Vol.17 No.15

April 20, 2017 Vol. 17, No. 15

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New public works manager is “a big roads guy”

By Craig Bakay ith 25 years experience working on roads crews, new Central Frontenac Public Works Manager Brad Thake hopes to be a “voice of reason” and provide the same sort of stability in the position that his predecessor, Mike Richardson brought.

“Mike was a heavy roads guy and a big bridge guy,” Thake said after his first solo Council meeting and a couple of weeks on the job. “He left the Township in good shape infrastructure-wise.”

Thake is originally from Brockville but he’s no stranger to area as much of his family is from Westport. That village’s legendary Reeve Bill Thake was his great uncle.

“I’m glad I’m here,” he said. “It’s close to friends and family and there are real people here.”

Thake started his career with a private firm contracted to MTO that covered roads in the 401 corridor from Kingston to Brockville. From there he moved on to Port Dover and started to move into management as an area supervisor before settling into Chatsworth Township (south of Owen Sound) where he was roads supervisor.

“I was even part of a declared state of emergency when Williamsford flooded,” he said. “I’ve done lots of things regarding roads from accident investigation to rebuilding and contracts.

“This is a great opportunity to make an impact on taxpayers’ lives.”

By that, he means keeping a tight lid on budgets.

“My focus is certainly going to be on roads,” he said. “(But) people can’t afford tax increases.

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He said he’s looking at a new grading program and is on board with his counterparts in the other Frontenac County Townships on landfill and waste diversion programs aiming at zero waste one day.

Thake and his wife Dana (“I wouldn’t be where I am without her”) live in Salem with a great dane, a bull mastiff and a bulldog. He has two sons from a previous marriage.

He hasn’t decided how he’ll spend his free time in the north country but after seeing all the lakes around here he said: “I may have to take up fishing.”

Central Frontenac Public Works Manager Brad Thake in his new office in Sharbot Lake. Photo/Craig Bakay

OPP Report

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he Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break and enter that occurred at a Snider Road residence in South Frontenac Township.

The investigation revealed that sometime between the 7th of April 2017 and the 14th of April 2017, culprit(s) gained access to the residence and stole a laptop, cellphone as well as several firearms.

Firearms include; 1. Savage Long Range Hunter Riffle with post and scope, .338 caliber, black in colour.

2. Savage Axis Vortex Viper Riffle with a scope, .243 caliber, black in colour.

3. Mossberg 12 -gauge shotgun pump action with scope, a brown wood colour.

4. Winchester Ranger 12gauge pump action shotgun, a light coloured wood.

5. Savage Lady Hunter Riffle with a scope, .308 caliber, a medium brown wood colour.

6. Rossi British Riffle, .303 caliber, dark brown in colour.

The OPP Forensic Identification Services assisted in

the investigation.

The matter is still under investigation.

Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact the Frontenac OPP Detachment at 613-3721932 or 1-888-310-1122.

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They involve making use of paramedic infrastructure and staff capacity to provide services aimed at preventing the kinds of catastrophic medical events that lead to 911 calls for service. To that end, with funding from the county and some provincial grant money a monthly wellness clinic was established in Marysville, on Wolfe Island, and later informal clinics were set up at Congregate Diners events, lunch time gatherings offered

by Southern and Northern Frontenac Community Services in small communities across the County. Now the Province of Ontario has established Paramedicine as an ongoing program and has tasked the Local Health Integration Networks (LHIN’s) with distributing funding to local paramedic services.

It’s all a bit confusing because the boundaries that the LHIN’s are using don’t correspond to our service boundaries,” said Frontenac Chief of Paramedic Services Paul Charbonneau.

There is only $312,000 available for paramedicine projects in the Southeast LHIN territory, which includes 6 counties (Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox and Addington, Frontenac, Lanark, and Leeds Grenville) and the City of Kingston. $58,000 of that money has been allocated to Frontenac Paramedic Services to continue the programs that it already has in place before the LHINS even begins accepting proposals for the rest of the money.

“We are glad to be receiving the guaranteed funding,” said Charbonneau, “and we will be preparing a submission for some new initiatives.”

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Editorial

Unanswered questions in the Srigley case I

t’s been almost 4 years since Bob Srigley was shot by police on the porch of his trailer on Arden Road.

We know a few things about what happened, but only a few. He was armed with what the Special Investigations Unit report into his death described as a weapon that appeared to be a “scoped rifle” but turned out to be an air gun.

The report also says the following: “while still holding his rifle, which was pointed at the officers, the man turned around, began walking toward the front porch of his residence, and stopped at the porch stairway. The man did not heed repeated commands to drop his weapon.”

The report does not say what part of Srigley’s body the bullets hit.

While the The SIU report did not say where he was hit or whether his gun was still pointed at police when he was shot, it did say that Mr. Srigley’s actions as soon as police arrived at his house are what really precipitated his death.

“The moment the man ran naked screaming and yelling to the picnic table in his yard and picked up his air rifle which appeared to be a lethal high powered scoped rifle with a flared barrel - and pointed it at the officers, he initiated the sequence of actions that led to his death,” is says.

A Coroners inquest into this matter will take place in Sharbot Lake starting next Monday. It will not deal with

whether anyone should be held accountable for Mr. Srigley’s death. That matter was settled by the SIU and will not be revisited.

The point of the inquest is, however, to provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about what happened on that hot July afternoon in 2013, to provide clarity for members of the public.

Knowing where the bullets entered Mr. Srigley’s body is something that the public has a right to know.

Aside from that issue, another question arises. Should police have been the only first responders on the scene?

As the SIU report itself indicates, and more of this will hopefully come out during the inquest, Bob Srigley had major issues with the police. He had accused an OPP officer of beating him 18 months before his death, and after an investigation a police investigator from Kingston concluded there was no chance of conviction in the case. He continued to battle with police, and his own personal demons, in the run up to the confrontation that led to his death.

The call came in to police on that day because Mr. Srigley had threatened to kill himself. Everyone in the local OPP detachment knew Mr. Srigley had major issues, yet they did not call in his social worker or his mental health worker to come with them. That may not have been an option accord-

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ing to the OPP operational protocol of the time, but those protocol’s are changing as the result of investigations into a number of incidents across the province.

Mr. Srigley was known to social and mental health workers in the area. He contacted this paper many times, often to talk about his issues with the OPP. If the inquiry can look at one issue alone, it would be the response to the 911.

In retrospect it is clear that sending in 6 officers put those officers at risk, and we know what the consequences ultimately were for Mr. Srigley.

We don’t know about the impacts on the officers who responded to the call, particularly to the two who discharged their firearms, but they have also paid and are still be paying a price for a decision to send in law enforcement to deal with the mental breakdown in a man who had professed a violent hatred on for police officers.

We will never know if the outcome of the Srigley case would have been different if a trained crisis worker had been working with the OPP on that day in the summer of 2013.

But we do know a 911 call was made because a man was in need of help, and instead of getting that help he ended up dead.

The matter is of particular interest to The Frontenac News because the 911 call was made from our office.

Electoral systems, federal debt subjects of discussion evening

by Craig Bakay

and nuances of various systems used to achieve proportional representation, ie where the number of seats a party gets in a ruling body is wholly or in part based on the percentage of popular vote.

Hart outlined several alternatives to the current First-Past-The-Post system including the Single Member Party Proportional System, Multi-Member Proportional System, and ranked balloting.

He and his Citizen’s Democracy Forum compatriots advocate the Single

“The closer you come to true proportionality, the more complex it becomes,” speaker Norm Hart of Sydenham told a discussion group gathered in Sharbot Lake’s Oso Hall last week. “(So) you can never achieve true proportionality.”

Hart’s part of the evening was focused on the different voting systems democracies use around the world.

In his talk, ‘Making Every Vote Matter,’ he explained the differences, similarities, strength, weeknesses

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The second part of the evening was turned over to Wagerville’s own Jerry Ackerman, who has a PhD from Purdue University in agricultural economics.

Ackerman’s presentation was less lecture and more debate stimulation as he and Herb Wiseman of Comer.org led a discussion of how the federal government’s fiscal policies have led to crippling interest payments on a public debt in excess of $600 billion.

Ackerman maintains that when Canada joined the international finance system in 1974, the Bank of Canada stopped funding the government and we began to borrow the needed funds from private banks.

“The consequence of this is that the compounded interest now owed to the private banking system meant less money available for the needed goods and services (hospitals, schools, roads) while the private banks have reaped enormous profits,” he said. “What a scam.”

Ackerman advocates a return to using the Bank of Canada instead of private banks.

“Until recently, most of us assumed that states can’t go bankrupt,” he said.

“We have now learned our assumption was illusory.

“What happened in Japan, Asia, Latin American and recently in Portugal, Iceland, Ireland, and Greece can happen in the U.S., Canada, England, France or Germany.

“The decisive factor here is not the absolute level of debt, but the rapid growth of interest burden this debt entails, resulting from compound interest.”

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Paramedicine at Frontenac County - continued from page 1 a clinic in a social housing complex in the City of Kingston.

“There have been pilot projects in social housing settings elsewhere that have been very successful so we might look at that in Kingston,” he said.

Frontenac Paramedic Services serves both Frontenac County and the City of Kingston Charbonneau is hoping Frontenac County will be able to secure $100,000 or so in funding out of the $362,000 that is available by designing highly effective programs for vulnerable population sectors in Kingston and Frontenac.

At Frontenac County Council this week, Frontenac Islands Mayor Dennis Doyle welcomed the news about provincial funding, but wondered if the county might be able to pull its own funding of the program now that the Province is more involved. The couty allocate $18,000 to para-medicine in 2017 “We don’t deliver healthcare,” he said, “that’s a provincial responsibility, but we do deliver ambulance service. By us paying our

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paramedics to directly provide non-emergency medical services, it is a bit of downloading of healthcare by stealth.”

Chief Charbonneau said that the county investment in the service “has been a good way to leverage other dollars for the program and would continue to do that, but it is council’s decision how to allocate funds in the future.”

No user fees on K&P Traill

Last fall, Frontenac County Council entered into an agreement with the Eastern Ontario Traills Alliance (EOTA) to manage the soon to be completed K&P Traill between the southern border of the county at Orser Road and the trailhead in Sharbot Lake, for an annual price of $400 per kilometre. The Tweed based Not-For-Profit Corporation manages a network of trails across Eastern Ontario, including the popular ATV oriented trails in North Frontenac. EOTA has been very successful over the past ten years as an ATV tourism marketing and trail man-

agement agency. Most EOTA trail users pay annual trail fees, and the multi-use trails are open to use by motorised vehicles, including ATV’s The K&P Trail is a hybrid, however. ATV’s are not permitted from Verona South and are permitted to the north.

The maintenance agreement with EOTA stipulated that no fees would be charged for the entire trail from Sharbot Lake to the South, but at a county budget meeting in November a discussion took place about the amount of funding that the County is spending on trails and some members of council argued that trails should be “self-sustainable”.

According to the staff account from that meeting “it was questioned if the County should start looking at charging a user fee as most other recreational areas such as Big Sandy Bay and other Trails charge a user fee. Subsequently, an action item was requested to have the Community Development Advisory Committee review the Trails Master Plan to look at including user fees”.

But in a report to Council this week from Clerk Janette Amini, the fact that a bylaw was approved last fall establishing a nofee contract with EOTA, it would require a complicated set of procedures to unpack the contract in order to consider adding fees.

In response to Amini’s report, Frontenac Islands Mayor Dennis Doyle, who initiated talk of a user fee in the first place, did not comment.

South Frontenac Councilor John McDougall said “we need to make it clear now to everyone that there will be no fee to use the trail.”

North Frontenac Councilor John Inglis asked that an accounting be prepared and presented to council detailing how much money has been spent the K&P traill project, including whether the money came from one-time grants, taxpayer dollars, gas tax rebate dollars, or private donations. That report has not been forthcoming.

Letters Re – NF survey I wanted to personally thank you and your reporter Craig for the excellent job covering my presentation before North Frontenac Council .

It is a shame that regular communication between our elected officials and residents is almost non-existent. The Mayor’s last message is only found on their website dated June 2016.

The township in its entirety is so small in terms of numbers there is no excuse when you consider: Only 5,000 registered voters. Only 940 actual year round homes.

Only 2381 Cottages.

In the last election just over 300 votes in a single ward was sufficient to win the seat for one of the councillors.

My personal survey garnered 85 responses which was a terrific return on the few emailed surveys I sent using my personal listing of emails. The responses to the individual survey questions was overwhelming. It begs the question where does Council feel there was public support for these expenditures ? Who did they seek input from ?

To suggest there will be no impact on the tax payers from the project at the township office is simply not true as the Town-

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ship will continue to have mortgage and interest payments for many years to come.

Just where does this money come from ?

It is misleading to suggest taxpayers are not impacted now and into the future.

North Frontenac has built an infrastructure, complete with its new digs and staffing that could easily accommodate and handle a township or group of townships many times larger than the very small numbers within North Frontenac.

I am certainly going to promote to fellow cottagers to view your publication on line as it is the only reliable communication we receive.

Kip Van Kempen

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I am of the thought that our governments will never effectively remove this particularly inherent nature of humanity from society no matter how hard they try. To put it simply, some people will still find new ways to cheat the system at the expense of others.

If you say you want to grow 20 pot plants as opposed to the legal limit of 4 and you don't want the government interfering in your gardening business, I hear you and acknowledge your desire for privacy and freedom. My concern is that you aren't fully aware of what you intend to produce nor do I trust that you will merely use it

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• On behalf of the Kennebec Recreation Committee I would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped with our 17th Annual Children’s Easter party. Without supervisors, cookie makers and cooks this party would not be possible. A special thank you is extended to the Canada 150 Committee and guest supervisor Victor Heese who partners with the Rec Committee, and to the Easter Bunny who made a surprise appearance and helped pass out Easter treats. Of course, it would not be a party without all of those parents and children who came to the Community Centre, and helped celebrate Easter. Thanks to all!! Thank you to the Matson Family, Clearview and all, for leading us through Good Friday and into Easter Sunday. A very spiritual and meaningful weekend was experienced by all.

• Circle Square Ranch is holding a fundraising dinner on April 20, featuring lasagna, garlic bread and salad. The dinner begins at 6 pm and the cost is “Pay as you Can”. Please call the ranch at 335-5403 for more information.

• On Friday April 21, Arden will hold it’s annual Trash Bash, sponsored by the Rec. Committee. Volunteers will meet at the Community Centre at 9 am and will be provided with a route, bags for sorting trash and water. Please wear proper foot gear, gloves, bug spray and sunscreen. Help us keep Arden looking spiffy in anticipation of our summer visitors and neighbours.

• Join in to hear guest singers “Days of Grace”, Saturday April 22 at the Wesleyan Church. Co-sponsored by the Canada 150 Committee, this Gospel sing will feature everyone’s favourite hymns. Refreshments will be served following the performance and a free will donation would be appreciated.

• The Land O’Lakes Seniors would like to invite everyone to their ham and scallop potato dinner, at the Olden Community Centre, Saturday April 29 5pm to 7pm. Adults $12, children are $5.00 with the dinner to include vegetables, dessert, and beverages. Co sponsored by the Canada 150 Committee, expect to see lots of Canadian flags with the 150 symbol on

them. The Seniors will be selling pies and expect a draw prize or two. Hope to see everyone at this fundraising dinner.

• On Sunday April 20 elections for 2017 will be held at the Arden Legion. The meeting begins at 11 am. Your vote counts. See you there.

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• The Land O’ Lakes Lions 3rd annual Spring Market Extravaganza is on this weekend, Saturday, April 22, from 10am to 2pm at the Northbrook Lions Hall! Come on out and be WOWed by the talent of our local artists, artisans and independent consultants. While browsing stop by the canteen for a bite to eat. Take time to check things out; finding the perfect gift for mom and you! Hope to see you there!

• The Frontenac-Addington Trappers Council is celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday with a workshop & Fisher tooth boil.

All are invited to the Barrie Community Hall on April 23rd from 9am-4pm to learn about Canada’s oldest industry. There is much to do, see, and learn from this day. For more information check out the Frontenac-Addington Trappers Council Facebook page, go to www.trapon.org, or contact Wilf Deline at 613 3368359, Issac Hale at 613 335-2073 and Graham Branscombe at 613 531-5704. The Cloyne Pioneer Museum will also be open for anyone wishing to take a tour on this day.

• Come on out with family and friends on Saturday April 29th to enjoy COFA’s 15th annual Beef Barbeque at the Northbrook Lions Hall. All you can eat dinner begins at 4:00 and goes until 7:00pm. For $14 adults and $7 children, and no charge for children under 12years old you can enjoy BBQ roast beef, mashed potatoes, veggies, condiments and dessert. Come out and enjoy a delicious meal and great company knowing you have help with conservation efforts in our area.

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The acronym GERD is a familiar one. It stands for gastrointestinal reflux disease. It simply means that the contents of the stomach sometime flow backwards up the esophagus causing intense heartburn. This can ibe alleviated by losing some weight and eating smaller meals more o en throughout the day. Raising the head of your bed will also help if you are bothered with symptoms at night.

Wearable medical devices are beginning to make inroads into healthcare. In the U.S. there is a contest open to the public to design a wearable device to detect alcohol levels in the body. It is hoped that when the device finally reaches the market it will be available to those who treat alcohol use disorders and perhaps eventually to individuals to monitor their own alcohol use.

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April 20, 2017 Fun Fair at NAEC on May 18th from 5-8pm. This fun-filled evening includes Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo, face painting, balloon animals, cake auction, silent auction, pony rides, fantastical costumes, and a BBQ. Proceeds from this amazing event will enable our children to complete their studies using up-to-date technology.

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• A belated happy birthday to Joyce Nowell and George Gaylord and Anna McCammond. Many more.

• Lyla McEwen was celebrating her 90th birthday on April 13th with family in her home town of Pembroke, New York.

• It was good to see Dave and Mary Johnson back from their holiday in Florida. We missed them all winter at the fiddlers and the open mic. Fiddlers party is happening this Friday (April 21) and the open mic is happening the very next day (April 22). All are welcome. Call me.

• We want to thank all who came out to our pork dinner in Henderson on Wednesday night. It was great to see so many hungry people. Hope your tummy was full when you left. Thanks for your donations in aid of our little church.

• Belated happy anniversary of 61 years to Ibra and Shirley Cuddy, plus Shirley celebrated a birthday too. Hope your day was exciting, and many more.

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• Rev. Oscar Simpson presents Country Church at the Hartington Community Church, April 21 beginning at 7pm.

Special musical guests Don Edmunds and Wayne Abrams and The Old Hims. Free will offering and refreshments to follow. Please call 374-2178 for details.

• The Harrowsmith S and A Club is hosting a Chinese Auction on April 22. Dinner begins at 6pm followed by the Auction at 7pm. Don’t forget your quarters! Advance tickets only, so call today if you can. Cost is $13 for members and $15 for non members. For tickets call Pam 372-1578 or Marilyn 372-0917.

• The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are sponsoring a Roast Beef Dinner at the Golden Links Hall, April 23 from 4:30-6pm. Cost is $13 per person. Call 372-2410 for information.

• Perth Road United Church is having a Spring Craft Sale, April 29 from 9am-2pm in the Sunday School Hall. Something for everyone. Free admission.

• Words to live by: Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring!

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• The Henderson United Church pork dinner was well attended and food super yummy in the tummy with thanks to all who attended, cooked, repaired, cleaned, organized. It means so much to the little white church in our village.

• Your old reporter is reporting from an exposure holiday to Vimy Ridge in France, where, 100 years ago on April 9, 1917 the Canadian Corps troops of 49 battalions and nearly 100,000 Canadians rose from the trenches to accomplish

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what was considered the impossible task of claiming victory at Vimy Ridge. We did it. I visited the new museum facility especially designed for this centennial along with attending the ceremonies at the 125 foot high Vimy Memorial designed by the Canadian Walter Allward. I’m with my family, however miss spouse Allan who chose to “pay to stay home” and keep the fires going. We’ll have lots to talk about when I get back.

At the Vimy Ridge celebration our group was within sight of Peter Mansbridge and all the news team as they broadcast to Canada~~ what a proud moment! We are traveling with journalist Ted Barris and spouse Jayne MacAuley and learning while traveling. Then on Sunday June 11 my family and I will present a Vimy Ridge Worship service at Sharbot Lake at 10:00 AM and Parham at 11:30, and all are welcome. Stay tuned for more details.

• Be sure to send me your news so I can get it in the paper upon return. God bless: Jean

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• Thank you to Denbigh Recreation for a great day on Saturday that started off with fluffy pancakes, tasty sausages, fresh fruit, and baked beans; all the trimmings. The Children’s Easter Party followed, with over 30 kids attending, as well as a good number of family members. The kids enjoyed some traditional games with an Easter theme twist, and thankfully the rain held off just long enough for the big egg hunt. Denbigh Recreation would like to say a word of thanks to everyone who joined us for the pancake breakfast; it was a great success! PS...Rec invites you to Coffee Club, Friday morning, 8am to 10:30am at Heritage Park.

• A Men’s Breakfast will be held at the New Apostolic Church this Saturday, April 22nd at 8:30am. Join us for food, fellowship and faith. Contact Rev. Robert Sprague

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• Friday, April 28th is Family Movie Night at Vennachar Free Methodist Church, 6pm. Popcorn included! Info Laurie 479 2673.

• On Saturday, April 30th, enjoy pancakes & maple syrup at the Annual Pancake Breakfast hosted by the New Apostolic Church in support of the Community Food Bank, 9-11am.

There will also be live music to enjoy. Everyone is welcome!

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• Mark your calendar! Something exciting is just around the corner! The Parent Advisory Council at North Addington Education Centre presents the 1st Annual Fun Fair at the school on Thursday, May 18th, 5-8pm, featuring fun & games, Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo, a BBQ, funtastical costumes, a cake auction, face painting, balloon animals, and a silent auction. A great night out for the family!

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• There were 42 people at the social dinner at the Snow Road Community Centre on April 12. It was the “Sugar Shack” dinner. Murray Elliott brought a piece of a maple tree, and Robert and Hannah Quigley decorated tables with Pussy Willows and Forsythia. Local maple syrup was donated by Bev and Murray, Rick and Deb, and Kieth Conboy. Birthday people were Don Brown, Hannah Quigley, Reg Chappel, and Robert Quigley. The door prize was won by John French. The next social dinner will be held on May 10.

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• Nice to see our snow birds back: Gladys and Mike Walters, and Jerry and Kathy.

• Linda and Reg Chappel hosted the Good Friday Coffee Break and there must have been 35-40 people there. I guess it was because it was a holiday and no one had to work.

Linda had lots of coffee and goodies for everyone.

• Jeanie Millar’s daughter Anna and son in-law Mark Fillon and grand-daughter Emile from England are visiting with her for a while.

• There were 192 people fed at the Saturday breakfast at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club on April 15. It earned $1345 for the Wheels of Hope. The final one of the season (except for the Canada Day one) is scheduled for April 29. It is a fundraiser for melanoma research: 8-11 am, all welcome.

• Coffee Break on Friday April 28 will feature a talk on “The Women’s Institute”

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• The Perth & District Historical Society meets tonight for presentation by Deborah Ireton, “The Unique Story of Ontario’s Women’s Institutes”. Deborah will bring copies for viewing of the Lanark South District Tweedsmuir Books – which are legendary to historians throughout the Province as a source of local community history. Deborah grew up in Wemyss, attended school in Christie Lake and Perth. Perth’s Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beckwith Street E., Perth, at 7:30pm (Toonie donation). Info - 613-264 0094 – or visit our website at www.perthhs.org.

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• Happy birthday to Judi Fox, Frances Prosser, Tabitha Steele, Bobbie Jo Adrain, Rachael Millar, Trillium Meyers, Stephanie Gammon, Don Gollogly, Zach Matson, Norma Pringle, David Scott, Tyriel Flieler, Grace Noonan, Carol Hawley, Jack and Claire, Brenda Noonan, Amanda Matson, and Doug Scott.

• Happy Anniversary to Ron and Bev Ruttan, and Art and Linda Barker.

• A Canada 150 dinner event will be hosted by the Land O’Lakes Seniors Club on April 29 from 5-7pm. Ham and Scalloped potatoes will be on the menu, and there will be dessert with coffee and tea. Pies will be for sale as well. It will be held in the Mountain Grove Hall, 12$ Children 6-12, 5$.

Everyone welcome. It is a fundraiser for the club.

• The Sharbot lake and District Lions Club will host an “All you can eat Breakfast” on April 29 from 8-11am. 7$ adults.

Everyone welcome.

• Thinking of Peter Neadow, Miriam Hart, Joe Borg, Diana Meeks, Nancy Fobert, Rodney Meeks, Mary Lightstone, Cleo Price, and Helen Beck.

• Circle Square Ranch will again host a delicious supper of lasagna and the fixings at 6pm on April 20. Free will donation. All welcome.

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Stuff The Cruiser campaign gives food bank “a presence”

by Craig Bakay or many years now, food bank volunteers have been joined by OPP auxiliary members and it’s been a mutually beneficial arrangement.

In Sydenham, Verona and Sharbot Lake (like last Saturday), auxiliary officers have brought a police vehicle to a local grocery store (like Mike Dean’s) and joined food bank volunteers to collect foodstuffs and cash donations. They call it Stuff the Cruiser.

“I’m local and my mom’s on the (food bank) committee,” said Aux. Const. Nicole Greenstreet, a veteran of a half-dozen or so Stuff the Cruiser campaigns. “So I know the need.

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porting that’s vital to the community.”

“I just like to help out with the food drive,” said Aux. Const. Curtis Jacques, who was on his fourth Saturday. “There’s a need and it’s fun to meet people in the community.”

The new kid on the block this week was Steve Scantlebury, a “just retired a week or two ago” local whose wife Barb is also on the food bank committee and suggested he help out. He said he’d be back.

“Any donations of food and/or cash are useful,” said Barb, as the cruiser was starting to fill up. “It looks like we’ll have to take the cruiser over to the food bank and empty it

out shortly.

“I just joined last year and we had one time when we had to empty the cruiser out twice.”

“We’ve been blessed with donations that keep us running,” said North Frontenac Food Bank Director Kim Pascal-Cucoch. “The auxiliary OPP officers have helped us collect a lot and they give us a presence.

“This is a wonderful community that supports us on an ongoing basis.”

The food bank, behind the St. Lawrence Employment Centre, accepts donations on a

year-round basis.

In every basket they try to add tea bags, instant coffee, sleeve crackers, packaged pasta and jars/cans of sauce, boxed cereal, Kraft Dinner, peanut butter, jam, packaged rice and cans of beans, stew or chunky soup, salmon, tuna, soup, juice and tomatoes.

In baskets for families with children, they add snack pudding or apple sauce cups, fruit cups, granola bars, drink boxes, Rice Krispie squares, hot chocolate packages and canned pasta like Alphagetti or Zoodles.

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Collecting donations at Mike Dean’s in Sharbot Lake on Saturday were: Aux. Const. Curtis Jacques, Aux. Const. Nicole Greenstreet, Steve Scantlebury, Pam Scantlebury, Beverley Lawrence and Gerry Wood. Photo/Craig Bakay

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Mr. Vic Lemieux of Perth spearheaded the original Festival of the Maples back in the early 70’s in an attempt to get people out of their homes after a long winter and to celebrate spring with the fresh harvest of locally-made maple syrup. Since then, the festival has grown in popularity, but it has stayed true to its roots. The stars of the show remain the local maple producers who are finishing off a successful season of syrup-making this year and preparing to offer the newly-designated 4 grades of syrup, as well as taffy-on-ice, maple sugar, candies and whole array of maple-flavoured condiments and concoctions.

This year’s Festival of the Maples is being organized and presented once again by the Perth & District Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, April 29th in downtown Perth.

Chamber Manager Amber Hall says, “This free yearly event is really the grand finale of the syrup season. Our local producers are proud of their syrup. Their work in the bush is done for now, and they can’t wait to show off their final product. They pull out all the stops at the festival with some great looking displays and booths to showcase the new syrup crop.”

Hall adds that producers will also enter their products in a number of syrup-making categories in this month’s annual competition run by the Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers Association.

Awards will be handed out for top producers at the festival’s main stage on Herriott Street during the opening ceremonies at 10:30am on festival day.

In addition to maple syrup producers, the festival features wide array of retail and food vendors, farm products, artisans and community and charity exhibitors from 10am til 4pm. Festival Co-ordinator Jennifer Perkin says vendor registration has been busy. Perkin states, “We have confirmed more than 150 exhibitor spots for this year’s event.

The display booths will run down Gore Street from Foster Street to Craig Street with something for everyone. We’ve also received great support from our very generous sponsors. It’s their donations that allow us to present this event free for the public.”

Perkin adds, “The Classic and Antique Car Show will be on display on Herriott Street between Gore and Wilson Street. There’s also lots to see in the Tay Basin with our Safety Square exhibits, the big rigs in the Mighty Machines display and the Childrens’ Play Park that features bouncy rides, a rock-climbing wall, kids’ activities, pony rides and a petting zoo. We’ve also added new live shows to entertain the kids in the Crystal Palace, including the Paddling Puppeteer.” The day also kicks off with a pancake breakfast at the Perth Legion from 7am til 11am.

On the festival’s main stage on Herriott at Gore Street, live entertainment includes performances by the Smiths Falls Gordon Pipe Band at 10am, Opening Ceremonies at 10:30am, the ‘Pie Plates’ bluegrass band at 11am,’ and much. much more to follow.

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PAGE 8 Mountain Grove - continued from page 5 • vice conducted by the Matson family. It was a very moving service with many Easter songs.

• On April 12 we enjoyed the delicious pork supper at Henderson hall. This was a fundraiser for the United Church. A big thank you to all the workers that helped in any way.

• Happy Easter to everyone and hope that some attended a church of their choice.

• Don’t forget that Jacks Jam will be held on April 22, because of the Easter weekend, the date was changed.

• Land O’Lakes Seniors held their April meeting on the 12th. In place of the regular roll call President John Purdon referred to a superstition that each of us has. He then read from his “Happiness File” which brought forth a lot of laughter. Happy birthday was sung to Judi Fox. Snowbird Howard Gibbs was welcomed back.

• Please save your plastic 4 litre milk bags as Al Laverty from the Arden Church will be going to Haiti as he has joined a work team. These bags will be made into mats to sleep on as many now sleep on a dirt floor or wood or concrete. You can leave them at the church or give them to me.

• Rev Rick Magie conducted the Easter services at the Pastoral charges.

• My thought for the week - “Life is not tied with a bow but it is still a gift”.

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• There is a fundraiser dance at the Sydenham 496 Legion on Saturday, April 22 for Team Kylie of the Central Frontenac Relay for Life. It runs from 8 pm -1am. Featuring Shawn and Dave McCullough and friends. Hot and cold buffet, silent auction. $10/pp, $15 /couple.

• Prince Charles Public School is holding an E-Waste Fundraiser from 9 to 3 pm in the school parking lot. If you have any electronic things no longer in use, this is a great way to get rid of them and help support the school and the environment.

• Congratulations to the boys and girls soccer teams from GREC on playing well in their tournaments in Kingston last week.

• The Sharbot Lake Lions are looking for new members both for the Adult Lion and the Youth Leos. So are the Oddfellows and Rebekahs. These are both very dedicated groups in helping those who are in need, but they cannot exist if new members are not recruited in the near future. Please, if you are interested please consider a membership.

• Be careful out and about in nature walks etc as the dreaded ticks are out and for such a small insect, it can be fatal. Also be careful when burning trash.

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In loving memory of Ron, my loving husband, who passed away April 15, 2009.

On angels wings you were taken away, but in my heart you will always stay.

I will hear you whisper in the tallest trees, feel your love in the gentle breeze.

And when I find I miss you the most, inside our beautiful memories I will hold you close.

You are my angel watching over me with the comfort and blessings you bring, you embrace my heart and hold it close forever on angels wings Forever missed and loved, Lauretta

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who left us April 18, 2007 Time slips by but memories stay, Quietly remembered every day.

Ann and family In loving memory of Fae Lessard who passed away on April 19, 2011. Loving Wife, Mother and Nan.

I would like to say a belated thank you to everyone for their generosity and singing me happy birthday before I took the plunge, making it one of the most joyful birthdays of my life. The final accounting of your contributions totaled $2,080.

Ray Fletcher.

Sydenham

• 1st Frontenac Guide & Pathfinders are holding a Gently-Used Toy Sale on Saturday April 22. This event will be held from 9 am to 12 noon at the South Frontenac Community Services Centre (the Grace Centre) at 4295 Stage Coach Road in Sydenham.

The sale is open to the public and will feature top quality, gently used children’s toys at discount prices. As this is a first-ever used toy sale by your local Girl Guides, it is hoped that donations will be plentiful. Please drop off your gently-used toys on Friday between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Grace Centre. We ask that toys are clean, not broken and have

FUNERAL SERVICES

You never said I’m Leaving, You never said Goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.

In life I loved you dearly In death I love you still.

In my heart I hold a place That only you can fill.

It broke by heart to lose you But you didn’t go alone A part of me went with yoy The day God took you home.

Love You and Miss You Everyday. Cecil, Brent, Carmel, Todd, Braden & Gavin.

Trousdale Funeral home

In memory of Morris Turner

Proudly serving all faiths Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans

Aug 17, 1939-April 23, 2013 In our hearts your memory lingers, Always tender, fond and true; There's not a day, dear brother, We do not think of you.

Always missed, brother Aldon Turner; Sister Fern Marshman; Daugher Jane Grant

A Promise for You

He told them "This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day" Luke 24:46

FUNERAL SERVICES

Card of Thanks Thank You ~ Fletcher

• Thanks to the railway crew who were quick in responding to a broken arm of the signal in Tichborne. This was broken with the heavy winds last Monday.

• There will be an “Old Fashioned Box Social” at the Bradshaw School House on the Bob’s Lake Rd in Tichborne at 6 pm on April 29. This is in celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday.

• On May 14th there is a hymn sing for Canada’s 150th Birthday.

• Thank you to Eric Barr who has been filling in for Jean at the Parham United Church Pulpit.

• Thinking of you to Peter Nedow and Doug Whan.

• If there are enough interested people in going to a casino in either Gananoque or Belleville on or around June 3rd, the Oddfellow Lode will sponsor a bus. You have to have identification and be over the legal age. If you would like to be a part call Joe LaPointe @ 613-279-2852.

• Happy Birthday to: Dorothy Cowen, Derek Teal, Nolan Teal, Sylvia Emmons, Paul Clarke, Mikey Martin, Peyton Monk, Todd Baker, Emily Mallette and Jen Siannas.

• Is anyone interested in being the reporter for the Parham/TIchborne news? Please send an email to mrsteal2u@hotmail.com.

Thanks!

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April 20, 2017 no missing parts. There will be a Girl Guide Cookie table as well – the Spring cookies (chocolate/vanilla) are $5 per box, and they are expecting those to sell out very quickly.

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• Rev. Oscar Simpson presents Country Church at Hartington Community Church on Friday, April 21 at 7 pm. Special guests will be Don Edmunds and Wayne Abrams and the Old Hims. Free will offering and refreshments to follow. Information 613-374-2178.

• Prince Charles Public School is holding an E-Waste Fundraiser on Saturday, April 22 from 9 AM to 3 PM in the PCPS parking lot.

Now is the time to recycle your home electronics. If you need your items picked up, please contact the school at 613-374-2033.

Examples of acceptable items are TVs, computer monitors, computers (please wipe out personal information first), printers and photocopiers. Examples of items not wanted are microwaves, blenders, coffee makers, vacuums, toys, games and CD or DVD discs.

• The Kingstown Tenors are coming to BellRock Hall on Friday May 5 at 7 pm. BellRock Hall presents “Tapas and Tenors” featuring the combined efforts of professional chef Jack Francis and the singing trio, The Kingstown Tenors. Tapas are a selection of delicious finger foods that are a skilled blend of flavours and textures, both savoury and sweet. Jack, whose alias is Happy Chef, is preparing these for your enjoyment during the concert and as a bonus, he can sing, too! The popular Kingstown Tenors will be presenting a wide range of styles, and carefully stitched-together vocal interpretations of familiar tenor classics, pop, rock and folkrock. They are backed by a versatile fourpiece band. Tickets: $15 per person; $25 per couple. Available at Food Less Travelled, Nicole’ s gift shop, Verona Hardware and Asselstine’s Hardware.

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Terry Thake Monuments

Quality “Rock of Ages” Granite

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JUNIPER, Marie Della (Kutz) - Peacefully, at the L&A County General Hospital on Sunday, April 16, 2017 in her 80th year.

Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Lloyd Juniper. Dear mother of Stephen (Laurie) Juniper of Peterborough and Diane (Kent) Potter of Kingston. She will always be cherished in the hearts of her grandchildren Christine, Allison, Brandon and Dana. Sadly missed by her brother Ted Stansford of Durham. Predeceased by her sisters Gwen, Betty and brother Fred.. Fondly remembered by her extended family friends. Following cremation, the family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41 Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 1-3pm. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Pine Meadow Nursing Home or the L&A County General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

Your $100 Cemetery Charge will be paid by me Full written warranty with each Monument

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April 20, 2017

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Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fax: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES

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

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APPLIANCES

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

AUTOMOTIVE

KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Drive in your own vehicle; Drive out a newer vehicle for $500 & up; as is (some vehicles may have valid E-test); 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING

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

FLEA MARKET

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

FOR RENT

2 COMMERCIAL SPACES for Rent. 1013 Clement Rd. Heat and Hydro Included.

Available April. Call 279-2868 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES Spring REBATE with a savings up to $700. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca FRESH LIVE BULLHEADS, caught locally.

Bring your own container. Norris’s Fishing & Hunting Center, 8877 Hwy. 42, Westport. 613273-6462 MOUNTAIN GROVE SEED COMPANY - Email orders, for pick up at Parham General Store, no shipping charges. www. mountaingroveseedcompany.com SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com.

250 Business Cards starting at $30

Shaw TV - 2 HD receivers or 1 PVR free with programming credit. No credit check. No contract.

SPYGLASS COVE - Clarendon - Hwy 509, open Tuesday to Saturday 8 am to 7 pm, open Sunday 2pm to 6. A Loon plaque, Avon Collectibles, toys , porch chair, desk, pictures, lures, households cleaners, lamps, handcrafted mystery novels, etc.

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

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED: Dalhousie Lake Restaurant, McDonalds Corners seeks summer Wait Staff. Must have or willing to get Smart Serve.

All shifts. Send resume to sylvanialodge@ sympatico.ca HOME CLEANING SPECIALIST: Looking for that perfect candidate, for 20-30hrs per week with a professional attitude, and a love for cleaning to compliment our honest, reliable, hardworking and fun loving cleaning team.

A valid drivers’ license and vehicle required.

Please email resume to kyle@hubbyshouse.ca LAND O’LAKES MAZINAW INN is offering a unique, volunteer opportunity for someone to gain experience in the hospitality industry.

Students and seniors welcome. Call 647-5199506 or 613-336-9054

HUNTING

FIREARMS COURSE – April 28 and 29, and Hunter Education Course, May 5 and 6, Harrowsmith. Call Bill, 613-335-2786

SERVICES

ANYTHING METAL: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, free pickup. Driveway & cottage road grading. Call 613-375-6377, leave message HANDYMAN, WILL REPLACE SINKS, taps, toilets, any other jobs, cottage closures and carpentry. Please call Albert 613-374-2079 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 15¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150.

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

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Outdoors in the Land O'Lakes Turtles on the move - by Lorraine Julien

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f Ontario’s eight native species of turtles, seven are at risk of extinction.

Many people may not recognize the need to protect these shy, quiet animals but they are an integral part of our wetland and aquatic environments whether they are predator or prey. They are among the longest-lived organisms on the planet (some species in Ontario can live to be more than 90 years old). As an example, snapping turtles can take up to 20 years to mature but, once mature, snappers can expect to live up to another 100 years (but this seldom happens). Mortality of eggs and hatchlings is often 100%. It is amazing that any of these animals survive at all given the problems they face, mostly from human activity.

During the egg stage, turtles are susceptible to many natural predators such as raccoons, foxes, skunks, weasels and dogs (to name a few). If they are lucky enough to hatch, it is usually a precarious journey to the water’s edge. Once in the water, there are many natural predators who would like to feast on these defenceless little creatures. There are many other dangers in the water due to human activity including boat propellers but the real and major threats are our thousands of kilometers of roads.

Female turtles love to dig nests in the gravel alongside our country roads and highways but few adults or babies survive.

In late spring to early summer in Ontario (May-July) females are regularly hit by cars during migrations to find suitable nesting habitats while males are also hit in early spring when moving overland between wetlands in search of females. Sadly, turtles injured by a vehicle collision seldom survive without special medical treatment and long periods of rehabilitation.

If you do happen to see a turtle crossing the road in front of your vehicle, pull over to the side of the road if it is clear and you can safely do so. Flashing your hazard lights will help alert oncoming traffic to slow down.

Smaller turtles can simply be picked up and

Care of Moth Orchids – Lanark County Master Gardeners

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carried to safety whereas larger turtles require more caution. Carry the turtle low to the ground – they have sharp claws and are very strong, so be careful not to drop them. Never carry a turtle by the tail – stay to the rear (they can bite) and drag or carry big ones by the shell. Remember to always carry the turtle in the same direction it was headed; otherwise it will simply turn around and start crossing the road again.

If you see an injured turtle, there are a number of organizations that can help. You should be able to find one in your area by checking on the Internet. Please be extra alert, especially in the spring, when you see the yellow Turtle Crossing signs.

These signs indicate areas where turtles may be crossing the road from one wetland to another. If you know of a location near your property where turtles often cross the road, you can install a crossing sign but you would probably need permission from your local municipality. For information on crossing signs and for information on helping our turtles, check out the torontozoo.com/ adoptapond website. You can also report turtle sightings on this website.

I hope this column is a timely reminder to slow down and be careful on the roads this spring. Please help – the turtles need you!

Observations: Just a few days ago, Pat Grace (Frontenac County’s turtle man) reported his first sighting in 2017 of a 10 cm. Painted Turtle on the causeway of Mica Point Road as seen in the accompanying photo.

Gloria and Peter Smiley spotted a Long Tailed Weasel on April 3rd running across their yard on the south side of Kennebec Lake near the Henderson Road. At that time, the weasel still had its white winter coat so the only contrast against the snow was the black tip at the end of its tail.

Recently, David Fiske of Sydenham noticed a Rufous-sided Towhee eating seeds that had fallen on the ground from his feeder.

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orchids found in the Purdon Conservation Area in Lanark. These orchids grow in the ground.

What I am writing about has become a real plant phenomenon. It is the moth orchid ( Phalaenopsis amabilis ). This has become very popular. It is probably the easiest orchid to grow, has very nice large flowers with many colours and bright green foliage.

It is called an epiphytic orchid meaning that it grows in the canopy of large trees in the tropics. Because of this they do not grow in soil but are air plants and derive nutrients from the rain and air and sometimes debris accumulating around them. They require humidity and air movement.

When you buy these plants you will see the growing medium is bark and sphagnum moss with some of the roots outside the pot.

This is normal. When you buy this orchid they will be in a clear plastic pot which will be in a ceramic pot for show. The ceramic pot will have NO holes. This is a real problem when watering. Take the plastic pot out to water using rain water not chlorinated town water. Use plenty of water. Let the pot drip dry and if you want, place it back into the ceramic pot, or repot the orchid in a slightly larger pot using an orchid mix.

If you are going to fertilize use a liquid fertilizer at quarter or even a tenth the strength recommended. Do not keep them moist but let them dry down between watering. They do not need bright light but adequate diffused light. I put mine outside in a shaded area for the summer. Remember I said canopy so keep them shaded. The home during the winter is as dry as the Sahara desert. This is the biggest challenge. Keep these plants away from hot air registers. Spritz them often. These are truly fascinating plants and having them rebloom is exciting. When the orchid has finished blooming, do not cut the old flowering stem until the new bud growth is evident. If you are treating it right it will send up a new flower spike or make new flowers on the old stem. Anticipation!

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George St, Sydenham

613-376-3441 613-376-6666

Onion Sets & Potato Seed Coming Soon!

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

Thursday April 20

OPEN MIC AT SYDENHAM Legion, 4361 Amelia St., 7 to 10pm. Admission: $6 - Entertainers N/C. Proceeds local branch. All welcome. Please bring an item for the snack table. Info: 613-5463451 or 613-376-6808 ARDEN CIRCLE SQUARE Ranch Lasagna dinner. 6 pm. Call 613-335-5403.

GRANITE RIDGE EDUCATION CENTRE – Sharbot Lake - PACE (playfulness, acceptance, curiosity, empathy) a session with Dr. Sian Phillips. 7-8:30 pm. (childcare and refreshments provided)

Friday April 21

SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Annual General Meeting, 7:30pm at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road.

HARTINGTON - COUNTRY CHURCH at Community Church. Special guests will be Don Edmunds and Wayne Abrams and the Old Hims. 7 pm. Free will offering and refreshments to follow.

Information 613-374-2178 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION SUPPER, 5:30 PM – Chicken dinner, $12 HARLOWE HALL – OLE Tyme Fiddlers 7:30 pm. Prizes, lunch, $6 non-members, all welcome - players, dancers, listeners and newcomers

Saturday April 22

ARDEN – GOSPEL SING at Wesleyan Church, featuring Days of Grace. 6:30 pm, all welcome (A CF Canada 150 event) BATTERSEA UNITED CHURCH - World Famous Ham Supper $15, 5pm & 6pm sittings, call Roberta to reserve your seat 613-353-2846 NORTHBROOK - SPRING MARKET Extravaganza, presented by Land O’ Lakes Lions at the Lion’s Hall. Featuring local artists, artisans, and independent consultants. 10am to 2pm. Canteen available HARROWSMITH - CHINESE DINNER & Quarter Auction at Harrowsmith S&A Club, 4041 Colebrooke Rd. Buffet 6pm, Auction begins at 7pm. Advance ticket purchase only. $13 members, $15 non-members. Call Pam (613)3721578 or Marilyn (613)372-0917. (note – times were incorrect in listing last week) SYDENHAM 496 LEGION Fundraiser Dance 8pm-1am for Team Kylie of CF Relay for Life.

Featuring Shawn & Dave McCullough and Friends. Silent auction and hot & cold Buffet.

Tickets at door $10/person, $15/couple.

EARTH DAY USED TOY Sale at Grace Centre, Sydenham (4295 Coach Road) presented by 1st Frontenac Guides and Pathfinders 9am – noon.

Drop off Friday April 21 3-7 pm. Info sjmkinstry@ xplornet.ca.

PRINCE CHARLES PUBLIC School – Verona E-Waste Fundraiser 9am-3pm in school parking lot. (see Verona column for details) PLEVNA – JACK’S JAM - Clar-Mill Hall, 1-5:30 pm. Pot luck to follow. All welcome.

FRONTENAC PROVINCIAL PARK – Historical walk with Jerome McDuff. 10:30am – 4pm. Info: 613-376-3489 HARLOWE – OPEN MIC from 2-8 pm, Harlowe hall, Pot luck supper, 5:30 pm. Info Marie 613336-2557 DENBIGH MEN'S BREAKFAST at the New Apostolic Church. 8:30am.

Contact robertjsprague@gmail.com.

Sunday April 23

CLOYNE – FRONTENAC ADDINGTON Trappers Council celebrating Canada 150 by looking at the Canada’s 1st industry. Workshop and Fisher tooth boil. 9-4. Barrie Hall STORRINGTON LIONS CLUB – Spring Fling community youth dance, Grades 5-8, $5 per students. Contact John Beskers at 613-217-8288.

HARROWSMITH - ROAST BEEF Dinner at the Golden Links Hall, 4:30-6pm. $13 per person.

Info: 372-2410 SYDENHAM – GOSPEL CONCERT with “Days of Grace” 6:30 pm. Sydenham Holiness Church, 4384 Amelia street, Free will offering.

Monday April 24

PARHAM DINERS - noon, United Church hall, for those 50+. $12, reservations requ’d: 613279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT Care Clinic, Senior’s Centre, appointment: 613-279-3151

Thursday April 27

SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE Club Music Night, Neville Wells and friends, $10 advance $12 at door, children ½ price

Friday April 28

SHARBOT LAKE LEGION SUPPER, 5:30 PM – ham and scalloped potatoes, $12 SNOW ROAD COMMUNTY CENTRE – Friendly Friday Community Talk - “Women’s Institutes in the Community” 10-12am – refreshments as part of weekly Coffee Hour.

VENNACHAR - FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, Free Methodist Church, 6pm. Popcorn included! Info Laurie 479 2673.

Saturday April 29

TICHBORNE – OLD FASHIONED Box Social at Bradshaw Schoolhouse 6pm – info call Lois Webster 613-375-6332 SHARBOT LAKE AND DISTRICT Lions - All You Can Eat Breakfast. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall) 8 - 11 am. Adults $7, children 6-12, $3, under 6 Free. (A CF Canada 150 event) COFA’S 15TH ANNUAL Beef Barbecue at the Northbrook Lions Hall. All you can eat dinner 4-7pm. $14 adults and $7 children, and no charge for children under 12 years SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE Club charity breakfast for Melanoma, 8 – 11 AM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road PERTH ROAD - SPRING CRAFT SALE - 9 am till 2 pm. Sunday School hall, in Perth Road Vil-

lage. Multiple local and regional vendors.

Free Admission.

DENBIGH - ANNUAL PANCAKE breakfast, New Apostolic Church, in support of the Community Food Bank 9-11am. Live music. Contact Rev. Robert Sprague - robertjsprague@gmail. com.

MOUNTAIN GROVE – LAND O’LAKES SENIORS – ham and scalloped potato dinner. $12 adults $5 6-12. Pie Sale (A CF Canada 150 event)

Sunday April 30

DENBIGH/GRIFFITH LIONS Club - Annual Daffodil Tea for Cancer, 1-3pm. Cancer survivors pouring tea, Lunch and live music - $7. Proceeds to local cancer campaign. All welcome.

INVERARY UNITED CHURCH presents Chris Murphy. 7 pm. Free will offering, free parking.

4681 Latimer Road.

BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614.

Wednesday May 3

SNOW ROAD – FOOT care clinic, Snow Road hall, appointment: 613-279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - General meeting and election. 7pm

Regular Happenings

FREE DIGITAL DROP-IN CENTRES, use or try-out Wi-Fi, computers, printers, smart phones, digital cameras; ipads and other tablets; digital coaches available to provide advice, brief training and to help solve minor problems. ARDEN – every Thursday 1:00-3:30pm, community hall.

GODFREY - 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month, 10am-12 noon, Godfrey Social Club. NORTHBROOK - 1st & 3rd Mondays of month (except December), 1:30-3:30pm, Land O’Lakes Community Services’ board room. PARHAM - 1st Friday of the month, 1-4pm, IOOF Hall. SHARBOT LAKE, 3rd Thursday 2-4pm at Public Library; every Monday 1:30-3:30pm Cardinal Cafe. Info: connectionsadultlearning.ca, check out our Facebook page or call 613-279-2499 Sharbot Lake or 613-336-0691 Northbrook.

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

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

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS: in Sydenham, last Wed. of month 6:30-8:30pm; in Sharbot Lake first Tuesday of month 1:00-2:30pm; www.alzheimer.ca/kfla ARDEN Community hall: LINE DANCING Mondays 9:30-10:30am; EUCHRE Tuesdays 7-10pm; TAI CHI Wednesdays 9:30am, CHILDREN’S READING REVIEW Wednesdays 2;30pm; KIDS KLUB Thursdays 5pm; sponsor: Rec. Committee; info 613-335-3186 ARDEN LEGION: Sunday Darts 1pm; Wed & Fri Darts 7pm; Wed Cribbage 2pm; Thurs Euchre 7:30pm.

ARDEN SENIORS: meet at community hall 1st Tuesday each month, 11am business meeting then potluck lunch; info 613-335-3186

School Project Connects Generations

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April 20, 2017

linor Rush, in her role as fibre artist in Loughborough Public School, shows grade one and two students a completed version of the Sensory Blankets she is currently helping them make. Also known as “Fidget Quilts”, these colourful, textural items have been found to calm and occupy people who have Alzheimers or other forms of dementia.

The small quilts incorporate a lot of things to distract and occupy an anxious, often confused and restless person: they include

a variety of surface textures, soft fringes, bright colours, big buttons in buttonholes, large beads on a ribbon, and even a zipper.

It’s an ambitious sewing project for children so young, but Rush has ensured success by doing much of the prep work beforehand, so each child can finish a square by practising a recently-learned skill such as sewing on a button or a small heart, cutting a fringe, or threading beads. In the week before, Rush gave the children small needle

BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 3rd Monday of month, 10:30 – 11:30 am.

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

BOLINGBROKE - CPHC EXERCISE CLASSES FOR SENIORS, ABC Hall, Mondays 9:3010:30am, free; donations welcome; info: Donna 613-273-8672, Margaret 273-9244.

BOLINGBROKE- LINE DANCING, Fridays 1011 am Contact Ronda 613-885-8543 BOLINGBROKE Musicians Circle Thursday Evenings 7 ABC Hall, musicians only.

BOLINGBROKE Mahjong, Thursdays at 1:30 – ABC Hall contact: 613-273-2571 CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments: call 1-888-939-3333 CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE – NORTHBROOK, in former United Church next to cemetery. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm (varies seasonally) CLOTHING – HARTINGTON, COMMUNITY CARING, Princess Ann Community Centre, Mon 9-12, Tues 9-4, and Fri 9-12 CLOTHING - TREASURE TRUNK, Sharbot Lake, 12795 Road 38. “New & Second Tyme Around Clothing” Donations welcome. 2792113.

CLOTHING – VERONA, "Style Revival", free clothing, Free Methodist Church, Wed & Thurs, 10am-1pm; info Kielo, 613-374-5289 COMMUNITY DROP-IN – Sharbot Lake Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151.

DENBIGH CRAFT GROUP meets 2nd & 4th Wed. of month, 1pm, community hall, free, all welcome, info: Pam at LOLCS, 336-8934 ext.

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DENBIGH – YOUTH and Family Night – AH Community Centre - Denbigh 7 pm. Badminton, volleyball, basketball.

EUCHRE (NOTE to groups - please contact us and let us know if your Euchre parties are still active): ■ARDEN community hall Tuesdays 7pm; BOLINGBROKE Mondays at 12noon ABC Hall, lunch, prizes■DENBIGH 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, Denbigh Community Centre – 7 pm.

■GRIFFITH Lion’s Hall 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. 7 pm ■ HARROWSMITH S&A Hall, 7pm every Monday except 2nd Monday of month, $5, proceeds to Diabetes Association (SeptMay). ■MABERLY Wednesdays $3 ■NORTHBROOK, Tuesdays 7pm, $3, Lions Hall (starting April 3)■PARHAM Mondays IOOF hall, 7pm.

■PLEVNA, Clar-Mill Hall, Mondays 7:30pm $4 sponsored by Holy Trinity Church ■ GRIFFITH – TAI CHI – Mondays at 10 am. $8.00 drop in fee. Membership $10/yr.

HARROWSMITH - ADULT CRAFTING, S&A Club each Sunday, October – May, 11am-3pm; bring your project, work on group activities, enjoy the fellowship; $3members/$4 non-members

by Wilma Kenny

‘books’ with their own needles, and taught needle-threading, knotting and simple stitching. Each child stitched their initial, cut from bright felt, onto the book cover, and sewed a button onto one of the fabric pages.

Rush will assemble the children's completed squares into small six-square quilts, a size that will fit comfortably across a person’s lap. In another week, the children will go by bus to Fairmount Home, where they will meet the people to whom they are giving

the quilts. The children have been delighted to know that they can help someone else with their sewing.

Throughout the project, the theme has been “resilience”; helping seniors cope with the changes they are facing, and learning, themselves, to master new sewing skills that will improve with practice, and may prove useful in their own lives

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Desert Lake Resort noise exemption granted limited one-year trial

by Craig Bakay (with files from Jeff Green) outh Frontenac Council granted Desert Lake Resort an exemption from its noise bylaw that will allow the resort to hold four concerts this summer at Council’s regular meeting this week in Sydenham.

In a recorded vote, Coun. Alan Revill and Ross Sutherland voted against the proposal.

The resort had been seeking permission to hold six concerts but many residents on the lake opposed the idea. However, after considerable discussions, most felt two concerts would be acceptable.

The final decision is not without restrictions. Concerts (which the resolution refers to as “amplified musical events”) can only be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and the Township must be notified three weeks in advance of the date. Furthermore, of the four events, two can be held on holiday long weekends (Victoria Day and Canada Day most likely) and the other two are to be held on non-holiday weekends.

As this year is being thought of as a trial basis, Council asked that bylaw enforcement representatives be on the lake to observe and report back on noise levels.

“I think this is a reasonable compromise,” said Mayor Ron Vandewal. “I’m sure there are people in Havelock who don’t like the jamboree but we have to acknowledge that it’s an economy boost for that municipality and I certainly don’t have a problem with concerts on Canada Day because most people are celebrating then anyway.

“And to my knowledge, there’s never been a problem with the resort in the past. I don’t

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know of any time that bylaw enforcement has been called.”

Coun. Ross Sutherland said that he has heard of incidents when the OPP has been called and argued that one of the attractions of South Frontenac is peace and quiet.

“I would like to remind Council that we limit the number of days people can set off fireworks and we give very few exemptions to our noise bylaw,” Sutherland said. “The times we do grant exceptions are for special circumstances like the Canadian Guitar Festival or large weddings.”

Coun. Mark Schjerning said he wasn’t comfortable with the idea of bylaw officers being present on the lake for the event.

“Our policy has always been complaint driven,” he said.

“I know it sounds funny to have bylaw enforcement there,” said Vandewal. “But you know people are likely to complain anyway and it would be good to have an independent assessment of the noise levels around the lake.”

Road allowance closing Council cleared up a somewhat longstanding issue by closing a road allowance off Atkins Lane in Storrington District.

Planner Lindsay Mills said that they had to re-advertise the proposal because an adjacent property owner, Lori Greenwood, hadn’t been properly notified. Greenwood’s access to her property is through the affected land.

However, Greenwood said at the meeting she wanted the measure to pass so that the owners could get on with there lives.

She did have one concern though.

“Why didn’t you tell me about this a year

Accommodations in Frontenac T

he County of Frontenac is looking for input from residents and businesses as it’s trying to find ways to increase the number of overnight stays in the County in all four seasons of the year.

To better understand what’s needed to increase the number of overnight stays, Frontenac County and consulting firm MDB Insight are hosting workshops in each of the County’s member municipalities.

Anyone with a stake in tourism is encouraged to participate in these workshops and findings will be incorporated in a toolkit to help grow four season accommodations, including marketing strategies, new digital approaches and leveraging the network of existing businesses. Tourism operators, ac-

commodation providers, cultural associations, business owners and other interested parties are all invited. Participants may register if they wish, but are welcome to show up at the door.

Workshop Dates and Locations: Care of Moth Orchids – Lanark County Master Gardeners

by Paul Pietsch The orchid family of plants is the largest in the world with over 30,000 species with thousands of hybrids and varieties. Ontario has its fair share. We have, what are called terrestrial orchids. One of the best shows of these terrestrial orchids are the slipper orchids found in the Purdon Conservation Area in Lanark. These orchids grow in the

Frontenac Ball Hockey CO-ED Adult League Frontenac Ball Hockey Association Is Pleased To Introduce An Adult Ball Hockey League Tuesday Evenings

For 8 WEEKS Beginning APRIL 25th 2017 For anyone 18 & Older Frontenac Community Arena (FCA) Cost: $60.00 Visit our website www.frontenachockey.ca & fill out the online Adult Ball Hockey Registration Form https://frontenachockey.ca/Forms/1162/Adult_Ball_Hockey_Registration_Form_2017/

For general information please contact Jon at ballhockey@frontenachockey.ca For registration information please contact Heather at registrar@frontenachockey.ca

ago?” she said. “You seem to have no problem finding me with tax bills.”

Community grants Council allocated $13,477 in grants to 11 community groups for various projects.

The grantees include: Sydenham Lion’s Club - $1,842 for benches at The Point; Verona Community Association, $1,970 for a Flagpole with Canadian flag at the Verona Trailhead site; Frontenac Society of Model Engineers, $1,000 for safety repairs to locomotive for miniature railway; Frontenac Fury, $1,000 for girls hockey development; Sydenham Lake Canoe Club, $425 for waterproof two way radios; Verona Lion’s, $2,000 for a garbage container at Verona Trailhead site; Southern Frontenac Community Services, $2,000 for youth volunteer coordination; Frontenac ball hockey, $1,000 for the program; Sydenham Lakes and Trails Festival, $740 for flyers and a banner; and 4-H Sine Club, $1,500 to increase registra-

tion and promote swine farming. $15,000 was allocated to the grant program in the 2017 budget, and requests were submitted for $16,477. All of the groups that applied received funding, but three of the groups, Frontenac Society of Model Engineers, Frontenac Fury, and Frontenac ball hockey, applied for $2,000 and received $1,000.

Building starts in normal range Building permits for $2.077 million in construction were sold in the 1st quarter of 2017, down slightly from $2.16 million in 2016.

The total for all of 2016 was $29.3 million, up from $26.9 million in 2015. Permits for 4 new houses were issued in the first quarter of this year, which is normal for the time of year. The total number of new houses was 70 last year, a jump of 15 from the year before. The busiest quarter for new home permits last year was the 2nd quarter, when 30 were issued.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC

www.southfrontenac.net LIVING HERE

PRIVATE LANE UPGRADING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The deadline for applications for the 2017 Private Lane Assistance Program is June 9, 2017. Application forms and details available on the Township website – see Living Here/Road and Parking/Public Road/Private Lane Standards.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Summer hours are now in effect at the Depot - Open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

LOAD RESTRICTIONS TO APRIL 30, 2017 HALF LOAD Restrictions are in effect until April 30, 2017. In accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.1990. Ch. H. 8, Section 122, all roads within South Frontenac are subject to restricted loads. The restriction is that no axle of any commercial vehicle shall transmit to the road, a weight in excess of 5000 kilograms. This action is necessary for the protection of roads in South Frontenac.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS Council Meeting – Tues, May 2, 2017 Committee of the Whole – Tues, April 25, 2017 Committee of Adjustment – Thurs, May 11, 2017 Corporate Services Committee – May 2, 2017 @ 8:30 am (Council Chambers) Public Services Committee – May 18, 2017 @ 8:30 am (Keeley Road Boardroom)

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION – NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED Nominations for the 2016 Volunteer Recognition are now being accepted. Deadline for submitting is May 15, 2017.

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

CAREERS – SUMMER STUDENT POSITION - PUBLIC EDUCATION/MUSEUM COORDINATOR For details on Job Posting #17-16-RD please see the website. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2017 at 4:00 pm.

CAREERS – TEMPORARY PART-TIME LABOURER For details on Job Posting #17-17-PW please see the website. Deadline for applications is April 21, 2017 at 4:00 pm.

TENDERS • INVITATION TO TENDER No. PW-2017-13 for 2017 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM • INVITATION TO TENDER No. PW-2017-23 for 2017 GRAVEL SUPPLY PROGRAM Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., April 26th, 2017, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, Township of South Frontenac, Box 100, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0 (Clearly marked with proper file number). Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0

THINGS TO DO SUMMER CAMP/SWIM PROGRAM Registration will open online and in person on May 1. Please check online for further details.

Open for Business COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN Attention Harrowsmith Residents: For details on financial assistance to improve building conditions and land use, see the website - Open for Business/ Planning and Development/Community Improvement Plan. This includes façade improvement such as cladding materials, windows and doors, reports to masonry and brickwork, façade restoration, painting and cleaning, signage.

News & Public Notices COME JOIN US FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PITCH IN CANADA! Designated Pitch In bags will be available from either Township office or any store that currently sells bag tags as of April 10th. Only marked Pitch In bags will be picked up without garbage tags and only clean recycling will be accepted in your boxes. During the week of April 24th the bags will be picked up on your regular collection day or for group collection, special arrangements can be made with the Township. PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK is only a short-term solution to a much larger, on-going problem. A sustained, long-term commitment by every resident is required to reduce waste management costs. Enhance, Conserve & Protect Our Environment.

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April 20, 2017

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5 Star Farm draws an Easter Crowd

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star farm is located on Scanlan Road, and is easy to reach from either Road 38 or the Village of Sydenham. Curtis and Tracy, who run the farm with help from their children, bought the property in 2014. It is an older farm property with plenty of character, big barns and drive sheds, perfect for them to establish a demonstration farm where they raise a number of animals and organize fun educational events for families nearby to attend and get a taste of rural farm life.

They ran a number of events last year, and hosted parties, birthdays and other private functions as well. The most popular events last year were the Easter weekend open house, and a Halloween event in late October.

Last Saturday, the Easter event they hosted was a smashing success.

“We had 5 volunteers in the parking area, and within 20 minutes of opening there were 300 cars there,” said Tracey Parker. “The crowds were very thick in the morning and lessened a bit when the weather turned rainy in the afternoon. All in all, however, over 1,500 people came to the farm, which is about as many as we can handle.

What visitors saw were goats, pot bellied pigs, rabbits, ducks, a baby goat in the large barn, as well as horses and other farm animals. Plans to show off two sets of lamb twins in a small barn did not pan out because the ewe’s were not ready so it became more of a sheep maternity ward.

Outside there was a straw bale maze with balls hidden everywhere. Children made

their way through the maze, and filled basket of balls to win a prize. There was also an opportunity to plant seeds, a craft table for kids, and entertainment by Kingston’s Fiddle Earth. Conboy’s Maple Syrup from Sharbot Lake and Dustica Design wood crafts and toys from Verona were also on hand.

“All in all, we have developed a flow over the past year since we started doing these events, and we seem to be able to handle this kind of crowd pretty well. It helped that we had about 20 volunteers here and all the free labour from our family,” she said. “People are definitely interested in having fun and learning about how animals behave in a farm and what all farms were like in this area

not that long ago.”

As for the future, as far as events for the general public the focus is going to be on the Easter and October events, and the hope is to develop the location as a venue for dif-

ferent kinds of events as it continues to be available for private functions.

For information about 5 Star Farms, go to Facebook or fivestarfarm.ca

Back Forty open house

Here on the Flight Path Jeff and Jenna Fenwick of Back Forty Cheese and Jenna Rose opened their shop and patio near Mississippi Station last Saturday for an early oppportunity to sample cheese and other food products from local producers, including Elphin Gold Maple Syrup, Crooked Hills Honey and Seed to Sausage meats. There were some new cheeses available, including a smoked version of HighlandBlue, and Ompah, a new soft washed rind cheese. They will open their summer season this year on July 1st and will be open most Saturdays until Labour Day.

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Winter is fading quickly from memory and the smell of spring is in the air. Most vehicles have survived Canada's harsh winter without problem, but with long holiday weekends and cottages to open, many of us should start planning for those long trips ahead.

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Destination: Sharbot Lake Gate Granite Ridge Education Centre Date Time

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Fares Adults $15.00 Students $10.00

Boarding Passes at: Sharbot lake Pharmacy The Amazing Dollar Store Nina Jenkins: 279-2945 or at the door

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