 pm. 3662 Flinton Road. All welcome.

SHARBOT LAKE – “HERE ON the Flight Path” an adult comedy by Norm Foster, presented by North Frontenac Little Theatre. $15, $10 students. Fri. and Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 2pm. Granite Ridge High School Cafetorium. Tickets at the door or at Sharbot Lake Pharmasave, and the Amazing Dollar Store.

SNOW ROAD – FOOT care clinic, Snow Road hall, appointment: 613-279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - General meeting and election. 7Pm VENNACHAR – KIDS NIGHT at Free Methodist Church, 6-7pm story snack, games and craft for mom.

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Friday April 28

SHARBOT LAKE LEGION SUPPER, 5:30 PM – ham and scalloped potatoes, $12 – Line Dancing following supper at 7pm, $3 SNOW ROAD COMMUNTY CENTRE – Friendly Friday Community Talk - “Women’s Institutes in the Community” 10-12am – refreshments as part of weekly Coffee Hour. VENNACHAR - FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, Free Methodist Church, 6pm. Popcorn included! Info Laurie 479 2673.

Saturday April 29

TICHBORNE – OLD FASHIONED Box Social at Bradshaw Schoolhouse 6pm – info call Lois Webster 613-375-6332 SHARBOT LAKE AND DISTRICT Lions - All You Can Eat Breakfast. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall) 8 - 11 am. Adults $7, children 6-12, $3, under 6 Free. (A CF Canada 150 event) COFA’S 15TH ANNUAL Beef Barbecue at the Northbrook Lions Hall. All you can eat dinner 4-7pm. $14 adults and $7 children, and no charge for children under 12 years SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE Club charity breakfast for Melanoma, 8 – 11 AM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road PLEVNA – BUFFET BREAKFAST at Clar Mill hall 7-10am. $8, 6-12 $4, 5 and under free. Sponsored by Clar-Mill community volunteers PERTH ROAD - SPRING CRAFT SALE - 9 am til 2 pm. Sunday School hall, in Perth Road Village. Multiple local and regional vendors. Free Admission. DENBIGH - ANNUAL PANCAKE breakfast, New Apostolic Church, in support of the Community Food Bank 9-11am. Live music. Contact Rev. Robert Sprague - robertjsprague@gmail.com. MOUNTAIN GROVE – LAND O’LAKES SENIORS – ham and scalloped potato dinner. $12 adults $5 6-12. Pie Sale (A CF Canada 150 event)

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SYDENHAM – EMERGENCY AND PUBLIC Works vehicles tour at Public Works yard, 2490 Keeley Road, 5-8pm. Vehicles used by OPP, fire, ambulance, and public works. Sponsor – United Way. MABERLY – ST. STEPHEN’S Church dinner and euchre, noon. Info – Evelyn Cooke, 613-267-2089

Friday May 5

BELLROCK - KINGSTON TENORS at Bellrock Hall concert plus Tapas prepared by the Happy Chef, 7pm. Tickets $15 pp $25 per couple. Available at Food Less Travelled, Nicole’s Gift shop, Asselstine’s Hardware and Sydenham Pet and Farm Supply. HARTINGTON – COUNTRY & GOSPEL CONCERT, 7pm at Portland Community Church, 5567 Rd 38, $5 at the door, light refreshments SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Annual General Meeting 7:30 PM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road SHARBOT LAKE LEGION SUPPER, 5:30 PM – Roast Beef, $12 GODFREY. SALT LUNCH and Alzheimers presentation. Glendower Hall, 1381 Westrport Rd, 11:30am to 1pm. Pre-register by calling 613-276-6477 by May 3 SYDENHAM - ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN Church, 4336 Mill St., Fiish fry. 5-7pm., $13 Children $6.00 Age Five and Under Free, take-out available HARROWSMITH – GILMOUR’S ON 38 - Raffle ticket sales event for Sydenham Lion’s Club Friday 2-4, Sat. and Sun 10-4 1st prize $500 – draw to be held at the Point on Canada Day.

Saturday May 6

ARDEN – FUNDRAISING DARTS tournament at Arden Legion. 8am Breakfast 10am registration 11am tournament starts. Bake sale, silent auction, all day event. Info Jeanette 613-335-2744 BOLINGBROKE – SPRING FLING Fashion Show, ABC Hall (3166 Bolingbroke Rd), 7-9 pm $20pp includes refreshments. Cash bar. Designers from across the region

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Mon-Fri: 7:30-5:00 Sat: 7:30 - 4:00 Sun: 9am-Noon PLEVNA - CLARENDON & MILLER Community Archives (CMCA) - Lodges of North Frontenac: Past & Present , 1 pm Clar-Mill Hall with guest Neville Wells VERONA – LIONS CLUB FREE BBQ, hamburgers and hot dogs, Asselstine's Hardware, 11:30am. TICHBORNE - BIKE RIDE on the new K&P Trail, from 10 to noon. Bring the family to this CANADA 150 event. Ride 10 km on a prepared surface with flat terrain. For more information, call 613 2792144. SYDENHAM LEGION – SALE, 25 vendors, get your Mother’s Day gifts, 10am-3pm, proceeds to SFCS Food Bank. SYDENHAM LAKE CANOE CLUB info session and registration 9am at Clubhouse FRONTENAC PROVINCIAL PARK 3km Doe lake Trail walk. Meet at park office 10 am, no dogs. Cost – day permit. Info, 613-3763489 WINTERGREEN STUDIOS – SINGING Meadow with Peri Mcquay 4:30pm optional walk 6pm supper, 7:30pm reading. Info and pricing 613-273-8745

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Accomodation needs study workshop in Plevna

Communications gaps top concern in North Frontenac “We’re building a toolkit to increase overnight stays in Frontenac County,” Paul Blais of MDB Insight told a special meeting of North Frontenac Council last week in ClarMill Hall. “To do that, we need to establish supply and demand — how do they mesh and where are the gaps?” Blais and fellow consultant Libby Smith of Terra Consulting are holding similar events in each Township. On May 1 from 1-3 p.m., they’ll be at the community hall in Marysville on Wolfe Island and from 7-9 p.m. they’ll be at the Storrington Centre in Sunbury. On May 2, they’ll be at St. Lawrence College Employment Services in Sharbot Lake from 9-11 a.m. Using Ministry of Tourism parameters, Smith gave an outline of “who are our tourists” which ranged from nature lovers, to explorers to outgoing mature couples. She said

North and Central Frontenac are part of the RTO 10 tourist zone while South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands are part of the RTO 9 tourist zone. “You’re employed by the County,” said Coun. John Inglis, who is also a County councillor. “The biggest entity in the County is South Frontenac and I’ve been a little concerned you’d be ignoring us. “We have our own unique problems here.” “We’re studying it township by township,” Smith said. “This study is becoming as much about supporting the economy of tourism as it is about accommodations,” Blais study. But the conversation quickly returned to North Frontenac’s ‘unique’ problems, with one of the biggest being electronic communications.

“If it rains, my Bell line doesn’t work and that means plastic money doesn’t work,” said one audience member. “If internet/phone service doesn’t change, this is a waste of time,” said another. There was a general consensus that when it comes to communications, the ‘Snow Road Abyss’ is a very real place. “So, even when they’re exploring the wilderness, everybody still wants the comforts of home, you’re saying,” said Blais. When it came to advertising and promoting the area, most seemed to agree with Coun. Gerry Martin when he said, “The Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance promotes our area more than any other group.”

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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.

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environment with her peers. As the founding member of “Enviro-Pro Hyper-Force,” NAEC’s earth-conscious student group, she organized a trail clean-up for Earth Day last Friday. Fuller, Cassidy Wilson, Greg Garey and Ryan Cruickshank walked the 3.5 km trail cleaning up

litter on their lunch hour. “It was nice to be a part of this for earth day and to know that we are making a difference,” said Wilson, “and it was a nice walk.” Stay tuned for more details about the grand opening of the Viking Trail in June.

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submitted by NAEC North Addington is proud of its forested backyard, and soon it will host an interpretive walking trail for students and staff. Emma Fuller, a grade 12 student, is pairing Graphic Design and Biology to create ten signs that will inform trail walkers about the ecology and natural history of eastern Ontario. Last Thursday, Fuller accepted a generous grant from the Limestone Learning Foundation that will help pay for a large part of the project. “It is a unique trail that will benefit all our students from Kindergarten to Grade 12,” said Fuller. “We are really excited to be doing this project.” Fuller is a park naturalist in Bon Echo Provincial Park during the summer and has shared her passion for the

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ood food, great music, and the company of friends. What could be more fun on a Friday night? The BellRock hall presents Tapas and Tenors, featuring the combined efforts of professional chef Jack Francis and the singing trio the Kingstown Tenors . Tapas are the Spanish version of what we in Canada commonly call appetizers—a selection of delicious finger foods that are a skillful blend of flavours and textures, both savoury and sweet. In Mexico, similar dishes are called Botanas. Jack, whose alias is “Happy Chef” , is preparing these for your enjoyment during the concert. And as a bonus, he can sing, too! The Kingstown Tenors are something really special. Talent abounds in this fun, local group. Vocalists Tim Togerson and Danny Young are the other two tenors in the trio. Presenting a wide range of styles, and carefully stitched-together vocal interpretations

of familiar tenor classics, pop, rock and folkrock, all three singers have terrific voices and they know how to harmonise them perfectly. They are backed by a versatile four-piece band which easily switches musical styles to match the choice of songs. You may have heard them perfom at local festivals . According to others who have heard them, the jokes and banter that accompany this gang are just as good as the songs. The concert is scheduled for Friday May 5 at 7pm. Tickets are $15 per person; $25 per couple. Tickets available at Food Less Travelled in Verona Nicole's Gifts in Verona, Asselstine Hardware in Verona, and Sydenham Pet & Farm Supply in Sydenham Gina Ritchie 6133295749 Bellrock Hall at 6034 Leveque Rd. www. bellrockhall.ca for more information and directions.

Thank you to our volunteers Cook, Driver, Admin Support, Food Bank Packer, Garden Worker, Barista, Exercise Leader, Board Member, Maintenance Helper, Hospice Provider, Food Server, Art Promoter, Bingo Worker, Adult Day Helper....we are immensely grateful to our volunteers. We can't do what we do without you.

Emergency Preparedness week is an annual event that takes place during the first full week of May. The 2017 theme is Plan. Prepare. Be Aware. It is meant to help Canadians take action to protect themselves and their families during emergencies. Make sure your family has a plan in place as emergencies can strike anywhere, anytime. See the Township website for more information.

THE SPRING WINDS AND RECYCLING So far this year we have experienced some extreme winds, so please give thought as to how you put out your recycling. Take precautions to ensure 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. Or 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.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS Council Meeting – Tues, May 2, 2017 Committee of the Whole – Tues, May 9, 201 Committee of Adjustment – Thurs, May 11, 2017 Corporate Services Committee – May 2, 2017 @ 8:30 am (Council Chambers) Public Services Committee – May 18, 2017 @ 8:30 am (Keeley Road Boardroom)

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.

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 LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC DISEASE – FREE 6 WEEK WORKSHOP Wednesdays May 24 – June 28, 2017 from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the Verona Medical Clinic, 6582 Road 38, Verona. To register contact Annie Campbell at 613- 374-2077.

BEDFORD ROAD PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION Residents are invited to attend a Public Information Session to review and discuss the proposed design for Bedford Road from the CRCA Dam to Alton Rd on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the South Frontenac Township Council Chambers at 4432 George St., Sydenham

COME JOIN US FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PITCH IN CANADA - APRIL 22-29, 2017 There’s still time to pick up your designated Pitch In bags and participate in Canada’s largest cleanup! Only marked Pitch In bags will be picked up without garbage tags. Our Contractors are being helpful in extending Pitch In pickup for the collection week of April 30th. Please ensure that the bags are out on your regular collection day and that they are a result of a neighborhood cleanup and have the Pitch In logo. Thank you to all the residents that take this time to ensure the beauty of our Township shines through! For information call: 613 376-3027 Ext 4330. Enhance, Conserve & Protect Our Environment.

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