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A weekend of gatherings

by Jeff Green

The Grand Parade of the Silver Lake Pow Wow is not an entirely solemn event, but it carries the weight of ceremony. The dancers enter the ring in a prescribed order, the flag bearers hop from one foot to the other to the beat of the drum, which performs a slow song that befits the occasion. Although the Silver Lake Pow Wow is 19 years old, the gathering of communities at summer's end goes back a lot longer than that. Old friends greet each other with words and hugs, and after the elder has said a few words and the drum sends the assembled dancers through another turn around the ring, the parade breaks up and the greetings continue. Then the ring is opened up to everyone in attendance and it is completely filled. The Pow Wow is under way. At the Maberly Fair, the parade enters the fairgrounds led by two girls dressed as heads of garlic, followed by a marching pipe band, floats carrying entire extended families pulled by newer and older tractors (including one that is over 90 years old) followed by fire trucks. Politicians and heads of agricultural groups, as well as the fair convenor, bring greetings as the parade participants watch from the infield, but the fair is already underway. The Light Horse show is well into its second hour; the poultry are squawking away in the poultry display shed; Marilyn the Psychic is already making predictions in her booth; the zucchini vehicles are set out on a table even though the race is hours away, and old friends are greeting each other throughout the compact fairgrounds. It’s a one-day fair so no one wants to wait for the ceremony to be completed before starting to have fun. The Parham Fair starts on Friday evening. The grandstand is almost full when the fair committee and township politicians proclaim the fair open, but the people aren’t paying much attention. They are waiting for the Light Horse pull to begin. They want to see if Bill Lee will win again (he will – at 7,200 pounds, see photo on page 9). Meanwhile kids and teenagers are gathering at the bandshell for the Cowboy/ Cowgirl and Parham Idol contests to start. Ambush is ready to play when the contests end, and the midway is open for business. These three events and others are all about people gathering in community to mark the end of another summer, before preparations begin for another harsh rural winter’s onset.

A human garlic head at the Maberly Fair.

Above left - Mitch Shewell, the male head dancer at the Silver Lake Pow Wow. Above right, one of the younger contestants in the Cowgirl competition at the Parham Fair (more photos inside)

Hillier takes on Hydro … and Hudak? by Jeff Green anark Frontenac Lennox and Addington MPP Randy Hillier has taken on one particularly unpopular opponent this summer, Hydro One. On August 1, Hillier wrote a letter to the Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin, in which he asked Marin to investigate Hydro One billing practices. Among the issues he raised were billing accuracy on the new time of use meters that Hydro has installed over the last few years. The meters are set up to charge users different rates at different times, but the bill that hydro users receive includes only the total owing. In his letter, Hillier compares this to receiving phone bills that don’t include a list of long distance calls, or bank statements that don’t include transaction details. Secondly, Hillier notes that many time of use meters are unable to communicate with the Hydro One Network, so they have not resulted in the end of estimated billings, which are only reconciled with actual use when a meter reader is dispatched. “And, when the actual bills do arrive, customers are stuck with catch-up bills they can’t afford” Hillier wrote. Hillier pointed to two other issues related to failures of time of use meters and Hydro’s inability to rectify mistakes in a timely manner, often resulting in unexpected high bills that customers struggle to pay. “These issues are a major concern for the people in my riding ... Given that every Hydro One customer is affected by the lack of transparency in Hydro One’s billing/metering process, it is my recommendation that your office investigate these practices of Hydro One.” Hillier concluded. Two weeks later Andre Marin wrote back saying that a representative from his office would be contacting Mr. Hillier’s office for more details and a preliminary assessment of the complaint will be completed in the coming months. “I thought it was hopeful,” said Hillier, when contacted this week by phone from his office at Queen’s Park. “At least he found my argument had merit and was worthy enough to investigate.” On the very same day that Randy Hillier sent his letter to Andre Marin, there were five by-elections in Ontario in seats that were vacated by retiring Liberal Party MPPs. The Conservative Party gained one of those seats; the NDP gained two and the Liberals held on to two. These results, after a year of scandal for the Liberals, did not reflect well for Conservative Party Leader Tim Hudak.

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As a result, 10 PC party members put forward an amendment to the party’s constitution to the upcoming policy convention of the party. If passed by 2/3 of the members, the amendment would trigger a review of party leader Tim Hudak. In a letter to the party president and executive, Hillier urged that the motion be allowed to come to the floor at the upcoming convention. “Despite making tremendous gains in the last general election and winning a seat in Toronto for the first time in nearly two decades, there are party members and media pundits who have come out against Tim’s leadership, in particular since these last by-elections. This proposed amendment is evidence of that. Historically, publicly-expressed doubts, when they are left unattended, have proved most damaging to our leader’s image and our party’s morale …. The continued, un-addressed criticism of Tim will subject him to a death by a thousand cuts. To me our party and leader deserve more than that. This is why I am encouraging you to allow the proposed constitutional amendment to be debated at the September convention.” After the letter was sent, reports in the Toronto newspapers, and last week in the Perth Courier have identified Hillier along with MPP Frank Klees as advocates for a review of Hudak’s leadership. “Sometimes the media torque and distort things,” Hillier said this week. “I feel very comfortable supporting due process. I think it is our obligation to make sure the people who volunteer and raise money for the party have a right to express themselves.” Hillier then said he has not had any interest in the leadership of the party since the leadership convention in 2009, which was won by Tim Hudak. Both Randy Hillier and Frank Klees sought the leadership of the Ontario Conservative Party at that time. Hiller finished in fourth place on the first ballot. The election used a multiple choice voting system. People voted for the candidates in order of preference. Before the vote took place Randy Hillier sent a letter to his projected voters, urging them to put Tim Hudak’s name in as their second choice. This helped Hudak increase his share of the vote from 33% to 39% after the Hillier votes were jettisoned after he finished in fourth and last place on the first ballot. Hillier received 10% of the vote on the first ballot.

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rlene Seale lives in a picturesque house on a tiny peninsula on Loughborough Lake. She is presently engaged in a dispute with South Frontenac Township that is going to the Ontario Municipal Board, and one thing that all the combatants in the dispute would agree on is that the house could never be built today.

The front, back, and west sides of the house are all located a few feet from the water, and as waterfront property owners throughout Eastern Ontario are certainly aware of, no new construction is permitted within 30 metres of any lake in the region. This has been the case in South Frontenac ever since the township approved its first Official Plan in 2001.

Township Of Central Frontenac Notice - ROAD CONSTRUCTION The construction contract to rehabilitate the Wagarville Bridge, 3 km west of Parham on Wagarville Road, will start the first week of September, 2013 and be completed by the end of October, 2013.

All of those waterfront homes that were built before 2001 were given a special status by municipal planning departments. They were given the logic-twisting status of “legalnon conforming”. That means that the homes are legal, although they do not conform to the comprehensive zoning bylaw of the township. The only time that this becomes an issue for the properties’ owners is when they want to renovate. Putting in additions, new decks, etc. has been difficult or impossible because the new construction would be located within 30 metres of the water. The only exceptions have been cases where a deck or a section of a home are being replaced, and in those cases the planning departments typically insists that the new construction remain within the ‘footprint’ of what it is replacing, to minimise potential run-off into the lake. It does not take long when looking at an

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC WORKSHOP LAKE DEVELOPMENT The Township of Central Frontenac would like to invite all property owners on Eagle Lake, Crow Lake, Silver Lake and the west basin of Sharbot Lake to a workshop on lake development. The workshop will be held on Saturday, September 7th 2013, at 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Soldier’s Memorial Hall at 1107 Garrett Street in Sharbot Lake. For further information, please contact: Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator Phone: (613) 279-2935 x 222 Email: planning@centralfrontenac.com

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The work will require the traffic to be reduced to one lane for part of the work. The road will also have to be closed off for short duration periods of up to fifteen minutes at a time, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; this will give the contractor time to jack the bridge off of the footings and later back onto the footings. Once the bridge is jacked up or down and is re-secured in place the bridge will be reopened. McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. from Carp, Ontario, are the design engineers and will be supervising the construction.

overhead photo of Arlene Seale’s property to figure out that she would have trouble getting approval for any new construction. Arlene Seale tried to do just that in 2011. Her husband had just died in late November of 2010 after an extended illness, and she wanted to make a change to the house because the most commonly used doorway, the one facing the driveway, had a runoff problem from the roof. This meant flooding in the spring and danger from falling snow in the winter. In order to rectify the problem, Seale wanted to either put in a garage at that location, or close off the porch with a small addition/ mudroom at the side of her house. Alan Revill, then the township’s chief building official, met with Seale in February of 2012. The porch was 17ft. by 7ft. and the new construction was slated to be 15ft. by

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I once smoked a joint with Justin Trudeau; didn’t you? SINCE 1970

by Jeff Green

t was back at the Mississippi bridge, about 15 years ago. I was on a work crew for North Frontenac Township. There were five of us hitting the bridge with sledge hammers at key locations, hoping to make it start falling apart so the province would pay for a two-lane bridge (it took a lot of time but the plan did eventually work) A few 20-somethings were on a canoe camping trip. They stopped at the bridge and they approached us and asked us if we had any pot. None of us did but there was a guy living in Mississippi at the time who I knew might have some so we went and got some. We let the canoeists have some pot if they would swing a hammer with us. We all smoked and there was no more hammering that day. One of the guys had a strange clipped accent, held his head quite high, and they all called him Justin. I never thought much about it until now, but since Justin Trudeau recently revealed that he has smoked marijuana 6 or 7 times, I realize that it must have been him back at the Mississippi bridge. Who else could it have been?

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f you had to drive on some portions of North Frontenac’s newly resurfaced Ardoch Road from Ardoch to the Austris Road you will agree whoever was responsible for the tar & chip job should be tarred and feathered. We followed the instructions carefully. The tiny Township ad in the “News” was appropriate. It warned us to be careful and drive slowly. What it neglected to say was that we’d best just drive on the K&P trail or walk for a couple days until the flying tar & chip & stone goop settled on someone else’s car or truck. Now it would be just as appropriate to have Greenwood Paving pay for a larger Township add in the “News” acknowledging the many complaints and apologizing. Maybe it could include the best method to clean the gravel, tar and crud off our brakes, wheels, springs and undercarriage. How about an offer to pay for windshield and paint damage? Next year North Frontenac should waste all the “free” GST Gas rebate money on five more Dark Skies. At least it would be a lot easier on our vehicles and every local astronomer would then have his or her own personal star peepers pad. Leo Ladouceur

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OK the story is not true, but it is at least more interesting than the one Justin Trudeau told to the Huffington Post (it had to be the Huffington Post, didn’t it) about taking a puff from a joint when it came by him at a dinner party at his house three years ago. Come to think of it, Trudeau’s story is probably not exactly true either. In my experience, joints don’t get passed around the table at dinner parties these days, any more than cigarettes do. The smokers congregate on the porch to smoke. The pot smokers seem to know each other at parties and they drift off every once in a while. The non-smokers don’t even know what is happening half the time. Likely as not Justin followed along on that fateful night three yeas ago. He said that he has only smoked 6 or 7 times in his life, so he must have decided to have another try, and said, “Hey, I think I’ll join you guys this time.” Or maybe, just maybe, he has smoked more than 6 or 7 times in his life. It is also really convenient that Trudeau’s dope smoking took place at his own home, not at a friend’s house. That way there is no question of him driving after partaking. In short the whole thing smacks of political spin. But I don’t care. I’m not likely to change my vote over revelations about pot smoking at dinner parties. There are other issues that might be more relevant, such as policies and trustworthiness. So while Trudeau might not have my vote, neither has he lost it with his pot smoking story confession. The broader issue of legalizing marijuana is important, however. There is no doubt that the current scenario is untenable. When what are called simple marijuana possession charges come to the court, the courts do not know what to do. Penalties rage from outright dismissal, fines of $100 or so, or donations to charity in exchange for a withdrawal of charges. The courts have no interest in marijuana possession or smoking, and they ake up expensive court time.. So it is not surprising that police chiefs want to deal with it as a ticket-able matter. That way they can ticket drivers who have been smoking, and leave the dinner party smoker alone. The problem - and this is why the entire

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matter has been sitting in limbo for years now - is that people who possess marijuana, got it somehow, and the courts continue to take production and trafficking charges very seriously. Marijuana is sometimes called ‘weed’, and this is because it grows like one. With the possible exception of in the Arctic, anyone can grow a little bit, or a lot, of marijuana if they choose to in their gardens. It's a lot easier to grow good pot than it is to brew decent beer or distill palatable spirits. Any new law will need to deal with that by imposing limits. More importantly, marijuana is grown commercially on a large scale, and is trafficked by criminal organizations. It is not easy to orchestrate a transition from criminal cartels to a legal, taxable industry. And how to do all of this without increasing the use of a drug that, while not physically addictive, is nonetheless subject to abuse, is another issue. While I question some of the details of

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7ft. According to Seale, Revill told her that she could not build the garage but closing off the porch would be acceptable. As well, she said that Revill also informed her that since the new construction was less than 108 square feet, a building permit would not be required. So, in June, Arlene Seale’s son began building the addition. As he was working on the project, Krista Johnston, a building inspector with the township, paid a visit and asked why construction was going on without a building permit. The construction was halted on the spot, and Arlene Seale called the township. The very next day she met with Lindsay Mills, the township’s planner. At this point, Arlene Seale says that she

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did not know that there may be zoning issues in her case. “Lindsay Mills told me that Alan Revill had retired and he would have to contact him to confirm my story. I thought he was the new building official. I did not know he was the township’s planner. I showed him the picture of the house the way it looked and had drawn in the enclosure,” said Arlene Seale. A little over a month later, on July 17, 2012, Lindsay Mills called Searle back, and according to her he confirmed that Alan Revill had approved the construction. “I asked Lindsay Mills to put it in writing, but that never hap-

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Justin Trudeau’s revelations, I do take him at his word on the policy end. It is time to deal with marijuana legislation. The following four statements are true, in my experience. Marijuana has therapeutic, medicinal uses. Marijuana can be a gateway drug to more serious and more dangerous substances. Marijuana is a pleasant, harmless stimulant for many people. Marijuana is a damaging, mind-altering drug that does terrible damage to many other people. Hopefully Mr. Trudeau, the Liberal Party, and eventually Parliament as a whole, will be willing now to look carefully at all the issues involved. Removing the old stigmas about dope smoking, the ‘reefer madness’ stuff, is good as far as it goes, and that’s what I expect Mr. Trudeau is really trying to do, and it is a prelude to serious debate on how to legalise marijuana without opening the door to more drug abuse. By the way, on that day back at the Mississippi bridge, I didn’t inhale.

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· The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club hosted the annual Show & Shine Car Show on Saturday. It was a nice day to enjoy some great cars, food and fun. Thank you to all the Lions and to all those who came out to the show. · On Monday, September 9, breast cancer survivors and women currently undergoing treatment will meet at the Blue Bench Bakery & Cafe at 2:30pm for an informal support meeting. All are welcome. · Denbigh Countryfest is coming up September 13, 14 & 15. Enjoy your favourite activities, including exhibits, concerts, children's games, horse pulls, and lumberjack competition. For information call Janice at 333-2797. · I want to say a big thank you to everyone who makes this column what it is. I appreciate your calls and emails with events and information. The photo of Rebecca Hartman in last week's paper was graciously forwarded to me by Catherine Grant, though I missed relaying that info on to the paper and my name appeared with the picture. · It's back to school next week! Wishing everyone a great start to the new year!

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· Your old reporter attended the Tweed Elvis Festival, leading the Friday opening prayer and also the prayers at the Elvis inspirational morning on the Sunday. It was great and I got “ all shook up”. If Elvis had stuck with gospel music and gospel concerts we might still have him today- probably leading events similar to the Gaither music style. · This Sunday Sept. 1, the Harlowe Wesleyan and Standard Church will be closed for that Sunday only so the folks can attend the Ivanhoe District Church camp. The public are welcome and this camp features worship leader Rhonda Spurrell who has served musically with Bill and Gloria Gaither; evangelists Rev. John Symonds and Rev. Chris Burtch, who is related to our own Pastor Charlie Burtch, and many others. Each day features prayer, Bible study, services, kids and youth happenings, plus weekend gospel concerts. · The Land O’Lakes Emmanuel congregation has reached an important milestone in their spiritual quest of becoming “one church, with one central and accessible ministry site”, and have sold their Cloyne United Church worship site effective September 25. The public are welcome to a service of Commemoration and Closure of the Cloyne United Church on Sunday Sept. 15 at 3pm. · The Rev. Raymond Martin will be celebrating a birthday party at the Parrot Centre in Napanee this Sat. afternoon August 31 and all are welcome to attend. We have many fond memories of Raymond, Marjorie and family when they lived in Arden and ministered so faithfully in the two Standard Churches. · Also special welcome home to our own Howard Gibbs after a holiday in Myrtle Beach. · Special thanks to Tim Trickey of Bordenwood for raising awareness of the plight of our road from Henderson up to Harlowe- which really takes some curvacious slow driving to dodge the pot holes. Deepest support to the road crews who valiantly administer coal tar/gravel mix by the truck loadto no avail as a complete overhaul is needed and there is not enough tax base funding to pay for that. I wonder if our area will have to resort some “creative fundraising” (a calendar similar to one done in England by Rylstone Women's Institute that raised $2 million for their cause) to pay for much needed road maintenance- or failing that, an extreme rise in taxation- perish the thought! One of our “coffee friends” suggests a re-alignment of existing funds, diverting more to the overall Henderson road needs and less to other areas. Any other thoughts, folks, would be most welcome. · The baking, produce and preserves sold by the Kennebec and District Historical Society were scrumptious and fresh. · Our kids will very soon be going back to their new school, the Granite Ridge Educational Centre, so please everyone drive with care as school buses carrying our precious cargo start up again. Until the school opens Kindergarten to grade 6 will commence at the former Sharbot Lake Public School, and Grades 7 to 12 at the former high school. · The21 st Annual Inroads Studio Tour is on this weekend featuring 13 locations plus food available at the Arden Le-

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august 29, 2013 gion. Here is an opportunity to experience the unique expressions of local artisans in their studios, while touring our Land O'Lakes region. · The teddy bears are coming out for their annual picnics so please exercise caution in walking and carry an air horn.

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· Howard and Carol Morrison have returned to Maryland due to health problems. · Get well wishes to Joan Cook and Ed Warren. · So happy to have Ruth Jackson back for a holiday. · Bob & Elaine Delisle attended a beautiful wedding in Smiths Falls on Saturday. Their nephew, Adam Delisle, married Melanie Goyer-Kennedy. Adam is a motorbike driver and he jumped over the bride with his motorbike at the home of his parents. · There will be coffee time at the Snow Road Community Centre this Friday Aug. 30, 10am til noon. See you there.

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The Annual Garlic Festival is here. Visit the festival this Saturday August 31 from 9 am to 2 pm. Sample great food such as farm fresh corn, soups, vegetables, jams, preserves and baking from the Frontenac Farmers' Market and, of course, all the yummy goodies made with the star attraction, garlic. Learn about the 17 different garlics grown in this area from the farmers themselves. Purchase your fresh, Ontario garlic for the year. Learn about the uses of garlic in our food for its fabulous taste and health benefits. Admission and parking are free.

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· Deepest sympathy to Marilyn Meeks and family on the passing of her mother, Joyce Smith. · The Henderson United Church was thrilled by the outstanding turnout last Wednesday for their Beef & Pork Supper. As usual, the food was wonderful. Special thanks from the church to the many volunteers who cooked, baked, manned the ticket booth or just organized the seating arrangements, and especially to those guests who attended the dinner, many of whom stood in line outside the hall. · The Arden United Church’s Auction was another standing room only event, with many out-of-towners attending the very large happening. Auctioneer Brad Synder kept the crowd on their toes, and as promised, finished the entire auction before 3pm. Items were either donated or consigned for auction and featured a range of items, from old toys and porcelain dolls to boats and a car. Wayne Carrothers, Chair of the Committee, expressed his sincere thanks to the many volunteers who offered their time, trucks and muscles to move the various items to the Kennebec Hall. Others volunteered in numerous venues, whether cooking breakfast or lunch, displaying auction items or recording purchased pieces. Thanks to everyone who attended, thanks to all the volunteers and see you next year!! · The Kennebec and District Historical Society’s Sale of baked goods, vegetables and preserves was also very well attended. Thanks to everyone who donated and everyone who bought. · Each one of these groups above are extremely thankful for their community’s support. Fundraising events demand a lot of effort from volunteers but it makes all their work worthwhile if they have a large support system. · This Labour Day weekend is the 21st Annual Inroads Studio Tour of Frontenac and Lanark Counties. Arden’s own, Sarah Hale, Joanne Picket and Judith Versavel will welcome guests into their studios for the 3-day event. They are all respected artists and are well known throughout the coun-

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ties, with much of their work displayed in Perth and other facilities in various communities. While visiting Arden and the Artisans, please stop at the Legion, which is offering a light lunch as well as home baked bread and desserts. The Legion will be open September 2. · On Sept. 7, the Legion will be hosting the 1st Annual “Super Dart Tournament”. This is as eastern Ontario event with 16 teams competing for the $1000 first prize. Breakfast will be available from 7:30 to 9:30am and lunch from 11am to 3pm at the branch. For those not interested in darts, drop into the branch as there will be other activities available. · The Arden and Community Wesleyan Church is hosting a Roast Beef dinner at the Kennebec Community Centre Sat. Sept. 7, 5-6:30pm. This spectacular dinner is well attended so mark it on your calendar. The cost is a free will donation and it is a fundraising event so come out and support this worthwhile group of volunteers. · The Legion is planning their Annual Car Rally on Sept. 14. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 on entry day. There is a BBQ planned and a prize for the best poker hand. For more information please contact the Arden Legion at 613335-2737.

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Editor’s note: From all of us here at the News, we would like extend our deepest sympathy to Marilyn Meeks and family on the death of her mother, Joyce Smith, who passed away on Saturday morning, August 24 at Arbour Heights Home in Kingston.

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· On Friday Sept 6 there will be a free movie “The Phantom of the Opera” at Cloyne United Church at 7pm. · Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church congregation invites the community to gather for a service of Commemoration and Closure of the Cloyne United Church building in Cloyne on Sunday, September 15, at 3 p.m. Following this service of closure, the congregation will hold their worship services at 10 am on Sundays in the Lions Hall in Northbrook.

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Garden Tour. On August 23, 10 folks toured selected Ompah gardens. The tour began at Lothlorien Farm with a viewing of several flower and vegetable gardens spread out over some acreage, complete with two kinds of deer fencing. The highlight of Edith Beaulieu’s compact gardens was a 15 foot hollyhock, and blueberry bushes. Everyone was presented with a container of delicious blueberries to take home. Bridges and arbours complemented the many beautiful Kelford gardens. Homemade zucchini muffins and crabapple punch were served in the Seitz gardens followed by a visit to their Canonto Lake cottage. The weather was lovely, each garden was very interesting and very different, and the participants agreed that this should be the first of many annual garden tours.

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· Condolences to the family of Keith Howitt of Sharbot Lake. Sympathy also to the Schonauer family on the death of Joyce Francis, and to the family of Lisa (Bertrim) MacDonald, who passed away this week. Also, our deepest sympathy is extended to Marilyn Meeks, correspondent for Mountain Grove, and the Smith family on the passing of her mother Joyce Smith. Joyce and her husband Fred were always dedicated exhibitors at the Parham Fair and it is so sad that she passed away on the fair weekend. Keep the memories close to help you through this difficult time. · Speaking of Parham Fair. What a great weekend for the fair!! The weather co-operated beautifully. A HUGE thank you to all the to volunteers who dedicated the entire weekend to make the fair a success. · Happy Birthday wishes to Danka Brewer, Jude (Fletcher & Glenda's grandson), Jorja Steele, Zelda Hannah, Chad Dunham, Doug Teal, Aurora McCumber, Michael Sproule, Natasha Whan, Dylan McKinnon, Aaron Keefe, Jake Neadow, Jade Robinson and Warner Antoine. · Happy Anniversary to Joe & Shelley Welch. · Good luck to all those students who will be heading off to

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· Condolences to the Fallu family from the neighbours of Patrick. R.I.P. Patrick. · Tay Valley Township Official Plan Review. If you have not already done so please try to find the time to check out the Official Plan which can be found on the township website as well as the issue sheets which you can read and comment on. There are changes regarding land use and other issues that could mean the township will have more of a say on what you can do with your property. Please express your opinions. www.tayvalleytwp.ca · The Tay Valley Police Services Board and the O.P.P are hosting a Seniors Awareness Seminar on Thursday September 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lanark Lodge Auditorium, 115 Christie Lake Road, Perth. Some topics covered: telephone scams, internet scams, safety tips and more. You don’t want to miss it. · If your dog or cat is missing OR if you are interested in adopting one, please contact the Animal Control Officer, Anita Stuart at 613-259-9998, email: aj.stuart@yahoo.com. You might want to keep the phone number for future use. · The Sundance Studio Tour is this weekend, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, at the corner of Hwy. 7 and County Rd. 36. Come out and enjoy the music while you browse the wares of innovative, creative, and traditional artists. You are sure to find something you will like and you have the chance to buy local. · Scottish Country Dancing will be taking place at McMartin House in Perth, Friday mornings at 9:15 am. Beginners welcome. Starts Friday Sept. 13. Call Freda to reserve your spot 273-2571. · The Maberly Fair went off without a hitch this weekend. I hope you had a chance to thank a volunteer, because it was all organized by people taking time out of their schedules to make sure it happened.

Healthy Beginnings:

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he North Frontenac Community Food Bank has received funding support from the United Way for a new prenatal/ new mom program called Healthy Beginnings. The Child Centre in Sharbot Lake will be hosting the program, which will be held every Wednesday from 10 am until noon. Pregnant women and first time moms are eligible for the program, which includes nutrition and food preparation programming that has been developed by the food bank and its partners, which include the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market and others. “We will be having cooking sessions, sessions on freezing and canning - all topics dealing with easy ways to increase the nutrition at a low cost,” said Tracy Bamford, a food bank volunteer. The Child Centre will be providing information sessions every second week on topics such as child safety, car seats, hygiene, etc. As an added bonus, thanks to the support from the United Way, participants will receive milk, bread and other food items to take home once each month. As well, when there are cooking classes, they will be able to take home their share of what has been prepared. Bamford has plans to put in a demonstration garden at the Child Centre, which will be tended by participants in the program and will provide them with fresh produce. Anyone who is interested in Healthy Beginnings, either for themselves or someone they know, is encouraged to call the Child Centre at 613-279-2244.

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or years, Sundance Studio Tour has welcomed thousands of patrons throughout the Labour Day weekend. To facilitate growth, allowing more artists to participate, a move to the Fall River Restaurant's "river view" location last year was a natural progression. To reflect the expansions, the name has been changed to Sundance Artisan Festival. The festival is an evolution of creative, innovative and traditional artisans, local farm-to-plate cuisine and eclectic toe-tapping music. As always, the theme of Sundance is individual creativity with an element of reclaimed, recycled or natural materials, with impressions in wood, stone, cloth, metal, clay and other media. The original expressions of the returning artists will be complimented by new artists, 30+ this year. Along with visual art, patrons will enjoy the natural flavours of handcrafted organic food. Culinary delights include fiery pulled pork, Arctic Char burgers and Turkey and Cranberry Sausages from The Fall River Restaurant, as well as local beer and Ontario wines As hosts of the Sundance Festival, restaurant owners, Paul & Michele Zammit, recognize the tradition they are carrying forward and hope to expose the diversity of talent our area has to offer. ”We have worked to include all the arts and make the Sundance Festival a complete experience for all the senses”. They welcome former patrons to return and hope to pleasantly surprise new guests with the peaceful setting they offer in Maberly at the corner of Highway #7 and Country Rd.36. Once you have visited the festival, walk next door and delight your senses yet again with the finest organic lunch or dinner you have ever enjoyed. Recognized by the Ottawa Citizen as "Canada's Greenest Restaurant," Sundance Artisan Festival is a natural addition to the Fall River mandate... natural, organic, complimentary and memorable. Turn off the cell phone, relax and enjoy the day! For more information check out sundancestudio.ca or fallriverinc.com - submitted by Sundance Festival

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he 5th annual “Mooks” fishing derby was hosted by Roger & Sandra Meeks on Aug 17 in memory of their son Trevor. With the support of family, friends, and the community we raised an unbelievable amount of $5575 for Camp Oochigeas (cancer camp for kids). We started the day off fishing, followed by a fish fry, potluck dinner, volleyball, bonfire, silent auction,and other raffles. The winner of the fishing derby was Bruce McShane. Bruce and the two winners of the half and half draws graciously donated their winnings back to Camp Ooch. Special thanks to the cooks, Gary Morrow, Dean Salmond, and Mark Morrow. A huge thank you to everyone for your help and support, and also to all who donated items for the silent auction. Thank you for making this a day to remember and a day that Trevor would be very proud of. See everyone next year, Sat., Aug 16, 2014. - submitted by Sandra Meeks

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Good words to know before school

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let out a guttural response - more astounded than profane though it hovered dangerously close to the tipping point. I looked at my iPad. Could that combination of letters actually spell a word? I had changed the opponent setting on my Scrabble app to expert. Against an ingenious computer, I simply didn’t stand a chance. Just how much vocabulary does a brainless, electronic device know? Vocabulary knowledge is more significant than one might realize. Did you know, for example, that a high school student needs a vocabulary of 80,000 words for academic success? Research shows that vocabulary is a strong predictor of children’s achievement. Vocabulary at kindergarten entry predicts 10th grade reading comprehension. (Porche, M., P.O. Tabors, S.R. HarrIs, & C. Snow (2007). Is literacy enough? Pathways to academic success for adolescents. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing.) Children who recognize words find learning to read more purposeful and enjoyable than do children who struggle to understand the words they’ve decoded. Children with larger vocabularies in their first years of school soar ahead of children with limited word knowledge, and they are able to apply their reading comprehension skills to studies in math, science, history, geography and more. Researchers studying this phenomena tell us that parents and caregivers play an enormous role in children’s academic success even before children go to school for the first time. Susan B. Neuman, professor and literacy expert from the University of Michigan, suggests that the best way to boost children’s vocabulary is to engage them in purposeful talk. With infants and toddlers purposeful talk is usually instinctual. We teach children to say words relevant to their needs by modelling slow, clear, and face-toface speech. As their vocabulary grows and

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sentences emerge, Neuman emphasizes the importance of intentionally clarifying and extending children’s vocabulary. Throughout each day describe unfamiliar words in simple terms and introduce new words linked to your child’s prior knowledge. If, for example, your child already knows that ‘weatherman’ is someone who helps us know if it will be sunny, rainy or snowy the next day, teach your child the word ‘meteorologist’. Neuman explains that teaching vocabulary to young children is not a one shot deal. Children need many and varied experiences hearing, saying, and using new words in various contexts over time to consolidate their learning. Because of this Neuman suggests being selective about the words we teach children. Help children learn words that they will be able to use often. It may be fun for a child to learn the name of a rare bug, for example, but much more useful for a child to learn words for features of bugs such as head, wings, abdomen, and antennae - words that also apply to other creatures, buildings, electronics and more. As parents and caregivers we want to keep our children safe and teach them to be respectful. Perhaps this is why adults typically spend a greater percentage of talk with children telling and directing rather than listening and discussing. By asking children “What do you think?” we give children valuable opportunities to use vocabulary they’ve learned and to combine their words in unique ways. Reading books and e-books helps children learn new words too, especially when book sharing includes time spent talking about the ideas and pictures in the book. One day I may win a game of Scrabble against my lexical e-genius but, until that time, the words it comes up with are prodigious! at Bon Echo Provincial Park with their family, went for a walk but did not return to their campsite. The girls were found 30 hours later, on Friday at approximately 6pm. They were in good condition and were picked up and flown by helicopter to be checked out by paramedics. Over 25 members from the OPP’s Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Handlers, OPP Helicopter, OPP S.A.V.E (Marine and ATV units) along with

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arlic continues at the leading edge of the ‘Buy Local’ trend. A visit to any local farmers’ market will show that garlic is a vegetable in high demand at the peak of the harvest. There is both a mystery and a mystique in this most health-giving of vegetables. The Eastern Ontario Garlic Awards Competition, now in its 17th year, was designed to encourage market gardeners to strive for excellence in the growing and marketing of garlic. The Garlic Awards separates the best garlic from the ordinary or mediocre. When you see the high quality of the garlic on display, you soon realize that there is a vast difference. The competition demonstrates the highest quality of garlic grown by the best growers in the Eastern Ontario region. The competitors show that you can truly raise the bar in the quality of local food production. The Verona Lions Club Garlic Festival is hosting the annual competition on Saturday August 31 in Verona. Visit the festival to see the best garlic growers in the Eastern Ontario region compete for this prestigious award. For information on the Garlic Awards, phone Paul Pospisil, 613-273-5683

No, he wasn’t one of the contestants at the Maberly Fair. Above, Evan Ruzycky of Toronto demonstrated his garlic peeler and chopper last year at the 2012 Verona Garlic Festival

Center Stage Café back in action by Gary Giller ith the Sharbot Lake Legion as its home, the Center Stage Café is back in action this fall with a new line up of guest performers for people to enjoy. After taking the summer off, the Center Stage Café House Band is looking forward to hosting an evening of musical entertainment on the 3rd Thursday of the month starting on Thursday, September 19 with well known musician Tom Revell as its special guest. For those who are unfamiliar with the concept behind the Center Stage Café, it is meant to provide a venue to showcase good

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Update - attempted murder charge in South Frontenac assault

n August 7, 2013, at approximately 1:00am, Frontenac OPP officers responded to a report of a domestic incident on Freeman Road, South Frontenac Township. The investigation revealed that a male and his wife were involved in an altercation. The male received serious injuries. The female was arrested and originally charged with aggravated assault. As a result of further investigation, the female has been charged with an additional charge of attempted murder and mischief under $5000. She is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Kingston on August 28, 2013.

quality, amateur musical entertainment from the local area. As organizers and hosts of the event, the Center Stage Café House Band (Jim MacPherson, Terry Reynolds, Dave Limber and Gary Giller) was very appreciative of the support it received from the community at its concerts last spring and is very thankful to the Sharbot Lake Legion for once again providing an intimate setting for the event. Other guest performers for the fall line up have also been confirmed. On Thursday, October 17, James Keith will be performing a variety of toe-tapping, foot-stomping tunes on his fiddle as well as backing up the host band with its musical numbers. Thursday, November 21st should also be an exciting evening with Marc Giroux coming to add his energetic vocals to the mix. Although the main line up has been set, you never know whom else you might discover on stage. Mark the dates on your calendar, the evenings should be well worth the price of admission (a cover charge of two toonies as a gesture of thanks to those performing). The bar will be open and a pot of coffee will be on with proceeds helping to finance the many community ventures that the Legion supports. The evenings will run from 7 – 9:30 pm, so that folks can be home at a reasonable hour. Hope to see you there!

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Accessible with support person.

Smart’s Marina Ltd. Steve & Pauline Smart

We have everthing you need to enjoy your day out on the water such as Princecraft Boats, fishing boats, rentals and motor sales. Located on beautiful Mazinaw Lake, just 3 miles south of Bon Echo Provincial Park, our facilities include dockage, rentals, gas, ice, a marine store and shop, boat and motor sales, service accessories and dock supplies.

Come and visit us and go sight seeing, fishing, camping or simply pleasure boating! Hwy #41N, Mazinaw Lake, Cloyne ON

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Parham Fair 2013 The Parham Fair was graced by fair skies all weekend and was once again a huge success as fairgoers took in their favorite events. Some of the Friday night events were the Best-

dressed Cowboy/Cowgirl contest, the horse pull and the Parham Idol contest.

Fernleigh’ s Outdoor Sporting Store 2nd Annual

Liquidation sale For all your hunting, fishing & outdoor needs! Clothing, Boots, Hats, Fishing & Hunting Gear and so much more. All at Discounted Prices!

Just in Time for your Hunting Season!

Clar-Mill Hall Plevna (Buckshot Lake Rd)

Fri. Sept 6th, Sat. Sept 7th, Sun. Sept 8th Open 10am - 6pm each day

Come early for the best selection

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Ron Hollywood honored O

Bring this ad with you to the show and receive 10% off your whole purchase!

by Ian Whillans n August 24, Ron Hollywood was awarded an Eagle feather at the Silver Lake Pow Wow. The Eagle feather is the most sacred and honoured gift given to an individual. Ron’s untiring efforts to help the native community, as well as the Sharbot Lake area community were pivotal to Ron receiving an Eagle feather. Ron was surrounded by friends and family during the ceremony. L-R: Ann Marie Wilson, Ron Hollywood and Pat Crawford. Carl Knapp in background.

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Direct: (613) 279-2886 Cell: (613) 532-9405 markmontagano@frontenac.net

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

Beautiful 3 bedroom cottage with a dry boathouse on 285 ft of prime waterfront on West Devil Lake. Easy access to this very private well treed lot. Excellent deep water for diving off the dock and a sandy area with a gradual entrance to the water. SW exposure with a magnificent view down the lake. Enjoy fall evenings in front of the fireplace.

Please see the Virtual Tour at www.bowesandcocks.com Long Lake Cottage/Home

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Chris Winney Broker

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

1 bdrm storybook cabin on the Mississippi River. Enjoy swimming in the calm water above the rapids or in the large natural swimming pool below; over 500’ of river frontage. Travel by boat upstream for 2.5 miles to Millers Lake for additional w/f recreation. A unique wilderness retreat with 4-season access. The ultimate water experience, the ultimate privacy - so charming.

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SLPS portables arrive: On August 21, the company CDC Building movers brought two portables to the public school yard. The job was done with amazing precision considering the space - or rather lack of space - they had to work in. Photo by Sally Angle.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC INVITATION TO TENDER #2013-12 - Guiderail Tender Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m. September 4th, 2013, ATT: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George Street, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0. Official documents may be downloaded from www.biddingo.com or picked up Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Public Works Department 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0

LABOUR DAY GARBAGE SCHEDULE Residents who would normally have their Garbage picked up on Monday, September 2nd (Labour Day) will have their pickup rescheduled for Tuesday, September 3rd. Residents are advised to follow their regular scheduled day for garbage and recycling pick ups for the remainder of the week.

Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., September 4, 2013, ATT: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George Street Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0. Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from WWW.BIDDINGO.COM be

addressed

Take A Kid Fishing day T

he Conservationists of Frontenac Addington (COFA) renewed one of their time-honoured traditions at Deer Rock Lake last week. Five children between the ages of 9 and 12, who might otherwise not have an opportunity to fish, were taken out by COFA members and Conservation Officers from the Ministry of Natural Resources for a morning of fishing. Ed Yanch, former Principal at North Addington Education Centre, picked up the five youngsters from their homes early in the morning, and brought them to Deer Rock Lake near Flinton. There they were met by COFA members and the Conservation Officers and their boats and off they went fishing. COFA provided each child with a rod and a reel and line and lures, which they got to keep. “We had a real good day,” said COFA President Ron Pethick, “everyone managed to catch at least one fish, some more than

By Jeff Green

that, and they learned something about fishing and boating along the way.” By noon the fishing was done and it was time for a shore lunch. COFA members prepared potatoes and bacon and showed the kids how to clean and filet the fish they’d caught for frying. “We all had a taste of fresh fish,” said Pethick, “and there isn’t anything that tastes much better than that.” But even with food on the table, the youngsters were more interested in fishing. They had to be called to the table from their perches on shoreline rocks where they were fishing for sunfish. Ed Yanch brought the well-fed kids home as the COFA members and Conservation Officers dealt with the boats. COFA is an organization that is devoted to preserving wilderness and fish habitat in North Frontenac and Addington Highlands.

Bon Echo Art Gallery

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL P07-2013 Municipal Asset Management Plan

Inquiries or clarifications should lfragnito@township.southfrontenac.on.ca

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to:

and will be taken until 4pm on August 30th.

WASTE DISPOSAL SITES OPERATIONAL PLAN UPDATE Residents are invited to attend one of the Public Information Sessions listed below: September 11th, 2013 at the Council Chambers (4432 George St) 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The Public Works Department will solicit feedback on the May 1, 2013 changes to the Waste Disposal Sites operational plan that Council has approved. Changes to the operating hours, tipping fees and materials accepted will be discussed at these meetings. Any questions can be directed to Facilities and Solid Waste Support at 613-376-3900 Ext 4330 or fswsupport@township.southfrontenac.on.ca.

RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE CHANGE Effective September 1, 2013 the recycling collection schedule will change for some South Frontenac residents. The change involves the alternating schedule in which there will be two consecutive ‘Yellow – Paper etc.’ weeks. The August schedule for the ‘Central’ side of the Recycling calendar ends on a ‘Yellow’ week and then the new September schedule begins on a ‘Yellow’ week as well. This change will simplify and make the recycling schedule more efficient for our residents. As of September 1st all South Frontenac residents will be on the same schedule and this should eliminate any confusion residents may have about which side of the calendar they should be viewing. The new 2013-2014 Recycling Calendar is viewable on our website and also can be picked up at our Public Works office at 2490 Keeley Rd during business hours.

Questions or Concerns? Call Facilities & Solid Waste at 613-376-3900 X4330

he final two exhibits will feature the works of Arden artist Judith Versavel and Toronto artist Chas Burke, which will be on display and for sale until October 24. At right: “Quiet Mist” by Judith Versavel, www.galleryonbay.com. At right: “Sumac in Fall” by Chas Burke, chasburke.ca. The Colin Edwards Memorial Gallery is open Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun from 11am - 4pm. www.BonEchoFriends.ca. - submitted by Derek Maggs

Welcome Back Students and Staff! The first day of classes for both Elementary and Secondary school students is Tuesday September 3, 2013.

Catholic schools are a special place to be! Come join us! We are a dynamic and vibrant Catholic school system, built around the pillars of Discipleship, Scholarship and Stewardship. Our schools inspire and nurture strong communities of faith, engaged communities of learning and compassionate communities of service.

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

SYDENHAM FOOTBALL FIELD REPAIRS All residents and user groups are advised that the Sydenham Football Field at The Point will be closed down for much needed remedial work during July and August. Your cooperation during the maintenance process would be appreciated. PLEASE STAY OFF THE FIELD DURING THIS TIME.

COUNCIL MEETING

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

DISCIPLESHIP • SCHOLARSHIP • STEWARDSHIP

The next Council Meeting will be on September 3rd, 2013 at 7:00 pm. The next Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for September 10th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862 Website: www.township.southfrontenac.on.ca

Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board 151 Dairy Avenue, Napanee • 613-354-2255 • 1-800-581-1116 • www.alcdsb.on.ca Jody DiRocco - Director of Education • Tom Dall - Chair of the Board

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Granite Anvil 1200 N

by Jeff Green

o, it’s not the name of a tool or the revival of a heavy metal band. It’s the name of a gruelling 1200 km bicycle ride that follows the same basic rules as the Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP) Randonee, one of the oldest bicycle races in the world, which dates back to 1891. The PBP is still run today, although not as a race, but more as a rally. Riders have 90 hours to complete the race, and can only receive support at specified control points along the route. Randonneurs Ontario is a bicycle club that is affiliated with the Audax Club Parisien, the organizing body of the PBP. Just like the Audax club, Randonneurs Ontario organises a series of qualifying races, Brevets, in distances of 200, 300, 400, and 600 km. In order to qualify for a 1200 km event riders must either complete a full Brevet series in the year of the 1200 km event, or a 1200 km in the preceding year. Once every four years Randoneurs Ontario organize the Granite Anvil, which is named for the shape of the course, and the fact that the course features a long stretch of road within the southern portion of the Canadian Shield, a.k.a. the Frontenac Spur. The course starts in Oshawa, then heads northwest through Newmarket, Vaughan, Caledon and Orangeville, before turning north-east to Georgian Bay and Collingwood,

Wasaga beach, and Midland then heading towards Bancroft. The route then runs through Haliburton and the Madawaska Highlands before heading towards Denbigh. It hits Frontenac County at Vennachar, then follows Buckshot Lake Road to Road 506, and down Ardoch Road to 509, then onto Road 38 and into Sharbot Lake. It follows 38 to Harowsmith before turning off on the Wilton Road towards Napanee. It takes Highway 2 at that point on its return leg back to Oshawa. One of the control points is at the Sharbot Lake beach, where rid-

Tay Valley Community Choir I

By Marily Seitz

f you love to sing and make beautiful music with others, then the Tay Valley Community Choir may be for you. Under the direction of well-known Perth musician Grace Armstrong, the choir practices Mondays from 6:00 to 7:30pm alternating between Glen Tay Public School and the Maberly Hall. No audition is required, only a love of music. An eclectic repertoire, lovely four part harmonies, and cozy country concerts distinguish the Tay Valley Choir. To join, register at the Tay Valley Township office or at www. tayvalleytwp.ca. Early bird registration (before September 6) is $35 per term or $65 for the year. After September 6, fees are $45 or $75 for the year. The season begins Monday, September 9 at Glen Tay Public School. For further information contact Grace Armstrong at 613-264-1999.

PAGE 11 ers were expected on August 24. As the control point monitors explained, the riders take their own pace. Although they were scheduled to stay over in Bancroft on Friday night and reach Sharbot Lake on Saturday afternoon, the first couple of riders came through at 9:00 am on Saturday, having ridden through Bancroft to Plevna on Friday. Just after 1 p.m., Ken Bonner, a cyclist from BC, came through the control point at Sharbot Lake. He said he had started his ride from Bancroft at midnight, after a four-hour sleep. Bonner, who is a veteran rider and is in his 70s, found the 220 km stretch from Bancroft to Sharbot Lake particularly difficult. “You never seem to get away from the hills in the entire distance,” he said. When he was told that the next section, down 38 to Harrowsmith and across Wilton Road towards Napanee, was relatively flat and was downhill over all, he did not seem convinced. “They said the elevation in Bancroft is 400 feet and Sharbot Lake is 200 feet, but I seem to have been climbing all night and day,” he said, as he sipped a half a can of coke that organizers gave him. Although he needed help climbing up the short embankment by the bandstand at the beach back to his bike, Ken Bonner managed to get on his bike and whiz off onto the highway. He said he was going to ride straight through to Oshawa without stopping. Sure enough, he arrived in Oshawa at about 8:45 am on Sunday morning, 76 hours and 45 minutes after starting the Granite Anvil. He averaged 15.76 kilometres per hour, including sleep and rest time. There were 47 riders who attempted the course, and 44 of them completed it within the allotted time. For those who are interested in taking on the next Granite Anvil, there is ample time to train. The event runs every four years. For further information, go to randonneursontario.ca

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Well Water Solutions offers the finest residential plumbing construction, as well as custom home construction. Well Water Solutions is an honest, reasonable, reliable family owned business with friendly, prompt, accurate repair, remodel and new home service. Our service costs are $35.00 per hour We provide professional and trim quality work at rates that are affordable to customers in our area.

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Z Endorsement Training Saturday, September 14 7:45 am-5:00 pm & Sunday, September 15 8:00 am-2:00 pm $330 + HST Note: Registration and payment must be received on or before September 13th.

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For more information or to register contact the Sharbot Lake Resource Centre at 1099 Garrett Street (613)545-3949 press 3 or email essl@sl.on.ca

employmentservice.sl.on.ca This Employment Ontario program is funded by the Ontario government.

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OPP reportS

SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM

Campbell, Glenn Hamilton 1923- 2010 (August 26, 2010) Time may heal a broken heart, Time may make wounds less sore. Time can never stop the longing, For the loved ones from before. Sadly missed by Jean, Heather & family.

birthday

Happy 16th Birthday

Bailey Green

Love, your family

CARD OF THANKS

Churchill

Parks

In memory of James (Ron) Churchill, who left us Sept. 4, 2012. Beloved husband, father and grandfather. Fondly loved and deeply mourned, Heart of my heart, I miss you so; Often my darling, my tears will flow; Dimming your picture where'er I go; 'Tis sad but true, I will abide, Until some day we'll be side by side. Forever missed, Elaine and family.

Thanks to my family for organizing my 95th Birthday party. Also thanks to frinds and relatives for gifts and cards. Merritta

In memory of Louise Lee August 26, 2009 Gone, yet not forgotten, Although we are apart, Your spirit lives within me, Forever in my heart. Love always, Bill and family In loving memory of a wonderful Mom and Nanna, Louise Lee - August 26, 2009 Forever in our hearts, always in our memory. Love always, Bob, Christine, Riley & Katie

Meeks In loving memory of a dear daughter and sister, Maxine, who passed away August 27th, 1995. The depths of sorrow we cannot tell Of the loss of one we loved so well And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep Her memory we shall always keep. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Dad, Denise & family, Eric & family

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Young Stan and Shirley Young would like to thank all our family and friends for making our 70th Wedding Anniversary celebration on August 11th a wonderful and memorable occasion. We were delighted to see everyone and to receive so many thoughtful cards and gifts. Special thanks to our children Dave/Jane, Don/ Kathy and Ellen/Peter for organizing the afternoon and also to Pauline for kindly donating her time. We love you all. Thank you.

Passengers can play role in reducing distracted driving

he Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are giving advance notice that they will be honing in on distracted drivers as part of the heightened enforcement they have planned over the Labor Day weekend. With kids heading back to school next

Call to South Frontenac artists T

he Arts Committee of Southern Frontenac Community Services is accepting applications from local artists interested in showing their work at the Grace Community Centre on Stagecoach Road in Sydenham. Please submit application with 10 digital images (jpeg. Approx. 1000x750 dpi) or photos with name, title, date, size, material, an artist statement or short bio. Address applications to: Rose Stewart, 4247 Henderson Road, Harrowsmith, K0H 1V0; for information call 613-372-365 or email samborsk@kos.net Deadlines are October 15, January 15, April 15 and July 15

week, distracted driving is of particular concern to the OPP as distraction-related collision fatalities in OPP jurisdiction continue to surpass impaired driving-related deaths this year. “Most people would not get into a vehicle with an impaired driver and they are at as much risk in the presence of a distracted driver as an impaired driver,” says Chief Superintendent Don Bell, Commander of the OPP Highway Safety Division. “If drivers do not have the good sense to stop this dangerous behaviour on their own, I encourage passengers to take responsibility for their own safety by speaking up. If you are a passenger in a vehicle and the driver is not completely focused on driving, is talking on a cell phone or even worse - texting, remind them that they are endangering your life and that you want them to stop." “So far this year, of the 177 people killed in motor vehicle collisions in OPP jurisdiction, 47 were in collisions involving distracted driving, compared to 32 impaired driving-related collision deaths,” said Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey, Provincial Commander of Traffic Safety and Operational Support. Speeding and other aggressive driving behaviour, impaired driving and seat belt compliance will also be on the OPP’s radar over the long weekend. Boaters and offroad vehicle (ORV) users should also be prepared to see a strong OPP presence on waterways and trails. ORV fatalities are up 80% and marine fatalities up more than 15% this year.

Township of Central Frontenac Waste Diversion Update

St. Kilian’s The Altar Society of St. Kilian’s Church, Ardoch, wishes to thank the volunteers who helped prepare for our annual Turkey/Ham Supper. Thank you to everyone who donated raffle prizes, pies, baked goods, and those who bought raffle tickets; also to those who came to enjoy the meal. The raffle prizes were won as follows: 1st A Double Bed Quilt won by Pat Rebmann of Gowanda, N.Y.; 2nd Signed Autograph Photo of Andrew Shaw won by Mary Manion of Napanee; 3rd $100 won by Mrs. James Rebmann of New York; 4th $100 won by Jocelyne DePaepe of Langton, Ont. OBITUARY

SMITH, Joyce Hazel Surrounded by her family at Arbour Heights, Kingston on Saturday August 24, 2013, in her 94th year. With great sadness we announce the passing of a great lady, Joyce Hazel (McCumber). Beloved wife of the late Fred Smith. Cherished mother of Marilyn Meeks (Archie), Sylvia Powers (Bill) and Judi Fox. Predeceased by son Kenneth Smith (Ann). Sister of Shirley Noonan and Frances Prosser. Predeceased by parents William McCumber and Ruth Yeomans, brother Bud McCumber and sister June Fox. Dearly loved by 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Rested at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Friends were received on Wednesday August 28 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home on Thursday August 29, 2013 at 3pm. Interment Mountain Grove Cemetery.

FUNERAL SERVICES

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(613) 336-6873 1-888-336-3725 www.maschkefuneralhome.com

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Acceptable Materials for (Blue Box) Depot Recycling Sites We now separate into five streams: Cans and Plastics including plastic Bags, Glass, Paper, Styrofoam and Corrugated Cardboard please rinse out and crush down all recyclables. Glass: Clear and coloured glass food and beverage bottles and jars. Please remove lids and place in can and plastics bin. Cans: Steel and aluminum food and beverage cans Plastics: Plastic bottles (No’s 1 – P.E.T.) Hard plastic food containers (No.s 2 – 7) Paper: Newspapers and inserts Magazines, catalogues, phone directories and books with the hard cover removed. Office waste paper – bond (white) paper Tetra Paks, milk cartons and juice boxes Cardboard: Corrugated cardboard. If you are unsure if an item is recyclable please take it to the site attendant and ask for clarification. Dry cell batteries - at all three waste sites, Township office and numerous businesses in the community. Blue Boxes are now for sale at the Township office and the three waste sites for $6 dollars.

New Changes for 2013 These changes include: Plastic Bags now acceptable for recycling. We are now able to take all Styrofoam with a recycling logo (with the exception of SM Blue/Pink house insulation and aluminum backed insulation). Wemp Rd and Olden Park waste sites accept tires (clean and off the rim), white metal at no charge, fridges, air conditioners (Freon does not need to be removed) and freezers. Olden and Oso now accepts e-waste at no charge . Bags must be purchsed in bundles of 10. The 30x35 residental bags are 10 bags for $10 dollars and the commercial 35x50 bags are 10 bags for $20 dollars. Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs

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The Classifieds Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $8.85 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fx: 613-279-3172; nfnews@frontenac.net

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 O’DONNELL FAMILY BAND BORDERTOWN Saturday, August 31, from 10am-1:30pm at the Madoc Market.

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 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 TONI’S AND JP’S FLEA MARKET - 6107 Hwy. 506 at Ardoch Road. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 613-479-0341.

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

PAYS CASH $$$

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

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

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

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: ROOFING CREWS with own truck and tools. Call 613-268-2033 RESEARCH ASSISTANT needed to help with study recruitment, consent forms, and questionnaires at Lakelands FHT. Temporary FT $13.00/hr. Email asandhu@ottawaheart.ca if interested

FOR RENT KALADAR: 2 – two bedroom apts., fridge & stove, available Aug. 1 & Sept. 1. Call 613-3369429

FOR SALE ALL SOILS – buy 1 get 2nd half off. Friday through Sunday only at Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St. Verona, 613-374-2051 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2013 Dog Days of Summer!! Save up to $750 on selected models. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca FRONTENAC MODULAR HOMES. $5000 discount on homes for a limited time only! Custom built. New 1280 sq.ft. 28’x52’ home, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, delivered and on your basement or foundation, oak cabinets available. ‘More home for a lot less money’. Financing available OAC. 1-866-775-8268 www.frontenacmodularhomes.com HAY FOR SALE, round bales 4 x 4, 613-2792971; call evenings after 7pm. HOUSE FOR SALE, 805 Skootamatta Lake Rd. 3 bedroom bungalow, 2½ acres, $120,000 firm, 226-921-0144 TOYOTA COROLLA 2000, auto, PS, air, AM/ FM/CD, 258,000 highway kilometres, runs great; $1000 as is; 613-374-1774; 613-5324771

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 AVON SALE Saturday Aug. 31 and Sunday Sept. 1, 2013 from 10 am to 4 pm, 5990 Arden Road in village of Arden, 613-335-2940 GARAGE & MOVING SALE, household items, hand tools, also model trains, 4981 Road 506, Fernleigh, Sat. Aug. 31, Sun. & Mon. Sept. 1 &2 HUGE YARD SALE 5791 Matawachan Road, Griffith, 2 km from Hwy. 41; Aug 31st , Sept 1st & 2nd, 7am-7pm. Appliances, furniture, décor, crafts supplies, house wares, tools. Rain or Shine. See you! MULTI-FAMILY, Fri. Aug 30; Sat. Sun. Mon. 8-8. Canoe, furniture, bikes, antiques, dishes, tools, 14.9” x 28” Trigg chains, etc. etc. Road 38 to Crow Lake Rd. to Badour Rd. Follow signs. SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Rd. Clarendon, Hwy 509 (Follow the Garage Sale signs). Open Tues – Sat. 8am-7pm. Open Labour Day weekend, Sunday and Monday. Large selection of decorative thimbles; antique chandelier; BMX bicycles; lawn mowers; sand toys; baseball bat and glove; dining room chairs; etc. Free gift with any purchase.

The Frontenac News is seeking an Advertising Salesperson. This is a permanent part-time position, 3 days a week. Hourly wage plus mileage. For further information, call 613-279-3150 or send resumé to nfnews@frontenac.net, Attention Jeff Green

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Harrowsmith: Firearms Course – September 20 and 21, Hunter Education Course – September 27 and 28. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES. Turkey Examinations. Please call for course dates and details. Call Richard 613-336-9875.

MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659

SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. FINE CONSTRUCTION prop. John St. Aubin experienced renovator. For free estimate call 613-375-6582. Web site www.mindspan.net/ construction JOY’S DOG GROOMING, 613-273-5430. 8478 Perth Road, Perth Road, ON K0H 2L0 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.

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On Aug. 23, students enrolled in the Blossoms pre-construction course that is being run by the St. Lawrence Employment Centre in Sharbot Lake worked at clearing the site of the new Habitat for Humanity build in Tichborne. They were supervised by Fire Chief Bill Young (at left)

MoE approves Granite Ridge septic plans by Jeff Green he septic system for the Granite Ridge Education Centre, currently under construction in Sharbot Lake, has been the subject of consultation between the Limestone District School Board and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment for a year. Because the school is located within 300 metres of the west basin of Shabot Lake, which has been identified as a Trout Sensitive Lake by the province, an environmental compliance approval from the ministry was needed before the septic system could be constructed. On August 23, that approval was granted. Sarah Dick, Senior Environmental Officer at the Kingston MoE office, said in an email: “On August 23, 2013, the Environmental Compliance Approval for the Granite Ridge Education Centre was issued. The approval permits the establishment of sewage works for the collection, transmission, treatment and subsurface disposal of domestic sewage, with a rated capacity of 17,000 litres per day. The new system is equipped with phosphorus treatment, which is a significant improvement to the previous system.” The septic system will need to be con-

Notice To Creditors All persons having claims against the Estate of LORISON MARTIN ALLAIR, of 3739 Flinton Road, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0, who died on or about September 18, 2012 are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before September 6th 2013, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice. Chris F. Doreleyers, Barrister & Solicitor, 35 Dundas Street, East, Box 398, Napanee, ON K7R 3P5, Solicitor for the estate.

structed and approved before the new school will be able to receive an occupancy permit from the Central Frontenac building department. The Limestone Board is aiming to have the building ready for students in early November.

The 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 part of the 66’ shore road allowance as set out and described as follows: ALL THAT PART of the shoreline road allowance around Kashwakamak Lake lying in front of Lot 16, Concession 7, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac described as Part 3 on Registered Plan 13R-18685 (MacMillan); 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 3rd day of September, 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 31st day of July, 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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Donations to offset the cost of publication would be appreciated. Aug. 9 - Sept. 1 CLASSIC THEATRE FESTIVAL - PERTH; “Marriage Go-Round” Aug 9 - Sept. 1. WedSat. 8pm; Wed. Sat & Sun. matinees 2pm. Tickets, info: www.classictheatre.ca

Thursday August 29 BOLINGBROKE – MUSICIANS’ CIRCLE, (musicians only), ABC Hall, 7pm, all ages welcome; info Matthew 613-273-9005

Friday August 30 PLEVNA – ALGONQUIN LAND CLAIM, special council meeting, presentation by Ontario Chief Negotiator Brian Crane; 2pm, Clar-Mill hall, open to public SNOW ROAD - COFFEE TIME, community centre, 10am-noon; all welcome

Labour Day weekend Aug 31-Sep 2 INROADS STUDIO TOUR Sat–Mon Aug 31– Sept. 2; 10am - 5pm; 35 artists & artisans at 20 studios; brochures avail. Locally & online at www.inroadstour.ca. SILENT VALLEY ALPACA Natural Fibre Festival, Sat & Sun Aug 31 & Sep 1; 1120 Donaldson Rd. Ompah; 10am-4pm; barn tours; miniworkshops (registration required) nuno felting, weaving, yarn dyeing; info: silentvalleyalpaca. ca; 613-479-0307 SUNDANCE ARTISAN FESTIVAL, Sat & Sun 10-5; Mon 10-4; Hwy 7 & County Rd. 26; a walking tour of 32 artists; info 613-268-2197; www.sundancestudio.ca

Saturday August 31 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. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more. VERONA LIONS GARLIC FESTIVAL, 9am2pm, Lions Centre, great garlic & food; admission & parking free. Interested vendors call Wayne Conway 613-374-3807.

Sunday September 1 OCONTO CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE, 3pm, all welcome; rain location Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church

Monday September 2 HARROWSMITH – EUCHRE, S&A Club, $5, proceeds to Diabetes Association, all welcome, info: June White 613-372-2400 PARHAM - BAKE SALE, at St. James Anglican Church, 2–5pm or until sold out

Tuesday September 3 HARROWSMITH - TUESDAY LUNCHES resume, St. Paul’s United Church, 11:30am-1pm, $5, soup, sandwich, beverage, dessert PLEVNA – GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP CLUB meeting, 1:30pm, Clar-Mill Hall

Wednesday September 4 NORTHBROOK - COMMUNITY BRAIN TALK; info on brain injury & concussion, 6pm,

Land O’Lakes Community Services; presented by Acquired Brain Injury System Navigation of Southeastern Ontario; all welcome; Braininjuryhelp.ca SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-3 pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 ext 203 VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.

Thursday September 5 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS evening group meets 7pm, Barrie Hall, Cloyne, new quilters welcome; Lynn at 613-336-8080; lolqinfo@ gmail.com; lolqinfo.blogspot.ca MABERLY – EUCHRE & LUNCH, noon, community hall, sponsored by St. Alban’s Anglican Church. VERONA - DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM, Medical Centre, 9am-12noon; also grocery store tour 1pm for those interested; registration/info: Anne MacDonald, 613-5443400 x 3589

Friday September 6 CLOYNE - FREE FRIDAY MOVIE “The Phantom of the Opera”, United Church, 7pm

Saturday September 7 ARDEN LEGION DART TOURNAMENT, 4-person teams $100; 10am start; breakfast avail 7:30-9:30am $7; info 613-335-2737 ARDEN - ROAST BEEF DINNER, community center, 5-6:30pm; free will offering; sponsor: Arden Community Wesleyan Church; www. ardenchurch.com

Sunday September 8 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

Monday September 9 GLENBURNIE - 8TH FIRE Film Episode – “Indigenous in the City”, CBC series on improving relationships with Canada’s Aboriginal peoples; 7pm, United Church, free, all welcome, info: Cheryl 613-353-7303 SHARBOT LAKE - COMMUNITY BRAIN TALK; info on brain injury & concussion, 6:30pm, medical center; presented by Acquired Brain Injury System Navigation of Southeastern Ontario; all welcome; Braininjuryhelp.ca TAY VALLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR, Glen Tay Public School. The choir practices Mondays 6-7:30pm at Glen Tay or Maberly; No audition required, fee before Sept. 6 is $35 / term, $65 /year; ($45 / $75); register tayvalleytwp.ca; info Grace 613-264-1999,

Tuesday September 10 NORTHERN 5 DINERS, noon, Ompah hall, For those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d 613279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE 39ERS potluck lunch 12 noon, downstairs, North Frontenac Telephone office; a comical presentation on ageing will be shown; anyone 50 & over welcome; info Shirley Crawford 613-279-2990 SYDENHAM – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Grace Centre 1-4pm. For appointment call Bob: 613376-6477; 1-800-763-9610 VERONA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, medical centre 9am-noon. For appointment call Bob:

Cat-mint or is it Cat-nip? by Ankaret Dean, Lanark County Master Gardeners oth names are correct for this plant, which cats adore, and my column is for gardeners who want to give their cats a treat. This interesting plant is a type of herb belonging to the Nepata family. It grows 50-100 cm. tall, is a perennial and is similar to a mint plant, also having a square stem. The leaves are grey-green and the flowers are white and spotted with purple. It was brought to North America in the 1700s, and since that time, it has spread across the continent. Cat-mint was very happy this summer as it thrives in

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hot dry sunny weather, and is hardy in our cold winters. Cat-nip has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb, but it is also known for the special effect it has on cats, giving them a sort of “high”. They love it, and are attracted to the smell. They will paw the leaves, lick them and chew them to release the oil. They will also play with the leaves and roll in them if possible. Interestingly, not all cats are attracted to cat-nip. As it is the oil in the leaves that is so attractive to cats, the leaves can be gathered in the summer and dried, and then used in-

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Wednesday September 11 SYDENHAM DINERS, noon, Grace Centre, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613376-6477

Thursday September 12 LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB, 7pm, Pine View Free Methodist Church in Cloyne.

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. ARDEN - SENIORS SOFTBALL, Kennebec Ball Park 6-7:30pm Wednesdays & Sundays; no skills, everyone welcome ARDEN - Community hall: LINE DANCING Mondays 9:30-10:30am; FIT & FUN exercise class, Tuesdays 9-10am (April 10 - late June), TAI CHI Wednesdays, beginners class 9:15am, advanced 10:15am. Sponsor: Kennebec Rec. Committee; info 613-335-2845 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. BINGO ■ Flinton, Mondays, Rec Centre, doors open 6pm ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge. 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 GOLDEN SUNSET CLUB meets 1st Monday of month, Northbrook Lions Hall, noon. Info: 336-2570. Join us for potluck LAND O’LAKES FOOD BANK needs food & cash donations and community involvement. Contact Land o’Lakes Community Services, 613-336-8934 LENNOX & ADDINGTON RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS & DROP-INS - Tamworth Playgroup: Mondays 9:30 am-noon, Sheffield Arena; Northbrook Drop-In: Wednesdays

side toys for your cat. Some manufactures sell cat toys containing cat-nip. As well as attracting cats, the leaves can be used for making a herbal tea which is considered calming, and some believe that it has anti-biotic qualities. In earlier times, however, the root when boiled was considered to make people mean, and was given to the hangman or executioner before he performed his deadly deed. Cat-nip can be found in nurseries or grown from seed. Once you have it in your garden it will spread but I haven’t found it invasive. One word of warning however; it may attract the neighbouring cats to your garden, and

10:00 am-1:00 pm, Lions Hall; Flinton DropIn: Thursdays 10:00 am-1:00pm, Township Hall; Info: 613-336-8934 ext. 257. LENNOX & ADDINGTON STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL, local volunteer agency identifies & supports environmental, education, woodlot management, wildlife habitat, watershed issues and projects in L&A. All welcome. 5315723 MEALS ON WHEELS. Serving the North Lennox & Addington area, a hot nutritious meal will be delivered to your door every Thursday at noon, cost: $6; 613-336-8934 or 613-3335216. MERA: McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts at the Schoolhouse: Quilting, Fibrearts, Weaving & more www.meraschoolhouse.org NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK: food & cash donations can be made through contacting NFCS, 613-279-3151; Box 250, Sharbot Lake, K0H2P0. NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Info: Jeannie, 613-336-8934 or 1-877679-6636 OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 – 11 am. All welcome ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS (9:30am-11:30am): Monday- Harrowsmith, Sharbot Lake Playgroups; Tuesday – Verona, Perth Road Playgroups; Wed.- Sharbot Lake BABY GROUP birth-18month; Wed.2nd & 4th Plevna Playgroup; Wed.- 1st & 3rd Sydenham BABY GROUP birth-18months; Thurs.- Storrington Playgroup PARHAM SENIORS meet every third Wed. at Free Methodist Church in Parham. Potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. Do you obsess about weight? Go on eating binges or starve yourself? We are a self-help, non-profit group meeting in Kingston. Call us at 6342159 PARKINSON SOCIETY MEETINGS, first Tuesday of month, Ongwanada, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Kingston, info 613-379-2012. PLEVNA CRAFT LADIES – every Thursday, Clar-Mill Hall, 10-4, all welcome, call Lois 613479-2562 PLEVNA - FITNESS CLASS, Clar-Mill Hall, every Tuesday 6:30pm, $2; 613-479-2447 SMOKE-FREE FOR GOOD. Support group. Mondays 7 pm, KFL&A Health Unit, 221 Portsmouth, Kingston. 531-U WIN. SNOW ROAD – CRAFTS, community hall, Thursdays 10am-noon; Ann 278-1585, Linda 279-2784 SNOW ROAD – MOMS & TOTS GROUP, Tuesdays 10am-noon, community hall, Beth 278-2200 SNOW ROAD - MORNING COFFEE/TEA, community hall, drop in 10am-12 noon on Fridays. **NOTE: no drop in on Aug. 16 or 23. Morning Coffee will resume on August 30 SYDENHAM - FUN DARTS, every Tuesday, 7 pm, Royal Canadian Legion. Mixed teams, $2 per person. All welcome TAMWORTH LEGION – Shuffleboard Sundays 2 pm $2pp; Tuesday Night Darts - 8 pm $2pp; Thursday Night League Darts $2pp; Seniors’ bridge & euchre Fridays1:30pm VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED by the Canadian Cancer Society, please call 613-3842361 or 1-866-877-0309.

that is not always a good idea if you have bird feeders. Just grow your cat-nip in a different section of the garden and give the cats a real treat. Your gardening questions can be submitted and answered on our website at www. lanarkmastergardeners.mgoi.ca.

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Army Cadet Corps on the rebound O

n Sat. Aug. 17, the 640 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps held a pre-registration/information session at the Northbrook Foodland parking lot. The army cadet program in Addington Highlands and North Frontenac was established in 1998. It was successful from the start and after a few years there were 36 cadets in the corps. The numbers have slipped since then but that is now changing. “We were down to about six cadets a couple of years ago but we are now back up to 20,” said Corps Commander Tim Trickey, a paramedic with the L&A ambulance service and a resident of Henderson in North Frontenac. “We are still on probation from the military for numbers but I hope we can get back up to 25 this year, which will take us off probation.” Trickey was the commander of the cadet corps between 1998 and 2007 and he has just taken on the job again with a three-year commitment. The cadet corps is free to join and the Canadian military covers all cost for the cadets, even providing uniforms free of charge. “All that we ask is for cadets who decide to leave the corps to return their uniform to us,” said Trickey. The corps meets for training weekly, on alternative Monday and Wednesday nights during the school year at North Addington Education Centre in Cloyne from 6 to 9 pm. A number of topics are covered during the training sessions. “Three main goals are: promoting leadership in communities where we live, promoting physical fitness, and trying to create an interest in the Canadian Armed Forces, land, sea and air,” Trickey said. In addition to the weekly sessions, the corps participate in

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The cadets' year end trip was white water rafting with Wilderness Tours by Jeff Green

Remembrance Day Services, which is the one event where Trickey likes to see a 100% commitment from the membership. Aside from that there are a number of weekend activities available to corps members, which include a lot of adventure training, including mountain biking, canoeing, orientation, camping, and more. Summer camps, in Ottawa and the Barrie area for army cadets, and as far away as the Yukon, are also available. Not only are the camps free to attend, cadets receive a $60 a week stipend. As in military organisations, cadets rise through the ranks, and the corps offers leadership opportunities for older, high-

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er ranking members who can take officer training. “I have run into numbers of our former cadets who have moved on to some outstanding jobs,” said Trickey. “Some have gone into the military; some are reservists, and there are professional firefighters and many others who have done well.” Trickey himself took the air cadet program out of Belleville when he was a teenager. “It was the cadet program that taught me self-discipline. As cadets we learn that if we want something we have to work for it.” The program is open to youth between 12 & 19 years of age, both males and females. For information on the new cadet session, email tim.trickey@xplornet.com or call 613336-2885

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her to remove the structure because it was constructed without approval. In one of his emails to Arlene Seale, Lind-

say Mills put forward his own understanding of the phone conversation the two had engaged in on July 17, 2012. “I wanted to emphasize the point that you and I initially met in my office and later, on July 17, 2012, I left a message with you that the Planning Department would only support construction of an attached uncovered deck a maximum of six feet out from the cottage and extending the full width of the cottage. I specified that nothing more than this would be permitted.” Mills did delay the demolition order so that Arlene Seale could apply to the township’s Committee of Adjustment for a minor variance to allow the construction, even though the process normally requires that a minor variance be received before construction commences and not after it is completed. However, Lindsay Mills also told Seale that he would be recommending that the committee reject her application for a minor variance. “I have determined that you would be requesting approval for a setback of approximately 6 metres on two sides whereas the required setback is 30 metres … I should tell you that these policies and provisions would not support your application and, thus, I would recommend denial of the application. It is not minor and it does not meet the intent of the Official Plan or zoning by-law. Consequently I would not regard it as appropriate development,” he wrote. Seale did apply for a minor variance nonetheless, and received supportive documentation from both the Cataraqui Region Conservation Agency and the Public Health. Nonetheless the application was rejected by the committee on August 8. She described the committee hearing as “non-transparent and unprofessional”, and said that while other applicants were given an opportunity to speak as soon as members of council were finished “I had to ask for an opportunity to speak.” An appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board has been filed, and if the board decides to hear the case it will likely be three months before a hearing can be arranged.

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“If most of my voters had not gone to Tim Hudak, he wouldn’t be party leader today,” said Hillier. Although the majority of the party caucus and a number of others have said that the debate over whether a leadership review should take place will be divisive and unproductive, the party executive have allowed the proposed constitutional amendment to go to the floor of the policy convention.