Verona News

Published March 31, 2011

On April 5, I am going to become an energy conscious individual. No longer will you catch me doing laundry at all hours of the day. When that heat wave eventually hits, I will enjoy the heat and stop myself from cranking up the air conditioner. Those little indiscretions are going to cost me if I don't change my ways. Hydro One is increasing their rates on April 5 for peak hours of use. (For off peak hours the rates have been lowered.) The upside is that if I am diligent I may actually save money. So my goal is to minimize use during peak hours which will be on weekdays from 7 am to 9 pm. I will delay refrigerating the house during heat waves, doing my laundry and other hydro guzzling chores for nighttime, 9 pm to 7 am, or until the weekend when the rates are lower. How successful will I be? I will let you know when the next Hydro One bill arrives. For more info on new rates and if they will affect you, visit www.hydroone.com and click on rates and prices.

It's Maple Madness at the Market! Enjoy a sticky, fun filled morning at the Frontenac Farmers Market this Saturday, April 2. Taste the delicious, maple syrup treats at the various vendors tables. Stock up on containers of fresh, maple syrup. An information display will be set up to show how to tap the trees and how maple syrup is made. A fun, tasty and educational way to spend a Saturday morning with the family. Verona Lions Hall. 9 am to noon.

Don't miss the next Verona Community Improvement Plan workshop to be held on Thursday, April 7. This second workshop will review the comments from the first community meeting and talk about potential projects and programs for the community improvement plan. 6:30 pm to 8 pm. Verona Lions Hall, Verona Sand Road.

2011 Minor Softball registration will be held at the Verona Lions Club on Saturday, April 2 from 12 pm to 2 pm.

Dance the night away to the music of the "Kingston Ceili Band" at the Bell Rock Hall, sponsored by the Bell Rock Community Association, on Sat. April 16, 7 pm to 10:30 pm. Tickets $12 for adults, 17 and under free, available at Local Family Farms, and the Verona Hardware. For more information call Kevin at 613-545-5165.

Diners Club Program for adults, ages 55 plus, will be held Thursday, April 7. This program provides full-course, catered meals with the flexibility to meet varying dietary needs. For a cost of $11 per person, you will enjoy a wonderful mid-day meal, entertainment and transportation (if required). This is a great opportunity to meet new and old friends, enjoy some local talent, and learn what's up in our community. Noon at Trinity United Church in Verona. Reservations are required. Call 613-376-6477. Rural Visions

Debbie Lingen

For more information about Verona, Ontario please contact:
Debbie Lingen

debbie@lingens.com
613-374-2091

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