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Seed to Sausage’s “Day of the Pig”

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ars lined both sides of Road 38 as far as the eye could see for the annual Day of the Pig at Seed to Sausage in Sharbot Lake on May 17.

The event, now in its third year, is the season opener for the business’s retail store, which offers up a wide array of artisanal meat products made on site and other fine food products.

The event attracted foodies from as far away as Kingston, Ottawa, and Toronto for a day of fine feasting, with live music courtesy of Kyra and Tully, The Huaraches and The Foley Mountain Playboys. It offered up great eats from a number of food vendors and chefs with no fewer than seven food stations set up on the premises.

McKenzie and his Seed to Sausage staff roasted a whole pig, which was gobbled up before mid-afternoon and their delectable bacon/beef burgers were also up for grabs. Other fine restaurants, including Le Chien Noir and Atomica from Kingston, and Slow Taco from Prince Edward County, offered up tasty entrees that included roast chicken with potato salad, smoked salmon sandwiches and more. An additional 11 artisan food producers were set up in a double tent out front, with each offering up generous samples of their creations, including artisanal chocolates, cookies, breads and other baked good, dips, sauces, cheeses and other comestibles. Many of the products are sold in Seed to Sausage’s retail store, which was doing a brisk business.

A number of food and beverage demonstrations took place throughout the day, including one by former National Arts Centre top chef Michael Blackie, who is currently owner and chef of a new restaurant, Next, in Stittsville. He whipped up a delicious salad of barbequed pulled pork served on a bed

of delicious citrus-dressed greens that was garnished with roasted pork rind. Following the demo Blackie and his staff plated up well over 50 servings for guests to sample.

In the beverage department there was beer from Beau’s and Big Rig Brewery and wines from Harvey and Vern, Casa Dea and Three Dogs.

Mike McKenzie, co-owner of Seed to Sausage, first initiated the event to celebrate the opening of the retail store. He has continued it not only to promote his own business but also other artisanal food vendors and those in the industry who helped give him a leg up in the business.

New this year were two competitions - the first a BBQ Sauce Off that had close to 30 entries. The brand Just Grillin’ took the top prize, which was a distribution option with Ital and Findlay Foods and a meeting with a rep from the grocery chain Farm Boy. The second competition was a Home Brew Off that garnered over 60 entries and offered up a first place prize of a personalized kegerator, and funding through the Food and Beverage region (FAB) and the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (FCFDC). Kris Wright, a home brewer from Ottawa organized the beer competition, which was won by Etienne Bisson of Kingston and his American Pale Ale. Anne Prichard, executive director of the FCFDC, was on hand to announce the winner. She is currently working with the FAB and together they are hoping to see a craft brewery take root in the area. “Right now there is a huge trend in craft brewing and there is a great opportunity to bring that kind of business here,” Prichard said. “With Mike’s business here it would be a natural fit and it would be great to get a food cluster growing in this area. Mike has done a great

by Julie Druker

Chef and owner of Next restaurant in Stittsville, Michael Blackie, does a demo at the Day of the Pig event at Seed to Sausage on May 17 job not only growing his own business but business of making it, the business quickly also nurturing and fostering other similar becomes more about making the food acbusinesses that would be supportive to him cessible and making sure people enjoy it and feel good about eating it.” and vice versa.”

Just last week Seed to Sausage was McKenzie said he was thrilled with the turn out this year and he is amazed at how named as one of Canada’s top 10 most inthe event has grown over the years. Asked novative food producers and last year it was to sum up his business and its rapid rise to named Canada’s top artisan food producer. success over a short few years, McKenzie Those who attended this year’s Day of the said that it is not just about crafting tasty food Pig had a chance to experience first hand but more about the special attention he and why Seed to Sausage continues to be on the his staff pay to service. “A lot of people can cutting edge. make tasty food but when you go into the

All-candidates meetings the next two Mondays D

o you want to know where the local candidates stand on the issues of concern in our corner of the province? The Frontenac News is providing two opportunities for you to find out.

On Monday, May 26 at 7 pm, we are teaming up with the Friends of Arden at the Kennebec Community Hall, located on the Arden-Tamworth Road at the junction with Elm Tree Road, a hundred metres or so past the Mill Pond if you are headed south.

The second meeting, co-sponsored by the Verona Lions, will be held on Monday, June 2 at the Verona Lions Hall at 4504 Verona Sand Road, which runs west off of

Allcandidates meetings May 26: Arden, Kennebec Hall, 7 pm June 2: Verona Lions Hall 7 pm

Verona Main Street (Road 38) near the foot of the village.

The candidates (in alphabetical order by last name) are Randy Hillier (incumbent PC) Bill MacDonald (Liberals) Cam Mather (Green) Dave Parkhill (NDP).

The nomination deadline is Thursday, May 22 and this is being written on May 20 so another candidate may still come out of the wood work.

The candidates will each have four minutes for opening remarks at the beginning of the evening, and before taking questions from the floor, this time around there will be a question that we think may frame some of the debate.

We will be asking each candidate to explain what their party will be doing for rural Eastern Ontario other than the farming community, in the next four years, if elected.

We are not asking what they will do individually as MPPs, or what their own issues are, and we are not asking what their party has done or advocated for in the past. We want information about the party platforms.

The reason for this question is that thus far the party platforms that have been publicized, as far as rural Ontario is concerned, have been limited to policies regarding farming issues .

The Liberal party is offering subsidies to support farmers. The Conservatives are prom-

ising to eliminate or streamline regulations, promote bio-diesel and cut energy costs. The Liberal and Conservative parties also have radically different policies regarding wind and solar power production, which is a rural issue as well as an energy policy issues As for the NDP – the rural page on their election website says “The page you were looking for was not found” - an indication of the slow roll-out of their election platform.

North Frontenac Council - May 20

by Jeff Green

Tappin’s Landing dock to be upgraded The Mazinaw Property Owners’ Association (MPOA) has been meeting with North Frontenac staff to develop a plan for the expansion of the township-owned docking facility at Tappin’s Landing, which is a major access point for the public and for water access property owners on Mazinaw Lake in both North Frontenac and Addington Highlands.

The association approached the township last August about the project, at which time they said they expected they could raise enough money to build an expansion to the dock.

Up to 80 cars can be parked at the landing on busy summer weekends, according to Deputy Mayor Fred Perry, and the township gave the MPOA leave to develop the project.

On April 15, MPOA President Arndt Kruger advised the township that that the MPOA has raised enough funds to complete the construction. Cory Klatt, the manager of community development for the township, has met with Kruger on site and ensured that all the necessary hoops are being followed in the construction of a township asset.

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may 22, 2014

Editorial

What came first, the sustainability or the resiliency? ... if something has a lot of resiliency it is more likely to be sustainable, but even things that are very resilient are not always sustainable over time. Then again, how sustainable can something be if it is not resilient?

When push comes to shove, is it better to push than it is to shove, or not ...?

All these questions, as fascinating as they are, point to a debate that is raging in sustainability circles and even at the Frontenac County Advisory Committee on Sustainability.

You would think that the one thing that the committee would agree about is sustainability, but you would be wrong.

Members of the committee have been taken aback, as have others, with the ubiquity of the word sustainability. In fact, many of the job titles at Frontenac County have had the name Sustainability stuck on to them in the recent past.

Instead of a planning department, there is a sustainability planning department, and instead of economic development it is sustainable economic development, for example.

The suggestion at the committee was that "sustainability" should be phased out or at least limited, and a new word would be used to describe all those activities that the county would like to be involved in but which are not, strictly speaking, in their mandate. Anything to do with social well being, environmental concerns, culture, community improvement, tourism - they are all covered under the umbrella heading Sustainability. The logic is that these diverse enterprises that are carried out by individuals and groups in their own communities and across the county are what build a sustainable place to live and work.

There are those, and I can sympathize, who are sick of the word, and there is now, finally, an alternative on the horizon.

For a couple of years, slowly but surely, the concept of resilient communities has been gaining momentum. It has more grit than sustainable communities, suggesting the strength to withstand the inevitable pressures of modern life. These include attacks on personal and community well-being that will come with rising oil and gas prices, climate change, continual migration of jobs to the city, the ageing tsunami (people are ageing in a huge tsunami-like wave that could swallow us all up if we aren't careful) and much, much, more.

Sustainability is just too nice a word, too much of a soft concept. Resiliency on the other hand, is tough; it is strong; it is what we need.

When I think of resiliency I think of my mother. My mother says she no longer hopes for things to go well, instead she hopes for the strength to handle the situations that will inevita-

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bly arise in her life. Sure enough, those challenges are coming fast and furious as she and her family and friends age.

So, if Frontenac County wants to be more like my mother it had better stop talking and start getting its act together. The woman hardly sleeps. Until she broke her wrist she played tennis every day. Six weeks and two metal pins later she

was back on the court; that is, when she's not taking care of everyone in her world.

If the sustainability committee want to talk resiliency they had best get off their duff, establish a plan of action and make things happen.

Resiliency never sleeps.

North Frontenac Council report - continued from page 1 At their meeting this week the township agreed to spend $600, as requested by MPOA, on the construction. Addington Highlands has committed $3,000 to the project.

Starting next year, North Frontenac will be putting money aside to replace the bridge in about ten years’ time.

Community speakers series John McDougall and Tracy John attended the meeting on behalf of the Sustainability Advisory Committee of Frontenac County. The committee is that proposing that a Community Speakers Series be established, with at least one event being held in each of the four Frontenac townships.

“Hosting an evening in each township means the subject matter will vary by event and be relevant to local residents,” said John McDougall.

Among potential topics are: A Homeowner’s Helper (healthy homes, solar water heaters, etc); Developing Resilient Communities (car share programs, encouraging volunteerism, etc); Living Naturally, Living Locally (seed banks and heritage foods, eating locally in the winter, etc.); and A Climate Conscious Community (greening for local business, lake management plans, etc.)

“What we are looking for from you is some idea of topics that might work in North Frontenac,” said McDougall.

“I don’t see much about climate change coming from the committee. I would think that adapting to climate change is going to be the key issue in the coming years,” said Mayor Bud Clayton.

Councilor John Inglis said that he has been tracking the temperature regularly at his property since 1994 as part of a program sponsored by Environment Canada and “there has been a clear upward trend over that period,” he said.

“But I think that climate change is an issue on such a broad scale that I wonder what we can do about it as a committee,” he said.

Mayor Clayton asked that members of Council bring ideas for speakers to him, and council endorsed the speakers se-

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NF to join the social media revolution In order to help publicize the Dark Skies events and ongoing use of the township observation pad on Road 506, Council agreed to set up the first North Frontenac Townshipsponsored Facebook site. The site will be accessible on its own and through Northfrontenac.com. It will be managed by a volunteer, although the possibility of township staff working on social media functions was addressed.

IT/911 co-ordinator Evan Sepa, who brought the idea to Council, said the potential for staffing costs devoted to social media may become an issue in the future, but that all depends on the number of messages that a township Facebook page receives. For now, there is no cost.

Wine at farmers' markets a slippery slope to wine at chip wagons, Clayton warns Council expressed understanding but little support for a request from Dr. Ian Gemmill of KFL&A Public Health that they back out of a pilot program that allows the sale of VQAO wine at farmers’ markets.

Mayor Clayton, who is the Frontenac County representative to the board of KFL&A Public Health, said “It starts with farmers’ markets but when you follow through to the end stage you are looking at wine for sale at chip trucks; and can you see someone running a chip truck refusing a sale because of age?” he said “I’m just using this as an example, but you can see where this is leading.”

Noting that VQAO wine is an Ontario-produced product, and that wine and beer are sold in stores in most jurisdictions, Council decided to receive Dr. Gemmill’s request for information instead of adopting it. Mayor Clayton’s was the only vote against the motion.

Speed bylaw – A road speed bylaw was approved, although councilors questioned the wisdom of a 40 km per hour limit throughout entire hamlets.

“I tried this morning and had trouble going 40 through Plevna,” said Councilor Gerry Martin.

Public Works Manager Jim Phillips said he will be refining The the bylaw by looking at specific sections of road. “I can see Plevna at 60 on the two ends and 40 in the school zone,” he said.

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South Frontenac Council - May 22 New Building By-Law

Chief Building Official Brian Gass introduced a proposed update of the Building Bylaw, which reflects provincial policy changes regarding construction. Among the highlights, the new by-law will; 1) allow staff

Youth Diversion seeking mentors

by Jeff Green outh Diversion is a Kingston-based not-forprofit organization that works with youth, families and the community to assist youth to “develop and grow and realise their potential”, in the words of the agency’s website.

Youth Diversion delivers six different programs in the City of Kingston and in Frontenac County. “Among the first programs we ever had going was the mentoring one. It requires volunteers who are willing to commit two to three hours a week for four to six months to spend with a young person between the ages of 11 and 17, and it has proven to be an effective program for a lot of people over the years,” said Jackie Franklin, the manager of volunteers for the agency.

She said that a number of youth in North, Central, and South Frontenac are now looking for mentors, which has led to a push for improved recruitment in the county.

“We provide lots of training and support for the volunteers in this program,” she said.

“Volunteers also have the opportunity to participate in monthly workshops. They get hands-on experience working with at risk youth, and we also offer letters of reference for the volunteers.”

In addition to the mentoring program, Youth Diversion works in the community and David J. Orser in the schools to provide opportunities to help owner/operator youth who experience difficulties to navigate through what can be a difficult few years in their lives. Orser Farm Among its programs are a Youth Justice Septic ing program and theTank KAIROS Pump alcohol and addic1059848 Ontario Inc tions program, as well as SNAP, a program for RR#1, youth 4490 who Bellrock have been RD suspended from school, andON the MEND program for conflict Verona, fax/phone: 374-2031 resolution within email: the schools, among others.

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to accept an incomplete permitSINCEapplication 1970 so construction can begin while staff are processing the permit; 2) allow staff, in the future, to accept electronic permit applications, once the department has the necessary hardware, software and staffing; 3) facilitate the process of closing building permits and abandoned permit applications.

The proposed new fees will raise the present fee of $10./thousand of project value to $14, and include a ‘reasonable’ increase to solar, wood stove ad demolition permit fees.

The current fee schedule is 16 years old: Gass claims the changes better reflect the true costs of delivering building department services. On a $300,000, the change will rsult in an increase of $1,200 in permit fees.

During the public meeting, only one person commented. John McEwen spoke of his concerns around the issue of waterproofing both new and existing structures.

Copies of the new building by-law, which Council approved, are available at the Township office.

Rutledge Road Reconstruction Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth recommended K. Mulrooney Trucking’s low bid of $1,322,856 be accepted. References for Mulrooney gave mixed reviews: after having had discussions with the company concerning the very public nature of the project, staff were satisfied with the approach proposed by the contractor. Due to the size and cost of the project, it has been divided into four parts; A) road and storm sewers from the bridge to Stormhaven Lane and sidewalk on the south side between the High School and Hillside; B) extension of south side sidewalk west to the bridge; C) installation of intermodal bike lane on the boulevard, adjacent to the proposed sidewalk; D) removing and reconfiguring the Mill Street sidewalk “to achieve a vertical alignment more suitable for accessibility purposes.”

Hydro One Permission: Council gave Hydro One permission to use Garlon as part of its vegetation management program, on

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Pool Fence By-Law: As a result of changing the building by-law, the pool bylaw needs to be updated: with the exception of minor wording changes, the technical aspects of how the existing by-law requires a fence around a pool have not changed.

Photo Contest Winners: CAO Orr announced the winners of the township’s

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South Frontenac Museum: Council made a motion to accept the Portland Historical Association’s carrying out the preliminary investigations in advance of a final decision of opening a Township museum.

Councillor McDougall will coordinate a joint meeting of community members interested in preserving local history.

Letters to the editor Re: Defend our Climate mate. It should stay that way now when we need it the most. The fact is that so -called gathering “trade deals” are being used among other

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was in attendance at the “Defend Our Climate” gathering in Sharbot Lake as reported in your last issue of The Frontenac News.

I was pleased that Julie Druker came to interview the group. It is probably not possible to have a more diverse array of answers to her question, “What brought you out today to this event?” I shared some information from a meeting I had just attended of the National Farmers Union where there was a presentation on how the NFU has been actively trying to STOP the passing of Bill C-18 (go to www.nfu.ca for info and how to TAKE ACTION). This bill, if passed, will allow the biggest seed companies in the world to exercise almost total control over seed in Canada. These companies would be able to charge royalties on a farmer's entire crop!

The plan is to restrict farmers from saving their own seed, force them to buy seed from private plant breeders who will offer only a mass market product. This is not the way it has been in the past. Canada's public plant breeders have been internationally respected for working in the public interest and work with farmers to develop plant varieties that are regionally adapted and can help farmers and our food system adapt to changing cli-

concerns, to enforce plant breeders' rights and prevent our farmers from saving seed.

Check out CETA, Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and the TPP, Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, Intellectual Property Rights Chapter.

I also made the comment that I feel any conversation about climate change should also include something else that I have come across. It can be called GeoEngineering, SRM, Solar Radiation Management, or Stratospheric Aerosol Spraying. From my observations so far I have to say that I have concerns about its effects on climate, human health and the health of the planet. The topic can be researched under any of those names.

“Defending Our Climate” as the gathering was called, is about defending our communities, our rights, our economy, our health, our sovereignty, and the list doesn't end. It can seem so difficult to know what to think about the topic, not to mention what to do about it.

It helps to get solid information, start talking to others who share the same concerns and support the organizations who are already taking action to defend us.

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Wanda Harrison 613-335-3186 · The annual Victoria Day fireworks went off as scheduled Saturday evening, despite the cooler temperatures. The Kennebec Recreation Committee would like to thank the volunteers at the gate, at the canteen, the pyrotechnic skills of the firefighters and especially those who contributed to the “free will donation”. Without your help, this event would not be possible. · Those who attend Diners every month wish to thank Northern Frontenac Community Services and Paul and Aimee Gosse for the great 2013-2014 season. We are all looking forward to diners starting again in September. · On Sat. May 24 the Arden United Church is sponsoring their “Eggs as you Like Them” breakfast, 8am at the Kennebec Community Centre. Along with breakfast, there will be silent auction, so come early and participate. · Arden welcomes back Dora Scott. · With summer just around the corner, look for our artisans opening their studios for business.

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613-372-0018 kgow63@hotmail.com · A Youth Dance will be held on May 23 from 7-9:30 p.m. for ages 9-15 at the Golden Links Hall. Cost is $6. Call Sharon 613-539-6676 or Wayne 613-352-2533. · The Harrowsmith Women's Institute will be meeting on May 27 at St. Paul's United Church at 7 pm. Guest speaker will be a volunteer from Hospice Kingston and there will also be the annual plant exchange. All ladies in the community are welcome. Call Karen 613-372-0501 for information. · The Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club will be holding a community garage sale on Sat. May 31, 8am – 4pm, rain or shine. Cost is $12 per table, $10 for S&A Club members.

Canteen available. To confirm your table, contact: Don Betke, Betke@Live.ca or (780) 990-4305 (Cell – txt preferred). · Also Sat. May 31, the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church will be having a Community Fun Day from 9am – 2pm. Free BBQ, garage sale, bake sale, children’s game and activities and featuring a draw for a free bike. All are welcome. · Sat. May 31 the Grandmothers by the Lake are holding a Plant & Bake Sale from 10am – 2pm at the Tiffany Gift Shoppe, with a large selection of vegetables, herbs, flowers, annuals and perennials as well as home baking. All proceeds support African Grandmothers and orphans. No early birds please. Information: Adele 375-8845 or Marni 374-9929. · Sat. May 31 the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will be hosting a Bull Head Fish Fry at the Golden Links Hall from 4:30-6pm, $15 per person, all you can eat. Brenda 613-372-2410. · Heartfelt condolences to Isabel, Curtis, Pam, Tyler and Ryan Morey on the passing of Claude. A long time resident, Claude was a stone mason whose handiwork can be found in many area homes. He was also the caretaker at the Harrowsmith Cemetery for many years. Claude loved gardening, fishing and hunting, but most of all - his loving family.

He will be missed by so many.

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· Once again this summer, Main St. Verona is going to be bursting with blooms. The Verona Community Association has just announced the fifth annual Adopt-a-Barrel Flower Competition. Applications are being accepted from businesses and private residents whose properties are on Main St. and who would like to adopt a barrel for the summer. There will be five prizes; first prize is $300. Help beautify Verona this summer.

Deadline to enter is May 31. For contest rules visit www.yourverona.com or call Tabitha Morton 613-929-5569. · Flower power is contagious this year. The VCA received a call from Diann Callaghan, who noticed the flowers under the two entry signs were actually silk flowers and not the real McCoy. She has volunteered to plant and nurture real flowers in the planter on the south side for the summer. Kudos Diann. · The weeds are starting to sprout. Most are just a nuisance but some are downright dangerous. Wild Parsnip, a rather pretty but very noxious and invasive weed, has been gaining foothold in and around Verona. The juices from this plant, when in contact with the skin, react with ultraviolet light from the sun, causing red welts and even severe burns and blisters. It is not an allergic reaction like poison ivy, more like a chemical burn. For more information and pictures, visit the VCA website www.yourverona.com/misc/parsnips.shtml. · Bellrock will truly rock on May 24 when the LaSalle Causeway Band performs at the hall at 7:30pm. This swing band features saxophones, trombones, trumpets, clarinets, keyboard, and percussion. They will be performing a variety of musical selections, from Gershwin to contemporary. Free will donation; funds support the hall. www.bellrockhall.ca · Verona Pentecostal Assembly “Family Bash” weekend is from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25. Teen Basketball

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may 22, 2014 Challenge on Friday, 6pm for kids aged 12 to 18. Sign up is required. On Saturday there will be crafts for 5 to 12 year olds at 11am, and “Lego the Movie” at 6 pm. Crimson River will play on Sunday at 10am and a Gospel concert with the Old Hims and John Reid & the Eagle Band. Free will offering.

This weekend of fun is a fundraiser for cancer research. · Scouts Canada is offering three diverse programs for youth aged 5 to 14 years. On-line registration is available at www.scouts.ca. An in-person registration night will be held on Tues. May 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Prince Charles Public School; information: sfg@bell.net or 613-372-2050. · The Grand Opening of Revell Ford Lincoln Millenium Facility in Verona happens Wednesday, May 28. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Refreshments to follow.

Everyone is invited to help celebrate! · Registration for Swim and Day Camp Programs at McMullen Beach will be held at the beach on Wed. May 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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· The whole community was shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Peter Hannah on Friday. Sympathy to his family and friends. · Sympathy also to the Killingbeck family on the death of Brent, Kent’s brother. · Olive, Harriet and I attended the Ompah Diners on May 13. The "Over the Hill" band played lovely toe-tapping country music and a few gospel songs. We enjoyed it so much.

Approximately 40 people enjoyed the excellent luncheon by Paul & Aimee Gosse. Thank you Catherine Tysick for letting us know about it. · Approximately 35 people attended the supper at Snow Road Community Hall on May 14. There were lovely blue tablecloths and pots of flowers on all the tables. Thanks, Johanna. Birthday people were Janet Greenley, Lori Ryder and Dieter Neumann. The next supper is June 11. · June 1 is Anniversary Sunday at Snow Road Church, 11 a.m. Rev. Grace Vaters will do the service and Wayne & Mary Abrams will provide the music. Lunch after the service. · Two bears have been spotted in two different areas of Sharbot Lake. · As Friday was a rainy day, Elphin's bake & yard sale was held inside the hall. There was every kind of pie you could have wanted, plus all kinds of baked goods, etc.

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able for purchase. Doors open 7pm; presentation at 8pm. · An exhibition is opening Sat. May 24, 2–4pm, at Fieldwork, the outdoor art gallery at 2501 Old Brooke Rd. This year attractions are a barn that glows at night, a human-sized nest, and a giant sized knot, which represents the conundrums humans find themselves in. The artists will talk briefly about their works. The site is free. www.fieldworkproject.com. · Tay Valley’s soccer program special fun-night is planned for the season opener on Mon May 26 at 5:30 pm with special activities and treats for the kids. Glen Tay Public School. · May 28 – Euchre at the Maberly Hall in support of the Maberly Fair, 7pm, $3pp includes refreshments, prizes.

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613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca · Land O' Lakes Public School Fun Fair is today, Thurs.

May 22 from 5 - 8pm with: live music by Mitch Barker, Feral 5, GREC HS band, LOLPS Glee Club; bouncy castle, mini horse & wagon rides, balloon animals, face painting, BBQ, canteen & bake table; silent auction; Wolf Creek chainsaw carving demonstration. Proceeds to student activities. · Teams are needed for Grade 7/8 3-Pitch fundraiser on June 7 in Mountain Grove. If you are interested in putting in a team please contact Cory Thompson at 613-335-3735.

Also if there are any kids interested in recreational baseball please call Cory or email him at remington280c@hotmail. com. Looking to start up at the end of May. · Sympathy to the family of Donald Babcock who recently passed away. He was the beloved husband of Inez Babcock · A graveside service was held for Frances Badour on May 17 at Mountain Grove with Rev. Jean Brown officiating.

Frances was the beloved wife of the late Nelson Badour and the mother of Theresa and Trevor. The United Church ladies catered a lunch after the service. · Happy birthday to William Lowery, Herb Clow, Archie Meeks, Ray Whitelock, Vera Steele, May Walton, Marguerite Conway, Dave Hartwick, Roy Beechy, Mary Lyn Lafratta, and Clara Clow, 80. · Happy Anniversary to Barry & Sheila Calthorpe, Wayne & Betty Ann Eves · On May 17 at Parham hall a music jam was held with donations going to help children with cancer to go to Camp Trillium. Various entertainers participated with the youngest being Jessica Wedden and Mitch Barker. Glen Fox’s daughters Merrillee and Rosemary served a delicious lunch following the music. Many door prizes were won. · Thinking of John Anderson, Cleo Price, Val Beechy, Dorothy Knight, Betty Meeks, Verna Cowdy ,Harold Gray, Carol Patterson, Ivan Porter. · Many people enjoyed the "Open mic" and potluck at Northbrook in the Lions Hall. · The Land O’ Lakes seniors met on May 14 for a noon potluck. Happy birthday was sung to William Lowery and Archie Meeks; also William and Theresa celebrated an anniversary.

Many members have signed up to go to the seniors' rally on May 24 in Kincaid. Maple syrup donated by Lois and Leigh Scott was won by Ronda Noble. John Purdon, the president, read from his Happiness File, which was very humorous.

Thanks to Jean Brown for her spring decorations

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613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com · This Saturday, May 24 is the Matawatchan Community Market's Annual Plant Sale, 9 am till 1 pm, with plants galore and the usual vendors; and as always, a homemade lunch served 11 am to 1 pm. For details, visit www.matawatchan. ca. Next market is June 28 - Canada Day theme. · Vennachar Free Methodist will change Sunday service time to 10am for the summer months beginning Sunday, June 1. For further information call 333-2318.

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· The Land O’ Lakes Garden Club Annual Plant Sale is on Sat May 24 at the Barrie Hall, from 9am until sold out, plants go fast, so come early. · The Land o'Lakes Quilters Guild will be having a Trunk Show on Tues. May 27, 10 am to 1 pm, with three members of the Lanark Quilters Guild sharing their creations. The quilters meet at Pineview Free Methodist Church in Cloyne (lower level). Everyone is invited to join them. · Also Tues. May 27, 7pm the Conservationists of Frontenac Addington will meet at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne. The guest speaker will be Sara Sproule of NAEC, who will give a presentation on the outdoor education program. All welcome.

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· On Sunday, May 25, the Grace Centre is hosting the acapella choir, Melodia Monday, in concert, beginning at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $15. The concert features jazz, spirituals and folk songs, along with traditional classical choral music. Proceeds benefit Southern Frontenac Community Services. · Scouts Canada Registration for three diverse programs for youth ages 5 to 14 are being provided in Verona, Sydenham, and Perth Road. On-line registration for the 2014-2015 Scouting year (Sept. 1 to Aug.31) available at www.scouts. ca. An in-person registration night will be on Mon. May 26, 6:30 - 7:30pm at Loughborough Public School. For more information contact sfg@bell.net or 613-372-2050. · Southern Frontenac Community Services 50+ Family and Friends Golf Tournament takes place Friday May 30 at Riv-

PAGE 5 endell Golf Course in Verona - cost is $80/person ($65 Rivendell members), which includes golf, dinner, prizes and a cart. Call SFCS at 376-6477 to book. · Sydenham & Region 11 Lions Club 8th Annual Charity Golf Tourney wants you to come and join in the fun on Friday, June 13 at the Rivendell Golf Course. This scramble format tournament is open to golfers of all abilities. Prizes for all with a delicious luncheon to wrap up the morning. This tournament is raising funds for equipment to support the annual Vision Screening activities the Lions carry out in the 54 elementary schools of the Limestone and Algonquin Lakeshore School Boards. Pre-registration required. Deadline is June 6, 2014. For more information contact Jim Kelly 613376-3515 or by email: kellyj@queensu.ca · Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church is holding its annual Community Fun Day on Saturday May 31 from 9 am to 2 pm.

There will be a draw for a free bike, free BBQ, garage sale, bake sale and loads of children’s games and activities.

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· Numerous ticks have been found on people and pets in this area, so be sure to check for these when working outdoors. · The annual flea market is Sun. May 25,10am-2pm. Come out and buy or bring your items to sell...baking goods, plants or crafts; no reservation needed - first come first served.

There is always something for everyone and great prices too.

The Recreation Committee will have their canteen open. · Thanks to all teams and fans who supported the Parham Fair Ball Tournament last weekend. The money raised will support our annual fair. There really are a lot of young and experienced ball players in the area, as one could see at this tournament. Special thanks to Owen & Cari Tryon and Jamie Riddell for all your work in organizing, keeping score and umpiring to make this event such a great success. · The music night at the IOOF Hall on May 17 was well attended; money raised will go to worthwhile projects that Mayflower Lodge supports. · "Diners" may be coming to Parham for seniors to enjoy a hot meal at noon if there is enough interest. Please contact Doris Campsall for information. · Thinking of you to Garnet & Charlotte Brown. · Belated Birthday wishes to Vivian Hannah. Happy Birthday to Anna Young, Shawn McCullough, Dawn MacGregor, Tracy Reynolds, Leah Neumann, Fanny Hamilton, Brandy

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Elginburg PS choir and Emily Fennell light up Fairmount Home T

here is nothing like the sound of young singers to put a smile on one’s face. That was the case for residents at the Fairmount home in Glenburnie, who were treated to a performance by the Elginburg Public School Choir on May 14.

Melissa Clyde, who is one of two recreation planners employed at the home, said that intergenerational programming is one way to get youngsters together with residents at the home. In this case it was the school who contacted Clyde's associate Katie Johnson, asking if they could come and perform for the residents.

The choir, which consists of 38 students from grades two through seven, sang an impressive and lively repertoire under the direction of Jennifer Guild, who teaches grade three at the school. The choir performed seven songs that included a number of their own personal favorites, including “Firework” and “Roar” by Katy Perry, Serena Ryder's “Sing, Sing”, The Trews' “Highway of Heroes” and Cindy Lauper's 1980s classic “True Colours”.

The choir often performs Christmas concerts at local seniors’ homes and Guild said that it was the choir members themselves who asked to sing at the Fairmount Home this time around. Guild herself has been singing since she was in grade four. She attended a performing arts school in Sudbury and has studied music privately since then. She has been heading up the Elginburg choir for the last six years and said that she believes strongly that music gives children “a great and very positive way to express themselves”. Guild says she makes a habit of trying to chose songs that are inspirational and ones that the students are familiar with and enjoy singing.

The concert wrapped up with a special guest appearance

by Kingston singer/songwriter Emily Fennell who, with the help of the choir performed one of her latest songs titled “Love, War, Hope, Change” from her newest CD, “Rise”. The song is one of two that she will be performing with the Elginburg choir at her upcoming CD release concert, where she will be performing with her full band, which includes Gord

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Sinclair and Rob Baker from the Tragically Hip. The family-friendly concert will take place on Friday May 30 at 7:30pm at the Ambassador Hotel at in Kingston.

Fennell said she chose the Elginburg choir to perform with her since she “fell in love with their sound” when she heard them perform years ago when her daughter was a member. She said she likes to give youth interested in music an opportunity to perform in front of an audience. “These kind of opportunities for young singers are few and far between and are experiences they can learn from and will remember for a life time.”

Tickets for the upcoming concert are $15 for adults, $10 for children and are available at the Taylor Auto Mall at 2440 Princess Street in Kingston.

Residents of the Fairmount Home thoroughly enjoyed the performance and resident June Gamble, who has three

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grandchildren and six great grand children of her own, said, “You can always count on youngsters to steal the show.”

Resident Georgina Smith agreed and said that it's always a treat to hear the voices of young singers.

Team Kylie fundraiser - an inspiration for Relay for Life

by Julie Druker oung Kylie Babcock and her battle with cancer is what inspired her family and friends to enter Team Kylie for their fourth time in the North and Central Frontenac Relay for Life. Kylie was diagnosed with liver and lung cancer over five years ago and had half of her liver removed when she was not yet two years old. She is now fully recovered.

On May 17 the lively youngster, who her mother Vicki describes as “a little bundle of energy”, helped serve up burgers and hot dogs at a fundraiser for her 13-member team in the parking of Mike Dean’s Super L-r, Yolanda Emmert and Vicki Babcock serve up burgers to Sharbot Lake and District store in Sharbot Lake. Kylie is just one Lions Andy Vandersande, John Richter and Bill Zwier example of why so many members of the community support, volunteer and participate in the Canadi- area fundraisers like this one. This year’s Relay, which will take place at the Parham fair grounds on Friday June 20, an Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life event In Parham.

When I visited the event Vicki and Yolonda Emmert were is sure to be another emotional, memorable and fun event, busy serving up burgers to members of the Sharbot Lake with various activities, games and team challenges planned. and District Lions, who said that they love to support local Several local bands will be taking to the stage and entertaining through the day, night and early morning. It is not too late to enter or join a team, or to volunteer for this annual event, which brings the community together to “Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back”!

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nseasonably chilly temperatures could not keep close to 350 shoppers from attending the opening day of the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market at the Oso beach on May 17.

The market, now entering its fourth year, has seen its numbers increase steadily over the last three years; last year the numbers peaked at 750 on the season’s busiest single market day. Due to that fact, this year the market’s governing body, which is comprised of its regular vendors, appointed a market assistant to help manage some of the administrative and behind the scenes duties required to keep pace with its growth. Francis Wooby of Sharbot Lake was chosen and his duties include offering administrative support in between market days and in the lead up to and closing out of the market season.

Wooby said his new position is a testament to the fact that the market is indeed growing and succeeding. A total

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Masons’ yard sale benefits food bank - submitted by Bill Bowick

M

ay 17 was a big day for garage sales in Sharbot Lake.

The Lions, the Pentecostal Church and Frontenac Masonic Lodge were just some of the organizations sponsoring sales and there were many family sales as well. The photo at right is from the sale organized by the Masonic Lodge in support of the Food Bank: shown are Kim Cucoch, president of the North Frontenac Food Bank surrounded by Frontenac Masonic Lodge members Bill Kennedy, Simon Spanchak, Dave Whalen, Ian Reid and Bill Bowick. All goods sold at the sale were donated and all proceeds ($432) went to the Food Bank.

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of 20 vendors set up their booths, which included a wide array of local crafts and clothing, home-made preserves and other comestibles, home baking and gluten-free products, hot-off-the-grill breakfast and lunch snacks and other ready to eat treats, hot steaming cups of fair trade coffee, body products, fresh and wild produce, flowers and plants, meats, maple syrup, honey, a knife sharpening service, live musical entertainment from young local fiddler Jessica Wedden, plus a “Body Buffet” located at the park’s covered pavilion, where guests can receive various health treatments like shiatsu, massage, and possibly physiotherapy as well.

Wooby said that a number of special events are currently being planned for the season and will include a special poultry day, a special heritage day event that will include tomahawk and knife throwing demos, heritage displays, costumes and likely a presentation about local heritage vegetables. Wooby said that the location of the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market is what makes it a perfect destination for visitors, since not only does the venue offer up great shopping under cover but also a large park with picnic tables and washroom facilities, a state of the art playground, huge shade trees and a beautiful sandy beach and floating dock for those wanting a refreshing swim in the lake.

Wooby plans to focus on the market’s beach and park front location as a major selling point and will be advertising it as a day trip destination. He is also hoping to attract new farm vendors this year, including backyard farmers who can choose to become regular, occasional or one time vendors.

For more information about becoming a vendor or about the regular vendors and the goods they sell, visit sharbotlakefarmersmarket.ca. Wooby said he is confident that as the temperatures rise, so too will the number of shoppers and vendors. Market brochures are available on site and emphasize the organizers’ commitment to offering shopping within 100 km. of home and “supporting local farmers and getting quality food-picked fresh within 24 hours of purchase”. The Sharbot Lake Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9am to 1pm.

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ydenham High School's Drama Club opened their new theatre last week with one of the most edgy, innovative performances that SHS has produced in years.

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The relatively young ensemble works together well: some of the most memorable performances are by firstyear students. Daniel Karan carries one of the most difficult roles for a young actor; as a very convincing rock music promoter he consistently seems much older than his years. The three witches: Violet Skuce, Shelby Eves and Ashley Macdonald, are baffling, unsettling, and dangerous. In a small role played to perfection, Amy Walton pantomimes a bored bartender. When she finally speaks, she reveals herself as Hecate, powerful mistress of the witches. Jess Sherman and Colton Haligan do well in the demanding roles of Lady and Mac. This is a multi-media production: throughout, a four-man rock band beside the stage performs well, providing introduction, scene changes and back-up accompaniment to singers. Several TV screens introduce or connect scenes by showing newscasts and interviews.

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Potted Plants • Vegetable Seedlings • Annuals & • Perennials • Potting Soil t a Gre • Garden Tools, ! s e Pric Accents & Furniture

Northern Happenings Thursday May 22 CLOYNE - MOTHER & DAUGHTER POTLUCK BANQUET, Pineview Free Methodist Church, dinner 6pm, guest speaker Linda Adams of New Life Girl’s Home.

MOUNTAIN GROVE - FUN FAIR, Land O’ Lakes Public School, 5-8pm; live music, games, activities, BBQ, Chainsaw carving demonstrations, all welcome.

SNOW ROAD - LINE DANCING 7-8.30pm, community centre.

Friday May 23 BOLINGBROKE - “NATURE IN OUR AREA” presentation by Wendy Briggs-Jude, 7pm, ABC hall, good will offering.

HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE Golden Links Hall, 7pm for ages 9 - 15; $6; Sharon 539-6676, Wayne 352-2533; sponsors: Odd Fellows & Rebekahs PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion.

5:30–7pm, Chicken SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE - Coffee Time 10am-noon, Bridge 2pm.

Friday - Sunday May 23 - 25 VERONA - “FAMILY BASH” WEEKEND, Pentecostal Assembly; Friday Teen Basketball Challenge 6pm for ages 12-18, sign up required; Sat. 11am Craft Extravaganza for ages 5-12, Movie Night 6pm “Lego the Movie”; Sunday Crimson River at 10am, 6pm Gospel Concert with Old Hims and John Reid & the Eagle Band. Proceeds from the weekend go to cancer research. Free will offering.

Saturday May 24 ARDEN - “EGGS AS YOU LIKE THEM” breakfast & silent auction, 8-10:30am, community hall; United Church Stewards BELLROCK - LASALLE CAUSEWAY BAND, community hall, 7:30pm, by freewill donation; proceeds to hall upkeep; bellrockhall.ca CLOYNE - LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB, Annual Plant Sale, Barrie Hall, 9am until sold out.

FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; Verona Prince Charles Public School. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more MABERLY - FIELDWORK free outdoor art gallery season opening & artists’ talks, 2-4pm,

2501 Old Brooke www.fieldworkproject.com MATAWATCHAN COMMUNITY MARKET Plant Sale, 9am-1pm, www.matawatchan.ca PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM, Clar-Mill hall, 2-9pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; all welcome and all musicians, singers, dancers welcome to participate; sponsors: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers

Sunday May 25 ELBOW LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE Open House, 10am-3pm, guided hikes and paddles, games & activities, all welcome; elbowlakecentre.ca ENTERPRISE - GOSPEL SING Free Methodist Church 6:30pm w/ the Frizzells; Vernon Scott & Friends; the Chajkowskis, fellowship to follow.

FLINTON - COFFEE HOUSE Open Mic, Through The Roof Ministry Center, 6:30pm, all welcome, free will offering towards youth ministries MCDONALDS CORNERS - TRENT SEVERN BAND, 2pm, MERA Schoolhouse, advance tickets $22, 613-485-6434; ticketsplease.ca.

PARHAM – FLEA MARKET 10am-2pm, sponsored by Rec. Committee PLEVNA - RIVER OF LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP celebrates 2nd anniversary 10:30am; speaker: Rev. Dr. Peter Rigby, lunch following service, all welcome; 479-0333 SYDENHAM - MELODIA MONDAY BENEFIT CONCERT A capella choir, $15, 3pm, Grace Centre, proceeds to SFCS, 613-376-6477.

VERONA - GOSPEL CONCERT, 6pm, Pentecostal Church w/ Old Hims and John Reid & Eagle Band, free, all welcome; 374-2976.

Monday May 26 ARDEN - ALL-CANDIDATES MEETING, Kennebec Hall 7pm, co-sponsored by the Friends of Arden and the Frontenac News.

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

SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE – seniors exercise 10am.

SYDENHAM - SCOUTS CANADA REGISTRATION, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts 6:30-7:30pm, Loughborough Public School. Also on-line registration available at www.scouts. ca; info sfg@bell.net or 613-372-2050.

Tuesday May 27 CLOYNE - LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS Trunk Show 10am-1pm, Pineview Free Methodist Church; members of Lanark Quilters Guild will be sharing their creations, refreshments, all

welcome; lolquilt@gmail.com CONSERVATIONISTS OF FRONTENAC ADDINGTON meeting, Barrie Hall, Cloyne 7pm, guest speaker Sara Sproule from NAEC, on outdoor education program, all welcome HARROWSMITH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meeting & plant exchange 7pm, St. Paul’s United Church, guest speaker from Hospice Kingston, all ladies welcome; info: 372-0501.

SHARBOT LAKE – COMMUNITY LIVING-NF BBQ, 11:30am–1pm, 1025 Elizabeth Street, rain date May 29, all welcome VERONA - SCOUTS CANADA REGISTRATION for three programs for ages 5-14; 6:307:30pm, Prince Charles Public School. Also on-line registration available at www.scouts. ca; info: sfg@bell.net or 613-372-2050

Wednesday May 28 RURAL WOMEN’S GROUP, 1:30-3pm, Rural VISIONS Centre, 4419 George St.; free transportation avail: 613-376-6477; 1-800-7639610, all women welcome SHARBOT LAKE DINERS, noon, for those 50+, $10, reservations requ’d: 613-279-3151

Thursday May 29 SHARBOT LAKE - CASH BINGO, Oso hall, doors open 5:30pm; sponsored by NFCS; info: Child Centre 613-279-2244 SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE - 7pm Line Dancing; SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm, Grace Centre; i544-3078

Friday May 30 SFCS FAMILY & FRIENDS GOLF TOURNAMENT Rivendell Golf Course, Verona; 4 Person Scramble, $80 ($65 for Rivendell members) includes dinner, prizes, cart; proceeds to Southern Frontenac Community Services

Saturday May 31 ENTERPRISE - DANCE w/ Land o’Lakes Cruisers, community hall, 8pm, $12.50pp; sponsor: Tamworth Lions; 379-2952 HARROWSMITH - COMMUNITY FUN DAY, Free Methodist Church 9am-2pm, featuring a bike draw, free BBQ, garage & bake sale, children’s games & activities.

HARROWSMITH - BAKE & PLANT SALE, 10am-2pm at Tiffany Gift Shop; sponsors: Grandmothers by the Lake in support of African grandmothers & orphans; info Adele 3758845 or Marni 374-9929 HARROWSMITH – COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE, S&A Club, 8am-4pm, tables $12, $10 S&A members; Betke@Live.ca, (780) 9904305 (txt).

HARROWSMITH - BULLHEAD FISH FRY, Golden Links hall 4:30-6pm; $15, all you can

Aftermath - The problem of the large number This column by retired mathematician and seasonal Maberly resident, Edward Barbeau, is for your mathematical amusement. Its author is very happy to correspond with readers about mathematical matters, and hopes that the column will turn out to be a dialogue with readers of the Frontenac News. His email address is barbeau@math. utoronto.ca.

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tudents who are interested in mathematics have the opportunity to participate in all sorts of competitions. Some are local; some are national. But the premier competition is the International Mathematical Olympiad, in which about a hundred countries take part.

It is held each July in a different country.

Each country sends a team of six students to write two four-and-a-half hour examinations, each with three problems. This competition was founded in 1959 by several countries in Eastern Europe. Canada first sent a team in 1981 and hosted the event in Toronto in 1995.

The problems are indeed challenging and it is difficult for a student to write a perfect paper. But not all the problems involve a lot of technical mathematics or even require an extensive background. Sometimes, all that is needed is some divergent thinking and a good command of basics. An example of a problem whose solution can be followed by

someone with a high school background in mathematics is this one: Let A be equal to 44444444, that is, the product of 4444 factors, each equal to 4444.

So A is a very large number. Suppose that this is written out; we sum its digits to get B. In turn, C is the sum of the digits of B, and finally D is the sum of the digits of C. What is D? The size of A makes it impractical to simply work out what it is and add its digits; besides, we might make a mistake along the way. So let us do a little forensic investigation and see what circumstantial evidence we can pick up on the way.

The fact that each number is the sum of the digits of its predecessor reminds us of the principle of casting out nines. Each number upon division by 9 leaves the same remainder as the sum of its digits upon division by 9. This remainder is called the digital sum of the number. It is also true that the digital sum of the product of two numbers is equal to the digital sum of the product of the two digital sums of the numbers.

For example, the digital sums of 137 and 412 are 2 and 7; 2 x 7 = 14, whose digital sum is 5, the same as the digital sum of 137 x 412 = 56444.

What is the digital sum of A? The digital sum of 4444 is 7, so the digital sum of A is the same as the digital sum of 74444. However,

73 = 343 has digital sum 1, so 74443 = (73)1481 also has digital sum 1. Since 74444 is 7 times this, A has digital sum 7. From this we see that all of B, C and D leave a remainder 7 when divided by 9.

This brings the curtain down on Act I. Next, we get an upper estimate on how many digits A has. Since 4444 is less than 104, A is less than (104)4444 = 1017776. So A has fewer than 20000 digits. Since each of these digits does not exceed 9, B has to be less than 9 x 20000 = 180000. By a similar reasoning, we find that C is less than 1 + 9 x 5 = 46. The largest sum of digits of any number less than 46 is realized by 39, whose sum of digits is 12. We conclude that D cannot be any bigger than 12.

Thus, we are looking for a number D that is no bigger than 12 and leaves a remainder 7 when divided by 9.

Math Challenge for students of all ages: The Frontenac News is currently running a Math Challenge for students to find the largest number with all its digits different and which is the sum of two numbers that involve at most four distinct digits. The News will offer awards to students who write the best reports on a number of questions related to the challenge. The deadline is May 30 and details are posted on our website.

Please visit frontenacnews.ca or email us at nfnews@frontenac.net

eat; Brenda 372-2410; sponsor Odd Fellows & Rebekahs MABERLY - CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE w/ “Wolfe Island Revellers”, community hall, 7:30pm beginner’s lesson; 8pm dance begins; $10, under 14 free, info: Maike 264-1993.

PARHAM - BBQ, YARD & BAKE SALE, post office, sponsor: Parham Seniors, 9am-1pm PARHAM - GOSPEL SING, w/ Sweetwater band, local talent, 7pm, Free Methodist Church, all welcome, refreshments SYDENHAM - RECEPTION & ARTIST TALKS, 1-2:30pm, exhibition of works of Sally Chupick and Bonnie Brooks, Grace Centre

Sunday June 1 BELLEVILLE DOLL & TEDDY BEAR SHOW & SALE, Sunday June 1, 10am-4pm, Belleville Fish & Game Club, 170 Elmwood Dr.; $4, free for children with adults; proceeds to Heart & Stroke Foundation; Bev, 613-966-8095 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 SNOW ROAD 129th ANNIVERSARY SERVICE, Presbyterian Church 11am; music by the Abrams; all welcome; lunch; 278-2385

Monday June 2 NORTH FRONTENAC LITTLE THEATRE Annual Meeting at hall in Tichborne, Road 38; potluck 6pm (please bring dishes & cutlery), meeting 7pm; all welcome, info: 279-2945 OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment.

VERONA - ALL-CANDIDATES MEETINGS, Lions Hall, 7pm, Sand Road, co-sponsored

by Verona Lions & Frontenac News.

WESTPORT - MISSIONARIES FOR HOPE presentation by Tom & Cheryl Martin on their services in Peru & Africa, 7pm, Knox Presbyterian Church, refreshments, donations accepted, all welcome.

Tuesday June 3 SNOW ROAD – KEENAGERS, 2-3pm, community centre, all are welcome

Wednesday June 4 SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-3 pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 ext 203 SYDENHAM DINERS, noon, Grace Centre, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations 376-6477

Thursday June 5 CLOYNE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at Marble Lake Lodge, 11:30am. To attend phone 613-479-2837 by June 3 at noon.

VERONA DINERS, noon, Lions Hall, for 55+, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477.

The Classifieds Frontenac Vacant Land Condominium Corp. #70 Box 145, Arden ON K0H 1B0 Formerly known as Garrison Shores near Arden, ON invites tenders for the following:

Request for Tender #14-01 Tender for Road Grading and delivery of materials, where necessary, to maintain our private road system.

Request for Tender #14-02 Tender for Weekly Cleaning of 2 Community Shower Houses, until September 2014.

Request for Tender #14-03 Tenders for Brush Trimming along both sides of approximately 3kms of private roads.

Closing Date for all tenders is June 12, 2014.

For more information call M. Sampson, 613-335-3664.

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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

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

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.

COMMUNITY EVENTS HARROWSMITH FREE METHODIST CHURCH Community Fun Day, Saturday, May 31st from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring a draw for a Free Bike, Free BBQ, Garage Sale, Bake Sale, Children’s games and activities.

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

JP & TONI’S FLEA MARKET, 6107 Hwy 506 at Ardoch Road. Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun and holiday Mondays, 613-479-0341

FOR RENT

COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE located on Hwy. 7 just east of the Junction of Hwy 38 and Hwy. 7. For further information, contact Ram at 613-279-2827 NEW 1200 SQ.FT. APARTMENT, 2 bedrooms, w/ high efficiency appliances, $750 + utilities.

Plenty of parking. No pets, no smoking. Sharbot Lake, inquire @ 613-279-2085 STORAGE UNITS for rent in Mountain Grove.

Bob Hawley, 613-335-3878

FOR SALE

2 FRIDGES, 2 DISHWASHERS, one 16 cu.ft. chest freezer. Best offer or will trade. 613-3741892 BALE ELEVATOR 25ft. ½ hp electric motor $100. Log splitter Spitfire SS230, 3PT. hitch, 24” log, dual action, $600. 613-374-2108 BARNOVA STUDIO for landscapes, original art, also photographs of Ontario, Maritimes, Yellowstone, Florida, Nature and much more, 613-336-8691 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2014 Winter Rebate. Save up to $700.Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca LOCALLY CRAFTED GARDEN ART. Various sizes, $14.99 each. Only at Nicole’s Gifts, 6709 Main St. Verona. 613-374-2323

DOUG’S ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE Shaw Satellite TV SALE - Offer extended until May 31 FREE HDPVR and HD receiver rental for 2 years, with Free Installation. No Contract. No Credit Check. Call us at 613-374-3305 for details.

We are your full service dealer for both BELL TV and SHAW DIRECT Satellite.

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garage/yard sales

LARGE CLOTHING / YARD SALE, May 31, 8:30am-2:30pm, Kids / Tweens, sizes 6-14, size 00-2 (Hollister, AE etc., like brand new).

Osh Kosh toddler sizes; 4000 Graham Rd. Harrowsmith YARD SALE May 23, 24, 25, 26, 8-8; 14ft aluminum boat, 9.9 & 4.5 motors, lawn mowers, bikes, antique cars, lamps, lanterns, chairs, jewelry, movies, milk cans, tools, toys, treasures. Road 38 to Crow Lake Rd. to Badour Rd. to Mica Point Rd. Follow signs if they are not torn down like last weekend.

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Tamworth: Firearms Course – June 6 & 7; Hunter Education Course – June 13 & 14. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill at 613335-2786 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

RAFFLE WINNERS

KLA RAFFLE WINNERS were picked on Monday May 19th at Fernleigh Lodge. The winners are: 1st Prize - Ted Larson, Pickering, 2nd Prize - Ron Guy, Oxford Station, 3rd Prize Michele Milan, Toronto www.kashwakamak.ca

SERVICES

Eagle Lake Drywall Boarding, Taping, Painting

GARAGE/YARD SALES

HUGE GARAGE SALE, May 23rd, 24th & 25th, all day 9-4, corner of Buck Bay Rd. and Westport Rd.

Support your local businesses

Non-Smoking Company

613-899-7453

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FOR RENT

1 BEDROOM APT. 6km north of Sydenham on lake, smoke/pet-free, $850 inclusive.

Nature Lover’s Paradise; 613-376-9815, leave message 1 BEDROOM HOUSE, available in Arden, $500 plus utilities; 1st & last, references required; available June 1st; 905-961-2513 1 BEDROOM IN 4-PLEX in Kaladar; 1st & last, references. Available June 1st, $475 plus hydro, 416-554-9746

BBD&E Station 14 Sherbrooke St. E Perth, Ontario

Fire Department Administration 14 Sherbrooke St. E. Perth, ON K7H 1A2 Office: 613-267-2596

South Sherbrooke Station 22110 Highway 7 Maberly, Ontario

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS The South Sherbrooke Station of the Drummond North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue is seeking high energy, enthusiastic, dedicated and committed individuals for the position of volunteer fire fighter for the South Sherbrooke Station.

Request for Proposal

Successful candidates will be assigned to work under supervision of officers to combat fires, perform rescue work, administer 1st Aid/CPR, conduct public education programs, inspect buildings for fire hazards and operate and maintain fire fighting apparatus, equipment and fire station.

for Property Management Services URCA Housing operates 16 non-profit units in Flinton, On. Interested Property Management firms are requested to obtain RFP package by calling 613-3368965.

Package is also available at site meeting June 6, at 2:00p.m.

Closing date: June 16, 2014

Request for Quotes Seasonal Snow Plowing URCA Housing Corp Flinton, On Work includes plowing and sanding of parking lots at 4 locations in Flinton, On. Contact 613-336-8965 for Bid Package.

Closing Date Tue., July 15, 2014

To be eligible for consideration you must: • be educated to Grade 12 graduation or document equivalent • be legally entitled to work in Canada; • be capable of handling intense and sustained physical effort to perform all tasks assigned; • obtain a criminal record check (the record check must be obtained before an applicant will be considered); • participate in and successfully complete all assigned examinations and tests, including written, oral and physical tests before assignment to active duty; • must be between the ages of 18 – 65 • be willing to have a driver’s abstract completed by the fire department Applicants will be given priority due to living and employment location with respect to the Fire Station.

Annual Furnace Maintenance URCA Housing Corp Flinton, On

Applications are available at the Tay Valley Township Office, located at 217 Harper Road and the Fire Department Administration Office, located at 14 Sherbrooke St. East in Perth. Applications must be returned to the Fire Department Administration Office and will be received until Thursday, May 29th, 2014, addressed to Fire Chief Greg Saunders.

Work includes all annual furnace maintenance as required under TSSA.

The Drummond North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact 613-336-8965 for Bid Package.

For further information contact the Fire Department Administration at 613-267-2596.

Request for Quotes

Closing Date Wed., July 2, 2014

TOWING

B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery.

James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050

WANTED TO BUY

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

The Township of North Frontenac EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - TO FILL A VACANCY WASTE SITE ATTENDANT (PERMANENT PART-TIME) The Township is seeking resumes for a vacant position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as the Waste Site Attendant.

URCA Housing Corporation 3496 Flinton Road P.O. Box 90, Flinton ON K0H 1P0 Tel/Fax 613-336-8965

SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing.

Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201.

FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, anything metal, free pickup, call 613-375-6377 HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772 KEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Lawn Maintenance, Trees Cut, Woodsplitting, Snow Removal, Winter Roof Cleaning, Junk Pick-up & Disposal, Minor Building Repairs. Call Kevin 9am - 5pm, Monday-Friday. Please Leave a Message, 613-279-1901; 613-453-5896 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.

ROB’S WINDOW CLEANING. We clean the windowpanes, screens, tracks and casings of your windows. Call today for a quote. 613-2439661 SYLVIA’S FOOT CARE. Providing Nursing foot care in the privacy of your own home.

Registered with Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to provide foot care to veterans who qualify. For further information call Sylvia at 613-335-2940

Working under the direction of the Waste/ Recycling Coordinator (WRC), the incumbent will assist the WRC with overseeing and monitoring the waste disposal and recycling activities at the Plevna and Kashwakamak Waste Sites; and provide information to residents, while following guidelines established by the policies of Township Council and/or the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); and in accordance with Legislation.

The salary range is $15.87 – $19.11 per hour and the normal work week is 19 hours (8 hours at Plevna on Wednesday and 11 hours at Kashwakamak on Sunday and Thursday) in the summer; and the normal work week is no more than 10 hours in the winter. Hours may vary and overtime may be required to meet the job requirements.

For a copy of the Role Description or further information, please contact Brenda Defosse, Waste/Recycling Coordinator at (613) 479-2231 ext. 227.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Township of North Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation.

Please apply with a detailed resumé by Noon local time on Thursday, May 29, 2014, clearly marked “Waste Site Attendant” to Cheryl Robson, AMCT CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Phone: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221 Fax: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca

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SOCIAL NOTES BIRTHDAY

Tom Hughes

Graduation Congratulations

may 22, 2014

Morgan Davis at Sharbot Lake Country Inn O

by Julie Druker

n May 17 Blues fans enjoyed a solo performance by famed blues man Morgan Davis, who played a number of high quality sets at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn on Saturday of the long weekend. The Inn is the perfect venue for an intimate night of music and Davis did not disappoint with his classic country blues and originals, a repertoire that highlights his exceptional talents as both a singer, songwriter and player. Next up at the Inn on Saturday June 7 is the multi-award winning Canadian folk singing legend Valdy.

Tickets are $50 for dinner and the show and can be purchased in advance by calling 613279-2198. For other upcoming events visit sharbotlakeinn.com

85th

Birthday Celebration

Please join Tom and his family on Saturday, June 14th at their home on Big Clear Lake in Arden as they celebrate Tom's 85th birthday. It is an open house, drop-in event running from 1pm to 4pm. Refreshments will be served. Best Wishes only please.

CARD OF THANKS

Arden Legion Br. 334 Ladies’ Auxiliary

would like to thank Ronda Noble and Angie Knight for all the help they provided in the kitchen on Saturday May 17th at the Dart Tournament.

Thank You ~ Reynolds With sincere appreciation, we both send thanks for taking time to share in our 60th anniversary.

A special thanks to our family, Judy and Angela Elwood and Helen Reynolds

Parham Tichborne continued from pg. 5

Hollywood, Justin Riddell, Jody Steele, Kevin Hole and Archie Meeks. · The Minor Ball season is underway....if you are in Parham this week the Peewee team will be playing at 6:30, then the Bantam team will be playing at 8:30. Next week there are games Monday (May 26) the Squirts play in Mountain Grove at 6:30; Tuesday at 6:30 in Parham, Mountain Grove and Sharbot Lake as the mites all have home games! Wednesday the grasshoppers play with a game in Parham and Sharbot Lake at 6:30; Thursday

A Promise for You "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had"

Ms Tabitha Freeman on achieving your Social Service Worker diploma. The long nights of studying sure paid off.

Your family is so proud of you and your achievement.

Love you forever...the Freeman family

IN MEMORIAM PRlCE, Grant In loving memory of my husband and very best friend, Grant Price, who passed away May 28th, 2004.

You walked on ahead of me, And I've got to understand You must release the ones you love And let go of their hand.

I try and cope the best I can, But I'm missing you so much.

If only I could see you And once more feel your touch.

Yes, you walked on ahead of me Don't worry, I'll be fine, But now and then I swear I feel your hand slip into mine.

Always loved and missed so much, Cleo. both the Peewee and Bantams play in both Sharbot Lake and Parham at 6:30 followed by the Sharbot Lake and Parham Bantam teams playing at 8:30. · Congratulations to Chase Matson & Mallory Cowdy on the birth of their son Christian. · Congratulations as well to Jonathan & Tanya Whan on the birth of Kolton. · Calling all Relay for Life 2014 Team Captains - reminder about the meeting on Wednesday May 28 from 7 - 9 pm at the IOOF Hall in Parham - please bring your remaining team members information and money as well as your fundraising dollars to turn in to be eligible to win some team incentives!! · While our student minister, Sarah Magie, is on holidays the United Church charge has enjoyed another student minister, Robert Lawson. His smile is infectious as he delivers the message to us.

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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on June 6th, 2014 Tenders will be opened at 3:05 p.m. Local Time on June 6th, 2014.

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Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order, a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax.

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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Plight of the monarch butterflies A

s you may know, Monarch butterfly numbers are at an all-time low. Monarch populations reached a peak in 1996 when there were nearly a billion Monarchs spanning over nearly 45 acres of forest in Mexico’s Monarch sanctuaries where they winter. The current population is down to about 35 million according to the World Wildlife Fund – Mexico. The numbers are down so low that now only three acres of forest are needed for their winter sanctuary.

Extreme weather (heat, drought, cold and wet) has mostly affected them over the past two years. They must also deal with vanishing habitats and the increased presence of GMO crops, which are known to wipe out milkweed, their only host plant. Hundreds of years of farming practices didn’t really affect the Monarch populations but, after 10 years of GMO farming, the affects are alarming. Farmers no longer till weeds but, instead spray the fields with Roundup. Pesticide exposure is also killing honeybees.

There is a conservation plan – the North American Monarch Conservation Plan, which focuses on habitat protection, restoration and enhancement, increasing milkweed on

public and private lands as well as informing the public about Monarch conservation efforts.

What can we do? - There are many ways that we can help in our own backyards, and make our properties more attractive at the same time. It’s fairly simple to create a butterfly garden. You may have some ideas of your own or perhaps some of the following ideas may help to make your garden a haven for butterflies: · Plant flowers that bloom all summer long to attract butterflies and other pollinators. There are many flowering plants and shrubs that will attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Following is a sampling of some well known varieties that are easy to grow: aster, black-eyed susan, purple coneflower, phlox, butterfly bush, lavender, lilac, lupine, pansy, shasta daisy, snapdragon, hollyhock – to name a few. Day lilies, goldenrod and, particularly, milkweed are just a few of the many wild, native plants that attract these pollinators. · Milkweed is essential for the survival of the Monarchs as their eggs are laid only on the milkweed plant. The caterpillars rely entirely on the milkweed plant for their food.

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by Julie Druker

hall rentals Barb offered to do the job ew can boast of offering a free and has been doing it ever since. service to members of their comBarb said during her term the hall munity for over four decades, and bewas often rented for monthly dances, cause Barb Garrison of Harrowsmith Jack & Jills, wedding receptions and is not someone to boast, Brenda Tayother social events. Barb said that she lor took it upon herself to recognize has greatly enjoyed meeting people the fact that Barb has served as hall from in and around the community. keeper for the Golden Links hall in Barb decided to turn in her keys afHarrowsmith since it was constructed ter she moved to Sydenham last Nothere 41 years ago. vember and would no longer be living At their monthly roast beef fundin close proximity to the hall. raiser, which took place on May 18, Brenda Taylor will taking over the Brenda briefly interrupted the diners to announce the special presentation Barb Garrison (l) is presented with a plaque by role but said, “There is no way that I will be around for another 41 years to and recognition of Barb’s 41-year ser- Brenda Taylor match Barb's term.” vice to the community. She presented Barb said that she will continue to make regular appearBarb with a plaque on which was mounted a large key and ances at the hall both as a Rebekah and to attend the reguan inscription.

Both Barb and Brenda are long-time members of the Re- lar fundraising events there. She was pleasantly surprised bekahs in Harrowsmith and in fact it was Barb and her late by the recognition, and her family, who knew about the prehusband Gerald, who was an Oddfellow, who donated the sentation in advance, were able to be present.

The Golden Links hall can be rented by groups and or inland to the Oddfellows and Rebekahs so they could build a new hall after their former hall burned down in 1972. After the dividuals for any number of social events and functions. For new hall was built, both Barb and Gerald were elected to sit more information contact Brenda Taylor, the new Keeper of on the board. When the board needed someone to look after the Key, at 613-372-2410.

by Lorraine Julien

· Butterflies, bees and hummingbirds rely on flower nectar all summer to provide them with food. · Flat stones, particularly in sunny, sheltered spots provide a place to bask and rest in the sun · If you have room, a bird bath or small pond can provide water for all pollinators and attract birds at the same time · Avoid using pesticides but, if you must, read instructions carefully and avoid spraying when windy or when rain is forecast (to avoid runoff). Also avoid spraying for mosquitoes or other biting insects when Monarchs are present. · Avoid pest problems by burying infested plant residues, removing pest habitat and by planting disease and pest resistant plants You can help build community support by sharing information about Monarch conservation with your friends, family and neighbours. Explain how they can help by planting butterfly gardens and habitat. By doing what you can to help the Monarch, you will also assist in making our small part of the planet more beautiful. Birds and butterflies are like flowers on the wing. Their presence brings a beauty to the garden that nothing else can match.

Send your observations to Steve Blight at natureobservations@rogers.com or Lorraine Julien, naturewatching@ gmail.com

Last week a beaver dam broke and flooded Road 509. Photo by Patrick McCarthy

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The Agency strives to have a broad mix of skills, experience and demographic characteristics on the Board. At this time we have identified the need for Board Members who fit one or more of the following criteria: t Residents of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington outside of Kingston t Experience in law enforcement, corrections and victim services t Experience in the education sector – elementary, high school, college or university t Experience in Board of Director governance practices t Visible minorities t Fluency in French All applications are welcome – you may still apply even if you do not meet these criteria.

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ver since the draft Agreement in Principle to the Algonquin Land Claim was released in late 2012, there have been political debates and controversies among non-Algonquin political groups, ranging from township councils, to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, the Federation of Ontario Cottage Associations and others.

The issues that have been raised range from the specific lands that are included in the claim, the nature of the transfers, and more. At some of the public meetings things were said that revealed a level of mistrust and resentment, an uncomfortable level in many cases.

Later in 2013 it came out publicly that a large number of people in the Sharbot Lake

area, members of the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, some of them in leadership roles, had been removed as Algonquin electors by virtue of an appeal process that determined their Algonquin descendency is unproven. The fallout from this devastating process has been dealt with internally by the Shabot Obaadjiwan and local families Meanwhile a ratification vote on the Agreement-in-Principle is still pending.

Into this context comes a book by Dr. Lynn Gehl, based on her doctoral thesis, which not only looks at Algonquin history but also details the first 15 years of the Algonquin Land Claim process, a process she walked away from in 2005. As readers of the Frontenac News will know, Dr. Gehl is not ®

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Dr. Gehl’s book is the second fully researched book on the land claim and its underpinnings, following “Fractured Homelands” by Bonita Lawrence.

Gehl calls her book “My Debwewin on the Algonquin Land Claims Process”, and she explains what a Debwewin is in the forward to the book. The concept is complicated, but in the most simple sense it refers to the knowledge of the heart and knowledge of the mind, although it might be more accurate, in the case of this book, to talk about knowledge of the self gained by experience mixed with a rigorous academic examination of source material.

As in the Lawrence book, those Algonquins who oppose the direction that the land claims process has taken are easy enough to find and quote, whereas those who are internal to the process do not speak. For several years there has been agreement among negotiators not to talk about the process except in a very prescribed manner.

The Truth that Wampum Tells weaves Gehl’s own life story with some historical background about how the Ontario Algonquins developed and how the land claim got its start. As a close descendent of people who were born and raised at Pikwàkanagàn, Gehl has a unique perspective on that community and on how the Indian Act defines native status.

The book is also a step by step account of the twisted path of the land claim from the late 1990s until 2005. It ends just after the initial impact of the current chief negotiator and legal counsel to the claim, Robert Potts, who came on in 2005.

The Truth that Wampum Tells is an essential read for those interested in the background to

any of the current debates about where the land claim is going, and it also clearly delineates how hunting agreements entered into by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the leaders/chiefs who are negotiating the claim have played a significant role.

Anyone who is interested in the role of ‘blood quantum’ in the land claim, the very different world views of the Pikwàkanagàn Council and the ‘non-status’ negotiators who have been sharing a negotiating table for many years now, and the continuing impact of colonialism on Aboriginal communities of all kinds, will find a unique perspective in Dr. Gehl’s Debwewin. For information about The Truth that Wampum Tells, contact Lynn Gehl at Lynngehl@gmail.com

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