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April 19, 2018 Vol. 18, No. 15

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Maberly Ag Society gets syrup festival in before the skies opened up

By Craig Bakay Paul Pospisil, president of the Maberly Agricultural Society, was optimistic last Saturday morning as the 26th annual Maberly Maple Syrup Festival was getting underway.

“We’re blessed with the weather holding,” he said.

Outside, one of the worst April storms on record was building steam.

Nevertheless, the pancakes and syrup were being served up, and baked goods were being sold.

“This is our 26th year for this,” Pospisil said. “The brunch is one of three fundraisers each year for the Maberly Fair (the other two being the Ham & Bean Dinner in February and the other the Pie in the Sky pie sale).”

The fundraisers are necessary, Pospisil said, because of how much it actually costs to put on a fair.

“The Maberly Fair costs about $15,000,” he said. “We bring in about $2,500 at the gate and another $500 or so in entry fees.

“The fundraisers bring in $1,500 - $2,000 each and we have people canvassing and some donations so by the time the fair rolls around, we have enough funds.”

The first Maple Syrup Festival was held at the home of (former South Sherbrooke Reeve) Carl Ferguson.

“There was no running water at the first ones,” Pospisil said. “And you know the Ham & Bean Dinner used to be

Gordon Patterson donated the maple syrup in Maberly Saturday morning. part of the Winter Carnival.

“But we had to end the Winter Carnival because Eastern Ontario is not the place for stable weather conditions.”

But, as the weather outside was worsening, Pospisil waxed philosophical.

“About a quarter of the directors on the Maberly Ag Society are in their 80s,” he said. “But the more you age, the longer you live.

“And we get lots of help like Dave Yerxa over there (who was also signing up people for his swimathon the

last Monday in May in support of Community Living North Frontenac — call 613-279-2343 or 613-3902343 to sponsor). Weather conditrions should be more favourable for the re-scheduled syrup fetivals this Saturday in Perth Road.

South Frontenac Council allocates grant money

Fatal Fire near Sharbot Lake

Theme Night in South Frontenac Council heard three not completely unrelated presentations: Gord Mitchell of the KFL&A Health Unit, discussed septic systems, Andrew Girourard, also of the Health Unit, outlined the role of Public Health Inspectors, and Stephanie Weaver of Cambium Environmental presented the results of the annual Township Waste disposal sites.

Weaver’s report showed that of the three remaining waste sites, Portland’s has the greatest capacity (27 years), Loughborough the least (7years). However, Loughborough is awaiting final approval of an adjoining area, which should increase its capacity considerably. Councillor Sleeth suggested that perhaps Council should re-address the pros and cons of disposing of Storrington’s waste in the Township sites, rather than continuing to truck it outside the township. Public Works Manager Segsworth said that next spring his department will be preparing to reissue the bids for waste collection, so that would be a good time to bring the question to the new Council.

Two Rezoning Applications An application to rezone a property on Collins Lake in Storrington to permit the removal of a derelict cottage and its replacement by a larger residence set further back from the shoreline led to discussion about whether or not a preliminary environmental assessment should be done, because of the neighbouring wetland. The CRCA had in-

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dicated in writing to Planner Mills that they did not think it was necessary. After considerable discussion, Mayor Vandewal asked for comments from the public. Ms Corcoran, the owner, settled the question by saying she had had an environmental assessment done a week ago.

There were no objections to rezoning to permit two residential lots along Bedford Road on the outskirts of Sydenham. The current house and garage which are very close to the road will be removed, and replaced by two houses on smaller lots, both of which will be serviced by municipal water.

Community Grants Awarded For the fourth year, Council has set aside funds ($15,000) for Community Project Grant awards. This year, there were 19 applications; 9 were approved. Projects were not considered eligible if they were not geared to South Frontenac residents or towards improved community service or potential economic growth or were repeat projects, or profit oriented. Grants were issued to: Frontenac 4-H Garden Club, $850 ($1,300 was requested) for a flower and vegetable gardening program; Harrowsmith Beautification Club, $500 ($2,000 was requested) for wreaths, holders, flags, etc.; Harrowsmith S&A, $2,000 for a message centre, benches and dog park amenities at Centennial Park; New Leaf Link, $2,000 for a Com-

House fire on Hannah Road

Earler the same day, Central Frontenac Fire & Rescue responded to a reported house fire on Hannah Road. When Firefighters arrived the house was fully involved in fire. There were no injuries. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. Cause of the fire is accidental. Damage is estimated at $100,000.

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Firefighters quickly entered the burning house to perform search & rescue, they found and removed a victim and began resuscitation. The victim succumbed to injuries as a result of the fire. The Fire Department and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office will be investigating the cause of the fire today. No Firefighters were injured.

The fire was quickly brought under control. There were no other occupants in the house at the time of the fire.

Two family dogs also died as a result of the fire. The deceased has been identified as 62 year old Jimmy Renaud of Central Frontenac Township. A post mortem was conducted on April 12, 2018. The death is not considered suspicious.

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ur Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Paula Stewart, has recently said her role is to educate municipalities on the possible human health risk of spraying Dow Chemical’s Clearview poison to manage Wild Parsnip. I think she has it backwards.

If there is risk in a vegetable she should start there. She should be able to quantify the risk and give us a range of options to protect ourselves. Unfortunately there is no documentation on the impact of parsnip because Health Units and hospitals keeps no such records. She needs to push for better record keeping so we can respond to reality, not anecdotes.

In her presentation to Councillors she says that parsnip burns can be easily avoided by washing after contact with the sap, but how are residents supposed to find that out? We need better instruction from her on best practices to keep ourselves safe.

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She says the risk in spraying Clearview is minimal because there’s no research evidence that it’s harmful. What she neglects to mention is that while Dow claims Clearview’s two active ingredients are safe, the mixture itself has never been tested. What has been tested is the adjuvant Gateway which Dow does warn is highly toxic and possibly carcinogenic.

Gateway is added to Clearview before spraying, but this cocktail hasn’t been tested either, not by Dow, the PMRA, Health Canada or Dr. Stewart. You know what else they haven’t tested? My well.

Somehow all this lack of testing means it must be safe to spray.

Dr. Stewart abdicates responsibility by saying she’s only acting on what she’s told. She washes her own hands while relying on Councillors to tell us to wash ours. We deserve, and demand, better.

Tim Poupore

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was very impressed with the road crews with the ice/snow storm that we had. They take the safety on the road very seriously.

I greatly appreciate the job done and the hours put in.

I have to come understand at the next council meeting the two substation are going to be discussed.

I have heard many stories as to what could be happening. You all know where I stand on this issue. I feel very passionate that both substation are there for a reason. You have the very south end of the township.

And the very north end of the township. No one can belittle the need to have a quick response in an emergency. They might not be equipped to fight a fire. But they will have an able body to aid someone out of harms way. Comfort someone that is loosing their home until the big trucks come to aid. Sadly years back our township made a mistake with the purchase of these trucks.

At that point it was known they were under sized.

They have been running

overload for a long time.

This does not suggest getting rid of them. It shows we have to decide on what is needed on these trucks in an emergency call. First response can make a big difference in the outcome of a terrible situation.

I hope council and Mayor Francis Smith see the need

Bull Lake resident upset of neighbours gazebo

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I have been trying to get some action on property violations in our bay from the Township. I have officially complained to the building inspectors both Jeremy Nevin and now Shawn Merriman about illegal building and complete disregard for regulations at the Rommen property. My original complaint in summer of 2016 to Mr. Nevin did in fact result in a visit from the building inspector and subsequent charges being laid.

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The $1,706.87 in remaining funds will be allocated to next year’s Community Grant program.

The following groups submitted requests for a cumulative total of over $17,000 but did not receive funding: 4H Lennox and Addington, Five Star Farm Education Centre, Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network, Granite Ridge Education Centre, Kingston Area Ice Stock Club, Lions Club of Verona, SF Lakes and Trails, Southern Frontenac Community Services, and the Verona Community Association.

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Bull Lake Continued from page 2 for. Myself and other neighbours all made formal complaints and expressed our objection to the township.

Next we noticed signs indicating that 3 building permits had been issued for the Rommen property at 1108 Bull Lake Road (2 separate garages and 1 cottage). I called Shawn Merriman and expressed officially my concern that the cottage building permit had been submitted with false distance from high water mark (shoreline) and important omissions (location of hydro lines and location of hydro right of way). I have felt just plain brushed off by Mr. Merriman who told me he would look into it and get back to me.

This seems to have never happened as I never received any return communication.

I tried calling at least 20 times and left messages but never got through nor received any call back.

The proposed site of the Rommen cottage is not more than 50 feet back of the waterfront and if built like this would be in clear violation of building regulations. Also the proposed site is directly under hydro power lines and the old road bed is actually a hydro right of way. Clearly additional build-

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ing violations all of which I communicated directly to Shawn Merriman. How can the township issue such building permits? I am at a loss and clearly the township is deter determined to just push it through and sweep all complaints under the rug.

Following up on the Rommen minor variance for the structure half built right on the lake front, there was a Committee of Adjustment meeting in Arden on April 12th , which heard the Rommen case. The Rommen application had been put off several times at the request of the Rommen’s, but my request to have the application put off until May so some of the neighbours who have voiced their objections could attend, was rejected.

Harald Mag (Editors note: The Rommen minor variance, allowing the completion of a gazebo that has been partially constructed about 10 metres from the high water mark – the zoning bylaw calls for a 15 metre setback – was approved by the Central Frontenac Committee Committee of Adjustment on April 12th, under a set of conditions. Quinte Region Conservation was consulted about the application and did not object. The Rommen’s can now apply for a building permit for a gazebo, and in these cases the fee may be increased because they began construction before seeking a permit.)

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By 10:30 they were all back in their cars headed home for the day. Mostly it was a case of deferral after deferral, as cases were not ready for resolution.

The only exception was the case of Brian Gray, who pleaded guilty to a charge of driving with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100 ml of blood. He was stopped at a RIDE program in February, and since he demonstrated “indicia of impairment” to use the crown’s terminology, he was given a road side breath test, which he failed. Back at the station, he registered 150mg/100ml.

He received a 1 year driving prohibition and a $1,000 fine. It is his first offence.

Deferrals Mallary Kehoe is facing 9 charges, including: 4 counts of driving while under suspension; 1 count each of theft of motor vehicle, break and enter, fail to comply with court ordered conditions, fail to appear in court, and possession of the proceeds of crime. She will return to court on May 14.

Randall Kirkwood, who faces an ‘over

80’ charge and a charge of open liquor in a vehicle, will also return on May 14.

Robert Moody’s charges of ‘over 80’ plus driving while impaired by alcohol will be the subject of a judicial pretrial before he is scheduled to return on May 14.

Sean Mcheal, facing two charges of assault, will also return on May 14.

Dwight Vanalstine faces 7 driving related charges, including operating a vehicle while disqualified from doing so. His case was deferred to May 14.

Paul Sullivan faces a charge of driving with blood alcohol ‘over 80’ and will return on May 14.

Gypsy Villas and Jessica Villas each are facing two counts of fraud over $5,000.

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• This Saturday, April 21, is the fundraising volleyball event to aid Marty Cowdy and it's hosted by the Olden (District 2) Recreation Committee at GREC starting at 8:30am. This will help with costs for gas, parking and expenses with Marty's health while in hospital and aftercare. 12 teams are needed with a minimum of 6 players and two must be female. Cost is $10 per player. There will be a silent auction and canteen available. Let's hope the storms have all blown through by then.

• That bad storm caused the cancellation of the area United Churches in Mountain Grove, Parham, Sharbot Lake, Verona, Arden. We surely appreciated our road crews to keep us all safe. It's just too precarious to travel in those bad stormsglad everyone is safe.

• Birthday greetings to Eleanor White (90th), Maddy-Lynn Goodberry, Doug Scott, Judi Fox, Stephanie Gannon, Don Gollogly, Trillian Meyer, Rachel Miller & Tabitha Steele.

• April Anniversaries; Ron & Bev Ruttan, Art & Linda Barker and Bob & Marjorie Clow.

• Thinking of you to Vi Hole, Muriel Wagar, Mel Good, Marty Cowdy, Nancy Fobert and Susie Bryden.

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• If you are unable to get to the community centre during library hours (Wed. & Sat 10am-12noon) to add your name to the community tree, please contact Marily at 479-2855 or at seitz@xplornet.ca.

• The Spring ATV Run, on April 28th, will take place by the community centre instead of at the Marina as in years past.

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Also if you are trying to conceive, start taking prenatal vitamins as soon as possible. And maintain a healthy diet. That can increase your chances of conception.

Speaking of pregnancy, pregnant women are advised to sleep on their side especially during the third trimester. There is good evidence that the risk of a still-born birth is 2.3 times more likely when the pregnant woman sleeps on her back. Sometimes you may wake up on your back. No worry. The point is to try spend more time in the side position than on the back.

Are your teen’s vaccinations up-to-date? Late last year there was a small meningococcal outbreak in the B.C. Interior. There is a vaccine to protect teens from this sometimes fatal disease who are at a higher risk of getting it. Meningococcal vaccines are recommended for all 11 through 18 year olds. First dose is given at age 11 with a booster at 16. Is your child protected?

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• April 28th is the next Lions All You Can Eat Breakfast proceeds to the Diabetes Foundation’s “Send a Kid to Camp” at the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake.

• Sincere sympathy to the family of the late Jimmy Renaud who lost his life in a fire.

• Thinking of Mike and Alicia Thompson and family on the loss of their precious home to a house fire last week.

• Due to the nasty weather conditions planned events for last weekend had to be cancelled until this weekend- the Chinese Dinner and Quarter Auction for the Child Centre is now Saturday night but the spaghetti dinner will be held at a later date.

• The Granite Ridge Education Centre showed their support by wearing team jerseys last Thursday. A collection jar had been put out for donations to the Humboldt Broncos.

• Roast beef dinner at the Mountain Grove Community Centre, sponsored by the Mountain Grove 50+ club is on Saturday April 21 at 5pm.

• The North Frontenac Little Theatre production of "The Little Mermaid" is coming along quite nicely.

• If you enjoy the "free" Frontenac News, maybe you would care to make a donation to it and help with costs incurred in the delivery of it to all households in the area. Contact the office for more information it would be greatly appreciated.

• On April 23rd the next dinner for the Parham Diners at the CE Building will be Honey glazed ham, scalloped potatoes, bean salad and carrot cake for dessert. Make sure you call 613-279-3151 for your reservation.

• Sun. April 29- Parham United Church offers a Black History worship service at 11:30am and all are welcome. We got iced out of this service in February- so now we offer it in better weather. It will be led solely by Rev. Jean Brown with fantastically spiritual music by Stanley Stinchcome "rocking" the piano. Info-613-279-2245 • Don't forget about the craft fair/bake sale at IOOF hall on Sat. April 21st for tables or more info contact Rose at 613279-2852.

• There will be a fundraiser Volleyball tournament at GREC on April 21st for Marty Cowdy. Items are needed for the Silent Auction portion. If you are able to help please contact Brenda Price.

• May 5th the Oddfellows of Parham are holding a Pot Luck Supper from 5-7pm at their hall.

• CFMSA is looking for ladies to join their ladies team- if you are interested please touch base with any member of executive or send me an email mrsteal2u@hotmail.com • Happy Birthday to: Sylvia Emmons, Paul Clarke, Mikey Martin, Peyton Monk, Emily Mallette, and Jen Siannas

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• The Perth Road Maple Syrup Festival was cancelled last weekend and has been rescheduled for Saturday April 21st.

• Cookie Day in the village for Girl Guide cookies is April 21st, get your cookies and support our local troops. They will be the chocolate and vanilla ones. $5 per box. They will be set up in various locations around Village.

• Sydenham Main Street Improvement Proposals. The following proposals for improving the main streets of Sydenham were made and prioritized by the residents of Sydenham and the surrounding area. Residents were contacted for their ideas. Some were communicated directly to the Councillors. Others were presented and discussed at a community meeting on April 7, 2018.

• Signage – this includes way-finding signs, signs identifying historic buildings and sites, signs on Rutledge pointing to the town center, signs listing community activities and groups, natural history information signs.

• Benches – half way between the senior’s centre and Foodland, at the post office, at the Cat Trail. It was also suggested that these could be paid for by a memorial and sponsored bench program identifying standard benches and cost.

• Other ideas included: Banners on lamp posts. These could be seasonally appropriate, depict historic scenes, be created as part of a contest at the high school. Planters or hanging baskets for flowers; Public art murals; a working public clock; More access to public washrooms; Attractive lighting standards; Storefront winter lighting on a theme; wider sidewalks with more ramp opportunities; a cross walk in front of the bank; a path from the Point Road to the corner of Mill Street and George Street; a walking path from the Point Park to the Library; cost shared fix up to building fronts; bike racks; historic booklets on Sydenham; and a light on Rutledge Road welcome to Sydenham sign.

• Think you may like to run for Council? April 30th in Sharbot Lake there will be a workshop for potential candidates at 1107 Garrett Street. The candidate information workshop for potential candidates, spouse or partner, or anyone interested in learning more about local government. The topics of the workshop include: municipal powers, roles and responsibilities, public's role in local government, difference between governance and administration, municipal conflict of interest and other personal responsibilities. This workshop will give you an understanding of Council's roles and responsibilities. It will also explain how duties and responsibilities of public office will impact your life.

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• The Frontenac Farmers Market extends an invitation to local community groups and organizations. The market will offer a free table, at the market, one weekend this summer for the local groups and organizations to spread information, seek new members, etc. If you are interested please e-mail information@frontenacfarmersmarket.ca • The Country Church music series has moved to the Verona Pentecostal Church. The first concert at this new location will be Friday, April 20 and will feature Ross Clow's the Old Hims and the Matson family from Arden. Free Will Offering & refreshments after the sing. Information: 613-374-2178 • Prince Charles Public School in Verona is proud to be celebrating Earth Day with their annual E-waste fundraiser.

What a great opportunity to rid your house of unwanted electronics, while helping out not only the earth but a great school!! This will be held on Saturday. April 21 from 9 am to 3 pm (no early drop-off's) at Prince Charles Public School.

Before disposing, please keep your items in your car until inspection. If you need your acceptable items picked up, contact the school at 613-374-2003. For a list of acceptable and non-acceptable items, refer to the event page. https:// www.facebook.com/events.

• Pitch-in week is from April 22 to April 29. Pitch-In bags will be available beginning April 9th at both Township offices and stores that currently sell South Frontenac bag tags. Filled bags will be collected on your regular collection day the week of April 23rd.

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Frontenac Islands, Central Frontenac, South Frontenac and North Frontenac, this workshop will be held on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7pm at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. This is a free event - no registration is required.

• Success by Six -Touch the Truck Event Date: On May 10, as part of the United Way Success by Six week (May 7-13, 2018) a series of activities for children is offered every year to encourage simple family fun. Our event will include vehicles and activities from the OPP, South Frontenac Fire & Rescue, South Frontenac Public Works and Frontenac Paramedic Services. Children will be able to get into the vehicles and feel what it is like – honk the horn etc. Join us on May 10 from 5:00-8:00 pm at our Public Works location – 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham.

There will be a BBQ with hot dogs and sausages for a nominal fee. All money raised and donated will go to the United Way for their Success by Six program.

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• So many events have been cancelled due to the bad weather. The benefit for the Stencell family will be rescheduled to a future date, the fundraising spaghetti dinner at St. James Major, rescheduled, and the Kennebec Rec meeting is rescheduled to Monday April 23.

• With much sadness Arden says goodbye to Jim Duthie, father, grandfather and great friend to so many. Jim retired in late 80’s as Assistant Commissioner RCMP, to Arden, making a home in their cottage on Big Clear Lake. Musically he sang in the Arden Glee Club and formed the Airdenaires, playing percussion. I will never again hear “The Little Drummer Boy” without the visual of Jim playing the drums, nor lay a wreath on Remembrance Day, without seeing Jim, in is RCMP Reds, laying a wreath as well. Volunteering at the United Church, making toast at a fundraising breakfast, or at the auction calling out the items for sale, or for the Happy

Gang, arranging our Gananoque play tickets or playing the theme song “Enjoy Yourself” or for the Friends of Arden decorating the little Christmas tree with lights. Jim was an outstanding man of many virtues and talents and will be missed by everyone, including me.

• On Saturday morning, April 21 the Arden Legion fundraising committee will be hosting a breakfast of eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, toast and beverages for $6.50 per person. Everyone is welcome.

• That evening, at the Olden Community Centre, Mountain Grove, there is a fundraising Roast Beef dinner, with mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies home made pie and beverages, $12 per person or $5 for the 6-12 yr old group. The dinner begins at 5pm and is sponsored by the Mountain Grove 50+ group • Tickets are now on sale for North Frontenac Little Theatre’s production of the Little Mermaid, performed at Granite Ridge Education Centre. Show dates are Thursday April 26 through Sunday April 29 and you can purchase tickets at the door or at Sharbot Lake Pharmasave or the Amazing Dollar Store.

• The Arden Legion’s annual executive elections will be held at the branch Saturday April 28 at 11am. All members are urged to attend.

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• Congratulations to the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes! The Lions Club has been awarded a capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The grant money will be used for much-needed renovations and improvements to the Lions Hall in Northbrook. The Lions Hall is used for many community activities, including weekly events such as Tuesday drop-in lunch, Euchre, Bingo and children’s programs, as well as special events such as community dinners, dances and private functions.

• On April 11, 2018, the 1st Land ‘O Lakes Cub Scouts welcomed Roxanne Bradshaw to our meeting. She taught us two line dances and introduced us to Tai Chi. We had a ton of fun... even one of our Grampa’s joined in! A big thank you goes out to Roxanne for a great night! We can’t wait for you to visit us again!

• The Land O’ Lakes Lions are hosting their 4th annual Spring Market Extravaganza this Saturday, April 21st 2018 from 10am to 2pm starring over 17 local artists, artisans, and independent consultants. Come on out to the Lions Hall and see the talent of our vendors. And while browsing and making that special purchase, visit the canteen for a bite to eat. And while there, ask one of the Lion members how you can become one!

• Instead of April 27, 2018, the monthly Euchre tournament at the Lions Hall in Northbrook will be held this Friday, April 20th.

• The NAEC Parent Council is hosting a Paint Night on Friday night at North Addington Education Centre, April 27th from 6:309:30pm All supplies are provided. At the end of the night you will go home with your 16” x 20” masterpiece.

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• April is the month of the military child. Here’s to all the strong and resilient military children. Did you know the of official flower of the military child is the dandelion? Like the dandelion, “military children bloom everywhere the winds carry them. They learn that to survive means to adapt, that the door that closes one chapter of their life opens up to a new and exciting adventure full of new friends and experiences.” I am proud to be an Air Force brat! Any other military child out there?

• Calling all vendors! Pine Meadow is having a Spring Craft & Bake Show on Friday May 11, 2018 from 10am to 2pm at Pine Meadow Nursing Home with all proceeds going directly to enhancing the resident program. The cost per table is $3. If you wish to donate baked goods or purchase a table please contact Sarah Thompson at 613-336-9120 ex. 7 or by email at snthompson910@gmail.com. Lunch combos will also be available to purchase.

• The Parent Advisory Council is presenting their 2nd Annual Fun Fair at NAEC this coming May 17 from 5-8pm.

Stay tuned for more news on this great event!

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• This Saturday, April 21st, the New Apostolic Church welcomes you to the annual Pancake Breakfast in support of the Denbigh Food Bank. From 9-11am, come and enjoy pancakes, real maple syrup, sausage and bacon. Bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation for our community food bank. Contact 613 453 9238.

• The Canadian Cancer Daffodil Campaign has begun. Canvassers will be going door to-door during the month of April in the Griffith, Matawatchan and selected areas of Denbigh.

Everyone will have proper ID with them. Please give generously. All the money raised will stay in our area.

• Youth & Family time hosted by the New Apostolic Church will take place every Sunday afternoon from 1-3pm, with the exception of holiday/long weekends, and inclement weather The location is the gym at the Addington Highlands Community Centre in Denbigh. Contact 613 453 9238.

• Family Nights will be held at Vennachar Free Methodist Church Tuesdays: April 24 & May 1. Dinner is 5:30-6pm, followed by The Miracles of Jesus from 6-7pm, and Kids Club from 6-6:45pm. Everyone welcome! Info Pastor Laurie 613 479 2673.

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• The Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club will host the Annual Daffodil Tea for Cancer on Sunday, April 29th from 1-3pm, with lunch and musical entertainment, $7 per person. On Tuesday May 8th, the Denbigh library hosts kids night from 6-6:45pm, with Plant a Seed-READ, a program that helps children fall in love with reading, and encourages them to learn abut the natural world and how to care for it. Contact the library at 613 333 1426.

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• The Perth Road Sunday School Hall Board welcome you to celebrate Spring with their Maple Syrup Festival, April 21 from 8:30am-2:30pm. (Please note that due to last weekend's storm the event was rescheduled.) Pancakes, sausages and fresh maple syrup will be served. Cost is $7 for adults, children $4 (under 3 years old are free) Children's games, fish pond and face painting from 9am-2pm. Pony rides from 10am-Noon (weather permitting). Crafts, home baking and maple syrup will be for sale in the Harris Hall.

Visit Votary's Farm and tour their Sugar House. Please dress for the weather and mud. For more information call Vera 353-2470.

• Rev. Oscar Simpson presents "Country Church" at it's new location, Verona Pentecostal Church, April 20 starting at 7pm. Special guests Clear View (The Matson Family) and The Old Hims. Free will offering and refreshments to follow.

For information call 374-2178.

• A Spring Arts, Crafts and Bake Sale will be held at the Golden Links Hall, April 21 from 9am-3pm. For information call Alisha 372-5477.

• The ever popular Chinese Dinner and Auction will take place at the Harrowsmith S and A Hall, April 21. Dinner at 6pm and Auction at 7pm. Come out for a delicious Chinese buffet and don't forget to bring your quarters. Cost is $13 for members/$15 for non members. Advance tickets only. Call Pam 372-1578 or Marilyn 372-0917 to purchase tickets.

• Words to live by: We can all learn something from bad weather. It pays no attention to criticism. Have a great week.

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• Many area United Churches closed on Sunday due to the storm- including the United Churches of Arden, Verona, Parham, Mountain Grove, Henderson, Sharbot Lake, Westport, Bathurst, and Edith Rankin in Kingston too. Folks were safe and sound for which we are thankful. Our township road crews did a fantastic job of snow clearing in the horrible conditions- sure appreciate all your efforts folks!

• The Frontenac Addington Trappers Council met this past week in Henderson, and it was the last chance to get beaver tails measured for a while. Other hi-lights included an attendance draw, and info from Delta waterfowl. Their workshop/ fisher tooth boil and 6B zone meeting scheduled for Feb. 15 was cancelled due to the ferociously bad weather. Someone was at the hall to receive the fisher teeth for a later boil up.

Expect an alternate date/information to be posted regarding ways to get the fisher teeth to the MNRF. • Hockey sticks and porch lights were featured locally to honour the Humboldt Broncos and their tremendous loss due a team bus crash. We were all heart sick for that small community, and uphold them in our prayers.

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• It's so wonderful to see Rebecca Kelsey back "home", where she is busy with family, friends, attending concerts, and helping with her Mom's political campaign. We've missed you Rebecca.

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• Ice Rain & Snow! As I ran this morning my spikes were back on my shoes, saw only 2 vehicles and 2 snowplows.

The birds were not singing! But what a concert at K Rock on Saturday night Johnny Reid! It was country, rock and soul all rolled into one. We sang, we laughed and even danced.

Inverary, Sunbury & Battersea were well represented.

• Speaking of Inverary – we are expanding! Warm welcome to two new ventures now open for business.

• Lavallee’s Cookery is open Monday to Saturday from 5:30am – 8:00pm and on Sunday from 7:00am – 8:00pm.

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• Maple Country Home & Farm Ltd. Kevin & Suzanne Bovey invite you to drop in for a visit at 3851 Davidson Road (corner of Perth Road). Open Monday to Friday from 8:00am–5:00pm and on Saturday from 8:00am to 12 noon. Closed on Sunday. Building supplies, farming needs and equipment, small engine service and lawn seed etc.

• Calling All Turkey Hunters: Northway Home Hardware 2018 Wild Turkey Contest. Get your ticket for $10.00 at Northway Home Hardware 3832 Perth Road. All ticket money proceeds go to the prizes. Categories include: biggest tom, biggest jake, longest beard. Lots of prizes for hidden weights, new hunter and longest spurs. Drop into the store for more details, see the flyer and get your ticket.

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ered flashlights they will be able count the number of fish present based on the reflection given off by the eyes. As a result of this work, community members may see individuals with flashlights along the adjacent shorelines during the evening hours.

• 2018 Pitch-In Month – April 22 – May 20- Demonstrate Your Civic Pride- Get Involved!! Tay Valley Council invites residents to join them in clean-up activities. Collected debris can be deposited at any of our waste sites for free. Tay Valley Township will provide bag tags & clear bags to lake and road Associations, schools, community watch, church groups, scouts/guides, sports groups, 4-H groups or individuals who pre-register their planned activities. Please remember to separate your recyclables before bringing to the waste sites. Registration forms are available at the Township Office or on the Township’s website.

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• The social dinner on Wednesday evening “Everything Maple Syrup” was a big hit. The community centre was beautifully decorated with vases of pussy willows on the tables. There was such a variety of food; from pancakes and French toast to maple glazed ham and sausage, maple baked beans and maple cheesecake. What a feast. There are some really good cooks in our area. 35 people attended. Birthday people were Reg Chappel, Don Brown, and Hanne and Robert Quigley. Also a happy anniversary to Robert and Hanne. It was nice to see so many of our snowbirds back and enjoying the meal.

• Reg and Linda Chappel hosted coffee break Friday morning.

A big crowd was out to enjoy the coffee and goodies. Get well wishes to Harriett Riddell.

• I have only a short column this week as all the activities I was planning to attend got cancelled due to the terrible weather from Friday to Monday. I think they have the months in the calendar all mixed up and this is January not April.

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• The “On With the Show” concert is a showcase of show tunes presented by the Tay Valley Community Choir. The choir concerts are always a lot of fun and as usual there will be plenty of opportunity to sing-a-long with familiar songs.

Special guests are the St. James Jazz Trio. “On With the Show’ takes place at the Maberly Hall on Saturday, April 21 at 7pm. Admission is $10 and refreshments will follow the concert. Food bank donations are welcome.

• Fundraiser for the ABC Hall – Spring Fling Fashion Show – May 5, 7pm, doors open at 6pm. Light refreshments and cash bar, and a performance by jazz trio Standard Time. Tickets $20 / $15 for members. Contact Lynne Lang 613-273-8834, events@abchall.ca 3166 Bolingbroke Rd., Maberly • Bobs Lake Dam at Bolingbroke- Walleye Spawning Survey- Construction of the new Bobs Lake Dam is currently scheduled to begin this summer. In preparation for construction, Parks Canada will be undertaking a walleye spawning survey between Bobs and Christie Lakes along the Tay River over the coming weeks. The individuals assessing walleye spawning sites will be working in the evening hours as walleye are known to be more active at night. Using high-pow-

• There were 140 people fed at the snowmobile club breakfast on Saturday morning. What a wonderful crowd considering the bad weather. They raised $555 for the Wheels of Hope; both the Perth and Lanark Branch and the Frontenac Branch. The next and last breakfast of the season will be April 28th and is a fundraiser for Melanoma from 8-11am and all are welcome.

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Contribute and Thrive, Talking Trees hold open house in Plevna

by Jeff Green ehind the scenes, an innovative, co-operative based economic development initiative in North Frontenac has been gathering momentum.

The project, or what is really a set of projects, was made public over a year ago. It was originally known as the One Small Town initiative. It incorporated the efforts of the Talking Trees project which intends to build a community of Earthships (environmentally sustainable dwellings made of used tires, concrete and other materials), as well as Contribute and Thrive, a series of commercial enterprises to be run on a contribution model rather than traditional business owner/employee model.

In an update about the projects that was released at the end of March, North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins, who is acting as a facilitator, described how the various threads of what is becoming a wide-ranging set of initiatives, are being pulled together.

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or Talking Trees, a private initiative. He is, however, involved in what is now called “One Small Township”, which he hopes to see incorporated within the next couple of months.

“One Small Township will manage the pool of funds for investors into the related enterprises,” Higgins said in a phone interview on Tuesday (April 17).

Higgins added that there are investors from around the world who are interested in the projects.

“I am working through all the regulations to set up the legal framework for One Small Township, and I hope to have that in place by the end of June,” he said.

At that point, Higgins said there is $20 million in investment slated to flow into One Small Township, which will need to be handled by professional management. The investments will flow into various ventures, all based on the contributionism model, where people who work on the enterprises will receive payment in two ways; through services offered by other enterprises within the co-op structure, as well as wages. Investors will receive a profit of 33% of the money they invest, although as Higgins pointed out in his report, the timing associated with that return will vary for the various from venture to venture.

“To be very clear,” Higgins wrote in his report, “the anticipated 33% return to the investor may take several years to be completely paid.”

In his report, Higgins included a graphic to illustrate how the entire structure is designed to work.

Contribute and Thrive, as the first initiative out of the gate, is beginning work on building a commercial scale apiary in the vicinity of Plevna.

“Contribute & Thrive (C&T) North Frontenac, published their first project investor package for their Apiary project and had their required $25K in funding in less than one day. The materials are ordered, the hives are ready to be built and the bees are ordered for a spring start,” said Higgins’ report.

Contribute and Thrive is teaming up with Talking Trees to hold an open house on Sunday April 22 at the Clar-Mill Hall from 2-4pm, followed by a reception at the house in Plevna, that is being used

as their headquarters.

The apiary will generate revenue through the sale of honey, wax, queen bees and starter hives, and Contribute and Thrive is also planning to develop an eco-tourism business, a plastic recycling business called Precious Plastics, and to open a Health and Wellness Centre which will include doctors, nurses and dentistry.

Talking Trees has a two staged plan at this point. They intend to start by constructing an Earthship Inn. The Inn will include housing for those who visit to contribute and/ or to build their own homes. It will include activities such as horseback riding, hiking and food. The second project is the Talking Trees community, which will be something like a subdivision development, but all of the houses will be built using Earthship rather than traditional construction.

New to the One Small Township family, at least since the fall, is Frontenac Shores. The time share resort on Mississagagon Lake is included in Higgins’ report as being the potential site of an aquaponics/hydroponics project, additional lodgings, seniors’ housing, and a craft brewery.

One Small Township is also open to participation from new or existing businesses within the township.

According to Higgins, in line with his estimation of a $20 million pool of funds sitting in waiting for the One Small Township to be set up as an investment destination, “there is a listing of interested investors and the list continues to grow. Some are eager to invest and are patiently awaiting the investor packages.”

For his part, Higgins, who is currently serving as Warden of Frontenac County in addition to his role as Mayor of North Frontenac, is being careful not to swat into a

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APRil 19, 2018

Addiction rehabilitation residence opening in Maberly A

by Craig Bakay

nthony Fritz knows all too well what what addiction is like.

“Five years ago, I was breaking up with the mother of my two children (ages 6 and 3),” he said. “I didn’t have the coping skills.

“It started with wine, then beers, then shots and escalated into business problems.”

He said he bottomed out Jan. 31, 2017 when friends got him into rehab in Port Hope.

“I couldn’t even get off the couch,” he said. “Luckily, I had really good friends that got me counselling and got me back up.”

And so, now Fritz wants to give back and to that end, he bought the Hindu retreat on Maberly-Elphin Road and is turning it, and its eight bedrooms, into the Ottawa Maberly Addiction Rehabilitation Residence.

“We’re looking at being open May 1,” he said. “We’ve renovated the inside and are just finishing up the outside.

“As far as I know, we’re the only private centre available between Kingston and Ottawa.”

Fritz said they’re “connected” to rehab networks in various centres and intend to be “family-oriented” as opposed to being institutional in nature.

“We’d prefer our clients be over 25 years of age but if someone is 20 and we believe that we can help them, we will,” he said. “It’s just that however much family might want to get younger members into a program, we aren’t really geared in that direction.”

One of the the things Fritz said they’ll offer is a backto-work program.

“About 30 per cent of rehab clients are in need of employment,” he said. “No other centre I know of offers that.”

He said they’ll offer 30-, 60- and 90-day programs specializing in adult chronic relapse prevention.

For more information, visit ottawamaberlyaddictionrehabilitationresidence.com.

World-renowned Harp and Guitar Duo to Perform at MERA M

ERA (Mcdonald Corners Elphin Recreation Centre) is proud to announce a concert featuring Máire Ní Chathasaigh on the harp and Chris Newman, guitar, on Wednesday, May 2nd at 7:00 PM. The Irish Times proclaimed them “the finest Celtic duo in the world.”

The virtuoso partnership of England’s premier flat-picking guitarist and “the greatest Celtic harper of our age” (LIVE IRELAND) has by now brought its unique musical Anthony Fritz is opening a rehab centre in Maberly vision to twenty-two countries on five continents.

Chris and Máire have performed at over 175 folk, Celtic, arts, harp and guitar festivals in Europe, the USA and Australasia and have given almost two thousand concerts in venues large Public Notice and small - from the tiniSeeking Interested Individuals for a est of historic churches in Joint Compliance Audit Committee England, Germany and ItThe Township of Addington Highlands, Township of Stone Mills, Loyalist Township and the Town of Greater Napanee are currently recruiting experienced professionals for appointment to their 2018-2022 Municipal Elections Joint Compliance Audit Committee (JCAC).

The JCAC is required by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 as amended, to consider applications requesting audits of both candidate and registered 3rd party advertisers’ campaign finances. The JCAC may be required to appoint auditors and determine if legal proceedings are required as a result of an auditor’s report.

Applicants should: (i) have an understanding of municipal campaign finance provisions; (ii) demonstrate analytical decision-making and excellent communication skills; (iii) have experience working with or as a member of a municipal committee, board, task force and/or a quasi-judicial body; and (iv) have flexibility to attend day time and evening meetings.

Applicants with a background in accounting, auditing, law, election administration, and/or public administration are preferred.

Applicants for this JCAC shall not be: (i) candidates in the 2018 municipal election for any of the four municipalities; (ii) members of the Councils or local boards of any of the four municipalities; (iii) employees of any of the four municipalities; or (iv) any persons who are registered third parties in the 2018 municipal election for any of the four municipalities.

The term of the JCAC appointment will be the same as the term of office of Council for four years beginning on December 1, 2018.

Successful applicants will receive a retainer and a per diem plus mileage for any meetings.

For further information, a copy of the Committee’s Terms of Reference and Application Form are available on any of the municipal web sites or Clerks’ offices listed below. Applications must be submitted to one of these locations no later than Monday, April 30, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.

Town of Greater Napanee

Loyalist Township

Susan Beckel, Clerk 124 John Street P.O. Box 97 Napanee, ON K7R 3L4 Phone: 613-354-3351, Ext. 2014 Email: sbeckel@greaternapanee.com Web: www.greaternapanee.com

Debbie Chapman, Clerk 263 Main St P.O. Box 70 Odessa, ON K0H 2H0 Phone: 613-386-7351, Ext. 121 Email: dachapman@loyalist.ca Web: www.loyalist.ca

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Bryan Brooks, CAO/Clerk 4504 County Road No. 4 Centreville, ON K0K 1N0 Phone: 613-378-2475 Email: bbrooks@stonemills.com Web: www.stonemills.com

Christine Reed, CAO/Clerk Township of Addington Highlands Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 Phone: 613-336 2286 Email: clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca Web: www.addingtonhighlands.ca

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Together they have created one of the most distinctive voices in modern acoustic music.

Their six duo and five solo CDs, instructional books and collaborations with many other luminaries of the Celtic, folk, swing jazz and bluegrass worlds express both the depth of their commitment to tradition and an eternally playful, curious and adventurous spirit.

The Belfast Telegraph said of their performance: “This celebrated duo took the place by storm. Stately Carolan tunes, jazzy Django-ish numbers, dazzling Doc Watson style flat-picking fliers, driving Irish dance tunes - this pair can nonchalantly do the lot. Guitar players applauded and went sadly home to burn their instruments!”

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Lawyer advises county to reject call for intervention on Johnston Point

by Jeff Green

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controversial vacant land plan of condominium on Loughborough Lake will be considered once again by Frontenac County this week, and if the county follows the advice of their lawyer, opponents of the project will be disappointed when they leave.

Meela Melnick-Proud, Sarah Harmer and Matt Rennie will appear as a delegation. They will be armed with a lengthy report outlining, among other things, how the shoreline at some of the locations in the proposed condominium development has been cleared, in contravention, they say, of one of the “conditions of approval” that were included in a ruling by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) in its ruling on the project. Their report quotes item 5b of the OMB ruling “... the vacant land condominium agreement applying to all the waterfront units shall set out the municipalities environmental protection policies requiring that the area within 30 metres of the highwater mark of a waterbody or wetland shall be maintained in a natural state for soil and vegetation.”

They made a similar presentation to South Frontenac Council two weeks ago, and South Frontenac asked Frontenac County to investigate the matter.

A lawyer working for the opponents, David Donnelly, states in a letter of opinion that under Rule 106 of the Ontario Municipal Board, the county can act directly to halt a development if an applicant has failed to comply with conditions set out in an OMB ruling. In his opinion, failure to maintain the shoreline in a natural state constitutes such a failure to comply.

“The Township having had regard to all the circumstances

should act as authorized to preserve the site, order restoration, and deny development. The only question remaining is whether the Township will act in the public interest to do so. Failure to act will also send a clear, and opposite, message to residents,” he concludes at the end of his letter of opinion.

When Frontenac County Council considers the matter this week, they will have a letter of opinion from their own lawyer, Wayne Fairbrother, which contradicts Donnelly’s opinion.

Fairbrother said that the county does not have the authority to change the conditions of approval for the subdivision since the matter is now the subject of an OMB ruling.

He also said that the County’s role at this time is merely is to confirm that the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNR-F) has been approached about species at risk issues and that all the recommendations coming from the MNR-F are eventually incorporated into the plan of condominium.

Magenta corporation has applied to the MNR-F for a “benefit permit” based on a plan to offset the impacts of the project on habitat for three species at risk, gray (black) rat snakes, blandings turtles, and whip-poor-wills. That application still pending.

Based on Fairbrother’s advice, county staff have recom-

mended that Council and should not act on the concerns expressed by Melmick-Proud, Harmer, and Rennie.

The matter went before Frontenac County Council on Wednesday, after this newspaper went to press.

(The decision of Council will be posted at Frontenacnews. ca)

Continued from page 7 conflict of interest position. He said he has no money invested in One Small Township or any of the projects and is not being compensated for his time working on the initiative.

“What I am doing is trying to drum up investment and economic development in North Frontenac, and that is what a Mayor’s role is,” he said.

He also said he has consulted with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on numerous occasions over the last year, as he has worked on One Small Township, to make sure he has not over-stepped the legislated role of township Mayor, and each time they have given him the go-ahead to continue.

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Future of Guitar Festival in jeopardy, township says S

outh Frontenac Council and the Canadian Guitar Festival could be headed towards a showdown, and the outcome could be something that no one wants, the end of the festival.

Township Chief Administrative Officer Wayne Orr said on Tuesday that he has written to Del Vezeau, the owner of the Loughborough Holiday Park and the convener of the festival, urging him to seek legal advice about the implications of the ruling by Judge J. Hurley.

The township sought a declaration from the court that Vezeau’s use of the property for events “such as music concerts and weddings” is in contravention of the zoning that applies to the property, which is primarily a campground. The township also sought an injunction “restraining [Vezeau] from using or permitting the use of the property” for any purpose not in compliance with that zoning.

Judge Hurley granted the application, in part. He made the declaration that the use of the property for the events in question contravenes the bylaw, but did not grant the injunction that was requested by the township, indicating that he did not want to “tie the townships hands” because if the injunction were granted the guitar festival “could no longer take place”.

By not granting the injunction, he is in effect allowing the township to defer from enforcing the zoning bylaw.

As he said further, this leaves the township the option of granting or not granting an exemption to the township’s noise bylaw to Vezeau for the guitar festival each year.

The township had attempted to remedy the zoning matter with Vezeau previous to launching the court case, by urging him to seek a change in the zoning of his property, but he did not do that. Last year, the township did not grant the requested noise bylaw exemption for the guitar festival,

partly because Vezeau was already advertising and selling tickets to the festival before requesting the exemption.

This year, based on Judge Hurley’s decision not to impose an injunction, Vezeau is again advertising the festival and selling tickets.

By encouraging Vezeau to seek clarification of the legal ramifications of Judge Hurley’s ruling, the township is seeking to avoid legal issues in the future.

“If he contravenes the ruling, he could be be facing contempt of court charges,” said Orr. Vezeau is also facing a $10,000 bill to the township because Judge Hurley awarded court costs to the township for the hearing that took place.

“One of the concerns we have on council, is that based on what is being said on the Guitar Festival website, Vezeau may not be aware of the true implications of the Judge’s decision,” said Councillor Ross Sutherland, of Loughborough District.

One the site, it says: “We are very pleased to announce that the court has upheld the worth of the Canadian Guitar Festival to the municipality, the artists and fans of the best fingerstyle guitar music in the world! An attempt by a few South Frontenac Municipality Council members to seek an injunction that would have effectively ended our world renowned Festival and Competition has been denied by Judge Hurley in Ontario Superior Court.”

“He seems to have failed to realise that the judgement was essentially in the township’s favour, and that is why court costs were awarded to the township,” said Sutherland. “He needs to petition Council for an exemption to the noise bylaw.”

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not be granted should 366078 Ontario [Vezeaus corporation] contravene the bylaw or fail to abide by the declaration I have made. If that happens, South Frontenac will be at liberty to bring another application or seek a contempt order.”

(The News attempted to contact Del Vezeau on Tuesday for comment, without success.)

Verona Lions replacing Jamboree with ATV Poker Run I

by Jeff Green t was with regret that the Verona Lion’s Club decided to put an end to one of the longest standing events in the region, the summer Lion’s Jamboree, which always took place on the weekend after the Canada Day weekend.

The Jamboree, which had been a popular event with local families and a successful fundraiser for the club, has become a burden on the volunteers who run it, and as it has become less popular it has also become an event that costs money to the club.

Craig Schneider, a volunteer with the club, has been helping Verona Lion’s President Eric Mclean organise an alternate event on the same weekend.

“We wanted to keep that weekend,” Schneider told the News this week, after posting a notice about the Poker Run, which is set to kick off at the Lion’s Park on Verona Sand Road at 10:30 on Saturday, July 7. The canteen at the adjacent hall will be open for breakfast all morning, as the ATV’s are being registered for the run. Riders will set out between 10:30 and noon. The exact route of the run is still being worked out, but it will make use of the K&P trail, and perhaps the Depot Lakes area. The run will end back at Lion’s Park, where there will be a BBQ and related events. The fee for the run will be $30 on the day, and $25 in advance at veronalions.ca. There will be prizes, ATV related vendors and more at the park.

“We are still working out many of the details, but we wanted to jump back in and get something going right away with the Jamboree shutting down,” said Schneider.

For information about the Poker Run, or to volunteer, call the Lion’s Hall at 613-374-2821 or Eric Mclean at 613-3743194.

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Form 2 EXPROPRIATIONS ACT RSO 1990, Chapter E.26

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE LAND IN THE MATTER OF an application by The Corporation of the County of Frontenac (the “Expropriating Authority”) for approval to expropriate certain lands located in the following: (a) Lot 9, Concession 11, being Part 1, 13R-21599 in the geographic Township of Olden, now the Township of Central Frontenac, County of Frontenac; and Part of the Road Allowance lying between the Geographic Townships of Oso and Olden (closed by By-laws 1991-12-R5 and 1105-91), being Part 2, 13R21599, Township of Central Frontenac, County of Frontenac being part of PIN 36225-0340 (LT) and more particularly described as Parts 1 & 2 as illustrated on the draft Expropriation Plan attached as Appendix “A” hereto; (b) Part Lot 30, Concession 1, geographic Township of Bedford, now the Township of South Frontenac, County of Frontenac; being part of PIN 362380293 (R), more particularly described as Parts 1, 2 & 3 as illustrated on the draft Expropriation Plan attached as Appendix “B” hereto; and (c) Lot 3, Concession 1, being Parts 2 & 3, 13R-21594 in the geographic Township of Oso, now the Township of Central Frontenac, County of Frontenac; being part of PIN 36237-0158 (LT) ), more particularly described as Parts 1 & 2 as illustrated on the draft Expropriation Plan attached as Appendix “C” hereto FOR THE PURPOSE OF linking two sections of the Frontenac K&P Trail and thereby ensuring 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; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been made for approval to expropriate the following lands: (a) Part of Lot 9, Concession 11, being Part 1, 13R-21599 in the geographic Township of Olden, now the Township of Central Frontenac, County of Frontenac; and Part of the Road Allowance lying between the Geographic Townships of Oso and Olden (closed by By-laws 1991-12-R5 and 110591), being Part 2, 13R-21599, Township of Central Frontenac, County of Frontenac being part of PIN 36225-0340 (LT) more particularly described as Parts 1 & 2 as illustrated on the draft Expropriation Plan attached as Appendix “A” hereto; (b) Part Lot 30, Concession 1, geographic Township of Bedford, now the Township of South Frontenac, County of Frontenac; being part of PIN 362380293 (R), more particularly described as Parts 1, 2 & 3 as illustrated on the draft Expropriation Plan attached as Appendix “B” hereto; and (c) Lot 3, Concession 1, being Parts 2 & 3, 13R-21594 in the geographic Township of Oso, now the Township of Central Frontenac, County of Frontenac; being part of PIN 36237-0158 (LT) ), more particularly described as Parts 1 & 2 as illustrated on the draft Expropriation Plan attached as Appendix “C” hereto.

ANY OWNER OF LAND in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the Expropriating Authority shall so notify the Approving Authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner who is served personally or by registered mail, within thirty (30) days after the date on which the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice; and (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice.

The Approving Authority is: The Council of The Corporation of the County of Frontenac (the “Approving Authority”) 2069 Battersea Road Glenburnie, Ontario K0H1S0 Dated at Glenburnie, Ontario this 27th day of March, 2018 The Corporation of County of Frontenac

Per: Kelly Pender – Chief Administrative Officer I have authority to bind the Corporation This Notice first published on the 19th day of April, 2018

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OBITUARY

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James Forbes (Jim) Duthie

O’Donnell, Margaret (Harris)

in the arms of his loving family, as the sun set april 10th, James Forbes (Jim) Duthie passed away peacefully.

Beloved husband and best friend of Sheila (nee code) for 62 years. cherished father of Merydee Duthie (David Radburn), k kristy Brundage (Michael) and James Duthie (Cheryl). Much loved Bapa to Mackenzie and Alannah Radburn, Harrison, carter, anna and emmett Brundage, Jared, Darian and Gracie Duthie. Will be dearly missed by his extended family in B.C, who though far away in distance were always close to his heart. A kamloops boy, Jim joined the RCMP at age 19, fulfilling a boyhood dream. Over his 35 year career, he served in Ontario, alberta, British columbia and Nova Scotia, retiring in 1986 as Assistant commissioner. Jim and Sheila retired to Big clear Lake, near arden, Ontario. Over the years, the cottage welcomed family, friends, friends of family and friends of friends. it's been the site of christenings, a wedding, grandkids' end of school parties, easter Sunday breakfasts, canada Day fireworks, Christmas gatherings, and Jim and Sheila's 50th and 60th anniversary parties. Jim drove the boat for endless waterskiing and tubing runs, planted a plethora of petunias, and always insisted on washing the dishes.

Throughout his life, Jim served his community. He coached youth soccer in both Victoria and Gloucester, was an active member of Rothwell and arden united churches, and served with the "Friends of Arden" and "The Happy Gang" until his passing. He was infamous for heading off to meetings assuring Sheila he wouldn't volunteer for anything, and coming home president of the organization.Music was a huge part of Jim's life. He started his first band, "The Scholars", at 16, and played in his last "The Ardenaires" at 86. In between, he was the lead percussionist in the RCMP band for 10 years, played keyboard and accordion at the church in the Wildwood, and sang bass with the Arden Glee Club. His late afternoon keyboard improvisations were the soundtrack of our summers. Jim was Ottawa's greatest football fan. For over 60 years, he never missed a Roughriders/ Renegades/REDBLACkS game, and though his loyalty was tested, he was rewarded in his last two seasons with a thrilling Grey cup win in 2016, and a centre field seat to this year's big game in his home stadium. He was an avid gardener, a lover of butter tarts, a captivating storyteller and an unparalleled scavenger (no trip to the auction or the cottage dump ended without a 'perfectly good' find to take home).

To the 5th floor oncology staff at the ottawa General Hospital, our immense gratitude for your incredible care for Jim and for our family. y your compassion and professionalism made Jim's last days comfortable. Special appreciation to DJ for making our family easter dinner possible. a celebration of Jim's life will be held at Arden united Church, Saturday, April 28 at 1pm. Reception to follow at the kennebec Community Centre. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for donations to the a arden u united church, 1076 Railway St. arden, a oN k0H 1B0 or debracanada.org (Jim was a great admirer of Jonathan Pitre).

Passed away peacefully but suddenly, surrounded by family in the early morning on March 20, 2018 at her home in her 94th year.

She was the daughter of Peter and Helena Harris of ottawa, on, one of 10 children. She is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, John Patrick and an infant son Patrick. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Michael of North Bay, kevin, Mary, Peter and Allan all of Cloyne on. Margaret is survived by her sister Elizabeth (late Michel Leger) brother Bernard Harris (late Pauline) and sister in law Denyse Harris (late William) all of Ottawa. She was predeceased by several siblings and in-laws. George/Joan, James/ Rita, Sr. Mary Harris, John/Margaret, Peter/ Freda, Sr. Helena Harris, William, brother in law Michel Leger and sister in law Pauline Harris. She is also predeceased by in laws Margaret and oakley Trudeau, Ambrose and ursula o’Donnell and Martin o’Donnell. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews in the Harris, o’Donnell and Trudeau families along with her many friends. Margaret was a housewife, her main occupation was taking care of her husband and family. She was a very outgoing, kind person with many interests. She had a great love for life, people, her family and a strong faith in God. She wanted to be a part of whatever was going on around her. She enjoyed going with her family to many music events, dinners and outings.

Visitation was held at St. John The evangelist church in Flinton in the Lessard Room on March 23, 2018. 12-2p.m.. Funeral mass followed at 2 p.m. The funeral mass was celebrated by Fr. Paul Njoku and Fr. Joseph Machaj. Scripture readings were done by her nephew Larry O’Donnell and his wife Sandra O’Donnell of Bolton. The prayers of the faithful were done by Donald kirkey of Flinton. eulogies were done by her son kevin, nephew Larry o’Donnell and niece Mary Serdar. Music was provided by organist and vocalist Marjorie o’Dwyer along with St. John The evangelist choir. Pall bearers were Larry O’Donnell, Ray Trudeau, Jim Trudeau, earl Witheral, John Bolton and John Grand. a luncheon followed at Flinton Recreation center, Spring interment at later date.

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Delyea, Sharon Jane Passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 72 years of age.

Beloved wife Archie for 50 years. Loving mother of Randy & Stephanie Delyea and Cindy & Dwayne Matson. Cherished Grandma of Andrew, Dara-Lynn, Zackery, Ethan, Rebekah, Rachel and Anna. Dear sister Garry & Elaine, Marilyn & Doug, Cathy & Art, Darlene, Gloria, Debbie, Dawn and Roberta and sister in-law of Violet, Velma, Arnold & Jenny, Elsie and Josephine Predeceased by her brother Austin, sister in-laws Vera and Verna and brother in-laws Art and John.

Sharon will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and extended family members as well as many friends. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook (613-336-6873) on Wednesday, April 18 from 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service to celebrate Sharon’s life will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Bethel Pentecostal Church in Kaladar at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. If you so desire, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Bethel Pentecostal Church would be appreciated by the family. Sharon’s family would like to extend their thanks to the First Responders with the Kaladar / Barrie Fire Department and the Lennox & Addington Paramedic Service for all that they did to help. Please feel free to share your memories and condolences online at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

Lily May Hundey (nee Wall) Past President & Member of Essex Retirees, Heart & Stroke Foundation Regional Director 20 years, Legion Branch 201 Member Essex & Guide Leader - passed away peacefully at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Al Hundey and cherished mother of William (Lois) Hundey of Heffley Creek, B.C. and Betty (Don) Hunter of Plevna.. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Robert, Ula, Michael, Tim, Eddie, Jeannette, Kelly and her many greatgrandchildren. Dear sister of Etta (the late Gordon) Findlay of Thunder Bay, Hazel (the late Cliff) Wills of Powassan, Robert “Bob” (the late Joan) Wall of Oxdrift. Pre-deceased by her brothers Bill, George, David and her sisters Florence White & Margaret Goossen.

She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 2-4pm. Interment and graveside service will take place in Green Lawn Memorial Gardens, Windsor at a later date. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Pine Meadow Nursing Home Family Council, River of Life Christian Fellowship or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

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Milestone Funeral Center Derek Maschke Funeral Director 613-336-6873

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IN MEMORIAM BUSH, Earl in loving memory of a dear stepfather earl, who passed away april 20, 2002.

Always remembered, never forgotten Missed every day by charlotte, allan & family.

GOWER, Charles april 21, 2017 in loving memory of my husband, father & grandfather.

Time slips by and life goes on, But from our hearts you are never gone. We think of you always, we talk about you too, we have so many memories, but we wish we still had you.

Love, Bev, Terry, Brian, Terra, cole, Jemma and kyle k

Serving the area for over 100 years.

David Goodfellow Owner/Managing Director

Parham, Ontario 613-375-6254 www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

Fresh Flowers for all Occasions • Weddings • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Newborn • Special Holidays • Table Arrangements • Funerals • Boutonnieres & Corsages • Silk Flower Arrangements

613-279-6446

Open 7 Days a Week - 24515 Hwy. 7, Sharbot Lake Ontario, inside Ram’s Esso

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in loving memory of Fae Lessard who passed away on april 19, 2011. Loving Wife, Mother and Nana.

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. always loved and missed, cecil, Brent, carmel, Todd, Braden & Gavin.

Kenneth Ray Steele aug 27, 1925 – april 21, 2014 It’s been four years, but not forgotten all our love, Bessie, Linda, Dan

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SERVICES

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.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

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. 613-374-2851

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

Card of Thanks Thank You ~ O’Donnell

The family of the late Margaret O’Donnell would like to thank everyone for the great outpouring of kindness & support from friends, neighbours and relatives in all the surrounding communities. Thank you for the donations, masses, flowers, cards, phone calls, emails, food, gifts, kind words, visits and hugs. You all helped us through a difficult time. A special thank you to the ambulance people, police, fire department. Fr. Paul, and Cassidy funeral Home for all responding so quickly. We also wish to thank all of you who made mom’s visitation and funeral mass so beautiful. Visitors, parishioners, readers, those who delivered eulogies, choir, organist, pall bearers and Ladies at the Flinton Rec Hall for the wonderful luncheon. Thank you to Dr. Tam for his assistance at the time of mom’s passing, also for his care over the years. Thanks also to the medical staff at Lakelands medical centre. We would also like to thank Fr. Joseph Machaj for helping at mom’s funeral mass and for his kind words and to Fr. Paul Njoku for celebrating the funeral Mass and his words of comfort. God bless you all.

Michael, Kevin, Mary, Peter & Allan O’Donnell

Thank You ~ Goodberry The family of the late Richard Goodberry wish to thank those who sent cards, food and flowers. Special thanks to the GREC family for their kindness & generosity during Richards’ illness and passing. Thank you to CIB and St. Elizabeth nurses, Frontenac Paramedics, Drs., nurses and staff @ KGH – Cancer Centre, Connell 9, Kidd 9 and the palliative care team. As well as Rural Frontenac & Southern Frontenac Community Services for their care & support. Special thanks to David Goodfellow for your support and guidance, Goodfellow Flowers, Parham Seniors for preparing the luncheon. Many thanks to Rev. Askwith for his comforting service, hospital and home visits. Thanks also to Richard’s Big Brother for visits as well as friends from Trenton, Belleville and Madoc. Thanks as well to those who made donations to Rural Frontenac Seniors Program.

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FOR SALE

CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613-539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com 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! $250 a bush cord, plus delivery. Phone 613-4792323 HAY FOR SALE, 50 4x5 hard core bales, stored under cover. Good horse hay $20 per bale. Parham area 613-374-2798 MOVING – 10 inch Porter table bandsaw, nearly new - $200 OBO, assorted Kayak paddles, $25-$50 OBO, dog kennels (S,M,L) $20 $40, $50. Call 613-532-8002 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

GARAGE SALES SPYGLASS COVE, Clarendon, Hwy. 509.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 8am – 7pm, Open Sunday 2pm – 6pm. Avon collectibles, cast iron keys, children’s table and chairs, cds and dvds, book case, coffee table, jigsaw puzzles, toys, etc.

Drywall Service Boarding, Taping, Painting & Texture Spray (Free Estimates)

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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.

ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, Over 25 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300

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, chookburke@ hotmail.com

Quinte Conservation is hiring at Depot Lakes Campground and Conservation Area!

• Campground Attendant • Park Technician visit QuinteConservation.ca for more information Clean world, safe homes, healthy life.

HELP WANTED FISHING LODGE on Crotch Lake, seeking Full Time Cook (experience preferred), 12 hr shifts; Full & part-time house keeper/waitresses. 613279-2530. landolakeslodge@gmail.com 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 613-6239992. No experience necessary; all training will be supplied.

HUNTING

FIREARMS COURSE – June 1 & 2, and Hunter Education Course, June 8 & 9, Tamworth. Call Bill, 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY COURSE. ABC Hall, Bolingbroke, April 28, 29, and May 26,27.

Call Glenn to register, 613-273-2571 or email gmrussell635@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE COTTAGE FOR SALE by owner. Three bedroom winterized cottage at Mica Point Lane, Bobs Lake. $320,000. Open House, Saturday April 21. 10-3pm. Info, 613-466-0668

SERVICES HANDYMAN, WILL REPLACE SINKS, taps, toilets, drywalling, any other jobs, cottage closures and carpentry. Please call Albert 613374-2079

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requires a

Homelessness Prevention Worker This is a full time (35 hours weekly), permanent position to provide services to households and individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness or who are currently without permanent housing. Services are delivered throughout Frontenac County and the incumbent will work from offices located in Sydenham, Verona and Sharbot Lake, ON. Duties: The incumbent provides the full range of services offered through Prevention Diversion, Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention services. The incumbent completes the screening, intake and assessment protocol for individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis, provides diversion services and targeted prevention to resolve the immediate housing crisis and initiates referrals to other organizations as appropriate.

The incumbent will provide outreach to engage people “living in the rough” to obtain housing assistance with a goal to end homelessness in Frontenac County.

To receive a more detailed job description, please go to www.sfcsc.ca Requirements: • SSW diploma or equivalent • Knowledge of short term crisis intervention strategies and community resources • Demonstrated experience in provision of prevention and targeted intervention strategies.

• Experience working in the housing sector.

• Awareness of the City of Kingston’s 10-year Municipal Housing & Homelessness Plan.

• Knowledge of Frontenac County a requirement.

• Must be willing to work from SFCSC offices in Sydenham, Verona and Sharbot Lake.

• Valid G driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

• Current police records check required.

Resumes with cover letter should be submitted to SFCSC, Attn: David Townsend, Box 43, Sydenham, K0H 2T0 by April 23, 2018 or via email to david.townsend@ sfcsc.ca with Homelessness Prevention Worker in the subject line. We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

Grace Social Activity Centre Coordinator This position is 28 hours per week over Monday to Friday and located in Sydenham, ON. This is a contract position ending on March 31, 2019 with a possibility of renewal.

Duties: The Coordinator will oversee the development and implementation of a diverse schedule of programming for active seniors. Programs will include health and wellness, social activities, arts and cultural activities, lifelong learning and special events. The incumbent provides volunteer mentorship, program planning, scheduling and implementation as well as program support though marketing and promotions, financial management and reporting. To receive a more detailed job description, visit www.sfcsc.ca Qualifications & Requirements: Should possess experience developing and leading seniors’ activities and programs. Must have positive experiences recruiting and managing volunteers or clearly demonstrated equivalent knowledge. Must be available for flexible work hours and occasional evenings or weekends. Must have a knowledge of Frontenac County. Must have current First Aid, CPR and a CPIC with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Resumes with cover letter should be submitted to SFCSC, Attn: David Townsend, Box 43, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0 by 4 p.m. on April 30, 2018 or to david.townsend@ sfcsc.ca with Grace Social Activity Centre Coordinator in the subject line.

We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

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Our Design Services Include: Booklets, Brochures, Flyers, Posters

Business Cards 250 starting at $30

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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.

Thursday April 19

CLOYNE - SOUP'S ON 10am-1pm. Pine View Free Methodist Church. Join us for games, including shuffle board, air hockey, billiards, & various board games….followed by a soup, sandwich & refreshment lunch provided by the church. Info 613336-8100 (Sorry no child care available as of yet) SHARBOT LAKE - TRIP TO BROCKVILLE AQUATARIUM 9:30am. Sharbot Lake General Store.

Rural Frontenac Community Services presents. Bus leaves Sharbot Lake at approximately 9:30 am. Call 613-279-3151 or e mail seniors@rfcs.ca for more information or to reserve a spot on the bus. Meals and admission to the exhibit are at your expense.

Bus is free.

SYDENHAM - OPEN MIC 7pm. Sydenham Legion.

WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN FACING ANXIETY 9:30am-11am. Sharbot Lake Medical Centre. Understanding Your Child’s Anxiety: session to help parents better understand what anxiety is, and how to help children deal with fears and worries. Info - the Sharbot Lake office of the Maltby Centre at 613-279-2248

Friday April 20

HARLOWE - OLE TYME FIDDLERS 7:30pm.

Harlowe Hall. Prizes, lunch, $6 non-members, all welcome, players, dancers, listeners and newcomers INVERARY - COMMUNITY YOUTH DANCE 7pm.

Storrington Lions Hall. Free hot dog, chips and drink. monthly event. All youth welsome VERONA - COUNTRY CHURCH 7pm. Verona Pentecostal Assembly. New location. Rev. Oscar Simpson presents the Old Hims and Clear View (Matson Family Band) Free will offering, refreshments. Info 613-374-2178

Saturday April 21

ARDEN - FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST 8am-11am.

Arden Legion. Eggs, bacon, sausage, and home fries. $6.50, Legion members and non-members welcome. Come on out and support a worthy cause.

Benefit - Legion actiivities BATTERSEA - HAM SUPPER 5pm-8pm. Battersea United Church. Delicious food, warm and friendly people. $15, inlcudes beveerage and home-made dessert.

DENBIGH - PANCAKE BREAKFAST 9am-11am.

Denbigh New Apostolic Church. In support of the Denbigh Food Bank. From 9am to 11am, Pancakes, Insurance Specialty real maple syrup, sausage and bacon. Bring a nonperishable food item or cash donation. Contact 613 Group s Kingston 453 9238.

HARROWSMITH - CHINESE DINNER AND

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The Treasure Trunk

QUARTER AUCTION 6pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. Dinner at 6, auction starts at 7. $13, members, $15 non-members. Advance tickets only.

Call Pam 372-1578 or Marilyn 372-0917 to purchase tickets.

HARROWSMITH - SPRING ART, CRAFT AND BAKE SALE 9am-3pm. Golden Links Hall. Info - call Alisah 613-372-5477 MABERLY - ON WITH THE SHOW 7pm. Maberly Community Hall. The Maberly choir presents a showcase of tunes from musicals. Featuring the St. James 4 Jazz quartet. $10 (plus food bank item).

Refreshments to follow.

MOUNTAIN GROVE - ROAST BEEF SUPPER 5pm-6:30pm. Olden Community Hall. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetables, gravy, rolls, pie, coffee/tea Cost - $12/ Children 6-12: $5 NORTHBROOK SPRING MARKET EXTRAVAGANZA 10am-2pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. 17 local artists and artizans. Canteen. 4th annual. Free, all welcome PARHAM - CRAFT FAIR/BAKE SALE 9am. Parham IOOF Hall. For tables or info call Rose at 613-2792852 PERTH GUN AND HUNTING SHOW 9am-4pm.

Perth Community Centre 2 Beckwith E. Over 200 tables of guns, ammunition, etc. Admission is $6.

Also on Sunday, April 22, 9am-2pm.

PERTH ROAD - PERTH ROAD MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL 8:30am-2pm. Perth Road Hall. Free event, includes kids games, pony rides, crafts, home baking, tour of Voteary's Sugar bush, and more.

Breakfast at United Church includes pancakes, fresh syrup, sausages, et.; $7, children $4, under 3, free.

Info - Vera 613-353-2470 PLEVNA - JACK'S JAM 1pm-5:30pm. Clar-Mill Hall.

All welcome. Please stay for the Pot Luck at 5:30 SYDENHAM - GIRL GUIDE COOKIE DAY IN THE VILLAGE 9am-12pm. Sydenham Foodland.

Chocolate & Vanilla GGC cookies will be available at the Library, One Stop and at the Foodland store for $5.00.

Sunday April 22

ARDEN - BENEFIT CONCERT AND OPEN MIC 1pm. Arden Legion. Minimum $5 donation, including performers. Silent auction, prizes, spot dances and more. Benefit for Stencell family who lost their home to a fire CLOYNE - TRAPPERS DAY 9am-4pm. Barrie Hall. Demo of trapping, skinning, cross cut saw contest, fisher boil, frying pan toss, displays, vendors, 50/50 draw. As well, the Cloyne Museum will be open to view.

PLEVNA - CONTRIBUTE & THRIVE - TALKING TREES 2pm-4pm. Clar-Mill Hall. Join us at ClarMill Hall for a free presentation and welcome to our Open House at 7417 Rd 506, 4:30-6pm"

MIB

Monday April 23

Matson Insurance CLOYNE - MAZINAW PRINGLE TRAMWAY 1pm.

Barrie Brokers Hall. Researcher Steve Manders will present his findings on the Tramway run by the Gilmour Growing To Serve You Better

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New Location! Extended Hours Mon - Sat: 9am-3pm.

4th Annual

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For furniture drop off, please call ahead.

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April 19, 2018

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Company in the 19th Century. Presentation of Cloyne and District Historical Society. All welcome

Tuesday April 24

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 CLOYNE - FAMILY NIGHT 5:30pm. Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Dinner is 5:30-6:15pm, followed

by The Miracles of Jesus from 6-7pm, and Kids Club from 6-6:40pm. Everyone welcome! Info Pastor Laurie 613 479 2673.

PARHAM - CONGREGATE DINERS 12pm. Parham United Church. ham, scalloped potatoes, bean salad, carrot cake,etc. $12. Call 613-279-3151 to register

Thursday April 26

HARROWSMITH - CONGREGATE DINERS – 12pm-2pm Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall grace Hall, Wonderful meal followed by entertainment.. A chance to meet new friends $11. Contact, Joanne 613-376-6647 - Transportation may be arranged for those who need it.

Friday April 27

CLOYNE PAINT NIGHT – 6:30pm -9:30pm North Addington Education Centre. All supplies provided.

No experience necessary. $45. contact Michele Alcock, malcock1990@gmail.com. All proceeds to NAEC students.

Saturday April 28

HARLOWE OPEN MIC – 2pm-7pm Harlowe Hall Pot Luck supper, 5:30pm. Free event, donations welcome. Info - Marie, 613-336-2557 SHARBOT LAKE – LION’S BREAKFAST – Soldiers Memorial Hall 8am 11am, All you can eat. Adults $7, 612 $3, under 6 free. In support of Diabetes Send a Kid to Camp SNOW ROAD – CHARITY BREAKFAST FOR MELANOMA – Snow Road Snowmobile Club, 8am11am, Pancakes included for this cahrity breakfast.

Sunday April 29 BEDFORD JAM – 1pm – 5pm, Bedford Hall Open mic, $2 admission, entertainers free. Info - Joanne 374-2242, Joan 374-5477 DENBIGH - DAFFODIL TEA FOR CANCER RESEARCH – Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club, Lunch, musical entertainment. Cancers survivors will serve tea and coffee. $7 per person. All proceeds to local campaign GLENBURNIE – FORAGING WORKSHOP at Little Cataraqui Creek. 2pm. $5.50 per person for adults and children over 12, and $3 per person for children 12 and under, to a maximum fee of $14 per car PARHAM - BLACK HISTORY SERVICE – 11:30am – Parham United Church Led by Jean Brown, Featuring Stan Stinhcombe on piano. Soup and crackers to follow service, Info 613-279-2245 SHARBOT LAKE - BLACK HISTORY SERVICE – 10am, Sharbot Lake United Church. Derek Redmond preaching, Barb Agnew and choir, liturgy

by Jean Brown. Info 613-279-2245

Darts

Tuesday May 1

SPRING INTO CASH – Bingo at Granite Ridge Education Centre, Sharbot Lake, $1,000 plus other great prizes, 7pm. Fundraiser for Parent Council

Regular Happenings

AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg.

AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS: in Sydenham, last Wed. of month 6:30-8:30pm; in Sharbot Lake first Tuesday of month 1:00-2:30pm; www.alzheimer. ca/kfla ARDEN Community hall: LINE DANCING Mondays 9:30-10:30am; EUCHRE Tuesdays 7-10pm; TAI CHI Wednesdays 9:30am, CHILDREN’S READING REVIEW Wednesdays 2;30pm; KIDS KLUB Thursdays 5pm; sponsor: Rec. Committee; info 613335-3186 ARDEN LEGION: Sunday Darts 1pm; Wed & Fri Darts 7pm; Wed Cribbage 2pm; Thurs Euchre 7:30pm; Tuesday nail party 1pm.

ARDEN SENIORS: meet at community hall 1st Tuesday each month, 11am business meeting then potluck lunch; info 613-335-3186 BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 3rd Monday of month, 10:30 - 11:30 am.

Advice & information on infant & child care. 5491154, 1-800-267-7875 BINGO ■Flinton, Mondays, Rec Centre, doors open 6pm ■Griffith Denbigh-Griffith Lions Hall every 2nd Tues 6:30pm; ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge.

BOLINGBROKE - CPHC Diners Lunch- 4th Tuesday of the Month- $10 for 50+, join us for a hot delicious meal and pleasant socializing. Reservations required. Info Joyce Felming at 613 273-4832.

BOLINGBROKE - CPHC Heartwise Exercise Classes For Seniors, ABC Hall, Mondays 9:3010:30am, free; donations welcome; info: Margaret 273-9244.

BOLINGBROKE- 4-Hand Euchre- Tuesdays at 7pm, ABC Hall, with prizes. Sandwiches follow evening games $6 - Info Joanne Milner-Green at road-runners15@hotmail.com BOLINGBROKE- Friends Forever Club- “nd Wednesday of the Month- Noon- Neighbourly potluck lunch and meeting, formerly known at the Althorpe Bolingbroke Seniors Club. Everyone is welcome.

Info Joyce Fleming at 613 273-4832 BOLINGBROKE Hatha Yoga Tuesdays 9:30amABC Hall $13. Contact Freda: 613-273-2571 BOLINGBROKE- Line Dancing Wednesday - 3-4pm, Friday, 10-11am, for everyone including beginners and seniors. Info Rhonda Aisbitt at rhondaaisbitt@ hotmail.ca or 613 885-8543.

BOLINGBROKE American Mahjongg, Thursdays at 1:30pm, everyone welcome, lessons provided, contact Rosetta 613 268-2548

Land O’Lakes Lions 4th Annual

EVERY OTHER Thursday of the month

April 26, May 10, May 24, June 14

Market Extravaganza

6:30 – 9:30 PM

Come Out & Shop Local

Free Admission • Snacks Open for all Skill Levels

Saturday, April, 21 10am to 2pm

Verona Lions Hall 4504 Verona Sand Rd. Verona, 613-374-2821

www.veronalions.ca

Lions Community Hall Northbrook

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PCPS takes innovative approach by making math fun for families submitted by Prince Charles Public School randparents went back to school last Thursday in Verona as Prince Charles Public School kicked off a twoyear project to help families find fun and effective ways that engage children with mathematics that coincided with the final day of the Scholastic Book Fair.

The project, in conjunction with the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University, is part of the Ontario Renewed Math Strategy in the primary classrooms of Mrs. Gilpin/Mrs. Trousdale, Mr. Casement, Mrs. Cousins and Mr. Schneider.

“Many of us learned basic count-

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ing, number recognition and arithmetic skills by playing familiar card games (Crazy Eights, Uno, Go Fish) and board games (Trouble, Connect Four, Snakes and Ladders) with our parents, grandparents and siblings,” said Casement.

“Our Grandparents and Games event is intended to be a fun afternoon where children and family members have time to approach math in a relaxed, playful atmosphere.

“We will provide all the games for the afternoon, some snacks and even some games for each child to take home.”

Grandparents joined with students in traditional games to make math fun at Prince Charles Public School. Photo/submitted

TOWNSHiP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC liVinG Here

Open fOr BuSineSS

IT’S FINALLY HERE ! PITCH IN 2018, APRIL 22-29 Grab your gloves, Pitch In bags, your family, friends and neighbors! Let’s get rid of all that unsightly garbage in our ditches that the winter has left us. Bags are now available at either Township office or stores that sell bag tags. Due to the volume of material collected throughout the Township, staff has made arrangements with its Contractors and internal workers to collect roadside bags during Pitch-In Week, April 23rd – April 29th. Pitch In bags may also be put out on your regular garbage collection day. Please remember to be careful out there and if you come across an unsafe item, call Public Works at 613 376-3027 x 4330 to make arrangements for staff to retrieve the item.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our Township beautiful!

ATTENTION VENDORS – SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATION OF TENDERS AND RFP’S Check out the new feature on our website – Town Hall/Tenders, sign up for email notifications when tenders and request for proposals are issued or amended.

PRIVATE LANE UPGRADING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The deadline for applications for the 2018 Private Lane Assistance Program is June 8, 2018. Application forms and details available on the Township website – see Living Here/Road and Parking/Public Road/Private Lane Standards.

WITH SPRING COMES THOSE PESKY CROWS AND OF COURSE THE WIND! If it’s not the neighborhood dogs and cats having a smorgasbord on garbage day, then it’s the crows and ravens coming to taste what goodies you have discarded! Foil these airborne nuisances by either putting your tagged garbage bags in a garbage container or simply throw an old blanket or piece of carpet over the bag(s). Just ensure the collectors are still able to determine that there is garbage to be collected so keep it visible. Remember that the collection workers are not required to clean up garbage from ripped bags or strewn recycling. With the extreme winds we have been having, rather than have to deal with picking up your recycling or having to retrieve your box from kilometers away, keep your recycling for the next pickup.

Remember – This is our Township, our Home, Let’s Keep It Beautiful!

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.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT – SUMMER HOURS The depot will be open EVERY Thursday from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm until Thanksgiving. 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.

TOwn HAll UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council – May 1, 2018 at 7:00 pm.

• Committee of the Whole Meeting – May 8, 2018 at 7:00 pm.

• Corporate Services Committee Meeting – May 8, 2018 at 8:30 am.

• Public Services Committee Meeting – May 10, 2018 at 8:30 am.

• Committee of Adjustment – May 10, 2018 at 7:00 pm.

CAREERS – DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES For details on the Director of Development Services position, please visit our website under Town Hall/Careers. Deadline for applications is Friday, April 27, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION – NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED Nominations for the 2017 Volunteer Recognition are now being accepted. Deadline for submitting is May 14, 2018.

Nomination forms and detailed instructions can be found on the website – Town Hall – Volunteer Recognition.

newS & puBlic nOTiceS COUNCIL COMPENSATION REVIEW A Citizen lead committee is being formed to review how much Council members should get paid. Three citizens are needed who have demonstrated knowledge in human resources, business administration or a similar professional background to: develop a methodology, review data and make recommendations for consideration by Council. The final report will be tabled for Council’s consideration on July 3, 2018 with the goal being implementation for the next term of Council. The committee will be supported by Township staff. Interested citizens are asked to apply to admin@southfrontenac.net giving a brief background of your experience along with your contact information. We look forward to hearing from you by Monday May 7, 2018 OUR RECREATION DEPARTMENT HAS MOVED! The South Frontenac Recreation Department is now located at our 2490 Keeley Road site. Contact information and phone numbers remain the same. See “Things To Do” for more information about registration.

2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTION NEWS So You Want to Run for Council? Attend the candidate information workshop on April 30, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garret St, Sharbot Lake. This is a free event and no registration required. This workshop is s a joint initiative sponsored by the Townships of Frontenac Islands, Central Frontenac, North Frontenac and South Frontenac. See website – Town Hall/2018 Municipal Election for more details

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THinGS TO DO SUCCESS BY SIX – TOUCH THE TRUCK EVENT As part of the United Way Success by Six week (May 7-13, 2018) a series of activities for children is offered every year to encourage simple family fun. Our event will include vehicles and activities from the OPP, South Frontenac Fire & Rescue, South Frontenac Public Works and Frontenac Paramedic Services. Children will be able to get into the vehicles and feel what it is like – honk the horn etc. Join us on May 10 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at our Public Works location – 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham. There will be a BBQ with hot dogs and sausages for a nominal fee. All money raised and donated will go to the United Way for their Success by Six program.

BALL HOCKEY PLAYERS WANTED! Registration is available at www.frontenachockey.ca. Please register ASAP if you plan on playing this season.

Only $85 for 8 weeks of fun. *If we reach 150 registrations the Arena with support @KFLAHealthyKids we will hold a draw to cover the costs of 25 kids. #Poweroffandplay SWIM & DAY CAMP REGISTRATION On-line registration will be available at the beginning of May. In person registration can also be done at that time at the NEW location for Recreation – 2490 Keeley Road. Keep an eye on our website for further information

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aving pets is kind of what we do,” Tracy Trumble of Invisible Fence Bellville/ Kingston told South Frontenac firefighters Tuesday night. “We’ve been keeping pets safe for 45 years.”

And on this night, Trumble was at the Hartington Station to present the department with nine sets (one for each station) of breathing masks for pets as part of Project Breathe.

“Since 2006, we’ve given out about 5,000 masks and have 130 saves on the books,” he said.

The masks come in three sizes (two for dogs and a smaller one for cats), and attach to a regular oxygen bottle. The mask is then placed over the muzzle of a pet that’s been in smoky situation such as a house fire much the same way a mask would be placed on a human.

“It’s really very simple and we keep these in stock,” he said. “If something on it breaks, we’ll replace it free of charge.”

Acting Fire Chief Terry Gervais was visibly touched by the gesture and thanked Trumble.

“What a great thing for our community,” Gervais said. “Pets are just like kids for many people.”

Gervais added that this all came about through the work of firefighter John Turner who heard about the program and “initiated” the whole thing.

“John is to be commended for this,” he said.

“There was a house fire in Sunbury about six years ago,” Turner said. “There was a dog and we tried to give him oxygen and did CPR on him but unfortunately he didn’t make it.

“These may give pets a better chance.”

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by Pamela Giroux ans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales, folk tales, and stories have been made into movies, plays and musicals, capturing the imagination of young people for the past two centuries.

The North Frontenac Little Theatre has chosen to do a musical version of the Little Mermaid which has been adapted by R. Eugene Jackson with music by Carl Mette. The

story contains all the elements needed to bring the audience along on a journey to the bottom of the sea. The romantic element revolves around Princess Anemone (the mermaid) and Prince Theodore (human) thrown together on a turbulent stormy sea by the jealous Sea Witch. Prince Theodore’s ship is split in two but the adoring Princess saves him from certain death by bringing him to shore. Since the Princess is a creature of the

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sea she must return to it.

Now this is the moment when Prince Theodore awakens and finds a young human girl, Georgina, staring at him. He mistakenly assumes that she is the one who saved him and therefore he must repay her by marrying her.

Things become complicated when it is revealed that Georgina already has a boyfriend and definitely does not want to marry the Prince. Meanwhile under the sea Princess Anemone is negotiating a deal with the

Sea Witch so that she can become a human woman with legs and thus be more desirable for the Prince. The crafty Sea Witch agrees to help the Princess but for a price! This is where the suspense kicks in because Prince Theodore is all set to marry the unwilling Georgina at the chapel by the sea. How will Princess Anemone be able to stop the inevitable? To find out you must come and see the show which opens Thursday April 26 at 7 p.m. and runs through to Sunday April 29 at 1:30 p.m.