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t was a year ago when Brian Skillen came to Central Frontenac Council to fight for the right to keep his two miniature horses, Tommy and Teddy, on his Clarke Road property near Arden. The horses are well known in the Arden/ Tamworth/Tweed corridor through their appearances at public events, and their visits to seniors' homes. However, they ran afoul of the township because Skillen's residential lot is under the 10 acre minimum for housing livestock, and a complaint, lodged by his neighbour, brought this to the attention of the township and its bylaw officer. Skillen was ordered to move Tommy and Teddy at that time, but council relented and an accommodation was found. The Ministry of the Environment determined there was no impact of the horses on wells or groundwater, which was the neighbour's concern, and the township held the bylaw enforcement at bay as it considered fine tuning the bylaw. Fine tuning the bylaw is not likely to take place soon, however, since the township is waiting for Frontenac County to finalize its Official Plan before starting to update its own, a process that will likely take another year or two. Earlier this spring, a complaint was lodged against a family in Mountain Grove who were raising pigs at a property within the hamlet, bringing the issue of the 10 acre minimum lot size for livestock back before Council.

On June 9, then CAO Jim Zimmerman gave a report to council asking that the township either “adopt a consistent, fair and objective enforcement of the existing by-law, or instruct staff to not enforce the existing by-law under any circumstances ... “ Council chose to enforce the existing bylaw, which meant that not only did the Mountain Grove pigs need to be moved, but the Skillen horses, as well as four goats at a property outside of Mountain Grove, were also to be revisited. According to Central Frontenac Clerk Cathy MacMunn, the situation with the pigs has been resolved, and a solution for the goats “is being worked on”. As far as Timmy and Tommy are concerned however, the jig seems to be up. “Here it is,” said Brian Skillen, as he produced a document signed by Ken Gilpin, the township's bylaw officer, ordering the horses off the property by July 20. “I'm pretty fed up with the township,” he said. “Nothing has changed since last year when the Ministry of the Environment and the Health Unit and all the rest of them came here and said they weren't causing any problems, but now they want them gone.” Unlike last year, Skillen is not planning to go before Council to ask for a reprieve. “I'm not going back to them,” he said, pointing to a For Sale sign in front of his house. “I'm trying to sell the property anyway, not because of the township, but they don't help

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Teddy and Timmy matters much, I can tell you that. All I want is for them to let me keep the horses here until I sell.” Skillen said that he is concerned that if Tommy and Teddy are taken away they will not survive the ordeal.

“They need specific care because they are miniature horses,” he said. “If you put them on grass they wouldn't survive very long. One way or another I'll make sure they are cared for.”

Dr. Alice Aiken recognized for founding research institute By Jeff Green arrowsmith’s Alice Aiken started her military career in the navy as a ship’s navigator in 1984. While in the military she took a degree in Physiotherapy at Dalhousie and served as a physiotherapist until she left the military in 1998. She completed both a Master’s and PhD program at Queen’s and then joined the university’s Faculty of Physical Therapy in 2006, a department that she now chairs. While that aspect of her career is impressive in its own right, it also serves as the

basis for her research career. In 2010, she was approached by former Brigadier General Bill Richard, who was about to retire as board chair of Kingston General Hospital. “He thought we should do something for the country’s veterans and that we should bring academics to the table to have a good look at the health needs of veterans. So, we built this institute and I became the science director,” she said. The institute is called the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research

(CIMVHR), and in its first five years it has grown from an idea to being comprised of more than 35 universities (including all major Canadian research universities) and 550 researchers. What Dr. Aiken and her team were able to do, starting with just the support of Queen’s, is put together a database containing healthrelated information from veterans across Ontario. This database is available to researchers who propose studies to the institute, and the CIMHVR has become a leader in health research among current and former military personnel and their families. One of the first problems that had to be overcome was to find the health records of veterans in order to study them. Veterans’ Affairs only has records for veterans who have health issues of one kind or another when they leave the military. Other veterans who are discharged are not tracked. However, when Canadian military person-

nel are discharged and then approach Service Canada for a health card, they are given one immediately; the three-month waiting period is waived in their case. This practice has created a record that was hidden in the database of the provincial health ministries. It took over a year of work to convince the Ontario Ministry of Health to release this information to the CIMVHR (void of all personal identification) but once that was accomplished, the institute gained valuable information to share with researchers and was able to sponsor an increasingly broad number of research projects. “Certainly, ever since the Afghanistan war there has been an increased public interest in the health of veterans, and we have been able to sponsor many research projects in a short time to look at these issues,” she said. CIMVHR has made this research ac-

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July 16, 2015

Editorial

Odds and sods as Flinton decision day nears

lot has been written and said about the proposals for wind turbines in Addington Highlands and North Frontenac. Most of the strongest, and certainly the loudest, points have been made by those who oppose the very idea of wind turbines in the region. One of the reasons for this is that the two companies that are involved have made their pitches at meetings and directly to Council, whereas the opposition has been making their case to the public in order to bring pressure to bear on council from the outside. Since North Frontenac made a pre-emptive decision on the matter in early June, Addington Highlands Council has become the main focus of the lobbying efforts. This pressure was apparent at the AH Council meeting on July 6, when the stress felt by members of the Council, on both sides of the debate, was palpable. That stress, as much as anything, was the reason the formal debate on supporting the RES-Canada and/ or NextEra proposals was deferred for two weeks. This happened soon after Council had narrowly rejected a motion by Councilor Tony Fritsch to declare itself “an unwilling host for wind projects”. The matter will not end with the vote next Monday, but Council will be off the hot seat, at least for a while. If they say yes, the proposals that are on the table will be submitted as bids to the IESO (Independent Electric Service Operator) for a decision later this fall, and if they say no, somewhat altered bids will go forward to the same body. There is a carrot and stick approach being taken by the companies. If Council says yes, they will receive a piece of the profits and the companies’ commitments to work to accommodate as many of the concerns of the people who live in the vicinity of the turbines. If they say no, the money and the desire to co-operate will diminish, or disappear entirely. One of the proponents told me he believes they can still win the procurement if the township says no, but in order to do so they will re-focus theor project entirely on achieving

the lowest price for the power they produce. They will be less likely to alter turbine locations to keep their neighbours from being impacted. In other words, all bets will be off. the relationship between the company, the township and the residents will have minimal priority for them. The opposition has a strong point when they say that it is the provincial government that has pitted them against members of council who support turbines. The local councillors are taking the heat and the provincial government will get the wind power generation they want without having to face any angry voters. This is certainly the case, although it is the first time that municipalities have had any role in determining the location of energy production, which is something they have been asking for. And it has yielded a financial offer, which would not have been on the table otherwise. The role that the Frontenac News will take on this issue is to ensure, in light of somewhat cavalier national and regional media coverage, that some of the facts are on the table. An example of this is the Dark Skies argument. On CBC Ottawa and in the Whig Standard there were reports late last month that wind turbine projects would damage viewing of the night sky and that North Frontenac’s Dark Skies designation would or could be put in danger by the turbines. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) is the agency that granted North Frontenac its Dark Skies designation. Robert Dick, who teaches courses in astronomy at both Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, is the chair of the light pollution abatement committee of RASC. He worked on the Dark Skies designation in North Frontenac. He said that he does not think the turbines would have any impact on the viewing at the township’s observation pad, nor would they affect the designation. He also said that, historically, relations with wind power companies and astronomers have been positive.

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“Historically they have been very receptive in trying to minimize the impact on the environment,” he said. He also said that he was not contacted by CBC Ottawa before they aired an item about wind turbines threatening North Frontenac’s Dark Skies designation. The main argument being made by the opposition to the turbines remains intact however, and has been buttressed just this week by MPP Hillier - a vocal critic of the Gren Energy Act, and MP Reid (see press release). It is that a vision for developing Crown Land in North Frontenac and Addington Highlands as an eco-tourist paradise now that the Algonquin Land Claim seems to be headed for a settlement within years rather than decades, is not consistent with wind turbines. Whether it is true that North Frontenac and Addington Highlands are on the cusp of an eco-tourism boom and that turbines would ruin all that is an open question. Finally, a few words about conflict of interest. Charges of conflict were laid at the feet of Councilor Helen Yanch a few weeks ago, and she addressed them at Council on July 6. Councilors are expected to recuse themselves from any vote at council where they have a financial interest in the outcome. Yanch is the co-owner, with her husband, of a class B pit in the south end of the township. The charge of conflict comes from the idea that if the turbine projects move forward, roads would be built and the Yanch pit operation would benefit by selling material to help build those roads. In declaring that those assertions are “ludicrous” at council, Yanch was effectively saying that she will not benefit financially if the turbines are built. It is not for Council to decide if a councilor is in conflict; it is a judgement call to be made by the council

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member themselves. If a decision does lead to benefit and that can be proven in court, they would face the legal consequences. Interestingly enough, on the other side of the debate, Councilor Fritsch may have, inadvertently, created a conflict for himself. His own house would be in sight of up to three towers under the RES-Canada proposal, which does not in itself create a conflict because there is no evidence that the value of his property would decrease as a result. However, in his plea for the township to declare itself an “unwilling host for turbines” Fritch’s final point under the heading “economic effects” was the following: “Property devaluation: Reduction in number of potential buyers. Overall drop in value with wind turbines in sight or the apparent potential for future turbine developments.” What Fritsch may have done with this public statement, according to a lawyer who works for municipalities, is “create his own box” by asserting there is a financial advantage for himself if the proposal is defeated. All this is clearly ludicrous, however. Tony Fritsch is not trying to protect his own property values and Helen Yanch is not trying to sell gravel. They will be voting on Monday with no other motivation than what they see as the best interests of Addington Highlands ratepayers, and to deprive them of a vote would leave only three people voting, which is not in anyone’s interest. The point of all this is that the debate about wind turbines in Addington Highlands should be settled on real issues, not fabricated ones. While the opposition is only doing what comes naturally, throwing up as many arguments against the turbines that they can come up with, they need to be aware of the risk that some of the less credible arguments could actually damage their cause.

Press release from Randy Hillier

ocal elected representatives Randy Hillier (MPP) and Scott Reid (MP) have voiced their support in principle for the North Frontenac and Addington Highlands Economic Development Group. The group, which is made up of investors, is preparing economic development proposals for the two communities in an effort to increase opportunities in the region while preserving the beautiful natural environment. The North Frontenac and Addington Highlands Economic Development Group define themselves as “a group of local investors and entrepreneurs who are dedicated to encouraging economic development that complements the Township’s mission and vision. Our investment goals are to enhance year round accommodations and associated activities for visitors and the residential community, provide employment and skill development opportunities and sustain our natural and pristine environment.” “There have been recent energy proposals made that would limit and negatively impact future development and further contribute to rising electricity costs for everyone if they were to proceed,” remarked Hillier. “The draft proposals I have seen from the North Frontenac and Addington Highlands Economic Development Group offer much longer term benefit, jobs, and tourism opportunities.

“Wind turbine proposals should not go forward unless they have the support of the community, period,” added Reid. North Frontenac council has already voted their community an unwilling host for industrial wind turbines; Addington Highlands has yet to have a final vote on the matter.

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wo men from Middletown, New York, have been fined a total of $2,000 for fishing with illegal bait. Robert Depew and Keith Depew pleaded guilty to using live fish that are not a permitted baitfish species as bait. They were each fined $1,000. Court heard that on May 26 the two men were found using live sunfish and yellow perch as bait while angling for northern pike on Sharbot Lake. Keith Depew had been previously convicted for possessing non-bait species in 2012. Justice of the Peace Catharine E. Hickling heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Kingston, on July 7, 2015. Bait restrictions are in place to prevent the spread of invasive species, unwanted fish species and infectious fish diseases, such as viral hemorrhagic septicemia.

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s someone who has recently been ignored by the OPP over a life-threatening incident, and then treated as a “perp” for daring to disturb them over the phone, I would like to echo the sentiments of David Whalen's letter to the editor (“Police Practices”). Selective police protection and accompanying selective enforcement of the law, particularly in life-threatening situations, is one of the first stages of the devolution of government legitimacy in society. When the police retract to the populated areas, abandon rural coverage and then coerce citizens for more money, we can respond negatively or we can respond positively. I would argue that a positive option is that we have a corresponding responsibility to be self-sufficient. This will entail some local level of organization and the acquisition and distribution of the means of protecting ourselves. Perhaps we can get the great Libertarian Scott Reid to get us a tax break on those means. In the absence of a social contract Afghanistan community-based security forces were established locally in the face of corrupted and/or non-existent police. We may have to do the same thing here. I hasten to add that this is not “vigilantism”, which is defined as community-based extra-judicial punishment. This is merely self-protection, which we are entitled to regardless of how many legal “experts” from Toronto and the other big cities disagree. - Sean Maloney

Early citizens of Frontenac

am seeking information on a family who moved to Frontenac in the late 1840s Cosgroves, Matthew and his wife Susan (nee Richardson) from New York State, but originally from East Limerick, Ireland. In 1833 Lord Derby paid for the emigration of several families from his estate in Cooga, Doon, Co. Limerick to move to Canada. On their arrival there he had an agent give each family between £10 and £25 to set up in Canada. These people arrived in Quebec in July 1833, but appear to have moved to Ontario. Susan and Matthew left the USA and came to Frontenac in the mid to late 1840s, presumably to be with their previous neighbours in Ireland, and names of neighbours and sponsors of their children suggest East Limerick names. If anyone can help me in this search, please contact me at cantobre8@gmail.com - Michael Cotter

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t has been extremely distressing to watch the whole process of wind power development unfold in my once friendly hometown of Denbigh and Slate Falls in Addington Highlands. I attribute much of the animosity and frustration that has developed to the bullying tactics and unreasonably short times frames imposed by the provincial government to allow for professional research and education and most importantly healthy and constructive debate on what is a significant multimillion dollar decision that has wide-ranging social, economic, health, legal and lifestyle implications. This unhealthy situation has been made exponentially worse by the high-handed approach taken primarily by Reeve Hogg and the councillors from the lowlands southern portion of the township that have "no skin in the game" except to reap the financial rewards of industrial wind turbines placed in the northern Highlands. For example, responsible community leaders hosted a public education meeting in the community hall in Denbigh on wind turbines with internationally recognized experts in the health and financial community and only Councillor Fritch from the north demonstrated enough respect for the community to attend and listen with the people. Another more distressing tactic has been the deterioration to schoolyard level namecalling, such as referring contemptuously to affected landowners in the north as Nimbys and Special Interest Groups, etc. The community has never heard a wellarticulated, reasoned position from either Reeve Hogg or the councillors from the south. Nothing but a deafening silence and votes that would enable wind power development. All the community has seen or heard of these three elected officials is for them to sit around the council table with arms crossed scowling at the rabble and then vote in favour of any motion that would enable wind power development. One southern councillor even conjured up some bizarre rationale to vote against a motion that would increase the developers contribution to the Community Vibrancy fund with no articulated reasoning. A statistically sound survey of Addington Highlands landowners, sanctioned and scrutinized by council showed that an overwhelming 81% of respondents do not favour wind power development. Three southern councillors completely ignored the wishes of the people and, with no articulated rationale, voted against a motion to declare Addington Highlands a "Non Willing Host". Democracy? This is not leadership in its best form and the northern residents of Addington Highlands deserve much better. - Garnet Wilkes

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lished in Belleville newspapers and in the Frontenac News as to why Jim Zimmerman was terminated, I am baffled. Belleville articles stated that Jim Zimmerman seriously wanted to get things done, and he was "stepping on toes doing it". Articles written in the Frontenac News stated that Zimmerman was enthusiastic and ready to settle into his new position at Central Frontenac Township. I'm sure that some people would agree with me that our Public Works Department could use some much needed restructuring measures effective immediately. Unfortunately we will not see any results from Jim Zimmerman as he was sent packing after only three months on the job. Bill Glisky is a reporter from Belleville and takes on local politics, life, the universe and everything else. Bill Glisky's report on Zimmerman's termination is pretty much identical to his termination here in Central Frontenac Township. Bill Glisky reported that Jim Zimmerman was making some very big changes in the city of Belleville and until he arrived, Public Works was leading the way on inactivity, and in Glisky's opinion "that's why the big adios to Mr. Z. Simply put, he was making council look bad". That article gives you food for thought. As

Re wind turbines

he idea of installing monstrous wind turbines in the Lennox & Addington and Frontenac counties turns the idea of saving the environment on its head. This rugged, pristine and unspoiled area of the province described as the “gateway to eastern Ontario" is a jewel and something that inspires all the people of Ontario, much like Algonquin Park does. The proposal of NextEra to install 50 turbines in North Frontenac and 100 turbines in Addington amounts to nothing less than a crime against the environment. We hope the Wynne government will give these proposals a hard second look and decide rather to preserve the natural beauty of this unique and sensitive environmental area for generations to come. - Dan Mailer

tion from our council as to why Mr. Zimmerman was dismissed from his position with such short notice here in Central Frontenac Township. I feel I am not alone in thinking that the public has a right to know. The future of funding in Central Frontenac Township is very precarious and we need action from the new council members to get some issues resolved before our property tax skyrockets to new limits. It is with great solace to know that effective January 2016 we will be able to send our complaints to Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin. - Steve McCullough, Mountain Grove

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hat’s wrong with “bribes” associated with renewable energy projects? The answer is clear. They are contributing to a continuing increase in hydro prices. They are adding to already burdensome energy costs for low-income families and pensioners on fixed incomes. They are discouraging industrial and commercial investment, restricting the growth of the Ontario economy and adversely affecting the creation of new jobs. That the guaranteed incomes of private wind and solar power corporations are so high that they find it worthwhile to pay "bribes", sorry inducements, to municipalities is yet another indication of the excesses in the provincial government’s pursuit of its "green" objectives, regardless of the cost to the hapless consumer. - Michael Wise

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• On July 24, 7pm, the euchre tournament for the Northbrook Legion will be held at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. The next event will be September 25. For details call 613-336-2389 • All Cloyne & District Historical Society members are invited to a potluck lunch at 162 5th Concession Road in Flinton on Mon. July 20. Along with your contribution, bring your cutlery, plate and a lawn chair. Meet at 11.30 for lunch at noon.

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• Your old reporter is back on duty here at home munching on radishes left by our mail box - some tasty for sure. Thanks to the mysterious mail box giver. The June frosts fried out the blueberries so they are scarce as hen's teeth. • Lionel Grimard reports a full house, lots of food and music at the recent open mike at the Lions Hall held on the second Friday of every month, so watch for the next one on Aug. 14. • The famous Harlowe Hall hosted a roast beef dinner yesterday and folks report it was very tasty. The next Harlowe Hall event will happen on Wed. July 22, featuring roast pork, all the trimmings, yummy dessert and lots of laughs. • Henderson United will host an open-faced hot pork sandwich lunch at Henderson Hall on Mon. August 3 from 11:30am – 1:30pm; mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, dressing, salad, tea, coffee and a variety of desserts, made by the ever famous church cooks. Admission is by donation.

All proceeds help out the church. It sounds divinely yummy and can you imagine all the desserts? I'll be dreaming about it and then getting hungry in the night. • Then on Wed. Aug. 5, Harlowe Hall will feature a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings hosted by the Orange Lodge. So, we won't be hungry and will always have a fun time - thanks to all the area cooks. • Get well wishes to Willis Rosenplot, age 95, formerly of Northbrook, who fell and broke his hip, but is recovering very well.

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• What a great turnout for the Mountain Grove BBQ last Saturday. 180+ guests were served and John Purdon, griller extraordinaire, manned the BBQ in a very professional manner, in a very fashionable outfit. Guests enjoyed their dinner, then perused the silent auction table. Big Clear Sound entertained the guests with many toe tapping tunes with people waiting in the anticipation for the auction to come to an end. A fun and profitable evening. • As usual, the council meeting held in Arden on Tuesday the 14th was not only well attended but also well received. Arden would like to thank council for their annual meeting here, and hope they continue their rotations next year. This is an excellent chance for residents to meet their council, and council to meet their residents. A great dinner was provided to everyone in attendance by the Kennebec Firefighters and the Friends of Arden. • The Kennebec Rec. Committee will be hosting a fundraising ball tournament in the Rec Park on Sat. July 18, beginning at 8am. Come out and watch some competitive ball, support the team of your choice and maybe have some lunch as well. The teams are trying to raise funds to make some improvements to the scoreboard and the fencing. • After the tournament, do find your way over to the Legion, because at 4:30 they will be having an Open Mic. All musicians are welcome to join in to the Bill and Pawi show. • Finish off the 18th with a Gospel sing at the Arden and Community Wesleyan Church, beginning at 7pm. There will be refreshments served and a free-will offering will be appreciated. Everyone is welcome. • On Saturday, July 25, the Arden Seniors “Happy Gang” will hold their annual summer sale. Start your day at the community centre with peameal on a bun; scout out the garage sale tables, then stay for a BBQ lunch; hamburgs, sausages and hot dogs. You’ll be able to find the BBQ if you let your nose take you to their famous grilled onions. Get to the bake table and purchase some desserts for the next couple of evenings. You can choose from pies, cupcakes and cookies, or maybe you'd rather have some homemade

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· Don't forget that on Saturday, July 25, there is another great dinner sponsored by Sacred Heart Church, 2905 Westport Road, 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 and under free. · Also another trip to see the Toronto Blue Jays is being organized for Saturday, August 29; the Jays versus the Detroit Tigers. Cost is $60 a seat. The bus departs from Verona at 8am. Seats are in the 100 level. If you are interested, please contact Nicki at 613-374-5708. · Welcome to the new minister of the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church, Kevin Tompkins. · Please note there will be no Bedford Open Mic & Jam on July 26. For information call Wilhelmine at 613-374-2614 or Judy, 613-374-2317.

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· Here's an interesting piece of news about one of our community members, Sean Sheehan. Sean and his lovely and talented wife Jean own the little bakery across from the Plevna LCBO. This 75-year-old gentleman has had quite the busy year, running 16 - 5K races in Florida and just recently, one here in Sharbot Lake on Canada Day. He's come in first place 13 times. Sean says that he likes to run to support the local charities! Wow! Way to go Sean! · Another community member who deserves some wellearned recognition this week is Laurie Lemke! She and her husband Brian and three children, Jeremy, Jody (who is getting married this year) and Jenny, founded and dedicated 20 years to the Sand Lake Swim Program here in Plevna! It has been such a welcome addition to our community! Laurie began the program when her kiddies were just little ones and now she is passing on the reins to someone new! I know that all the mommies out there, myself included, have sure appreciated all your efforts, Laurie! The community thanks you and wishes you a wonderful future! · The Plevna Craft and Direct Vendor Sale was a great success this past Saturday! The wide selection of vendors was amazing! I can't wait for the next one. I hope I will have more time to shop! Eric, one of the Plevna firefighters, told me their BBQ lunch sold out. I'm not surprised, their burgers are DELICIOUS! · Friday, July 24 will be busy next week in Plevna! It is the stargazing night as well as bingo night up at the Plevna hall for the firefighters! How will we fit it all in?! - Rhonda

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• Happy Anniversary to David and Sylvia Swann, Jen and May Walton, Corey and Nicole Hayes, Duane and Judy Meeks, Dave and Judy Froats, Dave and Chris Breeze. • On July 18, 7 pm there will be a gospel sing at Arden and Community Wesleyan church. Local talent will be featured and everyone is welcome. Free will offering with refreshments served following the music. • Eric and Phyllis Barr have invited everyone from the pastoral charge to their lovely home on Long Lake for another hymn sing and potluck on July 26. It will be a great afternoon of fun with a terrific view of the lake. • Cemetery Service took place July 12 in the old Mountain Grove Cemetery, with Darin McKinnon officiating. Music was supplied by Dave Johnston, Mary Jeckel and The Taylors. What a beautiful setting, a very peaceful place for our deceased relatives. • Congratulations to Ben and Erica Lukas on their recent marriage on July 4. A beautiful wedding! • The Mountain Grove steak & hamburg BBQ, sponsored by Mountain Grove United Stewards, was well attended on July 11. Music was played by Dave Johnson and Mary Jeckel, Dave and Marg Taylor. Many people bid on the various items in the silent auction. Thanks to everyone that made this delicious supper a success. • Grasshoppers played a great game of baseball, defeating Grasshoppers 1 at Parham on July 9. Even though the players are very young they are quick to learn the basic skills of baseball. • On July 23 Parham Junior Men’s softball team will play Inverary at 8:30 pm at Parham. • On July 14, euchre was played at the Legion as Central Frontenac council met in Arden Community Hall. The firemen barbecued and served supper to everyone that attended the meeting. A big thank you to our volunteer firemen and to “Friends of Arden” for supplying the food. • Mountain Grove “Land of Lakes” seniors met with Parham “Happy Travellers” at the home of Gordon Crawford and Dorothy Verbeek on July 15 for a noon BBQ. It was an enjoyable and fun afternoon for everyone. A big thank you to Dorothy and Gordon. • Thanks to everyone who has been saving pop tabs, bread ties and Campbell soup labels. The tabs and ties are counted and put towards wheelchairs. I am still without a computer so please phone me about your special events, 613-335-4531.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 • Another great afternoon at Snow Road community hall for Keenagers, which started with a fine potluck luncheon. Ken Gorham welcomed everyone and offered prayers for the sick. Brenda Orchard entertained us with her jokes; Sally did a reading – six little stories to live by: Love, Faith, Trust, Hope, Confidence and Attitude. Pastor Jack was our special speaker. His topic - Get off my back, I'm a senior. Next Keenagers, August 4 – bring your talents. It's a wonderful afternoon. Come and join us. • Prayers are needed for Blaine Ryder. • If you attended the June 28 special music of Mississippi Free Methodist Church and went to lunch after at Snow Road hall, and may have left your sunglasses (Alfred Sung), call Donna at 613-278-2196. • How beautiful it looked at Snow Road hall on Wednesday night for the potluck. There were bright pink table cloths with burlap runners, flower pots and Canadian flags. The decorators were Joelle, Don & Janis Brown and Johanna (who made the flags out of serviettes). Just beautiful! Not as big a crowd, but just as much fun. A lovely potluck supper. Birthday people: Fred Fowler, Janis Brown, and Jeff Swoworski. • Happy Birthday to Rev. Karen Hincke. • Happy anniversary to Elwin & Barb McKinnon; Happy 55th

to Lorna and Stan Sargeant. • Bev and Murray Elliot have been having a lovely holiday with their daughter, son-in-law, and grandbaby, 15-monthold Parker, from Mexico. • Not as big a crowd for Coffee Break on Friday morning, but a great place to go for munchies and coffee. Sue and Jeff Swoworski were hosts. Bruce Woods from Pennsylvania and Ron Vosburg from Florida were with us. • Don't forget the 170th anniversary of Knox Presbyterian Church on July 19. 11am. Lunch after the service. • Also remember the country music night on July 23, 7pm at Snow Road community centre. David Ross McDonald from Australia will entertain. Refreshments available. Tickets at the door $10. • Smile – Don't make the mistake of letting yesterday use up too much of today.

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• The Verona Cattail Festival is going to be a fun place for children from toddlers to teenagers. The festival has expanded its children’s program. On Saturday and Sunday there will be a Rainbow Combo Bouncy Castle and an exciting 60-foot Bouncy Obstacle Course as well as the Verona Cattail Express and the Mini Golf Course. Join the fun Saturday afternoon with three-legged races, stilt races and sack races. There will be treats for all the participants. On both days, Lily the Fairy will be creating crafts. Colours the clown will be making his balloon animals. On Sunday climb the Climbing Wall from noon to 4pm. There will be a bike draw on Sunday with two bikes, one boy’s and one girl's, to be given away. A $10 wristband will provide unlimited children's amusements for the two days! A free gift will be given for the first 100 wristband purchases. Enjoy lots more, including the Duct Tape Boat races and the Soap Box Derby races. For a complete list of all the activities and times, visit www.VeronaFestival.com Verona Cattail Festival, Aug. 8 & 9. • Don’t miss the next Music in the Park concert at McMullen Beach this Sunday, July 19. Turpin's Trail is a Kingston-based band consisting of Steve Kennedy, Jon McLurg and Noah St. Amand. With a closetful of instruments and a wealth of great original & traditional songs and tunes, Turpin's Trail brings together some of Kingston's most accomplished musicians. Turpin's Trail has played such venues as the Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque and Kingston's K-Rock Centre, and embarked on multiple tours of Atlantic Canada. The concert is from 1-3pm. No admission charge and parking is free. Bring your own lawn chairs. The Verona Cattail Express will be on hand to give the kiddies a ride. In case of heavy rain or threat of thunderstorms, the concert will be held at the Verona Lions Club, 4504 Verona Sand Rd. • Are you ready for the parade on Saturday, August 8? This year is the Verona Cattail Festival's 20th birthday! Over the last 20 years, parade themes have been many: Pirates, dinosaurs, ducks, clowns, bog buddies and more. Help the festival celebrate the last 20 years of parades. Use your imagination, dress in your favorite costumes from the past.

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• There will be a Turkey and Ham Dinner on Sunday, July 19 from 4 - 6:30pm at St. James Major Catholic Church, 14608 County Road 38 in Sharbot Lake (for those out-of-towners)! The prices are $12 per adult, 5-12 $5 and under 4, free. • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Audrey Freeland, formerly of Tichborne. • Thinking of you to the families of Justin Butts and Daniel McDonald on their loss due to a tragic accident on Bob's Lake. • Tiffany (Thompson) Redwond was the recipient of some pretty nice gifts as she and Derek await the arrival of their bundle of joy. • Congratulations to Nicole Tarasick and Sylvie Smith on the opening of the Cardinal Cafe and Shop in Sharbot Lake. • Celebrations for the 150th Anniversary of Frontenac County to take place at Harrowsmith on Aug 28 – 30. • Thinking of you to Joy Calderwood. • It was certainly good to see Kim Harper out and about at the Verona Jamboree. • Mark August 13 on your calendar for the Roast Pork Dinner at the Sharbot Lake United Church Centre from 4:30 - 6:30pm. • For those who enjoyed the Demolition Derby...word on the street is that it will be back on the Sunday of the Parham Fair! Don't forget Parham Fair books are out! • A large crowd attended the Stag and Doe for Melissa Hannah and Bob Brooks, featuring musical talents of our very own Shawn McCullough and local band One Busted Ego

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Parham / Tichborne continued with Adam Lake. A great time was had by all and we wish Bob and Melissa all the best in the next chapter of their life. • Congratulations to Chelsey Ducharme and Steven Duford on the birth of a beautiful baby boy, Allan Steven James. • Happy Birthday to Dave Whan, Merrilee Gray, Diana Meeks, Wayne Bush, Roley Irwin, Emma Cronk, Bonnie MacLean, Shelley Welch, Tisha Wilton, Roxy Raymond, and Josh Price.

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The festival has changed hands from the Thibaults to new chairman, Andy Anderson. This change has allowed the Thibaults to sit back and enjoy the jamboree after years of working overtime for their community. Anderson, along with many of the same volunteers from previous years, will be taking on the organizing in order to keep the tradition alive. Carolyn Hasler has offered to continue with the canteen and food organization. Profits will be returned to the community, dispersed among several organizations. Charlie Patton will be emceeing this year, and MT System/Limestone Music will be engineering the audio for the duration of the weekend. The Land O’ Lakes Cruisers will be the “house band” this year. The original trio of Cathy Whalen, Doug Mumford and Ralph DeFoe had a good idea when they wanted to start a dance band. The band expanded and evolved into the Land O’ Lakes Cruisers. Today, Cathy Whalen remains the only original member of the band and performs with four gentlemen, forming a group that’s primarily a dance band featuring classic country music. The Land O’ Lakes Cruisers will be playing at the Flinton Community Jamboree Friday night at 8:45 pm and again on Saturday at 4 pm. Also featured this year will be the popular Eddy and the Stingrays and their 50s and 60s music. They'll take you on a nostalgic trip with doo-wop, tear-jerkers and rock and roll standards on Saturday, August 1 at 8:30pm. Cost is $35 for a weekend pass (with rough camping $55); 13-16yrs half price; 12 years and under free. Friday and Sunday the cost is $10, and Saturday cost is $25. Please note that after 6pm, admission for the Saturday evening shows, which feature three great groups - Sweet Grass, the White Family and Eddy & The Stingrays, lowers to $15. The Flinton Community Jamboree will be jam-packed with other country and bluegrass acts as well, including the Pickled Chicken band, Lionel Grimard and Eleven Roses, and many more. The full schedule will be published in next week’s edition of the Frontenac News (Thursday, July 23). The weekend will be enjoyable for all ages; dancing and music appreciators will especially welcome this year’s festival. For tickets and reservations call Karen, 613-743-4829; vendors please call Cathy 613-243-3112. For more information visit flintonjamboree.ca

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• This Saturday, July 18, is the Greater Madawaska & Area Showcase at the Lions Hall in Griffith, 10am to 3pm, with so many things to see and do. • The Denbigh Library will hold their annual Book Sale on Saturday, July 25, 9am to 12 noon. Stop by and support the library by picking up some summer reading! • Saturday, July 25 is the Matawatchan Community Market & Yard Sale, 9am till 1pm, featuring baked goods, preserves, handcrafted items, jewelry and Senior Housing items for sale. Tables $5 each (8 ft.) or bring your own. BBQ lunch supplied by hall. www.matawatchan.ca.

You will have the opportunity to review and comment on: • The draft planned harvest, renewal and tending operations and access roads for the second five-year term; • The MNRF’s preliminary list of required alterations. You will also have an opportunity to contribute to the background information used in planning. Comments from the public will be considered in revisions to the draft planned operations. How to Get Involved

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Bon Echo Celebrates Two Milestones

Bon Echo Provincial Park Launched 50 Years Ago

Merrill Dennison The road to becoming a provincial park actually began way back in 1910 when the Bon Echo Inn and surrounding land was sold to Flora MacDonald Denison. She had been coming to the area for many years with her family and in the early 1900s stayed at the Bon Echo Inn. She loved the surroundings so much that she bought the property including Mazinaw Rock from Dr. and Mrs. Weston Price. She and her son, Merrill, ran the Inn until her death in 1921 when Merrill assumed ownership. Both Merrill and his mother had a passion for this Ontario landscape as well as a vision for its

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preservation. Merrill once said he had become a conservationist at age 8, ever since his first sight of the ‘Bald Mountains’ (Mazinaw Lake and area). To him, “Bon Echo was one of the most spectacular natural beauty spots in Ontario - a place to which people are drawn from near and far to feast their eyes in wonderment on its majestic mass and find spiritual refreshment in communion with nature”. Merrill ran the Inn with his wife, Muriel Goggin Denison, until 1928. The depression set in and few people were going to the Inn for the summer. For several years, Bon Echo became a meeting place for professional foresters, conservationists and other nature lovers. Unfortunately the Inn burned down in 1936. Despite this setback the property was maintained as a private estate by Merrill and his wife. Merrill thought a lot about what would happen to the Bon Echo property once he was gone. The area should be enjoyed by everyone. For him, “It would be nothing less than a national disgrace were Bon Echo to be divided into real estate parcels and sold piecemeal for summer building lots”. Merrill announced in 1959 that he was giving 1200 acres as a gift to the Department of Lands and Forest to be protected and used by the people of Ontario. It was the desire of the Denison family that the Bon Echo area be preserved so all could enjoy its wilderness and beauty as they themselves had done for nearly sixty years. Merrill would retain life use of some buildings including Dollywood (now the Visitor Centre) and Greystones (now the Greystones Gift and Book Shop) and approximately 8.5 acres of land immediately surrounding them. Initial park development occurred in 1961 with the installation of 200 campsites. The park officially opened on Wednesday, July 21, 1965. Opening ceremonies Lookout

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were held at the amphitheatre with over 500 people in attendance. During the ceremonies, a historic plaque was unveiled commemorating Merrill and his family’s gift to the people of Ontario. It reads, “Acquired by the people of Ontario through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Denison. Bon Echo Provincial Park, dedicated to recreation, conservation and education, in memory of Flora MacDonald Denison and Muriel Goggin Denison.” (Muriel had passed away and Merrill had married Elizabeth (Lisa) Denison in 1957.) When Merrill died in 1975, use of the remaining

Friends of Bon Echo Park Mark 20th Art Exhibition by Derek Maggs, A/Executive Director Art has always played a significant part of the heritage of Bon Echo. Hundreds of years ago the aboriginal artists left their unique drawings at water level on Mazinaw Rock. In the 1920-30s, Merrill Denison invited several members of the Group of Seven to discover and paint the beautiful Mazinaw countryside. In the ongoing years hundreds of artists have come to capture the scenery on canvas and film. The annual Art Exhibition and Sale was the brainchild of the late Gary Sharman, Assistant Park Superintendent in 1995. It was orchestrated by then Friends of Bon Echo President Joan Lindey and Director Carla Miedema. Both have continued to be involved throughout the 20 years. Attendance, the quality of the artwork and total sales continue to increase. Many campers, cottagers and local residents plan their vacation dates to coincide with the Art Show. An exciting variety of activities will mark the Friends Art Exhibition and Sale this year. On July 24, 25, 26

original art depicting Canadian nature, wildlife and countryside will be presented with over 40 new and returning artists participating. Highlights for all ages include mouth-watering barbecues and baked goods, Sciensational Sssnakes!! presentations, live musical groups and stone and paddle carving. The entire summer season at the Park offers campers and day visitors a number of activities which arise from the Friends’ commitment to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of Bon Echo Provincial Park. Through the effort of over one hundred volunteers they are able to give major funding assistance to numerous educational activities, many of which are orchestrated by the trained Natural Heritage Education staff. The Greystones Gift and Book Shop, the tour boats, barbecues and enhanced trails give visitors the opportunity of an exceptional park experience. www.bonechofriends.ca. ■

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land and buildings was transferred to Lisa Denison. Upon her death in 1977, Greystones and Dollywood and the land surrounding around them were added to the park. Visitors to the Park are encouraged to take time to read the plaque on the rock near the Narrows. It stands as a reminder to look around and be grateful for this special place thanks to Merrill Denison and his family. Bon Echo Provincial Park will officially celebrate the 50th Anniversary on July 21st at 2:00PM at the Amphitheatre. ■

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n July 11, members of COFA (Conservationists of Frontenac Addington) attended a meeting at the Barrie hall in Cloyne, where Ron Pethick, one of the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding members, announced that he would be stepping down this year after over two decades as the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president. He cited health issues and said he lacks the necessary energy required for the role. He also understands that the organization needs some fresh blood to foster new directions if it is to continue. Pethick said he does hope to see the organization continue and he is hoping that the members will hold elections this September. Pethick opened the meeting with a history of COFA, which was formed in 1994, because, he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot was going on politically at that time and we needed to have a local voice in this area to make sure that certain things like resources, land management and wild life habitats and populations were properly looked after.â&#x20AC;? In fact, it was a meeting held at that time at the Lions hall in Northbrook, which hundreds of people attended, that Pethick said resulted in the squashing of the Madawaska Highlands Regional Trust, a group whose aim he said was to â&#x20AC;&#x153;ban fishing, boating hunting, trapping, and logging in an area

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that stretched west to Bancroft, north to Madoc, east to Perth and south to Cobden.â&#x20AC;? COFA was formed after the Northbrook meeting and has been up and running ever since. In 1995 the organization established the Bishop Lake pickerel hatchery, where over 11 years, 18.5 million swim up pickerel fry were hatched and deposited in area lakes. The organization also stocked 28,000 speckled trout in local lakes, along with thousands of rainbow trout and pickerel fingerlings. In an effort to improve local pickerel spawning beds, members have helped spread 350 tons of rock in Mississagagon Lake and similarly spread another 70 tonnes of rock at Skootamatta causeway. As well, in conjunction with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, an additional 150 tons was spread in Mazinaw Lake to create a new lake trout spawning bed. Members have run hundreds of miles of trails to assist deer during especially harsh winters and have also provided herds with thousands of pounds of feed. Members have also helped to fund the rehabilitation of orphaned white tailed deer and for years have donated a $500 bursary annually to local North Addington Education Centre students. This August six lucky youngster, thanks to COFA, will be fishing at Deer Rock Lake. Now with the hatchery no longer functioning and with Pethick making public his intention of stepping down, many members are wondering how and if COFA will carry on. They stress the need to get new projects up and running in order to attract new members. Many suggestions were made at the Cloyne meeting. One member volunteered to assist Ronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife Dot with administrative tasks and other new ideas were suggested, which included establishing a COFA website, getting students at NAEC involved with the group and also trying to make connections with the various local lake associations to find out what kinds of projects COFA members may be able to assist with. It is still a big unknown whether the hatchery, in which COFA has upwards of $15,000 invested, will ever be operational again, though many members expressed interest in getting it up and running. It looks as though there are members who want to COFA to continue into the future. Long-time member Dave Dacuk shot up his hand when asked if anyone would be interested in stepping in as president and it was decided that a second meeting will be

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girls’ main focus, they also sell ice-cold glasses of real, homemade lemonade as well. Asked what her motivations were for starting up a business, Ellie answered that making her own money to spend as she likes is one of the reasons, but added that she was also looking for experience in running a business, understanding that it will make her more knowledgeable and employable in the future. This summer she set a personal goal for the season - to sell enough cookies to afford a Macbook since she is also interested in graphic design. Of course the business could not exist without the help of Donna, who does the driving to local stores to purchase the ingredients. An understandably proud mom, Donna said the business venture has been a project they worked on together and she admitted that though

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t might surprising to see a 13-year-old running a successful business at the Saturday farmers’ market in Sharbot Lake. But what's even more surprising is that it is Ellie Larocque's third consecutive summer doing just that. Ellie started up Cassnelli's Cookies and Lemonade in 2013 with her friend and cousin Cassidy Donaldson (hence the business name) when she was just 11. It was Ellie's mother Donna, who suggested that the two set up shop at the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market, and for her first summer, Ellie used her birthday gift money to invest in the necessary supplies. While Cassidy, who lives in Lanark, is no longer involved in the business, Ellie has continued on and her friend Annika Putnam has joined her as a co-baker/seller. The two bake all-butter-based cookies, with Ellie offering up huge and reasonably priced cookies that come in chocolate chip, ginger and oatmeal, and Annika adding her own peanut butter and sugar cookies to the mix. I recently interviewed Ellie and her mother Donna at their home in Sharbot Lake and got a close up look at what makes this young entrepreneur tick. Coming from a family of self-motivated business people, (Donna is an artist and sign maker and father Dennis a mason), it is no wonder that Ellie is herself an enterprising young entrepreneur. Ellie let me in on a couple of trade secrets, like the fact that some of her recipes come from Evelyn Raab's cookbook, “The Clueless Baker”. She uses only butter, never lard, and the cookies that I was lucky enough to sample are light and chewy but with a definite crispness. It comes as no surprise that one is never enough. They are affordably priced at $1 each, $5 for a half dozen and $10 for a dozen. Ellie’s longest work days are the day before the market. She mixes up fresh batches of cookie batter throughout the week and always bakes the cookies the day before the market, ensuring their freshness. She bakes over 100 cookies on Friday and often sells out. While cookies are the

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the road was bumpy at the start, things are now running smoothly and efficiently. “I'm very proud of the initiative Ellie has shown and her hard work.” Ellie herself says that she has learned a lot since she first began three summers ago. “Baking is more difficult that I thought it would be and I am a much better baker now then I was back then. I am also a lot better at handling money and understanding the costs of doing business." She admitted that balancing school and the market in May and June can also be tough. That being said, Ellie said that she expects to be continuing at the market for another year or two. For those not in the know, Ellie and Annika's cookies are worth every penny and though the two are not able to attend every single market day, as the saying goes...Get ’em while you can.

ayne Conway, past president of the Verona Lions and the current director and chair of the Verona Lions Jamboree, said that not much has changed since the annual fundraiser began 64 years ago. Guests from near and far return year after year to attend the annual event, one of the Lions’ biggest fundraisers of the year, which ran from July 9 to 11 and included a midway, numerous games of chance, mini golf, bingo and food and beverages prepared on site at the Lions canteen. This year in addition to the many popular games and events, the organizers were promoting their new waste recycling management system, which was adopted by the Lions from the annual Cattail Festival and involves all of the garbage being brought to one central recycling station where it is processed and sorted. Conway

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Buck Lake Boatilla raises $26,835 for Easter Seals Camp Merrywood T By Bruce Archibald

he Buck Lake community has passed the buck again - but not in the way one might think. The idiom “pass the buck” means to give responsibility to someone else or to evade responsibility. If you pass the buck you shift responsibility for something to someone else in order to take pressure off yourself. Synonyms for this phrase include cop out, duck, get rid of, and shirk. Lastly the word “buck” is also slang for a dollar. Where’s this going, you ask? Well, on July 4, the Buck Lake Community demonstrated anything but a willingness to cop out or shirk its responsibilities, by sending children with physical disabilities to Easter Seals Camp Merrywood. In doing so, the Buck Lake Community gave new meaning to “passing the buck”. For 11 consecutive years, Buck Lakers have come together to raise money for Easter Seals. “We are guilty of passing the buck,” noted Liz Graham-Trudel, event treasurer. “100% of all the bucks we raise go to sending kids and youth to camp Merrywood. As of last year, our community has raised over $135,000 and sent 64 kids to camp.” “It was a great day for our six attending Easter Seals kids and their families,” noted

Grayden McClurg, organizer and Buck Lake resident. “We set a record this year with 49 watercraft in the Boatilla and the tour of the lake provided an opportunity for our special guests to see and experience our beautiful surroundings. Our theme for this year was 'Buck Lake Boats On' and it signified our continuing support to Camp Merrywood.” “Coming together as a community by working towards a common cause is fundamental to the Boatilla. We need an opportunity to meet our neighbours and celebrate as a community. It makes us closer and stronger and our community BBQ at the end of the Boatilla does just that,” observed longtime resident Duncan Sinclair. The “buck passing” was completed at the end of the barbeque with a cheque presentation for $23,700 to Easter Seals representatives Krista LeClair and Jessica Kostuck, which will allow will allow the community to send 10 children to Camp Merrywood. After all the donations were in, the final tally was an astounding $26,835! The Buck Lake Steering Committee would like to thank our local and extended Buck Lake families for their continued and generous support to the Boatilla. Your efforts make

it possible for physically challenged youth and kids to enjoy outdoor activities which

Northern artists show off their wares in Plevna A total of 18 vendors set up their stalls at the Clar-Mill hall in Plevna for the annual Plevna Summer Craft show. The event, now in its fourth year, was organized by northern area artisans Betty Hunter and Debbie Emery, who together with the 16 other sellers offered up a wide variety of locally made items including quilts, original artwork, unique wooden frames, stained glass, jewelry, felt work, hand made soaps and candles and more.

Local painter, Cathy Owen of Red Dragon Studio in Ardoch, is one of the show's regular vendors and she had an interesting display of some of her latest creations. Owen, who has been painting for 26 years, spends seven months of the year in Ardoch and in 2013 she achieved her lifelong dream of designing, building and opening up her very own gallery and studio space. Red Dragon Studio is located beside her cottage on Malcolm Lake and it is where she

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works and sells a wide variety of paintings, cards, lanterns and glass mosaics. Owen is one artist who continues to explore new horizons. Some of her latest work was inspired by local neighbours, Bud and Mary, who told her about a fundraising event for their community association in Virginia, in which local artisans were commissioned to create painted floor mats to be auctioned off for sale. Owen was intrigued by these decorative and functional objects, which were first popular in the late 18 and early 19th century, when woven rugs were priced beyond many homeowners' means. As an alternative to woven rugs, floor cloths became a decorative way to not only cover bare floors and add colour to the home, but were also helpful in cutting down drafts. Like Owen's, early floor cloths were painted on canvas with both simple and complex imagery and it was not until the Industrial Revolution, when mass-produced woven rugs became increasingly affordable, that floor cloths eventually went out of style. In the 20th century they became popular again when folk art came back into style. Owen's floor mats are unique and are made to be walked on. Painted in acrylics with three top coats of varathane, they can be easily cleaned and are durable. Their

subject matter includes what Owen is best known for: nature scenes like stands of birch trees; local wildlife, like loons and herons, and wild local flora. Owen loves nothing more than sharing her know how with others and she has been teaching for over two decades now. She offers courses at her studio in Plein air and watercolour painting and stained glass mosaics. For more information contact Cathy at 613-479-2137; gardenangelca@gmail.com or visit reddragonartstudio.com. For art lovers who missed the Plevna show, mark your calendars for the North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour, which will take place on September 26 and 27 and will include a number of northern area artisans.

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he Land O’ Lakes Curling Club in Tweed has hosted a number of events this year to celebrate the history of 50 years since it was formed in 1965. The club kicked off the celebrations with a “Swing and Sweep” in October, where members and friends enjoyed a fun morning of golf and lunch at Poplars Golf Course. On Feb. 28, old-time curling with old-time prices (only $72 per team of six) was offered and many former members with a long history at the club tried their hand once again at their much-loved sport. Everyone had a chance to relive old memories over a tasty dinner. On the Sunday, the club partnered with the Kiwanis Club to combine their famous pancake breakfast with an entertaining Draw to the Button Challenge. Three lucky people won $50 each for drawing closest to the button in three categories: Members, Non-members & Youth. Everyone had a great time and the event generated a lot of interest in curling and some new members joined the club as a result.

The grand finale and crowning event of the club’s celebrations will be “50 Years of Memories Banquet & Dance” on Saturday, August 8. The festivities start at 5pm for cocktail hour, followed by dinner and ceremony at 6pm. The club is delighted to have Boyd Sullivan as the MC for the evening. Boyd’s family has a long history in the curling club and everyone delights in his entertaining style. And yes, there will be a live and silent auction on some fantastic items. The evening will be topped off with a performance by one of Tweed’s favourite bands, the Land O’ Lakes Cruisers from 8-9pm and, starting at 9pm, a DJ will continue to provide a variety of music for everyone’s listening and dancing pleasure. It is an event not to be missed in Tweed, when the club’s history within the community will be celebrated. Tickets, which include dinner and all entertainment, are available at Bush Furniture in Tweed. If you have any questions or if you are able to donate an item for the auction, please call Amy McConnell, 613-242-8126.

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Full house at Arden meeting - CF Council, July 14, 2015 Septic Re-inspection Although no hard numbers have been determined as yet regarding the potential cost to homeowners resulting from the soon to be finalized septic re-inspection program, Chief Building Official Jeremy Neven stressed the fact that if a system fails it will definitely have to be replaced. Neven made the statement when pressed by Councilor Brent Cameron, who reiterated his long time concern about affordability issues for low-income residents whose systems fail. “I just want to make sure that when you are recommending that staff include associated costs in the committee’s report, that staff will also be looking into possible funding options that might be made available to help those who can't afford to replace their systems,” said Cameron Neven recommended that township staff prepare a draft licensing by-law for septic pumpers and haulers with associated schedules, along with a draft of a proposed reporting format. A communication plan to inform the public and receive their input on the proposed program is also recommended. Council also instructed the septic re-inspection committee to investigate all associated costs and implementation requirements before bringing the plan back to council. Bud Clayton dedication Mayor Frances Smith made council and guests aware of an upcoming special events day hosted by the Township of North Frontenac, which will take place on August 22 at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna. The event will include a memorial dedication to former North Frontenac mayor and county warden, Bud Clayton, who passed away last year. New building inspector in CF Council passed a motion appointing Scott Richardson as a township building inspector. Richardson will be undertaking the role in an “as needed basis” as defined under the agreement between North and Central Frontenac's Shared Building Services Department. Under that same agreement, Jeremy Neven has been appointed chief building official for both townships. New load restrictions on the Oclean Lane bridge In the wake of Raymo Road bridge collapse, council passed a motion limiting the maximum load on a little used bridge near Tichborne. The maximum load has been limited to 5 tonnes per axle with a maximum of three axles. New Stop Signs Council supported a request by Public Works Coordinator Kyle Labbett to install a three-way stop sign at the intersection of Anderson Road North and Old Anderson Road in Crow Lake. A second stop sign was approved and will be installed at the exit of the Recreation Park in Arden where that road exits at Queen and Bridge streets.

Additional positions approved for public works staff Council passed a motion recommended by Kyle Labbett to change one public works staff's position from a part-time contract position to a full-time one. Labbett also requested that another full time public works position be offered. Labbett made the argument that the increase would enable staff to “maintain their expected level of service” and would “allow for continuous and ongoing maintenance in specific areas while also balancing out the work force at the township’s two garages.” The additional staff member will mean an added $31,000 salary expense in the annual budget. Procurement Policy tabled Councilor Victor Heese raised concerns about approving council’s new procurement policy as prepared by treasurer J. Michael McGovern. Heese cited his reasoning as “not because I am opposed to the by-law, but rather, that it needs some clarification.” Because council currently has no CAO, Heese sees a need to have the wording made more precise so there is no confusion. Council tabled the by-law, giving staff more time to fine tune it. Construction numbers up In his report to council, CBO Jeremy Neven said this year is looking very good, with June's construction value numbers sitting at a robust $1,235,300, the best June in three years. Neven said that the numbers could continue to rise. The number of permits issued in June was 17, which matches last year’s total. So far this year, permits for eight new residential units have been taken out. Upcoming Hazardous Waste Day - Saturday, July 18 Staff and members of council will be running a free household hazardous waste day at the intersection of Road 38 and Highway 7 on Saturday, July 18 from 9a.m. – 2p.m. Residents are encouraged to drop off all of their hazardous waste so that it can be safely disposed of. Delegations

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IN MEMORIAM DAVIS, Jamie “Drew” (1971 - 2015) Suddenly, at the Toronto Western Hospital with his family by his side on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at the age of 43. Loving husband & best friend of 18 years to Paula Thibodeau. Cherished father of Richard (Tara) of Kingston, Noah and Owen, both at home in Flinton. Dearest son of Susan & Walter Davis, son-in-law of Paul & Sharon Thibodeau. Drew will be sadly missed by his half-brother Jeff (Emily) Davis, half-sister Tracey Davis, his brothers-in-law Aaron (Donna) Thibodeau, Joey (Sheri) Thibodeau, sisters-in-law Nicole (Charles) LeBlanc and Jenny (Stephen) Thibodeau. Drew will never be forgotten by Paula’s grandmother Lenora Thibault (the late Bryden). Fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41, Northbrook, Ont. K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Sunday from 2-4pm & 7-9pm. The Funeral Service will be in the Chapel on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 1:00pm. (visiting 1 hour prior to the service). Cremation will follow. Friends desiring may contribute in memory of Drew, “In Trust” for the Kids at the Northbrook BMO branch 3847, account #3992-605 with appreciation. Online condolences are available to the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

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The Malcolm and Ardoch Lake Landowners Association wishes to thank everyone for their contributions of prizes and/or assistance and Brenda and Donny Martin for the use of their home for the BBQ following our 8th annual fishing derby. As well we would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations, Barnabees YIG Perth, Double “S” Sports and Marina,Lookout Home Hardware, Perth Home Hardware, Home Depot Peterborough, Hunters Creek Golf Course, Hooks Castle Hardware, Northbrook Foodland, Fernleigh Lodge, Lonnie Watkins Tree Service, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, Loblaws Kingston, Yamaha Performance Shed, The Glass House Kingston, Giant Tiger Perth, Martins Carpentry, Balderson Cheese, Canadian Tire Perth and Cobourg , Cottage Country Outdoor and Pet Supplies Sharbot Lake, Sharbot Lake Gas Station and General Store, FX Automotive Graphics, Bishop Lake Outdoor Centre and The Amazing Dollar Store.

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resh cut flowers, whether picked from our gardens or purchased from a store or Farmers Market, add beauty and bring the outdoors into our rooms. We often wonder if there is anything we can do to extend the life of these beauties. To keep your arrangement looking its best, for the longest time, follow a few simple steps. Start with a vase that has been cleaned with hot soapy water to eliminate bacteria and fungi and then rinsed thoroughly. Be sure to prepare the flowers properly. Cut just-opening flowers early in the morning and place in water immediately. Improve the vase life of flowers that ooze a milky “sap” (poinsettias, poppies) by immersing the bottom 5 cm of their stems in boiling water for 10 seconds before using them in an arrangement. Gently remove lower leaves from the stem so there will be none in the vase water. Before you put any flowers in the vase, recut the stems, removing 2-5 cm at an angle under water. You can do this in a basin full of water, or even by holding the stem and the blades of the shears (or kitchen scissors) under running tap water. Don’t crush or burn flower stems as these practices are of little value. Flowers in most arrangements collapse early because they are unable to obtain enough water to keep them looking crisp and fresh. Recut them under water to ensure that no air gets into the stems. If you live in a hard water area (you find white deposits in teakettles and on faucets), use demineralized water sold in supermarkets for filling

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steam irons, to make your vase solutions. Never use softened water in a vase solution as it contains sodium, which is bad for cut flowers. Flowers are living things, and like us they need food for proper growth and healthy color. Amazingly, you can provide much of what a cut flower needs with one of the following simple vase solutions. They contain acid to improve water flow in flower stems, sugar to help buds open and last longer, and a preservative to reduce growth of bacteria and fungi. A recent issue of Fine Gardening Magazine documented an experiment they conducted to determine just that. Other than using plain water in a vase, they tried six other methods. These are: 1 Tablespoon sugar and 2 Tablespoons of vinegar per quart of water 1 Tablespoon sugar per quart of water 1 Tablespoon sugar and ½ teaspoon of bleach per quart of water 1 part lemon-lime soda to 3 parts water 1 Tablespoon Listerine per quart of water 2 teaspoons “Floral Life Flower Food 300” per quart of water The result of the experiment was intended to prove what additives would extend the life of the cut flowers and maintain their quality for a certain length of time. “Floral Life Flower Food 300” proved to be the best and it can be purchased at a florist very cheaply. The best home remedy was the lemon-lime soda. The worst of all was the vinegar and sugar. If you are using florist foam as an arranging aid, let it soak in the vase solution until it sinks. Do not push it down into the container as air bubbles will remain inside the foam and cause early flower death. Insert stems carefully. The higher the temperature, the faster flowers deteriorate, so cut them early in the morning, when temperatures are cool, and avoid exposure to heat. Don’t place arrangements in sunny locations, near heaters or fireplaces, or on top of television sets. Do put arrangements in a cool place overnight if you possibly can. Summer is the time we all look forward to. Why not bring a little of it indoors? Visit us at www.lanarkmg.blogspot.com or contact us at lanarkmg@gmail.com or call Margaret at 613-253-5098.

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AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We sell cars for under $1990 safetied & E-tested, low kilometres. We change car doors, hoods, bumpers, trunk lids, $75 & up, parts & labour included. We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

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FOR RENT 1½ STOREY HOUSE: 3 bedrooms, 1½ baths, heated workshop. Hwy 509, Snow Road Station. Available August 15, for information call 613-284-0669 COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE located on Hwy. 7 just east of the Junction of Hwy 38 and Hwy. 7. For further information, contact Ram at 613-279-2827 COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE in a Professional Office Building. Separate driveway. Located at 1110 Elizabeth St. Sharbot Lake. Available July 1. For further information contact Seeds & Company 613-279-2625 ext 104. KALADAR TWO BEDROOM APT. utilities extra, $475/month, first & last required. Available July 1st, call 613-336-9429

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BUSINESS FOR SALE: B.E.E. Sanitation Waste Management System, $55,000. Call Bill, cell 613-483-0673 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2015 SPRING INTO SUMMER REBATE with savings up to $300. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca “GALLERY ON THE BAY” is open for the summer season, Thursday through Saturday. Most Wednesdays. 11am - 5pm. Other times by chance or appointment. Paintings, jewellery and so much more. 1010 Willet Lane, Arden 613-335-2032 HAY FOR SALE, baled in the field, small squares, please call 613-375-6431 RAWLEIGH PRODUCTS: Ointments, Salves, Extracts, Heavy Duty Cleaners and much more. 3 extracts for $20. Free delivery of orders $60 or more. Call Jilene. 613-479-0174 WINDOWS, DOORS & SIDING. Come see what Verona Hardware and Beckwith Construction can do for you. Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851.

DOUG’S ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE NEW Shaw TV Promotion - 2 HD receivers for free after programming credit! No Credit Check. No Contract. Call 613-374-3305 for details. We are your full service dealer for both BELL TV and SHAW DIRECT Satellite.

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HELP WANTED COTTAGE CLEANERS: energetic & responsible persons needed for cottage cleaning, $15 hr. We will provide all the training and supplies. Mostly all Saturdays in July and August plus days during the weeks for spring and fall. To schedule interview please call: 613.335.5333

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 613-335-2786

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

RAFFLE WINNERS SHARBOT LAKE & DISTRICT LIONS: The winner of the 50/50 Draw at our Community Breakfast on Sat. July 11 was Meg Robbins. SYDENHAM & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB RAFFLE held on Canada Day: Winners are: 1st place: Errol Wallingford ($500.00); 2nd place: Judy Drope ($300.00); 3rd place: Ernie McNair ($200.00)

SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. KEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Lawn maintenance, Garbage clean up & Disposal, Minor Building Repairs. Most Jobs Accepted. Call: 613-279-1901; cell: 613-328-1187 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

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South Frontenac revokes Sydenham water non-usage fee by Jeff Green he controversial extra charge of $25 a month for residents of Sydenham who have not hooked up to the Sydenham water system has been revoked by Council. Residents who are not hooked up will continue to pay for the water that they don't use, as they have all along, but they will no longer pay an extra fee for not using the water they pay for. Although Council revoked the fee at their meeting in Sydenham last week (July 7), they stopped short of rebating the money that has already been collected since the “non-usage fee” was instituted a year ago. “I know Council is removing this charge and I know why, but the fact is that it is the only thing we have done that has resulted in people actually hooking up to Sydenham water, which is what we want,” said Mayor Ron Vandewal. In a report to Council about the matter, Treasurer Louise Fragnito wrote that since the extra charge was introduced, 34 house-

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utting patients first, the South East CCAC (Community Care Access Centre) is seeking a few people who are passionate about improving health care delivery in the community. The CCAC invites patients or their family members who have received services from the South East Community Access Centre during the past three years to participate in a Patient and Family Advisory Council. David Campbell, Public Engagement Lead for the South East CCAC, said, “The CCAC currently has methods of gaining patient feedback, but does not have a unified process to use this feedback to make our services more patient-centred. The goal of the Patient and Family Advisory Council is to have a more systematic method of providing patient feedback as well as provide a proactive method of providing patient and caregiver input on programs and services.” One of the four pillars of the South East CCAC’s 2014-2017 Strategic Plan is to ensure patients and caregivers have confidence and trust in their care. One of the main components of this strategy is to more fully involve patients and caregivers in program design and service planning. The Patient and Family Advisory Council will be a central forum for patient engagement which will reflect the voice of the patient in planning our services and improving our current services from a patient perspective. The Patient and Family Advisory Council will ensure that a patient’s perspective is involved in the CCAC decision-making process.

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holds hooked up to the system, a 22% increase. “At a minimum, 18 of those accounts can be correlated to the non-usage fee,” she wrote. She also said that in the absence of the fee “consideration must be given to a mechanism to continue to encourage non-using accounts to begin to use the water system.” The township has the authority to enter the lot of someone who refuses to hook up, and connect the building at the owner's expense, and use all methods to receive payment up to and including placing a lien on the property. “We've never done that, and I don't see us doing it anytime soon,” said Vandewal. On June 23, Council asked staff to prepare a revision to the Sydenham water bylaw to eliminate the extraordinary fees, citing their punitive nature. Since June of 2014, the township has collected over $22,000 in “non-usage fees” $20 monthly per household before January of 2015, and $25 monthly from January to June.

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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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Northern Happenings Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.

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 - FUNDRAISING BALL TOURNAMENT, Rec Park, 8am, sponsored by Kennebec Rec. Committee 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 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. GRIFFITH - AREA SHOWCASE, Township of Greater Madawaska, 10am-3pm; DenbighGriffith Lions Hall, showcasing businesses, 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; $10pp, 100% payout. SHARBOT LAKE – RAILWAY CABOOSE OPEN, Saturdays in July & August; 11am3pm, Railway Heritage Park, Elizabeth St. Free, 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 CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SO-

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CIETY; members invited to potluck lunch, 11:30am; 162 5th Concession Rd., Flinton; BYO cutlery, plate, chair. 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 CLOYNE: SENIORS’ CO-ED SOFTBALL, Thursdays 9am, ball field, all skills welcome. Don 336-2452; Lauder 336-2998 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.

Friday July 24 NORTHBROOK LEGION EUCHRE TOURNAMENT, 7pm, Lions Hall info: 613-3362389 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall PLEVNA - STAR PARTY: Lunar Straight Wall Visible; rain date July 25 when moon and Saturn are closer together. North Frontenac Star Gazing Pad; visit www.northfrontenac.com in case of cancellation or update; events start at dark; 5816 Road 506. SYDENHAM LIBRARY - FAMILY STORYTIME, 10:30am, stories, songs, poetry, movement for all ages

Friday – Sunday July 24, 25, 26 BON ECHO ART EXHIBITION & SALE, 10am-4pm daily; 45 artists, Live music, Kid’s activities, Sciensational Sssnakes! & more, Bon Echo Provincial Park, Cloyne. Park admission applies. www.bonechofriends.ca CANADIAN GUITAR FESTIVAL, Loughborough Lake Holiday Park www.canadianguitarfestival.com ELBOW LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE “Bass Fishing for Women”, a weekend of fisheries conservation with emphasis on honing bass fishing skills; elbowlakecentre.ca

Saturday July 25 ARDEN SENIORS SUMMER SALE, all day, community hall; community yard, sale, craft sale, raffle, silent auction, BBQ, lunch. DENBIGH LIBRARY - BOOK SALE, 9amnoon. GODFREY - ROAST BEEF DINNER, Sacred Heart RC Church, 4-7pm; also Jeff Code & Silver Wings Band, Silent Auction, Petting zoo, Air castle, kids games, $15, 7-10yrs $5, 6 & under free. HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, no admission fee, potluck supper, all welcome 613-336-2557 4th sat of month MATAWATCHAN COMMUNITY MARKET & YARD SALE, 9am-1pm; produce, crafts, senior housing items & more; tables $5 or BYO; BBQ lunch supplied by hall. www.matawatchan.ca PARHAM – GOSPEL SING, w/ the Frizells, 7pm, Free Methodist Church, freewill offering, refreshments, SHARBOT LAKE - STORYWALK® Oso Beach, sponsored by Kingston Frontenac Public Library, 10am-12noon; fun activity that places a children’s story along a walking trail or route in the community. www.kfpl.ca

Monday July 27 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151

Tuesday July 28 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolquilt@gmail. com

Thursday July 30 PARHAM – JUNIOR MEN’S SOFTBALL, Seeley’s Bay vs Parham at ballfield, 8:30pm, PLEVNA – BREAKFAST BUFFET, 7-10am, $8, 5-12yrs $4; under 5 free, Clar-Mill Hall, info: Ed 479-9909; sponsor: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers

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 - Community hall: LINE DANCING Mondays 9:30-10:30am; EUCHRE Tuesdays 7-10pm; TAI CHI Wednesdays, beginners class 9:15am, advanced 10:15am; CHILDREN’S READ/KIDS KLUB Thursdays 5-7:30pm; sponsor: Kennebec Rec. Committee; info 613-335-3186 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; info 613-3353186 ARDEN - ADULT/SENIOR BALL, all welcome, no experience necessary; meets at Arden Rec Park, Sundays & Wednesdays May-Oct, 6-7:30pm 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, Mondays March 2 – April 27; light noon lunch & euchre. From 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 - TREASURE TRUNK, Sharbot Lake, 1171 Cannon Rd. “New & Second Tyme Around Clothing” Donations welcome. 2792113. CLOTHING – VERONA, “Style Revival”, free clothing, Free Methodist Church, Wed & Thurs, 10am-1pm; 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. 229. HARROWSMITH - TUESDAY LUNCHES, St. Paul’s United Church, 11:30-1pm, $5, soup, sandwich, beverage, dessert. Breaks for summer HARROWSMITH - ADULT CRAFTING, S&A Club each Sunday 11am-4pm; bring your project, work on group activities, enjoy the fellowship; $3members/$4 non-members 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 Play-

group: 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. LENNOX & ADDINGTON STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL, local volunteer agency identifies & supports environmental, education, woodlot management, wildlife habitat, watershed issues and projects in L&A. All welcome. 5315723 MEALS ON WHEELS. Serving the North Lennox & Addington area, a hot nutritious meal will be delivered to your door every Thursday at noon, cost: $6; 613-336-8934 or 613-3335216. MERA: McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts at the Schoolhouse: Quilting, Fibrearts, Weaving & more www.meraschoolhouse.org NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK: food & cash donations 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 PARKINSON SOCIETY MEETINGS, first Tuesday of month, Ongwanada, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Kingston, info 613-379-2012. PLEVNA CRAFT LADIES – every Thursday, Clar-Mill Hall, 10-4, all welcome, call Lois 613-479-2562 RECREATIONAL BADMINTON, Thursdays, 7-9pm, Granite Ridge Educational Centre; $5 semester, all ages; under 18 with parental supervision 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 VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED by the Canadian Cancer Society, please call 613384-2361 or 1-866-877-0309.

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July 16, 2015

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC

Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes July Nature Notes by Steve Blight

European Skipper. Photograph by Charlesjsharp (Own work, from Sharp Photography)

Skipper Clouds - In late June and early July, trips to our composter or through the fields near our house were accompanied by clouds of small orange butterflies flying up as we rustled the low vegetation while moving through it. The butterflies were all European Skippers, a small butterfly native to Europe that feeds on timothy, a very common European grass grown for hay. While the presence of the skippers nectaring on clover and other flowers around our house was not unusual, the sheer numbers were – there were thousands of the little skippers. Walking among them created an unreal sensation that felt like it could have part of a dream sequence or a Disney fantasy. I’m not really sure what led to this phenomena this year, but it has given us plenty to mull over. Phoebe Factory - One feature of our house is an elevated deck above a walk-out basement. Its construction created a number of ledges and pockets that have turned out to be perfect nesting sites for Eastern Phoebes. This year we have lived in a veritable phoebe factory. Two females have each had two broods (so far) this year, and at least one other female was scouting out a nesting site near the others but eventually moved on, perhaps looking for a slightly less busy neighbourhood. As I write this, each female is feeding five nestlings, and if they all successfully fledge, we figure that we (happily taking all the credit) have produced 20

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new phoebes. Of course it is a fact of nature that they will probably not all survive to adulthood, but I think we have done our part for the Eastern Phoebe population. Will there be third broods? Unlikely, but not unheard of – stay tuned for an update in a future column. Song Sparrow Serenade - In early July we spent a couple of days with some friends living on the Bay of Quinte near Belleville. Over dinner they described the strange behaviour of a Song Sparrow that they had been observing for several weeks. Nicknamed “Einstein” by our friends, its daily pattern consisted of spending hours and hours throwing itself chest first against windows all around the house. Not just one window, but all of the windows in the house. The other part of its routine was to perch on a deck railing less than two metres away from a big patio door and sing its heart out. The next day we witnessed the full routine, including the singing, giving us ample opportunity to speculate on the reasons for the odd behaviour. We know that robins, cardinals and other birds often attack reflections of themselves in windows, thinking them rivals for their territories or threats to their nests, but I was not aware that Song Sparrows might do the same thing. Whatever the cause, we would like to thank Einstein for the chance to attend a Song Sparrow vocal performance from a front row seat. Observations: Thanks to Bob Waterworth of Turtle Lake, Plevna, who sent

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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Take notice that the Township will be having a sale of land by public tender on August 12, 2015. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access is available, tender packages can be purchased at the Municipal Offices, at a cost of $10.00 + HST, located at 4432 George St, Sydenham beginning July 13, 2015.

INVITATION TO TENDER No. PW-2015-12 FOR REPLACEMENT OF MASSASSAUGA CULVERT Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., July 22, 2015, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0, Official forms detailing the general specifications and and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up: Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 4:30pm at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0.

TENDER No. PW-2015-13 For The Road Reconstruction & Storm Drainage Improvement In Bellrock Village SEALED TENDERS, on the forms supplied, will be received at the Township of South Frontenac, 4432 George Street, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0 until Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 at 1:00 PM In general the work includes new storm sewer infrastructure including catch basin and manhole structures, asphalt pulverization, and new asphalt for 1.3 km of Bellrock Village. For more details see the website - Town Hall/Tenders/2015 Tenders

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

WEIGH SCALES at PORTLAND WASTE DISPOSAL SITE (Hours of Operation – Wednesday and Saturday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) 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. ITEM

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photos of a Luna Moth and eggs. Please send your observations to Lorraine Julien at naturewatching@gmail.com or Steve Blight at frontenac.nature@gmail.com.

Hazardous Waste and Appliances Not Accepted Disposal of the free items listed above are intended for residents who deliver material themselves.

SWIM AND DAY CAMP PROGRAM by Ankaret Dean, Lanark County Master Gardeners

wonder how many people have met the comparatively new shrub called Honeyberry. The University of Saskatchewan began breeding Honeyberries in 2002 using the line from Russia, Japan and the Kuril Islands, and they produced a fruit that is sweeter and superior in taste to many other Honeyberry varieties on the market. The berries are also larger and more easily detached from the plant. Interestingly, Honeyberries belong to the honeysuckle family. They are ideal for our climate, being hardy to -55°F and the blossoms can withstand 20°F. The early blooming varieties bear fruit before strawberries and the later blooming varieties a few weeks later. They will grow in most soils in a wide range of pH levels, unlike blueberries. Some varieties can grew up to 8 feet high and about 4 feet across. The flavor of Honeyberries is very hard to describe; it may be best to just say it's a mystery berry, reminding some people of blackberries, cherries or even grapes. The berries are small and oval, with a very thin skin and can be very easily picked or shaken off the bush. Similar to blueberries, they are very high in anti-oxidants. They can be eaten fresh or used in baking for pies or desserts. They also freeze well. It is important to have at least two varieties to ensure pollination. They should be placed between four and six feet apart and

Spaces are still available in the Swim and Day Camp Programs at McMullen Beach, The Point and Gilmour Point. The Swim and Day Camp program is run by experienced certified instructors and offers a variety of activities for children. Call us today for more information on our camp program and swim sessions. 613-3763027 ext.2231

PLANNING DEPARTMENT NOTICE Please be advised that anyone wishing to meet with the Township Planner should make an appointment beforehand. By making an appointment, the Planning Department can 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

BURNING RESTRICTIONS Blue Belle and Tundra berries

planted a couple of inches deeper than the original depth. Keep them well watered the first few years to promote deep root growth. Lightly fertilize in the spring with composted material, and prune out branches when the bush gets too dense. Apparently some varieties can produce 10 or more pounds of berries after five years, and the lifespan is 50 or more years. The berries are attractive to birds, and deer and rabbits also enjoy the leaves. This newly developed Honeyberry, also known as Haskap, may become the new fruit to grow in the future. Visit us at www.lanarkmg.blogspot.com or contact us at lanarkmg@gmail.com or call Margaret at 613-253-5098.

A reminder to residents to monitor the township website for updates on the burning ban as weather conditions change. Refer to the regulations outlined in By-law 2012-68 before burning. See our website at Living Here/Fire Services/Fire Ban Status.

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

COUNCIL MEETINGS The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 7:00 pm. A Special Council meeting to review the Official Plan will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 7:00 pm 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862

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n emergency council meeting took place on July 9, at Oso Hall, members of Central Frontenac Council first considered a temporary fix for the Raymo Road bridge collapse that occurred on June 16. Following the bridge’s partial collapse, township staff looked into installing a walking path along the west edge of the road to allow for the safe passage of pedestrian traffic. However, a further collapse at the site on June 18 put a halt to that first plan, with staff deciding that a temporary walking path would be unsafe. The township has since posted signs closing the section of road to all foot and vehicular traffic, though it appears that some local residents are continuing to cross the affected area regardless of the signs. As a solution to the problem, Public Works Manager Kyle Labbett made a number of presentations to council. The first concerned installing a temporary system of docks on the upstream side of the culverts across the waterway at the site. This was deemed to be the most cost-effective temporary fix and would allow for foot traffic until the bridge is permanently fixed. The plan was to build two 20-foot docks from both sides of the shoreline with an additional

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60-foot middle section connecting the two. With an estimated cost of $20,000 - $ 25,000 it did not take long for council to quash the proposed temporary fix, deeming it too expensive for such a short term. When Mayor Frances Smith asked the five affected residents at the meeting (who it appears are continuing to use the walkway despite the signs instructing them not to do so) for a straw vote on the matter, all five said no to it. The report on a permanent solution, which was prepared by engineers Greer Galloway, addressed soil and water tests that were done at the site. Based on the report, Labbett recommended that council approve the purchase of two pieces of structural steel, (zz1220) elliptical galvanized pipes each with a wall thickness of 5mm from Armtec Limited Partner Corporation at a cost of just over $80,000. Council approved the motion. By the time the site is engineered and the culverts installed, the project will cost $250,000 to $300,000 or more. Council passed a motion deferring the planned rehabilitation of two bridges on Burke Settlement Road as well as the removal of one abandoned bridge on Crow Lake Road from the 2015 capital budget, deferring both to the 2016 capital budget. Those measures freed up $230,000, which will go towards the Raymo Road fix. Labbett stated that the pipes could take three to five weeks to arrive and in the meantime the engineers will finalize their plans so that staff can prepare the tenders. Because the township will be putting out an invitation to tender, the turnaround time will be lessened, though Labbett added that the awarding of the contract could still take anywhere from a month to five weeks. Labbett did say that in the meantime staff could start preparing the site for the new pipes so that when they arrive work can proceed without delay. The five affected residents who attended the emergency meeting said that they are frustrated since they feel that

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township staff are continuing to excavate at the site, thereby making passage across it more and more difficult. Labbett said he had no choice but to construct berms at both ends of the affected section of road because it appeared that ATVs were still crossing it in spite of the signs. “We have no choice, due to liability, to impede all traffic crossing there because it is not safe and that is why we built up the berms to prevent people and vehicles from crossing.” While council is addressing the issue in due time, it looks as though the permanent fix will not get underway for at least another month’s time.

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