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by Craig Bakay arent advisory councils everywhere are always looking for a new wrinkle when it comes to fundraising, so it should come as no surprise that the North Addington Education Centre was willing to take a leap of faith and hold an art night last Friday evening at the school. This is the first one, and they’re getting popular all over,” said Amanda Mousseau, who organized the event along with fellow parent advisory council member Michele Alcock. “It’s something different Instructor Katie Ohlke demonstrates a technique to Sarah and Donna Wood at the North Addington Educafrom your regular fundtion Centre’s art night last Friday in Cloyne. raiser. And you get to take colours — blue, red, yellow — plus white Then again, given the prospective audihome something.” not only for simplicity but also to explore ence for such an activity, a lake landscape The ‘something’ in this case is a 16” by how secondary colours — green, purple, did seem like the perfect choice for subject matter. 20” acrylic on stretched canvas painting of orange — are mixed). Then she gives them a photocopy of a “It’s knowing our demographic,” she a lake scene. “A landscape is a nice entry level to photograph of Lake Tanamakoon taken said. “Besides, it’s not warm enough in here for figure drawing.” painting on many levels,” said instructor by her friend Tina McAuley. “We show them how to draw the scene, Ohlke had much praise for Mousseau Katie Ohlke, who is also the school art teacher. “A tree really can’t look wrong and some colour mixing from primaries,” and Alcock. “They did a wonderful job organizing and they learn some painting skills that Ohlke said. “It teaches them to think and advertising this,” she said. “All 16 they can use for a lifetime.”Acrylics are more. “We want them to create their own spin spots were filled and we’ll likely have anused because oils are banned in schools other. because of the fumes and they’re much on things.” She said no two of the paintings will turn “I really like seeing my former students more durable than watercolours. (Mousseau and Alcock) come back as Ohlke begins by outfitting each of the out exactly the same. “This one (landscape scene) allows for parents,” she said. 16 students with a canvas, brushes and paints (using only the three primary a lot of creative licence,” she said.

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ayor Ron Higgins’ involvement with One Small Township, the business concept being explored in North Frontenac, doesn’t seem to be sitting well with much of his Council, at least when he uses the ‘Mayor’ title when promoting and/ or talking about it. The issue came up at last Friday’s regular Council meeting in Plevna, under the correspondence heading when Higgins presented council with an update. “I attended the Open House (at Clar-Mill Hall, two weekends ago) and left with the impression these are private businesses, albeit a little different ones,” said ouncillor Vernon Hermer. “This is getting far too much attention compared to other businesses.” “This was a way for me to update coun-

cil,” Higgins said. “If you don’t want me to update, I won’t.” “You’ve been promoting this as Mayor,” said councillor Denis Bedard. “I know there’s been an ombudsman complaint come in. “Should we be seeking a legal opinion?” “We have talked with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing,” said CAO Cheryl Robson. “They seem to be ok with it as long as we provide them copies of what comes to Council. “We’ve not sought legal advice because we’ve not been instructed to do so by council.” In his update, Higgins said: “My role in this program is to facilitate and guide organizations and investors through the pro-

cess required for attracting and retaining new businesses and residents. “I am not, and do not plan to be, directly involved with any business operations to ensure that I remain impartial and abide by the Ontario Municipal Act. “I will however attend business meetings to provide advice and provide them with current bylaw requirements to ensure a smooth introduction of proposed projects. “I will also work with other levels of government and regulatory agencies, such as Canada Revenue Agency, to abide by current legislation, identify opportunities for funding and garner support for various projects.”

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by Jeff Green as there a bit of excitement in the air on Tuesday morning? Maybe it was the start of the second consecutive day of pleasant weather, or maybe it was the beginning of May (and the end of the misery that was April. Maybe it was the lingering glow of the Pink Moon from April 29, or maybe it was the beginning of the 2018 Municipal election calendar. As of May 1st, the nomination period for this fall’s municipal election is open. It will remain open until July 27th, when the campaign will begin in earnest. Of the local Mayors, all of the incumbents in Frontenac County, save Dennis Doyle of Frontenac Islands, indicated they would be seeking re-election, and are expected to present themselves at their local office sometime soon, with $200 and 25 signatures of residents from their own townships in hand, the price of admission for a Mayor or Reeve. But none acted as quickly as Addington Highlands Reeve Henry Hogg, who put his papers in on the morning of May 1st. When interviewed in January Hogg said he did not know whether Henry Hogg - file photo he was going to run again, but old habits die hard. Hogg has been the Reeve of Addington Highlands for 17 or the 20 years that the township has been in existence. He took a break for three years between 2004 and 2006 to focus on his business interests. He was also involved in municipal politics for 15 years before amalgamation, going hack ton 1983 . When interviewed after the 2014 election he said this was going to be his last term and he was throwing away his election signs. but he may have held on to them, just in case. South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal also put in this nomination papers on Tuesday morning. North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins, Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith, and are

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el Vezeau has a new lawyer and a bit of new perspective on his relationship with South Frontenac Township. He is also unsure whether the Canadian Guitar Festival and South Frontenac Township are meant to be together. Vezeau, the owner of Loughborough Holiday Campground and the founder and host of the guitar Festival, has been locked in a dispute with the township over zoning issues and noise complaints from neighbours. The dispute led the township to seek a court injunction against him, yielding mixed results. Justice Hurley of the Ontario Superior Court denied a township request for an injunction aimed at stopping Vezeau from holding public events such as weddings and concerts at his park, but declared that those events are not permitted under the parks site specific zoning. The judge also ordered Vezeau to pay $10,000 in court costs to the township. Noting that Vezeau had begun advertising the 2018 festival, Council discussed the situation at a meeting a couple of weeks ago. In years past, Vezeau came to

Council for an exemption to the township wide noise bylaw for the weekend of the festival, which has never been the subject of a noise complaint, but he has not done so this year. John Ryder-Burbidge, Vezeau’s lawyer, took a look at Judge Hurley’s ruling for him, and provided a letter of opinion. One of the things he said, was the ruling seemed confused about the “mixed impact” of the zoning bylaw and the noise by-law. He said that he does not see how the township, if asked, could “grant an exemption from its noise bylaw for an activity that is also in breach of its zoning bylaw.” He also said that he did not understand why the township had been insisting, for a few years, that Vexeau needs to apply for new zoning. He said the township can simply amend the zoning bylaw for the campground to allow the festival to take place by a simple motion of council, saving Vezeau from a long, expensive, process. He calls it a case of “After you Alfonse”. “The municipality is perfectly capable of amending its own bylaws if and when

Guitar festival venue at Loughborough holiday park - detrimnetal reliance? it wants. They could have it placed on the agenda for a municipal council meeting and have it all done in fifteen minutes. If they really want this issue put in front of Council, they should probably go ahead and do it as a matter of public concern rather than insisting that you go first (‘After you Alfonse’).” Ryder-Burbidge offered, and Vezeau agreed, that he raise the issues he has identified with the township’s lawyer Mr. Hickey, to see if he is persuaded and can then persuade Council to act on their own, to settle the zoning issue. For his part, Del Vezeau said “the guitar festival, this jewel of a festival, is now in jeopardy. I could shut it down for one year, and shop around for a new location. It could end up in Toronto, it could end up

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by Jeff Green and Wilma Kenny 5 years and 4 months, I’ve always kept track,” said Lindsay Mills when contacted at this office on the lower level of the South Frontenac Township early this week. A couple of weeks ago, on a Friday afternoon, he gave notice to the township that he will be retiring from his position as planner/deputy clerk for South Frontenac Township at the end of June. Mills took the job of township planner in 2003, moving over from a job as planner in Brighton. He was living in Kingston, where he still his, and saving the 1 hour and ten minute opne way commute to Brighton made the South Frontenac job pretty appealing. The job has been a good one as well, although he said that planning has become a more complicated, and contentious, business over the last 15 years. “”Every application is harder now,” he said, “it seems that all the easy lots are gone.” Aside from the more challenging lot configurations on many of the waterfront developments that are coming to his department, Mills said that more stringent regulations are being brought on every year by the Province of Ontario. “Whether it is a 500 metre setback from a quarry or a setbacks from water, or areas of natural or scientific interest, new legislation is always more restrictive,” he said. He also mentioned that groups that oppose specific developments now mount organized political protests when they want to block development, turning it “into a debate among engineers in some cases”. Aside from some of the frustrating files, Mills said that he has enjoyed being part of the growth of the township that has taken place during his tenure, under the values adopted by the township by its first official plan and all the updates that have followed. He said he is retiring now because he has reached the age where his pension plan is sufficient, and he wants to retire

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at the beginning of the summer for a smoother transition. He might do some planning work on a consulting basis at some time in the future but has not plans to start doing so right away. “I’d like to get to some of my hobbies, such as working on cars,” he said. Mills retirement, along with a vacancy in the position of Manager of Development Services, a position that was created in the summer of 2016, and has only been filled or a nine month period in 2017, has put the township into a challenging position. Not only dos Mills serve as the planner, he serves as the deputy clerk off the township for planning purposes. Chief Administrative Officer Wayne Orr prepared a report for Council this week that included 5 different models for council to consider. The models include Model 1, which is what the other three Frontenac townships have done, would be to purchase the services from Frontenac County, Model 2,= would be the status quo, hiring a planner/deputy clerk for planning services. Model 3 would be to hire a planner, and move the deputy clerk for planning function to Angela Maddox, who serves as the deputy clerk for everything else the township does. Some of Maddox administrative functions would be transferred to an executive assistant role that would be sahred with the fire department. Both models 2 and 3 anticipate either the hiring of a Director of Planning Services to oversee the department or deferring that hiring until the new planner is established in the role. Model 4 is to contract out planning and maintain only an administrative role in the township office, which is what the township did before Mills was hired in 2003. Model 5 would involve redesigning the department and creating the role of senior planner, junior planner, and planning assistant, and eliminating the role of Director of Planning. In his report, Wayne Orr also pointed out that the township has mounted recruitment campaigns for the Director

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of Planning position 5 times and only found a suitable candidate once. Each posting cost the township $1,500. Another recruitment option would be to hire a recruitment service (headhunter) at a cost of between 18% and 25% of one year’s salary for the position. Wayne Orr’s recommendation to council is to choose model 3, hiring a planner, adding more responsibility to Angela Maddox’s role, and hiring an executive assistant. He suggested deferring the hiring of Director of Planning. When asked, Lindsay Mills said model 5 is the one he would choose. “If we had a planner, a junior planner and an assistant, that is all we would need,” he said. He also said that the township should pursue taking on subdivision and plan of condominium approval for South Frontenac. “It works very well elsewhere,” he said. Wayne Orr said that council, by motion, instructed staff to work towards becoming the approval authority and that remains a goal of township staff. Currently the plan of subdivision and plan of condominium approval authority for those plans rests with Frontenac County, and that process is now aided by a county council planning advisory committee. When the matter came to Council on Tuesday night (May 1) a motion to accept model 3 was put forward. Councillor Sutherland proposed that the motion be amended to include the immediate hiring of the position of Director of Development services: the amendment passed with Vandewal and Barr opposed on the grounds that including a search for a director might slow down the recruitment process. Councillor McDougal recommended that Orr hire a headhunting company and seek their advice on whether or not to advertise both positions at the same time. McDouga said that his past experience using the service of a recruitment consultant had been very positive. Orr said that although there was nothing set aside in the budget specifically for

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Election - Continued from page 1 all expected to submit their nomination paper in the coming days or weeks. Over in Tay Valley, former Deputy Mayor Susan Freeman has already thrown her hat in for Mayor. Many members of Council, from all of the municipalities, have also indicated they are likely to seek re-election. In South Frontenac, Ron Sleeth (Storrington) and Al Revill (Bedford) submitted their nominations on May 1. The interesting question is how many current councillors will decide to take a leap into the mayoralty race, or who from outside council will step forward. Candidates can switch from council to mayor or vice versa right until the end of nominations on July 27. Candidates can start to spend money on their election as soon as their nomination papers are accepted by the returning officer. And the limits are quite generous. Candidates for Mayor can spend $7,500 plus $0.85 for each resident of their township. In South Frontenac that makes for a ceilig of over $22,000. It is closer to $10,000 in some of the smaller townships, still thousands more than any of the candidates will likely spend. A the campaign gets going, the News will get the word about who is running as soon as we have confirmation from the various townships. But first there is a provincial election on the horison. The writ will be dropped next Wednesday, for a vote on June 7

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• Tom Savage performed at the Snow Road Community Centre Thursday evening. A good turn out to hear Tom Savage’s magic guitar, quite a talented man. The next music night will be Thursday May 31 and it will be The Rukkuss Band. For ticket phone Joelle and Don 278-0958. • Rip and Esther were host and hostess of Coffee Break Friday morning. Lovely array of fruits, goodies and coffee. • Glad my side-kick Harriet Riddell is out of hospital and home. I missed you very much Harriet. • Don’t forget the next social dinner at Snow Road Hall is May 9 at 6pm. Spring fling. • Don’t forget Ann Masseys Wstate Sale May 5 starts at 9am. 1520 Gully Road, Mississippi Station.

• Welcome back Gail Hermer from Florida. So happy you are back and I get to see you a lot this summer. • Sympathy to the Denna Family on the loss of Jessie Denna, only daughter of Donna Denna. Jessie was from Windsor and only 30 years old. She had two small children. She died of a stroke. • The Clarendon Miller Volunteer Firefighters are holding their first bingo of the season on Friday, May 18 at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna. • Bingo starts at Dalhousie lake on Thursday, May 10. • A couple of April birthdays I missed: Gen. Patenause and Yves Sincennes. May birthdays: Molly Harten, Lorie Ryder, and Jeannie Kelso. • Saturday, May 5 at 8am Dalhousie Lake Restaurant at Sylvania Lodge will open for the season. New owners and a great new menu. In addition to the old favourites, the new owners will feature their own specialty: authentic Chinese food! Spring hours Thurs and Fri 4-9pm. Sunday 8am-8pm. Come meet the new owners and try out the new menu. You’re gonna love it. • The last breakfast of the season for Snow Road Snowmobile club fed 171 people. It was a fundraiser for Melanoma. Each branch of Lanark, Leeds & Grenville, Kingston Frontenac, and Lenox & Addington got $736.05. These Snow Road Snowmobile Club people need a rest. Hope you get it this summer. See you in the fall. • Smile – there is nothing more annoying as to have two people go on talking when you’re interupting.

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• June Lovesey was in our thoughts last Friday. There was a meaningful service at the beach near her cottage followed by a Celebration of Life at the Clar-Mill Hall. There were stories, music, a video montage of her life as well as laughter and tears as the community said goodbye to June. • If 930 ATV riders were looking for a wet and muddy ride, they got it in spades. Folks came back from the Spring ATV Run happily caked with thick mud. There were no accidents and one group was overheard saying, “Best run ever!” • The annual Mother’s Day Breakfast will be held on Sunday May 13 from 8:00 to 10:30. The Firefighters will be cooking eggs, pancakes, bacon and sausages and there will be local maple syrup, fruit, juice and muffins. Cost is $10 or $5 for children under 12. Profits will be shared by the Ompah Firefighters and the Ompah Community Centre. • I missed reporting on the April Birthday Bash. Janice, Catherine, John W., and Elizabeth blew out the candles. Everyone was taken by the fancy footwork of the Land ‘O Lakes Country Cloggers. The next Bash is May 16.

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erations, to many small and tiny ones. Pictured here is Betty Watson of Ompah. At 80 years old she tapped 12 trees and boiled the sap down on her old wood stove, now located outside her home. She made about 6 quarts of syrup. Congratulations to Betty, and all the many other folks who love to usher in Spring by making a few quarts or gallons of syrup.

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• Congratulations to the North Frontenac's Little Theatre Group who presented "The Little Mermaid" very well. Hats off to all involved. • Don't forget to mark on your calendars July 14, 2018 as the date for the "Hazardous Wast Day" from 9 am to 2 pm at Rd 38 and Hwy 7 • A sure sign of spring as the Garden Centre is open for business this weekend in Sharbot Lake and also yard sales are being held in the areas. • District #4 Recreation Committee and volunteers have been busy picking up garbage around Parham/Tichborne area. Sure looks great and the rain will help spruce up the roadways. Kudos to all who helped. • The Black History worship Service on Sunday was enjoyed by all who attended. Stanley on the Piano sure tickled the ivories. Soup luncheon was tasty as ever. • Vi Hole in now at Providence Manor and improving greatly and Marilyn Meeks is doing well and hoping to be in Sharbot Lake later this week. • Be sure to check out the Parham Library this saturday. • Goalie Matt Vilalta has signed a 3 year entry level deal with the LA Kings - way to go Matt. He has had a very impressive year!!! • St Andrew's Anglican Church Ladies Day is Saturday May 12 - noon luncheon cost is $5, followed by the usual auction. Please bring a wrapped gift (approximately $5/pp - try to make it re-gifted/homemade etc) Contact Doreen England at 613-279-2118 by May 5th for more details. • May 5th the Oddfellows of Parham are holding a Pot Luck Supper from 5 to 7 at their hall. • Central Frontenac Minor Ball is hosting a tournament on Saturday May 12th - if you are interested in putting in a team please let any member of the executive know. • Also, we are very close to have a Ladies Softball team in our area. If you are interested in playing we will be having our first ball practice on Sunday May 6 at noon. • Happy Birthday to: Amy Cooke, Howard Bertrim, Cam Jackson, Kevin Merrigan, Don Vallier, Cindy Vinkle, Stella LaFaso, Eddie Running, Linda Petersen, Stan Stinchcombe, Lyann Smith and Sam Lusk.

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nice sign of Spring, seeing the Trillium in blooms. Remember to enjoy them in their natural habitat but not to remove them. Also nice to see people out ridding their garden beds from winter. • Monday May the 7th, grab your daubbers and friends and get on down to the Railton Church for some fun times at their monthly bingo. Early Birds start at 6:30.. • Mothers Day is Sunday May 13th this year, Wishing all the Mothers’ a special day. Even those who left us too soon, may your memories will help those get through the day. • The Ticks are out! Don’t forget to check yourselves if you are outside doing yard work, or enjoying nature. Your pets and children as well. Protect your pets, talk to your vet about tick and flea solutions. • It has to be May!! Yard Sales are starting up, if anyone has any to advertise please shoot me an email I can always try to include in the column if you like. • I think it’s safe to say the ICE IS OUT on Sydenham Lake but be safe, I’m sure the water is still cold. Be patient, your boating and swimming days will soon be here! Mudcat fishing is soon upon us. • A reminder for all of those who are on Wells, always a good idea to test your water in the Spring, especially after this weird weather we had this winter and Spring. You can pick up your test bottles in at the KFLA Public Health at 221 Portsmouth Avenue. • Keep May 26th open on your calendars, The Women’s Institute will be hosting their Annual Craft & Bake Sale at the Grace Centre, from 9am-2pm, more details to follow as the date gets closer.

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• Enjoy Paint Night on Wednesday, May 16 from 7 to 9:30pm at the Verona Lions Hall. You will learn how to paint with string. Learn how to do a dirty pour and paint with string to create a beautiful abstract painting. There will be three facilitators to help stimulate your creativity. All supplies included. Cash bar. Free snacks. Limited space. Must register and pay by May 11 at Verona.lions@bellnet.ca $40 per person. • Mother's Day is almost here. Lots happening that weekend starting with the Frontenac Farmers Market opening day on Saturday, May 12 at Prince Charles Public School. The Frontenac Farmers Market offers a friendly welcoming environment that brings the producer to you. They have been operating since 2005. Visit them on Saturdays starting May 12 for access to locally produced, locally grown or locally home-made products from home-based industrious crafters, bakers, canners, gardeners, cooks, artists and, most importantly, farmers. • Prince Charles Public School is holding a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 12 from 8am to 2pm at Prince Charles Public School. They are seeking Frontenac area residents that would like to participate as well. Table rental for the day is only $10 and a table is provided! (Limited number of tables so register quickly ) They are also accepting donated items. Please contact Ali at ali32_kiwi@hotmail. com, to register, donate or ask questions. Table registration deadline is May 8. • There will be a Bake Sale at Trinity United Church on Saturday, May 12, from 8:30 to 11:30am. Just in time for Mother's Day. They will have a delicious assortment of pies, cakes, tarts, tea breads, home made bread, and assorted other items. The address is 6689 Rd. 38., entering at the side door.

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music, your singing voice and your dancing shoes, for an afternoon or great fun. • You can start the following Saturday, May 12 with having breakfast at the Legion, 8 am to 10am. For a cost of $6.50 you have your choice of eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, and beverages of orange juice, tea or coffee. If you would like to return for lunch, that will be available to everyone 11 am to 3:30. This fundraising event includes the Kennebec Firefghters Annual Fundraising Dart Tournament. This is an Open Doubles event, $10 per person with registration at 10am and the tournament beginning at 11am. Besides darts, breakfast and lunch there will also be a Bake Table, a Silent Auction and a Bucket Auction. This is a full day of events at one location. The Legion thanks everyone for their past and continuing support in their Fundraising causes. • Once you are finished with the Legion events, walk down the road to the Kennebec Community Centre and join the gang for Arden’s Open Mic. The audience pays $2 for this evening of live music (it is free for entertainers). Bring your Pot Luck for dinner at 5pm then stay so you can dance the night away, until 10pm. All proceeds from the event are donated to Circle Square Ranch “Leadership in Training”, not a penny to anyone else. Thanks to Myles Amo in providing his sound system to deliver those good vibrations. Bring your voices, instruments, dancing feet and a pot luck dish or dessert, & enjoy an evening of live music. • On Thursday May 17, the Land O’Lakes Public School, is holding their annual Fun Fair, 5 to 8pm. This is the largest fundraising event the school has, so your support through donation, volunteering and attending is an excellent way to give to the community and our local school. There are tons of things to do, and lots of food to eat, and I’m told there is also Bingo for Adults this year. For more information or to volunteer your services, please call Kathy Barr at 613-3355500. • On the Saturday of Victoria Day weekend, the 1st Annual Pike Fishing derby will be held in Arden. All proceeds from this derby, sponsored by the Kennebec Recreation Committee, will be in support of Kids Klub. There are prizes for the kids’ division 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and cash prizes for the adults. Weigh in will take place at the Hall 2 to 7pm, and their will be a BBQ for those requiring refreshments. Tickets sales and more information is available by calling 613-453-9918 or 343-363-7769 or visit the Kennebec Community Centre Thursday evening. Come out, enjoy a day of fishing and help support the Kids Klub program. • That evening, Saturday, May 19, with a rain date of Sunday May 20, come out the Kennebec Recreation Park (behind the Post Office) and enjoy our Annual Victoria Day Fireworks. The Fireworks display is always excellent; fun for the entire family. The canteen will be open selling its usual fare of popcorn, drinks and candy, so come on out listen to the great music and enjoy your evening. A free will offering will be collected at the gates.

martcanada.ca or email general@firesmartcanada.ca. • Lions Community Action Day is coming up on Saturday May 5. This year the Lions want to serve the community by assisting those who are not able to get their garden work done. If you know of someone who needs their yard tidied up after our never- ending winter, needs their flower beds weeded, their lawns racked etc. please call 613 336- 8502 or send an email to landolakeslions@bell.net and they will be added to the list. Hopefully, the Lions will be able to meet the needs of all those who are on the list. • The Garden Club invites you to the Pineview Free Methodist Church on Thursday, May 10 to hear Nancy Cole, a Master Gardener from Kingston who will share her experience on "Herbs for Various Purposes, Growing & Preserving". • Calling all vendors! Pine Meadow is having a Spring Craft & Bake Show on Friday May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Pine Meadow Nursing Home with all proceeds going directly to enhancing the Resident Program. The cost per table is $30.00. If you wish to donate baked goods or purchase a table please contact Sarah Thompson at 613336-9120 ex. 7 or by email at snthompson910@gmail.com Lunch Combos will also be available to purchase! • May 12 is opening night at the Star Gazing Pad on Hwy 506. Come out and gaze at the Realm of Galaxies; Venus and Jupiter! • The Parent Advisory Council is presenting their 2nd Annual Fun Fair at N.A.E.C. this coming May 17 from 5 to 8pm. Stay tune for more news on this great event! • I am so very happy the Cloyne fitness instructor is back from her well- deserved break. Why you ask, well to be in the best of shape to attend the upcoming yard sales in our community! As well, a trip to Northbrook’s Clothing Boutique & More store has landed me a new pair of running shoes. I am all set and ready to travel from yard sale to yard sale. Everyone is really on-board with the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. This annual Yard Sale has grown from a singular CDHS event to a fun-filled community day with many yard sales that stretch from Denbigh to Kaladar on the Saturday of the Victoria Day Weekend. • The CDHS really needs your "stuff”, your children's "stuff", and your neighbours' "stuff.” Bring it to the Barrie Hall in Cloyne on Friday May 18th from 9am to noon. The sale is on Saturday the 19th and starts at 9am. • The Land O’Lakes Community Services will be holding their yard sale in front of their offices and are looking for

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• All are invited to the United Church in Northbrook for the Free Friday Flix, tomorrow at 7pm. Come and enjoy Peter Rabbit (2018) Rating is PG for ages 7+. • Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is May 5. Come together to participate in a project that reduces wildfire risk. From May 5 through Sept. 30 communities across Canada are participating in projects to help reduce the risk of wildfire damage to homes and neighbourhoods. Efforts will raise community wildfire awareness, help protect homes, and encourage neighbourhoods to work toward becoming FireSmart. For more information please visit www.firesPartners with Parents Presents a Free Event

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• The Hamlet of Arden was filled with love, prayers, sadness, and memorable moments as a fond farewell was bid to a long time, well loved resident, Jim Duthie. Both the little United Church and the Kennebec Community Centre was filled to capacity; folks travelling from near and far. The Blazing Red of the Mounted Police honour guard was a site to behold. We all will miss you terribly. • Congratulations to all who were elected to their positions at the Arden Legion. • Big thanks are extended by Arden Artisans Judith Versavel and Aileen Meriam to everyone for attending their showing, Saturday in Perth. • The Kennebec Firefighters also would like to thank everyone for visiting the Fire Hall on Saturday, for their Open House. Three new applications were received Saturday, but more are needed. For more information about becoming a firefighter please call 613-279-2935 ex. 359 or e mail grobinson@centralfrontenac.com. • On Saturday May 5, the Kennebec Recreation Committee will be hosting the 18th Annual Trash Bash. Volunteers will meet at the Community Centre at 9 am and will be given a route, a vest, garbage bags and water. Please dress appropriately with boots, hat, bug spray, gloves and sunscreen. Student volunteer hours are available for this Hamlet cleanup. This is a great time to spruce up the village for our Summer visitors. Call me if you require more information. • After you finish the village cleanup the Arden Legion invites you to join them for their Live Music event. The entertainment begins at 1 pm and ends at 4:30 pm+, with lots of Open Mic music. Your $5 admission fee gets you a chance at a door prize, dancing all afternoon and an abundance of great live music. Everyone is welcome, so bring your sheet

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Mayor’s Declaration Annual Emergency Preparedness Week “Be Emergency Ready - Stay Connected” It’s time for Emergency Preparedness Week! from May 6-12, 2018. North Frontenac Emergency Management Program Committee is joining forces with the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) to remind local residents about the importance of an emergency survival kit in their home. A 2014 Survey of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience, released by Statistics Canada, revealed that only 47% of Canadians have an emergency survival kit. To reinforce the importance of having an emergency survival kit and building on the fundamentals of emergency preparedness, the focus of this year’s Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week campaign is personal preparedness. The Provincial theme this year is “Be Emergency Ready – Stay Connected”. This theme reinforces the importance of individual and family preparedness, while promoting new emergency alerting tools now available to all Canadians, such as wireless public alerting through the Alert Ready system. While wireless public alerting is a great initiative, not all devices are capable of receiving these alerts. Only devices that are Long-Term Evolution (LTE), 4G or Wifi Protected Access (WPA)-compatible will be able to receive alerts from the Alert Ready system. That’s why we strongly encourage Ontarians to continue to subscribe to receive provincial emergency alerts by email, Short Message Service (SMS) text or Twitter.

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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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Festival of Small Halls coming to Frontenac County W

hen the Festival of Small Halls started up in Ontario in the fall of 2014, it consisted of one performer, Nova Scotia’s Old Man Luedecke, and three halls, in Perth, Gananoque and Bloomfield. By the time the fourth edition rolled around, in 2017, there were 34 venues and performers from across the folk-roots spectrum including Ashley MacIsaac, Rose Cousins, Great Lake Swimmers and others. But there were no venues in Frontenac County. They were close, in Bolingbroke, Maberly and McDonalds Corners, all part of the Frontenac News distribution area in western Lanark County, in Seeley’s Bay, and even in Tamworth, but not InFrontenac. That is all changing this year. Among the new venues, which will now total over 40, are three in Frontenac County, the Grace Centre in Sydenham, the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith, and the Snow Road Community Centre. The festival runs in late September, and dates and performers at all of the halls will be announced in the early summer. The festival tends to provide a venue for local acts to open the evening, followed by national or international acts. It is supported by the company that runs the Ottawa Bluesfest and City Folk and is a not-for-profit venture. One of the goals of the festival is to bring renowned musicians to smaller communities, and another is to celebrate the enduring charm and function of small halls in rural Ontario. The festival website puts it this way: “Every small community has one: a treasured building that brings people together for town meetings, community dinners, bingo games, local theatre, book sales—and the list goes on. These buildings have rich cultural histories and countless stories to tell. No two are alike.” The Frontenac County Halls that were chosen certainly fit that bill. The Grace Centre seemed doomed when the Grace United Church was closing, but thanks to the vision of the late Joan Cameron, the Southern Frontenac Community Services Board of Directors and Executive Director David Townsend, the church has been converted into a seniors’ centre and the chapel has become an arts and

LETTERS Re E-cars

n interesting article about an E-car; but I wonder how many of these concerned citizens would buy these cars if the over taxed tax payer was not subsidizing them to the tune of $12000 to$14000. There are many people who can not afford to pay the subsidized value for their own cars. Cheers, Bernie Hughes.

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music venue, The Grace Centre. The Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith actually burnt to the ground in 1972, and through the efforts of the local Oddfellows and Rebekah’s a new hall was built. And when it came time to hold a commemorative ball for Frontenac Counties 150th anniversary, it was hosted at the Golden Links Hall. The Snow Road Hall was under threat of closure a few years ago, when the late Mayor Bud Clayton mused about closing the lesser used halls and building a central hall for

the township. The local community rallied around their hall, and haven’t looked back. It is now one of the busiest halls in the entire region, and has been upgraded several times, and has been hosting intimate concerts on a semi-regular basis. It is this kind of history, and the enthusiasm of the people who use and foster these halls, that drew the Festival of Small Halls to them. Stay tuned for more details about the 2018 concert series in a local hall near you.

Higgin’s denied free hall rental for investor meeting in further rebuke from council. con’t from pg. 1

hired any local people.” After launching into an economic argument as to why contributionism would be bad for the local economy, Hermer concluded: “this scheme stinks.” “I would support this on a one-time basis,” said John Inglis. “I’m not afraid of these people.” “You should be,” said Bedard. “If the investors want to pay the fee and book the hall, it still could happen,” said CAO Cheryl Robson. Council also passed a resolution that Contribute & Thrive can come to the Economic Development Task Force and present their case.

“Perhaps this (an update in the action items section of the correspondence agenda) is inappropriate,” said councillor John Inglis. “We get communications for private businesses and that doesn’t (go in this section).” “I don’t think private business should be discussed in council,” said councillor Gerry Martin. “When the Mayor gets up at county council and discusses it, it’s inappropriate,” said Bedard. In a recorded vote, Council passed a motion not to have updates on One Small Township included in correspondence. Higgins cast the lone vote against the motion. Council voted to support the Township of Baldwin’s motion asking the Federal Government cancel Bill C-71 which would add new firearms regulations. “There already have been millions spent on it and that ended in failure,” said Vernon Hermer. “Why would it work now?” In a recorded vote, the motion passed 4-2, with Mayor Ron Higgins and John Inglis voting against. Mayor Ron Higgins’ request for the use of a township community hall at no cost to hold an “investors session” to allow for an “investors session to allow all/any businesses in North Frontenac and investors to discuss project funding requirements” was defeated in a tie vote with Denis Bedard, Gerry Martin and Vernon Hermer voting against. Higgins said that right now, there are 18 “investors” for One Small Township. “Well, we haven’t been asked by this group,” said John Inglis. “It’s not a business asking for it, it’s me,” said Higgins. “It’s to organize an investors day.” “I don’t favour this at all, it’s a private business,” said Bedard. “It’s had an impact on business in our community,” said Higgins. “Hold on,” said Bedard. “I’ve seen no evidence of any impact or that they’ve

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I have 14 years of experience on Tay Valley and Lanark County Councils from 2000 to 2014. During that timeI believe I acquired a reputation for open communication, effective leadership and good management. I know that the taxpayers of Tay Valley need a well led Council. I think as Reeve I can provide this. I am committed to providing clear communication as well as responsive and respectful service. I look forward to your support in the October 2018 election. Thank you.

DNA Testing and Genealogy Y

ou’ve probably seen those TV ads for online DNA testing — the ones where happy people who were unsure about their ethnic background discover a new heritage. If you’re working on a family tree and have hit a dead end, you may wonder if one of these tests might help nudge your research back another generation or two. But even a quick online search will bring up a confusing array of tests — Y-DNA, autosomal, mitochondrial — and none of them is cheap. How far back will each of them take you? How do you decide which test is best for your purposes? Joyce Fingland from the Ontario Genealogical Society will be explaining at You’ve Taken a DNA Test: What do those results really mean?, starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, at the Parham Branch of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library. This presentation will outline the kinds of results provided by two major players, Ancestry and Family Tree DNA. Joyce will explain the pros and cons of each service and show how each has helped form her own family tree. This event is open to all, but seating is limited. To avoid disappointment, please register in advance. Registration is open online at events.kfpl.ca and by phone at (613) 5498888. For more information, visit www.kfpl.ca . Contact: Joanne Stanbridge, 613-549-8888, ext.3590, jstanbridge@kfpl.c

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Addington Highlands Council - May 1st

Mackavoy landfill Sunday hours to change again

ddington Highlands Council has spent a lot of time talking about dump hours this year and Tuesday’s regular meeting in Flinton just added to that near-record total. The latest debate centred on the Mackavoy site, with roads/bridges supervisor Brett Reavie looking for direction from Council. After Council revamped hours at its landfills, in a move to keep attendants from having to work after dark in facilities without lights and power, a group from Ashley Lake requested a return to the 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday summer hours from the rescheduled 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Most people seem to like the new hours but I don’t know how you’re going to please everybody,” said Coun. Bill Cox. “(But) the hours have to work for the employees as well.” “Only 50 per cent of 84 cottagers want it open until 8,” said Dep. Mayor Helen Yanch. “Our township is so diverse. “We try to accommodate each of the areas.” “We try to make people happy,” said Mayor Henry Hogg. “I’ve been dealing

with cottagers 40 years and after Labour Day, they’ll be up once between then and Thanksgiving. “Beyond Labour Day, I don’t think it will be an issue.” “We’ve gone through this hours thing so many times,” said Cox. In the end, Council decided that Sunday hours at Mackavoy would be 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. from July 1 to Sept. 15. Council passed the 2018 Township budget with a 2.46 per cent increase over last year. The impact to ratepayers is $13.91 for every $100,000 of assessment. The compiled operating and capital budgets show an estimated aggregate expenditures and transfers totaling $8,632,695.37, pre-levy revenues of $3,810,556.07 plus an OMPF grant of $2,040,300 leaving $2.781,829.30 to be raised by taxation. (Editors note: While the townships own budget calculations derived a 1.46% increase, the increase in the levy to ratepayers, the total amount to be raised by taxation, is up over 5%. It was $2.37 million in 2017) Roads/bridges supervisor Brett Reavie reported that his department is continuing

to remove dead and dangerous trees and “we’re continuing grading as conditions permit — in between snow-storms and rain-storms.” He said “most” of the roads in the Denbigh area have “been gone over at least once.” Council approved a request to use the gymnasium at the Addington Highlands Community Centre in Denbigh free of charge on Thursday afternoons for ‘pickleball.’ “What the hell is pickleball?” asked Coun. Bill Cox. “It’s a lighter ball they use with a net and paddles for seniors,” said Coun. Kirby Thompson. “I don’t know why they call it that but they’ve been doing it for awhile.” “It’s like a whiffle ball with holes in it that they hit with paddles,” said roads/bridges supervisor Brett Reavie.

by Craig Bakay

All five members of Addington Highlands Council received their papers to file for reelection with their council package this week. Only one has filled them out and returned them — Mayor Henry Hogg. (See article on page 1) When Clerk Christine Reed reported that the persons who did lawn maintenance in Ward 1 wouldn’t be returning and the job would have to be advertised for tender, the rest of Council was quick to suggest that it would be a good job for Coun. Kirby Thompson. “But it would be a conflict of interest for me,” he said. “You can volunteer without it being a conflict,” said Reed. “It could be an election expense,” said Reeve Hogg.

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ou’d better love meetings — really love meetings,” consultant Fred Dean told an array of prospective council members, sitting councilors and municipal administrative staff Monday night at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake. Dean was in town to present “Running For Council . . . Making an Informed Decision” at the behest of Frontenac County and its member municipalities. While the number of sitting politicians and municipal employees probably outnumbered the potential newcomers to the political arena, there were sufficient unfamiliar faces to suggest there could be some interesting races shaping up when the race begins in earnest after the July 27 deadline for filing papers in order to be on the ballot (papers became available May 1 and both Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith and South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal have picked their up). After Frontenac Islands Mayor Denis Doyle introduced Dean as a former Sudbury City solicitor, Amberley Gavel Ltd. closed meeting investigations, integrity commissioner, Association of Municipalities of Ontario Honor Roll, facilitator, etc, the later launched into an agenda featuring Municipal Government 101, Municipal Powers, Accountability and Transpar-

ency, Roles and Responsibilities, Coming Changes, Personal Considerations and Conflict of Interest. “The biggest changes (to municipal governance) since I’ve been involved are coming in March 2019,” he said. “Accountability and transparency are going to go up considerably.” Dean said Section 5 of the Municipal Act, which includes accountability and transparency, is the most important in his opinion. “If a majority of councilors get together, it’s a meeting,” he said. “It may be an illegal meeting (for example at a coffee shop) but it’s a meeting. “But if it’s an office Christmas party, it’s not a meeting.” Dean went over the responsibilities of a municipal council and then implored his audience to become familiar with the municipality’s procedure bylaw. “Oh, and another thing, you have to love reading because you’ll have a lot to read before every meeting,” he said. He then covered a series of ways a new councilor’s life will change and how people will treat you differently, as well as the responsibilities of being a councilor 24/7, impact on the family and total commitment. He summed up his presentation by say-

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Volleyball tournament for Marty Cowdy

by Craig Bakay REC in Sharbot Lake was a hive of activity Saturday as friends, neighbours and family of Mountain Grove’s Marty Cowdy got together with the District 2 (Olden) Recreation Committee to raise funds to help him with his battle against leukemia. Fourteen teams took the volleyball court (paying a $10 entry fee per person) before Rebecca Neadow’s team took top honours. The other teams included Kelly Watkins, Robert Price, Brad Gibson, Bob Teal, Cory Thompson, Alisha Thompson, Sarah Baker, Tangie Howes, Leanne Cowdy, Land O’ Lakes Public School Staff, Morgan Cowdy, Claudia Thompson and Summer Kennedy. The day also featured several entertaining bidding wars on the silent

auction and a barbecue with cooks Art Cowdy, Ben Howes and Steve McCullough. “I’m very humbled to know so many people, which are our greater family, to show your love and support for us,” Marty Cowdy said in a prepared statement. “It is awesome living in a community such as ours.” Organizer Brenda Price said they raised $4,700.

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South Frontenac Mayor continues township’s hockey ways byu Craig Bakay he Frontenac Flyers weren’t the only champions in South Frontenac Township this hockey season. Mayor Ron Vandewal also has a championship trophy for this year, albeit took him some 50 years more than the Flyers to get one. Vandewal was a defenceman with the Frontenac Fossils 60+ team that came back recently from Skaneateles, N. Y. (about ¾ of an hour from Syracuse) as the 2018 Gray Wolves Senior Hockey 60s A Division champions. “It was exciting,” said Vandewal. “They even gave me the trophy. “They’re a great bunch of guys and I’ll play again if they ask me.” Ron Vandewal holds the championship trophy from the 2018 Vandewal was actually Gray Wolves Senior Hockey A Division Championship.

the only South Frontenac resident on the team which was comprised of mostly Kingston seniors skaters he plays with in Kingston. It’s the biggest championship he’s ever won. “I didn’t get to play as a kid because there was always work to be done on the farm,” he said. “I’ve won A and B seniors championships at Piccadilly but this was international.” Vandewal said his team lost their opener but they ended up beating that team in the final 2-1 in OT.

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“We pulled our goalie to tie it with a minute remaining in regulation and won it in overtime,” he said. Vandewal didn’t figure in any of the scoring statistics but said proudly “there were two full games where they didn’t score while I was on the ice. “And, I was +4 in one game.” That, and four bruises, one of which will likely be around for awhile.

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Full slate of events scheduled for 2018 Sharbot Lake Farmers Market by Craig Bakay he Sharbot Lake Farmers Market returns May 19 (Victoria Day Weekend) for 2018, continuing through each Saturday through Thanksgiving. Details for this year were finalized at a meeting last Saturday and administrative manager Natalie Wotherspoon said there are 12 vendors committing to the season, more than half of which will feature agricultural products. They also plan a few new additions if things work out. “I’ve been communicating with the Child Care Centre and they’re looking at a larger presence,” she said. Perennial issues such as washrooms and gullies in the parking area were also discussed. It was decided to send a letter to Council to see what could be done. Several members volunteered to work on the washrooms if necessary. Hours also came up when it was suggested that “noon to 1 p.m. are often dead” and “opening later” might be considered but

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in the end, the regular hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. were adopted. The May 19 opening will feature a (starter) plant sale and seed exchange. There will also be several event days throughout the summer including: June 2: Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra at 11:30 a.m. June 9: Kingston Frontenac Public Library Puppet Show 10 a.m. June 16: Adult art activities June 30: Kids activities from the Child Care Centre July 14: Kids activities August 4: Maple Day — all things maple at the Market August 11: Burger day August 18: The Five Woodwind Quintet 10 a.m. and Kids activities September 1: Butter Tart Challenge September 8: Kingston Frontenac Public Library story walk 10 a.m. (See next week for preview of Frontenac Farmers Market, which opens on May 12)

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South Frontenac Council - Former councillor dies

PAGE 11 by Wilma Kenny

Gervais began and ended his report There will be the usual Council meetings with high praise for the dedication of the on May 15 and June 5 and 19. volunteer firefighters, and their commitment to their communities. He particularly thanked the three deputy chiefs for their cooperation and the many extra hours they gave in helping him develop the report he was presenting to Council. The theme of ‘times have changed’ ran throughout Gervais’ report: changes in ast week a group of tourism-related legislation and safety requirements have businesses from Frontenac, Lennox led to a lot more paperwork, need for con& Addington and Tweed immersed themsistent record-keeping across the townselves in a three-day workshop to learn ship, and need for a more proactive, topthe principles of experiential tourism. down and fully amalgamated Township The session was developed and hosted fire department. This will call for clerical by Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organisupport from the Township, and resources zation (OHTO) and called IGNITE. The to carry out public education, as well as workshop is intended to inspire tourism upgraded safety equipment for the firebusinesses to align with the motivations fighters themselves. Mayor Vandewal notof their ideal customers and to collaborate ed that Council has always provided the more closely with others operating in their fire department with the resources they community. have asked for. However, Gervais listed Brad Mastin of Pleasantview Lodge in computers, clerical services, and greater Plevna was one of 19 participants. "Every investment in equipment as some of the business can create experiences for our additional expenses that will accompany customers that are unique to our area,” an updated fire department. said Mastin. “If we look at our products Sydenham Water System and services in a different way, and marCouncil approved a transfer of capital ket to the right customers, together we budget funds from the water hauling stacan make Frontenac a special place for tion to the water tower for repairs and people to come wander," he said. upgrades. This does not include painting “We intend to keep the IGNITE fires “South Frontenac’ on the tower, a job which burning by supporting the product develhas been estimated would cost between opment process for those operators who $32,000 and $42,000. Public Works and attended the workshop,” said Richard Utilities Kingston have recommended that Allen, Manager of Economic Developin lieu of a water hauling station, it might ment for the County of Frontenac. “We be of more practical use to residents to invite all Frontenac businesses that want install a smaller water dispensing station to develop their own visitor experiences that could accommodate a 5-gallon water to connect with us. We are eager to help jug, up to a 1000L cage-like container that businesses and local partners enhance fits in a pickup truck. the tourism products in our region in orMay and June COW Meetings Cander to attract more visitors to Frontenac,” celled Allen said. Due to lack of material from any of Council’s Committees for the May meeting and absence of the CAO and A BIG Kingston Kicks Congratulations to Osten Gibson and Jayden Sergeant of Deputy Clerk in June, both the Sharbot Lake Karate Club on achieving the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt in these meetings are canSeptic & Holding Tank Pumping Shotokan Karate-Do!! They along with one other student from Perth graded at celled. If there is need for Septic Inspections Kingston Kicks this past weekend. They gave their all in front of an audience of another COW before the Shihans, Renshis, and Senseis of the Black Belt Association of Eastern Ontario. fall, the Mayor will call one. (613) 379-2192 he meeting began with a minute’s silence for Larry York, former Storrington district Councillor, who recently passed away. Purchase of Storrington Boat Ramp Council passed a motion to purchase a Storrington boat launch property popularly known as “The Old Shipyards”. This will include the area used as a public boat launch plus a parking area. The Township

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OBITUARY

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TEAL, Mark Andrew

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Graveside Service for Roy Benn: Saturday May 19th Parham Cemetery at 11 am.

OBITUARY Mrs. Elinore Mary (Willigar) Baily, born on September 8, 1938 in Pincher Creek, Alberta, passed away at age 79 on April 21, 2018 in Perth, Ontario. She retired as an Executive Secretary, at Rogers Cablevision in 1995. During her retirement, she volunteered at the Festival of Trees. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and friends. Elinore was the loving wife of Barry Baily, her husband of 55 years. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Baily, husband, Raymond Boulay, granddaughter, Aimée; son, Troy Baily, wife Christine; and grandchildren, Aidyn, Ryan, and Nathan. Friends and family members are invited to attend a celebration of her life on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn & The Crossing Pub, 14152 Road 38, Sharbot Lake, ON, K0H 2P0 (613) 279-2198. In memory of Elinore, a donation to the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society at www.toomuchiron.ca/donate/donations would be appreciated.

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of Huntsville May 22, 1936 - April 26, 2018 Peacefully with her family at her side at Belvedere Heights in Parry Sound on Thursday April 26, 2018 at the age of 81. Corrie Bootsma (nee Peek), beloved wife of John Bootsma. Loving mom of Michael Bootsma (Cindy) and Linda Bootsma (Brent). Proud Oma of Peter. Cherished sister of Anneke, Joke, Timo, Bart (Tony), Egbert (Maryke) and sisterin-law of Ria. Predeceased by brother Herman. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A service to celebrate the life of the late Corrie Bootsma will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home - Moore Chapel, 9 Paget Street in Sundridge. If desired, memorial donations to the Nature Conservancy of Canada would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.opatovskyfuneralhome.com.

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Contiued from page 5 • donations as well. All proceeds from their sale go to Christmas hampers. • After visiting the Community Services sale, pop next door to Fritz’s Car Wash for the to the Land O’Lakes Lions yard sale. The Lions have been saving their treasures for this event. • The Catholic Church will be holding their yard sale at the rectory.

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April 20, 1941 - April 27, 2017 To my dear sister, whom I loved so dearly, I wrote this poem. Dad saw her coming, Grandma made some tea, Others stood by waving, As far as one could see. the skies were rejoicing. To see those crimson reds, You could hear the trumpets, they would wake any sleepy heads. Oh to see the robes of Glory. None brighter ever shone, Helped by the Master, as Sylvia slips one on. No more pain and suffering, a smile upon her face, for her a special mansion, with Jasper at its base. No more darkness only light, such brilliance all around, Cast by the saviour, no need for lights is found. Then the choir of Heavenly Hosts, Rejoicing in the skies, We’ve added yet another, the joy that in their eyes. Countless years preparing, All the streets are solid gold; Grasses glow like silver, and no such thing as growing old. Always remembered, Dennis Foeller

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TONI & JP’S FLEA MARKET, 6107 Hwy 506 at Ardoch Rd. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Something for everyone. 613-479-0341

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 FRESH BULLHEADS, $1.50/lb live weight. Norris Bait & Tackle, 8877 Hwy. 42, Westport. 613-273-6462 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

GARAGE SALES

ESTATE/GARAGE SALE, May 5, 9am till close. Workshop & garden tools, 5th wheel hitch, lawn tractor, snowblower, welder, boat trailer. lawn seeder, patio furniture, park benches & lots more. 1520 Gully RD, Mississippi, Off Hwy 509. SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Road, Clarendon, Hwy. 509. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 8am – 7pm, open Sunday 2pm – 6pm. New ladies watch, decorative platters, plant pots, toys, wedding knick kacks, cottage supplies, cupboard, kitchen utensils, etc.

Locations

HELP WANTED

FISHING LODGE on Crotch Lake, seeking Full Time Cook (experience preferred); Full & parttime house keeper/waitresses. 613-279-2530. landolakeslodge@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

FULL TIME SATELLITE TV INSTALLERS required for fast growing company. Installer must supply own vehicle, valid driver's license, tools, ladders, consumables, vehicle insurance, etc. Potential for income between $50,000 to $80,000 yearly + Bonuses. Evening and weekend shifts required. For more information please send a resume to: Admin@scheelcommunications. com or fax to 613-623-9992. No experience necessary; all training will be supplied. HUNTER’S CREEK GOLF COURSE! Part-Time position in the clubhouse. 18+, Smart Serve required. Cash register experience is an asset. Email resume to hunterscreekgolfcourse@ gmail.com

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, May 26,27. Call Glenn to register, 613-273-2571 or email gmrussell635@gmail.com

RAFFLE WINNERS

The winner of the 50/50 draw at the Lions’ Community Breakfast on April 28, 2018 was Sandy Hallam.

SERVICES

ANYTHING METAL FREE PICKUP: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, ‘anything metal’ & electronics. Call 613-375-6377, leave message. CLEANING SERVICE Affordable and reliable with 15 years experience. Available for residential and cottage cleaning, Full or half days. Call Barb, 613-893-1317

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

Ardoch Ontario 613-479-8005 HANDYMAN, WILL REPLACE SINKS, taps, toilets, drywalling, any other jobs, cottage closures and carpentry. Please call Albert 613374-2079

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

TOWING

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

Optometrist

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RETIRED, Responsible, woman seeks longterm, affordable smallish home/winterized cottage to rent in the area. Waterfront and woodstove/fireplace preferred, but not necessary. 613-876-8340, chookburke@ hotmail.com

Online Directory

Contact the Frontenac News about a business listing on the Frontenac-Live.ca directory. TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS GROUNDSKEEPER - DENBIGH The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of “Groundskeeper” in Denbigh. This position would be responsible for the lawn maintenance, including weed trimming, at the various municipal properties located in Denbigh. Resumes must be received at the Township Office, Flinton, ON, on or before 16:00 on May 14, 2018. Details may be obtained by contacting the Township Office, during normal office hours. Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes. All applicants are thanked for their interest in applying for this position but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Addington Highlands is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation.

The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands P. O. Box 89, 72 Edward Street, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 (613) 336-2286 ph; (613) 336-2847; clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca

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NOTICE: MISSISSIPPI WASTE SITE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY MAY 8, 2018 Waste site will be open Wednesday May 9, 2017 from 10:00am to 2:00pm To allow staff to attend annual training. Thank you for your consideration and understanding.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac proposes to enact By-Laws to stop up, close and convey an original road allowance as set out and described below: ALL THAT PART of the original road allowance at Part of Lot 11, between Concession 2 and 3, formerly the Township of Olden, now in the Township of Central Frontenac, County of Frontenac, This proposed closing is to come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario, on Tuesday the 8th of May 2018, at the hour of 4:00 pm and at that time, the Council will hear in person any person who claims that his or her land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard either in person or by his or her Counsel, Solicitor or Agent. For further information, you may contact the undersigned at the Township office in Sharbot Lake 279-2935 x 227. Dated this 30th day of April 2017 Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST Clerk Administrator Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.0. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0

PAGE 13 where we had a good visit this past week. Also Opal Rose Farms are selling maple syrup at Pine Meadow and donating 20% of the profits to help out Pine Meadow residents. They have 480 trees tapped. They gather by hand and boil up the old fashioned way. On Friday May 11 from 10am-2pm Pine Meadow will feature a sale of resident made items, plus vendors wishing to sell. The proceeds will aid the residents. Table rentals are available. • The first Henderson United breakfast happens on Sat. May 12 at the Henderson Hall from 8am to 11:30am. This yummy in the tummy event supports the church: helping with heat, hydro, programs, ministry, funeral coverage, Sunday worship, and a church presence. It’s a free will offering and the food includes sausage, french toast- Henderson style, pancakes, maple syrup, refreshments, toppings, fixings. Set the date aside!! • Joanne Robertson is now living at Trillium Ridge in Kingston, and we wish her all the best. • Angie Deline is feeling improved after surgery and wants to thank everyone for their cards and concerns. • Please consider a donation to our swell paper- so it can continue and keep us all up to date with the news. Costs are of course rising and, after all, we do get the paper every week for free!!

INVERARY Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.

• Kevin’s Growing Tips – Part 1 – Lawn Repair and Seeding. Lawns are recovering from the “wear & tear” of winter. A great product with good results is Playground Mix - a country lawn seed. Using seed/peat moss top dress or using oats helps with washed out or erosion areas. Now is the time to lubricate your mowers and sharpen your blades. Happy Spring from Maple Country Home & Farm Ltd. • Motorcycles, bicycles, cars towing boats….spring is here. As traffic picks up – a reminder to watch your speed. The Township ball diamond and playground on Latimer Road are getting busy. Slow down a little on these roads and be safe. • Speaking of boats – the dock is now in at the Loughborough Boat Ramp on Perth Road just north of Inverary. • Bob’s Breakfast, Inverary United Church on Saturday May 5, serving breakfast from 7:30 till 10am. Great breakfast - $6. • Turkey Hunters – still time to sign up for the Northway Home Hardware 2018 Wild Turkey Contest. Cost is $10 and all ticket money proceeds go to the prizes. • Ball diamonds at Ken Garrett Memorial Park are in full swing for another season. Volunteers are needed to help in the canteen – any high school students in the area needing to fulfill volunteer hours are welcome! Please e-mail Shawn Pearce at youth.activities@hotmail.com • Sunday May 6 - Enjoy the music of the 60’s & 70’s with Chris Murphy at 7pm at Battersea United Church. Refreshments served. Free will offering. • Saturday May 12 – Perth Road School Community Yard Sale & Vendor Sale at Inverary Church Hall from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Something for everyone! – Check out the pies! •

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Friday May 4

NORTHBROOK - MOVIE NIGHT 7pm. Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church. Peter Rabbit (2018 version) RAting is PG for 7 and up. Free SHARBOT LAKE - FRIDAY NIGHT SUPPER 3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Join us for cards and visiting, followed by Roast Beef Dinner at 5:30. Licensed SYDENHAM - FISH FRY 5pm-7pm. St. Paul’s Anglican Church. $14 (adults) $6 children under 12, 5 and under free. Take Out Available

Saturday May 5

ARDEN - OPEN MIC 1pm-4:30pm. Arden Legion. $5 admission, door prize, dancing all afternoon. Afternoon of great fun ARDEN - TRASH BASH 9am. Kennebec Hall. Please dress appropriately Student volunteer hours are available for this Hamlet cleanup. A great time to spruce up the village for our Summer visitors. BOLINGBROKE - SPRING FLING FASHION SHOW 6pm. ABC Hall. Light refreshments and cash bar, music by jazz trio Standard Time. Tickets $20 / $15 for members. Contact Lynne Lang 613-2738834, events@abchall.ca GODFREY - FLEA MARKET AND BAKE SALE 10am-3pm. Bedford Hall. Presented by Bedford Historical Society. Donations of good used household items or baking will be received Friday after4p.m. at the hall. Please no large appliances or furniture. To rent a table, call Pat, 273-5356 INVERARY - BOB’S BREAKFAST 7:30am-10am. Inverary United Church. PARHAM - DNA TESTING AND GENEOLOGY 10am. Parham Library Branch. Joyce Fingland from Ontario Geneological Society will explain what DNA testing results mean. Free event. Info events.kfpl.ca or 613-549-8888 PARHAM - POT LUCK SUPPER 5pm-7pm. Parham IOOF Hall. PLEVNA - HISTORY MYSTERY TOUR 12pm-4pm. Clar-Mill Hall. Kick-off of latest book: Historic Tours of North Frontenac. Lunch available $10. Many door prizes. Grand Prize draw at 3 pm. SYDENHAM - INTRODUCTION TO BACK COUNTRY CAMPING 9am-6pm. Frontenac Provincial Park. For those who wish to venture to the backcountry to enjoy the outdoors.. Topics include: how to get started, clothing, footwear, equipment,

food, water treatment and safety in the outdoors. Free, register at park office SYDENHAM - SPRING NATURE WALK WITH MAUREEN SLY 10am. Frontenac Provincial Park. Easy walk to examine the plant and animal life along the 3 km Doe Lake trail. Bring your binoculars, camera, a drink, snack, hiking shoes and bug repellent.. Meet at the Park Office, Please, no dogs. VERONA - LIONS DAY OF SERVICE 11:30am. Asselstine Hardware. A free BBQ at Asselstine’s Hardware with hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks starting @ 11:30 until the food runs out. Presented by Verona Lions

Sunday May 6

BATTERSEA - AN EVENING OF MUSIC WITH CHRIS MURPHY 7pm-10pm. Battersea United Church. A lot of good things came out of the 60s and 70s including GREAT music. Please join Battersea United Church for an evening of fellowship and fun. freewill offering, includes refreshments and free parking SYDENHAM - “EARLY BIRD” SPRING BIRD WALK WITH KATHY FELKAR AND MIKE BURGE 8am. Frontenac Provincial Park. Join Kathy Felkar and Mike Burge from the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (peptbo.ca) on a ramble about the park to find spring migratory birds that may be returning to the area. Warblers, Vireos, Scarlet Tanagers are all possibilities. Bring binoculars, camera, drinks, lunch, hiking shoes and bug repellent. Please, no dogs. meet at the Park Office.

Tuesday May 8

DENBIGH - PANT A SEED - READ 6pm-6:45pm. Denbigh Library . A program that helps children fall in love with reading, Contact the library at 613 3331426 DENBIGH - SUCCESS BY SIX 9:30am-11:30am. Addington Highlands Community Centre. Theme is run, jump and play. Info - successby6kfla.ca

Wednesday May 9

SHARBOT LAKE - SCREENAGERS 5:15pm7:15pm. Granite Ridge Education Centre. Free BBQ 5:15 -6pm, folowed by screening of Screenagers, a video about youth and screen time. Childcare available. Info 613-279-3151, ext. 304 FAmily event VERONA - BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONTARIO - H.E.L.P. After Suicide Support Group 6:30pm10:30am. Trinity United Church. For anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide; free event.

Thu May 10 – Sat May 12

SYDENHAM TOUCH THE TRUCK EVENT 5pm8pm. 2409 Keeley Road. Simple family fun, SF Township, OPP, Frontenac Paramedic Services will all be on hand, with their vehicles. Feel the trhill of

sitting in the vehicles, honk the hiorn, etc. BBQ. all proceeds to Success by Six.

Thursday May 10

CLOYNE - SUCCESS BY SIX 9:30am-11:30am. North Addington Education Centre. DINERS CLUB 12pm-2pm. Wonderful mid-day meal, enterainment. Meet new friends and enjoy local talent. $11 Transportation available in some cases. Info - Joanne 613-376-6477

Friday May 11

FRIDAY NIGHT SUPPER 3pm. Join us for cards and visiting, followed by Pork Chops at 5:30. Licensed HARROWSMITH - SALT TALK 11:30am-1:30pm. Golden Links Hall. Seniors will receive some valuable information on how to prepare for local or natural disaster emergencies, and enjoy a hot free lunch, Call to pre-register at 613-376-6477 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE 7pm-9:30pm. Golden Links Hall. for public school children cost $6.00. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Info call 372-2410 NORTHBROOK - SPRING CRAFT SHOW AND BAKE SALE 10am-2pm. Pine Meadow Nursing Home. All proceeds to residents programs. Tables $30. Contact Sarah Thomson (613-336-9120, ext. 7) to donate baked goods or book a table. Lunch will be available to purchase. SYDENHAM - SELF-HYPNOSIS FOR RELAXATION WORKSHOP 1:30pm-3pm. Grace Hall. Cost is $10 per person, per session payable at the door or free with a Southern Frontenac Community Services Membership $30.00. Transportation is available! Call 613.376.6477x 303 or Reception. Visit http:// www.sfcsc.ca/gsac to register online

Saturday May 12

ARDEN - SATURDAY AT THE LEGION 8am-3:30pm. Arden Legion. breakfast from 8am-10am ($6.50) lunch 11:30 - 3:30. Darts tournament - register at 10, starts at 11. Open Doubles, $10 pp. Bake table, silent auction and bucket auction. Fundraising event for Legion causes. GRIFFITHS - LADIES DAY 12pm. St. Andrew’s United Church. $5, lunch followed by the auction. Please bring a wrapped gift (approximately $5/pp - try to make it re-gifted/homemade etc) Contact Doreen England at 613-279-2118 by May 5th for more details. HARROWSMITH - EUCHRE FUN NIGHT 7pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. $5./person. For info., call Pam 613-372-1578 or Marilyn 613-3720917. Light Refreshment, Prizes, Cash Bar 4041 Colebrook Rd, HENDERON - UNITED CHURCH BREAKFAST Henderson UC Hall 8am-11am. Free will offering and the food includes sausage, french toast- Henderson style, pancakes, maple syrup,refreshments, etc. Benefit for church needs, call 613-336-2467 INVERARY - PERTH ROAD SCHOOL COMMUNITY

What’s Up in the Night Sky? May 2018 (Editors note - we welcome back our intrepid Astronomy reporter Fred Barrett after a short absence. It's a thrill to to know what's up again. JG) enus, Jupiter and Mars are real treats to observe this Month! Saturn is coming on strong as well. Jupiter reaches opposition on May 8th. That means that Earth will be in a direct line between Jupiter and the Sun and Jupiter will be at its closest to our planet – can’t get any better than that. The King of planets won’t be alone up there. Venus is bright just north of the Hyades star cluster which can be found to the upper right of Orion in the western horizon. Saturn rises soon after midnight in early May and is followed by Mars an hour or so later. At twilight Jupiter can be seen low in the east around 8:30 pm. You should wait for the planet to climb higher to get the best views. All 4 planets can be viewed in binoculars, especially Jupiter with its 4 largest moons dancing about it from night to night. Telescopes are much more modestly priced than they used to be. A 4 inch reflector from a

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reputable dealer would be a couple of hundred dollars and would greatly enhance observing the planets and deep sky objects (DSO’s) as well. Saturn with its glorious rings can be found near Sagittarius just above the asterism known as the Teapot. Although you won’t notice much change in the appearance of Venus, Jupiter and Saturn through the month, Mars shows a dramatic change. Mars will be in opposition in late July and will be closer to the Earth than it has been since 2003. The Red Planet will brighten and grow larger as May progresses, nearly doubling in size and brightness as it heads towards opposition. Mars will move eastward as May continues and can best be viewed just before twilight when it is highest in the sky. An interesting fact about this Mars opposition is that it’s a perihelic opposition. When at perihelion, Mars is closest to the Sun in its orbit and therefore closer to the Earth. Another interest fact I stumbled across in my research is that Mars’ 2 moons Phobos and Deimos may not be captured asteroids.

YARD SALE 8am-1pm. Inverary United Church. Something for everyone! – Check out the pies! SYDENHAM - SELF-HYPNOSIS FOR RELAXATION WORKSHOP 1:30pm-3pm. Grace Hall. Cost is $10 per person, per session payable at the door or free with a Southern Frontenac Community Services Membership $30.00. Transportation is available! Call 613.376.6477x 303 or Reception. Visit http:// www.sfcsc.ca/gsac to register online SYDENHAM - WILDERNESS NAVIGATION USING MAP AND COMPASS 9am-4pm. Frontenac Provincial Park. Workshops on skills of reading and interpreting topographic maps in order to safely plot a course through the wilderness. Book your spot early! $25.00 (plus GST and Park fee). Meet at the Park Office. NOTE: This course is also offered on May 26 VERONA - BAKE SALE 8:30am-11:30am. Trinity United Church. Delicious assortment of pies, cakes, tarts, tea breads, home made bread, and assorted other items. Enter at side door. VERONA - COMMUNITY YARD SALE 8am-2pm. Prince Charles Public School. $10.00 for a table, contact ali32_kiwi@hotmail.com, to register. Event coincides with opening day of Frontenac Farmers Market VERONA - FRONTENAC FARMERS MARKET OPENING DAY 9am-1pm. Prince Charles Public School. Locally produced, locally grown or locally home-made products from home-based industrious crafters, bakers, canners, gardeners, cooks, artists and, most importantly, farmers. operating since 2005.

Sunday May 13

GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Bedford Hall. Open mic, $2 admission, entertainers free. Info - Joanne 374-2242, Joan 374-5477 HARROWSMITH - OLE TIME FIDDLERS 1pm5pm. Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall. followed by meat casserole dinner, please bring a dessert to share. $10, sponsored by Oddfellows and Rebekas, benefit for Camp rillium Info 613-372-2410. OMPAH - MOTHERS DAY BREAKFAST 8am10:30am. Ompah Hall. Firefighters present eggs, pancakes, bacon and sausages and there will be local maple syrup, fruit, juice and muffins. Cost is $10 or $5 for children under 12. Profits will be shared by the Ompah Firefighters and the Ompah Community Centre.

Wednesday May 16

PAINT N 7pm-9:30pm. All supplies included, $40.00 per person Must register before May 11 more info at veronalions.ca or contact verona.lions@bellnet.ca SYDENHAM - DINERS CLUB 12pm-2pm. Grace 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.

by Fred Barrett

Work by astronomers suggest that the moons resulted from a violent impact similar to the collision that formed our own Moon but on a smaller scale. By the way, the names of the 2 moons translate as ‘Panic’ and ‘Terror’ and are named after the 2 horses of the mythological war god ‘Mars’. The Eta Aquariid peaks just before dawn on May 6. Halley’s Comet provides the debris that produces this meteor shower. Meteors will increase leading up to the peak and gradually diminish in following nights. Sadly the light from a gibbous Moon will interfere with viewing. Try to block out the Moon with a tree or building to cut down on the light. Ten meteors per hour are expected. The radiant , the origin point of the meteors, is in Aquarius. To review, Venus is in the west and Jupiter in the southeast in early evening. Wait until midnight and you will find Jupiter has moved to the south and Saturn rises in the southeast. In early morning you will find Mercury in the east, Mars has moved to the south, Jupiter to the southwest and Saturn is in the south.

Here’s what to watch for in May. All times are in EDT. May 4: The Moon passes just north of Saturn at 4 pm. You will need a scope for this one. May 5: The Moon is at apogee (farthest from Earth) - 402,100 Kms. May 6: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks. May 7: Last quarter Moon. May 8: Jupiter is at opposition at 9 pm. Don’t miss it! May 15: New Moon. May17: The Moon is 5 degrees south of Venus at 2 pm. Give it a try in binoculars. You may be able to make out bright Venus. The Moon is at perigee (closest to Earth) – 361,600 Kms. May 21: First Quarter Moon. May 27: The Moon passes 4 degrees above Jupiter. May 29: Full Moon. This Moon is named the Full Flower Moon. I finally have daffodils but the Tulips are few and far between. I guess a snow storm will

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A view of the red planet, Mars, from 2010

do that! It is also known as the Full Corn Moon. Not much corn planting going on this far north yet.

May 31: The Moon passes 1.6 degrees above Saturn. Keep looking up! “The Beginner’s Ob-

serving Guide by Leo Enright can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews” can be arranged at the RASC website as well. Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca .Clear Skies! Fred.

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President Dave Hansen presented Legion Branch 425 President Alden McLellan with a $ 2,500.00 cheque toward the furnace fund. The Lions Club meets at the Legion Hall and has a wonderful relationship with Branch 425 . The Frontenac Catalyst LEO Club also hold their monthly meetings there .

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE

News & Public Notices

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK – MAY 6-12, 2018 Emergency Preparedness week is an annual event that takes place during the first full week of May. The 2018 theme is Take the #PrepareYourSelfie Challenge. Join the Conversation. It is meant to help Canadians take action to protect themselves and their families during emergencies. Make sure your family has a plan in place as emergencies can strike anywhere, anytime. For details see News and Public Notices on the Township website.

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION - DESERT LAKE CAUSEWAY REHABILITATION Residents are invited to attend a Public Information Session to review and discuss the proposed design for the Rehabilitation of the Desert Lake Causeway on Monday, May 14, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Waterway Inn at the Desert Lake Family Resort

TO ALL VOLUNTEERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN PITCH-IN WEEK 2018, We Thank You For Your Efforts To Keep Our Communities Clean! Even with the weather playing tricks with us our appreciation goes out to those residents that took time out of the one nice weekend we’ve had so far to get out there and collect the remnants of winter. It is you that make our Township stronger. REMEMBER: ‘THIS LAND IS OUR CHILDRENS LEGACY’ 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. 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 TENDER No. PW-2018-07 – 2018 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., May 9th, 2018, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, Township of South Frontenac Box 100, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0 clearly marked: PW-2018-07- 2018 Pavement Rehabilitation Program Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Road, Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council – May 15, 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. 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.

Open for Business 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.

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

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 Nominations for the positions of Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee must be made on the prescribed form available at the Township Office or the Township website. Nomination forms must be filed, with the prescribed declaration by at least 25 persons either in person or by your agent with the Returning Officer between May 1, 2018 and July 26, 2018 during that office’s normal office hours; and on Friday, July 27, 2018 (Nomination Day) between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The required filing fee for the Head of Council is $200.00 and all other offices are $100.00 must accompany the signed form. Full details on the procedures to be followed may be obtained from the appropriate Township Clerk or website – Town Hall/2018 Municipal Election for more details.

TOUCH A TRUCK A family event featuring vehicles and activities from the OPP, South Frontenac Fire & Rescue, South Frontenac Public Works and Frontenac Paramedic Services.

Thursday, May 10, 5- 8PM 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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The Little Mermaid - presented by North Frontenac Little Theatre reviewed by Jeff Green n all its years North Frontenac Little Theatre has provided opportunities for children and youth to become involved in theatre. It has gone much further than most community theatre companies in this direction, but with the Little Mermaid it went even further. Most of the musicals the company has put on have had younger actors in them often taking lead roles, such as Annie, Anne of Green Gables, the Miracle Worker, Peter Pan and Tom Sawyer But with the Little Mermaid, all of the actors were children, with one exception and that was only at the very end. The adults who volunteer with the little theatre, the costume and set designers, back stage workers, directors, choreographers and lighting technicians, all devoted their time and energy to a children’s production in this case. The young actors had the benefit of the collective skill and efforts of a couple of dozen adults in this production and they used it well. And the more experienced young actors, in particular Sidney Drew (The Sea-Witch) Annika Putnam (Clem Clam) and Mackenzie Drew (Ships Cook) took on mentorship roles, providing some of the leads, Sophie Neumann (Anemone – The Little Mermaid) and Georgina (Rylee Beattie) with the opportunity to shine, which they did. The plot-line of the Little Mermaid is based on the fairy tale and adds a few plot twists that borrow from Shakespeare and others. Prince Theodore, played assuredly by the seasoned young actor Mason Moore, is shipwrecked after a storm that was caused by the villainous Sea Witch who was just doing what sea witches do, it seems. Anemone rescues him and falls in love, but retreats before he wakes up, not before appearing to him in his delirious state. The Shakespearian plot twist comes in when Georgina, a typical Frontenac County teenager if there ever was one, comes across Theodore and he thinks that it was her that saved him, so he offers to marry her. She wants to marry her boyfriend Borgy (Claire Seymour) but Theodore is a Prince so she is convinced to go for the money and fame by marrying him, but seems to want to bring Borgy along with her. Meanwhile, Anemone, makes a deal with the Witch to become a human, much to the chagrin of her companion (Clem Clam) a character straight out of the Disney animation tradition, the wise-acre side-kick who has all the best lines and Putnam took full advantage. Before everything gets settled and the correct couples get married, Theodore and Georgina have ample opportunity to pretend to like each other while at the same time letting the audience know how uninterested they really are, in some of the funnier gestures in the entire production.

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Sophie Neumann (Anemone) and Annika Putnam (Clam Clem)

Sophie Neumann, as Anenome, had less to work with. She can’t speak much of the time because of the Sea Witch’s spell, and she is being pushed and pulled by others through most of the play until she finally has the opportunity to assert herself. Neumann did very well through it all. The supporting cast was also strong: Braidey Merrigan (Rip-Tide), Joey Beckett (Zip-Tide), Alexi Gray (Queen Neptune & Clara), Esther Hofmann (Princess Atlantis & Sarah), Isabelle

Uens, Kaylea Cox, Sloane Putnam, Danielle Gosse, Eva Webster, Rachel Parker, Khloea Cox and Lily Kerr-Schlegel, all added much colour to the show. Paul Gosse, the only adult in production, played the Minister. Aside from the acting and singing, the pacing of the Little Mermaid was very good and snappy. Scene changes were short, the play got back on track quickly, the actors were in the right place at the right time, except for one brief

occasion on opening night when I went, which was more than offset by Annika Putnam, fully in character, delivering an improvised line which went something like “Any time now” as she waited for some actors to arrive on stage. The sets, by Donna Larocque, were underwater sea blue and very rich in detail, augmented by giant paper mache fish that Jocelyn and Mike Steeves crafted. The costume crew also did a superlative job, the umbrella-based jelly

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