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by Jonas Bonnetta t a meeting in Harlowe, Meredith RushInglis and Laura Williams, residents of North Frontenac, made a presentation to Council on Mongolian yurts and asked for an exemption from a $300 penalty they were charged for building without a permit. A yurt is a domed structure originally used in Mongolia by herders who required a portable structure they could pack up easily as the herd moved throughout the year. Rush-Inglis and Williams had erected a yurt on their property without obtaining a building permit from the Municipality and they were charged a $300 administration fee for failing to obtain a permit before assembling the structure. Rush-Inglis and Williams were asking Council for an exemption from the penalty charge as well as relief from the building permit fee of $1875, which they suggested was high based on the usage of the structure. Their yurt is intended to be used as sleeping accommodations for guests on their property during the warmer months and not as a residence. Scott Richardson, the Building Inspector, told Rush-Inglis and Williams that their structure required a seasonal dwelling permit and a building engineer's approval of the substructure that the yurt sits on. “The deck needs to be constructed to a certain standard,” Councillor Gerry Martin suggested. “The pricing seems out of line,” Mayor Ron Higgins said. Rush-Inglis and Williams who applied for a building permit in January 2017 and found that the costs of an engineer's approval might be even higher than the permit costs are suggesting to Council a new building category based on the yurt's unique features in hopes of encouraging a safe and affordable housing option in North Frontenac. This yurt that they constructed cost approximately $8000 and was setup on a platform with an insulated floor. “I don't have enough information to make an educated decision,” Mayor Higgins said. “I'd like to defer it until we have an admin report from the Chief Building Official (Jeremy Neven).” Council voted in favour of deferring the decision. Building Permits Drop In March Only 3 building permits were issued in North Frontenac during the month of March compared to 12 at that time last year. These permits totalled just under $5,000 compared to over $25,000 in March of 2016. This is the lowest amount of permits granted in the last 5 years. Bridge Repair Balloons in Price The Head Road Bridge repair has been awarded to Baltimore Development and Services Inc. at $447,185.34, which is $112,185.34 over the budget originally set out. The bridge rehabilitation project was originally estimated, in 2014, by D.M. Wills Associates, a project management firm, to cost the Township $335,000. D.M. Wills Associates claims increased material supply costs are to blame and probably attributed to the isolated work location.
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by Craig Bakay e’re about a quarter of the way towards knowing if the old Addington (Golden Fleece) gold mine will be profitable,” geologist Garry Smith of Devon Geological Services, the company contracted by Union Glory Gold to determine if a mining project is feasible, told Addington Highlands Council at its regular meeting Monday in Flinton. Smith was at Council to address some of the concerns residents have been having regarding recent activity at the site near Flinton. “It’s the company’s desire to be as open as possible, even though it’s a private company operating on private land,” he said. “And to minimize impact on the environment. “When it comes to cutting trees, making a mess — we’re not legally allowed to do that.” “A lot of people have expressed concern about pollution of the water,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “It’s a given that that will be addressed,” Smith said. Many of the concerns about gold mining won’t be an issue in this case, he said. “The gold itself is in pyrotite,” he said. “Which means it can be free milled and cyanide isn’t required to extract it. “In fact, there won’t be any chemistry required.” And while there is arsenic in rocks in the area, the gold vein is down about 1,000 feet, well below the arsenic-bearing rocks. Smith said the vein of goldbearing rock is part of an unconformity that stretches to Madoc and is only two to three of metres wide.
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The Ompah ATV run has been attracting riders from all over, like Brian Stoate of Woodlawn, Herb Schilger of Golden Lake and Mike Levesque of Dunrobin. “It was well worth the trip down here,” said Levesque. Photo/Craig Bakay
ATV run draws a crowd of riders to Ompah area trails by Craig Bakay
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n the 10 years the Ompah Community Association’s ATV ride has been running, it has grown by exponential levels. From about 70 participants at the first one, it grew to just over 1,000 participants two years ago and featured a still-whopping 857 participants last Saturday. “We’re getting people from all over, including the States,” said organizer Lindy Hay, who helped organize the first ride with Denis Bedard and Rose Boivin of the Double S Marina in Ompah. “I was talking recently to some people from B.C. and they said ‘oh, I know of that event.’” Hay said they’ve seen the number of side-by-side ATVs increasing, primarily among seniors, who are using the ride to spend time with their grandchildren. Proceeds from the event go to a number of causes, including the community hall, firehall, firefighters and others in need in the community (they even made a contribution to the outdoor rink fund in Sharbot Lake recently). For the past five years, there’s also been another partner.
National Ride Captain Byron Smith, who along with Garry Janz co-founded the Telus Ride For Dad program 17 years ago, said that since the Ride started adding ATV, snowmobile and watercraft runs from the original motorcycle ride, the partnership with the Ompah run has been an excellent relationship. “We’ve been doing this as a fundraising partnership for about five years now when Denis Bedard invited us,” Smith said. “For us, we have other ATV rides but a lot of bikes come through here.” Smith said the Ride For Dad program began when Janz was diagnosed with prostrate cancer and decided to do a little research. “Prostrate cancer is 80 per cent curable when detected early,” Smith said. “We’ve now raised more than $23 million for research, are in 40 cities and partnered with Telus. “This ride is the right demographics for us and helps get the word out.” Smith said there’s another reason he likes to come here. “It doesn’t matter what the weather is like, they still go,” he said. “These guys don’t care. “I can’t say enough about these guys.”
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Pilgrimage from Kitchener to Ottawa to pass through the region this weekend
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group of about 30 walkers, along with two support vans, will be passing through Addington Highlands and Central Frontenac this weekend on their way to Ottawa where they will be going to Parliament to demonstrate in favour of the adoption of Bill C262, a Private members bill that was drafted by MP Romeo Saganash, which is aimed at ensuring “that the laws of Canada
are in harmony with the United Nations Declarationon the Rights of Indigenous Peoples” (UNDRIP). The walk itself, which is co-sponsored by the Mennonite Church of Canada and Christian Peacemaker Teams: Indigenous Peoples Solidarity was inspired by the report of the Commission on Truth and Reconciliation, in particular number 48 in the Calls to
Action that accompanied the report. Number 48 calls upon churches to formally “adopt and comply with the principles, norms, and standards of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a framework for reconciliation.” It also calls on churches and church groups
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The survey results have ommunity Se been tabulated and analyzed rvi cC c na e since they came in late last t year, and Tysick is ready to go back to the community to “disuss and brainstorm and see where we should go from here,” she said. The first focus group that is getting together to look at the survey is set for Sharbot Lake We believe in strong communities at the St. Andrews Anglican Church Hall on Elizabeth Street on Friday, May 12 at noon. Everyone is invited to attend and Tysick will be calling the people who she leaned on in every community to try and get a cross section of key people from all the communities in North and Central Frontenac out to the meeting. She will share her report on the survey results and will seek further input. Workshops will then be scheduled in the other communities “We want to hear from some of the people on the 12th before setting dates and locations for the other meetings,” she said “they will help us to determine how to bring this to the community.” At this point Tysick said NFCS needs to find out if they should bring on new programming to satisfy the desires that were captured in the survey, if someone else is better suited to do so or if those activities are already available. “The process is pretty open ended,” she said. Everyone is invited to attend the workshop on May 12. Please phone 613-279-3151 and ask for Catherine if you want to attend as a light lunch will be served. Fro
ast fall, Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS) surveyed seniors in North and Central Frontenac and Bedford district of South Frontenac on what kinds of recreational, social and wellness type activities people were interested in pursuing. “Our agency has been focusing our attention on the health of seniors for many years, with the community support services we provide. But now we are wondering what else people are interested in seeing from us. So we did a survey to find out what people are doing and what they would like to be doing if it was available,” said Catherine Tysick, the Manager of Adult Services for NFCS. 415 people responded to the survey, which Tysick found encouraging. “We really worked to get the surveys out to as many people as we could, and with that number we had enough data to learn quite a bit.” She said that by using the existing network of people that NFCS is connected with through its services and the monthly diners clubs the surveys went out to people throughout the small communities in the area. “59% of the people who responded to the survey have never used our services, which is a good thing because it means we have data from people we don’t know and who don’t even know who we are in some cases,” Tysick said. 26% of those who filled in the survey are between 55-64 years old, 41% were between 65 and 74, and 33% were over 75.
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by Craig Bakay South Frontenac Council gave its support to a proposal to explore optimization of waste diversion in Frontenac County at its regular meeting Tuesday night in Sydenham. Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth told Council the proposal was put together by North Frontenac Public Works Manager Jim Phillips and that it came out of a joint meeting between township CAOs and public works managers. “We felt collectively this was a most reasonable approach,” Segsworth said. “And it’s an opportune time as there is money set aside in the County budget for one of its strategic goals and there is funding available through the Continuous Improvement Fund (CIF). “Jim Phillips did a great job putting this all together.” The proposal is to have Cambium Inc., the current waste management consultant for North, Central and South Frontenac, put together a report as to how to improve efficiencies for all of the townships in the County from a financial, social and environmentally sustainable perspective as well as implications from the Waste Free Ontario Act. “This wasn’t approved by North Frontenac at its meeting Friday,” Segsworth said. “I’m a little frustrated with North Frontenac.” “So, their public works manager is in favour of this but the Council isn’t?” said Mayor Ron Vandewal. “They defeated the motion,” said CAO/Clerk Wayne Orr. “Well, I heard there were some frivolous comments and our public works manager set them straight,” said Vandewal. By comparison, South Frontenac Council was enthusiastic about the proposal. “This has been four years in the making and I appreciate all the work that has gone into it,” said Coun. John McDougall. “It’s an excellent initiative.” “I just think this is a good idea,” said Dep. Mayor Norm Roberts. Segsworth said that at a recent meeting hosted by the City of Kingston and attended by Brockville, Ottawa and Frontenac County representatives, the idea of bringing all recyclables to Kingston received support. Currently, North and Central Frontenac ships their recyclables to a facility in Belleville.
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All ten bids North Frontenac received for the project were over budget. Inglis Wants a More Creative Waste Solution Council voted against hiring Cambium, the current Waste Management Consultant for North, South, and Central Frontenac, to conduct a study of potential, regional-wide, waste diversion tactics. The study, estimated to cost just over $100,000, would be focused on a review of the current blue box program as well as waste audits and current waste management practices and would build a plan to help the Townships reach their waste diversion goals. “Our strategy was to look at the County as a whole,” Jim Phillips, the Public Works Manager, said. “We're all doing the same thing but a bit differently.” “Is there a better way to do it?” Phillips asked. “Is there a larger regional ap14202 Road 38 Sharbot Lake, ON. proach?” K0H 2P0 “Recycling is wonderful (613)279-2108 but it doesn't deal with the (866)279-2109 complete waste stream” Councillor John Inglis said. “The County put $100,000 TM aside to deal with the postlandfill world in, what I thought, were going to be bold and creative ways.” “I really can't see why we need to spend $100,000 on a consultant to do it,” Inglis said. “It shouldn't be too hard to co-ordinate with the other 3 townships to do that.” “I blame the CAO,” Inglis said. “It's kind of scary to look at alternative and new ideas and I think Kelly (Pender) is scared to do it.” Cox Lake, Mountain Grove $149,000.00 Elbow Lake, Parham $199,000.00 There is some funding available to cover the costs This quiet cabin is a terrific place to escape the Call out to first time cottage buyers! 2 starter of the project but “in order to hustle & bustle of city life. 200 feet of waterfront on cabins on 12.5 acres of gorgeous terrain and 459’ apply it has to be more fo2 acres . Call now to schedule your showing! of private, clean , rocky waterfront! cused on the optimization of the blue box program,” Phillips said. w w w. L a k e D i s t r i c t R e a l t y. c o m “From our point of view w w w. E a s t e r n O n t a r i o W a t e r f r o n t . c o m $100,000 sounds like a lot,” Mayor Higgins said.
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went to David Yerxa for his swim-a-thon donation, Connie McLellan for tending as bartender and post-treasurer and John Campbell for his work on the Finance Committee. John Campbell received an executive medal, Doug Steele received an executive medal and treasurer’s bar, Wayne Sheppard received an executive medal and senior’s bar (accepted posthumously by his wife Lillian Sheppard) and June Crawford received a past president medal and bar pin and public relations pin. Executive bars went to Ty Seeley (2nd vice-president), Bob Olmstead (2nd vicepresident), Dan Bush (poppy), Vern Crawford (service officer and sgt-at-arms), Connie McLellan (youth education) and Patty Middleton (1st vice-president, honours and awards and youth education)
by Craig Bakay President June Crawford opened the proceedings with a remembrance as comrades gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 425 in Sharbot Lake for its annual Honours, Awards and Appreciation luncheon last Saturday. Perhaps the highlight of the ceremony was when Second World War Veteran Norm Garney made his way to the podium to receive his 30-year pin. Other highlights included Ty Seely and Dan Bush being presented life memberships from Zone Commander Terry Shelley and Donna Longmire receiving the Volunteer of the Year Award for “all of her assistance and contribution to the welfare of the Legion.” Bill Bowick was presented his 20-year pin. Fifteen-year pins went to James, Barnett, John Parks, Dave Whelan and Larry Chaiarot. Ten-year pins went to Ken Waller and Brent Cullen. Associate 30-year pins went to Cathy MacMunn, Kathy Fister and Gerald Fox. An Associate 25-year pin went to Judy Gray. Associate 20-year pins went to Rosemarie Bowick and Bart Menard. Associate 15-year pins went to David Yerxa and Anne Hauser. Associate 10-year pins went to Rustin Hollywood, Skip Moyst, Helene Riddell and Gilbert Riddell, who also accepted pins on behalf of members who were unable to attend. Associate five-year pins went to Susan Mazerall, Alden McLellan Jr., Lisa McLellan, Frances Smith and Barry Bailey. Certificates of Appreciation and Pens
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Second World War Veteran Norm Garney received his 30-year pin from 1st vice-president Patty Middleton and President June Crawford them,” said Dep. Reeve Helen Yanch. “It was a very important mine for our area. Budget approved Council passed its budget Monday with a 2.81 per cent increase. The impact on a $100,000 property would be $33.38 ($1,222.58 taxes on $100,000 property in 2017 compared with $1,189,20 in 2016.) CAO/Treasurer Christine Reed said the Township operating and capital budgets show an estimated aggregate expenditures and transfers totalling $6,177,568, pre-levy revenues of $1,744,230 plus an OMPF grant of $1,796,200. That requires a net levy of $2,637,138. No waiver of zining change fees
A request to have zoning application fees waived all or in part was denied. Robert O’Dare, who owns the former Flinton School has been working on turning the property into “a home to live in” told Council he’s been looking at demolition of part of the building but that requires an asbestos inspection before any demolition could begin. He said he’s been salvaging things like blackboards, plumbing fittings and “historical things” but was looking for relief from potential rezoning application fees in the range of $1,200 to $1,500. “I don’t know how we could start waving building fees,” said Coun. Tony Fritsch. “That could just snowball,” said Coun. Kirby Thompson.
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• The Line Dancing event at the Sharbot Lake Legion was great fun for all that attended. Thanks to Irena for all her organization, the other leaders for helping out and Ty and Donna for holding down the fort at the Branch. • The Arden Seniors’ had a special guest speaker at their May meeting. Vickki Newlove informed members of the services available to them along with many other related topics, plus alerts for the new senior scams. A pot luck lunch was enjoyed by all, after the business meeting. Anyone 55+ is welcome to join, which gives you a front row seat to all of the latest gossip, along with important Arden news. • Registration is at 10 am for the Fundraising Firefighters Dart tournament, Saturday May 6, at the Arden Legion. If you are not a dart player, breakfast will be served at 8 am, there will be a bake sale, a silent auction and a bucket sale. If you require more information please contact Jeannet at 613-335-2744 or Donnie at 613-305-3754. Try to get out to this event in one way or another and support our firefighters in this fundraising activity. • Just a reminder about the Arden Mic venue, May 13. The summer schedule will begin this month with the Pot Luck dinner at 5 pm followed by music till 10 pm. There is room for lots of dancing and visiting and you’ll also be able to get details about Canada 150 Open Mic. • Condolences are sent to Larry Lightstone and his family, on the passing of his wife Mary. The community will miss her.
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Garden Club invites everyone to come out on May 11th to listen to Sue Leduc from Kingston share her expertise with “Alpine Trough/Hypertufa Gardens + Plants suitable for Rock Gardens.” • Get your team of 4 ready for the Lions first Pub Trivia Night at the Lions Hall on May 12th beginning at 7:00pm. Bring your tablet, smart phone, etc. along with $10.00 per person and a plate of goodies for a great night of fun with trivia. You must be 19 years of age or older to participate in this event. To register your team or for more information call Debbie at 613-336-8502 or email: lionsspecialevents@gmail.com. Doors will be open at 6:15pn. • Only two weeks until the Parent Advisory Council’s 1st annual Fun Fair at N.A.E.C. on May 18th from 5-8pm. This funfilled evening includes Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo, face painting, balloon animals, cake auction, silent auction, pony rides, fantastical costumes, and a BBQ. • The Land O’ Lakes Lions Club was able to financially assist the Parent Advisory Council. The Chair of the Council Sonia McLuckie and two Council members, Colleen Lavergne and Amanda Miles attended the Lions Board meeting to share their vision for the proceeds of the Fun Fair. Here they are accepting a cheque of $500.00 from President Lion Red.
• With the snow gone, the Lions bottle collection bins are now accessible at a number of participating drop-off locations including Smart’s Marina and the Cloyne, Kaladar, Kashwakamak and 506 waste sites. Thanks to the generosity of the community and the participating drop-off locations, the Lion Club is able to provide much needed funding for vital programs. All are encouraged to drop off their empty wine, spirits, and beer bottles/cans. Look for the box with the Lions logo at each of these locations. • Another great way to assist the Lions is for all businesses, artists, and artisans to advertise in the annual Lions Toll Road book. The Toll Road book is given out to all who go through the Lions Toll Road at the end of June and beginning of July. Members of the Lions will be out in the community looking for you to post your business etc. in the Toll Road book.
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• A big thank you to all who came by the Pancake Breakfast on Saturday at the New Apostolic Church to enjoy the yummy pancakes and sausages, and for all the generous donations made to the Community Food Bank. • Looking for something to do? Youth & Family Activity Night happens every Friday at 7pm. Info Rev. Robert Sprague
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• 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 5years 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. • There is a youth dance at the Golden Links Hall on Friday, May 12 from 7-9:30pm. $6, call 613-372-2410
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• Howard Gibbs attended the first birthday party in Kingston for his granddaughter McKenzie Constance Rose, a sister to Riley and Landon. Melanie and family will soon be moving to the Watson Lake area of Mountain Grove. • I attended the baptism of my great nephew Isaac in Kingston and recalled when his Mom, my niece was born and baptized a few years ago now. • Our Pine Meadow people report celebrating a fun Easter - with an egg hunt, contests, and a special ham dinner on Easter Sunday. • Thanks for interest and names brought forward for the World War 1 commemoration booklet for 2018 being organized by Malcom Sampson of Arden Legion. We got a good start but continue to seek names of folks from our area who fought in World War 1, trained for it, seeing active or non-active duty, died in it, or came home alive. Also many newcomers who’ve made their home here are welcome to include their loved ones in the booklet. Photos and memories are most welcome We are checking war memorials, however some names have been inadvertently missed on those over the years. • The Rev. Harold Davies, who helped out area churches over the years, celebrated his 65th year of both ordination and marriage to spouse Helen. The retired couple live in Perth. • Great to see summer folks returning home for the summer, including Gene and Donna Dixon of Flint Michigan. • Henderson United Church is hosting a breakfast on Monday May 22 from 8:00 to 11:30 and for a donation that will help the mission and outreach of the church, one can enjoy sausage, French toast- done in the famous Henderson style, pancakes, syrup, refreshments, and lots of laughs.
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see to drive after dark. In stepped Diane Lake who offered to drive us home, and her husband Alvin would follow. Thanks a million Diane and Alvin. You made our day. We got a good meal, flowers, and a taxi ride home. Got to see my idol. Life’s good! • 47 people attended the Snow Road Music Night at the Snow Road Community Centre (SRCC) on April 27. It was a wonderful evening of county music with Neville Wells and friends. Our own Walter Cameron sang 3 songs and entertained everyone with his jokes. The next music night will be Thursday May 25th from 7-9pm. It will be the RUKKUZZ band, $12 at the door, $10 in advance. All welcome. • The Next social dinner at SRCC will be May 10 at 5:30. All welcome. • Friday coffee break was hosted by Sarah and Fred Fowler. A great array of coffee and goodies. Lots of people came to hear Edith Beaulieu talk on the Women’s Institute, which started in 1897, 120 years ago. Some of the activities the local Women’s Institute did was knit socks for soldiers, layettes for babies, hold cooking classes, sponsor scholarships for relatives of Institute members, and many many more things too numerous to mention. There are still 4 branches of the Women’s Institute in the Lanark South District. • Tea and Toast will be starting at Sharbot Lake United Church on Tuesday May 9 at 9 until 10 am. Still just a toonie. • The last Saturday breakfast of the season at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club until Canada Day fed 161 people. • On June 24 there will be a Canada Day Breakfast at the Snowmobile Club as well as a bake sale from 8am to 11 am. Contributions welcome. • May birthdays: Brandy Armstrong, and Grayson McMunn (3 years old). • Happy Anniversary to Jim and Wayne Kehoe. • Looking for vendors for a Sunday Bazaar at Elphin. Artists, farmers, creative types and makers of specialty and handcrafted items. All at the Elf Inn express site, Sundays at 9 am from May 14th to October 15th. Contact Rick (tunzdj@ msn.com) or 613-278-0207 to reserve a booth or tell me what you’ve got to offer. • Did you grow up in the area of Robertsville, Mississippi, Snow Road or Donaldson? If you have memories or photos to share, please email snowroadcc@gmail.com • Sympathy to the families of Earla Bedore, Willard Macpherson, and Geraldine Cox. • Happy Birthday to Lois Scott, Brian Cox, Katie Tryon, Tammy DuPuis, May Meeks, Kevin Merrigan, Jason Bernard, Fred Hawley, Marcella Sully, Arthur Barker, Paul Scott, Graham Hart, Miriam Howes, Christine Scott, Lois Parr-Ansley, Florence Hymers, and Emerald Fox.
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• The Ompah Community Hall is planning a kitchen renovation in the near future, and needs volunteers to help. Some experience with carpentry, plumbing, electrical, would be especially valuable. The renovation will start after some approval processes are complete. If you would like to contribute to the Ompah community in this way, and work with your neighbours on this project, contact Rick Morey, and let him know. Morey123@gmail.com, or at 613-701-3648. • Don’t miss the “Lodges Past and Present” at the Clar Mill Hall this Saturday May 6th, after 1 pm. This is presented by the Clarendon and Miller Archives, and will have lots of information about Lodges that existed in North Frontenac. Many of them were in the Ompah/Canonto area, especially in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s when this area was a tourist mecca and very active logging and lumber centre. Neville Wells will be the keynote speaker and entertainer.
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• The deadline is quickly approaching for North and Central Frontenac Relay for Life, we need you in order to keep this event going. If you would like to participate, gather up your family, friends, co-workers or challenge another business, do whatever you need to and email me at mrsteal2u@hotmail. com to get your team set up. It only costs $10 to register and we ask that you try to get $150 in sponsors but will be ok with whatever you are able to come up with. We have a fabulous line up, we just need participants to make this event happen. I know that cancer has affected us all, so please consider doing this event on May 19 from 6 pm to midnight. • 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. Thanks to those who have already done their part, it does make the roadways look great to clean up the trash! • Sincere condolences to the families of the late Lorne Peake of Sharbot Lake, Earla Badour of Parham, Geraldine Cox and Roy Leonard. • Birthday greeting to Harry Whan who turned 80 last weekend. • Have you seen all the flags for the celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, also the t-shirts and hoodies? Those items can be bought by ordering from Bill Bowick in Sharbot Lake, give him a call. • The Lion’s All you can eat breakfast was enjoyed by a lot of people. • Thinking of you to Muriel Wagar, Doris & Mel Good. • Baseball season will soon be under way!!! The teams will Features: start playing the week of May 8th, your coach should be cont 409 titanium enhanced stainless steel tacting you shortly. If you registered for grasshopper we are t Rocker grates and ash pan hoping to start towards the end of May. We have to wait for t Forced air adjustable blower Financing allLimited the other schedules and then book the grasshopper t lifetime warranty first available. games when the fields are available. Heatingto:Solutions • Highway Happy 511 Birthday Isaah Filleri, Amy Cooke, Howard
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• Malcolm Sampson of Arden Legion is looking for names of all local people who took part in World War 1. He hopes to make a booklet on behalf of the legion with a history of these people along with a photo. He is looking for families of people who were active or non-active duty or served in any way. Please contact Malcom or myself for the history and photo of these people. • On May 5 at Portland Community Church in Hartington at 7-9pm there will be country and gospel music with a 5$ admission fee. This is a fundraiser to help pay for the church roof
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Vegetable of the Year – more like vegetable family of the year. T
by Jeff Green he vegetable of the year for 2017 is more than just one vegetable, it’s an entire family, even an entire category. They used to be called cruciferous vegetables, not because of their crunch but because of their small flowers. The four petal flower looks something like a cross, hence the latin name crucifera referring to the crucifixion. Botanists now call them brassicas and farmers call them cole plants. Vegetables in the cabbage and mustard family, are all brassicas, powerhouses of nutrition and strong flavours. As garden plants they are well suited to cooler climate, and are generally easy to grow. They include cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, collards, bok choy, nappa, kale, kohlrabi, radish, tatsoi, turnip, and rutabaga and more. The easiest one to grow is the garden radish, of which there are many varieties available. Many gardeners use radishes to mark the ends or limits of rows where slower growing direct seeded plants, such as beets and carrots, are planted because they come up within days and can be harvested quickly, in a few weeks. Brassicas are mostly well suited to our climate and they tend to like well drained soils and prefer wet rather than dry conditions. Some of them can be started indoors but they tend not to like to be disturbed so they are best started in peat pots that can be plugged into the ground when they go out. There are no real issues with frost so
seeds can be planted or plants transplanted at any time. The main concern is bugs (flea beetles, aphids, cabbage worms, cabbage loopers, etc) and for those who like to do multiple plantings throughout the season the best thing to do is not to plant in the same location twice. With some brassicas, the leaves are harvested (kale, bok choy, arugula) with some the swollen half above ground roots are harvested (turnips, radishes, kohlrabi) and with some it is the flower head that is eaten (broccoli, cauliflower). The advantage of growing brassicas, whose leaves or flower heads are the crop we are looking for, is that the plant survives the harvest and keeps growing on to be harvested repeatedly. We will look at one Brassica that local gardeners might consider growing this year. Broccoli – It takes more work to bring broccoli plants to maturity than some of the other brassicas, But once the plants are large enough and the central head is harvested, the side shoots develop and the harvest can continue until well after the first frost of the season. To start broccoli in the spring, many gardeners plant the seeds indoors in April and set out small seedlings in mid May, but they can be direct seeded in May. They can be seeded about 110 days before he first frost, which in our region is between mid-May to early June. They need
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be built. Twelve cabins of various sizes were constructed and "the boathouse', originally a gathering hall, was later converted into an eight-person cabin and renamed by the guests as "Hotel Cleveland." Later a house-keeping cabin was added as well. Twin Oak Lodge was known for its excellent food, comfortable cabins, great fishing, and up until the mid 1990's, a wonderful retreat for hunters. In the early days, it was also known for the dances that Tony would host, with local folks and guests alike enjoying live music. Twin Oak's has always been a family business, with Tony's daughters Mary and Rose helping him from day one. His sister, brothers, grandsons, granddaughters, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and even great-grand nieces and nephews have worked there. In 1970, his daughter Mary and husband Arnold took over as owners and the business continued to flourish. Mary's excellent cooking brought in local people to eat dinner alongside the guests, especially for turkey dinners on Theresa Weiss, first cook at Twin Oak Wednesday and fried chicken on Sundays. She ran the lodge with Arnold until he passed away in 2002, and then continued on with her son and daughter until she passed away in 2007. Her children continue to run Twin Oak Lodge, and maintain the same level of excellence that it has always been famous for and of course the amazing food. Tony never advertised … he didn't have to. His three original guests brought their family and friends and these people have continued to come with growing families for four and five generations. A fitting way to run a very family lodge.
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Frontenac Mortgage Investment Corporation (Frontenac) hereby announces that the Board of Directors has established a record date of April 19, 2017. This date establishes the list of shareholders eligible to receive notice of and vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM will be held at The Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8 on June 17, 2017. The meeting will start at 4:30 p.m.
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Celebration of Life
OBITUARY
Celebration of Life
Rodney Laverne Meeks December 31, 1960 - April 30, 2017 Peacefully, at the L&A County General Hospital on Sunday, April 30, 2017 in his 57th year. Life long friend & companion of Gail Bryden. Dear father of Virginia Meeks. Rodney will be sadly missed by his brothers David (Sylvia) Meeks, Peter (Janice) Meeks, Roger (Sandra) Meeks and his sister Connie (Bruce) McShane. Pre-deceased by his parents Walter & Carrie Meeks and his nephew Trevor. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41 Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Tuesday from 6-9pm. The Funeral Service will be in the Chapel on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 2:00pm. Interment will follow at the Dempsey Cemetery, Cloyne. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to COFA. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com
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 Geraldine Ruth Cox (nee Lyons)
August 27, 1942 – April 29, 2017 Passed away peacefully on April 29, 2017 in her 75th year. Loving mother of Mitchell Cox (Jenny) of Clarendon, Cindy Cox (Walter Barker) of Mountain Grove and Shelley Wasmund (Greg) of Petawawa. Very proud grandma/nana to her wonderful grandsons David Cox (Reanna) and Colby Barker (Hannah) and caring great grandmother and now special angel to Zoey and her soon to be baby brother. Sister to Roger Lyons (Sharon), Paul Lyons and Barb Pakul (Paul). She will be greatly missed by her special friend Tripod. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents William and Gladys Lyons. As per her wishes a small private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Malcolm Edward Wise February 23, 1935 - April 27, 2017 “Mac” passed away peacefully at home in Cloyne on Thursday, April 27, 2017 in his 83rd year. Loving husband of 38 years to Shirley (Brown). Dear father of Janet Wise, Rick (Karen) Wise, both of Orangeville, Sandra Wise of Deep River and step-father of Sandy Barrington of Alberta, Tom Barrington of Toronto, John (Annette) Barrington of Deep River, David (Cindy) Barrington of Mackey and Caroline Barrington of Saskatchewan. He will be sadly missed by his 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by his sister Barbara Noach and his brother Ron Wise. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A Celebration of Life Service for “Mac” will take place at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 163 Bridge St, Denbigh, Ont. on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 2:00pm. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the Ottawa Civic Hospital Grimes Lodge or the charity of your choice through the Milestone Funeral Center. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com
IN MEMORIAM In Memory of Howard Burke May 5 1985 Deep in my heart you’ll always stay, loved and missed everyday. Love Sharon
Ducharme
In memory of a loving son, brother and uncle, Steve Ducharme, who passed away five years ago May 7, 2012. Silent memories keep you near as time unfolds another year Out of our lives you may be gone, but in our hearts you still live on. The hands of time keep turning. Five years have passed away. But for those who really loved you, it hurts like yesterday. Loved and missed always, Mom, Terry and nieces.
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IN MEMORIAM Don Smith
It’s been 11 years Dad, since you joined the angels, May 1st 2006, There is a bridge of happy memories, from here to heaven above, You know we share that bridge Dad, it’s called the bridge of love “Keep smiling” Loved & missed, Donna, John & family
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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 our farm on the Bell Line Road and at their home in Kingston. You were always there for me. Don, you are loved and deeply missed, forever in my heart, Dorothy (DOT)
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In loving memory of my husband Jim, who died May 4, 1995. In quiet thought I live again, The days that used to be, How rich in kindness, love and care, How dear you were to me. I miss you so much, love Lillian
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by Alice Gilchrist e had another successful windup to the Snow Road Snowmobile Club breakfast season with three fundraisers for local charities. Each year the club dedicates three end-of-season breakfasts to support charities in both Lanark and Frontenac. This year, breakfast proceeds and donations collected has provided another boost to these charities. $1,547.50 was raised on behalf of Alzheimer’s Society; and the Canadian Cancer Society benefited with $1,324 for the Wheels of Hope campaign, and $1,356.00 for Melanoma. The executive and members of the club want to thank everyone who has supported their fundraising breakfasts and other activities throughout the season, as well as the dedicated volunteers who make them happen. The club is already preparing for their annual Canada Day breakfast/bake and yard sale on Saturday, June 24th and are happily accepted donations for the yard sale or the bake sale. Contact Ruth Wark at 613-278-0477 or Alice Gilchrist at 613-278-1020 for information.
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Fern G. Hayes
January 8, 1948 - May 5, 2011
We often think of bygone days When we were together The family chain is broken now But memories live forever To us, she has not gone away Nor has she travelled far Just entered God’s eternal home And left the gate ajar Miss you every day, Bill & Family
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Thank you for joining us to help celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary. Thank you for the cards, gifts and best wishes, it was very much appreciated. Thank you to the Clar-Mill volunteers for the lovely lunch. It was nice seeing everyone. Arnold and Shirley Miller
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Pilgrimage - Continued from page 1 to engage in “ongoing public dialogue and actions to support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.” Chuck Wright of the Christian Peacemakers is one of the organisers of the trip. He said that by walking 600 kilometres over 21 days and stopping most nights in a host church along the way and holding a learning circle, participants in the trip are “attempting in their own way to honour Call to Action number 48”. The walkers will be staying in Flinton at Through the Roof Ministry on Saturday Night (May 6) as guests of the congregation. On Sunday morning a father and daughter who are participating in the walk will be speaking to the congregation during Sunday services. They will be guests of the Shabot Obaadjiwan on Sunday Night, May 7, near White Lake, and then travelling to the Maberly hallthe next day. The day after that (May 9) they travel to Perth where they will participate in an event at St. Paul’s United Church at 7pm. That event will feature speakers including MP Saganash — who for more than 30 years has played a key role in the development and drafting of UNDRIP — and Leah Gazan, a member of Wood Mountain Lakota Nation who teaches at the faculty of education at the University of Winnipeg. In addition to the scheduled events, Wright said that people are more than welcome to join the walkers on the road as they cross through the region to walk and talk about why they are walking and the role they see church communities playing in the future relationship between settler and indigenous communities. Their website describes the initiative in this way: We have named this walk a pilgrimage to signal: our dependence upon the Creator; our desire to hold the spiritual and the political together, and; our attempt to connect this fragile initiative to the rich history of sacred walks seeking reparative change (e.g., the Native American Longest Walk, Chavez’ Pilgrimage to Sacramento, the Civil Rights March on Selma, Gandhi’s Salt March, and so on). “We also welcome everyone who is interested to join us on May 13 at 2pm for the Walk the Talk rally at Parliament Hill, our rally in support of implementation of Bill C262.
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COTTAGE CLEANERS REQUIRED Saturday mornings, now until October. Upper Bobs Lake, Badour Road off of Crow Lake Road. 2 person team or couple preferred but individuals accepted. Contact Mary, info@ cedarhavencottages.com. 613-850-5951 FISHING LODGE on Crotch Lake, looking for Full Time Cook. Basic home cooked meals. Experience preferred but not necessary. Will train. Call 613-279-2530. 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
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CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES Spring REBATE with a savings up to $700. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca FRESH BULLHEADS, $1.50/lb live weight. Norris Bait & Tackle, 8877 Hwy. 42, Westport. 613-273-6462 MOUNTAIN GROVE SEED COMPANY - Email orders, for pick up at Parham General Store, no shipping charges. www. mountaingroveseedcompany.com PINK SHADE Tri-light floor lamp. $25. Pink swivel rocker with matching ottoman. $75. 3 piece set of luggage. $50. Garden Wagon $50. 613-279-2390. SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com.
The Township of North Frontenac is pleased to invite you to celebrate the Opening of the Scenic Route Rest Stop in Ompah and the unveiling of the beautiful Art Murals created by Local Artists, to be installed at our Community Halls. The event will take place on Saturday May 13, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Scenic Route Rest Stop in Ompah (across from the Ompah Community Hall, located at 10200 Road 509, Ompah). We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate these wonderful projects. Please contact Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development at (613) 479-2231 Ext. 233 or recreation@ northfrontenac.ca if you require further information.
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Property Management Services URCA Housing operates 16 non-profit units in Flinton, On Requirements for Position • Property Manager is responsible for all aspects of the management of the portfolio. • Manager will prepare all reports required by the Service Manager and the Board of URCA and will meet with the Board on a regular basis. Qualifications • Working knowledge of Quick Books Small Business Accounting System • Must have knowledge and experience working in field of Property Management • Must be able to communicate effectively with Service Manager, Board, Tenants, and community at large. • Knowledge of Residential Tenancy Act, Housing Services Act, and working of the Landlord and Tenant Board. Interested Individals or Firms are requested to obtain RFP package by calling 613-336-8965 or email urca@ sympatico.ca. Package is also available at site meeting Friday, May 12, at 1:00 p.m. Closing date: May 31, 2017
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MOTHER’S DAY MANICURES. Friday May 12, 4:30 – 8pm. Olden Recreation Hall, Mountain Grove. $10 for tickets to reserve a spot as space is limited. Call Nancy: 613-329 3255
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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 613-279-3150 for further details. (Position to begin in late spring/early summer)
Mother’s Day Concert
submitted by MERA s a special Mother’s Day event, local pianist Michael Costello will be offering a Chopin and Mozart concert at MERA on Sunday, May 14th at 2:00 PM. Michael will be presenting music half composed by Mozart and half by Chopin, his favourite composer. He will be playing on a Piano Controller, which creates a sound like the 1835 Pleyel piano that was synonymous with Chopin’s playing style. He promises that it will be outstanding sound for our space. Tickets are available for $25 plus surcharge on-line at Ticketsplease.ca, or by telephone 613-485-6434 Students under 16 are free.
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Land O’ Lakes Community Services Seeking Public Input The Board of Land O'Lakes Community Services and Pine Meadow Nursing Home, as part of their Strategic Plan, is seeking information concerning community needs for future planning. In the next few weeks you may be asked to complete a Needs Assessment Survey. Your input will be very beneficial, and in accordance with our Vison Statement may be used for future program development. Results of the needs assessment will be published in the paper.
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Summer Student Position In Sharbot Lake If you are a Post-Secondary Student returning to your studies in September and under the age of 30, you may apply for this exciting summer work experience. You will be working mostly out to our second hand store The Treasure Trunk, where you will learn not only retail but also working and supporting people with intellectual disabilities. We are looking for someone who demonstrates professional attributes and great customer service. Our Mission, Guiding Principles and our Vision are the cornerstone of our agency. We have a great orientation and mentoring program. You will work 30 hours per week, some evening and (Saturdays 9 am till 3 pm) The rate is $17.25 per hour From June 27th till August 27th, 2017 Preference will be given to individuals who is studying in the Developmental Services field, visible minority, aboriginal, or a student with a disability. Students in another Human field will be considered. Driver’s license and Vulnerable Sector Check will be required. Résumés will be accepted until 12 noon on Wednesday May 17th, 2017 Drop off your résumé at Community Living – North Frontenac at 1025 Elizabeth Street Attention: Marcel Quenneville Fax 613-279-3732 or email mquenneville@clnf.ca
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Thursday May 4
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. S.A.L.T LUNCH and Alzheimers presentation. Glendower Hall, 1381 Westrport Rd, 11:30am to 1pm. Preregister by calling 613-276-6477 by May 3 SYDENHAM - ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN Church, 4336 Mill St., Fish 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. SYDENHAM LIBRARY BRANCH Family Storytime:10:30am 4412 Wheatley Street SHARBOT LAKE – BLACK FLY DERBY Chili and Trivia
Kathy Felkar. Meet at 8am park office. No dogs, cost - day permit Info 613-376-3489
Monday May 8
SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Senior’s Centre, appointment: 613-279-3151 SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE - meeting at the Sydenham Library 6:30pm; anyone interested please come and bring a friend.
Night at Granite Ridge Education Centre, 6:30 to 9:30pm $5 advance $10 at door, call 613-279- 2499
Saturday May 6 and Sunday May 7
GODFREY – SCULPTURE PARK season opening, featuring the work of Stefan Duerst, Chaka Chikodzi, Kevin Lockau and Loomit, as well as a new healing centre 10am - 5pm both days. Info: 613-329-8096 or duerst@gmail.com
Tuesday May 9
OMPAH - NORTHERN 5 DINERS, noon, For those 50+, $12, reservations requ’d 613-279-3151
Saturday May 6
Wednesday May 10
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 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 until they are gone. Donations to playground equipment at PCPS. 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 613 279-2144. 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, 613-376-3489 WINTERGREEN STUDIOS – SINGING Meadow with Peri Mcquay 4:30pm optional walk 6pm supper, 7:30pm reading. Info and pricing 613-273-8745 SHARBOT LAKE – COUNTRY, bluegrass and gospel music concert, United Church Hall, 1-4pm, local and visiting musicians, freewill donation to food bank, free refreshments
BOLINGBROKE - FOREVER FRIENDS CLUB, noon; info Joyce Fleming rayjoyce@rideau.net; (613) 273-4832 HARROWSMITH - SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB MEETING, All are welcome to attend Call Pam 613-372-1578 for further information & membership.
SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE – Pot Luck dinner 5:30pm. All welcome.
Thursday May 11
LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 7pm, - speaker: Sue Leduc on "Alpine Trough/Hypertufa Gardens + Plants suitable for Rock Gardens." info: yram@golden.net.
VERONA – DIABETES EDUCATION GROUP, 9am to 12 pm, Medical Centre upstairs. Info: Anne MacDonald RD CDE 613-544-3400 ext. 3589 Friday May 12
SHARBOT LAKE LEGION SUPPER, 5:30 PM – Stuffed Pork, $12 SYDENHAM – MELODIA MONDAY - eclectic performance by a cappella chamber choir. 7:30pm $15 order online www. sfcsc.ca/grace-arts or call 613-376-6477 MOUNTAIN GROVE HALL – Mothers day Mani event 4:30pm to 8pm, $10 call 613-375-3255 HARROWSMITH – GOLDEN LINKS Hall – Youth Dance. 7 – 9:30 pm. $6 – call 613-372-2410. Sponsor - Oddfellows and Rebekahs HARROWSMITH – WEMP AND SMITH Open House 124pm, free BBQ. 4153 Road 38, 613-372-1234 NORTHBROOK – POT LUCK and Trivia Night at Lion’s
Sunday May 7
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HARROWSMITH - EUCHRE NIGHT at the S and A Club, 7pm. $5 per person. Prizes, refreshments and a cash bar. Call Marilyn at 372-0917. ARDEN - OPEN MIC – 5-10 pm, entertainment, pot luck at 5pm, music starts at 6pm Kennebec Recreation Centre, $2 (A CF Canada 150 event) MABERLY – FIELDWORKS 10TH SEASON, featuring Soundworks, 6 new, interactive installations 2-5pm 2501 Old Brooke Road 613-268-2024 OMPAH – GRAND OPENING of scenic route rest stop, and mural unveiling, 10am Ompah Community Centre – 10am 10200 Road 509 VERONA – MOTHERS DAY BAKE sale at Trinity United Church 8:30 to 11:30am. Pies, cakes, bread, candy, squares and more. FRONTENAC PROVINCIAL PARK – WILDERNESS navigation 9am-4pm $25 plus parking info 613-376-3489
Sunday May 14
SYDENHAM - SELECTED WORKS OF FIBRE ART by Phillida Hargreaves – Official opening 1-4 pm, artist talk, 2 pm. Grace Centre, 4295 Stagecoach Rd.. 613-376-6477 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614. HARROWMSITH - OLE TIME FIDDLERS Open Mic at Golden Links Hall, 1-5 pm, followed by dinner $10. Info 3722410 sponsored by Odd fellows and Rebekahs in support of Camp Trillium MCDONALDS CORNERS – MICHAEL COSTELLO plays Chopin and Mozart MERA Schoolhouse. 2 pm. $25 For tickets call 613-485-6434
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PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Community Centre, appointment: 613-279-3151
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What’s Up in the Night Sky - May 2017 by Fred Barrett Mars rovers
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here oh where are Spirit and Opportunity? These 2 Mars rovers landed successfully on Mars in 2004. In 2009, poor Spirit rover succumbed when one of its 6 wheels went lame. It could travel and move at a muchreduced rate by going backwards but soon it got stuck, and in March 2010 it had to be abandoned. Incredibly, Opportunity rover is still working very well thank you and still collecting very useful scientific data about Mars. Just recently it left its data collecting position on the rim of a crater named Tribulation after a 90 day stay. It is now heading towards a nearby feature called Perseverance Valley. Spirit lasted 6 years and so far, Opportunity has been constantly collecting valuable data about Mars for 13 years. Pretty good for a pair of rovers whose mission back then would have been called a spectacular success if they had lasted the 90 days that was their predicted lifetime! The work of both rovers has been priceless! Curiosity Rover, a next generation of rover that landed on Mars in 2012, is still going strong. It has some tire damage from the terrain it has been traveling on but that has slowed it down very little. It recently sent back to Earth a photo that got published in all the newspapers and went viral on social media! The object in the photo appears to be a 3-foot-high remnant of a petrified tree. Of course, it could be just a tall rock. Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity have established that free running water existed on the surface of Mars a long time ago, roughly in the first billion and a half years of its existence. Water is necessary for life as we know it. It is unlikely that water ran free on Mars for a long enough time period for there to have evolved anything more advanced than single celled life forms. A tree is a very sophisticated life form that would have taken a lot longer than a billion years to evolve. It took several billion years for trees to evolve and diversify in the much friendlier conditions of Earth. My resident expert, my wife, says it’s a rock! I’m not about to argue. Planets in view during May May is a pretty good month for planets. Mars will be swallowed by evening twilight soon but there’s Jupiter as one of several planets prominent in the evening sky to the south east to take its place. It shows itself about an hour after sunset and it is still above the western horizon at sunrise. It’s a beautiful sight with its 4 largest moons strung out around it. They are especially viewable with binoculars. Saturn comes up near midnight in early May and is high in the south by early morning. It will reach opposition in midJune and be very noticeable. It will be tilted ideally this summer so that a view of the rings through a modest telescope will show details of its ring structure besides being spectacular! Binoculars provide a good view especially since it will be sitting in a part
of the sky near the centre of our Milky Way galaxy. There is an abundance of nebulae, star clusters and galaxies to also see through the binoculars. A modest telescope would be ideal for finding some of Saturn’s moons. Saturn’s largest moon Titan will be north of Saturn on May 7th and13th and to the south on May 15th and 31st. Venus rises about 2 hours before the Sun in May and although it’s not quite as bright as it was in April, it is still dazzling bright. It is close to Earth and as it moves away, watch for changes in its appearance. Use a telescope to see it go from roughly a ¼ illuminated at the start of May to about ½ illuminated by the end of the month. May 4: 1st quarter Moon. May 6: Eta Aquariid meteor shower. It is best a few hours before sunrise after the gibbous Moon has set. May 10: Full Moon. It is called the Full Flower Moon and sure enough, my tulips are coming up although our rock garden looks like the surface of the Moon – sterile so far. May13: Moon passes 3 degrees north of Saturn around 7pm. May 18: Last ¼ Moon. May 22: Moon passes 2 degrees south of Venus around 9 am. Here’s an opportunity to more easily find Venus during the daylight.
Finding Venus during daytime is a feather in any amateurs cap. May 25: New Moon. … and comets There are 2 viewable comets in the sky and one dim difficult one. Comet 41P: It can be found near Vega in the constellation Lyra around May 4th. As the month progresses, it travels south in a sort if straight line down the east side of Hercules. Comet Johnson: It is north of Bootes in early May and travels down the east side of Bootes. Comet PANSTARRS: It is low in the east just before sunrise and close to Venus. Difficult and dimmer than the other 2. Keep looking up! “The Beginners Observing Guide” by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion for adventures in the night sky. It contains star charts and is packed with information. It can be purchased at the Sharbot Lake pharmacy or it can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/ publications. rdered at the RASC site as well. Email fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca to ask questions or report any unusual sights in the night sky. Clear Skies! Fred
Mayor’s Declaration Annual Emergency Preparedness Week “Emergency preparedness starts with you, #PrepareYourSelfie”
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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC
www.southfrontenac.net LIVING HERE
BUILDING SEASON The Township of South Frontenac requires building permits for all structures greater than (108 sq. ft.) 10 sq. m. in area; additions or renovations to existing structures (including decks); installation or alteration of a plumbing system (including septic systems); installation or alteration of a heating or ventilation system and any material alteration to a structure (including new pools). Please contact Building staff prior to starting work to ensure your investment is secure.
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.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK – MAY 7-13, 2017 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 16, 2017 Committee of the Whole – Tues, May 9, 2017 Committee of Adjustment – Thurs, May 11, 2017 Public Services Committee – May 18, 2017 @ 8:30 am (Keeley Road Boardroom)
INVITATION TO TENDER No. PW-2017-21 for ONE (1) 2017 MODEL WOOD CHIPPER Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., May 10th, 2017, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0 Clearly marked: PW-2017-21- Wood Chipper Official documents 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
INVITATION TO TENDER No. PW-2017-22-CONSTRUCTION OF HARROWSMITH INTERSECTION & ROADWORKS ALONG ROAD 38 & WILTON RD Sealed tenders, on the forms supplied, will be received at the Township of South Frontenac, 4432 George Street, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0 UNTIL Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 at 1:00 PM Contract specifications and tender forms may be obtained Monday to Friday between 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0 commencing Wednesday, May 3, 2017.
It’s time for Emergency Preparedness Week! from May 7-13, 2017. North Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee is joining forces with the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) to remind local residents about the importance of an emergency survival kit in their home.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION – NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
A 2014 Survey of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience, released by Statistics Canada, revealed that only 47% of Canadians have an emergency survival kit. To reinforce the importance of having an emergency survival kit and building on the fundamentals of emergency preparedness, the focus of this year’s Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week campaign is personal preparedness.
Registration is now open online and in person on May 1. See our website – Things to Do - Recreation Activities/Swim and Daycamps. For information on the programs contact the Camp Coordinator at 613-376-3027 Ext 2231.
The provincial theme this year is “Emergency preparedness starts with you, #PrepareYourSelfie!” The #PrepareYourSelfie! campaign is designed to engage Ontarians in emergency preparedness, heightening the importance of accountability and action in a fun and interactive way. Ontarians will be encouraged to ‘prepare their selfie,’ to demonstrate how they are personally prepared for emergencies (e.g. show items from an emergency survival kit, etc.) and then share it via social media. The provincial campaign will largely be conducted online through the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) website, via social media engagement through Facebook and Twitter, and in partnership with the Insurance Bureau of Canada through digital advertising. Additionally, the OFMEM will showcase an interactive booth which simulates a photo booth, where the public can prepare a selfie at special events in their community. They can then share the selfie through their personal social media channels using the hashtag #prepareyourselfie. The OFMEM is encouraging ministries, communities, partners and the public to use these hashtags to support EP Week promotion and monitor trends: #PrepareYourSelfie, #ONready, #EPweek. THEREFORE, I Ron Higgins Mayor of the Township of North Frontenac do hereby declare May 7-13, 2017, as Emergency Preparedness Week throughout the Township, and I urge all the people of North Frontenac to prepare an emergency survival kit for their home and to support the efforts of North Frontenac’s Emergency Management Program Committee during Emergency Preparedness Week 2017.
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.
THINGS TO DO SUMMER CAMP/SWIM PROGRAM
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 TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF TOWNSHIP OFFICES All Township offices and garages will be closed on Thursday, May 25, 2017 from 12:00 noon until 1:30 pm for a Staff Recognition luncheon.
LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC DISEASE – FREE 6 WEEK WORKSHOP Wednesdays from 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
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING - PART OF LOT 10 BETWEEN CONCESSIONS XII AND XIII; LOUGHBOROUGH 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 road allowance. This matter will come before Council on June 6, 2017 at 7:00 pm. For more information see our website under “News and Public Notices” or contact Lindsay Mills, Planner at Ext 2221
NOTICE OF NAMING A PUBLIC ROAD – ROBINSON ROAD Council will be considering a by-law at a public meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 7:00 pm regarding a proposed name for a newly constructed public road in Part of Lot 7, Concession IV, District of Portland, connecting Colebrooke Road on the north with Wilton Road on the south within the village of Harrowsmith. The by-law would name the road “Robinson Road” in honour of the late, long-serving Councillor Bill Robinson. For more information see the website under “News and Public Notices” or contact Lindsay Mills, Planner at Ext 2221.
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review by Jeff Green orth Frontenac Little Theatre’s production of the Canadian playwright Norm Foster’s play, Here Along the Flight Path, went up last weekend at Granite Ridge Education Centre in Sharbot Lake. The play centres around John Cummings, played by Marc Veno, who is a teacher at Harrowsmith Public School. The title of the play refers not only to the planes that fly over the apartment building in an un-named Canadian City where the play is set, but also to Cummings himself. Although he is a catalyst for changes in the lives of three women who live in the apartment next door at different times over a three year period, he does not act. We get a picture of his changing perspective on the world and his life through the interaction but he
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is essentially along the flight path of their lives, watching and listening as they eventually fly off to the next phase of their lives, leaving him behind. Cummings is 46 when the play starts, a cuckolded divorced man who loves his young children but may or may not be involved in their lives. He thinks about having sex all the time, but knows he wants something more in his life without really knowing what it is or how to seek it. Veno captures all this very well, but he is hindered by the character’s limitatoins. As a playwright Foster sets his characters up to reveal and maybe discover themselves, and then inevitably retreats to a joke, keeping the characters from being too “real” and this also hinders the performances of the actors playing those roles. Veno did a very good job, showing
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Cummings is a fundamentally decent man who respects, cares about and eventually helps each of the women living next door. Faye Davidson (played by Ellie Steele) is the first neighbout, a ‘hooker with the heart of gold’, Angel Plunkett (played by Carol Belanger) is a ‘plucky’ aspiring musical theatre actress from the sticks come to make her mark in the big city, and Gwen (played by Barb Matson) is a 40ish woman seeking a new life on her own after her policeman husband dumped her for another woman.Steele played Davidson as strong, unapologetic, worldly and at the same time sympathetic. The scene just before she leaves for Montreal is a classic slapstick ala the Dick Van Dyke show. She decides to have sex with Cummings before leaving town, and he refuses, leading to a kind of chase scene as they both trip over couches, all the while delivering their lines on cue. The character of Angel Plunkett is in her early 20’s, too young for John Cummings to pursue, which she makes abundantly clear. Carol Belanger captured a lot of the naivetee of Plunkett, who clearly is never going to succeed in musical theatre, but has a second life as a country singer-songwriter back in Alberta. She appreciates her
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face her own life. Matson was very good in the role, good enough that her ultimate decision to leave Cummings with no warning takes him, and the audience, by surprise. But the structure of the play is such that Cummings is “on the flight path” not the destination.
In spite some of my issues with the play itself, the NFLT production was very solid this time around, the acting and staging and lighting were all clean, and the subject matter of the play was interesting as well.
Country music hall of fame
(L to R) Karen Anderson, Flinton Jamboree (FJ) Registration Coordinator, Margaret Palimaka, Administrator of Pine Meadow, Bob Taylor, FJ President, Betty by Jeff Green his week, the Land O’Lakes Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame announced who the inductees for 2017 are going to be. The second annual awards will handed out this summer as part of the Flinton Jamboree on Saturday August 5th at 3:00 during a gala show featuring hall of fame members. This years inductees in the musician category are Bill White from Harrowsmith, Neville Wells from Ompah, Ross Clow from Verona, and Lionel Grimard from Harlowee. In the songwriter category, Sheila Calthorpe of Yarker, and in the posthumous category, Bob Goodberry from Verona. Many of the names on the list are familiar to music enthusiasts throughout the region as
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they have played regularly over the years and still play today. Within the past few months all of the living musicians on the list have played at local venues. The hall of fame will be enshrined virtually in the coming months with the creation of a comprehensive website. In addition to establishing the hall of fame, the Flinton Jamboree has been active in other ways in recent weeks. Pine Meadow residents and staff were delighted to be presented with a cheque for $1000.00 from the Flinton Jamboree Committee on Mar.17, 2017. The 2016 Flinton Jamboree was very successful and the organizing committee decided to donate to Pine Meadow’s capital campaign to replace
11 bay windows at a total cost of approximately $125,000. Five windows were completed in 2016. At least 3 more will be able to be done this summer and the project will hopefully be completed in the summer of 2018. Thanks to the Flinton Jamboree Committee and all the other individuals, organizations, counties and townships who have helped us with this ongoing project. More donations are welcome and still needed! The 2017 Flinton Community Jamboree will take place August 3-6 on the grounds of the Flinton Recreational Centre. For more information about the event or to volunteer or donate, please visit their website at www.flintonjamboree.ca All the contact information is there.