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The Canadian Food inspection Agency (CFIA) has been looking for emerald ash borers in Eastern Ontario counties for several years. The small green insects feed on ash trees, and in doing so they cause the destruction of the majority of host trees.

Last week it was confirmed that the borer has found a home in Frontenac County. The location of the confirmed insect was not divulged in the announcement by Frontenac County, but we have contacted the campground owner involved. The CFIA approached them in 2011 and asked if they could search for borers on their property. Campgrounds are seen as likely entry points for the insects because people often bring in their own firewood, even though this is prohibited, as that firewood could contain insects or insect larva. In 2011 the CFIA found no evidence of the borers at the campground, but this summer a camper approached the campground operators about ash trees losing their leaves early in July, so the operators contacted CFIA to come have a look. The CFIA used a new bait to look for borers, and lo and behold they found one. They found that the ash trees at the campground show no signs of damage, and no immediate action is planned. According to a CFIA document, the agency has abandoned the practice of cutting down infected ash trees, which they did do earlier in the decade-old battle against the spread of the insect in southwestern Ontario. “The CFIA has determined that removing infested host is not an effective tool in managing the emerald ash borer,” says an agency document. However, once the borer is confirmed in an Ontario county, it does lead to regulation of the transport of lumber out of that county. At this point Frontenac County is not yet a regulated zone, but that will be determined later this summer or early this fall. As the map reproduced below attests, it can hardly be a surprise that the emerald ash borer has been found locally, as it had already moved as far east as Durham County in its direct march east from the WindsorDetroit border, and a secondary infestation in the Ottawa region had also spread as

far west as Leeds and Grenville, making Frontenac County look like another domino as Eastern Ontario is filled in from two directions. According to Frontenac County Sustainability Planner Joe Gallivan, ash accounts for 15% of the forest cover in Frontenac County, and although its commercial value is not that high, the inevitable inclusion of Frontenac County as an Emerald Ash Borer Regulated Area could impact the local logging industry in the short term. Ken Gould runs a saw mill and logging operation on Road 509 in Central Frontenac. He was visited by CFIA representatives in May. They wanted to know if he had seen the emerald ash borer in the bush and they also told him that he could not ship any ash to certain parts of the province. “I didn’t pay too much attention because it doesn’t apply to me,” said Ken Gould, “and although I never have seen an emerald ash borer, I do know that all the ash trees are dying in the bush, so I think they are probably too late to do anything about it.” Gould estimates that in the territory around his property, ash represents about 2-3% of the forest cover - nowhere near the 15% that Joe Gallivan talked about for Frontenac County as a whole. He also said that the maple trees in the area are dying off in larger numbers than normal as well, but he does not know the reason for that. Ken Gould, along with a number of others in Frontenac County, sells most of his wood these days as fire wood, whether as cut and split wood or, more commonly, by the load in 8 foot lengths. However, in Central Frontenac at least, ash is rarely part of the loads that are delivered. Maple, oak and occasionally, birch, most commonly make up the loads. It is too soon to say if regulations that will come in as the result of the confirmation of the Emerald Ash Borer will affect the sale and delivery of firewood throughout Frontenac County, or to neighbouring counties. According to the CFIA, regulations are put in place for three reasons: “to slow the spread of the insect; to protect the health of Canada’s trees and forests; and to prevent losses to the nursery, lumber and tourism industries and to municipalities.” Anecdotally, some other landowners have told the News that ash trees on their properties have been dying off in the last year or two.

Young turtles, toads, tadpoles were front and center at this year Verona Cattail Festival parade

Turtles, toads and tadpoles at the Cattail Festival by Julie Druker

reen was the colour of the day at this year’s Verona Cattail Festival and kids dressed as various pond dwelling creatures were front and center at Saturday’s parade. The festival, which relocated last year to the Verona Lions Centre, had activities for the whole family and as usual a stellar line up of musical entertainment. New to the festival this year was an environmental display in the Lions hall, aptly renamed Cameron’s Cattail Centre. It housed representatives from numerous groups and organizations promoting local environmental awareness and health. Hands-on educational displays were set up inside, with reps from the Toronto Zoo promoting frogs; from the Ontario Geological Survey highlighting local geography and minerals; from the Gould Lake Conservation Area displaying an array of live pond creatures; as well as reps from Frontenac Provincial Park, and the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority. Gerrie Baker, a.k.a. “The Worm Lady”, was also on site promoting her worms and composting, as was salamander conservationist Matt Ellerbeck with his display of four live salamanders. Wilma Kenny demonstrated how to make cattail visors and hats and was also promoting the book “Cattails and Bulrushes-Wetland Neighbours”, which was written and illustrated by Dionne Nolan and gives a detailed explanation of the plant and its many uses. There was a plethora of hands-on activities to take part in around the grounds, great food and a stellar line up of musical entertainment to enjoy on the stage all weekend long. Debbie Lingen and Dick Miller were joint emcees and they held down the stage area at the Lions site, keeping visitors informed of the ongoing events. A shuttle bus ran every half hour transporting visitors from the Lions Centre hub to the beach, where other popular events took place over the weekend. As

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Summer housekeeping at Central Frontenac Council by Jeff Green and Julie Druker side from approving a Community Improvement Plan for Sharbot Lake, the only Central Frontenac Council meeting in August was mostly taken up with updates from staff members and correspondence, as council prepares for a busier fall season and an early crack at their 2013 budget. Fire department busy – Fire Chief Bill Young and Deputy Chief Art Cowdy brought their quarterly report to Council. The department has been busy, dealing with 36 fire calls and 41 medical assists between May 1 and July 31. Bill Young talked also about how busy the department has been during the recent drought and burn ban, which came off on Monday after a week of wet weather. Council members expressed a concern that the fine for illegal burning, $50, is too low. “We will be looking at all the fees the township charges in the fall,” said CAO Shawn Trépanier. “Some of them are very low. For instance a fire permit costs $2 here when other municipalities charge $10 or $25.” Public Works Manager Mike Richardson reported that surface treatment has been completed on 3 km of the Arden Road, and that Crains’ Construction has completed work at the Arden dam site, where all that is still needed is a handrail. The culvert replacement on Crow Lake Road is underway, and will take about two weeks to complete. Brushing the sides of roads has been helped along this year because the township has made use of student labour for flagging traffic down. Four students were hired and Richardson recommends this practise be continued in future years. Thirteen culverts have also been replaced on a number of township roads.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LEVEL 1 (ONE) BURNING BAN There is a Level 1 (One) Burning Ban in effect in all four districts of South Frontenac. See our website for up-to-date information on the burning ban status.

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Blasting has also been done at the site of the future Olden ball park behind Land O’Lakes Public School in Mountain Grove, and Mike Richardson said the ball field itself should be useable by next season, with the rest of the project slated for completion over the next two or three years. Kyle Labbett, Waste Management Supervisor, was not present at the meeting, but Mike Richardson reported in his stead that the flow of recycled goods to the sites has increased substantially since new rules came into effect on April 1. “The work load has increased for the one staff member who is managing each site at a given time, and we will be working to find ways to improve the efficiency and maintain the service level so that our recycling efforts are not wasted because we are not able to keep up with the new work demands” Richardson said, adding that increased staffing at the waste sites will have to be looked at in the 2013 budget. Lower tier works managers meeting – A meeting of the four township public works managers in Frontenac County was held on June 6, and Mike Richardson included the minutes to the meeting in his report. In addition to discussing the possibility of joint tenders for line painting, salt and equipment purchases, the four managers also talked about the possibility of a joint contract with AECOM for monitoring and sampling all four township’s waste sites. Much of the discussion centred around downloaded roads, and the minutes indicated general agreement that Roads 95 and 96 on Wolfe Island, Road 38 in South and Central Frontenac, Road 509 in Central and North Frontenac, and Road 506 in North Frontenac, be the focus of any joint efforts that are undertaken. The minutes also contain a proposal that may find some traction in township and county council debates for the 2013 budget year. “It was suggested that each municipality put their portion of the County Federal Gas Tax into a reserve that would be for corridor maintenance only. The managers also discussed recommending to their respective councils that the county put in 50% of their Federal Gas Tax into the reserve for the corridor maintenance as well. It was decided that the four managers would put together a proposal to submit to the CAO of each municipality,” Richardson said. The group will meet again on September 13 in North Frontenac, and intends to meet quarterly to discuss common issues. Mayor Gutowski said she is pleased that Richardson included the minutes with his presentation, and is heartened

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by the works managers’ initiative in taking a regional approach to common problems. Property standards bylaw rejected: CAO Trépanier reported that four public meetings have now been held about the proposal for a property standards bylaw in the township, and 80% of the people attending the meetings said that the township should either adopt a property standards bylaw or strengthen its existing safe properties bylaw. A number of councilors said they thought a property standards bylaw was something people do not want but a beefed up safe properties bylaw is required. The matter will be back before council in the fall, after the township’s lawyer has a chance to comment on possible changes. Sharbot Lake CIP approved - Following a presentation by CAO Shawn Trépanier outlining the final draft for the Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and the sparsely attended public meeting that followed it, council passed a by-law approving the plan, which will make available a total of $80,000 ($70,000 from Frontenac County and $10,000 from Central Frontenac) to owners of local residences and businesses looking to make various improvements. The overall aim of a CIP is to stimulate economic development in the area. Prior to the passing of the by-law, members of council broadened the initial designated area of the CIP to include the Sharbot Lake Marina and the businesses located just south of Clement Road. After much discussion about whether to limit available funds to businesses only, council decided to include both businesses and residences within the targeted CIP area. Some of the changes made to the draft plan following a previous public meeting included incorporating Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing feedback, increasing funding for business projects while decreasing funding for residential projects, and increasing the maximum grant allowed from $2,500 to $3,000. Due to input from the last public meeting, a Highway 7 landscaping program was removed altogether. With the by-law now in place to implement the plan, the township could see the public application process begin as soon as mid-September. Interested applicants can visit the township’s website www.centralfrontenac.com for more information about the plan. Details about the application process should soon be made available on the website. Elbow Lake Stewardship Plan presented to council Geraldine Graham and Jen Olson, co-chairs of the Elbow Lake Stewardship Plan, made a presentation to council. The co-chairs highlighted the five main objectives for the plan: 1) to maintain and improve water quality, 2) maintain and improve wildlife and fish habitat, 3) preserve the peace and tranquility of the lake, 4) emphasize safety and respect on the lake, and 5) to strengthen the sense of community around the lake. Detailed recommendations to achieve each of the five objectives were put forward in the plan, and following the presentations the co-chairs were congratulated by members of council for the professionalism, depth and completeness of the document, which it was agreed would go a long way in preserving the natural beauty of the area.

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he pot holes on Buck Bay Road and Green Bay Road in South Frontenac Township are just appalling and inexcusable. The entire roads are like this and it's to a point where you can't even drive around the pot holes to miss them. I contacted the roads department over two weeks ago about my concerns. Their response was “The majority of the people would rather have pot holes than dust". He said that because the township had put calcium on the roads over a month ago. Also "we are really busy and don't have enough man power" Really????

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would like to share my experience about picking up a hitchhiker and hope that someone may have some information. On Wednesday August 8, at approximately 11:30 a.m. my partner and son picked up a hitchhiker just outside of Harrowsmith heading towards Kingston. He stated that he was going to Bath Rd. When they arrived in Kingston the guy jumped out of the car at Sydenham and Princess St. Unfortunately my son who is 15 had just received his paycheque and had left his wallet with his bag in the back seat. When the man jumped out of the car he took my son’s wallet. It contained his I.D and all his money. I feel bad for my son because he works so hard for his money. The man was white, between 25 and 30, with a brush cut, about 5’ 8” and around 210 lb. He was wearing head phones and carried a knapsack. He was picked up around Hwy 38 just before Nelly’s gas bar. We have reported it to the police. If you have any information please contact us at ldldoxtator3@gmail.com. Lisa Doxtator

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It is almost impossible to get to Bolton Lake without passing a Burn Ban indicator sign. We also have a web page for our little community where the burn status is prominently marked. Now a couple of weeks later I am hearing that some on our lake are still lighting campfires and burning trash. Have they no brains?! They obviously have no thought for the firefighters who risked their lives to save their properties. WAKE UP PEOPLE! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to all who came to fight our fire. Beth & Dan Munro

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by hand-delivered correspondence and was tabled at the Council meeting on June 5. We did receive a visit from one of the Portland District councilors after the council meeting that night and all we got was excuses as to why we were not a priority. Let's say the visit did not end well and neither did the stop made to speak to other Bauder Drive residents before he stopped at our home. We also received a letter from Mayor Davison with the usual platitudes about priorities and emerging issues and confirming the 2015 date. There is nothing much left of this road now. It is in an abysmal and dangerous state and the township would do well to carefully consider possible liability issues. Marie Calberry

ell now, after all the hoopla about where the three new township trucks were to be built due to the requirement for them to be painted Omaha Orange, we note that not only is the truck intended for Public Works Manager, Mark Segsworth, being built at a different plant than the other two, but that he has directed the factory to paint it black and add the township crest to the doors due to his dissatisfaction with previous repainting. It's refreshing to see that Council stood firm for once and directed him to have it repainted the required township colour once it arrives. Since he took it upon himself to direct that the truck be painted black he should be paying for the repainting himself, not the taxpayers of South Frontenac. This is the same Public Works Manager who has decided that our road, Bauder Drive, will not be redone until 2015. Prior to the election of 2010 we were told that it would be done this year. We have lived here for the past 16½ years and in that time span the road has been done once. That was many years ago and it was a slap dash job. In slightly over two hours they were done and gone. Since then there has been significant development down and off Meredith Lane, which runs off Bauder, and on Bauder itself. The heavy equipment has taken its toll on the road surface. It was our understanding that a portion of the development fees levied are to be used to bring the infrastructure back up to standard. This has not happened here. This issue was brought to the attention of Mayor Davison and Council

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· In Inverary on August 12 the annual "Jessie Arthur's memorial was held. Thanks to each ballplayer, volunteers, teams who helped with this worthy cause. · Happy Anniversary to Danny & Sharon Meeks; Ryan, Tina Hartwick; Glen, Betty Matson; Frank, Kathleen Goodfellow. · Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club are holding a bottle drive on August 25 and 26 at the beer store in Sharbot Lake. The Lions will accept beer, liquor bottles and cans. Proceeds will go towards community projects. The Lions' new president is Coleen Richter. · Happy birthday to Shirley Dewey, Theresa Reynolds, Allen Scott. · "Music in the Park" was held on August 11 at Arden Wesleyan church. A BBQ was held and entertainment was provided by "Clearview" with new member Cody Matson who sang very well. Friends of the Gospel and Gerrard Munford also sang. · Thinking of Bill Teepell, Art Clow Dwayne Matson, Bob Connor, Thelma Smith, Jack Smith. · Income tax is the fine you pay for thriving too fast

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· Sympathy to the family of Madeline McNaughton (Kennedy) (Tryon), who recently passed away. · U4, a ball tournament, was held at Arden Park as a fundraiser for community support. Chase Matson and Lianne Easton's team won and the team donated the money back to the community · On August 11 the third annual "Nathan Hickey memorial" was held in Perth with many teams participating. The team "Country Crew" won all the games and the "A" side. Congratulations to each player and to each team that participated.

613-336-3223

· Did you know that the 40 square boxes full of flowers, scattered from Flinton, Northbrook, Cloyne to Denbigh, are planted and maintained by the “Wonder Women” of the Land o’Lakes Garden Club? · We had a beautiful, needed rain. Perhaps we gardeners should give future thoughts regarding water storage and irrigation for next year. Pay attention to where the Jet Stream meets the North Atlantic and plant your bulbs deep this fall, for the dry, cold winter ahead, that will surprise a few!

ARDEN

Joan Moore Wanda Harrison

613-335-2015 maple_leaves02@yahoo.com 613-335-3186 harrisonwanda@hotmail.com

· Don't forget the Friends of Arden Public Meeting tonight, August 16, 7pm at the Kennebec Hall. · Also the Annual United Church Auction at the Kennebec Hall is on Saturday August 18; 8-10am is breakfast and the auction is at 10am. During the auction the Kennebec and District Historical Society is having a bake sale to support its activities during the year.

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The drug ecstasy is an illegal recreational drug used by some young people. Even one or two doses of this drug can result in long-term sleep problems. Over 70% of users report having disturbed sleep because the drug, being a stimulant, resets the body’s clock, which often resets at the wrong time. Mood disorders can also occur. Many of the drugs we use today originated from nature. It’s always interesting when a common product like thyme, formulated into a tincture, is found to have antibacterial effects that may make it useful in treating acne. It’s far from being available on our shelves for that purpose but it does show promise. Antibiotics have saved millions of lives since the discovery of penicillin in the 1940s. In 1900, the three main causes of death were tuberculosis, pneumonia and enteritis (intestinal infections). Antibiotics have reduced the threat of these medical problems immensely. When you receive an antibiotic prescription, our pharmacists will ensure you know how to make it work best for you. We help you understand how it works for you.

Jean Campbell

613-374-5718

· On July 5, 2012 Rebecca and Mike Peters were blessed with a little brother for Isaac weighing in at 11 lbs. named Levi Alexander Brycen. Proud grandparents are Janice and Carmen Shaw. Congratulations. · Sincere condolences to the family and relatives of the late Madeline Kennedy McNaughton, who passed away Aug. 7. · Tip this week: Mix 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 tspn baking soda into 4 ounce glass water. Use this solution to gargle and freshen breath.

HARROWSMITH Kim Gow

613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com

· Editor’s note: This week we say goodbye to Kelly Calthorpe, as she and her family are moving away from Harrowsmith. Thanks, Kelly for all your work and we wish you and your family all the best for the future. We're very pleased to welcome Kim Gow as our new Harrowsmith reporter and we thank her for volunteering. Please remember to send her all your news and events. · A huge thank you to all who came out to the Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club meeting on August 13. The attendance was overwhelming and the response tremendous. The club will continue on. There is always room for more new members and we would encourage everyone to become involved in any way they can. To become a new member or for more information please contact Kim Gow at (613) 372-0018 or kgow63@hotmail.com. · There will be a Cod Fish Fry sponsored by the Odd Fellows at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith on Saturday, August 18 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, $13 per plate. Please call

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Walk Ins Welcome as time permits. Professionals to serve you.For an appointment, please call Sue, or Janet 1045 Village Woods Dr.

Jennifer Clow

Whalen, B.Sc. (Pharm), CRE, CGP

The anticoagulant, warfarin (popularly known as a “blood thinner”), has many drug and food interactions. For example, leafy green vegetables contain vitamin K, which can work against the warfarin. However, this doesn’t mean you should cut these foods out of your diet totally. Just be consistent with the amount you consume daily and your warfarin dose will be adjusted accordingly.

GODFREY

Sharbot Lake

C apsule C omments

with Jocelyn

· Have you been to the Legion lately? They now have a cooler displaying the regular grocery needs: eggs, butter, milk plus yogurt & sour cream and they also are selling freezer items...ice cream and novelties, single serving dinners, frozen pizzas steak, and hamburg meat. They open at noon and no membership is required. · The Legion will be holding their Annual, George Parks' Pig Roast ,5-7pm on Saturday August 25. The cost is $12 pp, kids 8 & under $6. A DJ dance follows the dinner, $6 pp. Advance tickets for both the pig roast and dance are $15. Try to reserve ahead. Call 613-335-2737 · The Henderson United Church is holding a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings at the Harlowe Hall on Aug. 22, 4-7pm. · Thinking of you Jim Kirkland, Vera Steele, and Bill Pringle. Good to hear that Dennis Riley is back home.

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Central Frontenac Economic Development Committee

Business Over Breakfast Thursday Aug 23 8:00 a.m. Sharbot Lake Country Inn 14152 Highway 38

Guest Speakers from: Eastern Ontario Regional Network Topic: Connecting Eastern Ontario to the World All Welcome - sponsored by Central Frontenac Economic Development For more info call 613-374-1355

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HOW TO COMPLETE AN EODP GRANT APPLICATION If you are thinking of applying for an EODP Grant but are unsure of how to complete the forms — then this workshop is for you. Learn tips on filling out the forms and what documents you should include. Tuesday, August 21, 2012 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the St. Lawrence College Resource Centre in Sharbot Lake, Garrett Street. To register for this FREE workshop call Sue at 1-888-372-9962 or email sue@frontenaccfdc.com. There is limited seating so please RSVP.

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Barb 372-2315 for more information. · On Fri. August 24 there will be a Youth Dance for ages 9 to 15, sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, at the Golden Links Hall from 7 to 10pm, cost is $6. Call Sharon 372-1274 or Wayne 358-2533.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

· Sympathy to Bud Ducsharm’s family on his passing. He used to come to have Tea & Toast with us on Tuesdays. He will be missed. · Thanks to Ethel Clark for bringing muffins to Tea & Toast, which is held every Tuesday at the Sharbot Lake United Church. Thanks also to all the ladies who help before and after: Joan Cook, Marjorie Fossey, Ethel and everyone else. Many hands make less work. · A baby boy was born to Emily & Jide Oladosu on August 11, 8 lb. 5 oz., a 13th great grandchild for Harriet. · Bob & Rose Riddell were among those attending the Robertsville Cemetery Memorial Service on Sunday. · Congratulations to Earl & Heather Gemmill of Snow road on their 40th Wedding Anniversary. A surprise party was held for them on Sunday. · Get well wishes to Edna & Floyd Hannah, also to Bob Johnston, Cindy Ryder and Phyllis Saylor. · Happy 17th Birthday to Jasmine Clement. Her grandmother Donna and friends took Jazzy out for lunch and some girl time shopping on Monday. Many more, Jasmine.

North Frontenac

· On Friday evening Olive and Kathy attended the Grand Old Enterprise Jamboree at the Centreville fairgrounds to see Sharbot Lake’s own Gilbert Riddell, Glenda Nichole & Guy Cooke. They said every act was fantastic: Stompin’ Jon, Mitch Barker, Dennis Whitty, Lorne Buck & Jim Ellis, Roy Bradshaw, Jim Whan, Russell Love and Alan Love, plus there were other great entertainers all weekend. · The Abrams Brothers concert in Snow Road will not be in August, but on September 2. More details later. · Smile: Don’t do to others as you don’t want done to you. · News from the Past: August 21, 1908. A terrible fire broke out at Snow Road, 61 miles north of Kingston on the Kingston & Pembroke railway. The fire started in the lumber yard of the Allan Brothers about ¼ mile south of the village, and for some time the entire place was in danger of being wiped out. As it was, quite a few houses were badly scorched, but no very serious damage was done to the village.

OMPAH

Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com

Continental Breakfast Meeting The Maples Restaurant, Sharbot Lake Guest Speaker: Annie Hussey, Day–to–Day Life with Autism EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

RIVENDELL GOLF COURSE, VERONA We are looking for a responsible, mature outgoing individual willing to work days, evenings and weekends with flexible hours. Positions available until the end of Oct with the possibility of returning for 2013 season. Position includes cooking serving and light cleaning. Experience and smart serve would be an asset. Please bring resume to Rivendell at 7359 Rd 38, Verona, Ont. K0H 2W0 or email to tracy@rivendellgolf.on.ca

613-479-2570

· There will be a public meeting at the Ompah hall this Sunday Aug. 19 at 10am concerning the future of the Ompah Fire Station. Anyone concerned about fire or medical emergency services as well as community issues and needs in the Ompah area is encouraged to attend. The meeting is sponsored by

the Canonto Lake Property Owners Association. · Because of the community meeting, the Ompah/Plevna United Churches are meeting earlier on Sunday Aug. 19, at 9am at the Ompah church. There will be no worship at Plevna for that one Sunday. · Don’t forget to come out to celebrate all the August birthdays in and around Ompah. The August Birthday Bash is at the Ompah Community Hall on Tuesday, August 21, 6pm. Bring a potluck dish to share.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal

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· We welcome to Tichborne, Angie and Dana Neumann and daughters Leah and Sophie, who have taken over Brown’s Campground, which was formerly owed by Angie’s parents Earl and Donna Brown. This will be the third generation, as Ken and Vera Stinson, Donna’s parents, ran it as Lakeview Lodge. · While barbecuing last week, Mike Drew noticed a burning blistering spot coming on his arm, upon further investigating he noticed a green caterpillar with suction cup-like things growing out of it. He looked this up on the computer

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PARHAM FAIR August 24-26, 2012

Annual General Meeting Monday, August 27, 9:00 a.m.

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$5 Adults, Youth <12 Free, $12 Weekend Pass • Free Parking On Grounds

Friday 6:45 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

SATURDAY

Opening Ceremonies Horse Draw Best Dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl Ambush Homeniuk Rides Palace Displays

9:00 AM 9-5 PM All Day

Horse Show & Western Games (back ring) Poultry Show Volleyball Tournament - Register day of

MAIN Ring

10-2 PM 2:30-4:30 4:30 PM 7-9 PM

Cattle Show (main ring) Youth Games (beside main ring) Greased Pigs Lawn Mower Races Homeniuk Rides Palace Displays

STAGE

1 PM 3:00 PM 6 PM

Reptile Show Reptile Show Parham Idol - Call 613-377-6431 to register David Bull & Tone Kats

8PM

SUNDAY 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 12-2 PM 2:00 PM

Pet Show Tug-of-war Parham Gospel Singers Demolition Derby Palace Displays Homeniuk Rides

** Don’t forget your lawn chair**

www.parhamfair.ca

REGISTRATION TIME

Join in on the fun and excitement of minor hockey with the…

Frontenac Minor Hockey Association Register online at www.frontenachockey.ca

Rep Team tryouts are scheduled to start August 25th, visit the website for details on times and locations. Please note players must be residentially eligible to participate in tryouts. Recreational program commences the 1st week of October, ice times for player evaluations used for team composition will be provided to registered players in late September. To avoid late fees and guarantee your son/ daughter a spot, register by Sept. 17, 2012

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Asselstine Hardware • Austin Fox Plumbing & Heating • Cartronics • Conboy Syrup • Corinne Howes • Davy Well Drilling Disability Tax Credit Consultant Services • Dorothy & Gord Verbeek • Eastern Cowboy • Fred & Susan Lloyd • Gray’s Grocery Groenewegen Farms • Jim’s Auto • Karen Roberts • Lane Veterinary Services • Lynda & Oliver Clow • Mary Cronk • Mel Good Mom Restaurant • PEPSI (Dave Freeman) • Rivendell Golf Course • Stinson Bus Lines • Stone Mills Family Market • The Grindstone TR McMunn & Sons • Verona Hardware RONA • Willows Agriservices • Wilton Tack

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Parham-Tichborne - from pg. 5 and found he had rubbed up against an Io moth (poisonous caterpillar stage). He wiped it with an alcoholic wipe and that took the burning away. · Sharbot Lake & District Bottle Drive on Sat. Aug. 25 and Sun Aug. 26 at the Beer Store. Lions will be accepting donated beer/ liquor bottles and cans. · Sympathy to the family of the late Ella Mae

Township Of North Frontenac NOTICE OF CHANGE OF INTERNET HOURS Please note the North Frontenac Public Internet Outreach Hours at the Cloyne library will no longer be open for Internet hours on Saturdays beginning August 25, 2012, however will be available Sundays from 1-5 pm. NORTH FRONTENAC PUBLIC INTERNET OUTREACH Cloyne Library Mon 5-8pm, Thurs 5-8pm, Sun 1-5pm

Bilow on her recent passing. · Congratulations to the Parham Peewees on playing a great tournament on the weekend in Joyceville. They won their first game Friday night despite having to play in the rain. Then Saturday they faced the 1st placed team and were defeated, and then went up against another one of the top teams and lost a close one. The best part of the day was the run down play when the entire team got involved (just as they had practiced!!), truly the highlight of the weekend. Thanks to Bob Teal and Stirling Hamilton for coaching such a great group of kids. Hope you all register next year - you have a lot of talent! · While the Olympics are now over, what a great showing for the Canadian Team. It’s too bad there isn’t a forth medal because Canada lost the bronze by only fractions. · Thinking of you to Phyllis Allen, Bill Snyder, Raymond Stinson, Sophie Neumann, Mary Hickey, Irene Campsall, Greg Kennedy, and Dwayne Matson · Happy birthday to Michaela Hamilton, Amber Asselstine, Kris Stencell, Dwayne Meeks, Joelle Parr, Abby McKinnon, Laurie Love and Holli Millar. · Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Margaret Buckley. · A reminder to all about the Parham Fair...

North Frontenac Little Theatre

Plevna Library Mon 5-8pm, Wed 5-8pm, Sat 1-5pm Free high-speed internet access is available at the Cloyne and Plevna libraries for use by the public. This designated time is specifically for computer use only, and does not include use of other library materials. For use of other library materials, please visit the Kingston Frontenac Public Library – Cloyne, Plevna, and Ompah branches, during regular library hours. Please take advantage of this service in our communities. Residents and visitors welcome. For more information please contact Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development Phone: (613) 479-2231 ext 233, or Email: recreation@northfrontenac.ca.

will be holding auditions for their fall production,

Tom Sawyer

Directed by Brian Robertson We are looking for five adolescent boys, five adolescent girls, ten adults (male and female), a couple of young adults. There is some singing involved. Auditions first week of September A serious commitment to rehearsals is required that could mean two nights per week through to Show, third week of November. For more information about characters or auditions contact Craig Godfrey, Producer at craig_godfrey@hotmail.com (subject Tom Sawyer) We are also looking for set and stage support. Check our website for more info: www.nflt.ca

2I¿FLDO 3ODQ Open Houses Thursday, August 16th Sharbot Lake TODAY Soldiers Memorial Hall 1107 Garrett Street 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 18th Ompah Community Hall 10200 Road 509 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 23rd Sydenham Public Library 4412 Wheatley Street 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 5th Wolfe Island Town Hall 1191 Road 96 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 6th

august 16, 2012

get out your best cowboy or cowgirl get up out for your chance to be the best dressed cowboy/cowgirl...don’t forget to practice your do ri me’s for the Parham Idol competition...... and don’t forget your pets - there is lots of opportunity to show them off in the Pet show on Sunday! See you at the Fair! · Don’t forget about hockey registration - it has already opened for the Frontenac Arena...check out the website at: http://frontenachockey.ca/ and follow the links.

HENDERSON

Jean Brown 613-336-2516 Georgina Wathen 613-336-9641 · Don't forget the up-coming Henderson United Church beef supper on Wed. Aug. 22 held at the Harlowe Hall. It's so exciting for one church to work along with another whole community in Harlowe to create a fantastic supper. The Harlowe folks are old hands at preparing tasty meals- and we are so thankful for their offers of help. · I'm getting all shook up about the Tweed Elvis festival on the weekend of Aug. 24, 25, 26, with the theme being "Aloha from Hawaii". There will be great Elvis Tribute Artists, and of course the Sunday morning Elvis inspirational hour is very spiritually up-lifting - with "yours truly" leading the opening and closing prayer.

VERONA Debbie Lingen

613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com

· It was a perfect weather weekend! The Verona Cattail Festival gave us three days of excitement and non-stop entertainment! The wide variety of the stage entertainment kept everyone entertained from the enthusi-

NORTHBROOK PRODUCE STAND (12345 Main St., opposite Beer Store)

Taking orders for Canning Tomatoes & Sweet Corn on Labour Day Weekend. (Discounts for larger orders) Full line of Fruits & Vegetables in Season. Open daily 9:30am - 5pm Info or orders call: Bob or Grace @613-336-9633. Leave message.

asm of the cloggers, the rock musicians, reggae, celtic, country western to the raw soul music of Ila Vann. It kept us tapping our toes and wishing for more. A big thank you to Jeff Babcock, who provided the musicians with a phenomenal sound system. One of the Saturday highlights was the Cameron Cattail Centre. A steady flow of children and adults visited a wide array of live interactive exhibits of snakes, turtles, worms and every imaginable creature that can be found in our Cameron Bog. Special kudos to the youngest exhibitors, Alex and Jack Revell, who spent many long hours preparing their rock specimens and setting up two informative and fascinating displays. The organizers of the Centre, John McDougall and Deborah Spaar, were very pleased with the overwhelming response and enthusiasm of all the visitors to the centre. The Verona Community Association and the Festival Committee want to thank all the sponsors and donors who contributed to making this festival a huge success. A huge thank you to Jenna Leslie and her student volunteers and all the adult volunteers who so eagerly gave of their time and effort. And a final thanks is given to the Co- General Managers, Wayne Conway and Ron Bruyns, who once again, after putting in many, long hours of hard work and dedication, brought it all together. · And the fun continues! Music in the Park, a free summer concert will be held on Sunday, August 19 from 2 to 4 pm at McMullen Park and Beach. Enjoy the pop/rock music of the Bellfonix. What a perfect way to spend a lazy summer day. This concert is a free event courtesy of the Verona Community Association. Barbeque and refreshments available. Bring a lawn chair. Free admission. Free parking.

Columns continued on pg 11 A PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING FOR RATEPAYERS IN AND AROUND OMPAH There will be a public meeting at the Ompah Community Centre concerning the future of the Ompah Fire Station. Anyone concerned or caring about Fire or Medical Emergency services in the Ompah Area is encouraged to attend. Ompah Community Centre Sunday, August 19 at 10:00 A.M. Meeting sponsored by the C.L.P.O.A

THANK YOU!

Royal Canadian Legion

Gordon Gaylord Branch # 334 Arden

Thank you to all the sponsors for supporting our annual Verona Cattail Festival.

Annual George Parks

Thank you to all the volunteers who worked so hard at the Festival.

Pig Roast

Thank you to the enthusiastic crowds that enjoyed the parade and our three day Festival. You all helped to make this Verona Cattail Festival a HUGE SUCCESS! The Verona Cattail Festival Committee on behalf of the Verona Community Association www.VeronaFestival.com

Sat. Aug. 25, 5-7 pm Adults $12 ($15 Includes Dance) Children $8 (8yrs. & under)

Dance follows food - Midnight Dance Ticket Only $6.00 For information please (613) 335-2737 Tickets at the Legion, 5967 Arden Rd.

Kingston-Frontenac Renovates Program

Howe Island 0XQLFLSDO 2I¿FH 55 Baseline Road 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The Kingston-Frontenac Renovates program offers eligible homeowners grants of up to $3,500 to make their homes more accessible, or interest-free loans of up to $10,000 toward emergency repairs.

Visit frontenaccounty.ca for info or call Joe Gallivan at 613-548-9400 ext 350

Eligible applicants include persons with disabili�es, seniors and family households with incomes ranging from $26,500 or less (for a one-person household) to $61,500 for households with ﬁve or more people. Funding will be allocated on a priorty basis to ensure that households with the greatest need of assistance are served ﬁrst.

Please come and discuss the regional issues facing our area now and in years to come.

Those interested in applying should contact the Housing Department at 362 Montreal St., 613-546-2695, ext. 4943.

To view eligibility requirements and download an application please visit us online at www.CityofKingston.ca/Renovate

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Placing of perishable exhibits Light Horse Show Judging of exhibits begins (Halls closed until 1pm) Various demonstrations and displays Westwind petting farm Parade - Leaves Downtown Maberly Parade - Arrives at Fairgrounds Poultry Iudging Speeches and presentation - horsepull area Shriner's Klowns & Face Painting Carleton Place Community Band Readings by Marilyn of Kingston Psychic.com Horse Draw Sunny Shenanigans Puppet Show Musical entertainment Hall exhibits open (or when judging complete) Judging of Livestock Zucchini races Draw for Canoe 84 Kayak Children`s Games & Sports Tai Chi Demonstration Cow-Pie Madness Presentation of Awards & Trophies Fair Supper-catered by Waterfall Catering ($16 adults, $7 under 10, under 5 n/c) Exhibit Halls close

This year’s theme is Land of Lakes Roofing Kevin Fenner

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“Scarecrows”

Placing of exhibits: Fri. August 24th - 1:30 to 9 p.m. Admission: 18 years & up $5.00, 7 to 17 years $3.00, 6 years & under free

Pick Up Prizes Day of Fair 1. Eldest Lady or Gentleman on Grounds: $20 Gift Certificate - Grandma’s Lunch Box 2. Youngest Child on Grounds: $7 value - McDonalds 3. Farthest Travelled: $40 value - 3M Gift Pack 4: Longest Married Couple: $20 value - Maximillian’s 5. Most Recently Married Couple: $20 Gift Certificate Mex & Co 6. Most Points by New Exhibitor: $33 value - Perth Soft Cloth Car Wash 7. Most Overall Points in Fair: $50 value - Canadian Tire

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Next to the Beer Store, Sharbot Lake New Summer Hours Wed. Thurs. & Fri Now Open Until 6:30 PM

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Richard Struthers Bus. (613) 279-2952 Fax. (613) 279-2547

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Tel.: 613-267-5749 Fax: 613-264-1099 37 Lanark Road, Perth, ON K7H 2R9 alternative Email:gpbeesley@gmail.com

ATV, Watercraft, Boat & Ski-doo Rentals: Located at Perth Powersports & Marine Hwy. 7 E. Perth, ON 613-267-6371 reservations@outdoors-adventure.com

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Counter Top Cutting Stations Solid Surface Specialists Mike Ford, Owner 6557, Hwy 43, Perth, ON

Phone: 613-264-2856 Fax: 613-264-8410

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New Leaf Link fundraiser in Verona S

Bill Basterfield and Frances Smith unveil the plan for the proposed center

Plan for proposed Sharbot Lake multiuse center unveiled O

by Julie Druker

taff, volunteers and one client at New Leaf Link (NeLL), a non-profit charitable organization and educational program dedicated to the community inclusion of adults with developmental disabilities, were at Foodland in Verona on August 11 raising money for the program. The organization, which describes itself as “a special initiative for special adults”, runs in South Frontenac and the surrounding vicinity and aims to link clients to different sectors of living, learning and working in the communi- L-r, Cathy Palmer, Jo Lyon, and Joel and Julie Hunt ty. The program receives no government funding. It was founded by its executive direc- designed to meet the needs of the individual clients and intor, Dr. Karin Steiner, as a way to meet the gap in program- cludes functional skills and literacy, arts and craft, and health ming for rural residents with developmental disabilities and and recreation. The organization welcomes new volunteers their families, who find that after leaving high school there to support fundraising and/or the adult learners and also ofare few if any local opportunities for continued education, fers tax receipts for donations over $15. For more information about the program or to make a donation visit their website at growth and connections in the community. The program includes three educational components www.newleaflink.ca or call 613-374-3451.

Sofia and Natalia Tippin of Perth Road at the Local Beef Day

Serious drought hits farmers and community by Julie Druker

ave and Kim Perry of Perry Maine-Anjou Farms and the Local Family Farms store in Verona once again hosted the Frontenac Cattlemen's Association (FCA) Local Beef Promo Day at their Verona store. Visitors had a chance to

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by Julie Druker ver 60 people attended a public meeting at Oso hall on August 8 for the unveiling of a study and plans for a multi-use center that is proposed to be built adjacent to the Heritage Railway Park, where the K & P and Trans-Canada trails meet in front of the township offices on Elizabeth member of the steering committee for the project and a board member with the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Street. Brian Basterfield, of Basterfield and Associates Landscape Society, responded. “We’ve been exploring various uses for Architects of Peterborough, made the power point presenta- the building and have asked for the public’s input as to what tion for the study team, which included his company, Lett the building might house. I’m excited with what Brian and his Architects, and the Tourism Company. The goal of the public team have come up with and personally I see this project meeting was to gain community input. Basterfield said the taking a phased approach, beginning first with the trail centhree key pillars of the project were: recreation, the environ- tre section. At this point we are still looking to see what the rest of the building might house. And it could just be possible ment, and history. He opened the presentation by defining the scope of the that we end up partnering with another group or groups in team’s plan, which was two-fold. The first is to prepare a the community to move forward with the second phase.” Sharbot Lake resident Ken Fisher, who uses the trail exconceptual design for the multi-use facility, which would tensively for skiing in the winter, seemed pleased with the consist of a year-round trail center with accessible public washrooms and a public display/meeting area. The overall proposed plan.“I have met hundreds of people who are usdesign, either in whole or in parts, would reflect a historical ing these trails and right now there is absolutely nothing gorailroad theme. The second goal they set was to develop a ing on here for these people. I think the phase one stage of business case that would identify how the proposed project this proposal is a small investment and is the obvious next step.” could be initially financed and sustained in the future. Councilor Frances Smith was pleased with the turn out at The goals for the proposed building plan were: 1) to create a commercial area to cater to year-round trail users, visitors the meeting and said she felt that the plan was supported and the community; 2) to increase the use and attractive- overall. “We are here looking for input, with the understandness of the two trails; 3) to help connect the lake and boat ing that nothing has been written in stone. Yes, the finanlaunch areas to the village; 4) to create a unique facility that cial question is indeed one very big question. But whatever can be utilized for other related uses and events; and 5) to happens we are hoping that partnerships with money, grants create more parking for trail users and visitors. Other goals and fundraising will start us off. This is not a project for taxinclude creating a facility that will be energy efficient and that payers and I think that is what people are worried about and is another reason why we are looking at phasing it in.” relies on innovative green energy technology. As far as next steps go - the feedback will be gathered, the The building appears as two stories from the outside but consultants will be consulted again, another public meeting in fact is just one single floor. It boasts numerous windows, with a large covered area that surrounds it. 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Bon Echo Gallery

Pine Meadow volunteer honored By Mallory Wionzek

enny Foskett (above with Bonnie George) is a long time volunteer at Pine Meadow! He comes each Wednesday to help the residents play Bingo. Rain or shine he is there to make sure the residents are taken care of and having fun! This year Lenny was nominated and received an award for his 10 years of service with Pine Meadow. He got to attend a dinner and service in Kingston, where he received his award. He was so pleased that he said, “I didn’t think volunteering really mattered until I received this.” He was full of smiles as he came to show off his certificate and pin he received. We would like to say a big thank you to Lenny for all he does; and a thank you to all of our volunteers who make such a big difference in our home!

AUGUST 16, 2012

Bon Echo Park August shows by Derek Maggs

By Derek Maggs

The Amphitheatre at Bon Echo is hosting outstanding programs for all ages. The Friends of Bon Echo will cover the park admission fee one half hour before each show, so the presentations are completely free. · Roy MacGregor Author, Journalist, National Speaker, Saturday Aug. 25, 7pm. A prolific author of books for children and adults, Mr. MacGregor has studied the life of Canadian artist Tom Thomson for many years. In his latest book Northern Light, MacGregor explores the enduring mystery of Tom Thomson’s life and death and the woman who loved him. MacGregor is able to show that the woman Thomson was engaged to was wrongly identified for the better part of a century . This presentation is very powerful and has the ability to hold a crowd spellbound! Kevin Callan Canoeist, Author Sunday August 26, 7pm. “The Happy Camper” Kevin Callan will show “Quest for Wilderness”, his latest film on a canoe trip through Quetico Park. It's funny and very popular. The renowned author and blogger released his latest book “Top 50 Canoe Routes of Ontario” in 2011. Kevin is regularly featured on CBC because of his knowledge and ability to make camping enjoyable for all. Join us for a fun-filled evening. For more information see ad on page 16.

▲ Painting by Margaret Chwialkowska ► “Blue Heron and Mallard” by Bill Bickle

he Colin Edwards Memorial Art Gallery will host the photography of Bill Bickle, Museum of Nature and Canadian Geographic Magazine 2008 & 2010 “Wildlife Photographer of the Year” from Aug. 16 to Sept. 6. Bickle has attained international recognition with his award-winning images. A fascination of nature and wildlife, combined with his finely tuned photographic skills, enable him to capture extraordinary wildlife images. “Blue Heron and Mallard Duck” won the National Geographic photo competition. www. BillBickle.com Also featured will be award-winning Ottawa artist Margaret Chwialkowska. Born and educated in Poland Chwialkowska now works primarily in the Ottawa area. She fre-

quently focuses on the banks of the Ottawa River and the forests of the Gatineau Hills, capturing the timeless grandeur and the ever-changing moods of its snow banks, trees and sunsets. She is able to evoke the mood of a natural setting and to capture the feeling of being overwhelmed by the natural, almost magical beauty of a landscape. www.artistsincanada.com/margaret The Colin Edwards Memorial Gallery is open daily from 10:30am to 6pm.

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Above: St. Kilian’s Church held their annual Ham & Turkey dinner at the Clar-Mill hall on Aug. 11. Photo by Katie Ohlke. ®

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MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula

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· Condolences to the Cameron family of Wemyss for their tragic loss · The ABC Hall will be holding its first “Contra Dance” on Sat. Aug. 18. There will be a beginner's lesson at 7:30 pm, and the dance is from 8 to 11 pm. Anyone can do it, and its lots of fun. Admission is $10 at the door. Refreshments will be available. Information: Freda Russell, 613-273-2571. · Don’t forget about the Maberly Fair, which is coming up fast on Sat August 25. Placing of exhibits is Friday, August 24, 1:30 pm to 9 pm. Admission to the grounds is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 7 to 17, and 6 and under are FREE. · Thanks to the Fall River Restaurant the Sundance Studio Tour will be held at the corner of Hwy7 and County Rd. 36, Sept. 1 - 3, 10 am to 5pm on Sat. and Sun. and 10 am to 4 pm on the holiday Monday. Local cheese, wine, and bread, are sure to be an attraction but so will the art and the music. www.sundancestudio.ca

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· There will be a public community forum this Sunday Aug. 19 at 10am at the Ompah Hall. The meeting concerns issues about the fire hall, buildings, and future plans, please come and let your voice be heard. · The Ompah/Plevna United Churches are meeting at the Ompah church site at 9am that morning for a shortened combined service and there will be no worship at Plevna for that one week. · The Ham & Turkey Supper hosted by St. Kilian’s Church last Saturday was a delicious success! Thanks to all who attended (see photo on pg. 10). · On Saturday, August 18 the annual Chicken BBQ sponsored by the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. - Adults $10, Children 6 - 12 years $5, ages 5 and under Free. Bring the whole family to a home cooked meal. See you there. · Correction: Starting in SEPTEMBER The Plevna Craft Ladies will meet every Thursday at the Clar-Mill Hall.

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Harrowsmith Post Office to close W North Frontenac Food Bank depleted by Jeff Green

hen the contract with Kevin and Margaret Lee, who have run the Harrowsmith Post Office for 15 years, expires at the end of this month, the postal outlet located in the far corner of Ella’s Bakery will close. Mail to the rural routes near Harrowsmith will be delivered as normal since mail was already being sorted at the Verona Post Office. However those people who have been receiving mail in post boxes at the Harrowsmith Post Office will be served by new super boxes, which will be located in Harrowsmith at an as yet undetermined location. Small parcels will be delivered to the post boxes and larger parcels and mail requiring a signature will have to be picked up in Hartington at Leonard Fuels. Ella Vanderburgt had been approached to take over the post office contract in her bakery, but the two sides could not come to terms. According to Ella the contract would not have been profitable for her, and might have made it more difficult to run her existing business. “When I added it all up I saw that it would probably cost me money to keep the post office open. Canada Post said they were no longer interested in entering into a contract with a third party to run the outlet in my store, the way it has been with Kevin and Margaret, so

· Happy 60th wedding anniversary to Jack & Lois Weber. · On Fri August 24 the Clar-Mill volunteer firefighters will hold their regular Bingo fundraiser from 7-9pm at the ClarMill hall, with cash prizes. · A petition for getting the Ottawa Citizen delivery restarted to Plevna is available at North of Seven grocery, Lookout Home Building Centre and in Ompah. The petition will be delivered after Labour Day. If you would like to see this paper delivered again, please sign the petition. · On September 15, the Ompah Volunteer Firefighters will be joining the Ride For Dad campaign to raise funds to help fight prostate cancer. Pledge forms will be available on line at ridefordad.ca or at Double "S" Sports and Marina. All pledge proceeds will be donated to Ride for Dad and used for prostate cancer research and public awareness. Start time: 9-10 am; $ 40 Ride, Dinner & Prizes; $25 Ride & Prizes; $15 Dinner only. Lots of great prizes! Register and reserve tickets at the Double "S" Sports and Marina: 1-866-661-4939; doubles211@gmail.com

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when they could not agree to terms with me they decided to close the post office and put up the boxes,” Ella said.

“Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to get her poor dog a bone, but when she got there the cupboard was bare and so the poor dog had none.” Our local food bank can relate to that! Although we do not let anyone go hungry, our shelves are depleted and the bank account is diminishing with the constant effort to replenish them. It is a natural phenomenon for food bank donations to go down during the summer, because people are busy with vacations and more unstructured routines. Unfortunately, the need for assistance never goes on vacation. Our donations have reached a very low level and our bank balance is going down quite rapidly. We would greatly appreciate everyone remembering a few food items for the food bank each time you grocery shop. You can place them in the wire basket in Freshmart, Sharbot Lake by the cashiers or take them to your church or to NFCS in Sharbot Lake. There are cash boxes at some stores in the area and at the township office. Cash or cheque donations can be mailed to North Frontenac Food Bank, c/o Northern Frontenac Community Services, P.O. Box 250, Sharbot Lake, Ont., K0H 2P0. We again extend our appreciation for all the support we have received from the groups and individuals in our rural communities. - The North Frontenac Food Bank Committee

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SOCIAL NOTES BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday To My Grandaughters Amber, 12 Sat. Aug. 18/12 &

Cassandra, 20 Tue. Aug. 21/12

I love ya lots girls. Nana Judy

IN MEMORIAM

Tyson In loving memory of a dear husband and father Danny, who passed away August 20th, 2006 A sadness still comes over us, Tears in silence often flow, Memory keeps you always near us Though you left us six years ago Love always, Cheryl, Brandon & Travis OBITUARY

Ducsharm, Howard “Bud” Retired Alcan Employee Member of Royal Canadian Legion #560 Suddenly on August 10, 2012, Howard Ducsharm of Tichborne. Dear father of Brenda Roud (Allan), Barbara Cripps (Tom), Judy Dempster (Stephen) and Grant Ducsharm (Lynn). Sadly missed by 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Also survived by his sister Audrey Wyman of Montreal. A celebration of Bud’s Life will take place at 2pm on Saturday September 15, 2012 at Sharbot Lake United Church, followed by interment at Oconto Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Sharbot Lake United Church would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to KingstonCataraqui Cremation Services, 613384-3245.

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Verona Lions Garlic Festival T

he Verona Lions Garlic Festival will be held from 9am-2pm on September 1 at the Verona Lions Centre. Garlic producers from all over Eastern Ontario will gather to showcase their celebrated bulbs. Garlic themed food will be served, vendors with local produce and products will be in attendance, and fun attractions for all ages will be offered. Farmers will be offering dozens of different varieties of fresh garlic. A wide selection of different garlic themed products will be available as well, such as a variety of sauces and spreads. Garlic bulbs will be available individually or in bulk, so visitors can stock up for the year ahead. Knowledgeable farmers will

Parham Fair B

ring the whole family to the 120th Parham Fair Fri - Sun Aug 24-26. Weekend passes are $12 each and children 12 and under are free. You can’t beat that. Once you are in the gate, there’s lots for the family to see and do. Friday is the horse pull and Ambush. Great entertainment! Saturday is a busy day for the whole family. Livestock shows and volleyball tournament are all day. The ever popular children’s games, reptile show and greased pigs will be Saturday afternoon. The exciting lawnmower races are scheduled in front of the grandstand in the evening. Parham Idol will be at 6pm and there is still time to register. Contact Debra Smith at 613-377-6431 or debra.smith@robinsonsgroup.com. To top off the evening, David Bull & The Tone Kats will perform. Don’t miss them. The Grand Finale on Sunday is the ever-popular Demolition Derby. There are many local participants. Come and cheer them on. Hope to see you there.

Drought - continued from pg 9 meet members of Frontenac 4H Beef Club, to sample and purchase local beef products and to get up close and personal with a few of the Perry's award-winning herd, which recently won numerous awards at the Napanee fair including first place in the breeders herd category. Kingston radio’s KIX FM-93.5 was on site all day and interviewed many of the personalities involved in producing and promoting local beef in the area. Dave Perry is past president of the FCA and director with the National Farmers Union Local 316. He spoke of the importance of the public knowing of the availability of local beef as way to support local farmers, who this year have been facing extra challenges due to the serious drought conditions, a situation Perry said he has not seen since back in 1965, when part of his farm burned as a result of the dryness. “People tend to think that this drought has affected only farmers, when in fact it affects everyone in the community. It's not just the farmers and the gardeners who need rain; it’s everyone who eats food that needs rain. Now more than ever it makes sense for people in the area to buy beef and other produce that is produced and processed in this area. The food miles traveled are much less; the beef and other produce tastes better, and you are supporting local farmers.” Perry said that there is enough beef in the area to satisfy the consumers’ demand and enough processing capacity here as well. He also warned that if the processing plants are not utilized, ultimately they will close down. Perry, like all local producers, was affected by this summer’s drought. One of the two wells at his farm in Hartington temporarily went dry this year, which meant he had the extra job of hauling water to make sure that his cattle were properly watered. “I know of one farmer in Renfrew who had to sell his 230 head because he couldn't afford to feed them due to the sky rocketing price of grain as a direct result of this drought.” On a more positive note Perry said that the public is now beginning to source out locally produced food, which is a good thing for him and other local growers in the area. Local Family Farms not only sells a wide selection of local meats and produce but also a wide variety of prepared foods and other locally made products. The store is located on Hwy 38 in Verona.

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also be providing advice and tips on planting and preparing your own garlic. Guest chef McKenzie from ‘Seed to Sausage’ will demonstrate his skills accompanied by a wine tasting from Bergeron Wineries.” The festival is wonderful. It really brings the community together for a great day outdoors, and there is so much garlic!” says Louise Day, a member of the Verona Lions. The Lions Canteen will be offering their Egg McLions breakfast menu. A lunch menu of garlic pork sausages, local beef-on-abun sandwiches, rabbit sausages, hot dogs, fries, and vegetarian options will be served. Plenty of fresh garlic toppings will be offered as well. A Children's Centre will be offered. Children of all ages are invited for arts and crafts, mini-golf, and train rides on the “Verona Cattail Express”. The Frontenac Farmers Market will be partnering in the festival. The market will be offering farm-fresh corn, garlic nibbles, jams, preserves, maple syrup, fresh

august 16, 2012 bread and other baked goods, soups, local honey, and other seasonal produce. Winding up the festival, the yearly Eastern Ontario Garlic Awards will be hosted by the Verona Lions. Prizes will be awarded for the best single bulb, 12-variety display, educational display, and braid. The festival will carry on rain or shine. Entry is by donation. Parking is free. New vendors are welcome. Vendors who book on or before July 31 will be offered a special discount rate of $50. After this date the regular fee of $75 will apply. Not-for profit organizations offering educational displays will not be charged. For information on vendor applications please contact Wayne Conway at 613.374.3807; wayne.conway@sympatico. ca. For awards information please contact Paul Pospisil at 613.273.5683. For general festival information please contact John McDougall at 613.374.2516; john.mcdougall@ xplornet.ca. For more on the Verona Lions visit www.veronalions.ca -submitted by the Verona Lions

Mississippi River Heritage Photo Gallery T he Canadian Mississippi River has played an important role in the heritage of Lanark County and Lanark Highlands from pre-European settlement until today. On Saturday, August 25 at 11 a.m. the community will celebrate the river’s heritage with the unveiling of an interpretative photo display at Centennial Beach on Dalhousie Lake (Lavant Mill Road off Lanark County Road 12). Everyone is invited to attend. In 2009, community arts group, MERA (McDonalds Corners/Elphin Recreation & Arts) sponsored the Mississippi River Heritage festival in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Rivers and Streams Act of 1884 which resolved the famous McLaren/ Caldwell "Loggers' Feud". To this day, the Rivers and Streams Act guarantees that all navigable waterways in Canada are accessible to everyone. The festival was a huge success, with several community groups joining together and demonstrating strong local interest in

the important history of the river. On that occasion, an Ontario Heritage Plaque was installed at Centennial Beach, where the Mississippi River spills into Dalhousie Lake below High Falls, the area that was the focus of the feud. Three years later, MERA, hired local graphic artist, Annie Dalton, to design three interpretative photographic displays. They were installed alongside the plaque overlooking Dalhousie Lake. One display panel features the river itself and its importance to the Algonquin; a second panel is of Lanark's logging heritage; and the third depicts pioneer family life, particularly the role women played as early settlers. The landscaping around the site is natural, making use of large local granite stones set in a circle by local stone landscaper, Tony Sweeney. Smaller stones were provided by Crains’ Construction and spread over the site. Additional native trees and shrubs were provided by the Community Stewardship Council of Lanark County. The photographs were provided by the community. – submitted by MERA

TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT P.O. BOX 89, FLINTON, ON, K0H1P0

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CONSENT

Sec 3(2), O. Reg. 197/96, under the Planning Act In the matter of Section 53(5) of the Planning Act. Please be advised that the Township of Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment will be considering an application under Sec. 53 of the Planning Act to create one (1) New Lot Addition on Part Lot 14, West Range, Geographic Township of Abinger, from: Foy, Brown et all (applicants). The subject property lies between Highway 41 and the West side of the Mississippi River, accessed by Gibbs Lane. The proposed lot addition to “Krasic” is approximately 1.2 acres; the retained lot is 100+ acres. A key map was not provided due to size limitations and legibility. If you would like a map, contact the Township office. If you would like to make your comments known concerning this application you must respond in writing to the undersigned no later than August 31, 2012. The Committee of Adjustment will hear this application on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at the Council Chambers, 72 Edward St., Flinton ON @ approximately 14:30 hours. If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment does not make an oral or written submission to the Committee of Adjustment before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment in respect of this application, you must submit a written request to the Committee. This will also entitle you to be advised of a possible Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing. Even if you are the successful party, you should request a copy of the Decision since the Committee decision may be appealed to the OMB by the applicant or another member of the public. To appeal the decision to the OMB, send a letter to the Secretary –Tr. for the Addington Highlands Committee of Adjustment outlining the reasons for the appeal. You must enclose the appeal fee of $125 for each application appealed, paid by cheque payable to the Ontario Minister of Finance. Further information regarding this application is available from the Township Office, Flinton, ON, Monday through Friday during the hours of 0830 – 1630 hours. Dated at Flinton this 14th day of August, 2012. Jack Pauhl, Secretary Treasurer Addington Highlands Township Committee of Adjustment P. O. Box 89, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0, Tel (613) 336-2286 Email: clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca

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

HARROWSMITH - HOME DAYCARE CYW diploma, CPR/First Aid, reasonable rates, 6am6pm, receipts. FT, PT, Before & After, On bus route, Ashley-admilligan@gmail.com, 613-5326246

DANCE LESSONS DANCE REGISTRATION!!!! Prestige Dance Academy, August 21st & 28th from 4:007:00pm. Boys and Girls ages 2 to adult - All Levels Welcome. Classes offered: PreDance, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre & Acro. Reasonable Rates, Monthly Payment Plans, Family Discounts. Address: UPR-13 Market Square, Napanee #613-354-4603. Email: prestige.dance. academy@hotmail.com

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

FLEA MARKET TONI’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 3 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APARTMENT, renovated to new condition. Mountain Grove. Frig, Stove, washer, dryer, heat and hydro included. $1100.00 per month. Call 613-3354693. FOR RENT IN SHARBOT LAKE. Room & Board $110 per week, all inclusive, house & garden use, large deck, waterfront, 613-2792603 KALADAR 2 BEDROOM APT. Heated, available August 1, 2012. Call 613-336-9429 NORTHBROOK - SELF STORAGE UNITS now available. Various sizes. Boat storage, outdoor storage. For more information call Jim Shiner 613-336-2641 VACATION ACCOMMODATION, one bedroom self-contained apartment in a private log home, weekly or monthly; 4 seasons on a beautiful clear lake, 45 mins. north of Kingston. Fully furnished, 4 piece bath, stove, fridge, micro, dishes, linens etc. Private walkout to patio. BBQ, beach, dock, excellent fishing, canoeing, walking trail, bicycling, bird watching, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or just relaxing. Golf course nearby. 613-374-1769

FOR SALE 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP, 6 cylinder, 5 speed, AM FM CD stereo, runs excellent, good on gas, $900 o.b.o., truck is in Crow Lake; 1-416-693-9085 10,000 BTU KENMORE AIR CONDITIONER unit, window model, $200. One 5100 BTU Danby Air Conditioner unit, window model, $75; 613-278-0881; 613-284-0669 BEAGLE PUPPIES, 8 weeks old, $100. Call 613-374-3064 FIREWOOD, mixed hardwood, cut, split and delivered, $300 per cord. Call 613-374-3064 GMC 5 TON DUMP TRUCK, $500. Call 613583-3484 PRIVATE - 2009 VIBE, 4 cyl. All wheel drive, gas miser, loaded, certified, e-tested, low priced. Hi-low camper-trailer, crank-up, all aluminium, no canvas, best offer. 613-335-2191. T-22 CU.FT. AMANA REFRIGERATOR, bottom freezer, white, $275. One 30” Kenmore glass top electric stove, white, $350. 613-2780881; 613-284-0669 WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS. 2012 Summer Rebate Sale! Factory rebates up to $1000 on Outdoor Wood & Corn Furnaces OR Trade-out discounts up to $1,500 on the purchase of an E-Classic. YOUR CENTRAL BOILER DEALER. Frankford, ON 613.398.1611; Bancroft, ON 613.332.1613

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FRI – SUN, AUG 17, 18, 19. Weight machine, patio bar set, tools, furniture and housewares, 4557 Boundary Rd, Sydenham GARAGE SALE, 134 5th concession Road South, Flinton; from 8 to 4 Saturday August 18. Look for Balloons and signs YARD SALE: AUG 18 – WHENEVER. Sale will continue when weather clears off, 9am – 8pm, 1528 Ducharme Rd., Eugene & Leona Ducharme

HELP WANTED LANDOWNER ON CANOE LAKE ROAD is looking for someone part time to assist with various chores starting after Labour Day. 613273-3106; bingguy1@yahoo.com

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Tamworth: Firearms course, Sept 7 & 8. Hunter Education, Sept 14 & 15. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES. Turkey Examinations. Please call for course dates and details. Call Richard 613-336-9875.

MUSIC LESSONS 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

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; Denbigh area; general jobs, 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.

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

The Township of Addington Highlands The Township of Addington Highlands solicits quotations from interested parties for the installation of six (6) new floor mounted braced metal toilet partitions with doors at the Flinton Hall, Flinton Ontario and the removal of the six (6) existing partition units. For further details contact the Township Office at (613) 336-2286, Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, no later than August 31, 2012.

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hase 1 of the Frontenac K&P Trail – from Orser Road to Harrowsmith – will officially open with a relay of user groups on Friday, August 31. The relay will begin at 10 a.m. at Orser Road, the K&P’s southern most point in Frontenac County. A horseback rider will carry a railway spike from Orser Road to Murton Road. From there, a cyclist will continue the relay to the Millhaven Creek Bridge where a runner will take over, carrying the spike to the junction of the Frontenac K&P and Cataraqui Trails. If you wish to take part in this historic event, please arrive at the junction of the Frontenac K&P Trail and Road 38 at 10:30 a.m. and join our group of walkers in completing the last leg of the relay, carrying the railway spike from the trail junction to Road 38. At approximately 11 a.m., during the ceremony following the relay, Janet Gutowski, Warden of the County of Frontenac, will announce the official opening of the trail. Local refreshments will be provided. “We have talked about opening the K&P for a long time, so I am very excited to cut the ribbon on the 31st. The recent surfacing work has created a beautiful trail that will serve as a safe recreational space and long-term economic driver for the County of

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Frontenac. I hope to see lots of people at the opening – it’s not every day we get to be part of something that has a 140 year history,” says Janet Gutowski, Warden of the County of Frontenac. The County of Frontenac’s development of the K&P Trail has been a five-year process that began with major land acquisitions in 2007. In 2009, a Trails Master Plan and Frontenac K&P Trail Implementation Plan were approved by County Council. Annually since 2009, Trail Network Development has been identified as a priority project through the County’s Integrated Community Sustainability Planning process. To this point, the development of the Frontenac K&P Trail has been made possible by provincial funding through the Investing in Ontario Program. Over the next few years, the county will continue to work towards opening the K&P to Sharbot Lake and developing other trails throughout the Frontenacs

THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC RFP# 2012-19 Request for Proposal for Audit Services Sealed Proposals are being requested from qualified firms to provide audit services for a three year term for the Township.

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The Proposal documents are available from the Municipal Office during normal business hours or by email to mhennessy@centralfrontenac.com or treasury@centralfrontenac.com.

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Proposal submission Due Date and Time: August 30, 2012 at 3:00PM

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Northern Frontenac Community Services Contract Part-time Cleaner 8.0 hours per week August 29, 2012 – March 31, 2013 Job Summary • Work out of the Adult Services building of NFCS providing cleaning services. • To work Monday, Wednesday, Friday for 2.5 hours each day. • To work for .5 hour each week at the Frontenac Transportation office Requirements • Must have current WHMIS training • Ability to perform light duty cleaning tasks from verbal instructions and demonstrations. • General knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work • Fundamental knowledge of and experience using cleaning equipment, materials and solutions • Ability to maintain co-operative working relationships with staff and clients. • Must have a clear CPIC form Salary is $12.00 per hour Deadline for applications to be submitted is Thursday, 23 August, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. Applicants may send or fax a resumé to: Don Amos, Executive Director Northern Frontenac Community Services Box 250, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2565 (fax)

The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street PO Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H2P0 centralfrontenac.com

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell parts of the 66’ shore road allowance as set out and described as follows: ALL THAT PART of the original shoreline road allowance around Mississagagon Lake lying in front of Part of Lot 13, Concession 8, geographic Township of Barrie, in the Township of North Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac described as Part 7 on Registered Plan 13R-8472 (Knoble); ALL THAT PART of the shoreline road allowance around Sand Lake lying adjacent to Lot 34, Concession 13, geographic Township of Clarendon, in the Township of North Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac described as Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-20424 (Read); ALL THAT PART of the shoreline road allowance around Big Gull Lake lying in front of Lot 15, Concession 1, geographic Township of Barrie, in the Township of North Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac described as Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-20440 (Gull Lake Cottages). The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Ompah Community Hall, 10200 Road 509, Ompah, Ontario, on the 20th day of August, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., and at that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. Dated This 25th Day Of July, 2012. Jenny Duhamel Clerk

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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.

Thursday, August 16 FRIENDS OF ARDEN Public Meeting, community centre, 7pm, new input welcome. NORTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES 37th Anniversary Community Day Event, Oso Beach, Sharbot Lake, 5-7pm, free BBQ, children’s activities, air castles, pony rides, music. SHARBOT LAKE – FRONTENAC COUNTY OPEN HOUSE re Official Plan, Oso Hall 6:308pm

Friday August 17 NORTHBROOK - NEW OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, Lions Hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome PERTH ROAD - FISH FRY, United Church 5-7pm; no reservations; proceeds to church; $14; 6-12yrs $6; under 6 free; 613-353-1690

Saturday August 18 ARDEN UNITED CHURCH AUCTION, community centre; breakfast available 8-10; auction 10am BOLINGBROKE - “CONTRA” DANCE, ABC Hall, beginners lesson 7:30-8pm; dance 8pm; $10 at door, info Freda 613-273-2571 BON ECHO PARK - TOD PAUL DOROZIO, Canadian composer & classical guitarist; 8pm, Amphitheatre; admission free after 7:30pm FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held Saturdays, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; Verona Lions Club HARROWSMITH - COD FISH FRY sponsored by Odd Fellows, Golden Links Hall 4:30-6:30pm, $13, call Barb 372-2315 OMPAH – FRONTENAC COUNTY OPEN HOUSE re Official Plan, community hall 9:30am-noon PLEVNA – CHICKEN BBQ, 5 - 7 pm, ClarMill Hall, $10, 6 - 12 years $5; 5 & under free, sponsor: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers

SYDENHAM – BAKE SALE, Legion, sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary, pies, cakes, breads, squares, tarts; baked beans & chili; new & used table

Sunday August 19 FLINTON - ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 11am, all welcome. OMPAH - PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING concerning future of Ompah Fire Station, community centre, 10am, sponsored by Canonto Lake Property Owners Assoc. VERONA - MUSIC IN THE PARK, free summer concert with “Bellfonix”, 2-4pm, McMullen Park & Beach.

Monday August 20 PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151.

August 20 – 24 MCDONALDS CORNERS – MERA CAMP FOR KIDS, ages 6-12, 10am–4pm; $175 MERA members; $190 non-members. dance, art, crafts, sports. Register 613-278-0388; meraschoolhouse@bell.net

Tuesday August 21 BUS TRIP TO MONT CASCADES WATERPARK, Ottawa, for ages 9-17 (younger with adult accompaniment), sponsored by Community Living, $35 includes bus fare & admission, register 613-279-3731 Ompah - Birthday Bash & COMMUNITY POTLUCK, celebrate Aug. birthdays & share a meal; community hall, 6pm, all welcome. PLEVNA - FITNESS CLASS, Clar-mill Hall, 6:30-7:30pm, $2, info: PLEVNA - CLAR-MILL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS meeting 7:30pm, Clar-Mill Hall, all welcome to attend. SHARBOT LAKE – TEA & TOAST, United Church, 9-10am, $2, all welcome

Wednesday August 22 BON ECHO PARK - TERENCE DICKINSON, Astronomer, illustrated talk, 8:30pm, Amphitheatre, free park admission after 8pm HARLOWE ROAST BEEF DINNER, turnip & all trimmings, pie, desserts, 4-7pm, $12, proceeds to Henderson United Church.

Thursday August 23

CLOYNE: CO-ED SENIOR SOFTBALL, 9am,

Legalese and Law Talk This column is brought to you by Community Law School (Sarnia-Lambton) Inc., and Community Legal Services and Pro Bono Students Canada at Western University, with funding support from the Law Foundation of Ontario. It provides legal information only. The information is accurate as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently so we caution readers from relying on this information if some time has passed since publication. If you need specific legal advice please contact a lawyer, your community legal clinic: Rural Legal Services at (613) 279-3252 or 1-888-777-8916, Justice Net at 1-866-919-3219, or the Law Society Referral Service at 1-800-268-8326.

Energy Re-Billers: The high cost of signing up for energy at your door

ave you been greeted at your door by a sales agent and a promise: energy savings in exchange for your signature? These individuals represent “energy re-billers”— companies that sell you energy, often using deceptive high-pressure tactics and almost always locking you into a contract for energy at a higher price. Be warned: once you sign, you could find yourself paying up to three times your current gas or hydro rates. This

article will explain what you should know when dealing with an energy re-biller, and how you can protect yourself. What is an energy re-biller? An energy re-biller is a retail company, licensed by the Ontario Energy Board to purchase energy from power wholesalers and sell it to consumers at a profit. Energy rebillers are not representatives of your local hydro or gas company. How do I know if I’m dealing with an energy re-biller? An energy re-biller sales agent will likely approach you at your home, carrying a clipboard with an Ontario Hydro, Union Gas, or other local utility invoice attached to it. The invoice they have might have your name on it. The agent may say that he or she is “from the hydro or gas company”, but this is not true. Again, while the agent represents an energy retailer, he or she does not work for your local utility company. The agent will often say that they are checking your invoice to make sure you’re paying the “proper rate”, to ensure you are on the “new plan”, or to offer you a “free quote”. The agent will then ask to see one of your recent energy bills. He or she will then say “the government” or “the news” reported that the rate you are currently paying for gas or hydro is likely to increase. The agent will then ask you to sign up for a “trial” of the new program or a free estimate. Within 10 days, the energy re-biller will give

ball field, all skills welcome. Don 336-2452; Lauder 336-2998 SHARBOT LAKE – BUSINESS OVER BREAKFAST, Sharbot Lake Country Inn, 8am, Topic: “Connecting Eastern Ontario to the world”, all welcome, sponsor: CF Economic Development; 613-374-1355 SYDENHAM – FRONTENAC COUNTY OPEN HOUSE re Official Plan, public library, 6:30-8pm

Friday August 24 HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE sponsored by OddFellows & Rebekahs, Golden Links Hall, 7-10pm, $6, for ages 9 to 15, call Sharon 372-1274 or Wayne 358-2533 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE – STEAK BBQ at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, $12

Saturday, August 25 ARDEN - PIG ROAST & DANCE, dinner 5-7pm; dance 8pm; $6 dance only; $12 dinner only; $15 dinner & dance; info: 613-335-2737 BEDFORD MINING ALERT Annual Meeting, 10am-noon, Bedford Hall BON ECHO PARK – “Tom Thomson – his enduring mystery” presentation by author Roy MacGregor, 7pm, Amphitheatre, free park admission after 6:30pm Crow Lake Community Association Annual General Meeting, 4 pm, Crow Lake Schoolhouse DENBIGH - BENEFIT CONCERT for Randy Quade, St. Luke’s United Church, 7pm, free will offering refreshments, all welcome! Denbigh-Griffith Lions Show & Shine, Classic Car Show 10am-3pm, entertainment, BBQ, market, book & new to you sale. Admission: spectators & vehicles by donation. Rain date: Aug 26 HARLOWE DANCE, w/ Country 4 Band, community centre, $8, 8pm, air-conditioned, lunch, prizes, all welcome. MABERLY FAIR, 130th Annual, Theme: “Scarecrows”, parade 10:30am, children’s games, zucchini races, cow-pie madness, horse shows, exhibits, music, puppet show & more; admission $5; youth $3; 6 & under free. Info Wayne Wesley 613-268-2895. MCDONALDS CORNERS - MISSISSIPPI RIVER HERITAGE PHOTO GALLERY Unveiling, Centennial Beach, Dalhousie Lake, 11am, all welcome; info: meraschoolhouse.

you a follow-up call and ask whether you signed up for the service, and agreed to the estimate. Some energy re-billers have even asked people to “just say yes” on the telephone. The effect of this is to lock people into long-term, fixed price contracts. Remember—you don’t have to let a re-biller in, or give them any information! One tip for apartment dwellers: if you tell the re-biller agent that your rent is “all-inclusive” (meaning that it includes utilities), he or she will almost always leave immediately. What’s so bad about energy re-billers? When energy re-billers approach you, they are not ensuring you have the proper rate or that you are on the new plan—they are actually selling you a new plan, with new terms and prices. Energy re-billers have no way of knowing how hydro prices will change over the next 5 years and there is no guarantee of savings if you sign a contract. What legal protections are in place? On January 1, 2011, the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010 (ECPA) became law. The ECPA provides protections for consumers against energy re-billers. By law, a re-biller agent that approaches you must provide a business card with his or her name, the name and address of the company, and the company’s license number, telephone number, and website address before he or she tells you about the re-biller’s services or asks you for any information. Furthermore, any agent must be wearing an identification badge with his or her photo, the name of the company, and the name and title of the salesperson. The ECPA prohibits a re-biller from making false or misleading statements about its

org/community Sharbot Lake - NOTICE OF LAKE PLAN WORKSHOP of the Sharbot Lake Property Owners Assoc., 11am, Oso Hall, all Sharbot Lake residents welcome; info: Carol Coupland, 613-279-2963

Weekend: August 24, 25 & 26,

PARHAM FAIR 2012 Aug 24 - 26; at the Fairgrounds. Events include demolition derby, horse shows, livestock judging, midway, games, exhibits, ATV pull, concerts, pet show, prizes, and much more. Fun for the whole family! info: www.parhamfair.ca. SILVER LAKE POW WOW. Sat & Sun Aug 25 & 26, Silver Lake Provincial Park. Gates open 10am-6pm, $6/adults, $3/under 16, over 60; under 12 free; Info Trudi 613-375-6356. Sharbot Lake & District Bottle Drive Sat & Sun Aug 25 & 26 at the Beer Store, sponsored by the Lions, or call Francis by Friday Aug. 24 613-279-3157 for pick up that weekend. TWEED ALOHA ELVIS FESTIVAL, Fri-Sun Aug. 24-26 info, tickets www.tweedelvisfestival.ca. See ad page 15 WESTPORT - ART BEAT in the Enchanted Forest, Aug 25, 26, 10am-5pm, 7 artists, 1481 McAndrews Rd, 4 km s of Westport off Cnty Rd. 10, 613-484-2151; theenchantedforest.ca

Sunday August 26

BEDFORD OPEN MIKE & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Road, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel and more, $2, info: 613-3742614 BON ECHO PARK – KEVIN CALLAN “The Happy Camper” Canoeist/Author will show his funny & popular film “Quest for Wilderness”, 7pm, Amphitheatre; free park admission after 6:30pm

Monday, August 27 COMMUNITY LIVING - NORTH FRONTENAC, Annual General Meeting 9am, Maples, Sharbot Lake, Topic: “Day–to–Day Life with Autism”

Wednesday August 29

RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 1:30-3pm, Southern Frontenac Community Services, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 1-800-763-9610, all women welcome

Thursday August 30 CLOYNE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at Marble Lake Lodge, 11:30am; to reserve phone 613-479-2837 by Aug. 28 at noon

contracts, the benefits you will receive under the contract, the difference in price between its services and your hydro or gas company, or the amount of money you can save by switching to its services. If you have already signed up with an energy re-biller, you can still say “no” when they make their follow-up call to you. Once you say no, the contract you signed will become invalid and you will not have to pay a cancellation fee. Your current electricity service will continue without interruption. The ECPA also requires the contract to contain specific information, such as the method of calculating the contract price, or else you may cancel the contract at any time. You may also cancel the contract up to 30 days after you receive your first bill, if the re-biller fails to provide you with a copy of a voice recording of a telephone discussion within 10 days after you request it, or if you permanently move from the premises, or any time without cause, although you may have to pay a cancellation fee in some cases. If none of these options works for you, you may complain to the Ontario Energy Board or file a claim against an energy re-biller in Small Claims Court. For more information, we encourage you to visit the Ontario Energy Board at http:// www.oeb.gov.on.ca/. In addition, you can find more information about consumer protection topics at any time in a series of Community Law School webinars archived online at www.yourlegalrights.on.ca/training-topic/ consumer-law. Be empowered, and stay tuned.

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Outdoors in the Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lakes - Emerald Ash Borer I

checked the North top branches dying off first. Frontenac Township and Once larvae finish feeding Ottawa Citizen websites under the bark, they mature into earlier this week and was adults that chew their way out saddened to learn that the of the tree. They are capable destructive Emerald Ash of flight immediately on emerBorer has now moved into gence from the bark. S-shaped Frontenac County. The Emerald Ash Borer by David grooves filled with fine sawdust Ottawa Citizen reported Cappaert, Michigan State are made under the bark by the that the Canadian Food University, Bugwood.org larvae and the exit holes are Inspection Agency (CFIA) D-shaped about 4 mm across. had confirmed the presence of the pest at a Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d probably notice the presence of woodprivate campground in Mountain Grove. peckers as they try to feed on the larvae. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an exAccording to the CFIA website, the prestremely destructive, wood-boring insect pest ence of the EAB has been confirmed in 27 of ash trees. It was first discovered in De- Ontario counties and 3 areas of Quebec. It troit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario in 2002. seems there are two options: either chop the Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thought that the insect travelled here in trees down or try to save them with insectisome wood packing material. The EAB has cide injections. Licensed professionals can since killed millions of ash trees in Ontario inject natural, biological insecticides but this and many parts of the United States. All spe- must be done every two years and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not cies of ash are at risk, with the only excep- cheap. It would be prohibitively expensive tion being the Mountain Ash, which is not a for a municipality to inject more than a few true ash. It was just a question of time until select trees but residents do have the option Frontenac County and its beautiful forests to inject city-owned trees located on their would also come under attack. property at their own expense. Since this insect spends most of its lifeYou can help to slow the spread of these cycle under the bark of trees, it can be easily pests by: moved with firewood or other tree materials 1) Learning to identify EAB and ash trees. such as nursery stock, logs, brush and larger An excellent source of information is the City wood chips. It can also fly several kilometers, of Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.ottawa.ca; but since its spread has been mostly along 2) Reporting suspected outbreaks. If you major highways and transportation routes, see suspected signs of infestation on your itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evident that humans are the main reason ash trees or if you plan on moving firewood, for the rapid expansion of its territory. contact the Canadian Food Inspection AgenAs its name suggests, this beetle is a cy at 1-866-463-6017 Mon-Fri, 8-4 or check bright, metallic, emerald green ranging in out their website at www.inspection.gc.ca; size from 8.5 to 14 mm. It usually has a one3) Do not transport firewood to your cotyear life-cycle but some may take up to two tage or campsite but, instead, buy your fireyears to mature. Eggs are laid on tree bark wood locally. Remember that even after an and in bark crevices starting in late May. In its infested tree has been cut down, EAB conlarva stage, it resembles a caterpillar, which tinues to live in the wood. feeds under the bark of ash trees. This feedOn a lighter note, one of my neighbours ing disrupts the treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circulation of water recently came home after being away for a and nutrients. Even a few of these insects few days. He wanted to relax so he put on his can kill a tree. This extremely dry summer slippersâ&#x20AC;Ś..but there was something in one of has probably accelerated die-off in weak- the slippers. He reached in and was bitten by ened ash trees. Infected trees can lose half something that left two little bite marks and their branches in a d r e w single year, with the blood - a

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said it was a miracle to have survived. Ken’s eyes misted over as her recalled the love of his life, his wife Ada, whom he laid eyes on for the first time at Sunday school at the Pentecostal church here, and whom he married in 1939. The couple had three children. “She brought me the happiest days of my life,” Ken said as he recalled their 70 years of blissful marriage. Events throughout the day included a potluck BBQ lunch, horse drawn wagon rides courtesy of Bill Lee of Parham, horseshoes at the beach, swimming for the kids and live entertainment courtesy of Gilbert Riddell and friends. Guests were also invited to visit the Hollywood family farm located across from St. Georges Lake on Hwy 38 for a walkabout and to enjoy a piece of Ken’s birthday cake. What the Hollywood gathering lacked in stars of the silver screen, it well made up for in family fun and friendship. Penny Tryon, who helped organize the event, was pleased

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s of Tuesday, August 14, burn bans have been dropped in North, Central and South Frontenac and Addington Highlands. Subject to burn permits, fires are now allowed in those jurisdictions. Across the border in Lanark County, the bans are still in place in Tay Valley and Lanark Highlands, but small supervised cooking and campfires are now permitted. Conditions can change rapidly, however, so residents and visitors are advised to check with their municipalities regularly for updates to the burn ban status.

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