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Water, water everywhere by Jeff Green mong the hardest hit areas in the Frontenac News’ region were places in the vicinity of Arden in the Salmon River watershed and Verona in the Salmon and Napanee River watersheds, both of which are watched over by Quinte Conservation. Bryon Keene, the water resources manager for Quinte Conservation, said on Tuesday that, “Overnight rainfall Monday and the present downpour are contributing to rising levels in the headwater areas and this water still has to pass downstream.” Among the water flow monitors that Quinte has in place is one at Depot Creek at Bellrock Road. The flow rate at that location was high last week, and then dropped over the weekend but has since jumped up with the Monday night rains. On Tuesday morning the flow rate was 18.9 metres per second, 3.5 times the average flow for that location, and by 7 pm the rate had risen to 19.7 metres. Keene said he expects that rate to continue to rise, and even after it peaks it will not likely start to decline for a number of days. Low-lying areas in Verona have been affect-

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ed, including some businesses along Verona Main Street. “We only have one way of controlling the water flowing through the Napanee River watershed, and that is by storing water in the Depot lakes. At this point the lakes are full so we don’t really have anything we can do.” The Salmon River has overflowed its

banks as it rushes south through a culvert on Highway 7 at the Arden exit, flooding a park along the highway as well as a small section of the Arden road. The situation is more dire for a number of residents living on the Elm Tree Road, which is downstream from Big Clear Lake before it feeds into the Salmon River. Several back and front yards are under several feet of water, and one home is surrounded by water. A few houses over, Rob Woodcock’s woodpile and picnic table are under water and he is concerned that a holding tank he put in last year will be ruined by the flood waters. “The water level was high over the weekend but last night it went up another two feet,” he said. Mississippi Valley Conservation has issued a flood warning for Dalhousie Lake and further downstream towards Carleton Place, and also along the Fall River. The already high waters of Sharbot and Bennett Lakes are expected to rise by 5-10 centimetres in the coming days. Cataraqui Region Conservation is maintaining a flood warning for a number of lakes, including Sydenham, Loughborough and Buck. A number of creeks that were going down last week and are not considered in the flood warning area, have risen as the result of rains this week but are expected to start dropping back by the end of the work week. These include Wilton Creek, Millhaven Creek, Collins Creek, Little Cataraqui Creek, Lyn Creek, and Buells Creek. Bobs Lake is a key reservoir lake for the Rideau watershed, and Rideau Valley Conservation reports that it has risen by over a metre since mid-March. As of early this week it had gone above its upper limit at 163 metres; therefore water will be released at the Bolingbroke dam, relieving flood concerns at Bobs Lake but creating more concern downstream towards the City of Ottawa. Conservation authority officials point out that they are responsible for monitoring water levels and exercising control where they

Temporary waterfront property on Elm Tree Road in Arden can; however, it is the local townships that are responsible for dealing with flooding if it affects residents. In most cases, the main concern of the local townships has been the effect of high water levels on local roads, and crews have been busy repairing culverts and some washed out roads. In Central Frontenac a family living in a rented dwelling at the far end of Burke Settlement Road has been forced to leave because their road has been washed out twice, and is not being repaired by a contractor. Alan Kehoe reports that he was forced to leave on Tuesday, April 8, when his washed out road was so filled with water that fire crews had to come in and take his girlfriend and their newborn child out in a boat. They are now staying with family, as is his father, a dialysis patient who lives on the same property. Alan Kehoe is not pleased with how the road issues were dealt with by the township. “At one point [public works manager] Mike Richardson told me I should park my car on the other side of the road and carry my child across. But the water was high and there

South Frontenac Council -April 15 by Wilma Kenny

Public Meeting: County’s Strategic Plan

ouncil met prior to their regular meeting to give feedback on the County’s new Strategic Plan. This plan chooses three main areas of concern: 1. Address needs of increasing numbers of senior residents by providing affordable transportation for all to medical appointments, and constructing affordable housing for seniors in all townships. 2.Develop a county-wide plan for solid waste management. 3.Increase employment and revenue by supporting economic development. Councillor McDougall pointed out that the townships don’t have the staff time to put into developing these goals on a county-wide basis, and will need to look to the County for work as well as leadership. He agreed that seniors needs will increase rapidly in the next few years: “One of the County staff said they assumed that rural families looked after their

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senior members.” He said that seniors on the Islands have no transportation to medical appointments, but this could be quickly solved by subsidizing a taxi. Deputy Mayor Vandewal took a firm stand: “Why not stick with one thing at a time, and do that well? And the gas tax needs to go to roads and bridges, where it belongs.” He pointed out that Frontenac Community Futures already provides funding to small businesses throughout the County, so the County would be in danger of duplicating services if it became more involved in economic development. Councillor McPhail said there was more jargon than substance on much of the County’s plan, and there is very little time left in this term to complete any major work in any of the county’s proposed areas of concern.

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There are lots of trees around, but this one will be missed by Jeff Green wo machines have been slowly, steadily, inexorably dismantling the former Sharbot Lake High School over the past few weeks. The school, which was built in three stages over decades, is being taken apart one attached building at a time. Its replacement, Granite Ridge comprehensive school, built in a style that could be called ‘modern institutional’, is just a few feet away. Although the process was announced in advance, it has still been disheartening to see the building where so many children grew into young adults being torn open and turned into piles of rubble.

Even though the school principal told the school community that removing trees was a regrettable part of a process that will be setting the stage for a new parking lot and playground for Granite Ridge Education Centre, it did come as a shock when the large oak that graced the front lawn in front of the main doors of the school was chopped down last week. It is laid out on the ground in pieces, as if it were nothing more than the rubble gathered in piles beside it. A number of maples behind the school have come down as well, but this tree was a major feature of Sharbot Lake High School, and judging from its size, it was likely far older than the school that was built around it.

There is, I hope, a good reason why this particular tree had to go, because any replacement tree will not attain anything like the majesty of that oak in the lifetime of even the youngest JK student at GREC. When the landscaping is being done around the school, we will see whether the Limestone board is bringing some vision to the process that justifies removing this par-

ticular tree. Hopefully it has not just been jettisoned in the same way that the contents of the school were tossed into dumpsters when the school was being emptied before being demolished. Whether the reason is a good one or just a matter of lazy expediency, it is sad to see that tree laying in pieces on the ground.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC EASTER WEEKEND CHANGES TO GARBAGE PICKUP Regular garbage pickup on Friday, April 18th will be picked up on Saturday April 19th. Regular garbage pickup on Monday, April 21st will be picked up on Tuesday, April 22nd. There will be no changes to the rest of the week.

PITCH IN WEEK - APRIL 20th to 26th Groups, Organizations and Individuals Welcome! Clean up our Township and be a proud part of the solution. South Frontenac Township Volunteers will be scouring the various areas in the township for garbage accumulated over the winter as part of the PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK, a national campaign to clean up the environment. Call the Public Works office at 613-376-3900 X4330 to register and pick up your bags. For more information see our website under ‘News & Public Notices’.

PHOTO CONTEST! We are interested in photos for use on our website and other South Frontenac publications. Share with us how you see South Frontenac! Consider photos that depict activities and events throughout the four seasons. Deadline for photo submissions is April 30th. Please see our website for further details under ‘News and Public Notices.’

Township of North Frontenac PUBLIC NOTICE Due to the higher than normal spring run-off several Roads in the Township are flooded. Use your discretion and travel at a reduced speed. Please slow down and drive with caution. In case of an emergency call 9-1-1 Gregg Wise, Foreman (613) 479-2374

2014 PRIVATE LANE UPGRADING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Township will pay up to 50% of the cost for Private Lane Upgrades that will improve access for Emergency Vehicles. Applications will be received until June 13, 2014 and can be found on the website under ‘Roads and Parking’.

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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Take notice that the Township will be having a sale of land by public tender on April 23, 2014. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access is available, tender packages can be purchased at the Municipal Office, at a cost of $10.00 + HST, located at 4432 George St., Sydenham beginning March 17, 2014.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL • RFP #PL-2014-01 DEVELOPEMENT CHARGES & BYLAW The Township is seeking proposals from experienced firms to complete a Development Charges Study & Bylaw, in accordance with the Development Charges Act. Sealed submissions must be received by 2:00 pm, April 25, 2014. For a copy of the RFP, see our website under ‘Town Hall/Tenders’.

INVITATION TO TENDER • #PW-2014-08 Rutledge Rd Reconstruction – Sydenham

SF Council - from page 1 ner Mills will notify Council when the date for a public meeting is set. Canada Post Proposes Cutting Hours in Sydenham: Glen Baldock, local area manager for Canada Post, notified Council that due to the very few costumers who use the Sydenham Post office between 5:00 and 5:30, they are considering reducing those weekday hours. No final decision has been reached yet. Meeting Time Change: The Commitee of the Whole meeting scheduled for April 22 will be shifted to the following week, April 29, so Council can discuss the proposed work on the Perth Road Firehall.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL • RFP #TR-14-01 Banking Services The Township is seeking proposals from Schedule 1 banks under the Bank Act within a 25 km radius of Township offices located at 4432 George Street in Sydenham. The proposal is for various banking services as outlined within the RFP. Interested financial institutions can access a copy of the RFP on our website under ‘Town Hall/Tenders’. Closing Date: 1:00 pm, May 14, 2014

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am disabled. This past Thursday, I lost a good friend when Jim Flaherty passed away. Because of Mr. Flaherty's family circumstances, he was sensitive to persons with disabilities and had done much to help us; "Us", being over 3.5 million Canadians living with disabilities. Because of Mr. Flaherty, the Registered Disability Savings Plan will significantly help us in our later years. It will mean many of us will not live in poverty. Because of Mr. Flaherty, the Enabling Accessibility Fund will help us get better jobs and feel that we are more of a part of Canadian society. Many of us who are able to work are stuck in low-paying, menial jobs and this fund will help break that cycle. Because of Mr. Flaherty the Special Olympics are thriving and this cannot be under estimated in helping us build self-esteem. But, Mr. Flaherty could not have done this on his own. He always had the support of Prime Minister Harper. I see negative lettersto-the-editor in the Frontenac News that always blindly criticize Mr. Harper and never take into consideration the good things he does. The fact is that under Mr. Harper's government, more has been done to help disabled people than has been done before. I know of what I say. Because I live every day with it. - Stephen McDonald

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verall, I think Harper has two purposes for the Fair Elections Act. First to punish Canada's Chief Electoral Officer for finding and pursuing the election frauds committed by the Conservative Party, and to make certain that Canada's Electoral Office would not beJ.able to investigate future elecDavid Orser tionowner/operator frauds. The second purpose shows that he is really worried about Justin Trudeau in the 2015 election. Many young voters and marginalizedOrser voters mayFarm vote for Trudeau, so the easiest way to counteract this threat Septic Tank Pump ing is to make 1059848 it more difficult for these Ontario Inc folks to vote. Hence, do away with vouching and RR#1, the 4490 Bellrock RDtype of identificaincrease number and fax/phone: 374-2031 tionVerona, neededON to vote. All in all, pretty much likeK0H the 2W0 Tea Partyemail: wing delta@kingston.net of the American Republican Party. - Norm Hart

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tral Frontenac Township council had voted to close Piccadilly Hall. I did not know that the hall was a financial burden to the township nor was I aware of any public meeting for residents of the community to discuss the future of their hall. Their hall, according to the article in the Frontenac News, is the only community hall in the former Hinchinbrooke Township and as such is one of a few community symbols left. The community, although small, is alive and well and needs to have tangible evidence that it is recognized and appreciated by the Central Frontenac Township council. Feelings of abandonment have existed since amalgamation and this apparent action adds to that feeling. If this anticipated action is completed, local community residents will be forced to rent facilities from neighbouring South Frontenac Township. It doesn't seem right that we would pay taxes in our township and get needed services from an adjacent township. An added problem is the provision of fire prevention services. The sale of the hall property, it seems, would include the fire hall. Would we then have to purchase property and build a new fire hall like the ones provided for the rest of the township? No savings here. I have not been made aware of the cost of operation comparison for all the halls; however, the costs must be minimal when compared to the total township expenses. It seems, to me, that more is to be gained by keeping the facility rather than closing it. First, the hall is in excellent shape with new kitchen and washroom facilities, excellent parking, and has unsurpassed location at one of the busiest road intersections. Its accessibility is top notch. Wouldn't a positive "spin" on the situation be to keep it open and name it "Bill Snyder Memorial Hall" in memory of the long serving township councillor who worked hard to promote the community and the township? The community would feel accepted and appreciated by Council. Please create a situation for celebration rather than one for alienation and abandonment. - Dwayne Peters

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was surprised by the wording in the April 3 letter (Jule Koch ...“Killing Sick and Depressed People”) regarding the endof-life assistance movement. The writer’s choice of inflammatory words and suggestions such as “killing (execute) sick and depressed people, it’s really all about money, killing suffering people is the cheapest option, get rid of them so we can get on with our lives, murdering them” paints a very dark and distorted view of society ...certainly one that I suspect most people don’t share. As the dying Dr. Donald Lowe recently said “The reality is that modern science gives us the ability to provide dying and suffering patients a peaceful end to life...so why aren’t we offering them the choice? The focus of the proposals (which up to 80% of Canadians support) for a change in the current law is on individual CHOICE and CONSENT. The predictions of a doomsday “slippery slope” are imaginary if there is an appropriate process in place to ensure that the patient makes the choice and clearly consents...rigorous processes which have been successfully implemented in 4 European countries and 5 states in the U.S. Currently, more Canadians (unfortunately only those who can afford it) are travelling all the way to Europe to receive medical assistance to avoid a painful and traumatic end to their lives. The 20% who do not support choice (including some physicians), do not have to have to be involved in the process...it is their personal choice for whatever reason. Patients themselves or other health care providers can also administer such assistance. While palliative care needs to be strengthened and made more accessible, it should also add to its current range of options, a

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· Denbigh Recreation's Annual Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday, April 19, 12 noon to 2pm at the Denbigh Hall. There will be children's games, crafts, egg colouring contest, and an Easter egg hunt. Lunch will be provided to the children for free. Refreshments will be available. · The Denbigh Griffith Lions Annual Children’s Easter Party is this Sat. Apr 19, 1 to 3 pm at the Lions Hall in Griffith. Prizes, games, crafts and an Easter Egg Hunt. Free hot dogs and drinks! · Then on Sunday, April 27, the Lions will hold the Annual Daffodil Tea, 1 pm to 3 pm. Lunch of sandwiches, desserts, refreshments and entertainment by local musicians; $7 per person. All proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society. · On Monday, April 28 at 7pm, there will be a Denbigh Town Hall meeting. Visit www.redpineinstruments.org for details. · Some new non-fiction at the Denbigh Library include: Cooking for Life: A Total Vegetarian, Wheat Free and Gluten Free Cooking Experience by Stephanie Bergsma (an Addington Highlands local author), Gluten Free Pasta, Power Plants by Bryce Wylde, German Genealogy Guide, Ontario Genealogies of United Empire Loyalists and Other Pioneer Families of Upper Canada, Rustic Modern Crochet, Woodworking in a Weekend, Woodworking Projects.

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613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com · A Youth Dance will be held April 18 for ages 9-15 from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Golden Links Hall. Cost is $6. Call Sharon 613-539-6676 or Wayne 613-358-2355. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. · Rev. Oscar Simpson presents "Country Church" at the

Hartington Community Church, April 25 at 7 p.m. Music provided by "The Old Hims" with special guests "Old Habits". Free-will offering, refreshments; information, 613-374-2178. · The Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club will once again host their "Chinese Auction" on April 26 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12 for members and $14 for non-members. Advance tickets only. Call Pam, 613-389-3180; Michelle, 613-929-8506. · Also on April 26, 8pm, the L & A Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club will be holding a fundraiser at the Odessa Fairgrounds Hall. Dance to the music of "Free Beer". Cost is $15 per person. Proceeds of this fundraiser will help to repair the groomer and ensure well-maintained trails for next season.

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· Sympathy is extended to Andrea Esford and family on the loss of Al. He will be greatly missed for his humour and smile! · Sharon Snyder has returned from a short holiday to Atlantic City. She had a wonderful trip and enjoyed the weather and scenery! · Hope everyone enjoys a wonderful Easter holiday!

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services at the regular times at the three churches. · On Monday, April 21, the Kennebec Recreation Committee’s meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. · On Tuesday, April 22, Lanark’s fight against Lyme Disease continues, with a “tic talk” at St. John’s High School, Perth, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker is Veterinarian Dr. Greg Stephenson, with an update from Randy Hillier. For more information, contact Myrna at 613-264-8677. · On April 23, TVO’s presentation of the “Lost Highway” can be seen at the Arden Legion, and they will be hosting a spaghetti dinner that evening. The dinner, a free-will donation, will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 334, will be holding their Annual Elections on Saturday April 26 at the Branch beginning at 9 a.m. If you are a Legion member, attending and voting at this meeting is your right as well as your duty. Please come out and support your branch.

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· Rick and Anja Cameron operate the Sears Outlet in Northbrook and live near the creek that crosses Hwy 41. At about 10am on Saturday Rick noticed the creek rising - fast. Suddenly it was about five feet from the back door. Rick also owns the wine business so with fast thinking, he phoned Deputy Reeve Bill Cox, who phoned Reeve Henry Hogg. The road supervisor was called to assess the problem and things happened fast. Plywood and sand bags were brought in. Rick and Anja would like to thank Bill Cox, Henry Hogg, Royce Rosenblath, Casey Cuddy and the great Kaladar Barrie volunteer fire department for avoiding a disaster. The spirit of living in a rural community! · On April 21 the Cloyne and District Historical Society will feature Paul Kirby presenting The Life and Times of Billa Flint, 1pm at the Barrie Hall. Billa Flint founded the villages of Flinton and Actinolite, and was a magistrate, a member of the Legislative Assembly (pre-Confederation), mayor of Belleville, and senator. Everyone is welcome. · Starting April 18 at 7pm there will be an Open Mic & Potluck at the Lions hall in Northbrook on the 3rd Friday of every month. Admission is $6, entertainers $2. Bring your talent and your potluck. All welcome; info: Lionel 613-336-8142.

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decorated for Easter by Jean, Allan, John. Everyone enjoyed John Purdon’s (President) "Happiness File" jokes from the seniors’ magazine "The Voice". Our senior, Lois Scott, had an April birthday. The seniors’ rally will be held at Kinburn on May 24. Tickets have to be purchased ahead of time. · On April 8 a presidents’ meeting (seniors) was held at Parham Free Methodist church hall with various seniors’ clubs attending. Parham Happy Travellers provided the lunch and entertainment. · A birthday party was held for Harold Warren, who turned 80, at Verona Free Methodist Church hall. Family and friends helped with the delicious luncheon and preparations. Guests enjoyed the music of Vernon Scott and others. · On April 23 at 9pm the Arden Legion will show the documentary “The Lost Highway", featuring Mountain Grove’s own Howard Gibbs, his daughter Melanie, Arden’s Sarah Hale and other local people. It should be very interesting. · A large crowd attended the Community Church of God in Petworth on April 13 to hear an afternoon of Easter music provided by various people. Thanks to the Rev. Ruth Ann and Ron Paul for their work. ·Happy Easter to everyone!

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· First off I need to correct some info I gave out last week. This Thursday April 17 is NOT a Wing Night at the Legion.... It has been changed to next Thursday April 24 from 5-8pm. · The income tax deadline has been extended to May 5 as several government websites were closed in response to the Heartbleed Bug. If you need help preparing your taxes Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) is offering, in conjunction with the federal government, a service to all those with lower incomes. Call SFCS to see if you qualify or to book an appointment. 376-6477 · As the snow disappears and you look around your lot remember Clunkers for Charity - SFCS's vehicle donation program. Just call them and they will take away your old car, motorcycle, boat or tractor. They will give you a charitable receipt for the value of the clunker. Win-win situation! · Head to the Grace Centre on Sat. May 3 for the first annual May Fare. Doors open at 8am and you can enjoy a variety of crafts, baked goods, plants and perennials and much more - all while being entertained by local musicians. If you would like to rent a vendor table for $15 call the centre, or if

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the Canadian Food Grains Bank. · Verona Free Methodist Church will hold an Easter musical presentation "Love Is Alive", 10 to 11 am. Coffee and muffins will be served at 9:30 am. Sunday, April 20. · Frontenac Women's Chorus Spring Concert will be held on Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 PM at Trinity United Church. Expect the popular gift basket draw, refreshments, as well as a fine performance of African-American spirituals and songs of freedom and inspiration. Admission by donation. · The Old Hims and guests Old Habits will play at the Country Church on Friday, April 25, in Hartington. Free will offering. Refreshments. For more information: 613-374-2178. · The Verona Lions Club was packed with concerned citizens as they attended the public meeting on the Verona Corridor Study on April 7. A number of potential solutions to Verona's traffic problems were presented. There will be one more traffic study done in the summer to examine traffic flow and then this committee will present its recommendations to South Frontenac Township. Another public meeting will be held in the fall to discuss these recommendations.

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Ian Brumell receives June Callwood award T

he Board of Directors of the Cloyne & District Historical Society is pleased to announce that Ian Brumell has been awarded The June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism. After a unanimous motion by the directors, Ian was nominated last fall. The award was made in Toronto on Thursday, April 10 by the Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister of Immigration and Citizenship. From his university days at radio station CFRC at Queens in Kingston, Ian contributed his talent and time wherever he lived. In

Burlington, Sault Ste. Marie, and Toronto he was an active member of The Jaycees, The Big Brother Association, The Central YMCA and The Canadian Red Cross. On moving to this area, he brought voluntarism to a new level. He became a founding attendant and board member of the Northbrook Area Volunteer Ambulance Service. He was on the board of the Friends of Bon Echo. With the need for Internet service, Ian was a founding member of the Internet service provider Mazinaw On-Line, becoming the manager, treasurer & board mem-

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ber and webmaster. He worked with the Land O’ Lakes Community Services as a fitness instructor and volunteer. Because of his familiarity with the grant system, for the last four years he has been a peer review specialist for the Federal Young Canada Works Application Programme. Ian has been involved with the Cloyne and District Historical Society for the last fourteen years, both on its L-r: Chisanga Puta-Chewke, Deputy Minister of Citizenship and Imboard and as its trea- migration, Ian Brumell, Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and surer. He was involved Immigration. Photo by Catherine Grant with the Cloyne Piocommittee. He was instrumental in the costneer Museum and Archives from its birth in ing for the application to the Ontario Trillium 1982, and again with its first addition in 2002. Foundation. He planned and supervised the As a victim of its own success, it became construction of the new addition completed obvious in 2011 that space was needed yet again and Ian became part of the fundraising continued on page 7

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ADDISON’S RESTAURANT It’s hard to believe that it has been 5 years since Addison’s restaurant opened its doors. An empty room with walls, that became my dining room. Dedicated hard work and effort from myself and my staff, has created a casual dining experience that keeps customers coming back. The repeat customers, both locals, and tourists, are an important part of my business. Some of these customers have become my family of friends.Their word of mouth as well the use of local media helps get my name out there. My satisfied customers create a domino effect of advertising for me. One customer tells another, and so on. So customer service is high on my list of priorities to keep a successful Melissa Evans, Propietor, Addison’s Restaurant and her son Addison. business running. The number Valentine’s. Friday night continues to be steak and shrimp, one priority of course is the food. Saturday, Prime Rib, and Sunday, Pickerel. Along with our With such a diverse clientele, it is important that my staff main menu, we offer full breakfasts, with amazing eggs and I create a menu that appeals to all taste buds, and sup- benedict, omelettes, and the usual breakfast fare. Lunch inply friendly and fast service that keeps them coming back. cludes homemade daily soup and French Onion, as well as a We do this by creating fresh and tasty meals that are of good variety of Sandwiches, including a great corned beef or roast value. I pride myself in making much of my menu items from beef sandwich. Afternoon tea, (or coffee) can be paired up fresh items, using whole roasts, brisket, striploin, pork loins, with homemade desserts, including my famous Rice Pudchicken and produce. In the summer, when supplies exist, I ding. By the way, I offer one of the best coffees around. take advantage of purchasing produce from the local farms, inSome of the highlights of my past years include a new cluding asparagus, squash, garlic, and corn, and in the spring, front entrance and vestibule, upgrading gardens, new upmaple syrup is a must! My menu items and specials come from per room for small family dinners or meetings, new flooring, some of my recipes, and some are recipes with a little bit of a liquor licence, 150 gallon saltwater fish tank, and continutwist. Either way my customers enjoy the variety I offer. ous increasing variety of Salt and Pepper shakers! All of this Summer, being my busiest season, I like to offer an ex- would not be possible without the continued support of all of panded regular menu, as well as theme weekends. Cajun, the visitors to my Restaurant. Greek, and Italian are a sample of the themes, including So the next time you are in the area, or have time to take a seafood weekend that is the last weekend of the month. detour, please come visit me at Addison’s this year and help These start in May and run until the end of September. Don’t me celebrate my 5th year milestone. forget the other special times of the year, including Easter, Thank you for your continued support, Mother’s day, Father’s day, Thanksgiving, New year’s and Melissa Evans, Owner/Operator

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Modern maple syrup production north of 7 J oyce and Mel Conboy have been making maple syrup for decades. At one time their operation involved 30,000 spigots and 2000 buckets and was a much more laborintensive operation than it is today. Now, just six buckets hang from the trees closest to their home, and Joyce says they are there “more for aesthetic reasons than anything else”. Mel was raised on the couple’s scenic 470 acre farm just north of Sharbot Lake and as a 10-year-old boy he assisted his father with syrup making back when beef cattle was the farm's main focus. At that time they still managed to produce between 500 and 600 gallons of maple syrup per season. When they stopped beef farming, maple syrup became the Conboys’ main focus and in the last two decades Mel and his son Clayton have brought the operation up to modern day standards. In the late 1990s plastic lines replaced the buckets and at first these lines relied on gravity to bring the sap to a number of storage sites, where it was collected via

tractor. In 2009 that system was updated to a vacuum pump system, which took two years to complete. Nowadays the sap is vacuum pumped through the thousands of feet of plastic lines directly to the sap house located near the farm house, where an extractor dumps the sap into a large holding tank. The vacuum pump is computerized; it turns on when the temperature outside reaches 2 degrees Celsius and shuts off at 0 degrees Celsius. In the sap house we watched as two 25gallon containers took turns dumping their sweet loads into one huge tank, which when full holds 1300 gallons of sap. From there the sap is pumped to the evaporator house, a wooden-sided building built by Mel’s dad from the reclaimed lumber of an old Methodist church that once stood at the end of their driveway. The building houses another major upgrade to the operation that was purchased in 2009/2010: a stainless steel $40,000 gasification arch evaporator is SIZE wood BUSINESSthat CARD fueled. The unit consists of a

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Clayton and Mel Conboy huge multi-chambered stainless steel evaporator that burns wood and its gases so that the flame never actually touches the sap pans. The unit can hold 600-700 gallons of sap and boils 225 gallons of sap per hour. It takes roughly one cord of wood to produce 20 gallons of syrup and the evaporator runs for three hours before the first batch of syrup is produced. Mel and his son Clayton continue to modernize the operation. This year they replaced the gas pump at the sap house with an electric pump that can be activated

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- continued from page 6 in 2013. This in itself is remarkable, but in the latter period, Ian did it with both a broken leg and while being treated for cancer. The June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism is named after Canada’s author, journalist and social activist who was a Companion of the Order of Canada. It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. It is given to individuals in Ontario who are selected by an independent selection committee that review each nomination and recommend the recipients. We are thrilled that our own Ian Brumell has been thus honoured.

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by remote control. They also buried certain sections of the plastic lines, those that had a tendency to freeze, underground. The syrup season usually runs from three to four weeks but has been as short as nine days. This year it began on March 31 and Mel is hoping to see a few more runs this week. Joyce said that the quality of the sap this year is very good. Maple syrup making, of course, is always dependent on nature. “You can do everything right and then have bad weather,” Joyce said “and

then you just have to relax and know that there is absolutely nothing that you can do about it.” The season wraps up once temperatures rise permanently above freezing, at which point the trees begin to bud and the sap is no longer good for syrup but is left to produce the tree’s new spring growth. In the last two years Mel has been forced to slow down after being diagnosed with cancer, at which time Clayton, who works as a firefighter in Ottawa, stepped up, in Joyce words “to do the lion’s share of the work” She continued, “Clayton has the energy and the enthusiasm and is the trail blazer in this little family operation and Mel is the steadfast one who has the decades of experience. Together they make the perfect team and they are what makes this operation successful.” Mel says that the upgrades to their operation have made it easier for him to produce on average 300-400 gallons per season. Joyce, who works full time as the office

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SOCIAL NOTES CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Manson Kellar

Feb. 25, 1948 - Feb. 22, 2014 Please join us as we celebrate a life well lived. SATURDAY APRIL 26, 2014 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Rivendell Golf Club 7359 Hwy 38, Verona, Ontario Bill will be remembered as a generous and giving person who was devoted to his family, friends and community.

August 25, 1914 - April 20, 2000 Forever remembered, forever loved by Karen, Rick, Terry, Janet, Rod, Rudy and their families.

Bush, Earl In memory of my husband Earl, who passed away April 20, 2002. Always loved, never forgotten. Wife, Reta

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Passed away at the age of 43 at home in Edmonton, Alberta on March 24, 2014. Loving son of Gordon Wilson, deceased, and mother Lorna Loney (Dopking). Brother to Sandy (Bernie Wood); uncle to Adam and Michael Wood; grandson to Norma Conners. Leaves behind many aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date.

In memory of a dear stepfather, who passed away April 20, 2002. Always in our hearts and never forgotten. Forever loved and cherished by Charlotte, Allan & family

Burke, Lillian V. Lillian passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 at Seeley's Bay Retirement Home in her 95th year. She was predeceased by Lindsay, her beloved husband of 66 years. Lillian was the dear mother of Ethel Dubeau (late Ross) and by her first husband (late Derwood Warren), Earl (Karen), Eleanor (late Elwood) Black, Eileen (Bill) Moreland, Percy (Shirley), Helen (Terry) St. Pierre, Melville (Paulette) and Jean (Hector) Montilla. She was the cherished grandmother to her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her sister Gladys Blakely and sister-in-law Madeline Burke. She was predeceased by her sister Florence Couch and brother Howard. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Sunday, April 13th, 2014 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Monday at 11:00 A.M. Interment, Christ Church Cemetery, Oso. In remembrance, contributions to the Teen Challenge Canada or charity of choice would be appreciated. ‘Heaven just got a new Gardener!!’ Family condolences at: www.blairandson.com FUNERAL SERVICES

Lessard, Fae In loving memory of my wife, our mother and nana who passed away on April 19, 2011 God called you so softly That only you could hear And no one heard the footsteps Of angels drawing near It broke my heart to lose you But you did not go alone For part of me went with you The day God called you home Every time I think of you, Fae I seem to hear God say Have faith and trust my promise We will meet again some day. We Love and Miss You, Cecil, Brent, Carmel, Todd, Braden and Gavin

CARD OF THANKS Thank You ~ Sproule A big thank you to my family for the surprise birthday party. Thanks to everyone who came, your company was very enjoyable. Also, thanks for all the lovely gifts, cards and phone calls Nancy Sproule

Thank You ~ LÉger I wish to express my sincere thanks to 911 dispatchers, Plevna Volunteer Fire Dept., and the paramedics for the quick response on Feb. 28, 2014. Also, I wish to thank the staff of Perth General Hospital and Kingston General Hospital for their work after I suffered a heart attack. Also wishing to thank Mr. Ricky Card for his help after coming back home. Thank you! Rej Léger

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A Promise for You " See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands" Isaiah 49: 16a

Meltz ~ Daoust Congratulations to Rachael Meltz & Ray Daoust on the safe arrival of Raymond Benjamin James, 7lb. 8oz., on April 6th, 2014. Proud grandparents Rhonda and Gary Meltz, formerly from Parham; Paula Daoust of St. Catharines; Ray & Lynn Daoust of Kitchener.

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7th Birthday April 18/14 All our love, Mom, Dad, Maddie and Morgan

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

CARD OF THANKS Thank You ~ Asselstine I would like to thank Central Fontenac Fire Dept., especially Billy Young and Jonathan Desroche for their quick response. Thanks to Penny Gibson for being there; the ambulance attendants for their help on my trip to Perth; the doctors and nurses at GWM hospital for all their care. A special thanks to my son Walter and his wife Allison for helping me recuperate at their home. I'd also like to thank all my relatives, friends and neighbors for thinking of me. Carl Asselstine

Fines, hunting suspensions MNR NEWS - Three men have pleaded guilty and been fined a total of $5,000 for unlawfully hunting white-tailed deer. Andrew McCullough of Tamworth was fined $1,000 for hunting white-tailed deer during the closed season; $1,000 for having a loaded firearm and discharging it from on top of a vehicle; and $1,000 for making false and misleading statements to a conservation officer during an investigation. He also received a threeyear hunting suspension. Arthur McCullough of Parham was fined $1,000 for hunting white-tailed deer during the closed season and received a threeyear hunting suspension. Neil McCullough of Parham was fined $1,000 for possessing illegally killed white-tailed deer and received a one-year hunting suspension. The court heard that on two separate occasions in July 2013, during the closed season, the three men shot one female and one male white-tailed deer. Andrew McCullough shot both deer while Arthur McCullough assisted with the buck and Neil McCullough assisted with the doe.

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· April 7 was the annual volunteer appreciation night put on by Northern Frontenac Community Services at St. James Major Catholic Church hall. NFCS staff served us a great turkey dinner, put on by Pat. After supper we were entertained by the “Sage Age Theatre” group – improvised skits put on by a group of seniors from Almonte. What great skits they had – lots of laughter and fun. Thanks to everyone. Volunteer of the year was Bob Young from Sharbot Lake. · There was a full house at the Anglican church hall for the poverty luncheon last Wednesday, with seven crock pots full of homemade soup. Rev. Karen Hincke did the church service. · What a great evening on April 9 at the Snow Road Community Centre for their potluck supper with the theme “Hawaiian Night”. Tables were beautiful in lovely blue tablecloths and flowers. There were tiki lights outside the ramp; Hawaiian music was playing inside and nearly everyone had leis or beads, and some women wore Hawaiian dresses, and the men wore shorts and Hawaiian shirts. After a fine supper we were entertained by two lovely ladies (I’m using that loosely – during the hula, I noticed they could have shaved their legs!) Thank you to John Kittle and Peter Cumberbirch; you were great! They also played ukulele (John Kittle) while Peter did the hula to Tiptoe through the Tulips. To finish off the evening, everyone did the Macarena. Just a great evening. Thanks to everyone who puts so much into these suppers. Next supper is May 14. · Also on Sat. April 19 is the 22nd annual Maberly Maple Fest Pancake Brunch at Maberly Hall, 10am-1pm. Lanark County maple syrup from Maberly – pancakes, maple baked beans, sausages, coffee, tea and juice included. Adults $10; children 12 and under $5. Toddlers free. · Don’t forget the Relay for Life Breakfast at Snow Road Snowmobile Club on April 19, 8 – 11 a.m. There will also be pancakes with the regular breakfast. · On Saturday at the Snow Road Community Centre we celebrated Patsy Steele’s 80th birthday. Happy Birthday, Patsy, and many more!

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FOR SALE ALL EASTER CANDY 25% OFF!!! Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St. Verona. Ph. 613-3742851 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2014 Winter Rebate. Save up to $700.Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca GET YOUR PUPPIES FOR SPRING: Bichus $250 ea. 2 petite, adorable Shih-tzus $500 ea. Please call Carol or Ken 613-479-0252. HOUSE IN MOUNTAIN GROVE and Duplex in Arden. For further details, call 613-335-3878 or 613-213-3055 MOVING SALE, 2 antique armchairs, 1 antique china cabinet, antique dining room set w/ table, chairs & cabinet; pedestal table with chairs. 613-279-2801, 16225 Road 509 QUANTITY OF WIRE MUSKRAT STRETCHERS. Quantity of coon stretchers. Quantity of #330 beaver traps. 1 steel fold up single bed, complete with mattress, etc. Call 613-284-0669 after 5:00 p.m. SAMSUNG PLASMA COLORED TV $1000. Entertainment unit with electric fireplace, needs a new insert $300. Sound bar $50. DVD player $50. Shaw Direct HDTV $60. Call Joe 613-2793090. Cash only

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SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. KEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Lawn Maintenance, Trees Cut, Woodsplitting, Snow Removal, Winter Roof Cleaning, Junk Pick-up & Disposal, Minor Building Repairs. Call Kevin 9am - 5pm, Monday-Friday. Please Leave a Message, 613-279-1901; 613-453-5896 PET SITTING in Mountain Grove. Going away? Let us help. Dogs, Cats, etc. Spacious, individual accommodations. Long walks. By appointment only. Laura Mills 613-335-3658. Evenings are best or leave a message. SPRING HAS SPRUNG. Your lawn looks like it. Call Ken for cleanup and raking. 613-4790252

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Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com · Thank you to everyone who came out to the Easter Drop on Saturday sponsored by District #4 Rec. Committee. Congrats to Lisa Hamilton and helpers for such a well organized event. The Easter Bunny was super excited to have all of their friends visit. · Minor Ball is still looking for some Squirts (age 10 - 11) and Peewees (age 12 - 13) and Junior Men (age 17 - 25) to help complete teams so that we don't have to turn kids away. If you are interested, please send an email to cfminorball@hotmail.com with the ages of the children involved. · Please join the Roberts family's dedication ceremony at the Habitat for Humanity House in Tichborne on April 26 at 12 noon. The event is open to everyone. · Thanks to all the community’s support Shawn McCullough has made it to the next round of the CBC's Searchlight competition! · The Sharbot Lake Lions Club is having a Music Jamboree on April 27 at Land o'Lakes Public School with great local talent! For tickets please call the Hansens at 375-6318 · Join Relay for Life Team Kylie on April 26, 8pm at the Sydenham Legion for their second annual dance and silent auction with live entertainment by Shawn and Dave McCullough; $10 a person or $15 a couple. · Happy Birthday to Sylvia Emmons, Paul Clarke, Mikey Martin, Todd Baker, Emily Mallette, Jen Siannas, Roy Benn, Micheline Montreil and Doris Campsall. · Condolences to the families of the late Lillian Burke, Edith Teal and Allan Raymond. · Volunteers for the Canadian Cancer Society will be going door to door this month.

THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Employment Opportunity

Public Works Manager Due to the retirement of the incumbent, the Township of Central Frontenac is seeking a Public Works Manager. For further information on this position, including a complete job posting and job description please go the Township’s website at www.centralfrontenac.com. Deadline for receipt of resumes is May 9, 2014.

· North Frontenac Little Theatre is presenting the Norm Foster's "Death of Me" & "My Narrator", directed by Brian Robertson on April 26 and 27. · Thinking of you to Gary Howes, Mary Ellen Whan, King Stinchcombe, and Glen Campsall, Faye Putnam. · The Mayflower Lodge is selling tickets on a meat package, value $125; the proceeds go to help with the sponsorship of the Relay for Life walk. · Register your team for the ball tournament in Parham on May 17 for the Parham Fair. Contact Owen Tryon for more details. · The Chinese Dinner & Quarter Auction for children's and youth programming is May 3. · May 10 is Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association's Spring Fling in Sharbot Lake! Tammy Dupuis will be having her head shaved at the event if we can raise $2000 so dig deep, people, and let's make this happen! LIMESTONE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Request for Quotation Sealed quotations, clearly marked as to content, will be received for the following project: RFQ #14-06 – Grass Cutting at Various Locations Specifications for the above noted project may be obtained from and shall be submitted to The Limestone District School Board, Facility Services Department, 220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, Ontario K7L 4X4 prior to the closing date of Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. local time for all quotations. Quotations are to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside “RFQ #14-06 - Grass Cutting at Various Locations”. Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages can also be obtained through www.biddingo.com/ldsb. For assistance obtaining documents, please contact Biddingo.com customer service. The Board reserves the right to accept any Quotation. The lowest Quotation will not necessarily be accepted. The Board may cancel this RFQ process at any time. Brenda Hunter Director of Education

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ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SITE C4105 – 1100 RUTLEDGE ROAD - 85 METRE SELF-SUPPORT TOWER SUBJECT: • Proposed 85m self-support telecommunication tower and related wireless equipment.

• Fenced compound at base of tower will include one (1) walk-in equipment cabinet. Total compound area at base of tower will be 335 sq. meters. • The structure will improve wireless services for the community of Harwood and the surrounding area. LOCATION:

ANY PERSON may make a written submission or request additional information to the individual listed below by close of business Friday May 23, 2014 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE as the approval of this site and its design is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through Industry Canada. For more information on the federal process pertaining to these installations please contact the local Industry Canada office at: spectrum.sault-ste-marie@ic.gc.ca.

PLEASE FORWARD ALL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: PROPONENT CONTACT: Rogers Communications Inc. c/o Sean Ogilvie, Summit Telecom Services Inc., 2645 Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5J 1K9. Fax: (888) 622-4939, sean@summit-tel.com.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC: Lindsay Mills – Planner / Deputy Clerk PO Box 100, Sydenham, Ontario. K0H 2T0 Fax: (613)-367-6657, lmills@township.southfrontenac.on.ca SITE LOCATION MAP

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Thursday April 17 SHARBOT LAKE - CENTER STAGE CAFÉ at Legion w/ Feral Five, Brian Robertson, Rob & Nancy Moore, 7–9:30pm, $4.

Friday April 18 ARDEN LEGION Friday darts 7pm, $3 to play, all welcome HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE, Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30pm, for ages 9-15, $6, sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs. NORTHBROOK - OPEN MIC & POTLUCK, Lions Club 7-11pm; $6, entertainers $2, all welcome; info Lionel at 613-336-8142 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm Fish Fry VERONA - SCOUTS PANCAKE BREAKFAST fundraiser, 8-11am, Trinity United Church, $8; 5-12yrs $5; under 5 free; family $20.

Saturday, April 19 ARDEN – CHILDREN’S EASTER PARTY, 10am-2pm, community hall, games, crafts, hot dog lunch; special guest Matt Ellerbeck Salamander Man; sponsor: Rec Committee DENBIGH - EASTER EGG HUNT, noon-2pm, Denbigh Hall, games, crafts, contest, free lunch for children, sponsor: Rec. Committee DENBIGH-GRIFFITH LIONS children’s Easter Party 1-3pm, Lions Hall prizes, games, crafts & Easter Egg Hunt; free hot dogs, drinks MABERLY – MAPLE FESTIVAL & PANCAKE BRUNCH, 10am-1pm, community hall, $10, under 12 yrs $5; toddlers free. Also sale of home baking & maple syrup, to donate baking: Holly 268-2243, Nancy 268-2960 PLEVNA – EASTER EGG HUNT, 10am, ClarMill hall, sponsor: Community Volunteers SNOW ROAD - FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST, for Cancer, Relay For Life, Snowmobile Club, 8-11am, 1106 Gemmills Rd. VERONA - FRONTENAC FARMERS MARKET Easter Market, 9am-1pm, Lions Hall.

Sunday April 20 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614

Monday April 21 ARDEN - KENNEBEC RECREATION COMMITTEE meeting 7pm, community centre, all welcome ARDEN LEGION - Monday night darts 7pm, all welcome CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1pm, Barrie Hall, topic: “The Life and Times of Billa Flint”, local pioneer, entrepreneur and politician.

Tuesday April 22 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolquilt@gmail. com SHARBOT LAKE - EARTH DAY SPRING FLING, 11am medical center, outdoor fun & potluck (pls. bring dish, cutlery). Nature Walk w/ Shirley Peruniak & Kathy Martin; Zumba w/ Tim White, noon, pls. register in advance.

Wednesday April 23 ARDEN LEGION - SPAGHETTI SUPPER (goodwill donation), 6:30-8:30pm, followed by “THE LOST HIGHWAY” at 9pm, documentary about Highway 7 & local communities PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151. SHARBOT LAKE DINERS, noon, for those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d: 613-279-3151

Thursday April 24 RETIRED WOMEN TEACHERS OF ONTARIO (R.W.T.O.) Spring Luncheon, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 236 Nelson Street, Kingston; 10:15a.m. Friendship Time with coffee, muffins and chat; 11:15 a.m. regular meeting. 12 noon Lunch – cost $20

Friday April 25 ARDEN LEGION - Friday night darts 7pm PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall HARTINGTON - GOSPEL SING, Community Church, 7pm w/ The Old Hims & Old Habits; free will offering, refreshments; info: 374-2178 SHARBOT LAKE – MOVIE NIGHT “Cloudy

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Thursday April 17 FLINTON - Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, St. John Catholic Church 7pm. MABERLY – Maundy Thursday, Dinner & Eucharist, community hall 6pm (sponsored by the Anglican Church) SHARBOT LAKE – St. James Major Catholic Church, the Lord’s Supper 7pm. SHARBOT LAKE – Maundy Thursday Service, United Church 7:30pm SYDENHAM St. Paul’s Anglican Church Maundy Thursday, 7:30pm; all-night vigil

Good Friday April 18 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, ‘Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’’ Then they remembered his words.” Luke 24: 1-8

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ARDEN – CROSS WALK 1:45pm from Matson Farm to United Church; service at 2:45pm. ARDOCH – St. Kilian’s Catholic Church Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, 10am. BEDFORD – Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church; Way of the Cross 10am; Passion of the Lord 3pm DENBIGH - New Apostolic Church Good Friday Service 10:30am FLINTON St. John Catholic Church, Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, 3pm FLINTON Community Good Friday Service held at Recreation Centre, 6pm; all welcome FLINTON St. Paul’s Anglican Church 11am HARROWSMITH Free Methodist Church 10am NORTHBROOK – Good Friday service for Land o’Lakes Emmanuel United Church 11am, Lions Hall PARHAM Free Methodist Church 10.30am, fellowship and refreshments PARHAM United Church service 11am

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Friday – Sunday, April 25 – 27 NORTH FRONTENAC LITTLE THEATRE presents “My Narrator” and “The Death of Me” in Sharbot Lake; dinner theatre Friday at The Crossing; Saturday 7pm & Sunday 2pm at Oso Hall; info: www.nflt.ca

Saturday April 26 ARDEN LEGION General Meeting & executive elections, 9am DENBIGH - ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST, New Apostolic Church, 9am–1pm; cost: donation for local food bank. FLINTON LIBRARY WALK-A-THON, 10 km walk-run-bike fundraiser, to Deer Rock Lake, 1pm, under 12 must be accompanied by adult. HARROWSMITH - "CHINESE AUCTION", S&A Club 6pm; $12 members; $14 non-members, advance only: 389-3180; 929-8506. K&P TRAIL CLEANUP 9 - 11am; meet at library in Hartington, bring work gloves; bags provided; sign up/ info: Trina Jones 613-5489400 ext 304; tmiller@frontenaccounty.ca. NORTHBROOK - COFA BEEF BBQ (Conservationists of Frontenac Addington), Lions Hall 4-7pm, $12; $6 under 12; preschoolers free OMPAH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SPRING ATV RUN, 9am - 4pm. $40pp ride, dinner & prizes; $25 ride & prizes; $15 dinner; doubles211@gmail.com; 1-866-661-4938. trail lunch proceeds to Relay for Life PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM, Clar-Mill hall, 2-9pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; all welcome and all entertainers welcome to participate; sponsors: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers SNOW ROAD - K&P SNOW TRAILS ASSOCIATION Annual General Meeting - Election of Officers, 3pm, Snowmobile Clubhouse SYDENHAM - DANCE & SILENT AUCTION for Team Kylie w/ Shawn & David McCullough, at Legion, 8pm, $10pp; $15 couple, proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society VERONA - “LIFT” concert by Frontenac Women’s Chorus of spirituals and songs of freedom & inspiration 7:30pm, Trinity United Church, free-will donation, proceeds to the church; food bank donations welcome

PLEVNA - Holy Trinity Anglican Church 3pm. SHARBOT LAKE – WALK OF THE CROSS, leaves from Anglican Church 8:30am, nondenominational, for the whole community, all welcome to participate SHARBOT LAKE St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 10am SHARBOT LAKE - St. James Major Catholic Church, Way of the Cross 10am SYDENHAM - John Stainer’s oratorio “Crucifixion” performed by a community choir, 3:30pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Donations benefit Community Services.

Saturday, April 19 BEDFORD – Easter Vigil 8pm, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church FLINTON - Holy Saturday Mass of Easter Vigil, St. John Catholic Church, 7:30pm SYDENHAM Contemporary celebration of Easter, 6pm, St. Paul’s Anglican Church

Easter Sunday April 20 ARDEN – “SONRISE” SERVICE, 6:30am at Big Clear Beach, all welcome ARDEN – Easter service, 9am, community hall, hosted by Arden & Community Wesleyan Church ARDEN United Church 10 am; ARDOCH St. Kilian’s Catholic Church, Easter Sunday Mass 11am. BEDFORD – 8:45am, Sacred Heart of Jesus CLOYNE – Pineview Free Methodist Church, Continental Breakfast 9am; service 11am COLE LAKE Free Methodist Church - coffee & muffins 10:30am; “Love is Alive” Musical at 11am. Info: 374-5654 DENBIGH – New Apostolic Church 10:30 am ENTERPRISE - EASTER CANTATA “Love Is Alive”, 6:30pm, Free Methodist Church, FLINTON St. John Catholic Church Easter Sunday Mass, 9am

Sunday April 27 DENBIGH-GRIFFITH LIONS Daffodil Tea 1-3pm, Lions Hall; sandwiches, desserts, entertainment by local musicians, $7pp; proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE, Through The Roof Ministry, 6:30pm, Bluegrass night Grassy Fiddle Time Band, all welcome - free will offering towards youth ministries MABERLY - TAY VALLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR “Songs of the War Years” spring concert, 7pm, Maberly hall, refreshments, admission by donation MOUNTAIN GROVE - COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE & DANCE, 1-4:30pm, Land O’ Lakes Public School, sponsored by the Lions; info: 613-375-6318 www.sharbotlions.com

Monday April 28 DENBIGH - TOWN HALL MEETING, 7pm, info: www.redpineinstruments.org SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151

Tuesday, April 29 NORTHBROOK - Have you lost a child? Would you like to speak with others who have lost a child? A meeting will be held at Land O’Lakes Community Services, 5-7pm, info: Pam Lemke 613-336-8934 ext. 229 SHARBOT LAKE – WRITING WORKSHOP “The Seed of the Story” by KFPL Writer in Residence, Patricia Robertson, North Frontenac Telephone Company, 1–3pm, anyone 16 years & up can register online at http://events.kfpl.ca/evanced/lib/eventsignup. asp?ID=18977 or phone library branch

Wednesday April 30 NORTHBROOK – “LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC DISEASE”, please register by April 23, free 6-week workshop, Land O’Lakes Community Services, Wednesdays 1:30–4pm; Pam Lemke 613-336-8934 ext. 229. SHARBOT LAKE - TAOIST TAI CHI Open House, 10-11:30am, Oso Hall, info: John Pariselli (613) 279-2662. www.taoist.org RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 1:30-3pm, Rural VISIONS Centre, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 613-376-6477; 1-800-7639610, all women welcome

Thursday May 1 MABERLY - DINNER & EUCHRE community hall, noon, sponsor: St. Stephen's Church VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477

FLINTON St. Paul’s Anglican Church 11am. HARROWSMITH Free Methodist Church Easter Sunday celebration service 10am HENDERSON United Church 8:45 am MABERLY – Easter service, 9am community hall, sponsored by United Church MOUNTAIN GROVE United Church 11:15 am. NORTHBROOK – Land o’Lakes Emmanuel United Church Service 10am, Lions Hall PARHAM – St. James Anglican Church, 9am PARHAM Free Methodist Church Resurrection Service 11am, followed by fellowship/ potluck lunch PARHAM United Church - Easter service & Holy Communion, 11:30am, PLEVNA Holy Trinity Anglican Church 9am. PLEVNA - River of Life Christian Fellowship 10:30am. SHARBOT LAKE – EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, 6am, behind Simonette building, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE - United Church, Easter service & Holy Communion, 10:15am SHARBOT LAKE - St Andrew’s Anglican Church 11am SHARBOT LAKE - St. James Major Catholic Church, Easter Sunday 11;15am SYDENHAM – St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 10am, traditional celebration VENNACHAR Free Methodist Church 11am VERONA - SON-RISE CONCERT 7-8am Trinity United Church, w/ Community Choir and gospel music group Vocal Legacy, donations to Canadian Food Grains Bank. VERONA Free Methodist Church, Easter musical presentation “Love is Alive”, 10-11am; coffee & muffins 9:30am.

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Austin Fuller, Kaden Snider and Lance Wagner, part of The Split Grades - Photo by Alanna Layman

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by Valerie Allan n April 10 students (and a couple of staff members) showed their talent at the third annual North Addington Education Centre Talent Show. Rehearsals were held in the afternoon, and the Talent Show started at 6 p.m. and lasted about 2 hours. Over 30 acts were featured, including singing, dancing and telling jokes. While the majority of the performers were elementary students, there was a cross-panel/staff group called The Split Grades, featuring Austin Fuller (G11), Natalie Reynolds (G9), Lance Wagner (G6), Kaden Snider (G6), and Mr. Reynolds and Mrs. Dunham. There was also a performance by Xavier Gomez, who sang and played guitar. The gym was packed with the students’ friends and family, and they enjoyed the many and varied performances by a talented group of elementary students. Because the Talent Show has proved so popular, another one is expected to happen next year. All proceeds from the show are going to support the “Buy a Mosquito Net” campaign to help fight the spread of malaria in Africa. There was also a bake sale, the proceeds of which are going to the Grades 5 - 8 trip to see The Lion King on April 30.

embers of the 1st Sydenham Spark, Brownie and Guide units could be found all over Sydenham selling cookies on April 12, National Girl Guide Cookie Day. Thank you to everyone who supported this traditional Girl Guide fundraiser that helps provide exciting Guiding programs. If you missed out on getting a box, or need more, they can still be purchased at the Sydenham Video Home Rent-All. - submitted by 1st Sydenham Brownies

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ifteen North Addington Education Centre students competed at the Limestone District School Board, Skills Competition, held on April 3 at St. Lawrence College. “Build something that lasts,” was this year’s Skills Com- L-R: Amey Sauvageau, Drake Murphy, Devon Deruchie, Josh Blackwell, Devon Salmond, Brittany Wood, Wyatt petition motto, and Keller, Allya Garey, Michael McEwen, Andre Tryon, Tristen Veley, Brodie Munro, Lucas Parks-Delyea, Zack Mcthat is exactly what Quigge, Summer Andrew. Photo by Kayla Keller they did. Training hard leading up to the competition, the NAEC trict, the Upper Canada and Algonquin Lakeshore boards. Skills team competed against students from Limestone Dis- The competition hosts many different hands-on, curriculumbased events that fall under the skilled trades sector. Mike McEwen & Devon Salmond (Silver Medals), Devon Deruchie & Lucas Parks-Delyea competed in 2D Animation team of two, a competition that has competitors using a program called Flash to generate a computer animation. Summer Andrew, Allya Garey competed in Graphic Design Presentation, completing their advertising materials for Skills Canada before the competition and then presenting it to a team of judges. The 1st Sydenham Beavers Drake Murphy (Gold Medal), Zack McQuigge (Silver Medvisited Silverbrook Garden al), Brittany Wood (Bronze Medal), Brody Munro, Tristen VeCentre on Monday. They were ley competed in Graphic Design Studio, which consisted of given a tour of the greenhouse designing packaging and marketing materials for a product. and learned how they work. Amey Sauvageau represented NAEC in the Photography They also learned about Earth event, bringing a portfolio of work, completing a Photoshop Day (April 22) and had an optask and shooting and editing photographs on site. portunity to do some plantings Andre Tryon (Gold Medal), Josh Blackwell, Wyatt Keller and make special bird feedcompeted in the Small Engines competition where they had ers. Pictured are members to diagnose electrical circuit issues, write a test and tear of the colony with Darryl Sildown and reassemble an engine. ver, who was presented with his own bird feeder in appreciation for hosting this outing. – submitted by Mark Schjerning A bus full of NAEC students also attended to cheer on their school mates as they took on the day’s challenges. Andre competed at the Regional qualifier held at St. Lawrence College on Saturday, April 12th, placing second. Both Andre and Drake Murphy now advance to the Provincial Repairs on... • Chainsaws Skills Competition representing Team Limestone in Water• Lawn mowers • Four wheelers loo, Ontario on May 5, 6 & 7. • Weed eaters • Snowmobiles Septic & Holding Tank Pumping

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had never met, David Dashke and Linda Tremblay. The backdrop to the film is the economic and social realities of nearby Arden, which are captured in the film mainly through interviews with Sarah Hale of Arden Batik. The struggles and the fate of David Dashke and Howard Gibbs are the film’s core. Even though the events that dominate the film could not have been predicted in advance by the filmmakers, or the men themselves, Graham and Roemer do not consider that the story that unfolded before them was different from the one they expected to tell. They say they did not have a pre-conceived notion of what the film was going to be. It was always their intention to talk to a lot of people and see what stories there were to tell. They filmed meetings of the Friends of Arden and interviewed people on camera

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This only makes the parallels that the film draws between the fates of the two men unexpected, and at times, particularly poignant. The way the film fits quite neatly together would not ring true if it had been done entirely though clever editing and film-making technique. There is some of that in the film, to be sure, but there is an honesty in the way the hopes and desperation of two men are portrayed. They never meet in the film and they may never have even met outside of the film. After watching it, I wonder what they would have to say to each other, even though once upon a time, not too long ago, they shared a story along the Lost Highway. The Arden Legion will be showing the Lost Highway on Wednesday April 23 at 9pm when it premieres on TVO. The showing will be preceded by a spaghetti supper at the Legion from 6:30 to 8:30 pm; the cost is a goodwill donation. The film will air again on TVO three hours later, at midnight April 23/24; also on April 27 at 11pm, and on April 29 at 9pm. To see the trailer, visit www.thelosthighway.ca

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