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ntario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal was in Sharbot Lake briefly on a hot Tuesday morning to announce a new round of infrastructure funding.

Using the backdrop of a project that received 90% of its funding from the first round of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF), the removal of an ageing bridge on Highway 38 over the Trans Canada Trail, Leal announced that $50 million will be made available for projects in so-called rural communities in 2016.

For the purposes of OCIF, municipalities with populations under 100,000 are defined as rural. Municipalities have until September 11 to file an expression of interest for 2016 funding. Unlike other infrastructure programs, which tend to be funded as a three way partnership (1/3 provincial, 1/3 federal, and 1/3 municipal) OCIF funding is 90% provincial and 10% municipal.

Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith thanked the province for providing the funding for “an improvement to Road 38, which as you can see is a busy road that is used by many of our permanent residents to access work, and by seasonal residents in North and

Central Frontenac to get to their cottages.”

Minister Leal, who spent 18 years on Peterborough town council before being elected as MPP in 2003, said that when roads were downloaded by the Harris government in 1999, Eastern Ontario was the hardest hit region of the Province, and the McGuinty and now Wynne governments have been attempting to address the resulting infrastructure gap for the last 12 years.

Road 38 was one of the roads that was downloaded by the Harris government. Central Frontenac received a matching grant to resurface it in 2006, and is still paying off its own share of those costs.

Leal did not indicate on Tuesday that the Wynne government is considering taking back responsibility for any of the roads that were downloaded under Mike Harris, instead he talked about partnerships and the OCIF program.

The section of Road 38 that runs through South Frontenac, which was resurfaced by the Ministry of Transportation before the road was downloaded in 1999, has been earmarked for re-surfacing by South Frontenac staff, but the costs are too great for the township to cover on its own

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Frontenac County fails in bid to quash lawsuit

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The Trousdales of Sydenham T

he Trousdale family is known for the iconic Trousdale General Store, which is still operating as a gift store, as well as for the Home Hardware and Foodland stores in Sydenham.

However, it turns out that although the family has been in the retail business for a pretty long time - longer than either Frontenac County or Canada have been around - they actually started out in farming.

The family arrived in Canada from England sometime in the late 18th or early 19th century. They farmed near Holleford at first, and there are Trousdales who are still farming in that area to this day.

“One brother went to Tennessee and another moved to Holleford,” said John Trousdale when he and his wife Ginny were interviewed at their home in Sydenham.

The changeover from farming to running stores came as a result of a number of family members who were interested in getting into the baking business.

“There were six boys, and they all seemed to get into baking as a core business,” John Trousdale said, “and that involved buying eggs and cream from farmers. If you are buying flour from Lake of the Wood milling, you could also bring in middlings, bran, shorts, other grains. They got into selling grains to the farmer, and the store grew out of serving the farming community.”

The first Trousdale store, which was also a bake shop, was established around 1836, and for many years there were three Trousdale stores as the brothers competed with each other for customers.

Eventually, John's grandfather Percy outlasted his brothers and only his store survived into the 20th Century.

“They brought in everything that the farming families needed. There were 100 acre farms everywhere on the back roads around here, one after another, and the farmers wanted to get everything in one store so we brought it in - boots, bolts of cloth, hardware, dry goods; it all came in by train when the train came.”

In 1927, Percy Trousdale decided to do a major renovation on the family store.

“Once he got into it he realized that the store was pretty shaky. The renovation turned into a demolition and he built a brand new store.

When you look at that building today you see that it was quite a lot of store for 1927.”

The store was built out of concrete, and that is maybe why it survived a fire that burned down a number of buildings across the street, where the Sydenham One Stop, the hair salon and bank are now located.

Percy Trousdale was also the last baker in the family. He used to take his son Nobel on the bread runs in a wagon. There is even a box under the seat of the wagon, where, according to family lore, Nobel used climb in to get out of the rain while his father drove the wagon. Percy also kept up a grain grinding business across the retail store until the 1950s.

After returning from World War 2, Nobel came into the family business and he ran the store until he died in 2004 at the age of 90.

A passionate supporter of the Conservative Party, and the Trousdale family connec-

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awyers for Frontenac County have gone all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada to assert that statements made by council members at its meetings are subject to the same protections as statements made

by MPs in Parliament.

That challenge has yielded a resounding no, leaving the County on the hook for court costs, and finally clearing the way for former warden, Janet Gutowski, to continue her defamation suit against four members of the council that served from 2010 to 2014.

The case revolves around a motion that was made by former county council member, David Jones, in May of 2013, which charged Gutowski with “uttering promises and rewards in an effort to conspire with staff to move County councilors to vote in a biased, corrupt, or any other improper manner”, and moved to “rescind all the privileges of her office immediately”. It requested that Central Frontenac, the township she represented on the council, appoint a replacement for her “as soon as possible”.

Although the motion passed by a vote of 4-3, it had no effect because removing a member or a warden is beyond the authority of a municipal council in Ontario. Gutowski remained in her role as warden for another seven months and remained on Council until the end of its term on December 1, 2014.

She did, however, send a lawyer’s letter to Jones and the three other members of Council who supported the motion, John McDougall, Dennis Doyle and Bud Clayton, requesting they rescind the motion and apologize for the allegations it contained. When this did not happen, she launched a defamation suit in September of 2013 against the four men, seeking $1 million in damages.

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The lawsuit can now proceed in Ontario Superior Court.

It has now been almost two years since the suit was originally launched.

In that time Bud Clayton has died, and Jones was re-elected to Frontenac Islands Council, but not to Frontenac County Council because he did not receive the highest vote count in the Howe Island ward. He resigned from Frontenac Islands Council immediately thereafter. Janet Gutowski was also defeated in her bid for a third term as mayor of Central Frontenac. Dennis Doyle and John McDougall were re-elected and are back on County Council. Doyle is currently the warden of Frontenac County.

“I’m pleased with the ruling,” said Gutowski, “although this whole matter has taken much longer than I ever thought it would.

I’m not sure where it will all go from here. I believe my lawyer and the county’s lawyer are in contact and the next steps will be determined by them. There has been no apology and the motion has not been rescinded.

I guess we are headed back to court.”

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The Trousdales of Sydeham - continued from page 1 tions to the party go back to its very beginnings when John A. Macdonald did business in Frontenac County, Nobel once credited Liberal Prime Minister Jean Chretien with helping him to recover from an illness. Chretien called an election and Nobel got himself out of bed to get to work trying to get Chretien out of office.

John, who was born in the early 50s, grew up working in the store.

“I remember when I was six or seven, with my older sister and brother, we used to work in the store all the time. It wasn't a hardship or anything, it was fun, I never wanted to go to school. Everything came in bulk. We used to bag the tea, split 50 pound bags of potatoes into 5 or 10 pound bags - all that kind of stuff. And when people came to shop they stood at the counter with their list and called out the items.

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We would run and get the items from the wooden shelves behind the counter and put them out for them, and after they paid or marked down what they owed to pay at the end of the month, we would carry their groceries and whatever else they bought out to their car. It was that kind of store.”

At some point, in the early or mid-60s, “farmers were no longer able to sell milk in cans, they had to sell it in bulk.

That was a huge change and a lot of farmers went out of dairy. Farms were consolidated and got larger and they began to order grain in bulk, which changed our business and we eventually got out of grain.” John recalls.

In the 1970s and 80s when John came into the business with his father, he realized that Sydenham and the area around it had changed completely. It was no longer a farming community; the train was long gone, and more and more of its residents travelled to Kingston every day for work.

“I realized there was not enough business in the store to support two families, and I also realized that Sydenham was now a bedroom community and the shopping was different.”

In 1985, the property where the Foodland and Home Hardware stores are now located was up for sale.

At one time it had been the location of a very large dairy and milk condensing factory where powdered milk was produced, but the factory had been torn down and a dance hall been put up.

The dance hall was a freestanding structure, 60 by 100 feet, and John thought it would make an ideal store. So he bought it and opened an IGA store. Three additions later, the store is still selling groceries, under the Foodland banner.

In 1989, the Home Hardware building had been completed and had its grand opening, with a blue ribbon being cut instead of a red one, at Nobel Trousdale's insistence.

As the two stores were running at one end of town, Nobel Trousdale's store was still open, so the Trousdales were competing against each other again, but this time John was really competing against himself as he was still spending most of his time working for his father, and having managers run his own stores.

When his parents died, just three weeks apart, John's business focus shifted to the newer stores, and at that time Ginny became involved.

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career in social work until then. She decided that, instead of letting the General Store go, she would reinvent it as a gift store.

A lot of creative work has gone into bringing in new products and displaying them in the confines of what still looks much like the store did 80 years ago. There are still products from bygone days around, now as display items, and in many of the back and side rooms the old bolts of cloth and crates of soap are still tucked away.

“I don't think they threw anything out,” said Ginny, “and now how can you, since much of what is there is so unusual today?”

John and Ginny's son, Will, has come into the Home Hardware business now, and as Sydenham continues to change, look for Trousdale's to follow suit.

Family businesses do not survive almost 200 years and five generations without seeing around a few corners to always end up in the right place at the right time.

In the Trousdales' case, however, the past is carried along as a reminder.

“One thing that has never changed - from delivering bread to delivering and fixing appliances, it's a service business,” said John Trousdale.

Letter to the editor SLPOA needs support

July 18 was a fine day. At 10 am my husband, Carl Conboy, and I attended the annual general meeting of the Sharbot Lake Property Owners Association (SLPOA) at St. James church. Everyone had lots of table space; there was tea and coffee and lots of chatter and buzz. For those who stayed until the end of the meeting there was a free lunch of delicious sub sandwiches provided by the Sharbot Lake Country Inn. How generous was that?!!

The meeting was very worthwhile. The mayor was there, as was a pollinator (think bees) biologist and two enthusiastic women from the 'Love Your Lake' program (LoveYourLake. ca), which is sponsored by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and Watersheds Canada. These women have been examining all of our shoreline with the assistance of volunteers from SLPOA. The program is offering FREE reports to individual owners on their specific properties and FREE plants to protect and sustain our lake. We learned about everything from the bridge work on Hwy. 38 in the village to septic systems on the lake to what attracts the many pollinators so essential to our local agriculture. The meeting held everyone's attention to the very end.

Congratulations to those who have shown leadership in the community by providing us with an opportunity to help keep our lake healthy and beautiful.

The meeting was well attended, but not well enough.

Those of us who live beyond the shores of the lake, both in the village and throughout our network of local roads, benefit from a healthy, beautiful lake and can help. The lake association needs more members. A $20 membership fee enables our volunteers to carry on their labour of love monitoring the lake and environment. I invite everyone in the area who has not yet joined - business owners, villagers, farmers, professionals and shore-dwellers - to invest $20 in the future of Sharbot Lake.

There was more to the day. From 5 to 7 p.m. we attended an exceptionally good barbecued chicken dinner, which included a silent auction with a variety of offerings from local businesses and generous citizens. Barb Wilson's beautiful custom-tailored tote bag drew several bids, as did Ken Waller's meticulously turned beech bowl and a three-dimensional puzzle. Senators’ hockey fans also had an opportunity to get a bargain.

Clark Lawlor's 'Kingmakers' group (Clark is the lead singer and an east basin cottager) provided swinging music from Nashville (where they have recorded) to Elvis to Blues, all of which had us prancing around the 'dance floor'.

The SLPOA offered this truly fun event as an opportunity for those of us who are committed to the future well-being of Sharbot Lake to have a really good time together. The whole community was encouraged to come. Again, while it was a great crowd, it wasn't a large crowd.

Sharbot Lake is vulnerable to pollution, weather and neglect. The lake association needs us to support it in its monitoring work. I encourage everyone in our area to show support for our volunteer 'lake-minders' by becoming members of the association - and when there is an SLPOA event, whether a meeting, a dinner or another event, I invite you to attend. You'll be glad you did and you'll be helping our lake.

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he date change for this year’s 11th installment of the Canadian Guitar Festival, which takes place at Loughborough Lake Holiday Park just south of Sydenham, in no way affected the turnout for the annual three-day event, which showcases some of the best guitar playing gurus from near and far. The festival took place on July 24, 25 and 26, a week earlier than usual, but still attracted enthusiastic lovers of the genre.

Canadian guitar guru Don Ross not only played his usual inspiring and stellar set, but also manned the mic this year as festival emcee, standing in for Holmes Hooke, who had a conflict with this year’s dates.

Saturday evening’s performances rated high on a number of attendees’ lists, including the performance by John Ainsworth of Manchester, England, who was described by festival founder and organizer Del Vezeau as “a very cerebral young artist, a cross between Nick Drake and Sid Barrett” and was making his first trip from his native isle.

Other new and notable performances included the Dave Barrett Trio. Barrett, best known as one of the founders of Platinum Blond, closed Friday night’s show to much applause.

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1970 eclectic virtuoso duo called 2ish,SINCE who played a mash up of fascinating originals and highly intricate tunes that come from a number of varying musical influences including jazz and folk, with additional elements sourced in from the deep and rich well of world music. Their sound is exclusively instrumental and is highly original, with Saskia Tomkins playing the nyckelharpa, viola and violin and Brandon Scott Besharah playing acoustic finger-picking guitar and the hurdy gurdy.

Both have played and recorded individually with numerous solo artists and bands and together their sound is like none other, an intense intermingling of pure and joyful music that is highly complex and yet sounds fresh, clear and true.

Sunday’s finger picking competition had listeners sitting on the edge of their seats, eager to find out who of the long list of competitors that included players from all over Canada and the US, and from as far away as Japan and France, would take away the various prizes, which were musical instruments donated by a number of instrumentmaking kings in the field.

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The festival was founded and is run every year by Del Vezeau, who said he believes the festival date change will stick since lovers of the festival will return year after year no matter the date. That way, holiday campers who booked the park solid for the August long weekend, will not be squeezed out. In addition the change will also give Vezeau and other music lovers a chance to visit the Blue Skies Festival, which begins on Friday, July 31 in Clarendon.

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by Wilma Kenny as a time not so very long ago, when one could park on both sides of the street in Sydenham, facing whichever way happened to be most convenient. Mill Street on a Friday just before closing time at the Beer Store was no place for the timid driver or the pedestrian.

Although those free-for-all days are gone, traffic continues to increase and there are people who still park on the sidewalk in front of the bank or the post office, slowing traffic and forcing pedestrians into the street.

Tuesday evening Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth and his roads staff presented their proposal to improve parking in Sydenham. One big change would be to make Cross Street one-way from Wheatley to Mill, with parking on the north side only.

Signs and lines would make it clear where people can and cannot park throughout the village, and would encourage better use of off-street parking spaces such as the area along the road into the Point.

Following the presentation, several people asked questions and made suggestions: the revised proposal will come to Council for their comments and approval in early September.

Once the parking signs, lines and supporting by-law are in place, the changes will be enforced with public education, and with tickets and fines for persistent offenders. Segsworth and his staff hope to have the new parking program in place before winter.

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• The flower barrels on Main St. are looking fantastic. Kudos to everyone who has faithfully tended the barrels to such glorious heights. Main St. has never looked better. Judging for the barrels took place this month and the awards will be presented at the Verona Cattail Festival during the closing ceremonies at 3 pm on Sunday, August 9.

• 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. A $10 wristband will provide unlimited children's amusements for the two days.

Single ride tickets are also available.

• Saturday, August 8 will kick off with the Verona Cattail Festival parade travelling down Main Street (Rd 38) to the festival grounds starting at 10am. Over the last 20 years the festival has had many themes for the parade. 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.

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E-readers and tablets are wonderfully convenient ways of taking books on a holiday. However, it is a screen and some screens will emit a blue light that can compromise a good night’s sleep: It seems to be the back-lit screens that are more of a problem.

If you are used to reading before bed, try a good, old-fashioned paper book. It just might help you get a better sleep.

PBS television had a three-part series on cancer back in April. It was hard to watch but one thing was quite clear. Even though cancer hasn’t been conquered yet, there have been great strides forward in treating many types of cancer. Survival rates for childhood leukemia, breast cancer, and prostate cancer have improved immensely over the decades and will continue to improve with all cancers.

Medical definition: Bruit. This is a sound a doctor may hear in a blood vessel that shows there is something impeding the flow of blood. It is usually caused by a narrowing of the blood vessel due to a cholesterol buildup. Placing a stethoscope on the neck area checks blood flow to the brain.

Have you given your body a mole-inspection lately?

It’s as easy as ABCD. A: Asymmetrical; B: Border irregularity; C: non-unifom colour; D: Diameter over 6mm. If any of your moles fit any of these descriptions, see your doctor.

Our bodies change over the years but one thing that doesn’t change is the top-notch service you’ll receive in our pharmacy. Make our pharmacy your pharmacy

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• Join the fun on Saturday, August 8 for Verona Festival's Duct Tape Boat Races. Teams of families, friends and businesses compete to build a boat from nothing but cardboard and duct tape. Duct tape is supplied courtesy of 3M Corporation. The object is to build a craft that will carry two people around a short water course. "Paddles" are provided. Bring your $10 entry fee, a life jacket if you can, and your sense of humour! Races are run in heats, and winners take home a prize. You haven't paddled till you've paddled cardboard!

New time for the races is 2:30pm registration and boat building. Races start at 4pm sharp!

• Free Bike Draw! On Sunday, August 9, at the Cattail Festival, at noon, there will be a draw for two lucky children (boy and a girl) who are on the grounds. Kids each get one raffle draw entry at any time on Saturday and Sunday before the draw, and if they are on the grounds when their name is picked, they get a bike!

GODFREY Nicki Gowdy

613-374-5708 bus524@hotmail.com

• The annual Frontenac Frolic will be held on Saturday, August 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bedford Hall at 1381 Westport Rd. Come and find new treasures at the large flea market. Place a bid on many outstanding silent auction items. Find summer reading and CD music at low prices.

Bring home homemade pies, tarts and more from the baking tables. Let the children line up for pony rides and the petting zoo, while you get something to eat and listen to special music for the day. Also, don't miss the famous cow-flop bingo grid. First prize is $1,800, second prize is $900 and third prize is $500. The annual Frontenac Frolic is sponsored by the Bobs & Crow Lakes Foundation, a registered charity that raises monies to fund projects to preserve and enhance the environment around the Greater Bobs and Crow Lakes.

• Also another trip to see the Toronto Blue Jays is being organized for Saturday August 29. It is versus the Detriot Tigers. Cost is $60 a seat and the bus will be departing Verona at 8am. Seats are in the 100 level. If you are interested please contact Nicki at 613-374-5708.

HENDERSON Jean Brown 613-336-2516 • Harlowe Hall really rocked with the recent Old Time Fiddlers featuring 18 entertainers really sawing on the strings to create swell music to the delight of a large audience. Then the hall hosted two recent suppers; one beef and one pork and were they ever tasty, and served to a record crowd by very special volunteers. The most recent open mike in Harlowe attracted 10 musicians and a large crowd who enjoyed the fantastic food, and catchy tunes, all in air-conditioned comfort. There were even several musicians from Oshawa who escaped the heat to come to the country and live it up.

• Special get well to Rick Belwa and our own Cindy Kelsey whose smiling face we miss at the Arden post office.

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July 30, 2015 • This weekend (July 31 to Aug. 1, 2) is the annual Flinton Jamboree. Friday night will feature some well-known musicians to our area: Lionel Grimard (of Harlowe) & Eleven Roses, Bill White and his brother Murray and Bill's two sons Joe and Jim, Cathy Whalen and the Cruisers (house band and open mike band), and Pickled Chicken. Then as the weekend progresses the feature group is Eddie and the Stingrays, with Bill White and the White Brothers opening for the feature group. The White family are well-known in our area and much admired by many who watched them grow up and learn their music in their parents' kitchen. Now the second generation will be helping out as well. Also with a local connection on Sunday morning are Gordon Wright of Arden, and Mark and Sharon Alton of Sydenham area, who have a connection to Bordenwood and beyond. This is a must attend event, with thanks to all the organizers.

• Monday, Aug. 3, Henderson United will feature their openfaced hot pork sandwich luncheon at the Henderson hall from 11:30am to 1:30pm with mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, dressing, salad, a variety of desserts, and refreshments. Admission is by donation. The church cooks are well-known and everyone in the community helps out. There is also a small silent auction; all proceeds go to the church.

PLEVNA Katie Ohlke

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• Sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Dale Gemmill, who passed away peacefully on July 23. He was the founder of Gemmill's Sand and Gravel, the founder of the Snow Road Volunteer Fire Department and was also coowner of D & M General Store that used to be in Snow Road.

He was a pillar in the community and will be great missed!

• I would like to send out a couple of quick apologies: My first apology goes to the fabulous musicians who performed at the Fish Fry on July 15. I can't believe I neglected to mention how their great music added to the enjoyment of the afternoon!

• I am also sorry to the Community Volunteers for not mentioning the Plevna Breakfast Buffet last week. When I was writing the column, I miscalculated the dates and didn't realize it was happening this morning, July 30. As it is a very hot week and everybody loves your breakfasts so much, I'm sure it will be a big success as usual! I look forward to reporting the great results next week!

• The Plevna firefighters’ bingo was a lot of fun for everybody who came out! I'm sure the crowds will keep getting bigger, as we all anxiously await the winner of the big 50/50 Raffle on Friday, Nov 20 and the $1000 prize (if all tickets are sold)! If you haven't gotten your ticket yet, you can see one of our local Plevna firefighters or contact me!

• The weather was good for the star gazers at the North Frontenac Star Gazing Pad last Friday night. I was told that it was really interesting and I hope to be able to catch the next

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one! I read that there is a Perseid Meteor Shower coming up on August 12, and another star party will be held that night.

If you have any questions about future star gazing evenings, consult www.northfrontenac.com.

• Attention, bargain hunters - the Fernleigh hall's annual yard sale will be held on Aug. 1, 2 & 3 from 9am – 3pm at 4971 Road 506. All proceeds will go entirely towards the maintenance of the Fernleigh Community Hall (formerly SS#8 Clarendon Township - a school property since 1881) • If you have kiddies around this week and are looking for something to do to entertain them, take them out to our community park at Plevna Hall! My kids love it!

DENBIGH Angela Bright

613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com

• This Sat. Aug. 1 is another Matawatchan Community Market & Yard Sale, 9am to 1pm, another opportunity to pick up baked goods, crafts, games, puzzles, jewelry, senior housing items and visit yard sale vendors. Tables $5 or bring your own. BBQ lunch supplied by hall. www.matawatchan.ca.

• The Scarecrow Home Display Contest for Countryfest starts the first week of August through to the first week of September. Make sure you register for this and contact us when it's ready. Someone from Recreation will come by to take photographs of your display. To sign up contact Alice at 613-333-9542 or ali10madigan@gmail.com.

• Five Day Club is coming soon to the gym at the Addington Highlands Community Centre! The fun runs from August 10 to 14, from 1:30 to 3:30pm, with games, crafts, stories, and music. New this summer are theme days where kids get to dress as their favourite super hero, crazy hair day, and more!

For more info contact and to register your kids, contact Nancy at 613-333-2204 or Angela at 613-333-1901. This event is sponsored by Vennachar Free Methodist Church.

• Good food and good music made for a lovely evening at the Denbigh Hall on Friday at the benefit for Patsy Keller.

Many thanks to the local musicians, individuals and business for their generosity of food, talent, and donations, raising just over $3600. Patsy and family are overwhelmed by the support they have received and thank everyone for their love and prayers.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca • Happy Birthday to these August babies: Jack Nicolson, Jane Covert, Brian Teal, Emily Delyea, Vera Stinson, Hallie and Hannah Hearns, Garnet Brown, Marion Bertrim, Donnie Scott, Allen Scott, Betty MacCrimmon, John Purdon, Carol Wisteard, Lois Barager, Grace Gray-Kenny, Boyce Bertrim.

• Happy Anniversary to Eric & Phyllis Barr, Mike & Johanna Zylstra, Dale & Marion Scott, Fred & Barbara Ackey.

• The Parham Grasshoppers 2 won the gold at the tournament in Parham on June 26 with Coach Tammy Dupuis.

Each member of her team received a medallion and a trophy. Congratulations to all the coaches, parents, and baseball players for a great ball season.

• The men's ball team defeated Inverary on July 26 at Parham. Then on July 30 Parham Men's Team will play Seeleys Bay in Parham. Come out and support your team.

• Members of the pastoral charge enjoyed a hymn sing and potluck supper at the beautiful home of Eric and Phyllis Barr.

A lovely setting.

• Many attended the gospel sing on July 25 at the Free Methodist Church with Harold Warren as the MC. Featured guests were Gary and Denise Frizzell with local talent.

Thanks to those people who brought a delicious lunch for

everyone to enjoy.

• We enjoyed the euchre tournament on July 24 at the Lions Hall in Northbrook as new friends were met. Thanks to everyone who bought the lunch.

• On August 1 Parham Seniors are holding a yard sale, a bake sale and a BBQ, 11am-2pm, to raise funds for a bus trip. Location is near Parham Post Office.

• On July 25 visitors at the home of Sylvia and Bill Powers were our niece Jennifer Smith and husband Elliot Hayut from Montreal and we met our great-nephew for the first time, baby "Ash". Cousin Dan presented Ash with a wooden rocking horse that he had made, with his name on one side and his birth date on the other. Ash was born on his grandfather's (my late brother’s) birthday.

• Thinking of Shirley Noonan, Carol and Jack Patterson, Marian Hart, Bill Powers, David Fox, Rick Belwa, Betty Meeks, Ellard Stitt, Daisy Haw, Judy Howe, Beverley Hayes, Betty Tarney.

CLOYNE / NORTHBROOK Marie Anne Collier

613-336-3223

• Please note that the date for the OFAH Travelling TackleShare Program at Bon Echo Park has been changed from August 8 to Sat. August 22, 1 - 4pm. 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 a schedule of upcoming events at the park, visit www.bonechofriends.ca.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele Christine Teal

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• Happy 98th Birthday to Harold Gray. Family and friends gathered to celebrate this amazing milestone.

• Happy 41st anniversary to Max and Connie McClellan.

• Congratulations to Matt and Meghan Nieckar as they exchanged wedding vows on Saturday. All the best in this next chapter of life.

• Thinking of you to Vi Hole, and Florence Warren.

• On August 15 the Procter Sisters are doing their "Hope Swim" across Sharbot Lake to raise money for cancer. This will be their 7th year for this event. Kudos to these young

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• The Flinton Community Jamboree is on this weekend with plenty of entertainment to suit any of your musical enjoyment from Rock & Roll, Country, to Blue Grass. What a great way to spend an evening or a weekend.

• Didn't we do great at the Pan Am Games! We are all so proud of our very own Kate Goodfellow from the rowing team, who won a gold medal and Cathy Goodfellow who was able to carry the torch in Kingston!

• The congregation enjoyed the luncheon after the church service on Sunday.

• Congratulations to the Mountain Grove Mites, who won the A Championship game over Sydenham on Saturday at the year-end tournament in Parham. As well to the Parham Mites on winning the B Championship title. Also congratulations to the Sharbot Lake Mites on a great season! Thanks to all the players, coaches, assistants, parents and fans for making this another great season!

• Congratulations to the Parham Grasshoppers on winning the A Championship game on Sunday in Parham for their year-end tournament. Congrats as well to the other Parham Team and Mountain Grove - great job to all - hope to see you all back for next year's season!

• Congratulations to the Mountain Grove Peewee team on a successful season - great job, gang!!

MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula

613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com • Does it look like you might have extra zucchini in your garden this year? Wayne Wesley, the coordinator for the zucchini races at Maberly Fair, will be looking for extra zucchinis on fair day. His crop has been washed out and he is concerned that there may not be enough zucchinis available. Anyone who can help donate zucchinis for the races should call him at 613-267-8245.

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Maberly - continued from page 5 • The Althorpe-Bolingbroke Community Association will present a Health and Wellness evening at the ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Rd. at 7pm on Friday, August 7. The first topic is: “Your sunscreen may not be safe or effective!”, a presentation by Dr. Denis Dudley, president and CEO, CyberDERM Laboratories Inc. Second Topic: “Ticks and Lyme Disease”. Know the bug! Know the bite! Know what to do! A presentation by Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Public Health Unit. Admission is by good-will offering to support future presentations.

• An historic calendar and scholarship have been created to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Perth Military Settlement, in the area now represented by Tay Valley Township, Perth, and Drummond North-Elmsley. The calendar contains stunning vintage postcards, and local historic photos, as well as the story of how Scottish settlers and War of 1812 veterans received their land grants in April of 1816. Planning is well underway for an exciting year that will honour the townships’ rich heritage, celebrate their accomplishments and establish a legacy that will continue for generations to come. Proceeds from calendar sales will go to an annual scholarship for a local student who has been accepted into an apprenticeship, college or university program and who has demonstrated a keen interest in history.

Selling for $10, they are going fast! Calendars are available at municipal and county offices, the Perth Museum, and select local businesses. Visit www.tayvalleytwp.ca for a list of the locations where you can purchase the calendar or email events&promotions@ tayvalleytwp.ca. The calendars will also be available for purchase at the Maberly Fair.

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• The Arden Seniors “Happy Gang” would like to extend a big thanks to everyone who partook in the events of their summer sale last Saturday, volunteers included. It certainly shows that Arden residents have a “sweet tooth” as the majority of baked goods disappeared by 11am. Yard sale people enjoyed sharing their slightly used trinkets with others and most enjoyed a breakfast of peameal on a bun or a lunch of hamburger or sausage, or both. It was great to see visitors from all

over Ontario and one from the USA, as well.

The hard working “Happy Gang” hopes that you will join them again next year.

• It was a lovely, emotional ceremony that took place last Saturday evening at the Wesleyan Church, as we watched Boyd and Connie renew their wedding vows. There was a lovely reception afterwards at the community centre, with lots of photos of the original wedding 37 years ago. The original best man attended Saturday’s ceremony, and all that attended realized that Boyd’s brother Harold was watching the re-wedded bliss.

The happy couple thanks Vernon Scott, the volunteer girls from the church and everyone in attendance, for sharing their happiness.

• St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Sharbot Lake will be holding their Annual Civic Weekend Yard sale/Bake Sale, Sat. Aug. 1 beginning at 8 am. The baking is great and there are always many treasures to be found.

• Another fundraising yard sale/bake sale in Sharbot Lake will be held at the Pentecostal Church 8am to 1pm on Sat. Aug 1 and Monday Aug. 3. Both would like your attendance to support their efforts.

• Saturday, August 1, 5 to 8pm, the Arden Legion is holding their annual George Parks Pig Roast. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children. Please call the branch at 613335-2737 for further information.

• On Monday, August 3, Henderson United Church is holding their hot roast pork sandwich lunch, with all the fixins’ complete with a beverage and dessert. This entire lunch is yours for a free-will offering. There will be a small silent auction as well. All the festivities start at 11:30am so here is another feast to mark on your calendar of events.

• The Flinton Jamboree starts on the 31st and will be held at the Township Recreation Centre. For the entire list of times and events, please go to www.flintonjamboree.ca and all of your questions will be answered.

• The hot weather brings out the deer and horse flies. Keep that spray handy.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

• Our dear friend Patsy Steele came to visit and spent a couple of days with Olive. We got in to have a visit with R.D. St. Pierre.

• Don and Joelle hosted a BBQ potluck for the community on July 20 at their home, with 50 people attending. The potluck was exquisite and amazing due to every one’s contribution. A big thank you to the McLeans.

FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on the 27th day of August, 2015. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:30 p.m. local time at the Municipal Office, 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario.

Description of Lands: Roll No.10.39.030.010.43915; Part Lot 15, Concession 9, Kennebec, Part 15, Plan 13R157, Central Frontenac PIN 36167-0078(LT); (File No. 12986-204) MINIMUM TENDER - $2,710.90 Roll No. 10.39.010.030.03965 - Part of Lot 17, Concession 3, Kennebec, being Parts 4, 5 and 6, 13R7158, s/t and t/w FR628713, s/t execution 99-0000673, if enforceable; Central Frontenac PIN 36171-0084; (File No. 12986-236) MINIMUM TENDER - $30,522.44 Roll No. 10.39.010.030.03960 - Part of Lot 17, Concession 3, Kennebec, being Parts 1, 2 and 3, 13R7158, s/t and t/w FR628714, s/t execution 99-0000673, if enforceable; Central Frontenac PIN 36171-0085; (File No. 12986-237) MINIMUM TENDER - $32,269.63

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

The municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

The land does not include the mobile homes situate on the land, if applicable.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001, Chapter 25 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, the relevant land transfer tax and Harmonized Sales Tax, if applicable.

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• Sympathy to the Gemmill family on the death of Dale Thursday evening.

• Smaller crowd for Coffee Break but lots of visiting, Don and Janis Brown were the hosts and there were lots of goodies and coffee .

Nice to see Mary Warosh in attendance, She is from New Jersey but spends part of her year at her home in Snow Road. Next potluck supper will be Aug. 12 at 5:30.

• Ruth Jackson came and spent three days to visit and attend Dale Gemmill's funeral.

• Don’t forget Keenagers Tues. Aug. 4, 1-3pm Potluck lunch special speakers come and join us. Great afternoon.

Photo by Jeff Sworowski.

• Australian singer/guitarist David Ross MacDonald put on a superb performance

for the people of Snow Road Station and the surrounding area. While he wrote most of the songs he performed, there was a special period when he sang his own rendition of “Waltzing Matilda”, the archetypical Australian ballad which gained such loud applause a few summers ago, at Blue Skies, when it was accompanied by the passage of a shooting star right over the main stage.

Dave's mellow singing tone was enhanced by great guitar work on his 1930s Gibson guitar. Upcoming concerts at Snow Road Community Centre promise to match the crowd-pleasers of the past. On September 3rd Laura Casswell, an accomplished singer/actress, will perform her cabaret program, and on the 24th of September, Perth's young rising musician will lead in a performance of Classic Country Music.

• The wedding of Kathi Zarfas and Gerry Lichty took place in the Snow Road church, with about Photo by Jeff Sworowski.

140 people from across the continent and around the town. Guests were requested to bring along contributions to the North Frontenac Food Bank, in lieu of wedding gifts. A great time was had by all and the bride and groom made a stylish entry to the reception in their open-top Ford Mustang. The reception was held at their property on the Mississippi River.

Support Rinks to Links minor hockey tournament T - submitted by the FMHA

he Frontenac minor hockey community invites you to be part of our 3rd annual Frontenac Minor Hockey Association (FMHA) “Rinks to Links” golf tournament.

There are many ways to be involved, including sponsoring a hole, contributing a prize for the silent auction or individual prizes for golfers. Our fund-raising event will be held Saturday, September 12.

With your support, FMHA fund raising is keeping hockey affordable for over 400 children in our community. Over the past two years, despite the rising costs of operations, the Initiation Program (IP) Tyke registration fees were reduced slightly, and our league fees have remained the same in all other age categories. Rep team jerseys have been replaced and (3) five week sessions of power skating were available to players

at an affordable price. All of this could not be possible without tremendous community support.

This year we are offering two types of sponsorship: the $200 Silver Sponsor will be presented on individual signage that will be displayed on the course tee blocks or greens, as well as on a large thank you signage board for display during the tournament and at Frontenac Arena during the 2015/2016 season. The $500 Gold Sponsor package includes the above sponsor signage PLUS a Big Box Web Ad placed on our website's homepage for the 2015/16 season!

Your day will be complete - tournament registration begins at 12:30pm with a 1:30pm shotgun start, lots of fun, followed by a delicious pork loin dinner, prizes and silent auction all for $100 per person.

Toolkits for improving fish habitat

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he Lanark County Stewardship Council, in partnership with the Lanark Fish and Game Conservation Club, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, Dalhousie Lake Association and Watersheds Canada, has launched two toolkits designed to help people create or restore fish and wildlife habitat on lakes and rivers across Canada.

The toolkits include videos for “Fish Habitat Creation” and “Walleye Spawning Habitat,” as well as step-by-step protocols that include everything people need to know before starting their own projects, from planning and developing the project to carrying it

out successfully.

The groups worked together on the brush pile and walleye spawning bed enhancement projects, and are now sharing the experience in the toolkits. The walleye spawning bed project was undertaken to increase spawning productivity and natural walleye populations in Dalhousie Lake by adding a base and structure to existing and new spawning areas.

The videos and toolkits are available on the Lanark County Stewardship Council website at http://lanarkstewardshipcouncil. ca/#!/fish_habitat

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The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchasers.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender please visit ontariotaxsales.ca or contact: J. Michael McGovern, Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0

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M

unicipal amalgamation brought the end of an era for many long-serving local politicians. None served longer than Thomas Neal, who sat on Frontenac County Council for 34 years and was reeve of the former Barrie Township from 1967 until amalgamation in 1998. He served as warden in 1972, and sat on Barrie Council for two other terms in the 1950s.

According to Neal's son, Thomas Jr., his father's 34 years as county council member is a record and he was also the only county warden to ever come from Barrie Township.

Thomas Sr. was born in 1913 and moved to Harlowe from Kingston as a young child.

He ran the general store in Harlowe, and kept the store going for over 50 years. It closed after he died in 2001, as he had wished.

Among the sundry goods that were sold in the store, they sold moccasins that were made in St. Emile, Quebec.

“We sold moccasins to people from all over the world, tourists from everywhere, and Dad loved selling moccasins. We took deliveries sometimes three days a week,” said Thomas Jr., who now lives in Northbrook.

“And he ran the township out of the store.

It was the kind of place where people would come in and buy groceries and talk to Dad about whatever problems they were having.

Thomas Neal - a son remembers For him municipal politics was a seven-day a week commitment,” said Thomas.

In those days there were no paved roads in the area, and under Thomas Neal, a tar and chip program was initiated. He was also able to convince the province, with the help of J.R. Simonett, to build the Harlowe Road to join Henderson Road with Highway 41.

Later on, when the Barrie hall and municipal office was built at Highway 41, the township became more centered around the business center of the township at Cloyne.

“Dad had a lot of help from my mother, and us kids, in the store, which was a real going concern, because he loved being there for the people of Barrie Township. He was also the president of the Legion,” Thomas Jr. said.

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When some Crown Land opened up there were lots of cottages built in the townships and Thomas Jr. remembers his father working on the committee of adjustment and helping develop new lots and new cottages in the township.

“A lot of business came into the township in those years. He also sat on all the committees of the county, and eventually they called him the Dean of Frontenac County because he had been there for so long.”

Neal also worked very closely with Kaladar township in Lennox and Addington to bring homes and businesses to the area and build roads and a fire department to support that.

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According to his son, Neal also favored joining with Kaladar because of the business and service connections between the two townships, but the province insisted otherwise.

Thomas Neal carried out the final negotiations for amalgamation on behalf of Barrie Township and retired from politics at the age of 85. He kept his business going until his death in 2001.

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Farming and activism takes local farmer across the world

Howe Island farmer Ayla Fenton

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arly Sunday morning Ayla Fenton meets the van from Roots Down Organic Farm at the busy Memorial Centre Farmers Market in Kingston, where she will set up and vend produce into the afternoon. She is an energetic presence; you rarely see her standing idly, waiting.

Fenton is what one might call a new-generation farmer: little in the way of knowledge and social support has been handed down to her from a previous generation and so she, like many, is forging new trails.

Fenton is into her third year of interning.

She began at Roots Down, was farm manager there in her second season, and still does Sunday sales for them. She currently spends the work week at Root Radical on Howe Island and is also active with NFU Youth as national vice president. In this role, she brings her ongoing education on the social and environmental effects of our food system, as well as the needs of younger farmers, to both the public and policymakers.

NFU Youth is currently working on an initiative called the National New Farmer Coalition, inspired by the National Young Farmers

Coalition in the U.S. The latter organization, which began a mere five years ago, has networked thousands of farmers and gained some unexpected political wins, including essentially writing a section of most recent farm bill, adopted by congress, which saw millions of subsidies shifted from big agriculture interests to young start-ups.

Meanwhile, NFU Youth has conducted a survey of over 1,500 young farmers from across the country, the results of which will be compiled and analyzed, giving a picture of this generation’s opportunities and challenges. What is already known and being communicated to politicians is that 70% of new farmers are not from farming backgrounds.

Fenton notes that this means policy directions need to shift toward training and land access, and she senses that politicians are willing to listen.

What is harder to shift is export-driven policies, such as those promoted through deals like the Trans-Pacific Partnership. “Most policy is not about farming, but trade,” says Fenton. She has noticed that government is less willing to listen to diverse voices when it comes to international trade agreements, which is concerning, given the changing demographics and focuses of agriculture in Canada. “The NFU has shown that farmers are not advantaged by export-driven policy, contrary to what was expected,” says Fenton.

While this shift towards the smaller, locallyfocused economic model that younger farmers favour is slow to take hold in countries like Canada, where industrial-scale, export-

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Fenton had the opportunity to attend conferences held by Via Campesina, an organization that advocates for small-scale, sustainable agriculture in its many forms, first in Florida in 2014, where she learned about the conditions of migrant farm workers in the U.S. from the workers themselves, and again this past winter in Mali, where the focus was on defining agroecology.

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ost of us are familiar with chicken balls, sweet and sour pork, won ton soup. These are some of the staples of the North American Chinese buffet, and while they are tasty, they are hardly simple, down home recipes. They have batters and sugary sauces that, while satisfying as they hit the taste buds, leave many of us with a stomach ache later.

Genuine Chinese food tends to be much simpler, requiring few ingredients, with a focus on fresh vegetables in season. Chinese are traditionally flexible cooks, relying little on specific recipes, and instead, preparing dishes based on what is in the garden at a given time.

As we are now well into summer, tomatoes are starting to crop up in gardens and farmers markets, and this creates an opportunity to make one of the most popular dishes on the Chinese menu: Fried Egg Tomato. It's colorful, tasty and nutritious. This dish is so popular in China that anything with yellow and red colors gets the nickname “fried egg tomato”. A good example is the 2008 Chinese Olympic team uniform.

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has prompted more hastened agricultural change there. “They have seen their land go from being half a desert to a full desert,” says Fenton, noting that in selling crops for export at low prices, farmers then have to buy food, generally not winning out in the equation.

Closer to home, Fenton helped organize a mixer held in Parham last fall for Young Agriarians, an organization focused on creating networking opportunities for young farmers. She will also be organizing a number of workshops in the region this fall for the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario, as well as continuing to learn the trade through on-farm work.

Sunflower oil (or any vegetable oil) 4 medium tomatoes (or two large ones), diced, preferably Brandywine, which has a rich flavour and ideal texture for this dish 4 eggs beaten 1 green onion Pinch of salt (to taste) Optional: 2-3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon soya sauce 2-3 teaspoons red wine 4-5 basil leaves chopped fine Add oil to frying pan, start by cooking the garlic and add eggs, as if making an omelette, scramble, and remove once done. Add a bit of oil and fry tomatoes on medium to high heat, gentle stir, add a few tablespoons of water. Once tomatoes begin to lose shape, add eggs, green onions, salt, sugar, wine and soya sauce. Gently stir, let simmer for another minute. Add basil and remove from heat. Serve on rice, with a second vegetable if you wish (such as stir-fried greens). The dish should be a bit soupy.

When the vegetables are fresh, the dish is very flavourful, with an intense, tangy taste.

You won't likely find this dish in restaurants. You will, however, find it on many Chinese family dinner tables, where a diversity of dishes, with contrasting colour are served with rice.

A bit of a side story: tomato has two Chinese names, one literally means “red western persimmon,” the other, “foreign eggplant.”

Not many people in China even knew this wonderful vegetable/fruit until the 1980s.

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Wayne Robinson – bridging the rural urban gap

by Jeff Green

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ast year, Wayne Robinson stepped back from his role as CEO of Robinson Asset Management, a company that manages money from across the globe out of an office in Sharbot Lake.

While most of the other Ontario companies that do that kind of work are based in Toronto, and perhaps Ottawa, Robinson Asset Management remains based in a small rural community, where it is one of the larger employers.

The company had its genesis managing the retirement income of local teachers by investing in real estate, but has grown into global markets over the last 30 years.

When we interviewed Wayne Robinson for this article, we talked in his office, not so much about his company, but about his upbringing on a farm in the Bradshaw area outside of Tichborne, and also about the prospects for communities in Frontenac County and elsewhere in rural Ontario.

Wayne Robinson was born at home on the farm in the late 1940s, the seventh son of a Catholic farming family. When

he thinks back to his childhood he considers that he came along at a 'relatively prosperous time' in the history of the region, even though it has always been an economically disadvantaged area.

“There was work off the farm for my father, so while we sort of made a go of it as a dairy and mixed farm, there was other money coming in, which was not the case a generation earlier. My father worked for McConnells and my brothers all got jobs in construction before they went off to do other things.”

He also remembers the way the family finances were handled. “My brothers brought their pay envelopes home unopened and laid them on the table. My mother made sure they had everything they needed, and spending money on the weekend, etc., and that was that.”

In those days, the small towns in Central Frontenac, such as Parham and Mountain Grove, were self- contained small communities unto themselves “Tichborne was prosperous, because of the railroad station

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and the junction between two railways. There was a hotel, a bank, a theatre, four stores. It really catered to travelers.”

With the loss of the railroad and the resulting tendency for people to drive to Kingston or Ottawa to work and shop, the towns in what is now Central Frontenac have maintained their community ties, but are not as strong as they once were.

“Economics have no morals. People will always buy the best product at the lowest price, or what they think is the best product at what they think is the lowest price; there is nothing anyone can do about that. So they drive off to Costco, and while they are in Kingston they have a day out as well.”

But, he says, rural centers can and will survive, even if some of the back room operators in Toronto and Ottawa privately think that there is no future for rural Ontario.

“You take Sharbot Lake, for example. You can live here, and live a good life here. I think it has a future, but it concerns me when I talk to people who are connected to the top levels of government who think that Toronto is the only center of growth in Ontario and that it should be some kind of city-state.”

What they don't understand, according to Robinson, is that goods are created outside of Toronto; food comes from farms and is not made in the store.

“The thing that makes me feel that there is a future is that people can make a go of business here, and what other business people need to do is to let people who are thinking about doing something know that there is support here; that the township is willing to help out. And there are people doing that, with an Internet connection and a good idea and a sense that this is a good place to live.”

One problem is that those businesses cannot be sold easily when the owner decides to stop or to retire.

“We see that with farms and with other businesses like that. There is no one to take over. But still I feel optimistic that there is a future in rural communities as long as we keep encouraging each other to keep going and make sure that people feel we will support them if they take a chance.”

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The buzz about bees

by Julie Druker

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t the Sharbot Lake Property Association’s annual general meeting, which took place on July 18 at St. James Church hall in Sharbot Lake, pollination expert Susan Chan spoke about the importance of bees as pollinators. Chan is also project manager with Farms at Work.

Her talk was titled “Introduction to Pollinators for Cottagers� and offered up a plethora of information about bees as well as ways to encourage their presence and ongoing health.

When we think of bees we think mostly of honey bees, which are the only non-native bees in Ontario, but Chan explained that there are over 400 other native species of bees. Bees are a vital part of what makes our plants, flowers and veggies grow. Wind and insects are two key pollinators and native bees are the predominant insect pollinators that carry pollen from the male part of a plant (anther) to the female part (stigma), resulting in pollination. Pollination is needed to set seed in plants and is what allows fruits and seeds to grow, which is the main source of food for humans and for wildlife.

Bees also pollinate the plants whose seeds are used to produce most of our edible oil products. Meat and dairy products are heavily dependent on the alfalfa plant, pollinated by native bees. “If you like your steaks on the barbeque, you are dependent

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not on honey bees but on native bees who pollinate alfalfa plants which are used to feed meat and dairy cattle.�

She spoke about common myths about bees and the surprising fact that it is the non-native honey bee that usually stings, whereas most of the native species can sting but generally do not. They live in much smaller colonies; most live solitary lives and possess very low defense mechanisms, which makes them very unlikely to sting aggressively. Swarms are only associated with honey bees; other solitary bees do not live in colonies and therefore do not swarm. In fact, 70% of the bees in Ontario live in solitary

nests in the ground and the other 30% live solitary lives in hollow stems.

Chan explained how to encourage native bee pollinators by constructing bee-friendly dwellings (in photo) using the stems of an invasive plant called Phragmites Australianus. “You can make use of these plant's stems as long as you do not transport the seeds from one place to another.�

These condo-like dwellings will encourage solitary native bee guests. Chan spoke of various species of bees including leaf cutter bees, wool carder bees and bumble bees, the latter of which she called “the work horses� of the native pollinators since they are around from April to October. This makes them particularly susceptible to lack of food. Chan said that all bee populations in North America are currently declining. The two main reasons she gave are lack of habitat and toxins in the environment.

She said that neonicotinoids are a persistent problem since the chemical is transferred to all parts of the plant it is applied to, can take three years to break down, and is highly water soluble. Bees are much more

susceptible to insecticides, more so than the insects they were designed for, because bees do not have a strong resistance system and they can come into contact with the insecticides when collecting nectar from affected plants and side crops nearby.

Chan also said that butterflies and birds are being affected by neonicotinoids.

On a more positive note, Chan suggested ways that property owners can help the plight of all species of native bees by planting flowering native plants, which provide habitat and food. She advised them to reconsider when weeding and to understand that all weeds are not bad. “If you can tolerate dandelions simply for the sake of the bees, do it since they (dandelions) are a great source of food come early spring.� She advised landowners to encourage wild blueberries and raspberries for similar reasons and to leave natural spaces to grow and thrive because if left alone they will become healthy pollinator habitats.

If you know of pickerel weed growing, encourage it, because there exists one pickerel weed bee, a specialist bee that eats only the nectar and pollen from that plant.

For those who love plants and food, bees are key and Chan's talk went a long way in encouraging homeowners to create environments that will encourage their health and abundance.

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New artist debuts at Bon Echo Art Show O

ne of the great things about the annual Bon Echo Art Exhibition & Sale is that there is always something for everyone. The show, which is now in its 20th year and took place at Bon Echo Provincial Park from July 24 to 26 last weekend, offered something for all the senses: great food, great live music and of course, great art. This year's show included several artists new to the show, which for its loyal following of art lovers and buyers is always a treat.

Larry Thompson of Greyweathers Press in Merrickville was one such artist who debuted his lino-cut and wood engraved prints under the towering pines at the three-day show, which celebrates the beauty of art and nature in an ideal setting.

Thompson, a self-taught artist, calls himself “an artist with a press� and is a former free-lance writer and editor with a degree in English literature. He has always been interested in printing and at 16 years of age, as a young student, he pulled his first proof from a letter press in a graphic arts class. Twenty-five years later, in 2005, he purchased a 2400-pound vintage printing press and installed it along with a considerable amount of lead type in his Merrickville studio.

He originally planned to print letter press books exclusively, but his need for illustrations quickly led him to explore relief print making in linoleum and wood. His display at the Bon Echo show included a number of framed and unframed prints in a range of sizes, with prices from $30-$90. His illustrations cover a wide range of subject matter and come from many places, including pho-

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tographs, drawings, and doodles, with others inspired from the visions and minds of “dead poets and poets with a pulse�.

The works, because they are white and black, are highly graphic in nature and Thompson said the beauty he strives for comes from creating art within that limitation. His illustrations range from a series of graceful nudes to illustrations from the many books he has printed at Greyweathers Press, including excerpts from Coleridge's “Kubla Khan, A Vision in a Dream�, as well as prints from one of his own original stories that he printed and illustrated in a book titled “The Vampire and the Seventh Daughter�.

Thompson's work is precise, intricate and graceful and is well thought out. He says his art is “very labour intensive and requires an

extreme amount of planning, attention and care�. His most recent book work is called “The Truth About Rabbits�, by a poet named Winona Linn, and it is a collaboration Thompson undertook with a printer named Hugh Barclay of The Hellbox Press in Kingston.

Another recent book work also by Thompson is called “Tenebrismo: Ten Poems� by Merrickville poet Kera Willis, which is one of the more high concept book works Thompson has printed to date. An example of the dense detail that his art allows for can be seen in one illustration showing Thompson's cat Tennyson lying in an interior room stretched out on a computer keyboard.

For the Bon Echo show, Thompson felt the need to explore the theme of nature and wildlife and some of his most recent prints include landscapes – wind-swept pines in water-infused scenes typical of Bon Echo landscapes, as well as birds. Thompson is an exceptional artist breathing new life into the art of letter press printing and illustration and his display at the 20th installment of the Bon Echo art show is an example of what keeps art lovers and buyers visiting the show year after year. For more information and to see examples of Larry Thompson's work, visit greyweatherspress.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.

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.

SHARBOT LAKE – RAILWAY CABOOSE OPEN, Saturdays in July & August; 11am3pm, Railway Heritage Park, Elizabeth St. Free, all welcome

Sunday August 2 Thursday July 30 PARHAM – JUNIOR MEN’S SOFTBALL, Seeley’s Bay vs Parham at ballfield, 8:30pm,

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 – Aug. 3

BLUE SKIES MUSIC FESTIVAL, Clarendon, Sat & Sun. Aug 1 & 2, featuring music from around the corner and around the world, limited day passes avail. blueskiesmusicfestival. ca FERNLEIGH - YARD SALE, Aug. 1, 2 & 3 ,9am–3pm, 4971 Road 506, community hall, proceeds to hall maintenance 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 family day!

Cow Flop Bingo; petting zoo, pony rides, flea market, bake sale; sponsored by Bobs & Crow Lakes Foundation. www.bobs-andcrow-lakes.org FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach – Maple Day; in Verona at Prince Charles Public School. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more.

MATAWATCHAN - Community Market & Yard Sale, 9am-1pm; BBQ lunch supplied by hall). www.matawatchan.ca PARHAM SENIORS BBQ, Bake Sale, Flea

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OMPAH CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE, 2pm, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE – CHRIST CHURCH OSO Memorial Cemetery Service, Hwy 509, 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 CLOYNE: SENIORS’ CO-ED SOFTBALL, Thursdays 9am, ball field, all skills welcome.

Don 336-2452; Lauder 336-2998 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

Friday August 7

BOLINGBROKE - HEALTH & WELLNESS PRESENTATIONS, ABC Hall, 7pm. 1) presentation on sunscreen by Dr. Denis Dudley of CyberDERM Laboratories Inc. 2) Ticks & Lyme Disease by Dr. Paula Stewart, Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Public Health SNOW ROAD COFFEE TIME, community centre, every Friday 10am-noon, come and meet with your neighbours SYDENHAM LIBRARY - FAMILY STORYTIME, 10:30am, stories, songs, poetry, movement for all ages.

Weekend events: Aug 7 - 9 CLOYNE SHOWCASE, Fri & Sat Aug 7 & 8.

Fine Art & Unique Crafts; 75+ exhibitors; free admission; 10am-5pm, North Addington Education Centre, sponsored by North Addington Guild. Info, 473-4063 SYDENHAM - SPRINT CANOE KAYAK CHAMPIONSHIPS REGATTA Sat & Sun Aug 8 & 9 at the Point, spectators welcome; Sydenham Lake Canoe Club.

VERONA CATTAIL FESTIVAL: Sat & Sun Aug 8 & 9: outstanding music, parade, duct tape boat races, marketplace, kids crafts, games, classic cars, soap box derby, climbing wall, parachutists, bouncy castle & much more; $5 day; 12yrs & under free; weekend wristband $10 for unlimited children’s amusement; Lions Club Centre, free parking, see centre pages; www.veronafestival.com WOLFE ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL, Fri & Sat. Aug. 7 & 8, music starts 6pm on Friday; 12:30pm on Saturday; camping $125; weekend pass $100; Fri. $50; Sat. $65; 12 & under free Sat. wolfeislandmusicfestival.com

Saturday August 8

BON ECHO PARK - OFAH TackleShare Program, postponed to Sat. August 22 DENBIGH - ROSE HILL NATURE RESERVE, 9:30am celebration of new property acquisition & short tour, all welcome; www.mmlt.ca PLEVNA – HAM & TURKEY SUPPER at Clar-Mill Hall 4-6:30pm; fundraiser for St. Kilian’s Catholic Church; 613-479-2089

Sunday August 9

BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614.

MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $15; info: 613-278-2362.

PERTH ROAD UNITED CHURCH 131st Anniversary service, 10am, guest speaker Rev. Mark Fleming; luncheon follows.

ROBERTSVILLE CEMETERY Annual Memorial Service, 2pm. Luncheon to follow, Snow Road Community Hall.

ZEALAND CEMETERY Annual Memorial Service, St. Paul’s Anglican Church 2pm, bring chairs, service in church if raining.

Monday August 10

seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151 SYDENHAM - CAR PART ART with Jeff Mann, 2pm at Library, Kids 8-12 years can make tire- and car-part printed T-shirts; materials provided. Registration opens Aug. 1.

Mon- Fri, August 10 - 14 CLOYNE - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL with Faith Missions, Pineview Free Methodist Church, 10am – 12noon. All children 4 – 12yrs invited; info: 613-336-8100 DENBIGH - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, Addington Highlands Community Centre, 1:30-3:30pm, games, crafts, Bible stories, music; info Nancy 333-2204, Angela 3331901; sponsor: Vennachar Free Methodist Church.

Tuesday August 11

FOOT CARE CLINICS, Verona Medical Center 9am-noon; Sydenham Grace Centre 1-4pm, by appointment call Bob: 613-3766477; 1-800-763-9610 HENDERSON UCW BAKE SALE & TEA, 11:30am, community hall, sandwiches, desserts, etc. $6.

Wednesday August 12

BON ECHO PROVINCIAL PARK “Speaking of Wildlife”, 1pm at Amphitheatre, for the whole family. Park admission applies. www.

BonEchoFriends.ca ELBOW LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE “Stay Under the Shooting Stars”, Perseid meteor shower; elbowlakecentre.ca HARROWSMITH - SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB MEETING, 7pm, for all members & anyone interested in attending, 4041 Colebrooke Rd, Membership - family $20/yr., single $10/yr.; info: Laura 613-888-0077 PLEVNA STAR PARTY - PERSEID METEOR SHOWER, North Frontenac Star Gazing Pad; Visit www.northfrontenac.com in case of cancellation or update; events start at dark; 5816 Road 506.

SNOW ROAD - POTLUCK SUPPER, community centre, 5:30pm.

Thursday August 13

LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 6:30pm, topic attracting or dissuading wildlife, composting, naturalization SHARBOT LAKE - ROAST PORK DINNER, United Church, 4:30-6:30pm

Regular Happenings

AA & AL-ANON 41 GROUP - Cloyne Hall.

Wednesdays 8 pm. All welcome.

AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg.

AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care.

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

SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC,

It's Christmas again for music fans Wolfe Island Music Festival T T

By Maddie Field Green he 42nd Blue Skies Music Festival is all set for another magical weekend. The volunteer-run festival is set up on a piece of land rich with history near Clarendon, off Road 509.

Although camping passes have all been sold out, day passes for Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2 are still readily available.

Day pass tickets sell for $35 at Tara Foods and Brian's Record Option in Kingston, Shadowfax in Perth, and Moondance Music in Peterborough. Sadly for Ottawa residents, the Folklore Centre is closed and will therefore no longer be selling tickets.

However, day passes will also be sold at the front gates all day Saturday and Sunday.

The gate opens at 8am as the incredibly varied workshops begin early in the day.

Saturday the music begins at 3pm with opening act Shari Ulrich followed by the infamous Blue Skies square dance. Next, Washboard Hank & the Wringers with Sweet Muriel will hit the stage at 7pm followed by Catherine MacLellan at 8pm, Tim Chaisson at 9pm, David Celia at 10pm and Samantha

Martin and the Delta Sugar finishing off the night off at 11pm.

The Sunday schedule starts in the morning again. At 10:00 the annual Blue Skies parade will kick off the day, followed by musical and holistic workshops. From unblocking your dreams to plant identification, and from ukelele orchestras to Tim Chaisson sharing the east coast music scene, there is bound to be something for everyone.

There will be a showcase featuring the Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra at 3:00 followed by a square dance that begins at 4:00. The evening's music starts with the Blue Skies Community Choir led by Suba Sankaran and Dylan Bell, followed by The Young Novelists at 7:45, Karen Savoka at 8:45, The Bombadils at 9:45, Jaffa Road at 10:45. Finishing off the festival will be SWING at 11:45pm.

The 42nd Blue Skies Music Festival promises non-stop entertainment, friendly faces and new experiences. Bring an instrument if you so desire, but most importantly, bring your open ears. For further information, go to blueskiesmusicfestival.ca

by Maddie Field Green he 17th annual non-profit Wolfe Island Music Festival will be running August 7-8.

The line-up is a diverse mix of Folk Country, Alternative, Pop and Rock. The music will be presented on four separate stages Friday night and the main stage in full swing on Saturday. The festival will be held on Wolfe Island, a free 20-minute ferry ride away from Kingston. There will also be a free ride on the party boat taking festival goers from Kingston to Wolfe Island every day, offering local DJ's and live music during the ride.

The festival line-up this year is nearly all Canadian bands with the Friday night line-up Elliot Brood, Limblifter, Mo Kenney, Daniel Romano, Spencer Burton, Wax Mannequin, Megan Hamilton, Brendan Philip, Elsa, The Kodeines and the Attic Kids. Saturday promises to be an enjoyable night as well, with Constantines, Operators, Hayden, the Elwins, Moonface, Lowell, Tops, Taylor Knox, Highs and Lost Cousins.

The Constantines have been having continued success since the release of their first

album in 2001. Their sound is reminiscent of The Clash and Bruce Springsteen but with their own signature zing of roar and insightful commentaries on life added on top. If the name and description doesn't ring a bell, their performance at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics might! On that same night, seasoned performer Hayden will perform his eclectic mix of grunge and alternative country.

Music will begin at 6pm on Friday and 12:30pm on Saturday. Cost for a camping package is $125, and cost for just a weekend concert access ticket is $100. Day passes are $50 for Friday night; $65 for Saturday. Children 12 and under get in free to Saturday's main stage. Food and drinks are available from various vendors throughout the festival.

Music enthusiasts will enjoy the calm and not overly populated venue to hear great music with a killer view of Lake Ontario. It is a family friendly atmosphere with more to offer than just the music - as if that wasn't enough! For information visit www. wolfeislandmusicfestival.com.

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

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

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

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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.

EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca

FLEA MARKET TONI & J.P.’S FLEA MARKET, 6107 Hwy. 506 at Ardoch Rd. Something for everyone.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1-613479-0341

FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM HOUSE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Flinton $740 per month, first and last plus hydro and it’s electric heat. Contact at 613-336-2772 or email at flintonrentals@ outlook.com 2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APARTMENT, includes fridge and stove. Available September 1. $950.00 per month, includes oil. Hydro extra.

613-374-2851 COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE available at 1013 Clement Rd.. Sharbot Lake. For info Contact Michelle at 613-279-2868 or stop in at Wine Plus.

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 LARGE 2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APARTMENT with sun room, 1013 Clement Rd. Sharbot Lake.

Available Sept 1st. $1200 inclusive. Contact Michelle at 279-2868.

FOR SALE 5 QUALITY TRAILERS DIFFERENT SIZES $450 each, excellent for hauling hay, wood, 4 wheelers and snow machines. 613-374-1892 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2015 SPRING INTO SUMMER REBATE with savings up to $300. Call for more information.

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DOUG’S ANTENNA SALES & SERVICE NEW Shaw TV Promotion - 2 HD receivers for free after programming credit! No Credit Check.

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FOR SALE 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.

GAS FURNACE, great for hunt camp, $150, call 613-279-1184 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.

GARAGE/YARD SALES HUGE HOLIDAY WEEKEND YARD SALE, Fri. July 31, Sat 1st, Sun 2nd, Mon 3rd, 8-8 daily. Boat trailer; 3 OB motors; bikes; riding & push mowers; animal cages; furniture; dishes; jewelry; decoys; oars; paddles; old fishing items; movies; DVDs; records; lamps; lanterns; power & hand tools; snowshoes; chainsaw; antiques plus much more. Road 38 to Crow Lake Road to Badour Road. Follow signs.

MOUNTAIN GROVE, Friday and Saturday 8am-? Craft supplies, collectables, some antiques, household, artworks, tools, baby items, fishing, R.C. much more.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, August 1st, 9am6pm, 10682 Hwy41 Kaladar Antiques, original art by Winifred Gutsell (inside), dishes, toys and lots more.

SPYGLASS COVE, Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 8am-7pm; Open Sunday 2pm-7pm.

Furniture, gift items, collectibles, toys, jewelry, books, tools, household items, lures, etc.

HALL RENTAL SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith, A/C, kitchen, capacity 90, Reasonable rates. Info.: 613-372-0917.

VERONA LIONS BANQUET HALL AND BOARD MEETING ROOM (Lions’ Den).

Reasonable rates in a convenient location.

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Weddings, anniversaries, parties, conferences.

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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

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

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

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

KEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Lawn maintenance, Garbage clean up & Disposal, Minor Building Repairs. Most Jobs Accepted.

Call: 613-279-1901; cell: 613-328-1187 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 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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Turpin's Trail wraps up Music in the Park T

by Julie Druker

urpin's Trail is a five-piece band formerly known as Crooked Wood, which plays Celtic, folk, country, and bluegrass music.

On July 26, three members of the band, Jon McLurg, Steve Kennedy and Noah St. Amand, wrapped up the Verona Community Association's free summer concert series known as Music in the Park, which has been taking place for years at McMullen Park in Verona.

This year’s series was comprised of two concerts rather than the usual three due to smaller crowds attending in the final month of August. The three musicians put on a topnotch show under the shade of the park’s pavilion at this perfect outdoor venue. On a hot, humid July day with a breeze coming off the lake and listeners gathered in lawn

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chairs under the park’s large shady trees, there aren’t many better ways to spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon.

The group’s extensive repertoire included a number of old country classics like “Bobby McGee”, “Folsom Prison Blues” and a great tune by Nashville's Harlan Howard titled “Pick Me Up On Your Way Down”. Members threw a few originals into the mix with McLurg delivering one of his own, “Excuses for the Blues” and Kennedy singing a lovely version of his tune titled “Mouse and Men”.

The fivesome are currently working on a new recording in the studio, which they hope will be completed later this year.

NOTICE OF ROAD RE-SURFACING OPERATIONS North Frontenac residents and visitors are advised that Greenwood Paving Ltd. will be carrying out Surface Treatment (Tar & Chip) Road Re-Surfacing, at various times, beginning on July 28, 2015, at select locations on the following roads; River Road, Myers Cave Road, Mountain Road, Shabomeka Lake Road, North and South Mazinaw Heights Roads.

Please follow directions from traffic control Flagpersons and observe the reduced speed limit of 40 km/hr in the construction zones.

For further information contract the Public Works Department at 613-479-2374.

Jim Phillips, P.Eng. Public Works Manager

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

Request for Tender #15-02 To clean shower room on the south side of the lake 1 day per week.

Closing date is August 5, 2015 For more information call W. Harrison 613-335-3186.

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PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the 66’ shore road allowances as set out and described as follows: ALL THAT PART of the Shoreline Road Allowance around Mississagagon Lake lying in front of Part of Lot 10, Concession 9, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac described as Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-21088 The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Clar Mill Fire Hall, Upstairs Meeting Room, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario, on the 10th day of August, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., and at that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard.

Dated this 25th day of June, 2015.

Jenny Duhamel Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

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SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM

TOOLEY, Jeff In loving memory of a husband , father and grandfather who passed away August 4, 2002.

Today is quietly remembered and quietly kept.

No words are needed we will not forget.

Deep in our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.

Love Judy, Jilene & Greg, Jessi, Jonathan & Angela, Mason, Dylan, Reid, Cole, Daine, Logan & Ethan OBITUARY

Gemmill, Dale Dale passed away peacefully on July 23rd, 2015 surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Snow Road.

He was predeceased by his parents Elmer and Evelyn (Barrie) Gemmill and an infant son. Dale was the beloved husband to Mary (Pretty) Gemmill for 47 years and the adored and respected father to Rodger (Kelly) Gemmill, Scott (Alison) Gemmill and Cynthia (Joey) Ducharme and cherished grandfather to Cole and Sierra Gemmill, Desiree and Deacon Ducharme and Devon Buxey.

Dale will be greatly missed but always remembered by his sister Elaine (Bob) Delisle and his brothers Earl (Heather) Gemmill and Walter (Marie) Gemmill, his nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends and neighbours. He was the founder of Gemmills Sand & Gravel, the founder of the Snow Road Volunteer Fire Department and the co-owner of D & M General Store in Snow Road. Dale was a cheesemaker by trade, making cheese and butter for many years. He was a dairy farmer, a bus driver, a logger and will be remembered for his expertise in making maple syrup. He was also an active volunteer with the McDonald's Corners Agriculture Society (Past President) and the Snow Road Snowmobile Club.

Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Sunday, July 26th, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Snow Road Presbyterian Church in Snow Road on Monday at 1:00 P.M. Interment Crawford's Cemetery.

In remembrance of Dale, contributions to the Snow Road Presbyterian Church or the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) would be appreciated.

For condolences or more information, visit our website at www.blairandson.com.

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Brian Teal Happy 64th Jake Almost There!

Later... Brother Douglas

Happy Birthday

To Our Awesome Mom

Vera Stinson

Happy 55th Anniversary to Bob and Brenda Young, married on July 30, 1960 May you enjoy many more years together.

You are greatly loved by many.

With all our love, your family.

Kaladar resident wins $500,000 H

(Barr)

99 Years Young August 3, 2015.

We Love You To The Moon & Back.

elen Lamont of Kaladar is celebrating after winning a $500,000 prize in the July 17, 2015 Lotto Max draw.

“I checked the ticket on my phone. When I realized I had won, my only response was WOW,” said Helen. “I told my work colleagues and they made me check my ticket again!”

Helen says she plans to pay off all her bills, buy her daughter a new car then save the rest and continue to work.

The winning ticket was purchased at the CNIB Lottery Kiosk at Cataraqui Centre on Gardiners Road in Kingston.

CARD OF THANKS Sharbot Lake Property Owners’ Association The executive of Sharbot Lake Property Owners’ Association would like to take this opportunity to thank the following individuals and businesses that supported us with their product donations used in our silent auction at our Chicken BBQ on Saturday July 18th.

Mary Ferguson; Linda Lake; Barb Wilson; Roberta Anderson; Dundas Performance & Secured Holmes; Frontenac Outfitters; Ottawa Senators Hockey Club; Systematix IT; Sharbot Lake Marina; Ken Waller Woodcrafts; Sharbot Lake Pharmacy; The Cottage Country Outdoor and Pet Supplies; Gibson’s Garage; Sharbot Lake Home Hardware; Goodfellow’s Flowers & Ram’s Esso; Bob’s Petro Canada.

Our thanks to The Kingmakers who provided the live music that encouraged us to get up and dance. We would also like to thank everyone who attended with an additional special thank you to those that gave monetary donations to the association.

Happy 50th Anniversary July 31, 2015 Earl & Patricia Sergeant (Grandma and Papa) Love Greg, Karen, Liam and Lila, Lisa, Ross, Tyler and Emily

Sharbot Lake Subway celebrates 1st anniversary

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achel Hosseini, the owner and operator of Sharbot Lake's Subway franchise, marked the business's first year anniversary on July 23 by offering her customers a one-day special to help celebrate the event.

Patrons who visited the shop on that day received a free 6-inch sandwich with the purchase of a second sandwich and a drink, and also a free piece of anniversary cake.

Hosseini, who is originally from Richmond Hill, bought the former Rising Bun bakery and set up the Subway franchise after becoming familiar with them while working with a construction company in Toronto. Looking for a calmer, quieter life away from the city, and wanting to be closer to nature, she took the plunge and is now living and working

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Currently the business employs 10 staff members - five full-time and five part-time.

Hosseini said that the anniversary celebration was her way to thank the many loyal customers who have helped her and her team by continuing to patronize the business throughout the winter months. Hosseini said she is grateful for the way the local community has welcomed her and said that there is lots of room for the business to grow in Sharbot Lake.

She said her first year has been busier than she anticipated. Her regular clientele consists of local residents, many of whom came out to celebrate at Thursday's event. Local nine-tofivers in the area have been taking advantage of the business's early bird special that Hosseini and her staff offer, a six-inch breakfast sub with a small coffee for $3, which is available before 9am. The business also gets good traffic from weekenders passing through on Highway 7, as well as seasonal cottagers.

Hosseini said that she traveled from Toronto on Thursday especially to be at the event since the business is “her baby”. She thanked her team, including long-time manager Alana Botting, who has been with her since day one and she looks forward to continuing to serve her customers in the many years to come.

She said that with a full year now under her belt, she has a few new plans up her sleeve, one of which is to support local school teams and/or events in the area.

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Outdoors in the Land O’ Lakes - Barn Swallows

For information on how you can help these beautiful insectivores, visit Bird Studies Canada at www.bsc-eoc.org.

Please send your observations to Lorraine Julien at

naturewatching@gmail.com or Steve Blight at frontenac. nature@gmail.com

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC

by Lorraine Julien

E

v e r since I was a child growing up on a farm, I’ve loved to watch the swoops and midair dives of beautiful Barn Swallows. I remember that it was always a sad day in early August when we’d see the last of the swallows gathering to leave. By that time they had raised their young, and, since the numbers of juicy insects had declined by late summer, it was time to head south for the winter. Unlike some migrating birds, the swallows seemed to leave within a couple of days once they started gathering for the flight. There were many of these beneficial swallows on our farm partly because of the old barns that offered excellent places in which to build their nests. The open fields and the old manure pile also provided a steady diet of flies and other bugs.

Barn Swallows are quite easily identified, especially when flying. In their search for insects, they swoop and dive like the biplanes you might see at an airshow. These elegant, long-tailed insectivores are fascinating to watch. They are a medium-sized songbird (about 15-18 cm. long) but the first thing you notice is the glossy steel-blue back and upper wings with a buff, tawny underbelly. The male has long tail feathers which form a distinctive, deep fork and a line of white spots across the outer end of the upper tail. The female’s tail feathers are shorter and her colours similar but less striking.

Their Latin name is “Hirundo rustica” which means “swallows of the country”.

Barn Swallow nests are easier to spot than most birds’ nests since they build their mud nests almost exclusively on human-made structures such as open barns, under bridges and in culverts. They like to have the nests close to open fields, lakes, etc. where insects are readily available. They also must have access to mud to make the mud pellets that are packed together to form their nests. Lake shores, river edges, swamps and mud puddles provide this building material. These sturdy little nests may be used several times, usually only needing a bit of mud caulking here and there to make them cosy and safe for the little ones.

Even in cottage country, there are many spots that Barn Swallows like to take advantage of for nesting sites. During our years of cottaging on Kashwakamak Lake, we loved to kayak and explore some of the less travelled inlets and bays.

There is a secluded bay that is peppered with dead heads that look to me as though they are petrified. These are what is left of the trees that were drowned a hundred years ago when the lake was dammed and the water reached a higher level. Some of the remaining trees and stumps rise a few feet above the water and provide many hollow places that are ideal for nests well away from predators. It’s there that we’ve observed several swallow families taking advantage of the quiet, safe area that abounds in a ready food supply of insects. As we quietly glided past in our boat, it was great to see a little family with their mouths wide open waiting for mom and dad to come back with lunch.

Although they are the most widespread species of swallow in the world, Barn Swallow numbers have declined dramatically (65% between 1966 and 2009 according to Bird Studies Canada) - like all other aerial insectivores. The declines have been so significant that Barn Swallows are now a Threatened Species and their general habitat are automatically protected. There are probably a number of reasons for the population decline: Loss of habitat is what comes to mind when you think of all the old barns that are gone or have been replaced by large metal sheds with tight-fitting doors and no windows. Another reason may be the large scale pesticide spraying of fields that has reduced the insect populations needed for food.

There are many ways that private landowners can help this species to recover. If you have a shed or barn on your property where Barn Swallows could nest, you can encourage them by creating an opening or leaving a way for them to enter the building. Ledges could be installed if rough vertical surfaces are not available.

I came across an article about the construction of Highway 407 as it edges across the GTA and on towards Highway 35/115. Since this highway crosses a lot of farm country, a fair number of barns were levelled or moved, thus destroying habitat for the swallows. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to replace destroyed Barn Swallow habitat. A number of Barn Swallow structures have been installed throughout the Highway 407 corridor as replacement habitat for structures demolished as part of the highway construction. Some of the structures are quite simple and consist of a barn-like roof on high stilts open on all sides. The structures are built in open fields along watercourses or wetlands. Some of the structures have artificial nest cups which provide a safe and easy spot to build nests and high enough to deter predators.

There are two sizes of structures, large and small. The small structures have 12 nest cups, while the large structures have up to 64. Let’s hope they work.

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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.

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 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 residents' 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

GRAND OPENING – SOUTH FRONTENAC MUSEUM Join us on August 15, 2015 from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon for the grand opening of the South Frontenac Museum with ribbon cutting and light refreshments at 11:00 am. Hope to see you there!

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

Grass/Ashes

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.

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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NORTH FRONTENAC SPECIAL EVENTS

he lively cast of the Company of Fools’ production of William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” pose for a photo shoot after their stellar performance on July 22 at the MERA school house in McDonalds Corners. The cast delighted an all ages crowd that gathered for the outdoor performance, which tells the rollicking tale of two sets of twins who were accidentally separated at birth - two twin brothers and their twin servants, and their love interests. The misunderstandings, dilemmas and mounting

confusion make for one entertaining piece of theatre. A wonder of words, sight gags and slapstick comedy, the play was brought to life thanks to the talented and energetic cast and crew along with eye-catching with colourful costumes, fabulous spongy wigs and topnotch sets. The cast each played their highly demanding roles with verve and passion and to great comic effect, making the evening one to remember and likely creating a whole new younger generation of Shakespeare fans.

Fun for the Whole Family

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You’re Invited to

Free admission 10:00 A.M.

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The Comedy of Errors

Celebrate!

AUGUST 28-30

GRAND OPENING NORTH FRONTENAC

Frontenac County’s 150th Anniversary

WAR MEMORIAL

Centennial Park, Harrowsmith Activities Include:

JOIN US FOR THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW PLAYGROUND, WALKING TRACK AND PAVILLION AT THE CLAR-MILL COMMUNITY HALL GROUNDS – BALLOONS, FACEPAINTING AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

11:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. NORTH FRONTENAC ESSENTIAL SERVICES FAIR SPONSORED BY THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH FRONTENAC ‘S COMMUNITY POLICING ADVISORY COMMITTEE SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015 Ͳ 11:00 AM TO 3:00 PM CLARͲMILL COMMUNITY HALL FREE ADMISSION

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 North Frontenac Community Services

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BBQ Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Beverages for Sale – FREE POPCORN Fire Department Public Education Handouts OPP Display – Canine Unit and S.A.V.E. Unit if available County of Frontenac 150th Anniversary Land O’ Lakes Community Services KFL&A Public Health Displays Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority – Displays and Public Education Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Land O’ Lakes Tourist Association

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.