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Addington Highlands accepts offer to run survey A

by Jeff Green

ddington Highlands Council has unanimously agreed to receive information gleaned from an online survey of residents to be conducted by a group that opposes wind power production in the township, but Reefe Hogg said the results will only be “one piece of information we will consider” when deciding whether to endorse wind projects in the township.

Bon Echo Area Residents Against Wind Turbines (BEARAT) will conduct the survey through Survey Monkey, a free service widely used to gather information from the public. Participants will be required to enter their Addington Highlands tax roll number in order to participate, and only one vote per tax number will be permitted.

Addington Highlands residents can access the survey from the township’s website, addingstonhighlands.ca; or from BEARAT.org The group’s co-chair, Bob Haynes, is the president of the Buckshot Lake Cottagers Association, whose own survey of association members was identified by North Frontenac Council as one of the reasons that they decided to declare itself an “unwilling host” for wind projects last week.

It was standing room only at the Denbigh Hall on Monday night when the proposal by BEARAT was considered by Council, and there were some protestors outside the building as well, waving signs and wearing “No Wind Turbines” buttons. The same image can be seen on some houses and businesses on Hwy. 41 near Denbigh.

In addition to the predominantly anti-wind crowd, representatives from NextEra, the company whose North Point 1 and 2 proposals in North Frontenac and Addington Highlands have sparked all the opposition, were on hand.

Before the decision regarding the survey monkey proposal was made, Stephen Cookson from another company, RES Canada,

presented details from his company’s proposal for a wind project. It is to be located entirely in Addington Highlands, mostly on Crown Land north of Denbigh, with a transmission corridor that runs along road 41 and then tracks south and west. It will linki with a Hydro transmission corridor to the west of Flinton at the township’s border with the Municipality of Tweed.

Cookson said that details about the RES project, including maps and other information, will be posted this week at the website Denbighwind.com. The company is sponsoring a public community meeting on July 2, from 6-9 pm, at the Denbigh Hall.

Cookson said his company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of RES-America, is dedicated to ensuring minimal impact on landowners within the vicinity of its projects.

He also said that while they are planning to construct “most or all” of their turbines and transmission lines on Crown Land, they have approached a number of property owners seeking easements, mostly for “transmission or road corridors but also as potential locations for a small number of turbines.

The RES proposal includes 57 turbines, and is slated to produce up to 170 MW of power.

In their submission regarding a Community Enhancement Fund, RES has upped the ante from the proposal made by NextEra. They are offering $2,000 per MW per year as well as a scholarship fund and extra money during the construction phase. For the purposes of the fund, Cookson used an estimate of 150 MW for the project, which would yield $300,000 per year for the township.

Council decided to hold a special meeting on June 29 at 9 am in Denbigh to finalize a response to both the RES and NextEra financial offers. That way they will be in a position to decide at their regular meeting on July

More coverage on page 2

Children enjoy snowshoeing and lacrosse, two new activities that were unveiled at NFCS's sixth annual Great Outdoor Adventure

New grant, new partnership

by Julie Druker ouise Moody, the newly appointed executive director of Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS), attended her first event with the organization at their sixth annual Great Outdoor Adventure, which took place at the Child Centre in Sharbot Lake on June 13.

The event, which was funded in part by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Kingston Community Foundation with help from Pathways for Children and Youth, included many activities for youngsters, an Aboriginal corner, live music courtesy of Tom Asselstine and the Kokumis Drummers and a United Way yard sale. New this year were demonstrations and workshops in snowshoeing and lacrosse that came about thanks to a successful two-year grant obtained by NFCS through the Ontario Sports and Recreation Communities Fund.

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A partnership with the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, the Limestone District School Board, the First Nations Youth Advisory, Kingston Kross Fire Lacrosse League and the Northern Rural Youth Partnership will make these two new traditional sports activities available to local children in the community, who will also now have access to a snow shoe lending library and will be able to participate in a new lacrosse league as well as in a number of skills-related workshops and demonstrations in both activities.

Maribeth Scott, manager of children services at NFCS, was thrilled with the opportunities these two new activities will bring to youth in the area. Getting local youth active in a relevant, cultural way is exciting. We have a large population of native families here and now through this grant, we are able to continue to encourage youth to be active by introducing them to these two activities.”

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his years’ recipients of Volunteer of the Year honours were handed out at a ceremony and reception at the Township Hall in Sydenham. This year;s deserving recipients are Joan Cameron, Debbie Lingen, and Barb Stewart.

Joan Cameron is, among other things, the women behind the Grace Centre, which has filled a niche in Sydenham ever since it opended 4 years ago.

She joined the Board of Southern Frontenac Community Services in 2009, quickly became chair, and soon after started pushing for the agency to take over Grace United Church and turn into program space as well as an Arts Centre.

While there was initial reluctance the board and staff soon caught the bug of her enthusiasm and the project got underway.

Joan cleaned every nook and cranny of the building’ cleaning out cupboards, painting, working with contractors to complete tasks on schedule. She also coordinated getting the old bell from the church refin-

ished in order to preserve the heritage of the building.

In addition to the building she has helped increase SFCS’ footprint in the community, both with the senior and low income populations that they serve.

Debbie Lingen moved to Verona with her husband Roy in 2006, and quickly became an active member of the Verona Community Association, and is now the Association’s President. She is also the Chair of the annual Cattail Festival in August.

Debbie spear-headed and chairs the newly created “Christmas in the Village”, a celebration that replaced the Christmas Tree Lighting. It is held at the Verona Lions Centre and this event continues to be a tremendous success. Activities such as decorating a Christmas tree in the pavilion, family games, chili and hot dog supper and live entertainment are all free for the patrons.

As our readers know well, Debbie also writes the Verona column for the News. She spends hours tracking down newsworthy

items and events in the hamlet of Verona and writes interesting articles to keep community residents informed.

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Sharbot Lake Criminal Court -Monday June 15

by Julie Druker

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ultiple first appearances made a quick day of the proceedings at Sharbot Lake Criminal Court on Monday, June 15.

First Appearances Robert A. Bell, 69, charged on April 18, 2015 with possession of an illegal substance, will return to court on August 24.

Daniel L. Bertrand, 34, charged on May 17, 2015 with operating a motor vehicle over the 80mg/100ml legal limit, will return to court July 20.

Joseph W. Gould, 34, charged on April 18, 2015 with possession of stolen property and instruments related to break and enter, careless driving of a snow machine, operating a vehicle while disqualified and under suspension and without legal plates, will return to court on July 20.

Jonathon J. Rutherford, 39, charged on April 28, 2015 with operating a motor vehicle while disqualified, will return to court on July 20.

Trial dates set Joseph J Archibald, 30, charged on August 8, 2014 with driving with blood alcohol over 80mg/100ml, and impaired driving causing injury, had his trial date set for Monday, September 21.

Lucas R. Young, 30, charged with operating a motor vehicle over the 80mg/100ml legal limit, has a trial date set for Monday, November 16.

Ongoing Stephen J. Johnson, 29, charged with the operation a motor vehicle over the 80mg/100ml legal limit, will return to court on July 20.

Charges withdrawn Christine Scott, 54, charged with fraud, has successfully completed a diversion and had her charge withdrawn

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olice continue to investigate a collision on County Road 43 (Hwy 43) in Drummond North Elmsley Township, which resulted in the deaths of Bruce Molyneaux, 61, and Karen Ann Molyneaux, 58, from Tay Valley Township. They were driving a motor cycle. A 53-year-old Rideau Lakes man was admitted to hospital with serious injuries when his pickup truck and the motorcycle collided at 2.20pm on Sunday June 14, 2015. Highway 43 was closed between Churchill and Frizell roads for seven hours.

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Addington Highlands - continued from page 1 the 6th whether or not to support either or both proposals.

Concerns over potential impact of wind on Elks Reg Genge, a seasonal resident on Ashby Lake and former Ministry of the Environment employee who studied water quality in lakes, has been involved in the fund raising arm of a group that is dedicated to the reintroduction of the Rocky Mountain Elk in Eastern Ontario. He said that he has heard that wind turbines can have an impact on the population of undulates, the general category of mammals that includes Deer, moose, and elk.

“By my calculation these projects will involve the clearing of a total of 540 acres of land, which would end up being turned essentially into gravel and concrete. Would the township support clear cutting 540 acres and turning it into a parking lot? I don't think so,” he said. “At the very least the elk habitat will be diminished.”

Staff report on wind turbines In response to a request made by Council at their meeting on June 1, Patricia Gray presented the results of research she has done into the impact of wind projects on property values. She also presented the preliminary information she has received from surveying all of the Ontario municipalities where NextEra and RES-Canada have been active.

As to the impact on property values, Gray presented a study that was conducted by MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation), which evaluates all properties in Ontario for the use of municipal tax departments.

The MPAC study concludes, “There is no significant impact on sale prices in these market areas resulting from proximity to an IWT [Industrial Wind Turbine], when analyzing sale prices.”

In the detail of the report, however, there is an indication that sales of rural properties within one kilometre of an IWT were indeed impacted. They sold for about 2.5% lower than their assessed value, which fits within the MPAC parameters for accurate assessment, but is a lower figure than for those located further away, which tended to sell for 1 or 2% above their assessed value. Of those properties within 1 km, having a full view of the IWT tended to lower the sale price as compared to those properties that have a partial view or no view at all.

None of these impacts have affected the way MPAC does business however.

In a letter to the township, Michel Contant from MPAC said, “So far we have not seen any decrease in assessment due to wind turbines. In fact, we have defended that in court as well. That is not to say that down the road we could see

an adjustment ... I can just state that currently we do not make any assessed value adjustments if you are living near a wind turbine.”

Patricia Gray then reported that of the nine municipalities she approached regarding NextEra and the three she has approached regarding RES-Canada, she has received four preliminary responses, three over the phone and one via email. All of the four responses have been related to NextEra projects. Of those, two were wholly favourable, one was favourable with some reservations, and one was negative.

The negative response, from Grey West Township, was delivered by a township staff member who said the NextEra project in their municipality was initiated at a time when the municipality had absolutely no say in whether the project should be approved or not. The municipality spent $100,000 fighting the project in court, but lost. NextEra had initially offered a community vibrancy agreement, but the offer was pulled after the legal proceedings were initiated. The township has been able to obtain some more money from NextEra for security but relations with the company remain frosty. An attempt by NextEra to sponsor local projects has been rebuffed by Council “because they do not want NexEra's name on a rink or soccer field because there was so much controversy.”

Another municipality said the relationship with NextEra was difficult at the start because the company did not bring forward enough information, but that things have improved and they are working well together now. Two others said they have had a good working relationship from the start and would not be reluctant to enter into any future enterprises with NextEra. Finally, Gray reported that in terms of construction permits, turbines are valued at about $950,000 each, and therefore permit fees would be approximately $7,000 per turbine.

When Councilor Cox asked if the township’s permit fee holiday for commercial construction would apply in this case, Reeve Hogg quickly responded, “This is industrial, the holiday does not apply.”

In terms of scale, a 50-turbine project would be a $47.5 million project. The average value of construction in Addington Highlands between 2011 and 2013 was $6 million.

Although the turbines may cost almost $1 million to build, the MPAC report said they are assessed at $40,000 per megawatt. If that is the case, a 150 MW project would generate $6 million in assessment, netting the township only about $36,000 per year in additional tax revenue.

What does NextEra do now? What a difference a week makes

by Jeff Green

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en Greenhouse, from NextEra said this week that the company is considering changes to its North Point 2 project as the result of the unequivocal statement by North Frontenac that they are an “unwilling host” for wind power projects.

While he would not say whether North Point 2, which is now set to be located in both Addington Highlands and North Frontenac, will be adjusted in order to bypass North Frontenac entirely, he said it is a possibility.

As of early this week, North Point 1, which is entirely based in North Frontenac, is still a project that NextEra is planning to submit on September 1st, along with North Point 2, to the Independent Energy Service Operator (IESO) under a call for proposal for renewable energy procurement.

When Greenhouse, along with his colleague Ben Faiella, appeared at a special meeting of Addington Highlands Council a week earlier, they answered questions about the companies financial offer to the township, which included a Community Vibrancy of $1,750 per megawatt of power produced by them in the township.

Maps of the project were available at that meeting and are now posted at nexteraenergycanada.com under the “Proposed Projects” tab in the middle of the home page.

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Councilor Tony Fritsch asked why the vibrancy fund offer is is contingent on the township passing a motion expressing support for the project.

“When we calculate our bid, the value of municipal support is weighed in, and if we don't have that, our calculations change. If we win the contract without municipal support, we can come back to council and talk about a different vibrancy fund, but for now it is contingent on the motion of support,” said Greenhouse.

Fritsch also pointed out that for other projects, the value of community vibrancy funds paid out by NextEra has been as high as $3,500 per MW, double what is being offered to Addington Highlands Greenhouse said that the larger payments took place under earlier procurements for wind power, when the amount paid to the producer of the power was much higher.

“This time it is a competitive process, the upper limit is $115.00 per MW/hr,” said Greenhouse, “and the winner will have to come in somewhere under that, so there is not as much financial room left.”

The township will be making a formal counter offer to NextEra's initial community vibrancy fund offer on June 29th.

Tony Fritsch made a motion that the counter offer include a community vibrancy fund of $3,500 per MW, double what NextEra is offering.

Council unanimously supported Fritsch's motion.

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Thanks Ron Mr. Mayor, Thank you for hosting the recent special council meeting in Harlowe, I was able to attend and wished to comment on the NextEra presentation of their Northpoint I and Northpoint II projects.

Let me preface my comments by saying that I believe the movement to clean, renewable, energy development will prove to be the most significant action by mankind in this century, I hope I am right. I supported the “yes” side in a local plebiscite for offshore wind turbines on Lake Ontario within a kilometre of my permanent residence in Scarborough.

I have seen and lived near “wind farms” in Italy, France, Germany, Alberta and southwestern Ontario. These facilities had one very important common factor, they were all in open terrain, fields, pasture, etc. The

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he National Post has an open letter addressed to all members of Parliament stating its deep concern with the content of Bill C-51. They, along with a long list of concerned citizens and experts, consider the Bill to be “ a dangerous piece of legislation in terms of its potential impacts on the rule of law, on constitutionally and internationally protected rights, and on the health of Canada’s democracy.

Here is a brief summary of the five major concerns the National Post highlights, which they hope will persuade all MPs to vote against the C-51: 1) The Bill will allow security-intelligence information-sharing without protections for privacy and abuse. 2) Curb freedom of speech. 3) Allow CSIS, that is now gathering information with associated surveillance, to actively intervene and disrupt activities which they deem to be a threat to national security. 4) “Bill C-51 does not include “the type of concrete, effective measures that have been proven to work, such as working with communities ‎on measures to counter radicalization of youth.” 5) C-51 does not have any kind of accountability processes and mechanisms that will catch and hopefully prevent abuses of the wide new powers given to CSIS and a large number of partner agencies.

In protesting the lack of debate on C-51, Elizabeth May of the Green Party was accused of being pro-terrorism. Society should be striving for connection, not division. C-51 is aimed at stripping Canadians of their constitutional rights. This government needs to be made accountable and it is up to every one of us to voice our objections, while we still can.

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Letters to the editor Scott Reid - John Fenik

NextEra representatives did not discuss the SINCEswaths 1970 environmental effects of clearing of Canadian Shield to accommodate the construction and ongoing operation of turbines in either of the two projects that will effect North Frontenac.

The danger to the incredibly diverse environment of North Frontenac is too great; for this reason I fully support your and council's action on this matter. Invite those who accuse North Frontenac of NIMBYISM to come and see what you have acted to protect.

Even ardent supporters of renewable energy projects, like myself, will understand.

- Lawrence Flynn

Re: Aboriginal roots of Frontenac County

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read the subject article in your May 28th edition of the News. I found it extremely interesting and I commend you for printing it, including the comment in the second paragraph! I have just finished reading Joseph Boyden's new book The Orenda which deals with the beginnings of European arrival in Canada and the inter-tribal hostilities that existed at that time between the Hurons and the Iroquois. It gives substance to what your article outlines regarding the lives of the Aboriginal Peoples of that time. They were extremely proud, well organized groups of people in a lot of respects having some of the same aspirations as the new arrivals from Europe. They loved their families, they were spiritual, they enjoyed sports, they fought.

So, to state "This account of the history of Frontenac County is dedicated to the people of this county, to those of past generations who developed a new and empty land..." is, to say the least, questionable. It is only fitting that people like Chief Doreen be highlighted in journals such as the Frontenac News.

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cott Reid's letter in defence of John Fenik (June 11) reminded me of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar with Scott in the role of Marc Antony and John involuntarily cast as Brutus. Reid's dramatic epistle begins with his unctious defending of Fenik from a variety of unspecified rumours of treachery most foul, said to be circulating among the plebian mob of electors in Frontenac/Addington and even in the forum of local scribes - rumours which serve as a sub plot to divert attention from revelations courtesy of the Auditor General of much more sinister pecuniary plotting in the Senate. Egad! Where will it all end?

In Act Two, Scotty generously beams John up to the level of "my friend and intellectual sparring partner", a dubious honour - which might make one feel fuzzy and warm all over were it not for Reid's lengthy history of attempting to incite the mob through his periodic missives, to attack the poor, immigrants, visible minorities, pointy-headed scientists, public servants and lately, even the Supreme Court of Canada, largely at the behest of his leader, the great Caesar, Stephen Harper. Forsooth, yon Harper has

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ayor Higgins of North Frontenac was interviewed on CBC regarding the rejected wind turbine project. He spoke on behalf of the citizens who voted NO. The amount of money offered to the township would equal the revenue from approximately 20 new cottages built over 10 years, which is going to happen anyway, with peace and no problems. The big picture here is not electricity but land. Once you have lost your land, the funds will go into a US hedge fund through a US company, to a US bank. Thank you, Mayor Higgins for representing the citizens, this is being a good mayor. Remember this issue at the next election. Democracy is still alive, and we need more of it.

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As tension builds towards the denouement of this national tragedy, Scott and his fellow conspirators belatedly have come to realise that their soothsayers may have got it all wrong, having based their political and economic analyses largely on time spent poring over the musings of the Fraser Institute and the entrails of two-headed fish caught downstream from the Athabasca Tar Sands.

Enter stage left, a kinder, gentler Reid, who proceeds to heap laurels not only on his friend John, who is, he declares, like him, an honourable man and an idealist but on all his fellow gladiators in the arena. This euphoria, however, is quickly dispelled in a cloud of pathetic fallacy when a rough hewn fellow, clad only in tartan, emerges from the Perth Kilt Run to utter his fateful warning; beware the Ides of October, before being dragged away by handlers from the PMO. The drama then ends, not as a tragedy, but as a farce, with multiple incidents of backstabbing as well as the immortal line, "I come not to praise John Fenik, but to bury him in the next election."

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• The Cloyne Pioneer Museum and Archives will open for the season on Saturday, June 20. The public is invited to enjoy the celebrations from 11am to 1pm, with live music by the Pickled Chicken Band, and a BBQ. • The Euchre tournament for the Golden Sunset Club is Friday June 26, 7pm at the Lions hall in Northbrook. The next one is Aug 28 at the same place.

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• Andrew & Anne Douglas would like to thank everyone who attended their final fundraising dinner before camping season.

The meal, as usual, was fantastic, as was the entertainment.

Dwayne and Cindy Matson were recognized with a well-deserved plaque commemorating their service and support to Circle Square.

• Condolences to Diane Tryan and her family on the loss of her wonderful husband, Harold. Known as a sportsman and all around nice man, Harold lost his valiant battle with cancer last week. At a service in his honour, touching stories were told about memorable events from the past and his continued guidance to those who admired him. He will be missed.

• The Arden Stewards are holding their “Toonie Walk” on Sunday June 21. This is an Annual Father’s Day event for the United Church Pastoral charge, so start saving your toonies.

• Come to the Kennebec Community Centre, 7pm, Thursday June 25 to voice your opinion about the future of the Arden community. The “Town Hall” meeting will allow individuals to have their say on future activities in the revitalization of Arden.

Past public meetings encouraged the Friends of Arden to enhance trails throughout the village and vicinity and encourage volunteers in their numerous community cleanups. Your opinion matters, so join in June 25. Refreshments provided.

• The Arden Artisans invite you to their 8th Annual Garden Party, June 27, 10 am - 5 pm. The Arden Batik, Arden Pottery

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and Gallery on the Bay will warmly greet you with smiles and their wonderful original works of art. Wear a fancy hat to put you in that party mood, and enjoy light refreshments courtesy of each hostess. You may be lucky enough to win a door prize, but the experience at each studio is a gift in itself.

• Gord Brown is still soliciting for members for Senior Baseball. There are absolutely no skills required, just the desire to have some fun. Players meet at the Rec. Park, in Arden, on Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Come out and give it a whirl and you may even enjoy yourself.

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• The Men's Breakfast at the New Apostolic Church is coming up on Saturday, June 27, 8:30am to 11:30am, with a hearty breakfast, inspiring message and fellowship.

• On Sat. June 27 is the Matawatchan Community Market's Canada Day, 9am-12 noon, featuring our usual vendors and a BBQ lunch supplied by the Hall. Following the market, there will be Canada Day activities. matawatchan.ca • Canada Day celebrations here in Denbigh kick off at 4pm Wednesday, July 1, with music and kids' games, followed by judging for best costume (adults and children) and best decorated bike at 5pm. The BBQ & Potluck starts at 5:30pm, with hamburgers and hot dogs for sale, and you bringing your favourite salad to share. The Flag Dedication will take place at 6pm with cake for everyone. Capping off the evening is the fireworks display at dusk.

• Mark your calendars for the second annual Township of Greater Madawaska Area Showcase, July 18, 10am to 3pm, at the Denbigh-Griffith Lions Hall, with live entertainment, children's activities, area vendors and so much more.

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• Treat Dad this Father's Day, Sunday, June 21, from 1pm to 3pm to a live concert at McMullen Beach. Listen to the exciting sounds of "Mobius" a five-person ensemble. Paul Butler and Cynthia Laird are joined by Lindsay Strachan on bass guitar, Shaun Weima on the drums, Kevin Bissonette as lead guitarist. Mobius is looking forward to playing popular rock and pop tunes as well as their new original music. There is no admission charge; please bring your own lawn chairs.

The canteen will be open for refreshments and there will be a barbecue starting at noon. The Verona Cattail Express will also be on hand to take the kiddies for rides. In case of bad weather, the concert will be held at the Verona Lions Club.

• Portland District Recreation is sponsoring free tennis lessons for children at Verona's tennis court every Wednesday in July only, from 10 til 11am. To register contact Dan Bell 613-372-1910 or Pam Morey at moreyp@kos.net • The Sydenham & District Lions Club are selling raffle tickets to raise funds for the variety of community programs they support. These tickets will be available at Verona Foodland on June 19, 20 and 21 from 10am to 5pm. Prizes are $500, $300 and $200. The draw will take place on July 1 at the Canada Day, “Get to the Point” celebrations.

• The Frontenac Fury Girls hockey is looking for more girls to register for the 2015/2016 season. Register now at frontenacfury.ca.

• St. Paul's United Church, Hwy 38, Harrowsmith will host a Turkey & Strawberry Supper on Sat. June 20, 4:30-6:30pm; adults $15, kids over 6 $6; family $35; info: 613-372-2525.

• An "Old-Fashioned Strawberry Social" presented by the Portland District & Area Heritage Society will be held on Saturday, June 27 from 10am to 2pm at Trinity United Church.

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by July 1. Contact Linda Bates 613-374-1307, or Wayne Conway 613-374-3807. Applications can also be filled out online www.yourverona.com.

• Auditions!! Domino Theatre is presenting Miracle on 34th Street, directed by Verona resident, Doug MacIntyre. Lots of roles and opportunities to bring this classic to the stage.

Audition times are Sun. June 21, 2-4pm and Mon. June 22, 7-9pm, at 52 Church Street, Kingston. For further information call Doug MacIntyre at 613-900-8115.

• If you have events to promote, please make sure I receive the details by 11 am Monday morning. Anything I receive after that deadline will be published in the following week's column. Thanks.

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• Condolences to Mrs. Vivian Ross of Maberly Pines on the death of her son Jeffrey, and as well to his grandmother, Mrs. Griffin, also of Maberly Pines.

• On Saturday, June 20 at the annual Perth Kilt Run, the Althorpe Bolingbroke Community Association (ABCA) will be selling “Tea and Scones”. They are excited to be participating in this fun and well-attended event (world-renowned in fact), especially since it'll be a great opportunity to do some fundraising for the ABCA. If you can help by baking scones (baked ahead and frozen) or serving for an hour or two, please contact Freda Russell at (613) 273-2571 or bobslake2018@gmail.com. The ABCA greatly appreciates it!

• Come out and support the Maberly Agricultural Society on Sat. July 4, 8 am to 1 pm, for the Pie in the Sky event at the Maberly Fairgrounds. There will be a sale of fresh, homemade pies and you can safely view solar objects through a high-powered telescope under the tutelage of local astronomer, Fred Barrett. There will also be a country market Phone: Anne at 613-273-5069 to donate pies. Outdoor vendor paces are $10; info: maberlyagsociety.ca

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volved in the Legion, United Church, Masonic lodge, municipal politics, aviation, but always put his family first.

• Happy 55th anniversary to our sister reporter in Mountain Grove, Marilyn Meeks and spouse Archie.

• Land O'Lakes Seniors raised the roof at our recent meeting with fun games by Marilyn Meeks and President John Purdon, plus a yummy in the tummy pot-luck lunch. Future plans, to be held in conjunction with our sister group in Parham, include a barbecue and a fall colour bus tour. We also hope to visit a nearby nursing home early this fall.

• Some comings and goings of late included Crystal Gurnsey, Lorraine Shorts, Scott Hopkinson.

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• St. Paul's United Church will host a Turkey & Strawberry Supper on June 20 from 4:30-6:30pm. Turkey, a variety of salads, rolls, cake and ice cream topped with fresh strawberries will be served. Adults $15, children 6 and up $6, family rate $35. Take out is available. Information: 613-372-2525.

• On June 28 there will be a Smorgasbord Dinner at the Golden Links Hall from 4:30-6pm. Cost is $13, children under 6 free. Family rates available. Call Brenda at 613-3722410 for details. Sponsored by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.

• Sydenham Women's Institute members will be at the Library on July 1 from 11am-2pm with their Tweedsmuir History Books. All are invited to browse these books.

• The Harrowsmtih S and A Club will once again host "Canada Day in the Park" and are seeking volunteers to help with a variety of activities on that day (games and events, canteen, voluntary toll or ticket sales). As little as a half hour would be greatly appreciated. High school students needing community service hours are encouraged to help and receive credit for their time. Please contact mgoodberry@gmail.com/3720917 or pmorey@kos.net/372-1578 if you can help.

• Vendors are welcome to participate in the Vendor Village during "Canada Day in the Park". $20 will get you a 12' x12' space (due June 24). There is no charge for non-profit organizations. For information, please contact Marilyn at 613372-0917(daytime), or mgoodberry@gmail.com.

community hall. To reserve: Judy 279-5673, Nancy 335-5715 or Helen 335-2700. A silent auction, music will be upstairs.

• Parham Men's baseball team defeated Seeleys Bay on June 11. A great game!

• On Friday, June 19, there will be euchre, at noon, in the Sharbot Lake Anglican church hall; $5 for a delicious lunch and cards. This will be the last one until September.

• The County of Frontenac celebrated 150 years of History by "opening doors" of various locations. We attended the “Open Door" at the one-room Bradshaw school on June 13, which brought back memories as we both had attended one room schools in our earlier years. I had also taught at Bradshaw as a supply teacher. Thanks to Richard and Wayne for being our hosts.

• The Land o' Lakes Seniors’ Club met on June 10. John and Marilyn held a couple of fun contests before the potluck lunch. After lunch John read from his Happiness File, which brought lots of laughter from everyone. Happy birthday was sung to Ronda Noble and Sylvia Powers. Also Happy anniversary wishes for Archie & Marilyn. In July it is planned to have Mountain Grove seniors join Parham seniors for a BBQ at Dorothy Verbeek's home.

• Every Tuesday at 7pm there is euchre in Arden Community hall $1 and also at 7:30pm euchre in Arden Legion $1 on Thursdays. A great way to spent an evening.

• Congratulations to Courtney Meeks and Kaitlin Bertrim on their graduation from St. Lawrence College.

• Watch for deer crossing on the Long Lake Road. My sister recently had her car "totaled" after a deer ran in front of her.

• June 21 - Happy Father's Day!

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• The delicious Strawberry Social Luncheon will take place July 1st at the Clar-Mill Hall from 11:30am to 1:30pm. There will also be a bazaar and bake table. This event is in support of the Anglican Church and the Clar-Mill Volunteers. Adults $10, kids ages 6 to 12 $4, and children 5 and under are free!

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• Sympathy to the family of Harold Tryan, who fought a brave battle and is now in his heavenly home.

• Happy anniversary to Dave & Debby Hartwick; Joan & Howard Fellows, 60 years; Herb & Joyce Clow, 60 years; Dianne & Bernie Sproule, 48 years; Archie & Marilyn Meeks, 55 years; Ed & Florence Warren; Pat & Jack Alexander.

• Happy Birthday to Sylvia Powers, Zachary Sjostrom, June Johnston, Norma Harper, Rick Brown, Phillip Smith, Perry Warren, Tanya Hawley, Ruth Oliver, Kaitlin Hannah, Andrew Young, Barbara Akey, Morgan Noonan, Susan Peters, Marg Campsall.

• Thinking of Shirley Noonan, Marion Hart, Nora Goodberry, Harold and Doreen Warren, June Hughes, Daisy Haw, Donny Knight, Clark Gaylord, Carol Patterson, Doris Forbes, Madeline Burke, Bill Powers, Andy and Ann Armstrong, my nephew, David Fox. • The family of Norman and Marg Whan celebrated their parents' 60th anniversary at a cottage on Bobs Lake. Many friends and relatives enjoyed the delicious outdoor buffet.

Mayor Frances Smith presented several plaques from various dignitaries to the couple. We wish them many more.

• On June 8, Sydenham Women's baseball team 2 defeated Sydenham Women's team 1 11-0 and on June 10 this same team tied 6-6 with a Kingston Team. What a nail-biter.

• July 11 Mountain Grove Stewards will hold a BBQ steak or hamburger dinner with two sittings: 5pm and 6pm, in the

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• Father's Day breakfast will be served on Sunday, June 21 at the Community Center from 9 to 11am. Cost is $8.

• The Grand Opening of the newly renovated fire hall and community center is coming up on Saturday, June 27. It is also the 40th anniversary for the Firefighters and 20th anniversary for the Emergency First Response team. A cottage/ home safety workshop will be held at 11am. At noon there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by lunch. Fire department equipment will be on display in the afternoon. Everyone is welcome to attend all of the special events. Lunch is compliments of North Frontenac Township and provided and served by the Clar-Mill Community Volunteers.

• The first ‘Know Your ATV’ course was held last Saturday.

It was an excellent opportunity to learn how to drive safely in many situations and how to care for your ATV. The course was led by the knowledgeable and capable Ottawa Valley ATV Club. There are plans to make this a yearly event. If you missed this course be sure to plan on attending next year.

• Jennifer Young Ross is visiting family and has been persuaded to hold a Zumba class at the Ompah Community Centre on Friday, June 26 from 9 to 10 am. Jennifer did a class for us last year and it was a good workout and a ton of fun. Everyone welcome. Admission is by freewill donation; for more info, please call 613-479-2500.

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· Sydenham Women's Institute members will be at the Sydenham Library on July 1st from 11a.m. to 2p.m. showcasing their Tweedsmuir History Books. You are invited to come in and browse these books. You possibly may see members of your family from years gone by. · The Point will be hosting Canada Day again. There will be a parade, games and activities along with BBQ and live music. The night will end with fireworks at dusk over beautiful Sydenham Lake. · Perth Road United Church is holding their annual Fish Fry on Friday June 26 from 5-7pm. The menu includes Mundell’s New Zealand cod, fries and pie; adults $15, 6-12 yrs $5.

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• Happy 60th Anniversary to Herb and Joyce Clow!

• A continental breakfast to welcome the new pastor of the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church, Rev. Kevin Tompkins, from Saskatchewan, will be held at the church on July 5, 2015 at 9 a.m. You are welcome to attend.

• Baseball and soccer are in full swing. If you are looking for something to do in the evenings stop by any diamond or soccer field and take in a game!

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• It's the weekend we have all been waiting for!!! Relay for Life!!! The day and time change was made so that you can come out and support our walkers. Saturday June 20 starting at noon and running until midnight. What a great lineup of entertainers we have....plus volleyball and oh so much more. Vendors will be on site selling their goods; the church booths will be open for business. Remember that if you are not a registered participant you will be required to pay a $10 fee to enjoy all the entertainment for the day. Have you sponsored anyone for the Relay for Life?? We have a team and will gladly take your money. Cancer touches all our lives so please give generously.

• Kate Goodfellow, daughter of Jeff and Cindy Goodfellow of Maple Grove Estates, has qualified for the Pan Am Games in Toronto as an oarer. Wishing her all the best. Go get 'em girl!!!

• Volleyball evenings at the GREC are finished for the summer but hopefully they will return in the fall. What a great way to get a little exercise, bond with your family, meet new friends and have a lot of fun.

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Brought up to be fair and square - Don Lee

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June 18, 2015

by Jeff Green (This is part 2 of an article about Don Lee, a 95-year-old resident of Central Frontenac. Don lives near St. Andrews Lake, on the Ball Road, in the house where he was born.

Part 1 of this article covered Don's youth - see http://www. frontenacnews.ca/frontenac-150th-anniversary - ending at the time when he met his wife, Gladys Reynolds).

D

on Lee remembers the day he met his wife Gladys. He can still see her in his mind's eye, across the field on St. Andrews Lake picnicking with her family.

Ten or 12 years later, after they had been married for five years, Don and Gladys Lee went to see Dr. Whittick one day in Sharbot Lake.

“He was a very smart man, ahead of his time, everybody will tell you that. We went in to see him one time, we kind of knew Gladys was pregnant so we went in. We'd been married for a few years at that time. And we looked a little alike; both of us had curly hair. So she told him how she was feeling, and he had this look on his face; I'll never forget it. He said to me 'Is this your sister?' I said no, she's my wife, and he rolled back in his chair there with a great laugh, and said to Gladys, 'There's nothing wrong with you, you're just pregnant.”

The Lees had four boys and a girl. After their first child, Lloyd, was born, Don started working off the farm as a carpenter with his older brother. He worked on barns, on bridges, whatever work was available and earned about $2 a day.

“My sister had gone to Ottawa with her husband and he told me that they were paying 95 cents an hour in Ottawa, so we got someone just to keep the farm going and we moved up there,” he said.

In Ottawa he began working for Doran Construction, and ended up working on a crew that was led by a Mr. Chamberlain. “I learned more from him than from anyone else. He had a way of saying things that stuck with me. I ended up running crews myself.”

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“I asked Doran about that and he said his decision was final, so I said I'll take what I have owing to me and I left that day.

My bringing up was we had to be fair and square with everybody and not being square was not to my way of thinking.”

There were other companies willing to hire Don Lee in Ottawa but after five years in the city Gladys told him it was not the place to raise kids, and they moved back home to Ball Road in 1952. For the next 15 years he worked for companies based in Kingston and vicinity, developing his trade and learning how to build houses from the ground up.

His son Sperry, who lives with him on the farm and works in the summers at Upper Canada Village, recalls a day in the 1960s when his dad came home on a Friday with a pay stub, and said, “Look son, for the first time in my life I've earned over $100 for one week's work.”

In 1967, he formed his own company, working with a crew of five, and they worked steadily from then on until he retired when he was in his mid-70s.

They built houses for the doctors in Sydenham and Verona, including the extension for the current medical centre in Verona, up and down Road 38, and in Kingston over the years.

“When we knew the customer, we used to do things this way. We said, give us the plans you have worked up, and we'll look at them and maybe ask a question or two. Then we'll build the house and give you the key. Everybody we did that with ended up being happy with the finished product.”

In one case a man had lost his deposit on a house to an unscrupulous contractor, and someone said he should talk to Don Lee. “He said he had no money but if we built the house he would get the money to us over time. And that's exactly what happened. For the next two years it seemed that everyone who called us said this guy had sent them our way. So you think you are doing someone a favour and you end up ahead of the game sometimes.

Aside from his career as a builder, Don Lee was also a municipal politician. He started as a school board trustee in the Hinchinbrooke township school board. He was on the board when they built Hinchinbrooke Public School.

“Out of the blue in 1970, Bruce Kennedy, who I knew

from when I was a kid, asked me to run for Council with him. When my other friend Percy Clow said he wasn't going to run, I said OK, I'll run. We went to Council and we were young councilors and we were going to change everything.

Bud Goodfellow, from Tichborne was the reeve, and I'll never forget how he calmly slowed us down, by telling us what we could and could not do, according to the Municipal Act. It was quite an education for us.”

Bruce Kennedy ran for reeve in 1972, and beat Bud Goodfellow out by four votes after the 12 votes from Wilkinson, at the far end of the township, were counted.

When Bruce Kennedy died in office in 1975, Archie Meeks became reeve. In 1977 Don Lee was deputy reeve, then reeve from 1983 until 1991, and county warden in 1988.

When Don was reeve, his son Lloyd ran for deputy reeve, and they became a father and son team on Frontenac County Council.

“Right from start to finish I can't put my finger on anybody and say they didn't do their job ... one of the things I discovered when I got to be reeve, was to never open my mouth until people had their say and run out of steam. Then I would say 'Is that what you want us to know?' and more often than not, even if we didn't do what they wanted they were at least satisfied that we let them have their say.”

During his political career he said that he never did any electioneering. “All I ever said at all candidate meetings or wherever, was I would do the best I can do, and I never tasted defeat in my career, so I guess that was enough for most of the people.”

The Lees lost one of their sons in 1999, and Gladys died on Christmas Day in 2011, a few weeks shy of their 71st wedding anniversary.

“She was a super girl, at least I thought she was. She was.

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Sydenham in the Mill days and afterwards W

by Jeff Green

ilma Kenny grew up in Sydenham, on a 50-acre farm just outside the village of Sydenham.

“I guess you would call it a subsistence farm. We grew all our own food, anyway.

Dad was a beekeeper and he always worked out because the farm couldn't support us. He worked in the mines and then in the mill, until it burned down and after that he did shift work,” she said when interviewed earlier this year in the home that she shares with her husband Cam. The home, which is attached to the former Mill property, was owned by the Anglin family until the 1970s.The mill had been used as a grist mill, a sawmill and a veneer mill.

The veneer was used to make cheese boxes for Sydenham and surrounding communities which all had cheese factories at one time, serving the small dairy farms that dotted the landscape.

Wilma's grandfather was a cheese maker.

She tells one family story about a day when her mother fell into a tank of milk. “Grandfather pulled her out, boots and all, and marched her home to grandmother to dry her off. Then he went right back and turned the milk into cheese. He wasn't going to throw away all that milk.”

She remembers the sight of the mill burning, which she saw from outside the farmhouse where she lived. Someone from down the lake told her later that it completely lit up the sky. “The wind must have been blowing the other way because this house is right next door to it,” she said.

In the 1950s she attended Sydenham Public School (later renamed Loughborough Public School) and then Sydenham High School. She recalls, in retrospect, that the 1950s and 60s were not kind to the village of Sydenham.

“I think with the changes to the economy, the proximity to Kingston, the end of the mills and cheese industries, Sydenham was hurting in those years. The train was losing its currency. Everyone who had any money was living outside of town and the town suffered.”

In the mid-1960s and beyond, Wilma left for Queen's university, and eventually met her future husband, Cam. They made their way to Toronto and Vancouver and back to Kingston and both became trained social workers.

Cam took a job in Inuvik as a manager of social services, and, now a family of four, the Kennys lived up north for four years. When

they came back to Sydenham, the old mill house was up for sale and they bought it.

“It had been neglected but it was not in bad shape,” she recalls.

As they restored it, Cam and Wilma took great care to maintain the character of the building and that is evident in the feel of the house to this day. They found it had certain unique properties. There were taps that were no longer attached to anything, which they determined had been attached to a holding tank on the roof. Rather than a cistern, the tank was fed by water that came from the intake to the dam that powered the mill, and then was gravity-fed through the house.

There was also electrical equipment in the basement of the house, because the water also powered a turbine to produce power, which Frank Anglin sold to village residents.

“They used to run it in the evenings and Monday morning to power washing machines, but I think they did not run it during the day. I'm not sure why they did it that way, but that's what I've been told,” said Wilma.

One of the reasons they came back to Sydenham was because a job was available that suited Wilma's skill set and interests. In the late 1970s, St. Lawrence College was hiring someone to do community development in Sydenham. Wilma took on the job, which included, in part, helping and working at The Triangle, a community newspaper that was already up and running, and served Storrington, Loughborough and Portland Townships. She also worked with groups in Perth Road and in other parts of the township to organize and establish services.

By the time the funding for the job dried up she had taken an interest in seniors' housing. “I felt very strongly that seniors needed housing in Sydenham. So we did a survey through the township to gauge interest and need. We showed enormous need and we got the funding. Using the township as a flow through, we set up a not-for profit corporation and got one building built, and then a second.

“The first building was called Meadowbrook, and had 25 units. We had property for the second one but could not find the funding. At that time I was back at the School of Urban Planning at Queen's and Chaviva Hosek, who was the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for Ontario, came to speak at the school. I knew the professors and got myself invited to the reception afterwards. I brought our administrator with me, and we talked to her and presented her a letter.

Twenty-four hours later we had the funding

What’s new at Relay For Life?

by Lesley Merrigan he 2015 Relay For Life is just around the corner. Currently, we have 149 participants registered on 15 teams ready to hit the track on June 20 at noon. The day will start with campsite set-up from 8 until 10:30am and we are hoping to get underway with our opening ceremonies at 11:45am. We have an extensive lineup of talented musicians throughout the 12-hour day as well as a volleyball tourney, games, vendors, Relay Swag, and information.

After introductions and formalities, Our Survivor Lap will begin in the infield. If you haven’t registered and are a survivor, please do so by contacting Sarah Sauve 613-4846479 or Lesley Merrigan at 613-483-1839. A Survivor is considered to be anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer no matter what kind, when or where it was located. If you have ever heard the words “You have cancer”, you are a survivor and we would love to have you come celebrate with us. We will be having a special strawberry social for the survivors following opening ceremonies.

Holding this event during daylight hours will mean a few changes to how we do business. Luminaries will still be sold and decorated and placed around the track. However, our luminary ceremony will not be held until dusk, so we encourage spectators to stick around for that or return to the site to participate. The luminary ceremony is the most moving ceremony of the evening and is a chance for us to remember all those whose battles have ended and honour those who

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are continuing their cancer fight. Parking for ALL vehicles will be at the old school site in Parham, accessible from Long Lake Road.

We do encourage spectators and family and friends to come and join us. Spectator bracelets can be purchased at the gate for $10 each. There will be food available from the Anglican and United Churches as well as numerous vendors in attendance. Our silent auction, which is always a great hit, will be held most of the day as it is going to be done lottery style this year. If you would like to donate an item to our auction, please bring it with you to the event or contact Lesley Merrigan or Connie McLellan.

We hope that you can come and fight cancer with us at the largest fundraiser to make the biggest impact on the Canadian Cancer Society’s mission to eradicate cancer and support those living with the disease. In 2014 the Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington Unit office drove over 150,000 kilometres to ensure cancer patients made it to their treatments and appointments. Millions of clinical trials are performed across the country but we also have numerous groundbreaking research projects happening right in Kingston that are funded by Relay For Life donor dollars! Your support and your dollars DO support those in our area. If you are already registered as a participant, thank you for accepting the baton. If you are a volunteer, thank you for your commitment.

If you are free on June 20, join our area cancer survivors and community members in making cancer history.

for Maple Ridge, which has 30 units.”

There are a certain number of low market rent units and a certain number of subsidized units in the two buildings, which have been a great success over the years.

“There are two things about them that are important for the community. One is they are

located within the village so people can walk to anything, and the second is that a lot of the people who moved into them came from large houses in the village, which they did not need anymore. Young families moved in to the houses and instead of making the village older, it made the village younger.”

Relay For Life North & Central Frontenac

Saturday, June 20th 12 noon to 12 Midnight at the Parham Fairgrounds Relay For Life 2015 Time

Stage/Performers Team Activities

Ceremonies

1:30-12:15

Kick off/ Oh Canada

Welcome Ceremony

12:30-13:30 TBA

13:45-14:45 Redneck Limousine

Introduce judging First Lap Team Themes LAP

15:00-16:00 Nancy and the Plaids CRAZY HAIR/HAT LAP 16:00-1630

Zumba

16:40-16:50 Hair Donation.

ZUMBA Dance PARTY!!

Please register at the stage

16:50-18:30 All Stars Riley & Friends Kevin/Pete and Jim & 18:30-19:00 Karate Demo

19:15-20:10 Gilbert and Justin Camo & Cowboys LAP Riddell 20:20-21:15 Feral Five 21:15-21:45

Piper/ Luminary Ceremony (Sunset Ceremony) Announce awards

21:50-22:45 One Busted Ego

Shades LAP

22:50-23:40 HD Supply

Relay Colours LAP

23:45-24:15 Closing Ceremony

VICTORY Lap

*There will be Volleyball on the beach court once we are underway. We will issue direction from the stage at the event. Variuous activities and games will be played throughout the event as well. We will announce all of our events from the stage!!

During the Relay, learn about support programs for Cancer patients and their families. Information about healthy living and cancer prevention available at “The Fight Back Zone”.

Relay For Life is more than just an event... it is a life changing experience.

Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.

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THE FRONTENAC NEWS THE FRONTENAC NEWS GARDENING ISSUE

Touch-a-Truck in Flinton C

by Julie Druker

lose to 200 visitors attended the third annual Touch-ATruck event that took place at the Flinton Recreation Club, where a wide assortment of township and other vehicles were on hand for youngsters to explore.

These included transport trucks, a Hydro One vehicle, various trucks from the local township and the local fire department as well race cars, ATVs, a hearse, a school Sparky with three-year-old Christopher Perry and Fire Chief Casey Cuddy bus, motorcycles and more. Sparky and Smokey the Bear were understand what they do and the event also offers an educational component where we also on hand to entertain youngsters.

The event, which is put on by Lennox and also talk about safety, which helps them to Addington Resources for Children, (LARC), understand how the staff who operate them part of the Ontario Early Years programming, are there to help them.”

Kavanaugh thanked all the people involved aims to make youngsters comfortable with the vehicles and staff who operate them and who volunteer their time for the event, including members of the Flinton Recreation Club, to teach them about safety issues.

I spoke to Becky Kavanaugh, a parent who offer up the hall and provide all of the educator with LARC, who said the fun-based food that was available on site. A wide variety event is to give children a chance to explore of door prizes and safety memorabilia were and learn. “Young children rarely have an op- also handed out by the various organizations portunity to get up close to these vehicles and who attended.

June 18, 2015

Youth Philantrophy Initiative award at GREC O

by Julie Druker

n June 12, students in Mr. McVety's grade 10 Civics class at the Granite Ridge Education Centre competed in the finals for the Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Award, a $5,000 grant awarded to the winning students to fund a local charity of their choice.

The program teaches secondary school students the fundamentals of philanthropy by giving them the Josh Keefe Emalee Riddell, Summer Kennedy, Grace Cumpson, Steve opportunity to play a direct Humphries role in making a financial grant to a local so- aims to engage grade 9 and 10 students in cial service organization in their own com- local social issues by asking them to choose munity. Four groups of students who made an issue and then to research a local charit to the finals of the competition took to the ity of their choice. They then create an instage in the school’s cafetorium and gave depth presentation and make a case as to presentations to a panel of judges made up why their chosen charity should receive the of staff and students from the school. Also in $5,000 award.

The four groups who competed chose four attendance at the presentations was Steve Humphries, the final presentations coordina- different charities: Almost Home, a Kingstonbased charity that supports sick children and tor from YPI Canada.

The program, which is run through the their families; Dawn House, a women's shelToskan Casale Foundation, takes place ter in Kingston; the Elizabeth Fry Society of across Canada, the U.S. and the United Ottawa, which supports women who are or Kingdom. It is a philanthropic initiative that may become criminalized and their families; and lastly Ottawa Therapy Dogs, an organization that trains and uses therapy dogs to assist individuals with disabilities and other special needs. The judges definitely had their work cut out for them as they made their final decision following the presentations, and after a long deliberation, they announced the winners.

Representing Dawn House, Grace Cumpson, Summer Kennedy and Emalee Ridell were called to the stage and presented with the $5,000 cheque. Randy McVety, who has been running the YPI program at the school for the last seven years, said that YPI encourages students to become actively and passionately involved in creating better communities. “At certain points in our lives we can need help from other people and organizations and this program is an incredibly tangible, authentic and relevant one that encourages students to identify those social needs and to actively connect with the organizations that address them”.

Over the last seven years, students at the school have raised $40,000 through the YPI program, which has helped to fund a variety of local charities.

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South Frontenac Council - June 16

by Wilma Kenny Council Disagrees with Planner on Rezoning: Township Planner Lindsay Mills brought a recommendation to Council that they approve a rezoning application which would enlarge an existing urban industrial lot on the southern edge of Harrowsmith. He stated that this zoning was within the intent of the Official Plan, and that a site plan could include “extensive extensive buffers and mitigating measures.” Two adjacent landowners objected, saying that this is primarily a residential area and any expansion of the present industrial uses could make the area much less pleasant for residents, both current and future. Deputy Mayor McDougall and Councillor Sutherland both spoke strongly against the rezoning, agreeing that this is a residential area and the change of zone would permit too wide a range of options other than the current storage facility.

The motion to rezone was soundly defeated, with only Councillor Barr in favour.

Penalty ended for non-users of Sydenham Water: Speaking to his motion to remove the penalty (‘incentive’) fee for non-users of Sydenham water, Councillor Sutherland compared the additional fee to penalizing taxpayers for not driving on the roads or using the library. He said that if the Township could be held accountable for providing a supply of clean drinking water to all village residents, then perhaps they should require regular testing of the household water source of all those not using municipal water. Sutherland added that according to his calculations, even if all village residences and businesses were using the water system, the Sydenham water plant would still

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Olde Tyme Canadian dinner O rganizers of an Olde Tyme Canadian Dinner fundraiser that took place at Trinity United Church in Verona on June 12 covered all the bases in celebrating 150 years in Frontenac County, as well as the church’s own 129th anniversary and the upcoming Canada Day celebrations.

Over 100 diners turned out for a sumptuous dinner that included an extensive menu put together by Diane Buchanan and Jane Mackay with the help of members of the congregation. They used recipes taken from classic United Church cookbooks, two in particular titled “Let Us Break Bread Together” and “Lunches and Suppers on the Go”.

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The Ritz comes to Sharbot Lake

The Men of Trinity sang “Blackflies of Ontario”

The lavish meal included a fish chowder from Nova Scotia; cheese buns from Newfoundland; a cranberry raspberry molded salad from British Colombia; beef bourguignon from Cornwall, Ont.; and a wild rice casserole from Cut Knife, Saskatchewan. Desserts were rhubarb delight from Alberta, and French Canadian sugar and maple syrup pie.

Bagpiper Ian Mackay piped the diners into the community hall, and again following the meal as they made their way to the church’s sanctuary for an evening of oldetyme entertainment. Hope Andrews and Megan Peters played a scene from Anne of Green Gables and various

choral ensembles from the Matthew Robinson and Mayor Frances Smith church’s choir and congregaatthew Robinson, the headquarters are located on tion performed a number of CEO of Robinson Asset a precipice between Road 38 rousing and highly comedic Management, travels in fan- and a gentle hill that leads to pieces, which included the cy circles when he travels to the shore of Sharbot Lake.

Trinity ladies singing a rous- Bay Street to do whatever inWith the building providing ing version of “I’se the B’ye” vestment porfolio managers an effective sound barrier, and the men of Trinity in ap- do to ensure healthy returns it is hard to believe that the propriate bug attire, wield- for their investors' money. patio and gardens are only ing flyswatters and singing a One of those places is the a few feet away from the very funny rendition of “Black lobby of the Ritz Carlton Ho- busiest road in Frontenac Flies of Ontario”.

County. The space includes tel in Toronto.

Linda Brown read from “I was siting in the lobby a complex of couches, a spafamed Canadian novelist one day and I thought, this cious bar with a thick granite W.O. Mitchell’s “Jake and the is a really nice space, but it counter-top, umbrella-covKid” and Denny Buchanan would be even nicer if it was ered tables and more, makread from Robert Service’s set against Sharbot Lake.” ing it an ideal location for a famed poem “The ShootThat was the genesis of fancy reception such as was ing of Dan McGrew”. Con- the idea of construction of held last Sunday to introduce nie Shibley also performed a well-appointed patio at the patio to the public. new Listing a gorgeous version of the One use of the patio will the rear ofWthe Simmonett e ne PRIC French Canadian song “The building where his company be for the staff at the SimonWandering Canadian”. ett building, who will be able

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to use it for lunch or even as a work space, since it is covered by the building's wi-fi.

Robinson also said that the space will be made available to community groups for receptions and other events.

“This is a community space as well,” he said. “One of the best parts of Sharbot Lake is that we all share the environment.”

Mayor Frances Smith said a few words on behalf of the township, thanking Robinson Asset Management for making the space another community asset.

The township helped cover some of the costs of the new patio by providing a grant under the Frontenac Community Improvement Plan.

be operating far below capacity. He suggested that perhaps Council needed to look at ways of operating the plant more efficiently. The motion passed, supported

by Revill, Roberts, Schjerning, Sutherland and Sleeth.

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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 change car doors, hoods, bumpers, trunk lids, $75 & up, parts & labour included.

We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-3369899; 613-885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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

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

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

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

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FLEA MARKET TONI & J.P.’S FLEA MARKET, 6107 Hwy. 506 at Ardoch Rd. Something for everyone. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1-613-4790341

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 COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE in a Professional Office Building. Separate driveway.

Located at 1110 Elizabeth St. Sharbot Lake.

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EXECUTIVE WATERFRONT HOME, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, huge screened porch, furnished/unfurnished, $1350 plus utilities (hydro).

Long-term only, 613-805-3500 KALADAR TWO BEDROOM APT. utilities extra, $475/month, first & last required. Available July 1st, call 613-336-9429

FOR SALE 2003 HONDA REBEL CMX250 MOTORCYCLE – excellent shape, 6,000 kilometres, as is. Always lady ridden, never dropped, cash only. $2,800 negotiable - phone Cam 613-3722044.

3 ACRES, drilled well, central Frontenac area, $30,000, call 613-453-9419 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2015 SPRING INTO SUMMER REBATE with savings up to $300. Call for more information.

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Frontenac Vacant Land Condominium Corp. #70 Formerly known as Garrison Shores near Arden, ON invites tenders for the following:

Request for Tender #15-01 Tenders for Brush Trimming, along both sides, north & south entrances with approximately 3 kms of private road.

Overhead trimming, if required.

Also, cleanup of entrance on the south side for

the

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GARAGE/YARD SALES GARAGE SALE, June 20, 9am-3pm, 10111 Road 509, Ompah MOVING/YARD SALE Sat & Sun June 20 & 21, 1394 Bordenwood Road, new items and antiques: glass shower brand new, harvest tables, fishing tackle, memorabilia PLANT SALE, Sat. June 20. Final sale of the season, 1787 North Road, Plevna, 613-4795576. Many bargains, e.g. nice healthy Roma tomato plants, 10/$1.00. Home baking available.

HELP WANTED COTTAGE CLEANERS: energetic & responsible persons needed for cottage cleaning. We will provide all the training and supplies. Mostly all Saturdays in July and August plus days during the weeks for spring and fall. To schedule interview please call: 613.335.5333 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT. Drop off resumes, Black Lake General Store, 25418 Hwy 7, Sharbot Lake.

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Harrowsmith, Firearms course: June 26 and 27; Hunter Ed: July 10 and 11. Low rates. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill for further details at 613-335-2786

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 ANYTHING METAL: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, free pickup, call 613-375-6377, leave message DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201.

KEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Lawn maintenance, Garbage clean up & Disposal, Minor Building Repairs. Most Jobs Accepted. Call: 613-279-1901; cell: 613-328-1187 NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR now accepting patients in Sharbot Lake. Professional medical care for your chronic health concerns. Jennifer Wheeler ND 613-201-1000 PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove.com Phone Laura Mills at 613-3353658 or Text 613-583-3658 ROB’S WINDOW CLEANING. We clean the windowpanes, screens, tracks and casings of your windows. Call today for a quote. 613-2439661

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Local businesses provide jobs in the community

Sharbot Lake Normal School: Teachers in training at circa 1915- Daisy (Margaret) Hayes is in the black dress front row, far left. Photo courtesy Daniel Hayes

Doors Open attracts history buffs to 13 locations A

by Julie Druker

total of 13 locations opened their doors to curious history buffs at the special Doors Open event, which took place on June 13 to celebrate 150 years in Frontenac County.

At the Railway Heritage Park in Sharbot Lake, members of the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society greeted visitors to the caboose, which offers visual and written information about the area’s unique railway history. They served Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society: Sally Angle, Lois guests lunch and refreshments Webster, Gary Giller, Barb Neill, Marlene Wheeler, Wayne Moase and want to get the word out her best to cover school curriculum for all that they are looking for new members and ages. Also visiting was Daniel Hayes, whose volunteers to assist them with their many grandmother Daisy (Margaret) Hayes taught ongoing projects. For information please call at the school between 1916 and 1919, prior 613-279-2777 to marrying Edward Hayes, who at the time At the Bradshaw Schoolhouse near was a telegraph operator at the CP Station Tichborne, guests had a chance to meet in Tichborne. Daisy trained as a teacher at former teachers and their relatives at the Sharbot Lake’s Normal School (teachers’ colquaint and lovingly preserved one-room lege) prior to taking the post at Bradshaw. schoolhouse where Richard Webster greetOther locations included in the Doors ed guests. Visitors included Marilyn Meeks, Open event included sites in and around who supply taught at the school for one year North, Central, and South Frontenac and the in the late 1960s, filling in for a teacher taking Islands. maternity leave. She remembers the school with fondness and recalled how the older students assisted the teachers by minding the younger students while the teacher did

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell parts of the 66’ shore road allowance as set out and described as follows:

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the Estate of Robert Arthur Babcock, late of the Hamlet of Harrowsmith, in the County of Frontenac, who died on or about the 1st day of March, 2015, are required to file proof of the same with the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of July, 2015, after which the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice.

DATED at Kingston, Ontario this 26th day of May, 2015.

THOMSON & GOWSELL, LLP Barristers & Solicitors 863 Princess Street Suite 401 Kingston, ON K7L 5N4 Solicitors for the Estate Trustee

ALL THAT PART of the Shoreline Road Allowance around Mississagagon Lake lying adjacent to Lot 22, Concession 9, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac described as Parts 2 and 3 on Registered Plan 13R-20807; (Sgro) ALL THAT PART of the Shoreline Road Allowance around Brule Lake (WensIey Lake) lying adjacent to Part Lots 22 and 23, Concession 4, geographic Township of Miller, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac described as Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R-21072. (Labow) 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 29th day of June, 2015 at 9:00 am., 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 5th day of June, 2015.

Jenny Duhamel Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON KOH 2MO Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

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613-376-3441 When you purchase the concrete, you receive the use of the 613-376-6666 trailer for 2 hours - free of charge!

Northern Happenings Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper.

The News makes every effort to be accurate but details of events should be independently verified by readers. Donations to offset the cost of publication are welcome.

Friday June 19 HARLOWE - OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, community hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes.

All welcome 613-336-2557 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE – EUCHRE, noon, Anglican Church hall, $5 includes lunch, proceeds to the church, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE - FATHER’S DAY CHICKEN BBQ at Legion. 5:30-7pm, $12pp.

Saturday June 20 CLOYNE PIONEER MUSEUM & ARCHIVES Season opening & BBQ, 11am-1pm; music by Pickled Chicken Band. Join us & see new displays; let us help you search the archives.

HARROWSMITH - TURKEY & STRAWBERRY SUPPER, St. Paul’s United Church, 4:30-6:30pm, $15; over 6 $6; family $35; 613372-2525.

FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; in Verona at Prince Charles Public School. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more.

PARHAM - NORTH & CENTRAL FRONTENAC RELAY FOR LIFE, 12 noon – midnight; music, team events, challenges; registration $35; register online at www.relayforlife.ca or call Christine Teal 613-375-6525.

PINE MEADOW GOLF CLASSIC, Hunter’s Creek Golf Course, Cloyne, fundraiser for Pine Meadow Nursing Home, $55 per golfer; anyone wishing to sponsor/support/volunteer or participate contact pinemeadowgolf201@ gmail.com, Eleanor Nowell 613-336-8226 SHARBOT LAKE FARMERS MARKET, Puppet Show sponsored by the Kingston Frontenac Public Library

Sat & Sun – June 20 & 21 PALMERSON LAKE BASS DERBY – Ompah, register by June 19, adults $100 per

Parham-Tichborne continued from pg. 5 friends and have a lot of fun.

• Congratulations to Herb and Joyce Clow on their 60th Wedding Anniversary • Also Happy Anniversary to Doug and Eileen Whan • Congratulations to Cheryl and Sherry Ferguson on their special birthday.

• Thinking of you to Ben Hannah • Sharbot Lake United Church was the host church for the 48th anniversary of the Centenary Pastoral Charge on Sunday. The congregation enjoyed music by Allan Cook before the service. The sermon preformed by Jean Brown encouraged us to "Remember the Past as we look forward to the future" Some parts of the program were taken from the readings at the founding service of the United Church in 1925 in which the Presbyterian (30%), Methodist and Congregtional "United" were joined as one denomination: the United Church of Canada. Luncheon was enjoyed by all.

• The United church services on June 21 will be back at the regular time both in Parham at 11:30 am and Sharbot Lake at 10 am. As it will be Father's Day, the Rev. Jean Brown is asking for photos and stories of your father or any special man who may have influenced your life that you may want to share with others.

• The Zealand Cemetery service is on June 21 at 2 pm; rain location is Sharbot Lake

boat; children free; includes steak dinner at Ompah hall ($20 for non-derby participants); guest: “Big” Jim McLaughlin, catch & release; kids’ prizes; Double S Sports & Marina 1-866-661-4939

Sunday June 21

CLOYNE - FATHER’S DAY Baseball/Fun & Games/BBQ, Ball Diamond 3 pm; sponsored

by Pineview Free Methodist Church, all welcome; info: 613-336-8100 HENDERSON UNITED CHURCH Cemetery service, 2pm, rain location church, all welcome; info: 613-336-2467 OMPAH - FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST, 9-11am; $8 per person VERONA - “MUSIC IN THE PARK” free concert w/ “Moebius” Rock/Pop/ Alternative Band; 1-3pm, McMullen Park & Beach; sponsored by Verona Community Association (VCA) please bring lawn chairs.

ZEALAND UNITED CHURCH Cemetery service 2pm, rain location Sharbot Lake United Church, 2:30. Speaker- Rev. Jean Brown. All welcome. Info 613-279-2245

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

Tuesday June 23

LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolquilt@gmail. com

Wednesday June 24 SOUTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES Annual General Meeting, Grace Hall; registration 7am, complimentary breakfast 7:30am; guest speaker, Donna Segal, RSVP: Julia.Goodfellow@sfcsc.ca or 613376-6477 ext 205.

Thursday June 25 ARDEN - “TOWN HALL” MEETING sponsored by Friends of Arden on visions for Arden’s future; 7pm, community centre, all welcome; refreshments CLOYNE: SENIORS’ CO-ED SOFTBALL, Thursdays 9am, ball field, all skills welcome.

Don 336-2452; Lauder 336-2998 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon, Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11; reservations required 613-376-6477 PLEVNA – BREAKFAST BUFFET, 7-10am, $8, 5-12yrs $4; under 5 free, Clar-Mill Hall, info: Ed 479-9909; sponsor: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers SNOW ROAD – MUSIC NIGHT with Wade Foster, Shawn McCullough, 7pm-9pm Com-

United Church at 2:30. Take a lawn chair for your comfort.

• Happy Birthday to Penny Cota, Patsy Quinn, John Morrow, Ben Lusk, Penny Ellsworth, Jason Lowery, Alicia Cota, Donna Ducharme, Denise Neadow, Phillip Smith, Derek Melkman, Nicole Cole-Godfrey, David Goodfellow, Angie Mallette, Spence Lofaso, Janice Cowen, Pat Arney, Kale Dupuis, Jon Neadow, Melanie Fox-Wisteard.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

• The Strawberry Social at Snow Road Community Centre is being held on Saturday, June 27 from 6-8pm. Cost is $5.

• There was a full house at the Snow Road community potluck supper last Wednesday.

The tables were beautifully decorated with iris and lilacs. Birthday people were Eva Webster, Sandy Ryder, Donna V. and Olive A. The next one is July 8 at 5:30pm.

• There was also a really full house for coffee break on Friday, which was hosted by Jim & Connie Halliday. There were tables full of desserts and it was nice to have Vie McInnes from Plevna with us. She went to that school for years and is in her 90s. Her friend Pauline Brown from Ottawa brought her. Other special guests were Sue Swoworski’s brother Bob and sister-in-law from Erin.

• On Thursday June 25, Wade Foster and special guest Shawn McCullough will be the headliners at the Music Night from 7pm-9-

munity Centre, $10, refreshments available. info. 613-278-0841.

Friday June 26

OMPAH - ZUMBA CLASS by Jennifer Young Ross, community centre, 9am; by freewill donation; info 613-479-2500.

PERTH ROAD - FISH FRY, United Church, 5-7pm; $15; 6-12yrs $5; call: 613-353-1690

Saturday June 27 ARDEN ARTISANS’ GARDEN PARTY & OPEN HOUSE, 10am - 5pm, tour Arden Batik, Arden Pottery , Gallery on the Bay , and other studios in the Arden area ARDEN - OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY SOCIAL. sponsored by the Kennebec and District Historical society at the Arden United Church from 1 to 3pm BON ECHO PROVINCIAL PARK Sciensational Sssnakes!! 11am & 1pm. Two interactive presentations on snakes & reptiles; park admission applies. www.BonEchoFriends.ca ENTERPRISE - BREAKFAST at Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, $5, 9am, all welcome 613-358-2637 HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, no admission fee, potluck supper, all welcome 613-336-2557 MATAWATCHAN COMMUNITY MARKET, Canada Day, 9am-noon; BBQ lunch supplied by hall; afternoon Canada Day activities; www.matawatchan.ca OMPAH COMMUNITY CENTRE CELEBRATION. Canonto Lake Property Owners Association’s annual general meeting (including breakfast) will end around 11am; followed by Eric Korhonen, NF Fire Prevention Officer presentation[ noon Ribbon Cutting/ Cake Cutting; lunch. Ompah Fire Department fun activities for the whole family.

SNOW ROAD – CANADA DAY BREAKFAST, bake & yard sale, 8-11am, Snowmobile clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Rd., all welcome; contributions welcome SNOW ROAD - STRAWBERRY SOCIAL, 6pm-8pm, Community Centre; $5 VERONA - STRAWBERRY SOCIAL by Portland District & Area Heritage Society, 10am-2pm, Trinity United Church, $6.50 adults; $3.50 children under 12

Sunday June 28

BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY members’ outing to Tamworth/Erinsville Irish Festival. Guests welcome. For information, call Carolyn at 613 336-6858.

ELPHIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH anni-

versary service, 11am, guest speaker Rev. Bob Hill; lunch following $10, 6-12 yrs $5, all welcome ELPHIN – CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE, Crawford Cemetery 2pm, rain location Presbyterian Church HARROWSMITH - SMORGASBORD DINNER, Golden links Hall, 4:30-6pm; $13; under 6 free; family rate; Brenda 372-2410 Sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs MCDONALDS CORNERS - JORGE MIGUEL ENSEMBLE, MERA Schoolhouse 2pm; $22 advance ($20 MERA members); 613-4856434; www.ticketsplease.ca

Wednesday July 1 DENBIGH - CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS start 4pm, music, kids’ games, BBQ (hamburgers, hot dogs for sale) & potluck 5:30pm, cake for everyone; fireworks at dusk.

HARROWSMITH - CANADA DAY in the Park, fun activities all day for the whole family; sponsored by the Social and Athletic Club; many volunteers needed: 372-0917 mgoodberry@gmail.com; or 372-1578 pmorey@ kos.net PLEVNA - STRAWBERRY SOCIAL, Bake & Bazaar Table, 11:30am-1:30pm, Clar-Mill Hall, s$10; 6-12yrs $4; 5 & under free; ponsored by Clar-Mill Volunteers & Anglican Church; info: Ed 479-9909; SHARBOT LAKE - CANADA DAY, Oso Beach, Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Games, Lions BBQ at the Beach, Music & Entertainment at the bandshell, fireworks at dusk.

(Free).

SHARBOT LAKE - CANADA DAY RUN, Oso Beach, Sharbot Lake, sign up 9:30am, Run/ Walk 10 am: 2k, 5k, 10k. Lynette 279-2366; bradlynwhan@frontenac.net SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE at Sydenham Library w/ Tweedsmuir History Books. , 11am-2pm; please come in and browse these books, all welcome SNOW ROAD – FOOT CARE CLINIC, community centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.

Regular Happenings AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall.

Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome.

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.

CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments: call 613-384-2361 or 1-866-877-0309

NAEC connects with First Nations traditions O

by Valerie Allan

n June 10, North Addington Edication Centre was fortunate to welcome Tammy and Bernard Nelson to teach workshops. The workshops were attended by Mrs. Pelow’s Grade 6 class, Mr. Hill’s Grade 8 class, Mr. Pelow’s Restart class, Ms. Cuddy’s Grade 2 class, and Mr. Rewbotham’s Grade 5 class.

Prior to the workshops, Tammy and Bernard set up a sacred altar, with a buffalo rug, decorated buffalo skull, and various other sacred objects, including different coloured squares of material. Each workshop started with an opening prayer done in the Oji-Cree language. Bernard then explained the sacred pipe, and translated his prayer. Tammy explained the four clan animals Bernard works with, the four sacred medicines and their purpose, and the four directions.

pm at the Snow Road Community Centre.

Tickets are $10 and desserts, coffee/tea will be available; for info call 613-278-0841. See you there.

• Congratulations to Olive Allen’s granddaughters: Sarah Armstrong on her graduation from Queen’s University, and Brandy Armstrong on receiving the Colin Hood OFSAA School Sports Award, which was presented at the Granite Ridge Education Centre’s Athletic Awards banquet.

Each student made a prayer tie. This consisted of a red square of felt, into which sacred tobacco was put, and the square was tied off with red wool, to create a little, sealed bag. Students were told to think of family members or friends for whom they would like prayers for healing or other concerns, while making the tie. Bernard and Tammy collected the prayer ties, and will take them to the Sundance Ceremony they are attending this summer to include them in the prayers that will be offered.

The Nelsons also provided drum teaching and finished the workshop with the students drumming, which was an activity the students clearly enjoyed, and then students were given the opportunity to ask questions.

Students and staff said they really enjoyed the workshops. The Grade 6 class was very engaged. Olivia Douglas said, “Something that I learned was that they pray for animals they kill, and that’s good.” Edison McGarvey agreed, saying, “I enjoyed learning about how they kill animals. First they pray and then they put tobacco on the ground and ask to take an animal’s life.” Diana Weichenthal remarked, “It was very interesting and I thought they did a good job describing their culture. It was a fun and very informative morning.”

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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

John Menyes

CONNER, Terry James

CLOW, Herbert and Joyce

Jeffrey Griffin

February 22, 1927 - January 26, 2015 You are invited to join us for a true celebration of John's life, at the Arden Community Centre on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 1p.m.

Sincerely, Shirley & family

Peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on June 2nd, 2015. He was in his 56th year.

He will be remembered by family and cherished always as a loving, kind person. Son to Jim and Trudy, brother (in-law) to Jeff and Julie and uncle to Phillip and Emily.

Friends and relatives were received at Milestone Funeral Centre. Pastor Rob Heyman officiated the Funeral Service.

Many kind words were shared by all who spoke.

Appreciation goes out to all who took part in the care of Terry during his illness, to those who supported the family in a time of grief and to all who sent sympathy and condolence to the family with the many cards, phone calls and messages. Thank you.

Terry was a devout Christian with a strong faith. After a long battle with cancer, he will finally walk with God.

The children of Herb and Joyce invite family and friends to help celebrate the happy occasion of their parent's 60th wedding anniversary. Join them at Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church, 3876 Harrowsmith Rd., Harrowsmith, ON June 20, 2015, 1 - 4 pm. Best wishes only.

July 23, 1959 - June 12, 2015 In loving memory of my dear son, ever dear in my heart but never forgotten Love Mother, Vivian Ross

IN MEMORIAM

Moore Tryan, Harold Journeyed to heaven, with his family by his side, at the Lennox and Addington County Hospital in Napanee on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Harold Adrian Tryan of Arden at age 69. Beloved husband of Diane Tryan (Gaylord) and dear father of Arlene Arney (Bert) of Arden; Darcy Tryan (Laura); Charlan Tryan (Tim) and Derek Tryan of Kingston. Stepfather of Tony Gregg (Gena); Michelle Gregg (Rob Gibson) of Newcastle and the late John Gregg. Grand-father of Shayla Thompson (daughter of Darcy); Natalie Glover (daughter of Charlan) and Beepaw to Anthony and Joey Gregg (sons of Tony Gregg). Step-grandfather to Nicholas and Brandon Devries; Jessie Assante and Sydney and AJ Walsh.

Brother of Eleanor Bridgen (Walt Parks) of Kaladar and Ken Tryan (Mary Lou) of Bridge North; Boyd Tryan (Connie) of Arden and bother-in-law of Judy McClure (Andrew); Barbara Smith (Wayne) and Clarke Gaylord (Nancy).

Predeceased by his parents Archie and Nora Tryan, grandparents Grace and Sager Tryan and Frances and William Wormworth, his brother Art Tryan and his sister Gail Parent. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews, neighbours and friends. Harold will never be forgotten, a friend to all. The family received friends at the HANNAH FUNERAL HOME in Tamworth (613-379-2997) on Saturday, June 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Legion service Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Service was on Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations (by cheque or credit card) to the Lennox and Addington County Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care Unit) would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

Milestone Funeral Center Derek Maschke Northbrook Chapel Funeral Director 11928 Hwy. 41 613-336-6873 Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

In memory of Norman T. Moore D. June 19, 2005 They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason, Will change the way we feel.

Lovingly remembered by your family, Anne, Dee-Dee & Heidi-Mae RICHARDSON: In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, Stanley, who passed away on June 17, 2005.

Wherever life may take us Whatever we may do The memories ofthe years we shared Will keep us close to you.

Always loved and remembered by Ellamae, Steven, Debbie, Tierra and Stan.

BURKE: In loving memory of our mother, Willerene who passed away June 17, 1977 and our father Harold who passed away April 11, 2011.

Just knowing that you are together now Helps us through each day But nothing takes away the sadness That is in our hearts to stay.

Forever loved and remembered by your children, Ellamae, Kenneth, Sandra and Roseanne, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jackson, Wayne Peacefully at the Perth Hospital on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the age of 62. He is predeceased by his parents Ray & Sheila Jackson & siblings Raymond, Bonnie & Ernest. Loving husband of Kathaleen Jackson (Deline) for 35 years. Proud father of Justin (Alyssa) Jackson and Travis Jackson (Megan Young). Wayne will also be missed dearly by his extended family and many friends. The family would like to give special thanks to the wonderful home care & hospital staff as well as the Mountain Grove Fire Department. Family & friends are invited to a graveside service at the Anglican Cemetery in Mountain Grove at 2pm on Saturday, June 20, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Wayne’s memory to the Mountain Grove Fire Department.

FUNERAL SERVICES

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OBITUARY

Dorothy Carol Jackson Born April 28, 1947 - June 15, 2015 Daughter of Russell & Eliza Sweet.

Loving wife of Jim Thomas. Dear mother of Andrew Jackson and Tammy (George) Weiss. Loving grandmother of Parker and Lawrence Jackson, and George and Amber Weiss. Great grandmother of Raymond and Abby.

Dear sister of Earl and Ron. Predeceased by sister Judy Holden, brothers Stan and Ray Sweet. Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family. In remembrance donations to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated.

David Goodfellow Owner/Managing Director

Parham, Ontario

613-375-6254

BIRTHDAY

Happy th

40

Birthday Love, Mom graduation Wayne and Darlene Dacuk would like to announce the graduation of their daughter Courtney.

Courtney received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree on June 11th, 2015. Courtney has accepted an RN position at PCMH in Kingston.

Your family is so proud of you xo

CARD OF THANKS

Thank You ~ Lake We would like to express our heartfelt thank you to all who offered kindness to us during the illness and loss of our dear wife and mother, Betty. To the staff at Perth Hospital for their care, for all who called, dropped in, sent sympathy and get well cards and brought food to the house. To David Goodfellow for his professionalism and time. To everyone who donated food and pictures to the Celebration of life held in her honour.

Having family and friends has made this very difhcult time bearable. We are fortunate to live in a community that look out for each other and we will never forget your kindness. With gratitude, Pete, Cory, Adam and Randy

A Promise for You "Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?" John 11:40

Serving the area for over 100 years.

Anniversary

Terry Thake Monuments Quality Rock of Ages Granite Monthly Payments - No Interest Call 613-353-2460 I make house calls

Congratulations to Sarah Armstrong on receiving her Bachelor of Science (Honours), Specialization in Kinesiology from Queen’s University on June 11, 2015.

We are proud of you and your accomplishments.

Love: All your family

CARD OF THANKS

Royal Canadian Legion

Gordon Gaylord Branch # 334 Arden The executive and members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 334 would like to thank the family of Harold Tryan for the donation made following the funeral luncheon held Sunday June 14, 2015

Thank You ~ Barr & Knapp Tim Barr and Jo Knapp wish to send a very special thank you to Penny Gibson and Murray Middleton for hosting all of our family and friends for a wonderful afternoon of fun, food and laughter.

Thanks to Jamie Deyo and Terry Deyo, who did an exceptional job on the barbecued meat, especially Tim’s huge T-bone steak. Thank you to everyone who came, brought food and lent a helping hand to make this a day we will never forget.

Love to everyone Tim and Jo

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June 18, 2015

“After the News” hits Bellrock

by Julie Druker

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS BEDFORD - Canada Day Pancake Breakfast and Celebration. Come out for a morning of pancakes, music and family fun activities 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Glendower Hall on Westport Road. Historical Room open for public viewing

A

capacity crowd filled the Bellrock hall on June 6 for the official release of “After the News”, the self-titled album and latest musical offering from Lee Casement and the band, many of whom are long time collaborators who have written and performed together in the past on the In the Guestroom series of recordings. The group, comprised of Casement on bass/guitar, Lisa Menard on vocals, Shaun Weima on vocals/lead guitar, Jamie Young on vocals/guitar, and drummer Matt Piper were joined on stage by Kelli Caravan on trumpet and Josh Lyon on keyboards. They performed the complete song list from the album, which was released to the public the same day that the event took place.

Casement said the project represents something brandnew for him. “My cousin Lisa and I were always talking about writing songs together and Shaun, whom I had formed a partnership with during the In the Guestroom series of albums, just started writing songs together and wanted to record and perform them.”

The band is stacked with talented vocalists and the trio of singers - Shaun, Lisa and Jamie took turns centre stage, with each adding their own individual style and flavour to the diverse repertoire that makes this collaboration work. Each singer’s voice is distinct. Lisa is the group’s diva. She offers a strong, solid and silky smooth vibe, and proved she can funk it up at the drop of a hat. Jamie by contrast sings in a breathy lament and took the lead in tunes like “I'm Drawing You” to great effect. Shaun's delivery is wildly dramatic and energetic - his precise and pointed delivery so masterfully other worldly at times it had me doing double takes.

The songs also invite the three to come together as they did in their opener “Stand”, the only tune from the album that has been made into a video, which was recorded at local metal artist Stefan Duerst's studio near Godfrey and features Duerst and some of his work.

The other band members each offered solid performances, with Piper keeping the beat, Casement holding down the bottom end and Caravan and Lyon bringing a distinct density to the show. Casement said he wanted to hold the party in Bellrock since it was close to home and he wanted to promote the band in his own backyard. He paid respect to the musicians who inspired this album and invited the Evening Hymns (Jonas Bonnetta with Jon Hynes) who inspired the band’s tune “Morning Hymn (Wake Up)”, which was a highlight. The Evening Hymns, who do not often play locally, performed a generous set that showcased Bonnetta's work and also Hynes' talents as a recent member as well as his own solo efforts. Bonnetta is an amazing singer and poet and he performed a number of older tunes including “Arrows”, plus a number of brand new songs like “Evil Forces”, which will appear on a new release. From his acclaimed CD titled “Spectral Dust” Bonnetta invited Casement to play bass for the tune “You and Jake”, a song that was featured in the 2015 Cameron Crowe film starring Emma Stone, Bradley Cooper and Rachel McAdams, which wowed the crowd.

For his closer Bonnetta performed “Mountain Song”, a fascinating and demanding looping number that defined this unique artist’s seemingly limitless talents. Hynes sang a few of his own originals from his album titled “Watchful Creatures”. His tunes “Sea Diver” and “One More California” show him to be a talented singer and energetic performer.

Well known and loved local troubadour, Jon McLurg, had opened the evening with a number of his own mesmerizing solo numbers including “True Blue” and “Big Band Theory”, which warmed up the crowd, demonstrating his virtuosity as a writer, singer and player. His version of “CC Rider” was a delight as was his stream of consciousness number inspired

by North Carolina legend Etta Baker.

After The News will be performing a house concert in Kingston on Friday, July 17 and will be taking to the stage at the Westport Music Festival on Saturday, August 15 and in Harrowsmith at the County of Frontenac's 150th Anniversary celebrations on Sunday, August 30. They will also be appearing on Saturday, November 7 at the Daily Grind Art Cafe in Ottawa. Visit www.tinyracket.com/bands/afterthenews

OPP reportS On June 11, 2015, a joint investigation involving the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Kingston Police Force resulted in the arrest and charge of a South Frontenac man in relation to a historical arson. On May 12, 2010, emergency crews responded to a house fire on North Shore Road, South Frontenac. No one was injured in the fire. As a result of the investigation, officers have charged David Cameron, 48, of Sydenham, with: 1. Arson -‎ Disregard for Human Life; 2. Arson - ‎For Fraudulent Purposes; 3. Possession of Proceeds of Crime. He was remanded into custody to appear on June 16, 2015 in the Ontario Court of Justice, Kingston. If anyone has information about this crime, they are asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, Kingston Police Force at 613549-4660 or Crimestoppers

STORRINGTON - Celebrate Canada Day in Storrington. Events include soccer tournament, horseshoe tournament, canteen, face painting, petting zoo, live music and food. Fireworks at 9:45 PM, Celebrations beginning at 1:30 PM at the Gerald Ball Memorial Park in Sunbury HARROWSMITH S&A CLUB - Harrowsmith parade leaves at 10:00 am. Events at Centennial Park start at 11:00 am and include children’s games, live bands, strongman competition, fireworks at dusk.

LOUGHBOROUGH - Come out at 1:00 p.m. to Sydenham Point and enjoy Children’s activities, live music, face painting, and a Grand Parade. Stay for an amazing fireworks display at dusk. More information at a complete schedule of activities available at www.sydenhamcanadaday.com

Events partially funded by the Canadian CANADA DAY WEEK – GARBAGE AND RECYCLE CHANGES Garbage - There will be no changes to Monday or Tuesday’s Garbage Collection. As Wednesday is Canada Day, Wednesday’s garbage will be picked up Thursday, Thursdays will be picked up on Friday and Fridays will be picked up Saturday.

Recycling - Tuesdays recycling will remain the same. Wednesday’s will be picked up Thursday and Thursday’s will be picked up Friday. With the festivities, comes extra recycling, please remember to crush your cans and bottles and don’t bag or overflow your recycle bins.

Portland Waste Disposal Site will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st.

Have a Wonderful Canada Day, Have Fun, Keep Safe and Remember to Recycle!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Township has a full time opportunity for an HR/Legislative Compliance Officer. For details on how to apply and a complete job description please see our website under Town Hall / Careers. Closing date for resumes and covering letters is July 9, 2015 at 4:00 pm.

OPEN HOUSE - REVIEW OF OFFICIAL PLAN The Open House will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Council Chambers at 4432 George Street, Sydenham, Ontario. A copy of the draft revised Plan and attached schedules are also available for viewing on the Township’s website at Open for Business/Planning and Development/Official Plan. Additional information about the revised Official Plan is available at the municipal office during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

PLANNING DEPARTMENT NOTICE Please be advised that anyone wishing to meet with the Township Planner should make an appointment beforehand. By making an appointment, the Planning Department can prepare for the meeting and have an adequate response ready for the meeting – this will streamline the process for moving any development approvals forward. Appointments can be made with either Lindsay Mills (the Planner) at Ext 2221 or Jenny Kapusta (Planning Assistant) at Ext 2224.

FINAL TAX NOTICES The Final Tax Notices for Residential, Farm Land and Managed Forest Assessment classes were mailed on June 1, 2015. The first instalment is due on June 30, 2015 and the second instalment is due on September 30, 2015. Note that both instalment stubs are on the JUNE 2015 Final Tax Notice. No further notices will be sent. If you have not received your Final Tax Notice by June 12, 2015 please contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 Ext 2200 or taxes@southfrontenac.net

RECYCLING REMINDER Just a reminder that our Blue Box program is for household items only. Plastic items must have the recycling symbol on the bottom of 1, 2, 4, 5 or 6. There are a few exceptions such as clean plant pots, cells and trays. As well, please do not put excess plastic items in plastic bags, it is hard to differentiate between that and your garbage, also the workers then have no place to deposit the bag. If your recycle box is overflowing week after week, then why not drop by Keeley Road office and purchase an additional box for only $6.00.

STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE Council has adopted a new Strategic Plan. Look for highlights in the newsletter included in Tax Notices mailed June 1 or view it on the website at Town Hall/Strategic Plan.

SWIM AND DAY CAMP REGISTRATION For information on session dates, class times, contact Jenna at 613-376-3027 Ext 2231 or email at campcoordinator@ southfrontenac.net. See our website at Things To Do/Recreation Activities/Swim and Day Camps.

BURNING RESTRICTIONS A reminder to residents to monitor the township website for updates on the burning ban as weather conditions change.

Refer to the regulations outlined in By-law 2012-68 before burning. See our website at Living Here/Fire Services/Fire Ban Status.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The Depot will be open every Thursday from 3 – 8 pm. See our website under ‘Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling’ for a listing of what is accepted or call 613-376-3900 Ext 4330.

COUNCIL MEETINGS The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

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June 18, 2015

Fishing and Boating supplement: Emergency cold water rescue W

hat are the very first things to remember to do when suddenly immersed in cold water? Just survive the first minute. Don’t panic and get your breathing under control.

Keep your head above water. The gasp reflex is automatic, and if your head is underwater, you could take in enough water to drown.

Control your breathing. Gasping and hyperventilation is a natural reaction to the cold. If you can’t control your breathing, not only could you have difficulty controlling your swimming movements, but you could breathe water in and drown. You must concentrate on breathing slowly and evenly.Stay calm--don’t panic.

Remember, 1-10-1. After getting your breathing under control in the first minute, you have about 10 minutes of meaningful movement in your arms and legs to complete escape or survival activities. Depending on water temperature and other factors, it will be least one hour before you risk becoming unconscious due to hypothermia.

Are women more at risk to become hypothermic than men?

Generally speaking, men have more body mass than women. The increased body mass slows the rate of core temperature loss and therefore the onset of hypothermia.

What is one simple clue that will help you assess a victim as moderately-to-severely hypothermic .

The absence of shivering, decreased mental acuity, and/or unconsciousness. When the core temperature drops below 32°C, shivering starts to decrease and by 30°C, shivering is absent and the patient is unconscious.

What if it’s not possible or practical to remove the victim’s wet clothing?

Wrap the victim, wet clothing and all, in a vapour barrier (plastic sheeting or a tarp), and then place them in as much insulation as possible (i.e., one or even two sleeping bags). The vapour barrier will minimize

evaporative and convective heat loss and prevent the insulating material from getting wet and losing its effectiveness.

Is it a good idea to put a mildly hypothermic victim in a warm shower or tub to help them regain body heat at a more rapid rate?

No. Never, ever put a cold victim in warm or hot water. Significant surface warming in a tub can cause peripheral vasodilation which will increase blood flow to the periphery. This can cause blood pressure to drop, and blood will cool in the periphery and cause the core temperature to drop further as well. These factors all put extra stress on the cold heart and it may stop beating. When someone is standing in a shower, the surface warming effect is not as much as with full immersion but the standing position itself will increase blood flow to the legs, also decreasing core temperature and blood pressure. In any case, the heart has to work harder to maintain blood pressure in this situation, and is more likely to stop as the cold heart cools further.

Rescuing a cold water immersion victim is an emergency situation, so isn’t it important to move quickly to save someone’s life?

Actually, this is not an emergency in the traditional sense (i.e., you must act quickly or the patient will die). The ultimate goal during rescue and treatment is to be gentle and keep the victim horizontal. It takes a long time for a victim’s core to cool and if it takes a little longer to perform a gentle, horizontal rescue, the victim will not get much colder, but the chance of Circum-rescue Collapse is less. The difference between a frenzied, fast rescue and a controlled, gentle rescue may only be 20 seconds to 1 minute. Better to spend a minute or two to extract and transport them gently, than to rush and end up jostling them too much and causing cardiac arrest in the process.

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Choosing lifejackets for children

by Ian Gilson, Canadian Safe Boating Council art of the pleasure of recreational boating is that it can be enjoyed by young and old alike, and many families often introduce their children to this activity as infants or toddlers. However, with the inability of youngsters to fend for themselves should the unexpected occur; it’s imperative that they wear a lifejacket. You may feel that by cradling your child in your arms as the boat scoots along, they are safe, but a sudden collision or capsizing could easily jar the child from your arms and cause them to be tossed into the water.

Choosing the right lifejacket for children can be a daunting task. There are lifejackets on the market today that are specifically designed for infants as small as 4 kilograms (9 lbs). The first thing to keep in mind is, while you might normally purchase over-sized clothing for your children that they will grow into, using that same philosophy for choosing a lifejacket can result in tragedy. Unlike adult lifejackets, those made for children are sized based on weight range rather than being marked as small, medium or large. Make sure to look for the weight range that a particular child’s life jacket is designed for. Other things to consider include ensuring that the lifejacket fits snugly but comfortably, doesn’t ride up on their body when sitting down and that it doesn’t chafe under their arms. There should also be a crotch strap that will keep the lifejacket from coming off over their head when they jump in the water. A padded head support with a grab strap is an added plus that will ensure their head is supported in the water and enable your child to be kept from floating away.

Possibly, though, one of the most important considerations is that the lifejacket is of a colour or pattern that they like. That way they will be more amenable to wearing it.

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As your children grow and take a more active part in fishing, paddling, sailing or other activities, it’s beneficial to select a lifejacket that is designed with those activities in mind. For example, waterskiing, wakeboarding or personal watercraft-designed jackets are constructed with extra padding and belts in front to protect the wearer against injury from impacting the water at higher speeds.

Similarly, lifejackets designed for paddling have deeper arm holes to provide maximum mobility throughout the paddle stroke.

Those designed for fishing or hunting often have extra pockets for gear and may have a camouflage pattern.

Inflatable lifejackets are a very popular choice among boaters but are only legal for wear by those 16 years of age or over who are not involved in an activity where they could be knocked unconscious such as skiing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, personal watercraft riding or white water kayaking.

Further, they have to be worn at all times to be considered legal.

No matter what type of lifejacket, the label must carry Transport Canada or Canadian Coast Guard approval to be legal for use.

Keep in mind, too, that brighter coloured lifejackets are more easily spotted from a distance, in low light conditions or in fog.

It’s a good idea before the start of each boating season to check the lifejacket used the previous year for fit and/or wear. Worn lifejackets with split seams, rips or those with zippers or clasps that are broken should be discarded. To be sure they will work properly when required, testing them on an annual basis is highly recommended. It’s as easy as having them put on their lifejacket, wade into chest high water and lifting their feet. If they remain afloat, it works!

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: opening of bass season for 2015 Bass fishing in the Land O'Lakes E

ven a cursory look at the fishing chart put out by he Land O'Lakes Tourist Association demonstrates that bass, both small and largemouth, are plentiful in more lakes than any other species of sport fish.

Of the 72 lakes on the chart, only nine don't have both species in their waters, and only one has neither. The reason is that bass can adapt to cold or warm water, making them less vulnerable to changes in climate. Their prevalence and the variety of ways to fish for bass, either from shore, from a stationary boat or by trolling.

Although trolling is not permitted in tournaments it can be used otherwise, and is a good way to locate bass in an unfamiliar lake. Experts recommend picking out markers on the

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land or water and using them to establish a fixed trolling pattern rather than just moving in a haphazard manner through the lake.

Once a fish hits the bait, a marker can be dropped to mark the spot, and anglers can continue casting at one location or they can keep trolling along.

Bass can be fished from this Saturday until December 15, and with a sport fishing license there is a 6 fish limit combination of small and largemouth) and with a conservation license the limit is 2. There is no slot size for bass.

Bass will generally be found in shallow water during cooler times of day and in deeper water when the water temperature starts to heat up to 80 degrees or so.

Operation Dry Water - Education and enforcement directed toward reducing alcohol related incidents by the Canadian Safe Boating Council

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y the middle of summer, boating is in full swing. With warmer water, hotter days and many enjoying fun in the sun on their boats, it is the perfect time to remind Canadian boaters about the risks of drinking and boating.

Alcohol is a factor in nearly 40% of boating incidents and many Canadians simply do not understand that there are intensifying factors, known as “stressors”, such as sun, wind, waves and the rocking motion of the boat that can greatly increase the effects of alcohol on the water.

There are many vessels where drinking is simply not allowed. Open alcohol containers are only allowed on boats that are design to be ‘residences’, with sleeping facilities, a

A wiser boater today

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Suddenly Dave saw the large wake from another boat right in front of them. He leaned across to prevent his son Curtis from falling in but instead went overboard himself.

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The laws surrounding when a boater is considered impaired mirror provincial driving laws. Some provinces have even put in place legislation that has impaired boating affecting the boaters’ rights to drive their automobile; being charged on the water equals remedies on land. In provinces that have not enacted similar legislation, many boaters forget that “having a few too many” on the water, by extension, may lead to being impaired while driving home.

The edges of deep water drop offs are often a good bet.

Or try just off the edge of points of land that jut out into the water. These areas usually indicate a quick drop off, and warm water bass will lay in the deeper water and in the early morning and late afternoon make a quick tour through the shallower water in these areas.

Each lake has its own secret pockets of habitat, of course, and there is nothing that compares with local knowledge.

The best way to catch bass is to find the time to get a line in the water.

The annual Palmerston Lake Bass Fishing Derby is happening this weekend, Sat & Sun – June 20 & 21. Big" Jim McLaughlin of Just Fishing attends the derby every year and arrives to help get the prizes to the kids. For information call 1 866 661 4939 or email doubles211@gmail.com

File a float plan B

oaters use float plans to outline the details of each trip they make. Float plans can be either completed forms given to a responsible person or basic verbal notifications that allow a responsible person to know the details of your outing. Highlighting important aspects relative to your voyage, float plans include all the information needed for search and rescue to find you should something go wrong. The most important part of the float plan is where you intend to be boating, your expected route and when you’ll be back.

The person you’ve left the float plan with has the responsibility to notify authorities if you’re overdue, who will then move into action to search for you. Carry a marine radio or cell phone with you so you can call for assistance should the need arise.

With details about your trip, information about your boat type and colour and number of people aboard, if you stuck to your plan, finding you will be a lot easier. For shorter day trips, provide a responsible person with a basic float plan, which includes details about where you are going and when you’ll be back.

If for any reason your plans change on-route, it’s important to get a hold of that responsible person to update them on your new plan. Upon returning from your voyage, it’s important to close your float plan. Let that responsible person know you’ve returned safety. If you don’t, an unnecessary search may be launched, wasting valuable Search and Rescue services.

A Float Plan can be downloaded at http://csbc.ca/en/safety-campaigns/stretching-the-season/float-planes

Fortunately, Amanda was prepared for the water and was wearing a lifejacket. She reached her uncle and Dave grabbed on to her. Curtis, meanwhile, pulled the safety lanyard on the motor just like he’d seen his dad do and the boat stopped moving. Amanda and Dave were able to get back to their boat and climb aboard.

Dave was lucky. He was lucky that Amanda was wearing a lifejacket and able to help him. He was lucky that his little boy managed to stop their boat. Dave Kimpinksi will tell you today that he is a much wiser boater now.

Our loved ones are precious and unfortunately none of us can predict when potential disaster might strike. Dave Kimpinski knows that firsthand. A fun day of tubing nearly 613-336-2222 Mazinaw Lake, Cloyne ON turned deadly because he decided not to wear a lifejacket.

Today’s lifejackets look nothing like the lifejackets and vests of even 10 years ago. Think of the first cell phones how bulky and awkward they were. Think of today’s mobile phones: sleek, slim, lightweight.

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by Jeff Green URCA is an acronym that stands for United, Roman Catholic, Anglican in recognition of the three churches in the Village of Flinton that worked collectively to establish low cost housing for residents of Kaladar/ Barrie Township who needed it.

It's no coincidence that the project, which was needed in the North of 7 region back in the late ended up happening in Flinton. If it was left to bureaucrats to decide, the project would have undoubtedly been built on Hwy. 41 in Kaladar, Northbrook or Cloyne. It is partly the three churches in Flinton that made the difference, partly the close-knit nature of the community and partly the Freeburns, Rieta and Art. They ran the store in URCA Housing Corp town, and Annual General Meeting got involved in the project Wednesday, June 24 in 1987. The first thing that Addington Highlands needed to be Community Centre done was to survey the 72 Edward Street, Flinton need for housPot Luck Supper & BBQ at ing, and Art spearheaded 5:30. Meeting to follow a door-toAll Welcome door survey so everyone 613-336-8965 or in town was urca@sympatico.ca contacted.

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edition of the North Frontenac News, the headline announced “Flinton Housing Proposal Accepted”. 8,700 proposals had been submitted by Ontario communities for funding, which only a small number were granted.

Art Freeburn planned to begin construction on 30 units of seniors' housing in short order, with the expectation that the project should be in its completion stages in 1988.

It did not happen like that. After dealing with government delays that put off the project time and time again, things came to a head about five years later. After spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in consultants, architects, well drilling, and lawyers, the government was on the verge of cutting loose from the project.

That was when Art Freeburn made his most important contribution. Furious that all his and the community's efforts were about to come to nothing, he demanded and received a meeting with government officials in Ottawa. He came home that evening with a promise that he could proceed with 16 units. But then he had more work to do convince a reluctant community that the units would be a mix of seniors' and family dwellings, when the community had all along been adamant that only seniors' housing be built.

Knowing that the government was not going to back down, Freeburn told the community that both kinds of housing were going to built, and that is what happened.

The project was completed in the mid 1990s, and Art Freeburn remained as Chair on the URCA Board of Directors until his death in 2007. A memorial to him is featured in the URCA office.

“His greatest concern was that URCA continue to be governed by the people of Flinton,” said Linda Hume, who took over as Chair when after Freeburn died. “He felt that if local interest waned the units would be taken over by the County of Lennox and Addington and they might start to deteriorate if that happens,” she said.

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“We have a very good relationship with the County staff who manage our waiting list and provide funding for us,” he said, “and they appreciate the need and value of local oversight," he said “We really need to make sure that we have a strong membership in our organisation,” said Linda Hume, “and we hope to get a good showing at our AGM this year to increase those numbers. The business end of the meeting takes 15 minutes and then there is a potluck. All people have to do is show up and register as members. It is not a big time commitment but it will give us more to work with,” Linda Hume added.

With statistics showing that there are 20,000 low income people in Lennox and Addington according to the 2013 sector, agencies like URCA will be more and more important, especially north of 7, in the coming years.

“We hope for a good turnout on June 24,” said Linda Hume, “it should be a good night for a BBQ.”

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