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Pine Meadow celebrates 20 years of community care by Julie Druker he icing on the cake said it all - ”Pine Meadow - the Home of Caring Hands and Hearts”. That motto was at the forefront of Pine Meadow Nursing Home’s special 20th anniversary celebration, which took place at the home in Northbrook on July 7. Though inclement weather forced the celebration indoors, staff quickly prepared the dining area for the event and members of the Land O’Lakes Garden Club served residents and guests with home-made scones with lemon curd and strawberry jam, tea and fresh lemonade. Residents and guests also enjoyed live music courtesy of Ray and Friends. Pine Meadow resident Barbara Ellsworth emceed the ceremony, in which 18 certificates of thanks were given out to various community groups, organizations, service clubs and individuals, each of whom have played an important role at Pine Meadow. Bonnie George, administrator at the home for the past five years, stressed that the home “is truly a community owned home that has a ton of community support and volunteers.” She added, “If we were to try to thank everyone, it would be nearly impossible.” The home has 60 residents and over 70 staff, and the densely packed events board in the main foyer highlights the many regular weekly events, which include yoga, cards, bonfires, church services, birthday parties, numerous social events and club groups. A vision statement mounted on an entrance wall of the home states the staff’s vision and speaks of the staff’s dedication to providing “a unique and loving environment for those in need of specialized care, recognizing and nurturing the essence and integrity of the individual while striving to be on the leading

Pine Meadow Administrator Bonnie George and resident Irene Copeland, along with NF Mayor Bud Clayton, cut the anniversary cake at Pine Meadow’s 20th anniversary celebration edge of the evolving needs of those we care for with a commitment to continuous quality improvements ...” North Frontenac Mayor Bud Clayton, who received one of the 18 certificates of appreciation and who is the chair of the home’s

management committee, spoke about the concept of staying on the cutting edge. Clayton said the facility has continually improved over the years since it opened in 1993. It now has many updated services and amenities and that trend will continue this year

with the home’s slated upgrade from a “B” class to an “A” class home, a project that will cost $ 6.5 million. Clayton said that the construction upgrades would “bring more dignity to the residents by doing away with the fourbed wards, which will be replaced by double ward rooms.” The upgrades, which also include a new dining room, activity space and tub room, should take roughly 18 months and are to be completed by the summer of 2015. Mayor Clayton stated that the facility is an important one in the community since it “allows local people to stay close to their families while they receive long term care”. Funds for the project are coming from reserves at Pine Meadow, private donations, and loans from the Ontario Infrastructure and Land Corporation. Bridge financing is being offered for the project in the interim by the Bank of Montreal. Ernest Lapchinsky, who chairs the building committee at the home and who has been involved since 1999, said construction could begin any day now. “Right now we’re just waiting day to day while Infrastructure Ontario reviews our information and all of the contracts are set to go. We’re just waiting for the approval letter to arrive.” He added, “The building committees and its various members have been very patient but diligent through the years in the hopes of getting this project going and finally it’s going to happen.” He expressed his thanks to the many local organizations and community citizens involved in the project along with Extendicare Canada for their continuing support. Following the presentations residents and guests were invited to share an anniversary cake baked specially for the occasion by Mrs. Kennedy.

Frontenac County reserve funds to stay put for now

fter spending two meetings talking about millions of dollars that they hold in various reserve funds, Frontenac County Council has decided to complete a strategic plan. Although the county holds up to $15 million in various reserve funds, much of that money is tied to the future needs for the two largest service areas of the county, Fairmount Home and Frontenac Paramedic Services. The two pots of money that most concern Council are the working fund reserve, which Treasurer Marian VanBruinessen estimates will be about $4.5 million by the end of 2013, and $1.5 million in accumulated Federal Gas Tax Rebate money that has not been spent. Everyone on council, as well as County Treasurer Marian VanBruinessen and the county’s auditor, Howard Allen, agreed that $4.5 million is high for a working fund reserve. In a report to Council, VanBruinessen pegged the requirement for the working fund at as low as $1.8 million, and she discussed various options for allocating the excess funds for future projects. Alternatively, she wrote, “If, ... , Council has no interest in identifying and addressing these or other issues on a regional basis, the remaining funds should be redistributed to the townships.” Howard Allen said, “If I were in your position, I would first look at what you really need. Once you know how much that is - say it is 8

million or 10 million, whatever it is - then you can decide what to do with the rest.” Warden Janet Gutowski agreed with Allen. “We should not lose the point Mr. Allen is making. What are our long term goals? Over all we have some big, big challenges. Part of our duty at this table is to look at those infrastructure challenges,” she said. On the other hand, the representatives from Frontenac Islands wanted to find out how the reserves have been built up to the level they are now, with a view towards giving the money back. Dennis Doyle proposed that an analytical review be done of reserve allocations since municipal amalgamation came about. “We need to know how we got here, because it looks to me like we have been overtaxing our residents for 15 years,” Doyle said. Doyle’s proposal to do a review was defeated. A proposal, sponsored by Warden Gutowski, to undertake a strategic planning exercise, with input from the township councils and the public, was accepted by Council. Council recently rejected the results of a strategic planning exercise, but this time Council itself will oversee the process in the hopes of coming to a more acceptable result. The details will need to be worked out, but the process will be linked in some way to

a services review that has already been undertaken, also as a council-driven project. In the meantime, the working fund reserve will be left as it is, at the $4.5 million level. As far as the gas tax surplus is concerned, Frontenac Islands Mayor Dennis Doyle made it clear he would like to see that money transferred to the townships immediately. “I think we should put that $1.5 million immediately back to the townships,” he said.

Doyle’s position received unexpected support from the county auditor, Howard Allen, who presented an overview of reserve fund policy at the most recent meeting on county reserves, which was held on July 3. “Certainly gas tax funds should be transferred to the townships, where the roads are managed,” he said.

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Central Frontenac Council road show in Arden by Jeff Green

entral Frontenac Council holds up to 25 meetings a year, and in recent years all but three of those meetings have been held in Sharbot Lake at the Oso Hall. The three other meetings, one per month in June, July, and August, move around the township, to the Olden, Piccadilly, and Kennebec halls. In order to make those “road trip” meetings happen, numbers of staff have to truck themselves and a sound system down the road, often, as was the case for the June meeting at the Olden Hall, to find no one from the local community in attendance. That is not surprising, because there are rarely any com-

munity members at the meetings in Sharbot Lake either. Not so in Arden. The annual July council meeting at the Kennebec Hall, which was held on Tuesday afternoon in the sweltering heat, drew a crowd. Not only were there five delegations from the local community, there were also 50 visitors in attendance, and the local fire crew put on a supper for the entire crowd, councilors, township staff, and all. The Arden feel of the meeting was accentuated by the fact that outgoing interim CAO John Duchene was officiating at his

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Central Frontenac Council in Arden - continued from page 1 last meeting. As a member of the greater Arden community, Duchene did double duty at the meeting, participating as a delegate from the Kennebec Lake Association as they presented their stewardship plan to council. Kennebec Hall Committee – Jack Nicolson made a presentation on behalf of the committee. He said that the major priorities for the committee are the installation of new boards for the Arden rink, and an air conditioner for the Kennebec Hall. “The Arden community is extremely involved in all number of activities, and the recreation hall is the main location for these activities,” he said. “As you can see this afternoon, from mid-May to mid-September, when temperatures in the hall can easily be at or about 30 degrees, that hall can become unbearable,” he said. “It was one of the requests we made of council for this year’s budget and we never heard back.” Nicolson added that it might be worth considering putting a new high efficiency furnace in the hall, one that can also function as an air conditioner in the summer. Mayor Janet Gutowski said, “We hear you loud and clear. But we also hear you when you ask for road work to be done, and we hear you when you ask us to keep rental fees low and not to increase taxes.” “Have you ever considered doing fund-raising for an air conditioner?” asked Councilor Tom Dewey. “We have discussed it but we thought it was in the bailiwick of Council,” said Nicolson. The matter will be considered for the 2014 township budget. Arden Seniors – although she was representing the Arden “Happy Gang” seniors club, Wanda Harrison was not particularly happy about plans to raise fees for the use of township facilities, particularly the Kennebec Hall. She said higher fees would impact on the Happy Gang’s ability to donate money to local causes, and would be a barrier to seniors’ access to recreation, with resulting harm to their physical and mental health. “While we appreciate the need to review costs and seek

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Sending him back up the creek. "You weren't here for that long this time, so we only got you a small paddle" said Mayor Gutowski about the token the township gave to John Duchene to mark the end of his latest stint as interim CAO. Larry Donaldson is coming into the job next Monday. savings we submit that this is not the way to realise budget reductions,” she said. She also lamented the condition of the Arden Road, which she described as “very bad, and presents a poor introduction to visitors to the area.” Big Clear Lake – Theresa Smith of the Big Clear Lake Association brought forward two issues: the need for septic re-inspection to protect the lakes, and the issue of what she called “illegal” cottage rentals on Big Clear Lake. “There are some large cottages being rented out on a weekly basis by people who are not registered as businesses, so the township is not receiving any revenue for them,” she said. She referred to a cottage that rents out as a “party place” for up to 6 couples at a time for a cost of $5,000 per week. “How would you know if someone is renting a cottage or just lending it out to a friend or relative?” asked Tom Dewey. “They’re advertised on the Internet” said Theresa Smith. Kennebec Lake Plan – John Duchene and Terry Kennedy presented the Kennebec Lake Stewardship plan to Council. The plan is a relatively short document, and is in fact a summary of a much thicker background document called “Kennebec Lake, State, Care, Planning” written by Gray Merriam, who worked for 10 years gathering data about the lake with the help of a number of volunteers. “The core values of the plan, and our association, are water, air quality, peace and tranquility, nature and wildlife and our rural lifestyle,” John Duchene said. “Our watershed is in pretty good shape and the plan is all about keeping it that way.” The plan’s recommendations are consistent with steward-

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Correction re Mural unveiling

In last week’s paper, two names were omitted from the article on the unveling of the Sharbot Lake Hotel Mural. In the list of those attending who were in the mural, Marlene (Donnelly) Beattie was omitted Also, Heather (Moyst) Gillespie helped unveil the mural. See photo on page 15

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Letters to the editor Taxes and Tories

s reported in the Frontenac News (July 4, 2013), at the last North Frontenac Council meeting, Councillors Gerry Martin, Lonnie Watkins, and Deputy Mayor Fred Perry decided that Progressive Conservative politics were more important than giving north Frontenac ratepayers a break on their taxes. In voting down a solar panel project which would have given the municipality a return of 7% on its investment, these politicians followed the Tory party line which says that solar and wind power has been and will be responsible for hydro rate increases. However, just because it's in the Tory Party Platform does not mean that it is true. In fact, according to the Ontario Energy Board, nuclear power has been responsible for 45% of the rate increases since 2006 and wind and solar for only 6%. In the future, the introductory pricing for solar will be going down while the already astronomically high price to build nuclear reactors will only go higher as more safety systems will have to be installed because of the nuclear catastrophe at Fukushima, Japan. In reality, if the Tories are successful in their campaign to vilify renewable energy, our only alternative will be nuclear power and then the Tories will truly understand what it means to have sky-high hydro rates. In the meantime, the taxpayers of North Frontenac should ask why some of their local politicians are more concerned about playing provincial partisan politics than about their municipal taxes going higher. Wolfe Erlichman

Re: County reserves

believe you understated the excess reserves situation in your June 27th edition regarding County Council. The total of the reserves and the “deferred revenue” (which is Federal Gas Tax Money not spent and thus held as a form of reserve) is $16.5 million. You could use that against the total spending of $40.5 million in the approved 2013 budget and get a 40% reserves level, which is still some 2 to 3 times that of others. However among the City of Kingston and the provincial and federal governments, they contribute $24 million. Of the balance $8.3 million comes from the townships. Assuming the feds, province and the city are good for their share that means $16.5 ($40.5 - $24) must be found. On that basis they have 100% in reserves. So reserves, depending on how you want to measure are between 40% and 100% of annual needs. I leave it to the township taxpayers to reach their own conclusions and reflect on their own household reserves, if any. My point was that we had been overtaxed in creating such reserves. Walter Knott

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have never been a fan of strategic plans. While they are a good idea in theory, and can be useful in some circumstances, they can also be hopelessly vague, and provide nothing more than a payday for professional facilitators and a forum for long-winded discussions about “blue sky” initiatives. So, I for one, lost little sleep over the failure of the Frontenac County Strategic Plan a few months ago. The plan came to Council on December 20 last year, right when the battle over Warden Gutowski remaining in her post was at its height. “The plan talks about co-operation,” South Frontenac Mayor Davison said at the time, “and we have just seen that there is no cooperation around this table.” The plan, which was still in draft form, was rejected and the consultants who were working on it beat a hasty retreat from the meeting. No doubt they made sure to submit their invoice before leaving the building. Now, it seems, a Strategic Plan is again in Frontenac County’s future, this time under the direct supervision of the council itself, rather than as a staff-managed initiative. Whether it does any good or is another waste of time andDavid money is J.anybody’s Orser guess. The very fact that Council is insisting on full owner/operator control over the Strat Plan and a services review that is already underway is an indication Orser Farm of a deep rift between Council and its senior staff. Septic Council hasTank made it Pump clear that they ingfeel manipulated1059848 by staff reports Ontarioand Incthey simply don’t trust staff to carry out their stated RR#1,There 4490are Bellrock wishes. broadRD implications to this, Verona, ON fax/phone: 374-2031 implications that will doom strategic or any K0H 2W0 email: planning. delta@kingston.net other type of long-term I have written about this before, and the situation has not improved since then. Normally it is the warden who mediates the relationship between the political desires of the council and the bureaucratic reality that county staff face on a day-to-day basis. But with all that has happened over the last six months the warden is not in a position to do that.

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· Stan Seitz competed in the Ontario Masters Track and Field championships last weekend. As usual, he came home with gold medals in high jump and pole vault. He also came home with a new Ontario High Jump record. Congratulations Stan. · I’ve had folks ask me “What is the Birthday Bash?” Well it is just an excuse to get together over a potluck dinner. At the

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· Sympathy to the families of Arthur Kemp, Rita Cota, and Floyd Hannah. We express our condolences to each of these families · Happy Anniversary to Duane and Judy Meeks, Dave and Dawn Hansen, Dwayne and Cindy Matson · Happy Birthday to Courtney Meeks, Nic Smith, Wayne Bush, Jeff Matson, Chris Barfit, Rosemary LaPointe, Leslie Pickard, Diana Meeks, Tristan Goodberry, Mena Scott, Graeme Gemmill-Peters, Merrilee Gray, Adam Peters, Diane Nicolson, Valerie Fox-Simoneau, Lucinda Thum. · Sydenham Junior Ladies baseball team won against Bayridge 17-4; coach is Dan Meeks. On July 6 Sydenham Junior Ladies baseball team won 20-2 against a Kingston team.

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july 11, 2013 Great pitching, Courtney, and great teamwork · Sharbot Lake Bantam team won against a Kingston team. Great game . · Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club will hold a Community breakfast on July 13 , 8-11am at Oso Hall, $7 per adult · Congratulations to Norman McIntosh on reaching 80. A birthday party was well attended by family and friends at the Free Methodist church hall in Parham on July 6 · On Sunday July 14 there will be a memorial cemetery service in Mountain Grove at 2pm. Please bring your lawn chair. In case of rain the service will be in the United church · We wish Gary and Laurielle Smith all the best in their new home in Perth . · Please remember people who are in hospitals and nursing homes. Do an act of kindness for someone this week.

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· The village of Arden was filled with excitement last weekend. There was a large house party, a surprise birthday party for Glynne Howland and a house warming for the newest Matson homeowner, in town. There just doesn’t seem to be enough weekends in the summer. · Reverend Eric Barr and his wife Phyllis had some unwelcome events at their home last week. Seems that Mr. and Mrs. Beaver decided it was time to alert the property owners to their presence. The Barrs had to retrieve their bridge from across the lake, re-spread the gravel on their driveway, replant their flower bed and just generally clean up. The Barrs will not be on the beavers' “Welcome to the Neighbourhood” committee this year. · Arden welcomed the mayor and council to the Kennebec Community Centre on July 9 for their bi-monthly council meeting. This is a yearly event and Arden appreciates this visit as it allows the residents to see their government in action. This year there were presentations from the Friends of Arden, the Kennebec Rec. Committee, the Arden Seniors, the Kennebec Lake Association and the Big Clear Lake Association. Dinner was provided by the Kennebec Firefighters and the Friends of Arden. · The Arden Seniors “Happy Gang” will be holding their annual summer sale on July 20, beginning 8am, at the Kennebec Community Centre. There are many new and added features this year to their raffle, BBQ. Many local artisans will be displaying their crafts, there will be hourly door prize draws for your chance to become a millionaire, garage sales by the ton, breakfast of peameal on a bun, a silent auction, a lucky prize table and the sale's favourite bake table where you can purchase homemade goodies. Be sure to come out and make their community event part of your day. · The Arden & Community Wesleyan Church will be having “Worship at the Lake” from July 21 to September 1. This summer event will take place at Camp Walleye, 1264 Cox Road at 6:30pm. Service will be held at the church in the event of rain. Please note, there will be no Sunday morning service during this time. Everyone is welcome. · The annual Memorial Service will be held at the Arden United Church Cemetery, Sunday July 21, at 2pm. In case of rain the service will be held in the church. Everyone is welcome. · The Arden United Church is holding their Annual Yard Sale

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July 27, at the Church at 8am. This fundraising event of gently used articles is something that many look forward to every year. Come out, pick up some bargains and join in the fun. · It was fabulous to see both Val Beechey and Tom Hughes out and about this past weekend.

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· Limber up with Monday morning yoga sessions at the BellRock Hall with Jackie Adams. Next class is Monday, July 15 from 10 to 11am. Cost is $12 for drop-in. Contact Jackie at 613- 358-9642, Yogatogo@bellnet.ca for info. · Bellrock Hall presents " A Solo Evening of Folk Music with Jon McLurg (of Crooked Wood)" Saturday July 13, 7pm. Free will offering. Funds raised go to support the hall. · New events at the Verona Cattail Festival! Kids, decorate your bike in colourful décor and ride it in the Verona Cattail Festival Parade (helmets must be worn). Three prizes will be awarded for the best decorated bicycles. On the festival grounds, enter into the free Cycling Skills Circuit and Bike Clinic, which teaches basic skills for road safety. Then they can check their bike into the bike clinic and make sure their bike is safe. This year there will be a special price for children’s rides and amusements. A Weekend Wristband Special for $10 will provide unlimited children's rides and amusements (good for both Saturday and Sunday). This wristband gives unlimited use of the Mini golf course and unlimited rides on the Cattail Express Train Rides and Morphy the Caterpillar Inflatable Tunnel (a fun crawl zone with slide). Single ride tickets are also available. Students! Need to complete your Community Involvement Hours? Volunteer to help at the Verona Cattail Festival, August 10 and 11! If you just graduated from grade 8, your volunteer hours this summer will count towards your Community Involvement Hours for high school. Contact Sue Hornbeck 613-372-0254 The last Verona Cattail Festival meeting before the festival is this Tuesday, July 16. You don't want to miss this meeting. The final touches are being added to make this festival the best ever! What better way to get involved in the Verona community than to volunteer? Whether you can help for the entire two day festival or just for an hour or two, your contribution is invaluable to the festival. The festival always welcomes new faces. 7 pm at the Verona Lions Hall. For more information call Wayne Conway, 613-374-3807. Verona's next free "Music in the Park" summer concert will be held Sunday, July 28. Come and enjoy The Monarchs performing 60's to 80's Rock and Roll. Bring your lawn chairs and prepare for a great afternoon of entertainment. Refreshments available. McMullen Beach, 1 to 3 pm.

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· Condolences to the families of the late Gay Kish and Rita Cota. · Celebrations were the order of the day on Saturday for Norm McIntosh's 80th and Patsy Henry's 60th on Sunday. Best wishes for many more. · Kudos to Jordan Lowery on doing a great job keeping the grass cut at the Parham fairgrounds. That is not just our opinion but many spectators from the visiting teams have

commented on this. Good work Jordan. · On July 20 the Mayflower Lodge in Parham will be holding a BBQ and music day starting at 1 pm. Come out and listen to some great talent from the surrounding area and enjoy hamburgers/hot dogs, salads, strawberries and ice cream. · Also don't forget July 20 is Household Hazardous Waste Day. Central Frontenac residents can bring their hazardous waste to the corner of Road 38 and Highway 7 in Sharbot Lake from 9am to 2pm. Thank you for using this "free" day instead of throwing it by the roadside. · Melvin LaPointe has taken up residence in the Countryview Care Home in Godfrey as well as some of the other clients from Dr. Bell's Senior Home in Sharbot Lake, which has now closed. · Thinking of you to Glen Fox and Art Goodfellow. · Happy Birthday to Phil Tibble, Aadan Kempe, Graeme Gemmill-Peters, Adam Peters, Lesley Pickard, Levi Teal, Bill Fox, Megen Hole, Jordan Lowery, Natasha Gray, Rose LaPointe, Courtney Meeks, Laura Clarke, Matthew McMahon, and Dave Whan · Happy Anniversary to Lisa & Stirling Hamilton, Jim & Jen Steele, Dwayne & Judy Meeks, Rick & Paula Corkum, Rick & Donna Fox, Dale & Chris Bertrim, and Paul & Cindy Lowery. · Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association is looking for team to play in their 3 pitch tournament on July 19 and 20. Please contact Tammy Dupuis if you are interested. · Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is looking for your help in doing a survey on algae blooms and aquatic plants around your lake. Contact Kaitlin Brady at 1-800-267-3504 ext 1195 or kaitlinbrady@rvca.ca. The survey can also be completed online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/plants-algae

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· The next Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club Community Breakfast will be on July 13, Oso Hall, 8-11 am. Pancakes, sausages, eggs and all the fixings. All You Can Eat, $7 per person ages 13 and up. Ages 6 – 12 $3. · ABC Community Association fundraiser to keep the community hall alive. Fish Fry Dinner, July 13 at the ABC Hall; 5 pm and 6:30 pm sittings - Fish & chips (2 large portions of cod) cooked by Mike Mundell’s Surf and Turf, salads, dessert, & beverages, Adult: $15; Child (6 to 12) $7; under 6 free. Contact Pat, 273-3781, rphougho@gmail.com to reserve. · July 20 - Potluck and Jam at ABC Hall, with the pot luck starting at 5pm and the Jam and dancing at 7pm. Come out and enjoy the evening! · Vivian Ross of Maberly is very grateful for all the wonderful support she has received from her many friends in a variety of ways since her mother, Mrs. Griffin, suffered a stroke last month. She thanks each and every one of you. A special Thank you to Paul Zammit for picking up the hospital bed at the Perth Civitan hall and delivering it to her home, and to the Perth Civitan Club for doing great charity work for the community. It is greatly appreciated. Update: Mrs. Griffin needs round the clock home-care at this point, but is making improvements weekly due largely to this community support. · Calling all musicians! A Musician’s circle (musicians only) is held weekly on Thursday evenings, 7pm at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke. Come out to network with fellow entertainers, to share your knowledge with others or to learn from fellow musicians. All ages are welcome. Contact Matthew Churchill, 273-9005. · Games evenings are held weekly, Monday evenings,

PAGE 5 7pm at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke: board or card games (Scrabble, cribbage, 500, bridge, etc.). Admission is $5 with $1 going toward a 50/50 draw. A relaxing evening of fun and laughter! · Hope all our American cousins, residents, and cottagers had a Happy 4th of July! Heard all the fireworks!

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· Howdy from your old reporter on holidays at Manitoulin Island. I get all the news from my husband Allan who is at home in Henderson covering all the Henderson United Church happenings including the yard sale, tea, and pancake breakfast. He reports that for such a small church, mighty things are happening to the glory of God and many folks are responding and attending- fantastic!! · Recent visitors to Henderson included Ralph Hudgins of Selby and Bert and Marg Winter of Napanee who attended the Henderson United Church tea. · We celebrated my aunt Alma Jean's life at the Manitoulin interment. Now we are preparing to install a memorial plaque at the town museum in memory of my grandfather A.J Wagg, the founder of our village. Then it's back home to Henderson, arriving God willing just after this publication comes out. So give a call with your news. Interestingly I had lunch today here at Manitoulin Island with a relative of our own Georgina Wathen, former Henderson resident and at one time a Manitoulin resident. We had a great chin wag for sure.

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· Congratulations to Barb Hopper, who got her 25-year pin from the school board. · Also congratulations to Edith Beaulieu from Ompah on being chosen North Frontenac Volunteer of the Year. You certainly deserve the award. · Weekend visiting: Sheila and John Kittle spent the long weekend in New York City. Karen & Glen Patterson had their daughter and her husband, and Monty and June for

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Swing Back to 1966 with Perth’s Classic Theatre Festival Opener I n a testament to the fact that Herb solutions. Their walls are also adorned Alpert and Herman’s Hermits never with icons of the era from actors Julie go out of style, the Classic Theatre Christie and Anouk Aimee to pictures of Festival’s season opener on July 13 Martin Luther King, Jr., and folk singer at 8 pm will be a celebration of 1966, Joan Baez. complete with classic cars of the era, Close friends since high school, Andy an opportunity to dance “The Freddie” and Norman (played by actors Trevor and the “Hanky Panky,” and to enjoy Pease and Richard Gélinas) eke out a livthe Neil Simon comedy “The Staring in an apartment whose rent is perpetSpangled Girl,” set in San Francisco ually late (something they get away with during the middle of that turbulent debecause Andy ‘entertains’ the outrageous cade. landlady downstairs). Their lives are “With each opening of one of our turned upside down when a conservative shows, we try and take the audience southern belle moves in next door, the back to the time period in which the inimitable Sophie Rauchsmeyer (played play is set, to give them a sense of the by returning Festival actor Kate Gordon). look, feel, and sound of the era,” ex- Mike Maloney proudly stands next to his 1966 Austin-Healey Engaged to a U.S. marine, and dedicated plains Festival Artistic Producer Laurel which will be among the classic cars on display at the Classic to the red, white and blue, Sophie sets off Smith. “With this show, it is an era that Theatre Festival’s season opener July 13. sparks both romantic and otherwise, as is recognizable to a lot of people beissues such as social change, patriotism are the kinds of cars that were on the road cause it is during the middle of the rock and a lot when our characters were ‘doing their and the nature of love are played out. roll renaissance, combined with the rapidly thing,’” Smith explains. In typical Neil Simon style, the writing is changing mores of youth culture, with all the “The Star-Spangled Girl” is the story of sharp and funny, the characters inherently passions and commitments that entails.” Andy and Norman, two free-thinking maga- lovable, and the story one that could apply Based this summer at the Full Circle The- zine writers who are dedicated to changing to our current daily lives. Indeed, Simon’s atre at 26 Craig Street, the Festival’s opening the world, a not uncommon trait of the 60s show, written almost 50 years ago, could night will feature a 1966 Thunderbird owned generation. Their apartment features a ban- just as easily apply today to the Americans’ by Barry Splaine and a 1966 Austin-Healey ner that reads “A Remedy for a Sick Society,” red state-blue state divide, in which conserconvertible owned by Mike Maloney, among a tribute to their magazine, “Fallout,” which vatives and liberals continue to duke it out in other vehicles expected to be on display. analyzes the problems of society and seeks elections and congressional debates. “When you see these cars, you really get a sense of the style of the mid-60s, and these

Mississippi - continued from pg 5 the weekend, and also Karen’s sister and husband. Lori Ryder had two of her sisters, Charlene and Christine from Port McNichol. · Mary, Luke and Cecilia Yarosh from New York are spending a month at a cottage in Snow Road. · Happy birthday to: Jeff Sworowski, Janis Brown, Tiffany Snider, Joan Hermer, Rev. Karen Hincke and Sierra Gemmill. · The Snow Road Community Centre was a great place to gather on a rainy Sunday. There was a wonderful potluck supper and special music. It was a full house. · Jacob Roax is at Nanny Camp in Elphin for a week. · Prayers for Ivan McLellan – a visit or two would be nice for him. · We can’t always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the future.

Sharbot Lake Public School awards C ongratulations to the following students who received the following awards: Art Award: Morgan Rioux; Kate Osborn. Mrs. Bertrim's Music Award: Bobbie-Sue Cowen, Ryleigh Rioux, Aurora McCumber, Oliver Scott Memorial Award: Molly Ducharme, Daisy Vinkle. Principal's Award: Megan Dunham, Ryleigh Rioux. Cecil Hollywood's Earthkeepers' Award: Ms. Harding's Grade 2-3-4 class. Public Speaking Award: Mason Moore. Top Athlete Award: Megan Dunham, Eddy Brown. Outstanding Determination and Effort: Ricky Pike. Athletic Leaders Award: Jayden Sergeant, Jackson Emmons, Samantha Riddell, Finn Limber, Braydan Dunham.

Atom Boys: Gold: Braydan Dunham; Silver: Brayden Commodore; Bronze: Keegan Bertrim-Teal Bantam Boys: Gold: Eddy Brown; Silver: Jayden Sergeant; Bronze: Finn Limber Atom Girls: Gold: Grace Guigue; Silver: Samantha Riddell; Bronze: Abby Beattie Bantam Girls: Gold: Megan Dunham; Silver: Molly Ducharme; Bronze: Kate Osborn As well, students were applauded for helping others, for stewardship, for assisting with hot dog preparation, and many other important details that add to the success of a good day. As the assembly drew to a close, all students, and staff were presented with an SLPS medal- a keepsake to remind us of our special time together.

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The show’s director, Laurel Smith, reminds audiences that ultimately, the play is about the power of love to transcend differences, a valuable lesson in uncertain times. “The Star-Spangled Girl,” sponsored by TVCogeco, runs until August 4, WednesdaySaturday at 8 pm, with 2 pm matinees each Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Each matinee is preceded by a 1:30pm pre-show talk under the trees at the back of the theatre. Folks looking for a bargain can buy a season pass: by purchasing one regular ticket to “The Star-Spangled Girl”, they will receive a 25% discount off the season’s second show, a comedy of madcap marital mayhem, “The Marriage-Go-Round” (running August 9-September 1). The Festival gratefully acknowledges the support of its season sponsor, Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn and Spa, as well as Ottawa Woman Publishing, WPBS, and the Ontario Tourism Event Marketing Partnership Program. Tickets are available at www. classictheatre.ca and 1-877-283-1283.

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he Township of North Frontenac’s Community Policing Advisory Task Force will be holding an Essential Services Fair on Friday, July 12 at the Barrie hall in Cloyne, from 3pm – 7 pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! Activities include: • North Frontenac Fire Department Public Education Videos and Handouts • OPP will have a demonstration of the K-9 Unit and Safety and Crime Prevention Information • Mobile Simulator Lab – Frontenac Paramedic Service • Important Emergency Services and Fire Prevention Information Available • Shoreline Restoration and Naturalization Information Provided by MVC • Free souvenirs for the children There will also be a BBQ with hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages for Sale (proceeds to the North Frontenac Fire Department). The popcorn is free.

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Fallen Canadian airman honored 70 years later B

ack in late January this year, Bob Taylor of Northbrook was surprised to receive a telephone call from a gentleman in England, Neil Trotter, stating that they were planning a memorial in honour of the crew of a Lancaster Bomber, who were killed in a crash on June 18, 1943, 70 years ago in Scredington, England. Bob Taylor's father, Flight Sgt. Robert Allen Taylor, was part of that crew, and he perFlight Sgt. Robert Allen Taylor ished one week before Bob's birth. He was the sole Canadian on the mission. Lincolnshire in Eastern England was the headquarters of Bomber Command. Of 6,000 Lancaster Bombers built, 5,000 were shot down or crashed. The life expectancy of a bomber crew was four combat missions Flight Sgt. Taylor was a rear air gunner. He was enclosed in a pivoting rear turret with four fixed weapons shooting 303 bullets. He had completed 50 combat missions and had just returned from a furlough. He

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volunteered for the training mission in which he was killed. Neil Trotter was seven at the time of the tragedy, and he saw the Lancaster on fire before it crashed in a field next to his home. He later went on to a career in the Royal Air Force. Trotter and John Porter, who was one of the few residents to visit the crash scene, both felt the need for a lasting memorial and eventually contacted Scredington Parish Council, with the result that the National Service Association funded the memorial stone. Bob Taylor arrived in England on June 14 for the ceremony and was hosted by a fabulous couple at a town that coinci- Bob Taylor preparing to lay a wreath at the ceremony dentally was named Northbrek (Northbrook in English), adjacent to Scredington. Spitfire and Hurricane of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, On Jun 15, he was driven to his father's grave site at Gran- dipping their wings in respect. tham. He expected only to find his father's grave and place After the services, Bob Taylor visited the crash site and a small Canadian flag on it but was surprised to find out that his chauffeur/chaperone discovered a twisted piece of metal a formal service of dedication and remembrance had been from the crash, which was presented to him. planned, with dignitaries and an honour guard. ScredingHe also visited the Battle of Britain Museum where many ton parish church was filled to capacity for the service, after of the vintage aircraft were kept in working order and had which Taylor had the honour of unveiling the marble memo- the opportunity to board a Lancaster Bomber like the one his rial stone and also laid a wreath on his father's grave. father flew in. Wreaths were also laid in the church for each of the airIt was a truly emotional and memorable experience for men lost. This was followed by a flypast by the Lancaster, Bob Taylor.

62nd annual Verona Lions Jamboree

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at the Verona Lions Centre on July 4, 5 & 6 attracted sizable crowds that numbered well over 1000, who enjoyed the sizable Crown Amusement midway and games; Lions bingo under the pavilion; numerous games of chance; a 9 hole mini golf course; and a 50/50 draw. Those who came with an appetite enjoyed the famed Lions jamboree burger complete with fried onions. I caught up with the Dark family and youngsters Calvin, Ezra and Cala who were enjoying a ride on the carousel and who made the trip to the jamboree with their grand parents and great grandmother from Ottawa. The next big upcoming Verona Lions event is their annual Garlic Festival, which will take place at the Verona Lions Centre on Saturday August 31 from 9am-2pm. The Verona Lions Centre is located at 4504 Verona Sand Road. For more information visit www.veronalions.ca

· Cameron Peters recently celebrated his birthday by taking 2nd Prize in the Quinte Walleye Derby with a 5.88 lb walleye! Proud Dad Mark Peters was especially pleased for Cam and is very sure that this catch will be one to remember! · Also this week is Family Fishing Week, when everyone can fish without a license, please consider taking some time with your family and hopefully catch a fish! Enjoy

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Alison Robinson cutting the ribbon

South Frontenac Mayor Davison and Councilor McDougall assist Coleen Whan

Former Ella’s Bakery stays in family hands F baking side of Ella's business, first in its original location, and after it was moved. She often also cooked in the cafe's kitchen as well. Therefore, to see her taking over the entire operation is no big surprise, and because she has been so involved in the business since its inception two and a half years ago, she has made the transition a rather smooth one. Coleen officially took over the bakery on February 1, 2013 and the store on March 1, one month later. The bakery continues to offer up the popular and much sought after home-baked fare, which include numerous pies, bars, cookies, muffins and of course the family’s famed mashed potato donuts, which people travel many kilometres to purchase. On any given day Coleen says she sells upwards of 100 potato donuts and one bite will tell you exactly why people make a special trip from as far away as Sharbot Lake, Kingston and Westport to purchase them. Coleen is also well known for her filled donuts, especially her Boston cremes, and all of

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by Julie Druker

or those who believe that famed and coveted family donut and cookie recipes should remain safe in family hands, rest assured that that is the case for the bakery formerly known as Ella's Bakery in Harrowsmith. The bakery, which is now called simply the Harrowsmith Bakery and Variety and includes the Harrowsmith Convenience Store, is now solely owned and operated by Ella Vanderburght's sister, Coleen Whan. Coleen held a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony there on July 6, offering to her guests a deal of a BBQ, face painting for the kids, and live music for all courtesy of the Cold Country Bluegrass Band. Ella Vanderburght originally opened the bakery in December 2010, as part of Ella's Café, and she moved the bakery to the other side of the highway beside the convenience store, which she had also bought, in December 2011. The cafe closed in October of 2012. From the very start, Coleen had her hand in the

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her baked goods are always baked from scratch right on site. She has three flavors of brownies and she is also well known for the family’s famed shortbread cookies, which melt in the mouth and which also come in a variety of flavors. Coleen is assisted by two full-time staff in the bakery along with her daughter Julie, who works part time. Assisting her in the store, which is located right next to the bakery and which stocks all of the usual convenience items, are six full-time staff members. Coleen seems perfectly at home in her new role as the business’s sole owner and she wishes to thank the community for their ongoing support, her hard working staff, and her husband Mike Whan, who has been working by her side since she took the business over. The Harrowsmith Bakery and Variety is located at 4937 Road 38 in Harrowsmith and is open Monday through Saturday from 5am-9pm; Sundays from 6am-9pm. Call 613-372-5883.

n July 5, Alison Robinson and her staff at Lake District Realty invited the public into their brand new office space in Sharbot Lake to help them celebrate its grand opening. Those who attended toured the immaculate, highly functional, tech savvy, and aesthetically pleasing office space and had a chance to get to know the staff and to view their many waterfront listings, which are displayed outside

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anark County OPP are currently investigating a senseless act of vandalism and mischief that occurred in the Town of Perth during the early morning hours of July 7. Between 3 and 4am officers on patrol of Wilson Street in Perth discovered several flower baskets had been turned over and thrown out and on the ground. Even more senseless and disturbing was the discovery that about 9 small trees that had been planted along Wilson

the office on a new custombuilt wooden sign. Prior to the official ribbon cutting Alison thanked all involved in the project, including Home Hardware, KAR Contracting, all of the local suppliers; Cheryl Matson who assisted in the project design; her staff; Pete DesRoche; and her family, including her son Matthew, who had the initial concept for the new office. Last but not least she thanked the local community

for their ongoing support. Following the ribbon cutting guests feasted on a board room table laden with treats and toured the new office space. The new Lake District Realty (LDR) office is located at 14202 Road 38 in Sharbot Lake and is open Monday to Friday from 9am - 5pm, Saturday from 10am - 4pm and Sundays by appointment. For more information call 1-866-279-2109 or visit lakedistrictrealty.com

Street had been snapped, broken in half and discarded. The plantings are valued at $150 each plus planting costs. The timing for planting these trees is key not only for the long term viability of the trees but for the preparation of the corridor for the Town of Perth’s 200th anniversa-

ry. Anyone with information please contact the OPP at 613-267-2626 or 1-888-3101122. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You do not have to provide your name or testify in court, and if your information leads to an arrest you can qualify for a cash reward.

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Fairmount Home celebrates successful fundraising campaign

Left to right: Don Hart (Rotary), Gord Lindsay (Rotary), Clay Elston (Rotary), Roy Ford (Rotary), Warden Gutowski, Evelyn Twigg (Fairmount resident), Heather Ford (Rotary), Scott Ford (Honourary Chair of the Fundraising Committee) & Bernie Breen (Rotary)

ounty councilors, staff, residents, volunteers and community members gathered at Fairmount Home on July 4 to celebrate the success of the Auditorium

Revitalization fundraising campaign. The campaign’s $200,000 fundraising goal was exceeded earlier this year, thanks in large part to major corporate

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ulti-media artist and painter Judith Versavel, owner and operator of Gallery on the Bay in Arden, was one of three Arden artisans who invited art enthusiasts into their studios for their annual art celebration called the Arden Garden Party, which took place on June 29. Judith Versavel was selling a

wide assortment of her varied creations that included paintings, cards and jewelry. Art lovers who missed the party can visit the Arden artists who also include batik artist Sarah Hale (Arden Batik) and potter Joanne Pickett (Arden Pottery) throughout the summer and also on the Labour Day weekend for the Inroads Studio Tour.

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donors including: Shoppers Drug Mart Bayridge Drive, Homestead Land Holdings Ltd, and the Kingston Frontenac Rotary Club. The fundraising committee, along with Fairmount residents, also hosted smaller initiatives to assist in raising funds, including making and selling fascinators, and selling plant bulbs and gift cards. “The support Fairmount Home has received from the community for this project is remarkable,” says Warden Janet Gutowski. “It is only through this support that the County is able to revitalize the Fairmount auditorium and enrich the lives of both the residents and the surrounding community.” Don Hart, Gord Lindsay and Clay Elston from the Kingston Frontenac Rotary Club were on hand to present the Club’s donation with

The ever-popular Canada Day duct tape boat races in Sharbot Lake were big draw again this year the first of three cheques that will total $75,000. The donation came about after then President Murray Matheson challenged the members last year to find a project deserving of a large donation. Mr. Hart spoke fondly of the club’s 40 year relationship with Fairmount Home and the ongoing involvement of Rotary members in many Fairmount events. In 1971, Fairmount’s auditorium was designed as a venue to host social and educational activities for residents and their families, staff, volunteers, and community groups. In the past few years, issues with accessibility, lighting and temperature control have significantly reduced the usability of the room. When the revitalization is complete, the audito-

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n July 4, the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market hosted the second of a series of cooking workshops at Oso Hall. The classes are free, sponsored by the County of Frontenac, and are intended to highlight cooking with local food. Andrea Dickinson, former owner/chef of Sunsets Restaurant, is the cooking instructor. For the series she decidAndrea Dickinson with a plateful of perfect ribs ed to concentrate on cooking on the barbeque because there are so many people (including the writer) who own barbeques but have never been able to use them properly or to their full potential. She mentioned barbequed food that is either undercooked or burnt, and many of the participants humorously acknowledged that that is exactly what they have been producing. Andrea's simple secret is in using the barbie basically as an oven. Whatever food she is preparing is cooked in foil containers over the unlit part of the closed barbeque until it is almost done and then grilled over direct heat to finish

THE FRONTENAC NEWS it off. The first workshop in June focused on Andrea's own delicious version of Tandoori chicken. The chicken was marinated for several hours and then cooked as described above in uncovered foil containers for about an hour. The pieces were then brushed with melted butter and grilled. Those who later tried the technique were elated to find that it was super easy to do and worked perfectly! The July 4 workshop was about everyone's barbeque favorite - ribs (method below)! The menu also included Blueberry clafoutis and pudding, which were baked on the barbeque as well. The method and recipes are all posted at slfm.handsonharvest.ca/market-events/ Some of the participants in the classes have been dreaming for years of picture perfect evenings in the country, entertaining friends and family around the barbeque. Their dreams have mostly been foiled up to this point by the mosquitoes and the aforementioned serving of burnt and/or raw food. Thanks to Andrea, they only have to deal with the mosquitoes now in order for their dreams to become a reality. The third cooking workshop will be held in September.

Rib Run-Down Buy: for the slow-cook method; choose Spare Ribs (also labelled as St. Louis Cut or Side Ribs). This is a tougher cut, but when trimmed and slow-cooked, presents a meatier and more flavourful rib, which is much more reasonably priced than Baby Back Ribs, (but feel free to use Baby Back Ribs, although they can be grilled without slow cooking). Trim: Remove skirt flap on underside (save for another use – pulled pork, for example). Remove membrane by pulling off with a paper towel. Dock the ribs with a fork (punch holes) between ribs to help them absorb the spice rub. Rub: Make a flavourful rub (or purchase one), sprinkle on to meat, then rub in with fingers (see recipe for rub below). Slow Roast: In a shallow pan, on a bed of onions, lay your trimmed ribs. Seal the pan tightly with parchment and foil. Slow roast at 300º for 2 hours or so. (If roasting on the barbeque, make sure you have lots of fuel). You want the ribs tender but not falling apart. When the meat has pulled away from the bones, you’re ready to grill. At this point, you can cool, cover and refrigerate your ribs, or cool, cut into portions, wrap and freeze your ribs. Grill: Preheat grill to 350F. If ribs are cold, warm them up on upper level. Apply BBQ sauce (use your favourite sauce, my favourite is Wicked Gourmet Rib Sticking Rib and Chick-

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Book of the week: The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns by Margaret Dilloway

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and into her work as a rose breeder as she strives to develop the perfect Hulthemia bloom. Everything must be readjusted when her teenage niece arrives unannounced for a long-term stay. A tender story about the

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORT Proposed Simpson Lake Quarry The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Bancroft District has received an application for a proposed new quarry development in the Township of Addington Highlands, Ontario. 2065342 Ontario Inc. (the applicant) is inviting comments on a draft environmental study report (ESR) for a proposal to develop a 110 ha quarry, with an extraction footprint of 41 ha, on Crown land. The Simpson Lake Quarry will produce dolomitic limestone. Extraction will be limited to above the groundwater table.

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac will hold a Public Meeting on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., in the Clar/Mill Fire Hall, Upstairs Meeting Room, at 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario in order to amend By-law #35-05; and repeal By-laws #34-09 and #51-09 to correct an oversight on the Tariff of Fees with respect to Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections.

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The draft ESR was prepared according to the requirements for Category C projects under the Class Environmental Assessment for MNR Resource Stewardship and Facility Development Projects. It describes the process for the selection of a preferred location (and alternatives), the development of a site plan, and an evaluation of environmental effects. The proposed location is shown on the following map.

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PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Township of North Frontenac is proposing to amend the existing Tariff of Fees on Group ‘C’ Occupancy structures for other types of permits (page 4) to include a fee of $0.50 per square foot on structures over 250 square feet.

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A copy of the draft ESR is available at the MNR Bancroft District office during normal business hours.

A Public Information Session (open house dropin) is being held to provide you with an opportunity to meet the Project Team and learn about the Project. It will be held on:

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Comments and personal information regarding this proposal are collected under authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and the Aggregate Resources Act to assist MNR in making decisions. Comments not constituting personal information as defined by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, will be shared among MNR and others as appropriate, and may be included in documentation available for public review. Personal information will remain confidential unless prior consent to disclose is obtained. To obtain a copy of the Draft ESR, to discuss the project, to submit comments, or to be placed on the project mailing list, please contact:

This notice first published on July 11, 2013.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed fee.

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You are invited to direct any inquiries, comments, or requests regarding the proposed Quarry to Stantec Consulting Ltd. OR Jesse Van Allen, District Planner, Bancroft District by August 11, 2013. Comments must be received within the 30-day comment period, which expires August 11, 2013.

Fiona Christiansen Senior Project Manager Stantec Consulting Ltd. 70 Southgate Drive, Suite 1 Guelph, Ontario N1G 4P5 Tel: (519) 836-6050 Fax: (519) 836 2493 Email: Fiona.Christiansen@Stantec.com

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION related to the proposed amendment is available at the Township of North Frontenac Municipal Office during regular office hours (Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) or by contacting the undersigned. Dated at Plevna, Ontario this 8th day of July, 2013. Jenny Duhamel Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Ph: 613-479-2231 Fax: 613-479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

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TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell parts of the a 66’ Concession Road Allowance and parts of the 66’ shore road allowance as set out and described as follows: ALL THOSE PARTS of the Road Allowance between Lot 32, Concession 10 and Lot 26, Range 2 East of Addington Road, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac described as Parts 5, 6 and 7 on Registered Plan 13R-20649 (Levere); ALL THAT PART of the shoreline road allowance around Mazinaw Lake lying adjacent to Lot 32, Concession 10 described as Part 4 on Registered Plan 13R-20649 (Levere); ALL THAT PART of the original shore road allowance lying in front of Lot 19, Concession 5 lying around Kashwakamak Lake, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac described as Parts 2 and 3 on Registered Plan 13R-19204 (Dunham-Grau); The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Clar/Mill Fire Hall, Upstairs Meeting Room, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario, on the 22nd day of July, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., and at that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. Dated this 17th day of June, 2013. Jenny Duhamel Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 1K0 Tel: (613)479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613)479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

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HANNAH, Floyd - 1934 - 2013 - Passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1st, 2013 at home surrounded by the love of his family, in his 79th year. Beloved husband ot Edna, loving father of Darrel (Sherrill). Cherished and admired Grandpa of Margo and Sarah. Cremation has taken place; following Floyd’s wishes there will be no service. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society in Floyd’s honor. IN THE CARE OF LIMESTONE CREMATION SERVICES 184 Wellington St., Kingston, ON K7L 3E4 613-507-5727

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COTA, RITA DOROTHY Peacefully at Country View Care, Godfrey on Friday July 5, 2013 in her 90th year. Survived by her children Andy Herold (Marilyn) of Sault Sainte Marie, Jim Herold of Kingston and Diane Reynolds (John), Sharbot Lake. Grandmother to Jacquie, Paul, Brady, Jennifer, Jeff, Tracy and Tammy. Great Grandmother to Chantal, Luc, Kadin,A.J., Makayla and Colton. Recently predeceased by her husband Chris Cota and sister Lucy Littleton. Following cremation friends were received at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham on Wednesday July 10 from 7-9 pm. Celebration of life will be held at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Sharbot Lake on Thursday July 11, at 11 am. Interment of ashes in Christ Church Cemetery, Oso. Donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

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RAFFLE WINNERS Sydenham & District Lions Club Winners of Annual Raffle 1st place winner $500, Andria Newton; 2nd place winner $300, Ross Ramey; 3rd place winner $200, Annie Jackson.

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by Kathleen Lang, Lanark Master Gardeners ou would be hard pressed to find a child who doesn’t like digging in the dirt, so gardening has a built-in draw as a fun activity. To get young children excited about having their own garden, start small. Don’t make the mistake of overwhelming them with a huge space. Container gardening is a good place to start with small kids. Get them excited by letting them pick out what they will grow. Take a walk down the seed packet aisle and let the pictures tempt them. Steer them towards fast growing plants like radishes, peas, beans and cucumbers. Smaller children do better with larger seeds such as corn and sunflowers. Be sure to give a glance at the show schedule of the local fair. They always have junior classes and kids will get a big kick out of growing something and entering it at the fair. Project: Gardening with the kids (grandkids). Difficulty: Easy. Duration: All summer (and hopefully longer) 1. Choose the plants. More than likely, kids will choose to grow the vegetables that they like the best. Keep their choices to just a few, their garden is small, and don’t forget to include a flower or two. Bright flowers that grow child height fascinate them. And any kid is thrilled with a sunflower that grows eight feet tall. 2. Playing with dirt. Remember, kids LOVE playing in the dirt. Let them help you prepare the soil, even if all they can do is break up the clods. Child-sized tools make them feel more a part of the project. 3. Identify the garden (container) as theirs. Besides making markers for their plants, also make a marker for the space with their name on it, (This is a good rainy day activity), so that everyone can see it’s their garden. 4. Playing with water. Playing with water is right up there with playing with dirt. Get them a small watering can to use on their garden. A garden hose is too heavy for small hands and too tempting not to water everything in the yard (and everybody). 5. Garden Journals. Let them start a small journal (scrapbook) of their garden. Until seeds and seedlings really get going, let them draw a picture or two of what they think their plants will look like. They can save the empty seed packets and cut out pictures from last year’s seed catalogues. Have them continue to make notes and take pictures through the season. Make sure they write down, what they liked the best. Patience is not a child’s strong suit, so fill in the garden’s downtime with journal activities. 6. Include the whole environment. Try teaching them a little about mulching, composting and conserving water. Don’t forget to point out bugs – good and bad. 7. Let them make their own mistakes. Sometimes adults don’t have a lot of patience either. It’s important to let the kids have control over their little patch. If it’s messy, it’s their mess. Just let them enjoy their little garden. Guide, don’t command. 8. Let ‘em get big. Sunflowers, pumpkins, zucchini, melons and climbing beans thrill them when they get giant-sized. 9. Encourage them to taste the produce.

I want to thank my children Janice, Michael and Jamie, sister Doris, Francis, all their helpers and all those who attended my two "Surprise Parties” for making my 80th birthday a memorable occasion. Thanks for all the gifts, cards and good wishes. Thanks to Janice for hosting a delightful afternoon tea with the ladies at her home attended by dear friends and family members. Thanks for all the work and planning required to organize the dinner, the events and get everyone to a great location, the Perth Manor. I was truly surprised to walk into the building and be greeted with 'Surprise and Happy Birthday' from so many including all of my children, all of my grandchildren, all of my great grandchildren and their families. Thank you to Carlye for her slide presentation depicting many events during my lifetime. It was a great celebration with my entire family. Birthdays are incomplete without the ones who love and care for you. Again, many thanks. Frona Brash 10. Try theme gardens. Try a Salsa, Spaghetti or pizza garden. Let them grow the ingredients of their favourite foods—garden to table. Your gardening questions can be submitted and answered on our website at www. lanarkmastergardeners.mgoi.ca.

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by Dale Odorizzi, Lanark County Master Gardeners e often think vegetables are for eating and flowers are for looking at. You can combine the two to add flair to your food with flowers. Make sure that your flowers are edible and that they have not been sprayed with chemicals. Home-grown, unsprayed flowers or those grown by organic growers are the best. Edible flowers should only be used in moderation to add zest or as a beautiful garnish. Some of the best flowers to eat are: • Nasturtiums are ideal to brighten a tossed salad. They have a watercress-like taste. The leaves are edible with a peppery flavour and the large round seeds have been used as a substitute for capers. • Violets are small in size and sweet in flavour, making them best suited for desserts. Crystallize them for fancy cake decorations or cut them up and sprinkle on ice cream or freeze them in ice cubes to flavour cool drinks. • Pansies are extremely colourful and versatile. Use them whole or cut up in desserts, salads or side dishes. • Pot Marigold (Calendula) has bright orange or yellow petals and has been used for centuries to give a beautiful saffron-like golden colour without saffron’s exorbitant cost in everything from cakes to casseroles. Use the petals only, not the whole flower. • Daylilies are completely edible but the flowers are the prettiest. Each has a unique flavour, sweet or savory, raw or cooked or fresh snacks right off the plant. Remove the pistils and flower base for best taste. • Lavender combines well with other herbs. Use sparingly as it has a powerful fragrance. Sprinkle a few flowers on ice cream. • Rose petals taste as good as they smell. They are best used in desserts and confections such as rose petal jam. Use only unsprayed roses. Try vegetable and herb flowers that have the same taste as the more familiar part of the plant, only milder. Try squash or zucchini flowers in soups or stir fries or deep fried in batter or sprinkle a few bright flowers of scarlet runner beans on a casserole. Flowers of chives, onions, garlic and leaks are very decorative so add a few to salads or stir fries. Herbs are a great source of edible flowers. Pale blue rosemary or pink or purple thyme add visual interest as well as flavour. Borage is grown for its pretty sky-blue flowers and has a mild, cucumber-like taste. Never eat the following flowers: While some flowers are edible, others are extremely toxic. The ironclad rule for eating

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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.

COMING EVENTS SATURDAY JULY 13 - O’DONNELL FAMILY BAND “BORDERTOWN” entertaining at Marble Lake Lodge, 6:30 – 10pm

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

ONE BEDROOM in 4-plex in Kaladar, first, last; references, $475 plus hydro; available Sept. 1. Please call 416-554-9746. 2 BEDROOM, clean, private home for rent in Kaladar. August 1st. $700 monthly + utilities. Looking for mature, quiet tenants. References please. All appliances included. Call 613-5427373 X 114 BACHELOR – 1 bedroom apt., $650/month, all inclusive, Northbrook area. 613-336-0951 KALADAR: 2 – two bedroom apts., fridge & stove, available Aug. 1 & Sept. 1. Call 613-3369429

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 7 PIECE PATIO SET, 6 sling chairs, tempered glass table, 60” x 30” steel frame, 1 year old, $150, 613-335-4764 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES Things are heating up! 2013 Independence Sale!! Save up to $1100 on selected models. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-3981611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613

DOUG’S ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE We are your full service dealer for both BELL TV and SHAW DIRECT Satellite. This month’s SHAW Special – Get an HDPVR dual tuner for FREE, plus 2 HD receivers for $0 after credits! Call 613-374-3305 for enquiries. www.dougsantenna.com

GARAGE/YARD SALES CLEARANCE PLANT SALE, Sat. July 13, 9am-4pm, 1787 North Rd., Plevna; info 613479-5576. Home baking & jams; 4 pk annuals 50¢ or less; lilies and perennials $1.50 or less; hanging baskets $5. Perfect time to top up your flower beds. JULY 13 & 14, 9am-1pm, 4031 Ardoch Rd. (Coxvale), 2 sets of golf clubs, various other clubs, golf balls, antique chairs, rocking chairs, Indian head, pop cooler, miscellaneous items. Something for everyone. Cash only. SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 8am7pm. Chess sets; children’s table; Chalkware; Windmill pottery, decorative boxes; fishing lures, glassware, etc. New items every week. 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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NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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

NEW APPLIANCES

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

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

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

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.

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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Career Opportunity

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is accepting resumés for the positions of cashier and inside sales person. A knowledge of lumber, building materials and hardware would be an asset but not a must. All resumés must be faxed to 613-336-0184 or e-mailed to thook@hooksrona.com.

“We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer kindly" 1 Cor 4: 12-13

Southern Frontenac Community Services Caterer Wanted Southern Frontenac Community Services is seeking a qualified company or individual to provide weekly catering services for a noon time meal for seniors to be held across South Frontenac Township between the months of September – June. Interested applicants must provide us with a costing of such service, a sample menu and be willing to provide a selected committee with a meal sample to test food quality. For more details or to submit your application go to www.sfcsc. ca and click on Opportunities for details. Deadline for applications: July 24, 2013.

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mushrooms applies here too. Unless you are 100% sure of the flower’s identity and are sure it is safe to eat, do not eat. The following are some commonly grown flowers that must never be eaten. Buttercups (Ranunculus), Castor Beans, Crocus, Daffodil, Delphinium, Foxglove, Hydrangea, Lily of the Valley, Monkshood, Morning Glory, Petunia and Sweet Pea. Your gardening questions can be submitted and answered on our website at www. lanarkmastergardeners.mgoi.ca.

2008 Nissan Versa

Nice little Hatchback! $10,329 plus tax and licensing

Northern Frontenac Community Services Requires

Personal Support Workers (Male & Female) for the Respite Program Job Requirements: • PSW Certificate • First Aid and CPR Certification • Have a Reliable Vehicle • A clear CPIC

2009 Toyota Corolla

Fuel Economy at its best! $11,929 plus tax and licensing

This is a casual position with flexible hours. For more information please call Community Support Services at 613 279-3151. Please send resumés to: Community Support Services, NFCS Box 250, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Fax: 613 279-2565 Email: ctysick@frontenac.net

TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC Request for Proposal

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TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC

2013 Engineering Consulting Services – Mississippi River Bridge Replacement Road 509

TENDER No. PW-2013-14 Wagarville Bridge Rehabilitation

The Township of North Frontenac is seeking proposals from qualified consultant engineering firms to perform all required engineering services for the replacement of the Mississippi River Bridge on Road 509, a former Provincial highway.

SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by the Township of Central Frontenac will be received in envelopes clearly marked as “Tender No. PW-2013-14, Wagarville Bridge Rehabilitation” by the Clerk’s office at the Township of Central Frontenac Municipal Office, 1084 Elizabeth St., PO Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON, K0H 2P0 at 11:00 a.m. local time on:

Firms must have current WSIB coverage and appropriate Liability insurance as indicated by Request for Proposal documents. Proposal documents, which include the Minimum Requirements, shall be obtained at the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario. Please direct any specific inquiries to Jim Phillips, P. Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 230. Lowest or any proposal may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Proposal at any time up to the Award of the Proposal. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed envelope, clearly identifying the document as “2013 Engineering Consulting Services – Mississippi River Bridge Replacement Road 509” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Monday, July 29th, 2013 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

FRIDAY JULY 19th, 2013 For the rehabilitation of the Wagarville Bridge. The bridge consists of a three span steel girder bridge located on Wagarville Road 1.4 km west of Raymo Road. The works include: replacement of the existing bearings, repair of exterior steel girder ends, sandblast and recoating of all structural steel elements, installation of new expansion joints, and installation of approach protection. The Form of Tender is available for pickup at the Township of Central Frontenac Municipal Office, on Monday, July 8th, 2013, 1084 Elizabeth St., PO Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON, K0H 2P0. The cost for each tender package is thirty dollars ($30.00), which includes HST. Tenders will be opened in the Township Municipal Office shortly after the tender closing. If you should require further information, please contact Dave Levere, McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd., 115 Walgreen Road, RR 3, Carp, ON, K0A 1L0, Tel. No. (613) 836-2184, ext. 2237, Fax No. (613) 836-3742 or d.levere@mcintoshperry.com

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Donations to offset the cost of publication would be appreciated. Thursday July 11 BOLINGBROKE - MUSICIAN’S CIRCLE (musicians only), every Thursday, 7pm, ABC Hall; info Matthew Churchill 273-9005. BON ECHO PROVINCIAL PARK, David Archibald, family entertainer; 7pm at Amphitheatre, park admission covered by Friends of Bon Echo ½ hour before show CENTRAL FRONTENAC MINOR SOFTBALL, 6:30pm Parham @ Sharbot Lake Perth Rd @ Parham; 8:30pm Larochelle Drywall @ Parham LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB, 7pm, Pine View Free Methodist Church Cloyne. “Garden-bones”: how to use trees & shrubs in landscapes

Friday, July 12 CLOYNE - ESSENTIAL SERVICES FAIR sponsored by North Frontenac Community Policing Advisory Task Force, Barrie hall, 3–7pm; free admission, all welcome PLEVNA - MOVIE NIGHT, Clar Mill Hall, 7pm, sponsored by Northern Frontenac Community Services; donations welcome SYDENHAM HOLINESS CAMP special music by the Old Hymns, 7pm, all welcome

Fri – Sun July 12-14 CLOYNE STUDIO TOUR, 10am - 4pm, 1074 Little Pond Road and 1004 Foster Lane; information 613-336-8860, free admission.

Saturday July 13 BOLINGBROKE - FISH FRY DINNER, ABC Hall, 5pm & 6:30pm; reserve: Pat Hough, 2733781; rphougho@gmail.com. BELLROCK - JON MCLURG IN CONCERT, 7pm, community hall; free-will offering CLOYNE - PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Barrie Hall, 9am-noon; $8; 5-12years $4; under 5 free; sponsor: Cloyne & District Historical Society EAGLE LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. AGM, 8:30am-noon, Parham United Church hall, please bring food bank item FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; Verona Lions Club. Fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more. KASHWAKAMAK LAKE ASSOCIATION Annual General Meeting, Northbrook Lions Hall 9:30 – 11:30 am, all welcome! SHARBOT LAKE & DISTRICT LIONS COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, Oso Hall, 8 to 11 am;

$7; $3 ages 6-12 SYDENHAM HOLINESS CAMP special music by Crimson River, 7pm, all welcome VERONA FAMILY FISHING DAY, 9am-1pm, Verona [Rock] Lake; prizes; Verona Cattail Express rides; no barbed hooks; free BBQ for registered guests; pre-register: 374-1307 by July 8; sponsor: Verona Community Assoc.

Sunday July 14 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $14; info: 613-278-2427 MOUNTAIN GROVE CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE, 2pm, Please bring lawn chair; rain location United Church SYDENHAM HOLINESS CAMP special music by “Vocal Legacy”, 3 services, 10:30am, 2;30pm, 7pm, all welcome WILMUR CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE, 2pm in old Wilmur Church, McFadden & Wilmer Roads; info 353-2470 ZEALAND UNITED CHURCH CEMETERY SERVICE, 2pm; rain location Sharbot Lake United Church 2:30pm

Monday July 15 BOLINGBROKE - GAMES EVENINGS every Monday 7pm, ABC Hall; $5 PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151

Tuesday July 16 FOLEY MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION AREA, 9am-4pm; “Ways of the Woods”, outdoor survival program; $35 ($30 additional child); ages 6-12, pre-register: 613-273-3255 PLEVNA - CLAR-MILL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS meet 7:30pm Clar-Mill Hall, all welcome to attend.

Wednesday July 17 CENTRAL FRONTENAC MINOR SOFTBALL, 6:30pm Mtn Grove @ Parham; Parham @ Sharbot Lake; 8:30pm Sydenham @ Parham HARLOWE - ROAST BEEF SUPPER, community centre 4-7pm; $12; 12yrs & under $6; preschoolers free; sponsor: Harlowe Rec Club OMPAH – COMMUNITY POTLUCK & BIRTHDAY BASH, 6pm, community centre; all welcome.

Thursday July 18 BON ECHO PROVINCIAL PARK, “Bon Echo: The Early Years” presentation by Margaret Axford of the Cloyne & District Historical Society 8pm at Amphitheatre, park admission covered by Friends of Bon Echo ½ hour before show CENTRAL FRONTENAC MINOR SOFTBALL, 6:30pm Verona @ Parham; Sharbot Lake @ Mountain Grove; Parham @ Sharbot Lake; 8:30pm Play It Again Sports @ Sharbot Lake CLOYNE: SENIORS SOFTBALL, Thursdays

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he adults have had their fun at the 5th Annual Sydenham Triathlon, and now the kids will have their chance at the end of July in Sharbot Lake. The Kids of Steel Triathlon is returning after an eight-year hiatus. Race day is Sunday July 28. For 14 and 15-year-old triathletes, the race will also be an opportunity to qualify for the Ontario Summer Games, which will be held in Sudbury next summer. The 2013 event is part of a three-race series that is being organized by the Bytown Storm Triathlon Club, joining existing races in Stittsville and Dunrobin. Greg Kealey, a triathlon coach and the club's founder, said that the club wanted to add an event to make the series stronger. “I’ve been to the Sharbot Lake triathlons in the past, and I know how good the location is and how successful they have been, so it was easy to choose it as the location for a third race for our series,” he said.

He added that the added bonus for his Ottawa-based club was the ability to attract athletes from Frontenac County and Kingston who might not want to travel to the other events sponsored by the club. In addition to being a qualifying event for the Summer games, the Kids of Steel includes events for children as young as six years old. The distances vary depending on the age group, with 6 to 7-year-olds completing a 50 metre swim, 1.5 kilometre bike ride, and a 500 metre run. The oldest age group, 14 to 15-year-olds, swim 400 metres, bike 10 km, and run 4 km. Online Registration for the Kids of Steel, which costs $51, is available until Sunday, July 21 at http://bytowntriathlon.com/kossharbot-lake/ It will still be possible to register by phone up until the day before the race, but only online registrants are guaranteed to receive a race t-shirt.

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Friday July 19 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

Saturday July 20 ARDEN SENIORS BAZAAR, community centre, starts 9am: breakfast, garage sale, bake table, door prizes, silent auction, BBQ, crafts; To reserve table call: Barb, 335-2604. BOLINGBROKE - COMMUNITY POTLUCK & MUSIC JAM, ABC Hall, potluck dinner 5pm, music 6pm; info: 273-2571 BON ECHO PROVINCIAL PARK, Bill Bickle, award-winning photographer, 8pm, Amphitheatre, park admission covered by Friends of Bon Echo ½ hour before show NORTHBROOK - HIGH LAND WATERS MÉTIS COUNCIL Annual General Meeting & Information Session, Lions Hall, 1pm; potluck lunch, all are welcome; info Thomas Thompson 613-336-1339; Robert Lloyd 613-3368512 PARHAM - BBQ & MUSIC DAY, 1pm, IOOF hall; sponsor: Mayflower Lodge; all welcome O’DONNELL FAMILY BAND “Bordertown” from Cloyne, entertaining at Madoc Market, 10am-1:30pm PERTH ROAD - PIE SALE, Sunday school Hall, 9am till sold out; 353-1690. SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - Bocci Ball Tournament & BBQ SHARBOT LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. Annual General Meeting, 10am, Oso Hall

Sunday July 21 ARDEN UNITED CHURCH CEMETERY Memorial Service, 2pm; rain location: the church. ARDEN - WORSHIP AT THE LAKE at Camp Walleye, 1264 Cox Rd. 6:30pm, rain location Arden & Community Wesleyan Church; from July 21-Sept 1; no morning summer worship at the church PLEVNA – MEMORIAL CEMETERY SERVICE, 2pm; bring lawn chairs; rain location Holy Trinity Anglican Church, SHARBOT LAKE – HAM & TURKEY DINNER, St. James Major Catholic Church, 4-6:30pm; $12; 5-12yrs $5; 4 & under free; live music

Monday July 22 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.

Mon - Fri July 22-26 FOLEY MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION AREA, Nature Explorers Day Camp, ages 6-12, 9am4pm; $175 ($150 additional family member). Pre-register 613-273-3255; rebeccawhit-

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There are separate road and mountain bike divisions, and the bikes will be inspected before the race to make sure they are safe to ride. A certified bicycle helmet must be worn by all athletes as well. “The main goal of all our races, and that is what we want to bring to Frontenac County, is to provide an introduction and a continuing opportunity for children to enjoy the sport of triathlon,” said Kealey. To that end there is even a FunDu division for children under six years old - a 50 metre swim, 200 metre bike ride, and 100 metre run. Registration for the FunDu and can be done on the day of the race. The Kids of Steel started up in Sharbot Lake in the 1980s, attracting athletes from Kingston and beyond, including Canada's most celebrated triathlete, Simon Whitfield, whose accomplishments (Olympic gold and silver medals in four appearances in the games) are marked by a plaque on the

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Tuesday July 23 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolqinfo@gmail. com; lolqinfo.blogspot.ca

Wednesday, July 24 ALZHEIMER SOCIETY EDUCATION EVENT: Understanding and Coping with Brain Changes in Dementia, Sharbot Lake United Church Hall, 1-3pm; free; please pre-register: 613544-3078 HARLOWE - ROAST PORK SUPPER, community centre; $12; 12 & under $6; preschoolers free, 4-7pm; sponsor: Land o’Lakes Community Services HARROWSMITH - COMMUNITY FAMILY GAMES AFTERNOON, free, St. Paul’s United Church, 1-3pm; light refreshments; food bank donations accepted

Sunday July 28 SHARBOT LAKE – KIDS OF STEEL TRIATHLON, beach area, events for 6 to 15year-olds, online registration avail. up to July 21: bytowntriathlon.com/kos-sharbot-lake/ Phone registration up to July 27. Also FunDu for under 6yrs, register race day.

Regular Happenings AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall. Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome 336-9221. AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 2nd Wed, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Sydenham, 3rd Thursday, 9 – 11 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 549-1154, 1-800-267-7875. CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments: call 613-384-2361 or 1-866-877-0309 CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE – NORTHBROOK, in former United Church next to cemetery – Tues, Thurs, Fri, & Sat., 10am-2pm CLOTHING – HARTINGTON, COMMUNITY CARING, Princess Ann Community Centre, Mon 9-12, Tues 9-4, and Fri 9-12 CLOTHING - TREASURE TRUNK, Sharbot Lake, 1171 Cannon Rd. “New & Second Tyme Around Clothing” Donations welcome. 2792113. CLOTHING – VERONA, “Style Revival”, free clothing, Free Methodist Church, Wed & Thurs, 10am-1pm CLOYNE – YOGA; every Tuesday 5pm, Barrie Hall; sponsor: Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church; suggested donation $5. COMMUNITY DROP-IN – Sharbot Lake Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151. FLINTON – ADULT COMMUNITY DROPIN, Tuesdays, Rec Centre, 9am-3pm, homecooked style noon meals, all welcome, info: LOLCS, Pam 336-8934 x 229

beach. Volunteers are also being sought for race day. “We like to get a number of volunteers so the time commitment can be limited and volunteers can still have time to cheer their friends and relatives on,” said Greg Kealey. For further information, email bytowntri@ gmail.com

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n Sunday, June 30, 40 walkers and runners participated in the Canada Day Walk/Run. It was held on a revised course because part of the original course was washed out by the Saturday rain. $330 was raised for the Oso Recreation Committee. The race director was Rudy Hollywood.

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Urban poling in Sharbot Lake by Julie Druker s another way of promoting health and fitness in the community, staff at the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team (SLFHT) held an urban pole-walking workshop on June 27 at Oso beach. Ten people participated and learned the art of urban pole walking. Staff at the Family Health Team are hoping to see more people take up the activity. Nicole Bobbette, occupational therapist with the SLFHT, said the health benefits of urban poling are many and that it is an exercise for all ages and all fitness levels. She also said it is a "great option that is easy, affordable and fun for those with mobility issues." The activity was developed by an occupational therapist in Vancouver and it involves walking with two poles, one in each hand. The poles offer additional health benefits to an otherwise ordinary walk by integrating core upper body strength. The exercise is good for everyone but especially those who have issues with balance and or pain, who may have arthritis, or for those recovering from a stroke or hip or knee replacement surgery since the poles add extra stability. It is also an option for those in overall good health and who might want to up their daily workout but for whom running is not an option. The workshop was headed up by Nancy Hayes of Motion Specialties, a health care vendor, and long time master trainer of urban pole walking, Kari Galasso, who runs her Fit to the Core business in Kings-

ton. Galasso, who has been teaching the exercise in the Kingston area for six years, began the workshop first by demonstrating how to adjust, hold and use the poles, which are not just ordinary ski poles but ones that have been specially designed for walking. The poles have a carbon tip and an optional rubber booty attachment that give the walker added stability. The handles of the poles are contoured for a comfortable grip and neutralize all of the joints in the hand, making the grip comfortable for those who may have arthritis. They are marked with a unique measuring system so that they can be adjusted according to the walker's height. “The poles address so many health and mobility issues and I can't begin to tell you how many people have told me how they have changed their lives,” Kari explained. For those just looking for a new way to exercise the whole body, urban pole walking is a great option. It activates 90% of all the muscles in the body compared to regular walking, which only activates 50%. As a result it promotes core strengthening The exercise also promotes upright posture training and is a great cardio-vascular workout. Following her talk Galasso invited the group outside onto the grassy lawn, where she demonstrated the activity and answered questions before setting out on a walk down the trail. Staff at the SLFHT were pleased with the turnout for the workshop and are hoping to hold a second one in the near future. Nicole

Kari Galasso demonstrates urban pole walking will have a set of urban poles available at the medical centre for anyone interested in having a try at the exercise. The poles, which cost $100, can be purchased by those in-

terested in making the activity a regular part of their daily or weekly fitness program. For more information contact Nicole Bobbette at the SLFHT, 613-279-2100

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS

NOTICE OF PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAW 0402/2013 TAKE NOTICE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands passed By-law No. 0402/2013, on the 2nd day of July, 2013, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as Amended. AND TAKE NOTICE THAT: i. Only individuals, corporations, and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or group on its behalf. ii. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

Sharbot Lake Hotel Mural

The Sharbot Lake Hotel Mural was unveiled on Canada Day. Former employees who were in attendance are from left to right:

Ann (MacPherson) Walsh, Anita Moyst, Sandra (Hansen) Hallam, Doreen (Warren) Kirkham, Skip Moyst, Janet (Sully) Rhyndress, Heather (Moyst) Gillespie, Mary Raymond, Marlene (Donnelly) Beattie.

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AN EXPLANATION of the purpose and effect of the By-law, and a KEY MAP describing the lands to which the By-law applies are attached. DATED at the Township of Addington Highlands This 3rd day of July, 2013 Jack Pauhl, Clerk NOTE: The last day for filing objection will be July 30, 2013. The objection must be received by this date in order to be valid. Any appeal submitted to the Township of Addington Highlands for referral to the Ontario Municipal Board must be filed with the Clerk and include: 1) The objection to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection. 2) The name and address of the appellant. 3) The fee payment required by the Ontario Municipal Board in the amount of $125.00 payable to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario. EXPLANATORY NOTE TO BY-LAW NUMBER 0402/2013 PURPOSE OF THE BY-LAW: An application was received from Anthony Kojro to rezone a parcel of land located in Part of Lot 4, Concession 11, south side of North Shore Road, in the geographic Township of Anglesea. The subject land is more specifically described by way of Reference Plan 29R-10050 prepared by MacDonald & Eberhardt Surveying Ltd. The lands are on the west side of Highway No. 41 and have frontage on North Shore Road and extend to the shoreline road allowance around Skootamatta Lake. This application is the result of a condition of consent for application SEV 2012/05. The severed land will create a new lot that is accessed by a private road. The resulting new property contains a trailer with a wood frame addition and a wood deck. The applicant plans to remove the existing structures in order to build a cottage recognizing the existing setback from the high water mark.

he Sydenham RehabWell Clinic opened in January and is located in the Drugsmart Pharmacy, at 4375 Mill St. in Sydenham. They provide Physiotherapy, Nursing Foot Care, Massage Therapy and Custom Orthotics to the residents of Frontenac County and are pleased to serve the community's health

care needs. In the photo from left to right are: Samantha Thompson - Registered Massage Therapist; Candace Bertrim - Registered Practical Nurse - Advanced Foot Care Nurse; Annie Campbell - Administrative Assistant; and Latif Khoja - Clinic Director and Registered Physiotherapist.

Kids Soccer in Cloyne Children’s Soccer for ages 3 to 12 will be starting up on Monday August 19, 6pm, at the track field at North Addington Education Centre in Cloyne; $15 per child or $35 for a family of 3 or more. This is a 6-week program. Contact Lisa Keller or Jane Muston to register: keller1572@gmail.com

The subject land is designated Waterfront Residential in the Official Plan and is zoned Rural (RU) in the Zoning By-law. The zoning application requests the land being severed be placed in the Residential Limited Service (RLS) Zone, to recognize the limited service provided at this location and regularize performance standards. EFFECT OF THE BY-LAW REQUEST: The by-law would rezone the severed lot and place the lands being severed within the Residential Limited Service Exception Nine (RLS-9) Zone and thereby recognize the limited municipal services being provided, that the provision of emergency services may be limited, and that the Township does not maintain the road. Furthermore, this exception zone will regularize the reduced setback from the high water mark of the proposed dwelling from the required 30 metres; the new dwelling is proposed to be located at the same setback as the existing trailer and frame addition on the site. The rezoning implements the zoning conditions associated with consent application SEV 2012/05. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: The property is in Part of Lot 4, Concession 11, along the south side of North Shore Road, in the geographic Township of Anglesea, Township of Addington Highlands. The subject lands are more specifically described as parts 1 to 8 by way of Reference Plan 29R-10050 prepared by MacDonald & Eberhardt Surveying Ltd.

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