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Remembering D-Day and Juno Beach

WW ll veteran Gordon Wood honored in Cloyne by Julie Druker n a special presentation at Barrie Hall in Cloyne on May 21, members of the Cloyne and District Historical Society honored Second World War veteran Gordon Wood, who landed at Juno Beach on June 6, 1944. That event began the invasion of Normandy, which turned the war around, putting the German forces on the defensive and ultimately leading to their defeat in 1945. Wood, who is now 86, received a standing ovation from family, friends and members of the community as he entered the hall on Monday. He served as a Bren gunner in the conflict and landed at Juno Beach at the tender age of 17. He also fought in many of the battles that followed the landing in various countries and ended up in Germany at the end of the war. Gordon Wood was first trained as a soldier at Camp Borden in Ontario. He then flew to England in 1943 where he joined the Regina Rifles of Saskatchewan and served in the D company of the 3rd Battalion. He returned to Canada after the war in 1946. The presentation included a showing of the Canadian documentary film, Storming Juno, which has been touted as one of the first Canadian films to portray the real life experiences of Canadian soldiers who landed at Juno Beach on D-Day. The beach landings were part of a surprise attack that was two years in the making, and which was the largest sea-borne invasion in history. The Juno Beach landing put Canadian soldiers face-to-face with one of the most heavily defended beaches on the French coast. Countless Canadian solders were killed at the invasion’s initial outset, and many never even made it to dry land. The film came to the attention of the Cloyne Historical Society due to the involvement of Malcolm McCulloch, (son of Carolyn and Gordon McCulloch), who worked as a locations manager on the

film. When the film was completed, Malcolm gave his parents a copy of it and after seeing it, Gordon McCullough decided to interview Gordon Wood, in the knowledge that eyewitness accounts of historic events need to be documented and archived. “When I found out that Gordon landed at Juno Beach, both Carolyn and I knew immediately that I needed to interview him,” Gordon McCullough said. “Gordon Wood’s story is amazing in two respects: firstly that he survived the landing at all, since as a Bren gunner he was one of the guys that the Germans were out to get; and secondly for the fact that it was the Canadian forces alone who managed to accomplish their objective during the first day of the landing.” Following the film presentation, the audience was shown a clip of Gordon McCulloch and videographer Dave Deacon’s interview with Gordon Wood, who described that fateful day when he landed at Juno. “The water was red, full of the blood of all of the wounded soldiers. It was terrible. I had a lot of friends who didn’t make it.” Wood has been back to Holland five times since the war and has made regular annual trips to Saskatchewan where his entire regiment regularly meets. Gordon Wood front and Centre at the Barrie Hall surrounded by four generations of his family, recalled what he remembers most about the war years. “It was hardship all of the way through - you really only had one friend and that was your gun.” Gordon Wood’s full interview will be available at the Cloyne and District Historical Society’s museum for others to view. Thanks to a few dedicated Flinton historians and a crew of very able documentary film makers, there now exists two timeless records of one Flinton veteran’s experience of one of the fiercest invasions in the history of world wars.

SF Fire department passes superior water tanker shuttle certification with flying colors

SF Fire Department surpasses the water mark

by Julie Druker

total of 12 fire and rescue vehicles and 30 staff from five fire halls in South Frontenac, plus two additional vehicles from Kingston and Stone Mills were out in full force in Harrowsmith on May 26, striving to obtain their re-certification for superior water tanker shuttle. To pass certification the department is required to pump a minimum of 200 gallons per minute continuously for two hours to receive residential rating, and 400 gallons per minute continuously for two hours to obtain commercial rating. To have a fire department that passes certification is good news for rural home owners since the certification enables them to receive a special fire insurance rating for their homes. It is in effect, the same credit that

applies to home owners supplied by hydrants or municipal water systems. Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough said that he and his team far surpassed the minimum flow for both residential and commercial ratings in an earlier morning test, when he and his team pumped 700 gallons per minute continuously in the allotted time. Chesebrough said that he expected the same results in the second test, which was underway when I interviewed him. That's good news for property owners in South Frontenac. The drill also brought joy to the faces of many youngsters in the area, who likely have never witnessed so many fast-moving, light-flashing and sirenblaring fire trucks in a single day.

Update on Green Energy Task Force - North Frontenac Council May 28 by Jeff Green

ohn Kittle, the chair of the Frontenac County Green Energy Task Force, presented an update of the task force's activities and proposed setting up a similar initiative in North Frontenac at a meeting of North Frontenac Council on Monday, May 28. “We started up a number of 'streams' to investigate what needed to be done in energy conservation, education, solar energy, micro-hydro, wind power and lobbying for hydro grid access for renewable energy projects in the Frontenacs, “ said Kittle of the county task force. “We also talked about a Frontenac buyers’ club.

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Sharbot Lake Criminal Court report - May 28

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randon Wilson, 27, pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of weapons obtained illegally, as the result of a plea deal that resulted in the Crown dropping charges of break and enter, theft under $5,000, and possession of stolen property against him. Not only that, but similar charges against Clifford Mediros, 30; Robert Wilson, 32; Randy Gignac, 31; Hayworth Wison, 63; and Daniel Wilson, 58, were all dropped as well. In the summation of the case, which was accepted by Brandon Wilson through his lawyer, Mr. Kirkland, the Crown described how police found a gun cabinet that had been broken as well as 12 guns and a number of pieces of jewelry at a hunt camp that was owned and occupied by the Wilson family on River Road, between Ardoch and Ompah, in North Frontenac. The guns, cabinet, and jewellery were the property of the neighbouring property owner, a second cousin to the owners of the hunt camp. “The neighbouring property owner had suffered a tragedy a year earlier when her husband died of a bee sting,” said Crown Counsel. Before sentencing, Brandon Wilson’s mother addressed the court. She said that she lives in proximity to Brandon, who has two young children, and that she would take responsibility for keeping an eye on him in case an intermittent or a probationary sentence was decided upon by the judge. The entire proceedings went sideways when Judge Wright asked Brandon Wilson to step forward. He asked Wilson what he had been thinking, and then Wilson said he didn’t know anything about the guns or the gun cabinet. “I remember seeing the bag of jewelry but I never saw the guns,” Brandon Wilson said. “Were you there when the police came and seized the guns?” asked Judge Wright. Brandon Wilson did not answer. “You just entered a guilty plea to a charge of possession of illegal weapons and now you say you don’t know anything about the illegal weapons,” Judge Wright said to Brandon Wilson. “Do you have a gun permit?” “No,” said Wilson. “I have no choice but to strike the guilty plea,” said Judge Wright. After ascertaining that the plea deal for the other people charged in the incident would be struck down as well, Judge Wright transferred the case to the Kingston court. “I can’t hear the case after what has happened today,” said Wright. The case, which included all 31 charges against six defendants, has been transferred to the Kingston court, to be heard on June 7. Convictions – Kevin Martin, 32, entered a guilty plea on a charge of driving with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100 ml of blood.

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Martin was involved in a single vehicle accident on Highway 7 on December 8, 2011. He was thrown from his car, and when police attended Martin was sitting near an attending ambulance and the police officer detected an aroma of alcohol. After Martin was transferred to hospital, police seized some blood samples that had been taken and tested them for blood alcohol. The readings came back at 230 mg/100 ml. Almost three times the legal limit. Judge Wright mentioned the readings when he delivered the sentence. “In a year we won’t see readings like that in this court. People do not get to that level unless they have serious issues,” he said. A $1,900 fine was levied along with a one year driving prohibition. - James Paplinskie, 50, pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a vehicle while disqualified. He was stopped for speeding while driving on Road 38 on his way from Toronto to Ottawa. He was driving a rental vehicle that did not have an interlock device in place. Mr Paplinskie was under a court order to only drive a vehicle that had a functioning interlock device in place. Before sentencing, Mr. Paplinskie explained that he hoped he would not be prohibited from driving because he needs to drive his children to school. He explained that at the time of the offence he was facing a significant hardship because his wife had recently died and he was working to solidify the care of his children. Judge Wright ordered that a pre-sentence report be prepared and sentencing will take place on July 16.

- Lynne Ward, 49, pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of an illegal substance. She received an absolute discharge for possessing under one ounce of cannabis. Trail date set – Richard Goodberry, 41 charged with failure to comply with probation conditions, will be tried on November 19. Transfers – Lucas Young, 22, will be tried in Kingston as the trial will likely take more than one day to complete. He will appear in Kingston Court on June 5 (9 am) - Jody Bartraw, 28, charged with possession of property obtained by theft, unauthorised possession of a firearm, and three other weapons charges, will appear in Lanark County Court. First Appearances – Richard Spencely, 23, and Ricky Therien, 27, are both charged with operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol and driving with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100 ml of blood. They have both applied for legal aid and will return on June 18. Ongoing – Levi Gray, 33, charged with two counts of Assault and one count of possession of cannabis, will return on June 18. Youth matters – A number of matters were resolved by way of the withdrawal of charges after the youths had completed diversion programs. In one large break and enter case, 6 youths were charged, but 4 had their charges withdrawn after they undertook and completed diversion programs. A 5th simply had his charges withdrawn. A trial had been scheduled for the 6th youth, but at the last minute the charges against him were withdrawn as well.

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retain the aggregate resources even after selling off the property. The matter was deferred. New chairs: Council has decided to purchase new chairs for the room they use as a council chamber on the mezzanine of the Clar-Mill fire hall at the municipal complex on Road 509. After receiving a flyer from Staples, the township decided to buy 9 leather multi-task chairs that normally retail for $248 at a price of $124 apiece, or $1,119 total. In addition, they will purchase six slightly less expensive chairs, $112 after discount, for delegates to council, township managers and the press. The total cost of the purchases is $1,783. Replacing the old chairs was included in the 2012 budget. County audit: In his report on the goings on at Frontenac County Council, Councilor John Inglis said that the auditor who reported on county finances, in addition to praising the work of the county treasury department, “commented that the county reserve funds may be higher than necessary”. One more week for pricing on fire station/ambulance post – CAO Cheryl Robson reported that the project manager for the ambulance post/fire station at Ompah is planning to open the all-important pricing document from the four contractors who have submitted bids for the project on Monday, June 4. Members of North Frontenac staff are planning to go to the county office for the opening. The matter will then come to North Frontenac Council, with a recommendation from the project manager, probably on June 10. The township has $550,000 available for the project, and if the pricing does not fit in that budget it runs the risk of being scuttled.

“Wintergreen Initiative”, which was initiated at a workshop at the Wintergreen Centre on Canoe Lake road in South Frontenac. “As a group we are following a model in which economic development in key sectors is driven by private-public sector committees, with close liaison with municipal government,” said Kittle. The second annual Wintergreen workshop will focus on energy co-operatives. Kittle also proposed setting up a North Frontenac energy committee, to do a number of things locally, ranging from helping the township comply with provincial regulation 397, which will require that energy conservation measures be instituted for all public buildings in Ontario by next year, to launching a buyers' club in the township for renewable technologies such as solar-powered hot water systems. Selling road allowances that contain resources The township has been considering an application from a landowner to purchase road allowance from the township. These kinds of applications are common, and provided the sale does not affect access to any other property, they are normally done as a matter of course, based on an agreed upon price. Council is facing a more complicated application, a case where the road allowance is also a viable pit, containing a number of grades of gravel. A legal opinion suggested that the township charge $1 per cubic yard of resource available on the property. Some members of council were concerned the price was too low, and others wanted the township to

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Letters to the editor Re: Bud Clayton and Pine Meadow

hank you so much for attending our council meetings and for your very responsible reporting. Haven't been attending North Frontenac Township council meetings as of late but in reading your editorial, I think it best that I and ALL North Frontenac tax payers start! The public perception of matters raised in your May 24 edition of the Frontenac News could lead to an erosion (a bigger one) of the public’s confidence in the council and its work. The more I read, the more I was shocked at what transpired! Any ONE of these actions on its own would cause a taxpayer some concern...but list them all together....and this is a blatant mismanagement of funds and an absolute breach of trust. Approving a $100,000 commitment this late in the year after the budget has been set and approved. What budget line is thiscanada $100,000 commitment coming out of if funds weren't allocated in the budget? Is there a slush fund that we tax payers don't know about? Is it this council’s practice to approve funds of $100,000 (or any amount for that matter) without a formal written request or financial data? If so, accept this as my letter of request for such! I know for a fact that this isn't normal practice as I have seen council drag more than one business owner through rigorous hoops just to get a building permit! Is it the mayor’s and councilors’ normal practice to vote and discuss issues to which they have a direct connection? Mayor and councilors, upon their acceptance of their positions on council, had to take an oath or make an affirmation and pretty sure as part of their orientation, all were given the defini-

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tion and made familiar with the term "Conflict of Interest". Looks like they all may want to re-read that literature! Accountability in my municipal government is important to this municipal taxpayer. I believe taxpayers expect that the people they elect to positions of mayor and councilor should possess the ability to exercise their duties with the highest standards and ethical conduct. It is my opinion, in this situation, North Frontenac Council and staff, as a whole, have failed. I think the saddest and most disturbing part of all of this is that you, a reporter in the gallery (who is not allowed to speak out during session) was the only one who apparently had any sense that something was not right here! I can only imagine your frustration, ’cause I'm feeling it too, that there before you...was the Mayor engaging in a wrong act, then Councilor Betty Hunter follows his lead, and then there sat five other councilors, and at least two (one being the CEO) other township staff members and no one questioned or commented or showed any concern for what was taking place before their very eyes! Thank you for having the decency and sense to speak out and let us know that went down. I also share your view that Bud Clayton and Betty Hunter should have stepped down or should remove themselves during the discussion of this matter, but am now thinking they should stay on the Pine Meadow board and step down as mayor and councilor! Public Confidence – It is intangible. You cannot hold it. You cannot taste it. You cannot smell it. You cannot hear it. You can break it, however, very easily. - Pauline Smart

Re: Pit Bull ban

am seriously concerned about the lack of common sense in government today. I fought the Pit Bull ban when it first came out years ago and now I've been following/supporting Bill 16, to ban the ban and allow Pit Bulls and other "Bully breeds". The Liberals are trying to put a stop to Bill 16, which is absolutely outrageous! Especially after hearing all the expert testimony. All the experts agree...the breed is not to blame; owners who train and/or breed for aggression are the ones to blame. In the UK, Pit Bulls are known as Nanny Dogs because they are so good with kids. Breed-specific bans do nothing but leave in their wake heartbroken children (and adults) when their loyal family dogs who wouldn't hurt a fly are removed from their homes and destroyed. The Pit Bull Ban has NOT, I repeat, NOT reduced the number of reported dog bites in Ontario. And Pit Bulls do NOT lock their jaws when they bite. Sure, they have a strong bite, but actually the bite force of a Pit Bull is 235 (a human is 120), a German Shepherd is 238 and a Rottweiler is 328. Just for comparison, a Snapping Turtle is 1000 and a Crocodile is 2500. So why punish a breed that is wellknown to be good with children and has a less than average bite force? Doesn't make much sense to me.

The way a dog is raised is what determines whether or not it will be aggressive towards people, just as parenting determines how a child behaves. Punish the deed, not the breed! Anybody who knows dogs and knows how loyal and loving they are has enough common sense to realize that the dogs aren't the problem. Perhaps, instead of punishing innocent animals and their owners, they should instead punish those owners who train or breed dogs (any breed) to be aggressive. In my younger years I ran a pet sitting business. I NEVER, EVER had a problem with a Pit Bull, a Rottweiler, a German Shepherd or ANY big dog. The only dogs that seemed to pose a problem were the little dogs with "small man syndrome", and cats! Some cats attack completely unprovoked. Perhaps we should ban all cats. Really? Do you not see how idiotic and illogical this ban is? Punish the deed, not the breed. It goes against all common sense to ban a breed or a species for what it MIGHT do. Using that logic, every man has the means to commit rape. So we should lock away all men to protect women from what men MIGHT do. Has government really become so entirely illogical? You can bet I won't be voting Liberal...common sense seems to have completely forsaken them! - Chantel Winney

Who is listening to the people?

he other day a remarkable thing happened in Canadian democracy. As now can be seen on Youtube, David Wilks, Conservative Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia in BC, held a meeting with his constituents. Hearing their views about Bill C-38, the omnibus budget bill recently tabled by the federal government, he shared his own with them and he wondered what they thought he should do about addressing all of those concerns. The people at the meeting were worried that the 452-page bill had too many nonbudgetary items included within it for Parliament to give them proper scrutiny. They wanted Mr. Wilks to vote against his own

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613-333-9542 ali10madigan@gmail.com · The Recreation Committee’s Music is moving to the Heritage Park beginning on Sunday, June 10 at 1 p.m. Come out and hear some great music and have a lovely afternoon at the park. Donations towards the Canada Day Fireworks would truly be appreciated. The canteen will be open for refreshments. If you’re interested in performing or looking for further info, contact Ruby at 613-333-1449. · Effective Sunday, June 3 the Vennachar Free Methodist Church will have morning worship starting at 10 a.m. for the summer months. · Other upcoming events for June are: Denbigh Diners’ Club on Monday, the 4th; Denbigh Euchre on Friday, the 8th and 22nd; Lions Bingo on Tuesday, the 12th and 26th; Fa-

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ral environment, raising some animals and joining together at events like this annual country fair. It takes a lot of volunteer hours to put on such light-hearted fun activities like the parade, organizing the old-time children’s games, and more but if everyone pitches in it works out to be only a few hours. The annual canvassing is now underway. Call Sue Munro at 268-2507 to donate. Tax receipts for donations of $20 or more are provided. · There was an opening on Saturday of the new installations at fieldwork, Maberly’s outdoor art gallery across from 2501 Old Brooke Road. One of the new installations is a timber frame barn. That’s Susie Osler on the top left at the barn raising. Check it out. Admission is free.

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· Many folks are coming and going and opening cottages and some are Mitchell Gurnsey, Joanne Robertson, Henry Veley, Scott Hopkinson. · Joyce Lemke has been teaching clogging at the Harlowe Hall and the group also clogged at Pine Meadow Nursing Home recently, delighting the residents. · Congratulations to Mike and Jen on the birth of their daughter Maykla at seven pounds four ounces. Proud grand parents are Calvin and Anne; Cindy and Tom. A baby shower is happening on June 16. · Sure is a dream come true to see all the attention devoted to the Bordenwood Road - it's been a long winter! We are thankful for a good response to the up-coming Henderson United yard sale (June 23, 30). – Jean.

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· The Community Potluck and Music Jam will be held on Saturday, June 9, with a pot-luck dinner at 5 p.m. and Open Mic entertainment from 6 until 10 p.m. ABC Hall · Has anyone heard if the loose llamas have been found? If not, be on the lookout while driving the country roads at night, or during the day for that matter. · Be on the look out for turtles as well. They are crossing the roads right now in order to lay their eggs. Turtles move slowly, so most times you can avoid running them over. · Start planning now for the 130th Annual Maberly Fair to be held on Saturday, August 25 at the Maberly Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is "Scarecrows". Start thinking about making a scarecrow for the Garden of Scarecrows. As farming as a way of life disappears from our landscape we can still enjoy many of the benefits of that bygone era through growing some heritage plants, preserving the natu-

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· On Sat. June 2, the Grandmothers by the Lake are hosting a Plant & Bake Sale at the Tiffany Gift Shoppe in Harrowsmith from 10am - 2pm. Proceeds will go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, to help African grandmothers and orphans · Happy 50th Birthday to Deni Lavers who celebrated in style thanks to her husband Jim who thought of everything. Many Harrowsmithites were in attendance and all agreed that 50 never looked so good! · The sound of fire trucks racing through the village was part of the fire departments response testing. Glad to know it was only a test! · Monday, June 4 the Knights of Columbus of St. Patrick’s Church in Railton will be hosting a Bingo. The early bird game starts at 6:50pm with 12 regular games consisting of meat package prizes and two share the wealth games. A canteen will be available. · The Taoist Tai Chi Society is celebrating their 35th anniversary, as part of this celebration the Harrowsmith branch will be holding a demonstration at the Grace Centre in Sydenham on Thursday, June 7 from 11am-noon. A social hour will follow. · The end of the school year is only weeks away and that leaves only a few more dances before the Odd Fellow and Rebekah volunteers hang up their dancing shoes for a welldeserved break. The next dance, for ages 9 to 15, will be June 8 from 7 to 10pm. The cost is $6.

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ARDEN Joan Moore 613-335-2015 maple_leaves02@yahoo.com · The Duck Race is on June 2. Tickets are on sale at the Arden Legion. First price $350, second $150; third $50. · Open mike is 2pm on June 2, bring your own musical instruments. Come and enjoy the afternoon. · We have received quite a few half-price tickets for the Reptile Zoo at Indian River. The fundraising committee received these tickets from Ted Loyst. There is an animotromic dinosaur that moves and roars like the real thing. The Land-o-Lakes School, which is sponsoring this event hope they have enough people interested to fill a bus. · We had a busy afternoon on May 26. There were 47 entries for the ATV rally with first place going to Regina Mitchell and second place to Vickki Newlove. · On June 16 will be our annual dart (dart players only) banquet. Fun darts will be from 1 to 4pm; potluck dinner 5 - 7pm; presentations of shirts, trophies and pins 7 - 8:30pm. A dance with DJ will follow, admission $5 for the dance. · Thanks to all who helped with the Cancer Canvassers Appreciation Dinner held at the Legion Monday May 28. · Don't forget there is a STEERING COMMITTEE meeting for the Friends of Arden 7:00 PM May 31 at the Legion. · Thinking of you Lisa Matson, Nancy Gaylord and Bill Pringle. · Correction: apologies to Linda Vankoughnett for getting her name wrong in last week’s list of winners of the ladies' dart tournament.

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On Saturday evening, May 23, Ompah had its first of what we hope will be a monthly community potluck and “Birthday Bash”. Sixteen people attended, and it was a lovely evening. As always with potlucks in the north, the food was plentiful and delicious. The intent, other than just to get together with our neighbours, is to celebrate the birthdays of people who have birthdays in that month. As it turned out, no-one attending actually had a birthday in May, so we celebrated the birthdays of all those who were born in January to April – of whom there were five. The group was entertained with a set of duets by Stan and Marily Seitz, including a big favourite of all, “Buffalo Boy”. The date of the June potluck has not yet been set, but we may try a week night as folks are so busy on weekends in the summer · On Thursday June 7 at Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna, there will be another planning meeting for the township’s Canada Day celebrations. Call Amber Lemke, 613-479-2283 for information.

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· A big “Thank You” to the community for attending the yard sale at Snow Road Community Centre. There were nine vendors, a BBQ and a big table full of baked goodies sold by the F.L.A.G.S. with proceeds to go to the Snow Road Volunteer Fire Department

for purchase of equipment. · Thank you to my brother-in-law Roger who came from Picton to do many jobs that I can’t do. · Happy belated Birthday to Brandy Armstrong. June Birthdays: Bill Raeburn, Bob Olmstead, Olive Allen, Donna Virgin. Also my grandson Rob Lemke, great granddaughter Cassie Desjardine, my sister June, and granddaughter Amber Rowland. · Happy Anniversary Sandy & Lori Ryder. · Next Sunday, June 3, at 11 a.m. all three congregations will worship together in Snow Road Presbyterian Church in celebration of the 127th anniversary of Snow Road congregation. Worship will be conducted by the Reverend Grace Vaders and the Abrams Family will offer their Ministry of Music. Lunch will follow the service at Snow Road Community Centre. · On Thursday June 7, there will be another planning meeting for the township’s Canada Day celebrations at Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna. Call Amber Lemke, 613-479-2283 for information. · Smile – If you aim for nothing, you will hit nothing.

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• Students and staff at North Addington Education Centre in Cloyne are busy preparing for their upcoming production of "Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory". The play will be presented at 6:30pm on Wednesday & Thursday, June 6 & 7. Tickets are $8 for adults; $5 students & seniors, and are available at the door or in advance at NAEC. • Cloyne United Church will be showing a free movie tomorrow, Friday June 1 “Extremely Loud, Incredibly Close”, 7pm.

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· Sympathy to the family of Joe Foeller, 97, who recently passed away at Country View Home. Joe was in the loving care of his granddaughter, Jennifer Clow and his daughter-in-law Debbie Foeller, who are both owners of the home. · Sympathy to the family of Ken Raymond, husband of the late Viola Conway. Sympathy also to the family of Doreen Crawford, beloved wife of Lyle; and to the family of Ron Parslow, husband of the late Bonnie. · Happy anniversary to Don & Doris Ritchie, 62. · Happy birthday to Florence Hymers, Roy Beechey, Elwood Kellar, Anita Allen, Sarah Burke · On June 16 there will be a steak dinner at Mountain Grove hall, sponsored by United Church members. There will be two servings, at 5 and 6 p.m. Steak dinner, $13; hamburger, $8. Silent auction and registration upstairs. · Thinking of Bill Pringle, Art, Clara Clow, Lisa Matson, Chase Matson, Barbara Crawford (McGregor), Leo Arney, Bob Connor, Ken (Jack) Smith, Irene, Earl Monds, Ralph Steele, Keith Page, Beverley Hayes, Fred, Joyce Smith, Dorothy Knight, Ken, Vera

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Stinson, Sylvia Powers, Dwayne Matson, Peter Hayes. · On June 2, 5pm at the Community Hall in Arden there will be a dinner and gospel sing, sponsored by the Arden and Community Wesleyan Church. A great social evening for everyone · On May 29, members of Fairmount Auxiliary met at the home of Millie Collins for a noon potluck. A beautiful setting on Lougborough Lake. A great social time. · Happy birthday was sung at the last euchre game in Arden community hall for Vera Steele and Roy Beechey. No age revealed · Sydenham girls defeated the Kingston Rep Girls team 8-2. Great teamwork. · Thanks to Cleo Price for submitting this poem. It is listed as "Author Unknown", but if anyone knows who the author is, please let us know.

A Perfect Day Grandmother on a winter’s day Milked the cows and fed them hay, Slopped the hogs, saddled the mule, And got the children off to school. Did a washing, mopped the floors, Washed the windows and did some chores. Cooked a dish of home-dried fruit, Pressed her husband’s Sunday suit; Swept the parlour, made the beds; Baked a dozen loaves of bead; Split firewood and lugged it in Enough to fill the kitchen bin. Cleaned the lamps and put in oil, Stewed some apples she thought might spoil; Churned the butter, baked a cake, Then exclaimed “For Heaven’s Sake, The calves have got out of the pen” Went out and chased them in again. Gathered the eggs and locked the stable Back to the house and set the table. Cooked a supper that was delicious And afterward washed up all the dishes, Fed the cat and sprinkled the clothes Mended a basket full of hose, Then opened the organ and began to play “When You Come to the End of a Perfect Day”.

PLEVNA Katie Ohlke 613-479-2797 ohlkek@limestone.on.ca · A charity yard sale will be held at Lookout Home Hardware on Saturday, June 9, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.. All proceeds of the sale will be going to Clarendon Central Public School for student field trips. Donations (no clothing, please) may be dropped off at Lookout the week of June 4. · North Addington Education Centre will be presenting "Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" at 6:30pm on Wednesday & Thursday, June 6 & 7. Tickets are $8 for adults; $5

students & seniors, and are available at the door. It's going to be a great production. · On Thursday June 7, there will be a planning meeting at Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna for the Canada Day celebrations. Volunteers and their ideas are welcome. Call Amber Lemke at 613-479-2283. · There will be no service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on June 3. Services will resume on June 10. · The River of Life Christian Fellowship will be having the official dedication of their new church on Sunday June 10 at 3pm. There will be music by the Proverbs, and the guest speaker will be Rev. Donald Hodgins, superintendent of the Wesleyan Church, Central Canada District. A light luncheon will follow the opening. The church is located at 7064 Road 506. For information call 613479-0333. Everyone is welcome. · Plevna Joke of the Week: Larry “What do you call an alligator in a vest?” Pyper “An investigator!”

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com · Happy Birthday to Jody Steele. Happy 80th Birthday to Anna Young. Happy Birthday to Lillian Hartwick on June 1. · Happy 73rd Anniversary to Ken & Vera Stinson. · Glad that Karen Skuce is home and doing well after her car accident last week. · Glad that Harlan Skuce and Eric Lusk are home after their exchange trip to Alberta last week. · Congratulations to Lee Peters and Christine Towers on the birth of baby boy Soloman last week; big brother Charlie is excited for his playmate. · Also, congratulations to Jordan & Amy Young on the birth of Annabelle last week, a “real live baby" for big sister Abby! · Emalee Riddell, Ashley Hickey, Jorja Steele and Katie & Maddy Tryon sure looked beautiful at their Retro Dance Party Recital held at the Grand Theatre on Sunday. Their outfits were amazing! Great job! · Congratulations to everyone involved in the Land o' Lakes Fun Fair held last Thursday night. What a great variety of activities - fun was had by all in attendance! · I have to say that this year's Flea Market was the biggest yet! Thank you to everyone who came out with goodies to sell or to browse and shop! From all accounts, it was a big hit and the weather definitely co-operated to aid in the success. · Jacqueline Vinkle was the guest of hon-

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Parham Tichborne - from pg. 5 our at a baby shower on Sunday, as well as Leah Mallette. Congratulations to both ladies as they soon welcome their new little bundles into the world. · District #4 Fire Department's Relay for Life team held a BBQ and yard sale on Saturday at the post office in Parham. Thanks to all who supported this great cause. · The Relay for Life Committee held a bake sale at the Corner of 38 and #7 to help welcome Alex, a newcomer Sunlife Agent to the area. Thanks to everyone who dropped by to welcome Alex and to enjoy the BBQ and pick up some yummy goodies too! · There is still time to get your team registered for the Relay for Life. Register as a survivor or buy a luminary. The easiest way is at www.relayforlife.ca - Ontario; then Sharbot Lake will get you to the right spot to do anything you want to do...even sponsor a team! If you need help, call me at 613375-6525 or one of the other committee members and we will get you going in no time at all. There are only two weeks left so be sure to mark June 15 on your calendar - you will be glad you did. · Condolences to the family of the late Ken Raymond. Ken was a long-time resident of Tichborne. · Thinking of you to Melody Cooke, Art Goodfellow, and Mary Ann Thurott. · On June 23, the Oddfellows (Mayflower #297) will be celebrating their 120th birthday at the IOOF hall in Parham. Plans for this event include a BBQ, strawberries & ice cream. Different bands will be performing. Come out and join in the fun & festivities. · Mark June 16 to attend the School of Rock "District 9" at the IOOF Hall in Parham as they do their annual performance. We have some great talent in our youngsters! · Happy birthday to Brandy Hollywood, Justin Riddell, Kevin Hole, Anita Allen, Tanya Thompson, Randy Vinkle, Brandon Morrow, and Sharon MacDonald. · Don't forget to get your tickets for the Womanless Beauty Pageant on June 9 at OSO Hall in Sharbot Lake. It is sure to be a hoot!!! Tickets can be purchased from any member of the executive.

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Who’s listening - continued from pg. 3 He seemed ready to bring the views of his constituents to Ottawa, although he also spoke about his feeling of powerlessness as one lone MP whose voice could not change things. Not two hours later, he issued a “clarification” stating his support for the budget. One can only guess at the pressure brought to bear upon him to do so. When in opposition, Mr. Harper used to criticise the Liberals for doing this kind of thing and he was right to do so. It is impossible to examine everything in the time available and for 308 MPs to vote with a simple yes or no when there are so many different issues packed into one piece of legislation. Many important matters won’t be given a thorough examination and many MPs will want to support only some of the items under consideration. Now that he is in power, Mr. Harper provides little opportunity to inform or, especially, to listen to Canadians. Apparently, even MPs have trouble being heard. Given his roots in the Reform movement, his stated belief in the populace, and his strong support of Mr. Harper, I wonder whether our Member of Parliament, Scott Reid, would be willing to bring to Ottawa a message of concern about the Trojan horse that is Bill C-38. I also wonder why Mr. Reid has held no meetings with constituents about this enormously important legislation, as Mr. Wilks did. And I wonder if the people of Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington are concerned about a government and an MP that now seem to be acting with the same arrogance and sense of entitlement that we saw from the Liberals before them. I wonder who is listening to the people. - Daniel Wilson

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by Julie Druker anijeh Moghisi, an award-winning social worker with the K3C-Community Counseling Centres of Kingston, will be offering for the first time a free women's group at the Verona Medical Centre on every Tuesday in June beginning on June 5. Called “Growing a Healthier Me in Relationships”, the group invites women of all ages and backgrounds to explore ways of how to better understand themselves and their relationships with others, be it relationships with their partners, other family members, friends, and others in the community or workplace. Topics to be covered in the group will include relationships, self-esteem, self-care and boundaries. The group is aimed at women who may be experiencing low self-esteem and/or who may be involved in any kind of unhealthy, uncomfortable relationship with others in their lives. Manijeh Moghisi, who received her masters in social work from Carleton University, will be running the group. She has been working with and counseling women for over 20 years and in April she received the Attorney General's award for “exceptional achievements on behalf of victims and victims services of Ontario”. Her aim with this particular workshop is to help women develop healthier relationships, ones that are based on honesty, accountability and open communication. She explained some of these ideas further when I interviewed her from her office in Kingston. “Unhealthy and abusive relationships do not necessarily always result in broken bones and black eyes. An unhealthy relationship is also one in which a person does not feel safe or comfortable expressing themselves; one is which there is a lack of trust and respect. With this group we will be working together to better understand and develop healthier relationships, the result of which will benefit all of the parties involved.” The workshop takes place at the Verona Medical Centre on Tuesdays from June 5 to 29, 10am-noon. The workshop is free but space is limited. For more information or to register contact Manijeh at 613-549-7850 ext. 3215.

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ne of the most popular family events of the early summer will take place again this year at the parking lot of Sharbot Lake High School. The Child Centre of Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS) is presenting the Great Outdoor Adventure between 11 am and 1 pm. Activities this year include a petting zoo, mini-golf, face painting, horse and wagon rides, a kids' obstacle race and much more.There is no charge for any of the activities at the Adventure, which will include a booth by the Village Midwife collective, as well as car seat safety inspections. At 11 am there will be a Karate demo, and the Adventure also features Aboriginal drumming, kids' crafts and the soccer shot feature. The OPP Marine unit will be on hand to talk about water safety. The Child Centre’s famous $1 BBQ will also be available; all items cost $1 only. Information about Northern Rural Youth Programming will be available as well at the Child Centre booth. Be sure to ask about the dances, movie nights, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon activities and the Child Centre summer camp on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in July and August for 6-10-year-olds. In addition to the Great Outdoor Adventure, NFCS is hosting a yard sale at the same location from 9 am to 1 pm with proceeds going to the United Way of Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington. See you there, rain or shine.

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Enterprise teacher nominated for teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award - needs votes by Jeff Green endy Parliament has been teaching with the Limestone board for 30 years. She spent her first 10 years running a program for gifted students. The idea of finding a way to challenge her students, to be more of a collaborator with her students than just being the teacher at the blackboard, has remained with her throughout her career and into her latest posting as the grade 7 and 8 teacher at Enterprise Public School, one of the smallest schools in the board. Several years ago the Computer for Schools Program was set up. The program gathered surplus computers and delivered them to local schools. As the program developed, the idea of each student having a laptop computer of their own was one of the offshoots. Wendy Parliament participated in those programs, but what she realised even before the program ended was that students who are given up to date technology to use and explore in the classroom will begin to teach themselves how to use the technology. A few years ago Wendy Parliament decided to take matters into her own hands. She purchased 26 Acer Netbook computers to be used by her grade 7 and 8 students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I decided that if I was going to be able to use this kind of technology in my classroom before I retired, I was going to have to buy the computers myself,â&#x20AC;? she said. Each one of Parliamentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students keeps up a blog on a site called Edu-blog. They create websites, and use autocad for 3D animation. Between open source software and

software that is available to educators, the grade 7 and 8 students in Enterprise have the ability to take advantage of all of the learning opportunities the web can offer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In our school, about a third of the students have computers at home. Their families have been frustrated by the dial up Internet speeds and they have given up. By working with computers in the school they are not disadvantaged when they go on to high school. I just love teaching this way, working with students to help them move forward. Every year there are a few students in my class who make three or four grade gains in their literacy level.â&#x20AC;? Wendy Parliament's efforts have not gone un-noticed. About 40 teachers have been through her class this year to see first hand what is going on. The board has put a number of I-Pads into her class to see what the students can do with them. As well, a letter was sent by the Enterprise School Vice Principal to Canadian Family Magazine, which led them to include Wendy Parliament as one of 12 finalists in their Great Teachers award. Three winners will receive $2,500 each for classroom materials, but there is a catch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the winners are to be selected by votes from the public. For a teacher at a school with 50 families, who is competing with teachers from schools with up to 2,000 students, that is a real disadvantage. The only way to change the odds is for parents and education fans from Wendy Parliamentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entire board, and friends and neighbours from her home base of Central Frontenac, to surf over to canadianfamily.ca/teacher-awards-voting-page and vote early and often for Wendy Parliament. Voting ends on June 30.

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taff at the Sydenham Beer Store were busy collecting empties and cash donations for their annual Leukemia Bottle drive on May 26 & 27. Funds from the drive are donated to support leukemia and other blood cancer research. The drive takes place at beer stores across the province and last year in Ontario 400 plus stores raised over $1.7 million for the cause. Anyone who missed the drive can still make a donation at any participating Beer Store.

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Congregation bids farewell to Flinton United Church M

the church's 100th anniversary. Before the church was built, circuit ministers visited Flinton to preach and perform services and ceremonies. It was Philip Flint of Belleville who donated the land on which the Flinton church and manse were built. The original church was built in 1876 and was 45 x 30 feet with a 90 foot steeple. By 1897 the church had 143 members. In 1925 its name changed from the Flinton Methodist to the Flinton United and it later became the Riverside Flinton United Church. The original church underwent renova- Lois Wise, Janice Andrew, Rev. Judith Evenden and Rev. Timothy Hayward tions over the years. In 1962 a group of able bodied members raised the floor to construct and this summer will start making decisions about what kind a basement containing a kitchen, dining area and a Sunday of ministry we want to have. The kind of space we end up school room at a cost of $4000 when. Years later the steeple with will be defined by that.” was removed and then replaced thanks to a generous donaA number of special musical prayers and hymns were sung tion by area residents. during the final service, including a special musical prayer Rev. Evenden showed a video presentation of the history titled "Invitation", which Rev. Evenden performed on guitar of the church over the years, and lastly, members of the con- and sang. Other hymns included "Shall We Gather by the gregation were invited to speak about their own memories. River" and "Holy, Holy Holy" which for years was the openRev. Evenden said, “This space has been a beautiful place ing hymn at the church. Mary Ann Tryon, long time church to worship and to sing in - so I will definitely miss that.” She musician, played the organ throughout. feels optimistic that she and her congregation will eventually The doors will close for good on June 28 when the new find a satisfactory new home. “We just had a meeting today owners will take over the building.

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ore than a few tears were shed at the final service of closure and commemoration at the Riverside, Flinton United Church, which was recently sold and will be vacated at the end of June. Built in 1876, the quaint, steepled church has been the heart and soul of generations of families in Flinton and the surrounding community for the last 136 years. Rev. Judith Evenden led the service and began by thanking those who helped to build, maintain, renovate and nurture the church over the years. “We are here today to remember, to tell stories, to offer prayers and sing songs of praise...so that the rich memories of this sacred place will never be forgotten”, she said. Flinton is the second of three churches in the Emmanuel Pastoral Charge to be sold. The Harlowe United Church was sold in February and the church in Cloyne is now currently up for sale. The main reason for the closures is lack of accessible washroom facilities in all three locations. Rev. Evenden said that though the process has been difficult on some levels, “it has been overwhelmingly supported by members of the congregation and the church board.” Rev. Timothy Hayward, chair of the Belleville Presbytery, traveled from Trenton to perform a Declaration of Purpose at the service and he credited both Evenden and the congregations for the decision to make the changes. “The example you have set with the Land O'Lakes Pastoral Charge is a good one and while we know that the decisions you have made have been have been difficult, it is well understood that your aims have been for the betterment of the congregation in the long term.” Long-time church member Janice Andrews, who over the years has dedicated many hours to the Flinton church's upkeep, spoke of its colorful history and her own personal history there. “This church has been part of my life for all of my life. I was confirmed, married and had my children baptized and confirmed in this building. It will be hard to walk by it now and not be able to go inside. But I also know that today I am saying goodbye only to the building, not to the church, because we are the church.” Lois Wise, another long-time church member, recounted the history of the church, listing facts gathered in 1976 from a booklet put together by Betty Buting and Verna Andrew for

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Cia Myles-Gonzalez with Preston, Hudson, Colby and Courtney

udging by the turnout at their May 26 open house and registration, the Sydenham Lake Canoe Club (SLCC) is attracting new paddlers young and old who are hoping to learn a thing or two about paddling. The club is once again offering both youngsters and adults a wide range of classes in

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both recreational and competitive paddling. Along with their regular canoe and kayaking programs, this year the club is offering something new for adults - a one-week stand up paddling (SUP) class for adults that will be taught by Jack Chubaty. For the kids the club offers fun, fitness and skills training at various levels at a lakeside environment that encourages friendship, skills development and adventure and fun. The club’s scenic site is located on Sydenham Lake just behind Trousdale’s Foodland. On Saturday Leslie Myles and her daughter Cia Myles-Gonzalez, both long-time members with the club, were busy signing up new youngsters, whose parents were thrilled to be having their kids participate in a summer program located so close to home. Meredith Prikker, mother of 10-year-old Colby and eightyear-old Courtney, signed both up for the one-week day camp program in July. “We as a family really want to paddle together so we signed the kids up so that they can learn the basic skills. This will be a great introduction for them and if they really like it I can foresee them getting involved in the more competitive aspects that the club has to offer, “ she said. Brad Moon signed up his sons, Preston and Hudson, for two weeks in the competitive kayak paddling program. Both boys have their own kayaks and are experienced paddlers. They are looking to improve their skills and to compete in races. Moon sees kayaking as one sport that his sons might continue into adulthood.

PAGE 9 That was definitely the case for Cia Myles-Gonzales who has spent years paddling and competing with the SLCC and who just returned home after three weeks of intensive training in Florida with the Ontario Canoe and Sprint Racing Association. Cia, who is returning to the SLCC this summer to instruct the masters classes, will be competing again this year in a number of canoeing events and is proof that paddling can indeed become a passion. The club’s next open house and registration will take place on Saturday June 9 from 10am-1pm. There will be a registration table set up in the Foodland parking lot and visitors can visit the club site, which is located just beyond the entrance to the Cataraqui Trail just behind the beer store. Visit sydenhamlakecanoeclub.com or contact Helen Parfitt at 613-376-6613; haro@kos.net

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Local environmentalists avert family crisis (maybe) R

on Hipfner, while cleaning Bedford Road last week, happened along an unusual item – what seemed to be a tiny quilt. This is his regular haunt. Whether on foot or bicycle,

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he’s out several times a week picking up the trash. The quilt was a bit dirty, but unharmed. He returned home and his wife, Linda Hughes, saw, neatly pinned to it, a small white paper square with a handwritten name. She decided to see if she could find the name in the phone book. She found the name, called, and was amazed to hear the story of the quilt. A son of the quilt’s maker, who shall remain anonymous (!) decided to go canoeing in South Frontenac. But, to protect his car roof, (and lacking the appropriate gear) he selected the padded quilt, one that his mother had made and may have been prepared to donate for a charity auction (an assumption as Mom was not available for comment). His mother was on a trip out west and didn’t have the opportunity to disabuse him of his choice. The quilt performed its adopted function until nearly reaching Frontenac Outfitters, then apparently, flew away and lay on the roadside for Ron to find. Most of the roadside debris would not be welcomed by the ‘donor’, but in this case the son was most anxious to regain the quilt. Linda told him she would wash the quilt, repin his mother’s name-tag to it and made arrangements for pick-up during her weekend ICU shift.

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hen doctors speak, we listen. The report of Community Action Research Project (CARP) conducted throughout Hastings and Prince Edward counties in 2011/12 shows that when families seek information, services or support, 71.3% turn to their doctor or primary health care provider. Physicians’ words have impact. Studies analyzing Reach Out and Read, a literacy program in medical clinics in the United States, demonstrate that parents who get books and literacy counselling from their pediatricians are more likely to read to their young children, read more often, and provide more books in the home. Studies also show that this program helps improve children’s language skills. (www.reachoutandread.org/impact/evidencebase.aspx) Many Ontario physicians and community health clinics are working with community agencies to better support the varied needs of children and their families. One exciting way this is happening in Frontenac and Lennox & Addington counties is through a project called Let’s Read! I asked Let’s Read! committee members to tell us about this project: Susan: In a nutshell, what is Let’s Read!? Deb Nesbitt-Munroe (Early Literacy Specialist with Kingston Literacy & Skills): Let’s Read! is a four-part strat-

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egy to promote early language and literacy in the community through early language and literacy information at prenatal clinics; family reading “book nooks” in some clinic waiting rooms; children’s book giveaways by some physicians and nurse practitioners at children’s 18-month well-baby visits; and Toddler Book Bags given to young library patrons containing early language and literacy activities. Susan: What inspired you to target the promotion of children’s literacy through partnerships with the medical community? Deb: Several years ago I read an article that described physicians promoting reading from birth to parents of young children, and prescribing reading. I thought it was an interesting concept. About that same time I attended a Reach Out and Read conference in Boston, and wondered if we could develop partnerships with medical communities in Canada too. Susan: May is Better Speech and Hearing Month. How are speech, hearing, literacy and health connected? Joanne Morrissey (Parent Support Worker with Early Expressions Preschool Speech and Language): Children need to be hearing well to learn speech, language and literacy skills. Sharing songs, words and books with children helps them learn the sounds and words to communicate and understand language. Literacy is a determinant of health for children. Children who are read to from birth live longer healthier lives and develop stronger language and literacy skills. We know that when physicians recommend reading to children, parents increase the amount they read to their children by four to eight times. This increases children’s opportunities to develop the language and literacy skills needed to succeed with learning. Susan: What motivated you to be committed to this project since its inception? Dave and Doreen MacNamara (volunteers): Over lengthy careers in Ontario elementary schools, we specialized in the field of language development and reading. Throughout our interactions with young children, it became crystal clear that parents make a tremendous difference to their children’s successful, lifelong learning. Family time spent listening and speaking with children, encouraging them to enjoy reading, talking about their interests and finding time to respond to them, always reaped high rewards. We continue to believe that learning not only begins at home, but flourishes there as well. Susan: How could businesses, physicians, health professionals, agencies, families or other community members support Let’s Read! in Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington counties? Kristen Watkins (former project coordinator and current volunteer): The primary need is financial. If we fundraised approximately $14,000/year, we could ensure that Newborn Kits continue to be given out through our partners and that clinical teams continue to be able to give out books at the 18-month visit. We continue to look for both corporate and/or private sponsorship to get behind Let’s Read! The benefits to the over-all health and well being of a community are directly linked to literacy rates by Health Canada. It benefits us all to have a literate community. I am more than happy to talk to anyone interested in learning more about Let’s Read! Just email me, Kristen Watkins, at kwatkins2@cogeco.ca .

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Pictured above is Ron, Linda (in her volunteer duties at the KGH ICU), the freshly-washed quilt, and a member of the family retrieving the quilt before their mother returned from her trip. Ron and Linda are members of the South Frontenac Natural Environment Committee. Ron also serves on the Frontenac County ICSP Advisory Board.

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on’t you dare miss the Venus transit! It’s an event that won’t happen again for 115 years. It will occur between 6 p.m. and sunset on June 5. Please protect your eyes. Use #14 welder’s glasses or solar filters that can be bought at local optical shops or Focus Scientific in Ottawa. I will be by the side of regional road 36 about two kilometers south of Highway 7 at that time and will attempt to get some pictures through my 8-inch telescope. If you want to come by, please do but watch where you park! It is a narrow area. This month I thought I would discuss how astronomers measure how far the stars are. There are five or so ways of how to make those sorts of estimates but with limited space I’m going to point out one method that gives us an idea of the acceleration of the expansion of our Universe, a recent discovery, and how the measurements were made. I won’t be too technical so don’t let your eyes glaze over yet! The Universe was once thought to be in equilibrium but, like life in general, sometimes it’s not that simple. The Universe will eventually, in numbers of years that are too large for us to really appreciate (several gazillion years), expand so far that

North Frontenac Canada Day planning meeting P

lans for celebrating Canada Day in North Frontenac Township are coming along nicely. However, we are still in need of some groups to volunteer to organize and run some of the scheduled events. Some of the events that have been discussed include a breakfast at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club, vendor booths, children's games, adults’ games, a dunk tank, a scavenger hunt, and lunch available at Clar-Mill Hall, duck races, bingo, dinner at Ompah Hall, all topped off with fireworks in Ompah presented by the North Frontenac Fire Departments. The next planning meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, at Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna. Everyone is welcome to come and bring ideas. Anyone who is interested in helping but can't attend the meeting, please call Amber Lemke at 613-479-2283 or email alemk079@uottawa.ca

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the stars and the galaxies in the sky will be too distant to see! The sky will be completely BLACK and empty! To measure the distance and the expansion rate of the Universe, astronomers use type IIA supernovas. The physics behind a stellar explosion like this and the brightness and energy it generates is completely predictable. Most star systems aren’t like our own Sun. There are usually two or more stars orbiting each other in what is called a binary or multiple stellar system. Over many, many years the stars orbit closer and closer until they eventually collide. The “luminosity” or amount of energy that they emit can be calculated very accurately. Allowing for transparency in the atmosphere and dust clouds that are between the supernova and our telescopes, their luminosity or energy emission can be well measured. Their brightness can be measured against a standard and an estimate of distance calculated. A few years ago, it was discovered that, according to the theories of that time about what the Universe was doing, their luminosity was less than it should have been! They were farther than was expected! Since then, newer theories have suggested that empty space is actually generating more empty space and causing the volume of our universe to expand! Who would have guessed? This month most of the planets viewable are in the west after sunset. Saturn is an especially lovely sight through a moderate size telescope. Last night (May 26) the rings were well tipped to see divisions in their structure. This month, the full Moon is on the 4th. There is again a partial lunar eclipse but only seeable way out west. The Moon is such a fascinating territory to view. I know that I keep mentioning it, but with a good set of binoculars, you can discover a whole new world! This month’s full Moon is called by various Aboriginal and European societies, the Rose Moon, Planting Moon, Green Corn Moon and Berry Ripening Moon. All names are pretty accurate even allowing for the weird spring that we have had. Remember that summer solstice is on June 20 (7:09 p.m. EDT), and summer officially begins! For us amateur astronomers, that means that the days get shorter and the nights longer again. I hate to see winter approach but it really is the best time to observe! It’s so hard when the Sun goes down so late and it rises so soon. Summer has the most beautiful

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constellations but the shortest time to view them. To mention Saturn again, it’s prominent in the south in the early evening and right in the middle of Virgo. Do you remember how to find Virgo? The arc of the handle of the big dipper points down to Arcturus, a very bright blue star, and then just “speed on to Spica” and voila, you are in the bottom part of Virgo. At this time of the year, the band of the Milky Way, our galaxy of two billion plus stars, is especially prominent and is so beautiful when you look up high in the night sky, through a simple set of binoculars – what a universe! There are no meteor showers to report this month but there are certainly plenty of objects, a universe of objects, to tour in our dark skies. It’s cheap entertainment to walk outside where you live out in our rural areas and, with a little research, show your kids what’s going on or impress the neighbours with what you know! On June 27 the moon is about a fist’s width below Spica and Saturn is quite close as well. If you want a real challenge, get a telescope and look for Pluto in Sagittarius. I will leave it to you to find a star chart and search the sky to find that constellation. Get star searching! The Beginner’s Observing Guide by Leo Enright contains star charts and is available at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy. It can also be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine SkyNews can be arranged at the RASC website as well. Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions, you can email me at fred_barrett@carleton.ca. Clear Skies! Fred.

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Knitters for Global Warmth by Peggy Beckett

SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM

ANNIVERSARY

Happy 59th Anniversary

Happy Birthday Mom Miss you. It’s been a long two years. Your loving son, Douglas

CARD OF THANKS

Hermer

Ed and Florence Warren June 2, 1953 - 2012 Love & best wishes, your family.

Thank you to all for the cards, phone calls and visits upon the death of my mother, Wilma Hermer. Your kindness and sympathies shall not be forgotten. God bless. Donna Virgin and family

By Sara Carpenter

Canadian Cancer Zone

I would like to thank the Arden Legion, Br 335, for their kindness in facilitating our annual Canadian Cancer Zone year end dinner. Also, to everyone who donated their time and good food, a special thanks. Rick Brown, Zone 5, Arden Unit Captain.

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Thank You - Antoine

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A debt of gratitude to the many friends and relatives who came to my 90-year celebration. Thank you for the cards, gifts, and best wishes. People came from all over Ontario, BC, and the USA. It was a perfect day, with socializing and good music from the band. As the day wore on the caterers served a beautiful meal. Thank you to my family for organizing a perfect event. Don Antoine OBITUARY

Foeller, Clarence William “Joe” Peacefully at Countryview Care, Godfrey in his 98th year. Joe Foeller, formerly of Arden. Predeceased by first wife Reta Foeller and second wife Edna Greer. Dear father of Ronald (late Shirley), Dennis (Verda), Sylvia Bowers (Lloyd). Late Bryan (Debbie). Sadly missed by 15 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Survived by his sister Kathleen Johnson (Jim). Predeceased by brothers Carl, George and Norman. Resting at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Friends will be received on Saturday June 2, 2012 from 11 until 1 pm. Funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home at 1 pm. Cremation to follow. Donations to Countryview Care in Joe’s memory would be appreciated by the family. FUNERAL SERVICES

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f the 100 trillion cells in the human body, only about 10 per cent belong to us. The rest are microbial hitchhikers. In fact, we carry around more microbes than there are stars in the Milky Way and a large proportion of them live in the gut. But before you get all creeped out, it’s important to realize that most of these critters are friendly. They’re part of our normal flora, a diverse population of bacteria and other organisms we all carry around that actually help keep us healthy. It’s not a new concept. In 1926, Dr. James Effingham penned a treatise with the charming title, Intestinal Gardening for the Prolongation of Youth. He theorized that certain bacteria found in fermented milks (such as yogurt) helped kill off toxic bacteria

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ur knitters are still active and we are making connections with a new charity, "Frontiers", which is supporting two destitute communities in northern Quebec. They are not recognized by the federal government so do not receive any assistance. Frontiers is helping and teaching them to build houses and through a new acquaintance of mine I sent the latest bundle of knitting up there after consulting with Knitters for Global Warmth. The advantage of this connection is that transportation is supplied by an electronics company; this is the greatest expense of charities - getting the stuff there. Thanks to the following people who donated their time and knitting to send eighty-one articles plus 110 pairs of socks: Betty Norrish from Maberly, Brenda Garrett (Perth),

Henriette, the sock lady, from Sharbot Lake, Yvonne Leblanc from Sydenham, and Frances Young near Harrowsmith. Also thanks to members of the Perth Quilters' Guild for the generous donations of yarn. Members from Northcote, near Renfrew, who donated about three-quarters of their knitting through me, are now dealing directly with Ruth Cox, Huntsville. Gabrielle Foy from Renfrew has stepped down as their co-ordinator after seven years of service. Since we started knitting, you have donated almost 9,000 articles. WOW! That's 9,000 lives you have touched. What a great ministry. Thank you again and keep knitting. Anyone who is interested in Knitters for Global Warmth can contact me at 613-268-2443.

that might otherwise cause disease. Nearly a century of research later, it does appear that having the right mix of bacteria in the gut can help fight infection and disease. We now know that about 60 per cent of our immunity resides in the gut, so cultivating these friendly bacteria contributes to good health, and is easy to do. So what’s the right mix and how do we get it? Well, the usual healthy behaviours tip the balance toward friendly microbes: eating well, taking regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding smoking and too much alcohol. As well, eating probioticcontaining foods can improve the balance of good bacteria in the gut by crowding out disease-causing organisms and creating conditions unfavourable to their growth. Yogurt is probably the best-known, but other fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi are also beneficial. And prebiotics, a.k.a. fermentable fibre, provide energy to those friendly bacteria, encouraging them to multiply. If probiotics are the intestinal

garden, then prebiotics are the fertilizer. Garlic, onions and leeks, bananas, berries, flax, and whole grains are all good sources of prebiotics. Why should we care about the care and feeding of our intestinal flora? The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (cdhf.ca) gives some pretty good reasons. Digestive cancers kill more Canadians than any other cancer except lung cancer. Canada has the highest incidence of gastrointestinal ulcers in the world. More than 20 million Canadians are affected by digestive disorders. The fact is, tending to our digestive health not only makes us feel better day to day, it may affect our risk of developing some truly devastating illnesses. Foodwise, you can’t go wrong by upping your intake of pre- and probiotic-containing foods. They’re easy to enjoy and fit naturally into a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. For a very tasty treat to help mark International Digestive Health Day, here is a muffin recipe you’ll want to try. It comes from a healthconscious friend of mine, who tells me you can substitute blueberries, strawberries or raspberries for the cranberries to make the “Fruit Explosion” Muffin. The recipe doubles well. Bon appétit!

Cultural Understanding through Re-enactment L By Larry McDermott

iving Our History – Together, the War of 1812 bicentenary celebration of Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, Northern Connections Adult Learning Centres and The Pioneer Gathering (funded by Frontenac Community Futures Development) seeks to recall and in some ways relive historic events. The celebration also provides an opportunity for intercultural understanding, respect and reconciliation. An important expression of our shared past and a guide for our shared future can be found in the Anishnabe Friendship and Sharing Wampum Belt brought to Sharbot Lake on a few occasions by Elder William Commanda. The three figures in the centre of the wampum belt represent the French and English on each side of the Indigenous figure in the centre. The belt, created early in the 18th century, represents the highest sacred agreement between several Indigenous nations and French and British representatives. The belt speaks clearly to “sharing the grand resources of the land”, provided that the “sacred responsibility to care for the land” was honoured and committed to by the three parties. Furthermore, cross-cultural respect was to be the unshakable foundation for sharing these sacred gifts from the creator. The web site for the leaders of the national reconciliation process, the Truth and Rec-

onciliation Commission of Canada (TRC), expresses very well a key goal that we can take on locally for our 1812 re-enactment: “The truth of our common experiences will help set our spirits free and pave the way to reconciliation.” Of course the War of 1812 is only a small part of our shared history but it was a time when the ultimate sacrifice was made to defend our shared territory, which we call Canada. We hope the vision, shared with us by Elder William Commanda, from the Friendship and Sharing Wampum will come closer to reality as a result of our activities June 21st through 23rd in Sharbot Lake. We hope to see you there. Why not help us share the history by entering our History, Period Dress or Regalia Contests, which are open to all ages, or come out to find out about taking an active part at our Info and Volunteering meeting, Tuesday June 5 from 6 to 8pm at the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team. For more information about the event, our contests or volunteering join us on Facebook at Living Our History – Together, visit our website at https://sites.google.com/site/ livingourhistorytogether/ or call 613-2792499.

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TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Skootamatta Road Between Jacques Bay Road and Hughes Landing Road Please be advised that Skootamatta Road between Jacques Bay Road and Hughes Landing Road will be CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday June 4th to Thursday June 7th and Monday June 11th to Thursday June 14th, 2012 for road re-construction. Access for local traffic will be maintained but the public are advised that lengthy delays may be encountered during the construction period. For further information, contact Jim Phillips, P.Eng. Public Works Manager at 613-479-2231, ext 237/230 or publicworks@northfrontenac.ca.

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EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING

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FLEA MARKET

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FOR SALE

COTTON T-SHIRTS, assorted sizes and colours, $3.99 each or 2 for $7. SAT JUNE 2 ONLY at Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St. Verona, phone 613-374-2851 FIREWOOD FOR SALE, all hardwood, pick up or delivery available. 613-335-2723 (h); 613329-7187 (c); 613-329-0375 (c) FRONTENAC MODULAR HOMES. Custom built. New 1280 sq.ft. 28’x52’ home, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, delivered and on your basement or foundation, oak cabinets available. ‘More home for a lot less money’. Financing available OAC. 1-866-775-8268 www.frontenacmodularhomes.com NEW ACRYLIC DINNERWARE, great for the patio, ranging from $9.99 to $14.99 per set. Only at Nicole’s Gifts, 6709 Main St., Verona, 613-374-2323 PLANT SALE: Saturdays, June 2, 9 & 16; 1787 North Road, Plevna, phone 613-279-5576. Perennials, annuals & veggies. Bring unwanted plant containers & we will happily re-use them. See you on Saturday. TWO PINE SCREEN DOOR KITS, $110 each, 32” x 80”. Call 613-279-3180 WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS. 2012 Spring Savings Sale! Factory incentives up to $1600 on Outdoor Wood & Corn Furnaces OR Trade-out discounts up to $1,500 on the purchase of an E-Classic. YOUR CENTRAL BOILER DEALER. Frankford, ON 613.398.1611; Bancroft, ON 613.332.1613

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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. FINE CONSTRUCTION, prop. John St. Aubin, Frontenac area. For an estimate call 613-3756582. www.mindspan.net/construction LAUGHING DOGS RE-TREAT. Home-style, kennel-free dog boarding, 1052 Stinchcombe Rd., Parham. Call Robin now to book 613-2140873 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. PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, rear building, 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½ x 11 - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26100 copies 8¢ ea. SPECIAL: 50+ colour copies 8½ x 11, 25¢ ea. (specialty paper extra). Taxes extra. Call 613-279-3150 for information. PREMIER RENOVATIONS: property rentals & maintenance, sheds, decks, fences, garages, roofing and basement finishing. Call Bill Bowers, 613-253-8633, or cell 613-621-2299. WOMAN WITH TRUCK available for yard work, small landscaping & masonry jobs, dump runs, etc. Leave message, Jo Crivellaro, 613483-6993

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STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154. WANTED: HOUSE in Sharbot Lake Village or vicinity. Call 613-279-1316

GARAGE/YARD SALES

SUBDIVISION YARD SALE, Saturday June 2, enter Cedarwoods Dr., Verona, follow signs, 9am-2pm. No early birds. SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 8am7pm. Electric orange juicer, jewelry box, Spanish senorita doll, tools, live bait, fishing lures, etc. YARD SALE, June 2, Notre Dame St., Harrowsmith, 9am-2pm.

HELP WANTED

HOUSE CLEANERS. Detail oriented, honest and dependable persons wanted to clean homes and cottages on a regular basis. Email resume to jennbud@frontenac.net or call 613.375.6573. Tumblehome Lodge is now hiring for various positions. Good wages, contact 613279-2414

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. To be held locally. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES. Turkey Examinations. Please call for course dates and details. Call Richard 613-336-9875.

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TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC Request for Proposal

TOWNSHIP OF Central FRONTENAC REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Boat Ramp Construction On Clear Lake & Kennebec Lake RFP No. 2012-16 RFP are available at the Township office 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake Ont. Closing Date: 3:00:00 pm local time Thursday June 7, 2012 Proposals must be received before the above mentioned time and date, and in accordance with the attached RFP Forms, Instructions to Vendors, and Standard Terms and Conditions. Scope of Work-Extend existing concrete boat ramp by 6.7 metres in accordance with drawings Contact: Crystal Nedow Facilities Coordinator/Building Dept. Fax (613) 279-2422 cnedow@centralfrontenac.com

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC Amended Request for Tender Roadside Mowing and Guardrail Trimming Three (3) Year Contract Three (3) year Contract to perform the duties of Roadside Mowing and Guardrail Trimming (At various locations throughout the Township). Request for Tender (RFT) Submissions will be received from qualified Contractor/Firm(s). Contractors must have current WSIB coverage and appropriate Liability insurance as indicated by Request for Tender documents. If the annual Tender Bid amount is in excess of Twenty Thousand ($20,000) dollars then the Contractor/Firm shall provide: 1. a performance bond in the amount of not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total Bid (including HST) to guarantee the performance of the Contract; and 2. a labour and material bond in the amount of not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total Bid (including HST) to guarantee the payment for labour and materials to be supplied in connection with the Contract. Tender documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and schedules, shall be obtained at the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario. Please direct any specific inquiries to Jim Phillips, P. Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 237/230. Lowest or any bid may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the Award of the Tender. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed envelope, clearly identifying the document on or before 10:00 AM local time on Monday, June 11th, 2012. Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Box 97, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0, 613-479-2231 Ext 221 Fax: 613-479-2352

2012 Clar-Mill Public Works Garage Heating System Replacement The Township of North Frontenac is seeking proposals from qualified Contractor/ Firm(s) to provide options for Heating System Replacement. Mandatory meeting to be held for all interested Contractor/Firm(s) on Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Meeting to be held at 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON. Firms must have current WSIB coverage and appropriate Liability insurance as indicated by Request for Proposal documents. Proposal documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and schedules, shall be obtained at the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario. Please direct any specific inquiries to Jim Phillips, P. Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 237/230. Lowest or any proposal necessarily be accepted.

may

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The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Proposal at any time up to the Award of the Proposal. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed envelope, clearly identifying the document as “2012 Clar-Mill Public Works Garage Heating System Replacement” on or before 10:00 AM local time on Monday, June 25th, 2012. Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Box 97, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0, 613-479-2231 Ext 221 Fax: 613-479-2352

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC Request for Tender 2012 Ompah Works Garage Underground Fuel Tank Removal The Township of North Frontenac is seeking proposals from qualified Contractor/ Firm(s) for the removal and disposal of underground fuel storage tanks and all related equipment, liquids and materials. Mandatory meeting to be held for all interested Contractor/Firm(s) on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. Meeting to be held at 11586 Road 509, Ompah, ON. Firms must have current WSIB coverage and appropriate Liability insurance as indicated by the Request for Tender documents. Proposal documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and schedules, shall be obtained at the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario. Please direct any specific inquiries to Jim Phillips, P. Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 237/230. Lowest or any bid may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the Award of the Tender. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed envelope, clearly identifying the document as “2012 Ompah Works Garage Underground Fuel Tank Removal” on or before 10:00 AM local time on Monday, June 25, 2012 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Box 97, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0, 613-479-2231 Ext 221 Fax: 613-479-2352

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Saturday June 2 ARDEN LEGION – DUCK RACE for CARE, tickets at Legion, prizes. ARDEN - DINNER & GOSPEL SING, community hall; dinner 5pm, Gospel Sing 6pm with Country Church, freewill offering for both, sponsor: Arden & Community Wesleyan Church FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers markets held Saturdays, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners (MERA schoolhouse); Sharbot Lake (Oso beach); Verona (Lions Club) HARROWSMITH - PLANT & BAKE SALE, sponsor: Grandmothers By The Lake, Tiffany Gift Shoppe, 10am-2pm, proceeds to support African grandmothers & orphaned children. PARHAM – SMORGASBORD, United Church 5-7pm, $12; 6-12yrs $4; preschoolers free; family $25, sponsored by Board of Stewards. SHARBOT LAKE - GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, 11am-1pm, high school, outdoor activities, games, demonstrations, all ages welcome, info: Child Centre 613-279-2244. SYDENHAM & DISTRICT LIONS YARD SALE, Loughborough Public School, 8am-2pm.

Sunday June 3 BEDFORD OPEN MIKE & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Road, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel and more, $2, info: 374-2614 ENTERPRISE - JAMBOREE, w/ Lindsay Couch, Open Stage, dancing, 1pm, $5, Enterprise Hall, sponsor: Newburgh-Camden Lions; info. 613-379-9972 MCDONALDS CORNERS - SHARI ULRICH in concert, MERA Schoolhouse, 2pm, $20, www.meraschoolhouse.org SHARBOT LAKE - SPECIAL EUCHARIST SERVICE, St. Andre’s Anglican Church, special music, 7pm, all welcome. SNOW ROAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 127th Anniversary, 11am with Rev. Grace Vaters, music by Wayne & Mary Abrams; luncheon in community center, all welcome

Monday June 4 OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment RAILTON - BINGO, St Patrick’s Church, 7pm.

Tuesday June 5 LIVING OUR HISTORY - TOGETHER”, Information & volunteer meeting for June reenactment of life during War of 1812, 6-8pm, Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, downstairs, all welcome, info: 279-2499; 613-335-2565 SHARBOT LAKE 39ERS meeting, 12 noon, NF Telephone office downstairs; potluck lunch followed by meeting, games; Shirley, 613-2792990 or djfraser@frontenac.net

Tuesdays June 5 - 29 VERONA – “GROWING A HEALTHIER ME IN RELATIONSHIPS”, free, women’s group, medical centre, 10-noon; info, register: Manijeh 613-549-7850 x 3215; sponsors: K3C Counselling & medical center

Wednesday June 6 SHARBOT LAKE - SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS of Alzheimers or a related dementia disease, Seniors’ Centre, 1-3pm. Info: 613-279-3078 VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.

Wed & Thurs, June 6 & 7 CLOYNE – “WILLIE WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY”, North Addington Education Centre, 6:30pm, $8; $5 students & seniors.

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HARDWOOD LAKE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at Mapleton House, 11:30am, to reserve phone 613-479-2837 by June 5 at noon.

Friday June 8 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE for ages 9-15 Golden Links hall, 7-10pm, $6, info 3721274, sponsor: Oddfellows & Rebekahs, PERTH ROAD - FISH FRY, United Church, 5-7pm, $14, children $6, info: 613-353-1690 SHARBOT LAKE – EVENING OF THE BLUES, w/ Strat Cats, Logan Murray; 7-9:30pm, high school, beverages & dessert; $10, $5 for children & seniors; fundraiser for CF Railway Heritage Society, SOUTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES 50+ Fundraising Golf Tournament, Rivendell Golf Course, Verona, Shotgun Start 1:30pm, 4 Person Scramble $75pp ($55pp Rivendell members) includes dinner, prizes cart 613-376-6477 or 1-800-763-9610

Saturday June 9 ALTHORPE BOLINGBROKE MUSIC JAM, ABC hall, potluck dinner 5pm, entertainment 6-10pm; all ages welcome; info Glenn 2732571. PLEVNA – CHARITY YARD SALE, Lookout Home Hardware, 8am-1pm, proceeds to Clarendon Central School, donations welcome (no clothing please); drop off at Lookout week of June 4 RAILTON - YARD SALE 8am-1pm, St. Patrick’s Church, bake table, toys, clothes, small appliances, books, BBQ SHARBOT LAKE – WOMANLESS BEAUTY PAGEANT & DANCE, fundraiser for minor softball, Oso hall, pageant 7pm, dance 9pm $8; $15 couple; 19 & older; info 375-7327, 279-3213

Sunday June 10 ABRAMS FAMILY REUNION CONCERT with the original group from the ‘70s, 10am, Pine Grove Free Methodist Church, 3592 Pine Grove Rd., Seeley’s Bay, freewill offering, info 613-376-6725. CANADIAN RIVERS DAY EVENTS, details www.friendsofsalmonriver.ca. Free events organized by Friends of Salmon River; all welcome, youth encouraged; phone ahead: Hike the Top End: Cloyne to Mazinaw Lake watershed; 293-1795; Focus on Feeder Streams: Beaver Creek, Dead Creek, Crooked Creek, 335-3589: Paddle & Picnic Kayak or canoe from mid-Kennebec Lake to Head of Salmon R., 292-5773; Panoramic view of Salmon Watershed from Bear Naked Ridge, 5428628; Sheffield Long Lake Tour & Picnic Afloat 862-2458; Paddle & Picnic on the Salmon 354-5765; Sketch, Paint or Photograph the Salmon (4 locations) 335-3589; 379-3074; 354-1250; 396-3893, 396-3262 DENBIGH - MUSIC IN THE PARK, 1pm; community hall; sponsor: Rec. Committee. GUATEMALA STOVE PROJECT Annual General Meeting, 1-3pm, Factory Grind, 1 Sherbrooke St. E., Perth HARROWSMITH – GOSPEL ONLY JAM, Free Methodist Church, 1:30-4pm, Open Mic, fundraiser for church; info: 613-376-9815 MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $14; info: 613-278-2427 PLEVNA - RIVER OF LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 7064 Road 506, Dedication of new church, 3pm, music by the Proverbs, 479-0333, all welcome VERONA - FUNDRAISING OPEN MIC/JAM for Frontenac Old Time Music Championships, Lions Hall, 1-6pm, $5, proceeds to local school music programs; 613-358-5370; cliffordrines@gmail.com WILTON – GOSPEL SING, local talent, 7pm, Standard Church, all welcome, freewill offering, refreshments

Monday June 11 HARROWSMITH S&A CLUB MEETING, 7:30pm, for all members & anyone interested in membership, 4041 Colebrooke Rd, family fee $10/ year, info: Pam 613-372-1578. SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, se-

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Tuesday June 12 LAND O’ LAKES COMMUNITY SERVICES Annual General Meeting, Northbrook Lions Hall, reception 5:30pm, potluck dinner 6pm; business meeting 7pm; all welcome! SYDENHAM – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Rural VISIONS centre 1-4pm. Info: 613-376-6477 VERONA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, medical centre 9am-noon. Info: 613-376-6477

Wednesday June 13 CENTRAL FRONTENAC MINOR SOFTBALL, 8:30pm, Sharbot Lake ball park, Sharbot Lake Bantams vs. Seeley’s Bay NORTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES Annual General Meeting, Ompah hall, refreshments 6pm; meeting 6:30pm, public welcome

Thursday June 14 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477. LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 7pm MABERLY - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at Fall River Pub & Grill, 11:30am. To reserve phone 613-279-2098 by June 12 at noon. VERONA DIABETES SESSIONS, Medical Centre; lawyer John Glassco on Powers of Attorney for Personal Care, 9am- noon; register: Anne MacDonald 613-544-3400 x 3589

Regular Happenings AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall. Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome 336-9221. AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 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. ARDEN - Community hall: LINE DANCING Mondays 9:30-10:30am; FIT & FUN exercise class, Tuesdays 9-10am (April 10 - late June), TAI CHI Wednesdays, beginners class 9:15am, advanced 10am. Sponsor: Kennebec Rec. Committee; info 613-335-2845 ARDEN LEGION – DARTS, Wednesdays 6pm $2 youth & adults. Fridays 7pm, Sundays 1pm, $3, all 16 years & over welcome. BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 2nd Wed, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Sydenham, 3rd Thursday, 9 – 11 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 549-1154, 1-800-267-7875. BINGO ■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. BRIDGE, Fridays 3 pm, Sharbot Lake High School Library, all welcome. Information: Claire, 279-2980. BOLINGBROKE EXERCISE CLASSES FOR SENIORS, ABC Hall, Mondays 10-11am. Info: Joyce 273-4832. CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments, contact Claire Macfarlane, FL&A Unit, Canadian Cancer Society, 279-1133. COMMUNITY DROP-IN – Sharbot Lake Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151. EUCHRE ■ARDEN Legion Thursdays 7:30pm ■BELL ROCK, Community hall, every 2nd Thurs, noon lunch, euchre 1pm. $2 includes, prizes, lunch; info: 374-5426 ■ BOLINGBROKE: ABC Seniors euchre, Tuesdays 7pm $5 includes lunch ■ CROW LAKE, schoolhouse,

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Firefighters’ Relay for Life BBQ by Julie Druker embers of the Central Frontenac Fire Department District 4 station in Parham held a barbeque and yard sale on May 26 to raise funds for the upcoming North and Central Frontenac Relay for Life. Team Captain Jessica Quinn (far left) is one of the team’s 11 members and this will be the second year that CFFD District #4 has entered a team. By

the end of the day the team raised close to $500. The cause is one that the entire team feels very strongly about. “All of us have family members and/or and friends who have experienced a cancer diagnosis so we are doing all that we can to help beat it, ” Quinn said. Anyone who would like to make a donation to the team can contact Jessica Quinn at 613-375-6341.

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ith summer's arrival, hordes of campers, fishers, boaters, cottagers, and outdoor enthusiasts will invade the scenic Land O’ Lakes wilderness region, and unfortunately for some, disaster will strike during their outdoor pursuits. Most of the fatalities recorded by the O.P.P. and Search and Rescue authorities are preventable! All that is required is some basic preventative medicine and common sense! Last season, 14 boating drownings in Southern Ontario were the result of not wearing a Transport Canada approved flotation device (lifejacket, PFD, self-inflating etc). Although it's the law to have them in the vessel, it’s highly recommended to wear at all times. Unless you have lake water ORCKA rescue training, if you tip your boat or fall overboard, it's difficult or nearly impossible to put the lifejacket on in the water while battling waves and panic. It appears that we are seeing more frequent extreme weather, perhaps due to climate change, or natural cycles. All outdoor enthusiasts who venture into the backcountry should be informed of weather reports via Environment Canada, marine am/vhf radio channels, and the Weather Network (weather warnings and satellite maps), wherever/whenever possible. You can access these resources with a smart phone, and also patch in to any local airport to view weather details and Doppler radar. I also recommend a NOA radio, and/or a handheld GPS with a barometric altimeter that warns you of drastic weather changes. Additionally, knowing how to predict weather by keeping an eye to the sky for cloud formations and wind direction is an old-fashioned skill that could save your life. Insects are another problem that requires being prepared with DEET repellents, bug suits and head nets. A smoky fire and light

coloured clothing helps! Don't consume bananas, and avoid perfumes and fragrances that attract bugs. Experts in search and rescue and survival recommend that you should check the following before venturing into the backcountry: - don’t trust your car GPS if going into remote rural roads. - leave a trip backup plan behind with authorities and loved ones. - have a means of communicating with the outside world; e.g. SPOT Locator (personal tracking device), cell phone, VHF Radio, PLB, or Satellite Phone. Always have a compass and topo maps. Carry a survival kit that includes items for fire, shelter, water purification, signalling, food, and first aid. If you travel alone in the bush, carry a can of bear pepper spray (most bear and coyote attacks are on solo hikers/campers). - know your skill and experience level, physical and mental conditioning. - avoid alcohol usage. In Ontario, the highest causes of death in the wilderness are due to ATV/Snowmobile/ Boating activities. Less than 60 fatalities due to black bear maulings have occurred in eastern North America in the past 100 years. Every day in Canada, approximately four fatalities are the result of drunk driving. The greatest danger is on the highways, on your way to a wilderness vacation. Drive safely and sober. Remember, don't become one with nature; you are biodegradable! Or, as the Search and Rescue states: "Support search and rescue, get lost". The Scouts have always had it right: "Be prepared!” (David Arama is the director of Marble Lake Lodge & WSC Survival School Inc. Consultant to Survive This YTV Series and OLN's Camp-N-Out Series.)

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on Echo is commencing its annual art season at the Colin Edwards Memorial Art Gallery. Ten professional artists will showcase their work in groups of two over the next 22 weeks. Original art in watercolour, acrylic, oil and photography as well as unique jewelry will be available for viewing and purchase. The gallery is located in the Greystones Gift and Book Shop. The schedule of artist sparticipation is at www. BonEchoFriends.ca/artgallery.html The stunning beauty of Mazinaw Rock and the surrounding area has drawn artists for Autumn Evening - Bonin hundreds of years. Mazinaw Lake’s original Bonin is a retired teacher who has been a name, Massanoga, means a “place of paint- full time artist and watercolour instructor ing” or “a painted place”. The earliest artists, since 2000. She teaches at Loyalist College the Algonkians, left over 240 pictographs and Bridgewater Retreat, in the community, painted on the rock face at water level. From and at her own gallery. “When I was young I the Group of Seven to today, Bon Echo has chose to paint because my father and husinspired hundreds of artists. band were accomplished artists who encourThe Friends of Bon Echo will aged me. When I see beautiful host the 17th annual Bon Echo things in nature I like to capture Art Exhibition and Sale on July the feeling on canvas. Looking 27, 28, & 29. Forty-eight artat my paintings I get memories ists will showcase their original of the experiences I enjoyed in art depicting Canadian Nature, nature.” www.donnabonin.ca. Wildlife and Countryside. The Audrey Thomas: Acrylic festive event will feature capti– “Nature, wildlife, people and vating presentations by Sciengardening have been my inspisational Sssnakes!!, daily live ration in all my artistic endeavmusic, children’s activities and ors. What l try to do is capture a great food. Check out artist sammoment in time and to express ples at www.BonEchoFriends. that moment in a medium of my ca/artshow.html. choice. I really want to be able Visitors to the park will be Keeping Watch - Thomas to see and feel that object, its able to view the work of artists shape and colour, how light and Donna Bonin and Audrey Thomas until July shadow affect it and how it fits into its sur5 at the art gallery. rounding environment so I can portray that Donna Bonin: Watercolour - Donna moment to the viewer.” www.bellevilleart.ca.

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n May 26, the Parham Free Methodist Church held one of its regular evenings of gospel music. The gospel sings are held every second month and feature a different group, with local talent filling in. The featured group this time was "True Vine Generations" from the Stirling area, consisting of Robert Pearson, L-r: Robert Pearson, Kyle and Joshua Pearson, Hannah and Rachel Smith his daughter Radid some songs together. May plays a mean chel Smith, and his grandchildren, Hannah fiddle as well. They are also part of a quartet Smith (Rachel’s daughter), and Kyle and called the "Grace Notes", who sang a few Josh Pearson. gospel songs. Harold Warren from Verona And what a group it was. The children was the MC, and he entertained the audireally knew their stuff and presented to ence with jokes as well as by singing and the audience a pleasing and cheerful de- playing the guitar. Altogether it was a wonmeanor. Rachel and her dad sang several derful evening! A freewill offering was colduets together, one of which was "You raise lected and after the concert there were finme up" and it was amazing how well their ger foods and fellowship. voices blended. They both also sing solos. The next featured guests are Glenn Neff Rachel has a powerful voice and one of her and Ross and Steve Clow on Saturday, songs that was particularly moving was titled July 28. Please mark it on your calendar "Please forgive me." and come out for some great music. ConIn between True Vine’s sets, Pastor Ken certs start at 7 p.m. Parham Free Methodist Walton on the accordion and his wife May Church is located at 11031 Road 38. FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on 28 June 2012, at the Central Frontenac Township Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Township Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake. Description of Lands: Roll No. 10 39 080 020 10550 0000; Clarendon Rd., Clarendon Station; PIN 36229-0173(LT) Part Lot 28 Concession 4 OSO as in FR704621; Central Frontenac. File 10-01 Minimum Tender Amount: $13,815.39 Roll No. 10 39 080 040 21915 0000; 1124 Burke Settlement Rd., Sharbot Lake; PIN 36228-0110(LT) Part Lot 23 Concession 2 OSO designated Part 3 Plan 13R11164; Central Frontenac. File 10-04 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,202.49 Roll No. 10 39 080 020 06330 0000; PIN 36229-0214(LT) Part Lot 27 Concession 3 OSO as in FR537352; Central Frontenac. File 10-10 Minimum Tender Amount: $7,051.14 Roll No. 10 39 020 010 15700 0000; 29200 Highway 7, Sharbot Lake; PIN 36168-0080(LT) Part Lots 17 and 18 Concession 8 Kennebec as in FR372296; Central Frontenac. File 10-13 Minimum Tender Amount: $52,315.40 Roll No. 10 39 010 010 00510 0000; PIN 36164-0243(LT) Part Lot 8 Concession 5 Kennebec designated Part 45 Plan 13R117 T/W FR553849; Central Frontenac. File 10-14 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,845.46

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Note: HST may be payable by successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca, or if no internet available contact: J. Michael McGovern Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 ext 224 www.centralfrontenac.com

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well, for which she is one of the organizers as well as a participant. Penny spent most of 2011 in treatment for breast cancer. In retrospect she realizes that the whole thing started for her back in August of 2010 when she contracted mastitis, which is rare for women who are not breastfeeding. One thing led to another, and finally in January Penny decided to take a mammogram, which led her to Hotel Dieu hospital. The mammogram led to a biopsy, but Penny still wasn’t worried, the nurses had been reassuring. That all changed late on a Thursday afternoon. Penny was home with her son and father-inlaw after working all day at the Child Centre in Sharbot Lake where she is a play group co-ordinator. The phone rang and it was the Family Health Team calling. “They told me I had cancer, that I had an appointment with my cancer nurses at Hotel Dieu the following Tuesday, and with my

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surgeon that Friday. I phoned Tim [her husband] at work and said, ‘It’s not good news. You’d better come home’. We took our son Will to his hockey game that night. I didn’t know what to think.” The shock of the news led to a series of meetings, two surgeries, chemotherapy for 16 weeks between May and August, and radiation treatments in September and October. Penny ended up taking time off from her job, partly because her doctors were afraid that during chemotherapy and radiation Penny’s immunities were low and exposure to young children was a threat to her well being, and partly because of the impact of the treatments themselves. But she carried on, making sure Will made it to all of his hockey and baseball and soccer games, and maintaining her habitual 5 km walks whenever possible. “The only real fight I had with Dr. Lofters, my doctor at the cancer centre, was over the Canada Day Walk in Sharbot Lake. He didn’t want me to do it, but I told him I was already walking the same distance all the time. ‘OK, as long as you just stroll,’ he said. I told him I don’t stroll, when I walk I walk,” Penny said. When her hair was going to fall out during chemotherapy treatments, she was told she had to hurry and get fitted for a wig. “It was summer time, it was hot; the last thing I wanted was a wig. I was sitting at the computer one evening and my hair started falling out. I told Tim it was time to shave my head, and that was that.” Although Penny had a lot of support from family and friends, she did make use of some of the services offered by the cancer society, including the transportation service, when she was undergoing daily radiation treatments. “I was lucky that I wasn’t that sick during treatments, and that Tim, Will and I had so much support, but even so, having sup-

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port from the cancer centre and the cancer society was important,” she said. Her treatments ended on October 15, and all the test results since then have come up clean. She will undergo mammograms and will meet regularly with her oncologist and her radiation doctor for five years to make sure the cancer does not come back. Penny went back to work on November 15, but before that she went to an organizers’ meeting for the 2012 Relay. “I just wanted to see what it was like. I really didn’t have time to spare because of my other commitments, but I went back to the second meeting and said alright I’ll go on the committee. They asked if I was going to do food, which is what I always do, but I said I wanted to help out with the Survivors.” When the Survivor lap starts up on June 15 at the Parham fairgrounds, Penny Cota will be rushing around making sure all the Survivors are well taken care, and then she will be joining them for the lap. “Every dollar raised at the relay is going to make a difference for somebody, whether today or tomorrow or a few months down the road. For everyone to see me there is to see that another person has beaten cancer, and there is some power in that.”

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Penny, above, ringing the bell at the Cancer Centre to mark the end of her treatment, and at left, this week in Sharbot Lake

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