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by Jeff Green here were two topics of interests on the agenda of the Annual General Meeting of the Bedford Mining Alert (BMA) at the Glendower Hall on Westport Road last Saturday, August 25: the proposed regulations stemming from changes to the Ontario Mining Act, and the future prospects for the graphite claims in South Frontenac and Tay Valley. But a third topic came to the fore at an unlikely juncture, just as the politicians in the room were bringing greetings from their councils. Councilor Greg Hallam from Tay Valley made the usual remarks, but South Frontenac Mayor Gary Davison had a bit of a bone to pick with Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mining (MNDM) officials in the room, both on his own and on his township’s behalf. “I see on your map that my property on Canoe Lake, which consists of three lots my family purchased in 1997, has been staked,” Davison said to Roy Denomme, a senior manager – Mining Lands Division, with MNDM. “That was a mistake; there is not much more that I can say. It will be corrected. There are 4.5 million parcels of land in Southern Ontario, and sometimes claims are registered in error, but that will be corrected,” Denomme replied. “What about the property next to it?” Davison continued, “That one is owned by South Frontenac Township.” “Also an error” said Denomme, “it will also be corrected.” Due to changes in the Ontario Mining Act, the two parcels are no longer open for staking as mining properties. The changes came about in 2009, after years of lobbying by the Bedford Mining Alert, and other landowner groups. The regulations that will be the guts of the new mining act for claims that pre-date the new regulations formed the bulk of the ministry’s presentation to the meeting, but first the audience heard from Paul Gorman, the President of Mega-Graphite, a company that has purchased the existing graphite claims in Bedford and the Burgess District of Tay Valley Township. Gorman described the claims as the Bedford-Burgess deposit. It was these claims that initially formed the impetus for the establishment of the BMA almost 15 years ago, when a number of Bedford property owners noticed that staking, trenching, and blazing had been done on their properties. They found out the hard way that they did not own the sub-surface rights to their properties and that the properties had been staked and claimed, giving the prospecting company various rights over the properties. Paul Gorman presented himself as a different kind of mining prospector at the BMA meeting. His background is in merchant banking, and his interest in graphite

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contestants in the first ever Cowgirl contest at the Parham Fair waiting for the call - the 120th Fair took place under the scorching August sun last weekend more on the Parham and Maberly Fairs and the Silver Lake Pow Wow on pages 8-10 and 15 is based on a set of graphite products for use in the lithium ion batteries, fuel cells, solar panels, and other industrial applications for the nuclear and other industries, as well as the potential applications for graphein, a substance of extraordinary strength and flexibility that is derived from graphite. While the process of separating out graphein has been elusive, recent research is making commercially produced graphein a distinct possibility in the near to mid-term. “We are not looking to produce graphite for pencils and brake pads,” said Gorman. All of Mega-Graphite’s customer base is in Asia, Gorman said, and they have acquired

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an existing graphite mine in Uely, Australia, which they are bringing into production in order to serve that market. “We acquired the Bedford-Burgess properties in order to show covenant to our customers, to demonstrate that we had the supply of graphite to fulfill any contracts we may enter into,” he said. Over the next two years, Mega-Graphite

by Julie Druker he Maples restaurant in Sharbot Lake was full to capacity as Bob Miller, co-president of Community Living-North Frontenac, opened the association’s AGM there on August 27. The special speaker was Annie Hussey, a 24-year-old autism spectrum consultant who made an engaging presentation based on her personal journey after being diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of seven. She spoke about living with Asperger’s and gave a number of tips on how to work with those diagnosed in the autism spectrum. “From an early age I knew that I was different and if you could see pictures of me at that time you could see it for yourself. As a kid in kindergarten I did not have the focus and attention skills that I have now. I was awkward, had trouble making eye contact, was extremely ego- centric, had a vivid imaginary world and would often become obsessed by things like bathing suit backs, logos and certain songs. I would not engage in conversations, and often would raise my finger in the air and speak only about the subjects that I alone liked. I had no concept of how to build a friendship, and did not like to be physically close to people.” It was later on that Annie began to suffer from very low self-confidence. At that time there was little if any treatment for those with the disorder, but with very supportive parents Annie was encouraged to pursue what inspired her. It was not until Annie was 14 and accidentally came across her written diagnosis that she became aware of why she was different. She decided to find out more

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by Jeff Green nder a proposal for riding redistribution that was released this week, the federal and provincial riding of Lanark-FrontenacLennox and Addington would be eliminated, and a northern and a southern riding would take its place. The northern riding would be called Hastings-Frontenac-Lanark. It would include the central and norhern porrtion of Hastings County, Addington Highlands, Central and North Frontenac and all of Lanark County, including Mississippi Mills and the Town of Carleton Place. Lanark County would make up over 60% of the new riding’s population. South Frontenac would become part of the new riding of Belleville-Napanee-Frontenac, which would also include the City of Belleville and Tyendinaga township from Hastings County, and Stone Mills, Greater Napanee and Loyalist from Lennox and Addington County. While Lanark County would be intact in one riding, Hastings and Lennox and Addington Counties would each be in two ridings, and Frontenac County in three (the Township of Frontenac Islands would remain in the riding of Kingston and the Islands.) “Under the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, the commission’s main aim in redrawing boundaries is to divide the province into electoral districts as close to the average population as reasonably possible. The population of a district should remain within 25% of the average once consideration is given to communities of interest or identity, and historical and geographic factors. A commission can depart from the 25% guideline to deal with extraordinary circumstances,” said a release from the Federal Electoral Boundaries commission on Monday, which accompanied the release of the proposed boundaries. The changes would take effect in the next federal election in 2015. Public hearings about the proposal will take place in Kingston on November 7 and in Belleville on November 8. There are no meetings scheduled for Frontenac, Lanark, or Lennox and Addington County. Those wishing to make a presentation at one of the hearings must notify the commission by October 1. One of the commitments made by LanarkFrontenac-Lennox and Addington MP Scott Reid in the most recent election was to advocate for Lanark County to be located in a single riding under riding redistribution. The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario is a three-member nonpartisan commission, chaired by Mr. Justice George Valin, Mr. Douglas Coulbourne and Dr. Leslie Pal. Under the revisions, Ontario would see an increase from 106 to 121 ridings, while the federal Parliament would increase from 308 to 338 MPs. Once the ridings are in place federally, they would come into effect in Ontario in subsequent elections.

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all keen to see their sons’ softball careers ole Bolton of Flinton, along with Tayculminate in this international tournament. lor Brown of Centerville, who both Mike Bolton, who is Cole’s father and play for the Napanee Midget Express, has also been the head coach of the were among 17 players selected for the Napanee Express for a number of years, National Under 19 Softball team. The said the two families, who are close, have team will contest the U19 World Cup of been trying to arrange for airplanes and Softball in Parana, Argentina, this comhotels for the tournament since finding out ing November. last week that both boys will be participatThe International Softball Federation ing, but they have been hindered by lanU19 World Cup of Softball is held every guage and other issues thus far. four years with 16 countries competing Although Argentina is a long way from for the title. Flinton, the Boltons have been travelling Cole and Taylor will fly out on Oct. 25 for softball for over a dozen years. “When to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for six days of we were kids, my wife and I both played training with the Canadian team, which is ball in Flinton, but when Cole was ready to made up of players from six provinces. play there was no league here,” said Mike Cole was selected as one of five pitchBolton. ers and will also patrol the outfield, while Cole played one year in Tamworth, and Taylor will play either of the middle infield then started in the Napanee Express orpositions. This accomplishment caps off ganisation when he was only eight, and very successful minor softball careers trips down Highway 41 have been comthat have seen each player win 11 Pro- Cole getting ready to fire one in monplace ever since. These days, Cole vincial OASA titles and 2 Eastern Canadian Championships. plays three to four days a week between tournaments, While the ballplayer itinerary is set for the tournament, the same cannot be said for Cole and Taylor’s parents, who are

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC FIRE BAN LIFTED The Fire Ban has been lifted in all four districts of South Frontenac. See our website for up-to-date information on the burning ban status.

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about Asperger’s. “That was a good thing because it was that knowledge that empowered me, helped me to figure out who I was, and exactly what my strengths and limitations were. I began to work on myself; it is that work and that knowledge that has helped me to develop into who I am today.” In 2003 she began to make presentations with Dr. Temple Grandin, a noted autistic who is a professor, speaker and author. She began to come into her own as a professional consultant in the field. Annie also had a lot of important mes- Annie Hussey sages for those who work, know and interact with those on the spectrum. She spoke of the term “neuro-diversity”, a term that has been around since the 1980s. Neuro-diversity stresses the importance of respecting people with all types of different minds and understanding that the world needs minds of all kinds. “The idea here is that people with these syndromes don’t need to be cured, they don’t need to be

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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.

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fixed; they need to be accepted. The syndromes are an integral part of who they are.” Hussey’s tips for those working with people on the spectrum are: 1) get to know the individual and know that there are different strategies for different people and that everyone progresses differently; 2) teach and reward with the individual’s special interests in mind; 3) teach self-rewarding, wherein the person is making decisions and working towards achieving their own personal goals; 4) recognize the need for individuals to speak to people about their special interests; 5) be aware of sensory issues that affect the individual; 6) recognize the need for downtime and respect difficulties with applied socialization processes; 7) help the individual to develop self awareness by pointing out issues that affect others; and 8) never take behaviors personally. Annie Hussey gave an eye-opening presentation that allowed listeners a rare look into the need for better understanding and respect for those on the autism spectrum.

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league games, and practices. Cole and Taylor have both been selected as core pitchers for the National team. Cole also plays outfield and third base, and since he is a left handed hitter and a fast runner, has been the lead off man for the Napanee Express Midget team. Taylor plays all the infield positions when he is not pitching, and is a power hitter as well. They don’t know what their roles will be on the national team, but Taylor is a top ranked infielder so he will likely see a lot of action. “The boys are both prepared for whatever comes. Whether that means playing a ton, like they do with the Express, or being role players, they will be ready,” Mike Bolton said. He also said that Canada has a pitcher from Stratford who will be their ace, and ranks Cole, who fires the softball in the 72-75 mile an hour range, as fourth on the team’s rotation. Canada has medaled in the last seven World Cups, going back to 1985, and took the silver medal in 2008, when the tournament was held in Whitehorse, but the powerhouse team has been Australia, who have taken the gold medal for the last four events, and will be hard to beat again this year, When not playing baseball, Cole is a member of the Wellington Dukes in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. He graduated from NAEC in Cloyne in June and will be taking a couple of extra courses by correspondence this semester.

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n the beginning was the word – and the news was not good. Read on as I detail the past three weeks of confusion and blatant disregard for the residents of Harrowsmith. It began on August 10 when I, along with other residents of Harrowsmith, received a notice from Canada Post. Under the signature of Glen Baldock, Local Area Manager, Kingston, we were informed that the village postal outlet would close on August 31, 2012. The notice reads in part: “Customers currently renting a postal box at this location have the option of reverting to their primary mode of delivery or renting a box at any other postal outlet (subject to availability)…” It was suggested that village residents contact the Hartington postal outlet some 3.2 km north. The hours of operation at Hartington were given. The hours are the same as my working hours, making it difficult for mail pick up. I immediately called the customer service department at Canada Post and spoke with a "call service" agent. My concerns were recorded. I was given an Action # and told that I would have a reply within 3 to 5 working days. On August 13, without a reply or explanation, the action request was closed. I then called the office of my member of parliament, Scott Reid. A woman at his constituency office informed me that this was out of Scott Reid's jurisdiction. I then sent an e-mail to his Ottawa address. His communication assistant replied: “Thank you for taking the time to write to Mr. Reid on August 14. I have brought your message to Mr. Reid's attention." It is August 24th and I am still waiting to hear from Mr. Reid. At no time was I told that community boxes would be installed in the village. Other residents and business owners also shared their confusion at the lack of information or no information from Canada Post and no returned calls from Scott Reid. On August 23rd the village was abuzz with news that Canada Post had installed community boxes at Centennial Park. The park is somewhat isolated from the village. This area is poorly lit, has no sidewalk and requires policing because of vandalism. The seniors in this village - and there are many

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– will now have to develop a buddy system for mail pickup. In the winter it will be very difficult for anyone without a car to retrieve their mail. The citizens of Harrowsmith deserve better. If you agree that the new location for mail pickup is the wrong choice, call St. Paul's United Church at 613-372-2525. A public meeting will be arranged with invitations extended to Canada Post, MPP Scott Reid and Mayor Gary Davison. If you get voice mail please leave a message. Unlike when you contact Canada Post and Scott Reid, you will have the courtesy of a returned call. E. Ann Elvins

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et me get this right. The site for the planned school lacks the space for the proper number of parking spots and is 66% closer to a wetland than the township zoning laws stipulate. Correct? And to fix this, you are just going to change the laws? WOW! Maybe this team would like to work for the North Gateway Pipeline. I understand there are a few long standing regulations that are getting in their way. I realize that there is absolutely NO other place this school could be built in such a packed and over populated township... But wait. Maybe there was but it didn’t suit Sharbot Lake Central? Good luck to the village that whines constantly about its parking issues and too bad about that wetland. At least this monster won’t be in my backyard, but I guess that’s just a little hypocritical. Edie Cairns

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· Rodger Cooper of Mazinaw Lake informed us that there was an international sailing event last weekend, and a Sandpiper 565 (18 ½ ft. sailboat) and 10 boats from Ontario, Quebec and Michigan sailed and anchored out around the lake. This was hosted by Denis Richard. For details call Rodger Cooper, 613-336-1996. · On Thursday September 13, 7pm at Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, the Land o’Lakes Garden Club will have Deb Poole of Connon Nurseries near Belleville, speak about Hostas, the varieties, their care and pest control. Hostas grow very well here. · The Northbrook Clothing Boutique will be having a half price sale the first week of each month. The store is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm · The Artist's Way is a 12- week program of spiritual practice that is coming up in Cloyne. The course, which is sponsored by Land o’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church, is open to anyone seeking to overcome self-limiting beliefs, access their own creativity and engage with the creative power of the universe. It will be facilitated by Eleanor Belfry-Lyttle and begins Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 1 - 4 pm. Please register by Sept. 8; call 613-336-1506.

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On Friday September 14th the Ompah United Church will be hosting a “Musical Bash”. All are welcome to come and hear Gilbert Whan and “The Country Church”. There will be light refreshments and a free-will offering to support the Church.

ARDEN Joan Moore Wanda Harrison

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· On Saturday Sept. 8, the firefighters are having an open house and BBQ at the Fire Hall on Elm Tree Road from 11am-2pm with the BBQ being a free will donation. Come take a look around, and enjoy lunch. · Thanks to everyone who came to the pig roast last Saturday. Over 100 dinners were served and a good time was had by all. Hope you were there and saw the double celebration for Vera and Ralph Steele: their 63th wedding anniversary and Ralph's 40th year of Legion service. Congratulations are

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• The most serious of all female cancers is ovarian cancer. Over 2600 Canadian women are diagnosed every year and 1750 succumb to this disease. There is no screening test to detect this cancer but when IT IS found early and treated, the survival rate is 90%. If you have any abdominal symptoms that last for more than three weeks, see your doctor. • Early diagnosis is important in many diseases. Doctors are hoping for success in studies being carried out to find a biomarker” in the blood that would indicate dementia may be brewing. One biomarker has already been found that predicts low oxygen in the brain. This is an early indicator of dementia. More work is to be done but the future is looking brighter for early diagnoses of dementias. • Many people tend to take vaccines for granted but they do save lives. The number of children saved from dying of measles during the past decade was over 9,500,000 worldwide. This represents a 74% drop in measles deaths. • Probiotics are “friendly” bacteria found in food products like yogurt and also available in capsules. Diarrhea is a side effect of many regular antibiotics. By taking probiotic supplements during antibiotic therapy, diarrhea can often be prevented. It is best to take the probiotic dose 2-4 hours after the antibiotic dose. • Our pharmacists are not only dispensers of medication but also dispensers of information. We are always ready to help you with your questions about medications and health.

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august 30, 2012 extended. · Two events for the Arden Legion are planned for September 15. First, the Ladies Auxiliary are sponsoring a breakfast from 8am to noon featuring pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon and eggs any style; $5pp. Then, at 11am the Legion Car Rally begins. The day will include open mic, games, raffles, bake / produce sales, and afternoon soup and sandwiches. · It's that time again for the Legion. Renew your membership for 2013 at the branch and be eligible for Early Bird. · The Kennebec and District Historical Society is planning a trip to the museum in Lyn, Ontario. The trip will take place September 13 at 9 am with car pooling at the Kennebec Community Centre. Pre-book before Sept 10 with Val at 613335-4027. · The Arden Pastoral Charge welcomes Rev. Eric Barr to the pulpit Sunday, Sept 2. · My husband Lorne had a hole in one last week at Hunter's Creek at tee 2. Too bad it was in a ground hog hole. I guess that doesn't count officially. · The Glee Club will be entertaining the folks at Rosewood Retirement Home in Kingston on September 6. · Don't forget the Inroads Studio Tour featuring our local artisans in their studios and also at the Kennebec Community Centre. · Sympathy is extended to the family of Sharon Marks. · Thinking of you Barb and Jim Kirkland, Jane Stickwood, Dwayne Matson, Nancy and Clark Gaylord, Mary and Arthur Lightstone and Dennis Riley.

GODFREY Jean Campbell

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· Sympathy is extended to family and relatives of the late Inez Babcock who passed away at K.G.H. on August 17. · Shirley and Dennis Flear attended the wedding of their granddaughter Lydia Lane- Smith on August 18 in Paris, Ontario. · I was unable to attend but heard through the grape vine that a good crowd attended the Open Mic program at Bedford. · Get well wishes to Bill Snyder. · Tip this week--Improve the flavor of boiled ham by adding a tablespoon vinegar to cooking water.

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· We are saddened to hear of the passing of Helen Beckett. Our sincere condolences to the family. · Hot weather, hot cars. That was Saturday at the DenbighGriffith Lions Club Show & Shine. Great to see such an event so close to home, though some of the drivers & cars traveled quite a distance. A big thanks to all the Lions for your hard work and success in putting on a wonderful show. · Are you ready to Zumba? Denbigh Recreation is organizing a Zumba class. It will run on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8pm, starting up September 11 through to November 27. Cost for the sessions is $140 plus tax. For questions or info call Janice at 613-333-2797. · Country Fest is just around the corner, September 14, 15

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& 16. The Friday night event is a Cafe and Music Night at the hall, 6:30pm. Saturday is a full day with a threshing demo, children's games, bouncy castle, logging games, Open Mic, capped off with a yummy dinner at the hall followed by Gary Fjellgaard and Ryan Cook in concert at 8pm. Then on Sunday at noon is the Horse Pull. Admission for the weekend is only $10, excluding dinner, which is $12, and the concert $20. For advanced concert tickets, call Paul at 613-333-2776 or Don at 613-333-2240. If you would like to be a vendor for the weekend, contact Carolyn at 613-758-2855. The canteen will be open Saturday and Sunday. High school students needing community hours, who are interested in helping out at Country Fest, please contact Janice at 333-2797. · On Saturday, September 22, there will be a special family concert at the Denbigh Hall, 2pm. Jerry & Bonnie Wallace will be bringing Adventures in Art and Music to the stage with live music, cartooning and puppets. Afterwards there will be a BBQ. For more information contact Angela at 613-3331901. This fun, free family event is sponsored by Vennachar Free Methodist Church. · Students head back to class next week, so keep an eye out for buses making their stops.

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Editor’s note: please see page 9 for Christine’s report on the Parham Fair. · Congratulations to Riley Teal for completing the QUEST program last week at Gould Lake. Riley received this from his Grade 8 Graduation winning the Ontario Scholarship for Leadership award - great job Riley! · Welcome home to Dara Lynn Matson and Jessica Hole who spent a week in Alberta - I'm sure they have many stories to share!! · The Lions Club had great response from the community on their bottle drive - thanks to everyone who contributed their "empties"! · The Thompson family team won the 3 pitch tournament in Mountain Grove last weekend. Congratulations! · Congratulations to Jessie Nedow on her horse riding accomplishments - well done - we are proud of you!!! · My monarch butterfly has hatched!!! So I have started another one!! · Sam & Natash (Lowery) LaFaso welcome with love their new addition to their family.....baby Becca Faith. Great granddaughter to Bill & Patsy Lowery of Parham. · Happy Anniversary to Glen & Irene Campsall. · Happy Birthday to Chad Dunham, Doug Teal, Aurora McCumber, Michael Sproule, Natasha Whan, Dylan McKinnon, Jake Neadow, and Jade Robinson

time. We wish each of them all the best in their coming year · Short visits make long friends. Have a good week.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

· Sympathy to Bud & Geri Frechette on the loss of Bud’s sister in the West. · Congratulations to Joelle & Don McLean on their 40th Anniversary on Aug. 26. Many more, folks. · Emily & Jedi from Toronto came home bringing 2-week-old Samuel to Emily’s parents Steve & Robin Riddell, and for Great-grandma Harriet to ooh and aah over. · Donna V. & Jane C. enjoyed a great trip to Montreal for some much needed R&R. Jane visited her old home and school in the city. · Don’t forget the Chicken BBQ at Snow Road Community Centre on Sunday Sept. 2 at 5pm, put on by FLAGS as a fundraiser for the firefighters. The price is $10. · The Chicken BBQ will follow the Abrams Brothers concert, which starts at 2pm. The music will be fabulous and exciting, and the proceeds from the concert will go to the food bank. See you there. · Smile: There are three ingredients in a good life: Learning, Earning and Yearning.

HARROWSMITH Kim Gow

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Summer Games in Toronto the week of August 16 -19/12. As a member of the Nepean Hotspurs Octane 97 soccer team, Taylor made it to the bronze medal game. Her team unfortunately lost that game with a score of 2 -1. Taylor scored the only Nepean goal in that game. Congratulations Taylor and team for a great tournament. Your community is proud of your efforts. · All are welcome to Rev. Oscar Simpson’s “ Country Church” at the Portland Community Church in Hartington, Friday, September 21/12 starting at 7pm. The Old Hims and The Mohawk Messengers will be providing entertainment. Refreshments will follow the concert. Free will offering. For more information please call (613) 374-2178. The Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church is looking for vendors to participate in their upcoming Fall Fair to be held October 27 in the church gymnasium. Anyone interested in renting a table can contact Brenda Buffett at (613) 372-5504 or the church office for details.

HENDERSON Jean Brown Georgina Wathen

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· Great to see Lucile Harper back home for a visit- we've missed you Lucile. · The Henderson United Church supper was over the top in taste, help, fun, answers to prayer, and special support from the village of Harlowe where the dinner was held. It's amazing what can happen when folks team up to do God's work and prayerfully support one another. Thanks everyone, and special thanks to the Harlowe folks for showing us their methods and for consistently serving a swell and tasty supper with attention to every detail while having a fun time in the process. · Deepest sympathy to Brent and Debbie (Breau) Taylor on the death of Brent's younger sister Anne in Victoria. · The Tweed Elvis festival brought folks from all over North America and also featured many from our area with Dallas Arney and Ron Clark of Flinton singing in the opening ceremonies, Bob Taylor of Northbrook co-hosting the entire weekend, Gord Wright of Henderson Road piping in the dignitar-

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· Sympathy to the family of Inez Babcock, beloved wife of Donald Babcock. They would have been married 64 years · Happy Anniversary to Rhonda and Kevin Van Ness - 10 years; Jim and Ruth Abrams; Carol and Doug Hawley. · Happy Birthday to Heather Brown, Jessica Scott-Warren, Dawson Hartwick, Ruby Fournier, Carl Burke. Belated birthday wishes to twins Hannah and Hallie Hearns, daughters of Nicole and Jamie Hearns. · Best wishes to Dale Scott as his family held a party at the Arden Community Hall in honor of his 80th birthday. We wish you many more. · The Harlowe community hall was packed August 22 as many hungry people traveled there to enjoy a delicious meal Thanks to everyone that helped in any way. Proceeds go to the Henderson United Church · Again Percy Burke won many firsts in his baking at Parham Fair. He also won firsts at Maberly Fair, which was held the same week-end. Congratulations Percy and thanks for your samples. · Congratulations to Jesse Teal for winning in his class at Parham demolition Derby. Thanks to Courtney Meeks for decorating his car with the "Turtle " symbol. We are proud of you · School will be starting soon and many young persons will be attending university, college, kindergarten etc. for the first

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Henderson - from pg. 5 ies, and “yours truly” leading the prayers and assisting with the Inspirational hour. Also it was fun to have a visit with many attendees from our area, including Win (Kellar) Flielher of Tweed. I'm sure to have left out some names- sorry about my memory getting “all shook up” at the festival!!

PLEVNA Katie Ohlke 613-479-2797 email: ohlkek@limestone.on.ca · Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary to Bill and Wendy Hermer! · As school starts again next week, please watch out for students waiting for their buses. · Fri. Sept. 14, 7pm - Ompah United Church hosts a fundraising musical bash with Gilbert Whan and "The Country Church", and all are welcome. Light refreshments, free-will offering. · On Sept. 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 ride, dinner & prizes; $25 ride & prizes; $15 dinner only. Lots of great prizes! Register and reserve tickets at the Double "S" Sports and Marina 1-866-6614939, email doubles211@gmail.com · On September 15, Jack's JAM will resume at the Clar-Mill Community Hall in Plevna, 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Potluck supper served at 5:30

p.m. Bring a dish to share. If you play a musical instrument, sing or dance join in the fun and entertain the crowd. · Plevna Joke of the week: Bill “What's the difference between a train and a teacher?” Wendy “The teacher says, "Spit your gum out" and the train says, "Choo-choo!"

VERONA Debbie Lingen

613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com

· It's Garlic Festival time! This Saturday, celebrate the stinky rose. Come early and enjoy Verona's final festival for 2012. There will be lots to eat and sample. It will be a fun day for the whole family. The Garlic Festival proudly hosts the Eastern Ontario Garlic Awards, with prizes for the best single bulb, 12-variety display, educational display and braid. The festival will be open rain or shine, outdoors or indoors at the Verona Lions Centre, Verona Sand Road, Saturday September 1, 9 am to 2 p.m. · Expect traffic delays on Rd 38 starting September 4. There will be lane reductions in Verona at Hardwood Creek Bridge, south of Bellrock Rd. If you commute to Kingston or areas outside Verona, leave yourself some extra time to get to work. · Registration for Scouts Canada, South Frontenac Group, 1st Verona will be held on Thursday, September 6 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Trinity United Church Hall. Register your boys or girls in Beaver-Scouts (5-7 years), Cub-Scouts (8-10), and Scouts(1114). Older youth for the Venturer-Scout and Rover-Scout programs are also welcome to contact them. For further information call

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The Cattail Festival needs some information. These two youngsters, in Tadpole costumes, carried the festival banner and won the prize for “Best Children Walking” in the parade. If you know who they are please contact Judy Conway at 613-374-3807 so we can award them their prize 613-372-2050 or email sfg@bell.net or Loyalist Area website: www.kingstonscouting. ca · The next Diabetes Session will be held Thursday, September 6 at the Verona Medical Clinic. A registered dietitian and a Nurse Practioner will discuss various aspects of diabetes management. Whether you have just learned that you have diabetes or have had it for many years, this will be a chance to share your experiences, ask questions and learn from each other. Sessions are from 9 am to 12 noon. To register and for more

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 613-384-7301 or craig_godfrey@hotmail.com (subject Tom Sawyer) We are also looking for set and stage support.

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information call Anne MacDonald, 613-5443400 ext 3589 · New day change for the Verona Diners Club for adults, ages 55 plus. The club now meets on Thursdays. The next event will be Thursday, September 6. The program provides full-course, catered meals with the flexibility to meet varying dietary needs. For a cost of $11 per person, you will enjoy a wonderful mid-day meal and entertainment, This is a great opportunity to meet new and old friends, enjoy some local talent, and learn what's up in our community. Noon at the Verona Lions Hall. Reservations are required. Call 613-376-6477. Rural Visions. · International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day is observed on September 9. People all around the world gather for events to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy and to recognize the plight of families who struggle with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. The Verona Chapter will raise awareness by placing informational write ups in local church bulletins. For more information about this organization, you can contact Jean Freeman at 613-374-2968.

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nce again the Maberly Fair was a huge success under clear but hot skies. As always, the Zucchini races were hotly contested and the Light Horse Show drew riders from far and near.

Tay Valley Choir T he Tay Valley Community Choir is looking for folks who love to sing. If this describes you, then why not join the choir? Practice is on Monday nights from 6 to 7:30pm alternating between the Glen Tay School and the Maberly Hall. No audition is required, just a love of music and fun. Warm four part harmonies, an eclectic repertoire and cozy country concerts are the hallmarks of the Tay Valley Community Choir. Led by Ann McMahon and Grace Armstrong, the choir works hard, laughs a lot and creates lovely music together. To join the Tay Valley Community Choir, register at the Tay Valley Township office or at www.tayvalleytwp.

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Hot cars and hot drivers - 120th Parham Fair

hat a great weekend for the fair and what a fair it was!! Congratulations to Brittany Campbell for winning this year's Parham Idol. Great work to Skylar Howes' volleyball team - thanks to the other 2 teams for taking part. Next year let's hope for a few more teams!!! Good job to those who took part in the Demolition Derby on Sunday - it's always a crowd pleaser! The lawn mower races were a sight to see on Saturday night - you could definitely hear them!!! The band Rock Bottom sure can play – they were greatly enjoyed by those in attendance. Thinking of you to Art & Clara Clow who have always been in attendance at the fair selling tickets for Fairmount home. My apologies, the Pet Show is 42 years old, not 10 as I reported last week! Sorry about that - let's keep this going for another 42 years!! The newest feature for the pet show was the nursery rhyme....what a great idea. Congratulations to Kylie Babcock (Little Bo Peep), Jorja Steele (Mary had a little lamb)

and Ethan Tryon (Billy Goat Gruff) - how cute were they!!! Many thanks to our young volunteers - we have had so many people tell us how great it is to see them out helping - after all they are our future....especially the group working the parking areas....they were well informed and took their job of helping those less fortunate to park in the designated areas - WONDERFUL JOB!!!! Big thank you to all for the various sayings, we hope to include them at the end of our news every week until we use them all!!! What a great display of the many crafts, baking, preserves, grains, produce and creative talents in the palace - everyone contributing should be very proud of a job well done. Remember that the fair board is always looking for fresh ideas and faces so if you are interested please contact them at info@parhamfair.ca or call a member of the current executive. The clean up job done after the fair was amazing. Not a speck of garbage to be found!!

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Silver Lake Pow Wow A long with special teachings, ceremonial dancing and other celebrations, the 18th annual Silver Lake Pow Wow again offered up food for all the senses, as it usually does. Everyone is welcome to attend the event and while there I met one Ottawa camper, Sarah Somner, who was delighted that she and her family happened upon it. “This is the first Pow Wow we have ever attended and we loved it“, she said. “We were all mesmerized by the dancing, my young daughter so much so that she asked if we could come back today to dance.”

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this kind of hand drum is a spirit and is made of things that are spirit and that come from spirit. We perform this ceremony to wake up the spirit of this new thing that has been created from other things and also to begin a relationship. When you carry a drum in the traditional way, it gives you an opportunity to learn from the drum. One’s responsibility as a drum carrier is to take care of the drum, keep it safe, to use it regularly through ceremony and to learn the songs, understand where they came from and to keep with our teaching of generosity by singing when you are asked to by the community.” Nicole Soucy, whose drum was awakened, further explained the ceremony. “A pebble is placed on my drum and it vibrates as a result from the other drum. Where it vibrates on the drum determines what the purpose of the drum will be,” she said. Danka Brewer, who is one of the coordinators of the Pow Wow and the arena manager, also happened to be celebrating her birthday on Saturday and said that every year the event is special. “The event brings people in our community together who don’t normally have the chance to meet at other times of the year. Many of the people here, the volunteers, coordinators and helpers, are able

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County Official Plan Making Inroads for 20 years a draw in Sydenham T by Julie Druker s part of their efforts to update county residents on the basic document of the county’s Official Plan, Frontenac County staff made a presentation to about 25 people at the Sydenham Public library on August 23. The meeting, which was the third of five public meetings whose aim is getting public input to the county’s first Official Plan, was better attended than a similar meeting held in Sharbot Lake and Ompah a week earlier. The plan is a legal document that provides land use policies regarding growth and development, and also takes into consideration the social, economic and environmental issues of the County. While the four lower-tier municipalities each have their own plans, which focus on specific issues in their municipalities, the County OP hopes to take a more regional, watershed-based approach. Its function is to deal with planning issues that cross regional boundaries as well as the City of Kingston and neighboring townships where county plans do not exist. The county's Manager of Sustainability Planning Joe Gallivan said that though the meetings have been somewhat quiet so far, a lot of good ideas have sprung from them. “I plan to talk to as many people as possible in advance of finalizing the document because this is a big issue and collaboration is key here. We want people to talk to us about what they feel will be important over the next 20 years in order to help us grow as a county,” Gallivan said. He will present the plan to county council later this year or in early January 2013 for adoption. Gallivan stressed that the main difference that adopting the OP will make for county residents is that once it is approved, the County of Frontenac Council will become the approval authority for all of the four townships’ plans. “That is a big step forward because then the eight county councilors will be able to make the important decisions regarding the municipal OPs rather than the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Currently the ministry has strong positions on settlement and I have already had some conversations with them and have told them that we are not like other counties that have larger communities with full services. We are made

he Inroads tour will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary this weekend. Back in 1993, when the tour was founded by Arden Batik, printmaker Martina Field from Sharbot Lake, and the now closed Elphin Pottery studio, it was the first arts event that took on the Labour Day weekend. Over the years the tour has seen many changes, but the two core elements of the event, excellent artwork and scenic locations on some of the signature lakes of the Land O’Lakes; including Bobs Lake, Sharbot Lake, Eagle Lake and Big Clear Lake in the Village of Arden, are still its biggest draws.

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Arden will be a major hub of the tour again this year, where seven artisans will be displaying their work within close proximity. The Arden walking tour is anchored by the Arden Artisans. Landscape batik artist Sarah Hale at Arden Batik has been creating art with wax, dye and fabric for over 35 years. Joanne Pickett is at Arden Pottery where the gardens alone are worth a visit, but visitors don’t miss out on Joanne Pickett’s wheel thrown and hand built functional and decorative pottery, and Gallery on the Bay features the colourful paintings and one of a kind jewellery of Judith Versavel. Joining the Artisans are three visual artists, wilderness artist Carol Burbidge, painter and pen and ink landscape artist John Duchene, and mixed media artist Wayne Williams, who will all be showing at the Kennebec Hall. Also at the hall the Arden Quilters will be showing their work, and Ella’s Bakery of Harrowsmith will serve a delicious lunch in a café setting. Up the Bell Line Road, east of Arden, is the studio of Jo Crivellaro. Jo makes beeswax candles, as well as mosaic tile tables, knitwear and cards. To the south, down Long Lake Road near Parham is a new studio to the tour, Hilderbrook Studio. Nancy Hilder is a fused glass artist whose nature-inspired work includes platters, bowls and tables wrought with the liquid light of glass. Brett Hilder’s paintings, especially his plein air watercolours, are also full of the liveliness of light. Laurel Leaf studio on Eagle Lake is the home of Laurel

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SOCIAL NOTES CONGRATULATIONS

OBITUARY Loretta Ann Fraser (Horrigan) Died peacefully at her home in Ottawa on August 24th, 2012. Born February 7th, 1929 at Marlbank, Ontario. Her parents were James Horrigan and Nellie (Garrett). She is predeceased by her husband James Fraser, her son, Joseph, sisters Margaret McGuire and Aileen Yanch and brother Timmy. Loretta is survived by her brothers Jimmy (Helen) and Joe (Theresa), several nieces and nephews and her loving children, Peggy Fraser (Ian Cross), Michael Fraser (Mary Jane), Patty Fraser (Clyde Fisher), Heather Fraser (Paul D’Andrea) and Kim Fraser (James Eyamie). She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, Cristina, Paolo, Amanda, Jesse, Brendan, Joshua, Euan, Marea, Leah and three great grandchildren, Sierra, Alexa and Aaron. She was a generous friend and a very loving and devoted Mother. Our Mother was a devout Roman Catholic and has left us with a legacy of strength, endurance and humour. She was loved dearly and is missed by all. The Fraser family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Hans Dy for care above and beyond. We also sincerely thank Susanne Kellock, RN, for her care of our Mother and kindness to our family. Funeral mass to be held at St. Kilian’s Church, Ardoch on Monday, September 17th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Burial of her ashes will follow at the Ardoch Cemetery. Afterwards, please join our family at the Clarendon Miller Hall for a light luncheon.

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plans to send small teams of geologists, likely Queen’s students, to take rock samples of 5 kg or less from surface deposits on the Bedford and Burgess deposits. Those samples will be milled and studied to see what the commercial value of the graphite is. The entire program, including testing and milling, is going to cost the company about $500,000. Gorman said the company would be contacting the property owners that will be affected before anyone enters their property to take samples. In the long term, he said that if Mega-Graphite ever begins a commercial operation at the properties, which is at least 10 years away, it would involve removing rock to a plant in Kingston or Trenton for processing. There will be no processing on site, and he said the extraction would not involve more than minimal, portable equipment, “and about one truck each week traveling to Kingston and back.”

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GARAGE/YARD SALES GIANT YARD SALE, 5791 Matawatchan Rd., 2 km from Hwy 41. August 31, Sept. 1, 2 & 3; 74 ft. x 24 ft. of goodies, appliances, furniture, décor, housewares, tools. Dawn ‘til dusk, rain or shine. See you. MULTI-FAMILY (4) YARD SALE, Fri Aug 31, Sept 1 & 2, 8-8, boats, trailers, antiques, dining table, 6 chairs, jewelry, tools, decoys, bargains galore. Lots free stuff. Road 38 to Crow Lake Rd. to Badour Rd. Follow signs. SHOP EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS - Avon and Craft sale. Hosted by Sylvia and Marilyn at 5990 Arden Rd. Saturday Sept.1 and Sunday Sept. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 613-3352940 or 613-335-5453 SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 8am7pm. Open Sunday and Labour Day Monday. Orphan Annie collector plate; small table; Singer sewing machine and matching stool; craft and music books; nationality doll; Dora school bag; fishing lures; etc. Free gift with any purchase. YARD SALE, SEPT 1 & 2, 9a.m., 22114 Hwy. 41, Denbigh, Snider’s. Old picture frames, chairs, etc. Lots of newer things

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TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC PUBLIC MEETING TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac will hold a Public Meeting to consider By-law #114-12 being a Fees and Charges By-law for the Township of North Frontenac Fire Departments for emergency and non-emergency incidents (i.e. Inspections) and to amend By-law #48-05 being the Burning By-law, Schedule “A” respecting fees associated with the Fire Department’s response for outdoor fires. The public meeting will be held on September 10, 2012, at 1:00 pm at the Harlowe Community Hall, 1047 Gull Lake Road, Harlowe, Ontario; AND THAT interested parties may contact the Clerk, Jenny Duhamel by e-mail at clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca or by phone at 613-479-2231, Ext. 225 for information or for a copy of the proposed By-laws; AND THAT any person who attends the public meeting shall have the opportunity to make representations in respect of the proposed Bylaws. Dated this 22nd day of August, 2012. Jenny Duhamel Clerk

Regulations to put the details to the new Mining Act –

In 2009, the Mining Act in Ontario changed, for the better as far as property owners who do not own the subsurface rights to their properties were concerned. Until 2009, a number of property owners in Southern Ontario only learned that they do not own the subsurface rights to their property when they saw stakes, uprooted trees and trenches on lands they thought they held clean title to. Property owners such as Mary and Don Louks and Peter Greisbach, in the Bedford region, Marty Cadieux near Westport, and Gloria and Frank Morrison in North Frontenac, all became activists who pushed for reform of the Ontario Mining Act after finding signs of staking on land they did not know were open to staking. As of 2009, all subsurface rights have been frozen in Southern Ontario, which includes all lands south of the French and Mattawa rivers. Only if a surface rights owner requests that their land be opened up for staking will the MNDM open that land up. However, any existing mining claims as of the act coming into effect, such as the Bedford-Burgess claims, as well as some Wollastonite claims in the region and some uranium claims in North Frontenac and Lanark Highlands, remained in place. As long as those claims are maintained, they will remain active, and the new regulations deal with rules about how prospecting companies are to carry out exploration on those existing claim lands. For one thing, there will now be an obligation for a prospecting or exploration company to provide 30 days notice to the surface rights holder before they can enter the property. There are also rules about sampling, and about repairs to the land after sampling has taken place. The regulations were presented to the Bedford Mining Alert AGM by Jamie Fairchild, who is now a Mineral Exploration & Development Consultant at the ministry office in Sudbury. Fairchild’s name is familiar to some in the region. Before joining the ministry a couple of years ago, he worked as the project manager for one of the most contentious exploration projects in Frontenac County history, the Frontenac Ventures exploration project

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PAGE 13 based at the former Robertsville mine in North Frontenac, which was the site of an occupation by the Ardoch and Shabot Obaadjiwan Algonquins in 2008. “These regulations are designed to foster co-operation between landowners and exploration companies and provides the first set of regulations in Ontario history for smaller scale projects” said Fairchild The new regulations will deal with the removal of kilograms of material and the trenching of metres of land, instead of the removal of tons of material and the trenching of kilometres of land. In introducing the new regulations to exploration companies, the MNDM’s website says, “Contact with surface rights holders should be made and maintained throughout the mining sequence, as they have a legal right to the land. In some cases, contacting surface rights holders is also a requirement under the Mining Act.” That sort of language that would not have been found on the website as recently as a few years ago. The new regulations apply to all active claims, even those that pre-date the changes to the mining act. With changes to the act as far as exploration on private land is concerned, the focus of mineral exploration in Southern Ontario will likely be on Crown land parcels, which although uncommon in South and Central Frontenac, make up the bulk of the land in North Frontenac, Addington Highlands and other townships north of Highway 7. A portion of Crown Land in Eastern Ontario has been withdrawn from staking while the Algonquin Land Claim is being negotiated. Some of that land will likely be included as part of the land claim settlement, and those portions may be identified if and when an Agreement in Principle on the land claim is reached by the end of the year or early in 2013, perhaps freeing up more land for mining exploration. Consultation with Aboriginal communities is one of the features of the proposed mining act regulations. For details, go to mndm.gov.on.ca and navigate to Mines and Minerals and then Mining Act.

NOTICE The Cemetery of St. Paul’s Anglican Church - Zealand The Cemetery Board of St Paul’s Anglican Church - Zealand has submitted by-laws to the Registrar of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. Any interested parties may contact H B Curtis at (613) 278-0719 for information, or to make copies. By-laws or amendments may be reviewed at 1038 Chelsea Lane, Snow Road Station, Ontario, K0H 2R0. These by-laws are subject to the approval of the Registrar, Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. [Tel: Cemeteries Regulation Unit (416) 3268399]

TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS PUBLIC MEETING TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands will hold a Public Meeting to consider a "Fees and Charges By-law" for the Township of Addington Highlands Fire Departments for emergency and non-emergency incidents (i.e. Inspections) and to amend Schedule "A" of By-Iaw #0191/2006 being the Burning By-law, respecting fees associated with the Fire Department‘s response for outdoor fires. The public meeting will be held on September 17, 2012, at 19:00 in the Township Hall, 222 Hwy 28, Denbigh, Ontario; AND THAT interested parties may contact the Clerk, Jack Pauhl by e-mail at clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca or by phone at 613-336-2286, for information or for a copy of the proposed By-laws; AND THAT any person who attends the public meeting shall have the opportunity to make representations in respect of the proposed Bylaws. Dated this 24th day of August, 2012. Jack Pauhl, Clerk Township of Addington Highlands

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Saturday September 1 FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; Verona Lions Club HARLOWE - PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7:3011am, community hall, $7 VERONA LIONS GARLIC FESTIVAL, 9am-2pm, admission by donation, great food, garlic, fun for whole family; www.veronalions.ca

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Tuesday September 4 PLEVNA - FITNESS CLASS, Clar-mill Hall, 6:30-7:30pm, $2 SHARBOT LAKE – TEA & TOAST, United Church, 9-10am, $2, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE 39ers seniors potluck lunch and meeting, noon, downstairs at North Frontenac Telephone office; guest speaker re assistance for seniors, games follow; info: Shirley 613-279-2990; djfraser@frontenac. net

Wednesday September 5 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.

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Thursday September 6

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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. VERONA - SCOUTS REGISTRATION, 7-8pm, Trinity United Church, boys & girls Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, info 372-2050; sfg@bell.net

Sunday September 2

CLOYNE - FREE MOVIE at United Church, “The Artist”, 7pm SHARBOT LAKE – CHICKEN BBQ at the Legion. 5:30–7 pm, $12

HARROWSMITH – GOSPEL ONLY JAM, Free Methodist Church, 1:30-4pm, Open Mic, fundraiser for church; info: 613-376-9815 OCONTO CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE, 3pm, all welcome; rain location Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church 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;

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Friday September 7

Saturday September 8 ARDEN - FIREFIGHTERS OPEN HOUSE & BBQ, fire hall on Elm Tree Rd. 11am-2pm, freewill donation for BBQ, all welcome. FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse;

Sharbot Lake Oso beach; Verona Lions Club TAMWORTH - FIDDLE & GUITAR WORKSHOPS & FIDDLE CONCERT, workshops at elementary school 9:30-5pm; $55; under 18 $30; Concert fundraiser for Bernie Jaffe Music Fund at Legion 6:30pm; $12; teens $6; under 12 free; 613-379-2469 Faun.fiddlecamp@ gmail.com

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Sunday September 9

CLOYNE - THE ARTIST’S WAY, 12-week program of spiritual practice to help overcome self-limiting beliefs, access creativity; facilitator: Eleanor Belfry-Lyttle; sponsored by LOLE United Church, 1-4pm. To register call 613336-1506 by Sept. 8th. FAIRMOUNT HOME – FASCINATING KICKOFF, fundraising sale for auditorium repairs, 4-6pm, featuring fascinators, painting, jewelry made by residents; garden & home tours, presentations. All welcome. SHARBOT LAKE – BLOOD DONOR CLINIC, high school, 2:30-5:30pm, appointments recommended: book at 1-888-2-DONATE or www.blood.ca

ARDEN – BBQ & GOSPEL SING Arden & Community Wesleyan Church, starting at 4 pm, bring instruments and play along; Gospel Sing 6pm with the Frizzells, all welcome BEDFORD OPEN MIKE & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, info: 374-2614 DENBIGH - MUSIC IN THE PARK @ 1 p.m; sponsor: Rec. Committee. ENTERPRISE - COUNTRY JAMBOREE, 1-4pm, Enterprise Hall; Lisa & Shila Hart, many other local entertainers; info: 613-3799972 MCDONALD’S CORNERS - FIDDLERS’ SUNDAY, Knox Presbyterian Church, music starts at 10:30am, worship 11am; lunch following service, all are welcome to attend. MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $14; info: 613-278-2427 WILTON – GOSPEL SING w/ The Revelations, 7pm, Standard Church, freewill offering, refreshments

Monday September 10 HARROWSMITH S&A CLUB MEETING, 7:30pm, for all members & anyone interested in membership, 4041 Colebrooke Rd, family fee $10/ year, info: Jeannette, 613-372-2633. MABERLY - TAY VALLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR; practices Mondays 6-7:30pm Glen Tay or Maberly; no audition, register at tayvalleytwp.ca. by Sept 7: $35/term; $65 year; after Sept 7, $45/$75; info: Ann 613-267-4048. SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151. SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meet 7pm, Sydenham Township Office, new members welcome

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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Ticks A

couple of weeks ago there was an article in the Ottawa Citizen about the increasing number of ticks being seen in the Ottawa area. This will come as no surprise to many people who spent time outdoors in the Land O’Lakes area, who have been seeing this unpleasant little creepy crawly for a few years. As our climate warms and winters become less severe, the deer tick (also known as the blacklegged tick) has been gradually moving north from its principal range in the United States and has now become a permanent resident in our area. Ticks are arachnids, members of the same family as spiders, mites and scorpions. They have eight legs – a feature that helps to quickly distinguish them from six-legged insects. Deer ticks have a complex 2 year life cycle during which time it passes through three stages: larva, nymph, and adult. The tick must take a blood meal at each stage before maturing to the next. Adult deer ticks latch onto a host and drink its blood for four to five days. The following spring, the female lays several hundred to a few thousand eggs in clusters. In our area the adult ticks are more numerous in early to mid spring and then again in the fall. About 3 years ago we had our first experience with ticks when we found a funny little bump on our dog’s neck. It was October, and she had spent the previous weekend chasing chipmunks at our cottage on Bobs Lake. By mid-week the “bump” had become the size of a small pea. We looked closely at it and realized that it was no ordinary bump – it was a partially engorged tick. I found some tweezers and pulled it off, being careful to grasp the tick right by the dog’s skin to en-

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sure I didn’t leave the tick’s mouthparts at- skin rash, described by some as looking like tached to the dog. Legs wiggling in protest, a target. Left untreated, later symptoms may I disposed of the tick in such a way that that involve the joints, heart, and central nervous this particular individual was not going to system. The good news about Lyme disease bother anything ever again. Period. is that in the large majority of cases the inThe same fall I found a tick on my neck fection and its symptoms are eliminated by after spending a few hours in the bush, and antibiotics, especially if the illness is treated since then every spring and fall my wife early. and I find a few of the little beggars crawlTwo other facts about Lyme disease and ing around on either our clothes or on our ticks are worth noting. First, recent research skin. We regularly remove three or four ticks suggests that it takes a few years for Lyme from our dog after a spring or fall romp in the disease to build up in a population of ticks. woods. Immature ticks, known as nymphs, The Citizen article supports this, noting very are much smaller and also actively search few cases of Lyme disease in the city this for a blood meal in May through July so one year. However, it’s a safe bet to assume that needs to be on the lookout for them as well. it is coming, and the delay will give the mediIf being bitten was the only nasty thing cal community time to learn about prevention, about this critter, it wouldn’t be so bad. Af- diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. ter all, there are gazillions of biting flies in this Second, the probability is very low that a tick area. Unfortunately deer ticks are the princi- passes on the bacteria to a person if the tick pal way that a bacterial infection called Lyme is found and removed before 24 hours. disease is transmitted to people. Known as Fortunately the internet is jam-packed with a “vector” in the bug business, ticks often sites dedicated to helping people deal with have the species of bacteria ticks and Lyme disease. The best that causes Lyme disease livadvice I have found can be suming in their gut. They pass on marized as follows: the bacteria to mice and deer • Wear light coloured, long that they normally feed on, givsleeved shirts and pants when ing ticks that come along later working in the woods or brushy the opportunity to pick up the areas. The light colour makes the bacteria when they feed on the ticks more visible and thus easier infected mammal. And so on. to find and remove. Lyme disease is named af• Tuck pants into socks. I ter the town of Lyme, Connectknow it looks goofy, but it prevents icut, where a number of cases L-r: Fully engorged, partially the ticks from getting underneath were identified in 1975. Early fed and unfed nymphs of the your clothing. Some people wear symptoms may include fever, blacklegged tick. Note the rubber boots, but they can get hot. headache, fatigue, depression change in size with feeding • Use insect repellent on and a characteristic circular photo from the PHAC website sleeves and cuffs and socks. Re-

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Thursday September 13 LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 7pm, topic: “Hostas”; plants for purchase. SYDENHAM DINERS, noon, Grace Centre, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613376-6477

Regular Happenings AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall. Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome 336-9221. AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE – NORTHBROOK, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fri & Sat, 10 am-2 pm; ½ price sale first week of each month. ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS (9:30am-11:30am): Monday- Harrowsmith, Sharbot Lake Playgroups; Tuesday – Verona, Perth Road Playgroups; Wed.- Sharbot Lake BABY GROUP birth-18 months; Wed.2nd & 4th Plevna Playgroup; Wed.- 1st & 3rd Sydenham BABY GROUP birth-18 months; Thurs.- Storrington Playgroup

pellents containing DEET are known to be effective. • Do full body checks after spending time outside, using mirrors and if you so desire, the help of a willing partner. Remember, removing ticks before 24 hours is key. • Use tweezers to carefully pull off any embedded ticks, being careful to grasp the tick very close to the skin and pull it out, mouth parts and all. There are also special tick removers of different designs available but I haven’t tried them out. • If you plan to contact your local public health agency about testing the tick for Lyme disease, place the tick in a baggie. Wash the bite site thoroughly and treat it with alcohol. • If you do find an embedded tick on your skin, watch the site carefully for any signs of an expanding red rash. A small reddish bump at the bit site is normal, but a large spreading rash is not. If you have any doubts at all, contact your local public health authority. The tick I removed from my neck was tested for Lyme disease, and fortunately it came back negative. For people who are interested in reading more, the best reference I have found is available at the following link. It’s very thorough and covers more than just deer ticks, but it’s relatively easy to read and understand. www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/resources/handbook.pdf Ticks are here for good, so the best defense is a good offence. By learning to recognize them, taking a few steps to avoid them, and knowing what to do when you find one, we can minimize the risks. I know that I’m not letting ticks spoil my time in the woods! Please feel free to report any observations to Lorraine Julien at naturewatching@gmail. com or Steve Blight at natureobservations@ rogers.com

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Sundance artists move to Fall River By Cam Allen For five years, Sundance Studio Tour has welcomed thousands of patrons throughout the Labour Day weekend. To facilitate growth, allowing more artists to participate, a move to The Fall River Restaurant’s “river view” location was a natural progression and to reflect the expansion, the name has been changed to Sundance Artisan Festival. The festival, which takes place Sept 1st to 3rdthis year, is an evolution of creative, innovative and traditional artisans, local farm-to-plate cuisine and eclectic toe-tapping music. As always, the theme of Sundance is individual creativity with an element of reclaimed, recycled or natural materials, with impressions in wood, stone, cloth, metal, clay and other media. The original expressions of the returning artists will be complimented by new artists, 30 in all. Along with visual art, patrons will enjoy the natural flavours of handcrafted food and organic drinks, to suit every taste. Culinary delights include organic salads, fiery pulled pork from

Seed to Sausage, Arctic Char sandwiches, organic beer and Ontario wines. Flat bread pizza, served from a wood-fired stone oven, is a mouth-watering addition to the sight, sound and now

taste of Sundance. For pancake lovers, the Maberly Fire Department will serve up a traditional breakfast, smothered in local maple syrup, on Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m.

The new hosts of Sundance, restaurant owners, Paul and Michele Zammit, welcome former patrons to return to the peaceful setting they offer in Maberly at the corner of Highway #7 and Country Rd. 36. Listen to the wind, watch the river, and enjoy the moment of tranquility in the country.

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14164B Road 38, Sharbot Lake 2 bdrm cottage on the lake in the village. Short walk to park, beach, shops. Bboating & fishing. Screened porch for summer dining. Decks and docks $159,000

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1736 Shibley Rd, Sharbot Lake 3 cottages on Sharbot Lake. 336’ shoreline on approx 2 acres. Perfect for rental, family compound or exec. lot. Excellentswimming,boating, fishing. 10 mins to Sharbot Lake, 45 min to Kingston. $399,999

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Land O’ Lakes Real Estate

Bob’s Lake Cottage 3 bdrm 900 sq ft cottage. Large separate family room. Large deck. Well-treed lot, decks, dock, storage shed. New septic (2006), siding, roof & plumbing. Private road, year round access. 40 min to Kingston, less than 2 hours to Ottawa. $225,000

New Price

Wolfe Lake Cottage 3 bedroom cottage at the water’s edge.Good swimming, boating fishing on one of the area’s premiere lakes. Enjoy the magnificent view from the large deck, docks. Shop in the picturesque village of Westport. $229,000

Nature Lover’s Building Lot 4.9 acres on Sharbot Lake. Excellent building lot - area has mixture of executive style homes & cottages. Private, scenic setting of hills & valleys. great boating & fishing. Year round access on private lane. 10 min to village of Sharbot Lake. $79,000

Great Building Lot, Wagarville Road, Parham 16 acre building lot for the home of your dreams. 800 ft of frontage on Wagarville Rd. Township maintained road & hydro. 2 km to village of Parham. Short drive to the beach and boat launch on Long Lake. $36,900

13728 Road 38, Sharbot Lake 4 yr old 3 bdrm, 2½ bath. Custom built executive ranch. Dream kitchen - oak cupboards & breakfast bar. Hardwood & ceramic. Huge master retreat with walk-in closet and spa-like bathroom. Full-length rear deck. Minutes to the village. $249,000

14193 Road 38, Sharbot Lake 3 bdrms, large bathroom. Newly renovated, clean, move-in ready. View of the water. Covered verandah. New septic - 2012! Walking access to shops, medical centre, beach, park. $146,000

Crow Lake Village Home with a View 3 + 1 bdrms Viceroy home. Vaulted ceiling in living room. Large windows with view of Crow Lake. Deck, screened porch. Year round road maintained by Township. Short walk to govt dock: boating, fishing, swimming, sandy beach. $199,000

Mimi Antoine Broker of Record

Fax - (613) 279-2657 Email –mantoine@frontenac.net www.antoinerealestate.com

Beaver Lake Waterfront

Little Mississippi River

Bus. 613.336.3000

534C County Road 15, Tamworth MLS 12604409, $425,000

1316 Head Road, North Frontenac MLS 12605024, $279,900

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Swauger Lake

Close to Lakes

1196 Swauger Lake RD, North Frontenac MLS 12605142, $270,000

1025 Kashwakamak Lake RD, North Frontenac MLS 12606077, $134,900

Cottage - Beaver Lake

Immaculate Family Home

Country Classics Ltd. Brokerage Independently Owned & Operated

Suzanne Regan SALES REPRESENTATIVE www.LandOLakesRealEstate.ca 12245 Hwy 41, Northbrook K0H 2G0

ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage Direct Line: 613.336.1737 Toll Free: 1-866-969-0998 Email: chriswinney1@aol.com www.landolakesproperty.com 12309 Hwy 41, Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0

Chris Winney Broker

85F South Shore Drive, Tamworth MLS 12606349, $194,900

330 Skootamatta Lake Road, Cloyne MLS 12605365, $229,000

SOLD SOLD Home/Cottage on Crow Lake Beautiful cottage/home with 315 ft of shoreline with a beach;swim, boat and fish. Tremendous views of the lake from the deck, living room and bedrooms. Enjoy the ambiance - the views, the stone fireplace, pine floors throughout! $349,000

Cottage on Crow Lake 2 bedrooms + bunkie. Excellent water for swimming, boating, fishing. Enjoy magnificent views. Sunporch, several large decks, dock. Large, flat lawn perfect for children. $239,000

40 Main Street, Westport, Ontario 613-273-3187

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