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Addington Highlands Council votes yes to supporting wind turbines By Jonas Bonnetta On Monday night, July 20 in Flinton, Addington Highlands Council voted yes to signing a support agreement with Nextera and Renewable Energy Systems Canada (RES). Council's support will improve both companies' chances of securing contracts for wind turbine developments in the area from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Reeve Henry Hogg, Councilor Helen Yanch, and Councilor Bill Cox all voted in support of the resolution. Councilors Tony Fritsch and Kirby Thompson voted against it on the basis that there hasn't been enough time to research the projects properly. The meeting began in front of a packed crowd, with Councilor Yanch making a statement regarding recent accusations that she is in a conflict of interest because of the gravel pit she owns with her husband. “I would like to set the record straight,” Yanch said. “We do not own a gravel supply company. We own a pit.” She went on to state, “No materials from our pit will be used to construct wind turbines or access roads to the turbines in the Township of Addington Highlands.” Following this, Tony Fleming, a lawyer with Cunningham Swan Lawyers out of Kingston, made a short presentation to council offering them some suggestions and guidance regarding Nextera and RES' community vibrancy fund offers. Fleming, who has negotiated wind vibrancy agreements for other municipalities in the province, explained how Nextera's payment offers could play out for the township. Currently, Addington Highlands doesn't know how many turbines will be installed or where the transmission lines will run. Fleming therefore used a hypothetical scenario wherein Addington Highlands had one transfer station built and 10km worth of transmission lines installed to illustrate to Council how much they could profit from the project. These projections were based on the proposed $3500/MW that Nextera and RES are offering the township. “There are two scenarios for council's consideration... Council is looking at possibly $15.7 million over 20 years,” Fleming said. “Under the second scenario...you're looking about $2.6 million less over twenty years...but you're getting $2.15 million in year one.” Fritsch raised concerns about some of the vague wording in the vibrancy agreements and pointed out that the Nextera agreement states the project is “expected to be rated at up to 200 megawatts... It depends on the approvals that they
get from the province,” Fleming explained. “I think we can assume that if they're given 200MW they will do everything in their power to site and install 200MW of generating capacity.” “If they don't know how many are going to go in and we're not going to know how many are going to go in until it's approved then how does that affect our vibrancy agreement...?” Councilor Cox asked. Fleming explained that Nextera's vibrancy agreement awards the township a minimum of $500,000 regardless of the number of turbines installed. Cox also asked, “What's the deadline for them telling the constituents and the council how many [turbines]...where they're going...when are we going to know that? “I don't think that they can give that kind of information until after the procurement process and a supply contract has been awarded,” Fleming said. Fleming explained that RES's vibrancy agreement is similar to the one Nextera put forth but that they are also offering a “balloon” payment of $595,000 to be paid after the contract is awarded but before construction begins, provided that RES wins the bid.
Fleming also spoke about light mitigation and Fritsch's concerns around the wording regarding it in the vibrancy agreement. The agreement states that Nextera will “use commercially reasonable efforts...” to mitigate wind turbine aviation safety lighting. “At the end of the day if the federal government won't allow something that tall in this area without navigation lights on it (then) there really isn't anything that anyone can do about that,” Fleming said. “I don't think you can say 'we must have it' because they [Nextera] can't say 'we'll absolutely provide it'..” Fritsch wanted to know the “very last date” that they could submit their decision to Nextera and RES so that council could have more time to make an informed decision. “I would suspect that they are anxious, obviously, to see if council will support,” Fleming said. “I believe they need some significant lead time to put their applications together...what the actual 'drop-dead' date is I really don't know.” “If they need it for the first of August then we're looking at a week and a half to two weeks,” Fleming speculated.
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County Council compensation study reveals “poor cousins" standing by Julie Druker
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t Frontenac County's regular council meeting, which took place in Sydenham on July 15, council discussed a council compensation study prepared by Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Kelly Pender and Treasurer Marian VanBruinessen. The study addressed market equity and compensation policy objectives for the county, and compared Frontenac with nine counties in Eastern Ontario: Prince Edward, Brant, Perth, Lennox and Addington, Elgin, Dufferin, Lanark, Peterborough, and the united counties of Prescott and Russell. Council directed staff to undertake the study because council's expenses have not been reviewed since it was expanded to eight members in 2010. The study resulted in 10 recommendations. The findings were surprising given the fact that even though Frontenac County Council’s size at eight members is below the median of 11 in the study, each councilor in Frontenac County on average represents 2304 dwellings versus the median of 1699. The study found that the current compensation for Frontenac's County warden at $17,000 is well below the median
of $40,400, and that the current compensation for Frontenac County councilors at $7,400 is below the median of $17,400. One of the recommendations is to compensate councilors and the warden at the medians mentioned above, and that the deputy warden receive compensation at 20% above that of the councilors. Further, the study showed that the current per diem for a councilor at $75/day is below the median of $150/day and another recommendation was that council adopt the per diem median of $150/day. This would be applied only to non-regularly scheduled council and council committee meetings. The study also reported that five of the nine counties in the comparator group provide an annual training/seminar allowance to councilors ranging from $2,250 to $6,500 and averaging $4,000 as the median allowance. The study recommended adopting such an allowance, the amount of which would be determined at a later date. The study also looked at determining what kinds of duties fall under “base” compensation and which are eligible for per diem pay. It suggested that all regular council, budget meet-
ings, meetings associated with a position appointed by council, and ceremonial functions be covered by base pay and that any special meetings, conferences, and group/agency meetings wherein the group agency does not pay a per diem, that the per diem pay be included. The study recommends that all expenses and per diems require the submission of an expense claim for expenses with an approved policy and that the current practice of receiving council approval for attendance at conferences be replaced with an expense budget that can be utilized at the discretion of a council member, with regular reporting to council and citizens. While the study recommended implementing the increases in compensation over a four-year period, it also included the financial implications for implementing them in 2015. The report adds that a 2015 implementation would result in a deficit position for the council budget for 2015. Council had a lengthy discussion regarding the results of the study and its recommendations, with Frontenac Islands mayor and county warden, Dennis Doyle, stating that these increases seem reasonable and that implementation need
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udge Griffin issued an arrest warrant for Devin Kelly, 21, at the July 20 session of Criminal Court in Sharbot Lake. Kelly, who was charged on June 15, 2015 with assault and failure to comply with probation, had promised to appear in court on July 20 and failed to do so. As a result the judge issued a warrant for his arrest. First appearances - James Hickey, 39, charged on May 23, 2015 with assault, will return to court August 24. - Judy S. Jackson, 67, charged with assault with a weapon on May 30, 2015 in an apparent dispute with a now former landlord, will return to court on August 24. - Gregory L. Thompson, 41, charged with operating a motor vehicle over the 80mg/100ml legal limit, impaired driving, and driving while under suspension, will return to court on September 21.
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Guilty Pleas - Richard Herns, 61, made his first appearance in court and had his case resolved after entering a guilty plea. Herns was charged with impaired driving and operating a motor vehicle over the 80mg/100ml legal limit after being stopped by a RIDE program on June 14, 2015 on the Ardoch Road near Clarendon at approximately 1 p.m. From afar, the officer had observed Herns advancing towards the checkpoint at a high speed, and veering into the opposing lane before crossing over the centre line, where he then stopped at the RIDE program stop. The attending officer smelled alcohol through the window of the vehicle and also observed Herns having trouble undoing his seat belt. When questioned by the officer, Herns admitted to having had a number of drinks at this son’s birthday party. He agreed to provide a roadside sample, which registered a fail and two subsequent breathalyser tests showed readings of 278mg/100ml and 279 mg/100ml, both more than three times over the legal limit. The readings led Provincial Crown Prosecutor Jennifer Ferguson to ask the judge for a stiffer than usual fine, as did the fact that Herns crossed the center line, which Ferguson said could have resulted in a tragic accident. In addition, Herns had a previous drinking and driving conviction in 1980. When questioned by Judge Griffin about his drinking habits, Herns said that he does not have a drinking problem, does not drink often, and has not drunk since the incident. Regarding his ample intake on June 14, Herns said he has trouble tasting as a result of two throat surgeries and did not realize the strength of the drinks a friend had been serving him that day. Given the fact that Herns is on disability, Judge Griffin fined Herns $1400 with a year to pay, and suspended his license for a year. - Daniel L. Bertrand, 34, charged on May 17, 2015 with operating a motor vehicle over the 80mg/100ml legal limit, returned to court to enter a guilty plea. Bertrand was stopped by an OPP officer on Road 38 near Granite Ridge School
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Addington Highlands votes for wind turbines “The province will do whatever the province is going to do,” Fleming said, regarding the small window for decision-making. “All you can try and do is what's in the public interest knowing that these things could be approved with or without you.” “Is that a legal statement?” someone called out from the audience. Tony Fritsch made a motion to postpone the vote on signing the support agreement until after agenda item #8 was read. Item #8 was a new resolution put forward by Fritsch asking Council not to sign the support agreement. Instead, the resolution would propose additional research and preparation for an anticipated wind project procurement in 2016. This would allow council a period of 10 months to evaluate the project and make an informed decision.
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SINCE 1970 CounReeve Hogg, Councillor Yanch, and cillor Cox all voted against Fritsch's motion to review his new resolution prior to voting on the support agreement, defeating it 3-2. Reeve Hogg then read aloud the resolution to support the turbine projects. After Cox quickly gave his “yea” to the resolution, Thompson spoke up. “If we do this right now we don't have control. We don't get to say 'we want them a kilometre away, we want them this way...' Thompson said. “We've said repeatedly we don't have time to get this set up. We don't have time to negotiate these contracts. These companies will be here next year. There is another 300MW project being given for 2016 and 2017. They will come back again. They're not spending all this money up here and walking away.”
- continued from page 1 “If we have another 10 months to work on this and find out what we need to know...” Thompson said. “I just don't think we are prepared to do this right now. I think we are jumping the gun.” At this point the crowd, made up predominantly of residents opposed to the current proposals, erupted into a long and loud applause. “We need to take the time to do our homework,” Fritsch said. “We need to represent the people properly and do everyone justice.” Again, a loud applause. “It's not necessarily the developer's fault,” Fritsch said. “It's a terrible process. It puts everyone in an awkward position. It puts those developers in an awkward position. It puts
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our neighbours in an awkward position...and it puts the council in a terrible position.” “The only thing we have control of is time,” Fritsch said. “It's up to the council. They can make the decision to take the time... I beg the council to make that right decision.” Hogg quickly asked for a recorded vote once the applause died down and Bill Cox, Helen Yanch, and Reeve Henry Hogg all voted in favour of signing the support agreement, beating out Kirby Thompson and Tony Fritsch's “nay” votes 3-2. When asked why council put the vote through so quickly, Reeve Hogg replied, “We do have correspondence saying that they're not going to wait. If they don't get a decision from us they're going to proceed without us.” Hogg explained, but was unable to specify whether a clear deadline had been provided. “We have to decide some time.”
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policing report was presented to county council at their regular Committee of the Whole meeting in Sydenham on July 15. The report, which will be circulated to all Frontenac member councils for their consideration, was prepared by a joint committee of chief administrative officers (CAOs) in the four municipalities, and was undertaken with the hopes of finding ways to reduce the costs of police services in the county. Currently, all four municipalities in the county receive their policing services through the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). While the report states that “the viability of establishing an independent force is cost prohibitive, with the geography of the county making any other model difficult to implement”, the study aims to centralize services by investigating a more regional approach with the goal of reducing costs and creating more effective service delivery. There are four policing models utilized in Ontario: 1) by contract with the OPP; 2) a single stand-alone service for an entire municipality; 3) service procurement whereby the municipality purchases all or a portion of services from a neighbouring municipality; or 4) forming a stand-alone regional service. The study resulted from changes in 2015 to the OPP funding model for municipalities, wherein individual pricing was replaced with a fixed OPP formula plus level of service model that has eliminated all price negotiations between the OPP and municipalities. Table 2 in the report shows a summary of OPP policing costs from 2009-2019 in all four municipalities and shows that total costs in the county from 2009-2019 are expected to increase 81.6%, with Frontenac Islands and North Frontenac having the biggest increases, 222.8% and 326.4% respectively, over the same time period.
A third table in the report shows a summary of police costs for 2013 per household in the County, with the costs for Frontenac Islands, South Frontenac, Central Frontenac and North Frontenac listed as $64, $234, $188 and $57 per household respectively. Those costs are expected to rise considerably by 2019, with the overall average in the county estimated at $281 per household. The report does state that due to the new OPP funding model, “cost projections become more difficult to compare.” The report goes on to confirm that the Town of Perth, which had its own police force until 2014, projects to save $900,000 by moving to an OPP contract, whereas the Town of Gananoque rejected an OPP costing option for 2013. The report also mentions that the City of Kingston, as well as the counties of ChathamKent, Kawartha Lakes, Stirling-Rawdon have their own forces, with the latter now looking at OPP costing. The report mentions that in 2011 South Davidheld J. Orser Frontenac discussions with the City of owner/operator Kingston re sharing services but were advised that the city could not beat the OPP’s cost per household for South Frontenac. Orser Farm More recently the City of Lanark held disSeptic Pump ingno cussions with theTank City of Ottawa, though conclusive results wereOntario availableInc at the time 1059848 of the study. RR#1, 4490 Bellrock RD The report says that the requirement for Verona, ON fax/phone: 374-2031 shared services can and must only be from K0H jurisdictions, 2W0 email: delta@kingston.net abutting which limits Frontenac County to just three options, one of which is to receive services from the City of Kingston. For this case, the report notes that should one municipality in Frontenac opt out, another municipality would likely not be able to receive services. So, for example if Central
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• The Friends of Bon Echo are sponsoring the 20th annual Art Exhibition & Sale of original Canadian art this weekend from Friday – Sunday, July 24, 25, 26, 10am-4pm daily at Bon Echo Provincial Park. There will be 45 artists participating as well as live music and activities for children, including the popular Sciensational Sssnakes! Park admission applies. • Other upcoming events include: Conservation Officer Colin Cotnam & His Dog, Tanner on Thurs. August 6 at 1pm. • On Saturday, August 8, 1 - 4pm is the OFAH Travelling TackleShare Program Let’s go fishing! Learn to fish with staff from the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters in this hands-on educational workshop. This 3 hour program includes teaching kids about fish identification, aquatic habitat, water safety, & fishing techniques. Everyone then has the opportunity to go fishing with rods & reels provided by OFAH & Ontario Power Generation. For more information and a full schedule of upcoming events at the park, visit www.bonechofriends.ca.
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• Palmerston Beach is looking more inviting now due to the addition of sand. Thanks to the volunteers who spread the new sand - Wayne Southward, Bob Lamonthe, Terry Hatfield, Guy Castilloux and Tooley Construction. • The Palmerston Canonto Conservation Area has a group who are working at defining, clearing and signing the trails. The long-lost Cattail Trail leading to another lookout has been found and is in the process of being rehabilitated. If you are interested in helping with this project, contact Corey at the township office or Bruce Moore. • The Birthday Bash and Grand Opening of the interior ren-
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• Wow, if you weren't at the Fish Fry in the Plevna Hall on July 15, you may have been one of the only few who did not make it. It was packed! There were 220 delicious meals served! As many of you may be wondering, the fish was New Zealand Cod. It really was cooked to perfection! The organizers felt badly that the meal was not ready to go at 5, as planned, but they were very grateful for everybody's patience and it certainly was worth waiting! $2900 raised from the silent auction and meal was given to the Pine Meadow Home for lawn furniture to put in their new patio. Keep watch for this event again next year, you won't regret it!! • As I mentioned last week, Laurie Lemke retired from organizing the Sand Lake swimming lessons this past Friday after 20 years of dedication to the program! Well, what a nice surprise to see our Mayor Ron Higgins and Councilor Gerry Martin come out to present Laurie with a volunteer certificate from the township! She was also presented with lovely flowers and a present from the swimmers! Really nice to see her hard work recognized! Thank you again Laurie for all of your efforts through the years! • If you are looking for something interesting for your children to do, the Child Center is offering something fun for our kiddies out here in Plevna and surrounding areas. "Fun with Fishing". On July 28, the kids will travel to the fish hatchery for a visit and then head to Sharbot Lake to go fishing. Pickup time is 10am at Clarendon School in Plevna. The cost is $15 and you can phone 613-279-2244 to register. They also have a Smiths Falls Train Museum trip planned for August 18, but I can fill you in on those details when the event is closer. Or you can phone the Child Center too! • Will you be at the Star gazing pad tomorrow night at dusk or will you be at the Plevna firefighters’ bingo at 7pm? Or will you be wild and crazy and try to fit in both events? I'm sure whatever decision you make, it will be great because it will be Friday night! • I would like to wish my husband Lonnie a happy 13th Wedding Anniversary on this past Monday, July 20!
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• A benefit potluck dinner and evening of entertainment will be held tomorrow, Friday, July 24, at Denbigh Community Hall beginning at 5pm for Patsy (Kerr) Keller who had an unfortunate back injury. Featured musicians are the Pickled Chicken String Band and Road to Glory, as well as other local entertainers. A silent auction will also be held during the
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evening. Please contact Martha Lips at 613-333-2984 about food items for dinner. • This Saturday is the Denbigh Library's annual Book Sale, 9am to 12 noon. Stop by and support the library by picking up some summer reading! • Saturday is also the Matawatchan Community Market & Yard Sale, 9am till 1pm, featuring baked goods, crafts, jewelry, senior housing items and more. Tables $5 or bring your own. BBQ lunch supplied by hall. www.matawatchan.ca • If you would like to register for the Denbigh Countryfest Arts & Crafts Fair in September, please contact Alice at 613333-9542 or ali10madigan@gmail.com. Reserve your spot now to display/sell your crafts and/or art work!
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• This Saturday, July 25 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. • The Frontenac Fury Girls Hockey are looking for girls age 7 -17 for the upcoming season. You can register or get more information at the site Frontenacfury.ca. What a great way to get girls out and involved in not only physical activity but also bonding and friendship making! • It was so nice to visit with Pastor Shawn Craven and some of his family as they made a brief visit to the area last Friday!
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• The Purple Juliets, the local chapter of The Red Hat Society, has morphed into a new creation. They now call themselves WOW, (Wiser, Older, Women). Over the years friendships have developed that they are unwilling to relinquish, yet interest in traditional costumed Red Hat Outings has waned. So, they decided to go " low organization", and meet for lunch once a month at one of Verona's restaurants for good food and good conversation. Currently, they are dining at Revendell Golf Course on the first Tuesday of August and September. If any WOW is interested in joining them, simply phone Tracey at Rivendell to book a spot for yourself. They hope to see some new faces at their WOW lunches. If you are a wiser, older, woman, you are welcome to join them at noon on Tuesday, August 4. • A village-wide event will be held on Saturday, August 8. Last year Verona residents held yard sales and businesses had in-store specials on the opening day of the Verona Cattail Festival. The sales were such huge successes that the event will be held again this year. If you live in Verona... hold a yard sale. Everyone, come out and shop for the bargains! Shop early and then enjoy the Verona Cattail Parade at 10am on Main Street. To list your yard sale free, visit the Verona website on www.yourverona.com. • Saturday, August 8 will kick off with the Verona Cattail Festival parade travelling down Main Street (Rd 38) to the festival grounds. Over the last 20 years the festival has had many themes for the parade. Help us celebrate the last 20 years of parades. Use your imagination and dress in your favourite costumes from the past. Dress as butterflies, beavers, flowers, ladybugs, pirates, clowns, dinosaurs and dragons. It is a fun, colourful parade with pipers, dignitaries, decorated floats, motorcycles and classic cars. Five prizes will be awarded.
• The 20th Annual Classic Car Show will be held during the Cattail Festival on Sunday, August 9 from 10am to 3pm. What started as a 40 car event has blossomed into a huge annual event at the festival with over 200 classic beauties. Cars from every decade, from 1910 to present, will be represented. Entrants are eligible for many draws that will be held and trophies and awards will also be awarded. • Two special events will be happening on Festival weekend. On Saturday, August 8, there will be Horse & Wagon Rides on the K&P Trail (Courtesy of County of Frontenac celebrating 150 years). On Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, local artists will be displaying their art and crafts at the “Art in the Saw Mill” event (off site on Verona Street) The Cattail Shuttle will take festival goers to these two locations.
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• It was a great turnout at the community centre on July 14 for the Central Frontenac Council meeting. Councilors heard from Arden delegations describing activities past, present and future. These rotating meetings allow residents to see their council in action. We all hope this rotation will continue. • The Ball Park at the Recreation Centre in Arden was filled with ball players and their families last Saturday, as a tournament was held to fund-raise for improvements to the field fences and scoreboard. The Rec Committee extends thanks to Chase Matson for organizing the event and to all the players and their families who participated. We hope there will be another tournament, maybe in September, to continue to gather funds. A good time was had by all! • On Saturday, July 25, the Arden Seniors “Happy Gang” will hold their Annual Summer Sale. Come early in the morning and peruse the yard sale tables, get a peameal on a bun, play the “Lucky Prize Table”, purchase Raffle tickets, then buy dessert at the Bake Table. Stay long enough to enjoy lunch as well featuring hamburgs, sausage or a hot dog with a cold drink. Doesn’t the smell of grilled onions make your mouth water? There is still time to get an outside table. Please call Mickie at 613-335-2874, and she’ll make sure there is a place for you. • The Arden Legion has two events scheduled on Sat. Aug. 1. On Saturday morning the Annual Duck Race, a C.A.R.E. fundraiser, will be held, and then the Annual George Parks Pig Roast will take place at the branch from 5 to 7pm. Tickets are $12pp with children eating for $8. Please check the posters for details or call the branch at 613-335-2737. • Henderson United Church is holding a fundraiser luncheon on Monday, August 3, 11:30am to 1:30pm. The ladies will be serving a hot roast pork sandwich, with all the fixins’ plus a drink and dessert, all for a free-will offering. There will also be a small silent auction. Here we go again, eating our way through another weekend. • The Rec. Committee has asked me to remind everyone that their regular events are still on throughout the summer
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• Sympathy to the family of Hazel Hughes, beloved wife of the late Eugene Hughes. • Happy Birthday to Eric Sly, Leta Bain, twins Alexander and Ethan Warren, Lance Cowdy, Harold Gray 98, Catherine McDonald, Margaret O'Donnell, Lexie McCullough, Doreen Warren, Kaylee Kennedy, Larry Barr, Leigh Scott, David Hoover, Ellis Stevenson, Donnie Scott, Diane Nicolson, Wayne Bush, Adam Peters, Donnie Scott. • Happy Anniversary to Ken and May Walton. • Thinking of Carol and Jack Patterson, Shirley Noonan, Bill Powers, David Fox, Clark Gaylord, Ellard Stitt, Verna Cowdy, Vera Steele, Doris Forbes, Pearl Barr, Daisy Haw, Dora Scott, Harold Gray, Barbara Ellsworth. • Sydenham Women's ball team defeated a Kingston Team 19-9 on July 13 and defeated another Kingston team by 12-2 on July 15. Great teamwork, girls! • Many people enjoyed the gospel songs and music by some of the talented local musicians on July 18 at the Arden and Community Wesleyan Church. Thanks to those wonderful people who provided the lunch following the program. • Sylvia and Bill Powers motored to Virginia to visit their daughter, Elizabeth, and family this past week. • On Friday, July 24, at 7pm, there will be a Legion euchre tournament at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. Should be a fun evening. • Mountain Grove seniors enjoyed the BBQ with Parham seniors, hosted by Gordon Crawford and Dorothy Verbeek with Archie Meeks doing the BBQ. Dorothy and John Purdon entertained the seniors with draws & outdoor games. It was a fun afternoon. • Many people turned out for a great afternoon of euchre at the Bellrock Community Hall on July 16 beginning with a delicious potluck at noon and cards at 1pm. • Parham Junior Men's ball team will play against Inverary 8:30pm in Parham. Come and support your team July 23. • On Saturday, July 25, there will be a gospel sing at Parham
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Free Methodist Church, 7pm, with local talent and "The Frizzells". There will be a free-will offering and refreshments. • Parham seniors will have a BBQ, bake sale and yard sale on August 1 from 11am-1pm near Parham Post Office - a fund raiser for a bus trip.
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• Get the whole family geared up for the Parham Fair by entering the yard decorating contest! $400 in prizes is up for grabs. The rules are published on Facebook and the website. $100 for each for four categories: Most Humorous, Most Creative, Most Original, and Most Representative of the Parham Fair 2015. Register by July 31. Call Wendy Parliament, or mail to Parham Fair, PO Box 38, Parham. Email: president@parhamfair.ca; Online: www.parhamfair. ca - Parham Fair Index. • On July 25 at 7pm there is a gospel sing at the Parham Free Methodist Church with the Frizzells and also local talent. Freewill offering. There will be refreshments and fellowship afterwards. All are welcome. • Have you noticed the number of milkweed plants in the area this year?! • A great evening of Abba songs was enjoyed by all at the Grand Theatre in Kingston on Saturday. • Folks were sure busy here on Saturday when area residents took advantage of the Hazardous Waste Day. • Work has begun on the bridge at Sharbot Lake so slow down and drive with care. Also the other end of Wagarville Road is coming along nicely too. Take a little extra time when going in that direction as there are numerous pot holes. • Wild parsnip is growing thicker along our roadways. Take extra caution when dealing with this plant as it causes rashes, burns and can cause blindness. • A lot of bears have been seen; please use caution. • Thinking of you to Joyce Calderwood. • Mark August 13 on your calendar for the Roast Pork Dinner at the Sharbot Lake United Church from 4:30 - 6:30pm. • Happy Birthday to Boyce Bertrim, Drew Bertrim, Dave Teal, Kathy Cota, Tammy Bentley, Dan Bush, Coleman Benn, and Harlan Skuce. • The Frontenac Girls hockey team is looking for girls aged 7 - 17 to play for the upcoming season. You can register now at frontenacfury.ca • Good luck to the Grasshopper and Mite teams from CFMSA who are competing in their year end tournaments this weekend.
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· Don’t forget the music night tonight, July 23 at Snow Road Community Centre with Australian singer/guitarist, David Ross MacDonald, from 7-9pm. Tickets are $10 at the door, come and make him welcome. · Our neighbor and friend, Anne Massey, just returned home from England after spending two weeks there to celebrate her brother’s 80th birthday and visit with the families. · Everyone is invited to the upcoming Bake Sale at Knox Presbyterian Church in McDonald’s Corners on Friday, July 31 from 3 - 7 pm. There will be delicious home baked goods of all sorts for everyone to buy and enjoy! · Happy birthday to Rev Karen Hincke and many more. We celebrated her birthday at the Maples.
July 23, 2015 · Sympathy to Elizabeth and Dieter Neumann on the passing of a sister and brother-in-law. · Mark August 13 on your calendar for the roast pork dinner at Sharbot Lake United Church from 4:30-6:30pm. · Nice to see Dave Trumble home from his cottage on the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. · Don’t miss the Art Exhibition & Sale at Bon Echo Provincial Park from Friday to Sunday, July 24 – 26, 10am-4pm every day, with 45 artists. There’s a BBQ, entertainment, live music 1pm daily; also children’s activities · There was a big crowd at coffee break on Friday morning at Snow Road hall. Anne & Allan were the hosts, but Anne wasn’t well so Allan did it alone and he did a great job. There were lots of goodies and the coffee pots were kept full. You get a gold star, Allan, and Anne, hope you get well soon. · Smile: Driver examiner: “What is the difference between a flashing red light and a yellow traffic light?” Driver: “The color.”
Gilmour’s on 38 Charity BBQ July 24 G ilmour’s on 38, the meat shop and deli in Harrowsmith, is having a charity barbeque tomorrow, Friday July 24 from 2 to 6pm to raise funds for the Clothes for Kids Foundation. This organization works with underprivileged families to make sure that all children have warm winter clothes and snowsuits. Owner Nick Gilmour says that this is Gilmour’s first charity barbeque and that every penny raised will be going to Clothes for Kids. TV and radio stations CKWS and FM 96 are also working with Gilmour’s to promote the event. Gilmour’s works closely with Friendly Fires of Kingston, a
company that sells barbeques and fireplaces, and they will be coming to the event, donating the use of their barbeques and their time to the cause. Best of all, they’re going to do the cooking. Gilmour’s on 38 is located at 5062 Road 38 in Harrowsmith. They will be cooking up sausages, hamburgers and hot dogs for $3 per item and of course, any additional donations would be welcome. If you cannot attend the BBQ but would still like to donate, or for more information, please call Nick Gilmour at 613-372-1818.
Eddy & the Stingrays at Flinton Jamboree By Robert Taylor ddy & The Stingrays, Canada’s reigning Number One 50’s & 60’s Rock n’ Roll band, are set to return to the Land O’Lakes after a 15-year absence. It has been that long a hiatus since their annual appearances at the now defunct Blueberry Jamboree in the late nineties. This nationally acclaimed foursome rose to fame when they opened for Chubby Checker as he ”twisted” his way across Canada in a cross-country tour north of the border in 1981. Since those heady days they have continued to entertain an era of adults who grew up to pony tails, poodle skirts, and bobby socks, the boys neatly dressed in strides and slicked back hair. Whoops, did I say hair? Oh well, that was then and we won’t go there. Recall the nostalgia of jiving to “Peggy Sue”, “That Will Be The Day” and the hit songs of the Beach Boys and Ricky Nelson. Now is your opportunity to relive those nostalgic days as Eddy and the Stingrays will be headlining the Flinton Jamboree on Saturday, Aug 1. Eddy states he is looking forward to re-acquainting with his many friends from the old Blueberry Jamboree, when the dance floor was always packed with festival goers, and to the opportunity to meet new friends in Flinton. This will be the time to unwind and let your hair down (uh oh, there’s that word again) as the Jamboree committee has reduced the admission price for this Saturday night extravaganza to $15. So bring your best girl or a beau and try out the newly constructed dance platform especially constructed for this year’s
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SFCSC’s annual golf tourney at Rivendell N
Maggie Clark receives 150th anniversary scholarship
by Julie Druker
by Julie Druker
Gary Davison and Dennis Doyle present Maggie Clark with the one-time 150th anniversary scholarship award on behalf of the County of Frontenac on July 15 t the regular county council meeting in Sydenham on July 15, former South Frontenac mayor and county warden Gary Davison, and current mayor of Frontenac Islands and county warden Dennis Doyle, presented Maggie Clark with a special onetime 150th anniversary scholarship award on behalf of the county. The $1,000 bursary was open to all senior students residing in the County of Frontenac who are planning to pursue a post-secondary education. Clark was chosen by members of the 150th Anniversary Planning Committee, who were looking for students, who throughout their school careers, have shown an enthusiasm for celebrating and enhancing life in their community through sustainable means, be they environmental, economic, social or cultural. Students were asked to write a 1000-
word essay about these pursuits. After accepting the award, Clark thanked council and spoke about her various pursuits, many of which are art-related. She has her own up-cycling art business in which she creates unique items from recycled materials. She currently displays and sells her work at the Frontenac Farmers Market in Verona. Clark plans to further her studies and will be pursuing a post-secondary commerce degree at university.
7th Sharbot Lake Hope Swim by Mike Procter n August 15 the Procter sisters will once again swim across Sharbot Lake to help in the fight against cancer. Over the past six years the girls have raised over $10,000 and they need your help to make this year’s swim another success. The girls will jump into the water at the Sharbot Lake Provincial Park at 10am and swim the 3kms to the Oso Township Beach, arriving at about 11:30am. Having grown up in Sharbot Lake, the sisters enjoy the challenge of swimming across the lake they know so well. In past years, loons have joined in
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Redirecting household hazardous waste in CF
Council and staff in Central Frontenac assisted Drain All Ltd. staff with local residents who came out in droves to keep their hazardous household waste out of the local land fills. Now
in its seventh year, the drop off, which took place at the corner of Road 38 and Highway 7, enlisted the help of household hazardous waste coordinator, Steve Tebworth of Drain All Ltd. of Ottawa, who said that more vehicles attended the event than last year. Staff and volunteers collected and sorted everything from oils, anti-freeze, gases, aerosols, paint and paint thinners, propane cylinders, large car batteries and fertilizers, pesticides and more at the free event, which aims to keep toxins out of local landfill sites. Tebworth said that about 80% of
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the waste gets recycled while the rest is destroyed as per the Ministry of Environment guidelines. On behalf of the township, public works coordinator and waste management supervisor, Kyle Labbett, would like to thank Jas and Suki Kaillon of the Sharbot Lake Home Building Centre for donating the use of their property and a much
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Toga-toting gang by Julie Druker n July 15, six toga-clad “Greek Goddesses” attracted more than their fair share of attention as they shopped at local businesses in the Sharbot Lake area in preparation for their “Girls’ Annual” get together at Big Clear Lake near Arden. The ladies were spotted wearing white sheets in classic toga fashion, and were also adorned with interesting head gear like laurels, plus bangles and assorted flowers as they made their way through Sharbot Lake. The group, who have been meeting at the cottage of their hostess, Christine Seeley, for the last decade, decided three years ago to concoct a different theme every year for their annual five-day event. Part of the fun, they say, is coming to town dressed up and seeing the kind of reaction they get. Their spirited tour of the Sharbot Lake village attracted the attention of fellow shoppers and staff at Mike Dean’s grocery store, Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, the LCBO, Jossy's Chill & Grill and the Amazing Dollar Store. Onlookers appreciated the ladies' efforts. Several people asked them to pose for pictures and wondered if they could be invited along for the fun. Christine said that that past themes have included Bathing and Bikini Beauties. The six friends, who have been close since they were all just babies, said that the event is one that they always look forward to. “Friends are important and sometimes
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july 23, 2015
Wild Parsnip a growing concern
First year plant
Second year plants Wild parsnip (Pastinaca Sativa) is an invasive plant that is prevalent throughout the province, including the Mississippi Valley Watershed. Wild parsnip is also known as poison parsnip. It was added to the Noxious Weed List in 2015 and is a member of the carrot/parsley family. It is a biennial and typically grows a low, spindly rosette of leaves in the first year while the root develops. In the second year it flowers on a tall stalk and then
dies. Like giant hogweed and other members of the carrot family, it produces sap containing chemicals that can cause human skin to react to sunlight, resulting in intense burns, rashes or blisters. Both the wild and cultivated forms of parsnip contain these toxic compounds, called furanocoumarins, and they do pose hazards to agricultural workers as well as to those unknowingly exposed to the wild plants.
If you come into contact with the sap, you should: โ ข Wash thoroughly with grease-cutting soap and water โ ข Avoid further exposure of affected skin to UV/sunlight โ ข If burns occur (symptoms appear within 48 hours) seek medical consultation โ ข If there is direct exposure to the eye (cornea), immediately flush with water and seek medical attention The best way to avoid an unpleasant run in with wild parsnip is to learn how to identify it. โ ข It grows up to 1.5 metres tall. โ ข The single green stem is two to five centimetres thick and smooth with few hairs. โ ข Compound leaves are arranged in pairs, with sharply toothed leaflets that are shaped like a mitten. โ ข Yellowish green flowers form umbrella-shaped clusters 10 to 20 centimetres across. โ ข Seeds are flat and round.
Pets and animals should be kept clear of wild parsnip because the chemicals can be transferred on their fur. If you see wild parsnip on public property, contact the local municipality. If you think you have wild parsnip on your property, call the Invading Species Hotline at 1-800-5637711, or report your sighting online at. www. eddmaps.org/Ontario. You will be asked to send in photos for identification. DO NOT touch, cut or collect parts of the plant for identification purposes. - submitted by the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
OPP reportS On July 15 members of the OPP Drug Enforcement Unit, Emergency Response Team, and K9 unit executed a controlled drugs and substances act search warrant at a residence in the Inverary area of South Frontenac Township. Officers seized approximately half a pound of dry marihuana, marihuana plants and hydromorphone. A sawed off shotgun โ a prohibited weapon โ and several other firearms were also seized. Two male occupants of the residence, both in their 40s have been charged with production of marihuana, possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of hydromorphone and firearms offences. The approximate potential street value of the seized drugs is estimated to be $4500. The accused were released on a Promise to Appear with a court date on Sept. 3, 2015 in Kingston ON.
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County Council compensation study - continued from page 1 implementation need not be delayed for four years. South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal said he could not support these increases. He deemed them â&#x20AC;&#x153;unjustifiableâ&#x20AC;? and said he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;unsure if the study was comparing â&#x20AC;&#x153;apples with applesâ&#x20AC;?. Councilor John McDougall supported the base pay concept proposed in the study since it would make a councilorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job of keeping track of expenses more straightforward. Deputy Warden Frances Smith showed her support stating, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that people have elected us because of our talents and abili-
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ties and the amount of time we spend on council business and these recommendations show the real cost of us doing business every day. We need an increase and this is the time to do it. I believe that the public will respect that.â&#x20AC;? Councilor Inglis stated that the meat of the study shows that â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are the poor cousins in Eastern Ontario hereâ&#x20AC;? though he felt the percentage increase seemed â&#x20AC;&#x153;too huge at roughly 150%â&#x20AC;?. He wondered how taxpayers would feel about it. North Frontenac mayor, Ron Higgins, agreed with Inglis and wondered why council was looking at â&#x20AC;&#x153;implementing this now instead of at budget timeâ&#x20AC;?. Councilor Vandewal reiterated that the only thing he could support at this time is the pay per diem, adding that the rest of the recommendations should be deferred since they pose budget implications. In the end council deferred the motion to their regular meeting in October 2015. Management / non-union Compensation Study A second report to council prepared by CAO Kelly Pender, which came about when the county identified that its â&#x20AC;&#x153;compensation
practices and legislative requirements for the management and/non-union group of employees were deficient and placed the municipality at riskâ&#x20AC;?, resulted in a number of recommendations to council. These included that the 2015 Ladder Chart and Pay Bands be implemented in October 2015 at a cost of $7,241 and that future cost implications be included in base budgets as approved by council. It further recommended that staff be directed to prepare and finalize a pay equity plan for management/non-union group in accordance with Pay Bands as required in the Pay Equity Act. Currently the County has total of 24 management/non-union positions and the study and the recommendations are intended to limit existing corporate risk related to issues of pay equity, market equity, service delivery and organization review and internal equity. Council overwhelmingly agreed to the recommendations. South Frontenac mayor, Ron Vandewal, was the one council member opposed, stating, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It goes too fast for my liking though I do support pay equityâ&#x20AC;?. Vandewal requested a recorded vote for a motion supporting the recommendations, which was passed, with Vandewal being the only council member voting against it.
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Two problems about numbers This column by retired mathematician and seasonal Maberly resident, Edward Barbeau, is for your mathematical amusement. Its author is very happy to correspond with readers about mathematical matters, and hopes that the column will turn out to be a dialogue with readers of the Frontenac News. His email address is barbeau@math. utoronto.ca. (1) I am standing in a theatre line. Five sixths of all the people in the line are in front of me, and one seventh of all the people are behind me. How many people are there altogether? (2) My grandson and I have our birthdays at the same time. One year, my age was twelve times his; several years later, my age was six times his. How old was I when he was born? Continued elsewhere in the paper
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SOCIAL NOTES GRADUATION
BIRTHDAY
Happy 1st Birthday
Mika Proud parents Jerry and MJ Mika are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter Dana. Dana graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Animal Biology. We are so very proud! Mom, Dad & Casidhe
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Thank You ~ Haw I would like to express my appreciation to all those wonderful people who called, visited, sent cards of get well wishes, brought flowers to our home, and made inquiries about me through family members during my recent confinement due to illness. Thank you all once again. Sincerely, Daisy Haw
Maximus Allison June 17th, 2015 Love Grandpa & Grandma Allison and all your family
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IN MEMORIAM CARD OF THANKS
Clow, Robert (Bob) In loving memory of a dear husband and father Bob, 5 years have passed and it does not get any easier without you. We will always love and miss you Bob, With every passing day, The longing just to see you, Will never go away. Love, your girls, Sandra, Lisa (Pete) and Angela
OBITUARY
HUGHES, Hazel Mina At Moira Place Long Term Care, Tweed on Saturday July 11, 2015. Hazel Hughes, formerly of Arden, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Hughes. Loving mother of David of Arden, Holly Davis (Kirk) of Tweed & Bonnie Eves (Brad) of Kingston. Proud grandmother of Trevor, Kurtis, Taylor, Cole, Shannon, Ryan, Bryon & Ben. Sister of Bessie Hayes, Walter Jackson, Shirley Sinclair, Ron Hayes and the late Floyd & Durwood Hayes. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will take place at the McConnell Funeral Home, Tweed on Saturday July 25, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Donations: Heart & Stroke. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca FUNERAL SERVICES
Mountain Grove United Church A Big Thank You to everyone, volunteers, our young helpers, cooks, servers, community cooks, extra dishwashers, Big Clear Sound and those attending our Steak Barbecue and Silent Auction. Thank you to the many sponsors of the Silent Auction: 1010 Lawn & Garden Centre, A & B Ford, Amazing Dollar Store, Annette Gray Jackson RMT, Al & Jackie Ash, Atkinsons Home Building Centre, Bank of Montreal Northbrook, Barnabees Independent Grocer, Bence Motor Sales, Brownlee’s Metro, Canadian Tire Perth, Central Frontenac Twp, Cindy Cox, Dairy Queen Perth, Dave Gray Century 21, Don & Margrey Newberry, Irma Element, Frontenac County, Giant Tiger Perth, Goodfellows Flowers / Rams Esso, Grays Grocery, Helen Hoogsteen, Hinton Dodge, Home Hardware Perth, Joanne Delyea, Kathy Sauve / Arbonne, Lake District Realty, Lauretta Barker, Life Is Good Westport Store, LD Powersports, Lindsay Robson / Arbonne, Mary Jeckel, Martina Waddingham, Mike Dean Grocery Store, Nora Hawley, North Frontenac Telephone Company, Pillar Financial, Pizza Hut Perth, Renee Thompson, Rivendell Golf Club, Robinsons Excavation, Scott Reid M.P., Sharbot Lake Country Inn/The Crossing, Sharbot Lake Home Hardware, Sharbot Lake Marina, Sharbot Lake PHARMACY, Sharbot Lake Provincial Park, St. Lawrence College Sharbot Lake, Heather & Sharon MacMunn, Tim Hortons Perth, Timber Run Golf Club, Treasure Trunk, T R MACMUNN Signs, Village Green, Verona Hardware Rona, Walmart Kingston, W. A. Robinson Asset Management, Wilton Cheese.
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Aftermath - two problems continued from pg 11 Answers: (1) 42; (2) 55. These are standard school algebra problems. You set up an equation, and then grind out an answer. However, many such problems can be done without algebra. While this may require more ingenuity, we may get more insight into the problem Look at the theatre line problem. If it has a solution, then that solution must be 42. Why? Since 5/6 of the solution is a whole number, then the solution must be a multiple of 6. Similarly, it must also be a multiple of 7. So it is a multiple of 42. Since there must be only one patron left over when we take away 5/6 and a further 1/7 of the line, the total number of people must the smallest multiple of 42, namely 42 itself. This checks out. For the grandfather-grandson situation, when the grandfather is twelve times as old
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as the grandson, then the grandson has been alive for one-twelfth of the grandfather’s life. In other words, the grandfather was alive for 11/12 of his life before the grandson was born, and so his age at the grandson’s birth must have been a multiple of 11. Similarly, when the grandfather is six times as old as the grandson, then he lived 5/6 of his life by the time the grandson was born, so that his age at that time must have been a multiple of 5. So the age of the grandfather at the birth of his grandson was a multiple of both 5 and 11, which leaves 55 as the only reasonable possibility. For those who want to see how an algebraic argument goes, let x be the number of people in the theatre line and form the equation: (5/6)x + 1 + (1/7)x = x and then solve for x. In the case of the second problem, we might suppose that the age of the grandson is g years when the grandfather’s age is 12g years. Then n years later, the age of the grandson is g + n and the age of the grandfather is 12g + n. If, at this time, the grandfather’s age is six times that of the lad, then we get the equation: 6(g + n) = 12g + n so that 5n = 6g. Since 6g is a multiple of 5, then so must g be a multiple of 5. Trying out the possibilities leads to g = 5 as the only reasonable solution; all the others make the grandfather too old. We conclude that when the grandson is 5, the grandfather is 60, so that the grandfather was 55 when the lad was born.
2015 Canada Day In the Park The Harrowsmith & District Social & Athletic Club wish to thank the Volunteers and the following Sponsors: Keith Alvey Arbonne, Kathy Frandsen Asselstine Hardware Athena Lodge #306 Oddfellows Bell Windows & Siding Bill Chapman Pump Shop Bishop Electric Canadian Black Belt Canadian Guitar Festival Canadian Heritage Grant Ontario Division Cornell Auto Sales Critter Creations Dog Grooming Drug Smart Pharmacy Sydenham Dr. Paul Radford Fineline Fitness Frito Lay Canada Frontenac Community Futures Development Corp. Gilmour’s on 38 Glenvale Industrial Park Harrowsmith Storage Godfrey General Store Gordon’s Food Services Green Gully Farm Harrowsmith & District Social & Athletic Club Harrowsmith Cut & Style
Harrowsmith Equipment Sales Harrowsmith Horse Country Harrowsmith Womens’ Institute Hartington Farm Equipment James & Martha Reid, James Reid Funeral Home Jim’s Auto Service Rob Kingsbury Plumbing & Heating Brian Kirk Kelsey Ross- Photographer L.D. Powersports Lasalle Electric Leonard Fuels Ltd. Local Family Farms The Performance Shed -Yamaha Memory Lane Flowers and Gifts Neil’s Flowers Nicole’s Gifts Pepsico Foods Limited The Pizza Place Princess Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge #358 PL Construction, Landscaping, Snowplowing & Sanding (Phil Leonard) Royal Bank of Canada (Sydenham Branch)
Reid’s Foodland Renaissance Music Yvonne Rittwage Rivendell Golf Club Simmons’ Plumbing & Pumps Ltd. South Frontenac Rental Centre South Frontenac Volunteer Fire Fighters St. Louis Bar & Grill St. Paul’s United Church, Harrowsmith Swiss Chalet Sydenham One Stop Sydenham Rehab Well Clinic Sydenham Veterinary Professional Corp. Trousdale’s Home Hardware Trousdale Funeral Home Township of South Frontenac Verona Community Association Verona Hardware-Rona Watson Bain Signs and Design Willows Agriservices Wilton Creek Fabrics
To ALL VOLUNTEERS - MANY THANKS! Your help made the day a great success. We couldn’t have done it without you!
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The fireworks finale was spectacular! Thank you to all who donated at the tolls This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada. Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada.
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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
FOR SALE 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 DOG, LARGE BLACK MALE SHEPHERD. 2 years old, fixed, needles up to date. $500 or best offer. Basic/obedience/leash training. Gentle nature, protective attitude. Too strong for senior with disablity. Call for more info 613479-2838. “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 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.
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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. Harrowsmith, Firearms course: August 21-22; Hunter Ed: August 28-29. Wild Turkey license examinations. 613-335-2786; email billsee@ bell.net
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New K&P Trail parking lot in Lavant A ccess to the K&P Trail in Lavant Station just got more convenient, thanks to a partnership between the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) and Hydro One. On July 20 partners from MVCA, Hydro One, Township of Lanark Highlands, Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation (LCMTC), Ottawa Valley ATV Club (OVATVC) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) gathered in Lavant Station at the site of a new parking lot at the K&P Trail entrance on South Lavant Road, just 6km north of Hwy 509. “It has been our goal to serve the interests of both recreational and non-recreational trail users, to educate the public and increase awareness and appreciation for nature. By providing better and safer access to this important link, we are achieving that goal,” said Paul Lehman, MVCA General Manager. Hydro One uses the K&P Trail to access its towers. Committed to giving back to the communities they serve, the construction of a parking lot was a natural fit for the area. “The K&P Trail is important to the community and we were excited that we were able to donate our time and materials so that many more people can enjoy the beauty that the area has to offer,” said Barry Young, Senior Civil Foreman, Hydro One. “The K&P is part of an old rail system and an important piece of our heritage. The new parking lot will facilitate connections to other communities which is Lanark County's primary focus for the rails to trails initiative,”
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said Brian Stewart, Lanark Highlands Mayor and Vice President of the LCMTC. The parking lot is 40 metres by 14 metres and can accommodate more than a dozen vehicles, including pickups and trailers.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - TO FILL A VACANCY -
ADMINISTRATIVE/ FINANCIAL ASSISTANT (Permanent Full-Time) The Township is seeking resumes for a vacant position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as the Administrative/Financial Assistant. Working under the direction of the Deputy Treasurer/Administrative-Financial Coordinator (Deputy Treasurer), the incumbent will assist the Deputy Treasurer with the Township’s administrative, treasury and office support needs, while following guidelines established by the policies of Township Council and/or the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and in accordance with Legislation. The salary range is $20.91 to $25.05 per hour and the normal work week is 37.5 hours. Hours may vary; weekend work and overtime may be required to meet the job requirements. A comprehensive benefit package is available. For a copy of the Role Description or further information, please contact Kelly Watkins, Treasurer at (613) 4792231 ext. 223 or email treasurer@ northfrontenac.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of North Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. Please apply with a detailed resume by Noon local time on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 clearly marked “Confidential – Administrative/Financial Assistant” to: Cheryl Robson, AMCT CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Phone: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221 Fax: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca
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Thursday July 23 PARHAM – JUNIOR MEN’S SOFTBALL, at ballfield, 8:30pm, Inverary vs. Parham SNOW ROAD - MUSIC NIGHT w/ Australian singer/guitarist David Ross MacDonald, 7-9pm, community centre, $10, call 613-2780841, refreshments available.
Friday July 24 DENBIGH - BENEFIT POTLUCK DINNER & MUSIC, community hall 5pm, for Patsy (Kerr) Keller; w/ Pickled Chicken String Band, Road to Glory, & others, silent auction; info: Martha 613-333-2984. HARROWSMITH - CHARITY BBQ at Gilmour’s on 38 Meat Shop & Deli, 2-6pm, to raise funds for Clothes For Kids. 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. SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - BBQ Chicken Dinner, 5:30pm; $12. SYDENHAM LIBRARY - FAMILY STORYTIME, 10:30am, stories, songs, poetry, movement for all ages
Fri. – Sun. 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
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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. ENTERPRISE - BREAKFAST at Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, $5, 9am, all welcome 613-358-2637 FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach featuring Storywalk® and The Five woodwind quintet at 10am; in Verona at Prince Charles Public School. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more. 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 SHARBOT LAKE – RAILWAY CABOOSE OPEN, Saturdays in July & August; 11am3pm, Railway Heritage Park, Elizabeth St.
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Monday July 27 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151 SYDENHAM - LEGO MY LIBRARY, 10:30am, Come build & explore with our LEGO at the Library.
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 CLOYNE: SENIORS’ CO-ED SOFTBALL, Thursdays 9am, ball field, all skills welcome. Don 336-2452; Lauder 336-2998 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
Friday July 31 MCDONALDS CORNERS - BAKE SALE, Knox Presbyterian Church, 3-7pm, delicious home baked goods of all sorts. SYDENHAM LIBRARY - FAMILY STORYTIME, 10:30am, stories, songs, poetry, movement for all ages.
Weekend events, July 31 – August 3
BLUE SKIES MUSIC FESTIVAL, Clarendon, Sat & Sun Aug 1 & 2, featuring music from around the corner and around the world, limited day passes available; Box 2502, Clarendon, K0H 1J0, 613-279-2610. FLINTON COMMUNITY JAMBOREE, Fri – Sun. July 31, Aug 1 & 2, Township Recreation Centre, w/ Land o’Lakes Cruisers, Eddy and the Stingrays, the White Family; & many more; weekend passes - $55 w/ camping; without camping $35; daily admission: Fri. $10; Sat. $25 ($15 after 6pm); Sun. $10; bring lawn chair. 13-16 years half price, 12 & under free, www.flintonjamboree.ca
Saturday August 1 ARDEN LEGION - GEORGE PARKS PIG ROAST, 5-8pm; $12; 10yrs. & under $8; 613335-2737 FRONTENAC FROLIC, Bedford Hall, 1381 Westport Road. 9am-2pm, Fun filled family day! Cow Flop Bingo; petting zoo, pony rides,
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flea market, bake sale; sponsored by Bobs & Crow Lakes Foundation. www.bobs-andcrow-lakes.org PARHAM SENIORS BBQ, Bake Sale, Flea Market, 11am-2pm, beside the post office SHARBOT LAKE – BBQ, YARD, BAKE SALE, Pentecostal Church, 8am-1pm SHARBOT LAKE - YARD & BAKE SALE, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 8am-12:30pm.
Sunday August 2 OMPAH CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE, 2pm, all welcome
Monday August 3 HENDERSON - HOT PORK SANDWICH LUNCH w/ trimmings, community hall, 11:30am–1:30pm, by donation, proceeds to United Church; info 613-336-2467. OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment SHARBOT LAKE – BBQ, YARD, BAKE SALE, Pentecostal Church, 8am-1pm
Tuesday August 4 MCDONALDS CORNERS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY General Meeting, 7pm, 194 Cameron Road; info: Sally: 613-259-3480. NORTH FRONTENAC GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP CLUB meets at Plevna Clar-Mill Hall, 1:30pm. Keeping seniors informed of upcoming events and helping them in the community. Everyone is welcome SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2:30pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 SNOW ROAD – KEENAGERS, 1-3pm, community centre, music, inspirational message, all are welcome
Wednesday August 5
HARLOWE – ROAST BEEF DINNER w/ trimmings, 4-7pm, community hall, adults $15; sponsor: Orange Lodge WESTPORT - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at The Cove Country Inn, 11:30am. To attend phone 613-279-2098 by Aug. 3 at noon.
Thursday August 6
BON ECHO PROVINCIAL PARK Join Conservation Officer Colin Cotnam & his dog Tanner, 1pm; learn about the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry’s canine unit. Park admission applies. www.BonEchoFriends.ca VERONA - DIABETES EDUCATION SESSIONS, Medical Clinic, 9am-noon, free, please register: Anne 613-544-3400 x 3589
Mayor Higgins encouraging early talk with solar company - NF Council, July 20 By Jonas Bonnetta ayor Higgins has been in discussion with U.S solar company SunEdison regarding the possibility of installing solar farms in North Frontenac. “They are very interested in coming to North Frontenac,” Higgins said. A representative from SunEdison explained to the Mayor that there is another Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) that will be up for grabs next year and the company is interested in visiting the area to do an assessment of the feasibility of such a project in North Frontenac. Council voted to invite the representative from the solar company to make a presentation to council at the next meeting. “I'm interested because it's another alternative green energy [to] the wind turbines,” Higgins said. “And it would show that we're not against them, at the provincial level, and that we may accept other options for green energy.” “We have lots of Crown Land here that we can hide these things on...it wouldn't be an impact to lakes people,” the mayor said, “and it would allow us to get a vibrancy fund.” The mayor hoped that they could do a lot of the groundwork before the LRP even comes out so that they are prepared for next year's bid. Recently, SunEdison decided to pull two of their three proposed solar farms out of
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South Frontenac due to local resistance and a concern by residents that there would be stray voltage from the lines. Councilor Inglis was concerned about forests being cleared for solar farms. “I'd have problems accepting it,” Inglis said. “I'd find it more acceptable to put it on land that was formerly cleared or land that is not suitable for agriculture.” Higgins pointed out that they could possibly be installed on old decommissioned landfill sites or gravel pits. Amendment to the Official Plan A by-law was passed during Monday's council meeting to amend North Frontenac's Official Plan (OP) incorporating updates to their Community Improvement Plan (CIP). Peter Young and Anne Marie Young, from the offices of the County of Frontenac, made a presentation at the meeting on Monday regarding the Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and what is required by the Township to activate their CIP. If the amendment is approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) then Council can implement their CIP. This proposed amendment adds an incentive program offering grants to new and existing local businesses for facade improvement, commercial space funding, accessibility enhancements for people with disabilities, and to help subsidize municipal fees such as building permits and site plan approvals. Up to $2500 is available per business, per property, for facade improvements, com-
mercial space funding, and accessibility upgrades, and an extra $2000 is available in funding to help minimize municipal fees. North Frontenac currently has $70,000 in their budget for this program, once it's approved by the MMAH. Any remaining monies, if not used by local businesses, could be used by the township to make improvements as well. There will be an opportunity for the public to review the plan and consult council before the CIP is implemented.
Mayor Higgins frustrated at provincial government
Mayor Higgins has released a paper he wrote in response to the recent proposal from American corporation Nextera to install industrial wind turbines in North Frontenac and to ask the provincial government for a stronger voice in the development of renewable energy projects. In the paper, Higgins expresses his concerns and frustrations regarding the whole procurement process and explains how he didn't learn about the proposal until March 2015 and yet was expected to sign a letter of support as well as a road use agreement by July 18, 2015. “My hope is to meet with the Ontario Premier and the Minister of Energy to discuss our options, and to determine what rights and input the taxpayers and municipalities of Ontario indeed have,” Higgins says in his
paper. In a letter to Bob Chiarelli, the Minister of Energy, Higgins said “I am disheartened and frustrated with this entire proposal process and the manner in which your government and the Ministry has introduced this to our community.” “Our geography and terrain is not farmland, which seems to be the most common location for installations such as these,” Higgins said regarding the turbines. “With a year round population of approximately 2000, seasonal population bumps us up to approximately 8000. We need to, we must, continue to grow and nurture our tourist industry as well as our residential population.” “The focus of our Long Term Economic Development Plan is to enhance our services and expand our infrastructure to bring new tourists to our beautiful location,” Higgins explains in his paper. “We have provided 921 building permits in the past 7 years, and hope our efforts increase that exponentially. The main focus of not supporting these projects [turbines] is based on economic development that does not disrupt our unique and pristine landscape.” In his paper Higgins finds that the only true economic benefit that might be relied on is the opportunity for short-term employment for contractors building roads and preparing turbine sites if the project gets the green light. North Frontenac Council “weighed this
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Theatre is a universal language - Classic Theatre Festival A
busload of international students from Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Togo, Senegal, and Cameroon thoroughly enjoyed a matinee performance of the Classic Theatre Festival's production of Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park, which runs until August 2 at 54 Beckwith Street East in Perth. Here, Maurice Tahakam of Cameroon joins associate producer Matthew Behrens in the theatre lobby, where the enthusiastic visitor praised the actors, the pre-show talk that explains the background, the history, and the context of the play, and the town of Perth itself, which he found to be "very beautiful". For tickets to Barefoot in the Park, visit classictheatre.ca or call 1-877-283-1283.
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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC SYDENHAM FOOTBALL FIELD CLOSING FOR NECESSARY REPAIRS As of Tuesday, August 4th, 2015, the Point Football Field will be taken out of service for maintenance and rehabilitation. Further information will be made available soon on the progress and timeline for the rehabilitation project and access to the areas surrounding the field. For information about the project or future use of the field, please contact the office at Ext 2231.
PUBLIC MEETING-PARKING AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS IN SYDENHAM A public meeting will be held on July 28 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Council Chambers to discuss proposed parking and traffic improvements in the village of Sydenham.
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.
AUGUST 3rd, CIVIC DAY GARBAGE PICKUP ONLY those residents with regular garbage collection on Monday, August 3rd will be affected by this holiday. Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, August 4th. Collection of garbage and recycling for all other residents will remain the same days. Loughborough WDS will be closed Monday, August 3rd.
REMINDER – GARBAGE
Inaugural Sail Mazinaw T
he boats in the inaugural Sail Mazinaw had to endure gray skies and light shifty breezes in the morning. But by afternoon, the skies had cleared and a consistent west wind had set in. It was a warm, sunny day with the perfect sailing breeze. A west wind does not have enough fetch on the narrow lake to build a significant swell or chop. The beaches at Bon Echo were loaded with swimmers and sunbathers. Alpine Club of Canada had several teams of climbers on Bon Echo rock. The day started with a crew breakfast at Mazinaw Lakeside Resort. The staff opened the doors early for the sailors so that they could maximize their time on the water. Then, the boats hit the lake for a day of sailing. At noon, the crews from the north lake and the crews from the south lake met at The Friends of Bon Echo barbecue pavilion in Bon Echo Provincial Park. The historic Mazinaw Cup was donated to the event by Linda Leistner. It will be presented to Steve Karniej and Andy Lennon for their activities both on and off the water. These sailors from Hamilton drove crews to and from the breakfast, delivered veteran windsurfing champion Glen Pearce from Shabomeka Lake to Bon Echo Park, and still found time to change a flat tire for a stranded motorist on Highway 41. Congratulations to Steve and Andy. The date for the 2016 Sail Mazinaw has not been determined. For more photos, visit the Sail Mazinaw Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SailMazinaw
Mayor Higgins' paper - continued from page 14 new revenue source (community vibrancy fund) against the likelihood of property evaluations going down due to homes and cottages being in the sight lines of the turbines, and visible along our scenic routes and interior camping,” Higgins said. “It became clear that much of these funds would need to be applied to our budget lines to cover the loss in taxation for those properties where their property values declined. So basically there would be no gain whatsoever.” Higgins’ paper lays out all the different criteria that his Council went over when making the decision to declare themselves an “unwilling host” for industrial turbines. The list is long and thorough and touches on road infrastructure, deforestation, residential infighting, and North Frontenac's strategic plan. “Our Township is set in gently rolling hills and thousands of lakes, streams and wetlands,” Higgins says. “In looking at the size of roads required this would have been very destructive to our ecosystem and natural beauty, the things we are trying to promote.” The mayor's paper explains his concern for decommissioning the towers at the end of their lifespan as well. “In our evaluation, we saw numbers from $450K to $1M to decommission and return the land back to its original state. We were quite concerned on this item and although the Proponent stated they would cover that cost they indicated that they would not provide a security bond to cover the costs.” On top of all that, Mayor Higgins felt that they couldn't make a confident decision without an environmental impact study, an assessment of species at risk, a wetland study, a construction and operations plan, and a decommissioning plan. “We determined that the negative and the unknowns far outweigh the benefits being offered, outright or inferred.”
There seems to be an idea that “Maybe if I put this out, the garbage collectors will pick it up”. Residents have called to say they have seen various pieces and sizes of furniture, plastic toys, car seats and electronics to name a few, laying beside resident’s garbage bags on collection day. These items are not what are considered Household garbage and will not be collected.
PUBLIC MEETING -REVISIONS TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN IN THE MATTER of section 17 of the Planning Act, TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac will be considering revisions to the Township’s Official Plan at a public meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Township Council Chambers at 4432 George Street, Sydenham, Ontario. Additional information is available at the municipal office during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. –4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday) or by contacting Lindsay Mills, Planner/Deputy Clerk, Ext. 2221
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 non-household 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
COST
Garbage Weight KG COST
Tires
Free
0-200 Kg
$20.00
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Free – Must Debag
201-300Kg
$33.00
Residential Brush
Free – up to 6” in diameter
301-400 Kg
$44.00
Metal
Free
401-500 Kg
$55.00
More than 500Kg
Prorated at $110.00 per 1000 kg/tonne
Flattened Cardboard Free Hazardous Waste and Appliances Not Accepted
Disposal of the free items listed above are intended for residents who deliver material themselves. Commercial businesses will be charged for yard waste.
SWIM AND DAY CAMP PROGRAM 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. 613-376-3027 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 be 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 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
Website: www.southfrontenac.net
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Fun for the Whole Family You’re Invited to
Celebrate! AUGUST 28-30 Frontenac County’s 150th Anniversary
Centennial Park, Harrowsmith Activities Include:
Opening Ceremony • Beer Tent • Midway Rides Live Entertainment • Fireworks • Family Movie • Canteen IceStock Curling Demo • Parade • Plowing Match BBQ & Food Trucks • Bouncy Castles • Magic Show Children’s Train Rides • Petting Zoo • Mini Putt • Vendors Heritage & Community Displays • Bingo Strong Man Competition • Historical Re-enactment Saturday night Heritage Costume Ball with Soul Survivors (fee) Sunday morning Brunch • Closing Ceremony
Interested in registering as a vendor or volunteering for the weekend? Contact Pam: moreyp@kos.net 613-372-1578 or Dan: bellwindowsiding@gmail.com 613-372-5848
FREE Admission & Activities! www.FrontenacCounty.ca/150 Supported by Building Communities Through Arts & Heritage Program, Department of Canadian Heritage & Frontenac CFDC.
members for early detection and rapid response. A new smart phone app allows property owners to submit their observations directly from the field to EDD MapS Ontario, which are then verified by experts in the field. The association is currently looking into a number of new projects starting this year, one of which is a fish habitat proj- Guy Mcleod's winning photograph for the SLPOA's annual ect to enhance photo contest walleye spawning improve the health of their property. beds. Volunteers will be needed to identify Kendra Button of Watersheds Canada areas for consideration; to accompany Wagave a presentation on The Natural Edge tershed Canada staff to these areas for valiprogram, which strives to achieve a “ribbon dation; and to work with staff to implement of life” for shoreline properties. The program and complete the project. Saturday's meetworks with landowners to restore and natuing included three presentations. The first ralize shorelines with erosion problems and/ was by Emily Bacon, who outlined the Love or little shoreline vegetation. Staff assist Your Lake program, a free assessment and property owners in designing and implementreporting program that encourages lake leving shoreline planting of native shrubs and el action for healthier shore lines. The free trees, which help provide shoreline stabilizaprogram provides participants with shoretion, run off infiltration and a natural habitat line assessments, individualized property for wildlife. The programs funds up to 75% of reports and a lake level summary report as the costs involved. The final agenda item of well as a list of voluntary actions and local the day was a presentation titled “Introducresources that property owners can use to tion to Pollinators for Cottagers” by Susan Chan, a pollination expert and project manager with Farms at Work, who spoke about the importance of bees, not just honey bees, but the 400 other species that pollinate so many seeds for our flowers and food. Kevin Browne also announced winners of the SLPOA's annual photo contest who were 1st: Guy Mcleod; 2nd Gwen Dacosta, and 3rd Barb Wilson. Browne also thanked all of the volunteers members who help all year long measuring and tracking various types of lake information that help inform the association of the state of the lake. Mayor Frances Smith, who also attended the meeting, thanked the association for their efforts in maintaining the health of one of Central Frontenac’s jewels, just one of Including previously reduced items the many lakes that are an integral part of what generates economic development and July 25-31 Inclusive tourism in the region. For more information Only at Nicole’s Gifts about joining the association or how to get 6709 Main St. Verona • 613-374-2323 involved, visit www.SLPOA.ca
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