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Coat of Arms: “Yes,” Logo Change: “No” - SF Council June 18 by Wilma Kenny outh Frontenac Council examined and approved a revised version of the Coat of Arms sketch: a couple of small details have been deleted, and the native medicine wheel with the four traditional colours (red, black, white and yellow) has been added. A formal rendition will now be ordered. A proposal to alter the existing township logo by replacing the centre landscape with features derived from the Coat of Arms was soundly defeated: “A community group worked hard to design this logo (at the time of amalgamation,) and it’s on all our vehicles and stationary” said Davison: “I see no reason to replace it.”

Policy Needed for Extension of Sydenham Water Mains

Council deferred a motion to approve an ad hoc solution addressing the cost of a proposed Sydenham water extension a short distance east along Rutledge Road. They have asked Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth to develop a policy addressing any further extensions of the water mains, taking into account the capacity of the system, once the new village subdivision and all residents in the present service area are hooked up. Such a policy would address protocol and procedure, including ‘who pays for what.’

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Portland Waste Site Response to MOE As discussed at last week’s Committee of the Whole, three alternatives for addressing concerns about the Portland landfill will be proposed for further review over the summer: 1) Water level management, 2) Partial capping of the site, and 3) Temporarily restricting use of the site. If the MOE approves, the review will be followed in September by an implementation plan that, Segsworth says, “Could end up being one of these alternatives, or some sort of combination of all three.”

Memorial Endowment to Enhance Township Office Streetscape The interest from a 1999 memorial endowment will be used for purchase and installation of a new park bench, planters and plants outside the Municipal offices. This anonymous gift, to be administered by the Township, is intended for “community purposes in the Village of Sydenham to improve health, security, cleanliness, comfort and ornament of the village.”

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Mayor Davison congratulated Councillor Robinson for having received a pin from the Sydenham Legion, recognizing 55 years of service.

by Julie Druker rimary students at Loughborough Public School in Sydenham enjoyed a mid-day break at the Point on the football field, slipping and sliding under the steady stream of powerful water hoses on what could not have not been a better day for it. Members of the South Frontenac Fire Department were more than happy to bring heat relief and smiles to the students’ faces on June 19, a sweltering day. The event was

organized by Kindergarten teacher Sharon Isbell. School principal Helen Peterson said that not only is Water Day a great opportunity for students to enjoy a bit of physical fitness and fun but that it is also gives the younger students at the school an opportunity to become acquainted with members of their local fire department. Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough said that he and his team are more than happy to indulge the students in a bit of end of the school year summer fun.

5th annual Relay for Life packs another punch at cancer by Julie Druker

he 5th annual North & Central Frontenac Relay for Life on June 15/16 at Parham fairgrounds attracted supporters and participants from all across Central and North Frontenac and raised more than $54,000 (with donations still coming). Numerous dignitaries from Central and North Frontenac took to the stage at the opening ceremonies that began with Ashley Brash singing the national anthem. Central Frontenac mayor Janet Gutows-

ki and councillor Jeff Matson both spoke about their personal connections with the disease that has touched so many in the community. Claire Macfarlane, former relay chair and founder, spoke of the history of the relay which in five years has raised close to $300,000 for the cause, an incredible achievement for a relatively small rural community. Chair of this year’s relay, Lesley Merrigan, then introduced her 11-member planning

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to have been able to watch my sons grow. Now I use any excuse I can to get family and friends together.” She also had words for others in the midst of their own cancer journey. “You are not alone. Use your support systems and community agencies to the fullest. Keep a positive attitude and fight back with everything that you've got,” she said. Joan Gowsell, fundraising chair, and Craig Faucette, manager, with the Canadian Cancer Society's Frontenac Lennox and Addington unit, were both on hand at the event and were delighted with what they saw. “We really appreciate the effort and participation at this event and wanted to be here tonight to show our appreciation,” Craig said. Joan added, “It's my first time here and I'm really impressed with how this small community rallies together. It's such a warm community and I'm amazed at what they have been able to do.” Perhaps the reason that the area relay continues to draw such tremendous support from the community lies in its ability to offer participants a chance to experience the wide spectrum of various emotions that the disease invokes. Whether a cancer survivor celebrating a victory, or one who has lost a loved one and lights a luminary after dark in their memory, or as a youngster camping out with friends and family and walking side by side with other members of the community, the event continues to open the hearts, minds and purses for those who in various ways have been touched by cancer.

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thin crowd and a thin docket greeted Judge Peter Wright at the first summer session of Sharbot Lake Criminal Court this year. “I guess we’re having the opposite of a crime wave,” Wright said as he surveyed the near-empty Oso Hall. A few matters were dealt with, however, including an adult and a youth conviction. Kevin Ferguson, 58, pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100 ml of blood. Ferguson drove his car into a ditch off Road 38 near Tryon Road early on the evening of May 7. When police arrived they found Mr. Ferguson to be somewhat disoriented, and although there was a “profound” smell of gasoline coming from him, there was also an underlying aroma of alcohol. When his blood was tested an hour later at Perth hospital he had readings of 208 and 211 ml of alcohol per 100 ml of blood. In sentencing, the Crown argued that given the fact that there was an accident as well as the high readings, a fine of $2,000 in addition to a one-year driving prohibition was called for.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC MOVING Our offices will be moving on Thursday, June 21st and Friday, June 22nd. Your patience and cooperation are appreciated during this transition.

TAX PAYMENTS Renovations at our George St. location will be completed and the offices will be moving on June 21 and 22. Effective June 25 TAX PAYMENTS made in person CAN ONLY BE MADE AT 4432 GEORGE ST., Sydenham. These payments will no longer be accepted at the Keeley Rd. Public Works complex. REMEMBER that payments can always be made online, by telephone banking, at your local bank or by regular mail.

SYDENHAM OFFICE RENOVATIONS The Township is renovating the main floor of the municipal offices to improve both service and accessibility. During the next two weeks service will continue to be available on the lower level with entry from our rear door. Please note that the lower level is not fully accessible for those with mobility challenges. Please call 613 376-3027 for accessible customer service.

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The judge agreed, and Mr. Ferguson will have six months to pay his fine. Youth conviction – A 15-year-old girl pleaded guilty to assault charges stemming from an incident that took place when she was a resident of Arden Court Group Home, when she struck one of the owners of the home and hit another owner with a phone after an altercation with staff. The girl, who has been a ward of the state since the age of two and has lived in foster and group homes for most of her life, is currently enrolled in a treatment program at the Robert Smart Centre in Ottawa. The Crown was seeking 12 months probation in the case, but Duty Counsel, speaking on behalf of the girl, said that the “keep the peace and be of good behaviour” provision might be unfair to someone in her situation. However, the Crown Counsel and the girl’s Children’s Aid worker said that the keep the peace conditions might be a good thing. In the end she received a conditional discharge and 12 months probation.

Mike Smith visits Prince Charles hoenix Coyotes’ goalie Mike Smith recently returned home to Howes Lake in Verona and his young family following an incredible season of NHL hockey. He made a point of visiting the students and staff of Prince Charles Public School, who had held a rally for him during the playoffs, to thank them and the entire community for their ongoing support. He was also invited to make the ribbon presentations to student athletes at the school’s athletic assembly, which took place on June 19. Following the assembly he handed out signed posters to every student in the school. I had a chance to speak to Smith prior to the assembly and he expressed his gratitude to the students, staff and the community at large. “It’s so great to come back home and see the support from the town I grew up in. My family sent the pictures from the school’s pep rally down to Phoenix and it was great to feel that support from 3000 miles away.” Now back home he said that he is enjoying being at home with family and friends and keeps busy chasing his 11-month-old son around the house. What’s next for Mike? He hopes to be back in Phoenix for another year where he still has a year on his contract there. He will start training again in a few weeks time. I asked about his memories from his student days at PCPS. “I was big into sports at that point in my life and have fond memories of track and field and running cross country on the track bed behind the school. I think my involvement in sports back then helped round me out to be the athlete

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Trial date set: Levi Gray, 43, had his trial date set for October 15. Gray is charged with two counts of assault and one count of possession of marijuana. Charge Withdrawn – Larry Sears, 60, had his charge of possession of stolen property withdrawn after the court heard confirmation that restitution has been paid. First appearance – Ryan Baker, 19, is charged with failing or refusing to provide information to a peace officer. He is applying for Legal Aid and will return on July 16. Ongoing – Donald Spencley, 23, charged with operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, and operating a vehicle with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100 ml of blood, has been refused Legal Aid. He is seeking counsel and has received his disclosure package. He will return on July 16. Ricky Therrien, 27, charged with operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, and operating a vehicle with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100 ml of blood, has been refused Legal Aid. He is seeking Counsel and has received his disclosure package. He will return on July 16.

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ecause we are worrying so much about the fire hall we are looking at losing the ambulance service". That's a quote from Ward 3 Councillor Betty Hunter when faced with voting to proceed with the project. Before the last election Councillor Hunter said she did not know why the previous council did not get a new Ompah fire hall built but she was very committed to the project. At this most critical time in the approval process this statement shows she really wasn't quite so committed and she appears to be abdicating her responsibility to help bring this saga of a combined new Ambulance Base/Firehall to fruition. Firstly she should know that without the proposal to combine the two buildings, there never was going to be an Ompah ambulance service to lose. Should the project be lost, it will simply be because in the past North Frontenac Council failed to proceed when there was infrastructure money available and today's North Frontenac Council refuses to

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pay what it now costs. Any councillor who supposedly represents his/her constituents should not be looking at losing this project. We'd expect them to be vocally supporting both the Fire Hall and the Ambulance Base. If they cared, they would work to get more votes by lobbying their fellow councillors to get this thing passed, done and built. Councillor Hunter's negative attitude of "we are looking at losing" leaves us wondering if we are back to having a council member who has forgotten why they were elected, which ward he/she represents, and what is best for the township. Over the years, and even today, we have had councillors we may not always have liked or agreed with. But with councillors like John Inglis, Jim Beam and Bob Olmstead we always knew what they were doing, we knew what they stood for, and we knew they would fight for issues that concerned their voters. - Jen Robertson

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ddington Highlands Community Centre - Denbigh: Councilor Tony Fritsch said that the gym could be used now for events that do not require tables and chairs (the center does not have any) and that queries have already been made to use it for a sports event. Council will draw up a rental agreement template. Fritsch also brought up the possibility of a small business opportunity at the center, such as someone opening a small coffee shop, though he said it wasn't clear how viable a business like that would be. The idea was shelved until council could find out what insurance and regulations, e.g. about drinking water, would be needed for such a venture. The center's parking lot is presently being excavated, to a depth that created steep embankments in some places. Works Superintendent Royce Rosenblath said that the embankments have been sloped more gently, which has taken up some of the parking space, but is preferable to having to build a 200 ft retaining wall. • The Land o'Lakes Lions will be holding their annual voluntary toll in the village of Northbrook from June 28 to June 30. • Reeve Henry Hogg said that the township received a letter from a senior environmental officer, stating the ministry's satisfaction with the conditions of all five of the township's waste sites. Reeve Hogg commended Royce Rosenblath for his work in bringing the sites to their present condition. • The township received a draft layout

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from Jewell Engineering for the proposed new fire hall. However, Reeve Hogg questioned the need for the township to "spend a lot of money on engineering work". He said he had been reminded that in the past a similar layout had been done by the township's then chief building inspector. Council voted to meet next week with Fire Chief Casey Cuddy to develop the floor plan of the fire hall. • Council voted to receive plans and cost estimates that had been prepared by Jewell Engineering for work on the Deerrock Lake Road and the Beatty’s Curve Road. In the case of the Deerrock Lake Road, over the years the road has gradually encroached on a private property in a certain spot. the project would cost $62,000 and Deputy Mayor Bill Cox commented that it would be cheaper to buy the property than to reconstruct the road. For the Beatty's Curve Road, property owners have requested that the township maintain the part of the road that the township owns. The township would need to buy land, and faced with project costs of over $250,000, council will notify the landowners that they cannot afford to do anything now. They will also ask if the property owners can contribute towards a "joint effort on these roads" The township is also waiting for a report from Jewell Engineering on all its roads.

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eff Green’s article says that to proceed with the Omaph Ambulance Base/Fire hall project, he figures it would need four votes from the township council. What remains is to figure out if there is any common sense, fairness and integrity among the mayor and those councillors at the table. The two Barrie councillors have shown how parochial they are over this issue by their words, actions and constant opposition. We can presume “No” votes from them. They have their fire halls and ambulance bases, so any benefits or improved emergency services for the rest of the township are of no concern of theirs. That leaves five votes to determine the fate of the project. Abandoning the proposed new ambulance base will mean the end to any future improvements to ambulance service in Wards 2 and 3. That is not to mention how foolish North Frontenac will look to the rest of the county after all the begging, cajoling and crying about the life and death needs for residents in the north. A “No” vote would mean the end to the one good project North Frontenac has ever been able to negotiate with the county. The issue is very basic. All other fire halls in Wards 1and 2 have been paid for

with township tax money. As a community, Ompah has given and paid for the total building infrastructure, most of the equipment and the operation of their fire hall and community centre for years. Since township council challenged Ompah volunteers to show their monetary commitment to the new fire hall, they have continually raised over fifty thousand dollars each year towards emergency services and operations. Now it is time for the township to back up its “so-called” commitment and for the taxpayers to help out with this project. Before the last election most of the remaining five voters at the council table said they supported the new ambulance base/ fire hall project. Surely they knew then that such support would not be free. It has been pointed out that approving this project would mean the township would have to borrow money at an annual budget expense of under $40K for 10 years to pay back the loan. The cost to taxpayers of this loan would be a 0.8% increase in their bills or about $2.20 for each $100K of assessment. That’s not a huge expense to demonstrate that council is willing to govern with common sense, fairness and integrity. - Leo L. Ladouceur

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embers of Parliament have a fundamental democratic obligation to represent their constituents as Members of Parliament in the House of Commons. Scott Reid continually fails to meet that obligation by choosing instead to represent the Conservative Party of Canada. Should Scott Reid abuse the good offices and democratic responsibilities of a Member of Parliament by using those good offices to blatantly disseminate partisan propaganda in an attempt to manipulate his constituents to the benefit of the Conservative Party of Canada? [ ] No! Scott Reid was elected and his fundamental obligations and responsibilities are

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· The season opening of the Pioneer Museum in Cloyne will take place this Saturday, June 23 from 11am to 2:30pm. The event will also be the kickoff for a fundraising campaign to build an addition onto the museum. In addition, this year will be the 40th Anniversary of the Cloyne & District Historical Society, which operates the museum. · Birthday wishes to Mrs. Florence Jackson, a special lady who will be 98 on her birthday, a resident of Pine Meadow Nursing home. Also best wishes to Jean Wannamaker on her 101st birthday this June. · Birthday greetings to the following: Crystal Morley, Cathy Rahm, Sean Williams, Carole Rose, Laura Lee Meeks, June Chatson, Lorna DaMarsh, and Nora Kimmerman. Belated wishes to Bob Goodberry and Carol Boomhour. Anniversary wishes to Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Rose of Nepean, and to Bob and Nora Goodberry.

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· The dart players’ banquet took place at Arden Legion on June 16. A good time was had by all. Mike Tryon won the BBQ contest - other winners were Frank Bernard, Elly Peterson, Beth Sampson and Doug Scott. The next major event is a dart tournament with open doubles on June 30. Regular darts will continue through the summer each Wednesday and Friday at 7pm. Euchre takes place every Thursday at 7pm. · The Legion is planning a country music jamboree at the village hall on July 15. For information call Malcolm Sampson at 613-335-3664 · On Friday June 29 at the Arden United Church, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., there will be a BBQ, roast beef on a bun or hotdog

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on a bun with salad, beans, dessert and a drink. Eat in or take out. Roast beef on a bun $10; children under 12 $6. Hot dogs are $4. Sponsor: United Church fundraiser committee · The Sage Age Theatre group entertained the Arden "Happy Gang" Seniors this month with their hilarious outlook on life and times of the seniors. Thanks to the theatre group for all the laughs - we could relate. · Don't forget the Walk-A-Thon on Saturday June 23. · Frontenac Rec ball is having a fundraiser Saturday July 7. The money raised will go to the year end party and equipment - call Cory Thompson at 613-335-3735 if you are interested in entering a team.

· Sydenham Girls ball team won their game against a Kingston team at the Cloverdale ball field. Great game! · Sharbot Lake Bantam baseball team played a great game against Seeley's Bay on June 13 · Many people enjoyed the roast beef dinner at Circle Square Ranch on June 14. They were entertained by "Clearview" (the Matson family and friends). Thanks to Dwayne and his family for a great evening · Thinking of Bob Conner, Terry Robertson, Ken {Jack} Smith, Fred and Joyce Smith, Ralph Steele, Garnet Herns, Martin Hoogsteen, Irene Monds, Glen Fox, Ethel Kennedy, Thelma Smith, Doreen Warren, Betty Tarney.

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· The Denbigh Recreation’s final euchre night for the summer is this Friday, June 22, starting at 7 p.m. sharp in Denbigh Township Hall. It’s a potluck affair! · Canada Day celebrations on Sunday, July 1 start with a pickup ballgame at 10 a.m. So bring your gloves and have some fun! The Flag dedication is at 12 noon, followed by contest judging at 12:30 and children’s games and musical entertainment at 1 p.m. The fireworks display is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Hamburgers, hotdogs and so much more will be available at the canteen. A silent auction will be held to help offset the cost of the fireworks. · The Denbigh Ambulance’s 30th anniversary celebration is scheduled for Sunday, July 8 at 11 a.m. with a free barbeque at noon. There will be guest speakers along with a display of the ambulance’s history in the Denbigh area. Music-in-the-Park will follow the celebration.

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· Happy Birthday to Sylvia Powers, Zachary Sjostrom, Ruth Oliver, Morgan Noonan, Andrew Young, Ron Henry, Fred Pringle, Donnie Scott, Carter Scott, Barbara Ackey, Phillip Smith, Perry Warren, Tanya Hawley, June Vilneff, Pat Smith, and Julie Rose. · Happy Anniversary to Dave & Debby Hartwick; Melville & Doris Good; Archie & Marilyn Meeks; Gordon & Marion Bertrim · A memorial for Lyn McCullough was held on June 17 at the beautiful setting beside Eagle Lake at the RKY camp. Many friends and relatives gathered there to hear musical tributes played and sang for him. A delicious dinner, prepared by the family, was enjoyed by all. Rest in peace Lyn · Congratulations to Verna Cowdy who was voted senior of the year for Olden, and Leigh Scott, who was voted senior of the year for Kennebec. · The steak & hamburger dinner on June 16 was a success. It was sponsored by Mountain Grove United Church Stewards · Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2012 Relay of Life at Parham ball field. Hope Emily and Gilliam like their new haircuts. · Judi Fox arrived home safely after visiting her son, David and family in Yellowknife. She saw her new baby granddaughter for the first time

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· The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will be hosting a Youth Dance this Friday, June 22 for youth in the area who are ages 9 to 15. The cost is $6 per person and the music will play from 7 until 10pm. · Take advantage of strawberry season and stop by St. Paul’s United Church on Highway 38 in Harrowsmith to join them for their annual Strawberry and Turkey Social this Saturday, June 23. The menu includes turkey, salads, buns, fresh strawberries and cake for $12 for adults and $6 for children. Supper’s on from 4:30pm until 6:30pm and take out is available. · Sunday, June 24 St. Paul’s United Church will be hosting a Sunday school picnic at Desert Lake Family Resort at 11am. Children and their parents are invited to a kid-friendly worship service with a potluck lunch, games and swimming. The Harrowsmith Women’s Institute will have their June meeting on Tuesday, June 26, at St. Paul's United Church. They will be enjoying their always popular summer potluck dinner beginning at 6:30. Special guest, Patricia Ward, will be talking about the various cooking classes she conducts in her own home. The Harrowsmith Women’s Institute is open to all women in our community and they are always delighted to have new members join them!

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· A wonderful evening on Friday at Parham Fairgrounds the Relay for Life. A good crowd attended. There was great music and activities going on all night. · Lorraine and Jim Dix celebrated their 44th anniversary on June 8. They spent four days in Atlantic City along with Vicky and Dennis Medina from Brampton, and Wanda Proulx and Marlene Multoon from Lanark. They enjoyed a boat cruise and dolphin watching. · Starting July 3, Olive and Pearl will be doing coffee, tea and toast at 9 a.m. at the United Church C.E. centre in Sharbot Lake. All welcome. · Donna Virgin and Jazz Clement just returned home after a wonderful 10 days in Italy. Rome was fabulous – beautiful, historical and very busy. A lot to see and do. The Vatican tour was grand to experience. The Sistine Chapel was magnificent. The highlight of the trip was the beach day at the Adriatic Sea, then on to the castle in Petritole where they stayed for five days. While there attended the wedding of Teri Gemmill and Stacy Fournier at Grand Theatre. The views from the rooftop terraces were breathtaking. A wonderful 10 days. · Ruby Lyons from Kitchener, great granddaughter of Harriet Riddell, went to Montreal on June 16 and got to meet with, get autographs from and swim with the Olympic Synchronized Swim Team. What a lucky girl! · Next Sunday, June 24, at 11 a.m. all three congregations will worship together in Elphin Presbyterian Church in

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celebration of the 166th anniversary of the Elphin congregation. Worship will be conducted by the Rev. Bob Hill and the joint choir will offer their ministry of music. Lunch will follow the service. · At 2 p.m. next Sunday, June 24, there will be the Crawford Cemetery Decoration Service with the Rev. Bob Hill as speaker. Contact Elaine for information – 613-278-2385. · Don’t forget the open house at Snow Road Snowmobile Club on Sat. June 23, 1 – 3 pm. Ribbon cutting at 1:30 pm. · There is a strawberry social at Snow Road community Centre on June 30, 6 – 8 p.m. $5 a person; five and under, free. Second helpings - $3. Also on June 30 there will be a breakfast at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club. 8 – 11 a.m. in conjunction with the Canada Day celebrations. · Smile – Talk with your head, but listen with your heart.

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· Mondays from 10 – 11 am, consider taking part in the CPHC seniors exercise class at the ABC Hall. Call Frieda at 273-2453, or Joyce 273-4832 for information. · A new exhibition at Fieldwork, the outdoor art gallery across from 2501 Old Brooke Road, near Maberly, continues to Sept. 1. Visit www.fieldworkproject.com · Thanks to all who kept their eyes open for the lost llamas. They were found in the bush and returned to their owners. · Oak Rd sign in Maberly has gone missing…..hope that’s not a new trend…..we suffered through garbage dumping for years, break-ins, then mailbox smashing, ….. · For the past decade and a half, Paul and Mary Lou Pospisil have hosted an educational Garlic Field Day for fans of the Stinking Rose at their Beaver Pond Estates garlic trials site. This year, the Field Day is on Sun. June 24. The event is free but by invitation only. See over 170 different cultivars of garlic being grown in this one-of-a-kind research site. If serious about garlic, call 613-273-5683 for an invitation. · Wednesday, June 27, the Maberly Agricultural Society is holding their final euchre party at the Maberly Hall. Potluck dinner at 6pm, cards at 7:30 pm. Euchre will resume on Sept. 27; info, Doris 264-5446 or Lorraine 326-0622. · The Annual Pie in the Sky is coming up on July 7, at the Maberly Fairgrounds, 8 am to 1pm. This year there will also be a Country Market, where fresh baking, plants, and vegetables will be for sale. Antiques and rummage sale collectibles can also be bought. Thank you to all the volunteers who organize this and to Fred Barrett of Maberly Pines, and of the Royal Astronomical Society, for bringing out his huge telescope, so we can all take a peek at outer space. Proceeds to go to the Maberly Agricultural Society so they can put on a good fair for us. Free admission and parking; wheelchair accessible. Phone: Anne at 613-273-5069 to donate pies, or Kathy at 613-268-2423 for vendor space ($10). · I also hear through the grape vine that fresh, home made baking will be available at Maberly. Watch for the sign. If you know a high school student who needs volunteer hours, the Maberly Agricultural Society is looking for volunteers. The tasks are various so there is sure to be something that fits their interests. Please call Kathy Wesley at 2682423. Let your child know that volunteers are a vital existence to our rural communities, and are much appreciated, and not to look at volunteering as just a piece of homework. · Over $700 profit was realized from the Community Yard and Bake Sale held at the ABC Hall last month. The volunteers would like to extend their thanks to all who supported this event. This money goes to operate the hall.

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· Thinking of you to Anna Vinkle and Dave Whan. · Congrats to Jackie & Anna Vinkle on the arrival of their 1st grandchild. · Thoughts and prayers go out to Art Goodfellow of Parham and Gary Wilson formerly of Sharbot Lake. · Saturday night the Hinchinbrooke Public School's School of Rock had the IOOF Hall in Parham rocking, along with HD Supply, Julia Schall and Craig Bakay. All the proceeds from the evening are going towards the Grade 8 graduating class's trip to Montreal. Thanks Julia for taking the time to pass your talent on to the younger generation. Thanks to everyone who came out to listen to the young performers. · There will be many stories to be told as the Grade 8s will be returning Thursday from their three-day trip to Montreal. Hopefully all had a great time. Next week is graduation for these students. · It was good to see Rev. Ron Smeaton at the Sharbot Lake's Anniversary Service. Rev. Ron was the guest speaker on Sunday; he was also the minister who officiated at Keith’s and my wedding in 1967. His sermon, "The Roads that come together", coupled with his great sense of humour was a great message to us all. · Young and young at heart enjoyed the celebration of Lyn McCullough's life on Sunday at RKY Camp. Lyn's fiddle, played by a friend, was still able to create the vibes needed to set toes tapping. The natural surroundings - the gentle, breeze from the lake and the day (Father's Day) made for an enjoyable time to remember a loving husband, devoted father and a proud grandfather, great grandfather, friend and neighbour. · Hopefully you have recovered from the weekend's events, which started out with the North and Central Frontenac's Relay for Life. Together our community raised over $54000 - with 26 teams participating and 268 walkers - we are small but mighty!!! Thank you to everyone who came out to take part in this event and to those who worked so hard over the past months to make this happen. Registration is open for 2013 so be sure to register early and get fundraising - can you imagine what we can do when we have 12 months to raise money!!!

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· Tonight, June 21, is the First Impressions meeting, where a delegation from the village of Lyndhurst will give a presentation about their first impressions of Ompah and Plevna. The presentation is at the Clar-Mill hall at 6:30 pm and everyone in the community is invited. · Also tonight is the final Canada Day Celebrations meeting for North Frontenac, at 7pm in the meeting room above the Clar-Mill Fire Hall. · North Frontenac's Canada Day celebrations will be held on Saturday June 30, with vendor booths, kids & adults games, a free lunch, and bingo in Plevna; breakfast and a Strawberry Social in Snow Road; and a dinner and fireworks finale in Ompah. For the full schedule, check the posters around the community, or see the special section that will be published in next week's Frontenac News. · The 9th Annual Bass Derby is happening this weekend, Sat & Sun. June 23 & 24 on Palmerston Lake! There will be

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· Happy Birthday to Emily Coulas, Mary Hickey, Dan Freeman, Erin McShane, Natasha Hickey, Bobby-Sue Cowan, Brandon McPherson, Julia Goodfellow, Penny Cota, Patsy Quinn, John Morrow, Ben Lusk Penny Ellsworth, Jason Lowery, Alicia Cota, Donna Ducharme, Denise Neadow, Phillip Smith, Kale Dupuis, Jon Neadow, Melanie Fox - Wisteard, Carryl Barker, Christie Jones, Kim Teal, Brent Kehoe, Vicky Pollok.

a men’s and women’s division as well as a youth division for children between 5 and 16. Please register in advance. Big Jim McLaughlin will be the featured guest presenter at the Saturday night dinner. For more information and to register call Rose at 613-479-2176. · On Wed. July 4 - The Anglican Church and the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers are hosting the annual Strawberry Social at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Adults $10, Children 6 - 12 $4, 5 & under Free. Please set aside Sunday, July 15 for the annual Holy Trinity cemetery service in Plevna at 2 p.m. and gather up a lawn chair to bring to the cemetery. The rain location is Plevna United Church.

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· Sydenham High School will be hosting Basketball and Volleyball camps this summer. The B-ball camp runs from July 2-6 and is for any students entering grades 4-6 as of September 2012, while the V-ball camp runs from July 9-13 and is for students entering grades 6-9 as of September 2012. Cost is $120 for each camp and there are still spots available. Contact the High School for more info at 3763612. · Be sure that your Canada Day plans include the annual Sydenham Point Celebrations. There will be a chicken BBQ hosted by the Lions Club from 4-7pm; a parade beginning at 1pm and activities and music all day long. There will be a grand firework show at dusk. · Frontenac Fury Girls Hockey is still looking for Atom players. Check out frontenacfury.com for more info. · The Sydenham Lake Canoe Club will be offering Stand Up Paddleboard lessons for adults from July 9-13 from 6:308:30pm. Cost is $150 includes board and paddle rental, qualified instruction & CKC insurance. To register call Helen at 376-6613 or haro@kos.net · Congratulations to South Frontenac Community Services who received a $36,000 grant from United Way of Greater Simcoe County under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy Rural and Remote Communities Project. This will allow SFCS to hire a second employee in the Family Services Department - welcome to Elizabeth Peterson.

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VERONA Debbie Lingen

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· The Verona Cattail Festival is only six weeks away. One big part of the festival, The Classic Car Show, is moving to the Verona Lions Center, to larger, more spacious grounds. This is the 17th year for the car show and what started as a 40-car event has blossomed into a huge, immensely popular annual event at the festival with over 150 classic beauties. Come see cars your great grandparents drove. Cars from every decade, from 1910 to present, will be represented. If you have a golden oldie that you want to enter in the Car Show, contact Ed at 613-374-2966. As for me, I will join the crowd and come view these fascinating vehicles. Visit the Classic Car Show at the Verona Lions Center on Sun. Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. · The Portland District and Area Heritage Society presents its 10th annual Old-Fashioned Strawberry Social (homemade shortcake biscuits made from a heritage recipe, with real whipped cream and luscious strawberries) on Saturday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lions Club Hall. $6 for adults, $3 for kids under 12; beverage included. · Bellrock Community Center is hosting a performance by Plastic Paddy. Admission is free-will offering. Snacks available at the concert. Friday, June 22 at 7 p.m. · Canada Day is coming and it’s always great fun celebrating in Harrowsmith. The Harrowsmith & District Social & Athletic Club is looking for volunteers for Canada Day celebrations. Volunteers can work an hour or as many as they choose. Contact Kim Gow 613-372-0018 or Dan Bell 613-372-1910 for information. · St. Paul’s United Church, Harrowsmith, is holding their annual Strawberry & Turkey Social on Sat. June 23, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. They will be serving turkey, salads, buns, condiments, fresh strawberries and cake. Adults $12, Children $6. Take-out is available. · It’s almost here! The Lions Club Jamboree will be arriving for three evenings of great fun and games, Thursday to Saturday, July 5, 6 and 7. There will be games of chance, great Bingo prizes, famous Jamboree Burgers and fries along with a fantastic midway. Canteen opens at 6 p.m. Other activities

start at 6 p.m. · The Verona Family Fishing Day will be held on Saturday, July 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Verona (Rock) Lake. The Verona Cattail Express will also be at this event to give free rides. Prizes for all kids under 16 who catch a fish. Free BBQ with hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, and drinks. Bring your boat or fish from the dock. No barbed hooks. For this event, Canadian residents do not require a fishing license. Please pre-register with Linda Bates at 613-374-1307 to reserve your spot! This is a free event brought to you by Frontenac Stewartship Council and the Verona Community Association. Join them for another fun Family Fishing Day!

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Hinchinbrooke School of Rock hopes to rock on T by Julie Druker

his year’s Hinchinbrooke School of Rock(ers) performed what might be the school’s final show on June 15 at the IOOF hall in Parham - though if it is left up to their fearless leader, teacher Julia Schall, that will hopefully not be the case. Schall, who will be taking a year off teaching next year, founded the program at the school five years ago with the help of grants from the Limestone Learning Foundation. It has been a huge hit with students ever since it began. The program invites students in grades seven and eight to take up a variety of classic rock band instruments as well as vocals if they choose, and is big on ear training and developing a sense of timing. Schall teaches the students how to play a number of classic rock/pop tunes, which she says is a great way to get youngsters interested in music. “It's a great opportunity, especially for students who might be a bit shy or hesitant to get up and perform on their own volition. The program is really all about communication and listening to one another, developing a feel for the music and the getting the satisfaction of creating music in a group,” she said at the concert. HD Supply, a rock band that came together while the students were at Hinchinbrooke

Public School, proves that some kids can become very motivated and will indeed go to pursue further music learning. This year’s group of Hinchinbrooke rockers, a band called District 9, performed a number of rock classics including “I love Rock and Roll”, “Summer of 69”, “Skater Boy”, “My Generation” and many more. HD Supply closed the show with a number of classics and their own originals to the delight of the crowd. Special guest Craig Bakay opened the show with Schall, and they along with Brittany Campbell on drums, played a couple of their own old time favorites to get the show started. Schall hopes to see the School of Rock continue but admits that things right now are up in the air. With her taking a one-year leave and Hinchinbrooke slated to close in 2013, the student rockers might see their beloved program fold. Schall said, “At this point we just have to wait to see how things unfold.” Schall said that she'd be more than willing to run the program if she finds herself at the new school in Sharbot Lake. And if that ends up being the case, the only thing that would need to change for the School of Rock would be its Hinchinbrooke designation.

Pioneer Museum opening & 40th anniversary of historical society T By Jeff Green he organisation that has single-handedly preserved the rich history of the past along the Highway 41 corridor, from the Aboriginal past to the logging, mining and settlement history right through to the development of the tourist industry and life on the lakes, is turning 40 this year. The Pioneer Club was established in 1972, and has been preserving the stories of community elders in print and through artefacts ever since. Now incorporated as the Cloyne and District Historical Society and based at the Pioneer Museum, some of the long line of former directors of the organisation will be on hand on Saturday June 23 to mark the opening of the museum for the 2012 season. The opening will also be the kick off of

the fund raising campaign for a 1,400 square foot addition to the building that will be built to accommodate the ever-expanding collection of historical material from local sources. Festivities will get underway at 11:30 on Saturday June 23. In addition to tours of the collection, musical performers will be on hand to perform in the pavilion on the site in Cloyne near the library, and at the Barrie Hall (across the road from North Addington Education Centre). Joe Grant, formerly of Tanglefoot, will perform, as will Eleanor Duncan and Gary Ferguson. There will also be a special performance by Dallas Arney. Opening ceremonies are slated for 1pm, followed by cake. The event will wrap up at 2:30 and the museum, and the fund raising campaign, will then be officially open for 2012.

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Strawberry Moon Festival at St. James Major T by Julie Druker

o celebrate the year's end of Aboriginal teaching at local area schools, Aboriginal youth coordinator Marcie Asselstine along with Mary Beth Scott, manager of the Child Center with Northern Frontenac Community Services, organized a year-end festival for kindergarten students at St. James Major Catholic School in Sharbot Lake. The celebration, called the Aboriginal Strawberry Moon Festival, offered students a number of presentations and hands on workshops that included songs, oral story telling, traditional dancing and crafts. Students also had a chance to eat traditional bannock that was prepared on site. Leaders from the local Aboriginal community who made presentations included, along with Marcie, members of the Sisters of the Drum group, Mitchell and Allison Shewell, Lily Davis, Anne Marie and Mary Anne Wilson and Danka Brewer. Students from Land O' Lakes, Hinchinbrooke, Clarendon Central and Sharbot Lake public

schools along with students from St. James Major took part in the celebrations. Thanks to a grant from the United Church of Canada Marcie is able to teach both in the local schools and also in the after-school program offered to youth by NFCS. Marcie said she feels it is important to give young children and youth a sense of pride in their Aboriginal culture. “I feel that if the students can in any way identify with what I am in teaching that that is what is most important and that I will have reached my goal.” Mary Beth Scott agreed. “Children in our community cannot have an appreciation of our culture unless it is presented to them. This program is an opportunity for them to get some hands on, concrete experiences that they can then use to explore the world around them and it is also a summary of everything that has been covered in their classroom teachings during the school year."

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Above: Roy Fitzroy. At right: Derek Maschke, Ryan Delyea, Paul Andrews Jr., Paul Andrews Sr

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NAEC class builds up for Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Written by: Megan Tully, Cassidy Wilson, Emma Fuller and Shannon Delyea - Grade 7 students, Photo credit: Rebecca Kelsey s. Lucasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grade 6/7 class at North Addington Education Centre had many ideas about what to make their dads for the special day designated for fathers. After some discussion, it was apparent that the students were interested in building something for their fathers. With the help of the high school shop teacher, Mr. Defosse, the grade 6/7 class decided toolboxes were a great idea. Over the course of three days, Mr. Defosse took groups of students consisting of three to four people at a time to construct these cool boxes. Having the wood pre-cut meant the class had to determine how to best assemble and fasten the wood together. With the help from some high school woodworking students, the toolboxes came out a success. The process was fun to do and out were finished. standing to look at when they

Greg Garey (Grade 6) said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;this project was very fun and my toolbox turned out really nice, especially after I sanded and painted itâ&#x20AC;?. After the class completed all the boxes, they were admired by passing students and teachers. The weekend was almost upon us and students had to decide what they would do with the boxes once they took them home. The boxes were left unfinished so that students and fathers could decide whether to personalize the gift at home by painting or decorating or leaving the natural wood as is. Either way, the toolboxes were a creative and funky fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day gift that all of the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fathers thoroughly enjoyed. When asked what her father thought of the toolbox, Nicole Kellar (Grade 6) said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dad and I plan to paint the toolbox together and then he will use it in the garageâ&#x20AC;?. The grade 6/7 class would like to extend a huge thank you to Brad from Yourway Building Centre for donating some materials to help make these funky tool boxes happen. We would not have been able to create such a unique gift without your support!

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the scramble format. The tournament raised $3,500 this year, and a good chunk of that money will go to the purchase of SARA (Standing and Raising Aid) Lift, which will be helpful for residents who have difficulty getting in and out of chairs and bed. Funds will also be used to cover the bussing costs for the activity program at Pine Meadow, wherein the residents go for day trips to various locations. Beyond that, some money will be going for equipment for a new resident at the home who has special needs. The tournament went off smoothly this year, and the Pine Meadow Special Needs Committee is already talking about new events for the next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament.

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Northern Frontenac Community Services AGM W

hen Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS) decided to hold their 37th Annual General Meeting at the Ompah hall, there were concerns that the turnout would suffer, as the Ompah hall is on the northern edge of the agency’s foot print. (NFCS shares responsibility for North Frontenac Township with Land O’Lakes Community Services, which covers most of Barrie ward). But when Pam Giroux got up to deliver her keynote address to the meeting it was to packed hall. Representatives from other agencies, officials from funding agencies and governments, board members and local supporters alike had made their way to Ompah for the meeting. Pam Giroux’s comments touched on one of the unique aspects of the NFCS basket of services, the Aboriginal education program for preschoolers and primary grade students that is run by Marcie Asselstine. The program grew out of Marcie’s interest in exploring her own roots in Algonquin culture. As a childhood educator at the Child Centre at NFCS, Marcie has been encouraged, first by former Executive Director Sue Leslie, and now by current Executive Director Don Amos, to develop an Aboriginal theme to the programming that is delivered to playgroups that the Child Centre runs in communities across Frontenac County. At first Marcie was given one day a week to run an Aboriginal playgroup, but over the years bits of money have been found to expand the program, and now she is working almost full time on the Aboriginal program, which is now delivered in the school system as well. When Pam Giroux moved to Sharbot Lake from Toronto in

Tom and Eileen Christianson the 1960s to teach at Sharbot Lake High School, she knew little about Aboriginal culture. Over the years as a teacher and mother of four in the local area, she became exposed to Algonquin culture through some of the efforts of the Manomin Keesis group in the 1980s and early 1990s. About 10 years ago she went to a workshop where she was re-acquainted with some of the people from Manomin Keesis and was introduced to drumming. Out of that workshop a group of women drummers and singers started up, eventually becoming known as “Sisters of the Drum”. The Sisters have been

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performing ever since, locally and regionally, at gatherings of all kinds, from Pow Wows to Remembrance Day Ceremonies and the Strawberry Moon festivals that are held each year to mark the end of the NFCS Aboriginal program. (see photo on page 7). All of these experiences have exposed Pam Giroux, who does not have any blood connection to the Algonquin community, to a raft of Algonquin cultural practices and traditions. “My journey on the red road has certainly been an enriching experience,” she told the audience at the NFCS AGM. She also recounted an experience that she remembers from her parenting days, when one of her sons asked why other students in his class had called him a frog, because his last name was Giroux. “I told him that he was of French Canadian descent, that he was not a frog, and he never mentioned it again. It does show what can be said in schoolyards, however, and I remember that in those years very few of the kids in the local schools talked about their native heritage. “But now, thanks to Marcie’s Aboriginal program, kids come forward and say ‘I have native blood’, my family is Algonquin’ – it develops a pride in heritage and brings an end to prejudice. This makes me more optimistic about the future,” said Pam Giroux. The NFCS Aboriginal Program is one of the smallest that is run by the agency, which spends about $2 million each year on programming for all ages. It delivers children and youth programming throughout Frontenac, and Adult and Senior Programming in Central and North Frontenac. As part of the AGM, Executive Director Don Amos presented staff recognition awards to Charity Garey (Youth Coordinator), to mark 5 years of service; Megan Hughes (Data Analysis Co-ordinator), Lisa Hamilton and Jennifer Morin (Early Childhood Educators), 10 years; and Kevin Raison (Family Counsellor) 15 years. Life memberships were presented to Tom and Eileen Christenson to mark their 15-year long commitment to delivering Meals on Wheels. Tom and Eileen have moved to Perth in recent years, but they still travel to Sharbot Lake to deliver meals each and every week.

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t was an interesting and uncommon mix of dogs in an old Wild West setting as Lynn and Leslie Cronk, owners of Eastern Cowboy Horseback Adventures near Parham, hosted their third annual fundraiser for Sheba’s Haven Rescue. The countless old style buildings on the property offered the perfect setting where guests enjoyed live music courtesy of Rock Bottom, a BBQ, silent auction, kids’ crafts, and pony rides that were set up around the property. In attendance was Catherine Pokrywa, owner of Sheba’s Haven Rescue, a charitable organization that relies on donations to provide care for older, terminally ill dogs in need of a home and special care. Catherine provides such a home at her threeacre property near Inverary, where currently she is full to capacity with 13 dogs in her care. Accompanying her at the event was Pappy, a 13-year-old stray Catherine picked up in Brockville, who she says has dementia but a very funny personality. Catherine was bitten by the rescue bug after visiting one Humane Society, and took home an older sick dog that it was clear no one else wanted to adopt. She is only person in Ontario offering this kind of charitable care to older palliative dogs and has cared for close to 50 dogs, some of whom have lasted just five days in her care and others over two years. Friday’s fundraiser was the brain child of the Cronks, who are also avid animal lovers. They have rescued numerous dogs, horses and other animals over the years. Leslie Cronk explained why they offered their home and business up for this fundraiser. “This is something that we feel very strongly about and is just something that I feel that I have to do. And it also gives me pleasure and joy.” The Wild West setting of Eastern Cowboy Horseback Adventures is the perfect setting for animal lovers of all sorts who want to support a worthy animal cause. For more information about Sheba’s Haven Rescue and other upcoming fundraising events visit www.shebashaven.petfinder.com.

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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Hummingbird Clearwing Moths

ave you recently noticed little flying insects that look like bumblebees but fly like hummingbirds? Chances are you had a visit from the Hummingbird Clearwing Moth. Some people think they are baby hummingbirds but baby hummingbirds do not fly. If you look closely you’ll see what look like tiny feathers on the top of its head, but these are not feathers – they’re antennae. Another clue that this is not a bumblebee is that this moth will probably not let you get close enough for a second look but, instead, will zip away at the speed of light. These moths are becoming more widespread in North America ranging from Newfoundland to British Columbia and even our far north. Because of their sporadic and speedy flight habits, it’s not easy to get clear photographs but we were lucky to receive this great picture from one of our readers. The Hummingbird Clearwing Moth is only one of four species of these day-flying moths in North America but this particular moth is more prevalent in the east. In our area, they were only here for a week or so but perhaps they’ll be back as more flowers are blooming. What an interesting and beautiful visitor to the garden! The Hummingbird Clearwing is actually a member of the Sphingidae (Sphinx) moth family and closely resembles hummingbirds in its feeding habits. Its scientific name is Hemaris thysbe. Instead of a long beak, this

Photo by Jack Alexander moth uses a coiled tube that extends out of its mouth to feed, then rolls back up and out of the way. This little tube works much like a straw to sip the nectar from the flowers. With the long tube, the moths are able to extract nectar from flowers like honeysuckles, bee balm, phlox, verbena, lilacs, butterfly bushes and snowberries. Some nectar is inaccessible to many other flower visitors, so it seems that certain flowers prefer these long tongued pollinators. Hummingbird Clearwings are rather plump but tapered at both ends. The tail opens into a fan shape, which looks similar to the tail of a shrimp or lobster, if you use your imagination! The ones we saw were an orange-yellow colour with black markings - very similar to a bee. Unlike other moths, which fly at night, the

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hummingbird moth flies during the day but can still be quite active at dusk. They usually inhabit fields, the edge of forests and flower gardens. They do not stay at any one flower for a length of time but dart quickly from flower to flower. The Hummingbird Clearwing is sometimes associated with the Tomato Hornworm moth, another member of the Sphinx family, but, while Tomato Hornworms have a bad reputation due to their appetite for tomatoes, eggplant, potato and green pepper plants, the Hummingbird Clearwing Moth stays away from such garden produce. After mating, tiny green eggs are laid on the undersides of leaves in early spring. They hatch into larvae that have a distinctive horn on the rear. The caterpillars that evolve feed on the leaves of specific fruit trees such

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as plum or cherry trees; other favourites are honeysuckle, snowberry and hawthorn. During this feeding time their green colour acts as a perfect camouflage. When they are fully grown, they drop to the ground and spin a loose, dark brown cocoon and pupate, partially protected by leaf litter. Caterpillars emerge as beautiful moths that can be seen flying from May usually through until July. Those messy leaves that a lot of gardeners hate actually provide shelter for this beautiful pollinator. If you haven’t see one this spring, keep an eye out next May or June – you may be lucky to find a Hummingbird Clearwing Moth in your own backyard! Observations: Thanks to Jack Alexander of Harlowe for sending the photo of a Hummingbird Clearwing Moth, which he spotted flitting around his apple blossoms.

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Photo by Glenda Jones a couple in a nursing home who are in love and trying to find some privacy but are being constantly thwarted by other residents. Glenda Jones, the spokesperson for the group, said that even though they meet once a week for a rehearsal, it is not about lines, but more about ideas. The starting line and the punch line are agreed on. After that everyone is on their own and a lot of funny things happen. Several of the group have been doing this for years. Shirley, one of the very funny characters - who is very good at being a bit vague - actually had a stage show in England. And Glenda has been doing Improv for years. The Sage Age players all hail from Almonte. Last year they decided to go on the road and wound up in Halifax where they were very successful, and this year they are invited to British Columbia. They will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary in September. Hopefully they will still be entertaining people in another 20 years. For more information visit www.sageage.ca

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Sharbot Lake United Church celebrates 125 years T he wooden pews filled up fast at the United Church in Sharbot for a special ceremony celebrating its 125-year anniversary. Rev. Eric Barr led the service, which included music courtesy of the choir, organist Barb Agnew and guest Sara Lake, and a reading by Sarah Magie. Member of the congregation Dianne Lake spoke about the church’s history based on a history compiled by Allan Miller, Shirley Peruniak and Susan Wing. Lake began by asking the congregation, “Did you hear the bell toll this morning? It is the same bell that tolled 125 years ago to welcome church goers to the new Methodist church in Sharbot Lake.” The first church was constructed in Sharbot Lake on the site of the present-day Masonic Lodge by Presbyterians in 1880, four years after the K&P railway officially opened. Though there was never an ordained resident minister at the church, students from the Presbyterian Theological College of Queens University were regularly sent out and boarded at the home of Mrs. Melzer Avery (now the post office). In 1884 a regular Methodist mission was started in Sharbot Lake and records show that the first resident minister appointed was Rev. A.O. Watts. Regular Methodist and Angli-

Rev. Eric Barr, his wife Phyllis with Rev. Ron Smeaton and his wife Dolores can services were held in the building until 1887, when the Methodists built their own church just west of the Sharbot Lake Inn, on land that was donated from the K & P Rail-

Best tourney for Sydenham & District Lions by Julie Druker im Kelly of the Sydenham and District Lions club was thrilled to report that their recent golf tourney fundraiser, which took place at the Rivendell Golf Club in Verona on June 15, was by far their most successful to date. The tournament raised over $5,000 for the No Child Without program, which provides MedicAlert bracelets to students in need. This year’s proceeds will assist students at Harrowsmith Public School. Kelly said the tournament’s overwhelming success this year was largely due to the generosity of the many sponsors and prize donors, as well as the many neighboring Lions Clubs members who made the trip from Tamworth, Verona and Amherstview to participate in the tournament. The Sydenham and District Lions have supported the No Child Without Program in many of our local area schools over the years At left: Jessica Crain, Stephan Hiller, Sydenham Lions Tail Twister Wray Gillespie, Tim Smith and Thomas Cabral

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way. The lumber for the church was milled at Millies Mill in Oso. The original church was larger than the present United church and every Sunday service included music by a church orchestra and choir. In 1885 the present day manse was constructed and Rev. Eber Crombie was the first minister to reside there. The Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational churches of Canada united in 1925, and it was decided one year later, in 1926, under the leadership of Rev. R. Eagleson, that a new church be built at a cost of $5,000 since the old church on the hill was in need of repair. This is the present day United Church. It was only much later on, in 1967, that the Parham, Maberly and Sharbot Lake churches became the Centenary Pastoral Church. Lake finished her history giving thanks to “all who served this church over the last 125 years as ministers, stewards, elders and members.” Rev. Dr. Ron Smeaton, who served as minister at the church from 1963-1967, gave a message titled “Where the Roads Come Together”. His emphasis was on the idea that “Unity does not imply uniformity.” He recited words form the Gospel of John that read, “There are other sheep I have that are not of this fold and them too I must lead as well.” Smeaton continued, “We need not look like the other sheep, we only have to follow the shepherd. If others follow the shepherd in their own way differently from us, well so be it. In my observation this has not happened yet. And I often wonder why is it that we have to keep repeating the mistakes of the past to everyone’s detriment.” Smeaton ended his message with one of his mottos: “Stand Up, Speak Up, and Shut up” and the idea of having the wisdom to know when to undertake each. Following the service members of the congregation and the community were invited to share a lunch in the church hall.

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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY

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Joe passed away, peacefully and with dignity, in hospital, Perth, on Monday, June 18, 2012. Stanley Allen “Joe” Shanks, of Ompah, in his 70th year. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Elva Hermer, and by his father Allen Shanks, as well as his sister, Marlene Love. Loving son of Stella Shanks (née Sproule). Cherished father to Darin Shanks (Kim), of Mississauga, and Shawn Shanks (Shirley), of Alliston. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his sisters, Freda Shanks, of Ardoch, and Janis Spingle (Bill), of Ompah. A special thanks go out to the Ompah Volunteer Fire Department, and Canadian Red Cross, for their care and support when it was needed the most. For those wishing, donations to the Ompah Volunteer Fire Department, or the Canadian Red Cross, would be greatly appreciated by the family. To honour Joe’s wishes, cremation has taken place with a celebration of Joe’s life to be held at a later date. Joe’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth 613-267-3082

Darrien Mark Mieske, son of Mark & Nicole Mieske, graduated from Carleton University in Ottawa, receiving his degree, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a concentration in Psychology on June 6, 2012. We are very proud of your hard work in achieving honours standings. Love, Mom, Dad, Great Grandma Lucy and family.

Congratulations to Kimberlee Hertendy on graduating from Trent University with a Bachelor of Sciences in Forensic Sciences Honours Degree. The convocation was held on June 7, 2012. Kimberlee plans to attend Seneca College for a graduate program in September of 2013 to further pursue her dream of becoming a homicide detective. Love from Dad, Mom, Ken, Jan, Théo, Phillip, Rachel and Noah

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Thank You Ada Phyllis Earl Catherine and Heather Earl, Doreen Kirkham, and Harry and Ruth Warren would like to thank our friends and family who came to Ada’s interment and reception. She was a wonderful woman, whom we’ll all miss. She deserved the heartfelt farewell that you gave her.

Thank You - Churchill

We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to the wonderful people in our area, whom we are so lucky to know. Thank you to our fire departments for all of their kindness and help. Thank you to all of our friends and neighbors for all you have done for us. We can never begin to thank you. Thank you to Lookout Home Hardware and Plevna Freshmart, and to our wonderful co-workers. And finally, thank you to Sherry Gorr and Greg Wise for being the greatest people anyone could ever work for. Again, thank you all so much and God bless you. Ron and Elaine Churchill and family.

A Promise for You “Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. ” Psalm 141: 3

Maschke Funeral Home

Parham, Ontario

613-375-6254

Seven years have passed Since that sad day When the one we loved Was called away Remembering Skipper – May 20, 2011 Anne, family, Dee-Dee, Heidi-Mae

John Dennie

Serving the area for over 100 years.

Owner/Managing Director

Moore, Norman T.

In loving memory of our dear Norman, who passed away June 19, 2005.

who passed away June 23, 2011

FUNERAL SERVICES

David Goodfellow

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of

Hertendy

CARD OF THANKS

Passed away peacefully on Friday, June 8th, 2012 at the Trenton Memorial Hospital. Peter Hayes of Bayside, in his 56th year. Loving son of Sarah Hayes (nee VanNess) and the late Russell Hayes. Sadly missed by his girlfriend Nikki MacMillan, and her children Avalon MacMillan, Angie Traikos and Dimitri Traikos. Cherished father of Dwayne (Val) Hayes of Port Hope and Jeffery (Jen) Hayes of Bowmanville. Ever remembered by his grandchildren Brianne, Caitlynn and Owen. Survived by his siblings Debrah Hayes-Dennis (Paul) of Marmora, Michael and Glen Hayes both of Arden. Peter will be ever remembered by his nephew Shayne (Anne-Marie) Hayes of Ottawa. Memorial Service will be held at the BELLEVILLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL LTD. 68 N. Front St. Belleville (613-968-5080) Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. (with visitation prior from 1:00-3:00 p.m.) The Officers & Members of Lake Lodge #215 and Sister Lodges are requested to assemble for a Memorial Service on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. (Funeral Service to immediately follow). As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Quinte Humane Society or Charity of Choice would be appreciated. Online condolences www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

BIRTHDAY

Northbrook

(613) 336-6873 1-888-336-3725 www.maschkefuneralhome.com

One year ago you left us Life without you is not the same You will never be forgotten In our hearts you will remain We miss you, Pop Crystal, Lance, Madison, Morgan and Macy Cowdy

Depot Creek Nature Reserve T

he Land Conservancy for Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, hopes to raise enough money to be able to purchase a 30-hectare (72 acre) Depot Creek property near Verona. The group has been looking for a property where people can experience nature in an easily accessible setting, and found what it was looking for in the Depot Creek Nature Reserve - an ecologically valuable property that has been tenderly cared for by its owner, Kim Ondaatje, for over 40 years. At this point, before becoming the owner and undertaking a detailed species inventory for the property, Land Conservancy members have sighted three bird species that are at risk: Bobolink, Eastern Meadowlark, and Whip-poor-Will, along with Butternut trees, which are endangered. Fundraising for $150,000 to cover the purchase and ongoing stewardship expenses began in April and the Land Conservancy has already received over $120,000. The group needs to raise the remaining $30,000 by September, the closing date on the offer to purchase. With the permission of the owner, the Land Conservancy is hosting walks on the property to give people a chance to see for themselves why the Depot Creek Nature Reserve is worth preserving. The next walk is on July 7. To register, contact Paul Mackenzie at 613-547-5748 or mackenzp@queensu.ca. There is more information about the Depot Creek Nature Reserve at www.LandConservancyKFLA.org, along with the dates for two August walks. Donations to contribute to the purchase of the Depot Creek Nature Reserve can be made on-line through Canada Helps, www.canadahelps.org or directly to the Land Conservancy: P.O. Box 825, Kingston, K7L 4X6. - submitted by the Land Conservancy

Monk to pass through AH, Central Frontenac D

aeung Sunim, a 42-year-old Korean Buddhist monk, will be passing through Addington Highlands and Central Frontenac in the near future as he travels Hwy 7 on a bicycle journey across the continent. Sunim is attempting to circumnavigate all of North America then travel to the southernmost tip of Argentina on his bicycle. He has no chase van, no contacts, no support network, limited funds and has never been in North America before now. He speaks just enough English to get by and is undertaking this 30,000km bike ride, “To test my spirit”. For more information, log onto facebook and visit facebook.com/JourneyOfSpirit

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The Classifieds Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $8.20 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fx: 613-279-3172; nfnews@frontenac.net

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

PAYS CASH $$$

For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

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

AUTOMOTIVE

KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We pay $400 for your trade ins. Good selection of tires; 300 cars and trucks for your auto parts; north of Hwy 7; 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644. KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

GARAGE/YARD SALES

LARGE YARD SALE, 5791 Matawatchan Rd., 2 km from Hwy 41. June 29 & 30, July 1 & 2; 74 ft. x 24 ft. of goodies, appliances, furniture, décor, housewares, tools. Dawn ‘til dusk, rain or shine. See you. SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 8am7pm. Ford T-bucket die cast model; large decorative rose bowl; musical bottle; shadow box picture; books; tools; lures; etc. New items every week

HELP WANTED

CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON for Garden Centre and Greenhouse with Landscape Design/Build services. Experience in retail plant business a plus. Seasonal Full-Time includes weekends during busy times: Hourly Wage dependent on experience. info@ kingstonnurseries.com

MUSIC LESSONS

ENTERTAINMENT WITH O’DONNELL FAMILY BAND *BORDERTOWN* – Saturday June 23, 8:30 pm until 12:00, Marlbank ‘Phoenix’ Tavern; Saturday June 30, 10 am until 2 pm – Madoc Market Square; Saturday July 10, 10 am to 1:30 pm, Madoc Market Square; Saturday July 21st, 7 pm to 11 pm, Arden Legion.

TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659

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

FLEA MARKET

TONI’S AND JP’S FLEA MARKET - 6107 Hwy. 506 at Ardoch Road, everyone welcome. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 613-479-0341.

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE located on Hwy. 7 just east of the Junction of Hwy 38 and Hwy. 7. For further information, contact Ram at 613-279-2827 INDOOR STORAGE for boats, trucks, campers; also U-Lock storage. Northbrook, 613-336-2641 THREE BEDROOM HOME on private lot close to school in Cloyne, Ont. First and last months’ rent in advance. We need references. Rent is $800.00 per month plus heat and hydro. Call Bruce 613-336-9466. Available July 15, 2012

FOR SALE

1996 CHEV 1/2 TON, 194,000 km. Quantity of #160 and #220 Conibear traps. 3000 watt generator (new). 613-278-0881 1996 GAS GOLF CART, minimal use, perfect condition, one owner, windshield, floor mat hubcaps, etc. asking $1100. 613-374-2788. 2001 CHRYSLER 300 SERIES, 4 door, sun roof, A/C, heated leather seats, rust proofed, E-tested & safetied June 01, 2012; $4500 O.B.O. 613-335-2406; 613-540-4265 FIREWOOD FOR SALE, all hardwood, pick up or delivery available. 613-335-2723 (h); 613329-7187 (c); 613-329-0375 (c) LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FISHING TACKLE at great prices. Only at Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St. Verona; phone 613-374-2851 SELECTED NECKLACE & EARRING SETS, 50% off while supplies last. Only at Nicole’s Gifts, 6709 Main St. Verona, 613-374-2323 WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS. 2012 Spring Savings Sale! Factory incentives up to $1600 on Outdoor Wood & Corn Furnaces OR Tradeout 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

FOUND KITTEN on South Mazinaw Heights Rd., Cloyne on June 14. Call 613-336-0323.

n June 25 and 27, Frontenac County residents will have the opportunity to get updated information on the Regional Highspeed Broadband Project that is bringing highspeed internet access to the Frontenacs. Service is expected to be available for portions of South and Central Frontenac by this fall, with most of the County having highspeed internet access by 2014. The public is invited to two meetings from 6:30 to 8pm: Mon. June 25, at Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake, and Wed, June 27, Sydenham Legion.

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. ww.mindspan.net/construction GUY WITH PICKUP; junk cleanup and disposal, pickup & delivery. Call Pete, 613-333-1428 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.

WANTED TO BUY

STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

MOVING SALE

1434 Wagner Road, Sharbot Lake (last house on road)

9 am to 4 pm Sat. June 30 & Mon. July 2, 2012 Phone 613-279-1099 for information

TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS Zoning By-Law 0372/2012 has been deferred until July 3, 2012. Jack Pauhl, Clerk

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the Estate of Ida Pearl Lyons, late of the Township of North Frontenac, who died on or about May 10, 2012 must be filed with the undersigned personal representative on or before July 24, 2012. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. Leonard Gordon Lyons Executor, by his solicitor Leonard G. Bryan, Barrister and Solicitor Box 669, Tweed, Ontario K0K 3J0

First Impressions Community Exchange tonight

ll residents and business owners of the Municipality of North Frontenac are invited to come and learn what visitors from the Village of Lyndhurst saw when they secretly visited North Frontenac in May. This presentation is of interest to absolutely everyone. ClarMill Hall, Thursday June 21, 6:30pm: Meet & Greet; 7pm: Lyndhurst presentation to the municipality. There will be refreshments

THE CHILD CENTRE

The Treasure Trunk

a part of

NORTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES

Second Tyme Around Clothing

1171 Cannon Rd., Sharbot Lake

Requires

613-279-2113

HUNTING & FISHING

FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Henderson School. Firearms, July 6 and 7. Hunter Education, July 13 and 14. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613-3352786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES. Turkey Examinations. Please call for course dates and details. Call Richard 613-336-9875.

COMING EVENTS

EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING

Fast Internet in the County of Frontenac? O

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Summer Hours Mon - Fri: 9am-5pm Sat: 9am-3pm

5 Bag Days Every Day

Quality New & Used Clothing at Affordable Prices! For furniture drop off, please call ahead. 279-2113 ask for Janet.

SUPPLY STAFF FOR LICENCED PROGRAMS Qualifications • Early Childhood Education Diploma or Relevant experience with children • First Aid/CPR • Clear CPIC • Up to date immunization • Available flexible hours Please send resumé and cover letter to The Child Centre 1004 Art Duffy Rd. Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Attention: Susan Wilby or email ccday@frontenac.net Closing Date: 12:00 pm June 25th, 2012

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS

NOTICE OF PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAW 0371/2012 TAKE NOTICE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands passed By-law No. 0371/2012, on the 18th day of June, 2012, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as Amended. PURPOSE OF THE BY-LAW: An application was received from Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church of Canada to rezone a parcel of land located in Lot 81, Registered Plan 32A, in the geographic Township of Kaladar, Township of Addington Highlands. The application applies to an approximately 0.14 hectare (0.34 acres) parcel of land located at 3647 County Road No. 29 or Flinton Road. The site was used as a church. The subject land is designated Hamlet in the Official Plan and is zoned Community Facility (CF). The purpose of the zoning application is to place lands in a site specific Hamlet Residential (HR) Zone to permit the conversion of an existing church to a residential use. EFFECT OF THE BY-LAW REQUEST: The by-law would rezone the subject lands from a Community Facility (CF) Zone to a Hamlet Residential (HR) Zone to permit the conversion of an existing church to a residential use. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: The property is described as Registered Plan 32A for the Village of Flinton, Lot 81, in the geographic Township of Kaladar, Township of Addington Highlands. AND TAKE NOTICE THAT: i. Only individuals, corporations, and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or group on its behalf. ii. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. NOTE: The last day for filing objection will be July 11, 2012. The objection must be received by this date in order to be valid. Any appeal submitted to the Township of Addington Highlands for referral to the Ontario Municipal Board must be filed with the Clerk and include: 1) The objection to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection. 2) The name and address of the appellant. 3) The fee payment required by the Ontario Municipal Board in the amount of $125.00 payable to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario. DATED at the Township of Addington Highlands this 19th day of June, 2012 Jack Pauhl, Clerk

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Trousdale's

In Store Specials from June 21-28/12 Schneider’s Chicken Strips, Nuggets or Burgers Frozen. 908 gr.

Fresh food. Friendly neighbours.

Open: Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-7pm, Sun: 8am-6pm 613-376-6609 George St, Sydenham

99 ea.

PURDON CONSERVATION AREA – Pink Showy Ladyslipper Orchids bloom mid-June to early July, accessible boardwalk; info, directions www.mvc.ca; 613-259-2421

Saturday June 23 ARDEN - WALK-A-THON fundraiser for local events by Kennebec Rec Commitee, 9am, pledge sheets: Diane 335-2845, walk to High Falls bridge CLOYNE PIONEER MUSEUM OPENING, 11am–2pm, BBQ and live music, Cloyne Museum/Barrie Hall FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held Saturdays, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; Verona Lions Club FAIRMOUNT HOME ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DAY, fundraiser for the home, 11am3pm, BBQ HARLOWE DANCE, w/ Country 4 Band, community centre, $8, 8pm, air-conditioned, lunch, prizes, all welcome. HARROWSMITH - STRAWBERRY & TURKEY SOCIAL, St. Paul’s United Church, 4:306:30pm, $12; children $6. HENDERSON - GIGANTIC YARD SALE, 8am-1pm, community hall, sponsor: United Church, info: 613-336-2467 PARHAM - ODDFELLOWS (MAYFLOWER #297) 120th BIRTHDAY, IOOF hall, music, BBQ, strawberries & ice cream; starts 1pm PARHAM - STEAK BBQ DINNER by Central Frontenac Fire Dept. Station #4, United Church, 5-7pm; $15pp SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB - Open House to celebrate newly renovated facility, 1-3pm, 1106 Gemmills Road VERONA - STRAWBERRY SOCIAL by Portland District & Area Heritage Society, Lions Hall, 11am-3pm; $6; $3 under 12.

Friday June 22 ALZHEIMER’S WORKSHOP, free, for family & friends of individuals with dementia, “Making the most of your time together”, 10-2:30, Waterford Retirement Home, 471 Cataraqui Woods Dr. Kingston; presented by Alzheimer’s Society, register Amy 544-3078 x. 202 BELLROCK – CONCERT by “PLASTIC PADDY”, Celtic, country, East Coast music, community hall, 7pm, free-will offering, proceeds to hall. HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE, for ages 9-15, Golden Links hall, 7-10pm, $6 sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs, Sharon

Letters to the editor Garbage hypocrisy

372-1274; Wayne 358-2533 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall PLEVNA - OPEN-MIKE MUSIC JAM, United Church, 7-9:30pm, sacred & secular music welcome; hosts: Lionel Grimard, Rev. Jean Brown. Light refreshments, free-will offering for the church. Info: 613-336-2516 SHARBOT LAKE – YOUTH DANCE, for grades 5-9, Oso Hall, $6; 6-9pm, sponsor: Northern Frontenac Community Services

Thursday June 21

Thurs – Sat, June 21, 22 & 23

concur with Patrick Maloney's June 7 letter about his frustration with Central Frontenac's process for deciding on its new garbage policy. I became concerned a year or so ago when we received a "survey" about the options for reducing the township's garbage and increasing recycling. As we filled out the survey, it became apparent that the clear bag 'alternative' was the intended solution and the survey was a veiled attempt to make the citizens think they had been able to be a part of the decision. We were not provided with any feedback about the results of this survey. I suspect that not many citizens indicated support for the clear bag option. In our survey form, I made several suggestions which do not seem to have been acted upon. Here are some of my concerns: 1. CLEAR BAGS are an invasion of privacy. We are allowed an opaque bathroom bag. What about the messy kitchen garbage bag? Must we empty the mess directly into our clear garbage bag? Additionally, the inspection of the clear bags with possible rejection by the waste management officer is beyond the pale. The city of Kingston rejected the

99 ea.

Red Tomatoes on the Vine or Seedless Cucumbers

Product of Canada No. 1 Grade

Save $4.52

¢ /lb

or $2.14/kg

We will be open Canada Day July 1st & July 2 (Monday) 8am-5pm

CLOYNE: CO-ED SENIOR SOFTBALL, Thursdays 3pm, ball field, all skills welcome. Don 336-2452; Lauder 336-2998 MCDONALDS CORNERS - Carolyn Mark & Tuxedo concert, guest Jenny Whiteley, MERA Schoolhouse, 8pm, $20 at door or donation PLEVNA - FIRST IMPRESSIONS COMMUNITY EXCHANGE presentation by Lyndhurst team about their impressions of Plevna & Ompah, Clar-Mill Hall, 6:30pm, refreshments, public is invited. PLEVNA - CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS Meeting for North Frontenac, 7pm; meeting room above Clar-Mill Fire Hall SHARBOT LAKE - CENTRAL FRONTENAC MINOR SOFTBALL Squirt games, 6:30pm (ages 10 - under 12) SHARBOT LAKE – “LIVING OUR HISTORY – TOGETHER”, Railway Heritage Park, reenactment of life during war of 1812; Period Dress contest; tipis, games, beading, wild rice prep. & more. Thurs 7pm Opening Ceremonies; Fri 2pm-close,:displays, BYO picnic dinner 6pm, open mic evening; Sat. 9am-4pm, displays, artisan market, horse-drawn wagon rides, musket volley 9:30; Tea Boil Competition 10am; Wife Sale 11am; Native games noon; Tomahawk Throwing 1pm; Public Humiliation (dunking) 1:30; musket volley 2:30; drumming, closing ceremonies. https://sites. google.com/site/livingourhistorytogether/

Kraft & Cracker Barrel Cheese Bars 400-500 gr.

Half Price

Northern Happenings Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events and their details should be independently verified by readers.

june 21, 2012

Sat. & Sun. June 23 & 24 PALMERSTON LAKE BASS DERBY, Featured Guest. “Big” Jim McLaughlin, under 16 yrs free, $40 includes Sat night dinner. Contact doubles211@gmail.com; 1-866-661-4949.

Sunday June 24 CRAWFORD’S CEMETERY Decoration Service, 2pm, info: Elaine 613-278-2385 DESERT LAKE - SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC for St. Paul’s United Church, Harrowsmith, at Desert Lake Resort; kid-friendly service 11am,

clear bag option in favour of a better solution. They reduced our weekly bag limit from two to one (large families get extra, free bag tags). I feel that this a fair and reasonable solution as now I am sort of being rewarded for my recycling efforts as our family only produces about one bag of garbage every two weeks. 2. COST – It is annoying to me that we cannot use our current supply of bag tags. Why is this the case? Why should our bag tags be worthless? 3. FURTHER REDUCTION IN SERVICE Now we are not allowed to drop clean wood or brush at our local site which is Olden, but have to hike out to Hinchinbrooke. What is the reason for this? 4. TOWNSHIP'S HYPOCRISY - If our township is so adamant about increasing the amount of recycling, why are they not doing their part in adding to the items acceptable for recycling. For example: No compost program; no styrofoam (except for large packing items); no free household items provision which would greatly reduce bulk and also make items available for people who could use them. At the Township of Algonquin Highlands, they have provided a recycling hut with one side open. People deposit their unwanted items under the protection of the

potluck lunch, games, all welcome. ELPHIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 166th Anniversary, 11am, guest minister Rev. Bob Hill, luncheon following, all welcome; info: Elaine 613-278-2385 FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE @ Through the Roof Ministry, 6:30pm, Open mic

Monday June 25 MABERLY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY meeting, community hall, 7:30pm SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE - HIGHSPEED BROADBAND PROJECT Update, Oso Hall 6:30–8pm, all welcome. –

as parade passes your residence. Fireworks near beach. Ompah community hall, dinner 5:30pm $10, under 12 $5; fireworks at gravel pit. Plevna Clar-Mill hall, vendors 10am-2pm, BBQ lunch noon, kids & adults games, scavenger hunt, bingo 3pm. Snow Road Snowmobile Club breakfast 8am, Strawberry Social 6-8pm $5, ENTERPRISE - GOSPEL SING, w/ Mohawk Messengers & The Echoes, Camden Gospel Assembly, County Road 14, 7pm, all welcome, info: Geraldine 374-3522. SHARBOT LAKE - GARAGE & BAKE SALE, BBQ, Pentecostal Church, starts 8am, proceeds to missions trip

Tuesday June 26

Sunday July 1

CENTRAL FRONTENAC RAILWAY HERITAGE SOCIETY, Annual General Meeting, 7pm, public welcome; info: 613-279-2777. LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; info: lolqinfo@ gmail.com

BEDFORD OPEN MIKE & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Road, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel and more, $2, info: 613-3742614 CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS: Crow Lake: Flotilla, public beach, 1pm; Denbigh: pickup ballgame 10am; flag dedication noon; contest judging 12:30; games, music 1pm; fireworks 9:30; Sharbot Lake: Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Games, BBQ at the Beach, Music & Entertainment at the bandshell, fireworks; Sydenham: parade 1pm, music all day; BBQ supper 4:30pm, fireworks. Wilton: tractor parade 4pm, potluck community supper 6pm. UNITED CHURCH MUSICAL PRAISE MORNING, with Ralph & Carol McInnes; Ompah 9:30am; Plevna 11:15am, all welcome.

Wednesday June 27

MABERLY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY final euchre of season, community hall; potluck dinner 6pm, cards 7pm; euchre resumes Sept. 27; info, Doris 264-5446; Lorraine 326-0622 RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 2-4pm, Southern Frontenac Community Services, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 613-376-6477; 1-800-763-9610, all women welcome SNOW ROAD – FOOT CARE CLINIC, community hall, appointment 613-279-3151. SYDENHAM - HIGHSPEED BROADBAND PROJECT Update, Royal Canadian Legion Branch, 6:30-8pm, all welcome

July 2 – 6 SYDENHAM - BASKETBALL CAMP for students entering grades 4-6 in Sept. $120 info: high school 376-3612.

Thursday June 28

July 2 - Aug 17

CLOYNE: CO-ED SENIOR SOFTBALL, Thursdays 3pm, ball field, all skills welcome. Don 336-2452; Lauder 336-2998 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477. SHARBOT LAKE – FAMILY MOVIE “The Lorax”, Oso Hall 7pm, free, donations welcome; under 12 must be accompanied by adult, info: Child Centre 613-279-2244 SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm, Rural VISONS Centre;

SYDENHAM LAKE CANOE CLUB day camp programs for ages 7-14; $150 week; register, 613-376-6613; sydenhamlakecanoeclub.com

Friday June 29

SHARBOT LAKE - CENTRAL FRONTENAC MINOR SOFTBALL Squirt games, 6:30pm (ages 10 - under 12)

ARDEN - BBQ ROAST BEEF ON A BUN w/ fixings, United Church, 4:30-6:30pm, $10; under 12 years $6; sponsor: UC Stewards

Saturday June 30 ARDEN ARTISANS, GARDEN PARTY & OPEN STUDIOS, 10am-5pm, 3 studios: Arden Pottery, Arden Batik & Art on the Bay, door prizes at each studio. ARDEN - STRAWBERRY SOCIAL, community hall, 1-3pm, $5; sponsor: Kennebec Historical Society. CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS: Long Lake Flotilla, 7pm, meet at public beach or join in

hut and other people help themselves to them. When I visited the hut, it was very busy with someone hauling away a small dresser and another person making off with a large framed mirror. No glass recycling - I was shocked when I read in Patrick’s article that our glass recyclables are simply dumped into the waste pit. After we go to the trouble to sort our recyclables, this is the thanks we get? In my opinion, our usually excellent council have made a very bad decision. Encouragement and support is the way to achieve greater co-operation. The current policy seems to be mean-spirited and bullying. Joan Rose, seasonal resident

Please support your local food bank

s the sibling of two disability pensioners (both now deceased) who sometimes made use of the food bank in Belleville, I'd like to say something (to those of us who have more than enough) about the whole idea of food banks. Depending on the size of the city or rural population, they have numbers of volunteers who shop, organize, pack, and serve or deliver emergency ham-

Wednesday July 4 CENTRAL FRONTENAC MINOR SOFTBALL, 8:30pm, Sharbot Lake ball park, Sharbot Lake Bantams vs Inverary PLEVNA - STRAWBERRY SOCIAL, 11:30am1:30pm, Clar-Mill Hall; $10; 6-12yrs $4. 5 & under free. Sponsored by Anglican Church and Clar-Mill Community Volunteers.

Thursday July 5

Thurs - Sat, July 5, 6 and 7. VERONA LIONS JAMBOREE, midway, games of chance, prizes, food, fun, 6pm, Lions grounds

Sunday July 8 DOLL, TEDDY BEAR, VINTAGE TOY, QUILT SHOW & SALE, Sunday July 8, 10am-4pm, Belleville Fish & Game Club, Elmwood Dr.; proceeds to Heart & Stroke Foundation; Bev, 613-966-8095

pers to individuals and families. Note the word emergency. Recipients request help only as a last resort. If food banks have less to give then they have no choice but to give each recipient less. Think about the times you've scanned the rentals ads in this paper and been amazed at how high the rents are out here, even though house prices are much lower than in cities. Think about the conversations you've had with workers who have at least one additional part-time job to make ends meet. Think about times in your life you've eaten bread sandwiches till your next pay cheque. Think about being virtually unemployable because of your age, but a couple of years too young for Old Age Security, and without any company pension. How would you eat if you had to pay rent and live on social assistance, minimum wage or fixed incomes with the cost of living constantly increasing? Food banks provide boxes of balanced basics, including some fresh foods for families. So they need cash as well as non-perishable food donations and they need it regularly. They're locally run, so there aren't any glamorous national fundraising campaigns or events. Just think about it. Lynn Shwadchuck

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as a course volunteer at the Sydenham Fall Run for the past four years. Norm Roberts – When Norm Roberts moved to South Frontenac from Belleville, he brought with him considerable volunteer experience that he had developed in local hockey and baseball. He joined the Storrington Recreation Committee, and when the committee felt there was a need for a soccer program, Norm stepped in. Along with Harold Pierce, he started up a program that has grown to 450 players from 128 when it was started 16 years ago. Norm has been the guiding force behind the program’s club bursary program, through which proceeds from canteen sales and tournament weekends are funnelled into a fund to cover playing fees for families that cannot afford them. Over the years 120 kids have benefited from this program. Les Moore – Les Moore and softball are synonymous for the Hartington/Verona community. Over 30 years he has coached, played and served as Convenor for the Hartington/Verona Minor Softball Association. Not only did Les pass on his knowledge of softball and his love of the game to numerous players, he was also the driver, picking up his players at their homes, loading them into vans and delivering them home after the game. He continued on with softball after his two sons, Ray and John, had grown up and moved out. As convenor he spent countless hours on registration, volunteer and player recruitment, offering advice to new coaches, hiring umpires, lining fields, handing out uniforms and ensuring the viability of softball in the local community. He retired as convenor in 2011 but when you talk to many of the current players and their families, they likely have a story or a fond memory to tell you about Les Moore.

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Tractor accident injures Arden farmer by Jeff Green ruce Scott, who is 80 years old and who until last week ran the Scott farm near Highway 7 and Arden Road on his own, suffered a devastating injury late last week when he was run over by his own tractor. Scott was preparing to cut wood with his nephew Patrick when the accident took place. Patrick had gone to look for a part to run the log splitter and Bruce Scott was alone in his yard when the tractor, which had been idling, somehow slipped into gear and began to head towards him. By the time he noticed, the tractor was upon him, and it ran over him. Remarkably, although he suffered five broken ribs and a cracked vertebra, none of his organs were damaged. He did suffer extensive damage to his face, however, and will require reconstructive surgery down the road. His vision has been severely affected. According to his niece, Brenda Martin, the long-term impact on Mr. Scott’s eyesight has not been determined as of yet. “It’s remarkable that he lived through it,”

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