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Relaying under the rink roof in Flinton by Julie Druker ack after a one-year hiatus, the Flinton Relay For Life, which took place at the Flinton Rec Centre on June 7 and 8, proved that a blast of cold, wet weather could not dampen the spirits of the many dedicated organizers and participants who took part. The outdoor Flinton rink was the central site for the event and under it, hundreds of relay luminaries were lined up for the special 10 p.m. lighting ceremony. All night long 21 teams of relayers spent the night celebrating, remembering and fighting back as they lapped the rink’s perimeter to honor those who have been diagnosed, are in treatment for, or have succumbed to the disease. Relay committee member Sue Tobia spoke about why so many relay : “Everyone has their own reason to be here and has likely known at least one person who has fought, perhaps lost but hopefully survived this horrible disease. We are here to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer; it is their strength that inspires us to continue to fight. We must also remember loved ones lost to the disease... and lastly we fight back against a disease that takes way too much from us.” She also poignantly reflected on how the event mirrors the events that a person with the disease experiences, from their initial di-

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organizers. “These community Relay events help to bring the entire community together and I am really amazed by how members of this community continue to put on such a great event. It’s amazing to witness it in person.”

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Seven-year breast cancer survivor Sherry Tebo was the event’s keynote speaker and she spoke about her personal experience after being diagnosed. Her speech focused not on the ordeal of treatments and surgeries, but instead on the positivity of those who help all cancer survivors to keep going. “Without the support of family, neighbors and friends, many of us survivors would not have had the success with this fight that we have had. I feel fortunate at having gone through this fight living here in Flinton and having such great encouragement from the folk in this community.” Following the speeches, 82 cancer survivors of all ages were joined by family and friends and walked the first lap. They were joined in the second by members of the 21 teams, many dressed to the nines and carrying flags and banners. Carolyn Hasler, who has been chairing the Flinton Relay since its inception in 2010, said the reason she keeps returning to head up the event is partly due to the fact that she is by nature a community volunteer but also someone who has had loved ones affected by the disease. “There needs to be a cure for cancer and we just need to help to find it and though it might not happen in my lifetime, I think that by holding these events, we are helping to do our part in that.” Over $50,000 was raised at the 2013 Flinton Relay for Life.

NF residents reject Council proposals at public meeting by Julie Druker lose to 60 residents attended a public far the smallest population of the seven mumeeting held by the council of North nicipalities, 1842 persons, though the study Frontenac at the Clar-Mill hall in Plevna on also noted (only in the case of NF) that there June 8. The aim are an additional of the meeting 7042 seasonal was to give resiresidents. dents a chance Following the to weigh in on presentation,s two recent promembers of the posals by counpublic were invitcil, and judging ed to weigh in on by the response the proposal and from the attendall except one of ees, it looks as those who spoke though the pubstrongly opposed lic is decidedly it, citing a numagainst both. ber of reasons. The first was Those reasons a proposal by included poscouncil to resible under-repduce its size resentation for from seven to Betty Kelford (L) and Marily Seitz (R) brought the any ward should five members, Ompah perspective to Council their member which would become effective by the next become incapacitated; the possible stackmunicipal election in 2014. Council is pro- ing of votes should the mayor and deputy posing to reduce the two councilors elected mayor be elected from the same ward. Other from each ward to just one, and the mayor reasons included overburdening an already and deputy mayor would be elected at large. overworked and underpaid council for what North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton chaired many considered to be an “insignificant cost the meeting. He gave a power point presen- savings.” One speaker called the move a tation citing statistics from a study prepared “backward step”; another “a false savings by the consulting firm KPMG in February scenario”, citing that the savings gained by 2013, which compared council composi- two councilors’ salaries would likely be spent tion and costs for North Frontenac with six in extra travel costs by the three other counother similar-sized municipalities, including cilors who would have to attend many adAddington Highlands, Algonquin Highlands, ditional meetings. Central Frontenac, Greater Madawaska, Only one resident spoke in favor of the Minden Hills and Augusta. Of those, five are proposal, adding that he felt the position of similar sized in area but greater in population deputy mayor should also be eliminated. than North Frontenac and four of them have The second proposal that the mayor adfive-member councils. One slide showed that dressed was for a municipal multi-complex the population served by NF council has by centre. A 2010 study by Jewell Engineering

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stated that the current municipal facility has been outgrown; it is small and cramped and has had many retrofits, which make it difficult to navigate through the building and hard to regulate its heating, ventilation and power consumption. The study concluded that an improved facility would “greatly enhance the municipality’s ability to facilitate the public and improve the efficiency of the municipal office”. The same study recommended mov-

ing the office to a new location in ward 2. The mayor then cited a 2005 study by Ross Architects for an improved building, which would cost between $630,000 and $675,000. In 2009 the township applied for a stimulus grant for just over $2 million to build the new centre, but the application was denied.

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ithin the hamlet area of Crow Lake, the Crow Lake Road had to be closed on Tuesday night after it was flooded out, The apparent cause was a beaver dam collapse. Crews were on scene all night in an attempt to get the road opened by Wednesday morning. Some homes near the road were damaged. This is the second washout on the road in recent years. In 2006, a dam broke and washed away a house and a section of road about 100 metres to the east of the spot that was damaged this week. Coincidentally, Central Frontenac Township Council, which met a few hours before the washout, received a draft bylaw dealing with beavers and flooding (see below) Council also heard a presentation later in the evening from the new owners of the Oaks resort (which is located about 100 metres to the west of the washout) urging them to enforce the 40 km speed limit in the hamlet

Beaver bylaw – Public Works Manager Mike Richardson presented Council with a draft bylaw, which is intended to clarify the township's and property owners' rights and responsibilities when beaver activity causes flooding of township or private property. It is quite common in the township that beavers dam up waterways on private land, causing damage to roads and culverts on township property. Titled a “Bylaw to Manage Risks to Public Infrastructure from Beaver Dams,” the bylaw asserts at the start that “No person shall permit a beaver dam or other obstruction on property owned or occupied by them to create a flood risk.” It then grants the public works manager leave to “enter onto private property without a warrant at any reasonable time” to do what is necessary to safeguard

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Bedard appeal decision may have a ripple effect on land claim by Jeff Green he fallout from the ruling by former Justice Chadwick for the Algonquins of Ontario to the effect that the names of 500 members of the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation are to be removed from the Algonquin electors’ list is just starting to become apparent. A number of those 500 people will be seriously affected by the decision because not only does it pull them out of the land claim, it also puts their very identity in limbo. The appeal only determined that the Algonquin descent of those who traced their ancestry to Simon Jude and Simon Gene Bedard cannot be verified. It did not determine that any other ancestry can be verified. The Bedard descendants, who have lived their entire lives with the knowledge that they have an Aboriginal heritage, will now have to establish that heritage through other means, and what those means are may be unclear. Although determining their Aboriginal bloodline would not make the Bedard descendants “status Indians”, it would give them back their hunting rights, which are suddenly up for debate. In addition to negotiating the Algonquin Land Claim, the Shabot Obaadjiwan have entered into a relationship with the Ministry of Natural Resources to manage the way their members hunt. If individuals carry a Shabot Obaadjiwan card, the MNR leaves it up to the First Nation to ensure that the hunt is managed and the species are being protected. The same is true of fishing. Now that the Algonquin status of most of the Shabot has been relinquished, the inherent right to hunt that has been recognised by the Supreme Court for non-status First Nations peoples does not necessarily apply to those carrying Shabot Obaadjiwan membership cards. That is, unless the Shabot Obaadjiwan turn all of the Bedard descendants out, and issue new cards to their other members. Although the Shabot Obaadjiwan leadership has not spoken publicly since news of the appeal surfaced last week, there has been word that they are not going to accept the decision without a fight. Apparently there are a number of options under consideration, one of them being a court challenge to the appeals procedure itself. Whatever the Shabot Obaadjiwan decide to do, it is clear that this whole scenario has opened up a rift within the Algonquin communities who have been sitting together for the last eight years at the negotiating table, and it was a rift among Algonquins that led to the Land Claim languishing for ten years before the current negotiating teams took shape in 2005. There is a possibility that the vote on the Draft Agreement in Principle will be delayed or scuttled entirely due to internal squabbles, with dire consequences for the entire process. There is likely too much at stake for all the players within the AOO for this extreme scenario to occur, but something that has long been dormant has been opened by the Bedard appeal. The Pikwàkanagàn First Nation did not see that simply being a Direct Descendant from an Algonquin person and being identified with one of the nine off-reserve communities was sufficient to make someone a beneficiary of the claim. They initially wanted to set some kind of a minimum blood quantum, a percentage of Algonquin DNA, per-

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haps less than is required for status under the Indian Act, but something more than was being offered. In the end, the Pikwàkanagàn Council agreed to accept descendancy, but only to determine electors, not to determine beneficiaries. One of the pieces of information that has come out is that this is still the case. An agreement has not yet been reached about who will qualify as a beneficiary to the land claim once a final agreement is reached. The draft Agreement in Principle to the land claim has

been controversial among rural landowners, municipalities, and interest groups such as hunting and fishing groups and cottage associations, as could have been expected. It has also been rejected by Algonquin individuals and communities who have opposed the process for years, as could also have been expected. But the possibility of a new internal rift among the Algonquins of Ontario, which the Bedard appeal decision has opened up, could prove to be a much more difficult hurdle to overcome than the others.

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riety of services. Many of the planning charges are borne not by the township, but by applicants who are seeking to develop their properties. The township has been paying Tunnock Consulting a $1,500 retainer each year for planning advice. He also charges the township for periodic Official Plan reviews and if he is called upon to represent the township to the Ontario Municipal Board. Members of Council also received an analysis of planning charges from Frontenac County, which has also offered to provide planning services, but without charging the township a retainer and providing for Official Plan reviews and OMB appearances for free as well. Councilors will have two weeks to weigh the offers, giving staff an opportunity to determine if there are any financial implications to the township if the contract with Tunnock is not renewed. Snow Plowing on Road 38 – In response to a question from Councilor Wayne Millar, Mike Richardson looked at how much it cost the township for winter clearing of Road 38 this year as compared to last year, when it was done by an outside contractor. “It cost $14,000 in labour,” said Richardson, “and under the contract it cost over $16,000. If you included the cost of the equipment as you do with a contractor, you would say our costs were about $16,000 as well, but the fact is we already own the truck, so there was a savings. There was no noticeable impact on the time it took us to clear the other roads, having one truck working on 38, because in some cases the truck was used on other routes after 38 was done. So it worked out quite well this year.”

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public infrastructure from flooding caused by beaver activity. The bylaw then sets out the protocol for how property owners are to be notified, etc. “We are not in the business of managing furry animals,” said Richardson. “We are in the business of protecting property from flooding from time to time.” “I do think we have a responsibility to manage public property,” said Mayor Janet Gutowski, “but there has been no public consultation on this, and I suggest we put this on our website for public comment, and then come back to it in a month.” Council agreed and the draft bylaw will be posted this week. “I would like to thank CAO John Duchene for pulling together all the information needed in order to prepare this bylaw, which will clarify the situation for everyone,” said Richardson. John Duchene will be stepping down as CAO of the township as soon as a new person is available. Council has not announced when that will happen as of yet. The short-listed candidates for the job were interviewed late last month. Decision on planning in two weeks Central Frontenac Council has deferred a debate on whether to enter into a contract with Frontenac County for all of its planning needs or to renew its long- standing contract with Tunnock Consulting Ltd. In a letter to the township, Glenn Tunnock offered to hold the line on most of the fees his company charges for a va-

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One of the last slides in the mayor’s presentation garnered the most negative response from the residents at the meeting. The slide quoted a recent resolution put forth by council to “declare all existing community halls with the exception of the Barrie hall as surplus within seven years”. Resident Dave Winney asked the mayor to define the term “surplus”. The mayor refused to answer the question, saying again that the meeting was for residents to express support or not for the proposal. Other residents touched on issues of council not properly keeping the public informed about major decisions, with many residents mentioning that cottagers have no way of knowing what is going on. Snow Road resident John Kittle said, “What I have not heard from this council is a trade off analysis and a cost benefit analysis. We at least expect to hear that with a decision of this magnitude.” However, the biggest opposition to the proposal was because building a new complex could result in the closing of the community halls in Harlowe, Snow Road, Ompah and the Clar-Mill Hall In Plevna. In the final part of the meeting, delegations representing each of the halls in question addressed Council Jeff Sworowski spoke for Snow Road; Marily Seitz and Betty Kelford for Ompah; Pat Cuddy for Harlowe; and Ed Schlievert for the Clar-Mill Hall. The presentations were pas-

sionate. Presenters and residents alike with residents declared that the halls are “the hearts and life blood of their communities” and listed the numerous events that take place in them daily. One resident declared that “closing these halls would make for a big time election issue”. Catherine Tysick, who works with Northern Frontenac Community Services, said that the halls are the places where much of their seniors’ programming is carried out. The public input from the meeting will be considered by council before they make any final decisions on these proposals. Residents who were not able to attend the meeting are invited to to put their opinions in writing and send them to the North Frontenac township office no later than June 21.

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fter reading the article in the June 6 Frontenac News about Mr Potts’ announcement of the loss of membership to the group known as "Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation" and the Bedard families, and as well as the other families mentioned, I must bring up a number of issues, knowing how this has all taken place. Firstly, the agency responsible for this geneology for qualification to become a member via Joan Holmes and associates; this company has worked on many land claims doing this work and is partially responsible for these errors as well. I will also state that these families, very similar to the Sharbot family, are all Mohawks or from what some call Iroquois but I prefer Haudenshaunee people. The Sharbot family carry Algonquin Certificates of Indian Status due to a marriage claiming my Great Grandmother was Algonquin, which I will say has proven different as well, but that’s for another story. Either way, I am glad that Former Justice Chadwick has found some of the errors. Now, like Mr Potts says, the Algonquins are not going to go away, and none of us is asking for that. Personally, I would just like to see this settled with the truths and again remind the Algonquin Nation of their Agreements with the Haudenshaunee of Five Nations prior to the wars caused between our families at the time of European contact and the Jesuit mission that divided us. I also am putting out this question now as to what is going to happen to this group of people led by Doreen Davis? Whoever is responsible for this error in lineage history should be charged as it has cost taxpayers a lot of money. However, I am happy that this much has finally been looked at as it has caused a lot of bad blood within; I have seen so many people claiming to be from the original families at Sharbot Lake, without ANY proof to me and my family. Over the years there has been extensive research done to prove these errors and I hope that it will continue in order to keep what is left of the history correct. Naiwen'kowa for reporting this in your local newspaper and I hope that this raises questions for a lot of people. - Catherine (Sharbot) Duchene

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am writing to express and relay concerns about the "Preliminary Draft Agreement-inPrinciple" for the "Algonquin Land Claim". The ratepayers in our Township of Addington Highlands have asked me about the lack of meaningful consultation by Federal and Provincial representatives on the negotiating team with municipalities and their residents. These are the people who have strived to sustain the area over the years by hard work and dedication. Their interest is equal to, if not greater than any others. It is extremely important that their voice be heard in order to obtain acceptance of the "Agreement". Mr. Brian Crane, Chief Ontario Negotiator, stated in his letter dated April 25, 2013 (copy attached) "that early discussion with municipalities were to share advance information" but these meetings are now being claimed to be consultations. His statement that Algonquin Settlement Lands will bring new revenues to municipalities does not take into account the cost of servicing these lands, which will far outweigh the revenues. The cost of land use planning and zoning will be ongoing. Access roads to isolated lands for the use of ambulance, fire and police will be costly both to create and maintain. Recreational Land Use such as ATV and snowmobile trails, hiking, etc are also a concern. Access to adjacent private properties will need to be guaranteed. Federal, Provincial and Algonquin negotiators developed eight Shared Objectives during preliminary negotiations. The final of these was "to continue to consult with interested parties throughout the negotiation process and to keep the public informed of the progress of negotiations". The local people need a voice at the negotiation table before the "Agreement-in-Principle" is finalized. Henry Hogg, P.Eng. Reeve, Township of Addington Highlands

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· St. Paul's United Church will host a turkey and strawberry supper on June 22 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. Turkey, salads, cake, ice cream and fresh strawberries. Adults $12, children $6, under 6 free (family rates and take-out available). · A smorgasbord dinner will be held at the Golden Links hall on June 23 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. Cost $13. Barb 372-2315. · The Harrowsmith Women’s Institute is having their next meeting on June 25 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church. This will be a potluck dinner and all ladies in the community are invited to attend. The program will be a sharing of hobbies and crafts by the WI members. · Please note that the last Tuesday lunch at St. Paul's Church will be June 25. The lunches will resume on Sept. 3. · The Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club's "Canada Day in the Park" promises to be the best one yet. Plan on spending the day and enjoy the many venders, games, displays, demonstrations and live music. There is still time to be involved in this wonderful event. To become a volunteer, make a donation, or book a vendor space, call Kim at 613-3720018 or Pam, 613-389-3180.

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Just a reminder that during the summer days when you are spending the day outdoors, even when it’s cloudy, apply sunscreen. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can’t be seen or felt. It has nothing to do with temperature and can burn even on cloudy days. Heart disease is 8 times more deadly than breast cancer and it kills more women each year than all cancers combined. Sometimes, the symptoms of a heart attack in women are different from men. There may be shortness of breath, sweating, unusual fatigue and may include chest pain. Waste no time calling 911 if these symptoms are happening to you. Brittle or cracking finger nails are often due to loss of moisture in the nails. A clear nail polish can help reduce moisture loss even for men. Historically, people used to take gelatine capsules for this problem but it doesn’t really work. Gelatine contains protein but it doesn’t contain the two amino acids, lysine and tryptophan, two important building blocks to making protein. Food protein sources are best. “Swimmer’s ear” is an inflammation of the outer ear canal caused by prolonged wetness of the area during swimming. Symptoms include pain, itching and a feeling of fullness. A home remedy you might keep on hand is a mixture of equal parts rubbing alcohol and vinegar. Instill a few drops into the ears after swimming; it helps to dry out the area. Looking for a pharmacy to feel good about? Give us a try!

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

· On June 5, PDCI (Perth High School) hosted a lovely pancake breakfast for their co-op students and their placement supervisors. It was a great turnout. Nice to see so many young people participating with the support of their supervisors. Congratulations to all and a big “Thank You” to staff and students for a job well done. · Belated Happy Anniversary greetings to Lorraine and Jim Dix. Their 45th wedding anniversary was on June 8. · Sympathy to the Cliff Ryder family. · Get Well wishes to Geri Frecette, Ivan McLellan, Zander Jackson, and Bailey Wark. · Congratulations to Brooke Armstrong who graduated from Trent University in Peterborough. She received her Honours Bachelor of Arts in History. · A wonderful evening at Wheeler’s Pancake House on Saturday on their fund-raiser for CHEO. Great supper of their famous pancakes, French toast, sausages and beans and desserts all made with their own maple syrup. The sons-inlaw were the first to entertain us on guitar, vocals and drums. There was also a silent auction. The speaker was Dennis Jackson, whose son, Zander Jackson, was diagnosed with leukemia in 2011. Then the Roberts Family entertained with their wonderful family music. Thank you, Bud and Geri, for your seats. 130 people attended the evening and they made a very good amount for CHEO. · Joelle Hubner-McLean wants to thank all who attended her Pier 21 and Defense Industries Limited (DIL) presentation at the Snow Road Community Centre. Special thanks to Dietrich Neumann who inspired the audience from his experiences landing in Halifax in 1951 and after. Joelle discussed covering her parents’ landing as immigrants at Pier 21 in 1931 where she covered preparation, sponsorship, customs, and Displaced Persons (DPs) restrictions that Canada requested. As DPs, Joelle’s family were sent by rail to DIL located in Ajax, Ontario, in 1951, which took 40 hours. Under government sponsorship, the DIL camp was controlled by a supervisor and colleagues where they would confiscate each family’s luggage in storage as collateral. It was difficult for immigrant families to seek employment because the supervisor would discourage them due to his restrictions, and lack of funds from the government if he lost his volume. Around 40 or more people attended the presentation and Joelle is requesting that those who purchased her book “Corvus and Me” please write a review after having read it and send it to www.amazon.com. It would be much appreciated.

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613-374-2091

· The Portland District and Area Heritage Society presents its 11th Annual Old-Fashioned Strawberry Social. There will be home-made shortcake biscuits made from a heritage recipe, with real whipped cream and loaded with luscious strawberries. Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lions Club Hall. $6 for adults, $3.00 for kids under 12; coffee, tea or cold drink included.

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june 13, 2013 · The first of this season’s Music in the Park concert will be held on Sunday, June 23 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Enjoy Lisa Vee as she sings Jazz and the Blues. Bring your lawn chairs and prepare for a great afternoon of entertainment. Refreshments will be available. Barbeque will start at noon. The Verona Cattail Express will be on hand to give rides to the kiddies. McMullen Park and Beach. · Many new volunteers have stepped up to the plate and offered their services to the Verona Cattail Festival, which will be held August 10 to 11. However the festival needs more volunteers. Even if you only have a few hours of volunteer time to offer, you are most welcome. There are spots for adult and student volunteers. Come out, volunteer and have a lot of fun at the festival. For further information, contact Doug Lovegrove. 613-374-1442. New volunteers are also welcome to attend the Verona Cattail Festival Meeting on Tuesday, June 18 at the Verona Lion's Hall, Verona Sand Rd, 7 to 9 pm. You don't want to miss this meeting. Final touches are being added to make this festival the best ever! · The Verona Cattail Festival has an amazing Cattail "Vendors Village" Marketplace lined up. Vendors will be selling everything from log furniture, kiln fused glass pendants, hand painted gourds, tie dyed clothing to local market produce, sauces 'n stuff and gourmet jams. You never know what you may find, but you can be assured it will be fun looking. There are still a few spots left for vendors. However they are going fast. To book a spot and get the early bird rate, contact Linda Bates 613-374-1307, e-mail goodwolf@sympatico.ca · The parade theme for this year’s Verona Cattail Festival is "Swamp Gadgets and Gizmos". Any group, person or business from Verona or area is welcome to take part. No advance registration or notice is required. Show up and you're in the parade! Use your imagination! Decorate your bikes, trikes, automobiles and floats to reflect transportation "gizmos" or eccentric swamp buggies. Decorate your vehicle with Cameron's Bog Buddies and give them a fun way to travel through Cameron Bog. Prizes will be awarded. For full details log onto www.yourverona.com.

ARDEN

Joan Moore Wanda Harrison

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

· Are you thinking about holding a Garage Sale this summer? If so, consider joining the Arden Seniors. They are holding a Mammoth sale on July 20, at the Kennebec Community Centre. They’ll advertise for you and organize the entire event. All you have to do is bring your saleable items. Call Barb at 613-335-2604 to reserve your spot. Don’t forget: Garage Sale = Crowds = $$$$. Also featured are craft tables, a bake table, lucky prize table, BBQ, silent auction, and LOTS of Door Prizes. · Two annual events will be held on June 15. The Mountain Grove Stewarts are reminding you of their Steak Dinner and Silent Auction. This is an annual event that allows us to treat our honey to a Father’s day dinner with no dishes or cleanup. Adult steak $13 or hamburg $8, kids $5, but free if under 5 years old. Contact Helen at 613-335-2700 or Nancy at 613-335-5715 for reservations. · The Legion is holding the other annual event, their Bass Derby and Fish Fry. Weigh ins are 7 am to 6 pm. Adults can weigh in 4 bass and kids weigh in any 4 fish. Adult tickets are $10 & $12; combination price $20, and children’s prices are $6 and $5; a combo $10. Call the Legion at 335-2737. · The Kennebec Recreation committee is sponsoring a Potluck Dinner/Euchre Tournament Tuesday, June 18 at the community centre. The potluck begins at 6pm with the tournament at approximately 7:30 pm. The Rec committee holds these periodic dinner/tournament events and everyone has a great evening. Bring your food and join the good times!! · The Henderson United Church will be holding their Garage Sale June 22 with a follow up on June 29. This is a rain or shine event held at the hall in Henderson. Pick up some gently used items and have a great time doing so. · On June 29 Arden will be abuzz with a variety of venues.

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The day begins with the Arden Artisans hosting their Annual Garden Party and Open Studio Event, featuring Joanne Picket, potter; Sarah Hale. batik artist; and Judith Versavel painter and jewellery artist. The studios will open at 10 am and visitors are invited to browse and hopefully purchase one of the many one of a kind creations. At 2 pm the Friends of Arden are unveiling their new Business and Events sign. Join them as they welcome dignitaries, business participants, visitors and the press to this special event. After refreshments at the new sign, find your way to the community centre where the Historical Society is hosting their Annual Strawberry Social. The times were unavailable at the time of this writing, but I will follow up with more information next week. · Kid’s softball will be at the Recreation Park in Arden again Thurs. June 13. The fun begins at 6:30pm. The teams alternate fields each week. Next week Mountain Grove will host. The kids love to hear the cheering so come out and support them. You may find yourself enjoying the evening. · Ken and Theresa Smith are thrilled to announce the birth of their first grandson, Alexander Anthony, born June 8, weighing 8 lbs 6 oz. A little brother for Raquella and a new cousin for Kayla. Congratulations to all!!

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · Sympathy to the family of Frank Simpkins, beloved husband of Beatrice. Frank used to live in Wagarville many years ago. · Happy 95th to Thelma Smith. Happy birthday to Margaret Campsall, Judy Meeks, Robert Stacey, Sandi Blair, Robert Warren, Julia Rose, Mary Ann Freeman, Jack Deline, Andrew Young, Joanne Brownrig, Barbara Ackey. · Happy Anniversary to Gordon and Marion Bertrim, Tom and June Hughes, Ralph and Debby Smith, Pat and Jack Alexander, John and Janice Morrow. · Thinking of Val Beechey, Kenneth Smith, Ralph Steele, Joyce Smith, Vera Whan, Gord and Georgina. · The annual steak barbecue and silent auction will be held on June 15 at the Olden Community hall with 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. settings. To reserve your seat, phone Kathy at 613-3352742; Helen, 613-335-2700. Sponsored by Mountain Grove United Church stewards. · At Circle Square Ranch tonight, June 13, there will be a fundraising dinner at 6:30pm to send kids to camp. · Friends and relatives gathered at the Pringle farm to remember and to reminisce about the life of William Pringle. · Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers and those who have been like fathers in people’s lives. We especially remember our dad, Fred Smith, at this time; the family really misses you.

MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula

613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com

· ‘Proof’ is playing at the Perth Studio Theater. I am told it is an incredible show. It is about a math professor who mentally deteriorates. His youngest daughter stays home to look after him. When he dies the older sister tries to force her sister to do as she wants with her life. It is a great play and one of the best this year, serious but with humour as well. It is on Fri & Sat June 14 &15 at 8pm and; Sun. 16th at 2pm. · The ABC Hall music jam and community potluck will be held Saturday, June 15. A potluck dinner will be served at 5 p.m., followed by musical entertainment and dancing from 6 to10 p.m. Come for the potluck only or stay for an evening of musical entertainment. For information call 273-2571. · Sierra Ramsey of Maberly has won the annual Cliff Bennett Nature Bursary, which is administered by the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists. The award is given annually to a local high school student who plans to go to a post-secondary school to study the environment or nature. Sierra attends St. John Catholic High School and has been accepted at Fleming College in Lindsay, Ontario in the fall where she will be enrolled in the Fish and Wildlife Technician program. Congratulations Sierra! · Spread the Good News – The Maberly United Church is sponsoring a book study to be held Monday afternoons (except for statutory holidays) starting June 17, from 2 – 4 pm at the Maberly Community Hall. The study of the book “Evangelism for Normal People” by J. P. Bowen will be studied in two or three chapters at a time over an 11-week period. The book study is open to all ages as long as the reading skill is

at the novel book reading level. There is no admission fee. The book study is open to all denominations who want to learn the gospel and share the good news. For more information on this event and where to obtain a copy of the book and please contact Sarah Magee at 613-279-2245. · The Maberly United Church will be celebrating its 46th Pastoral Charge Anniversary on June 23 at 11 am. The guest speaker will be someone some of you will remember, the Rev. Doctor John Young. · Summer yoga classes at the ABC hall begin on June 25. Classes run for a 10-week period each Tuesday, 9 to 10:30 am. For info or to pre-register, call Tanya at 273-5693. To register at the first class on June 25, please come early. · The last CPHC Monday Seniors Exercise Class will be on June 24, and there will be a luncheon at Nordlaw Lodge on June 26. Call Joyce Fleming at 613-273-4832 if you would like to go.

OMPAH

Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com

613-479-2570

The Birthday Bash is on Wednesday, June 19 this month. As always, 6 pm at the Ompah hall with a dish to share. All welcome - summer visitors and folks from anywhere included

HENDERSON Jean Brown

613-336-2516

· Henderson United and Harlowe Wesleyan Standard both feature well-kept grounds, flowers, and are tributes to God. · Father's Day is this Sunday - June 16 - so be sure to remember dads, uncles, grandparents, step- and foster folks along with all family variations. · This Sunday, June 16, the Henderson United Church Cemetery hosts their annual service of Remembrance and praise on site at 2 p.m. and all are welcome. Rain location is Henderson United. Morning worship that day will be cancelled in favour of the afternoon service at the cemetery. · I had a good visit with Shirley Peterson, spouse of the late Harry Peterson, who was refreshing grave flowers in preparation for the up-coming cemetery service. · Congratulations to Randy and Elaine (Deline) Cowdy on Randy's up-coming retirement and their move to Elliot Lake. We wish you all the best. Elliot Lake's gain is our loss.

PLEVNA

Katie Ohlke ohlkek@limestone.on.ca

613-479-2797

· Happy 95th Birthday to Adeline Gorr! Wishing you many more happy and healthy years! · Congratulations to the "North Frontenac Retirees" who raised approximately $6000 for the Flinton Relay for Life. Several members from the team were in the top six fundraisers, and got to enjoy some fine dining courtesy of Addison's restaurant. The team would like to thank everyone for their generosity and support. They had a great time and look forward to doing the relay again. (see the photo on page 1)

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal

PAGE 5 Every bit helps research for this dreaded disease that has touched all of our lives. Also luminaries are still available for $5 each, whether it is to honour loved ones who have survived, or for one who has succumbed to Cancer. This is a very touching part of the ceremonies. If you have never witnessed this part, please join us on June 21. · Sympathy of the family of the late Frank Simpkins, formerly of Wagarville; also to the family of the late Ed Badour of Sharbot Lake.

SYDENHAM Anita Alton

· Thousand Islands Minor Football will be played this week at Sydenham field. The Friday night game under the lights will feature the 2 Sydenham PeeWee teams playing head to head and then 2 Bantam semi final games. Games start at 6pm. Sunday games are from 11:30 to 4pm at the Sydenham field. Canteen is available so come out and watch future Golden Eagles play their hearts out. · Come out to The Grace Centre in Sydenham on Friday June 14 at 7:30 to enjoy a presentation on the History of Australia. Singers and performers Glenn Foster and Jason Pedherney will present a concert of songs that will tell the story of Australia from Dreamtime through penal colony to nationhood to today. There is a cost of $10 with funds supporting SFCSC arts programs at Grace Centre. · Don’t forget to bring your e-waste to Fairmount Home on Sat. June 15, 11am-2pm and Sodexo will turn it into food. For each kilogram of e-waste, 7 cents will be donated to Southern Frontenac Community Services to STOP Hunger! Stop by the BBQ and enjoy a hotdog or hamburger and a cold drink, where your donations will be gratefully accepted. · The Big Brothers Big Sisters Association is having a fundraiser on Thursday June 20. A Night Out at The Merchant Tap House featuring live music by Trevor Walsh. Silent auction will include 2 Blue Jay Tickets, dinner out and much more. $10 will get you admission and free appetizers supplied by The Merchant. If you are 19 or older come out and support this great organization by enjoying a fun night out. Tickets at The Merchant and Renaissance Music. · Saturday June 22 the Sydenham Legion is holding a Summer Fundraiser featuring live music by the ever popular Still Standin along with Ten Cent Hat and Mindee Fillion. Get your tickets early for $20/pp at the One Stop or the Legion. · Be sure your Canada Day Plans include hanging out in Sydenham at The Point as there is a full day of fun, activities and entertainment planned. More details to follow. · If you know someone who has been affected by heart and stroke issues then please support the Heart and Stroke's Big Bike as it makes its way through Sydenham on Monday June 17. The bike will leave Foodland at 10:30. If you would like to ride, or if you can donate please contact me or go to bigbike. ca and search for Sydenham Legion (or my name) and you can make a donation there. Please help if you can - or come out to cheer us on. · One final note.... Sydenham High School and Loughborough Public School had a scare last week as the schools went

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· Congratulations to Ed & Florence Warren on their 60th Anniversary. · Congratulations also to Kurtis Smith and his bride-to-be, Betsy Moore, on their recent engagement. · Congratulations also to Whitney Lowery on the birth of Sadie Lynn Helen, great granddaughter for Bill & Patsy Lowery. · Thinking of you with thoughtful prayers to Sylvia Whan. · Congratulations to Savannah Cronk on her graduation from Queen's last week and to Rebecca Neadow and Nelson Hannah on graduating from Trent University. · Congratulations to all the athletes who received awards and to those who participated in sports at the banquet held at Sharbot Lake High School. You all are an important part of each and every team you play on. Track and field teams from area schools had not only other schools to compete against but also the elements as they competed at Invista on Friday. · If you haven't sponsored a member for one of the Relay for Life teams to be held on the 21st of June, give us a call, we'd be glad to take your much-needed donations, big or small.

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Workshops include: Dance with Liza Becker Costumes and props with Izidora Spielmann Blue Skies band with Kelli Caravan Drama With Alan MacDonald Graphic Design & Animation with Josh Lyon Pick up and drop off at Sharbot Lake Beach Cost $225 per child (discounts for families of 3 or more children – inquire about bursary support) Info & registration form: blueskies-in-the-community.ca or email info@bluskies-in-the-community.ca


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Frontenac County Sustainability Breakfast I

t’s been five years since Frontenac County released its Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP), and in the spring of each of those years county council members and staff have held a breakfast for community members who participate in projects that are associated with all things green and sustainable in the county. The county has helped to encourage a number of the activities that are celebrated each year at the breakfast with political and sometimes financial support, but that financial support may be less forthcoming in future years. Until now, most of the county funding has come from federal gas tax funds that the county has had at its disposal. However, as a result of a recent decision by county council to transfer all future federal gas tax rebate funds to local townships, the county will have fewer resources to devote to community sustainability projects. For 2013, however, as was pointed out by Manager of Sustainable Development, Anne-Marie Young, $50,000 has been set aside for small-scale projects, which are funded on a first-come first-served basis. At the breakfast, which was held at the Lions' Hall in Verona on May 24, a number of previous recipients of that funding were on hand to talk about the projects they are associated with. There were a number of formal presentations, about the Community Improvement Plans in Verona and Sharbot

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into "hold and secure" mode in response to a threat. The school staff and administrators and the OPP responded quickly and professionally and all children were safe. It's reassuring to know in this sometimes scary world that the schools have a plan that can be implemented immediately and with precision to ensure everyone's safety. Thank you to those who helped keep my daughter safe.

DENBIGH Angela Bright

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

· In April, Taylon Snider went to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, as seen in the photo on page 7, to deliver the money he raised from the penny drive he ran earlier this year. Then, to Taylon's surprise, he was invited back this past Sunday to do a cheque presentation during the CHEO Telethon. What an honour! Congratulations, Taylon, on a job well done! · "A Father Means... A Father means so many things, A understanding heart, A source of strength and of support, Right from the very start. A constant readiness to help, In a kind and thoughtful way. With encouragement and forgiveness, No matter what comes your way. A special generosity and always affection, too, A Father means so many things, When he's a man like you." Author Unknown. Happy Father's Day!

Lake, the rebuilding project at the Fairmount Seniors’ Home auditorium, and others. Geoff Sandiford, Chair of the Sustainability Advisory Committee of the county, said that when he has been at regional and provincial meetings people have approached him about how much of a leader Frontenac County is in working towards sustainability in a rural environment, “so I guess we must be doing something right,” he said. Sandiford also talked about the efforts that are being undertaken by municipalities to enable people of modest income to invest in energy-saving technology. The highlight of each of the breakfasts over the years has been the opportunity for the people sitting around the tables to get up

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and talk briefly about the projects the organizations they work with have been undertaking over the previous year. This time Diane Dowling talked about the Kingston and Frontenac Food Charter that is now being promoted by Public Health. Gord Rodgers outlined the efforts of the Frontenac Stewardship Foundation to survive in the wake of a severing of financial and administrative support by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). Rodgers also introduced Bret Colman, a former owner of the Desert Lake Resort and a former Stewardship Coordinator for the MNR, who has taken on a part-time role as Executive Director of the Frontenac Stewardship Foundation. Howard Smith talked about the work of

New Leaf Link with developmentally disabled young adults in South Frontenac, and David Townsend talked about the community garden and plans for a greenhouse at the Grace Centre in Sydenham. Betty Hunter, from the Economic Development Task Force in North Frontenac, presented some information about the Dark Skies initiative on Highway 506 near Fernleigh, and Sue Leslie talked about plans to re-purpose Hinchinbrooke Public School for community use. Other presenters included Wilma Kenny from the KFL&A Public Library, Pat Furlong from the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market, Don Ross from the Frontenac Arch Biosphere project, Mike Snow from the Limestone District School Board, and Rachelle Hardesty from the Land O’Lakes Tourist Association, among others.

LOLTA using fish to hook big numbers (of tourists) By Jeff Green t a meeting of North Frontenac Council on May 10, Rachelle Hardesty, the General Manager of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Association (LOLTA), stressed the same theme that formed the basis of her address to the LOLTA AGM in May. By using traditional and social media, LOLTA is focussed on promoting the region as a prime fishing destination, and then broadening their message to include other outdoor recreational opportunities in the Land O’Lakes, such as camping, boating and hiking and cycling, in the hope that they will start to seep into the consciousness of the populations in centres such as Toronto and Ottawa. When she came to LOLTA three years ago, Hardesty said she intended to make much more use of television-based marketing, and thanks to some of her efforts as well as seed money from local municipalities and Community Futures development corporations, that promise has been delivered. Fish TV, the Dimestore Fisherman, and Captured, are all cable TV based fishing shows that have featured the Land O’Lakes Region in 2013. Hardesty told North Frontenac Council that the North Frontenac Parklands have been a major focus of all the marketing efforts that LOLTA has been undertaking this year. Frontenac Parklands includes a large number of boat-access campsites on some of the major lakes on Crown Land in the southern portion of North Frontenac Township, as well as a smaller number of vehicle-access sites. The township uses an online booking system to reserve the sites for camping. According to Cory Klatt, the Recreation Co-ordinator for the townships, the Parklands have seen a steady increase in traffic over the past five years. Hardesty told North Frontenac Council that they can expect a much more dramatic increase in 2014 after the programs have aired a number of times. In fact, she urged Council to consider bumping up the number of vehicle access

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LIMESTONE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Secondary Summer Session Frontenac S.S. - Classes start July 2

Summer Session for secondary students will be offered by the Limestone District School Board at Frontenac Secondary School, 1789 Bath Road, from Tuesday, July 2 - Friday, July 26, 2013. Classes run daily 8:20 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration is underway and information is available in the Student Services Departments at all LDSB secondary schools until June 26. Students may also register at Frontenac Secondary School on the following dates: • Saturday, June 29 - 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Sunday, June 30 - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Monday, July 1 - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For more information: www.limestone.on.ca/Programs/ Secondary/Summer_Session or 613-542-9871 ext. 145

sites on Long Schooner and Fortune Lakes if possible. “If we increase the number sites too much, don’t you think it might dilute the experience?” asked Councilor John Inglis during Rachelle Hardesty’s visit to North Frontenac Council on Monday. “I’m not suggesting putting in 100 sites, just a few more. But that’s only a suggestion. What I do know is that when Long Schooner got mentioned on TV, the next day there were 100 emails about Long Schooner Lake. You have to remember that there is a new generation of people in cities who have never roasted a marshmallow, never sat around a camp fire. This is a new market we are looking at.” Rachelle Hardesty also talked about the catch and release large and small mouth bass fishing tournament on Big Gull, Kashakamak, Sharbot, Desert and Lougborough Lakes that is planned for August 17. The original goal had been to sign up 500 participants but that number has been adjusted up to 1,000. Dark Skies, which is an initiative that has been championed by North Frontenac Councilor Betty Hunter, will also be taken up by LOLTA in the coming year. Senior of the Year nomination: Council was momentarily stumped when informed that although they had nominated two people to the Province of Ontario for consideration as Senior of the Year, a municipal council can only nominate one person. No one wanted to say one name and, in effect, snub the other person. “Let’s nominate Edith Beaulieu in 2013 and Marie White in 2014,” said Mayor Bud Clayton, and Council agreed. Consultations - what consultations? North Frontenac Council has made repeated requests that a public meeting be organized by the Ontario and Federal Algonquin Land Claim negotiating teams in order to give local residents more information about lands in North Frontenac that are slated to be transferred and about the proposed Crotch Lake Provincial Park. Brian Crane, the Chief negotiator for Ontario, has finally sent a letter of response to the township. But it was not the kind of response the council was looking for.

“Ontario, as well as the Algonquins and Canada, are receiving valuable public input on many aspects of the proposed agreement. This includes detailed local information about the proposal for a recommended natural environment provincial park at Crotch Lake,” Crain wrote. “As a next step, … , Ontario, and our federal and Algonquin colleagues now intend to primarily focus on individual and small group discussions with respect to specific proposed settlement land selections … “I therefore suggest that a determination of whether a public meeting would be useful or productive should be deferred until the intensive consultation efforts in which we are presently engaged have taken place.” “We don’t see these intensive efforts taking place in North Frontenac,” said Deputy Mayor Fred Perry. “I’ve received 200 emails from all over the world about this, and no one said they have been contacted by Mr. Crane’s office,” said Mayor Clayton. “I think we should respond to this, and ask them to tell us who they are conducting these intensive negotiations with,” said Councilor Gerry Martin. The township will prepare a response to Brian Crane’s letter.

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Blues concert coming up at the beach in Verona by Julie Druker overs of the blues and jazz should mark June 23 on their calendars since that will be the day that Kingston's blues belter, Lisa Vee and her band, will open the Verona Community Association's free summer concert series at McMullen Park and Beach in Verona. Vee, who grew up in Watertown, New York but now resides in Kingston, has been around music all of her life. Her dad made a living as a crooner in her home town and he always encouraged his children to sing as a

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Golfers brave the wet for SFCS by Julie Druker Dave Linton and Bill (Junior) Hartwick were among the 114 golfers who teed off on Saturday afternoon at the Rivendell Golf Course in Verona for the Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation’s annual golf tourney fundraiser. The annual event, which is now is in its fifth year, was the brain child of Linton, a long time volunteer driver with the Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation. For the last two years Linton has been assisted by Bill Hartwick, who is also a volunteer driver with the organization.

I spoke with the two on the greens at Rivendell where Linton explained the aim of the tournament. “The goal is to assist with the funding of the numerous programs that allow seniors to live independently, safely and with dignity for as long as they wish in the community. Since nursing homes are heavily subsidized, seniors’ programs and services represent a savings of taxpayer dollars. So what better way to raise funds for such a cause than to host and participate in a golf tournament,” Linton said. SFCS is based in Sydenham and will soon be making their new Grace Centre facility their sole and permanent home. It is there that they are currently offering se-

Second from right: Dave Linton and Bill Hartwick with other golfers at the tourney niors in their catchment area a wide variety of high quality programming. Linton credited Bill Hartwick for amassing the 41 sponsors for this year’s event at Rivendell and each sponsor had a chance to advertise their products and services both at on-site tee off signs as well as on brochures given out to all of the participants. The golfers could also

opt to play in a 50/50 putting contest and after a day of golf they enjoyed a sumptuous meal where everyone who played received a prize. This year’s tournament raised over $10,000 for SFCS - $3,000 more than last year and proving that even with the wet weather the event continues to grow in visibility and popularity. Both Linton and Hartwick wanted to extend their thanks to all of

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f all of the children that Joan and Howard Fellows have fostered over the years were to meet at one place at one time you'd likely need to hire out a large community hall to contain all of the them. That's because the Fellows, now well into their senior years, have been fostering children for over 50 years and this will in fact be their 51st. During that time they have welcomed 225 children into their home and cared for them. The couple live in Portland township near Murvale on the old Fellows family farm, which housed dairy and beef cattle until just a few years back, and is where Howard was born and raised. Asked why they got into fostering children, primarily infants, Joan said that they did not have children at the time and that her mother fostered children and she felt it was something that she would like to do. When I spoke to them at their home it was not long before Joan brought out to the kitchen table one of her many scrap books, in which she has carefully listed the names of each of the children who have lived with them since they began fostering in 1963. The Fellows received their first infant on May 30, 1963 when Joan was 23 years old and Harold just a few years older. The baby, Joan recalled, was just 14 days old and had been born prematurely. They cared for her until July 2, when she was adopted by a family. The Fellows worked with the Family and Children Services

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the participants, the sponsors, the staff at Rivendell, and SFCS’s board members and staff who all donated their time and energy to the event. Dave Linton offered one final word and said, “I embrace the concept of helping people who deserve to be helped, and helping people to help themselves. Through evaluation, assessment, and counseling by their qualified and caring staff, SFCSC meets my criteria to become a charity of choice.” For more information about SFCS, their services and how to donate, visit www.sfcsc.ca or call 1-800-763-9610

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PAGE 9 her, ‘Why doesn't he smile?’” “Because he has nothing to smile about,” she remembers answering. “But in just a few days you could see his eyes clearing and he started gaining weight and eventually began to smile.” Harold agreed. “There is nothing better than seeing a young one progress.” Asked about the challenges of fostering Joan said, “Letting them go is the hardest part. They end up feeling like one of your own. What is also hard is that you often wonder about them after they have left.” That being said, the Fellows have been visited by many of the children they have fostered over the years. One, who is now in the army, came back to see where he spent some of his early years. '”We had his sister here first and she was adopted and then we got him and the family agreed to adopt him also,” Joan said. For the last number of years the Fellows have been doing only relief work for other foster parents in the area. With 50 years of experience under their belts they are a popular and valuable resource for foster parents who may be experiencing difficulties with their young charges. Not surprisingly the two will soon be retiring their services. Harold said that he feels they have done their fair share of service to the community by fostering and he looks forward to being able to “pick up and go without having to think about getting a babysitter for a young one.” You can tell exactly what five decades of fostering children has meant to both Joan and Howard Fellows. And no doubt there are an additional 225 beating hearts out there in the world who would agree that it has meant a lot to them as well.

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Pushing 85, Ted Snider is ready to retire I f there has been one constant in Cloyne for the past 40 years, it has been Ted Snider. Ted and his wife Fern built Snider’s Service Centre and Restaurant in 1972, and with the exception of hunting season and very occasional vacations, he has been there every day ever since. Ted was raised in the house that he lives in now, along with his sister. His father died when Ted was 13, and he went to work for the Sawyer Stoll lumber mill when he was 15, in 1943. He later worked at the Wells Brothers Lumber company, where he drove a truck. “We had to look after our own truck, and that’s how I started in on becoming a mechanic,� he said. He eventually became a certified mechanic, and worked

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC SWIM AND DAY CAMP REGISTRATION Red Cross Swim Lessons and summer day camps will be offered again this year at Gilmour Point in Battersea, McMullen Beach in Verona and at The Point in Sydenham. See “Recreation� on the township website. For more information contact the Recreation Department at (613) 376-3027 Ext 2231.

COUNCIL COMPENSATION REVIEW Council is forming a four citizen working group to research, evaluate and make recommendations on the method and level of council compensation for council members elected in 2014. Civic minded individuals who are interested in participating on this working group are asked to see our website for more details and instructions for applying.

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for 20 years at a service centre in Toronto. His wife Fern knew how to cook and run a busy kitchen, and eventually they decided to move back to Cloyne and start up their own business. They took a small piece of family land north of Cloyne that was across Hwy. 41 from the Snider family home, and built a restaurant and service centre, and Snider’s has been open ever since. “The business has been good to me,� said Ted, as current and former customers filed into the restaurant to wish him well as the closing date of June 14 approaches for the sale of the business. “But I’ll be 85 in November, and I guess it’s time I retired.. I was able to raise my children in the country thanks to the business, and I’m grateful for that.� Among the long-standing customers who have had their vehicles looked after at Snider’s are a fleet of buses from Martin’s Bus Lines, which were still being serviced at Snider’s up until the end of this week. Ted Snider had hoped to be able to turn his service centre over to his sons, two of whom did become certified mechanics, but health issues made that impossible and Snider’s had been for sale for several years before a buyer came forward a few week ago. “I know he plans to keep the restaurant open but I don’t know about the service centre,� said Ted. Fern Snider ran the restaurant until the late 1980s, and at that time it was a busy spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. “Fern used to make Lemon Meringue pies that stood up this high,� he said, stretching out his hand as wide as it could go, “and over the years about 150 local girls worked here while they were in high school. There were two shifts, working 7

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ongratulations to Relay for Life Team TIMELESS MEMORIES on becoming this year's Ultimate Relay team! Team by Julie Druker here is a new face at St. Lawrence Captain Janice Conway is excited that the team raised and Employment Services in Sharbot turned in $5003 for the June 1 deadline in order to win the Lake. Debbie Laprade, who resides honour of this title. Great work team!! Remember that there is in Kingston, became the new employ- still time to get more sponsors and do more fundraising before ment consultant at the centre in April of June 21st Relay. Timeless Memories will enjoy the pancake this year, replacing former staff mem- breakfast served to them in the survivors tent by the relay ber Arlene Uens, who retired recently committee as well as being the first team to walk the track after the Relay for Life Committee and of course, bragging from the post. Laprade is hoping to assist clients in finding new work in the rights!! Thank you to every team captain that came out to the area, and having worked in the employment services field for Team Captains' meeting on Wednesday night....without you 15 years, most recently in Kingston at Kingston Employment we couldn't be successful in our Relaying attempts!!! Also, and Youth Services (KEYS) in their Community Employment thanks for turning in any money that was fundraised to this Centre, she knows her stuff. When I spoke to her at the cen- point. There will be 2 bank nights June 18 in Sharbot Lake at tre following a meet and greet on June 5 she told me that she the United Church Building (across from the Royal Bank) and is looking forward to assisting people in the entire catchment June 20 at the Parham Ball Field from 6:30 pm to 8 pm on area, which includes the communities in Frontenac County both nights. Together we can Make Cancer History. north of Verona and up to Plevna and Cloyne. She will help her new clients find employers and access training and will also be working with employers who are in the process of hiring. Regarding the challenges of taking the new job she said, “Getting to know this new community is one of them but I have been making the rounds, getting to know people here and so far the community has been

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The Algonquin land claim: parks and protected areas - column 3 by Robert Potts, principal negotiator and senior legal counsel for the Algonquins of Ontario he Algonquins of Ontario (AOO) have long held a way of life deeply rooted in conservation and ecological integrity. Environmental stewardship of land and resources has been an integral practice of the Algonquins since time immemorial. With the release of the Preliminary Draft Agreement-inPrinciple (AIP) in December 2012, the AOO once again reaffirmed their desire to work with their partners and neighbours to ensure that ecological integrity is the first priority in the management of Protected Areas, specifically Provincial

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ou wouldn’t call them an orchestra because they have no leader, and with 15 or so members they aren’t exactly a band, but one thing that Fiddlers and Friends demonstrated last week at a benefit concert in Sharbot Lake for St. James Anglican Church (Parham) was that they are entertaining. Fiddlers and Friends started up four years ago as a group of more experienced members of the Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra who would stay after the Saturday orchestra rehearsals to play some more eclectic tunes with each other. Eventually they started being asked to perform as an

Land o’Lakes Community Services Land O’Lakes Community Services offers several community support services. For information call Pam at 613-3368934 ext 229 or Marlene at ext 233 NORTHBROOK AREA: • Adult Drop In: On Tuesdays, join us for lunch at the Flinton Hall. Enjoy nutritious & delicious home-cooked meals; light exercise; cards, games and Country Music monthly. Only $6, no reservations required. For more info call Pam (phone number above) • Senior Men’s Group: This group enjoys music, social, cards, outings. For information call Pam. • Meals on Wheels are delivered on Thursdays weekly or special occasions. The cost is $6. For delivery call Marlene • Transportation: LOLCS offers transportation for seniors and people with disabilities. There is a fee for the service. Call Marlene. DENBIGH AREA: • Bi-Weekly Craft Group: meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month from 1 - 3pm at the Denbigh community centre. • Diners Club is on the 1st Monday of every month at the Community Centre except on July 1, $6 pp. To reserve call Pam. • Weekly Exercise is Tuesday mornings downstairs in the community centre.

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tlement Area, the AOO will also have representation. The Preliminary Draft AIP also proposes that the Final Agreement will set out three levels of Algonquin engagement in Protected Area management planning: Level 1: The AOO will review and comment on Protected Area Management Plans and Management Statements prepared by Ontario. Level 2: The AOO, as members on the Protected Area planning teams, will participate in the development and amendment of Management Plans and Management Statements. Level 3: In Algonquin Provincial Park and 15 other identified provincial parks, the AOO and the Protected Area Manager will work through an Algonquin Planning Committee to jointly develop, amend and examine Management Plans, Management Statements, Secondary Plans, Natural Heritage Education Programs and any other strategic plans for Protected Areas. Access to Protected Areas - The Final Agreement will also deal with access roads, trails, use of motorized vehicles and other access issues in Protected Areas through Protected Area Management Planning processes that consider the maintenance of ecological integrity as well as the Algonquin interest in access to Protected Areas for harvesting. The AOO will work with Ontario Parks and the Algonquin Forestry Authority to develop Forest Management Plans that deal with the construction and decommissioning of forestry roads and water crossings in Algonquin Provincial Park. Cultural Recognition in Protected Areas - Leading up to a Final Agreement, the AOO and Ontario will work together to explore the development of a signature project such as a cultural centre, museum or other tourist destination in Algonquin Provincial Park or in another Protected Area, subject to the appropriate feasibility studies. Such a project will recognize the interrelations of the land and the Algonquin way of life, while celebrating Algonquin culture. Fundamental to this Chapter of the Preliminary Draft AIP is the continued sharing of long-standing and effective conservation and management practices by the AOO with their partners. The AOO are committed to ensuring the vitality and future prosperity of all provincial parks and conservation reserves within the Settlement Area, for the continued use of the AOO and our neighbours. This column is the third in a series providing insights into Algonquin history, the foundation for the land claim, elements of the Preliminary Draft AIP and next steps in the journey. The next column will focus on the existing harvest management practices of the Algonquins of Ontario. For more information visit www.tanakiwin.com.

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SOCIAL NOTES SERVICE OF COMMITTAL

GRADUATION

GRADUATION

Wood

Erin Godfrey

Congratulations to Ilona Cox, who received her Diploma in Education from the The Faculty of Education, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, at convocation on June 5, 2013. We are very proud. Congratulations and best wishes from your family.

On Saturday, June 15 at 1pm, a committal service will be held at Oso Cemetery for Bruce Daniel Wood, who passed away on March 11, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario. Family and friends are invited to attend. IN MEMORIAM

Stanley Allen Shanks (Joe)

In loving memory of our brother, who passed away June 18th, 2012 Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear. Sadly missed by his sisters Freda Shank and Janice Spingle

Congratulations Erin on your graduation from the University of Guelph. On Thursday June 13, 2013 Erin received her Bachelor of Science Degree, Honours Animal Biology. Erin is currently employed by The Clip Joint at Sydenham Veterinary Services. Her dad, the late Jim Godfrey, quietly remembered at this time. If he were here he would be as proud of you as we both are. Love, Mom and Ethan

Love from grandparents Theresa, William, Zelda and family.

Thank You

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In loving memory of our dear Norman, who passed away June 19, 2005. Eight years have passed Since that sad day When the one we loved Was called away Remembering Skipper - May 20, 2011 Anne, family, Dee-Dee, Heidi-Mae

Thank You Sandra (Noreen) Scott-Baese; wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, niece and friend. As her family we would like to thank each and everyone for their wonderful support, for every act of kindness, words of comfort, cards, hugs, thoughts and prayers. To everyone who helped in any way with the benefit that was held at the Legion for John and Noreen, they didn't get to say thank you to everyone, so we're saying thank you for making the benefit such a huge success. To all Noreen’s friends who stopped by or called to visit or lend their support, thank you. To each and everyone who joined us at the Arden Legion to celebrate Noreen’s life, we were astounded by the number of people who once again showed us their support. These two little words don't take up much space on paper, but they say so much. Thank you each and everyone for everything, from the Scott-Baese family. FUNERAL SERVICES

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Thank You On May 19, our Relay for Life team, Timeless Memories hosted a Road Hockey Tournament to benefit this year's Relay event. It was a great community event with many kids coming out and playing road hockey in the rain with no complaints! We all had a great time and raised money for a very worthy cause. We could not have done this without the support of many people and sponsors. At this time, we would like to take the opportunity to thank Lynn Peters and Doug Ball for the hours and effort they put in, our event could not have happened without them. And a big thank you to our sponsors: Canadian Tire Cataraqui County of Frontenac St. Lawrence College Employment Services, Sharbot Lake L&D Powersport Grant's No Frills Vicky Lee at Jardine Lloyd Thompson Cda. Jerry Fardella, The Dog House And to all the parents who brought their kids out and watched them play in the rain, a big thank you from all of us at Timeless Memories!

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Strawberries and our heritage S

by Ken Brown trawberry Socials are as old as our history in this area. From the time of settlement in the mid-1800s, people gathered to exchange information, to socialize with neighbours, and to spend pleasant hours away from the everyday drudgery of hard work without benefit of modern conveniences. Food was always a large part of these gatherings, and continues to be to this day. The Portland and Area Heritage Society is proud to be continuing this tradition by presenting its annual Strawberry Social on June 22 at the Lions Hall in Verona, from 10 am to 1 pm. Please join us and your friends and neighbours for our traditional shortcake, berries and whipped cream. Members of the Heritage Society have been working very hard over the winter and spring updating and renovating the old limestone school in Hartington, itself a designated heritage building. Walls have been repaired and primed, the floor has been repaired, sanded and urethaned (much thanks to Ken Brown, the president, and his helpers) and estimates for some of the major work had been received. Renovations have to be made to provide access for the handicapped: new front entrance and access, and an emergency exit must be provided. Because it is a heritage building, the exterior needs to be maintained in its original style, including the windows. A quote has been received to bring the windows back to their original condition and it is estimated that each of the nine windows will cost approximately $1000 - a substantial amount for a non-profit volunteer organization. One way of providing these funds would be to “sell” each window to a business or family group, similar to the way churches have done in the past. Each donated window would bear the name of the donor/s on a plaque at its base. In fact, one window has already been donated by the John & Ginny Trousdale family of Sydenham, whose roots in the area date back to the 1800s in Holleford. It is hoped that other long-time residents and businesses in the area will follow suit and volunteer to buy a window as well. In the meantime, work continues and any help would be appreciated. Please contact Ken Brown at 613-372-1425 to volunteer.

NFCS Notes

• The Great Outdoor Adventure & Yard Sale: This Sat. June 15, from 11 am to 1 pm at St. James Major Catholic Church parking lot, there will be games and activities for children of all ages. On site we will have wagon rides, face painting, mini golf, Aboriginal crafts & a nature walk. NFCS will also hold a yard sale during the Great Outdoor Adventure in the lower parking lot at St. James. All proceeds from the sale will go towards this year’s United Way Campaign. Gently used items are being accepted at the Child Centre up to Thursday, June 13. • Youth Dance: On Friday, June 21, at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake, NFCS is holding a youth dance for youth in grades 5 to 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a cost of $6 per person. Sound on Sound Productions has been hired for a great light show along with awesome music. Canteen will be on site serving pop, water, chips and chocolate bars. • Comedy Fundraiser: Buzz Collins, comedian/hypnotist, will be performing on Saturday, July 6 at St. James Catholic Church hall. This 90-minute show will start at 7:30 p.m. and the cost for a ticket is $20 per person. Tickets can be purchased at NFCS Adult Services, and at The Child Centre, both in Sharbot Lake. There is limited seating, so please purchase your tickets early to avoid the disappointment of not getting in to see this great show. • Community Movie Night: NFCS, in partnership with Community Living North Frontenac, will be showing the animated movie "Brave" on Friday, July 12 in Plevna at the Clar-Mill Hall. Admission will be by donation only. Sound on Sound Productions will bring in a big screen and a professional sound system to enhance the night. There will be a canteen serving popcorn, hot dogs, chips, and pop, all at a low cost. The doors open at 6:30pm. Information: 613-279-2244. • Meals on Wheels: We are currently seeking a volunteer to help pack the meals for our drivers on Tuesday and Thursdays. The time requirement is one hour for each day. Please contact Catherine if you are interested in helping this important service to our community.


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Local gallery looking for artists T by Wilma Kenny

AUTOMOTIVE

KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We sell cars for under $1990 safetied & E-tested, low kilometres. We have good winter tires. We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

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. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 613-479-0341.

FOR RENT

BACHELOR – 1 bedroom apt., $650/month, all inclusive, Northbrook area. Also 4 bedroom townhouse, $850 plus utilities. 613-336-0951

FOR SALE

147 ACRES – VACANT LAND, with tractor shed, basic stackwall cabin, ponds, trails, lots of wildlife, very private, Buck Bay Rd., Godfrey; fantastic recreational property or future site for a new home. Call Christine Jennings, sales representative, Bowes and Cocks Limited Brokerage. 613-453-7063; www. westportcottagefinder.com 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, club cab, radio, automatic, 2 wheel drive, 267,000km; not certified, $1000. Phone 613-375-6142 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES Things are heating up! 2013 Sale!! Save up to $1300 on selected models. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613 FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL Black & Decker 18V cordless drill/driver, Sale $39.99 (reg $54.99). Only at Verona Hardware, 6723 Main Street, Verona. Ph: 613-374-2851 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 LAND, 16 + ACRES, 2500 ft. frontage on #7 Highway, 2 accesses, $29,500. Call Howard, 613-335-3245 or 613-329-5767 MOVING SALE at Century Farm. Equipment: land, maple syrup, horse, sports; antiques, boats motors, deer camp, building material, motorized wheelchair; household; 613-3741892 NEW HOLLAND SQUARE BALER, Model 276. Good condition, works great, $1200. 613372-5431 SHERRY’S PLANT SALE, Sat June 15th 8am4pm, 1005 Mountain Road, corner of Mountain Rd and Hwy 509, 613-479-2288

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We are your full service dealer for both BELL TV and SHAW DIRECT Satellite. This month’s SHAW Special – Get HDTV in up to 4 rooms for only $50 a room! Call 613-374-3305 for enquiries. www.dougsantenna.com

GARAGE/YARD SALES

SHARBOT LAKE VILLAGE - Multi-Family Yard Sale Saturday June 15th, 8am, 1043 Garrett St (off Elizabeth St.). Moving soon selling all furniture and household items SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 8am7pm. Children’s table and chair set; rose pattern teapot; fishing reels; tools; wooden Santa Claus; ceramic cake plate; knick knacks; glassware; etc. THIS AND THAT THRIFT SHOP, 32 Peterson Rd., Northbrook (turn at lights in Northbrook). Open 9 am to 7 pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Something for everyone.

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HELP WANTED

CARPENTER REQUIRED to build deck and shed. Painter required to paint wood house. 1-905-767-7709

HUNTING & FISHING

FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Harrowsmith: Firearms Course – July 19 and 20, Hunter Education Course – August 9 and 10. 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.

LOST

LOST CAT – Tryon/Bender Road area, white and fluffy furred grey spayed cat, named Angus – if spotted call 279-3268

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. DYNAMIC DIGGING - We have for hire a small Kubota tractor which comes with an operator. Perfect for landscaping, drainage and clearing. Let us know your needs and we will fulfill them. Steve @ 613-539-8015 FINE CONSTRUCTION prop. John St. Aubin experienced renovator. For free estimate call 613-375-6582. Web site www.mindspan.net/ construction HANDYMAN WITH TRUCK; general labor, Junk Pickup/Disposal, Minor home repairs & local pickups/deliveries. Call Kevin 9-5, MonSat. 613-279-1901 HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772 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, the Annex (rear building), 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½“ x 11” - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26-100 copies 8¢ ea. Color copies 65¢ each (25¢ for 50+). Taxes extra. Call 613-279-3150 for information. SYLVIA’S FOOT CARE. Providing Nursing foot care in the privacy of your own home. Registered with Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to provide foot care to veterans who qualify. For further information call Sylvia at 613-3352940.

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

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“If you sit down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet” Proverbs 3:24

he newly renovated Grace Community Centre on Stagecoach Road in Sydenham is a beautiful and spacious multiuse venue interested in supporting arts in the community. Their plan is to start with a group show of three artists in September of 2013. During the opening evening each artist will have about 20 minutes to give a talk introducing their background, techniques, inspiration, philosophy, etc, including slides, photos, or further originals. This will help build links between artists and community. Please submit application with 10 digital images (jpeg. approx 1000x750dpi) or photos: with name, title, date, size, material, and artist statement or short bio. Please send your application to: j.hanna.back@gmail. com or Hanna Back, 3261 Holleford Road, Hartington, K0H 1W0. Deadline: July 12. Questions? Please contact Hanna Back, 613-372-5240, or Rose Stewart, 613-3723656. Also, the Grace Arts Committee hopes to hold regular ongoing individual or group shows. Apply as above, deadlines will be: July 15 for shows in October to December 2013; October 15 for January - March 2014; January 15 for April - June 2014; and April 15 for July - September 2014.

The Township of Addington Highlands Waste Site Custodian The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of "Waste Site Custodian" for the Hartsmere and Weslemkoon Lake sites. Resumés must be received at the Township Office, Flinton ON, on or before 4:00 pm, June 14, 2013, Attn: Road & Waste Management Supervisor. Details may be obtained by contacting the Township Office, during normal office hours. This is a unionized position and will be of interest to those who enjoy working in an outside environment and interacting with the public. This position will be under a probationary period of 6 months. Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes. All applicants are thanked for their interest in applying for this position but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. (Personal information collected will be used solely for the purpose of making candidate selections) The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands PO Box 89, 72 Edward St., Flinton ON K0H 1P0 (613) 336-2286 ph; (613) 336-2847 fax

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC TENDER # 2012-13 GRADING, DRAINAGE AND SURFACE TREATMENT Project: To rehabilitate 4.5 km of existing surface treatment on Oak Flats Rd. and associated work Tender Submission Due Date and Time: Thursday, June 27, 2013 @ 3:00 PM Contract Completion Date: August 31, 2013

TENDER # 2013-12 GRADING, DRAINAGE, PAVING AND SIDWALK RECONSTRUCTION IN THE HAMLET OF ARDEN Project: To reconstruct part of Elm Tree Rd. and place 100 tonne of asphalt, construct 166 sq. m. of concrete sidewalk and 100 m of concrete curb and associated work. Tender Submission Due Date and Time: Thursday, JUNE 27, 2013 @ 3:00 PM Contract Completion Date: AUGUST 31, 2013 Submit sealed tenders to: Township Of Central Frontenac P.O. Box 89, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario  K0H 2P0 Tenders will be opened and read in public at 3:05 p.m. local time June 27, 2013, at the municipal building 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario. Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. The Tender documents are available from the Municipal Office during normal business hours.

Land O’Lakes Community Services

HOMEMAKERS NEEDED! HOME MAINTENANCE PEOPLE NEEDED!

Land O’Lakes Community Services Community Support Program is once again looking for Homemakers & Home Maintenance Workers. With our Senior population growing, it is vitally important for those wishing to age at home have access to homemaking/home maintenance services. The service includes laundry, light housekeeping, vacuuming, meal preparation, grass cutting, snow removal etc. This is a Fee-for-Service program. We are looking for those who have a friendly manner and are interested in providing these services. For more information please call Pam at 613-336-8934 ext 229.


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

Thursday June 13

CENTRAL FRONTENAC MINOR SOFTBALL 6:30pm Nadeau Realty @ Parham; Mtn Grove @ Sharbot Lk; 8:30pm Perth Rd @ Parham CLOYNE - LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB, 7pm, Pine View Free Methodist Church, topic: English Delphiniums VERONA – FOREST CERTIFICATION SEMINAR – The “Who, What, Why, and How of Forest Certification” for private woodlot owners. Lions Hall. 5-9pm, $10 includes supper; register: eomfcert.ca or call 613-258-8241.

Friday June 14

HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE Golden Links Hall 7pm for ages 9-15, $6, Wayne 3582533; Sharon 372-1274 SYDENHAM - LOUGHBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOL Family Fun Night, 5-8pm, all welcome. SYDENHAM - AUSTRALIA NIGHT, 7:30pm, Grace Centre; history of Australia in songs by singer Glenn Foster & didgeridoo player Jason Pedherney, $10, Southern Frontenac Community Services fundraiser.

Fri & Sat June 14 & 15

VERONA - BIOBLITZ at Depot Creek Nature Reserve, to record as many species as possible over 24 hours; registration required - Peter Good; 613-378-6605; goodcompany@sympatico.ca; sponsor: Kingston Field Naturalists

Saturday June 15

ABC HALL MUSIC JAM & COMMUNITY POTLUCK, 5pm potluck; music & dancing 6pm; info: 273-2571. ARDEN LEGION - BASS DERBY & FISH FRY, weigh-ins 7am-6pm, from any lake, prizes; $10 derby, $12 dinner, combo $20; kids $6 derby, $5 dinner, $10 combo, dinner 5pm; 613-335-2737 FAIRMOUNT HOME – E-WASTE CAMPAIGN TO STOP HUNGER, bring your ewaste to 2069 Battersea Rd. rear parking lot, 11am-2pm; proceeds to Southern Frontenac Community Services. BBQ. FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at:

McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; Verona Lions Club MOUNTAIN GROVE - STEAK BBQ & silent auction, 5pm & 6pm seatings; Olden Hall. steak: $13; hamburger: $8, child $5; under 5 free; reserve: Helen 335-2700, Nancy 3355715; sponsor: United Church Stewards, SHARBOT LAKE - GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE & United Way Yard Sale, sponsored by NFCS, 11am-1pm, St. James Major Church Hall/Parking lot; children’s entertainer, crafts, soccer shot, a petting zoo, mini golf, Aboriginal craft time. Donations for yard sale welcome; info. 613-279-3151 TURKEY DINNER by Burridge, Newboro, Westport United churches, North Crosby hall, sittings at 5 & 6:30pm; $15, children $8; please reserve: Helen 273-5355, Pat 273-8032.

Saturday & Sunday June 15 & 16

BELLROCK SCHOOLHOUSE THEATRE The Great Ice Cream Scheme, dinner Theatre Sat 6pm; $20; dessert matinee Sun., 2:30pm $12; tickets at Verona Drug Mart, Local Family Farms, Verona Hardware, Asselstine Hardware. ODESSA CAR SHOW, antique cars, trucks, tractors, crafts, flea market; at fairgrounds; vendors wanted: 613-386-7091. In support of local nursing homes

Sunday June 16

BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 HENDERSON UNITED CHURCH, Cemetery service, 2pm, all welcome.

Monday June 17

CENTRAL FRONTENAC MINOR SOFTBALL 6:30pm Verona @ Parham CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Historical Bus Tour to Wheeler’s Pancake House, and Showy Ladyslippers Orchids at Purdon Conservation; reserve: 613-336-6858 PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151. SYDENHAM - BIG BIKE FOR HEART AND STROKE, 9:30am, fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation; info: www.bigbike.ca

Tuesday June 18

ARDEN - POTLUCK DINNER/EUCHRE, community hall, potluck 6pm, euchre 7:30pm sponsor: Kennebec Rec Committee HARROWSMITH - CASH BINGO Golden Links Hall, early bird 7pm Barb 372-2315 PLEVNA - CLAR-MILL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS meet 7:30pm Clar-Mill Hall, all welcome to attend.

Wednesday June 19

South Frontenac Committee of the Whole by Wilma Kenny

Waste Disposal Changes: Public Works Manager Segsworth summarized the feedback from the April public information sessions in Verona and Bedford. He said he had reviewed this material with the Public Services committee, and the committee’s recommendation was to continue with the new waste site operations for several months, before reassessing the program. Since the changes were instituted on May 1, most of the complaints have been about not being able to take individual tagged bags to Loughborough or Portland sites without paying the minimum tipping fee of $20. Several councillors asked the reason for this rule; Segsworth replied that making waste sites available for individual drop-offs will over time result in higher costs: “We are trying to develop a cost effective, efficient system: we can’t do that and meet everyone’s individual requirements,” he said. Councillor McDougall agreed, saying the only way to get people to adapt to the program was to remain consistent. Another concern has been getting information to the public. “Many people still don’t realize that the

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township provides weekly garbage pick-up,” said Segsworth. The current tax bills contain a detailed information pamphlet concerning waste disposal. On a positive note, Segsworth said there has been no significant increase in illegal dumping, Council Compensation Review The Township will be seeking volunteers to form a four-member working group which will meet five times over the late summer/ early fall to research, evaluate and make recommendations on Council compensation for the Council elected in 2014. (see the ad on page 10 or contact the Township office for details.) Township Library Wins Building Award The Sydenham branch has won a New Library Building Award from the Ontario Library Association. These awards, given every three years, are for buildings that “encourage and showcase excellence in architectural design and planning.” Shoalts and Zaback of Kingston were the architects. Summer Meeting Schedule Summer Council meetings are scheduled for July 2nd and August 6th.

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Friday June 21

NORTHBROOK - NEW OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, Lions Hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall RELAY FOR LIFE in NORTH & CENTRAL FRONTENAC Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser, 7pm-7am, held at Parham ball field.; info: Christine Teal, 613-375-6525 or visit convio.cancer.ca; go to the Sharbot Lake site SHARBOT LAKE – EUCHRE, Anglican Church Hall, 12 noon $5 includes lunch SHARBOT LAKE - YOUTH DANCE, Oso Hall, 6-9pm, $6, sponsored by Northern Frontenac Community Services

Saturday June 22

CLOYNE PIONEER MUSEUM, Grand Opening of the museum and Archives Expansion,11am; BBQ, music by Pickled Chicken String Band; all welcome HARROWSMITH - TURKEY & STRAWBERRY SUPPER, St. Paul’s United Church, 4:306:30pm; $12, children $6; 6yrs & under free; family rates available. HENDERSON - YARD SALE, community centre, 8am, sponsored by the United Church PINE MEADOW GOLF CLASSIC, Hunter’s Creek Golf Course, Cloyne, fundraiser for Pine Meadow Nursing Home, $55 per golfer VERONA - STRAWBERRY SOCIAL by Port-

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Sunday, June 23

ELPHIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 167th Anniversary, 11am; lunch to follow, all welcome. ELPHIN - CRAWFORD’S CEMETERY DECORATION SERVICE, 2pm, please bring lawn chair; freewill offering for cemetery upkeep, rain location Elphin Presbyterian Church; info: 613-278-2112 HARROWSMITH - SMORGASBORD DINNER, Golden Links Hall, $13; 4:30-6pm call Barb 372-2315 MCDONALDS CORNERS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY General Meeting, 1pm, Agricultural Hall, please join us to finalize Fall Fair; all welcome; info: 613-259-3480. VERONA - MUSIC IN THE PARK w/ Lisa Vee, Jazz & Blues, 1-3pm; free; please bring lawn chair. WESTPORT - CONCERT of mainly gospel music by Faithful Friends, United Church, 7pm; refreshments; freewill offering.

Monday June 24

SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.

Tuesday June 25

HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meet at St. Paul’s United Church, 6pm, summer potluck, new members welcome LAND O’LAKES COMMUNITY SERVICES AGM, Flinton Rec Centre, 5:30pm; all welcome LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne; new quilters welcome; info: Lynn 613-336-8080, clynn313@gmail.com SYDENHAM - BLOOD DONOR CLINIC, high school 3:30-6:30pm; appointments recommended, 1-888-2-DONATE (236-6283)

Wednesday June 26

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

Thursday June 27

HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477 SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm, Grace Centre; info: 613-5443078.

Day Camp and Swim programs N by Wilma Kenny ate Moyse says he has one of the best summer jobs in the area: he’s summer Program Director for the day camps and swim lessons in Sydenham (The Point), Storrington (Gilmour Beach) and Verona (McMullen Beach). Nate summarized the day camp programs as lots of outdoor fun in a safe, non-competitive environment. These programs run from July 2 to August 23, in 2-week sessions at all three locations, and are for children 4-12 years. Staff ratio is 1:3, and staff, most of them local high school or university students, are well trained and qualified. Like Nate, many come back for as many summers as they can. The swimming lessons (in the mornings) are based on the constantly updated Red Cross programs which have been taught, in Sydenham at least, for over 60 years. Course instructors have national lifeguard qualifications, as well as CPR, First Aid and are fully trained swim instructors. Lessons include skill development in leisure and/or competitive techniques, survival strokes, and safety both in and on the water, including boating rules. Both camp and swim programs have great community support and positive feedback: last year, a total of over 450 participants

registered: Nate is aiming for 500 this year. His biggest problem? “Geese at the Point!” First thing every morning, township staff fan across the grass, scooping slimy green goose droppings before the kids arrive. Missed the registration? There’s still time: participants can register any time before each of the four programs begin, either at the Township Hall or online.

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inger and multi-instrumentalist, Glenn Foster, born and raised in Sydney, Australia, will be presenting a concert of songs that tell a story of Australia from the Dreamtime through penal colony to nationhood to today. (According to Wikipedia: Dreamtime is a sacred era in which ancestral totemic spirit beings created the world). Glenn was also a resident of Sydenham, and Arts Head at Sydenham High School for 30 years. This will be a fundraiser featuring song, story-telling and images on the history of Australia. Glenn will be accompanied by Jason Pedherney, didgeridoo player from Westport, Ontario. The concert takes place on Friday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Grace Centre in Sydenham. $10; info: SFCS, 613-376-6477


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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Brown Thrashers

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couple of weeks ago Wendy Hinch, a reader living in the Sydenham area, emailed me a picture of a bird and was wondering if it could be a Brown Thrasher. The picture clearly showed a slim, robin-sized bird with a rich, chestnut-coloured back and tail, dark streaking on the whitish underparts, long sturdy legs and a long slightly down-curved bill. Indeed, the bird was a Brown Thrasher. Brown Thrashers are not rare birds in eastern Ontario, but neither are they particularly common. Most years I see a small number of thrashers, usually in the early spring shortly after they have returned from their extended winter vacations in the southern US and before the leaves are out on the trees. Arriving in our area in April, they can survive on the previous year’s berries until the weather warms up to the point where their invertebrate prey becomes active. The animal portion of their diet includes a number of creatures that some humans are not very fond of – beetles, grubs, wireworms, army worms, cutworms, tent caterpillars, gypsy-moth caterpillars, leafhoppers, grasshoppers, crickets, wasps and sowbugs. One gets the feeling that if it’s small enough and crawls or flies, this bird will try to eat it! The fruit portion of their diet includes blueberries, elderberries, Virginia creeper and sumac berries, raspberries, currants and grapes. There is only one thrasher species east of Texas. In parts of the southwestern US there can be up to eight different

thrashers, making identification quite a challenge. Our job is much easier – here only the Wood Thrush is likely to cause any confusion. However the Wood Thrush is a plumper bird, and does not have the thrasher’s characteristic long bill and tail. Thrashers are good singers – like catbirds and mockingbirds, they are able to crudely mimic other bird songs and have extremely varied repertoires. The male sings a loud, long series of doubled phrases with no definite beginning or end, described by some people as “plant a seed, plant a seed, bury it, bury it, cover it up, cover it up, let it grow, let it grow, pull it up, pull it up, eat it, eat it.” While mockingbirds tend to repeat phrases three or more times and catbirds only once, Brown Thrashers typically sing phrases twice before moving on. Thrashers are birds of shrubby areas, hedgerows and young second growth forest edges. As such they benefited greatly from the opening up of eastern forests by European settlers for farms and homesteads. However, in recent decades their shrubby habitat has been disappearing across southern Ontario and elsewhere – old farmlands are regrowing into forests, being cleared to grow cash crops and being gobbled up for housing and industrial developments. It has been estimated that the population of Brown Thrashers in some parts of southern Ontario has dropped by over 60% since 1968.

Horsing around at Kirton’s Stables J udy Kirton, owner of Kirton’s Stables and Kennel in Harrowsmith, is now offering horse riders a place to improve their skills in a brand new facility that she recently completed at her home business, which is located near Harrowsmith on Colebrook Road. In addition to her deluxe dog kennel, which was completed in 2011, Judy recently erected a 150 x 60 foot riding arena, which boasts long windows that span its length and bring in the sun, making it comfortably warm in the winter months. The deluxe facility was carefully built, with special attention paid to giving the horses the best possible footing conditions for indoor riding. Kirton specially designed the floor area, which was taken down to bare limestone, then covered with multiple layers of different-sized rocks held together with black webbing and then covered with stone dust and two inches of sand, which Kirton waters and harrows twice a week. Kirton, who has been working with horses for over 50 years, is a Canadian certified coach. She previously headed up a junior team in Quebec prior to relocating to the Harrowsmith area just a few years back. She also showed horses in Dressage and Combined Eventing, both of which are her special areas of expertise. When she sold her horse farm in Quebec prior to building the new facility in Harrowsmith she thought she would be retiring from horses and coaching, but as she said when I interviewed her at her farm, “I soon realized that I just couldn’t stay away from it. I really love teaching and horses.” On the day that I visited Judy had just finished a lesson in dressage with Margaret Bignell of Kingston and Margaret’s 18-year-old, quarter horse/Arabian mare named Sky. Asked about what makes a good teacher and coach, Kirton said, “Patience is one of the most important aspects when it comes to coaching and teaching. The student, the horse and myself are all working together as a team.” Kirton says she begins by teaching her students the natural rhythm of

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