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After years of waiting, Ompah wants a fire hall now but Council wants some more time by Jeff Green ive us a chance to decide what we want to do, and to do it right.” That was the final word from North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton, at least for this week, after hearing a chorus of comments and suggestions from Ompah area residents at two meetings on subsequent days. The first meeting was a public meeting organized by the Canonto Lake Property Owners’ Association on Sunday August 19. It drew an overflow crowd of an estimated 160 people to the Ompah hall. The community hall is located in the same building as the Ompah fire hall, which is not only too small to hold all the equipment the fire crew uses, it is also slowly sinking into the swampy ground. The second meeting, held in the same location, was a regularly scheduled North Frontenac Council meeting on Monday, August 20. The hall was less crowded at the Council meeting, but there were about 25 Ompah firefighters and supporters on hand to hear a presentation by Jim Holton, as well as costing numbers that were put together by fire department member Brian Moffit. “I wondered how much it would cost to build a fire hall,” Moffit said as he began a short power point presentation in front of Council, “so I made some calls and got some written quotes.” What Moffit came up with was a 45x100 foot building with 16-foot high ceilings, in either steel or wood frame construction, at a cost of $348,000. The township had been prepared to spend up to $550,000 on a 2750 square foot fire hall that was to be built in conjunction with a Frontenac County ambulance base. However at the public meeting on Sunday, Mayor Clayton said that of that money, $150,000 was to come from reserve funds, but “was only being made available as an inducement for the county to bring the ambulance base to Ompah, which is not going to happen now.” On July 16, North Frontenac Council voted to pull out of the ambulance base/fire hall project because the bids on a Request for Proposal for the preferred bid on the project would have meant a $724,000 cost to the township for the contract alone, not including ancillary costs, which Mayor Clayton

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said could have resulted in North Frontenac ratepayers being on the hook for up to $1 million. At the public meeting on August 19, the consensus among the people who aired their views during the public session was that Council made the right decision to get out of the deal with the county, but that now they should get going immediately to build a fire hall on the site they purchased for that purpose. Leo Ladouceur, a former member of the Ompah fire crew, who served as a resource person for the firefighters at the public meeting, summed up the perspective of most of the people in the hall when he said: “We expect the mayor to get the will together to build the fire hall we need. And please build the fire hall we need and not one the size of a councilor’s hat.” Mayor Clayton, as well as Councilors Watkins, Inglis and Hunter, who were present at the Sunday morning meeting, all committed to voting for a fire hall to be built in Ompah. At least one other vote on Council would be needed to support building a fire hall. There was nothing on the formal agenda at the Monday night meeting about the fire hall, aside from the presentation by Jim Holton and Brian Moffit. But Councilor Inglis said that one way or another he will make sure the matter is brought forward at the next meeting, on September 10. “Somebody will prepare an administrative report and try to bring this to a vote,” said Inglis. If indeed the project receives support in principle from Council on September 10, there will still be two major issues to resolve. The first has to do with the property that is slated to house the building. In pursuing the ill-fated ambulance base/fire hall project, it came to light that the property was once a service station, and a consultant looking into possible contamination of the site concluded that a $30,000 study may or may not be sufficient to give the site a clean bill of environmental health. Council will need to decide if it wants to ignore the consultant’s advice and go ahead; to seek a new site for the fire hall; or to reverse their own decision of July 16 not to proceed with the study and invest the $30,000 and

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The Ompah hall was full and the message was clear on Sunday morning

Amanda, Morgan, Poppy and Maple enjoying their frisbees and drinks at the NFCS’ annual Community Day event at Oso beach

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embers of the community came together for some fun games and a BQQ at Oso beach in Sharbot Lake on August 16 to partake in the annual party put on by staff and volunteers at Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS) who were celebrating their 37 years of service in the community. Bouncy castles, a petting zoo, face painting, free blue frisbees, a tomahawk toss, pony and wagon rides and a constant stream of groovy tunes kept the kids entertained as parents had a chance to visit. Thanks to NFCS staff and volunteers who once again put on a great party that was enjoyed by an

Why no construction at Sharbot Lake High School? Environmental impact study needed to be done by Jeff Green s the long hot summer drags to a close with no sign of construction of a new indergarten to grad 12 school in the mostly empty parking lot at Sharbot Lake High School, rumours have been circulating that the project is either about to be scrapped, has already been scrapped, or is in some other sort of deep trouble. The truth, it turns out, is less dramatic. Planning delays. In order to put a new building in the location that the architects have chosen, a minor variance in the Central Frontenac zoning bylaw is necessary because the site can only accommodate 100 cars, 21 fewer than are required in the zoning bylaw for a building of that size, and the setbacks from a nearby wetland is 9.5 metres instead of the required 30 metres. In order for this variance to be granted the township required that the Mississippi Valley

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by Jeff Green $1,200 fine for “over 80” driver Ian Pearson, 52, was arrested at a RIDE checkpoint in Sharbot Lake on June 14 at 11:30 pm. His blood alcohol level was 180 mg/100 ml of blood, 100 mg over the legal limit of 80. Pearson told Judge Wright that the readings surprised him, since he had been moving house all day, and had only been sipping beer while he worked. He received a $1,200 fine and a one-year driving prohibition.

First appearances Frank Teal, 20, is charged with failing or refusing to provide a driver’s license, failing to comply with bail conditions, and driving a vehicle without an owner’s permit. He will return on September 24. Quentin Karascavitch, 29, is charged with operating a vehicle with blood alcohol over 80 mg/100 ml of blood. He will return on September 24.

Ongoing Ryan Baker, 20, is charged with failing or refusing to provide a driver’s license. He will return on October 15. Levi Gray, charged with possession of cannabis, and two charges of assault, will return for a possible resolution, on September 24, although a trial date in his case is still being held for later in the fall. Wayne Kimberly, who is facing an application for a disposition rescinding his firearms permit, will also return on September 24. Youth matters Two youth matters were before the court. One was deferred as the accused is undergoing a diversion program, and in the second the charge was withdrawn because the accused in that case has completed a diversion program.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC FIRE BAN LIFTED The Fire Ban has been lifted in all four districts of South Frontenac.

North Frontenac Council - August 20 CIIF grant application –

North Frontenac, one of the smallest of 400 municipalities in Ontario, is seeking some of the $50 million that is available in matching grants under the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) a federally funded, provincially administered program. The township is seeking funding for improvements to each of its five township halls, and has pushed the Clarendon/Miller Hall, which has been facing a drainage and mold problem, to the front of the line. The other four halls, Ompah, Barrie, Harlowe and Snow Road, are included as secondary applications.

Fire fighters to cover some of Norcan Lane damages:

The township received a letter from Grant Small, a yearround resident on Norcan Lane, at the north-eastern edge of the township. As part of a subdivision agreement, the property owners on the lane pay for road maintenance. The lane was included in the spring ATV run that was sponsored by the Ompah firefighters, and Mr. Small asserted that the road was damaged by the hundreds of ATVs that used it as part of the April ATV poker run, The association paid over $800 to have the road graded after the run. “As North Frontenac does not pay to maintain this lane and provides us with limited services we feel justified in requesting the grading cost from the township,” wrote Mr. Small. Councilors Inglis, Watkins and Martin said that even though the township does not have a legal obligation to provide funding, and there was a concern that it should be clear it would be a one-time grant, the township should offer to pay half of the cost. Councilor Good said that the firefighters should take responsibility for the damage, not the township. The deputy chief for the Ompah station, Denis Bedard, was attending the meeting, He said that he would likely be able to convince the Ompah firefighters to come up with $200 from their fundraising proceeds. Councilor Good then said that the township portion should come from the monies that the township receives from the Ministry of Natural Resources to maintain Crown land roadways and trails. Cory Klatt, the township employee who manages the Crown Land Stewardship Program and the roads included in a land use permit with the MNR, said, “Norcan Lane is not on crown land; it is a private lane. We can’t use money from the

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MNR for a road that is not located on Crown land.” Denis Bedard then said that the firefighters will cover the entire $400 and council passed a motion offering $400 to the Norcan Association. Of the six council members in attendance, (Betty Hunter was not at the meeting) five supported the motion, with Councilor Good being the only naysayer.

$5,000 for Fish TV:

The Land o’ Lakes Tourist Association (LOLTA) wants to enter into a partnership with Fish TV, a syndicated fishing show that airs in Canada and the United States. The fiveyear marketing agreement will result in the production of eight shows featuring the Land O’Lakes region as well as inclusion in Fish TV marketing at trade shows and sports shows. The deal will require an infusion of cash from LOLTA and LOLTA General Manager Rachelle Hardesty is asking all of the member municipalities within the LOLTA catchment area (Frontenac and Lennox and Addington County and the Town of Tweed) - nine townships in total - for $5000 from each of them over two years as leverage money for a grant application to the Community Futures Development Corporation for the project. North Frontenac Council supported the proposal and made the commitment. The township also provides $4,000 each year to LOLTA as a sponsoring municipality.

Sunday Lake Road:

The Sunday Lake Association wrote to the township to inquire what needs to be done to bring their road up to a township standard so the road can be assumed by the township. The letter pointed out that the original subdivision agreement in 1983 said that the township (which was then Palmerston-Canonto) might consider assuming the road at a future date. It also pointed out that there is now over $6 million in annual property assessment coming from Sunday Lake Lane property owners “What would be the advantage for us in assuming the road, and paying for maintenance on it?” asked Councilor John Inglis. The letter was received for information.

$10,000 for community profile:

As part of its work promoting business in North Frontenac, the Economic Development Task Force has concluded that in order for the township to be what they call “investor ready”, a community profile geared at the business community needs to be developed. “The project scope is to hire a contract technical writer who could conduct research and revise the entire document to ensure it meets the requirements of investment readiness,” wrote Councilor Betty Hunter in requesting a funding envelope of $10,000 for the project. The money would come from the economic development budget for 2012 and council approved the expenditure.

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PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE AND FEDERAL GAS TAX PROJECTS The Township of South Frontenac is hosting a Public Open House and Official Opening for Federal Gas Tax funded projects on Saturday, September 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at our Public Works Facility at 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham.

CLOSING OF MASSASSAUGA WASTE DISPOSAL SITE The Massassauga Waste Disposal Site will be closing permanently effective September 28, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS & ELECTRONIC WASTE The E-waste bins at Loughborough, Portland, Bradshaw and Salem Waste Disposal Sites have recently been removed. The only location now accepting electronic waste is the Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Road - open every Thursday, from 3pm to 8pm until the end of October.

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Letters to the editor Cougar collides with car near Mountain Grove Dog poop problem in am a life-long resident of the Central and hit my passenger window. His body hit Sharbot Lake

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Frontenac area and have had no concerns for my safety when out walking any time of the day or night - until now. On Thursday morning, August 16 about 8 am, just in sight of my home, which is less than a km west of Mountain Grove village and close to the Willis family home, a big wild cougar jumped out of the long grass and slammed his body against my car. He showed his full face and we were staring at each other through my passenger window. His eyes showed shock and fear as we looked at each other, his head as big as my window. Like a flash of light he quickly turned his face as it slammed

the passenger door and front fender with a loud thump. I thought that I had hurt him badly. I jumped out to see how he was, but he had vanished just as quickly as he had appeared, leaving his hair on my car door and a small dent as proof that this did happen. I spoke with neighbors near-by who were viewing a group of deer in the hay field; maybe this big cat was stalking the deer, but this cougar has been seen by neighbors on several occasions over the last few years. I will be watching my little dog closely and my grandchildren even closer. Arlene Uens

Re: Scott Reid’ polls

fter recently getting a couple more of those silly polls sent out by our MP Scott Reid, I began thinking it was time for the Frontenac News to give readers some real background on the topics in the polls, especially since one of my friends actually took one of them seriously. But that might make for some pretty boring reading. So here's my suggestion, that FN run a contest for the most funny, ridiculous, whatever, poll question, done in the same style as Mr. Reid's. Here's my entry to start things off: The Conservatives are wiping out Canadian laws and reducing government depart-

Mowing the sidewalk

his weekend as I was mowing the sidewalk, I got to thinking. Now, mowing is, by its nature, a solitary task, and a good opportunity to think and ponder. One of life’s big questions has always been - “Why?" Why is the sky blue, why are we here, why does only one sock get lost in the laundry? Things like that. The question that occurred to me this time was - “Why am I mowing the sidewalk?” The obvious reason is that the grass is too long. But I guess what I am really asking is why the sidewalk is in such poor condition, so full of cracks, that grass is growing there in the first place. Yoga, Pilates, Dance, Reiki & other Energy Therapies

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ments that get in the way of tar sands oil going to Communist China. They also changed their name from Progressive Conservatives (PC) to the Conservative Party of Canada, CPC, or in French, PCC. Russia under the Communists was the CCCP. Should we support the Conservatives' promotion of Communism? No! There are enough Communists already. Yes! You can never have too many Communists. Dennis McDermott

I happen to live on Boyce Road in Hartington, but I have also noticed that sidewalks on side streets in Harrowsmith have suffered the same neglect. Again I ask the question, “Why.” Was there a motion passed in council to stop maintaining the sidewalks? “All in favour of ignoring the sidewalks please raise your hands- motion carried.” I find that a little hard to picture. We moved here almost three years ago, so that meeting, if it happened, must have happened prior to that. So- benign neglect? Maybe. I think the sidewalks are both unsightly and potentially unsafe. Some people still prefer to walk on the sidewalk instead of on the road, which at times resembles a drag strip (a topic for a different letter). It seems a reasonable thing to do, but they are so cracked and uneven as to make this difficult. It seems that some sidewalks are deemed to be more important than others. I think they should all be treated the same, that is to say well maintained, not ignored. We all pay our taxes and I believe we are entitled to good sidewalks. Dennis Saunders

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(Frontenac News, August 16, 2012) n regards to the comments of MPP Randy Hillier after the Crown decided to drop the charges against him in regards to his breech of the Smoke Free Ontario Act. “This was a productive use of my time, the court’s time, and the health unit’s time all at public expense I might add.” It seems obvious that Mr. Hillier feels that his right to smoke trumps the rights of all others. After all should it be too much for me as John or Jane Q Public to expect an MPP while on the public payroll, to comply with the laws of the Province of Ontario, in the use of his office, which is also being paid from the public purse. Mr. Hillier could have saved everyone the time and expense by admitting his error, paying the appropriate fine and apologizing to his constituents and their children and grandchildren for exposing others to second hand smoke. Bill McAuslan

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Unions question government motives

ike Lumb, the President of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario – Limestone (ETFO) and Elizabeth MacDonald, the President of Local 27 of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF), both wonder why the provincial government is saying special legislation is required to ensure an orderly start to the upcoming school year. “It was never our intention to be on any type of job action at the beginning of September,” said Elizabeth MacDonald in a phone interview early this week. “We never said we will not go back at the beginning of the school year,” said Mike Lumb. Contracts for the members of both union locals, whose members include all elementary and secondary school teachers and other staff in the Limestone Board, expire at the end of August, but all previous negotiations with the board have commenced after the agreement expired, with the terms of the expired agreement rolling over until a new

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· Mike St. John from Lindsay, ON has opened The Hardy Inn on Highway 41, Cloyne. Mike is new to the area. This was formerly the Cloyne Motor Inn. Mike does most of his own cooking and truckers are welcome. Motel facilities will open in the fall. The produce Mike uses is locally purchased and he hopes to have local folk taste his menus. Best wishes from all of us. · Did you know that the Land o'Lakes Garden Club looks after the Cloyne Pioneer Cemetery and also the gardens at the two township halls, Harlowe and Barrie on Hwy 41. · Real leaders have no need to lead; they are content to point the way.

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· Sharon Delaney's great grandson Liam made his first Arden appearance at the auction Saturday. It's really hard to believe that Sharon is a great grandmom. · Speaking of the auction, Wayne Carrothers has asked me to thank the long list of volunteers, those who donated and those who bought at the auction on Saturday. Without all of those people this event would not be the success that it is. See everyone next year! · The Legion's Annual George Parks Pig Roast and Dance is Saturday August 25. Dinner is from 5-7pm and the dance follows after the food. Dinner $12; kids 8 and under $6; dance $6pp. A combined ticket for the dinner & dance is $15. · The Friends of Arden would like to thank everyone who

attended the public meeting last Thursday evening. Everyone was treated to an informative slide show, detailing the progress made in the hamlet, and many new ideas were discussed. · The Inroads Studio tour is being held again on Labour Day weekend. Be sure to visit our local artisans, in the village at their studios or at the Kennebec Community Centre. · The Glee Club will be entertaining the folks at Lanark Lodge in Perth this week. · Thinking of you Barb and Jim Kirkland, Dwayne Matson and Mary and Arthur Lightstone. · The Arden Legion sold 81 shares to repair their roof and the work was completed on August 17. Contractor Monty Fergus donated $200 to the roof repairs. The first repayment shares were drawn and the first two people donated the shares back to the Legion. Two others were drawn and cheques are on the way to the Sharbot Lake Legion and Ben Wiinblad. · The Legion will also be hosting a road rally, open mic and various other activities on Sat. Sept. 15. A fun day is planned for all who attend.

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Sarah Hale, artist and lay worship leader will conduct worship at the Ompah/Plevna United Churches this Sunday at the regular times (Ompah 9:30, Plevna 11:15) while Rev. Jean is away

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613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com

· Kids’ night at the library took a break this week, but will be back next Wednesday the 29th at 6pm with lots of fun planned for the last meeting of the Summer Reading Club. · Being busy traveling from point A to point B means you end up missing the important stops in between. Up until about two weeks ago, I had not visited the Pioneer Museum in Cloyne, but made it a priority to make some time on that day. The log cabin has

Jennifer Clow 279-2901 1-800-565-7865

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with Jocelyn

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

• When a prescription is refilled, pharmacists are sometimes asked if the drug has to be taken “’for the rest of my life”? As we age, it seems we need more medications. It is true that some of the doses of these medications can be reduced later in life or even discontinued altogether. However, no drug should be discontinued without your doctor’s OK and stopping a drug “cold turkey” is not recommended. • Dementia isn’t always a disease of the aged. Evidently, brain function starts to decline at the age of 45. Many risk factors that may contribute to dementia later in life can occur in middle age. These include high cholesterol, obesity and high blood pressure. Taking care of your body and your brain in your middle years may stave off dementia in the later years. • Those nutritional charts on food packages show sugar content in “grams”. Grams” is a unit of weight. How many grams in one teaspoonful (a unit of volume)? The answer is 4.2 grams. If your soft drink contains 35 grams of sugar that’s over 8 teaspoonsful! This gives you a better picture of sugar content. A healthy daily amount of added sugar is 4050 grams (about 10-12 tsp). • While adults should take 10,000 steps per day for good health, the number for children is 12,000 steps daily. With so many alternative activities available to children today... many providing no exercise at all, it’s important to ensure that physical activity is a part of your child’s life every day. • The people who work in our pharmacy are our greatest asset. They would be happy to serve you soon.

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august 23, 2012 a wonderful assortment of artefacts on display from villages all around the area, telling stories of the way of life and the people who lived it. But I won't give away the details; take the time to stop by and see for yourself.

PLEVNA Katie Ohlke ohlkek@limestone.on.ca

613-479-2797

· STARGAZING IN PLEVNA: The Township of North Frontenac and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada are sponsoring an organized evening of star gazing. On Friday August 24 at the Plevna Helipad (5618 Road 506) at 8:30 pm you will have the opportunity to see Saturn and other astronomical wonders. A group of volunteers from the Astronomical Society of Canada will be setting up telescopes so that everyone can have the opportunity to experience these amazing views. This is open to all members of the public. You can also bring your own high quality binoculars or telescope and join in the viewing. It makes a great family outing and there is no fee. If the weather is poor on Friday August 24, the alternate is Saturday August 25 at 8:30 pm. If you require any further info contact Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development at the Township office @ 613-479-2231 or Councillor Betty Hunter @ 613-4792979. · Also on Friday Aug. 24 the Clar-Mill volunteer firefighters will hold their regular Bingo fundraiser from 7-9pm at the Clar-Mill hall, with cash prizes. · On Saturday August 25, author and journalist, Roy MacGregor will be speaking at Bon Echo Provincial Park about the life, loves and untimely death of Canadian landscape painter, Tom Thomson! Don’t miss this very interesting presentation! Time: 7pm Location: Amphitheatre. Park admission is free from 6:30 on · This Sunday Aug. 26 the Ompah/Plevna United Churches will welcome guest lay leader Sarah Hale of Arden to lead at both churches (Ompah 9:30, Plevna 11:15) · This fall, 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 am-10 am, $ 40.00 Ride, Diner and Prizes $25.00 Ride and Prizes - $15.00 Dinner only. Lots of great prizes! Register and reserve tickets at the Double "S" Sports and Marina Toll Free: 1-866-661-4939, email doubles211@ gmail.com · A coyote was spotted earlier this week near Plevna as well as a bear. · Plevna Joke of the Week: Winnie Trainor “Why do fish live in salt water?” Tom Thomson “Because pepper makes them sneeze!”

MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula

613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com

· The Maberly Fair is this Saturday, August 25. There will be lots of fun for everyone. This year’s theme is Scarecrows. Admission to the grounds is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 7 to 17, and 6 and under are admitted FREE. The events get underway with the light horse show at 9am, and the parade leaves downtown Maberly at 10am. The Sunny Shenanigans Puppet Show will be at 12:30pm; the hilarious Zucchini races at 1:30pm and the ever-popular Cow Pie Bingo at 4pm. There will be children's games, musical entertainment, demonstrations, Shriners Klowns and much more. See you at the fair! · 5TH Anniversary Party for Maberly's outdoor art gallery, Fieldwork, on Sep. 15 at Wildwood Farm Barn, 2501 Old Brooke Rd. Five fall art installations can be seen from 3-5pm. No charge for viewing the art installations. Barn Party at 7:30 pm, tickets are $20 so come out and see the bands The Good Right Arm Stringband and The King of Swingers play. Tickets are limited and need to be reserved in advance, contact info below. There will be a couple of other special guests too.

613-279-2802

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

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Free camping is available, but you must phone first to confirm. Call Susie at 613-268-2024, or email fieldworkproject@ gmail.com Beverages and some locally created food will be available for sale. This is a fundraiser for Fieldwork’s 2013 art projects and a celebration of 5 good years of presenting unexpected viewing experiences in a field in eastern Ontario, for free. · Sharbot Lake & District Bottle Drive on Sat. Aug. 25 and Sun Aug. 26 at the Beer Store. The Lions Club will be accepting donated beer/liquor bottles and cans.

SYDENHAM Anita Alton

613-376-6333 rideauraingutter@ yahoo.com

· Julie Withrow displays "Earth and Sky" at the Mill Street Gallery/Cafe, a series of oil stick on panel until September 15. Also showing are Alana Kapell, Wendy Cain, Mary O'Brien and Rebecca Cowan. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30-2:30, and Friday & Saturday 5:30 to 9:30pm. 4400 Mill Street, Sydenham, 613 376-1533, millstreetgallery.blogspot.com · Sydenham Women's Institute resumes their session from September 10 to June 10, 2013. Meetings are held on the second Monday in the month, 7p.m. at the Sydenham Township Office. They are looking for new members and welcome anyone who is interested in the Women’s Institute.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca

· Sympathy to the family of Phillip Deyo, cherished husband of Margaret. He was a member of the Happy Travellers senior club in Parham · Happy Birthday to Dalton Goodberry, Lyn Uens, Dawn Cox, Cassandra and sister Amber Asseltine. · On August 19, a potluck meal and hymn sing was held at the cottage of Rev. Eric and Phyllis Barr for members of the pastoral charge (Mountain Grove, Arden, Henderson). A good time was had by all. · Thinking of Mary Lightstone and her son Arthur, Velma Porter, Vera Steele, Terry Robertson, Ross Shorts, Keith Page, Bruce Scott, Wendy Drew · On August 16 North Frontenac Community Services celebrated 37 years of service by having a BBQ, music, and activities for the children. Thanks to everyone who organized and helped with this special event, which was held at Oso Beach . · Let me know of any special events .Thanks to those people who are still saving pop tabs, bread ties, Campbell soup labels .

· Visitors to the home of Judi Fox were her sons David and family from Yellowknife and Jason and family from Harrowsmith. · Do something today that you will be glad of tomorrow. Have a great week!

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal

613-375-6219 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com

· Sympathy to the families of the late Philip Deyo, Bud Ducsharm, the Dupuis family on the loss of a brother-in-law and uncle, Inez Babcock, Elsie Asselstine's father and also to Cheryl Gordon on the loss of her brother. · This is the 120th Anniversary of the Parham Fair and there is a lot to celebrate. Please join in the celebrations whether by becoming a member, volunteering or supporting the fair. This is such an accomplishment. We should all be so proud. The fair board is looking for "Old sayings" like “Red Sun in the Morning, Sailors take warning”, etc. Write them down and bring them to the fair and they will be posted at the Palace. Karyn Roberts is looking after this. Also don't forget the new event this year - the best dressed cowboy and cowgirl; and also the all favorite "Parham Idol" will be returning. The pet show is on Sunday is always a hit with young and old. There's something for every age group whether it’s the horse pull, rides, music, cattle show or the food from the booths. You'll enjoy yourself. Also "New" this year is a young band just getting started called Rock Bottom. Their dream is to play at the Parham Fair and it will come true on Saturday night from 4 - 6 pm, so make sure you come out and cheer them on. Would you believe the pet show is around 10 years old. Wow - they say time flies when you're having fun! I guess that's true! · I've had such pleasure watching my monarch butterfly (caterpillar stage) turn into its chrysalis stage. It is truly amazing.

S L P O A A CONCERN FOR PROPERTY AND ENVIRONMENT

Sharbot Lake Property Owners Association

NOTICE OF LAKE PLAN WORKSHOP of the SLPOA will be held August 25th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO) on Garret Street

North Frontenac

Annual General Meeting Monday, August 27, 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Meeting The Maples Restaurant, Sharbot Lake

All residents of Sharbot Lake are welcome to attend to provide their input into the Lake Plan! Any questions please call Carol Coupland, President, SLPOA 613-279-2963

PAGE 5 · Thinking of you to Bill Snyder and Karen Bertram · Happy Birthday to Wally Wisteard, Bob Northmore, Shyann Northmore, Jessica Nedow, Bob Fox, Lindsay LoweryBeattie, Jen Wolfe, Beth Lowery, Tracie Goodberry, Jorja Steele, Zelda Hannah, Jonathan Whan, Kelli Bell. · Happy Anniversary to Wally & Melanie Wisteard.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

· Get well wishes to Colonial St. Pierre. · Happy belated birthday to Donna Tysic. How could I forget your birthday, Donna! I should be beaten with a white handkerchief. So sorry. Happy, happy birthday from all your friends in the north. · On Friday we had a wonderful gathering at my daughter Pam's in Northbrook to ooh and ahh over my great grandbabies, Lillian (2 weeks old) and Hudson (3 weeks). · On Sunday Sept 2 at 2pm, the Abrams Brothers will put on a concert at the John Thomson Hall in Snow Road. Come early as it always fills up fast. The canteen will be open and after the concert a chicken BBQ will be held at the community center. Supper starts at 5 pm; $10, children 5-12 $5, under 5 free. · Olive Allen attended the wedding of her niece on Saturday in Carleton Place. · Goodbye to Lyle & Evelyn Bingley of Snow Road, who have moved to Smiths Falls. Welcome to the community to

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Auditions North Frontenac Little Theatre will be holding auditions for their fall production,

Tom Sawyer

Directed by Brian Robertson We are looking for five adolescent boys (ages 11-14), five adolescent girls (ages 11-14), ten adults (male and female), a couple of young adults. Auditions will be an open drop in procedure, come any one of the following nights: Tues. Sept. 4, Wed. Sept. 5, Thur. Sept. 6 from 6:30 to 8pm at the NFLT Hall, 11618 Road 38, Tichborne. A serious commitment to rehearsals is required that could mean two nights per week through to show, third week of November. Some singing is required. 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

Guest Speaker: Annie Hussey, Day–to–Day Life with Autism EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Snow Road Productions Presents

John Thomson Hall Live Music Series at Snow Road Station 10 mins North of #7 on the 509

Sunday September 2

2:00 - 5:00PM An afternoon of Bluegrass Family Entertainment

Photo: Bernard Clark

The

Abrams Brothers & The Original Abrams Family ** Bring a chair and come early! ** Chicken BBQ to follow by the Snow Road Volunteer Fire Fighters Women’s Auxilary Proceeds from the show to be donated to the Sharbot Lake Food Bank

For more information Phone 376-6725 or 613-547-2378 Or visit us at www.theabramsbrothers.ca

Eastern Ontario Development Program Do you have a good idea to grow your business or to make your community more vibrant? Your project may be eligible for a grant. To obtain guidelines & applications or for more info visit www.frontenaccfdc.com, call 613-372-1414, 888-372-9962 or email eodp@frontenaccfdc.com

Application Deadline September 4, 2012 subject to available funding

FRONTENAC Federal Economic Development Agency For Southern Ontario

Funding for the Eastern Ontario Development Program is provided by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and is delivered by the 15 local Community Futures Development Corporations in Eastern Ontario

Community Futures Development Corporation Building business – growing communities

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Mississippi - from pg. 5 John & Angie Bingley, who have moved into Evelyn & Lyle's home Âˇ Smile: Life is like a ladder; every step we take is either up or down. Âˇ 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 Âź mile south of the village of Snow Road, 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

VERONA Debbie Lingen

613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com

Âˇ It is the time of year to celebrate the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stinky Roseâ&#x20AC;?. Come early and enjoy Verona's final festival for 2012 on Saturday, Sept. 1. The Verona Lions Garlic Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s draw is the dozens of varieties of fresh garlic offered by the cream of the garlic growers of Eastern Ontario. Purchase your yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supply along with a wonderful selection of garlic braids, sauces, spreads, all accompanied by tips to help you â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;make your garden growâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The Garlic Festival partners with the Frontenac Farmers Market who will bring farm-fresh corn for sale and tasting, garlic nibbles, jams, preserves, maple syrup, fresh baking, soups, local honey and seasonal produce. Again this year, the Garlic Festival will satisfy every voracious appetite. The Lions Canteen offers their Egg McLions breakfast menu, as well as a fabulous lunch of Rivendell Golf Course local Beef-on-a-Bun Sandwich, Frontenac Market garlic pork and rabbit sausage, hot dogs and fries and veggie options, all with the optional garlic toppings that we love. The kiddies will be happy at the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Centre with arts and crafts, mini-golf and the Verona Cattail Express train rides. The Garlic Festival hosts the Eastern Ontario Garlic Awards, with prizes for the best single bulb, 12-variety display, educational display and braid. For awards information, contact Paul Pospisil at 613-273-5683. A few spaces are still available for vendors.

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ne mom who doesn't mind her daughter horsing around is Denise Nedow of Parham. Deniseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter Jessica has for years been making waves in the National Barrel Horse Association, and now she has even bigger boots to fill. Jessica, who graduated from Sharbot Lake High School this past year, is celebrating her recent acceptance into membership in the Canadian Cowboy Association and her mom, dad, friends, the community, and her sponsors are celebrating along with her. The membership grants Jessica entry into the Dodge Ram Ontario Rodeo and the Ultimate Rodeo.

For vendor applications, contact Wayne Conway at 613-374-3807 or wayne.conway@ sympatico.ca. No-fee applications will be accepted from not-for-profit organizations for informational and educational displays. For general garlic festival information contact John McDougall at 613-374-2516; john. mcdougall@xplornet.ca The festival will be open rain or shine at the Verona Lions Hall, Saturday, Sept. 1, 9 am to 2 p.m. Âˇ September is the startup of clubs and organizations and now is the time to let everyone know when these events begin. The Verona website is a great place to let people know about your events, and to keep up with what's happening in Verona - and it's all free! Log onto www.yourverona.com to list your events or contact me and I will make sure it goes on the website. Âˇ Morganne Edmison is starting units of Brownies and Guides in Verona in September at Prince Charles Public School. Brownies (ages 7-9) will meet on Wednesdays from 4 - 5 pm and Guides (ages 9-11) from 5:30 till 7:30 pm on the same night. During the year the units will be doing many different things to explore our world and to make a difference. Crafts, guests, trips, experiments and camping are a few things they will do to achieve this. There are limited spots available, register now to avoid disappointment. Registration can be made on their website https://www.guidesontario.org/ There is also financial assistance available. You can contact Morganne at veronagirlguides@hotmail. ca or call 613-374-1002

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Recently Jessica traveled to Waterford, Ontario where she found out that she would be riding the 11th fastest horse in Ontario in the N.B.H.A. Barrel Racing Circuit, a horse known by the name Blew Pass Rass a.k.a. Topper. Jessica welcomed the opportunity grinning from ear to ear and ended up placing second in the first Division. It was while participating in the Warkworth Rodeo that Jessica had the pleasure of meeting Ross Millar, president of the Dodge Ram Rodeo. He told her that her reputation had preceded their meeting and

By David Arama, WSC Survival School Inc. & Marble Lake Lodge

oday's youth, according to Richard Louv (author of Last Child in the Woods: Nature Deficit Disorder; www.richardlouv.com) are more detached from the natural world than ever in history. They are "lost" in our complex, civilized world, and in need of a compass. Social media, technology, television, and our virtual tour world have all conspired to create the present situation whereby many of today's youth, both urban and rural dwellers (surprisingly), are living overly structured and cocooned lives. And all too frequently, kids are "diagnosed" as ADD or ADHD and given a multitude of medications to solve the "problem" conveniently (I know there are some extreme cases where medications are required). When I was a teenager in the 1970s, roaming the woods and getting into trouble occasionally was considered normal...in today's world, they would administer gallons of ritalin and throw the key away! My experiences as an instructor and consultant with the "Survive This YTV" and other television series (Camp N' Out, The Lofters, Angler & Hunter) has been positive in one sense, perhaps introducing and motivating millions of youth to experience nature and wilderness. However, survival as depicted by Reality Television versus real life survival can be very different! I am calling on all teachers, camp leaders, and parents to bring back basic outdoor experiential education e.g. hiking, canoeing, snowshoeing, orienteering, fort building. While ATVing, sledding and boating (with motor) are fun, adrenalin-

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that he had heard much about her ability as a rider. On August 3 at the Tweed Stampede, Jessica made an amazing barrel run and was asked to represent Eastern Ontario in Ohio in October at the World Congress. Not surprisingly her family and friends are extremely proud of her. Jessica has for years been an extremely mature and dedicated rider and has had the ongoing support of her family, friends, and this year the extra support of Brandon Morrow. She is looking forward to an exciting career in Barrel racing.

Nature Deficit Disorder

would like to thank the following people who contributed to shares for the recent roof repair, which was completed last week.

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Elda Peterson, Maurice Woodcock, Ian Bullock, Roger Fisher, Dave Swann, Kathleen Nash (in memory of Bill Nash), Randy Kellerman, Arthur Dunham, Beryl McClure, Eric Cunningham, Eldon Clancy, Ellard Stitt, Tom Dewey, Larry Ciren, Cindy & Jamie French, Donnie Scott, Ben Barr, Judy Cardwell, Stuart Mitchell, Joseph Crane, David Daski, Wanda Harrison & Lorne Hiltz, Dorothy Proctor and Judith Versavel, Theresa Smith, George Steele, Ron & Carroll Espie, Gordon Brown, Ben Wiinblad, Bob Miller, Dave & Joan Moore, Cheryl Mills, Diane & Harold Tryan, Ronda Noble, Terry & Judy Kennedy, Ron & Beverley Weaver, Patricia Swann, Alvin Vaness, David & Sandra Neil, Randy & Helen Hazeldine, Thomas & Margaret Graham, Valerie & Brian Swift, David & Judith Eardley, Valeree & Roy Beechey, Ian Tryan, Chris & Sandy Scott, Kent Smith, Beth & Malcolm Sampson, Ken Nash, Kathleen Knight, Sheilda Weber, Dick & Jeanne Pringle, Glen & Betty Matson, Darrell & Glynis Gerus, Bill & Judy Haynes, Nick & Jocelyn Whalen, Sarah Hale, The Legion appreciates the support of all the people listed. Please do all you can to help the associations, Legions and businesses who contributed. Thank You Dave Moore, President Malcolm Sampson, Fundraising Chair

rush activities for youth, they are (in addition to being the top causes of fatalities in the Ontario wilderness) not challenging physically and psychologically to the degree that non-mechanized outdoor pursuits are. Speaking about ATVing and boating, in my observations so far this summer in the North Frontenac region, I have found that very few youth carry any emergency survival or navigational gear on them! I wonder how many of them leave an emergency plan behind, or at least some details as to where they are going? The RCMP developed a program called "Hug-A-Tree and Survive" for parents and kids. The video and school program stresses staying put and hugging a tree to survive until help arrives. Hike Ontario offers a safe hiker program for youth. Scouts Canada has a new "Survivorman Badge" whereby Scouts have to spend a weekend in the bush without camping gear or food. Guides and Cadets offer great outdoor experience programs.

Surivorman coming to Marble Lake Lodge L

es Stroud, best known for his Surivorman TV series and for his penchant for extreme adventure treks in far flung locations across the globe, will be visiting Marble Lake Lodge on Road 506 next Thursday afternoon and early evening, August 30. Stroud will be visiting with his friend David Aramas at the lodge and will be available to the public in the afternoon before performing an early evening concert at the lodge. In addition to being Survivorman, Les Stroud is also a singer-songwriter and musician. For more information, contact Marble Lake Lodge at 613-336-0117

Sharbot Lake 39ers n Tuesday September 4, the Sharbot

Lake 39ers seniors will have their monthly potluck lunch and meeting starting at noon, downstairs at the North Frontenac Telephone office. A guest speaker will discuss providing assistance for seniors. Games will be played following the meeting. For information call Shirley Crawford, 613279-2990 or email djfraser@frontenac.net

Crow Lake Community Association

Annual General Meeting

Saturday, August 25, 2012, 4 pm at Crow Lake Schoolhouse

Royal Canadian Legion

Gordon Gaylord Branch # 334 Arden Annual George Parks

Pig Roast 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.

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Contest runs from Thursday, August 9 to Tuesday, September 4, 2012. To enter, fill out a ballot at one of the participating merchants. No purchase necessary. Entrants must be 18 years of age and over and you can only fill out one ballot per visit. At the end of the contest we will draw the winner of a $500.00 gift certificate. There is no cash value. Shopping spree winners must spend the $500.00 at participating merchants by Monday, October 8, 2012. Contest starts on Thursday, August 9, 2012 and ends Tuesday September 4, 2012. Draw date Thursday September 6, 2012. Employees of the Frontenac News are not eligible to enter the contest. The Frontenac News will not accept ballot entries. Winner’s photo may be used for promotion.

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Plevna

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Hook’s Service  Water Treatment  Pumps  Plumbing  Electrical  Paint  Logix ICF Blocks  Windows & Doors

Bishop Lake Outdoor Centre Family Restaurant

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Fascinating fascinators to raise funds for Fairmount

by Julie Druker esidents at the Fairmount Home have been busy these last few weeks creating a wide array of products that will be for sale at an upcoming Kick Off fundraising event. Called a Fascinating Kick Off, the event will start the “Building Change Together" fundraising campaign for the Fairmount auditorium. The campaign aims to raise funds to update the auditorium, which is drastically in need of repairs and has become increasingly underused. On August 16, volunteer Jeanne Ronan led a group of residents in creating a wide array of fascinators -those stylish pieces of decorative head gear that were brought back into vogue last year with Kate and Will’s royal nuptials across the pond.

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With their laughter filling the activity room at the home, the group of Fairmount residents enthusiastically dove into constructing a wide array of fascinators from colorful items, including decorative grasses, butterflies and feathers. They made both the clip-on and head band variety, and their one-of-a-kind creations will be for sale at the Fascinating Kick Off. Many of the residents loved their fascinators so much that they often wear them to regular social events in and around the home. Also for sale at the event, which takes place on Wednesday September 12 from 4-6pm, will be paintings and jewelry made by the many talented artisans at the home. The goal of the campaign is to raise $200,000 by 2014. The drive to repair the auditorium came about as it became known that many residents have had to stop participating in activities at the auditorium because of the room's problems. For example, Violet Cooke of Parham, who loves to paint and whose works decorate many of the wall spaces, had to forgo participating in regular art classes in the auditorium. In Violet's case it was due to the poor air quality there. “In the summer the air circulation is unbearable; that and lack of windows makes me feel claustrophobic when I am there,” Violet explained when I spoke to her at the home. Others problems with the auditorium include poor acoustics due to an outdated hearing assistance system; excess heat and humidity in the summer months; a leaking roof; and a kitchen area, washroom facilities, and an entrance way that are inaccessible by wheelchair. In 2009, as a result of the problems cited, an auditorium redevelopment study was undertaken, which pinpointed the improvements needed to modernize the auditorium to make it a community gathering space and an income stream for the home. These improvements include adding an addition at the north end of the building to make it more accessible; expanding the vending and games area; installing a new HVAC system to improve the air quality; installing new hearing and vision aids; and developing a conference /meeting

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room suite. Alison Vandervelde, who is the communications officer at Fairmount, anticipates a good turnout for the Kick Off, which will be the second of numerous upcoming events to raise funds for the Fairmount Auditorium Campaign. “We’re really excited about this event and the residents have been working very hard creating some really nice items for it.” Along with the sale, the event will include a tour of Fairmount's famed gardens, Maple loved her fascinator a tour of the auditorium and a power point presentation about the planned renovations. Anyone unable to attend can make a donation by mail to Fairmount Home Auditorium Fundraising Campaign, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie, ON, K0H 1S0 or by calling Julie Shillington at 613-546-4264 ext.500. For a list of other upcoming events for the campaign visit www.frontenaccounty.ca->Fairmount Home. It will soon be possible to make online donations on the site.

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Bon Echo’s “Friends” boost park’s ranking to top 5 in Ontario By Julie Druker

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Sharbot Lake High School car wash f the cars and trucks rolling

around the roads in Central Frontenac this week looked a little shinier than normal, there is a reason. Members of the Sharbot Lake High School Student Council and friends got an early start in their fundraising efforts for the 20012-1013 school year. They held a car wash on Sunday to raise money for student activities.

or those who have never visited Bon Echo Park located just north of Cloyne on Mazinaw Lakethe park is a must see. The immense maj- OPP reports - men arrested in Denbigh esty of Mazinaw n August 16 at 8:40 p.m. Kaladar OPP officers responded Rock’s cliff to a suspicious vehicle occurrence at a residence on Clear face, the deep Lake Road in Denbigh. Officers recovered a white Audi parked clear waters of inside a garage at the residence, which had been reported stoMazinaw Lake, len from Toronto on Aug. 5. Douglas Windebank, 38, of Toronto Classical guitarist Tod Paul Dorozio entertained and the scent was arrested near the residence operating a pick up truck. Alat Bon Echo Park’s amphitheatre on August 18 and beauty of len Fountain, 28, of Toronto was arrested inside the residence. its towering Both men were charged with failing to comply with a recognieastern white pines make it a nature lover’s paradise. zance and held in custody pending a bail hearing on Aug. 17. Add to that its historic gift /book shop and gallery and visitors centre, the daily boat tours and boat rentals, an annual art show /sale plus a wide of array of educational i moving & storage programming, and Bon Echo is not only is a beautiful place to camp but also a beautiful place to learn. And this is all thanks to a small group of Bon Echo Local & Coast to Coast Park enthusiasts, a group known as the Friends of Bon Echo. The Friends formed in 1988 and their fundraising Serving Ottawa/Toronto Weekly efforts and commitment to preserving the park’s natural and cultural heritage over the last 20 plus years, plus Local: 613-336-9804 their support of educational programming in particular, 1-888-226-Move (6683) have recently catapulted the park into the ranks of the Fax: 613-336-8932 top five provincial parks in Ontario. 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AUGUST 23, 2012

Fairs & festivals this weekend Local fairs celebrate milestones by Jeff Green

Roger Meeks (l) with last year’s winner Bill Machan

Mooks Derby raises funds for cancer camp submitted by Sandra Meeks

he 4th annual Mooks Fishing Derby was held Saturday Aug 18. Hosted by us, Roger & Sandra Meeks in memory of our son Trevor, we successfully raised $2743 for Camp Oochigeas (cancer camp for kids). The winner of the derby, which took place on Skootamatta Lake was Roger Meeks, and the winner of the half/half draw was Dean Salmond. Both generously donated their winnings back to Camp Oochigeas. We would like to thank everyone for their generosity in donation of prizes, time, helping out and for making this a day that Trevor would be very proud of. See you all next year, Aug 17, 2013.

Treasure Trunk donates to CF Swim Program by Janet Barr

he Central Frontenac Swim Program had another successful summer due to two young ladies, Kirsten Hawley and Holly Dickinson. Kirsten has recently graduated with an Honours BA from York University and will be completing her Bachelor of Education in the fall. Holly was another instructor who liked to get her feet wet this summer. She will be attending Bishop’s University for concurrent education in the fall. Thank you to both girls for coming back and allowing the swim program to have another fun filled summer. The Treasure Trunk donated $100 to the swim program.

883 and 1893 Those are the years when the Maberly and Parham fairs were held for the first time. It would be an understatement to say the world has changed over that time. In the early years electricity was still a novelty, and aside from the railroad the only mode of transportation was horsepower. With all the changes that have taken place over the years, the horse shows at both fairs and the horse pull at the Parham Fair remain as events that harken back to the way of life in both communities in the 19th Century. Other reminders of the past include the baking, growing, and textile displays and contests that are still hotly contested to this day at the fairs. While the Parham Fair has modernized to include such popular events as lawn mower races, a demolition derby, and other events, the feel of the small town fair – the food, the smells, the sight of young students reuniting after a summer apart in anticipation of the first day of school, hasn’t changed that much in all that time. The Parham Fair has its roots in Agriculture and its focus is still on highlighting agriculture. Friday night Aug 24 features the ever popular Horse Pull, with local favorite, Bill Lee, an annual participant. Come see the teams as they pull the stone- Nick Smith and his pet lizard, Hulk, at the Parham boat to become the Fair’s pet show last year Champion Team of the Night. Saturday, in the morning, there is a Cattle Show, with local 4-H clubs, and Poultry and Horse Shows all day. Have you seen the Dolly Pardon run yet? Watch for it Saturday afternoon in the games in the horse ring. In the Palace, there are agricultural exhibits along with crafts, children’s exhibits, vegetables and baking. You could spend hours in there. New this year, the best dressed cowboy and cowgirl. Youth between 7-9 and 10-12 may sign up for the contest on Friday at 6:45pm. There is still time to sign up for the Parham Idol Contest on Saturday August 25, open to ages 16 and under. To register, contact Debra Smith at 613-279-2116 ext 212. Come for the entertainment, food and midway. A good time is sure to be had by all for just $5\day; weekend pass $12. The Maberly Fair is a tiny perfect one-day fair that starts with a parade and ends with a community supper. This year the fair has a scarecrow theme, featuring a great pumpkin garden of scarecrows. The scarecrows will feature in the parade before landing in the garden, where they will be judged and priz-

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Aloha Tweed – 2nd annual Elvis Festival

he Tweed Elvis Festival, which was started as a way for the village of Tweed to turn a corner after the conviction of Russell Williams, has done that and much more, giving the town of Tweed a destination event that captures the imagination of locals and visitors alike. And all that has happened in about 15 months. The second annual festival, which celebrates the image of Elvis from the Blue Hawaii era, will feature strong amateur, professional and youth Elvis Tribute contests, as will a string of other events from Friday to Sunday August 24-26. Dallas Arney, the pride of Addington Highlands, will kick things off at the Tweed Fairgrounds at 5 pm on Friday, performing the American and Canadian anthems and more (not in Elvis costume – as far as we know) Round 1 of the Elvis Tribute contest will follow at 6pm. Other events on Friday night include a meet and greet at the Tweedsmuir tavern and Midnight with Elvis, featuring a performance by last year’s champion Matt Dowsett, fresh from competing in Memphis, for a $10 cover charge. On Saturday there will be a street sale, Art in the Park, and a pancake breakfast in addition to the events at festival central in the Fairgrounds. Round 2 of the main competition will take place in the late morning, followed by the youth competition and other events. Later in the afternoon (4:45) the semi-finals will get underway, followed by a showcase at 8 pm, as well as a rock’n roll dance at the Tweed Curling Club. On Sunday, in addition to another pancake breakfast and a classic car parade with Elvis through the streets of Tweed, there will be a gospel show at 11 am at the fairgrounds. The Grand Finals in the tribute competition will start at 1pm and the award winners will be announced at 3pm, followed by the closing ceremonies. Tickets are $55 for a weekend pass and $25 per day, available at the gate, in advance at locations in Tweed, at the produce stand in Northbrook and at the Junction in Sharbot Lake. Tweedelvisfestival.ca

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Researcher wants to know about TV transition S

by Jeff Green teven May is a communications researcher with an interest in the cultural role that television plays in Canada, particularly rural Canada. May lives near Denbigh when he is not working on his PhD at Ryerson Polytechnic Institute in Toronto. Part of his thesis work includes a research project into the impact of the transition from analog to digital television in L&A and Frontenac County as well as other parts of Canada. He is planning to conduct telephone interviews with people who have faced the transition to digital only signals. He is particularly interested in talking to those people who have lost access to CBC/Radio Canada programming as a result of the transition. “Conversion boxes have been available but although the digital signal is definitely available in urban areas, it might not be the case in rural areas, limiting the options for many people,” Steven May said, “but I really need to talk to people to find out what the experience has been for them.” As an inducement to complete the approximately 20minute telephone interview, which will be confidential in the sense that the study will not include names, May is offering a $5 coffee card in return. The CBC was not forced to stop delivering analog programming in rural Canada, but the corporation said they have made the transition in order to save on the annual cost of maintaining the analog equipment, saving up to $10 million a year on costs. The big winner when analog TV is gone could be the government of Canada, which stands to make billions of dollars selling the valuable airwave spectrum that analog television has been making use of for the past 60 years. Mobile operators, wireless providers and other information uses will likely be happy to gobble up the so-called "golden spectrum" that has been used to beam TV signals to rooftop antennas and rabbit ears over that time. People interested in participating in the survey are invited to send their name and phone number to steven.may@ryerson.ca or to Steven J May, 191 Copeland Lake Road, RR#1 Cloyne, K0H 1K0 and he will call them back.

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Frontenac County’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations F

rontenac County will turn 150 years old in 2015. The 150th Anniversary Planning Advisory Committee is in the early stages of planning and encourages County residents and those particularly interested in the 150th anniversary to provide suggestions and ideas for the celebration. To kick-start community involvement, the committee is holding a contest for the creation of a logo to visually identify and promote the celebratory events of 2015. The contest closes on November 2, 2012. A grand prize of $1,000 will be awarded to the contest winner at the November 21 meeting of County Council. The winning submission will be used in all visual references to the 150th Anniversary over the next three years. Please see detailed submission requirements and full rules on the County’s website, www.frontenaccounty.ca. “Frontenac County is rich in history and our residents have always been fiercely independent and proud of their roots. The 150th anniversary is a milestone that will allow us to showcase that history, our culture, the County’s unique and beautiful natural environment and the people who make the Frontenacs a great place to call home. It is an opportunity for collaboration, innovative thinking and economic growth. I am looking forward to a great celebration,” says County Warden Janet Gutowski. Throughout its history, the County has celebrated its social, cultural, economic and environmental values regularly through a wide range of formal and informal events, festivals, programs, and opportunities. The 150th Anniversary Planning Advisory Committee will be doing its best over the next few years to plan a celebration worthy of Frontenac County’s history. For more information or to submit ideas and suggestions, contact: Alison Vandervelde, phone: 613-548-9400 x 305; email: avandervelde@frontenaccounty.ca

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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY

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Francis Raymond (Frank) Peacefully at Kingston General Hospital, August 10, 2012, will be sadly missed by family and friends. Please join us at the Denbigh United Church on Saturday September 1. Visitation 11 a.m., service 11:30 a.m., lunch to follow. Special thanks to Sharbot Lake Seniors Home and Kingston General Hospital. May you rest in peace.

Stearns, Lillian Lorraine After a brief illness at the Perth Hospital on Wednesday August 15, 2012 in her 60th year. Loving mother of Stephanie Ellis (Chris), Sarah Stearns and Lacy Rexroad (John). Grandmother of Davis, Abbey, Bella, Dougie and RJ. Sister of John Ibey (Debbie), Gleva Lemke (Chris), Pat Haynes (Don). Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements in care of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

Babcock, Inez Delerine (Turpin) After a brief illness in Kingston General Hospital, surrounded by family, Inez passed away peacefully, in her 80th year, on Friday, August 17, 2012. Survived by loving husband and Best Friend in their 64th year of marriage, Donald L. Babcock. Sadly missed by her children Roger (Betty), Ralph (Karen), Janice (Bob), Judy (Garry), Joe (Kathy), Hazel (Peter). Also will be sadly missed by her 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild. A Graveside service will be held at the Parham Cemetery on Saturday, August 25th, from 2-4pm, with a lunch to follow. Arrangements Entrusted to Limestone Cremation Services 184 Wellington St., Ste 200a Kingston, ON K7L 3E4 613-507-5727

A Promise for You

“Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who abuse you.” Luke 6: 28

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1923- 2010 (August 26, 2010) In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather & brother to the remaining Campbell families. Loving wife, Jean, and family.

BIRTHDAY

Louise Lee

Courtland Kelford Courtney Massey Edith Beaulieu

Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day

(Crawford)

Love, Heather, Terry, nephews Mark, Eric

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Louise Lee

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In Memory – August 26, 2012

Glenn Campbell November 20, 1923 - August 26, 2010 If tears would bring you back to us, Home is where you would be. Dear Dad (Poppy), we love you and miss you, Heather, Doug, Darrin, Charlene, Chase, Emma, Savannah & Raven.

Walsh In loving memory of Pam Walsh, who passed away August 28, 1987. It only takes a little space, To write how much we miss you, But it will take the rest of our lives To forget the day we lost you. Sadly missed by Mom, Dad and Michelle

Three years have passed since you went away But Dolly, I think of you each and every day The memories we created make it easy to see We belonged together and you meant the world to me. Love always, Bill

Meeks

In loving memory of a dear daughter and sister, Maxine, who passed away, August 27, 1995. Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear Fond memories linger every day Remembrance keeps her near. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Dad, Denise & family and Eric & family

WHAN In loving memory of a dear wife Pat, who passed away August 21, 2010 It has been two years now And I often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane. Remembering you is easy, But missing you is a heartache That never goes away I hold you lightly within my heart Though you are absent, you are near.

In memory of our brother

Russell Clancy

Still missed & lovingly remembered. Lloyd

To a wonderful husband and father,

Always remembered, Nancy, Dennis & family

God looked around His garden, And found an empty space, He then looked down upon this earth, And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you might never, Get well on this earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered “Peace Be Thine”. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you never went alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you Home. We love you and miss you so much. xoxoxo May the angels watch over you and keep you under their loving wings. Anna & family

CARD OF THANKS

Thank You – St. Kilian’s On behalf of the Altar Society of St. Kilian’s Church, Ardoch, a big THANK YOU to all our volunteers who helped prepare and serve at our Annual Turkey/ Ham supper. All the help was greatly appreciated, whether you worked in the kitchen, outdoors, or served on the floor. We also appreciated all who came out to enjoy the meal. The raffle was won by the following: 1st - Double Bed Quilt donated by Bernice Gunsinger – Barb Waterworth 2nd - Painting by Katie Ohlke – Samantha Kirkwood of Clifford 3rd - $100 donated by Patsy & Wayne Manion – Marilyn Mitchell of Smiths Falls 4th - $100 donated by Hugette St. Jean – Lorie Ryder of Snow Road Thank you to everyone who donated raffle prizes, pies, baked goods, and those who bought raffle tickets or helped in any small way to make it another successful fundraiser.

FUNERAL SERVICES

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Join us for an Open House on Saturday September 1, 2012 from 1-4 p.m. at Ompah Community Hall, 10200 Road 509, Ompah Best wishes only

Happy 80th Birthday Dale Scott

How exciting the day you were born The sun was smiling The heavens blew horns Turning 80 is really great. So come & help us celebrate Arden Community Hall, August 26, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00. Best wishes only

ANNIVERSARY

Happy Anniversary to

Ralph & Vera Steele of Arden 63 years on August 25 Congratulations from the family, including children, grandchildren and great grandchildren And God bless you both

August 26, 2010 Memories keep us near you And that is nothing new We thought of you today And will tomorrow too. We hold our tears as we speak your name We talk, we smile as we play the part But behind it all lies a broken heart.

Arthur Young

Happy 70th Birthday

When there’s somethin’ going on In the neighborhood Who’re you going to call?

Your local businesses!

60th Anniversary Come help

Jack & Lois Weber celebrate on Saturday August 25, 1-4pm, at 1042 Mueller Point Lane, Ardoch. Bring your own lawn chair. Best wishes only.

Harvesting and drying herbs

by Margaret Inwood, Lanark County Master Gardeners

iming is everything in life, especially when it comes to harvesting herbs for preserving and storing. Whether you intend to use the herbs medicinally or for cooking, it is important to gather them at that point in their growing cycle when their volatile oils are most concentrated, and at the time of day when there is no unnecessary moisture on them. To obtain maximum benefit from herbs, treat them with great care, preserve them without delay, and store them away from bright light. Leaves are at their most fragrant, and their oil levels highest, before any flowers have fully opened. Seeds should be captured as soon as they are ripe, while roots should be left in the ground until the end of the growing season, when they will have the greatest concentration of stored nutrients. Leaves, flowers, seeds and stems should be harvested early on a dry day, as soon as the dew has dried. By noon, the sun will have baked away the volatile oils. Use sharp scissors to cut stems, pick off damaged or discoloured leaves and shake gently to dislodge any insects. Seeds should be collected each day as they ripen. Try tying a small cloth bag over the seed heads to catch any seeds as they fall. All your gardening questions can be submitted and answered on our website at www. lanarkmastergardeners.mgoi.ca

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august 23, 2012

Get Ready! Get Set! Go.. to School!

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AUTOMOTIVE KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES

DANCE LESSONS

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

DANCE REGISTRATION!!!! Prestige Dance Academy, August 28th from 4:00-7:00pm. 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 2 BEDROOM APT. IN ARDEN. $500 plus utilities. Require First and last month deposit and references. Tel 613-335-5673 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. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, new kitchen, big bathroom & laundry, Cloyne area $600/mth plus hydro, oil & propane. First & last. 613-4786326. 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 1976 WILDCAT, THUNDERCRAFT 14 FT BOAT with 70 Hp Evinrude engine & trailer. Excellent ski boat, lady owned - needs some TLC but quick out of the hole – on the water this summer. $1685 or best offer. Contact Jill (613) 767-7748. Come for a test drive at Big Gull Lake. BEAGLE PUPPIES, 8 weeks old, $100. Call 613-374-3064 FIREWOOD, mixed hardwood, cut, split and delivered, $300 per cord. Call 613-374-3064 FIREWOOD For Sale, $90 per cord. Delivery available, 613-279-1973 FRONTENAC MODULAR HOMES. Custom built. New 1280 sq.ft. 28’x52’ home, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, delivered and on your basement or foundation, oak cabinets available. ‘More home for a lot less money’. Financing available OAC. 1-866-775-8268 www.frontenacmodularhomes.com HI-LOW CAMPER-TRAILER, crank-up, all aluminium, no canvas, best offer. 613-3352191. MAGNETIC BIRD WINDOW ORNAMENT. Have to see it to believe it! $9.99 each. Only at Nicole’s Gifts, 6709 Main St. Verona. Phone 613-374-2323 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

FREE KITTENS!

Ginger, Tabby, Black, White & Grey. Very cute. Call 613-279-3268

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USED REFRIGERATORS NEW APPLIANCES

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

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

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

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

GARAGE/YARD SALES SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 8am7pm. Collection of Keirstead pictures of Sharbot Lake, Perth, etc.; Occupied Japan figurines; Singer sewing machine in excellent condition; books; knick knacks, etc. YARD SALE, August 24 & 25, 9a.m., 1383 Elm Tree Road, Arden

HALL RENTAL S&A CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith. Air conditioned, capacity 90, $25/hr up to 3 hours; $125 for more than 3 hours. For hall rental please contact Michelle at 613-929-8506 and for membership information contact Jeannette at 613-372-2633 VERONA LIONS BANQUET HALL AND BOARD MEETING ROOM (Lions’ Den). Reasonable rates in a convenient location. Air conditioned. Full kitchen and bar facility. Weddings, anniversaries, parties, conferences. 613-374-2821

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 HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772 LAUGHING DOGS RE-TREAT. Home-style, kennel-free dog boarding, 1052 Stinchcombe Rd., Parham. Call Robin now to book 613-2140873 PET SITTING in Mountain Grove. Going away? Let us help. Dogs, Cats, etc. Spacious, individual accommodations. Long walks. By appointment only. Laura Mills 613-335-3658. Evenings are best or leave a message. PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, Call 613-279-3150 for information.

WANTED TO BUY

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

1995 Chev G-20 Hi-Top Cargo Van Partially converted for camping. 221500 km. Good running condition, needs body work. $1900. 613-335-3750

by Susan Ramsay, Early Literacy Specialist for Hastings-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington, (613) 354-6318 (ext 32)

nticipating your child’s first day at school this September? Whether you’re a parent who experiences mini panic attacks when you imagine your child in this new environment, or whether you’re looking forward to a few hours of parental freedom, there are ways to help your child prepare. Most kindergarten teachers agree that three basic skills smooth a child’s transition to school -- the child’s ability to listen and communicate his or her own needs, selfhelp skills, and the ability to get along with others. Play-based learning, the foundation for full-day learning programs in schools, enhances children’s opportunities to explore unique interests and to satisfy individual curiosity. Yet within this learning framework there are many group activities, stories, discussions and outings. Children who are able listen respectfully and attentively when someone else is speaking and who are able to express their own needs clearly and confidently to an adult are better prepared to engage well in the classroom. Parents who set aside time at home every day to read, listen to and talk with their child help their child develop these skills. Though it’s never too late to create new patterns, parents who share a daily reading routine with their child from birth onwards, give their child a distinct advantage when entering school. Parents can help support the growth of their children’s self-help skills by frequently showing children how to open and shut lunch containers independently, and how to use Velcro, zippers, buttons and laces. “Red Lace Yellow Lace” by Mark Casey and Judith Herbst is a great little book for helping children learn to tie their shoes. This sturdy book includes a practice shoe with red and yellow laces. Its short rhyme helps children remember the steps in tying shoes. Many children learn the “ABC” song at a very early age. Though writing the alphabet, understanding numbers, knowing colours and shapes are not prerequisites to Junior Kindergarten, children’s independence is enhanced if they can recognize their printed name. Classroom storage space for a child’s belongings will be identified with the child’s name. Help your child recognize his name by printing it often on artwork at home. Create a placemat for your child on construction paper. Print her first name in big letters on the paper. Add your child’s photo as well, if you wish. Cover the construction paper with a clear protective surface. Use the placemat at mealtime, and at playtime as a guide for

Township of Central Frontenac Notice of Public Meeting August 30, 2012 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Committee of Adjustment 7:00 p.m. - Special Council Meeting To deal with the site plan application for the new K-12 school in Sharbot Lake Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett Street, Sharbot Lake, ON The public is welcome at all meetings

your child to trace over the letters with an index finger, or to create play dough letters that match the print on the placemat. Learning how to get along with others is a lifelong process. Sharing, taking turns and developing friendships are acquired skills. “Hands Are Not for Hitting” by Martine Agassi, available in board book and paperback version, may help you talk with your child about positive ways to deal with negative feelings. For children (and parents) who struggle with separation, “The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn can help family members cope with the anxiety they experience when children begin school for the first time. Make your mark. Get your child ready, get your child set, and then let your child go to school with excitement and confidence this fall.

Township of Central Frontenac EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (Permanent Full-Time) Chief Building Official (CBO) Located one hour north of Kingston, the Township of Central Frontenac (population 4,500) is the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist region of Eastern Ontario. The office is located in Sharbot Lake. The municipality is seeking a leader with initiative and positive attitude. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, planning and management of the Building and Facilities Department. The CBO will process applications for building permits review all construction drawings and perform on-site inspections of all construction, development and demolition activities all in compliance with the Building Code, the Official Plan, Zoning By-Laws and all other relevant legislation and regulations. The CBO will work closely with By-Law Enforcement and Planning Department. Qualifications The successful candidates will possess the following qualifications: • Accreditation by the OBOA and registered in the inspections program administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing • Two or more years experience as a CBO is preferred • Supervisory experience • Excellent verbal and communication skills • Proven dispute resolution and negotiation/problem solving skills • Working knowledge and proficiency with computer applications • Ability to physically perform specific duties and site visits • A valid Class G drivers license The current (2012) annual salary range is $53,153 to $59,149.

The Treasure Trunk

The municipality also offers an excellent benefit package and Pension Plan (OMERS).

1171 Cannon Rd., Sharbot Lake

A complete job description is available on the Township website.

Second Tyme Around Clothing

613-279-2113 Open Mon - Sat: 9am-3pm

Store Closed

For Winter Change Over Sat. Sept. 1- Sun. Sept. 9 Quality New & Used Clothing at Affordable Prices! For furniture drop off, please call ahead. 279-2113 ask for Janet.

Qualified candidates are asked to submit their resumé and covering letter no later than 3:00 p.m. on August 30 2012 to the undersigned: Shawn A. Trépanier, CAO/Clerk Township of Central Frontenac PO Box 89, 1084 Elizabeth Street Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Fax: 613-279-2935 Email: strepanier@centralfrontenac.com Website: www.centralfrontenac.com We thank all applicants who apply for this position, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, R.S.O, 1990 C.M. 45, and will only be used for candidate selection.

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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 23 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 PLEVNA - STAR GAZING, Helipad, 5618 Road 506, 8:30pm, telescopes provided or bring your own; all welcome; sponsors: North Frontenac Township, Royal Astronomical Society; poor weather date: Sat Aug 25, 8:30pm. 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 BARNS, FARMS & WICKED CHEFS, benefit for Perth’s The Table Community Food Centre, 5:30-10pm; at Ecotay, 942 Upper Scotch Line Rd; $100pp ($70 tax receipt); ticketsplease. ca; 613-485-6434 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 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 &

Letters to the editor To: North Frontenac Council re: Ompah fire hall, ambulance station

tarting with its establishment by the Council of the Township of North Frontenac on July 15, 2010 (Resolution #378-10), the Ompah Library / Community Hall Task Force engaged the wider community to respond to the terms of reference by preparing a report representative of the needs as expressed by the citizens. Throughout the process, leading to a report to Council in September 2010, the committee found that the community interpreted this task as a further indication that the Township was committed to building the needed fire hall in Ompah and to converting the current facility and centre into a resource centre that would help to make services more equally available with those in other parts of the township. As a member of the task force I am more than distressed by the possibility that the fire hall will not be constructed. While I am also distressed about the ambulance station, I can reconcile this as being outside the control of the township. However, the fire hall is within the responsibility of the township. I therefore ask myself some questions, including: Why is there any doubt about the long established recognition that a new fire hall is needed? Why has Council been incapable of taking an earlier decision and avoiding what may now be higher costs? And, if costs

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! 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, $55 weekend pass; $25 daily pass; info, tickets www.tweedelvisfestival.ca WESTPORT - ART BEAT in the Enchanted Forest, Aug 25, 26, 10am-5pm, 7 artists, 1481

are higher, why does this make the need any less of a priority? Why would the township put the taxpayers in this part of the township at higher risks by not following through on their earlier commitment, even if it means amortizing some of the costs? How will the township honor their commitment to establishing the community complex as called for and favorably received by Council in accepting the report of the Ompah Library and Community Hall Task Force? I find it to be more than disappointing that the future of the new fire hall is being questioned by Council. This is not the first time that a failure to act in a timely manner has been problematic. Not so long ago government funding was available to expand internet services to this area of the township. The funding lapsed due to a failure to act in a timely manner. This is not the first time that public funds have been spent on library and other community services in other parts of the township, which seems to take for granted that the Ompah area has raised most of the funding for its community hall and emergency services. Understandably this raises serious questions about how the township sees equity. Furthermore, the possibility that the fire hall project will not go ahead not only disregards, but also disrespects the fire and emergency volunteers who provide the Township with services that would otherwise be extremely expensive if the funds had to be found within the township’s budget. I am hopeful that Council will take the action and decisions to ensure that the Ompah service area within the Township receives the service its taxpayers deserve. Bruce Moore

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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. FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; Verona Lions Club 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. 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

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Sunday August 26

tival, Sept 1 & 2, 1120 Donaldson Rd. Ompah; 10am-4pm, barn tours, demonstrations on felting, knitting, weaving, spinning, carding etc; silentvalleyalpaca.ca

Monday, August 27

HARROWSMITH – GOSPEL ONLY JAM, Free Methodist Church, 1:30-4pm, Open Mic, fundraiser for church; info: 613-376-9815 SNOW ROAD - Abrams Brothers CONCERT, John Thomson Hall, 2-5pm, proceeds from show to food bank; Chicken BBQ fundraiser for firefighters at 5pm, $10; children $5; under 5 free

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 admission after 6:30pm COMMUNITY LIVING - NORTH FRONTENAC, Annual General Meeting 9am, Maples, Sharbot Lake, Topic: “Day–to–Day Life with Autism” SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.

Tuesday August 28

Sunday September 2

September 4, 5, 6 NORTH FRONTENAC LITTLE THEATRE AUDITIONS for “Tom Sawyer”, 6:30-8pm, NFLT Hall, 11618 Rd 38, Tichborne, see ad page 5 for details

Wednesday September 5

Wednesday August 29

SHARBOT LAKE - SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS of Alzheimers or a related dementia disease, Seniors’ Centre, 1-3pm. Info: 613-279-3078.first Wednesday of the month SNOW ROAD – FOOT CARE CLINIC, community hall, appointment 613-279-3151.

Thursday August 30

SHARBOT LAKE 39ers potluck lunch & meeting, noon, downstairs at North Frontenac Telephone office; guest speaker re assistance for seniors, games follow; info: Shirley 613279-2990; djfraser@frontenac.net

CLOYNE: CO-ED SENIOR SOFTBALL, Thursdays 9am, ball field, all skills welcome. Don 336-2452; Lauder 336-2998 CLOYNE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at Marble Lake Lodge, 11:30am; to reserve phone 613-479-2837 by Aug. 28 at noon

DIABETES SESSIONS, Verona Medical Centre w/ Registered Dietitian & Nurse Practitioner, 9am- noon; register: Anne MacDonald 613-544-3400 x 3589 VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.

PLEVNA - FITNESS CLASS, Clar-mill Hall, 6:30-7:30pm, $2 SHARBOT LAKE – TEA & TOAST, United Church, 9-10am, $2, all welcome RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 1:30-3pm, Southern Frontenac Community Services, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 613-376-6477; 1-800-763-9610, all women welcome

Friday, August 31 FRONTENAC K&P TRAIL OPENING, Orser Road to Harrowsmith, join walkers at junction of Frontenac K&P Trail & Road 38 at 10:30am, opening ceremony 11am.

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Public meeting re Ompah fire hall

attended the meeting on August 19 along with 125 or so other ratepayers from North Frontenac Township and wish to correct some of the erroneous information provided by Mayor Clayton. For the current taxation year, 2012, - the total amount of tax dollars to be raised by the Municipality was, in round numbers, $4,700,000, not $4,000,000 as stated by the mayor; - the percentage of those tax dollars that REMAIN WITHIN the municipality is 62% or $2,900,000, not the $1,000,000 as stated by the Mayor, - the County receives 18%, approximately $850,000 of those dollars raised and, the education levy is $950,000 These figures were obtained from the NF Township website, northfrontenac.ca. These numbers in no way reflect the figures quoted by the Mayor and shed a totally different light on taxation dollars being spent in North Frontenac Township. What really is the cost of the NF fire department? Is it $1 million as he stated or is it $100 thousand? Who is to know? How is it possible that the mayor, the head of this Municipality, made so many incorrect statements? Is it possible that there are another bunch of statements that he made at the meeting that are just as incorrect? Does he really support the new Ompah fire hall? What does his “non-answer” about the $100,000 Pine Meadow grant, loan, promissory note really mean? Jim Beam

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Thursday September 6

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Re: Scott Reid’s referendum

or starters, as it were, life began 14 billion years ago with a ‘big bang’. Today it is estimated that there are as many stars in the cosmos as there are grains of sand on our little planet. With those astronomical numbers, cosmologists estimate that there are thousands of planets with water and oxygen like ours. Life is awesomely abundant to the ends of time and space. Then, last week in our nation, the Canadian Medical Association met in Yellowknife. The 250+ delegates supported maintaining a section of the Criminal Code that declares a child becomes a human being at the moment of birth. “This attempt to modify the definition of a human being could legally recognize the fetus, which would give the fetus rights,” said Montreal physician Dr. Genevieve Desbiens. “This constitutes a recriminalization, not only of abortion, but any form of contraception.” As in the words of the hymn we sang at church on Sunday says, “and in earth’s darkest place, let there be light”. Ken Fisher

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Kingsford Yurt Camp - a “Shangri-la” in South Frontenac R

aphael and Tanya Kerem are the owners of Radiance of the Ordinary in Burridge, a century-old cheese factory they have transformed into their showroom, workshop and home, and where they create one of kind handmade books, brooms, furniture and other unique items. Recently they expanded their business by offering nature lovers a unique way to camp in South Frontenac. Over the last few years the couple have created Kingsford Yurt Camp on a 12-acre property they own that borders Frontenac Provincial Park. On it they have set up two Mongolian yurts - one made and shipped directly from Mongolia and the second, built in the Mongolian style but designed and built by Raphael, who spent time in Mongolia specifically to learn how to construct these unique dwellings. Yurts are the nomadic homes of over 1.25 million Mongolians today. Visitors have described the Kingsford Yurt Camp as a kind of Shangri-la paradise, and for good reason. The camp offers visitors a uniquely peaceful and serene natural sanctuary. Located in a picturesque riverfront forest setting and surrounded by towering white pines, the camp offers visitors a chance to experience nature with the added comfort, serenity and exotic magic intrinsic in these unique Mongolian dwellings - something Raphael was hoping to achieve when he initially

beautifully painted decided to set up the wooden door procamp. “This style of vides the entrance camping is not of way. Inside, three the rough and ready large authentic sort. It's much more Mongolian sofas comfortable and that double as cozy, somewhere beds, each beautibetween camping fully painted in the and being at home colors and decorathe difference being tive motifs unique that you still feel that to Mongolia, can the outdoors is very sleep four to five close at hand. You people comfortably. can hear the rain on The yurt sits on an the roof and babinsulated wooden bling of the brook platform; the walls while enjoying the are also insulated comfort and peace and are made of that a yurt has to offelt and canvas, fer,” he said. which give the inteThe yurt is a cirrior space a certain cular structure with quality of peace a 19-foot diameter, and repose unique which typically housto these nomadic es a family of five in dwellings. Mongolia. It is comRaphael Kerem inside one of the yurts Also located prised of five latticed walls connected above by 81 rafters that fan on site are two small cedar buildings, both out from a central circular roof, which opens designed and built by Raphael. One is for to the sky, letting in light and fresh air. In storage and is topped with a gold painted the winter months the yurt houses a central finial; the second, located up a gravel pathwood stove which is used to heat it. A small, way and nestled in the trees is an outdoor

“Bellfonix” in Verona T

he local rock trip Bellfonix have graced the stages at numerous local events this summer season and for good reason. The solid rock trio comprised of Heather Bell (lead vocals), Will Van Rhyn (guitar/back ups), and Matt Kirby (guitar/back ups), just reunited this year after going their separate ways to pursue different career paths and post-secondary schooling. All now in their mid to late twenties, the trio are graduates of Sydenham High School where they met and began playing together. Now they are looking ahead to the future and hope to begin putting a bit more of themselves into their music. “We hope to be

by Julie Druker

branching out into original stuff. Right now we are all writing our own stuff, which we eventually hope to meld together," the band's lead singer Heather said when I interviewed the band at McMullen beach in Verona on August 19. The concert was the fourth and final show of the free concert series put on by the Verona Community Association Up to this point Bellfonix has been a solid cover band, putting their own distinctive twist on an eclectic mix of both fringe and classic pop and rock tunes. They demonstrated that mastery of the cover song at the Verona concert. Part of the band's forte is their choice of songs. They opened with an über-laid back

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privy. Other features of the camp include a hand-hewn white pine bench that sits by the creek's edge and a circular stone campfire ring where visitors can prepare food. Campers are also provided with all the drinking water and firewood they need for the extent of their stay. Kerem shared comments from the yurt's guest book, in which many visitors have written that their stay at Kingsford Yurts was a memorable camping experience. From the outset Raphael said he was keen to provide a unique camping experience free of all our modern conveniences. So there is no electricity and campers are encouraged to come and experience nature and the beautiful structure of the yurt in an ideal natural setting devoid of all of the everyday distractions. He noted the effect the camp on those who visit. “Quite often campers will arrive here quite wound up. Later, when I see them when they leave, they are noticeably more calm, at ease and at peace and they say that that is something they take away with them.” For those wishing to have a yurt of their very own Raphael also sells the yurts. They cost roughly $10,000, which includes the yurt and its insulated platform. For more information contact Raphael or Tanya at 613-2735693. Radiance of the Ordinary is located at 326 Burridge Road, off of the Westport Rd.

version of the Yardbirds' classic “For Your Love” and segued into a haunting rendition of The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby“. Not scared to venture into the fringier realms of rock and roll, they funked things up with a stellar version of Led Zepplin’s lesser known “Trampled Underfoot“. Heather Bell is front and centre on stage and works it like a pro. It is no wonder since she has been singing since she was a youngster. She has L-r- Matt Kirby, Heather Bell and Will Van Rhyn also been in training with virtuoso Emily Fen- fects as he did on “Fragile Bird“. Matt moved nell, a.k.a. Miss Emily, who has been show- into the spotlight for the lead vocals on Caroing Heather the ropes since the latter was lyn Marks’ “When I Come Back” and proved just 16. “She is a great singer and has taught he has talent both as a player and singer. me a lot.” The lessons appear to have paid What’s in store for this band who have off big time. Heather’s voice has the ability been testing their chops recently at numerand agility to go wherever, and however she ous gigs in Kingston and Belleville, and who wants it to. At times soft, thrilly and lyrical like seem to be itching to move on to their next in her version of City and Colour’s “Fragile step? For starters, writing and playing more Bird”, at other times it's belty and diva-ish of their own material, which the band memlike in her version of Sheryl Crow’s “You’re bers say will be an interesting mix of their My Favorite Mistake.” Her partners Matt and individual likes - a bit of classic rock, the Will both proved to be very capable back up blues, newer edgy rock and contemporary singers, adding depth to numerous tunes. pop sounds. It no doubt will also contain that Their prowess though, is their original intri- punky, funky solid rock sound, which has cate guitar work and they took turns sharing become Bellfonix’ defining note. Rock fans solos, with Will adding various interesting ef- should be waiting with bated breath.

Welcome Back Students and Staff! The first day of classes for both Elementary and Secondary school students is Tuesday September 4, 2012.

Catholic schools are a special place to be! Come join us! Gordon Thompson of the CBCLA is given a hand by one of the Stewardship Rangers

A leg up from the Stewardship Rangers M by Jeff Green

embers of the Stewardship Rangers spent a day on Bobs Lake this week helping the Greater Bobs and Crow Lake Association (GBCLA) set out a Walleye spawning bed at one of the major intake creeks on the lake, near the site of an old mill. The GBLCA received a grant last year from the CFWIP (Community Fisheries and Wildlife Involvement Program) of the Ministry of Natural Resources to purchase rock for the project, but the water levels were never low enough to put the project into effect. This year the levels are low, and the rock was delivered and spread this week, enabling association members and the stewardship rangers to build a spawning bed at the location. The rangers are a group of 17-year-old high school students who have been working throughout the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington region all summer. Gordon Thompson, the Director of Fisheries for the GBCLA, organized the project and was on hand to help spread the rock around, along with about 8 other association members. The hope is that in the spring, when the water level is high, Walleye will be able to drop

their fertilized eggs in the cracks between the rocks, where they can grow out of the reach of predator species such as crappy, blue gill, and sunfish, until they emerge as fingerling Walleye. The project was facilitated by the Frontenac Stewardship Council.

We are a dynamic and vibrant Catholic school system, built around the pillars of Discipleship, Scholarship and Stewardship. Our schools inspire and nurture strong communities of faith, engaged communities of learning and compassionate communities of service.

NEW REGISTRATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Call Your Local School or the Catholic School Board to arrange a visit and then bring….. • Child’s Baptismal and Birth Certificate • Immunization Record

Have you always thought you would like to do more in your community? Are you physically active and like a challenge? Can you commit to training and being prepared for emergencies? Do you live in Addington Highlands or Ward 1 of North Frontenac? Be part of a team that gives of themselves to help make our community safer. The Kaladar / Barrie Fire Department are accepting applications. For information or application form call 613-3361851 or email kbfdchief@xplornet.ca or drop off a resume at Addington Highlands Township Office.

For a list of Full Day Kindergarten and French Immersion Programs: www.alcdsb.on.ca

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Proposed legislation bewilders local union reps always do at the beginning of a negotiation process, in order to give their negotiators some leverage at the bargaining table. Although negotiations have not commenced at the local level, there have been province-wide negotiations to deal with some of the global issues, including wages. “In the spring we offered a wage freeze for two years,

Ompah fire hall - continued from page 1 perhaps more to clear the site for building. The second issue is the actual cost of a fire hall. There is $400,000 in the 2012 fire budget for a fire hall in Ompah, but until the township itself costs the building the precise costs will not be known. Mayor Clayton asked Brian Moffit for all the information he has gathered about cost, but the township will have to follow their own process to determine the final price. While the future prospects for a new Ompah fire hall re-

which is really a wage cut when you take inflation into account,” said MacDonald, “but what they are looking to do is strip out contracts. The province is planning to change its policy regarding teachers’ pay grid. The new policy would halt teachers’ progress along the grid for their first 11 years on the job. Increases for educational upgrades will also be frozen, leadmain in question, the public meeting established that the seasonal cottager population stands firmly behind their fire crews, partly because fire crews deliver one of the few township services that seasonal populations can identify, and partly for financial reasons. One seasonal resident pointed out that he has recently reinsured his cottage and while doing it he asked the insurer what the effect of closing the Ompah fire hall would be on his insurance. “He said it would go up 23%,” the man said. “That would cost me $450.”

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