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Short window of cool weather aids racers in Sydenham by Jeff Green

rganisers from Somersault Events did not know what to expect as they set up under stormy skies on Saturday evening (July 9) for this year’s Sydenham Triathlon. Fortunately, the rain, heat and humidity blew over, leading to cool, slightly overcast weather on race day Sunday. “The unsettled weather and the forecast had an impact on our race day registration, but even the participation was good. In its 7th year, Sydenham remains a solid event for us. The Point Park is really a great location. The roads for cycling are not too busy; the trail is right there for the run; and the lake is great,” said Christine McKinty of Somersault. The company runs a number of triathlons in Ottawa, where it is based, as well as the Brockville, Smiths Falls and Sydenham Triathlons. The Sydenham Triathlon includes an Olympic distance triathlon as well as a shorter sprint triathlon, a duathlon, a short Tri-aTri event for beginners, as well as a 5km and 10 km run. “We have events for every level of athlete, and for all ages,” said McKinty. The Sydenham Triathlon is popular with athletes from Kingston and Frontenac County, and would be more popular with athletes from Ottawa and west Quebec, according to McKinty, but for a lack of accommodations. “It is very hard to get a room in Kingston on the weekend of the triathlon because

there is so much going on there,” she said. Most participants who travel from a distance stay with friends or family that have cottages in the region because there is not a lot available nearby. Even camping opportunities are limited. “We have thought about extending to a Saturday event, because it is such an ideal location and the people from Ottawa really enjoy visiting here and always say how beautiful it is. But the accommodation issue has held us back,” she said. The results from the triathlon show how popular it is with athletes from the local area, as three of the top 10 men in the Olympic Triathlon, including the winner, Jeff McCue (2:18:23), are from Kingston. In the women’s Olympic event, which was won by Jutta Merilainen of Batawa, the top 10 all came from different Eastern Ontario locations, including Gananoque, Stirling, Smith Falls and Perth. Local athletes who shone in other events include 15-year-old Rayden Shelter from Syenham (3rd in the male 5 km run) and 12year-old Avery Nelder (7th in the female 5 km run). Clive Morgan from Yarker finished 3rd in the male Sprint Triathlon event; Nick Vanderschoor from Perth Road Village finished 5th; and Patrick Gilmour from Inverary finished in 8th place. Also, Sandy Roberston from Sharbot Lake

Triathletes spare no expense trying to get their Personal Best in Sydenham (photos Hailie Mills) was the fastest woman in the 55-59 age group in the Sprint event. Patri Kelly from Harrowsmith was the fastest in the SwimCycle event. In the male Super Sprint event, Jason Nelder from Sydenham finished first; Jacob Beckwith, also of Sydenham, finished in 4th place; and Therol Peterson from Glenburnie was 9th. Among the women, Nora Bond from Battersea finished 1st and Erin Peterson from Glenburnie finished 9th.

Drought conditions upgraded by CRCA, MVCA; some fire bans lifted in townships by Jeff Green he Cataraqui Region (CRCA) and Mississippi Valley (MVCA) Conservation Authorities both upgraded their drought warnings from “minimal” to “moderate” early this week, leaving only one more level to reach, a “severe” warning. In a release, the CRCA said “Inland lake levels, which had been holding steady through the early part of the drought, have started to decline below target levels. With the continued lack of precipitation, and warm sunny weather, evaporation will be high, and lake levels will continue to fall. Care should be taken with navigation, as lower water levels will expose boaters to hazards that are normally well below the water surface, boat hulls and boat props.” For their part, the MVCA said on June 30 that, “Flows in the main branch of the river remain at approximately 25% of normal, while flows in the smaller tributaries continue to be roughly 10% of normal for this time of year. All of the upper lakes in the watershed have begun to drop over the last week.” Quinte Region issued a release on July 6, reiterated a stage 1 or “minimal” low water advisory, but also said, “We are predicting

that we will soon be in a Level 2 Low Water Condition and will be meeting with our Low Water Response Team to go over current conditions and weather forecasts.” Rideau Valley Conservation Authority has not upgraded the drought status, which was issued on June 6, but a further announcement is expected in the coming days. Fire bans lifted in some paces There have been some changes to the

fire ban status after rain over the weekend. As of Tuesday, in the townships of Central, North and South Frontenac, and Addington Highlands, burning is permitted as normal (see the townships’ web sites for updates). Throughout the County of Lanark there is a partial burn ban in place, and small cooking fires are permitted. There remains a total fire ban in Kingston.

Safe Properties bylaw changes hit another snag in Central Frontenac by Jeff Green

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Central Frontenac Council in Arden – July 12

packed house greeted Central Frontenac Council at the Kennebec Hall for their annual meeting in Arden. The agenda was full because Council only meets once a month in the summer, and it wasn’t until after the supper break, prepared by the Friends of Arden and the Kennebec fire crew, that issues of particular concern to the Arden area were raised. Terry Kennedy, president of the Friends of Arden, made a presentation to Council on behalf of his group and 12 others in the community. He started by expressing the community’s gratitude to the township for recent work, mentioning the hard-topping of Henderson Road; the replacment of the entrance sign to the park; and the providing of fill for the memorial garden that is being planned for the hamlet. He then talked about a number of initiatives that are underway or are being planned for the community, ranging from work on the trail known as the Matson Mile and improvements to the Cenotaph, to updating the local business brochure and improving the landscaping in public spaces. Ongoing needs, some of which will involve support from the township, include cleaning up the Mill pond at the center of Arden, which has become choked with algae. The state of the Arden Road has been an ongoing concern for many years, and Kennedy said it has an “impact on some of the other things we are trying to do, such as finding ways to begin to fill what is largely a retail vacuum.” Both the Big Clear and Kennebec Lake associations have been involved in an ongoing discussion at the township level about a mandatory septic re-inspection program, and Kennedy said they are planning to “keep

working with the township to bring it forward to implementation”. Kennedy concluded by saying that there has been a “willingness for Council to provide assistance, which has enabled the community to undertake and complete many initiatives that would otherwise not be possible.” He said he hopes Council will continue to “extend its support where feasible and reasonable.” Building starts leap ahead in June When Chief Building Official Jeremy Neven came to Council in mid-June with disappointing news about a lack of building permits being taken out in May, which resulted in a cumulative $2 million drop in construction activity compared to last year, he said that he anticipated bringing more positive news in the coming months. That prediction came true, as there were permits issued for almost $2.5 million in construction in June alone, bringing the year-to-date total to $3.7 million. Suddenly the township is $450,000 over the pace that was set last year, and a whopping $1.4 million more than in 2014. Permits for six new residential units and two new seasonal units were the highlights of the 24 permits issued in June. OPP not coming back to Hinch school Following up on concerns expressed at the previous meeting of Council over township staff allowing the OPP to use Hinchinbrooke school for training purposes without charging a fee, Jeremy Neven reported that he had contacted the OPP to find out if they were interested in coming back. They said they were and he told them they would have to make a formal request and there might be a fee attached. Then after media reports from that meeting, Neven said that he heard back from the

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Ardenites came out in numbers to see what Council is up to, and to share a tasty meal followed by homemade desserts, including creme puffs and lemon chiffon pie. OPP Emergency Response Unit, which had used the building, and was informed they were no longer going to be holding training events in Central Frontenac. Strat Plan moving forward Penny Sharman, who held senior roles in North Frontenac and Stone Mills townships before spending six years with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, has now turned to consulting. She met with council in June to kick-start a strategic planning process. In her preliminary report she made note of 37 initiatives that were discussed and talked briefly about how she has narrowed them down. She said she is prepared to bring forward a draft plan to the August meeting of Council unless there were concerns over the direction she was taking. When none came forward, Mayor Frances Smith said Sharman could

go ahead and prepare the draft plan. The plan will go to council and the public before being considered for adoption in the early fall. Official Plan review and private roads Joe Gallivan appeared as the township’s planning consultant to put forward a schedule for the completion of both an Official Plan review and a Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw review for the township by the end of the current term of Council in 2½ years. The review had been delayed until Frontenac County completed its own Official Plan earlier this year, which will make it the approving body for the Central Frontenac plan when it is completed. As the staff planner for the County, Gallivan has spent several years bringing its plan

waste, anything that is necessary to clean up properties that are derelict,” he said. Councilor Tom Dewey said that Gilpin should put out an RFP for the services he contracts out in order to comply with township procurement policies, leading to a discussion about whether the policy applies to contractors. The tenor of the discussion changed, however, when Mayor Smith invited Ross Halliday, a new resident of the township, to present his objections to the bylaw, which were included in a detailed written submission. Halliday said that the bylaw includes too much vague language and therefore hay fields, dandelions, cars that are unlicensed but still being repaired, and grass that may only be a few inches long, can be seen as non-compliant with the bylaw. “I moved here with my wife Mandy a year ago with the intention of farming, and this bylaw can be used to stop us from doing most

of what we are planning to do. I took a tour of my neighborhood and just about every property can be seen to be non-compliant with this new bylaw, which is much more open ended and vague than the current bylaw,” he said. Council received letters supporting the changes from Gord Brown and Terry Kennedy, and one that opposes it from Sarah Hale, but the submission by Ross Halliday seemed to have the greatest effect. Councilors Jamie Riddell and Brent Cameron said that passage of the bylaw should be deferred and the matter referred to special committee of council. Even Councilor Tom Dewey, who has been supportive of the changes, agreed, and by a unanimous vote the new safe properties and noise bylaws were referred to a committee that was subsequently struck to look at them and report back later in the year.

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Central Frontenac - cont'd from 2 to completion. In his role as county planner, Gallivan also reported on the recently completed private roads study for Frontenac County, highlighting some of the detail as it pertains to Central Frontenac. The study shows that of the 166 private lanes in Central Frontenac, 121 are not candidates for further development, and of the other 45, only 13 can accommodate five or more new lots. Still, Gallivan said that there are 111 vacant lots on private lanes in the township, and the potential for another 74 new lots to be created on the existing private lane network, so 185 of the 580 lots the township is projected to need by 2036 to accommodate demand can come from private lanes. The requirements for development on these lanes is more stringent than it was in the past, but thanks to the County’s lobbying efforts and the private lanes study, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs has reversed its long-standing position and is permitting this further activity on private lanes. Seniors’ housing Joe Gallivan and Janette Amini, the clerk of Frontenac County, briefed Council on its role in developing a seniors’ housing project in the township. One of the strategic goals of Frontenac County is building a small seniors’ housing project in each of the four townships. Frontenac Islands is furthest along in the process. It has a piece of land picked out and is shopping for a developer. South Frontenac is at the pre-development stage, and Central Frontenac is just now ready to start working on it. In order to start, a task force needs to be established. Under County rules, that task force is to include the mayor, two county council appointees (Councilors Tom Dewey from Central Frontenac and John McDougall from South Frontenac) and an appointee from Central Frontenac Council. Councilor Bill MacDonald said he was willing to sit on the task force, and he was duly appointed by Council. The task force will be ratified by the county at their meeting next week, and will start its work after that. Its first job is determining what the housing needs are for seniors in Central Frontenac. Both Frontenac Islands and South Frontenac have determined that units designed for market rent are appropriate, but Central Frontenac may be looking at a subsidized rental units. “If you go the route of subsidized housing, there is grant money available,” said Amini. Grass cutting and gravel contract Supervisors Rick Commodore and Steve Gould, who Specialty together are handling the role Insurance of public works manager on an interim baGroup s Kingston sis, reported that there have been some delays in the grass-cutting efforts on the sides of township roads this summer because of vehicle breakdowns and difficulty accessing

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eff, this time you have it wrong (“Verona is being betrayed once again”, July 4, 2016). It makes much more sense to leave Harrowsmith Public and Loughborough Public Schools opened. Because Harrowsmith already has St. Patrick's Catholic School, and Sydenham has the high school, busing would be a much easier logistical situation. Also take into consideration the new private school being opened in the old St. Paul's United Church and it is a no-brainer. Sydenham and Harrowsmith are so close to each other and could become a fantastic educational centre. Retail business should not dictate where schools are located. Verona will get by nicely without the school. Verona needs a seniors’ housing complex because of the premature closing of MacMullen Manor. Capacity alone puts the other two schools in a better light as well as academic achievements by these two schools. A very natural progression to SHS from Harrowsmith and Loughborough. Think of the kids first. - Brenda Crawford

Re. Cloyne Pioneer Museum article

he July 7 issue of the Frontenac News has an article about the Cloyne Pioneer Museum. It seems they are seeking more information about a lectern that was made years ago for Northbrook United Church. I do not have any knowledge about how that came into being. However, the article did make reference to me in the following way: “The minister up until 1965 was Wayne Hilliker, who had been in the ministry for 60 David J. Orser years by then.” Since I am still breathing, this owner/operator would make me close to 140 years of age! The facts are that I came as a summer stuFarm dent minister Orser in 1965 to what was then called

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Re: Land o'Lakes school

have read Jeff Green's editorial on the unfortunate events that now may lead to the closure of Prince Charles school in Verona. I would like to talk about Land O' Lakes school and its own deal with the devil. Nine years ago it was all but certain that Land O' Lakes would close to allow for the construction of a new school in Sharbot Lake. At the last moment a groundswell of support, by those living in the area of Mountain Grove and Arden, saved the school. At a public meeting I was given the honour of speaking first, even before the then mayor Janet, then councillor Norm, now councillors Jamie and Victor, and a dozen or so other parents and concerned citizens. I made the point that contrary to the report of the consultants, it

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was not Mountain Grove but Sharbot Lake that was bleeding new student enrolment. I suggested that if a new school were to be built, perhaps it should be built in Mountain Grove. After all it is geographically central to the township with ample public land to build a new school. Then Education Minister Leona Dombrowski allowed some flexibility and our school was saved. We were assured that money would be put towards upgrading Land O' Lakes, and that would assure the survival of our school. The devil's deal was that we remained silent as the new GREC school was built in Sharbot Lake. We accepted the fiction that in a township with a relatively even population distribution, the sleepy retirement community at the far eastern edge of the township was closer to most children. We remained quiet even as that ugly monstrosity was built on a piece of land that was too small, too close to the water, not in conformance with development by-laws. Not even a comment on the rumours that the land is a swampy sinkhole and the new school's windows are already cracking. Now it appears that the newly built GREC JK-8 will be at 65% capacity next year and 52% by 2025. Apparently, the only way to save that school is to close the school in Mountain Grove, and bus kindergarteners an hour or so to their ugly new school. For those in Mountain Grove and Arden, don't expect a replay of what happened last time. The history of the township is that all good things go to Sharbot Lake. They have their new school and they'll fight hard to keep it. We must do the same. - David Daski

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16, but has been changed to July 15. • This July 15 -17 we are invited to visit the studios of Carla Miedema, Debbie Reeve and Gaile & Trevor Bethell during the Cloyne Studio Tour & Sale from 10am – 4pm daily. Carla’s studio is at 1074 Little Pond Road; the Bethells’ at 1004 Foster Lane, and Debbie Reeve’s at 2544 Road 506. For more information please call Carla at 613-336-8860. • The Bon Echo Art Exhibition & Sale is a juried show with approximately 45 artists. Come out and visit the artists and see their works from July 22 -24. And there is more than creative pieces to view; there are also demonstrations to watch and activities to participate in. Bring your appetite and enjoy the barbeque as well. Admission is a day pass to the park. Hope to see you there. For more information call: (613)3360830, email: logistics@BonEchoFriends.ca • As a volunteer at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, I have the honour of being in the presence of some of the most beautiful people in our community and learning about the history of this area from our elders. Recently Pine Meadow lost one of our elders, Andy Armstrong, who lived for over 100 years in the Land O’ Lakes. Not only did I learn about our rich local history, I also learned about Canada as a nation from him. Thank you, Andy, for all your contributions to our community and for all you shared with us. Our condolences go out to Andy’s beautiful wife Anne.

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• The first evening of the TD Summer Reading Club kicked off at the library last Wednesday, with a story, snacks and craft time, where the kids made wind chimes from a wooden spoon, beads and old keys. The program happens Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm through to the last Wednesday in August. • Five-Day Kids Club starts this Monday, July 18, 6pm at the Vennachar Free Methodist parsonage. Call Angela for info 613-333-1901. • Visit www.addingtonhighlands.ca to view the community calendar for everything from events to council meeting dates and tax installment reminders

ARDEN Wanda Harrison 613-335-3186 · Thanks to the 22 volunteers who gathered Friday morning at the hall. The village looks much better; tidied up and ready for visitors, cottagers and those just passing through. · I heard amazing things about the Shred Kelly concert held here in Arden last Friday evening. Friends that attended said that it was the best $16 they have spent in a long time. Bands did not stop playing! There is some talk about them coming back next year, so let's hope that happens. · Wayne Carrothers asked me to thank the many, many people who attended their “Eggs as you like · them” breakfast and silent auction. Thanks were also extended to the volunteers which made it possible. It just shows

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july 14, 2016 you that these breakfasts are missed by the community. · On Saturday, July 16 there will be an “Open Mic” at the community centre. Last month’s event had an audience of about 45 people with 12 musicians. There was lots of dancing and great music playing. Join the group at the community centre, 6 pm to 10 pm. Admission is $2 and everyone is welcome. · Arden’s annual cemetery service begins at 2 pm, Sunday July 17. Please bring your own lawn chairs, and note that in case of rain, the service will be held inside the church. · The Arden Artisans' annual Garden Party takes place Saturday July 23 beginning at 10 am at the Kennebec Community Centre. The artisans and their guests will be displaying their 2016 works, awaiting your arrival in your fanciest hat. Enjoy music by Big Clear Sound, a barbeque, historical displays plus a Blueberry Dessert Tea. Come out and join our three local artisans for a day of fun and relaxation in the airconditioned all. · Saturday, July 30, the Arden “Happy Gang” will hold their annual Summer Sale. Beginning at 9 am there will be yard sales, crafters, a barbeque, the ever popular bake table, a raffle, Lucky prize table and Silent Auction. The day begins with Peameal on a Bun. Come on out to the Kennebec Community Centre, peruse the tables and please remember that this group supports many, many of the service groups in our area. Your support for this event helps groups such as the firefighters and the Salvation Army, the Land O'Lakes School, the swim program and the food bank, to name just a few. If you wish to participate with a table there is still room for you. Please contact Barb at 335-2604 for more information. · Congratulations are extended to Gray and Aileen Merriam celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Hope you two have many, many more!!

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 · A good crowd attended Coffee Break Friday morning, hosted by Bev & Murray Elliot. A great array of coffee & goodies. · Two July birthdays I forgot last week were Tom Olmstead and Denzel Killingbeck. · Many thanks to all the people who helped beautify the Snow Road church in the last two months. It looked beautiful with its new paint job and carpeting. Special thanks to Scott Duncan, Tom Duncan and Dave White for joining in to re-install the pews; to Greg and Terry, Murray & Bev, Morley & Ruth, and Elaine for all the work they did, and to Jim Riddell for fixing the front steps. From the crowd that was there on Sunday, many came out to see the finished work. Two thumbs up to you all. Church will be held at Snow Road every Sunday in July & August except for July 17, when Knox Presbyterian Church in McDonalds Corners will celebrate their 171st anniversary. The worship leader will be Rev. Karen Hincke and the joint choir will provide special music. An anniversary luncheon will follow the service. All are welcome. · The Highland Line Cemetery Service will be held at 2pm

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on July 17, led by Rev. Hincke. · There will be a fundraiser for McDonalds Corners Agricultural Hall on Sat. August 6, 5pm to 9pm, dinner and a quarter auction. Dinner is cold cuts, salads, dessert, coffee & tea, $15. Come out and have a laugh, bid on some good prizes and help the agricultural hall. Tickets at the Hill General Store or call Jeannie Kelso 613-278-1391 or Alice 278-1020. Limited tickets. · Smile: Learn from those who have walked the path before you.

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· On Saturday, July 16 is the annual Bedford Church Social and Fundraiser this year, starting at 4pm. It is held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 2905 Westport Road in Godfrey. A roast beef dinner will be served. As well, there will be a variety of attractions: silent auction, raffle, petting zoo, air castle, pony rides, cotton candy and popcorn, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, as well as music by Jeff Code and the Silver Wings Band. · Cole Lake Free Methodist Church is having a Children’s Day on July 23 from 9am - 3pm for children ages 5 – 12. The cost of admission is a juice box and a granola bar, which will be used in the creation of Goodwill Kits to be distributed to a local shelter. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Please register by Friday July 15 by emailing Sarah Kennedy, sarahjayne24@gmail.com

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· The Silver Lake Wesleyan Camp will be holding an Open House this Saturday, July 16 starting with a free pancake breakfast at 9am. The community is invited to join them for a day of fun and fellowship. This is a great way to get to know the camp and Silver Lake if you are curious, or to enjoy the camp facilities and relax. There will be boat and camp tours after breakfast and the waterslide will be open from 1-4pm. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch or buy a hotdog/ snack from the tuck shop. All are welcome. The camp is located at 512 Wesleyan Camp Lane, Maberly; visit www.slwc. ca or call 613-268-2770; email office@slwc.ca · Tay Valley Soccer - The year-end party will be taking place on the last night (July 25). There will be a scrimmage followed by hand-out of medals, coaching certificates, and a hotdog barbeque. Drinks and freezies will also be available. · The Maberly Fair books are out now and if you need one please contact Rosetta at 613-268-2548 or rosettamcinnes57@hotmail.com. They can also be picked up at the Maberly Post office or the Fall River Coffee Shop. Also look for them at Gray’s Grocery in Sharbot Lake and at the McDonalds Corners Store.

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· Happy Birthday to Carrie Vinkle, Emily Summer, Jason Fox, Valerie Fox -Simoneau, Graeme Gemmill, Leslie Pickard, Lisa Sly, McKeigh Martin, Courtney Meeks, Christopher Baffitt, Nic Smith, Erma Hawley, Diane Tryan, Loretta Barker, Lucinda Thum, Tristan Goodberry, Linda Mottile, Mena Scott, Casey Hartwick, Lexie McCullough, Rosemary Lapointe. What a lot of July babies · Happy Anniversary to Duane & Judy Meeks, Dave & Judy Froats, Allan & Gloria Flynn · On July 7 we enjoyed the delicious breakfast served by the Henderson United Church. Proceeds go towards the upkeep of the church. Thanks to everyone that helped . · On July 9 the Arden Stewards hosted another delicious "Eggs As you Like Them" breakfast. Also a good social time to visit with friends. Thanks to everyone that helped.

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· Mountain Grove Cemetery service was held on July 10. Thankfully the rain held off. A beautiful setting in a quiet graveyard to remember our deceased relatives and friends. The music was great as Rev Darin gave his message. · Thinking of King Stincombe, Louise Meeks, Nancy Fobert, Jean Steele, Vera Steele, Vera Whan, David Fox. · Land o’ Lakes seniors met at the Meeks on July 13 for a barbeque. Hopefully it will be a good clear day. · It was nice to see the photo of Lucille Harper in the paper last week. She is 102 and lives in Michigan. She used to play cards with us in Arden long ago. · Hope everyone has a good week. Count your blessings.

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• St. James Catholic Church in Sharbot Lake is hosting their annual ham and turkey dinner on Sunday, July 17 from 4pm until 6:30 pm and features live music. Cost is $12 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12; under 4 are free; hall is air-conditioned. • Eagle Lake Property Owners Association are holding a meeting at RKY Camp on Saturday July 16 at 9:30am • Don’t forget about the Central Frontenac Hazardous Waste Collection Day at the corner of Road 38 and Highway 7 on July 16 from 10 am to 2 pm • The Sharbot Lake Property Owners Association is holding a chicken BBQ on Sat. July 23 from 5 to 7 pm at the St James Major Catholic Church hall. • Recently Don & Lloyd Lee, Bill Babcock and Floyd Deyo were recognized at an Ontario Volunteer Award Ceremony held at the Ambassador in Kingston, for their 25+ years as volunteers for Walleye Culture Projects in Central and South Frontenac. Each received a lapel pin and a certificate recognizing their efforts. Congratulations gentlemen. • Friends and family got together on Saturday to welcome Paityn Eileen Morrow to the family. Although the rain just couldn’t stay away, a good time was had by all. • Thank Heavens for the rain we got on the weekend, it will surely help lawns and gardens. • Sympathy to the family of the late Stan Gault. • Happy Birthday to Megen Hole, Jordan Lowery, Natasha Gray, Rose LaPointe, Courtney Meeks, Laura Clarke, Matthew McMahon, Dave Whan, Merrilee Gray, Diana Meeks, Spencer Crain, Wayne Bush, Roley Irwin, Emma Cronk. • Happy Anniversary to Dwayne and Judy Meeks. • Can’t believe that the baseball season is almost over. Play-off tournaments are coming up in a couple of weeks. The schedule is: July 19 6:30pm Mountain Grove @ Parham, Grasshopper; Perth Road @ Sharbot Lake, Mite. July 21 6:30pm Mountain Grove @ Sharbot Lake, Grasshopper; 8:30pm Napanee BGR vs Central Frontenac 2 @ Sharbot Lake, Bantam Boys. July 24 9:30 2nd vs 3rd @ Parham, Grasshopper; 11am 1st vs Winner of 9:30 game at Parham, Grasshopper. July 28 8:30pm Verona 2 vs Central Frontenac 1 @ Parham, Bantam Boys

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Gilmour’s on 38’s annual Clothes for Kids fundraiser I t started steady and built from there as people trooped to the covered porch at Gilmour’s on 38 in Harrowsmith for hamburgers, hot dogs and sausages at the annual barbeque fundraiser for Clothes For Kids. The event, which was held on July 8 this year, is jointly put on by Gilmour’s and Friendly Fires of Kingston. In 2015, the barbeque raised over $4,000 and that total was likely surpassed last Friday afternoon. The $5 cost of the meal, for

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Sail Mazinaw sails on despite storms submitted by Sail Mazinaw

The 2nd annual Sail Mazinaw was challenged by thunderstorms and torrential rain on Saturday, July 9. Even just getting to Mazinaw Lakeside Resort for breakfast without getting wet was nearly impossible. However, despite the inclement weather, a few hardy (or foolish) sailors were still able to get a couple of hours on the water while thunder rumbled in the background. The fleet was back out in beautiful conditions on Sunday with a couple of additional

boats making a showing. The recipients of the 2016 Mazinaw Cup are Danielle Richard (Bridgenorth) and Michelle Simpkin (Scarborough), cottagers on Washing Machine Point. The duo exhibited enthusiasm and skill while sailing the smallest boat of the fleet in threatening conditions. Michelle is a rookie sailor and Danielle is currently making the transition to sailboarding. Additional photos and commentary are available at Facebook/SailMazinaw.

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Fiddlers and Friends have filled the Ompah Community Centre several times in the last few years and the appreciative audience left wanting more. In fact the audience joined in whenever the opportunity arose and felt that they were part of the concert too. The band has always talked about the great audience and all fun they had. They are delighted to have the chance to return to play in Ompah. Fiddlers and Friends love to entertain by sharing their joy of music and zany sense of fun. They play a cheerful set of old-time fiddle tunes that has the audience clapping, toe-tapping and singing along. Fiddlers are joined by keyboard, double bass, and cello. The irrepressible Lois Webster who makes many of her own percussion instruments and costumes, dances and keeps everyone

guessing what she will do next. Mark Thursday, July 21 at 7pm on your calendar. Admission is $10 at the door. Following the concert, musicians and audience can mingle over refreshments. For further information, contact Marily Seitz, 613-4792855.

Cloyne Pioneer Museum & Archives A submitted by Marcella Neely

s far back as the early 1800s, this area was logging country. Men traveled hundreds of miles through rugged terrain in uncomfortable conditions to carve out a living in lumber camps. Some came with families; others' families joined them later. To accommodate the increased population, the companies built living quarters, hired women to cook and eventually schools and churches began to spring up. The stories of these early settlers come to life in the Cloyne Museum. When you are at the Sawyer Stoll display, you'll want to glance at the grocery and supply invoices. The prices are difficult to believe, as is the payroll ledger. Some of the available tools used in logging and farming will make you wonder how anyone could

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work with them. An old solid steel McCulloch #47 chainsaw testifies to the challenges men accepted as routine. The chainsaw was donated to the museum by Frank Meeks. It had been used by James Hawley Meeks until he was 94 years of age. He bought the saw brand new and cut a cord of wood with it every day until he was 94. The museum is open every day all summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is on Hwy #41 directly across from the Cloyne Post Office. We look forward to your visit.

Any back lake is fair game and weigh-in will be from 10am - 2pm, with 1st prize being a • Tickets are now available for the July 30 trolling motor. Bass Fishing Derby. Tickets are $10 each • A local resident has a seven-year-old and can be bought at Sydenham One Stop; grandson, Gabriel, and he has been growVerona Hardware or the Sydenham Legion. ing his hair for the past three years to donate to Angel Hair. July 23 he will be getting the Big Cut at the 4034 Bath Rd. Legion 631 from 10am - 4pm. Please come to show your support and browse the many vendor tables too. There will be lots of fun children's activities - and if you feel so inspired- you can also donate 12" of untreated hair. Check out "Gabriel's Cut For Kids" Residents and visitors are advised to always on Facebook - or email racheck the Fire Ban status in their townships chaellyford @yahoo.ca

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The Faithful Friends of Bon Echo Park

2013 marked the silver anniversary for the Friends of Bon Echo Provincial Park. Twenty five years previously a small group of volunteers initiated an organization that has impacted Park visitors ever since. Their commitment to preserve the natural heritage and cultural history of the Park has resulted in innovative programs which hundreds of thousands of Park visitors have enjoyed. Impetus for the Friends group came from the Park Superintendent Ed Buck who approached the Pioneer Club of Cloyne asking them to consider the formation of a support group. The challenge was accepted. The signing of the official agreement between the Friends and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources took place in a ceremony in September 1988 at the Dollywood Visitor Centre. The Friends recognized the many assets of this beautiful Park. The diversity of its flora and fauna, its pristine beaches and waterfronts, the majestic eastern white pines and the grandeur of Mazinaw Rock with its geological history, 900 year old cedars and the pictographs left by earlier inhabitants attract over 180,000 visitors annually. Various approaches aimed at increasing appreciation of the Park and the preservation of its heritage have since been utilized by the Friends. Their financial support has enabled the Natural Heritage Education (NHE) program to double its staff each summer. NHE staff offer daily children's programs, guided hikes, interpretive boat tours of Mazinaw Lake and Rock on the Wanderer, amphitheatre programs including unique presentations and the publication of trail guides. Together all programs attracted and contributed to making Bon Echo Provincial Park one of Ontario's best. Many enterprising projects have been initiated and

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that include producing trail guides and educational resources, the Peregrine Falcon release, Amphitheatre programming, most displays in the Visitor Centre, new trail head signs, interpretive cairns and kiosks, the restoration of the Greystones Cottage and the provision of educational bursaries for local high school graduates and Park student staff. Ten years ago the Friends initiated twice-weekly barbecues at Main Beach. As this operation grew it was moved to the Lagoon shelter and is now providing a much anticipated service every Saturday and Sunday. The annual raffle has featured attractive donated prizes, all of which relate to Park activities. The Friends have applied for selective government grants and corporate assistance to increase their activities and projects. For the anniversary summer of 2013, the renovation of the amphitheatre seating and building/stage was a main project. In 2015, the first phase of restoration of the Cliff Top Trail has been completed as a joint project of the Park and the Friends. The greatest asset of the Friends of Bon Echo is its people. The indispensible resource of faithful volunteers and members is continuing to be fundamental to the many facets of Friends initiatives and accomplishments. New members, both young and older are sought, needed and welcome. Please come and join us! by Derek Maggs former Executive Director Updated by Beth Freeland, Administrator ■

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Fantasy in The Forest Art Show

he air sparkles a bit brighter here, I notice as soon as I get out of the car. Trees bend towards each other and whisper friendly little nothings; I am instantly engulfed and

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welcomed into the land of ‘Fantasy In The Forest’. Wait, did the maple over there just sigh a greeting to the coming weekend? As I stand and look around me, it is easy to envision the happy gathering of huts and booths that become home to participating artists for the duration of the show. The 21st Fantasy In The Forest Art Show will open its gates again Saturday & Sunday, July 16 and 17. It is the third time in its new location, only minutes west of Perth Road Village in a lovely woodland setting. Fifty-four artists, many of whom will be in costume, will bring their finest work to display and tempt you with. Several little shops that look like they have just grown out of the trees are scattered around the property. Meet Jamie Brick, the founder of this magical show, whose sculptures range from the mystical and the sublime to the irreverent and wacky. Jamie Brick tears down the veil between the worlds. His more serene sculptures are often allegories of nature spirits, meeting the human heart, whereas bunnies from sugar cups and silver spoons seem to have

Tai Chi regional intensive in Sharbot Lake O ver 100 Tai Chi practitioners from as far afield as Ottawa and Belleville traveled to Sharbot Lake on Monday, July 11 to participate in a three-hour intensive session, which featured instructors from the Ottawa and Kingston regions. The event, which was the first of its kind in a rural location, was put on in order to provide practitioners with a chance to work for a longer time on their positions, and to access different teachers than they are used to at their home centers. “Even though everyone learns the same moves and sequences, sometimes hearing the same information in a new way can make a difference,” said Jim Gazzard, the Ottawabased regional vice president of the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi organization, which is affiliated with the International Taoist Tai Chi Society, the largest non-profit Tai Chi organization in the world. Gazzard said that since the Sharbot Lake chapter, which is affiliated with the Kingston branch of the organization, has been very strong in recent years, the decision was taken to try to bring people together in the summer for a large event. “Judging from what we see here, it has been quite a success,” said Gazzard. After working with instructors in small groups, the assembled group, which made full use of the entire gym at Granite Ridge Education Centre, completed the full set of 108 moves that are shared by all members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society. Then it was time for a tea break, followed by more work in small groups. The entire event ended with potluck lunch and a chance to share experiences. “It's not that surprising that Tai Chi is so strong in Sharbot Lake. Rural communities are often successful in building up a strong group. Also, for a community with an active senior population, Tai Chi is a very good way to help seniors continue to be strong and healthy at any age. Our top instructor in Ottawa is 72 and he is as fit or fitter than any 40-year-old,” said Gazzard, who has been practicing Tai Chi for 38 years and is an instructor as well.

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July 14, 2016 jumped out of a fairy-tale and decided to stay on awhile, just because the company is so compelling. Holly Dean (mixed media painting) and Larry Thompson (print maker) have participated in this show from the very beginning. Here are just a few of the other artists and what you can look forward to: Jayne Ayre (Kismet Clay Designs); Tony and Kathleen Deluca (goldsmiths); Harvest Pillows (buckwheat pillows); Claude Bouchard (wooden buckets and pails); Deb Stagg (Leaf Relief, concrete fountains and bird feeders). Christine Geauvreau repurposes silver into wind chimes; Blake Richardson paints to reveal the hidden images on rocks; and Nicole Hearns paints fantastical paintings of fantastical landscapes. Every year the show sponsors an emerging artist. This year features two new artists: Don Johnson, emerging medieval furniture maker and Stephanie Harper, photographer. There will be creatures and things, romantic or down to earth, colourful or natural. It is easy to find the booth one wants to stay a little longer at or the artist one wants to speak a little more with. It is easy to find the special something one wants to take home as a gift or to remember the sparkly air at the show. While you stroll and enjoy the scenery and fine skills of the artists present, the live music of Alberts Vitols will surround you and enchant you even more. Why don’t you go for a drive and visit the fantastical show in the forest! The show is held at 1029 Bear Bottom Lane and admission is free. From Perth Road Village go west on Wilmer Rd to Norway Rd. and follow the signs. For information call 613353-1997 or visit fantasyintheforest.com

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After the potluck was over, there was an instructor session in the afternoon. There are ongoing Tai Chi classes in

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Sydenham Animal Encounter T

by Malcolm Callister he 40 children, aged 6 to 12, who attended the Vocational Bible Study (VBS) at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydenham for the five days during the first week of July, got more than Bible stories. The theme for the week was Animal Encounters. The organizer, Michelle Laing, had arranged for a different animal to be there each day. The animal owners showed a true passion for the care of their animals and allowed them to interact with the children. Each day was a mix of energetic praise songs to a demanding arm-waving, foot-stomping beat, followed by water slides, crafts, gardening, and the animal of the day. Bee keepers came in their space suits, with stories of how a hive works and a show & tell of moth and bear attacks, and finally a sample of pure honey. The children were shouting out questions in excitement. Silky Chickens, with their soft feathers were happy to be handled by excited children. The apparently delicate, but actually very robust chickens, broke down barriers with even the most reserved child. Service Dog handler, Britany Lawson, brought her service dog Anchor, a six-month-old Labrador. Britany sat on a chair with Anchor lying at her feet. With 20 children at a time sitting round them, Britany leaned forward and in her whispering voice told children what Anchor had done for her. It was as quiet as only a church can be. The children listened to secrets of what they must and must not do when they meet somebody with a service dog: 1) Only talk to the person not the dog.; 2) Do not touch or stroke the dog; 3) Never distract a working dog by talking to it; the handler’s life may depend on the dog. The children learned that a service dog is working when he/she has the backpack on. When Britany removed Anchor’s blue backpack he was off duty and was a dog like any other, who then played with and got hugs from the children. Britany would like to help set up a non-profit foundation to help other people in need get and train Service Dogs. She said, “In just six months Anchor has helped me lead a normal life and now I want to help other people do the same.” The pot-belly pig, who lived in a house and slept in a bed with a dog, was a hit with the children as he ate cereal from their hands, and would come when they called his name. Pony rides provided the animal encounter on the last day. Every child got to stroke or ride a pony having first heard the sad and exciting story of hand feeding Charcoal the pony. Hand-reared from the time he was 11 days old on goat’s milk, Charcoal, now 11 years old, was there with Lightning

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The late afternoon heat was just giving way to a sultry summer evening, and the crowds began to filter in to the 65th annual Verona Lions’ Jamboree last Friday (July 8) for rides, games and food. The Jamboree, which was held from July 7 to 9 this year, is a major fundraiser for the Lions, and all the proceeds go back into community projects throughout the year.

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Sydenham Lake sprint paddlers carry on 110-year-old tradition at Gananoque Regatta D

By Helen Parfitt espite the ominous start to the day last Saturday, July 9, which began with thunderstorms, four new novice paddlers headed out to compete on the Gananoque River to win ribbons in War Canoe, K1 and K2 events, carrying on a 110-year-old tradition of friendly competition at the Gananoque Canoe Club that began in 1906. Sydenham Lake Canoe Club, now in its 19th year at its Sydenham Lake location, has its roots in the Kingston Yacht Club in the early 1900s, so, Sydenham and Kingston paddlers have in effect been paddling against Gananoque for well over a century. As the first U15 event of the season, the 100, or so, young paddlers were bursting with enthusiasm, determined to achieve their personal best without tipping their boats in a series of 200 meter single and team events at the Gananoque Canoe Club. Parker and Peyton Friendship, Jack MacInnis, Kiera Wilson and her cheerleading sister, Charlotte were all in attendance. Though Sydenham won’t be hosting an event this year, there are four more regattas that the SLCC paddlers can look forward to participating in. The next U15 regattas will be held in North Bay, Carleton Place, and at Rideau Canoe Club in Ottawa. Coach Rhiannon Murphy, an eight-year veteran at SLCC, says, “Parents often can’t believe that they are sending their children out alone to compete in a tippy sprint boat, but are often surprised by their own children’s confidence, determi-

nation and success. They are also amazed by the supportive audience of parents and fellow paddlers who enthusiastically cheer on the last paddlers over the finish, just as if they were the first. It is really all about having fun as a family and being active outdoors. If you don’t over focus on the results, the children enjoy themselves and just concentrate on achieving their personal bests that they have worked all week to master”. The Sydenham Lake Canoe Club offers day camps and lessons to children and adults who wish to improve their paddling skills, or just get out on the water for fun and fitness. For more information visit www.sydenhamlakecanoeclub.com Photo: Charlotte Wilson, Parker Friendship, Kiera Wilson, Peyton Friendship

Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum The Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum is holding a series of workshops this summer and below is the schedule. July 23: Discover birch bark and spruce roots. Make a small container, knife holster, or beads. July 30: Continue birch bark. Aug 6 & 13: Museum closed Aug 20: Come gather rushes and cattails at the lake. Aug 28: Rush or cattail chair seating or make a small container.

Sept 3: Continue with rushes and cattails. Further workshops will be announced later. Workshops are held from 1 -3 pm on Saturdays and the cost is usually $15. If you plan to come, please call Ankaret Dean at 613-278-1203 and she will give you a list of tools etc. to bring. The museum is located at 5596 McDonald's Corners Rd. and is open 11am – 3pm on Saturdays from May to October or by appointment. Admission to the museum is free; donations are welcome. Visit ankaretdean.ca

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC TOWN HALL MEETINGS Council has scheduled Town Hall Meetings during the month of July. This is an opportunity for residents to speak directly with District Councillor’s and share their concerns and suggestions. All meetings are scheduled for 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Bedford District Loughborough District Portland District Storrington District

July 12, 2016, 1381 Westport Rd - Glendower Hall July 18, 2016, 4432 George St - Council Chambers July 19, 2016, 4041 Colebrook Rd - S & A Hall July 21, 2016, 3910 Battersea Rd - Storrington Centre

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Township of South Frontenac is recruiting for a Temporary Full-time Mechanic/Shop Foreman (Competition 16-28-PW) with the Public Works Department. Details and a job description is available at www. southfrontenac.net under “Living Here/Careers”. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, July 25, 2016.

POSTAL DISRUPTION In the event of a possible postal disruption, please see our website for further information on alternatives for communications and payments.

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Take notice that the Township will be having a sale of land by public tender on August 17, 2016. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access is available, tender packages can be purchased at the Municipal Offices, at a cost of $10.00 + HST, located at 4432 George St, Sydenham beginning July 11, 2016.

INVITATION TO TENDER No. PW-2016-27 Supply & Installation Of Fencing At The Point Sports Field 4410 Point Road, Sydenham, On Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., July 20th, 2016, Attention; Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON. K0H 2T0. Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0

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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.

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

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.

RECREATION AND LEISURE SURVEY The Township is conducting a survey to get a better understanding of community needs in respect to recreation and leisure activities. The survey along with additional public consultation will help create a new recreation plan that will be presented to Council this fall. 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

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Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm July 20, 2016, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO. Official forms may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up at the Public Works office during regular business hours.

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

SYDENHAM PARKING The new Parking Regulations are now in effect in the Village of Sydenham. There will be a grace period while everyone adjusts to the new regulations. This grace period will end on August 2, 2016

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 ROAD CLOSING

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The HHW Depot will be open every Thursday from 3 pm to 8 pm. Please remember accepted items are hazardous materials, electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

COUNCIL MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 7:00 pm. There will only be one Council meeting in July and there will NOT be any Committee of the Whole meetings in July. See the “Calendar of Event” on the website for Town Hall meetings in your district.

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

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Aftermath - Cribbage This column by retired mathematician and seasonal Maberly resident, Edward Barbeau, is for your mathematical amusement. Its author is very happy to correspond with readers about mathematical matters, and hopes that the column will turn out to be a dialogue with readers of the Frontenac News. His email address is barbeau@ math.utoronto.ca. Readers can access past Aftermath columns at Ed’s website http://www.math.toronto.edu/ barbeau/home.html When Jeff Martin was a coordinator of mathematics for the Etobicoke school board, he taught middle school students how to play cribbage, a nice card game for two. Those not familiar with the game can find the rules on the internet, for example at www.bicyclecards.com/how-toplay/cribbage/. Basically, each of the two players is dealt a hand of six cards. Of these six cards, each player selects two and places them upside down on the table to constitute the crib. Then the top card (the “turnup”) of the stock of leftover cards is revealed. There are two stages. To begin with, the players alternately place their cards face up on the table, making a running total until neither player can play without this total exceeding 31. Cards count face value, with pictures counting ten. They repeat this until the cards they hold are exhausted. If in this laying down, a player reaches 15, completes a run of at least three cards (in any order), or completes a pair, triple or quadruplet of the same rank, or plays last, points are scored. In the second stage, each of the hands of the players along with the crib (which belongs to the dealer) are shown, and points are scored for combinations of cards adding to 15, runs, pairs, triples, quadruplets and flushes using the four cards in the hand along with the turnup. This is not the whole story, but it will give you the idea. To be sure, there is a large element of luck, but an astute player can do quite a bit to optimize her score. She has to retain four cards and put two in the crib to make her potential score as large as possible. There is a lot of probability involved, because at this point she does not know what the turnup is or what her opponent will put in the crib. For example, if she retains two sixes and two eights, she is guaranteed four points for the two pairs. If, say, the turnup is a Queen, that is all she will score for her hand. However, if the turnup is a seven, then she will score two points for each pair, three points for each of the four runs of 6 –7 - 8 and two points for each of the two ways of combining 7 and 8 to get 15. This gives her twenty points. (The maximum possible score in a hand is 29, and a hand worth 24 points can be obtained in different ways.) The cards she throws in the crib will depend on who gets to count the points. If it is the opponent, she will probably avoid contributing a five, a pair or even two cards of adjacent rank, that the opponent might use to score points with. As you can see, there is a fair bit of low-level mathematics involved in estimating probabilities and enumerating the possibilities for scoring. For example, can you have a hand where the point count is nineteen? If you are not familiar with cribbage, I heartily recommend it so you can appreciate some of its intricacies. I introduced my children and grandchildren to this game at the earliest possible stage and playing it with them is a continuing source of pleasure.

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FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Plevna, $850 plus utilities, available July 15, call Amos Shiner 613-336-1293 or 613-920-3508 3 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APT in Arden, basement storage, heat, hydro, appliances included, available immediately, $900/month, call 613-335-3878 ALL INCLUSIVE 3 bedroom Apartment. 1072 Brock Rd. Mountain Grove, Ontario, $1,200 per month. First and last required. References required. Heat/Hydro and water included. Full Kitchen. Living room/Dining area. Full bathroom. Ground level apartment. Private Entry through private one car garage. Shared laundry facility. Available now. Phone or text Victoria, 613-483-8678. COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE located on Hwy. 7 just east of the Junction of Hwy 38 and Hwy. 7. For further information, contact Ram at 613-279-2827

FOR SALE BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES for sale, ready to go. 613-375-6338 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES SUMMER REBATE SALE with a savings up to $500. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613.

www.chesher.ca GUNS FOR SALE: Remington Fieldmaster model 572, 22 pump, $600. Marlin 3030 model 338, c/w 2x7 Tasco scope $500. Mossberg model 1500, 30.06 bolt c/w sling and 3x9 Bushnell scope $450. PAL required. 613-3722250 LIMOUSIN BULLS, 14 to 18 months of age. Double polled, call Eve, 613-268-2258 L.S. DESIGN - Custom Designed Fire Rings and Home Décor Signs. Let us transform your yard. 613-200-9878 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

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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

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SERVICES ANYTHING METAL: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, free pickup, call 613-375-6377, leave message HANDYMAN, WILL REPLACE SINKS, taps, toilets, any other jobs around the house; plumbing. Please call Albert 613-374-2079 HOMESTYLE WEDDINGS. Minister Judie Diamond helps design your ceremony and performs the marriage at location of your choice. 613-375-6772; www.judiediamond.ca PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658 PHOTOCOPY & FAX SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, the Annex (rear building), 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26-100 copies 8¢ ea. Colour copies 65¢ ea.; 25¢ for 50+ . Taxes extra. Call 613-279-3150 for information. PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 10 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 ROB’S WINDOW CLEANING. We clean the windowpanes, screens, tracks and casings of your windows. Call today for a quote. 613-2439661 ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 25 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE. Use your computer or telephone to monitor your Home, Cottage or Shop! We will be happy to give you a free estimate. Dundas Performance & Secured Holmes, 613-774-4447 or leave message at 613-279-1070.

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How to cope with drought By Ankaret Dean, Lanark Master Gardeners o far this year has not been an easy growing year for gardeners, especially those on a well with a limited amount of watering potential. However here are a few ideas which will be useful, perhaps a little late for this year but helpful for the future. Firstly, mulching the garden beds certainly helps prevent evaporation from hot sun and drying winds. Cedar mulch is good, but straw, hay and dry leaves can provide adequate shelter. Other possibilities are layers of newspapers or old thin carpets laid out between tomato plants or under trailing squash. Just make sure the water can be absorbed around the base of the plant. Try not to disturb the plants roots during hot weather by pulling out weeds growing beside them. They may enjoy the protection of a little more shade. Soaker hoses are a good method of watering as no water is evaporated and the water soaks in slowly. Growing flowers, salad greens and tomatoes in pots is a good way of containing water around plants, and they can be kept in a place that is not in the hot midday sun. Another helpful hint is to have an indentation around any new shrubs or trees, so that the water is concentrated around the roots as much as possible. Choosing plants that are well adapted to hot dry weather is an asset. Many herbs come from the Mediterranean countries and thrive in hot dry weather. Some plants have particularly long roots, such as clover, dandelions, hollyhocks, delphiniums. These have a great advantage over the more shallow-rooted plants. Conserving water is essential. Water butts under the downspouts are very worthwhile; even a small roof can be used to drain into a small pond or watering trough. Well water can be conserved in the house by taking quick showers, flushing the toilet fewer times, and some folk manage to conserve their grey water for watering the garden. There are a couple of good thing about dry weather: no slugs on the hostas, few mosquitoes, and not much grass to cut, but for me a few rainy days will be a blessing.

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A sunny day their moving sale Her flower garden set in the deep alluvium that finds shelter Among the rocks of Mountain Grove He the woodworker home bedecked by his craft Both left. She far away and he, too, now gone First into that labyrinth they call dementia And then to gentle death At the sale I bought his sledgehammer but moments later She approached to whisper softly how he was sad to see it go And so with grace it was returned Perhaps he knew that he would need it soon As the hedges grew ever higher till he could see Neither through nor over the thickening matrix of foliage And she became to him invisible and then Like an angry Thor, he would need the sledge To breach the leafy ramparts of his confinement That kept him from his love Sometimes a sledgehammer is the only tool a man needs To batter down a wall - albeit one of fronds and flowers In a quiet country garden NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All persons having claims against the Estate of Robert John Gray, aka Bob Gray, late of Brighton and Skootamatta Lake, who died on June 24, 2016, are hereby notified to send particulars of the same to the undersigned personal representative by August 27th, 2016, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then shall have notice. Dated July 11, 2016. Patricia Gray, Estate Trustee, 33 Galea Drive, Ajax ON, L1Z 0J7 (905) 239-0465.

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CF Canada 150 Committee looking to expand celebration to entire township By Jeff Green

ill Bowick, chair of the Central Frontenac Canada 150th Anniversary committee, said that it was no coincidence that the committee held its public meeting at the Kennebec Hall in Arden on Monday night, July 10. He said that thus far the committee that has been established by Central Frontenac Council is over-represented by members from the Sharbot Lake area, at least partly because Sharbot Lake has been the focus of Canada Day festivities in the township over the years. However, the group is working to change that. “Our goal is to help all of the communities that make up Central Frontenac share in the

The Sharbot Lake girls’ ball team showing off the personalized team sweaters that were donated to them by the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation. The team wore them recently when playing against Kingston at a home game in Sharbot Lake.

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On June 28 at 6:24 pm, Kaladar OPP officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 41 north of Racoon Trail Road, Addington Highlands Township. Police attended the scene and learned that there had been a heated family dispute involving the drivers of a Dodge Ram pickup truck and a Nissan Altima. Investigation determined that the drivers had pulled to the side of the highway to talk; however once the dispute became violent the driver of the pick-up truck returned to his truck in an attempt to avoid the altercation. As the pick-up truck driver left the scene an occupant of the Nissan jumped into the rear bed of the truck and assaulted two passengers with brass knuckles. The driver of the Nissan followed and subsequently cut the pick-up truck off. The pickup struck the Nissan and both vehicles came to rest along the highway. Charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a prohibited weapon (brass knuckles), two counts of failing to comply with a prohibition order and failing to comply with a probation order is 27 year-old Daniel Hamlyn of South Frontenac Township. The accused was held in custody and was scheduled to appear in Provincial Court in Napanee for a bail hearing. The investigation is continuing and further charges are pending.

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Canada 150 celebrations. The projects we support will respect the heritage of our communities, establish a legacy, and bring the peoples of Central Frontenac together as a single community.” The committee is encouraging events and ongoing projects that take place throughout the sesquicentennial year, rather than only on the Canada Day weekend. “As a group, we are here to facilitate and publicise events, and maybe help with grants, but we are looking for individuals and groups with ideas and the ability to take the projects on as well,” said committee member Linda West. West, who is the current chair of Villages Beautiful, which has membership from

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Surplus Equipment For Sale By Sealed Bid Equipment Description 1979 GMC Tanker Vin# T170B9V615488. Approx Odo. 35,000 1988 Ford Tanker Vin# 1FDPF82H3JVA06017 Approx Odo. 37,838 Portable Model 130 PC. Size: 24X32 Modular Building System Portable Model 130 PC. Size: 24X32 Modular Building System 2004 F150 4 X 4 Vin # 1FTRF14W55NA16697 Approx Odo : 460,171 km

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ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF (PART-TIME) The Township is seeking resumes for a new position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as the Assistant Fire Chief for the North Frontenac Fire Department (NFFD). Working under the direction of the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief (Chief), the incumbent will assist the Chief in the efficient, effective operations of the North Frontenac Fire Department’s (NFFD) functions and with the safe, effective and efficient co-ordination, direction, training, planning and support of the Volunteer EFR/ Firefighters (VFFs); responsible for the NFFD’s Training Program. The salary range for this position is $24.64 – $29.49 per hour and the normal work week is 20 hours.

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1990 20 ton Tag A Long Float Vin # 2M9PF2926L007005 8 Yard Tandem Sand Hopper 8 Yard Tandem Sand Hopper BID CLOSING DATE: Thursday, July 21st, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. LOCATION: Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street Sharbot Lake, Ontario Donna Longmire Executive Assistant Township of Central Frontenac Phone: (613) 279-2935 ext. 243 Fax: (613)279-2422 dlongmire@centralfrontenac.com Further details: www.centralfrontenac.com

pletion of the K&P Trail between Kingston and Sharbot Lake, where it can join with the Trans-Canada Rrail. The completion of an 8 kilometre section of the trail between Tichborne and Sharbot Lake, where the trail runs through 22 different private properties, requires that a deal be struck between Frontenac County and each of the landowners. Giroux reported that all but one of the landowners have been contacted, and that while only two final deals have been struck, most are in process. “There are only two landowners who have said no, and even in those cases we feel there may be an opening that we can explore, because the trail is very close the road allowance for Road 38 in both locations,” Giroux said. He indicated that while he is confident that it will all be done, having the entire trail open by Canada Day 2017, which is the goal, might be difficult to accomplish. “Things happen pretty slowly in the public sector,” he said. One of the things that the Canada 150 committee will be taking on is publicity in the run up to 2017 and throughout the year. A Calendar of Events is being planned, and an events page for Canada 150 in Central Frontenac has been set up on Facebook. Committee meetings are all public. The next one is set for Monday July 25 at 7 pm, and will be held in the board room of the Central Frontenac Housing Corporation at 1096 Clement Road (the board room is at the far left). Bill Bowick can be reached at 613-279-3341.

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seven of the hamlets in the township, said the group is looking at replacing some of the deteriorating wooden benches they put in 10 years ago with new red steel benches bearing the Canada 150 logo as a small legacy project. “We are looking for grant money for that now,” she said. Other ideas that are already being worked on include a heritage-themed geo-caching project that is being organised by Doug Steele, and the Fitness 150 project, an app to help residents track their physical activity towards the Fitness Canada-designated goal of 150 minutes a week. A project that will be seeking stories and anecdotes for a kind of human history of the township is being worked on by Linda West. It will lead to a series of articles that will be published in the Frontenac News in 2017. Two new groups indicated they are going to come on board. One is the Kennebec and District Historical Society. Its current president, Sarah Hale, said that the society has chosen the Memorial Park that is being created across the road from the Mill Pond in Arden as its focus for a sesquicentennial project. The project, which is a joint venture with the Friends of Arden, may include historical plaques marking local events or anecdotes and perhaps the red bench for Arden will be located there as well. Hale also said it might be viable to hold an anniversary event in Arden in the fall of 2017. Brian Robertson, who represented North Frontenac Little Theatre, said the company is considering presenting programming with heritage and local themes next year. Marcel Giroux also brought an update about Frontenac County’s signature project for the 150th anniversary, the planned com-

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of North Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. Please apply with a detailed resume by Noon local time on Monday, July 25, 2016, clearly marked “Confidential – Assistant Fire Chief” to Cheryl Robson, AMCT CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Phone: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221 Fax: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the 66’ shore road allowances as set out and described as follows: ALL THAT PART of the Shore Road Allowance around Mazinaw Lake lying adjacent to Part of Lot 32, Concession 10, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, being Part 16 on Registered Plan 13R-8172 (Pettit). ALL THAT PART of the Shore Road Allowance around Hill Lake lying adjacent to Lot 25, Concession 7, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 13 on Registered Plan 13R-9005 (Ismailovski). ALL THAT PART of the Shore Road Allowance around Kashwakamak Lake lying adjacent to Lot 18, Concession 14, geographic Township of Clarendon, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 4 on Registered Plan 13R-20490 (Steeves). ALL THAT PART of the Shore Road Allowance around Mississagagon Lake lying adjacent to Lot 12, Concession 9, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 7 on Registered Plan 13R-8800 (Lorefice). The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Clar Mill Fire Hall, Upstairs Meeting Room, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario, on the 22nd day of July, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., and at that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. Dated this 11th day of July, 2016. Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

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Thursday July 14 LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 7pm, info: yram@golden.net topic: tiered & terraced gardens.

Friday July 15 BON ECHO PARK - HEALTHY PARKS, HEALTHY PEOPLE DAY. Free entrance and activities, including Yoga 9:30am; traditional teachings by Ardoch First Nation at 10am and other events CLOYNE – SENIORS CO-ED SOFTBALL, for 50+, all skills welcome, Fridays 9am at ballpark; info 336-2998; 336-3460 HARLOWE - OLE TYME FIDDLERS PARTY; community hall, 7:30 pm; $6 non-member; entertainers $2, lunches & prizes; all welcome

Monday July 18 PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151.

Mon – Fri. July 18 to 22 VENNACHAR - FIVE DAY KIDS’ CLUB, Free Methodist Church, 6-8pm, stories, crafts, games, snacks, theme “Cow-a-bunga Farm”! Info, sign-up: Angela 333-1901

Wednesday, July 20 HARLOWE - ROAST BEEF SUPPER, community center, $15; 12yrs & under $6; preschoolers free; sponsored by Harlowe Community Centre MCDONALDS CORNERS – “TORCHLIGHT SHAKESPEARE”. A Company of Fools presents “Pericles, Prince of Tyre”, MERA schoolhouse, bring chair, bug spray; by donation ($20/adult suggested) 7pm; info: fools.ca; meraschoolhouse.org. 613-278-1226 OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH & COMMUNITY POTLUCK, 5:30pm, community hall, games after, all welcome PLEVNA – FUNDRAISING FISH FRY DINNER for Pine Meadow Nursing Home at ClarMill Hall; 5:30–7pm, $15; 6-12yrs $7.50; under 6 free; info: Deborah 479-0240

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CLOYNE STUDIO TOUR & SALE, 10 am-4 pm. Carla Miedema’s studio, 1074 Little Pond Road; Debbie Reeve’s studio, 2544 Road 506; the Bethells’ studio, 1004 Fosters Lane. Free Admission. Information: Carla 613-3368860; studio@carlamiedema.com

OMPAH - FIDDLERS & FRIENDS CONCERT, community center, 7pm; $10; refreshments, info: 613-479-2855

Sat & Sun July 16 & 17 PERTH ROAD – FANTASY IN THE FOREST ART SHOW, 10am-5pm, free admission, sculpture, pottery, jewelry & more, 45+ artists, music, 1029 Bear Bottom Lane. 613-3531997; fantasyintheforest.com

Saturday July 16 ARDEN - OPEN MIC, community centre, 6-10pm; $2; musicians free; refreshments avail. BEDFORD SOCIAL, 2905 Westport Rd. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 4-7pm. Roast Beef dinner, silent auction, petting zoo, pony rides, air castle, $15; 7-10yrs $5; 6 & under free. Sponsor: Catholic Women’s League. BON ECHO PARK - TRADITIONAL TEACHINGS by Ardoch First Nation, changed to 10am Friday, July 15. EAGLE LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. Annual General Meeting, RKY Camp; 9:30am registration; 10am AGM; 12 noon Lunch/Social ELBOW LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE - Exploring & Understanding Moths, 8:30pm-midnight; free, info: elbowlakecentre.ca; carolyn.bonta@queensu.ca; 613-353-7968. 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. MABERLY - SILVER LAKE WESLEYAN CAMP Open House; free pancake breakfast 9am; boat & camp tours; waterslide open 1-4pm; 512 Wesleyan Camp Lane; all welcome

Sunday July 17 MABERLY - MUSIC IN THE AFTERNOON, cancelled MCDONALDS CORNERS - KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 171st anniversary service 11am, all welcome. MCDONALDS CORNERS - Highland Cemetery service 2pm, all welcome. PARHAM - FAMILY FARM OPEN HOUSE, 10am-3pm, Tryon Family Farm, 2211 Wagarville Rd., farm tours, animals, kids’ games, face painting, food concessions, $5pp; fundraiser for Parham Agricultural Society PLEVNA – MEMORIAL SERVICE, Holy Trinity Cemetery, Buckshot Lake Rd. 2:30pm, bring chairs, all welcome. SHARBOT LAKE – HAM & TURKEY DINNER, St. James Major Catholic Church hall, 4-6:30pm, $12; 5-12 yrs $5; 4 7 under free

Friday July 22 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for North Frontenac volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall

Fri. Sat. Sun - July 22, 23, 24: BON ECHO ART EXHIBITION & SALE, 10am - 4pm daily, 45 artists; demonstrations, BBQ, music; Sciensational Sssnakes presentations 11am Sat. & Sun. Info: 613-336-0830, logistics@BonEchoFriends.ca; bonechofriends.ca

Saturday July 23 ARDEN ARTISANS’ GARDEN PARTY & OPEN HOUSE: 10am-4pm community hall, pottery, batik, paintings, guest artists, music; old-fashioned blueberry social. COLE LAKE FREE METHODIST CHURCH Children’s Day 9am-3pm, ages 6-12, register by July 17, pls. Bring juice box, granola bar to attend; lunch provided; info 613-374 2968; 613-372-0302. HARLOWE - OPEN MIC, community hall 2-8pm; no admission fee; potluck supper 5:30 pm; donations accepted; bring your talent; all welcome LANARK HIGHLANDS BASKETRY MUSEUM, 5596 McDonalds Corners Rd., 1-3pm birchbark & spruce roots workshop $15, please pre-register 278-1203. Admission to museum free, open Saturdays 11am-3pm; www.ankaretdean.ca NORTHBROOK - YARD & BAKE SALE, Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church, 8 am-12:30 pm, 108 Addington Rd. 2 OMPAH COMMUNITY CENTRE Annual General Meeting, 10:30am. PERTH ROAD - GIANT PIE SALE, Sunday School Hall, 9am-sold out; 613-353-1690 SHARBOT LAKE – STORYWALK®, Oso Beach, 10am-12 noon, rain or shine; follow a children’s story along a walking trail; presented by the Kingston Frontenac Public Library; SHARBOT LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION AGM 10am, St. James Major Church hall. Presentations on Love Your Lake, Fish Habitat projects. www.slpoa.ca. SHARBOT LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION Chicken BBQ 5pm, St. James Major Catholic Church hall; music; silent auction; Advance tickets $18; 6-10yrs $10 avail. SL Pharmacy; joycewaller@slpoa.ca, 2793035; at door $20 & $12; under 6 free. www. slpoa.ca SYDENHAM LEGION GIANT YARD SALE 8am-4pm; donations appreciated. Table rentals $10 VERONA - MUSIC IN THE PARK, free summer concert by Jessica Wedden, Tom Savage & Foley Mountain Boys, 4pm, BBQ, McMullen Beach.

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Sunday July 24 ELBOW LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE Invasive Species Eradication demonstrations; 10am–2pm. info: elbowlakecentre.ca; 613-353-7968; carolyn.bonta@ queensu.ca HARROWSMITH - NORTHERN CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Centennial Park, 7am-4pm; First 150 cars get dash plaque. Prizes, trophies, silent auction. Free, donations welcome; proceeds to Frontenac Flyers Minor Hockey Association; info Larry Teal 3742489.

Monday July 25 SHARBOT LAKE - CANADA 150 in Central Frontenac Committee Meeting, 7pm, seniors' building 1096B Clement Rd. Everyone welcome! (613-279-3341) SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151

Mon – Fri. July 25 - 29 MCDONALDS CORNERS - MERA ARTS CAMP FOR KIDS for children 7-12, at Schoolhouse, 9am-3pm, $160 MERA members; $180 non-members, includes supplies. Register 613-259-2269, meraschoolhouse@ bell.net

Tuesday July 26 CENTRAL FRONTENAC RAILWAY HERITAGE SOCIETY, AGM 7pm, St. Andrew’s Church, refreshments, all welcome. LAND O’LAKES QUILTERS meet 9am, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne (lower level). new quilters welcome; lolquilt@gmail. com

Wednesday July 27 HARLOWE - ROAST PORK SUPPER, community centre; $14; 12yrs & under $6; preschoolers free; sponsored by Land O Lakes Community Services SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP Grace Centre, 6:30-8:30pm. www. alzheimer.ca/kfla

Thursday July 28 PLEVNA BREAKFAST BUFFET; 7-10:30am; Clar-Mill hall, info: Ed 479-9909 SNOW ROAD - MUSIC NIGHT w/ Shari Brownstein and Chris Birkett, community hall, 7-9pm, tickets $10, call Yves, 613-278-3171; $12 at door

Regular Happenings AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS: in Sydenham, l ast Wed. of month 6:30-8:30pm; in Sharbot Lake first Tuesday of month 1:002:30pm; www.alzheimer.ca/kfla ARDEN Community hall: LINE DANCING Mondays 9:30-10:30am; EUCHRE Tuesdays 7-10pm; TAI CHI Wednesdays 9:30am, CHILDREN’S READING REVIEW Wednesdays 2;30pm; KIDS KLUB Thursdays 5pm; sponsor: Rec. Committee; info 613-335-3186 ARDEN LEGION: Sunday Darts 1pm; Wed & Fri Darts 7pm; Wed Cribbage 2pm; Thurs Euchre 7:30pm. BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 3rd Monday of month, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 549-1154, 1-800-267-7875 BINGO ■Flinton, Mondays, Rec Centre, doors open 6pm ■Griffith Denbigh-Griffith Lions Hall every 2nd Tues 6:30pm; ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge. BOLINGBROKE - CPHC EXERCISE CLASSES FOR SENIORS, ABC Hall, Mondays 9:3010:30am, $2 Contact: Donna Mihalicz at donna@mihalicz.com; (613) 273-8672. BOLINGBROKE - MAH JONGG (American and Chinese) Thursdays 1:30pm, ABC Hall; $5 donation for hall expenses CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments: call 1-888-939-3333 CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE – NORTHBROOK,

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SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM

CARD OF THANKS

Drew Davis

Thank You ~ Gable

who passed away on July 12, 2015. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it and only God can tell us why You are gone but not forgotten. Thibodeau Family

We cannot thank everyone enough for all of your calls, messages, prayers and words of encouragement. We are blessed to be part of such a caring and generous community. We would like to thank everyone who organized and supported fundraisers for Brayden. Special thanks to our neighbors, volunteer responders, fire department and paramedics who cared for Brayden. Thank you, the Gables

OBITUARY Scott, Bruce Passed away peacefully, at the Perth and Smith’s Falls District Hospital in Smith’s Falls on Monday, July 11, 2016. Kenneth Bruce Scott of Arden at age 84. Beloved husband of the late Olive Tryon and dear father of Jason Tryon (Dawn) of Arden and step-father of Terry Tryon (Bev) of Kaladar and Jamie Tryon (Dorothy) of Bowmanville. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Brother of Dale (Marion) of Arden; Verna Cowdy (late Claude) of Northbrook and Hilda Baker (Jim) of Harlowe. The family received friends at the HANNAH FUNERAL HOME in Tamworth (613-379-2997) on Wednesday, July 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Thursday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Arden Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com

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Katie Ohlke

Thank You ~ Watkins We would like to express our heartfelt thank you to all who offered their kindness during the illness and loss of our Dear Mother, June. Thank you to the Cancer Unit at the Kingston General Hospital for their remarkable care during such a terrible time, To Melanie, our very kind home nurse. To Catherine Tysick for all her kindness to June through her illness. For all who called, dropped in, sent get well and sympathy cards and brought food to the house. To Derek Maschke at the Milestone Funeral Home for his professionalism and personal care. To the Community Volunteers for their kindness and the funeral luncheon. It is having family and friends that has made this difficult time a little more bearable. We are fortunate to live in such a caring community. Thank you from the loving family of June Watkins.

November 1, 2005 Thank You ~ Crawford

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The family of the late Frances Crawford of Sharbot Lake would like to offer our heartfelt thanks for all the love, support and condolences expressed by so many. Special thanks to Dr. Gauthier and the wonderful nurses and staff at Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital. Thanks to David Goodfellow of Goodfellow’s Funeral Home for compassionately helping us through this difficult time. Heartfelt thanks to Father George for the wonderful words and for helping to fulfill mom’s final wishes. Our appreciation to Stanley Stinchcombe who played the organ, June Crawford, Marg Whan and Maureen Jackson for the readings. A special thank you to Gilbert Riddell for performing her favourite country songs! Much appreciation to Wanda Carello (granddaughter), Candace Jackson, Chase and Montana Brady (great grandchildren), and Leslie Moss (nephew) for sharing their cherished memories! Special thanks to the Sharbot Lake Legion for providing a lovely luncheon. Thanks to all for who provided food, sent flowers and made donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation. Your kindness is much appreciated! Ron Jackson (Maureen), Brian Jackson and Linda Asselstine and families.

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• This moose was east of Plevna, enjoying a refreshing meal!

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Outdoors Observations Thanks to Steve Kinsley for sending us photos of an animal he saw on an island on Haliburton's Lake Boshkung. As he was not able to get a full body shot of it, we’re not sure whether it’s a weasel or a mink. For comparison, Steve sent us a photo of a weasel carrying a mole at his home. The weasels had denned up under his back steps two years ago. Thanks also to Steve for the photo at right of a loon’s egg at Lake Boshkung. Please send your observations to Lorraine Julien at naturewatching@gmail.com

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The second round in the veggie garden N By Helen Halpenny

ow that the early vegetables are being harvested it is time to plant again. Lettuce, radish and spinach have probably bolted in the extreme heat in recent weeks. Green onions are developing their bulbs and are no longer mild tasting. So, plant again. Call it succession planting or second cropping. It extends the harvesting and you get fresh, tender veggies. Every three weeks plant a few dozen onion sets to have a continuous supply of green onions. Lettuce and spinach, being cool season lovers, can be successful if planted in the shade of taller plants, such as staked tomatoes or corn. Make sure the soil is damp and cover the area with a board so germination can take place. Lift it as soon as you see sprouts. Green and yellow beans, planted at three week intervals during the summer, will give a supply of tender beans and if you leave some to mature and dry on the plant you can use them as dried beans in winter or save for

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ast Friday, July 8, Arden was hot and humid, and rockin’! Those that made their way to see Shred Kelly at Kennebec Hall were in for an awesome night. It all started about a year ago when Scott Bulbrook and Peter Riehm of Ottawa went to see the band perform at Raw Sugar in Ottawa. Already huge fans, they took the band out for a meal after and jokingly asked what it would take to have the band play at Scott’s cottage. To their surprise, the band agreed and “Lake Up! Arden” was born. Bulbrook quickly realized his small cottage on Kennebec Lake was not going to be big enough, so he rented Kennebec Hall. With financial support from 14 friends, the planning began. Bulbrook’s hope was not only to have a great night, but to hopefully have a positive impact on the community. He had been very disappointed in “The Lost Highway”, a documentary that was made about the local community and released in 2014. “I found that documentary a bit depressing and downright offensive,” he said - a sentiment shared by many members of the community. “When we first started cottaging in the area, the thriving local art scene and the few stores in Arden were something we thought of as just another nice feature of our cottage. As everyone knows, over the last few years there’s been a bit of a decline,” he said. The members of Shred Kelly are also from small towns and fully understand that even a tiny concert can have a positive impact on

by Kate Turner a community. They were excited to be in Arden. Shred Kelly is a band based in Fernie, BC, and have been re-defining the term “folkrock”. Members Tim Newton, Sage McBride, Jordan Vlasschaert, Ian Page-Shiner and Ty West come from all over the country and bring unique backgrounds and talents to the group. This allows for a depth of sound and musicianship that leaves listeners wanting more. By pushing the boundaries of traditional folk with a wide range of influences, they have created a unique sound called “Stoke Folk”. The stop in Arden was part of an extensive tour promoting themselves and their third album titled “Sing To The Night”, which was released in January of 2015. They continue to sell out shows to crowds of a thousand people or more and perform at some of Canada’s premier festivals. With their highenergy and crowd-engaging live show, they are receiving a growing list of awards and recognition for their unquestionable talent. There were four opening acts Friday night, including the Burban Guerillas, Amnesty Load, Ash Perry and the Shiners, and Arden locals, Sympathy Ghost. Around 90 tickets were sold and approximately 20 volunteers helped the evening run smoothly. As the sun set, Shred Kelly took to the stage and they did not let the heat hinder what they are known for. With beautiful vocal harmonies, ambient keyboard sounds, amazing banjo riffs, dynamic guitar, bass

Members of Shred Kelly at the Kennebec Hall and drums and an intense “There is absolutely no way you cannot dance” live show, there were very few people left sitting in the hall. Kennebec Hall seemed to swell with the sounds - an old hall, with great acoustics, thrilled at the music that was being played there again. “It’s like a giant house or kitchen party” Peter Riehm said, “Fun for the band, fun for the crowd, fun for the town! Shred Kelly are sincerely nice people, so it is a thrill to have them and to introduce some new fans to their brand of Stoke Folk.”

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t their first meeting in June, Central Frontenac Council received the public

works manager’s report, which was written by then Public Works Manager John Badgley. However, it was not Badgley who presented the report; it was public works supervisors Rick Commodore and Steve Gould. As well, the issues that were discussed - a shortage in the gravel order for a large Surplus Equipment road project and the fact Reference No. Admin 2016-07 that a contract for road line painting had not been taken For Sale By Sealed Bid care of in advance, forcing BID CLOSING DATE: Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 2 p.m. CAO Cathy MacMunn to make an executive decision Inquiries are to be directed to: while crews were headed up Donna Longmire road 38 towards the townExecutive Assistant ship bondary from South Township of Central Frontenac Frontenac, led to questions Phone: (613) 279-2935 ext. 243 about what was going on Fax: (613)279-2422 with the public works mandlongmire@centralfrontenac.com ager. At the time all that CAO Further details: www.centralfrontenac.com MacMunn would say was Household Hazardous Waste that John Badgley was on vacation. Collection Day An in camera meeting afDate: Saturday, July 16, 2016 ter the public council meeting dealt with a “personnel Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. matter” but there were no Location: S.W. Intersection of Highway #38 and #7 motions resulting from that Sharbot Lake (Plaza Parking Lot) meeting.

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Crow Lake to get seasonal speed bumps by Jeff Green aren Leahy, owner of the Oaks Resort in Crow Lake, said the residents of Crow Lake appreciate how the township has handled their request that the township do something about cars that speed through the narrow hamlet on a daily basis. Township staff proposed, and council accepted, that removable speed bumps be installed at either end of the hamlet, with appropriate signage. As Steve Gould from the Public Works department explained, the design of the re-

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