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Prince Charles Relay for Life

By Jeff Green rince Charles Public School in Verona held their 8th annual Relay for Life fundraising event last Friday, June 10, under the brilliant late spring sunshine.

Cam Whalen, who co-ordinates student relay events for the Canadian Cancer Society in Eastern Ontario, was on hand for the opening of the event.

He said that Prince Charles is one of only two elementary schools in the entire region that holds an event, along with Winston Churchill in Kingston.

He told the students that over eight years they have raised over $15,000 to go towards cancer research.

“While it takes millions to find a cure, sometimes small grants have big results,” he said, and talked about a new treatment that will soon be available that uses a virus that eats cancer cells but is benign otherwise.

“The original grant for that project was for $25,000,” he said, “so the money you have

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raised really does lead to cures.”

Prince Charles principal, Peter Dendy, said that at the kickoff assembly for relay this year, before the pledge sheets were handed out and students were told how to go about getting sponsors, he asked the students to raise their hands if they knew of anyone in their family who had been affected by cancer.

“Ninety-five percent of you raised your hands,” he told the students, “so you all know what this is about.”

Before the students started to walk around the school’s track for the afternoon, a Survivors’ lap was completed by Joyce Dendy, Peter’s mother, and Doug McIntyre, who is a very popular crossing guard at Prince Charles.

The students all joined in after the first lap.

Over 100 students participated in the rally.

The tally of the amount raised has not been completed yet, but will be available within a week.

Doug McIntyre (in yellow – forefront) and Joyce Dendy (on the left) were surrounded by students as they completed the Survivors’ lap at the PCPS Relay for Life.

Heated discussion over fire chief's review in North Frontenac North Frontenac Council - June 10

by Jonas Bonnetta n a recorded decision during Friday's meeting, North Frontenac Council voted 4-3 in favor of the changes suggested by Fire Chief Eric Korhonen in his operational review of the township's volunteer fire department.

The vote was deferred twice before this meeting, as the report has been controversial amongst the councilors.

Fire Chief Korhonen's report recommended creating an assistant fire chief position, reducing station captain positions, and scheduling on-call volunteers for weekends.

Councillor Dennis Bedard was, again, quick to express his concerns with the report.

“There are some deep, deep, deep concerns over eliminating the deputy fire chiefs and losing that contact with the stations,” Bedard explained.

“There are some deep concerns about losing the captains,” Bedard continued. “I don't think we're ready to accept this. At least not all of this. I think we're ready to accept some of the pay changes. The volunteers deserve this.”

“I don't see any evidence with our position and population density that supports the position of an assistant chief,” Councillor Vernon Hermer said. “Other [larger] townships have one chief.”

“My understanding was, when we hired you, that we needed a chief,” Councillor John Inglis said. “There was a job description for it and I certainly didn't have it in mind that in six months down the road we'd have to hire a half-time person to do this extra job.”

“I don't see the connection between this [new] person and the stations,” Councillor Bedard added. “I don't see that improving.”

“I think the deputy fire chiefs live in those communities and they are the direct link from the station to the fire chief,” Councillor Bedard continued. “That's always worked well.

I think where it has failed is that the deputies have not been trained on what to prepare

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for the chief and I think they can be a big asset to the chief if they're properly trained, and we already have them living in our community.”

“In Kaladar-Barrie, for over 10 years, we have had a deputy fire chief training officer as a part-time paid employee for 15 hours a week,” CAO Cheryl Robson pointed out.

Fire Chief Korhonen explained that this new position of assistant chief would incorporate that training officer position.

“If we jump the gun on this and we make a mistake...it can affect these volunteers quite nastily,” Councillor Bedard said. “Would it hurt us to eliminate the recommendations with respect to this assistant chief and the on-call and maybe a couple of councillors could sit down with Eric and the deputies to

see if there is something long-term to work on? Why make that decision now? Lets make sure everybody is on board with it.

“There's a mix in any major decision we make,” Mayor Ron Higgins said.

“Agreed,” Councillor Bedard said. “But this is a major one. This affects our fire department.”

Councillors Bedard, Hermer, and Inglis voted against the motion and Councillors Good, Perry, Martin, and Mayor Higgins voted in favour.

“From my side he justified the rationale for having an assistant,” Mayor Higgins said.

The financial implications of Chief Korhonen's report is an increase of $18,612.26 to the 2017 budget 911 sign fees waived for original property owners

During Friday's meeting, Council voted to waive the fee for installing a 911 civic number on properties in the township that were missed when the numbers were originally installed during amalgamation.

Councillor Gerry Martin brought the issue to the table, suggesting to Council that the fee was unfair for residents whose properties were missed originally when the addressing system was put in place.

In the past, the township has been charging $100 to residents who need the 911 sign installed on their property.

If a resident never received a sign when they were originally installed, and can prove they owned the property during that time, and still do, than they can request a sign from the township at no expense.

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They have also been generous contributors to any and every community cause that has been brought to them. The 25th anniversary was no exception, as they marked the occasion by donating $2,500 to the Central Frontenac Railway Museum.

Mayor Frances Smith brought appreciative greetings from the township, as those of us who remember when they opened the pharmacy wondered where the time has gone.

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McEwen asked Council to to consider making it a building code requirement that all new houses in the Township have properly installed waterproofing and soil gas control membranes in their basements. He said that Wolfe Island already does this. Mayor Ron Vandewal recommended this issue be referred to Corporate Services Committee for recommendation.

Perth Road Corridor Study Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth reported on a study done by AECON on the section of Perth Road from the Rutledge Road intersection south to Kingston. The intent is to develop a long-range plan for corridor improvement which would take into account all known proposed developments as well as projected background development. There is potential for over 740 more new houses to access this alreadybusy corridor by the year 2035. The study addresses recommended near future, short term, long term and ongoing improvements.

Segsworth said the Public Works Committee has already reviewed the study and although they are in favour of the overall plan, they “didn’t exactly embrace” the suggestion of a roundabout as a ‘gateway feature’ at the Moreland-Dixon road intersection to assist with the transition from from 80 km/hr to 50 km/hr in the village area.

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cellent long-term plan”, and further discussion focussed on means of funding the work, so developers could be given an up-front estimate of their portion of the cost. Segsworth said Kingston is already looking at a long-range transit plan, and will be involving South Frontenac in this.

Automated Vehicle Location Software AVL Systems is a means of tracking municipal vehicles, in order to assist in answering customer complaints about Township vehicle and contractors’ speed and locations, garbage pick-up and winter road maintenance, etc, as well as vehicle maintenance information. $ 100,000 had been budgeted for purchase and installation of the units, based on the Skyhawk system chosen by Lennox and Addington. However, conversations with Central Frontenac staff brought another solution to South Frontenac’s attention. Fleet Complete by Tyroute Telus would provide the same service without the cost for hardware and

installation, thus saving the budgeted $100,000 capital expenditure. Both systems have similar monthly service fees, and require a three-year contract. Segsworth said the extra “bells and whistles” offered by Skyhawk would add little value, and were known to be prone to malfunctioning.

Following discussion, Segsworth was asked to check with the township’s insurance supplier as to whether the type of system chosen might have any substantial effect on insurance premiums.

Segsworth’s recommendation will come to Council for approval July 05.

Wells Monitored in Hartington Segsworth reported that the Township has monitored 6 wells at the Boyce Road/Road 38 area for hydrocarbons and related pollutants: the firehall, Princess Anne Building and four residences. All tested clean, but the monitoring will be ongoing.

Rural mayors take on OPP over billing

by Jonas Bonnetta he Rural Mayors' Forum of Eastern Ontario (RMFEO) met with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), as well as the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) at the end of last month to discuss concerns they have with the OPP's new costing formula for billing properties for policing.

The RMFEO, in their analysis of the OPP billing model, found some discrepancies between the property counts given by MPAC to the OPP for billing and the population growth they're recognizing in their municipalities.

During the meeting, MPAC explained that a property count is the total number of residential units identified on a property, plus the number of commercial and industrial properties identified on the tax roll.

A “unit” is defined, by MPAC, as a self-contained residence intended for seasonal or year-round use. MPAC considers basement apartments, house trailers, and cabins, all as separate units under these provincial regulations, which means that one property can have multiple, “billable”, units on it as far as MPAC and the OPP are concerned.

As well, each apartment in a condominium building counts as an individual unit, and a residence that doubles as a com-

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mercial space is considered two units by these standards.

For commercial units, they are counted based on the tax roll so a building may have multiple units in it but is only taxed as one unit by MPAC. The OPP bill municipalities a base service fee, based on these property counts, and then also bill separately for individual calls of service.

While the OPP is billing the municipalities based on property counts provided by MPAC, the municipalities aren't necessarily able to recoup this amount through taxation because there is a disparity between property counts and property assessments. Municipalities aren't, currently, taxing properties the same way the OPP looks at them and to do so would require changes to the Municipal Act, MPAC explained.

The RMFEO also wants to see a reversal of the practice of counting cell towers, solar farm, pipelines, wind turbines and billboards as individual properties and the township's are charged the full rate for them.

“Not only do they not pay taxes, which makes the rest of the ratepayers paying the extra share, they also do not generate calls for service,” Higgins said.

All the parties involved have agreed to continue this discussion and work on some of these issues in hopes that they can reach a consensus on the OPP billing formula.

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Council mulling over Crow Lake Road speed issue Central Frontenac Council - June 14 by Jeff Green

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contingent of Crow Lake Village residents attended this week’s Central Frontenac Council meeting to hear what Council plans to do after a delegation led by the owners of the The Oaks petitioned Council to set up a pedestrian crosswalk in the village.

In a report to Council, Public Works Manager John Badgley outlined a number of options, including: pedestrian crossovers, which include overhead lights that are triggered by pedestrians hitting a button on one side of the road; courtesy crossing, where stopping is not mandatory; speed bumps; permanent speed signs; traffic signs; and engaging the OPP to enforce speed limits.

In the end, Badgley recommended that traffic signs be installed at a cost of $1,000 to $1,500 to inform drivers that a pedestrian crossing is ahead.

However, Badgley was not present at the meeting, as he is away on vacation. In his absence, road superintendents Rick Commodore and Steve Gould said they had investigated the possibility of temporary speed bumps on both sides of the village.

“The advantage of temporary bumps is that they will not cause problems for the snow plows in the winter because we can remove them,” said Commodore.

Council passed a motion to install the traffic signs and asked Commodore and Gould to bring back pricing on the temporary speed bumps.

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y wife and I lived in Verona for many years; then in 2015 we decided to move to a retirement home for health reasons. I had a top of the line scooter, cost $3,740 in Sept 2014. I wanted this scooter to go to a handicapped person, as I would no longer need it. I phoned a member of Harrowsmith Odd fellows suggesting that I donate said scooter to them; in return I would receive a tax receipt with their guarantee that they would give it to a handicapped person. This was approved at their meeting and I was told I would receive my income tax receipt the next spring.

I phoned February, 2016 as I had not received the tax receipt and was told by a member that the scooter was given to a 20year-old handicapped person in July 2015 and I could not receive a tax receipt as the Insurance scooter wasSpecialty used and they did not know Group s Kingston what condition it was in at this time.

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least one of them was visibly upset, saying Council is doing “nothing for us”. He then added that “the only solution is stop signs.”

Line painting contract approved retroactively CAO Cathy MacMunn learned on Monday that the line painters who were engaged by both South Frontenac and North Frontenac to work on the arterial roads, such as Highway 509 and Road 38, were working their way through South Frontenac and would be willing to do the painting in Central Frontenac at the same price as the other townships,

Big data for small places A

t a session for municipal staff, council and representatives from the not-forprofit sector that was held at the Frontenac County offices on June 13, Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Pender introduced the Big Data for Small Places initiative to Frontenac County.

The initiative is based on a pilot project that took place in Lanark County, which was run

by Bob Leitch and Nelson Rogers of Perth.

It is designed to create focus groups of four or five people to be trained in using available statistical information to do two things: identify key factors that pertain to a specific public issue they are passionate about, and to use that data-based insight to deal with that issue or find a way to obtain funding to do so.

“As small municipalities we don’t have access to the same grants as larger municipalities because we often don’t know how to present our case to funders, through data-

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Frontenac, Leeds and Grenville, and Lanark are about to jump on board and Hastings and Peterborough have expressed interest.

They are planning to seek further funding to reach about $200,000, which will allow them to work with the local counties to identify four or five problems that need solving, and to train existing personnel how to use data to attack those problems.

“Some of those problems will be local in scope, and can be addressed with teams from within one county. Others will be regional and it will be useful to put together teams from two, three or more of the counties,” said Brian Leitch.

The process was started with a round table discussion among the 30 or so people at the event, who tried to narrow down a list of 20 or so issues of concern in Frontenac County to a list of five. The list of 20 included transportation, economic development, the impact to tourism, libraries and halls, health hubs, communal servicing and more. After

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In terms of new residential units, permits for three have been sold this year, whereas five had been sold at this time in 2015 and three in 2014.

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613-333-1901 bright.a@gmail.com • St. Paul's Lutheran Church will have a Memorial Service on Sunday, June 26 at 2pm. A light lunch will follow.

• Denbigh Recreation invites you to celebrate Canada Day with a fireworks show at Denbigh Heritage Park at dusk on July 1. Donations appreciated.

• The kids’ TD Summer Reading Program will run every Wednesday at the library in July and August, starting July 6th. Sign up at the library today! Some new arrivals on the shelves; non-fiction: Building Sheds, Build Your Own Back Yard Club, The Many Deaths of Tom Thomson, and The Wind Farm Scam; in fiction: Ink & Bone (Lisa Unger), Foreign Agent (Brad Thor), The Nest (Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney), Summer Secrets (Jane Green); DVDs: A Bone To Pick, The Benefactor, Joyful Noise, The Revenant & Triple 9.

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• The regular general meeting of the Arden Legion will be held June 18 at 11 am, instead of at the end of the month.

• The Fireman’s Bass Derby will be held Sat. June 18 as well. Tickets are $10 per person, available at the Arden Legion, with the weigh-ins at both the Mountain Grove and Arden fire halls. There will be prizes for the largest fish and total weight. For more information please contact Doug Scott at 335-2744 or Art Cowdy at 375-8337.

• That evening, strap on your dancing shoes and attend the first Kennebec Community Centre Open Mic., 6 pm to 10 pm. Admission is $2 per person. Everyone is welcome.

• On Saturday June 25 the Mountain Grove United Church

will hold their annual BBQ Supper and Silent Auction. There are 2 different meals to choose from: steak or hamburger.

Each meat dish comes with a baked potato, beans, coleslaw, dinner roll, dessert and a beverage. Reservations can be made for the 5 pm sitting or 6 pm sitting by contacting Nancy 335-5715, Judy 279-5673 or Helen 335-2700. The steak meal is $15; the adult hamburg meal $10; kids' burger/ hot dog meal $5. Kids under 5 are free.

• The much anticipated Fashion Show, sponsored by the Kennebec Rec. Committee will be held Saturday June 25, at the Kennebec Community Centre. Tickets for this event have been sold out for months. If you are lucky enough to hold a ticket, please remember that the show begins at 7 pm.

This is a licensed by the LLBO event and I’m told there will be many surprises in store for the evening.

• The Henderson United Church is planning their Annual Yard Sale, which will be held this year on Friday & Saturday July 1 & 2. The sale for both days will be 8 am to noon.

Donations of “gently used items” will be welcome from June 24 to June 30. Please call 336-2467 or 336-2965 for more information or guidelines for donations.

• The Learning Curve Gardens, next to the Arden Batik, will be held Tuesday and Friday 1 to 5, as weather permits or crops are available.

• Theresa Smith is still holding her Jamberry mini sessions at the Arden Legion 1 to 2 pm., Tuesdays, until further notice.

This is a free and fun time and is available to all ages.

• Congratulations are extended to Gordon Wright who became an Honorary Member of the Regimental Association, with the title of Bard of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa.

This is certainly a well deserved award for a really good guy.

• Condolences are extended to Reverend Darin MacKinnon on the passing of his beloved grandmother.

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• An enormous “Thank you!” to Tricia Dominik for her insightful presentation on the 3 Ds: Dementia, Delirium, and Depression last Friday at Pine Meadow. Thank you to all who came out to hear her speak. We left with an extensive handout explaining the 3 D’s, means to better care for those suffering, and our questions answered! This event was sponsored by Pine Meadow’s Family Council. Check out their bulletin board at Pine Meadow, take a pamphlet, and for those with family and/or a friend living at Pine Meadow, join the council.

• At a special “Last Supper” yesterday, the Lions said goodbye to their president and some of the Land O’ Lakes Lions’ board as their term came to a close. The Lions wish to thank Marilyn Bolender for her dedicated service as president of the Lions for the past four years. Her contributions to the club will not be forgotten. The Lions welcome “Red” Emond as their new president. The Lions are always looking for more members. With all that the club does, you will not be

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• The Cloyne Pioneer Museum opens with great excitement on Saturday, June 25! Those attending are asked to bring their lawn chair, their singing voice, and their appetite as they enjoy a BBQ and the music of the Pickled Chicken Stringed Band. The festivities begin at 11am.

• Right next to the museum, at the Barrie Township Hall, another event will be taking place. Riverhouse Antiques will be holding a colossal Three Estate Sale from 9am to 4pm.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale will go directly to the Cloyne and District Historical Society. All are invited to drop by before or after the festivities at the museum. Whenever you can, make sure to visit this amazing sale!

• Hopefully members of the Cloyne and District Historical Society will be able to catch their breath after hosting their Saturday event as they continue with yet another one on June 26! On Sunday at 9am, the historical society will travel to the Gaeltacht in Tamworth to partake in the largest festival of singing and dancing outside of Ireland.

• The Land O’ Lakes Quilters are hosting a Trunk Show on Tuesday June 28. Manon Hunt will be showcasing her collection of quilts. Manon is a member of the arts community in the Land O’ Lakes area. You are welcome to attend and stay for lunch. This event begins at 10am and continues to 12 noon at the Pineview Free Methodist Church in Cloyne.

• Father’s Day is June 19, so let’s take this time to reflect on those people in our lives whom we call Father or Dad. Whether he is a biological or adoptive father, stepfather, or a father figure and mentor, let us take time to call, text, email, or drop by and thank him. And for those dads who have gone before us, take a moment in quiet thought or prayer and thank them for all they did for us. Happy Father’s Day to all!

• Thank you to everyone for contacting me with your events.

As a “newbie” to this area, I love learning about all the great activities going on and writing about them! I would also love to write about what those in attendance thought about the event. As I am never close to my cell phone, it is much easier for me if I receive your request/feedback by email. However, if you do not have email, I ask for your patience while I get back to you.

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• Enjoy dinner and dancing with "Bit of Nostalgia" at the Golden Links Hall on June 18. A beef/turkey cold plate dinner will begin at 6pm followed by dancing at 7:30pm. Cost is $20 per person. For tickets or information please call 3722410. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.

• The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Golf Tournament will take place at the Colonnade Golf and Country Club on June 25.

1pm shot gun start, best ball, 18 holes, power carts, prizes, silent auction and much more. A chicken BBQ dinner is included. Entry fee is $100 per person. To book your team call Jim 770-8291, Jamie 331-6101 or Brenda 372-2410. All proceeds go to Camp Trillium.

• The congregation of St. Paul's United Church Harrowsmith invites you to attend their final service on June 26 at 11am. Join them as they share memories and celebrate the 166 years the church has served the community of Harrowsmith.

• Canada Day is fast approaching and the Harrowsmith S and A Club is hard at work. Please contact Pam Morey at moreyp@kos.net if you would like to spend an hour or two volunteering for this event. 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

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during the day; any interested bands can also contact Pam. Any organization or business interested in participating in the Canada Day parade please contact Dan at 372-1910.

• Words to live by: If the past comings knocking don't answer it. It has nothing new to tell you. Have a great week.

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• Henderson United Church is seeking your gently used items for their annual gigantic yard sale on Friday & Sat. July 1 & 2 at the Henderson Hall from 8am to 12 noon. Donations welcomed from June 24-30; however, there is no room for sofas and large appliances. So, please round up your good quality items and arrange a time with the church folks to bring it to the hall. Contacts are at 613-336-2467, 336-2965, or 336-2347 . This yard sale is always popular and features many bargains. All proceeds aid the church.

• Deepest sympathy to Julie and Mike Gauvin, and James Matte in the death of their sister Mary Ann. • Howard Gibbs reports that his grandson, Riley, is a fine athlete and they have been watching some of his games in Kingston.

• Great to see Terry and Sharon Mercer home for the weekend recently.

• Henderson United Church will cancel their regular morning service this Sunday (June 19) and instead will hold the Henderson United Church Cemetery service on site at the cemetery at 2pm. Chairs are provided under the shady maple tree, and the rain location is the church. Many refreshed grave flowers can be seen and the grass, as usual, looks fantastic.

• Pine Meadow Nursing Home buzzed with excitement when the family council and chairperson, Brenda Martin, organized a special speaker and presentation by Mayor Frances Smith of Central Frontenac Township, who offered a $12,500 cheque for the Pine Meadow window project.

Brenda introduced the family council; the mayor; “yours truly”; management board chair, Bill Cox; and administrator, Margaret Palimaka. Bill Cox, chair of the Board of Management accepted the cheque, thanking Central Frontenac Township, and previous donors – North Frontenac Township, Northbrook Lions Club, and private donors – noting that the current balance in the window project was $47,544.

Now thanks to Central Frontenac Township the current balance is $60,044. The total cost of the project is $136,225, therefore five windows will be completed in 2016. Then folks paused for some yummy snacks, refreshments and visiting followed by a fantastic time of learning led by Tricia Dominik, a psychogeriatric resource consultant. Tricia, who spent her summers at Tumblehome Lodge as a youth a few years ago, really provided information and hope to everyone as she explored the topics of dementia, delirium, and depression. We all came away inspired, enthused and excited about Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Administrator Margaret Palimaka thanked all who so kindly helped to financially support the windows at Pine Meadow. She noted that folks from all the surrounding areas are so helpful and generous, thus exuding confidence that the balance of the funds needed will be realized sooner than later.

• Bears have been spotted, but they do run away and don't like the sounds of clapping or an air horn that startles them.

My word they are big critters, and swift runners.

• As promised, each week I'll feature an inductee into the Land O’Lakes Traditional Music Hall of Fame. The first musician is Reg Weber, who for many years ran a music store in

Northbrook and Perth until Parkinson's disease forced his retirement in early 2015. New medication has kicked in and Reg can now play his beloved guitar once again. Reg will be the first member to be inducted into the Land O’Lakes Traditional Music Hall of Fame happening as part of the Flinton Community Jamboree (July 29-31).

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• A Musician’s circle is held Thursday evenings, 7pm at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke. All musicians welcome and all genres of music (country, jazz, folk, easy listening, blue grass etc.); $5; info: Matt Churchill (273-9005).

• Upcoming 200th Anniversary celebration events: Perth & District Historical Society presents a historical mapping project demonstration at Algonquin College in Perth campus library, 7 Craig St., tonight, June 16, 7:30pm. Computers will be available for attendees to access the online historical maps or request mentoring assistance from team members.

In the end, you will know how to access this free online data base from your home to find out who the first settlers/pioneers on your property were.

• The Lanark Wild Food Club is inviting you to a Heritage Herb & Wild Food walk on June 18, 10am at the Conlon Farm baseball diamonds (Perth). The historic uses of six main herbs will be discussed including: wild Leek, wild Strawberry, Calamus (Sweet flag), Chokecherry, Common Plantain and wild Violets. Wild Blueberry and other plants are also featured during the tour. You will learn how the original settlers of the area would have prepared and used the plants. For more information, please email summerstudent@ tayvalleytwp.ca • Lack of access to affordable transportation is a challenge for many residents living in rural communities and is a contributing factor in the decline of rural population. Lanark County is hosting a public information session on the Lanark County Public Transportation Solutions Study on June 22, 3pm at the administration building, 99 Christie Lake Rd., Perth. A summary of the study can be found at www.lanarkcounty.ca under “What's New” and you can also submit your comments on the website.

• The annual Perth Kilt Run is June 24 – 26, and on Sat. June 25, the ABC Association will once again host a café in the band shell at Stewart Park. It’s the perfect (shady) spot to take a break and enjoy a spot of tea and delicious homemade scones. There is free music in Stewart Park throughout the day. A highlight this year is an invitation to the public to join the band Fiddlehead Soup in Scottish and medieval dances between set changes. There will also be a contra dance with the Celtic band Ecosse from 8:40 to 9:30.

• At another 200th Anniversary event on June 5, a local veteran of the War of 1812 and the founder of Glen Tay hamlet, Captain Joshua Adams, was honoured in a graveside ceremony at the Old Methodist Cemetery in Perth, attended

PAGE 5 by area dignitaries and family members from across Canada and the United States. A War of 1812 was dedicated on Joshua Adams’ gravestone. I would like to encourage readers to seek out the War of 1812 veterans in their own local cemeteries. Please feel free to email me with your findings.

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• The Arden Pastoral charge was saddened to announce that Rev. Darin's grandmother had passed away in PEI, so the luncheon that was planned in his honor has been postponed for a later date. Sarah Hale was the supply minister.

• Happy birthday to Glenda Sly, Angela Hart, Patsy Quin, Dave Campbell, Leslie Whiteman, Zachary Sjostrom, Beverley Ruttan, Jack Deline, Lorie Fox, Julie Rose, Jim Gray, Wayne Gray.

• Happy Anniversary to Doug & Edith Bridgen, Ralph & Debby Smith, John & Janice Morrow, Linda & Jim Gray, Ed & Florence Warren.

• The Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club will host an "All you can eat "breakfast on June 18 from 8-11am at the Parham United Church CE building. Adults $7.

• Granite Ridge Educational Centre in Sharbot Lake held their athletic banquet on June 7. Special awards in various sports were handed out to the deserving athletes. A delicious chicken supper was served to the students and their family before the awards. Thanks to Anne Howes and Amy McDonald and their team, who prepared the meal. Masters of Ceremonies were Cassy Lowery and Taylor Welch. Principal McDonald welcomed everyone. The guest speaker was Evan Karagiozov, a former student from Sharbot Lake, who now is involved with sports at Queen's.

• Land O' Lakes seniors’ club met on June 8 at Mountain Grove Community hall, with President John Purdon taking roll call by asking each member "How do you relax?" Theresa Lowery won a contest that Marilyn had about different kinds of soap. John read some jokes from his happiness file, which made everyone laugh. Happy Birthday was sung to Norma Harper and Sylvia Powers, and anniversary greetings were given to Archie & Marilyn for June 24, 56 years.

Everyone enjoyed the potluck meal. It was decided to have a July meeting on July 13 with a barbeque at the Meeks’.

• On June 18 there will be an open mic at Arden Community hall, 6-10pm, audience $2; refreshments available.

• Thinking of Sally Hayes, King Stinchcombe, David Fox, Nancy Forbert, Ellart Stitt, Dora Scott, Harold & Doreen Warren, Sandy Scott, Elgin Young.

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• We attended the Bedford Jam on June 12 and the hall was packed with entertainers and the audience. Why go to Nashville when there is so much talent and great country music here in our backyard? Only $2 for the audience. Thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for providing some great snacks.

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• Snow Road Community Hall held its potluck supper on June 8. Johanna Cumberbirch, Janis Brown, Lorie Ryder and Joelle Hubner McLean were responsible for the decor. About 42 people attended; lots of great

dishes and desserts were supplied and served by the community. It was also John & Sheila Kittle's farewell dinner; they are leaving our community at the end of June.

Peter Cumberbirch, Don Brown, and Connie Halliday all gave warm, heartfelt wishes for the Kittles and they were presented with a lovely bouquet of flowers by Johanna Cumberbirch. Birthdays were John French, Eva Webster, Jerry Lichty and Olive Allen. Cake provided by Karen Paterson.

• Prayers and get well wishes to Harriet Riddell.

• On Sunday, June 26 at 11am, the Elphin Presbyterian Church will celebrate its 170th anniversary. The worship leader will be Rev. Bob Hill. The joint choir will provide special music. An anniversary luncheon will follow the service. All are welcome. At 2pm, the

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Crawford Cemetery Service will be held, led

by Rev. Bob Hill.

• There will be a Strawberry Social at Snow Road Hall on Sat. June 25 from 6 till 8pm.

Come and have your dessert with us.

• Music Night is June 30. David Ross MacDonald from Australia will be performing, 7-9pm.

• Hosts for Coffee Break on Friday morning were Linda & Reg Chappel. Nice to see Ellie Mae out again enjoying a coffee.

• What a fantastic night at Granite Ridge Education Centre on June 10. Three big stars performed all in the body of one man, Stephen Goodberry. He is such a talented man.

He was right on with every performer, Neil Diamond, Roy Orbison, and my favourite, Elvis. His son, Eric, introduced them. He and his father sang a beautiful song together. His wife, Debra, started the show with a Karen Carpenter song. She's a beautiful singer.

There was a silent auction, at which I got two Elvis tin chocolate boxes for my Elvis shrine.

But my best part of the night was a beautiful pink scarf from Elvis and a hug (be still my heart). Of course I couldn't sleep all night after that. I was all shook up, I felt like I was 16 again. The place was decorated beautifully with white tablecloths, red serviettes, and red flowers, and there were cheese & crackers, squares, punch, and non-alcohol wine.

Thanks to everyone who worked behind the scenes, it takes a lot of work to put these things together. It sure is appreciated. I'm sure they did well in their fundraiser. Thank you Stephen Goodberry and family for such a beautiful evening.

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volunteers are welcome. The Verona Car Show is a non-profit event with all proceeds going to the Verona Community Association.

These proceeds fund year-round free events such as the Christmas in the Village Day, Christmas Dinner, Family Skating day and Music in the Park.

• 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 welcome.

• Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club is having their Community Breakfast - ALL YOU CAN EAT!! Sat. June 18th. 8 am to 11:00 am $7 per person ages 13 yrs and up. $3 ages 6 - 12, under 6 Free at the Parham United Church C.E. Building 1035 Wagerville Road, Parham. In Support of "Relay for Life" North and Central Frontenac. Come enjoy a delicious hot breakfast and lots of good company!

• Prince Charles Public School is holding their annual School Talent Show on Monday June 20. 12:30 performance and 6:30 performance with a BBQ starting at 5:45. Everyone is welcome • Prince Charles Public School will have a Dedication Ceremony on Friday, June 24 for the Memorial Tree in Memory of former students Kevin Grant, Jem Rose-Harvey and BJ James at 12:30 pm. Everyone is very welcome.

• Verona Pentecostal Church will be hosting Family Celebration Weekend June 24 to 26. There will be market vendors, air castles, garage sale and even a petting zoo.

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• Change in time!! The next Verona Car Show volunteer meeting will be Tues. June 21, 7:30 pm at the Verona Lions Club. New

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• Thanks to everyone who attended the Tribute Night with Stephen Goodberry.

• Are you all ready for Relay for Life? There is still time to register a team, as a survivor, or volunteer, as well as to purchase your luminary or sponsor any of the participants or teams that are coming out to walk the track. The line up of entertainment is well worth the price of admission - oh right....there is no charge Pick You Own for admission but donations will be graciously accepted Orders taken for picked or berries as we fight this fight to end Cancer. Will you join us??

Events start at noon but you will want to arrive early to check out the silent auction, to view the camp sites of Centreville 378-2583 our participants and to enjoy as much as you can of the Please call ahead for picking conditions events of the day. Hope to see you there!!!

• Happy 80th birthday to Ron O’Brien (June 9) • Be sure to drop by Revell Ford Lincoln in Verona to their 80th Anniversary on Friday June 17, noon to 4.

• Saturday June 25 there will be an Open Mic at the IOOF Hall in Parham. Come out and join the fun. Spon$30 Fee; sign up by July 1 sored by Mayflower Lodge for more information call for ages 3 to 18 613-279-2852.

• June 26 is the 49th Anniversary of the Centenary Pastal Charge to be held at Parham United with Sharbot Lake United congregation joining them. Guest speaker 11:30am - 2:30pm will be Sarah Magie. Please Relay for Life, Parham fair grounds join us at 11 am.

• Congratulations to the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy on their 25th Anniversary. What a valued asset to our area 9am - 1pm Nick and Jocelyn and the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market, Oso Beach pharmacy are. Thank you for all that you do. or mail registration & cheque to: • There is a Firemen's Bass Derby this Sat June Central Frontenac Soccer, 18 - weigh in at the Arden & c/o 3158 Bell Line Rd. Mountain Grove Fire Halls, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 tickets are $10 - info 613375-8337 or 613-335-2730 For more details and to print registration form • If you are lighting up your visit www.cfsoccer.net burnables, be sure to phone the township to see if the fire Email us at: frontenacsoccer@gmail.com ban is on, as it is very dry Call Jen Farnum: 613-305-3214 even with the recent rain

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OMPAH Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com 613-479-2570 Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca 613-479-2855

• The Re-Use day happened on Saturday at Clar-Mill Hall.

Despite the rainy day, plenty of folks came out with their ‘no

longer wanted’ items and most went home with very little left over in their trunks or trailers. Of course, many also went home with treasures gathered from others. It was a cheery group, who were delighted to give and take items with no money changing hands. There are plans in the works for another Re-Use Day, so start gathering your unwanted articles now.

• The annual Bass Derby is coming up on Sat. & Sun. June 18 & 19. It is a ‘catch and release’ event and takes place on Palmerston Lake. Contact Rose or Denis at 479-2176 • There are piles of gravel in the lot just up from the community centre. Ompah Community Volunteers President Rose Boivin presents a $50,000 cheque This area is in the process of being de- to North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins. The cheque was the volunteers’ promveloped as a rest area on the Hwy 509 ised portion of the now-completed renovations to the Ompah fire hall.

Four Seasons Scenic Drive. The plan is to have a a covered shelter. This is a needed service as there are few parking area, picnic tables, port-a-potties and, if funds allow, other places like it along the way.

Central Frontenac donates to Pine Meadow

by Brenda Martin rances Smith, Mayor of Central Frontenac was on hand at Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook on June 10 to present the home with a cheque for $12,500 towards the window project. Rev. Jean Brown and Brenda Martin, chair of Pine Meadow's Family Council, made a presentation to the Township of Central Frontenac earlier in the year and both were present on Friday to update the results of this campaign. Pine Meadow needs to replace 11 bay windows at a total cost of $136,000. With the donation from Central Frontenac, funds raised to date are over $60,000. We are

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grateful to the Township of North Frontenac, who earlier this year donated $25,000, as well as the Northbrook Lions who have donated $5,000 to this project. The balance has all come from private donations. Work begins soon to complete five of these windows this summer. Following the cheque presentation, the group enjoyed an educational session from Tricia Dominik, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant.

The event was sponsored by Pine Meadow Family Council in celebration of Family Council Week. Pine Meadow is a program of Land O'Lakes Community Services.

Parham Tichborne - from pg 6 • It is with great sadness that the members of Ivy Leaf Rebakah Lodge have decided to amalgamate with Princess Elizabeth in Harrowsmith due to lack of members. Ivy Leaf was first instituted in 1947.

• Thinking of you to Steven Steele, Doug Wagar, Dianne (Noonan) Cribbes, Greg Kennedy, Vivian Hannah, Mary Cronk, Roy Benn and all the folks in Orlando, Florida.

• Lots of bears have been spotted in the area so beware.

• Happy Birthday to Penny Cota, Patsy Quinn, John Morrow, Ben Lusk, Penny Ellsworth, Jason Lowery, Alicia Cota, Donna Ducharme, Denise Neadow, Phillip Smith, Sherry & Cheryl Ferguson, Glenda Sly. • Congratulations to Rebecca Goodfellow on her recent engagement!

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• Get your bingo daubers ready for tomorrow night. Fri June 17 is the Plevna firefighters’ monthly bingo at the hall from 7-9pm. Come on out and win some cash prizes!

• Sat June 25 is the season opening of the Cloyne Pioneer Museum at 11 am with a barbeque and the Pickled Chicken Stringed Band. Remember to bring a chair!

• Bass season opens up Sat. June 18 and to bring it in with a bang is the annual and highly anticipated Palmerton Lake Bass Derby! It is catch and release and every kid entered gets a prize! For more info, please call Double S Sports and Marina, 613-479-2176 • Please remember there will be no Jack’s Jam at the hall now until September. Everybody is taking the summer off to rest their singing voices!

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FRONTENAC NEWS - Fishing & Boating Edition

June 16, 2016

Fishing and Boating supplement: A wiser boater today by the Safe Boating Council

“It happened so quick. One minute you’re having the most fun of your life, the next minute you’re struggling for your life”.

That was Dave Kimpinski’s comment after nearly drowning in a boating accident.

Dave and his young son, Curtis, were pulling Dave’s niece Amanda on an inflatable tube in their small outboard powered boat.

Suddenly Dave saw the large wake from another boat right in front of them. He leaned across to prevent his son Curtis from falling in but instead went overboard himself.

Dave wasn’t wearing a lifejacket. His boat started to make lazy circles while Curtis cried out for his dad.

Amanda saw her uncle struggling to stay afloat and began to swim after him.

Fortunately, Amanda was prepared for the water and was wearing a lifejacket. She reached her uncle and Dave grabbed on to her.

Curtis, meanwhile, pulled the safety lanyard on the motor just like he’d seen his dad do and the boat stopped moving.

Amanda and Dave were able to get back to their boat and climb aboard.

Dave was lucky. He was lucky that Amanda was wearing a lifejacket and able to help him. He was lucky that his little boy managed to stop their boat.

Dave Kimpinksi will tell you today that he is a much wiser boater now.

Our loved ones are precious and unfortunately none of us can predict when potential disaster might strike. Dave Kimpinski knows that firsthand. A fun day of tubing nearly turned deadly because he decided not to wear a lifejacket.

Today’s lifejackets look nothing like the lifejackets and vests of even 10 years ago.

Think of the first cell phones - how bulky and awkward they were. Think of today’s mobile

phones: sleek, slim, lightweight.

That’s what lifejackets and personal flotation devices are like today. Materials are lighter, stronger and more comfortable to wear. And the new, approved inflatable life vests and personal flotation devices lie flat around your shoulders like a collar.

For years, the Canadian Safe Boating Council has been urging boaters to take the necessary precautions and always wear a lifejacket on the water.

Many times boaters will proudly tell boating safety officials that they always have their lifejackets on board their boats, just like the law demands.

The CSBC applauds this but reminds those boaters that a lifejacket isn’t intended to save the life of the boat. It’s meant to save the life of the human being on the boat!

So if you fall in the water without your lifejacket on your body, that fine sense of pride in having lifejackets on board won’t help keep you floating.

Not long ago, the CSBC conducted an experiment. The Council selected roughly half a dozen volunteers, both young and old and asked them to jump into a swimming pool and, once in the water, attempt to get into a lifejacket.

All the participants said afterwards how difficult it was to perform that seemingly simple task. Few of them managed to select lifejackets that were the right size when they were in the pool. Rob Hall, one of the volunteers, summed it up best when he remarked “I think it’s way too tough to put on a lifejacket in the water, to have to put it on after your boat’s flipped over”.

And if it was tough for volunteers in a swimming pool, imagine how difficult it would be in a real-life situation in a lake, river or ocean with individuals overcome by panic and fear.

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he Canadian Power and Sail Squadron (CPSS) is a 75-year-old organization devoted to boating in Canada. The local affiliate, Kingston Power and Sail (KPS) is offering a free program to promote safety and help boaters comply with boating regulations.

Stephen Duggan, who lives on Eagle Lake, is a member of KPS and he has organized a Recreational Vehicle Courtesy Checks (RVCC) program for local lakes.

Two free safety check rallies will be held for boaters in the near future.

The first will be at Eagle Lake on Sunday, June 26 at Parham Landing (from Road 38, take Eagle Lake Road to the end).

The second will be held at Sharbot Lake on Sunday July 3 at the government dock, adjacent to the K&P Railway Park, near the Central Frontenac Township office on Elizabeth Street.

Both rallies are from 10am to 3pm.

A local marina, Sharbot Lake Marina, is offering a 10% discount on safety equipment needed to pass the check.

The safety requirements and criteria for the check are published by Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety in their Safe Boating Guide, which can be found by searching the keywords “safe boating guide Canada” on Google.

The check takes about 15 to 30 minutes to complete, depending on the size of the boat.

Boaters who have on board the equipment as outlined in the Safe Boating Guide will receive a 2016 decal that can be displayed on their boat. Authorities will be able to see that the check has been done and give that boat a pass. The check is anonymous; only generic information (boat size and type, complete or uncompleted) is provided to Transport Canada for review.

The foremost purpose of the program is to ensure the safety of everyone in or on the water, but as well, law enforcement levies hefty fines ($200 per offence) for each piece of missing safety equipment, which can add up to thousands of dollars.

The KPS points out in their communications that drinking and boating is not only unsafe, it is illegal and jeopardizes the safety and enjoyment of all those on the water.

Finally, KPS reminds boaters to wear their personal floatation device (PFD) or lifejacket on the water; 80% of boating fatalities involve boaters not wearing them.

Similar events are scheduled for this summer at Charleston Lake, and in Portland, Westport and Rockport.

The KPS is also open to setting up similar programs on other lakes with large boating populations. For further information, contact Steve Duggan at sduggan77@gmail.com

Tragic start to boating season OPP calls for shift in attitudes about lifejackets, alcohol and overall safety on water

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s of May 19 this year, there were eight boating deaths in six separate incidents on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled waterways so far, which is almost three times as many as the same time last year.

Tragically, none of this season’s eight victims was wearing a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) or lifejacket. Investigations into these deaths also revealed that alcohol was likely a factor in all but one of the six incidents.

Six of this year’s victims were engaged in kayaking or canoeing activities and entered the water by either falling overboard or capsizing.

The two remaining incidents involved a small overloaded outboard boat that ultimately swamped, as well as a personal watercraft occurrence that involved the operator falling off.

Sadly, two women and five of the six men who died in these tragic incidents were

young adults between 21 and 28 years of age. Recreational boating and paddling is a great way to spend time outdoors and can be a safe, positive experience. Having safety gear on board is not only the law but can turn a sudden, life-threatening ordeal into one that is survivable.

Heading into the busy boating season, the OPP wants to dispel any notion that fatal boating incidents on OPP-patrolled waterways usually involve motorized vessels.

“A significant number of the boating deaths we investigate every year involve canoes and kayaks. Because the victims were not wearing a lifejacket, the majority of them died either because they could not swim; the water was too cold; or they were impaired by alcohol or drugs. I cannot stress enough how significantly a properly worn lifejacket improves your chance of survival when you

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: opening of bass season for 2016 Bass season opening marks peak fishing and boating W

ith the opening of the season this weekend, all of the major sport fish in Ontario, including walleye, trout, muskie, pan fish species, pike, and of course, bass, are available for fishing.

Along with the closing down of schools for the summer and the appearance of red Canadian flags on white hats and t-shirts in anticipation of Canada Day, there can be no more doubt that summer is here - never mind that wood stoves were being fired up across the region earlier this week.

To mark the occasion there are bass derbies taking place at many area lakes this weekend. Fancy bass boats are tuned up and ready to go; tackle boxes are being checked and inventoried to make sure everything is there; parents are checking the SPF value of sunscreen; and some kids are even looking up from their phones and thinking about getting out of doors for a day.

The perennial questions that come up where bass are concerned are: where are they on the lake? How can they be coaxed onto the line? And then how can they be reeled in?

Big Jim McLaughlin, a Canadian fishing icon who publishes the informative free quarterly magazine “Just Fishing”, will be making his annual appearance at the Palmerston Lake Derby in Ompah this Saturday. McLaughlin knows a thing or two about how to catch bass.

One of the techniques he advocates is drop shotting.

The hook, generally with a small plastic worm as bait, is set about 18 inches above a line weight. The line is simply dropped from the side of the boat and sunk. The line is left taut in the water and a simple back and forth motion is used to catch the attention of the fish. There are variations and subtleties to the technique, but it is relatively simple nonetheless and has proven to be successful.

There is some interesting science to this, and in the latest issue of “Just Fishing” there is an article by Queen's University Biology Professor and fishing enthusiast, Dr. Bruce Tufts. Extrapolating from scientific studies into other species, Tufts concludes that when it comes to fishing lures, for all species, but for bass in particular, colour might be more of an attraction for the person buying the lure than for the fish they are trying to catch.

Tufts asks the question, why would fish strike at bait

OPP report - continued from page 8 are in any type of boat and suddenly find yourself in the water,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, Commander of Traffic Safety and Operational Support.

The OPP is counting on everyone being on board with making it a safe boating season in Ontario. If you suspect that a person is operating any type of boat while impaired, call 9-1-1 and report them.

that does not resemble anything they weekend to see the outcome. Day would normally eat, and cites studies trips are then worth it when the lake into various species (birds as well as has been fished many times over fish) that demonstrate that there are because now we have a basic idea certain key factors, such as shape where to go. We know, at the very and motion, that stimulate the animal least, we have a starting point for the to react. next trip.”

The brain reacts to certain stimuli.

The best way to learn about a new It does not wait until it is sure that the lake, according to Digravio, is to ask stimulus is from what it wants; it makes the campsite and resort owners what assumptions. There is a biological admakes for a successful day on their vantage to this because for fish in parlake. Since they tend to know the ticular the prey moves fast, so the first lake and it is in their interest to see sign, a flash of light or the appearance people enjoy themselves, they are of a shape in the periphery, is enough likely to be helpful. to prompt a strike. Waiting to make However, there will be little help this sure it is a worm or a fly and not a lure weekend from fellow fishers on Bull will lead to a hungry fish.

Lake in the Elm Tree area of Central As an angler, Tufts hastens to menFrontenac, on Palmerston Lake in tion, as does McLaughlin himself North Frontenac, and on many other whenever he gives a presentation, lakes in Central Frontenac. that in fishing there is nothing that is That's because there are a nummore relevant than personal experiber of fishing derbies taking place to ence and a willingness to adapt. start the season off with a flourish.

The theme is taken up by the web- Jim and Cheryl Mitchell had a great start to The Palmerston Lake Bass Derby, site Bestbassfishinglures.com, which their fishing season by catching these pike on an annual catch and release event lists the five most popular types Sharbot Lake in the space of about three hours that takes place on Sat. and Sun. of lures. They are, in order, plastic two weeks ago. Now they can fish for bass too. June 18 & 19, features a $750 first worms, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jigs, prize for adults and $100 for juniors, and topwater lures. The choice of lure relates to the style of as well as gift prizes. For info and to register, contact Rose fishing being employed, and each also requires a different at doubles211@gmail.com or 866-661-4939 technique when the hook is hit by a fish.

A new event this year is being run by Woodland Park on Going to different locations on a lake; trying drop shotting Bull Lake, west of Arden on Saturday. With prizes valued as well as casting; trying different lures; are all necessary to over $2,500, it has proved to be a hot ticket, and only 4 catch fish on familiar or unfamiliar lakes. spots are left. Interested parties should call Mary at 613A quick look at the fishing guide on the Land O'Lakes 335-3240.

Tourist map shows that both small and largemouth bass are There is also a derby being put on by the Central Frontenac commonly fished on all the lakes in Frontenac and Lennox Firefighters on Saturday, June 18 as well (see the ad on and Addington. Mosque Lake in North Frontenac is the only this page). For this derby, fish can be caught on any lake lake on the list of 75 lakes that does not include at least and brought to the Mountain Grove or Arden Fire Halls for one of the two types of bass. There are some lakes in the weigh-in. There are prizes for largest fish and total weight Verona region: Hambly, Rock, and Howe, and North and for four fish. The price is right - $10. For information, call Art South Otter Lake near (and in) Frontenac Park that are not Cowdy at 613-375-8337 or Virgina Gray at 613-335-2730. small mouth lakes according to the map.

Generally, however, there are bass in all the lakes; but where to find them?

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The Open House will be held on June 25, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. A formal presentation on the draft plan will be made by planning staff at 9:30 a.m. at the Clar-Mill Community Hall, 6598 Buckshot Lake Road, Plevna, Ontario. Township Council will be in attendance.

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Gardeners know all the dirt!

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ardens are never made by sitting in the shade and our local Land O’Lakes Garden Club members are prime examples of busy folks. The months of April, May and June are chock-a-block full of jobs as we cleaned up from winter, prepared the soil for planting and finally got to the best occupation -planting new seeds and plants.

An early morning line up was the order of the day on May 28 at our annual plant sale. Thank you to all our members and non-members who donated plants for this great cause.

Our membership knows just what buyers want and spend enormous amounts of time separating and replanting vigorous specimens from their own gardens in pots. Remember these plants are acclimatized to our local conditions and will not be like fussy plants from further afield that take time to adjust to our acidic soil.

This was my first year and I was astonished by the number and quality of the plants for sale. The Don Cuddy family of Harlowe did an amazing job of starting vegetable seedlings and we were privileged to be the recipients of many beautiful heirloom tomato plants, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants and herbs to sell. This is a generous donation from the Cuddys that is very much appreciated by our garden club.

For those of you who missed the sale, don’t forget it next year, as you will find a wide variety of plant and vegetable seedlings at nominal expense. We hold the plant sale every year on the Saturday after the May long weekend, so mark your calendars for next year. By then you can pop those tomato plants into the garden, as frost danger is normally past.

There are plenty of helpers at the sale to answer your garden questions and get you started producing food. The money we earn is turned back into the community in various ways and some of it goes toward a bursary for children interested in pursuing their post-secondary education in the Environmental and Horticulture fields.

We hope you notice the community planters that dot our neighbourhoods. They are the rectangular black boxes, like the one in front of the Cloyne Post Office. Freshly touched up for the summer, with renewed soil and compost, they were

June 16, 2016

By Rosemary Teed

well planted by our member teams on June 3 with beautiful annuals. Local businesses donate a small fee, which goes directly to our expenses in filling the planters, and we are grateful to every business and individual who makes that possible. When you see a planter in front of one of our local business locations, please make a comment to the owner as this beautifies our community and those folks are instrumental in making that happen.

Business owners assume the responsibility of watering the planters throughout the summer while our member teams check on them periodically to ensure all’s well and blooming.

Take a walk along Little Pond Road and wander through the lovely little Pioneer Cemetery, which memSpring clean up day at Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook. bers have lovingly restored. From an overgrown bush L-r: Denise Brundage, Karen Stinson, Lynn McEvoy, Sue Barchard, it has been transformed and every year we make imSue Whyte, Jane Jeffreys, Rosemary Teed, Elaine Miller, Nellie Hobbs provements. This year you would have found many vol& Chris Bacon (Heather Machan not pictured). Photo by Mary Kelly unteer members moving gravel to renew the pathways as well as enjoying a great lunch. Do have a look!

Pine Meadow Nursing Home is blooming too, thanks to our Besides all the planting we have been up to, a big and wonderful volunteer members. There is no one that is withexciting project is planned and underway for our Canadian out a job helping out in these spring months in our garden 150th Birthday of Confederation. We are keeping the details club. You need to know that our levels of experience in garunder wraps for now but want to make a special thank you to dening and our interests in what we grow are wide-ranging.

Brad Douglas of Home Hardware in Northbrook for making a Some have gardened a lifetime; some a few weeks. Some wonderful donation toward our objective. Thank you Brad! members love a vegetable patch; others care for growing cut A couple of things we can tell you are: It will be a show- flowers. Maybe there is an interest in shrubbery or herbs or stopper and the community will be invited to the opening. just an interest in hearing our monthly speaker and having Watch this newspaper for more details. And one other thing: some social time. We gladly accept all visitors and hope you think about planting all your gardens with red and white stay and decide to join our group. There is nothing better next year, and get your order in at the local nursery early as than sharing growing knowledge with someone who likes the the entire population of Canada is thinking the same thing. dirt! We meet every 2nd Thursday of the month, April through Growers are anticipating the demand but it never hurts to November, at the Pineview Free Methodist Church at 7pm. remind them you will want red and white.

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by Kate Turner he Central Frontenac Soccer Association is gearing up for another season of soccer for kids ages 3 to 18. New members have joined the hard-working committee to help keep soccer alive for the kids in Central Frontenac. The 2016 season will begin on Monday, July 25 and continue until the end of August, with a final fun and games day planned for Wednesday August 31. Games will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Granite Ridge Educational Centre and the cost is only $30 per child!! There will be two sign-up dates to help make it as easy as possible for children to get involved.

The first sign-up date is Saturday, June 18, from 11:30am until 2:30pm at the Relay for Life at The Parham fairgrounds.

The second sign-up date is Saturday, June 25 from 9am 1pm at the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market at Oso Beach.

Registration forms can also be printed from the website at www.cfsoccer.net and mailed along with a cheque to: Central Frontenac Soccer, c/o 3158 Bell Line Rd. Sharbot Lake, ON, K0H 2P0.

For more information please send an email to frontenacsoccer@gmail.com or call Jen Farnum at 613-305-3214.

Come on out and keep the kids active this summer!

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Don’t wait - please donate!

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By Rhonda Watkins

id you know that every 56 days you can donate blood? Every 56 days you can help save a life! Recently, someone my husband and I love needed to get a blood transfusion.

Lonnie and I could do nothing to help this person with their ordeal, so we decided that the next best thing was to donate blood ourselves. Being no stranger to donating blood, as I used to do it occasionally in the past, I kind of remembered what was involved. It

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outh Frontenac Rides held their second annual Tour de South Frontenac event at Prince Charles Public School in Verona on Sunday. Although the event was affected by the weather, a good number of cyclists took advantage of the safety clinic for youth, the hands-on bike maintenance workshop that was put on by Yellow Bike Action, and the free burgers, hot dogs and drinks that were prepared by volunteers.

Yellow Bike Action is a Kingston-based not for profit, which has a storefront on York Street in Kingston. It is dedicated to restoring and recycling bicycles and helping people learn how to keep their bicycles in good repair. They can be reached at 613-545-0404 or yellowbikeactiona@gmail.com The Tour was the occasion of the launch of South Frontenac Cycling Routes. The map marks out 12 routes, which range in distance from the short and sweet 13 km Sydenham Village Route to the 104 km Crow Lake Route, which includes Crow Lake Road in its entirety, including the very hilly part, and the picturesque Westport Road. Some of the routes on the map were developed by South Frontenac Rides last year, and some are new, including a couple that are part of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere (FAB) mapping.

In addition to the paper maps, the map is available at http:// frontenacmaps.ca/sfcycling The Frontenac Municipal Information Services department designed the map using the latest Geographical Information

is such an easy and rewarding decision that can change someone's life forever!

We phoned 1-888-2-donate and scheduled our appointment. We made sure to drink lots of water the day of the donation and eat iron-enriched foods.

I chose an extra can of tuna for lunch.

Lonnie had left-over spaghetti. But extra raisins or even a granola bar that day probably would have worked as well.

We loaded our kids in the car and headed in to make a difference.

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System (GIS) technology. “This new cycling map is part of an ongoing collaboration to make the wonderful natural spaces in our township more accessible to residents and visitors,” said South Frontenac Rides volunteer and Township of South Frontenac Councilor Ross Sutherland.

The web version of the map will be accessible as riders tour the routes through its mobile version.

PAGE 11 After getting the kids comfortable at the refreshment table, loaded with lots of complimentary juices, cookies and granola bars, my hubby and I got down to business.We checked in with a piece of ID and the nurse then sent us to the station to have our finger pricked to test for anemia and make sure we would be able to donate. The next step is getting your blood pressure and temperature checked and assessing your health. We were then ready to get things done. Unfortunately, our donation chairs were not beside each other, so for the eight minutes of the actual donating of the blood, I had a TV in front of me to watch and Lonnie had to settle for trying to distract me with his funny faces and making me laugh.

After we provided our 488 ml. of blood unit, we waited our four minutes of rest time and then were free to go to the refreshment table to reload on snacks, coffee and juice!

Both kids were waiting for us with smiles and stickers that said future blood donors. I think they were both nervous for us at first, but once they saw for their own eyes what a difference we are making, they proudly said that they were going to donate too when they came of age. You are allowed to donate at 18, but can at 17 with parental consent.

O negative is the only blood type that is compatible with all other blood types and so it is in the highest demand, but it represents the smallest percentage of the population. Only 7% of Canadians have this blood type. This small percentage of people are also the unluckiest because they can only receive this blood type. It is used in the most critical emergency situations: like for newborn babies and people with compromised immune systems or trauma victims.

Lonnie and I are not O negative, but we still donated because all blood is welcomed and needed by Canadian Blood Services. The donations that are not used on treating patients may be stored for future testing or teaching and research; in short, it allows you to touch the lives of other fellow Canadians without opening your wallet. Your blood can save a life! It's safe and easy and giving blood takes less than an hour out of your day! Please call 1-888 2 DONATE (1-888236-6283).

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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.

Friday June 17 HARLOWE - OLE TYME FIDDLERS PARTY; community hall, 7:30 pm; $6 non-member; entertainers $2, - lunches & prizes; all welcome PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for North Frontenac volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE LEGION Father’s Day Supper - BBQ Chicken at 5:30 pm. Cost $12

Saturday June 18 ARDEN - OPEN MIC, community centre, 6-10pm; $2; musicians free; refreshments avail.

ARDEN - BULL LAKE CLASSIC live release bass derby, Woodland Park, proceeds to park playground equipment, info: www.woodlandparkarden.com CENTRAL FRONTENAC FIREMEN’S BASS DERBY, any lake, $10, weigh in stations: Arden & Mountain Grove fire halls, cash prizes; info: Art 375-8337; Virginia 335-2730 CENTRAL FRONTENAC SOCCER ASSOCIATION sign up 11:30am-2pm at Relay for Life, Parham fairgrounds, $30 fee; info: www. cfsoccer.net; Jen 613-305-3214 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 - DINNER & DANCE, Golden Links Hall. Beef/Turkey cold plate 6pm; dance 7:30 with “Bit of Nostalgia”; tickets $20pp; call 372-2410 Sponsored by Odd fellows & Rebekahs PARHAM – LIONS COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, all you can eat; 8-11am; $7; $3 ages 6-12; under 6 free; United Church; in support

of Relay for Life PARHAM - NORTH & CENTRAL FRONTENAC RELAY FOR LIFE, Parham ballfield, 12 noon – midnight; music, team events, challenges; registration $15; register online at www.relayforlife.ca or call Christine Teal 613375-6525 or mrsteal2u@hotmail.com PARHAM - GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE 1:30-3:30pm, fun for all ages; at fairgrounds.

Dodgeball, mini-golf, obstacle course & more, sponsored by NFCS in partnership w/ Relay for Life; info: 279-2244 or kids@nfcs.ca SHARBOT LAKE – VIRGIL GARRETT, reception to honor his 70 years as a Masonic Lodge member, at Legion, 2-4pm, $10 at door, all welcome.

Sat & Sun. June 18 & 19 PALMERSTON LAKE BASS DERBY, Featured guest: “Big” Jim McLaughlin; catch & release; every kid who enters get a prize; 1-866-661 4939; doubles211@gmail.com;

Sunday June 19 HENDERSON UNITED CHURCH Cemetery service, 2pm, all welcome; chairs provided; Rain location: United Church; info 336-2467.

SHARBOT LAKE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, special services with evangelist Chuck Price, 11am and 6:30pm, all welcome ZEALAND UNITED CHURCH CEMETERY SERVICE, 2pm; please bring chair; rain location Sharbot Lake United Church; if anyone wants to provide music & singing, please call 279-2245..

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

VERONA -TALENT SHOW, Prince Charles Public School, performances 12:30am & 6:30pm; BBQ 5:45pm, all welcome

Tuesday, June 21 VERONA CAR SHOW VOLUNTEER MEETING, 7pm, Lions Club; new volunteers welcome

Wednesday June 22 PICCADILLY - MEETING/OPEN HOUSE re possible return of Godfrey Post office, held

by Central Frontenac Township, 5-7pm, community hall;

Friday June 24 PERTH ROAD - FISH FRY United Church; 5-7pm; $15; 6-12yrs $7; info 613-353-1690 VERONA - DEDICATION CEREMONY, Prince Charles Public School, for Memorial Tree in memory of former students Kevin Grant, Jem Rose-Harvey and BJ James, 12:30pm, all welcome

Fri – Sun. June 24 - 26 VERONA - FAMILY CELEBRATION WEEKEND, Pentecostal Church, Friday Gospel Music Fest 6-8pm; Sat. BBQ, air castles, garage & bake sale, petting zoo; Sunday family service 10:30am, family movie night 6pm

Saturday June 25 ARDEN – FASHION SHOW, community hall, ‘Mix & Mingle’ 6:30 pm; Show begins at 7pm; sponsor: Kennebec Rec Committee CENTRAL FRONTENAC SOCCER ASSOCIATION sign up 9am-1pm at Sharbot Lake Farmers market, $30 fee; info: www.cfsoccer. net; Jen 613-305-3214 CLOYNE PIONEER MUSEUM season opening at 11am with BBQ and Pickled Chicken Stringed Band. Bring a chair.

ENTERPRISE – BREAKFAST, 8-11am, $6pp, Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, all welcome. Last Sat of month HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, no admission fee, potluck supper, all welcome 613-336-2557 MOUNTAIN GROVE - BBQ SUPPER, silent auction & music; Steak $15; hamburg adults $10; under 12 yrs burger/hotdog meal $5; under 5 yrs free; community hall; reserve for 5 or 6pm: Nancy 335-5715, Judy 279-5673, Helen 335-2700; sponsored by United Church; all welcome PARHAM - OPEN MIC, IOOF Hall; sponsored

by Mayflower Lodge; info 613-279-2852; all welcome.

PINE MEADOW GOLF CLASSIC, Hunter’s Creek Golf Course, Cloyne, fundraiser for Pine Meadow Nursing Home, $55 per golfer.

Anyone wishing to sponsor, support, volunteer or participate, please contact pinemeadowgolf2012@gmail.com; Eleanor Nowell, 613-336-8226 PLEVNA - CLARENDON & MILLER COMMUNITY ARCHIVES fundraiser BBQ at ClarMill Hall, 9:30am-1:30pm SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Canada Day Breakfast, Bake & Yard Sale, 8-11am,

Mark Quattrocchi’s two-year bicycle odyssey

When Dorothy Quattrocchi, who is originally from Sharbot Lake, made a presentation in February to elementary students at Granite Ridge Education Centre about her son Mark's two-year bicycle odyssey around the world, she promised she would ask him to stop by the school on his way through at the end of the trip.

Last Thursday, June 9, after peddling through the rain 150 kilometres from Peterborough the day before, Mark made good on the promise.

It helped that his mother had booked a room for him at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn - certainly a step up from the daily ritual of finding a place to stay or to pitch a tent in parts of the world he was visiting for the first time in his life.

In the past two years, Mark travelled north and east from the island of Hainan, in China, across China before turning south to go through India, and then north and east before crossing the Mediterranean in Italy. He then travelled due south through East Africa to Capetown, South Africa, after which he flew to Argentina and made his way northwards until he reached Rideau Ferry last Saturday, about 23 months and a shade under 35,000 kilometres after he set out on July 7, 2014.

Why did he do it? He describes it on his website oneadventureplease.com in this way: “A journey of grand proportions. One of personal designation and infatuation with our spinning world. To share and experience the road less travelled. One of the glorious unknown.”

It was not the first adventure for Mark, who had spent two years teaching English in Hunain but was looking for something different. The trip was partly about adventure and self-discovery and partly a fundraising campaign. The element of self-discovery was exemplified in Mark's periodic blogs from the diverse countries and communities he visited. When asked by the students at GREC which was his favourite country he did not hesitate, naming Kyrgyzstan, the second country he travelled through after a

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long cycle through China. He met some of the last of the world's nomadic peoples there, and was taken with the level of hospitality he received there.

“They welcome you in for ‘chai’ at any meeting and often ask you to spend the night in their home. The simple offerings mean more than just fresh bread, noodles, mutton and tea. Islamic teachings mixed with nomadic kindness is a vibrant combination.

Pride and hospitality. It is the way of their world,” he wrote in his blog at the time.

The insights he gained from the Kyrgyzstanis was also captured: “Life can take us in a spaghetti bowl of lines. It is up to us to figure out which strands of life we con-

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SNOW ROAD - STRAWBERRY SOCIAL, community hall, 6-8pm. Come and have your dessert with us.

Sunday June 26 BATTERSEA - RIDE A LIVE STEAM TRAIN; Frontenac Society of Model Engineers open house, 12 noon-3pm; free miniature train rides. All ages welcome. www.fsme.ca BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614.

CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY at 9am, the Historical Society travels to the Gaeltacht (Irish Festival) in Tamworth EAGLE LAKE - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE COURTESY CHECK for boaters, free, Parham Landing, 10am-3pm; info: Steve Duggan, sduggan77@gmail.com ELPHIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 170th anniversary service, 11am, special music by joint choir, luncheon follows service. All welcome.

ELPHIN - CRAWFORD CEMETERY Memorial Service, 2pm, all welcome.

HARROWSMITH - ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH final service, 11am; all welcome to share memories and celebrate 166 years of service to the community.

PARHAM UNITED CHURCH – pastoral charge anniversary service, guest speaker Sarah Magie, 11am, all welcome; potluck after service

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

Tuesday June 28 LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS – QUILT TRUNK SHOW by Manon Hunt, 10am-noon 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level), all welcome; lolquilt@gmail.com

Wednesday June 29 SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP Grace Centre, 6:30-8:30pm. www. alzheimer.ca/kfla

Thursday June 30 PLEVNA - BREAKFAST BUFFET; 710:30am; Clar-Mill hall, info: Ed 479-9909 SNOW ROAD - MUSIC NIGHT w/ David Ross McDonald, community centre, all welcome; tickets: Yves: 613-278-1371.

nect with the most. To follow the lines that make ourselves and those around us feel the happiest. Life has no one set purpose, but is made up of a multitude of layers. The freedom of this reality is ours for taking. It is never too late. As terrifying as it may seem.

Follow those dreams.”

The fundraising element of the trip, which to a great extent determined his route, was to visit projects of Free the Children, a charity founded by Canadian's Craig and Marc Kielburger. He wanted to mark his visits to the projects by raising $50,000 to build schools for five different projects: in China, India, Kenya, Ecuador and Nicaragua. As his voyage was coming to an end, one of the schools was already built; three were under construction; and he was still working on raising the last few thousand dollars needed continued on page 13

Fundraising for Fort MacMurray: The Sharbot Lake location of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism held a fund raising event for Fire Relief for Fort McMurray. We raised $820, which will be donated to the Red Cross. Of course, any tai chi event isn’t complete without a meal so a delicious pot luck followed the class. A combined effort of all of our locations across Canada are committed to raising $100,000 for the Red Cross. Photo by Barb Wilson.

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YOUNG MAN for occasional cottage maintenance work, perhaps on weekends. Crow Lake village area. Must have transportation. $15/hour. Please call, only if you are responsible and reliable. E-mail charlesnmarie@gmail.com

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 SUN-MAR SELF CONTAINED COMPOSTING TOILET. Rated 3 adults or family of 4. Ideal for seasonal or cottage use. 613-279-1303

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GARAGE/YARD SALES GARAGE SALE, 19740 Highway 41 between Denbigh and Cloyne. June 18 & 19, June 25 & 26, 9am-5pm. Household items, furniture, 16 ft. Tracker boat & trailer, 3pt hitch blade, knick knacks. Too many items to list HUGE GARAGE SALE, 226 Bradshaw Road, June 17, 18, 19; 8am – 8pm; lots of household items.

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.

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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 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 TRINITY UNITED CHURCH/ VERONA is seeking to hire an organist/choir director to lead a mixed choir of 15 to 20 people starting September 1st, 2016. This entails one Sunday morning service and one evening a week choir practice. Please email macduffapa@live.com or call 613-374-2442 by June 30, 2016

Equipment Operator/ AZ Driver Backhoe/Mini Excavator operator required for Fulltime/Year Round employment. Must have AZ clean drivers license. Send resume & cover letter to kaladarnorthern@sympatico.ca with wage expectations, experience and safety certifications held.

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The Napanee detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a report of a suspicious male approaching a young female in Enterprise.

The incident was reported to police on Monday, June 13 however it occurred on Friday, June 10 at 3:30pm. Police were notified that a young girl had been dropped off at her bus stop at the corner of Lake Road and Cross Street in the Village of Enterprise. The child was approached by a male wearing a ball cap and he asked the girl if she needed a ride. The child reportedly ran home. The suspect in this case was driving a black truck.

Police are also investigating an incident that occurred on June 13, 2016 at approximately 1:00 p.m. outside of Tamworth Public School. A black Dodge van with an unknown Alberta licence plate was observed in the top parking lot of the school. The male driver got out and was taking pictures of the playground and parking lot using a 35 mm camera. No children were outside at the time. The vehicle was seen heading north on County Road 4.

The male driver was described as being mid 50s with a grey goatee and shaved head.

A resident of the village of Tamworth also observed the same vehicle and male taking pics of buildings on Concession St. Police do not believe the incidents are linked and are working closely with staff from both Enterprise and Tamworth Public Schools.

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Mark Quattrocchi continued from page 12

for the fifth school, in Nicaragua.

At GREC, Mark talked about his trip, what it taught him about himself and about the world, and then he asked the students if they had any questions.

Hands shot up. The questions were about the food he ate, the dangers he faced, the hardest day on his trip, the best day on his trip. There was not enough time to answer them all before he was scheduled to head over to St. James Catholic School to talk to students there.

His mother Dorothy was with him, happy to have him home safe and sound, and visibly proud of her renegade son as well.

What's next for Mark Quattrocchi?

Another adventure of one kind or another, no doubt.

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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY

BIRTHDAY

SIMPSON, Judith C. Of Cobden, and formerly of Cloyne, passed away peacefully in the Ottawa General Hospital on Friday June 3, 2016 in her 68th year. Judy Simpson, life long partner and best friend of Tom Duncan. Dear mother of Doug (Allyson) Simpson, Perry (Sharon) Simpson and Robin Simpson. Also survived by 1 granddaughter Amber, and siblings Mary (Ivan Fitchet), Barry (Barb) Meeks, Kevin (Lynne) Meeks, Juanita (Bill Brown), Marlene (Richard) Rosenblath, Bernard (Cheryl) Meeks, Tim (Bev) Meeks, Rhonda (Ronnie Keller), Ted (Jean – Paul) Meeks, Sonya Meeks, Cynthia (Rod Trimble), Stephen (Angela) Meeks, Volder, Greg, Kathy, Karen and Rodger Bauder. Friends may call at the Fraser-Morris and Heubner Funeral Home Cobden, Thursday June 16, 2016 from 12:30 until service time in the Chapel at 2pm. As expressions of Sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Renfrew County SPCA would be appreciated.

IN MEMORIAM

MOORE In Memory of Norman T. Moore.

Died June 19, 2005.

We cannot bring the old days back, We can only treasure the memories of days that used to be.

Lovingly remembered by your family, Anne and Heidi-Mae

In memory of Ruby Malcolm May 1, 1934 - June 22, 2015 Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glint on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn rain When you wake in the morning hush I am the swift, up lifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight I am the soft starlight at night Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep (Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there, I did not die!)

Husband Gary, and all your children and grandchildren

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Reception in honour of

Virgil Garrett 70 years a member of Frontenac Masonic Lodge at Sharbot Lake Legion Saturday, June 18, 2016, 2 - 4 PM All welcome, casual dress Tickets at door $10.00

IN MEMORIAM

Happy 65th Birthday Ernie!

IN Memoriam

Milton, William Daniel Father’s Day Grief Grieving the loss of my son Daniel Milton on Father’s Day. As a father I look to our annual celebration of Father’s Day this Sunday June 19, 2016 and experience a fresh wave of grief on this occasion, knowing I will no longer be having my son here on earth to mark this special day.

When my son Dan Milton age 42 died unexpectedly on April 25, 2016. I have to say it was the worst day of my life. I was completely overcome with grief. I know there are many fathers out there, like me. The pain can seem as overwhelming as it ever was, so I wanted to share my heart with all fathers who may find themselves walking that path for the first time this year. I don’t even necessarily know what my wife is going through, as well as Dan’s wife and we are in touch all the time. Those two special people in Dan’s life are grieving in a different way than me as a father.

Life will not be the same without my son Dan. People ask me if I am at peace with the sudden death of my son. Of course NOT! A father could never be at peace with the loss of his son. So now I have to live a different type of normal life without my son Dan. Life just will not be the same without you son.

Fathers often believe their role is to fix things that are broken or in need of repair. I remind myself often that some things just cannot be fixed. A father that loses a son, loses a large part of his dreams. How can a father go on and feel whole once again?

I’ll always be a father to my son Dan. Nothing can take that away. It is an honor to have been his father. It didn’t matter that he was an adult, twice the size of me. Dan thought of me to be ten feet tall in his eyes and did tell people that. All fathers would like their sons to think of them in this way.

When Dan walked into a room, people noticed. My son was upbeat and deeply calm at the same time. Dan loved life.

If you are contemplating getting your Father a gift for father’s day, the gift of your presence is the most cherished. I love you Dad works as well.

Sincerely, Always, your Dad.

Sydenham, On 613-376-3022

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Grant, Kevin Right from the moment you were taken from us on June l7th, 2015 our lives have changed.

There’s not a minute that goes by that you’re not in our thoughts and prayers. We were so blessed to have you for 16 short years.

You were a son and brother that we as a family could be very proud of. Your love for fishing, hunting, trapping and farming is what made you who you were. We love you and miss you each and every day that passes. We are trying to survive without you here. Stick with us, hunny. Let us know your spirit is still with us.

We love you. Mum, Dad and Ashley.

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“Using ArcGIS Online cloud technology that we host on our own county servers made this application useable across most devices and platforms,” said Kevin Farrell, GIS Specialist for Frontenac County and lead developer of the map. “It is nice to know we jointly developed this application and that people who are out on their bikes can just pull out their phone and see where they are on the route they choose.”

However, cyclists should also consider carrying a paper version as there are cellular dead zones in rural areas. The map is available at locations in the township, including the township office in Sydenham.

South Frontenac Rides is also participating in an initiative aimed at determining alternative means of commuting for South Frontenac residents.

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By Jeff Green

he congregation of Land O'Lakes Emmanuel United Church celebrated the dedication of their church on Addington Road 2 just north of Northbrook with an open house on Saturday, June 11. They have already been worshipping in the new space for over a year and a half. Before that they spent more than five years undertaking the arduous process of amalgamating the congregants who had been attending the Cloyne, Riverside (Flinton) and Harlowe churches.

The church, which had been a private home with a large garage before it was converted into a church in 2013 and 2014, features a 2,900 square foot room that is used for worship. Many of the key religious elements, such as crosses, the baptismal font, etc., as well as the piano and organ, came from the former churches, but from the start, the congregation and then pastor, Judith Evenden, felt that a new space was necessary for the congregation to come together in their own collective space.

“It also would have been very difficult, if not impossible, to bring the older church buildings to the point where they could satisfy not only our needs but the building code as well,” said Janice Andrew, the current chair of the church council, and one of the people who was involved in the amalgamation process since the start.

The renovations have been ongoing even after the church opened one and a half years ago.

“Let's just talk about walls,” said Andrew, to demonstrate how much work was done.

“We removed the wall between the garage and the house, bedroom walls, the living room and dining room wall. We also put in a new floor, furnace, air conditioning system, new windows, paint, new stairways, a sound system, ramps. It was a lot of work, and there will always be more, but we are basically done now.”

The congregation decided not to put in church pews in their main hall, which gives them a lot more flexibility when it comes to how they worship together and how easy it is to use the space for other purposes.

Reverend D'Thea Webster came to Land O'Lakes Emmanuel in September.

“I've been here as we put the final touches to the space. Aside from the work on the space, what is really impressive to me is how much work has been done on a human level, to make sure everyone is welcome in that space. I couldn't tell when I came here who was from Riverside, who was from Harlowe or who was from Cloyne. It has been one unified congregation from the day I came in, and that is a tribute to all the work done before I arrived, and to Judith Evenden,” said D'Thea Webster.

Janice Andrew agreed.

“There were times, when we were going through the amalgamation, that some of us said we should go ahead and sell the three churches. We were anxious to move ahead, but Judith said it was important to keep hearing from people. She insisted that we give the time to people to discuss things very, very thoroughly and gently and gradually come to a decision. One of the things she kept insisting on was that 'everyone has to have their say' ” said Andrew.

“You can see why when you think about it. There is still grieving going on because people naturally have attachments to the place where they were married, where their children were baptized and confirmed, and married even. Spirits dwell in those rafters.

There is still pain for some people who have not been able to come back, although there have been people coming back.”

Andrew was one of the people who first took note of the house that became the new church and she said that although it is not located right on Highway 41, which was what was planned, everyone who went to look at it had the same feeling.

“As soon as they got out of their car and walked to the building they could feel a sense of peace. We all knew this was the right place for us, and it is,” she said.

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NAEC art at Bon Loughbrough Public School performance Echo A

By Natalie Reynolds

Natalie Reynolds, Brittany & Shannon Delyea and Terri-Lynn Rosenblath with the banner they designed for the Bon Echo Art Show.

Photo by Summer Andrew.

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or the first time, 10 North Addington Education Centre photography students will be featuring their photography and graphic art in the Bon Echo Art Exhibition and Sale. Students have been collecting photos they’ve taken in and outside of their photography class to

by Jeff Green ctors in the production of an original play, "The Inspector General," performed it for their school mates and parents last Friday, September 10.

The play was written by dramatist Christine Harvey and the Not So Amateur Amateur Theatre from Inverary, who spent a week at Loughborough working with the students.

The play is loosely based on Nickolai

Gogol's satirical play, "The Government Inspector", a Russian masterwork originally published in 1836.

Amazingly enough, a tale of municipal corruption from old Russia was easily understandable not only by the actors from the

intermediate grades; even students in the audience who were in primary grades seemed to understand. Under Harvey's constant encouragement, the actors delivered their lines with verve, and the audience response was enthusiastic.

submit for this show. The photos range from beautiful perspectives of our Canadian landscape, to abstract light graffiti pieces. This is not the first time NAEC students have had their art displayed for the community to see.

Thirteen students had 18 photographs of 50 entries from all participating schools selected for the Students’ Spring Art Exhibition 2016 at the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital, in Napanee.

Come visit their booth at the Bon Echo Art Exhibition& Sale on July 22, 23 & 24!

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC SURPLUS LAND FOR SALE The Township is accepting bids in response to Request for Proposal No. CLK 16-01. The closing date for bids is Friday July 15 at 3:00 pm. Details on this one hundred acre, land locked parcel can be found on the Township’s website under Town Hall /Tenders.

NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW IN THE MATTER of section 34 of the Planning Act, TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac passed By-law 2016-20 and By-law 2016-36 on the 7th day of June, 2016.

AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac not later than the 6th day of July, 2016 (during regular Township business hours), a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons for the objection. Specific details on these by-laws can be found on the website under ”News and Public Notices”

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and sell part of a Township-owned road allowance as follows: Location: Part of Lot 18, Between Concessions VIII, District of Storrington Reason: The owner of property abutting the road allowance on the east, 4378 Atkins Lane, wishes to close the road to add to his land. This would also help facilitate two other abutting neighbours acquiring part of the road allowance. It is not anticipated that there would be any impact of this road closure on any other property-owners. The proposed road closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, on August 2, 2016, at 7:00 PM. At that time, Council will hear in person any individual who claims that his or her land would be prejudicially affected and who has applied to be heard. Your comments or concerns to the Township would be appreciated before the above noted date. Contact Lindsay Mills, Planner for more details at 613-376-3027 Ext 2221.

GARBAGE & RECYCLING A FEW DEGREES OF SEPARATION They don‘t like each other so please don’t put them together! As there is one truck picking up the garbage then another picking up your recycling, we ask that there be a few feet of separation between them. A recycle box hidden behind garbage bags may not be seen or vice versa. A bag of garbage being set on top of a recycle bin may be misconstrued as someone forgot the rule about no bagged recycling and left.

When your garbage or recycling has been left, please ask yourself why would it have been left? If we all follow the simple guidelines of collection, it will make everyone’s job easier.

VACATIONING IN SOUTH FRONTENAC? Nothing can compare to a week at the lake and in South Frontenac we have an abundance of clear lakes, beautiful trails and great cycling. The one thing that can dampen your vacation is the unsightly mess of a can or plastic bag floating by or the sounds of wildlife munching happily on garbage that was not properly disposed of. We hope you enjoy your stay but ask that you please regard our Garbage and Recycling policies. Dumping garbage at the side of the road or at the gates of a landfill on a Sunday night is not only unacceptable, it creates a huge problem for Township staff when their time could be better spent elsewhere.

Whether you are a cottage owner, renter or day tripper, please become familiar with collection dates and locations. By all means, take your memories with you but please don’t leave your garbage behind!

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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

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.

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.

CONSIDERING A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT? Not sure if you need a building permit?

RECREATION AND LEISURE SURVEY

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.

The Township is conducting a survey to get a better understanding of community needs in respect to recreation and leisure activities. By completing this survey, you will be entered into a draw to win a prize pack including a Fitbit charge HR, Private hour of ice at the Frontenac Community Arena and some Township swag. The survey can be accessed online at southfrontenac.net under the Recreation Activities page or directly via www.surveymonkey.com/r/SFrecplan

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.

Any questions; contact Solid Waste Management at 613 376-3027 X 4330

TENDER No. PW-2016-23 for SALMON LAKE CULVERT REPLACEMENT Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., June 22, 2016, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0. Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT

COUNCIL MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm.

The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 7:00 pm.

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