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The highlight of the opening ceremonies for the 12th annual Frontenac Heritage Festival was the Young Choristers Limestone North’s rendition of the National Anthem in English, French and Ojiway. They also performed an Algonquin welcoming song in Algonquin. Photo/Craig Bakay . For more on the Heritage Festival and Family Day in South Frontenac, please see oage 6

Roasting marshmallows was only one of the many activities on Family Day at the Frontenac Community Arena Monday. The annual free event, put on by South Frontenac Township and Healthy Kids Community Challenge KFL&A also included a barbecue, snowshoe races, wagon rides, an obstacle course, games and prizes and traditional Scandinavian kicksledding.

Ramsey Hart to seek NDP Nomination for LFK

amsey Hart, of Perth, is running to be the candidate for the New Democratic Party in the June 7th provincial election. On February 15, the NDP officially accepted his application as a candidate for nomination. The riding association has yet to set a date for a nomination meeting, which will likely take place in March. Because of new fixed election date legislation, the provincial election date is known to be June 7 and the election campaign period will take up the month of May. Hart is is the Executive Director at The Table Community Food Centre in Perth and an active volunteer in a number of community initiatives, including the Tay Valley Ski Club, Lanark County Neighbours for Truth and Reconciliation, the Perth Men’s Shed and the Mayor’s Task Force on Local Climate Change. He came to Perth four years ago, from Ottawa where he worked for Mining Watch Canada, to take a leadership role at the Table. The Table operates a food bank, serves community meals, and operates food and social programs as well. Not surprisingly, concern about the social safety net in Ontario is one of the main reasons that Hart is putting his name forward to try and represent the NDP in the coming election. “From my work at the Table, I have developed a sense of the importance of policy decisions as they relate to the services available to many people in our communities. Because of the gaps in our social safety net, a lot of people struggle to get by. While the increase to the minimum wage is a help, a person can’t live in dignity under Ontario Works or the Ontario Disabil-

ity Support Program without depending on Food Banks and other services. Housing is also a major issue that Ontario needs to address,” he said, in a telephone interview on Tuesday (February 20). Hart recognises that NDP candidates are viewed as underdogs in a riding with a long history of sending Conservatives to Queen’s Park, but said he is not deterred. “We’ve had 14 years of Liberal government in Toronto and decades of Conservative representation in this riding. Now is a good time to look at viable alternatives to the status quo. If people want a change, I want to be that change. The NDP has a solid track record representing rural areas

of Northern Ontario and I can do the same in Eastern Ontario if given the chance” he said, in a press release. The need to combat poverty is a theme he intends to return to on the campaign trail. “We are losing the potential of too many people and spending too much money to treat the symptoms of poverty. We can do a much better job taking care of each other. For example, the NDP’s program for a provincial pharma-care program will make an important difference in many people’s lives. Diversification in the agricultural sector, small business growth, and keeping rural schools open are also issues he intends to address. “While he has not spent a lot of time

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in Frontenac County since moving to the region, Hart has taken advantage of the wilderness opportunities the county offers, including winter camping and skiing at Frontenac Park, and an annual canoe trip in North Frontenac Parklands. “I am looking forward to learning more about Frontenac County as the election nears,” he said, “from what I have seen, there is a lot of untapped potential to attract more visitors.” He will be taking a leave of absence from his job at the Table in May, but intends to begin talking to people about the election throughout the late winter and spring. Ramsey Hart can be reached at ramsey. lfk.ndp@gmail.com, or 613-298-4745

County moves to expropriate three properties for trail

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by Jeff Green At their meeting this week (February 21) Frontenac County is being asked to initiate expropriation proceedings to deal with three properties on the former K&P rail line. One of the properties is located south of Oconto Road in South Frontenac, and the other two are located in Central Frontenac closer to Sharbot Lake. The owners of the properties have rebuffed attempts by the county to negotiate a land purchase of the former railway corridor. The county has secured most of the pri-

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by Jonathan Davies rontenac County representatives and farmers came together Thursday February 15 at the Verona Lions' Hall for a potluck and brainstorming session. The brainstorm centred around developing the local food economy with the perennial questions coming to the fore: How do we address the lack of connectedness between producers and consumers? How can we develop better road signage and online

directories to get the message out? How do the idea of buying local food and an awareness of opportunities to do so become ingrained in consumers' minds so that local food can grow? Fifteen years ago, egg signs at the ends of laneways were virtually the only evidence that farm goods were available direct to consumers. Around this time, a campaign was created under the logo, “Eat from Kingston's Countryside.”

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“Feast of Fields,” a series of events where guests were treated to fine dining with food from local farms, prepared by local chefs, were organized and well received; people were meeting farmers and having experiences on farms. They began signing up for beef and chicken orders, and visiting farm gates as a means of connecting further with these newly discovered farms and their quality goods. Among the vanguards of this push for local food awareness and increased economic viability were Andrea Cumpson of Sonset Farms, Kim Perry of Perry Farm and Food Less Traveled, and Sharon Freeman of Freeman Farms, who attended Thursday's meeting. Thanks to their efforts, local food made great leaps in the last decade. The downside has been that such initiatives

take time and energy, and risk wearing out alreadyoverworked farmers. The county is looking at ways to bolster the work of the farming community so that the local food economy can gain momentum and farmers can focus more on production. As Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development, explained, a committee is set to be struck, that would see people involved in the local food economy first identify what the main issues are around supply, ease of access and branding. The next step would be to de-

cide how the committee's findings could fit into the county's workplan. From there it is a question of how much the producer does to further its market access and how much a larger body such as a county government is needed to ensure businesses can thrive. The meeting, with an attendance nearing 20, came on the heels of Smith's Falls' Three Rivers' Food Hub announcing that it is discontinuing the distribution component of its operations. This had been a much-celebrated

step forward in local food infrastructure in the region, and its loss is a reminder that local food distribution is still in its infancy. A few possibilities for the coming year were floated late in the meeting: a re-emergence of Feast of Fields and Open Farm Days (a series of organized farm visits) which the County could help promote. Attendees also pondered looking into web-based programs along the lines of Good Eggs, a San Francisco-based site that acts as a grocery service for local producers and eaters.

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he ever shifting fortunes of Ontario Conservative Party are making the news again, and local MPP Randy Hillier has taken on the role of attacker in chief against former party leader Patrick Brown. Hillier was one of the first MPP’s to insist that Brown step down back in January when allegations about his sex life were about to be revealed on a CTV news report. Then, over the last few days, after Brown submitted his nomination papers to run for his old job, Hillier has been the most vocal sitting Conservative MPP seeking to discredit and even invalidate Brown’s candidacy. On Sunday, Hillier released a statement condemning Brown. It reads, in part, “Patrick Brown is unfit to be in the Progressive Conservative Caucus, he is unfit to be leader and he is unfit to be premier.” The statement goes on to assert that Brown “wilfully and dishonestly lied to the people of Ontario” on national TV, that he “must explain and answer” for the sale of fraudulent party memberships. Although the statement does not directly accuse Brown of direct financial impropriety, it does ask about the whereabouts of $200,000 in membership fees. A subsequent statement by Hillier, which came after a report in the Globe and Mail raised further questions about Brown’s financial dealings with a PC candidate, went even further. In that statement, Hillier said that Brown “is unfit to sit in the legislature”. At the end of his first statement, Hillier said that he “is aware and has evidence of further ethical breaches, dishonest behaviours and will be making them public at a later date.” At the end of his second statement, he said that he “has every confidence that he [Brown] will be answering to these charges in front of a judge.” Hillier also said he will be filing the evidence that has been collected with the relevant “law and compliance enforcement agencies” On Tuesday, as the Ontario Legislature re-opened after the long Christmas break, Hillier was front and centre, repeating what he said in his statements for the ben-

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efit of the assembled Toronto and national media. Later in the afternoon, he went even further, filing a complaint with the Ontario Integrity Commissioner, charging Brown with financial infractions. He cited "four: payments on Patrick Brown’s $2.3 Million house Incongruent with declared income; failure to disclose other income as required by law; unreported gifts of lavish international travel, including trips to India, Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, and Fiji; and unreported income allegedly related to nomination acclamations. It is unclear, at this time, whether all or any of these allegations will be supported by verifiable facts, but they have certainly thrust Hillier into the fray as a the voice of opposition to Patrick Brown. Hillier has thrown his support to leadership candidate Christine Elliott, whom he hosted at an event in Smiths Falls on Sunday. There is certainly a desire among many in the party to see the leadership contest nomination committee reject Patrick Brown as a candidate, and Hillier’s actions of the last few days are intended to support that position. Since it was in Brown’s name that most of the current membership of the party were signed up, he could actually win back the leadership if he is allowed to run, causing turmoil. There are also people in the party who not only support Brown, but also believe that all of the attacks on him have been orchestrated by his enemies within the party Goldie Ghamari, the PC candidate in the riding of Carleton, came out in support of Patrick Brown’s candidacy over the weekend, tweeting on February 16 that “Patrick Brown is officially a Candidate [for party leader]. My family and I couldn't be happier ...” Ghamari appeared with Brown at an event on the next day. Earlier Ghamari retweeted a post that questioned the “behind-the-scenes connivance” within the party “over the last few weeks” that led to the ousting of Patrick Brown. Ghamari, readers will remember, accused Hillier of harassment and physical intimidation based on an interaction between the two of them that took place at

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Whatever happens, Randy Hillier may indeed pay a price, sooner or later. He is doing the dirty work for the old line party establishment, and the one who does the dirty work invites the most scrutiny. Ever since his landowner days, Randy Hillier has loved the limelight, but he has always just been Rural Randy. This is different. This puts him at the centre of the debate. He may get a cabinet post out of it. Or he may become a political liability himself, and end up back where he started all those years ago, on the outside looking in.

LETTER The article on Central Frontenac budget was misleading in the costs of heating/ electricity for halls. Piccadilly Hall showed $8500.00 and the lowest. However, they didn't mention that includes the cost of heating the fire hall next door for at least 6 fall/winter months to keep the water in the fire truck from freezing as they are on the

same meter. If it was only Piccadilly Hall, the cost should be covered by the income of $1250.00. I don't think any of the other halls include a fire hall but I may be wrong as the cost of operating Mountain Grove Hall is high. Just venting! Sharon Snyder

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after attempting a less confrontational approach. “The county's efforts to purchase three sections of privately owned lands at market value for the purpose of connecting the Frontenac K&P Trail have been unsuccessful and staff have determined that it is now necessary and in the public interest to apply for approval to expropriate these private lands. The purpose of acquiring these three parcels of land is to link two sections of the Frontenac K&P Trail and thereby ensure its continued long-term viability as a public trail within the Frontenac County Trail System in accordance with the County of Frontenac Trails Master Plan,” said the report, which was co-authored by Janette Amini (Manager of Legislative Services) and Kevin Farrell (Manager of Continuous Improvement/GIS).

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• Kids and kids at heart had some great fun at the Family Fun Day hosted by Denbigh Recreation on Saturday. There were many trips down the sledding hill, a trek around with the snowshoes, and some enjoyed a skate in the brisk weather. Following a tasty lunch, smores were enjoyed by the fire, a couple rounds of parachute games were played, and a bit more sledding. Hats off to Denbigh Rec for a wonderful day! • This weekend, February 24th & 25th, the New Apostolic Church will host Homecoming Weekend. Saturday the 24th at 9am is a Men's Breakfast, tickets are $5. At 7pm there will be a Worship Concert with Road to Glory and Friends; tickets are $10. On Sunday the 25th there will be a special Worship Service at 10:30am with a special guest speaker. On Sunday there will also be Youth and Family Activity time with fun and games. Contact Rev. Robert Sprague robertjsprague@ gmail.com. • Good Food Boxes can be ordered at Lakelands Family Health Team next week for the month of March. You can choose from a large for $17, a small for $11, or a fruit or veggie bag for only $6. The produce in the boxes is provided at wholesale prices, so it helps you to stretch a dollar! For more information, contact Jenelle at 613 333-1333.

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• The Frontenac 4-H Association is holding a Rally Night on February 23 at the Glenburnie United Church. This is an opportunity to learn what clubs are being offered this year, to meet the volunteers, and to ask questions. For information regarding this event or the 4-H program please contact Ann at bababcock@hotmail.ca. • A babysitting course will be offered on March 3 from 9am5pm at the Harrowsmith S and A Hall. Cost is $55. Learn how to take care of yourself and others with this Canadian Red Cross course. For ages 11-15. Please bring a doll or teddy bear to swaddle and diaper and a lunch. Contact 3720917 or 372-1578 or email mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com or moreyp@kos.net to register. Deadline to register is February 26. • Spring is on it's way – eventually - and softball season will be here before you know it. Registration for Harrowsmith Softball will take place at the S and A Hall on March 7 from 6-8:30pm and March 10 from Noon-2:30pm. • Support is also needed to keep softball alive in our community. If you can spare some time, coach a team, line the fields, put out bases, review and order equipment, drag the field weekly or distribute uniforms your help would be greatly appreciated. Contact Pam at moreyp@kos.net for more information. • A World Day of Prayer Service will be held at Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church on March 2nd at 7:00pm. All are welcome and refreshments will be provided after the service. Words to live by: Always follow your heart, but take your brain with you. Have a great week.

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• The ABC Hall held a "Valentine's Day Paint Night" on Feb. 10th. Below are the pieces of art the participants proudly painted. Photo used with permission by Linda Ingram.

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• Bud Van Alstine will be the guest speaker at the Lanark County Genealogical Society (LCGS) meeting on March 3. Bud was born and raised in old South Sherbrooke Township, now part of Tay Valley Township.He grew up to be, among other things, a history teacher in Perth. Bud is now retired from teaching but still has a passion for local history. He will be speaking to the Society on some of the short stories he has written on the area, the contributions he has made to the Van Alstine Family history book,

• And they did not disappoint ... the men put on a fabulous meal for the ladies on Valentine’s Day. There were ice sculptures on the tables in the shape of stars with tea lights to light them up. There was a big platter with cedar, sumack and milkweed, which Robert made. There were table candles in wooden blocks. Robert had a lovely fruit medley on a board with shish kabob sticks - candy, pineapple strawberries and marshmallows. Beautiful Hearst candles were all over the tables. The meal was excellent. Lots of variety, also apple pies and apple crisp. Cupid came at 6 o’clock and gave all the ladies heart shaped boxes of chocolates. It was a lovely meal, with lots of visiting. Ron Gilchrist won the door prize. A big pat on the back to all you gentlemen, from the cooking to the cleanup you did a wonderful job. I’d hire you. • Snow Road Community Centre Music Night is tonight, Febuary 22nd, 7pm-9pm. Featuring Patti and Albert (Just Us Two Friends) . Everyone welcome, light lunch, Country and Bluegrass music. • On Sunday, February 25th, Sharbot Lake United Church will feature an African Themed service with special music by Barbara Agnew-Millar and a message from Derek Redmond. Reverend Jean will offer light and lively liturgies that day. • Then on Wednesday, February 28, the noon time Lenten Lunch will feature Reverend Jean, and her sister Ruth offering music while Olie Allan and Viola Conner co-ordinate the soups. A free will offering aids the food bank. • The area ministerial will soon be offering monthly worship services at Sharbot Lake Retirement Living. • Sympathy to Allan Gurnsey and Jean Brown on the loss of their Manitoulin cousin, Ron, and their Napanee brother in-law Rudi. • Sympathy to Ann Massey and her family on the death of a great lady, Lenora St. Pierre Dowdall.

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• Sympathy to the family of Gordon Willett husband of the late Margery Willett .He was a member of the Mountain Grove seniors club. • Sympathy also to the York family on the passing of Rodney York. The family used to live on McLean Road years ago. • On February 17 family and friends met at Goodfellows in Parham to celebrate the life of Richard Goodberry, son of Ruth Burke. A story written by Richard called "My Three Sons" was read by Sarah Burke. He had 3 sons: Brock, Dalton, and Will. • Happy Birthday to Danny Meeks, Amanda Nason, Lesley Merrigan, Emilie Thompson, Barbara Cowdy, Sylvia Gray, Jim Kelly, Sandy Scott, Geraldine Badour, Sadie Clarke, Chris McDonald, Peggy Green, Kelly Kehoe, Sarah Hale, Doreen Warren, Dorothy Gray, Landon Giggs, and Rick Steele. • Happy Anniversary to Brenda and Jim Steele. • Many attended the delicious "All you can Eat breakfast" on February 17 at the Oso hall. Proceeds for the new rink in Sharbot Lake. Thanks to everyone that helped in anyway, especially the Lions Club. • On February 14 the Mountain Grove 50+ club met at the Olden Hall for their monthly meeting. Members answered their roll call by naming something they would give up for Lent. John Purdon, President, read from his happiness file, which caused much laughter. Lunch was enjoyed at noon. A fundraiser will be held in April, perhaps a roast beef supper. More details to follow. • Words of Wisdom Do not regret growing old --it is a privilege denied many. Have a great family day every day! • Sympathy to the family of Randy McCullough who passed suddenly (my first cousin). Randy's mom Shirley Noonan and my mother, Joyce Smith are sisters. • Sympathy to the family of Theresa Ferguson of Sharbot Lake.

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• Feb 26 is the next diners at the Parham United Church will consist of rosemary roast pork, homemade mac 'n cheese, peas with chocolate cake and ice cream. • Beware of the latest telephone scam....don't give out personal financial details over the phone. Remember if it's too good to be true.... • Thinking of you to Marty Cowdy and Mel Good. Mel is currently in at Arbor Heights maybe you could drop him a note as I'm sure he would love to hear from residents of the area. • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Teresa Ferguson. Teresa was always a friendly helpful person when Sears was in with the Rising Bun Business in Sharbot Lake. Also the community is shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Randy McCullough. Thinking of his family. • Please drop by the CE Center to pass on Birthday wishes to Elizabeth Steele-Drew on her special day this Saturday from 1 to 3. • Some University/College students are enjoying reading week, home with their families and working on projects and catching up with "sleep". • Happy Birthday to: Hunter Cooke, Skylar Lee, Judy Huffman, Ed Goodfellow, Kelly Kehoe, Liz Steele-Drew, Cheryl Gordon, Reta Bush and Sylvia Hill. • Looking for some volleyball teams to play in a tournament at GREC on Saturday March 3. Proceeds to support Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association.

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• Leanna White would like to thank her son Danny and his wife Lynn for taking care of her for three weeks during her knee surgery. She would also like to to thank her family, friends & neighbours who have helped her out with meals, cards and well wishes.

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• North Frontenac Township Council met for the first time in the new council chambers at the renovated North Frontenac township office on Friday the 16th. Two donations were received, which will help decorate the walls. One was a lovely quilt especially made by Debbie Emery for the new chambers, and the second was a wall plaque made by Ompah Councillor John Inglis, featuring photos of the 5 murals donated by local artists last year and placed at the 5 North Frontenac Township Halls. The new chambers are spacious and a considerable improvement over the old ones, and will be even more beautiful with the donated wall décor.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • World Day of Prayer will be held Sunday March 4, 2018 at Parham United Church at 11:30am come and join us for informed prayer and prayerful action on preservation of Creation in soliderity with Christians in Surinam.We join with Christians all around the world to enrich our faith with other countries and cultures. Plan to join us for lunch following the service. • Central Frontenac Minor Softball has set a registration date for March 24 from 10 am to noon at the Parham Fire Hall- be sure to keep this in mind. Also we will be opening up pre-registration as of March 1st. If we have your email a copy of the registration form will be sent to your email or you can see any member of the executive to sign up the kids. • Sunday Feb 25 at the Parham United Church at 11:30 am there will be an African American Musical. Morning of praise featuring the one and only Stanley Stinchcombe. Soup luncheon will be held after the service, so come out and join in this event no matter your faith.

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• Is everyone enjoying watching Canada and the Olympics. What a fantastic Olympics for our Canadian athletes. Way to go Canada!!! • The World Day of Prayer service will be held at the Verona Pentecostal Church on Friday, March 2 at 10 am. The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative. It is run under the motto “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action,” and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. The movement aims to bring together women and men of various races, cultures and traditions in a yearly common Day of Prayer, as well as in closer fellowship, understanding and action throughout the year. From 1953 till now men and women congregate to pray for a specific country. This year it is Surinam. Program materials for 2018 were designed by the women of Surinam. The theme is "All God's Creation is Very Good" • Enjoy free Public Skating at Frontenac Community Arena every Sunday and Wednesday in February and March. (Wednesdays from 10 am to 11 am and Sundays from 1 pm to 2:20 pm.) Invite a friend and come out to the Frontenac Community Arena and enjoy a leisurely skate. A CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended. Free public skating is sponsored by the KFL A Health Kids Community Challenge! • Don't forget your doggie dog tags. Bowser must be tagged by the end of February to get the special rate of $15. After that, the bite on the wallet will be $30. Scamper down to Verona Hardware or Asselstine Hardware to purchase your dog tags. • The Annual Seedling sale is being held by Prince Charles Public School. Six varieties available including silver maple, white spruce, Norway spruce, white cedar, white pine and

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• Saturday’s Heritage/Family Day Festival saw the return of the outside venues by the Fur-traders and Robin DeRuchie and his chain saw carving and the inside displays by the Kennebec Trappers and the Historical Society, along with the Empty Bowls project. There was also a meaningful dedication by Glen Matson to the founding families of the Kennebec area. New to the Festival, this year, was the participation of the Kennebec Rec Committee. With the outdoor rink having the perfect ice surface, participants could avail themselves in showing off their skating and hockey skills or enjoy pleasure skating. There were also special games for smaller children who enjoyed ring toss and bean bag throwing. Outside enthusiasts were able to purchase Hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, poutine and hot and cold drinks. Special thanks are extended to Ronda Noble, Lisa and Jeff Matson and Lorne Hiltz who helped make the day successful. • On the Sunday, Glen and Betty Matson and their family organized a day of demonstrations featuring tasks of yesteryear and today. There was a cross cut saw which many tried their hand at but all agreed that the invention of the chain saw made the tasks at hand much easier and faster. Logs were skidded by horse and drawn up to the relatively new Milling Machine, and visitors saw logs sawn down to actual planks. Two beautiful team of horses provided those who wished, a sleigh ride in the bush. There was more than 150 people in attendance and with a free will offering $226.00 was collected for the Historical Society. This was a well organized, fascinating day which truly added a new dimension to the Heritage Festival. The weather certainly co operated this year and made all events enjoyable for all. • On a personal basis, I was pleased to be part of a group of wonderful dancers from Silver Lake and Sharbot Lake which provided some entertainment on Friday’s opening night. We would like to thank all of the folks who attended and gave us great support. • Hope everyone has filled out their Senior Housing questionnaire. Forms are still available on line and at the Township Office. • There will be a Public Meeting Wednesday February 28, 4 pm to 7pm at the Kennebec Communit Centre regarding the Salmon River Bridge replacement. The purpose of this meeting is to review the steps in the Environmental process, present a detailed design, outline the construction schedule and traffic delays plus obtain comments from the public. Please mark your calendar so you do not forget to attend this important meeting. • The continuing co sponsored Open Mic will be held at the Arden Legion, Saturday March 3, 1 pm to 4 pm. As usual there will be a $5.00 cover charge, so bring your singing voice, or your musical instrument and add your name to the entertainment, or just come and enjoy.

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Providing rides considerably more expensive in NF by Craig Bakay

he cost of providing rides to seniors and others (for medical appointments, other appointments and shopping/entertainment) is very expensive, Frontenac Transportation Services administrator Gail Young told North Frontenac Council at its regular meeting last Friday in Plevna. Young, along with Rural Frontenac Community Services director Louise Moody were there at Council’s request. “Being raised in Henderson, I know the challenges,” Young said. “One of the big issues in this area is that the LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) will only pay for the time the client is in the car so we have to pay for getting drivers to the client. “We’re working on keeping those costs down.” “Our problem is geography,” said Moody. “It’s a long way to anywhere and we don’t have a hub like say Bancroft does. “We’re trying a number of different programs (a Trillium application in 2016 was unsuccessful).” The average ride in South Frontenac costs $30. The average ride in Central Frontenac costs $55 but the average ride in North Frontenac costs $91. With 301 rides from April 1 to Dec. 31, North Frontenac accounted for 7% of the ridership. However, at a cost of $41,033, it accounted for 16%of the total costs. Central Frontenac had 2,511 rides (56%) and

also 56% of the costs at $140,144. South Frontenac had 1,709 rides(37%) for $68,918 or 28% of the costs. “It is expensive but I know at least two elderly ladies who are too proud to ask for a subsidy,” said Coun. Gerry Martin. “We don’t like to call it a subsidy, we say ‘you pay half,’” said Young. “If the LHIN’s goal is for seniors to age at home, then these programs have to be free,” said Moody. Mayor Ron Higgins made a friendly amendment to a resolution to publicize the service and call for volunteer drivers. He also suggested the County could become more involved but “if we’re going to ask the County for money then we have to include all four Townships.” Budget approved North Frontenac formally passed its 2018 budget, which is now available on the Township website. North Frontenac is levying 1.42 per cent more than it did in 2017, a total of $5,765,957. Property assessment increased by 2.48 per cent and while the education portion of the tax bill decreased by 2.82 per cent, the County portion increased by 4.19 per cent. North Frontenac was aided in their budget process this year with a substantial increase in provincial transfers through the OMPF (Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund) The allocation for North Frontenac increased by $243,000 to $1.61 million. New Digs for Council

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For the first meeting in the new Council Chambers, the Township received several decorative gifts including this quilt from Debbie Emery (right, with help from Betty Hunter and Mayor Ron Higgins holding it up for a picture) and a picture board from Coun. John Inglis. This was the first meeting in the new Council Chambers. It’s certainly larger than the room over the fire garage with more

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by Craig Bakay outh Frontenac won’t be appealing an Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Ruling that struck down its Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw 2016-36) in its entirety earlier this month, Council decided at its regular meeting Tuesday night in Sydenham. Emerging from a closed meeting with its legal representation, Council tendered a motion to appeal the OMB ruling but it was defeated 5-4 (Coun. Norm Roberts, Mark Schjerning, Ron Sleeth, Ross Sutherland and Mayor Ron Vandewal voted against in a recorded vote). In the short term, Township staff will be scrambling to find answers for residents wanting things like demolition permits, building permits and such but the longterm implications might be anybody’s guess. “From a staff perspective and a big picture point of view, the township will revert to the previous language of the zoning bylaw,” said CAO Wayne Orr. “But staff will not be able to apply is as it has been for the past 14+ years. “This is not the same as saying we will revert back to the way it was.” The main point for the OMB ruling pertains to language that effectively prevented owners of grandfathered properties close to waterbodies from rebuilding and/or renovating, even in the event of such a building being destroyed by a natural

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which Steve Saunders withdrew his request for a private shooting range on his Scanlan Road property. Saunders said another opportunity has presented itself “to fire any class of firearm legally.” Desert Lake noise exemption Council formally approved four dates suspending the noise bylaw from 7:30pm to 10:30pm in which “amplified music” would be allowed at the Desert Lake Campground this summer. Coun. Ross Sutherland said he hoped that the township would take the opportunity to convey the “context of the motion” to the new owners of the property. “Our planning department had a list of things they were going to do to work with the campground but they didn’t do them,” Sutherland said. Mayor Ron Vandewal agreed that township representatives should work things out with the campground owners because of past incidents.

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BIRTH

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Lloyd Danger Alexander Hendershot Haggart

In loving memory of

We would like to introduce our little man. He came in like a whirlwind to a room full of loving people, and the Kingston midwives. Mother and Father could not be more proud of their little human. LDA came into the world with a full head of hair and the attitude of a ginger. A special thanks to the Kingston midwives for an amazing experience from the very beginning and the after care. Good guy Wayne and Judy of Bellrock for being the kind of people that brought the new parents a hot meal when they got home because that's what good neighbors do. To Mike Oegema and wife Samantha Biesick, Aimee Van Vlack, Chris Kerr for greeting him as he arrived. Grandson to Gord Carson, Sandy Redwood, John Haggart. Great grandson to Brenda & Paul Hendershot. John & Karen Redwood. And great great aunt and uncle Bill & Judy Sears, and uncle Blake. Danielle Lillian Hendershot was the most beautiful mother to give birth, full of love and humour through the whole pregnancy, setting a new standard for moms to be. Father Christopher was hardworking and very loving and supportive. The parents look forward to raising Lloyd Danger Alexander to be an adventurous, caring, intelligent person.

Card of Thanks Kelly DelBrocco (Taylor)

Thanks to Derek at Milestone Funeral Home, and all those who sent flower arrangements. Special thanks to Cathy Whalen and Gail Weinneke for singing tribute songs, and the Reverend Greg Langille who came from Bracebridge, and friends and family. Robert Taylor

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IN MEMORIAM Redmond

In memory of a dear son, Daniel Redmond, who passed away February 24, 2017. It’s been a year since we said goodbye, but there’s not a day you’re not thought of. We miss your smiles, laughter and hugs. Until we’re together again, know you’re loved very much. Mom, Bill, Mark, Michelle, Doug

Kathleen Thompson

Don’t grieve for me for I am free, and following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. To laugh, to love, to work or play, Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that peace of close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savoured good times; Good friends, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me, God wanted me now, he set me free. Always loved & always in our thoughts Dawson, Donna, Grant, Glen, Carolyn & Families

Ruttan-McGinnisSullivan-Smith In loving memory of our dear family Daughter Marg - April 10, 2016 Brother Ray - February 2, 2012 Dad Clifford - February 16, 2004 Mom Florence - July 13, 2002 Mom Flossie - September 23, 2003 Grandparents McGinnis Grandparents Sullivan Forever loved and missed, Ron & Bev & family

OBITUARY SNIDER: Verna Marie (neé Huffman)

Peacefully at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Verna Snider in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Ted. Loving mother to James (Elaine), Arnold (Kris) & Tim. Proud Grandmother of Lindsey, Melissa (Dave) & Lisa. Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service at Dempsey Cemetery will take place in the Spring. Donations to Pine Meadow Nursing Home would be appreciated. Funeral Arrangements: McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Pine Meadow for their kind & compassionate care to mom. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca

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Columns - continued from page 5 • The Arden and Community Wesleyan Church is hosting their first fundraising dinner of the year March 3. Their Ham and scallop potato dinner complete with homemade desserts starts at 5 pm at the Kennebec Community Centre. Your admission is a free will offering. • Thinking of Jim Duthie, Wayne Carrothers, Ken Clarke, Sharon Delaney and Marg Swain.

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• Bring a friend, or come by yourself to "Soup's On", every Thursday morning at the Pineview Free Methodist Church. Refreshments and games (like shuffle board, air hockey, billiards, and board games) start at 10:00 am, with a soup and sandwich lunch at noon. Looking forward to seeing you! • Free Friday Flicks is back at the United Church! Come on out this Friday beginning at 7:00 p.m. to Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church at 108 Addington Road in Northbrook and enjoy the movie! • Last year we lost a central figure to the community of Cloyne, Ted Snider. This year our community mourns the passing of Verna Snider who died on February 14th. • The Township of North Frontenac is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Family Skating event on Sunday February 25th from 1-3 at the Plevna Rink. Bring your skates and your appetite for hot dogs and hot chocolate for a fun time of skating!! Thanks to the Clarendon Miller Community Volunteers for assisting with facilitating this event in 2018. We look forward to seeing you at the Plena rink 6598 Buckshot Lake Road, Plevna. • Get your dancing shoes ready for the Lions sponsored 50’s & 60’s & Beyond dance on Saturday, March 17, 2018 (St. Patrick’s Day) beginning at 7:30pm. The $20.00 entry fee gets you a mid-evening lunch, door prize, 50/50 tickets, prizes for the best dressed of the era as well as a St. Patrick’s theme attire. The DJ for the evening is North of the Border Sound. For more information call Lion Debbie at 613-336-8502 • SAVE THE DATE! For the annual LOLCS Spaghetti Dinner! All you can eat for only $13.00 includes spaghetti, garlic bread, Caesar salad, dessert, and tea/coffee/juice. Hope to see everyone on MARCH 24, 2018 from 4p.m. to 7p.m. at the Barrie Township Hall in Cloyne. All proceeds go towards the Adult Protective Services Program. • Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Friends of Bon Echo Park Art Exhibition & Sale. Now in its 23rd year, this year’s event will run from Friday, July 27th to Sunday, July 29th between 10am and 4pm daily.

• The annual Art Exhibition & Sale is a popular juried art weekend that celebrates the inspiration that countless generations of artists have drawn from the beauty of the Park area and is a highlight of the summer season. In addition to the wide range of artistic offerings on display there will be a BBQ, bake sale and a variety of live entertainment. Artists who want to share their original artwork depicting Canadian nature, wildlife and countryside are encouraged to apply. The application is available as a PDF file here and can be submitted to Friends of Bon Echo Park by March 31, 2018. For more information call (613) 336-0830 or email admin@bonechofriends.ca. • Did you know the Friends of Bon Echo employ a number of people for a variety of positions? They are currently recruiting an Executive Director to work with the volunteer board. Please visit https://bonechofriends. ca/or our Facebook page Bonechofriends for more information on the position. • North Frontenac Township with assistance from Frontenac County, is undertaking an Affordable Seniors Housing Survey to understand the needs of our senior residents 55 and older. They invite and would appreciate each senior resident in your household taking a few minutes to complete the general questionnaire. The questionnaire can be found on the North Frontenac Township website: www.northfrontenac. com. Hard copies can be found in community centres. Please complete and return by March 23, 2018 to: E-mail: info@northfrontenac.ca Fax: (613) 479-2352 Mail/In Person: Township of North Frontenac, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON, K0H 2M0

Music at MERA

n Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 pm the Clan Hannigan is performing at MERA. This is an intergenerational family band based out of Baltimore Ontario that takes traditional Irish music and blends it with elements of Jazz, Pop, and other folk traditions, to create a unique high energy sonic soundscape. Steafan Hannigan and Saskia Tomkins have been mainstays on the traditional Irish and world music scenes for the last thirty plus years working with acts like. Uriah Heep, Loreena McKennitt, Olivier Schroer, Julian Lloyd Weber, Bjork, Depeche Mode, Martin Carthy, Sin É, LinnTilla, The Afro Celt Sound System, The Chieftains and countless others. Since they moved to Canada in 2007 they have started collaborating with their three children Oisin, Eile & Ayisha and thus Clan Hannigan was born. TICKETS: available at Tickets Please in 613-485-6434

or ticketsplease.

OBITUARY FERGUSON, Theresa Agnes

Peacefully at Perth Hospital on Wednesday February 14, 2018 in her 85th year. Theresa Agnes Manion, wife of the late Ray Ferguson. Dear mother of Linda Ritchie (Bob), Garry, Sharlene Barbary (Rick), Anne Howes, Darren (Pam). Predeceased by son’s Murray, Brian, Robert (Buddy). Sadly missed by grandchildren Jarrett, Brandon, Brittany (John) Hunter, Jenna, Catherine (Jason) Dwyer, Adrianna, Bailey Papke (James), Joel, Hilary, Tiffany Graham(Andrew), Stephanie and Heidi and Great grandson Liam. Resting at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Friends were received on Tuesday February 20, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St James Major Roman Catholic Church 14608 Road 38, Sharbot Lake on Wednesday February 21, 2018 at 11 am. Interment St James Major Catholic Cemetery, Oconto. Donation’s to St James Major building fund or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

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The Classifieds Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $9.74 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fax: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

PAYS CASH $$$

For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.

HUNTING

PERSONAL

ANYONE who sponsored David Yerxa for the February 14 swimathon for over $20, please contact David for a tax receipt. He can be reached at 613-279-2343 or 613-390-2343

RAFFLE WINNERS

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CEREMONIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Celebrating weddings, renewals, namings, blessings, transitions. Judie Diamond, 613375-6772, www.judiediamond.ca

Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287

APPLIANCES

APPLIANCE REPAIR, Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613374-2851

AUTOMOTIVE

KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Winter tires & rims for most vehicles. Used cars available, $600 & up. We take trade-ins. Call us for car & truck parts, we have more than 400 vehicles. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING

UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca

FOR RENT

ONE BEDROOM apartment in Cloyne, $575 plus heat and hydro. First and last and references required. Phone 905-961-2513

FOR SALE

1990 GMC TRUCK with snow plow, 350 automatic, 177000 km. $1450 OBO, as is. 613374-1892 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca FIREWOOD, buy next year’s wood now! $200 a bush cord, plus delivery. Phone 613-4792323, or 613-403-4844 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

HALL RENTAL

SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith, A/C, kitchen, capacity 90, Reasonable rates. Info.: 613-372-0917. VERONA LIONS BANQUET HALL AND BOARD MEETING ROOM (Lions’ Den). Reasonable rates in a convenient location. Air conditioned. Full kitchen and bar facility. Weddings, anniversaries, parties, conferences. 613-374-2821

HELP WANTED

FULL TIME SATELLITE TV INSTALLERS required for fast growing company. Installer must supply own vehicle, valid driver's license, tools, ladders, consumables, vehicle insurance, etc. Potential for income between $50,000 to $80,000 yearly + Bonuses. Evening and weekend shifts required. For more information please send a resume to: Admin@scheelcommunications. com or fax to 613-623-9992. No experience necessary; all training will be supplied.

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Renovations, Carpentry, Repairs, Painting & Roofing Paul Gosse 613-335-4822 frontenachomeservices@gmail.com PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658 PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” - Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150.

TOWING

B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca

WANTED TO BUY

STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

WANTED TO RENT

RETIRED, Responsible, woman seeks longterm, affordable smallish home/winterized cottage to rent in Sharbot Lake area. Waterfront and woodstove/fireplace preferred, but not necessary. 613-279-2833

Local Northbrook Firm

Seeking experienced builders with a proven minimum of 2.5 years experience in the building field. We offer a great opportunity and signing bonus. Please contact Career Edge Northbrook Ontario Resumés only please with references to Tammy @ tammyr@careeredge.on.ca

Lakelands Family Health Team is seeking to fill the following positions covering both Northbrook & Denbigh

Nurse Practitioner Position Type: Contract .6 FTE (24 hours)

Social Worker - Masters Level Position Type: Contract 1 FTE (40 hours)

Registered Dietitian The Friends of Bon Echo Park, a not for profit organization committed to support the natural and cultural heritage of Bon Echo park, are seeking to hire an Executive Director to work with their volunteer board. Please see the website https://bonechofriends.ca/ or the Facebook page Bonechofriends for more information.

by Craig Bakay

FIREARMS COURSE – February 23 & 24, and Hunter Education Course, March 2 & 3, Tamworth. Call Bill, 613-335-2786

THE WINNER of the 50/50 draw at the Lions’ Community Breakfast on Feb. 17,2018 was Bill Bowick.

Smitty’s

Turtles and owls and bears — oh my!

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Position Type: Contract .4 FTE (16 hours) For more information, including job descriptions, please e-mail lakelandsfht@ gmail.com or call J. Powell at (613)336-3121 Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Robin Deruchie creates an owl from a pine log at the Arden venue of the Frontenac Heritage Festival last Saturday.

ver the past 15 years, the custom animal carvings of Robin Deruchie have begun showing up at cottages and northern locations all across Ontario. He’s done demonstrations from Sarnia to Ottawa to Timmins. One park near Sarnia has 32 of his works spread throughout the park. Last Saturday, he was in Arden for the Frontenac Heritage Festival, a gig he’s done several times before. Many of his creations come to life at Wolf Creek Carvings, his studio/home in the Cloyne area, but he always draws a crowd at events, perhaps because he seems to be enjoying himself when he’s taking a chainsaw to a log. “Well, it is relaxing,” he said, taking a break from the owl he’s been working on. “I also do some fine-detailed carving, mostly on birds of prey like hawks and owls, which are my favourite subjects.” The public seems to like his owls too, along with bears and strangely enough — turtles. “I’m sold out of turtles today,” he said. Deruchie has always had a passion for art and wildlife, having painted as a boy. But he sort of found his life’s calling somewhat by accident. “I stumbled across it while building a house on Skootamata Lake,” he said. “I just started fooling around with it.” He said he’s probably done more bears than anything but that’s probably because he can do them quickly and they sell well. But while he estimates he’s done

close to 5,000 (about 250 to 300 per year) carvings in his career, he maintains each one is different and that helps keep him going. “I don’t work from drawings,” he said. “I let the wood dictate what the end result will be. “I may say ‘I’m going to do a bear but the pose, and the variety the facial expressions, will all come from the individual piece of wood. “If you draw them first, they tend to be all the same.” Deruchie likes to work in walnut but that can be hard to come by, so the majority of his works are pine. That also works well with his personal philosophy. “I tend to work with the community,” he said. “If somebody wants a tree taken down, I’ll do it in return for the wood and I’ll likely leave them a little carving as a token of appreciation. “I’m not going out there cutting down trees just for carvings.” Like many artists, when he first began he was a little reluctant to give up his creations, he said. But now that he’s making a living from it, not so much. “My wife (Jackie) has scored maybe five over the years,” he said. “But when I retire is when I’ll do pieces for our own yard.” Deruchie’s works start at as little as $45 with most in the $100-$125 range. They’re based on size however with a two-foot bear costing as much as $250. His website is wolfcreekcarvings. com

International Women’s Week

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The Frontenac News invites women business operators to advertise their businesses on March 8, 2018, giving them an opportunity to tell the public about themselves and what they have to offer. Each 1/8 page ad (5” wide x 3.7” high) will include a photo, write up (and logo if applicable). Cost $115.00. The deadline for this feature is Friday March 2, 2018. Call 613-279-3150 or email info@frontenacnews.ca today!

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Tuesday February 27

Northern Happenings NORTHERN HAPPENINGS listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.

FRIENDS OF FRONTENAC PARK AGM 99 University Way, Kingston. David Miller of Algonquin to Adirondack and Hannah Barrom of Earhroots to speak on wolves GODFREY - BEDFORD AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OPEN HOUSE 10am-3pm. Bedford Hall. Info - Gerald Stinson at 613-273-5588 or email stinson@rideau.net HARLOWE - OPEN MIC 2pm-7pm. Harlowe Hall. Pot Luck supper, 5:30pm. Free event, donations welcome. Info - Marie, 613-336-2557 MABERLY - MABERLY QUARTERLY 7:30pm. Maberly Community Hall. Square and contra dancing (no experience necessary). Caller - Sarah Vannorstrand; Teilhard Frost and Tom Power on fiddle and guitar. 7:30 pm. $10 at the door. SYDENHAM - PIKE ICE FISHING DERBY 10am2pm. Sydenham Legion. All welcome, a great family eent, weigh in from 10am=2pm

Thursday February 22

HARROWSMITH - DINERS CLUB 12pm-2pm. Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall. Grace Hall. Wonderful meal followed by entertainment. A chance to meet new friends $11. Contact, Joanne - 613-3766647 - Transportation may be arranged for those who need it. MOUNTAIN GROVE - BINGO 6pm-8pm. Land O' Lakes Public School. with canteen and pizza. Fundraiser for grade 6-8 schoool trip, at Land O’Lakes Public School.

Friday February 23

Sunday February 25

KINGSTON - FRONTENAC 4-H ASSOCIATION RALLY/SIGN UP NIGHT. 7pm. Glenburnie United Church. (613-372-2974)

INVERARY - FALL IN LOVE 7pm. Inverary United Church. Beautiful Ballads by Chris Murphy. 4681 Latimer Road. Refreshments, Free will offering PARHAM - AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSICAL MORNING OF PRAISE 11:30am. Parham United Church. African American based musical morning of praise with maestro musician Stanley Stinchcombe and light and lively liturgies and ideas by Rev. Jean Brown. Soup and crackers follow worship and all are welcome. Info: 613-279-2245 PLEVNA - 3RD ANNUAL FAMILY SKATE 1pm3pm. Clar-Mill Hall. At skating rink behind hall. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate. Presented by the Clarendon Miller Community Volunteers .

Saturday February 24

BIG GULL LAKE FISHING DERBY 8am. Presented by Frontenac Addington Trappers Council. Cash prizes, 50/50 draw, canteen on site, and trophy. Advance tickets only. Contact the Trappers Council - 613-336-8359 DENBIGH - MEN'S BREAKFAST 9am. Denbigh New Apostolic Church. Tickets $5. contact Reverend Sprague, robertjsprague@gmail.com DENBIGH - WORSHIP CONCERT 7pm. Denbigh New Apostolic Church. With Road to Glory and Friends, tickets $10

BOLINGBROKE - CPHC DINERS LUNCH 12pm. ABC Hall. A hot nutritious meal and pleasant socializing. Reservations required. For those 50+. Cost: $10.00 Contact: Joyce Fleming at (613) 2734832

Wednesday February 28

SHARBOT LAKE - EUCHRE 12pm. Sharbot Lake Seniors Centre. Lunch and cards, with prizes. Info Dorothy Fraser, 613-279-3220 SHARBOT LAKE - LENTEN LUNCH 12pm. Sharbot Lake United Church. Hosted by the S.L United Church.- Rev. Jean Brown speaking. SYDENHAM - NO OPEN MIC Sydenham Legion. The Open Mic at the Sydenham Legion is not on this date. It was printed in error last week. The next Open Mic is set for March 15. (The News apologises for the error)

Thursday March 1

ARDEN - COMMUNITY DINNER 6pm-7:30pm. Circle Square Ranch. Chicken Alfredo and meatball pasta, with Tiramisu for Dessert! Free will offering, all welcome.

Friday March 2

HARROWSMITH - WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 7pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. All are welcome and refreshments will be provided. HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE 7pm-9:30pm. Golden Links Hall. For public school children cost $6.00Info call 372-2410 Sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs

Saturday March 3

ARDEN - HAM AND SCALLOPED POTATOES 5pm. Kennebec Hall. With homemade desserts. Free will offering. ARDEN - OPEN MIC 1pm-4pm. Arden Legion. $5.00 cover charge, bring your singing voice, or

your musical instrument and add your name to the entertainment, or just come and enjoy SNOW ROAD STATION - SNOWMOBILE CLUB BREAKFAST 8am-11am. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. $8:50 pp. Full breakfast. World famous. VERONA - CHINESE DINNER AND QUARTER AUCTION 5pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. Event organized by the Verona/Hartington Softball Association. Tickets $15.00, available at Verona Hardware and Nicole's Gifts. Doors open at 5:00, dinner at 5:30 pm and auction to follow

Sunday March 4

GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Bedford Hall. Open mic, $2 admission, entertainers free. Info - Joanne 374-2242, Joan 374-5477 PARHAM - WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 11:30am. Parham United Church. Our Anglican neighbours will be taking part along with the younger worshipers, local residents and of course the fabulous music of Stanley Stinchombe. Soup and crackers follow the worship. All welcome. Info 613-279-2245

Tuesday March 6

ARDEN - ARDEN SENIORS MEETING Kennebec Hall. Pot Luck lunch. 55+, come and learn about the group ARDEN - ARDEN SENIORS MEETING Kennebec Hall. Pot Luck lunch. 55+, come and learn about the group

Wednesday March 7

HARROWSMITH - SOFTBALL REGISTRATION 6pm-8:30pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. Information - 613-929-7003, moreyp@kos.net SHARBOT LAKE - LENTEN LUNCH 12pm. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. Hosted by St. James Major Catholic Father Cyprian Ihedoro speaking.

Dowling steps back from NFU Local 316 Presidency by Jeff Green ianne Dowling has spent the past 9 years as the President of Local 316 of the National Farmers Union, but her involvement in organic growing and local food promotion goes back further than that. She has been farming with her husband at Double J Farms on Howe Island, a 200 acre organic beef and dairy farm, for many years (the farm is named for her husbands parents John and Joyce) The farm was transitioned to organic in the late 1990’s, and in addition to working with the NFU, Dowling has been involved with the Food Policy Council for Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington, the Kingston Area Seed System Initiative (KASSI), Save our Prison Farms and a number of other groups as well. In fact, leaving the NFU Presidency will free up more time for some of the other projects she is committed to pursuing.

As she looks back, and forward, at this time of transition, Dowling sees that progress has been made in Kingston and Frontenac County in terms of awareness of the value of local, organic food over the past 20 years, but at the same time she recognises that for many, preparing food, any food, is a lost art. “Food is very complicated,” she said. “The major food system is still dominated by large chains and grocery stores. Food is treated a commodity for profit, not a necessity that people should have a right to. There are transportation issues, nutrition issues, it goes on and on,” she said, in a telephone interview last week. At the same time, through the efforts of organisations like the NFU and others, food awareness and the local farm and food industry have developed and grown. “It is a worldwide phenomenon, the growth

Kennebec then and now O

n the agenda of the July 5, 2017 council meeting held in Arden, a presentation was made by Glen Matson and Wanda Harrison requesting permission to remove a large pine tree in front of the Community Centre. With permission granted the tree was safely and efficiently removed September 18. It had been decided, at that time, to make a dedication to the past forefathers of Kennebec Township, at the opening of the new Heritage Garden, but unfortunately due to a multitude of reasons, that did not happen. After some discussions, it was decided

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of local awareness and support. We’ve been doing things here at the same time as people have elsewhere.” The NFU organised the Feast of Fields events, Food Down the Road - a local farm directory, a four year new farm project, and more, over the last dozen years or so. There has been a resurgence of interest in farming locally and the NFU has been a major part of that change. “A couple of years ago Frontenac County had a student doing research into employment. The largest increase in employment in the county was in farming, so we know something has been happening.” One of the ongoing projects in Kingston and Frontenac has been the CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmers Training) project, which is a North America wide concept devoted to increasing the skill level

among farmers. “It started here as a program based on farmers and interns at a bunch of farms. Once a month there would be a field day and work bee at someone’s farm. It was about community building and peer support. Eventually a lot of the vegetable farmers were transitioning more to employees than interns, but it has continued even as people have had fewer interns.” The new President of the NFU Local 316 is Ian Stutt, a co-owner of Patchwork Gardens in Battersea, who has worked with the NFU for years, and was a staff member for the CRAFT project. Dianne Dowling is remaining as a Director, so there will be continuity in the local. As Dowling pointed out, the NFU is anything but a lone wolf promoting sustainable agriculture and local food these days.

by Wanda Harrison

that the Heritage Festival Weekend would be the more, appropriate time to reschedule that dedication, so with the help of Paddy O’Connor, Town Crier, the unveiling of the plank, milled from the old tree, along with photos and a framed tribute took place Saturday February 17. Glen briefly explained how in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s the Township of Kennebec council showed appreciation to the seniors of the day, by hosting annually, a catered meal with entertainment. The tradition was started by Reeve Dorothy Gaylord and continued under the leadership of

Reeve George Pringle. At the 1984 dinner Reeve Pringle arranged to have a Pine tree moved from the woods and planted at the Community Centre, in the Seniors honour. And so this tree stood, until it unfortunately had to be removed for safety reasons. Glen, the Historical Society and the Recreation Committee, all felt that there had to be a lasting tribute to those who proceeded us, establishing our Hamlet. Looking at the photographs and those pictured you will see many familiar names; Knight, Woodcock, See, Monds, Scott, Barnett, Peterson and Matson to name just a few. It’s those folks

who formed the backbone of the Community we know today. It is now our turn to make memories, and so 2 new ornamental shrubs were planted last fall, starting the process. This vibrant community is involved in numerous events and are represented in various venues, any or all of which, will help to continue the traditions of the Hamlet and to establish new ones. The tribute is a wonderful addition to the Community Centre and if you have the opportunity to visit our wonderful community, drop in and see our new addition.

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Historical logging traditions kept alive T

“The horses did it a lot quicker as it was easier to hitch a log to a chain and lift it up to make it easier on the horses. “And, they didn’t make such a mess, tearing up the forest and all.” Matson said this year’s new addition to the Heritage Festival was actually the brainchild of son Duane, said the elder Matson. “We did wagon rides last year,” said Duane. “But being part of the historical society, we all like the old stuff and we wanted to show people how to attach chain to stuff. “We wanted to show some of the logging history and even with the sleigh rides, the top parts where people sit are all new but the bottom parts (the skis and struts) are all old.” And so they did, with all sorts of demonstrations of log cutting and hauling and axe throwing.

by Craig Bakay

here was a time, not so very long ago, when horses and hand saws were the tools of the trade in the logging industry. Arden’s Matson family was very involved in all that. So it probably comes as no surprise that they decided to do some demonstrations and displays as part of the Frontenac Heritage Festival this year. “I worked in the bush and I’m the fourth or fifth generation,” said Glen Matson, current patriarch of the clan. “We’re all interested in the history and we’ve all worked with horses in the bush.” And, it almost seems there’s more than nostalgia at work here. Matson makes a case for horsepower actually doing a better job than modern machinery. “Dad did a lot of forestry work for the Ministry,” he said. “They gave you a lot of small plots to clear.

Amélie St. Denis found the block and tackle to her liking at the Matson Logging Camp last Sunday.

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LOAD RESTRICTIONS – MARCH 1, 2018 TO MAY 1, 2018 In accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.1990. Ch. H. 8, Section 122, residents are reminded that all roads within South Frontenac are subject to restricted loads. The restriction is that no axle of any commercial vehicle shall transmit to the road, a weight in excess of 5000 kilograms. This action is necessary for the protection of roads in South Frontenac.

UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council – March 6, 2018 • Committee of Adjustment – March 8, 2018 • Police Services Board Meeting – March 22, 2018 @ 9:00 am.

GARBAGE & RECYCLE - WINTER REMINDERS Now that we are in the midst of a true Canadian winter, please be aware of where you place your garbage and recycle containers, the Township cannot take any responsibility for damaged garbage cans or recycle boxes if left in the paths of normal plow routes. If possible, place your garbage and recycling in an area that is fully visible to collection vehicles but well away from the plow route. Protect the environment from your windblown papers by placing a rock or light cover on top of your blue box and try to take the emptied boxes/cans in as soon as possible to prevent the wind from moving them about. Your garbage and recycling may be picked up any time between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm on your collection day. Please do not assume that it has been missed if it is outside the times that you have become accustomed to, there are many factors that determine collection times especially in the winter months.

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

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS The parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance of Township roads. WINTER HOURS, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The depot will be open on February 22, 2018 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 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.

Open for Business VENDOR INFORMATION SESSION A Vendor Information Session will be held Wednesday, February 21st at 7 pm in Council Chambers. For more information, see our website at www.southfrontenac.net/tenders

News & Public Notices 2018 DOG TAGS – FEE INCREASE MARCH 1 Year 2018 Dog Tags are available at $15.00 each until February 28, 2018 after that date the fee increases to $30.00. Kennel Licenses must be purchased at the Municipal Office (4432 George St) at a cost of $125.00 until February 28, after which the fee will increase to $150.00 per license. See our website for other locations to purchase dog tags.

THINGS TO DO SOCCER AND SOFTBALL REGISTRATION Check out the website – Things To Do/Sports and Activities to find out registration dates for youth sports in the community.

LIBRARY HOURS Hartington Branch (located at 5597 Road 38 in the Princess Anne Community Centre). Monday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-372-2524 Kingston Frontenac Public Library (located at 130 Johnson St. Kingston) Several locations and hours to serve you Visit www kfpi.ca/hours-and-locations

Storrington Branch (located at 3910 Battersea Road) Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-353-6333 Sydenham Branch 4412 Wheatley St, Sydenham Monday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-376-3437

CAREERS – FIRE CHIEF For details on the Fire Chief position, please visit our website under Town Hall/Careers. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 2, 2018 at 4:00 pm. TENDER No. PW-2018-02 – 2018 MICRO-SURFACING PROGRAM TENDER No. PW-2018-05 – 2018 CRACK SEALING PROGRAM for SOUTH FRONTENAC & CENTRAL FRONTENAC TOWNSHIPS Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., March 7, 2018, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0, clearly marked with the appropriate Tender #. Official documents may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO. COM website or picked up from the Public Works office, Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. TENDER No. PW-2018-08 – STORRINGTON CENTRE RENOVATIONS TENDER No. PW-2018-10 - FIRE HALL STATION NO. 6 SITE WORKS TENDER No. PW-2018-12 – ACCESSIBILITY ENTRANCE & UPGRADES to FRONT STEPS at GLENDOWER HALL Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm on February 28, 2018, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0 clearly marked with appropriate Tender #. Official documents may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from the Public Works office, Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS Submissions for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until March 29th. For more information and to access the related forms, visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net/ communitygrants 2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTION NEWS The next municipal election takes place on October 22, 2018. South Frontenac will be utilizing the Telephone and Internet Voting system. Please see the website – Town Hall/Elections for updates throughout 2018. Changes to the Municipal Election Act include the nomination period which opens on May 1, 2018 and closes on July 27, 2018.

HAVE A QUESTION? Call 613-376-3027 Communal Garbage Bins................................. X4330 Entrance/Special Move Permits........................ X4331 Facility, Fields & Parks maintenance................ X4330 Household Hazardous Waste............................ X4330 Parks & Recreation........................................... X2231 Private Lane Upgrading................................... X4331 Road Conditions, Sidewalks & Bridges............. X4331 Road Signs....................................................... X4331 Solid Waste, Recycling & Diversion.................. X4330 Street Lights.................................................... X4330 Township Construction Projects....................... X4331 Waste Site Hours & Fees................................... X4330 Winter Road Maintenance . ............................. X4331

Building Permits/Inspections........................... X2226 By-law Enforcement........................................ X2229 Cemeteries....................................................... X2255 Council............................................................. X2222 Elections.......................................................... X2222 Fire Services..................................................... X2234 Frontenac Community Arena.............. 613-374-2177 Hall Rentals..................................................... X2229 Planning & Development................................. X2224 Taxation, Accounts Payable.............................. X2200 Water Plant Billing (Sydenham area)............... X2200

For After Hours – URGENT Issues contact 613-376-3027 and you will forwarded to our answering service.

4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm • www.southfrontenac.net

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eonard Chan started working in his uncle’s pharmacy, as a volunteer, when he was just a kid. Later he worked in local pharmacies in Mississauga, where he is from, as a part-time and summer job. Not that many years later, he has been stocking shelves once again, but now he is stocking them for himself, having taken the leap to open his own pharmacy in South Frontenac. Inverary Pharmasave opened its doors on Tuesday morning. When Leonard went to University of Waterloo in 2006, he took a science degree with a pre-health option, and then took a pharmacy degree in the co-op program. Between co-op placements and work in the field since graduating he has worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals and for Health Canada as a program officer in the medical marijuana division. As his career has progressed he has focused on bringing some of the modern aspects of pharmaceutical medicine to an independent, community based practice. “Out of all the places I worked, I always found myself drawn back to the community setting and always wanted to open my own Pharmacy one day. Pharmacists are the most accessible health care professionals,” he said, when interviewed a couple of weeks ago as he was putting the finishing touches on the new pharmacy. For the past three and a half years

Leonard has been working at the Gananoque Pharmasave as a clinical pharmacist. Taking the job in Gananoque meant moving to the Kingston area for Leonard and his wife Rachel. The proximity to nature has been a welcome change for the couple, allowing them to enjoy the outdoors more. “We love the outdoors and often camp, fish and hike in our leisure. It was these hobbies which attracted us to the South Frontenac area as we often canoe at South Frontenac Park and in neighbouring lakes.” Leonard knew that he wanted to open his own pharmacy at some point, and when he got to know the region a bit better, he saw an opportunity. “We realised there was a void that could be filled by opening a pharmacy in Inverary, with all the surrounding areas such as Perth Road Village, Battersea, Sunbury, Davidson's Beach and Glenburnie which could potentially utilize our services. The Inverary area is also growing at a rapid pace with the construction of new homes and developments, two new commercial buildings and a recent return of the LCBO outlet.” The new Inverary Pharmasave is located just south of the hamlet on the east side of the road at 3810 Perth Road, in a new building that is set back from the 24 hour automated gas station. The pharmacy is open Monday to Friday, from 9am – 6pm. Leonard’s vision of the pharamacy is as more than place

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to pick up medications, vitamins and household supplies. “We want to be a healthcare hub, where people come to get advice and utilize some of the services our Pharmacy has to offer,” he said. Among the services that Inverary Pharmasave are bringing on right away are: smoking cessation counselling; travel health counseling to ensure people are fully prepared and take the right precautions when traveling out of the country; medalign to ensure medications are filled on schedule; and strep throat an urinary tract infection testing. Also, the store offers MyDNA Personalized Medication Test. “Everyone has a unique genetic profile determines how their body processes certain medications. Some people process certain medications too quickly and receive little or no benefit. Others process some medications too slowly and have an increased risk of dangerous side effects. The myDNA Medication reports can help us personalise treatment by selecting the medications and doses that may work better for individuals.” Over the next few years, pharmacists will be taking a larger role in the healthcare system, perhaps prescribing drugs

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