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Shabot Obaadjiwan opens cultural centre by Jeff Green he Council of the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation (SOFN), along with a crowd of members of all ages, gathered last Saturday, May 27 for their annual spring fish fry. But this time, instead of renting or borrowing someone else’s hall for the event, they held it in their own new cultural centre. The SOFN have been working on the centre for a number of years and it is now ready for use. It is located on 50 acres between Highway 7 and White Lake that have been occupied by SOFN under a land use permit from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Fisheries since 2007. The wooded property is included as one of the parcels of land to be transferred to the Algonquins of Ontario (AOO) as part of the Algonquin Land Claim. It is adjacent to the 500 acres that are reserved for the White Lake Fish Hatchery, and one of the clauses in the Agreement in Principle to the land claim provides for that land to be offered to the AOO if the province ever decided to cease the fish hatchery operation. “When we went to the MNR to talk about the land for our cultural centre about 10 years ago it was because we did not want to put our own community development on hold while waiting for the claim to be completed. We wanted to build a home base for ourselves, and that is what this building and this land is all about,” said Shabot Obaadjiwan Chief Doreen Davis at the opening of the centre. The Algonquin Land Claim process seemed set to enter a new phase as the majority of the communities involved, including the Shabot Obaadjiwan, ratified the agreement in principle for the claim earlier this year. However, the majority of voters in a referendum that was held at the only reserve in the claim territory, Pikwàkanagàn First Nation at Golden Lake, voted against the agreement.
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“We have all agreed to put a hold on the next phase of the process until the Council of Pikwàkanagàn is able to provide the kind of comfort necessary for those in Pikwàkanagàn who are not ready to sign on,” said Davis. She said that work continues on many of the details of the complex agreement in the many working groups, with the benefit of participation from members of the Pikwàkanagàn Council, but the entire land claim negotiating team is not meeting to ratify any of the working group decisions until Pikwàkanagàn is ready. “The land claim always had and will always have bumps and delays along the way, but we are working on our own community all the time,” said Davis. The Shabot Obaadjiwan Members of Shabot Obaadjiwan band council at the new cultural centre raise money through sales “We are working hard developing our cul- dings, our celebrations,” said Davis, “but we at smoke shops that they run are not trying to exclude anyone either. We tural centre as well,” said Davis. in Sharbot Lake and Parham. In addition to a new pre-fab building, insu- will make it available for community use as “We put everything we raise back into the community, and since our members are in- lation has been installed as well as a wood well.” The site itself is also under development, tegrated into the broader community in the floor. A front porch has been constructed, as as it is transformed from deep bush to a lowell as a privy. area, we are involved as well,” she said. The next stages are putting in a septic cation that can host community ceremonies. Shabot Obaadjiwan donates $1,000 Perhaps in time it will host an Algonquin naeach year to the snowsuit fund at Northern system and plumbing for the centre. A hand-made birch bark canoe that Shabot tion gathering, similar to one that was hosted Frontenac Community Services (NFCS). This year, they have been working with Obaadjiwan members built a few years ago at the Sharbot Lake beach three years ago. “It takes time, and it takes funds and volNFCS on a snowshoe initiative and are look- is going to be installed inside the front door unteer labour to do all these things, and we of the center sometime soon, and other decing forward to working on trail development can only do things as we can afford them,” on private land and some of the land ear- orations are planned. “This will be a location where we can live she said. marked for park use in the land claim. They our ceremonial life, our funerals, our wedalso support minor baseball.
Fire bans and drought warnings by Jeff Green entral Frontenac Township declared a total fire ban late on Monday, May 30, joining with Tay Valley and Lanark Highlands townships in telling residents to refrain from all outdoor burning for the time being. While Lanark County sets out county-wide fire bans, it is up to the individual townships in Frontenac and Lennox and Addington to declare fire bans. North Frontenac and Addington Highlands, who make a joint decision, had not declared a ban as of Tuesday, and burning was also still being permitted in South Frontenac. North Frontenac Fire Chief Eric Korhonen said on Monday that even through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s (MNRF) fire index is listed as “extreme”, the township was holding off on declaring a fire ban, hoping that rain that is expected later in the week will alleviate the situation. “We look at all of the data that is available to us, including the scientific data gathered by the MNRF before making any decision. In our case there are two fire chiefs involved, myself and Chief Cuddy from Addington Highlands since we operate the KaladarBarrie service together,” said Korhonen. “If the rain comes later in the week we might be
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able to hold off.” South Frontenac Fire Chief Rick Cheseborough is also holding off on declaring a fire ban. “We have been fortunate so far in avoiding brush fires, although there have been a few calls. We are hoping that the rain will come later this week to alleviate the problem. But so far we are keeping the ban off, as are others such as Napanee,” he said on Tuesday morning, May 31. The City of Kingston has also not put a fire ban in place. The situation in all the municipalities could change rapidly, however, so it is advisable to contact the local municipality before burning, as it is the residents’ responsibility to be aware of fire restrictions. If brush fires develop, local municipalities have the option of billing property owners for the cost of putting the fire out. The conservation authorities in the region have also expressed concerns about the potential effect of low water levels on the boating and fishing seasons that are just getting underway. The Cataraqui, Rideau Valley, and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authorities have all issued minor drought declarations in recent days.
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“We’ve seen less than 50 per cent of the normal amount of rainfall over April and May, and stream flows are at approximately 25 per cent of average flows for this time of year, and already near summer low flows,” said Water Resources Engineer, Sean Watt of the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) in a press release on May 26. CRCA also said that lake levels are currently around normal for this time of year, but are concerned that with the forecast of a warmer summer a lack of rainfall would cause lake levels to fall, causing potential problems with navigation, water intakes, and moorings. On a more hopeful note, the CRCA said that “the current long-term forecast is for an average amount of precipitation and, if that occurs, stream flows and lake levels should also remain close to normal.” The CRCA regulates water in much of South Frontenac. On May 24, before the latest heat wave, the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) said the watershed is “on the verge of minor drought conditions”. They said that “stream flows in unregulated watercourses are about half of normal for the time of year and lake levels are de-
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clining.” While the Rideau Canal system remained at full navigation level at that time, the RVCA was concerned that deepening drought conditions might lead to exposed shoals on lakes within the system. Lakes at the upper level of the Rideau system, such as Bobs Lake, are reservoirs for the canal system through the operation of the Bolingbroke dam. The RVCA regulates water in parts of Central and South Frontenac. The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) also issued a release on May 26. “Most of the upper lakes in the watershed are at or slightly above their summer target levels but evaporation could also become a significant concern for those areas if current conditions persist,” the MVCA said. “A significant rainfall over a large portion of the watershed will be required to return the watershed to normal conditions,” they added. The MVCA regulates water in parts of North and Central Frontenac. Quinte Region Conservation will be issuing a report atthe end of the week. A “Minor” drought condition is the first of
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Parham Library branch opening by Jeff Green
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ore politicians and library board members than you can shake a stick at were present at the official opening of the Parham branch of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library last Saturday morning, May 28. Not only was County Warden (and Central Frontenac mayor) Frances Smith on hand, South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal and County Council rep John McDougall were on hand as well. They joined library board chair, Claudette Richardson and chief librarian, Patricia Enright, along with Parham residents and local librarian Glenda Young, and the small, clean, well-appointed and stocked space was packed to the rafters for the event. The opening of the new branch reflects a compromise between the Township of Central Frontenac and the library board. The board was inclined to close the branch, which
had been housed in a portable that was attached to the now closed Hinchinbrooke Public School. Central Frontenac wanted to keep the branch open and invested in an addition for the library when they approved the construction of a new Parham fire hall last year. A compromise was reached whereby the library board agreed to stock and staff the branch; but there is a catch. For Parham residents it is a use it or lose it proposition. There is no hard and fast time frame, but the library will be tracking the use of the branch over the next year or so to see if the number of users and the materials taken out increase to a level where the branch remains viable. Library supporters in Parham are urging their neighbors to consider all that the branch offers. (see article below by Nancy Benn)
The Parham library needs you (and when you read this you will know why you need the Parham Library) by Nancy Benn
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esidents of Parham and the surrounding area are delighted that the library is back up and running, attached to the new fire hall on the Wagarville Road. Regular library users are well aware of the services that a library provides. Book loans are obvious but many people do not realise that a library delivers far more than that. If you are in the mood for movies, or any of the popular series (Downton Abbey, Breaking Bad, Ray Donovan), then you will find thousands of titles to choose from. If you want to read from a list of over 200 popular magazines you can read them for free through Zinio. Hoopla allows you to download movies, television shows, music, audio and ebooks directly to your computer, tablet, or smart phone. You can spend hours browsing through the
extensive catalogue while comfortably seated in your favourite chair at home. Order on line and you will be notified when the book or DVD has been delivered to the Parham library branch. You can use the free Internet service provided at the library, or look through the book and movie shelves. Watch anything from the very old to the most recent releases. And it will not cost you a cent. The Parham Library needs to increase membership and usage and we are encouraging all of you to pop in for a visit. Get a library card from our librarian, Glenda Young, and then start to enjoy an incredible service. Parham Library hours are 4 until 6pm on Tuesday; 6 until 8pm on Thursday; and 10am until 12 noon on Saturday. The Kingston Frontenac Public Library website ad-
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Library opening: front to back - Laura Carter - KFPL director, branch experience, Warden Frances Smith, Claudette Richardson, Library Board Chair, and Glenda Young, Parham Librarian - photo Cindy Kelsey dress is www.kfpl.ca. We need all Parham and nearby community members to recognize how lucky we are to have this type of entertainment right here on our doorstep, and we need you to
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Letter to the editor Re: Central Frontenac and a level of "agricultural activity" that allows people in the township (including the by-law hamlets) to grow food for themselves and,
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n open letter to the Central Frontenac Council concerning various by-law issues: About 44 years ago, I tried living in a tidy suburban development, and hated it so much that I moved back into downtown Toronto as quickly as possible. A year or two later, when my husband and I came to Arden to "try it out for a year," I was delighted to find myself in a village full of thriving vegetable gardens, pigpens, wild spaces, and wildlife - plus three grocery stores, a hardware store, and three churches - all within walking distance. I like walking distance. Much has changed since then - the grocery stores are gone, the trees have grown, and the wildlife has increased. Arden is now officially a "hamlet," but I still love it here, and am concerned with current by-law issues that seem trying to turn my Arden into the suburbia that I fled. Please, Central Frontenac Council, do not pass a lawn care by-law unless it allows for and encourages wild-flower gardens, dandelions for honeybees and spring tonic, milkweed for monarchs, and beneficial plants like nettles for human health and flourishing. Do, please, encourage rather than outlaw properly maintained compost heaps, thus increasing soil fertility and keeping vegetable waste out of the landfill. Please expand the definition of "pet" to welcome people who choose a variety of animal companions (within reasonable limits of size and safety) - please do not discriminate against someone who loves a duck as much as a dog! Beyond issues of lawn maintenance choices and animal companion preferences, please eliminate by-laws that help make our village a Food Desert. Please clearly allow the keeping of poultry for eggs and meat. Please encourage the growth of gardens,
if they can, enough to sell, give, or barter to their communities. Lettuce less travelled, please. We have an opportunity here in Central Frontenac to create communities that encourage healthy living, food security, selfreliance, and the flourishing of the natural world. Let's do it! - Sarah Hale
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hen MNR declares the Forest Fire Danger index to be extreme, why does North Frontenac not automatically declare a Fire Ban? "Extreme danger" is self-explanatory! No further analysis is required! Declaring a Fire Ban seems like a no-brainer, something any sensible person would do to help protect the public and the Township's firefighters. Recently, during a dry spell, the MNR Forest Fire Danger index was extreme, but there was no Fire Ban declared in North Frontenac. Clearly, there is disagreement on this point among area fire chiefs since Lanark Highlands and Tay Valley Townships did declare Fire Bans during that period. I ask you to challenge your North Frontenac mayor, councillors and fire chief to explain why they do NOT err on the side of caution in these extreme danger situations. We do not want our beautiful area to become the next Ft McMurray! - John Kittle
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here was an error in the Central Frontenac Council report (Frontenac News, May 30, 2016). The Public Works department did not purchase a “float truck”. Public Works purchased a float trailer.
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A new gem – the Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum by Jule Koch he Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum, which is founded and curated by Ankaret Dean, held its grand opening on Saturday, May 28. The new museum is possibly the only museum in the world to focus on the techniques of using natural materials to make baskets. While most museums have basketry collections, they are only part of their larger collections. The baskets themselves are not the focus except as valuable historical artifacts due to their roles in the lives of people in the past. There are a handful of other basketry museums in the world, but their focus is usually on the finished baskets. The Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum is unique in that it focuses on the techniques and materials of basketmaking rather than on the baskets, and specifically on basketmaking with natural materials that can be gathered locally. This focus is a natural outgrowth of Ankaret Dean’s life-long love of nature and on preserving ancient skills that are in danger of being lost. “My purpose in creating the museum is to encourage people to use natural materials. We need to know more about our environment. People have no idea that they can do so much with the things that grow all around them,” she said. “The materials are so versatile and these skills will be lost if we don’t use them. And if we don’t know about them we can’t use them” She stressed that, “People won’t see rows and rows of baskets when they come – this is a basketry museum [focusing on the processes], not a basket museum.” Ankaret has had a long and varied career in too many areas to recount. She has been DavidinJ.basketry Orsersince about 1975, and interested herowner/operator fascination with the craft led her to found a basketry guild, the Basketry Network; to publish the only Canadian basketry magaOrser Farm zine, the Basketry Express; and to organize Septic Pump several basketryTank conferences. She ing has ex1059848 Ontario Inc hibited widely and has taught probably over a hundred workshops. she specialRR#1, 4490 BellrockAlthough RD ized in basketry willow sculpture, she Verona, ON and fax/phone: 374-2031 is also a textile artist, a weaver, a Master K0H 2W0 email: delta@kingston.net Gardener, a writer, a farmer, beekeeper and a passionate community activist. The latter interest led her to be one of the founders of
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• Most of us have, are, or will be caring for an elderly loved one who is suffering from some degree of memory loss. Pine Meadow Family Council cordially invites you to learn more about the 3 Ds: Dementia, Delirium, and Depression, affecting our elderly loved ones. While sipping on a cup of tea and eating a sweet treat, listen to and be affirmed by Tricia Dominik as she shares her expertise. Tricia is a Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant for Community Seniors Mental Health and Behavioral Support Services. Plainly speaking, Tricia knows “her stuff!” As a member of the Family Council, I hope to see you on June 10 at 1pm at Pine Meadow in their large multi-purpose room. Do not forget to bring your questions! • June 9 is a busy day with two events. At 9am all softball skill levels are encouraged to meet at the ball field for the beginning of this year’s Senior Softball season. For more information please contact Don @ 336-2452, Lauder @ 3363460 or Rick @ 336-3460. • The second event on June 9 is a very informative talk at the Land O’ Lakes Garden Club meeting on the benefits of a variety of herbs, both in your cooking and for your health. Speakers from Herb Haven will be giving a talk on how these special plants contain minerals and vitamins, which
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New moms and dads are encouraged to have their newborn sleep in the same room as them for a few months but not in the same bed. Babies that sleep in the same bed as their parents are at a greater risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). A bassinet near the parents’ bed is best and safest. Like sunscreens, insect repellants need to be reapplied after swimming or sweating profusely. There are many products on the market but the ones containing DEET in strengths of 10% to 30% are effective for adults. Some repellants may contain picardin, which appears to be as effective as DEET. Those who are dangerously allergic to stings should check their emergency epinephrine injector and be sure it’s in date. A severe allergic reaction can lead to throat swelling, breathing problems, heart attack and even death. An in-date injector can save your life. Better still have two on hand, just in case. Perspiration is the body’s way of keeping us cool. Excess perspiration is called hyperhidrosis and can be an uncomfortable and embarrassing problem. Most cases can be controlled with antiperspirants containing an aluminum product. For more severe cases, there are some prescription medications that may help. Dermatologists can also help. Be sure to drink lots of water during these hot days!
United Church every Tuesday, 9-10am, all welcome (a toonie). • Every day is open house at Virgil Garret's. All summer, you can come any time to see his handmade grandfather clock display. The clocks are also all on tapes – this is in celebration of the 39ers – 45th year celebration. There will be signs to follow to get to Virgil's. • A local lady from Sharbot Lake, known as Sheila, is going to model TanJay clothing in Ottawa in a store at Billings Bridge. Maybe she'll be the next top model for seniors. Good luck, Sheila. • Joelle & Don McLean hosted Coffee Break on Friday. Lots of goodies and coffee. • Get well wishes to Ron Gilchrist. • Next potluck supper at Snow Road Hall is June 8, 5:30pm. All welcome. • Smile – Take time to help and enjoy friends, it is a source of happiness.
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• This Sunday, June 5 at 7pm, there will be a benefit concert at the New Apostolic Church to raise funds in support of the Canadian Red Cross for those who have been affected by the fires in Alberta. Visit roadtoglory.ca or contact Rev. Robert Sprague 333-9777 for info.
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• Thinking of Sally Hayes and Edna Veley; hoping they are recovering. • Our pancake breakfast for Henderson United Church went well and I’m sure no one went away hungry. Our next breakfast is July 7, so plan to come if possible to another hearty breakfast. Thanks to all. • The Old Tyme Fiddlers was well attended on the 20th, with seven fiddlers – 19 entertainers in all. Great music. • The Open Mic was the same, with 14 entertainers. We had two people from Ottawa who brought their talent and played and sang. We sure have great music in this small hall. It keeps rocking from month to month; lots of dancers too. Even though it’s hot outside, it is cool inside. • My aunt and uncle, Walter & Marg Rosenplot will be celebrating 71 years of happy marriage today, June 2. She told me it was love at first sight when she met Walter. How nice!
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• Grandmothers by the Lake's 8th annual Plant & Bake Sale will be held on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vegetables, herbs, flowers, annuals and perennials. Lots of the Grannies home-baked goods too! St. Paul's United Church on Hwy 38 in Harrowsmith. All proceeds to support grandmothers and orphans in Africa. Please no early birds. Call Marni Pedersen, 613-374-9929 • The LaSalle Causeway Swing Band is back by popular demand to perform on Saturday, June 4, 7:30 pm at Bellrock Hall. Their repertoire includes Big Band-style swing music, ballads, Latin, vocals and more. Admission: Free-will offering and/or food bank donation www.bellrockhall.ca • An Open Mic will be held at Portland Community Church on Thursday, June 9 from 7 to 9 pm. Entertainers will be Joe Saunders and Ron Mack. Free will offering. • Ride your bicycles to the South Frontenac Rides Cyclefest on Sunday, June 12 from 11 am to 3 pm. Bike rodeo. Helmet fitting, bike repairs, cycling skills course and a new map highlighting popular bike rides routes in South Frontenac will be available. This event will be held at Prince Charles Public School. • The Third Annual Frontenac Fury Run will be held June 12 at the Frontenac Arena, 4299 Arena Boundary Road. After the run and throughout the day there will be a BBQ, face painting and fun events for the kids. KFL&A Healthy Community Kids Challenge are sponsoring these events. https:// www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=12863 • Revell Ford Lincoln is celebrating their 80th anniversary on Friday, June 17 from 12 noon to 4 pm. “On the House” BBQ and finger foods. Live music! Door prizes. Everyone is
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welcome. • Wayne and Judy Reynolds just returned from an exciting week in Indianapolis where they attended their grandson Jonah’s graduation from the International School of Indiana. They returned to Bellrock just in time for the 25th wedding anniversary celebration for their daughter, Wendy Rose, and her husband Rick.
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• The last Youth Dance until September for public school aged children will be held on June 3 from 7-9:30pm at the Golden Links Hall. Cost is $6. For information, call 3722410. • The Grandmothers by the Lake are holding their 8th annual Plant and Bake Sale on June 4 from 10am-1pm at St. Paul's United Church. Vegetable, herb, flower, annual and perennial plants will be available. No early birds please. All proceeds will go to support Grandmothers and orphans in Africa; call Marni at 374-9929 for more details. • The Harrowsmith S and A Club would like you to join them for an evening of laughter at Absolute Comedy to support their Canada Day event. Tickets are available for this June 9 event for $10. Contact Pam at moreyp@kos.net for tickets. • Canada Day is fast approaching and the Harrowsmith S and A Club is hard at work. If you would like to spend an hour or two volunteering for this all day event, please e-mail Pam. Any organization or business interested in participating in the Canada Day Parade please contact Dan at 372-1910. Vendors are welcome to display their wares during the event. Contact Pam to book your space. There are also a few spots left for local bands to play during the day. Any interested bands can contact Pam at moreyp@kos.net. • Words to live by: People with good intentions make promises, but people with good character keep them. Have a great day.
HENDERSON Jean Brown 613-336-2516 • Family Council week is coming up June 5 to 11 and our Pine Meadow Family Council (PMFC) is once again making a difference by offering an open presentation Friday June 10 at 1pm in their large activity room at Pine Meadow. The presentation will be led by Tricia Dominik, a psychogeriatric resource consultant. The topic is the 3 D's: dementia, delirium and depression. All are welcome, even if you don't have family there. As the poster notes: families grow with family councils. A family council is an organized, not-for-profit, selfled, self-determining, democratic group composed of family and friends of the residents of a long-term care home. Their aim is to improve the quality of residents' lives by promoting advocacy, facilitating communication, promoting partnerships with the staff and residents, and sharing information. Most recently, their advocacy included taking part in the presentation to Central Frontenac Township that resulted a one-time grant of $12,500 by the township for windows at Pine Meadow. Mayor Frances Smith will present the cheque to Pine Meadow on Friday June 10 at 12:50pm, just prior to the 3D seminar. All are welcome. Hats off to all who make a difference and who make Pine Meadow Nursing Home a happy and happening place. • May 24 weekend brought lots of visitors, including Kevin Peterson visiting the grave of his father, Harry; the younger generation of Ted Sherwood's family, Scott Hopkinson, and many who thankfully stayed on and supported the Henderson United Church breakfast. George & Marie White, along with Ed Schlievert, Terry Good, Jan & Fred Newton, Sheila Deline, Elvira Peterson and many helpers really rocked that Henderson Hall with a yummy breakfast that included baked beans made by Marie White with a whole pound of bacon, the best French toast ever, pancakes and donated pure freshly made maple syrup, sausages, fresh fruit and all the trimmings. It was over the top. Some from afar included Doug Bridgen, Lorraine Shorts, Don Delyea, Terry Whan, Don & Jan Sparrow, Fred and Barb Akey. Happy Birthday was sung to Archie Meeks, and also Martin Neuland serenaded Dorothy and George on the trumpet with “Danny Boy”. Kevin & Anne Colliss celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at the breakfast, and shared some memories of their wedding day. Arden Alexander shared news of her winter and now is enjoying yoga on the dock at the lake. Many others attended and Henderson United Church thanks everyone for their financial and prayer support. • Fifty-eight folks attended the recent Harlowe Fiddlers, with
seven fiddlers and 19 entertainers coming in from all over. Now that the summer folks are back, the crowds and fun are increasing fantastically. The food is always superb and this time they served hamburger-macaroni, ham and bologna chunks (the way they do it in Newfoundland), buns, salads, desserts and the ever-famous rice pudding made by Marie White. Folks missed Delmer Kelford's square dance calling and hope he is feeling improved. • We are so fortunate to have such willing helpers and large crowds to attend our events. Next week stay tuned for details of a Country Music Hall of Fame for our area that many folks are organizing.
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• Saturday June 4 St Patrick's Church in Railton is holding their annual Yard Sale. Come out between 8am - 1pm to enjoy a selection from bake table, clothing, books, sporting goods, plants and so much more. There will also be a BBQ available with hamburgers and hotdogs. • Grandmothers by the Lake is having their eight annual Plant and Bake Sale on Saturday June 4 from 10am - 1pm at St Paul’s in Harrowsmith. No early birds please - but at 10 you can purchase vegetable and herb plants, annuals and perennials along with home baking. • Also Sat. June 4 the new and improved Point Park in Sydenham will be officially re-opening at 10am. Come out and see what has been done and celebrate the Point. • The Township of South Frontenac has put out a Recreation & Leisure Survey with hopes of getting a better understanding of community needs in respect to recreation and leisure activities. If you have ideas for our community, including activities, facilities, parks and green spaces this is the perfect forum to voice it. There are incentives made available for participating- or you can choose to remain anonymous. Go to south frontenac.net to fill out quick and easy survey. • The local food bank is in need of some donations if you can swing it. This time of year parents are often paying for summer events and sports and find themselves a bit short. Please help out of you can. • St Patrick's Church in Railton is holding a Bingo on Monday June 6 with early bird games beginning at 6:45 pm. • Southern Frontenac Community Services is holding their AGM at the Grace Centre on Friday June 17, starting with breakfast at 7:30am. This is open to the public but please RSVP by June 10 to Jan Lakins, 613-376-6477 or reception@sfcsc.ca • Feel free to forward me your upcoming events.
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• Congratulations are extended to Arden’s own, newly ordained minister, Darin MacKinnon. The service took place on May 29 at the Maritime Conference. Congratulations again, Darin, as you start a new chapter in your life. • Independent Jamberry Consultant, Theresa Smith, is holding Mini-Mani-afternoons at the Arden Legion 1 pm to 2 pm every Tuesday, until further notice. if you have chipping or peeling nails, trouble with nail polish staying on or a simple nail biting habit, Theresa may be able to help you. The sessions are FREE and open to all ages. You may have seen Theresa and her mini-mani at the recent Land o’ Lakes school Fun Fair. If you were unable to visit her booth there, now is your time to see her at the Legion.
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• Congratulations to Natasha & Sam Lafaso on the birth of Jax David. • Thinking of you to Ollie Whan, formerly of Sharbot Lake, and Dianne Noonan. • Sunday June 19 is the Father’s Day Service at Parham United Church. Photos of Dad or flowers in their memory are welcome for a one-time display. They can then be taken home or delivered to nursing homes or shut-ins. Please write down any specific dedications. • June 26 Sarah Magie will be the guest at the Anniversary Service at Parham United Church at 11 am. • Congratulations to the Sharbot Lake (Hollowood Branch 425) on their 70th Anniversary and thank you to all you do for the community and also the veterans. • Thank you to everyone who braved the warm weather to come out to support Josh Neadow and fiancee Carly. A ball tournament was held in their honour. • Thank you to everyone who supported Mike Thompson and Alicia Cota at their Stag and Doe on the weekend. Mike and Alicia will exchange vows this summer. • It was great to see so many GREC students all decked out in their formal wear for the Prom held on Friday night at the school - it was a sell out. • Happy Birthday to Amy Thompson, Dorothy Clow, Harold
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• The Arden and Community Wesleyan Church will be holding a fundraising Spaghetti dinner, at the Kennebec Community Centre, Saturday, June 4 at 5 pm. These dinners are always excellent and very filling, so opening your wallet generously, give to a great cause, and enjoy and evening without cooking, in an air-conditioned hall. • The Kennebec Recreation Committee is again recruiting players for their Seniors’ Softball team. We gather at the Rec. Park Field behind the post office in Arden on Wednesday and Sunday evenings at 6:30pm. Absolutely no skill is required and we have gloves to loan, as well. If you’re looking for a little exercise and some fun come out and join us. Everyone is welcome. • Speaking of baseball, Chase Matson is still looking for teams to enter into a Tournament here in Arden, June 11 at the Rec. Park diamond. If you are interested please call or message Chase at 613-484-0734. • The Kennebec Rec. Committee is still offering sponsorship to youth in the Arden, Kennebec District 1 area, at Circle Square Ranch’s summer camp. If you are interested in you kids going to camp this summer and live in the Arden area, please get in touch with Jonathan at the ranch.
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Parham/Tichborne - from pg 6 Hamilton, Don Ferguson, Janice Morrow, June St. Pierre, Christina Green and Tanya Gray. • Happy Anniversary to Rick & Cathy Goodfellow. • Friday June 10, Tribute Artist, Stephen Goodberry returns to Sharbot Lake for his “Tribute to the Legends Show” at Granite Ridge Education Centre. The event will begin at 7pm at Granite Ridge Education Centre and there will be a silent auction and door prizes throughout the evening. Tickets are $20 per person and all proceeds go to the Canadian Diabetes Association and Granite Ridge School Council. Donations are being accepted for the silent auction; please contact the school or Penny Cota. • Baseball schedule: JUNE 2: 6:30pm Sharbot Lake @ Parham, Grasshopper; 8:30pm Gan/Lansdowne @ Sharbot Lake, Bantam Girls; 8:30pm Napanee BGR vs Central Frontenac 1 @ Parham, Bantam Boys. JUNE 6: 6:30pm Battersea @ Mountain Grove, Squirts; JUNE 7: 6:30pm, Mountain Grove @ Parham, Grasshopper. 6:30pm, Inverary @ Sharbot Lake, Mite. 6:30pm Parham @ Mountain Grove, Mite; JUNE 8: 8:30pm Sydenham vs Central Frontenac @ Sharbot Lake, Bantam Girls. JUNE 9: 6:30pm Mountain Grove @ Sharbot Lake, Grasshopper. 8:30pm Verona vs Central Frontenac 2 @ Sharbot Lake, Bantam Boys.
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613-479-2797 ohlkek@limestone.on.ca Rhonda Watkins 613-479-2447 Rhonda139@gmail.com • Sat June 4 is the Plevna star party: no moon. It begins at dusk at the observation pad, 5816 Road 506, just south of Plevna. Visit northfrontenac.com for more details. • Fri June 10 is the next North Frontenac council meeting at 9am, upstairs in the Clarmill fire hall. • Birthday wishes went out to a very special and wonderful lady yesterday, June 1. June Watkins celebrated her 77th birthday! • A tribute to the Legends, featuring Stephen Goodberry, will be at Granite Ridge Education Centre on Fri. June 10 at 7pm. Along with this concert will be a silent auction. All proceeds will be going to GREC and the Canadian Diabetes Association. If you could donate an item for our auction, I would love to hear from you. Thanks! • The Sand Lake Swim program will once
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MABERLY-BOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com • LOBSTERFEST will be held at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke this Sat. June 4, 6-9pm. Tickets are $50 at Shadowfax, Wordsmith or call Lynne Lang, 613-273-8834. Visit www. abchall.ca for details • Small Business Advisory Centre – Outreach for Tay Valley. A representative from the Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County) will be offering free appointments to speak with budding entrepreneurs, as well as established business owners. The representative will give information on business topics such as registering a business, developing a business plan, marketing, financing, HST regulations, and much more. Dates in Tay Valley are June 8, and Sep. 14. 1-4 pm at the Municipal Office, 217 Harper Road, Perth. Anyone who would like to make an appointment can contact the Small Business Advisory Centre at 613-2837002 ext. 109. • Scotch Line History Fair – Events for the whole family will be held at Ecotay, Sunday, June 12.
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• Sad news. Last Thursday, there was a fire at Johnson Lake Organics store/restaurant. No one was hurt but the store is a total loss. Luckily Dale and Janet are strong independent country folk and the community has stepped up to help as needed. Once again we saw the strength and commitment of our fire fighters as all stations responded to the fire, along with the Sharbot Lake station. The community also pitched in to create and deliver lunch for our busy fire fighters. Thanks to everyone who continues to make our community a wonderful place to live. • A trial run for a proposed Re-Use Centre is being held on Saturday, June 11 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Clar-Mill Hall. It’s like a giant yard sale but without money changing hands. If you see something you like, it’s yours. If someone sees something of yours that they like, it’s theirs. The aim is to keep useful materials out of the dump. You are responsible for taking home anything left over at the end of the day. Happy bargain hunting.
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• The dragonflies loved the warm weather on the weekend and have hatched out in droves. I hope they are very hungry and gobble up the remaining blackflies and the now-appearing deerfly.
MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks 613-335-4531 email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca • Happy Birthday to: Lillian Hartwick, Tom Graham, Elwood Kellar, Sarah Burke, Bill Charleton, Phyllis Allen, Tom Dewey, Ronda Noble, Cheryl Runions, Matt Delyea, Lisa Matson, June Vilneff, Nancy Thompson. • Happy Anniversary to Larry & Mary Lightstone, Kent & Theresa Smith, Damon & Leslie Pickard. • Wayne and Judy Reynolds arrived home safely after traveling to Indianapolis to be at their grandson's graduation at the Indianapolis International School. Their son, Dan, is the principal there. • Congratulations to John & Brittany Moore on the birth of their baby girl, Aubrey, sister of Nora, second grandchild for Les and Melody Moore. • The Reynolds reunion was held on the weekend at Verona Lions Club. Everyone had a good time. • Thinking of Louise Meeks, Sandy Scott, Bonnie Weese, Beverley Hayes, David Fox, Sally Hayes, Bill Uens, John Wood. • A gospel sing was held on May 28 at Parham Free Methodist Church, featuring True Vine Generations: grandfather, daughter, and grandchildren along with local talent. Ralph McInnes was the MC. A delicious lunch was served following the program. • June 4 there will be a spaghetti supper sponsored by Arden Wesleyan and Community Church. Free will offering. Come early; 5pm at Arden Community Hall.
• Happy Anniversary to Kevin and Anne Colliss on their 25th, hope you have many more. • Congratulations to Rick & Wendy Rose on their 25th anniversary. • We enjoyed "Breakfast at Henderson” on May 25. Thanks to all the great cooks there. It was nice to see so many familiar faces such as Jean Brown, Donnie Delyea, Lorraine Shorts, etc. • We attended the celebration of life in Tweed for my nephew, Leonard Bryden, son of Susie Bryden. • There will be an open mic at Portland Community Church in Hartington on June 9, 7pm. Free will offering, featuring Ron Mack, Joe Saunders, plus local talent. Donations towards the church's roof. • On Saturday, June 25, the Mountain Grove United Church Barbecue Supper, with a silent auction and music, will be held at the community hall. Make your reservation for 5pm or 6pm for supper! Meal includes steak or hamburg with baked potato, beans, coleslaw, bun, dessert and refreshment. Steak meal $15. Hamburg meal adults $10. Children under 12 burger/hotdog meal $5. Children under 5 eat free. Come early for the music and make your bid on Silent Auction items. Auction closes at 6:45pm. Everyone welcome! Contact Nancy 613-335-5715, Judy 613-279-5673 or Helen 613-335-2700 for reservations or more information. • We enjoyed breakfast at Oso Hall on May 28 sponsored by Sharbot Lake Lions. Thanks to everyone that helped in any way. • A surprise birthday party for Sarah Burke was held at the home of Dan Meeks on May 29. Congratulations, Sarah! • Ball season has started and we watched the little Grasshoppers play at Parham. Most have never played ball before. Everyone is a winner.
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Sharbot Lake and District Lions’ recruitment night O n Tuesday, May 31 the Sharbot Lake and District Lions held an information night at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake. Long-time members of the club, including President Bill Zwier, and former presidents Bill Pyle, Linda Zwier, and Dave and Dawn Hansen, all outlined some of the projects that the local Lions have been involved with over the years for an appreciative crowd of observers and potential new Lions. They talked about the support the Lions give to causes as varied as recent donations to the Fort McMurray relief fund and the trip by students at St. James Catholic School to Knoxville, Tennessee for the Destination Imagination finals. They also talked about Vision Screening that the Lions have done for years in local schools, roadside cleanup, Canada Day, the food bank, and more.
he Cardinal Café in Sharbot Lake is presenting live music from 6-9 pm each Wednesday this summer. The shows feature small acoustic combinations, and started off last week with Arden's Sympathy Ghost, the husband and wife duo of Dan Keeler and Kate Turner. With Keeler on guitar and lead vocals on most tunes, and Turner on a variety of hand-held percussion instruments and vocals, they played two sets of engaging original tunes, complemented by covers in the alt-country vein. The songs, funny and poignant in turn, were well served by Keeler and Turner's plaintive delivery, their voices working well together throughout the evening. The atmosphere at the Cardinal was casual, even though many of the songs had an emotional depth more reminiscent of a smoky late-night bar. The Cardinal is located in a former Catholic church, and as was the case for a Baroque concert that was held there in late
January, the acoustics and the light in the space are excellent. Sympathy Ghost used very minimal amplification, and the room easily did the rest. The second Wednesday evening show, which takes place before this goes to print, features the flute trio Toute Ensemble (Anne Archer, Melanie Fyfe and Debbie Twiddy). Still to come this month: June 8, Trxtr (Gerard and Diana Smith); June 15, Alan Brian (Bryan Roche and Alan Kitching); and June 22, Auburn Mystery (Nancy and Rob Moore); June 29 TBA. While there is no admission to the shows, patrons are encouraged to help cover the musicians’ expenses by putting money into the jar that is passed around, reminiscent of the offering basket back in the day. Cardinal is licensed, and offers coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods throughout the evening. It is open Tuesday to Saturday in the daytime, Friday and Saturday until the early evening as well.
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who are 9 and 11 she has a personal reason for starting up a LEO club. There were a number of teenagers and pre-teens interested in joining the new club in the audience. The organizing and membership work will be done this summer with a view towards starting the club in September. Anyone interested in joining or learn- Lions Bill Pyle, Coleen Richter and Bill Zwier ing about LEO is invited to email Lesleys- mith181@hotmail or call 613-279-3144 and ask for Lesley. As President Bill Zwier said, the average age of Lions club members is well into the 50s and 60s, and an infusion of youth “would be very welcome indeed”. By Jeff Green
The evening ended up taking a youthful turn with talk about a brand-new initiative for the local club, the establishment of a LEO club. LEO, which stands for Leadership, Experience, Opportunity, is a youth club for children ages 12 to 16 to organize events, socialize together and learn the spirit of service that is encompassed in the Lions' motto, We Serve. Lion Lesley Merrigan is spearheading the establishment of a LEO club in Central Frontenac, and she was joined by Vic Smith, who is the co-ordinator for the 24 LEO clubs in eastern and central Ontario. “LEO clubs tend to work best, and last the longest, in small towns,” said Smith, “and with no other youth clubs on the go in this area I think it is an ideal fit.” Merrigan said that since she has children
Plevna Star Party Wednesday evening shows at the Cardinal Café C T ome and see Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, asteroids and several deep sky objects such as star clusters, galaxies and nebulae On Saturday June 4, join members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and other star gazing enthusiasts at the observation pad at the North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve, 5816 Road 506 near Plevna. “June 4 should be great star gazing because the moon won’t be visible, which is great for observing the night sky,” said Betty Hunter, event organizer. “Saturn, Mars and Jupiter will all be visible right after sunset and we should also be able to pick out some asteroids and deep sky objects.” The general public is encouraged to bring binoculars or their own telescopes. The next event is scheduled for July 1 & 2. Visit: www.northfrontenac.com/dark-sky-preserve.html. At each organized event there will be members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in attendance to assist. All events are weather dependent. The observation pad is a public space with amenities, including an accessible washroom and electrical service, and anyone can set up their telescope.
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June 2, 2016
New gift shop and tea store in Harrowsmith A By Jeff Green
Pottery of Mattawa. Signature pieces such as their Canoe on a Lake dip sets; pendants by Dotti Pots; and the toys and cottage decorations that fill the carefully designed display area should be popular with the local population as well as with cottagers. There is also fine cabinetry by Rabbet Wood and Glass Design of Sydenham. “I really have no idea how this is going to go,” said Shelly, “but it is something I have wanted to do for a while now, to offer something new in Harrowsmith and turn more of my building to retail.” There is also a potential opportunity for an entrepreneur who is interested in serving tea at the store. There is a kitchen and a small dining room space that could be turned into a tea room if someone was interested. “It is not something that I have time to do, with the fabric store and the gift store now taking up all my time, but I would be happy to welcome
fter the closing of the Tiffany gift store last year, Shelly Lacelle of Wilton Creek Fabrics, which is located just across the road from the former Tiffany store, on the west side of Road 38 at Colebrooke Road, decided to turn the upper floor of her heritage building into a new store. She calls it the Upstairs Tea and Gift Shop. At the store opening last Saturday, May 28, Shelley was happy to show off some of the product lines she will be carrying. One of the centrepieces of the store is the product line from Tea Forte, a premium tea company whose pyramidshaped tea infusers and unique tea blends have been a major force in bringing back the elegance and ceremony of a fine cup of tea. The Upstairs Tea and Gift Shop is also carrying a full line of teacups and other accessories. Since the shop is located above Wilton Creek Fabrics, which is celebrating its 14th anniversary on June 4, Shelly is able to offer quilts for sale for the first time. “I have been selling fabric and providing workshops and advice to quilters from across the region for 14 years, and with the store I am now able to sell the work of some of the best quilters I know,” she said. “These are not mass-produced quilts you can find at a box store. Each quilt is one-of-a-kind, made from the finest quality designer fabrics; true works of art.” The store also has Canadian-made stoneware by Maxwell
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FRONTENAC NEWS Gardening THE FRONTENAC NEWS issue
Fernleigh Lodge – a year-round getaway
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hen Fernleigh Lodge first opened 95 years ago on Kashwakamak Lake, in what was then known as Clarendon and Miller Township, the region was just being opened up for tourists and cottagers. The lodge was located on a one-lane road. It had no electricity and no indoor plumbing. All the logs for its heritage buildings had been floated down the lake and then hewn by hand. In the early years Fernleigh Lodge was supported by fishermen, and that was men only until the 1940s, mostly from the United States. John Ahr, the original owner, saw the potential of float planes and built the lodge as one of the early fly-in resorts, to save visitors the long and difficult drive from New York State, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ohio. The lodge had one of the first gas-powered boat motors, a 2hp motor. Since there was only one motor, they would tie the boats together, use the motor to pull the boats down the lake and then they would drift back. The lodge today is far removed from those early days, but at its core is Kashwakamak Lake, a prime fishing destination, and one of the beautiful lakes along the upper Mississippi watershed. Along with the newly constructed premium suites at the lodge are a number of original cabins, many of which have recently been fully renovated within the original frame. The main dining room and kitchen are housed in the original log building. The hand-hewn beams are intact as are the well-preserved walls and floors, although the facilities have been fully redesigned for modern use. Wifi is available on the comfortable covered deck overseeing Kashwakamak Lake. The view is the same; the lake is the same as it was back then; but getting away from it all is different at Fernleigh
Lodge today than it was back then. Kevin Phillips has been coming to Fernleigh Lodge all his life. His family made the trip up to the lodge each summer from their home in Ohio when he was a kid, and his parents became Fernleigh Lodge's owners in 1981. They were dedicated to keeping up the tradition of John Ahr and his nephew John Green, who took over the lodge when Ahr died in 1961. At one time there were a number of lodges and marinas up and down Kash Lake, as it is known locally, including: Twin Oaks, Evergreen and Aragain. Now, only Fernleigh remains, and in order to continue to thrive, Kevin Phillips, with his wife Melissa, have made major changes to the facilities and programming, adapting the
lodge for year-round use. When Kevin inherited the lodge from his parents, he decided to make the lodge his focus, while still maintaining KP Plumbing, the business he has been running in North Frontenac for many years. “I love this place; always have,” he said, “and I knew that in order to continue to operate we needed to upgrade, offer more activities, make cabins available year-round for ice fishers, skiers, hikers - everyone who can appreciate how beautiful the four seasons are in this region.” The premium cabins that have been built were the first step in the transformation of the lodge. They are two-storey,
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1100 square foot buildings that sleep seven and include fully equipped kitchens and living rooms, with sun rooms facing the bay. Renovations to the lodge’s main kitchen and dining room followed, and then full-scale upgrades to a number of the original cabins were made. There are now tennis courts, trails, playgrounds, a beach, and many other features at the lodge for the use of patrons. Packages are available that include meals and motor boats. “Now that we are open year-round, we are hosting more weddings and conferences or retreats, hunters, and families seeking a getaway from the daily grind. We rent by the week in the summer but the terms are more flexible in the off-season,” said Kevin The latest venture at the lodge is a sports store, which is opening this week. Fishing rods and reels, tackle, and other equipment, clothing of all kinds, and more is available at the store, which will be open year-round. “Now that we are the only lodge on the lake, and one of the only places anywhere in North Frontenac offering year-round accommodations, we decided to bring our sporting goods store, which had been located in Brockville, back to North Frontenac,” he said. North Frontenac residents, cottagers and visitors now have a full service fishing store available all season long. Fernleigh Lodge can be accessed off Road 506 by taking the South Road at Fernleigh and following the signs. For more information go to Fernleighlodge.com or call toll free 1-866-459-9909.
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Parham Fire Hall grand opening M
embers of the Hinchinbrooke fire crew, District 4, were joined by Central Frontenac Fire Chief, Bill Young, Deputy Chief Art Cowdy, Scott Hayes from the Ontario Fire Marshall's Office, Sparky, and other dignitaries to mark the official opening of the new Parham Fire Hall on Saturday, May 28. The Parham hall is the third fire hall to be built by Central Frontenac Township in the last 10 years. Photo by Wendy Parliament
Harrowsmith Women’s Institute and the Quincy project A s part of the celebration of the 119th anniversary of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario, members of the Harrowsmith Women's Institute (WI) are participating in the Teddy Bear and Quincy Book project. The Harrowsmith Institute was given copies of the book “Quincy and his Quilt: a Northern Adventure”, a book published by the Women's Institute 10 years ago after they held a contest for the best book about a bear named Quincy. At least 20 of the 27 club members then purchased a teddy bear and then either quilted, crocheted or knitted a blanket to go with it. The books, bears and blankets were delivered to a meeting on Tuesday night, May 30, where they were collected by Harrowsmith WI president, Jane Adamson. “I will contact the local schools, or the township to see that the books, bears and blankets are delivered to children in the area who are in need of something to brighten their day,” said Adamson. The Harrowsmith Women's Institute is celebrating their 91st anniversary this year.
Members of the Harrowsmith Women’s Institute with some of the results of their own Teddy Bear and Quincy Project.
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tion companies in the Perth and Carleton Place areas. In the last few years, however, he has narrowed his focus to residential roofing jobs, mainly replacement roofs on family homes and cottages in the Lanark County and Land O’Lakes regions.
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“Every house has its own individual character and technical challenges. For example, you might not want to put a metal roof on a older home that is not completely square because it wouldn’t look right, but western red shingles or architectural shingles might be a better option. Materials are only one factor that plays into a price. That’s why I have to physically look at each job.” One of Fenner’s key concerns is with customer satisfaction, and a major component of his website, Landoflakesroofing. com is a long list of customer comments on the jobs that he has done in the past. A common theme is the professional look of the new roof and the lack of mess around the house once the job is done. “We are not interested in compromise,” he said of his five-member crew, who work on only one job at a time. “We plan out all of our jobs; we stick with them once we start out, and we won’t tip garbage out into a farmer’s field at the end of the day.” Roofing installation includes ensuring proper venting, ice and water seal in valleys, attention to skylights and other features, etc. “One of the unfortunate things about the roofing industry is a lack of regulation,” said Kevin, “anyone can say they are a roofer, but it is a tough trade. It is physically demanding and you have to know what you are doing.” One of the improvements that Fenner has seen in his long career has been improvements in the technology of materials,
Kevin Fenner, owner, Land of Lakes Roofing which means that new roofs, whether they are steel or shingle roofs, tend to last longer. “In the past we didn’t have the synthetic underlays that we have now and the quality of other materials has gone up as well.” Warranties reflect those changes. Architectural shingles, for example, come with a 50 year, transferable warranty. Land of Lakes roofing also provides a standard 5-year warranty on all labour. “Our goal when we do a job is to foresee everything that needs to be done, use the right materials and do the job right, and then we hope never to hear from the customer again, except to hear they have recommended us to their neighbour,” he said. Spring and summer are the optimum seasons for new roofs, and Land of Lakes roofing is booking work for the coming season now. They do about 100 roofs a year, with a 4-6 week waiting list for construction. For a free consultation, contact Kevin at landoflakesroofing@live.ca.
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What’s Up in the Night Sky - June 2016 Y
ahoo! I had a wonderful time getting a video of Mercury transiting the Sun last month. I have to say it was quite a challenge setting everything up to record the event. I can’t say that I’ll qualify for an Oscar with my not very exciting video of a tiny black dot moving slowly across the Sun’s face, but think about it. That tiny dot represents a whole planet! Nearby there was a sunspot that was actually bigger than little Mercury. Speaking of planets, this month is a real treat for observing four very well positioned planets. To make your trip through the night sky easier and less frustrating, get a hold of a star chart on the internet or from the Canadian magazine Skynews or other easily found astronomy magazines. Using sky charts to find objects that I describe in the sky makes the search so much better. Saturn reaches opposition on the 2nd and 3rd. Remember that it will be very viewable in your telescope now and for the next month. Saturn is just below Ophiuchus and above the star Antares, which is at the top of the constellation Scorpius. It starts being noticeable about an hour after sunset in the south-southeast. The rings are tilted at quite an angle and present a near maximum view – spectacular! Mars will be at its near maximum size well through June – it’s larger than it has been in nine years. It will fade as the month ends. Mars is to the upper right of Saturn and
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quite noticeably red at mid-month. Try to see Mars early in the month as it will become lost in evening twilight as the month progresses and we approach the longest day of the year. Jupiter is a wonderful view, especially with its four easily visible moons dancing around it. Jupiter stays very bright through the month. Jupiter can be found below Leo and to the right of Regulus. The NASA JUNO mission to Jupiter is concentrating on the internal structure of the planet. They are counting on amateur astrophotographers to provide a visual set of information to match the data they collect. I’ll do the best I can to help them out and let you know if I qualify for any big science medals! Images will be important not only before Juno's arrival but also during the planned 20 months of data collection. Jupiter is a favourite object to photograph for many amateurs and will help the scientists to interpret the information they collect. My favourite, Mercury, can be seen close to the Moon at dawn in the eastern horizon early in this month. Look east very close to sunrise. Watch for the Moon to be close by her on the 2nd and 3rd. Other events: June 17-18: The Moon, Saturn and Mars make a nice lopsided triangle.
South Frontenac Township staff appreciation May 26 was Staff Appreciation Day for all South Frontenac Township staff. From noon until 1:30 all offices were closed, and everyone sat down to share a hot meal at the township barns, prepared by Joyce’s Catering. Eight employees were acknowledged for their years of service: Five years; Colin Vandewal, Jason Luffman, Neil Morey, Dave Caird and Louise Fragnito: Chris McNeil had 20 years
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June 18-19: Have a look at the Moon and Saturn. They are quite close. The bright star Antares is below and to the right. June 20: There is a Full Moon at 7:02 pm. Also, summer solstice happens at 6:34 as well. There’s no need to go out and do a pagan dance in the moonlight. Summer has arrived. Dance in the sunlight! This Full Moon is called the Full Strawberry Moon. Since the bears and all other manner of wildlife eat my strawberries and cherries and so on, I’ve given up getting too excited. Good luck to you. The 20th is also the longest day of the year. It’s all downhill from here. Time to chop firewood and get ready for the shortest day of the year (I’m a realist, not a pessimist!). Get out there and enjoy some of the best deep sky objects (DSOs) that summer has to offer. Have a good month and if you have any questions or special topics that you would like to see in this column, please email me or make contact though this newspaper. Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. You can contact me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca Clear Skies! Fred. “The Beginner’s Observing Guide” by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion for adventures in the sky. It contains star charts and is available at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy. It can also be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews”, with its centerfold sky chart, can be arranged at the RASC website as well.
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SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM
Badour, Della In loving memory of a dear wife, and mother. June 6, 1976. Always in our hearts. Love, husband Mort and sons, Robert & Darrel
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Marjorie E. Lemke 1923 - 2016 Peacefully, at the Westgate Lodge in Belleville on Sunday, May 29, 2016 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late William Lemke. Dearest mother of Patricia Gibson (Bob) of Newcastle, James Lemke (Nancy) of Bowmanville, Brian Lemke (Pastor Laurie) of Plevna and Bobby Lemke (Janice) of Bowmanville. Grandma will always be cherished in the hearts of her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Marjorie will be sadly missed by her sister Marilyn White (the late Donald) of Minden. Pre-deceased by her brothers Clarence, George, James, Charlie, Herb, Earl, her sister Isobel Gregg and her parents Judd & Louise Tooley. Survived by her sister-inlaws Della Tooley, Grace Tooley, Olga Lemke and Flora Perry. Fondly remembered by her extended family and friends. The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Wednesday evening from 6-8pm & Thursday morning from 11am-12pm. The Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 12:00pm. Interment at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Plevna. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com
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Celebration of Life for Illeen F. Scott (nee Erlandsen) Passed on January, 6th, 2016 beloved wife of the late Douglas E. Scott. The Scott children invite one and all to come celebrate our mother’s life with stories, laughter & tears on June 5th 2016, from 2pm to 4pm at Camp Quin-mo-lac, 336 Franks Road, Tweed, Ontario. Dress is casual. Light refreshments served.
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Wayne & Wilda Lemke June 8, 2016. Love Mom & Robert, Dad & Lillian
Frontenac Fury Annual Fun Run C ome out & support girls hockey in your community. On Sunday, June 12, the Frontenac Girls' Hockey Association (Frontenac Fury) will be holding their 3rd annual Fun Run at the Frontenac Arena, 4299 Boundary Rd., starting at 9 a.m. There will be a 1K Kids Walk/Run, as well as a 5K & 10K Walk/Run. The run is one of the association’s major fundraisers of the year, with all funds going back into the association. This year the run is sponsored in part by KFL&A Healthy Kids. They are looking for more runners. Fury girls will serve as "race marshals" and there will be door prizes. Register at runningroom. com Also taking place later in the day at the arena is “Hockey Day in Frontenac”. Starting at noon there will be a barbecue, Face Painting, Air Castle and wagon Rides. Funds from the barbecue will support Frontenac Arena
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ooking for something creative and enjoyable for your children or grandchildren this summer? Consider enrolling them in MERA’s 12th annual Arts Camp for Kids for children ages seven to 12 (or 13) at the heritage MERA Schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners. The camp will take place Monday, July 25 to Friday, July 29 from 9am to 3pm each day. On the Friday, there will be a vernissage for parents and grandparents to come and see what the children accomplished all week. Artist and Camp Director, Jo Bali, of Jackalope Farm and Eco-Art-Studio, and former volunteer children's program director at Stewart Park Festival, joins MERA again this year. The children will create an art project every day using a different medium with ecofriendly materials. Games and other activities are also built into the day’s routine. The MERA camp is moderately priced at $160 for MERA members and $180 for nonmembers, and includes all art supplies. Children should bring sunscreen, lunch, a hat and snacks. Wear clothes that can get dirty! To register, email meraschoolhouse@bell. net or call Marilyn Barnett 613-259-2269 and leave a message. Go to www.meraschoolhouse.org for further details.
Centenary Pastoral Charge 49th anniversary F
By Rev. Jean Brown orty-nine years ago, the Centenary Pastoral Charge, which includes the United churches of Parham, Maberly and Sharbot Lake, was founded in Centennial year 1967. On Sun. June 26, they will celebrate their anniversary at a shared service at Parham United Church with guest leader, soon-to-beRev. Sarah Magie, at 11am, and all are welcome. The sister church at Sharbot Lake will be closed for that one Sunday so that both churches can celebrate their anniversary together and welcome back Sarah, who served there some years ago. Sarah, who completed her Master of Divinity at Queen's University in December of 2014, is a chaplaincy student in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and her spouse, James Rodgers, is an artillery officer in the CAF. They live in Oromocto, New Brunswick and have a daughter, Emma, who is one and a half years old. Everyone is welcome to the anniversary service. There will be a pot-luck lunch following, with meat provided so please, if you are able, bring salads, pickles, fruit and cheese trays, desserts. Come and renew acquaintance with Sarah, and visit friends and neighbours. ty and its watersheds; to make a record of these places. Community Day 509 will be an opportunity for folks who have shaped the landscapes North of 7 to see what riches the agencies have listed, to which they can add their own special places—those places they learned about by being on the land and on the waters. Everyone is welcome to attend and contribute and the Clarendon-Miller Volunteer Firefighters will have lunch for sale at the hall. For information see the ad on page 5 or contact Gray Merriam, 613-335-3589, gmerriam60@gmail.com; or Richard Emery 613-479-8057, emeryrd@gmail.com
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FOR SALE CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2016 SPRING REBATE with a savings up to $500. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca GUNS FOR SALE: Remington Fieldmaster model 572, 22 pump, $600. Marlin 3030 model 338, c/w 2x7 Tasco scope $500. Mossberg model 1500, 30.06 bolt c/w sling and 3x9 Bushnell scope $450. PAL required. 613-3722250 L.S. DESIGN - Custom Designed Fire Rings and Home Décor Signs. Let us transform your yard. 613-200-9878 ONE 16 IN. WESTERN SADDLE, like new $400; with tack $500. One ladies’ riding helmet size 7, $50. Phone 613-375-7303 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com
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HANDYMAN, WILL REPLACE SINKS, taps, toilets, any other jobs around the house; plumbing. Please call Albert 613-374-2079 PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658 PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, the Annex (rear building), 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26-100 copies 8¢ ea. Colour copies 65¢ ea.; 25¢ for 50+ . Taxes extra. Call 613-279-3150 for information. PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 10 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 ROB’S WINDOW CLEANING. We clean the windowpanes, screens, tracks and casings of your windows. Call today for a quote. 613-2439661 ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 25 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300
GARAGE/YARD SALES HUGE GARAGE SALE in Plevna, Sat. June 4, 9am-6pm; Sun. June 5, 9am-3pm, Pleasantview Lodge, 1614C Brule Lake Rd., Plevna K0H 2M0. Something for everyone MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday, June 4 & Sunday June 5, 9am-4pm; 6257 Arden Rd. Arden. Collectibles; household items, small and large; windows; trailer door; 2007 GM Uplander van; and more. Information: Judy 613-335-2540 PLANT SALE, Saturday June 4, 11 & 18; 9am3pm, 1787 North Road, Plevna; info: 613-4795576. Veggies, flowers, jams and home baking. Excellent prices. SPYGLASS COVE, Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 8am-7pm. Small to large planters; brass collection; jewelry boxes; night stand; ladies’ shoes (size 11); lamps; chairs; books; collectables; etc. New items every week.
HALL RENTAL GOLDEN LINKS HALL, 4186 Colebrook Rd, Harrowsmith, Youth Dances, Community Dinners, Fundraising Events. Hall Rental Hourly $35. per day $300. Air Conditioned, Capacity 200. We also have a selection of hospital equipment we lend to those in need. 613-372-2410
HELP WANTED COTTAGE CLEANERS NEEDED - Looking for reliable cleaners for cottage resort located few minutes north of Arden. Mostly Saturday mornings in July and August, spring & fall weekends plus some weekdays. Wages based on experience $12 - $15 per hour. To schedule your interview please call: 613.335.5333 FULL TIME SATELLITE TV INSTALLERS required for fast growing company. Installer must supply own vehicle, valid driver’s license, tools, ladders, consumables, vehicle insurance, etc. Potential for income between $50,000 to $80,000 yearly + Bonuses. Evening and weekend shifts required. For more information please send a resume to: Admin@ scheelcommunications.com or fax to 613-6239992. No experience necessary; all training will be supplied LOOKING FOR SATURDAY COTTAGE CLEANERS for July and August. Hours 8am2pm guaranteed. Wages $16-$20/hour. Please contact 613-279-2414. OCCASIONAL COTTAGE CLEANERS NEEDED. Looking for reliable, flexible persons for occasional cottage cleaning, $12 per hour, weekends plus some days during the week. Spring, summer and fall seasons, own transportation required. Contact Rhoda Howes, H. 613-375-6572; C. 613-305-0306
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MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659
RAFFLE WINNERS LIONS’ 50/50 DRAW The winner of the draw on May 28. 2015 at the Sharbot Lake Community Breakfast was Sandy Hallam
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Aftermath Cuckoo clock
This column by retired mathematician and seasonal Maberly resident, Edward Barbeau, is for your mathematical amusement. Its author is very happy to correspond with readers about mathematical matters, and hopes that the column will turn out to be a dialogue with readers of the Frontenac News. His email address is barbeau@ math.utoronto.ca. Readers can access past Aftermath columns at Ed’s website http:// www.math.toronto.edu/barbeau/home.html
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few years ago, my wife and I purchased a cuckoo clock from an antiques place in Westport. Each hour, a little door beneath its face opens and a bird emerges to sound from one up to 12 calls depending on the time. It also emits one call on the half hour. This clock is useful at night if you wake up, because you can often know the time without having to turn on a light. Suppose that you wake up and hear the cuckoo call. What is the maximum amount of time that you might have to wait until you can be sure of the time?
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The Township of North Frontenac is seeking tenders from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following:
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RFT No. 2016-09 Road Resurfacing and Paving Contractor/Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Tender documents. Tender documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, shall be obtained from the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario or by email at financialsupport@ northfrontenac.ca Please direct any specific inquiries to Jim Phillips, P. Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac.ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 230. Lowest or any tender submission may not necessarily be accepted.
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The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package, clearly identifying the document as: “RFT No. 2016-08 – Gravel Road Resurfacing” OR “RFT No. 2016-09 – Road Resurfacing and Paving” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, June 16th, 2016 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0
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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. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.
Thursday, June 2 MABERLY - EUCHRE & LUNCHEON, at community hall, sponsored by St. Alban’s Anglican Church, 12 noon
Friday June 3 HARROWSMITH – YOUTH, Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30pm; for public school children, $6; info 372-2410. Sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs
Saturday June 4 ARDEN - SPAGHETTI, Kennebec Hall, 5-6:30pm, free will offering, hosted by Arden & Community Wesleyan Church BELLROCK - LASALLE CAUSEWAY SWING BAND, 7:30pm, community hall. Admission: free-will offering and/or food bank donation www.bellrockhall.ca BOLINGBROKE - LOBSTERFEST at ABC Hall, 6-9pm; Tickets $50 at Shadowfax, Wordsmith or Lynne Lang 613-273-8834; www.abchall.ca FARMERS’ MARKETS – Local farmers’ markets held every Saturday, 9am-1pm at: McDonalds Corners MERA schoolhouse; Sharbot Lake Oso beach; in Verona at Prince Charles Public School. All markets feature local fresh produce, crafts, baked goods & much more. HARROWSMITH - PLANT & BAKE SALE hosted by Grandmothers By The Lake, 10am1pm, St. Paul’s United Church; proceeds to support African Grandmothers and orphans; info: Marni 613-374-9929 MCDONALDS CORNERS – Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum, 5596 McDonalds Corners Rd.; 11am-3pm; workshop on preparing cedar bark for baskets; bring apron, sharp knives, scissors, $5 fee; info: 613-2781203; www.ankaretdean.ca NORTHBROOK - NEVILLE WELLS CONCERT, 7pm-10pm, Lions Hall, advance $12; $15 at door; for tickets contact Debbie 3368502 lionsspecialevents@gmail.com. sponsored by Land o’Lakes Lions PLEVNA - COMMUNITY DAY 509, 9:30am3:30pm, Clar-Mill Hall, for people on the land north of 7 to share knowledge of their lands, waters, community; & exchange ideas about future of the region; all welcome; lunch by volunteer firefighters available; info: Gray Merriam 335-3589 gmerriam60@gmail.com; Richard 479-8057, emeryrd@gmail.com PLEVNA STAR PARTY: No moon. Saturn, Mars and Jupiter plus asteroids (7) Iris and
Harrowsmith
Free Methodist Church Family Fun Day
A power failure did not deter these kids from having fun at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 28. Generators were brought in to power an inflatable bouncy castle and to air-condition the church basement where a sale was taking place. There was lots of water, free food and face painters at the fair, which ran from 9 am to 2 pm. The fair is an annual fundraising event, and the proceeds go towards helping families in the local community through the church's Community Assistance Program (CAP)
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(8) Flora, easy telescopic targets. Plenty of deep sky stuff, too. Begins at dusk; 5816 Road 506; visit northfrontenac.com/index. html or facebook.com/NFDSP/ in case of cancellation or update. RAILTON - GIANT YARD/ INDOOR SALE, St Patrick’s Church, 8am-1pm, Bake Table, Canteen/BBQ.
Saturday & Sunday June 4 & 5, WINTERGREEN STUDIOS - BIOBLITZ from Sat. 12 noon – Sun. 4pm, guided hikes, kids’ programs, identification workshops with live critters; free; open to the public; all welcome any time; 9780 Canoe Lake Road; info: 613273-8745; www.wintergreenstudios.com
Sunday, June 5 DENBIGH - BENEFIT CONCERT for Canadian Red Cross for fire victims in Alberta; 7pm, New Apostolic Church, info: roadtoglory.ca or 333-9777. PLEVNA - RIVER OF LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP anniversary celebration, 10:30am; special music by Psallo (Ron Lemke & Bob MacCallum); all welcome; Info. 613-4790333
Monday June 6 OMPAH – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Community hall, call 613-279-3151 for info, appointment. RAILTON – BINGO, St Patrick’s Church, early bird 6:45 pm.
Tuesday June 7 SHARBOT LAKE 39ers at North Frontenac Telephone office, downstairs, noon potluck followed by meeting, games & slide show after; all over 50 years welcome; info Shirley 613-279-2990; dotdotfraser@gmail.com SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2:30pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078
Wednesday June 8 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. SNOW ROAD – COMMUNITY POTLUCK SUPPER, community centre, 5:30pm.
Thursday June 9 HARTINGTON - OPEN MIC, Portland Community Church 7pm, w/ Ron Mack, Joe Saunders, local talent; freewill offering; proceeds to new church roof. LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 7pm, topic: culinary & medicinal benefits of herbs, info: yram@golden.net
Friday, June 10 NORTHBROOK - OPEN MIC & POTLUCK Lions hall, potluck dinner 6pm, music 7-11pm, $6, entertainers $2, 613-336-8142.
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NORTHBROOK - PINE MEADOW NURSING HOME, cheque presentation by township 12:45pm; presentation by Tricia Dominik (Providence Care) on the 3Ds: Dementia, Delirium, Depression at 1pm, Pine Meadow Nursing Home Activity room, hosted by the Family Council; public invited for this educational session. SHARBOT LAKE - TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDS SHOW by tribute artist Stephen Goodberry, Granite Ridge Education Centre; hits by Elvis, Neil Diamond, Roy Orbison; $20 pp; proceeds to Canadian Diabetes Association, Granite Ridge School Council; info: 2792131.
Saturday June 11 HARROWSMITH - BAKE SALE, Golden Links Hall, 9am - 12 noon. 372-2410 MABERLY – SQUARE & CONTRA DANCE, community hall 7:30pm, w/ Sheesham & Lotus, $10; info: mkpolano@gmail.com NORTH FRONTENAC - FREE TRADE EVENT, Clar/Mill Hall, 8am-3pm; trial run for NF “re-use” facility; bring unwanted items &/ or photos of large items; all free exchange. NORTHBROOK - LAND O’LAKES EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH Dedication/ Open House, 1-3 pm, 108 Addington Rd. #2; all welcome!
Sunday June 12 BEDFORD - BUY, SELL OR SWAP musical instruments, amplifiers, cables, western accessories, song/music books, CDs, DVDs, original vinyl records, Glendower Hall lower level; listing of items 9-11:59am, sale noon-6. BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614. FRONTENAC FURY FUN RUN fundraiser, Frontenac Arena, Kids’ Walk/Runs 1km, 5km, 10km; 9am register: runningroom.com; starting at noon, BBQ, wagon rides, air castle; face painting MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $15; info: 613-278-2362. VERONA - LE TOUR DE SOUTH FRONTENAC CYCLEFEST, 11am- 3pm, Prince Charles School, Helmet fitting, bike repairs, cycling skills course; new map of bike routes available; free BBQ; all ages welcome, no charge.
Monday June 13 NORTHBROOK - LOLCS TEA & INFORMATION SESSION, 1-3pm, at Land o’Lakes Community Services office, 12497A Highway 41, all welcome SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.
Wednesday June 15 OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH & COMMUNITY POTLUCK, 5:30pm, community hall, games after, all welcome
Friday June 17
SOUTHERN FRONTENAC COMMUNITY SERVICES – AGM, Grace Centre Sydenham starts with breakfast 7:30am. RSVP by June 10: Jan Lakins, 613-376-6477 or reception@ sfcsc.ca . Public welcome
Regular Happenings 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. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS: in Sydenham, l ast Wed. of month 6:30-8:30pm; in Sharbot Lake first Tuesday of month 1:002:30pm; www.alzheimer.ca/kfla ARDEN Community hall: LINE DANCING Mondays 9:30-10:30am; EUCHRE Tuesdays 7-10pm; TAI CHI Wednesdays 9:30am, CHILDREN’S READING REVIEW Wednesdays 2;30pm; KIDS KLUB Thursdays 5pm; sponsor: Rec. Committee; info 613-335-3186 ARDEN LEGION: Sunday Darts 1pm; Wed & Fri Darts 7pm; Wed Cribbage 2pm; Thurs Euchre 7:30pm. ARDEN SENIORS: meet at community hall 1st Tuesday each month, 11am business meeting then potluck lunch; info 613-3353186 BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 3rd Monday of month, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 549-1154, 1-800-267-7875 BINGO ■Flinton, Mondays, Rec Centre, doors open 6pm ■Griffith Denbigh-Griffith Lions Hall every 2nd Tues 6:30pm; ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge. CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments: call 1-888-939-3333 CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE – NORTHBROOK, in former United Church next to cemetery. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm (varies seasonally) CLOTHING – HARTINGTON, COMMUNITY CARING, Princess Ann Community Centre, Mon 9-12, Tues 9-4, and Fri 9-12 CLOTHING - TREASURE TRUNK, Sharbot Lake, 1171 Cannon Rd. “New & Second Tyme Around Clothing” Donations welcome. 279-2113. CLOTHING – VERONA, “Style Revival”, free clothing, Free Methodist Church, Wed & Thurs, 10am-1pm; info Kielo, 613-374-5289 COMMUNITY DROP-IN – Sharbot Lake Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151. DENBIGH CRAFT GROUP meets 2nd & 4th Wed. of month, 1pm, community hall, free, all welcome, info: Pam at LOLCS, 336-8934 ext. 229.
NAEC student Designing for the Ages O By Shannon Delyea
n May 26, Natalie Reynolds was recognized for her outstanding design of the Clarendon and Miller Community Archives logo. Brenda Martin, the chairperson for the CMCA, awarded Natalie with a booklet of samples of the logo on brochures, buttons and an image of the logo on the official sign in Plevna. Reynolds’ logo is also being used on the CMCA website. This logo was created for the ten-year anniversary and was unveiled at the anniversary event. The CMCA and community are very excited about this new logo as it captures what they want to represent; the preservation of history in Clarendon and Miller. Reynolds, a grade 11 Graphic Arts student at North Addington Education Centre, also won gold for Graphic Design Presentation at this year’s Limestone District School Board Skills Competition and went on to compete provincially in Waterloo. Check out Natalie’s logo at http://www.clarmillarchives.ca.
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Outdoors in the Land O'Lakes - Ticked off by Ticks!
T
icks and Lyme disease have been in the news a lot recently. While there is currently much welcome discussion about effective testing and treatments, one thing
that needs no debate is that black-legged ticks and Lyme disease are here in the Land O’Lakes. As our climate warms and winters become less severe (remember the balmy +17 degrees last Christmas Eve?), the blacklegged tick has been gradually moving north from its principal range in the United States and has brought Lyme disease with it. Both are now permanent residents in our area. Ticks are arachnids, members of the same family as spiders, mites and scorpions. Adult black-legged ticks (also known as deer ticks) are dark, about the size and shape of a sesame seed, and have eight legs – a feature that helps to quickly distinguish them from six-legged insects. Deer ticks have a complex two-year life cycle during which time they pass through three stages: larva, nymph, and adult. The tick must take a blood meal at each stage before maturing to the next. Adult tick females latch onto a host and drink its blood for four to five days. In late spring the female lays several hundred to a few thousand eggs on the ground in clusters. In our area, the adult ticks are more numerous in early to mid-spring and then again in mid-fall. Immature ticks, known as nymphs, are much smaller than adults (about the size of a poppy seed) and actively search for a blood meal in May through July. About six or seven years ago, we had our first experience with ticks when we found a funny little bump on our dog’s neck. It was October, and she had spent the previous weekend chasing chipmunks at our cottage on Bobs Lake. By mid-week the “bump” had become the size of a small dried bean. We looked at it closely and realized that it was no ordinary bump – it was a partially engorged tick. I found some tweezers and pulled it off, being careful to grasp the tick right by the dog’s skin to ensure I didn’t leave the tick’s mouthparts attached to the dog. Legs wiggling in protest, I disposed of the tick in such a way that that this particular individual was not going to bother anyone ever again. Period. Later that same fall, I found a tick on my neck after spending a few hours in the bush, and since then every spring and fall my wife and I find a few of the little beggars crawling around on either our clothes or on our skin. We used to find 3 or 4 ticks on our dog every week, but since we began treating her with a vet-prescribed anti-tick medication we rarely see any on her. If being bitten was the only nasty thing about this critter, it wouldn’t be so bad. After all, there are gazillions of biting flies in this area. Unfortunately, as mentioned earlier, deer ticks are the principal way that Lyme disease is transmitted to people. Known as a “vector” in the bug business, ticks often have the species of bacteria that causes Lyme disease living in their gut. They pass on the bacteria to mice and deer that they normally feed on, giving other ticks the opportunity to become infected when they feed on the infected mammal. And so on. All three stages of ticks can pass on Lyme disease, but according to one reputable source, the nymph stage is responsible for the majority of human cases of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is named after the town of Lyme, Connecticut, where a number of cases
were identified in 1975. Early symptoms may include fever, headache, fatigue, depression and a characteristic circular red skin rash, described by some as looking like a bull’s eye or a target. Left untreated, later symptoms may involve the joints, heart, and central nervous system. The good news about Lyme disease is that the probability is extremely low that a tick passes on the bacteria to a person if the tick is found and removed within the first 24 hours of attachment to a person. The other good news is that in the large majority of cases the infection and its symptoms are eliminated by antibiotics, especially if the illness is treated early. Unfortunately there is currently no vaccine available for Lyme disease, but there is much scientific work going on right now aimed at developing an effective one. Not surprisingly, the Internet is jam-packed with information to help people deal with ticks and Lyme disease. The best advice I have found is summarized below, and begins with prevention. Wear light coloured, long-sleeved shirts and pants when working in the woods or brushy areas. The light colour makes the ticks more visible and thus easier to find and remove. Some people find it practical to have a separate set of outdoor clothing that they change into and out of outside the main living area of the house (e.g. a garage, porch or shed). “Death by dryer” works too. Putting your clothes in the dryer on high for five minutes will kill the ticks. Tuck pants into socks. I know it looks goofy, but it prevents the ticks from getting under pant legs. Some people wear rubber boots, but they can get hot in the summer. Use insect repellent on sleeves, cuffs and socks. Repellents containing DEET are known to be effective. Shower after spending time outside and get into the habit of conducting full-body checks, using mirrors and if you so desire, the help of a willing partner. Remember, removing ticks before 24 hours is key. Use tweezers or one of the specially-designed tick removers available at many public health units to carefully pull off any embedded ticks, being careful to grasp the tick very close to the skin and pull it out, mouth parts and all. Wash the site thoroughly and treat it with alcohol. If you do remove an embedded tick from your skin, watch the site carefully for any signs of an expanding red rash. A small, itchy reddish bump (like a long-lasting mosquito bite) at the site is normal, but a large spreading rash is not. If you have any doubts at all, contact your local public health authority or consult with your medical care provider. The tick I removed from my neck was sent to be tested for Lyme disease, and fortunately it came back negative. For people who are interested in reading more, the best reference website I have found is available at this link http://www.cdc. gov/lyme/. There is plenty of good information available on Canadian websites (e.g. Health Canada, Government of Ontario) but the information on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website seems the most comprehensive and authoritative. Ticks are here for good, so the best defense is a good offence. By learning to recognize them, taking a few steps to avoid them, and knowing what to do when you find one, we can minimize the risks. For my part, I’m determined not to let ticks spoil my time
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f the cuckoo calls more than once, you can note the time and roll over. If you hear the cuckoo call once, and if it makes more than one call a half hour later, you will know the time. However, the cuckoo also make a single sound at 1:00 A.M. If you hear it at 12:30 or 1:00, it will sound once a half hour later, and you will still not know what time it is. After a further half hour, it will either sound once (and it will be 1:30) or twice (and it will be 2:00), and you will know the time. Thus, you might have to wait an hour to determine the exact time.
With any kind of luck, you will have gone back to sleep.
Share Your Fare! Plant extra garden produce and share it! Email: shareyourfarefrontenac@gmail.com for information
in the woods! Please send your observations to Lorraine
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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC SUMMER CAMP ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE New this year – online registration for swim and day camp programming. In person registration dates are listed on the website under Things To Do/Recreation Activities/Swim and Day Camp. Also NEW this year, check out the Sports Camp available at McMullen Beach in Verona. For more information contact campcoordinator@southfrontenac.net
SOUTH FRONTENAC MUSEUM – SUMMER HOURS The museum this year will be open and available for stop in visits every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday from 1- 4 pm; or private tours led by staff can be made by appointment. The museum will remain open for the season until October 4th. Come to 5595 Hwy 38 this summer to visit a school house from the past and connect with the local history of the South Frontenac community. For more information contact: publiceducation@southfrontenac.net
FRONTENAC HEALTHY KID’S HOCKEY DAY Come out to the Frontenac Community Arena and participate in the Third Annual Frontenac Fury Fun Run on Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Let the kids enjoy air castles, face painting, BBQ and other fun events. This event is sponsored by the KFLA Healthy Kids Community Challenge.
POINT SHORELINE – OPENING CEREMONIES – JUNE 4 Join us for the official opening of The Point Shoreline Restoration Project on Saturday, June 4 at 10:00 am 4410 Point Rd, Sydenham. For more details see the website under News and Public Notices”.
FINAL TAX NOTICES/PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT PLANS Process change – Please be advised that those participating in the Pre-authorized Current (C) payment plan; recalculation amount for the period of July 1 to October 1 is now on the Final Tax Notice on the stub portion of the form. Letters will no longer be sent advising of the recalculated amount. Final Tax Notice Due Dates: Final tax notice due dates for Residential properties are June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016. For Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Residential and Mixed classes, Final tax notice due dates are August 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016. All Final Tax Notice forms contain two payment stubs. Ensure to retain you Final Tax Notice to make the second payment in September.
HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS – SECTIONS 5.10.2 & 5.11 Public input regarding the above-noted has been received and delegations have been heard at the April 26 and May 10 Committee of the Whole meetings Staff will be reviewing and incorporating comments and preparing a report for Council to make a decision at the regular meeting to be held on June 7, 2016.
Headline: MPAC updates the values for all of Ontario’s 5 million+ properties In 2016, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is updating the assessed values of every property in Ontario. All properties will have a legislated valuation date of January 1, 2016. These values will be used by South Frontenac Township to calculate your property taxes for the 2017-2020 property tax years. Residential property owners can expect to receive their Property Assessment Notice as early as Monday May 9, 2016. Notices for business properties and farms will be mailed in the fall of 2016. To learn more about your assessed value visit aboutmyproperty.ca or contact MPAC Customer Contact Centre at 1-866-296-6722 or 1-877-889-6722.
REMOVAL OF COLOURED STYROFOAM FROM THE BLUE BOX PROGRAM Due to the low market value and limited markets of Styrofoam, as of May 9th, the City of Kingston is no longer accepting colored Styrofoam from our Blue Boxes. The majority, if not all of the colored Styrofoam consist of colored meat trays which are used for esthetic purposes in marketing. White meat trays and other Styrofoam packaging will continue to be accepted in the blue box program. Any colored Styrofoam will be left in your Blue Box after May 9th.
2016 PRIVATE LANE UPGRADING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The 2016 Private Lane Assistance Program applications are now on the Township website under Roads. The objective of this program is to improve access for emergency vehicles. Please note: Application Deadline is June 17, 2016.
CONSIDERING A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT? Not sure if you need a building permit? Call our Building Department staff at 613-376-3027 to chat about your potential construction project. You can also go to the Township website and follow the links to the Building Department for information on what documents we require with the submission of your building application. There are also useful links to assist you in your construction process along with answers to frequently asked questions.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The HHW Depot will be open every Thursday from 3 pm to 8 pm. Please remember accepted items are hazardous materials, electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.
COUNCIL MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 7:00 pm. The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 7:00 pm. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 613-376-3027 1-800-559-5862 Office Hours – Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
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2:30pm on Friday. If they survive the round-robin round, they will play in the medal round on Saturday. Provicnial School Championships The Sydenham High School School to Community class qualified for the provincial school championships, which is put on by Special Olympics Ontario each year at this time. The team, which is coached by teacher Pietro Cutrona, won a tournament in Kingston two weeks ago and heard last week that they have been invited to compete at the provincial championships, along with 600 other athletes from schools across Ontario. In addition to soccer, competitions in bocce ball, floor hockey, basketball, and track and field will be contested at the three-day event, which takes place in Oshawa this week.
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EOSSA track and field medalists A number of SHS athletes finished on the podium at the EOSSA track meet in Kingston last week. Among the medals there was some gold. Gold medalists included Shirley Hughes in the ambulatory 100 metre dash; Brianna Clow in the I&D 100 metre dash; Simon Cook in the 100 metre men’s midget hurdles event; Jaden Collier
SHS Special Olympians Adam Rose, John Paul Kehoe, Ethan Young, Ed Burley, Hannah Harding-Frazer, and Dominique Hannah in midget men’s high jump; and multi-gold medal winner Liam Sands in the Junior men 100 and 300 metre hurdles events. SHS is sending eight individual athletes and two relay teams to the OFSAA track meet. Other SHS EOSSA medalists: Junior women 80 metre hurdles: Brianna Burgess, 3rd ,Junior women 300 metre hurdles: Bri-
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