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SPRING 2014 NEWSLETTER SHARBOT LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

an excellent job of encouraging people to support the local economy and it is greatly appreciated.
Housing: I care deeply about our seniors and those on limited incomes. In 2008, I was able to help secure
$800,000 in funding which built a 5 unit Mature Living Complex on Clement Rd. On April 26, 2014 we are
celebrating the completion of a house in Tichborne built by Habitat for Humanity. This is the first home built by
the HFH Kingston affiliate outside of the urban area. I am grateful for and moved by the generosity of donors
and local contractors who helped us with the project. The house will be home to the Roberts family, a young
couple with two boys. Mr. Roberts works at the Mike Deans Superfood Store in Sharbot Lake. The family will
be paying a mortgage and is required to contribute 500 hours of sweat equity towards the completion of the
home. It's a hand up, not a hand out.
But that is not enough, there is still a critical need for additional housing options for seniors in our area. There
is a growing number of seniors including some of the SLPOA membership, who would like to downsize and
stay in the area. Options such as apartments, condos, or town homes are not available here. I'm committed to
changing this.

Community: I am always thinking about community building. Community pride is a key part of any successful
resilient community. That brings me to the Frontenac Heritage Festival. The 2014 festival combined with the
Sharbot Lake Snow Drags attracted over 2000 people on Family Day Weekend. The FHF generated over
$12,000 for local charities. It kept gas stations, service clubs and restaurants busy. People invited their friends
and families to visit for the weekend. Other visitors came as day trippers from communities nearby like Perth
and/or Kingston. We had fun. As chair and founder, I am immensely proud of the event's continued success.
Volunteers from across the township and beyond have come forward every year to organize and put on the
event. Together we are building a sense of pride in our municipality and coming together as the Municipality of
Central Frontenac. We hope more members of SLPOA join us next year. Visit our website to for details,
pictures and videos. www.frontenacheritagefestival.ca

In closing I'd like to once again thank the SLPOA executive for allowing me the opportunity to communicate
with its members. I'm hopeful that I will be able to attend your AGM this year ... I in fact have 4 weddings this
summer but none that conflict with your AGM ..lol
I am always interested in hearing from ratepayers. There are several ways to reach me:
Office ..613-279-2935 x 259 Home 613-374-1355

email: j.gutowski@sympatico.ca Facebook: Mayor Janet Gutowski or Twitter:@cfmayor
I'll also be getting an updated website soon: www.janetgutowski.ca
Take Care,

Mayor Janet Gutowski

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