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by Jeff Green embers of South Frontenac Council have been asked about their stance on it for years. There have been meetings between neighbours, presentations at Council meeting, whisperings about too much water on the site, drainage, loss of rural character and more.

All of this was before a parcel on a long, narrow swath of land just west of Road 38 between Petworth and Boyce Road had ever come to Council as a proposed 47-lot subdivision.

That ended on Tuesday night, July 7, when Mike Keene of Fotenn Planning brought the subdivision proposal before a public meeting at South Frontenac Council, one of the formal steps in the process that will eventually lead to Frontenac County, which approves subdivision agreements, and perhaps a date with the Ontario Municipal Board at the end of the day.

The proposal that Keene described features two rows of lots running along the property with a road running through the middle. There are 47 0.8 hectare (2 acre) lots, each with 46 metre (150 foot) road frontages. The 46 metres is significant because minimum road frontage in the township for new lots is 76 metres (250 feet) Keene said that the 150 foot frontages are “consistent with other subdivisions in the township and are supported by the studies that have been done.”

He also talked about some extensive hydrogeological studies that have been done at the site, and said that even as the lots are developed, further studies can be done as wells are dug at each lot to ensure there is no draw down of wells in the vicinity.

When he presented his own planning report in relation to the plan of subdivision, South Frontenac Township Planner Lindsay Mills said he did not think the 150 foot frontages were appropriate, but said “something under 250 foot frontages are supportable” although he did not say what that number should be.

A string of neighbouring property owners, seven in total, made 10-minute presentations to Council in opposition to the subdivision in front of an overflow, sign-carrying crowd at the council chambers in Sydenham. Opponents said that test wells that have been dug at the site have affected their own water supply, both in terms of quality and quantity. A farmer who lives near the site said his ability to farm will be affected by the subdivision, saying “people who live in urban subdivisions are not friends of farmers”.

Others attacked the location for being located, for the most part, outside of the designated Hartington hamlet, where they said subdivisions should be confined. Still others

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Protesters from Hartington at the July 7 council meeting attacked the project on the grounds that it did not live up to the principles of sustainable development.

A number of councilors joined in, calling the development ill-conceived, inconsistent with the rural nature of the area, and more. Councilor Ross Sutherland even attacked the shape of the road. “If it was serpentine instead of straight it would fit in better with the surrounding landscape,” he said.

Other concerns were raised about increases to traffic flow on Road 38. Later, members of the audience asked further questions about drainage and more.

In the end, a motion to forward the planning report by Lindsay Mills, which outlined the project but did not make a recommendation as to whether it should be adopted, in addition to all the comments and presentations by council and the public, was not fowarded to Frontenac County for consideration by the planning department, which has the authority to approve plans of subdivision.

Instead, it will come back to South Frontenac Council for

further consideration.

It is a bit unclear how long the township has to go over the proposal before it will have been longer than is prescribed, leaving the applicant with grounds to appeal the slow progress to the Ontario Municipal Board.

Solar approval – A 500 kw micro-fit project at 300 Hinchinbrooke Road received a motion of support from council, one of many from the township that will go forward to a competitive bidding process under the Independent Energy Systems Operator (IESO) for consideration this fall.

Council also approved a framework for “facility agreement requirements” for large scale solar projects. A proposal to provide a motion of support to Sun Edison if and when a community vibrancy agreement (in the form of an annual payment to the township) is signed, was deferred until the August meeting. The main reason noted was that Council had already been in session for over four hours at that point and were too tired to make a good decision.

AH Council rejects “unwilling host” motion - vote to confirm support for wind turbine projects set for July 20 by Jeff Green

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n the end, Tony Fritsch was able to buy time, but he did not win the vote that counted the most.

In front of a crowd of over 100 loud supporters in the normally quiet confines of Addington Highlands Council, Fritsch read out both a motion and a position paper supporting it.

The motion was a proposal that would have pre-empted the debate over whether to consider requests for support from NextEra or RES-Canada for wind turbine projects in Addington Highlands.

“Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands will not provide a Municipal Support Resolution for any Industrial Wind Turbine Project; and that Council declares the Township of Addington Highlands as ‘Not a Willing Host’ for Industrial Wind Turbine projects,” read the operative clause in the motion.

Councilor Kirby Thompson seconded the motion, and said that he has thought long and hard about the matter and has come to the conclusion that the position taken by opponents to the proposals “is convincing and I feel that wind projects are not appropriate for our township.”

Deputy Reeve Helen Yanch said that she has been accused by people who oppose turbines in the township of having a conflict of interest. She co-owns, with her husband, a gravel pit in the township, and since wind projects lead to

road construction that will require gravel, they claim she has a conflict of interest and should not vote on the matter..

“All I can say is that this is ridiculous, and I will not recuse myself from this vote,” she said.

The township has sought legal advice on the matter as well, the News has learned, which concluded that there is no “pecuniary interest” in Yanch owning a gravel pit and voting on the turbine issue.

In a recorded vote, Councilor Bill Cox, Deputy Reeve Yanch and Reeve Hogg voted against the motion, Councilors Fritsch and Thompson in favour, and the motion was declared defeated by Clerk Christine Reed.

What followed was a chorus of boos and shouts, leading to a five-minute recess being called. Three OPP officers, who had been at the back of the hall, took positions at the front. It took about 10 minutes for the meeting to re-start.

Addington Highlands’ neighbour, North Frontenac, which was approached by NextEra, one of the companies that is making a proposal in Addington Highlands, declared itself an “unwilling host” for wind projects last month. Mayor Ron Higgins and Councilor Vernon Hermer from North Frontenac were at the meeting. They, along with most of the audience, left during the recess.

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Before the motion could be debated, Tony Fritsch moved that it be deferred. Kirby Thompson said that he “was a bit too overwhelmed right now with all that has happened to concentrate on this”, and supported the idea of a deferral.

The other three members of Council agreed and it was decided that a special meeting to consider the “support in prinicple” motion be held on July 20 at 9:00 am, in Flinton at the Recreation Centre.

If approved on July 20, “support in principle” would give the township and each of the companies six weeks to complete negotiations and finalize “Community Vibrancy Agreements”, so that a final motion of support can be passed before the companies submit their bids to Ontario’s IESO (Independent Electrical Service Operator) Bids that include a motion of support from the local municipality will receive added points when the IESO opens the bids.

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Editorial

Three weeks on, Verona is still reeling from tragic car crash

by Jeff Green verywhere in the Sydenham High School catchment area, the communities are still reeling from the car crash that happened on Rutledge Road at 10:45 at night on June 16.

The crash took two lives and left Verona teen Tyler Parr in a fight for his life, a fight he is, thankfully, starting to win.

In the village of Verona, where Parr and his best friend Kevin Grant, were raised, it's as if a fog rolled in as news spread on the following morning, a fog that has lingered.

Kevin Grant, from Bellrock, and Abigail Sutherland, from Kingston, both died as the result of the accident.

When police informed Carl and Laura Grant on that terrible night that they needed to go to Kingston General Hospital (KGH) right away, they picked up Tammy Parr on the way.

That's how the families were connected, through their own family ties and the friendship that their sons shared.

Tyler and Kevin lived the life of country teenagers, hunting and fishing and playing sports whenever and wherever they could. Kevin helped out at his family's dairy farm, and Tyler was about to interview for a job washing cars at Revell Ford's the day after the accident took place. They were in grade 11

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and looking forward to the kind of summer adventures that only 16-year-olds get to experience.

Now the Grant family is struggling with having lost Kevin, and the Parrs are still camped out at KGH as Tyler starts a long physical and emotional recovery process that won't end in days or weeks, but will take months and years.

The family is more than grateful for the efforts of the staff in the ICU at KGH. At one point the hospital had been planning to move Tyler to Toronto, where there is some extra equipment available for damage that had been done to Tyler's lungs, but his condition improved and the KGH staff were committed to following his recovery through from the life-threatening state he was in when he arrived, towards stability and eventually to the rehabilitation stage The village of Verona has changed over the years. People don't gather together as often as they did in the past.

It could be because people travel more for work, or work longer hours, or because instead of meeting for coffee once in a while, people send dozens of texts to their friends each week. The events of June 16 have changed all that for the time being in Verona

OPP urges public to practice safe driving & boating habits in aftermath of tragic events

by Staff Sergeant Sharron Brown, OPP Detachment Commander s the Frontenac Detachment Commander, on behalf of the Ontario Provincial Police, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families of all the victims who have lost their lives in three separate incidents in recent weeks.

On May 30, a 30-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle collision on Perth Road. On Jun 17, two teenagers lost their lives in a tragic collision on Rutledge Road and most recently on July 4, two males in their 20’s drowned in Bobs Lake. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all impacted by these dreadful

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circumstances. These are difficult calls for all, including the police and other responding emergency personnel. Those involved in the incidents, families, friends, witnesses and bystanders are left to deal with the trauma and the aftermath of such unfortunate occasions.

What is even more disappointing is, in each circumstance people were out enjoying what they do, spending time with friends and enjoying recreational activities.

With the summer season finally here, people will be heading out onto the roads and lakes to enjoy this beautiful area and all it has to offer. If we take away anything from these tragic incidents let it be a renewed commitment to practicing safe driving and boating habits.

I am going to ask the motoring public to not drink and drive, put your electronic devices down while driving, wear your seat belt and slow down. If you are enjoying a boat ride, wear your life jacket, don’t drink and boat, and make sure there is adult supervision of children while swimming.

Tragic incidents can happen in a blink of an eye so please be aware and be safe. I would like to encourage everyone to practice safe habits that will lead to enjoyable and memorable experiences during this summer season.

At a fundraising ball tournament on June 26 to raise money for medical and rehabilitation costs for the Parr family, an event that was initiated by a high school friend, people gathered in large numbers, raising spirits as well as $6,000.

Online fund raising campaigns have raised even more money (see www.gofundme.com/xdt4H9w), where $24,000 has been raised thus far.

More than that, people in Verona are taking solace in community these days. Village life and commerce carry on as usual, but there is extra camaraderie as well, as they think about the unbearable loss of the Grant family and the mix of hope, pain and anxiety over the future that is the daily reality of the Parr family.

There was a sign up at Verona Hardware last week: “God help our community” it said.

As for Tyler Parr's condition three weeks after the accident. His father Larry said on Tuesday, “Tyler is having a good day today. He is waiting for another orthopedic consultation for his arm. He is still quite tired but did go outside for a little while today. Our family is still very cautiously optimistic and he is improving all the time.”

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n Saturday, July 4, at approximately 8:45pm, Frontenac OPP responded to a report of a capsized canoe in Bobs Lake, approximately 100 metres from shore, on Mica Point Lane in South Frontenac.

When the canoe capsized, two adult males and a 3-yearold boy were sent into the water. Bystanders in the nearby cottages were able to pull the child to safety.

The two adult males went under the water. A rescue effort was conducted by police, fire and civilians. The rescue effort ceased due to lack of daylight and the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) were contacted to attend the scene. At approximately 1pm on July 5, the USRU located the two males in the water. 29-year-old Justin Thomas Butts of Kingston and 23-year-old Daniel MacDonald of Kingston died at the scene. The young child was taken to Kingston General Hospital for observation and later released to family members.

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Krunoslav Segota, 53, of Oakville, was operating an ATV along OFSC E101 trail when he lost control of the ATV on a curve.

The ATV slid sideways and rolled over twice. The man’s 14-year-old son was following on a separate ATV and called a family friend for help. Kaladar Fire Department attended the scene and provided treatment to the man until emergency medical services arrived. Mr. Segota was transported to hospital by air ambulance, where he died of his injuries.

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Letters to the editor Green goes bad – solar energy in South Frontenac stunningly awful history

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s a part of the provincial Liberals green energy initiative, hundreds of thousands of solar panels may be installed in industrial plants across South Frontenac. While green energy is a good thing, the way the Wynne government is going about it is disastrous for rural communities. Massive solar plants in South Frontenac will degrade the landscape, lower property values and destroy the countryside's heritage. It doesn’t end there. The shifty approval process that’s in place is little more than a meaningless charade that’s corrupting municipal politics.

The approval process is rigged. The Liberal energy policy has been outsourced to multi-billion dollar foreign corporations such as SunEdison and Samsung. These corporations rent hundreds of acres and erect solar panels for a period of twenty years. To get an idea of what our township will look like, go see the Samsung solar factory on Unity Rd. Initially, the corporations must make a “presentation” to the residents. There is no official oversight in these presentations, and they’re highly selective in what they reveal.

Corporations must then seek “approval” from the municipal council. To get council’s okay, the energy companies have offered to make an annual “donation” to the municipality. If such “donations” were done on an individual basis, it would be a criminal bribe.

Notwithstanding, if the council is principled, and it refuses the bribe, Premier Wynne can still approve the plant. In that case, the energy company still wins and doesn’t have to pay the municipality a dime. Bribery is compounded by legal, politically approved black-

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There’s more to it. The current system is designed simply to give the impression of local approval. Local approval is utterly bogus. Municipal approval does not come from the affected residents, but rather the whole municipality. The process is purposely designed to tempt those councillors who won’t have solar factories in their ward to collect the money and stick it to someone else.

At the public meeting on 17 June in a show of hands, only five or six residents favoured the solar plants; the overwhelming majority - in a packed gymnasium, voted against them.

Ontario is a massive province. It’s bigger than Western Europe. We have enough room to develop solar power without ruining our rural-residential communities. There’s no need to cram these solar projects into ruralresidential areas. Electricity can be transmitted efficiently over hundreds of miles. Quebec ships electricity from James Bay to New York City. The current process simply ratchets up profits for mega-corporations.

Green energy doesn’t have to be this way.

No one should have this kind of industrial plant forced on them. If zoning laws are out of date, it’s time to change them, not cave in to corporate bribery.

Ontario can easily have viable, renewable energy sources and keep its rural areas rustic and beautiful, something our municipal council owes to future generations.

The provincial Liberals already have a

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Great job, Darryl Silver and Kalista. Looks beautiful. I'm sure it was a big task. We all notice and a big thank you goes out to you.

Now if we could just do something about the aging candy canes on our village hydro poles.

Over the years passing through quaint little towns, I noticed they have lovely flags that represent their village. Look at Westport: local children have their artwork displayed throughout the village on flags with their first name on them. How proud these children must be, family members too.

With Sydenham having two schools, why can't we have something like this displayed in our village? With the support of South Frontenac, we could remove the old candy canes; I believe everyone would agree that it's long overdue for a change.

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hat's wrong with "bribes"? Opponents of wind turbines decry them as a way of forcing a community to accept an unwanted scourge. On the other side, "bribes" are seen as an economic benefit. Ironically, opponents of renewable projects often complain that large corporations make large profits while local communities do not benefit . So-called "bribes" are not unique to renewable energy projects. In fact, they are as common as the air you breathe. They are usually part of any development project, especially if a rezoning is involved. When it comes to the generation of electricity, the champion of "bribes" is the nuclear industry, pumping millions of dollars yearly into communities such as Pickering, Darlington, and Kincardine.

Another argument against windmills and solar panels is that the electricity they produce is expensive, unreliable, and not needed since we now have a surplus of electricity.

People who make these arguments do not understand the complexities of the electrical system or, like the provincial Tories, have an axe to grind so they deliberately muddy the waters. Demand for electricity is constantly shifting, depending on the hour of the day, whether it's day or night, whether there is an economic upturn or downturn, whether a new technology is introduced; the list is endless.

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surplus of electricity now and we should not build any more generational facilities meaningless. Responsible politicians, especially if they're in power, have to plan for the future.

In Ontario, the biggest decision our leaders have to make right now in regard to electricity is whether Ontario will refurbish the aging nuclear reactors in Darlington. Opponents of refurbishing the reactors claim that switching to electricity produced by solar panels and windmills will be cheaper than depending on nuclear power since the cost of building nuclear reactors is going up while the cost of producing windmills and solar panels is going down dramatically.

By the way, I do not believe that wind turbine companies such as Nextera receive grants from the provincial government as letter writer Mr. Kent claims. There are other benefits to having electricity produced by renewable sources. Since they are decentralized and there are so many sources, they can't all shut down at the same time like a nuclear reactor which can be out of commission for months or years. When there are many sources and there is storage capability as part of the system, then there is no need for back-up sources such as gas plants and you can compensate for variability which has always been part of our electricity system. A decentralized electrical system is more robust, sustainable, and flexible than our existing system which is highly centralized. Another great benefit of a decentralized system is that individuals and communities across the province can benefit financially when they are the producers of electricity. It is ironic that many of the individuals and communities who are complaining about Hydro One don't seem to realize that the renewable energy which they criticize could some day free them from the clutches of Hydro One by allowing communities to establish their own local independent power supply.

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· On Saturday the Kennebec Lake Association held a Canada Day/4th of July holiday flotilla. Approximately 25 boats joined into the parade, decorated with both Canadian and American flags and pennants. Boats of every size from kayaks to pontoons joined in the fun. It was a wonderful gathering of extremely nice people, all adorned with Canadian shirts, hats and garlands. At the end of the flotilla, a BBQ was held. Kudos to the organizers for a job extremely well done! · July 11, 7:30am to 1pm the Sharbot Lake & District Lions are holding an all-you-can-eat breakfast for $7pp at Oso Hall, in support of Granite Ridge Education Centre student bursaries. For more information please contact Coleen Richter at coljohn@live.ca. · The Royal Canadian Legion, Arden will be holding an ATV Rally and Steak dinner on Saturday, July 11. Registration for the rally will be at 8:30am and rules will be posted the day of the ride. A trail pass is included for the day. The dinner and ride is $23, the ride only is $10 and dinner only is $15.

Breakfast is also available. · Mountain Grove United Church is holding their Annual BBQ and silent auction, July 11. There will be two sittings, one at 5pm and one at 6pm, and a choice of an adult steak dinner for $15pp or adult hamburg dinner at $10pp. A children’s hamburg dinner is also available for $5; kids under 5 are free. Please call Nancy Thompson at 613-335-5715 or Judy Gray at 613-279-5673 for your recommended reservations. Don’t forget to take extra money for the silent auction. · Attention, all Kennebec residents. The Central Frontenac Council meeting will be held at the Kennebec Community Centre on July 14 at 4pm. This is an excellent way for residents to observe how their elected representatives conduct business. There will be delegates from various groups making presentations explaining the functions and happenings of their respective groups. Everyone attending is invited to

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dinner, which will be sponsored by the Kennebec fire fighters and the Friends of Arden. · A ball tournament will be held at the Rec. Park in Arden on July 18. If you wish to enter a team or need more information, please text or call Chase Matson, at 613-888-1276.

Teams must have three girls on the team and on the field at all times. This event is a fundraiser to make the necessary repairs to the diamond. The canteen will be available. · Two local musicians, the Bill & Pawi show, will host an Open Mic at the Arden Legion on July 18 at 4:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. · There will be a Gospel sing on July 18 at the Arden and Community Wesleyan Church, 7pm. Local talent will be featured and everyone is welcome. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the singing and a free-will donation would be gratefully accepted.

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The Conservationists of Frontenac Addington will be holding an important meeting to discuss new directions and goals for COFA on Saturday, July 11, at 2 pm, at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne. COFA welcomes new members and anyone interested in the conservation of our area.

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• Portland District Recreation is sponsoring free tennis lessons for children at Verona's tennis court. Lessons will be held every Wednesday from 10-11am for the month of July.

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• A Ball celebrating the county of Frontenac's 150th Anniversary will be held August 29 at the Golden Links Hall from 9pm-1am. Soul Survivor will be performing and Sir John A McDonald will be in attendance. Buffet provided by the Golden Links Club. Come dressed in period costumes if you wish. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at Nicole's Gifts.

• Words to live by: If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito in the room.

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• The Plevna Summer Craft and Direct Vendor Sale is this Sat. July 11, at the Plevna hall. It will be running from 10am3pm and the volunteer firefighters will be serving a BBQ lunch from 11am-2pm there. For info or to see if any spaces are still available, please contact Betty 613-479-2979.

• Guess we won't have to cook any supper on Wed. July 15. There will be an "all you can eat" fish dinner and silent auction at the Plevna Hall from 5-7pm. All proceeds are be-

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For any info, please contact Debbie 613-479-0240 or Betty 613-336-9845.

• Thank goodness for all this nice hot weather for all the kiddies because swimming lessons started this week at Sand Lake Beach in Plevna!

• Please join me in welcoming our new Plevna neighbours, Linda and Keith. They just moved in to Gina and Rick Kellar's townhouse on Buckshot Lake Road near the library. Linda is the LCBO Manager here in Plevna and is very happy to be moving into our community and shortening her commute every day!

• The Malcolm Lake Fishing Derby was another big fun success again this year! Thank you to all those who organize this fun event! Congratulations to Sarah Watkins, who took first place in the kids' division. She brought in a 4lb 7oz bass!

WOW! What a great birthday present, as Sarah is also celebrating her big "12" today, July 9! Happy Birthday, Sarah!

• I cannot think of any funny jokes to end with like Katie, but I will leave you with a some words of wisdom: One moment of patience in a moment of anger will save you a million moments of regret - Rhonda.

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• A new Seniors Fitness class begins at the Ompah Community Centre on Mondays and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30am beginning with an assessment session on July 13. Sponsored by the VON and North Frontenac Township, there is no charge for the class. This SMART class (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) will focus on aerobics, strength training and flexibility and can be done either standing or sitting with no floor work. Everyone is welcome to join for fun and fitness. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and supportive shoes. Please bring your health card, medication list and physician contact information to register. For further information, contact Elaine Moffitt at 613-479-0170 or at elaineatcanonto@gmail.com.

• We celebrated Canada Day on July 4 with a successful cold plate dinner. The hall looked very festive with decorations by Kathy Young and a lovely Canadian Flag cake by Michelle Ross. As we were preparing to cut the cake it was suggested that we sing O Canada. Everyone in the hall rose and sang out with enthusiasm. Later that evening the North Frontenac Fire Department, led by the Ompah department, put on their usual spectacular fireworks display. The roadway was crowded and boats filled the bay as folks eagerly awaited the display. No one went home disappointed.

• The next Birthday Bash will be held on Wednesday, July 15 at 5:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Just bring a potluck dish, a toonie and a good appetite. We will be celebrating the Grand Opening of the inside renovations of the Community Centre.

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MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

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• Sympathy to the family of Joe Steele, beloved husband of Joyce (Alport).

• Happy birthday to Mike Mahoney, Jean Smith, Norman MacIntosh, Theresa Armstrong, Leah Woodcox, Christine Steele, Terry Fox, Sarah Generoux-Hawley, Emily Caird, Pauline Raymond, Kevin Teal, Levi Teal Jr, Tucker Teal, Carrie Vinkle, Madeline Burke, Emily Summer, Jason Fox, Valerie Fox-Simoneau, Graeme Gemmill-Peters, Lesley Pickard.

• Thanks to everyone who helped at the Fish Fry on July 4 at Parham IOOF Hall, sponsored by the Mayflower Lodge.

A big turnout.

• On July 10 there will be an open mic and potluck, 6pm, with music 7-11pm, $6. Info: Lionel 613-336-8142. Northbrook Lions Hall.

• At Mountain Grove community hall on July 11 the United Church stewards will host a steak or hamburger BBQ. 5pm or 6 pm. There will be a silent auction and music. Should be a great evening.

• My computer broke down, so please phone me to tell me of your requests or events. I had low speed, dial up – very slow. I thank the people who are trying to get us high speed in the country.

• On Sunday, July 12, there will be a cemetery service in Mountain Grove Cemetery at 2pm. We hope the sun will shine. Bring lawn chairs.

• Congratulations to all the runners who completed the 2, 5, or 10km run on Canada Day in Sharbot Lake. Funny weather that day, sunshine between downpours.

• Thinking of Shirley Noonan, Madeline Burke, Bill Powers, David Fox, Vera Steele, Daisy Haw, Ellard Stitt, Clark Gaylord, Pearl Barr, Betty Tarney, Betty Meeks, Nancy Fobert, Jean Steek, Doris Forbes, Vera Whan, Harold Gray, Marion Hart.

• Happy anniversary to Fred & Barbara Ackey, Allan & Louise Taylor, Dwayne & Cindy Matson, Pat & Jack Alexander, Eric & Glenda Sly.

GODFREY Nicki Gowdy

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• Mark your calendars for another great dinner sponsored

by Sacred Heart Church, 2905 Westport Road, on Sat. July 25 from 4-7pm. Roast Beef Dinner with all the trimmings, homemade pie and cheesecake, Jeff Code and Silver Wings Band, silent auction, petting zoo, air castle, Mickey Mouse, kids’ games, face painting. Adults $15; kids 7-10 $5; 6 & under free.

MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula

613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com • Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club Community Breakfast on Sat. July 11 at Oso Hall, 7:30 to 11am, All you can eat breakfast. $7 person. In support of Granite Ridge Education Centre Student Bursaries.

• The ABC association is holding their annual "Fish Fry Dinner" at the ABC Hall, on Saturday, July 11. There will be two sittings: 5:30 and 7pm. Also included are salads, dessert and beverages. Please come out for this important fundraiser for our community hall. Takeout available. Bring your guests and fellow cottagers. Tickets will be presold at all hall events or you can obtain them by calling or emailing Pat Hough at 613-273-3781. Email: rphougho@gmail.com.

• Country Music Jamboree and Dance, Saturday, July 18, 2pm, ABC Hall in Bolingbroke. Dinner served at 5:30. All musicians welcome. For information, contact Pat Hough, 613-273-3781. www.abchall.ca.

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• Zucchini - The coordinator for the zucchini races at the Maberly Fair, Wayne Wesley, will be looking for extra zucchinis on fair day. His crop has been washed out and he is concerned that there may not be enough zucchinis available. Anyone who can donate zucchinis for the races should call him at 613-267-8245.

• This Week In History – Three shiploads of immigrant Scots depart for post-war Canada. The week of July 12, 1815, is etched in Canadian history as three former troop ships loaded with Scottish immigrants set sail from Greenock Port, west of Glasgow, to take up the British Government offer of free land in the post-1813 Canadas. The Dorothy departs with 194 Scots on July 11; the Baltic Merchant with 194 passengers leaves on July 12; the Atlas, with 242 passengers, sails on July 14. Their eight weeks of suffering on the Atlantic will be the subject of a future article. This moment was brought to you by the Perth & District Historical Society, www.perthhs.org.

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• Happy belated Anniversary to Art and Lula Flieler, who celebrated their 66th on July 2.

• Things are shaping up for a busy few weeks. The famous annual Roast beef dinner is in Harlowe July 15, 4-7pm $15.

• July 22 is Roast Pork dinner, 4-7pm, $14.

• Ole Tyme Fiddlers Friday July 17.

• Open Mike is July 25, 2-8pm.

• August 5 Terry has a Roast Beef dinner for the Orange Lodge 4-7pm.

• Henderson United Church is having a “hot” open face Pork Sandwich at noon August 3, 11:30am-1:30pm. It will consist of mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, dressing, salad, tea, coffee and a variety of desserts in the hall, donation to the church. If you’re hungry hope to see you at these dinners. All are welcome.

• Our sympathy to the family of Leon Clement, who passed away (a great fiddle player).

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Jean Brown 613-336-2516 • Greetings from the shores of Manitoulin Island, where I'm celebrating the 25th anniversary of United Church ordination, here at my home church who sponsored me so many years ago.

• Henderson United's yard sale on Saturday really put Henderson on the map - lots of traffic, donations, good helpers and a goodly sum raised for the church. Your donations assist with ministry here at home and around the world.

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• Head to the Lions’ Club Jamboree for three evenings of great fun and games. The Jamboree will be here tonight, July 9, 10 and 11. There will be games of chance, great Bingo prizes, famous jamboree burgers and fries, along with a fantastic midway. Jamboree opens on Thursday and Friday at 5pm, and Saturday at 4pm. Verona Lions Centre, Verona Sand Road.

• We extend sympathies to the family of Margaret Wilson who passed away on June 30. She was a dear aunt to Linda Lord & Robert Wilson, a great aunt to Christina Wilson (Grant Orser) & Willie Wilson and great great aunt to Brent & Joshua Orser.

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• The Sydenham Lake Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, July 11, in the new auditorium at Sydenham High School. The meeting will start at 10:30am and the members BBQ will follow at noon. There will be presentations on the Lake Plan, Lake Mapping and Lake Naming Projects. New members are welcome.

• Perth Rd United Church is holding their annual GIANT Pie Sale on Saturday, July 18, beginning at 9am. Come early to the Sunday School Hall to get yours - they sell out quickly.

• With all the kids off school now for the summer - it's a great time to look into all the events our local library hosts on a regular basis. There are reading groups and puppet shows and DVDs for borrow, not to mention many books, audio books, magazines and computers with wifi available - all for free!

• Huge congratulations to local kayaker 17-year-old Genevieve l'Abbe. She was recently in Montreal competing to qualify for the World Junior &U23 Sprint Kayaking Competitions. Her hard work in the Sydenham Lake Canoe Club over the years has paid off and she made the team! Next stop is Portugal on July 24-26. Best of luck, Genevieve!

• Don't forget to get registered for SFCS Annual golf tourney at Rivendell Golf Course on Friday, July 17.

• The Sydenham & District Lions Canada Day 2015 Raffle drawn on Canada day was a huge success. Many thanks go to the ticket sellers along with all the buyers - and especially to Sydenham Foodland, Sydenham One Stop and Verona Foodland for their continued support.

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• Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club will be holding a Community Breakfast on Sat. July 11 at Oso Hall, 7:30 to 11am.

All you can eat breakfast, $7 person, in support of Granite Ridge Education Centre Student Bursaries.

• Anyone interested in doing sittercise exercise program. It

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• Don’t miss the next Music in the Park concert at McMullen Beach on Sunday, July 19. Turpin's Trail will delight us all with Celtic favorites. The concert is from 1 to 3pm. No admission charge, and parking is free. Bring your own lawn chairs.

The canteen will be open for refreshments.

• The last Verona Cattail Festival meeting before the festival is Tuesday, July 21. You don't want to miss this meeting. The final touches are being added to make this festival the best ever! What better way to get involved in the Verona community than to volunteer? Whether you can help for the entire two-day festival or just for an hour or two, your contribution is invaluable to the festival. The Festival always welcomes new faces. 7 pm at the Verona Lions Hall. If you can’t attend the meeting and want to volunteer, please contact Wayne Conway, 613-374-3807.

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Parham / Tichborne continued would tentatively run after the regular exercise program from 10:30 to 11:30am every Tuesday and Thursday in the CE Building at Parham. If you are interested please call Janice Anderson at 613-375-6727.

• Sincere condolences to the family of the late Joe Steele.

• Thinking of you to Marianne Thurott.

• On Saturday, July 18, 11am, at the Goodfellow Funeral Home, there will be a celebration of Dr. Dale Goodfellow, a summer resident of Parham. Dale lived in the big house with the red roof that sits back beside the railroad tracks. Dale always enjoyed the music from the church every Sunday while she had her morning coffee.

• It is so good to hear Kim Harper is improving.

• Thanks to all who attended the Fish Fry sponsored by the Oddfellows. Money raised will help with costs to operate the hall and to help others.

• It is sad to report that there was an attempted break in at one post office. Please keep all things locked up when you are away.

• Happy Birthday to Simon Gowdy, Joe Asselstine, Bill Fox, Megen Hole, Jordan Lowery, Natasha Gray, Rose LaPointe, Courtney Meeks, Laura Clarke, Matthew McMahon and Happy Anniversary to Lisa and Stirling Hamilton, Dwayne and Judy Meeks.

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ies. Special guest was Martina Boy from Port Perry who was spending a few days with Joélle Hübner-Mclean.

• Sympathy to the Kevin Kerr family on the death of Vanessa.

• On Saturday evening, 14 people got together to remember the late Peter Hannah at the Skye Dragon in Perth. Even though Peter’s not with us anymore, we feel like he is. Saturday would have been his birthday; he would have been 65 and he loved Chinese food. R.I.P Peter, hope that you and your Dad were looking down on us.

• Sunday, July 19 at 11am will be the 170th Anniversary of Knox Presbyterian Church at McDonalds Corners. Rev. Karen will do the service; the joint choir from all churches will provide the music and there will be lunch after. At 2pm is the Highland Line Cemetery Service. On July 31 a bake sale will be put on at Knox Presbyterian church.

• Smile - A mother never wakes up the second baby just to see it smile.

The Library presents a Storywalk® in Sharbot Lake T

he Kingston Frontenac Public Library is delighted to offer a StoryWalk® in Sharbot Lake on Saturday, July 25, from 10am to 12 noon. StoryWalk® is a fun activity that places a children’s story along a walking trail or route in the community. It was conceived as a way to inspire parents, teachers, and caregivers to take young children outdoors to combine physical activity with learning.

StoryWalks® will take place at Oso Beach in Sharbot Lake and will feature the charming and heart-warming picture book Your Hand in My Hand by Mark Sperring and Britta Teckentrup. The story follows a mouse and her mum as they take a trip through the four seasons. Find the pages along the beach.

Following the StoryWalk, enjoy a themed craft together. Throughout the event, share your photos with us online using the hashtag #KFPLStoryWalk.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. This project is sponsored by the Friends of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library.

For more information about our StoryWalk® and other events, pick up the summer edition of What’s Happening, call your local branch, or visit Programs and Events at www.kfpl.ca.

The Sydenham 2015 Canada Day Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank the folks who have contributed to our Canada Day in some way, big or small. As well, the Township of South Frontenac & the Volunteer Fire Department was paramount with their help & support for our event to take place. A big “THANK YOU” to the unnamed volunteers who donated their time & energy to pull this all together for our Community!

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harbot Lake Property Owners' Association (SLPOA) is amalgamating their Annual General Meeting (AGM) with their annual social function, creating a full day event on Saturday, July 18.

The AGM will commence at 10am at the St. James Major Catholic Church in Sharbot Lake and the social shenanigans will run from 5pm to 7pm at the same location.

This year's AGM is an important meeting as the executive must be selected for the next two years. The agenda begins with an opening welcome and introduction of SLPOA executive followed by the general business portion in which they will adopt the 2014 AGM minutes and have reports from President Kevin Browne as well as the secretary/treasurer and environmental issues coordinator.

After this they will hold elections for the full executive and members at large. They are interested in members joining the executive.

Next they will have an update from Mayor Frances Smith and then the main presentations, including a Love Your Lake update, and an Introduction to Pollinators for Cottagers by Susan Chan, project manager, Farms at Work. The 2015 photo contest winners will then be announced, followed by an open forum to end the meeting.

The association has asked attendees to bring a non-perishable item for the North Frontenac Food Bank.

The SLPOA, led by Kevin Browne, has improved the layout of the social function following the results from a survey conducted last year. Instead of a fish-fry they will be serving barbeque chicken and at a larger venue from

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past years so as to allow for a sit down, leisurely and talkative atmosphere. They will also be hosting a live band, Ottawa’s The Kingmakers. The Kingmakers play a mix of rockabilly, jump jive, hillbilly boogie and rock and roll. They have an upbeat and infectious sound, enjoyable for all ages. The Kingmakers also played at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender Festival this year in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as at the Ottawa Jazz Festival. Obviously none of those venues compare to performing on SLPOA Day! The later portion of the event will be catered

by Temple’s and Taste. The menu goes as follows: Maple Bourbon BBQ Chicken Skewers, skewers rubbed with Cajun spice and glazed maple bourbon BBQ Sauce (Adult: 2 skewers, 8 oz white breast chicken, Children: 1 skewer), green mixed salad, pasta salad, Temple’s buttermilk biscuit, and Temple’s assorted cookies and brownies for dessert. Mmmm. The event will include a wine and beer cash bar as well as a silent auction.

Cost for the meal portion of the event beginning at 5pm are: $16 per adult and $10 per child. Children under 6 eat free. Tickets are available for purchase at the Pharmasave Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, Mike Dean’s Super Food Store (customer service counter) or through SLPOA by request to Joyce Waller (joyce.waller@slpoa.ca). Please make cheques payable to SLPOA and mail to SLPOA, P.O. Box 333, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0. Tickets will be waiting at the entrance to the event. This event is open to both members and non-members of the association and everyone is welcome.

Hello from the Crotch Lake Association I

submitted by the Crotch Lake Association n the event that you may not have heard of Mazinaw to Lanark, which will be hosted by our association, here is a brief blurb as to the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority. who we are and what we are all about.

Our association is also concerned about/ We are a grassroots organization in North Frontenac Township made up primarily of lo- involved in water levels and the impact this cal residents living in the Crotch Lake and has on fish/wildlife/water fowl (loon populasurrounding area. The association’s inau- tion), wind turbine project, Algonquin Land gural meeting was held August 20, 1995. Claim etc.

We are members of the North Frontenac President-elect was Caroline Ferguson, who served in this position for 17 years. Our cur- Lake Associations Alliance.

The Crotch Lake Association also takes rent president is Nancy Smith.

Several times a year the association meets great pride in our 'Roadside Garbage Pickup' to discuss upcoming community events, host initiative. This event takes place twice a year guest speakers on topics of concern and (spring and fall). As an association we have interest to the area and of course to enjoy officially "adopted" the stretch of highway on some social events, which include a summer Ardoch Road between Central Frontenac township line to South Shore Road at Big BBQ and potluck dinners.

Last year we arranged a boat tour of Gull Lake. These roadside garbage pickup/ Crotch Lake. Many thanks to Ed Giffin for cleanup initiatives are becoming increasingly an excellent job as our tour guide and spe- popular across the country. We as an associal thanks to Ward Giffin who supplied the ciation are doing our part to help maintain pontoon boat. It was a very informative and our pristine countryside/roadsides and also helping to ensure the health and safety of the enjoyable tour!

This year, we are planning a dam tour of many wild animals and birds that make North the Mississippi watershed starting from the Frontenac their home.

Roadside cleanup is important throughout the year (not just on official clean up days), so the next time you go for a walk on your road, take a garbage bag with you and pick up any garbage you find. Let's keep our community garbage free!

If you would like to know more about our organization or would like to become a member of the Crotch Lake Association, please feel free to contact our President, Nancy Smith, at 613-279-3305.

Local businesses provide employment for the community!

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Gordon Gaylord Branch # 334 Arden

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2 local musicians will host an open mic All are welcome, stop in and show off your talent All other events planned for July 18 at the Arden Legion have either been cancelled or rescheduled.

Arden Legion would like to remind non-members that the public is welcome at the Legion at any time.

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ATV Rally & Steak Dinner Saturday July 11, 2015

Side by Sides & 2 Ups are legal

Trail pass included for the day Tickets: Dinner Only - $15.00 (starts at 5:00 pm) Ride Only - $10.00 (registration at 8:30 am) Dinner & Ride - $23.00 (Rules will be posted the day of the Ride) Breakfast available 8:30-10:30am Registration from 8:30am, Depart 10:30am For more information please call (613) 335-2737

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DENBIGH Angela Bright

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• This Saturday, July 11, is the Matawatchan Community Market & Yard Market, 9am till 1pm, with baked goods, wood turned items, preserves, Maple Dale cheese, games & puzzles, yard market, and senior housing items for sale. Tables are $5 each (8 ft.) or bring your own. BBQ lunch will be supplied by the hall. Further details at www.matawatchan.ca • Get ready! Denbigh Countryfest 2015 will be held September 18, 19 & 20, and you can register now for the Arts & Craft Fair, plus contests for all ages. Reserve your spot now to display/sell your crafts and/or art work! All participants except children under 12 need a weekend Countryfest $10 wristband or $5 daily pass. For the kids (there is no entrance fee), there is a Plant Competition: funniest shaped fruit and vegetable, a Wildflower bouquet - dried or fresh, and a DIY Birdfeeder. For adults a $2 entrance fee per category applies in the “Flowers from your Garden” Arrangement

Contest - dried or fresh, Pie Baking Competition (pie to be donated to dinner) and a Preserves Competition. There is a Photography Contest open to everyone with a $2 entrance fee, to feature local live wildlife pictures: birds, reptiles, deer, bear, etc.

The Scarecrow Home Display Contest starts the first week of August to the first week of September. Make sure you register for this and contact us when it's ready. Someone from Recreation will come by to take photographs of your display. On Sept.

18 is the Friday Night Target Shoot at the rink, entrance fee $2. Saturday brings lots of games for kids including the “Cub Car Creation & Races” and don’t forget the famous “Lumberjack” games! The ever-popular “Horse Pull” happens on Sunday! To sign-up for events or further information, please contact Alice at 613-333-9542 or ali10madigan@gmail.com.

• The wet, windy weather cleared in time for the festivities

Our Montreal dream came true!

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Our trip was amazing. We explored Old Montreal, went jet boating on the LaChine Rapids, ordered in French at a Creperie, had a blast at LaRonde amusement park, shopped in the downtown core, ate A LOT of Montreal smoked meat, hiked up Mount Royal at night, visited the Biodome and explored the Underground City, all without a hired guide or a tour bus! We traveled by train, city bus and subway –truly the way to see Montreal.

on Canada Day. The children played some games, while the adults listened to the sweet sounds of various local musicians. For the kids, Best Decorated Bike went to Jasper, and Best Costume to Amelia, with Morris and Charlene Keller winning the adults’ Best Costume. At dusk, a spectacular fireworks show lit up the sky with help from the fire department. Thank you to Denbigh Recreation for a day well celebrated!

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NR news release: Two residents of the United States have been fined a total of $2,000 for fishing violations.

Steven Petre, of West Seneca, New York, and William Petre, of Norfolk, Virginia, were each fined $500 for fishing without a licence, and $500 for catching and retaining fish during the closed season.

Court heard that on May 5, 2015, a conservation officer and a detective constable with the OPP conducted a compliance check on Gould Lake in the municipality of South Frontenac. The two men were found to be fishing without licences. They were also in possession of two lake trout during the closed season. One of the men had been previously warned by the same OPP detective constable, following complaints of closed season angling. Warnings were issued for failing to have the appropriate safety gear on board their vessel and failing to display registration numbers on the vessel as required under the Small Vessel Regulations. Justice of the Peace Veronica Carmichael heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Kingston, on June 30.

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She notes that her interest in high-quality breeding stems from the initial motivation for high-quality milk. “I always have the milk, whatever I'm investing,” she says, stressing that the hobby comes before the commercial enterprise.

Clarke is also an accomplished hobby cheesemaker, and with a cheese making facility on the farm, cheese sales would seem like a natural extension to the breeding stock sales. But this is trickier than it seems at first glance.

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Clarke points out that a commercial goat dairy takes a certain kind of person. “You need to be really productive, and knowledgeable and manage animals really well.”

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uzanne Clarke has been raising goats for about half a decade, which may not seem like a long time. And yet, from the first pair of Nubian does she acquired in 2009, she has carved out a niche market in the Frontenac region for her breeding stock. With multiple births common for the Nubian breed, a herd can grow quickly, and she currently keeps a couple dozen goats at her farm, called Heron's Pass, near Godfrey.

For a small hobby farm, Clarke's herd is sizable, but small compared with commercial goat operations, which can number into the hundreds. As such, her customer base is comprised mostly of small farms and homesteads, particularly younger people looking for a couple of does to provide a trusted dairy option for themselves.

The goats are classified by the Canadian Goat Society, which means they have been evaluated for characteristics

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Cardinal Cafe and Shop opens for business

by Julie Druker n July 1, hundreds of excited patrons streamed into the newly transformed former Catholic church in Sharbot Lake for the widely anticipated opening of the Cardinal Cafe and Shop.

Co-owners of the new business, Nicole Tarasick and Sylvie Smith, decided to welcome the public into the renovated centuryold church three days earlier than planned after finding out they had passed all of their mandatory inspections.

The official grand opening followed on Saturday, July 4 and customer traffic was, not surprisingly, even busier. The day began with an official ribbon cutting ceremony where Town Crier Paddy O'Connor and Mayor Frances Smith each congratulated the owners, who both said they were thrilled to be so warmly welcomed and supported by the local community. The ceremony was orchestrated by Marcel Giroux, who said he felt the new business owners deserved a special welcoming by the local community.

Housed in the old red brick church, which was built in 1905 at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Road 38, just across from the Sharbot Lake Country Inn, the Cardinal Cafe and Shop is the perfect place to drop in, relax, visit with friends, enjoy a drink and snack, and many of the patrons have expressed their excitement at having a new place to go in town.

The church sat vacant for years after a new church was built on Road 38 further out of town. It was purchased by Steve Tarasick of Tarasick Carpentry (Nicole's father) and her partner Mike Dellios in February 2014 and the two men began the renovations a year later, in February of this year.

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They gutted it back to the original brick and studs with the aim of preserving the building's original charm and unique features while also adding the owners' own personal aesthetics - simple clean lines, and bright wide open spaces. Preserved are the building's beautiful stained glass windows, its newly sanded and finished original wood floors and the gorgeous wooden overhead cross beams that float 40 feet above, as well as the large back window that inspired the business's logo. Ceiling fans give the room an open airy feel as do the clean white walls and white wood trim.

New are the double glass front doors, and a white tiled coffee bar and back wall that houses the servers and the prep area. On the opposite wall stretches one line of simple tables and chairs and one long bench that can seat 15-20 patrons comfortably.

Outside is a new patio that holds four large picnic tables that can seat another 25 customers and there is parking on site as well.

The back entrance is wheelchair accessible and leads to two beautifully tiled washroom facilities that are also wheelchair accessible from the main front room.

At the jam-packed opening the owners, along with a few key helpers, offered guests the regularly available selection of espressobased coffee drinks that include iced and hot lattes, cappuccinos and more, all made with Reunion Island Coffee, as well as a wide selection of loose leaf teas, home made lemonade and a fresh assortment of tasty home made sweet and savory goods direct from Field House bakery in Perth.

Also to be had at the opening day were grilled sausages courtesy of Seed to Sausage and thanks to a special events liquor license, Empire Cider from Bath, ON and

KFPL Mini Maker Faire Y oungsters and not so youngsters of all ages had an opportunity to explore the latest in creative computing and other related technology thanks to a special interactive event put on by the Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake on July 3.

MacKinnon Brothers beer from Brighton, ON. Tarasick and Smith are highly committed to bringing only the best in high quality food and drink to their customers and their regular fare will also include fresh baked goods from Gray's Grocery, Chocolate by Ludwig, Conboy's maple syrup and more.

The cafe is not only a beautiful place to lounge, sip and nibble but also a place to shop. The owners, who are one half of the artisan collective known as Cardinal Handmade, (the other half are design/builders Mike Dellios and Lucas Brancalion) will be adding additional display space for a selection of the collective's hand made gift ware, which will include screen printed pillows, tote bags, t-shirts, candles, wooden toys and other cottage and home accessories, some of which were for sale on opening day.

As they are newbies to the cafe business, the ladies no doubt have their work cut out for them but are looking ahead and are currently brainstorming about possible special event nights, including a trivia night. They are also open to renting the space out and/ or hosting private parties, receptions, anniversaries, birthdays and other community and private events. They also have plans to add more substantial light meal fare to their

regular menu come late summer/early fall.

Judging by the brisk business that they did on July 1 and 4 it looks as though the Cardinal Cafe is a much welcomed refuge for locals and seasonal residents alike.

The cafe is located at 14153 Road 38 in Sharbot Lake and is open Wednesday to Friday from 7:30 AM- 4PM and Saturday & Sunday from 9AM-4PM. For more information visit cardinalhandmade.com

had a chance to create their own 3D designs or choose an existing design to have printed out. A number of finished items were on display such as key chains and various toys, including one detailed dinosaur head.

Liz Coates, a teen and new adult librarian with the KFPL, explained the process. A de-

button-making machine, at which a crowd of youngsters and their parents were busy making their own buttons.

Huda Shaltry, programming and outreach staff with the KFPL, was pleased with the turnout for the first time Sharbot Lake event and said that a lot of parents brought along

by Julie Druker

The event, titled the Mini Maker Faire, aims to engage youngsters in the latest cutting edge technology and was headed up by members of the KFPL staff. It included a number of interactive opportunities for kids and adults alike.

On site was a 3D printer where visitors

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Liz Coates with avid button makers young and old at the KFPL’s Mini Maker Faire sign is first created and loaded into a computer attached to the printer, which then uses a raw plastic filament to create the object.

The filament is fed into an extruder, which heats the plastic to 225 degrees Celsius. The plastic then immediately hardens, which allows layer upon layer to build up, creating a finished three-dimensional object.

Coates informed me that all card-carrying members of the KFPL can put in orders to have their own 3D designs printed out at the library’s main branch, which can then be delivered to any member branch. At another station of the Mini-Maker Faire, Derek Fenlon, a tech tutor with the KFPL, showed guests something called arduino, a creative computer/electronics kit complete with a detailed instruction guide that shows youngsters the basics of computer technology by showing them how to create their own computerbased electronic objects. The kit shows the users how to program tiny computers called micro-controllers, which causes objects to be interactive. The kit aims to get youngsters engaged in creating their own designs, which can eventually evolve into more complicated objects like robots.

Another attraction at the fair was a special

friends with kids. Although the primary aim is to get young ones involved in the various programs the library offers, these can be a relaxing and equally engaging experience for adults as well. One parent said that she spent hours with her kids, who were thoroughly engaged for the entire duration of the event.

For those who missed the first fair, a second KFPL Mini Maker Faire will take place at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne on Friday, August 14 from 1 to 3pm.

Shaltry also made note of a number of summer reading clubs for youngsters and teens as well as the library’s “Books Clubs with a Difference” events, which offer adults a chance to meet for relaxed conversations about the books they have been reading. For avid readers in this area, the book clubs will take place at the Cloyne branch on Friday, July 17 and Friday, August 21 at 11am, and at the Sharbot Lake branch on Tuesday, July 28 and Tuesday, August 25 at noon.

A number of programs geared to children and the whole family are scheduled for this summer at a variety of KFPL library branches and include LEGO making workshops, puppet shows, story telling, concerts and more.

For a full listing visit www.kfpl.ca

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Solar project proposals abundant in the Frontenacs - NF Council

cess for solar projects, through this IESO program, works Lake Dam is leaking and that the MVCA will be fixing the

by Jonas Bonnetta dam by pumping liquid cement “into the surrounding hillside” ob Hitchcock, a representative from Abundant Solar En- similarly to the wind turbine application process that North to hopefully stop the flow. ergy Incorporated (ASEI), made a presentation to North Frontenac has recently faced. ASEI are awarded points for “It was a pretty productive day,” Martin said. “North Frontenac Council on June 29. Two sites were proposed for having the municipality on board with the project. Their bid Frontenac Township was really highlighted...” He said that solar farms in North Frontenac that would be built under the will become more competitive with a letter of support from he has “got a lot of comments back...congratulating us on FIT program being offered by the Independent Electricity the township.

Dam leaks! what we're doing up here and our countryside.” The KashaSystem Operator (IESO).

Mayor Higgins and Councilor Gerry Martin recently took ASEI is a 100% Canadian-owned company with its headcontinued on page 10 quarters in York, Ontario. They finance and engineer solar members of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) on a tour of some of farms, and contract out the construction stage.

“Every site that we develop...we use as much local mate- the lakes and rivers in North rial and labour,” Hitchcock said, referring mostly to excava- Frontenac that are connected with the Mississippi River tion, electricians, and general labour.

Hitchcock explained how previous solar farms, such as water system.

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Denbigh’s Rose Hill Nature Reserve getting bigger I

n December 2011, the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) acquired the 100 acre Rose Hill Nature Reserve in Denbigh, a donation from sisters Bethany Armstrong and Charlene Bernhardt. The property had been owned by their family since the 1940s and due to its remote location is a quiet, wilderness oasis and wildlife haven.

On one of our first outings to the property, someone in the group noticed on an adjacent property an enormous boulder, an “erratic” deposited by glaciers during the ice age, that looked like it had something on the side of it. We wandered up the hill and were stunned to see a large bronze plaque mounted on the side of the boulder.

The plaque was a memorial to Robert Brodey and family friend Anna Hatton from Robert’s wife Patricia. On the plaque Patricia made a promise to Robert to keep the land as it was so that others may learn to love and respect nature as he did.

We were so mystified and moved by everything we had read that we managed to track down Patricia to let her know that she had a new nature reserve right next door to her property. We discovered that she now lived in Bar Harbour, Maine and had already been in conversations with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) to donate the property.

On learning about the MMLT and Rose Hill Nature Reserve, it just made sense to her to donate the property to us.

Patricia’s story is both tragic and inspiring at the same time.

She and her late husband, Dr. Robert S. Brodey, a Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, purchased the first 110 acres of their property in 1971. As a young man Bob had spent most of his summers at Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park and was influenced for the rest of his life by those early years in wilderness Canada. As an adult he dreamed of owning some wild land where he could canoe, hike, photograph and study natural history.

The next year they purchased an adjoining 148 acres.

They took many trips to Denbigh but their last trip together was in 1979 when they were introducing their friends, John and Anna Hatton, to the land. On August 10, 1979, after breakfasting at the Swiss Inn, they were on their way to visit Anna’s sister in Shawville, Quebec when they were involved in a head-on collision on Highway 41. Another car swerved into their car and Bob and Anna were killed instantly. Patricia had minor injuries but John was badly injured. It appears that the other driver fell asleep at the wheel.

Shortly after the accident Patricia approached the Nature Conservancy of Canada about eventually donating the land.

On August 10, 1980, a celebration was held on the land with representatives from the Nature Conservancy as well as their families and friends. A bronze plaque was installed on Rose Hill Rock as a memorial to Bob and Anna and a promise to preserve the land in its wild state.

John Hatton and Patricia Brodey were married two years

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ast month the Kingston Field Naturalists held their 17th annual BioBlitz at Wintergreen Studios on Canoe Lake Road. The purpose of a BioBlitz is to list as many different species as possible in a 24-hour period, thus giving a snapshot of the biodiversity of the site.

Sixty-six field observers spread over the property from 3pm on Friday, June 12 to 3pm Saturday, June 13, collecting information. Participants included Kingston Field Naturalists, fellow naturalists from further afield, professionals, neighbours and youth. The public was invited. Guided walks were held on a variety of natural history topics for those wishing to participate and learn about the ecology of the area. Topics included bird watching, and pond dipping as well as moth identification and dragonfly and butterfly listing and a plant identification walk. A couple of canoes were available to explore some wetland habitats. Other participants waded up to their waists to access the bog mat for different species. This year there was a sketching nature workshop.

All observed species were noted - from those that are very common to those on the endangered end of the scale. Plants

submitted by the Kingston Field Naturalists

varying in size from plankton in the pond to ferns, grasses and all herbaceous and woody plants were added to the tally. Spore-bearing species including fungi were included. All identified invertebrates including insects (butterflies, damsel and dragonflies, moths, flies, beetles, bees) and non-insect species (including spiders, ticks, centipedes, millipedes, slugs and snails), that were observed were also added to the tally. All vertebrate species (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish) were noted.

The minnow traps left in the water overnight with bait and light sticks to attract species were well filled by morning.

Observations enjoyed by participants included several Grey Ratsnakes, Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies pollinating Wood Lilies, an Arrow Spiketail (a lifer dragonfly for a professional naturalist), Luna Moth, Giant Leopard Moth and a Clearwing Moth. The Daisyleaf Moonwort and Rattlesnake Fern were new species for many. Three species of hawk, Red-shouldered, Broad-winged and Sharp-shinned Hawks were seen soaring about the same time. Active nests of Red-eyed Vireo and Rose-breasted Grosbeak were noted. A patch of 50

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED COUNTY OFFICIAL PLAN Take notice that the Corporation of the County of Lennox & Addington will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 6:30pm at the Lennox & Addington County Court House located at 97 Thomas Street East, Napanee to consider a new Official Plan under Section 17 of the Planning Act. In March 2013 the Province of Ontario amended Ontario Regulation 352/02 to require the County of Lennox & Addington to adopt an Official Plan. On the basis of this Provincial directive, the County of Lennox & Addington has initiated a process leading to the drafting of an Official Plan.

Section 16(1) of the Planning Act indicates in part that “an Official Plan shall contain goals, objectives and policies established primarily to manage and direct physical change and the effects on the social, economic and natural environment of the municipality.”

On this basis, the purpose of the County of Lennox & Addington Official Plan is to provide direction and a policy framework for managing growth and land use decisions over the planning period to 2035.

A further intent of the proposed Official Plan for the County of Lennox & Addington is to: 1. Implement Provincial policies, as appropriate; 2. Support County and local economic development aspirations; 3. Project and Allocate Population and Employment growth.

The proposed new Official Plan applies to the entire County, save and except for the lands that are owned by the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada.

Any person may attend the public meeting and make written and/or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Official Plan.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Lennox & Addington before the proposed Official Plan is adopted by Lennox & Addington Council, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the Official Plan to the Ontario Municipal Board.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Lennox & Addington before the proposed Official Plan is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

If you wish to be notified of County Council’s adoption of the proposed Official Plan, you must make a written request to the Clerk at the address cited below. The approval authority for the Official Plan following Council adoption will be the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Additional information relating to the proposed Official Plan is available on the County’s website www.Lennox-Addington.on.ca or for inspection at the County office during regular office hours.

Dated at the County of Lennox & Addington this 2nd day of July, 2015.

Larry Keech, CAO / Clerk County of Lennox & Addington 97 Thomas Street East Napanee, ON K7R 4B9

july 9, 2015 submitted by the MMLT

Patricia and husband John Hatton after the accident. It was several years more before they felt comfortable enough to come back to Denbigh and to camp on the land. They thought that it would be very difficult, but found it to be very healing being in a place where they had last been with Bob and Anna.

In late June this year, Patricia fulfilled her promise to ensure that this special spot would be protected forever and made Rose Hill Nature Reserve a grand 358 acres. A celebration and a short tour of the property is planned for Saturday, August 8. Please visit mmlt.ca for call 613-253-2722 for details.

Showy Orchids was found, just past flowering. Several endangered Butternut trees were seen. A Fisher was observed in the late evening. A Five-lined Skink (our only lizard) was an exciting find. One Whip-poor-will was heard calling.

The final tally is not in but we are hoping for about 600. We do know so far we have seven mammal species, 58 birds, three reptiles and four amphibians. Within the invertebrates 22 dragon and damsel flies, 16 butterflies and roughly 50 species of moth were recorded. The final tally of plants including seed and spore bearers is well over 200 including 11 species of fern and 24 sedge species.

NF Council - continued from page 9 wakamak Lake Dam is at the east end of the lake and helps regulate the water flow of the Mississippi River.

Linda's Loop Linda and Bruce Sterling recently sent a letter to North Frontenac Council asking for help organizing maintenance on Linda's Loop, a 20-km trail network built by the Sterlings many years ago, that winds along Crotch Lake.

Historically, the trail has been maintained by the Sterlings and other local volunteers but they've found it difficult keeping the trail in good shape these last few years. They are requesting help in clearing brush, marking trails, and some chainsaw work and are hoping that the Township can help co-ordinate the maintenance. In October 2014 they built a 40 foot bridge on the trail with help from the Rideau Trails Association. “The township has much to gain by maintaining these trails and expanding them,” the Sterlings said, and suggested that North Frontenac could gain revenue as well as boost local business.

“A lot of people use it...it's an advantage to the whole area,” a lady in the audience said. “She [Linda] has maps. They've done a lot of work on it and it would be a shame to let it go back. I hope they'll get some support from Council.”

Mayor Higgins responded by saying that the idea will be given to the economic development task force to look into.

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submitted by Kathleen Goodfellow he spring meeting of the Retired Women Teachers (R.W.T.O.) Kingston Branch was held at Westbrook United Church on April 23. Bonny Greavett chaired the meeting and Betty Jeanne Kippen was secretary. R.W.T.O. Kingston Branch is comprised of 52 regular members and nine life members.

All retired elementary women teachers in Frontenac County are invited to become members. If you are retiring this year or have moved from another area, please consider attending the Fall meeting.

Karen Thompson gave the treasurer's report. Funds were proposed for the Frontenac County Museum, goodwill expenses, provincial fees, convention expenses, and operating expenses. The "Outreach" endeavors continue to be well supported by members as they supply the items and funds as needed. The "Bags Plus" program is well received by the local Social Service agencies and is much appreciated by those who receive the bags. Bev Ritchie reported that the "Treat Boxes" were gratefully received by our Canadian soldiers in Kuwait. Boxes are sent to wherever our soldiers are deployed. Bonny Greavett reported on new insurance coverage. This includes cataract surgery testing, oxygen CPAC machine, and transportation benefits. There is no increase in rates for this coverage. Corrine Howes conducted a remembrance time to honour the following deceased members: Evelyn Crosier, Thea Taggart and Helen Hillen. Members were asked to remember Carol Toogood, Judy Moulton, and Aileen Kingsley, who have entered senior care facilities.

Members attended a function with the Napanee Branch of the R.W.T.O. on May 27 at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Napanee. Students of the academy provided entertainment.

Thanks are extended to Dorothy Pearson as she will be retiring as director for Area 8. Thankfully she is continuing as convenor for the "Bags Plus" program.

july 9, 2015

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Pollinator Gardens

by Julianne Labreche, Master Gardener of Ottawa-Carleton For plants to reproduce, they need pollinators. These include insect species such as bees, butterflies, beetles, flies and thousands of other insects, as well as hummingbirds.

Unwittingly, while searching for nectar, pollinators move pollen from the male anther of one flower to the female stigma of another.

Plant scientists in Ontario are concerned about a decline in pollinator populations, including the honeybee. No matter if you have a large country garden or a small urban garden, you can help Mother Nature by planting a pollinator garden.

Even if your growing space is limited to a deck or balcony, containers can be used to grow pollinator plants.

Pollinators have the same basic needs essential to all life, namely: food, water and shelter. A pollinator garden strives to achieve all three elements to attract these welcome visitors. Flowers with bright colours, such as red, yellow, blue and violet, will attract them. Native and old-fashioned varieties are best. While newer-bred plants may be attractive to humans, they may lack easily accessible pollen and nectar for pollinators.

Pollinator-friendly flowers come in a range of shapes, sizes, colours and blooming periods and include bee balm, cardinal flower, phlox, sage, cosmos, English lavender, lupine, cone-flower, geranium, black-eyed Susan, sunflower, shasta

daisy, verbena, zinnia, milkweed, aster, lupine, thistle, violets, butterfly weed, and marigolds.

Here are a few tips to create a pollinator-friendly garden: Provide water. Shallow pools, rocks in a bird bath and mud puddles will help to provide water, home building material and important minerals for some pollinators.

Avoid the use of pesticides and herbicides that can be harmful to pollinators. (A pesticide ban is in effect in Ontario for home gardeners.) Pesticides are designed to kill insects.

Herbicides can kill plants that support insect life.

Leave patches of undisturbed bare soil. By not applying mulch to parts of the garden, you will encourage many native bees that are ground nesting.

Encourage diversity of plant life by having different species of flowers blooming at once.

Consider nesting boxes for mason bees that nest in holes in wood or in hollow canes of plants. You can buy commercial nesting boxes, or make your own.

Grow native grasses to provide shelter and food for a variety of wildlife.

Provide overwintering places for eggs and larvae. Leave cut plant stems, twigs and brush in small piles for insects in the fall. Don’t rush to clean up your garden.

Did you know that one out of every three bites of food we eat is made possible by pollinators? Eighty percent of all flowering plants rely on pollinators for survival.

Visit www.lanarkmg.blogspot.com for more gardening information or to contact Lanark County Master Gardeners.

Aftermath - GIMPS and the prime from hell This column by retired mathematician and seasonal Maberly resident, Edward Barbeau, is for your mathematical amusement. Its author is very happy to correspond with readers about mathematical matters, and hopes that the column will turn out to be a dialogue with readers of the Frontenac News. His email address is barbeau@math.utoronto.ca. ne of the most fascinating areas, to amateur and professionals alike, of mathematics is the theory of numbers, in particular of prime numbers. You will recall that these are positive whole numbers with exactly two divisors, itself and 1. The smallest prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19. Other numbers, like 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, are said to be composite. (The number 1 belongs to neither category.)

One of the oldest results in mathematics (given by Euclid 2300 years ago) is that there are infinitely many primes. To put it another way, no matter how many primes you can find there is always one more. Here is how the argument goes.

We know that 2 and 3 are prime. The number 7, which is one more than the product of 2 and 3, cannot be divisible by either 2 or 3. It must either be prime, or divisible by some other prime. We know that 7 is prime, so we next look at the number 2 x 3 x 7 + 1 = 43. This is not divisible by any of the primes we have already, so it has to be divisible by some other prime. Actually, 43 turns out to be prime.

So now we check out 2 x 3 x 7 x 43 + 1 = 1807. Any prime divisor of 1807 has to be different from 2, 3, 7 and 43. Now 1807 is not prime; it is the product 13 x 139, two new primes.

We can turn the crank again and look at 2 x 3 x 7 x 43 x 13 x 139 + 1 and get a new prime. This can go on as long as we want.

It is not easy, however, to identify large numbers as prime or composite, even with modern high-powered computers.

One way to find primes was given by a French monk with a passion for numbers, Marin Mersenne (1588-1648), who noted that if you raise 2 to a prime power and subtract 1, you often get a prime: 22 - 1 = 3; 23 - 1 = 7; 25 - 1 = 31; 27 - 1 = 127. This does not always work; 211 - 1 = 2047 = 23 x 89. However, the largest primes that have been identified so far are these so-called Mersenne primes of the form 2p - 1 where p is a prime.

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There is a continuing search for Mersenne primes; the largest, discovered in January, 2013, is 257885161 - 1, a number with over seventeen million digits. A complete set of Mersenne primes is known up to the 44th smallest one: 232582657 - 1. Between this and the 2013 record are three more Mersenne primes as well as numbers of the Mersenne form whose status is unknown.

All this computation may seem to be playfulness, but it has a serious purpose. We are dealing with extremely large numbers and sophisticated problems in computing, so the quest for large primes offers a chance to develop and test algorithms that may have a more practical purpose.

It is possible for anyone to join in. The Great International Mersenne Prime Search (GIMPS) is a network of people among whom the task of finding primes is parcelled out. You can find out more from the website www.mersenne.org. For a complete listing of Mersenne primes along with the date of discovery, go to www.mersenne.org/primes.

Of course, there are loads of other primes as well, one of which bears the name of one of the seven lords of Hell. This is Belphagor’s Prime: 1000000000000066600000000000001: This palindrome has 31 digits, including two clusters of thirteen zeros with the Number of the Beast, 666, in the middle.

A sidelight to Mersenne primes is that they can be used to find perfect numbers.

These are numbers like 6 = 1 + 2 + 3 and 28 = 1 + 2 + 4 + 7 + 14 that are the sums of all of their smaller divisors. Each even perfect number has the form 2p-1 x (2p - 1) where p and 2p - 1 are both primes. It is not known whether there are any odd perfect numbers.

Here are a couple of facts that high school mathematics students may wish to prove: 1. If n is a composite number, then 2n - 1 is also composite.

2. The sum of two consecutive odd primes (all numbers in between are composite) can be written as the product of three numbers greater than 1. For example, 31 + 37 = 68 = 2 x 2 x 17.

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Get involved in Frontenac County’s 150th anniversary celebrations!

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he County of Frontenac marks its 150th Anniversary this year, a milestone that will culminate in a three-day celebration at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith, August 28 – 30.

Admission and all activities are free.

Volunteers and vendors are needed in order to ensure this weekend is a success. Interested volunteers and vendors should email Pam Morey at moreyp@kos.net for more info and to register. Download the Vendor Application Form at www.FrontenacCounty.ca/150.

“I encourage all residents of the county, and our neighbouring municipalities, to bring their family and friends out for this once-in-a-lifetime event,” says Warden Denis Doyle.

“This will be a wonderful time to celebrate our past, present, and bright future, and for visitors to discover our region. I hope you will join us, starting the week on Wolfe Island at the Canadian Plowing Championships, and capping off your summer at Frontenac County’s 150th Anniversary Celebration!

Friday night festivities include the opening ceremony, midway rides, family activities, live entertainment, beer tent, IceStock Curling, family movie, and a huge fireworks show.

Saturday starts off with a parade, and the Frontenac County Plowing Match, Strongman Competition, bingo, and family activities – midway rides, bouncy castles, petting zoo, train rides, magic show, and mini putt – will go all day. Food and drink will be available for purchase from the beer tent, canteen, a BBQ, a collection of local food trucks, and other vendors. The heritage and antique displays will offer insights to the county’s colourful history. The evening will end with the Heritage Costume Ball at the Golden Links Hall (tickets cost $20 per person); come dressed in period costume, get your photo taken with Sir. John A. Macdonald and dance the night away with a live band. Tickets are available for purchase through Pam Morey and at Nicole’s Gifts in Verona.

Sunday morning brunch will be followed by more family activities, heritage and community displays, a huge historical re-enactment, live entertainment, and closing ceremony.

A full schedule of activities is available at www.FrontenacCounty.ca/150.

For more information, please contact Alison Vandervelde, Communications Officer, at 613-548-9400 ext 305 or avandervelde@frontenaccounty.ca.

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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY

SYNOTT, James A. (June 10, 1927 - July 1, 2015) Jim passed away peacefully at the Lennox & Addington County General Hospital in Napanee on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Paulena (Vance). He will be missed by his extended family and friends. Following cremation, friends will be received at the Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41 Northbrook, Ontario K0H 2G0 (613-3366873) on Friday, July 10, 2015 from 1-2pm where a Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2pm. Interment of ashes will take place at the Flinton United Church Cemetery.

Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences are available at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

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MATACHESKIE, Frank V. (October 25, 1933 - July 5, 2015) Peacefully, at the Hallowell House in Picton on Sunday, July 5, 2015 in his 82nd year. Loving husband of Lucy (nee Hawley) for 54 years. Dear father of John (Leslie) Lucas of Kingston, Kenneth of Belleville and Cathy (David) Matacheskie of Madoc. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Emily and Brian. Sadly missed by his brother Kenneth (Cora) of Beachburg and his sister-inlaw Cecily Matacheskie of Belleville.

Pre-deceased by his brother Wilfred. Following cremation, a private family interment service will take place at the Dempsey Cemetery in Cloyne on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 4pm. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund through Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41, Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0. Online condolences are available to the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com.

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IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Lisa M. Oliver (nee Scott)

Lisa M. Oliver (nee Scott)

August 13th, 1962 - July 9th, 2014 UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN You came to us from Heaven above, Came to our home filled with love.

You were number eight of what Would become nine, And with so many to keep track of, Each one of us knew we were fine.

The years they passed and we all grew, The arguing, fights and sometimes fists flew.

But doubt we did not, We all knew that we need not fear, When times got tough we all drew near.

And we had rough times, This was so true.

We lost our Dad and Two siblings too.

We had sickness and such, But in God we gave Praise.

We tried to continue, We tried to be brave.

And for a few years we were at rest, But then in twenty-twelve, We received news of THE TEST. Two years you battled, struggled and cried, Knowing full well that Jesus was by your side.

You knew you had much You wanted to live for, Harold, Olivia, Scotty and many more.

I cannot say I know what God thinks, But I believe He looked in your heart and knew in a blink, You were ready for your journey home, Because you knew you would not be alone.

Leaving behind those we love, It is not always easy to choose up above.

For from Heaven’s Home and the beauty there in, You are rejoicing with family and friends.

So Lisa we send this little reminder, That God, He is watching us in His View Finder.

We know you’re not worrying about how we are, Because God’s in control and is never too far Love, Harold, Scott, Jen & Olivia, siblings and their families

August 13th, 1962 - July 9th, 2014 TOO SOON It's only been a year since you went home, So many days that we feel so alone.

A daughter, a sister, a friend to so many, It just doesn't make sense that you should be gone.

We tried to make sense of why you had to go, We can guess and imagine but only God knows.

He needed you more than we here do, And so we said goodbye and wait to see you.

No more pain or suffering for you to bear, All of this is gone now that you are there.

You joined a great cast of those gone before, Dad, Richard, Susie and so many more.

It gets a bit easier as we live each day, We were selfish enough to want you to stay.

But to know that you are not suffering, And the joy that you share, Spending so much time with your Saviour there.

Some day we will join you and be part of the celebration, We too can know that Jesus is our Salvation.

And one day soon we will be reunited, To sing hallelujah and be so excited.

Love always, Mom and Step-Dad Jim

CARD OF THANKS Thank You ~ Snider-Robinson We would like to thank the Emergency First Response, Donna & Randy Schonauer, Michelle Ross and the Paramedics. We would also like to thank Cindy Ryder, Patti & Howard Pauls, Joan Hermer and all of our other close family & friends for being there for us during such a terrible loss.

Thank you so much, Tiffany & Bob

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In memory of Cheryl Davison 1945-2014 Memory is a lonely place Where hearts are ever true.

A lane I so often travel down Because it leads to you.

Always smile instead of frown Always a hand when one is down.

Always true, thoughtful and kind Wonderful memories you left behind.

There is a link death cannot sever Love and remembrance last forever.

Love forever, Your husband Glenn and son Corey

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Thank You ~ Lombart I’m really grateful to Dr. Taylor and the nursing attendant at Sharbot Lake Medical Clinic for the good care I received while feeling a stroke. I’m out with no after effects. I really appreciate Jason and Sean for the fast drive to K.G.H. I will never forget all who worried and prayed for me. Thank you.

Therese Lombart

Thank You ~ Middleton We would like to thank all our family and friends for the cards and gifts we received, and to Old Habits for the great music at our 40th Anniversary Party.

To our wonderful daughters, sons-inlaw and grandchildren Amanda (Adam, Jason, Dawson) Neadow; Annette (Darrell, Olivia, Carter) Walker; for organising this amazing party. We love you to the moon and back. We are truly blessed.

Thank you, Don & Patty Middleton

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Fun and games with children this summer

by Susan Ramsay, Early Literacy Specialist for Hastings-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington; sramsay@klandskills.ca

“Red Rover, Red Rover, we call Susan over.”

As a child I loved this game. My friends and I formed two lines facing one another and, with clasped hands, began our Red Rover chant. Whosever name we inserted into the chant had to leave their line and race toward ours. If the person we called over could not break through, they joined our line. If their speed and weight caused our hands to let go, one of us would join their line. Eventually one of the lines had all the players and the game was over.

Songs and chants imbedded into games like Red Rover, skipping and ball bouncing, and counting activities in games like Hide and Seek and Hopscotch were always a lot of fun. We were with our friends and on the move. It never crossed our minds that while played we were practising literacy, sequencing, memory and math skills.

Active and social games are important to children’s development today too. Though schools are now closed and schoolyard games have halted for summer break, camp counsellors know the value of these games and draw heavily on ones that trigger children’s thinking, social development, muscle movement, and laughter.

Games played together as a family are equally valuable. Whether at the beach, camping, visiting friends or relatives, playing outside, or inside on a rainy day, parents who play with their children create lifelong memories that nurture learning as well as attachment and bonding.

Perhaps you are already familiar with these non-tech games that have stood the test of time: Sending a Letter is a game that originated in London, England and was first known as Sending a Letter to Canada. This game, a variation on Leapfrog, starts with the first player crouched down so that a second player can pretend to write a letter on his or her back. After writing the letter, the letter-writer gently slaps a stamp onto the first player’s back and leaps over the back saying “Sending a letter.” Change this game slightly for children learning alphabet letters by fingerwriting an alphabet letter onto the crouched player’s back. The crouched player shouts out the letter they felt written on their back before the leaping player slaps on a stamp and jumps over.)

O’Leary is a ball bouncing rhyme: 1,2,3 O’Leary/4,5,6 O’Leary/7,8, 9 O’Leary/10, O’Leary/Catch me. Children bounce a ball each time a number is spoken, bouncing it under one of their legs whenever “O’Leary” is said. Use the rhyme to count backwards too, or adapt the game for toddlers by rolling the ball between toddler and parent instead of bouncing it. Clap hands each time “O’Leary” is spoken.

Let’s Play: Traditional Games of Childhood by Camilla Gryski is a treasury of active games for young children that include variations on age-old games for jumping ropes, marbles, hopscotch, leapfrog, seek and find, tag, ball bouncing, clapping rhymes and more.

Trish Kuffner, author of several parent resource books for babies through to preschoolers has written The Wiggle and Giggle Busy Book: 365 Creative Games and Activities to Keep Your Child Moving and Learning. Geared for children 3 to 6 years of age, Kuffner suggests physical activities for each day of the year as an alternative to watching television or playing videogames. The book includes chapters on outdoor, indoor, water, rhythm/music and holiday activities, as well as some information about what to expect in children’s early stages of development.

Red Rover Red Rover/We call a parent over/To play and have fun/While we skip, jump and run.

A Promise for You "Because of Your great compassion You did not abandon them in the wilderness" Nehemiah 9: 19

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July 9, 2015

Dead heading flowers

The Classifieds

by Ankaret Dean, Lanark County Master Gardeners

Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $9.74 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word.

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realize this is rather a morbid title for an article about gardening. However if you would like your perennials and annuals to keep flowering for as long as possible, cutting off the flowers and seed heads often means that they will keep blooming for a longer time, or re-bloom later.

By removing the deadhead from a flower, you remove the seeds and prevent the flower from reproducing; therefore it will want to produce another flowerhead. Sometimes you want the flowers to self seed in your garden, like columbine, larkspur, and hollyhocks, to mention a few.

For dead heading perennials, just remove the flower and the leaves can be left on the stalk. Others, like day lilies, can be cut off at the base of the stem.

Annuals really benefit from dead heading.

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

HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS & HUNTER ED COURSES. Tamworth, Firearms course: July 24 and 25; Hunter Ed: August 7 and 8. Wild Turkey license examinations. Call Bill for further details at 613335-2786

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

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

HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772 KEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Lawn maintenance, Garbage clean up & Disposal, Minor Building Repairs. Most Jobs Accepted.

Call: 613-279-1901; cell: 613-328-1187 PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658 PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, the Annex (rear building), 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½“ x 11” - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26-100 copies 8¢ ea. Colour copies 65¢ ea., 50+, 25¢ ea. Taxes extra. Call 613-279-3150 for information.

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

Registered with Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to provide foot care to veterans who qualify.

For further information call Sylvia at 613-3352940.

TOWING

B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery.

James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050

WANTED TO BUY

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

Supporting local businesses builds strong communities PUBLIC NOTICE Ann Jennifer Barlow and / or Andrew Jesse Barlow will not be held responsible for injury or death caused by animals which escape onto the Stagecoach Road from the field immediately to the south of their residence at 3894 Stagecoach Road, Sydenham.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac proposes to enact By-Laws to stop up, close and convey two original road allowances as set out and described below: ALL THAT PART of the original road allowance at Part of Lot 19, between Concession 3 and 4, more particularly described as Part 3, on plan 13R-20495, Township of Hinchinbrooke, now in the Township of Central Frontenac, County of Frontenac, ALL THAT PART of the original road allowance between Lot 30 and 31, Concession 6, more particularly described as Part 2, on plan 13R-21080, Township of Kennebec, now in the Township of Central Frontenac, Country of Frontenac The proposed by-laws will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Kennebec Community Hall, 5998 Arden Road, Arden, Ontario, on Tuesday the 14th of July, 2015 at the hour of 4:00 PM and at that time, the Council will hear in person any person who claims that his or her land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard either in person or by his or her Counsel, Solicitor or Agent.

For further information, you may contact the undersigned at the Township office in Sharbot Lake 279-2935 x 222.

Dated this 2nd day of July 2015 Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST Clerk/Planning Coordinator Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.0. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0

This is ideal for people who like to cut flowers for the house, but the smaller flowers like petunias will last far longer and look much better if the dead flowers are cut off.

One benefit of dead heading flowers is that you can dry the flower heads and then save the seeds to use for next year or to take to a seed swap in the spring. Another benefit is some seed heads can be used in dried flower arrangements.

The Treasure Trunk Second Tyme Around Clothing

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Quality New & Used Clothing at Affordable Prices!

Winner of June’s 50/50 Draw was Joey Drapeau. Winning amount was $85.00, which Joey graciously donated back to the Treasure Trunk.

Our July 50/50 Is Now Started!

For furniture drop off, please call ahead.

THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC www.centralfrontenac.com

Employment Opportunity

PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of eastern Ontario.

The municipality is seeking a leader with initiative and a positive attitude. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the successful candidate is responsible for managing and overseeing the construction, maintenance and operation of the municipality’s road system (580 km. combination of gravel and hard surface) and related public works equipment, facilities and landfill sites (including solid waste, recycling and household hazardous waste). The manager administers a budget of approximately $5 million and is responsible for supervising approximately eighteen employees.

As an accomplished leader you have a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You have strong leadership, supervisory, administrative and communication skills. You have demonstrated knowledge of legislation, processes and techniques related to road and bridge construction and maintenance, heavy equipment operation and fleet maintenance, with emphasis on proactive health and safety practices. You have financial knowledge including: the municipal budget process, asset management, grant writing, master infrastructure plan development, and tender processes. Report writing skills are also required. Applicants should be proficient with computer and GIS, as well as have excellent customer service, relationship and team building skills.

Salary to be negotiated. A complete job description is attached blow. Interested candidates should submit their resume and covering letter no later than 12:00 p.m. on July 30, 2015 to: Cathy MacMunn, Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 cmacmunn@centralfrontenac.com

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Oso Hall, 7:30-11AM; All you can Eat, Pancakes, Sausages, Eggs, $7; 6-12yrs $3 SHARBOT LAKE – RAILWAY CABOOSE OPEN, Saturdays in July & August; 11am3pm, Railway Heritage Park, Elizabeth St. Free, all welcome

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FriVERONA – Sun. July 3 – 12 REID’S SYDENHAM HOLINESS CAMP. Camp evangelist Rev Terry Burns, Camp music ministry by “Our Journey Calls”, Mon-Fri. Children’s ministry 9:30-11:30am; services 7pm, all welcome.

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LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 7pm, Topic: Specially priced for your family celebration!

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ENTERPRISE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, special meetings w/ evangelists from North Carolina, 7pm, luncheon to follow, all welREID’S VERONA come VERONA LIONS JAMBOREE – Lions Centre, Thurs & Fri open 5pm, Sat 4pm; games of chance, Midway, bingo tent, mini-golf

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Monday July 13 BON ECHO PROVINCIAL PARK - KEVIN CALLAN - Canoe Workshop at the Lagoon, 10am w/ Kevin, “The Happy Camper”.

BON ECHO PROVINCIAL PARK - KEVIN Authorized Agent For: CALLAN canoeing adventures “A Canoe Trip around Killarney, Family Style”, 8pm at the Amphitheatre; park entry fee covered ½ hour before show by www.BonEchoFriends.ca OPEN SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.

NORTHBROOK - OPEN MIC & POTLUCK Sat: 8am - 6pm available in this Week’s Flyer Tuesday July 14 Lions hall, potluck dinner 6pm, music 7-11pm, Sun: GroceryLAKE 9am-6pm; ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCA$6, entertainers all welcome; Starting$2,April 17-23 info, Lionel ELBOW LCBO 11am-6pm TION CENTRE “Dispatches from the Field”, a 613-336-8142.

Spend $100 get a Bonus 100 Air Miles SHARBOT LAKE – LEGION BBQ, pork chop night of campfire stories of the trials & tribulations of environmental field work; elbowlakesupper $12.00 5:30pm VeronaSYDENHAM (613) 374-2112 LIBRARY - STORY TIME! centre.ca 10:30am, stories, songs, poetry, and move- FOOT CARE CLINICS, Verona Medical Center 9am-noon; Sydenham Grace Centre ment for all ages.

1-4pm, by appointment call Bob: 613-376Friday – Sunday July 10, 11, 12 Authorized Agent For: REID’S VERONA CLOYNE STUDIO TOUR & SALE, 10am-4- 6477; 1-800-763-9610 pm; 1074 Little Pond Road & 1004 Fosters SYDENHAM - PUPPET SHOW EXTRAVALane, free admission; info: Carla 613-336- GANZA at the Library 2pm, “Three Wishes” & “Tortoise & the Hare”, free admission 8860

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Spring is Here, Dust offRALLY the&BBQ! ARDEN LEGION - ATV STEAK DINNER, Ride Only $10 (registration 8:30am,

We have everything you depart 10:30am); Dinner only $15 need, (5pm); Dinner & Ride $23; (613) 335-2737 steaks, sausages...

BOLINGBROKE - FISH FRY DINNER, ABC 38

BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, BedAuthorized Agent For: ford Hall 1381 Westport Rd, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel & more, $2, 613-374-2614 MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ OPEN 5pm, $15; info: 613-278-2362.

Mon-Fri: 8amGROVE - 8pm CEMETERY SERVICE. MOUNTAIN Sat: 8am Please bring- 6pm lawn chair, rain location MounSun: 9am-6pm; tain Grocery Grove United Church LCBO CEMETERY 11am-6pm MEMORIAL SERVICE WILMER old Wilmer Church, Wilmer & McFadden roads, 2pm, info Vera 353-2470

Hall, sittings at 5:30 & 7pm; reserve: Pat VeronaHough (613) (273-3781) 374-2112 rphougho@gmail.com.

Sponsor: ABC association CLOYNE - YARD & BAKE SALE, 8am-1pm, 14234 Hwy. 41, sponsored by Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church CONSERVATIONISTS OF FRONTENAC ADDINGTON (COFA) meeting, Barrie Hall, Cloyne, 2pm; discuss new goals, directions; new members welcome ENTERPRISE - CHICKEN BARBECUE & RAFFLE, Annunciation of Mary Parish, 4-7pm; $14; to age 12 $8, all welcome FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach (Poultry Day); Verona at Prince Charles Public School. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more.

MATAWATCHAN COMMUNITY MARKET & Yard Market, 9am-1pm Baked Goods, crafts, Yard Market & Senior Housing items; tables $5 or bring your own. BBQ lunch supplied by Hall. www.matawatchan.ca MOUNTAIN GROVE - STEAK BBQ (or hamburger): 5pm and 6pm, community hall; reserve, Judy 279-5673, Nancy 335-5715, Helen 335-2700; silent auction, music; hosted

by United Church Stewards NORTHBROOK - KASHWAKAMAK LAKE ASSOCIATION Annual General Meeting, 9:30-11:30am, Lions Hall, all welcome!

NORTHBROOK - PINE MEADOW NURSING HOME Yard Sale, 8am-2pm; proceeds to residents; donations welcome; call Mallory or Sarah at 613-336-9120, ext. 7.

PLEVNA: CRAFT & DIRECT VENDORS SHOW, 9am-3pm, Clar-Mill Hall; also BBQ by

OPEN Wednesday July 15

Mon-Fri: 8am PROVINCIAL - 8pm BON ECHO PARK, David ArSat: 8am - 6pm chibald show for the whole family, 7pm, Amphitheatre; entry fee covered ½ hour beSun: Grocery park 9am-6pm; foreLCBO show11am-6pm by www.BonEchoFriends.ca HARLOWE - ROAST BEEF SUPPER, community centre; 4-7pm, $15; 6yrs & under $6; preschoolers free; in support of food bank, hall upkeep, swim program OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH & COMMUNITY POTLUCK, 5:30pm, community hall, games after, all welcome PLEVNA - FUNDRAISING FISH FRY in support of Pine Meadows Nursing Home, All You Can Eat; 5-7pm, $15, child 6-12yrs $7.50, under 6 free; Clar-Mill Hall; silent auction, handcrafted items; info: Debbie 479-0240; Betty 336-9845

Thursday July 16 CLOYNE: SENIORS’ CO-ED SOFTBALL, Thursdays 9am, ball field, all skills welcome.

Don 336-2452; Lauder 336-2998

Friday July 17 HARLOWE - OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, community hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes.

All welcome 613-336-2557 SYDENHAM LIBRARY - FAMILY STORYTIME, 10:30am, stories, songs, poetry, movement for all ages.

Saturday July 18 ARDEN LEGION - OPEN MIC, 4:30pm; Bill & Pawi Show, all musicians welcome, 613-3352737 ARDEN - GOSPEL SING, Arden & Community Wesleyan Church, 7pm, free-will offering, refreshments, all welcome BOLINGBROKE - COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE & DANCE, 2pm, ABC Hall, dinner 5:30pm; all musicians welcome; info Pat Hough 273-3781. www.abchall.ca GRIFFITH - AREA SHOWCASE, Township of Greater Madawaska, 10am-3pm; DenbighGriffith Lions Hall, showcasing businesses,

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OPEN Mon-Thurs, Sat: 8am-8pm Fri: 8am-9pm Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm; LCBO 11am-6pm

Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 community groups, artisans; entertainment, children’s activities, demonstrations; info: 613-752-2222; vthomas@greatermadawaska.com.

MAZINAW LAKE - SAIL MAZINAW, all sailors & sailboats welcome; meet at Mazinaw Lake Resort for breakfast 8-10am; BBQ by Friends Of Bon Echo 10am-2pm; visit www. facebook.com/SailMazinaw or e-mail SailMazinaw@outlook.com PERTH ROAD - GIANT PIE SALE, Sunday School Hall, 9am until sold, Call 613-3531690 for details.

SHARBOT LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION: Annual General Meeting 10am, St. James Major Catholic Church, topics: “Love Your Lake” & “Introduction to pollinators for Cottagers”. Chicken BBQ Dinner 5-7pm, music by The Kingmakers; dinner $16; 6-12yrs $10; under 6 free; advance meal tickets at Mike Dean’s Superstore & through the association. www.slpoa.ca SHARBOT LAKE - HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT at Legion, registration 11:30am; play 12:30pm; $10pp, all welcome.

SYDENHAM - 3D PRINTER MEET & GREET, 1pm at the library, all ages

Sunday July 19 MCDONALDS CORNERS - KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH special 170th celebration & service, 11am, lunch follows.

SHARBOT LAKE – HAM & TURKEY DINNER, St. James Major Catholic Church, 4-6;30pm, $12; 5-12yrs $5; 4& under free, live music VERONA - “MUSIC IN THE PARK” free concert w/ “Turpin’s Trail”, Folk/ Celtic/ Bluegrass; 1-3pm, McMullen Park & Beach; sponsor: Verona Community Association

Monday July 20 PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151.

SYDENHAM - LEGO MY LIBRARY, 10:30am, come build & explore with our LEGO.

Wednesday July 22 HARLOWE – ROAST PORK SUPPER in support of Land O’Lakes Community Services, township hall, 4–7pm; $14; $6 child; under 6 free

Thursday July 23 PARHAM – JUNIOR MEN’S SOFTBALL, at ballfield, 8:30pm, Inverary vs. Parham SNOW ROAD - MUSIC NIGHT w/ Australian singer/guitarist David Ross MacDonald, 7-9pm, community centre, $10, call 613-2780841, refreshments available.

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.

ARDEN LEGION: Sunday Darts 1pm; Wed & Fri Darts 7pm; Wed Cribbage 2pm; Thurs Euchre 7:30pm. Ladies Auxiliary Friday night BBQs (hot dogs, hamburgers) 4;30-7pm ARDEN SENIORS: meet at community hall 1st Tuesday each month, 11am business meeting then potluck lunch; 335-3186 BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 2nd Wed, 10:30 – 11:30 am.

Sydenham, 3rd Thursday, 9 – 11 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 549-1154, 1-800-267-7875.

BINGO ■ Flinton, Mondays, Rec Centre, doors open 6pm ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge.

BOLINGBROKE - FOREVER FRIENDS EUCHRE, May 5–Dec 22, every Tuesday 7pm; refreshments avail. after game.

CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments: call 613-384-2361 or 1-866-877-0309 CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE – NORTHBROOK, in former United Church next to cemetery.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm (varies seasonally)

CLOTHING – HARTINGTON, COMMUNITY CARING, Princess Ann Community Centre, Mon 9-12, Tues 9-4, and Fri 9-12 CLOTHING – VERONA, “Style Revival”, free clothing, Free Methodist Church, Wed & Thurs, 10am-1pm; info Kielo, 613-374-5289 COMMUNITY DROP-IN – Sharbot Lake Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151.

DENBIGH CRAFT GROUP meets 2nd & 4th Wed. of month, 1pm, community hall, free, all welcome, info: Pam at LOLCS, 336-8934 ext.

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LAND O’LAKES SENIORS meet every second Wed. of the month at Mountain Grove community hall; potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome LENNOX & ADDINGTON RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS & DROP-INS - Tamworth Playgroup: Mondays 9:30 am-noon, Sheffield Arena; Northbrook Drop-In: Wednesdays 10am-1pm, Lions Hall; Flinton Drop-In: Thursdays 10am-1pm, Township Hall; Info: 613-336-8934 ext. 257.

MEALS ON WHEELS. Serving the North Lennox & Addington area, a hot nutritious meal will be delivered to your door every Thursday at noon, cost: $6; 336-8934 or 333-5216.

MERA: McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts at the Schoolhouse: Quilting, Fibrearts, Weaving & more www.meraschoolhouse.org NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK: food & cash donations needed; 613-532-8855, PO Box 151, Sharbot Lake, K0H 2P0 NORTHBROOK – ADULT COMMUNITY DROP-IN, Tuesdays, Lions Hall, 9:30am-3pm, drop-in free, home-cooked style noon meals available for $7, all welcome, info: LOLCS, Pam 336-8934 x 229 NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am.

Free. Info: Jeannie, 613-336-8934 or 1-877679-6636 OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 – 11 am. All welcome OMPAH – FITNESS, Community Centre, 9-10am, M, T, Th, F. $2/session or $12/month All welcome ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS Mon - Healthy Beginnings Sharbot Lake, Harrowsmith playgroup 9:30-11:30am; Tues Verona, Snow Road, Perth Road playgroups 9:30-11:30am; Wed. Sharbot Lake playgroup; Thurs- Storrington 9:30-11:30am. Baby Talk Drop in - Sharbot Lake 3rd Monday of each month. Info: 613-279-2244 PARHAM SENIORS meet every third Wed. at Free Methodist Church in Parham. Potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome PARHAM – V.O.N. SMART Program free exercise classes for older adults 55+, Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-10:30am, United Church; please register: 613-634-0130 PLEVNA CRAFT LADIES – every Thursday, Clar-Mill Hall, 10-4, all welcome, 479-2562 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - Sunday Darts 1pm, $2 members $3 non-members, all welcome; Euchre Thursdays 1pm, $2 member $3 non-member, small prizes SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE: Moms & Tots Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 am; Seniors fitness Mondays & Thursdays 9:30 -10:30am; Fridays, Coffee Time 10am-noon, Bridge 1-4pm, info: 613-278-1007 SYDENHAM - VON SMART EXERCISE PROGRAMS for 55+yrs, free, Mondays & Thursdays, regular program 10-11am; beginners’ (less intense) 11:15-12:15, please register 613-634-0130 x 2499 SYDENHAM - FUN DARTS, every Tuesday, 7 pm, Royal Canadian Legion. Mixed teams, $2 per person. All welcome TAMWORTH LEGION – Shuffleboard Sundays 2 pm $2pp; Tuesday Night Darts - 8 pm $2pp; Thursday Night League Darts $2pp; Seniors’ bridge & euchre Fridays1:30pm TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Sharbot Lake Wednesdays weigh-in 5pm, meeting 5;30pm, North Frontenac Telephone Co., downstairs, guests welcome; sharbotlaketops@gmail.com

THE FRONTENAC NEWS

July 9, 2015

St. Andrew's fundraiser

Grace, John, Erlene, Alex and Sandy, members of the St. Andrew's Anglican church congregation in Sharbot L a k e , helped out on July 4 at the church's yard and bake sale fundraiser.

Many gently used treasures donated from members of the congregation and the local community could be had for great deals and

by Julie Druker

"Mazinaw Rock" by Anna Whitmore

Bon Echo Art

some fine baked goods were also on hand for sweet-toothed passersby. A second fundraiser will be happening at the church again on Saturday, August 1 from 8am-1pm.

It's a small world after all

A few weeks ago I gave my long time friend, Goretti MacDonald, a native of Cape Breton, a copy of the Frontenac News prior to her heading home for the summer. She works as a Montessori teacher in Kanata and every summer she returns to a small cabin in the highlands of Cape Breton. She later sent this picture of her reading the News there. What we did not know at the time of her departure was that one of the articles in the paper I gave her (the June 25 issue) was submitted by the Sydenham Lake Canoe Club about the 17-year-old Sydenham kayaker, Genevieve L'Abbe, who secured a spot on the Junior World's Women's Kayaking Team. It turns out that Goretti's niece, Jessica MacDonald, 17, also a competitive paddler, just happened to share a room with L'Abbe when they both competed in Montreal earlier this summer. If that is not a small world then I don't know what is and it shows we can have connections to people from all over the country.

That issue of the paper is not the only

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On July 24, 25, 26, the Friends of Bon Echo will host their 20th annual Bon Echo Art Exhibition and Sale featuring the original work of 44 juried artists. www.bonechofriends.ca/ artshow.html The Colin Edwards Memorial Art Gallery will feature its third pair of artists from July 16 to August 6. Carla Miedema and Anna Whitmore will showcase their work during this period. The art gallery is located in the Greystones Gift and Book Shop

1st Verona Scouts fundraiser

Scout leaders, Alannah Troyer and Patti Detlor, took advantage of the foot traffic in Harrowsmith on Canada Day and set up a booth selling homemade chocolate pies and freezies as a fundraiser for the first Verona Scout Troop, who are hoping to attend the 2017 jamboree that will be taking place in Nova Scotia.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2015-T01 TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac invites licensed professionals to submit Proposals for a telephone system upgrade. Interested proponents can access a copy of the RFP on our website at: http://www.southfrontenac.net/en/town-hall/tenders. asp. Closing Date: 1:00 p.m., July 17, 2015

piece of Frontenac that will be spending time in eastern Canada this summer. Members of the Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra are preparing their journey east, where they have a full itinerary lined up and will be performing, attending local fiddling festivals and taking workshops at various locations on Prince Edward Island. Who knows what other interesting coincidences might be discovered there? Fiddlers, keep your eyes peeled and your ears open.

INVITATION TO TENDER PW-2015-18 for SCREENED WINTER SAND Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm July 15, 2015, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO. Official forms may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up at the Public Works office during regular business hours.

WEIGH SCALES at PORTLAND WASTE DISPOSAL SITE The scales will become operational as of July 15th, 2015. The weighed rates of nonhousehold garbage can be found on the reverse of your new Recycle calendar, our website and at the gate. Residents can still take tires, brush, metal and flattened cardboard to the landfill for no charge. Shingles are only permitted at the Portland site.

Please remember that Hazardous Waste Materials are not permitted

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 pm Monday to Friday)

PLANNING DEPARTMENT NOTICE

Please Rinse out residue and Recycle your bathroom packaging.

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 prepared 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

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.

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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.

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Debating wind turbines in Addington Highlands ... continued from page 1 NextEra have both offered over $10 million in direct compensation to the township over the 20-year life of the projects if they win the bid and end up building in the township.

Interestingly enough, the member of Council whose intervention can be most credited with doubling the offers from what was initially on the table from both companies, is Councilor Tony Fritsch. It was on his recommendation that the council asked each of the companies for twice as much as they had initially offered, and they each complied with the request.

However, if Addington Highlands does support one or both of the projects, they would be turning their backs on another economic development offer. This one was proposed by a relatively new township resident, Scott Annan, at the start of Monday’s meeting.

Annan is an Ottawa-based IT entrepreneur who founded Mercury Grove, a software company and startup incubator, guides.co, a website for lifestyle guides, and an active leader in the Ottawa technology sector, who has been a seasonal resident on Ashby Lake since 2013.

Saying that the township should not be trapped into looking at an either-or scenario, with one side being preservation of the environment and the other one being economic development via wind turbines. He proposed a third option.

Through a special tax levy, whereby residents would pay be-

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tween $40 and $100 extra on their tax bills over a five-year period, he said the township could raise its own “community vibrancy fund”. This fund, coupled with $5 million in investment dollars from Ottawa-based entrepreneurs, which Annan said has already been committed, and more to come, would cause the township to be in a position to foster its own economic development.

He proposed that the initiative be anchored by a $40 million lodge and conference centre to kick-start a four-season tourism sector. Further initiatives “could include micro-breweries, artists, agri-food, tech & research field offices, accommodation & tourism-based businesses,” he said in a Power Point presentation.

A preliminary meeting regarding this initiative was held two weeks ago at Hunter’s Creek Golf Course, which was attended by MPP Randy Hillier and North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins as well as community members. Invitations to the meeting were sent by email to the reeve and council members from Addington Highlands, but at the last minute, for which Annan apologized to Council.

Although it was not stated in Annan’s presentation, he confirmed to the News, via email, that at least as far as his participation in the initiative is concerned, support by the township for the current wind turbines projects is not compatible.

“Unlike some other proponents for economic develop-

ment, neither I or other members of interest want to dictate terms - we want to work collaboratively with town council and all stakeholders,” he wrote in reference to the two companies. “Having said that, if they refuse to collaborate and sign agreements that result in over 100 industrial wind turbines to the area against the community’s wishes, it doesn’t make sense to continue the plan or to invest time and money in the region,” he added.

Other delegates before Council included Dan Carruthers and Charles Birchall. Carruthers is also an Ashby Lake resident who has been active in both BEARAT (Bon Echo Area Resients Against Turbines) and the economic development initiative that was outlined by Annan. He spoke briefly about the pitfalls of the projects and then introduced Birchall, who is the lawyer that BEARAT has retained to fight the projects.

Birchall outlined the steps that the projects would have to undergo if they win the IESO bid. These include a number of environmental assessments, and potential avenues.

“Wind projects tend to lead to litigation” said Birchall, referring to a case that he is closely identified with, the Ostrander Point project near Picton, which recently had its environmental approval revoked over impacts that a service road would have on a local population of Blanding’s turtles, which are on the “Species at Risk” list in Ontario.

(Editor's note - a version of this article was published at Frontenacnews.ca on Tuesday morning.)

Survey results in 81% no votes in AH

by Jeff Green on Echo Area Residents Against Wind Turbines (BEARAT) released the results of an online survey they conducted late last month to gauge public support for wind turbine projects in Addington Highlands.

The survey, which was set up using Survey Monkey, a popular open source service, asked residents to indicate with a simple yes or no if they support “industrial wind turbines” in the township. The identifications system used for the survey was based on the 19-digit tax roll numbers that the township uses.

After receiving 624 responses out of approximately 3700 roll numbers in the township, a vetting process was undertaken, first by BEARAT and later by Addington Highlands staff, to ensure that only one vote per AH roll number was used. BEARAT cut the number of responses to 518, and township staff further whittled down the number to 479.

Of those 479, 388 (81%) voted no, and 91 voted yes.

As Bob Haynes from BEARAT explained it, using roll numbers was the only way BEARAT knew to vet the responses in the short time frame the group had to organise, conduct, and review the results.

It does mean that a property that is occupied by five people, for example, only had one vote, and an individual who happens to own five separate properties would have the op-

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“Although I would like to have had 1,500 responses,” said Haynes, “the amount we did receive and the result we received does indicate that the people who live here do not want the turbines.”

BEARAT also did not have information about which ward the votes came in from. Most of the properties in Addington Highlands are located in ward 2, which is located in south of the township, while the wind turbines are being proposed for ward 1, in the north.

The survey comes on the heels of a petition against turbines that was presented to council.

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