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Land O'Lakes Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame by Jeff Green t started with a conversation between Northbrook’s Bob Taylor and musician Bill White of Kingston, who is originally from Plevna. They were talking about their mutual friend Reg Weber, a musician and music store owner who has been ailing, but with some new medication has been able to play again. “Bill said it would be great if Reg could play at the Flinton Jamboree this year and it got
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who are getting older and those who have passed on. I spent all night thinking about it and by the next morning I had the idea,” said Bob Taylor. He called Bill White back the next morning, and “within two hours we had the whole thing worked out,” said Taylor. The Land O’Lakes Traditional Music Hall of Fame will not be housed in a physical building, but will include a website, some memorabilia that will be offered to museums in Tweed, Napanee, Cloyne and Hartington, and will be expressed mostly through an annual ceremony on the Saturday afternoon of the Flinton Jamboree each year. “We went all out with the plaques that will be presented to the inductees,” said Bob Taylor. “They are made of rosewood; they include a good picture, and are something substantial that we expect will be much appreciated.” Taylor and White recruited musicians, promoters and music lovers from the Land O’Lakes region to help them. The first thing they did was put together a list of names, people who have made their mark locally, nationally and even internationally in traditional country, bluegrass and gospel circles. This is the pool of people they will choose from over the next few years as the virtual hall is being populated The board of directors has representatives from Verona, Arden, Plevna, Yarker, Cloyne, Tweed and Madoc and for the first year the names that they came up with were done through consensus. “We are setting up a more formal process for future years, and will be including previous inductees as part of it,” said Taylor. The names of the inaugural members of the hall are no secret, however; they were announced at the same time that the establishment of the hall was announced back in
early June. Reg Weber is the inductee in the instrumentalist/ entertainer’s category. Reg has owned music stores in Northbrook and, more recently Perth, and is a guitarist who has played in numerous bands and one off situations for decades throughout the Ottawa Valley and southeast Ontario. Cathy Whalen, in the band leader/ entertainer’s category, is the founding member of the Land O’Lakes Cruisers, a group that has been active for 49 years. They have raised tens of thousands of dollars for charity over that time, and are performing at the Jamboree as well this year. The late Floyd Lloyd, radio host/ recording artist /band leader/ entertainer, made his name internationally after moving from Northbrook to Oshawa for a job at General Motors. In Oshawa he formed the group the Golden Boys, and eventually recorded four albums and toured through Canada and the United States. George York from Marlbank, the first inductee in the promoter category, is known as an auctioneer and for his tireless efforts organizing concerts and festivals over the years. Finally, the lifetime achievement awards are going to Charlie Pringle and Harold Perry. “The Lifetime Achievement awards are set aside for older performers who have contributed to the music scenes in their communities over many years even if they never have had a commercial career,” said Taylor. “Everybody loves old Charlie. He’s played everywhere and keeps on going even though he is almost 90. And Harold has done so many things over the years as a mentor to youth, from playing music and teaching guitar to judo and woodworking. We thought it would be great to honour them both.”
Charlie Pringle The ceremony, which will be held on Saturday July 30 at the Flinton Jamboree from 3 until 5 pm, will feature a number of performances and reminiscences by friends and colleagues of the inductees in addition to the presentation of the plaques. MP Mike Bossio will be on hand to make the presentations. “We wanted it to be more like a show than just a break in the regular music to present an award,” said Taylor. Tickets are readily available for the Flinton Jamboree (see page 7 for details) and there may be special pricing available for the Saturday matinee.
A funny thing happened on the way to the arena ... reflections on 40 years of the North Frontenac Community Arena
by Jeff Green
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im Stinson’s first involvement in the North Frontenac Community Arena (he has trouble using the new Frontenac Community Arena moniker) was as a fund-raising volunteer in 1974 or 1975. “I was assigned Desert Lake Road because that is where I live. I went door to door asking for money,” he said when interviewed at the arena this week. He recalls that the idea of building an arena in Frontenac County had been kicked around since the mid 1960s but there were always obstacles in the way. There was talk in the early ‘70s between Hinchinbrooke, Oso, Olden and Bedford townships. According to Dave Hansen, who was serving on Hinchinbrooke Council at the time, the townships went together to Frontenac County for funding support. “We were told that if we agreed on a site and invested $100, they would put up the
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through fund raising. That, in addition to the already strong support for the project, kicked off a highly successful fund-raising drive. Between door-to-door canvassing, dinners, draws and corporate donations, $80,000 was raised, of which over $1,600 came from school children. In the end, only $14,000 of the Politicians of the day on the Caterpillar bulldozer that $492,000 budget came from local broke ground for the construction of the North Frontenac taxation Arena in 1975 - Bruce Kennedy, Marcel Giroux, Arthur Although the arena is not located Goodfellow, Kenneth Stinson, Howard Gibbs, Howard within the boundaries of any existing Love, R.M.Bourrassa and Kaye Cousins hamlet, it has the advantage of being located within a reasonably short said he should consider applying for the job drive from Arden, Sharbot Lake, Parham, as arena manager. Since he had refrigeraVerona, Harrowsmith and Sydenham. tion and electrical training, he was a prime Once the arena was built, it needed a candidate for the arena manager's job, which manager. At that time Jim Stinson, like so at the beginning was only about maintaining many others from the region, commuted the building, making the ice, keeping all the each day to a job at Alcan in Kingston. One day while sharing a ride to work, someone Continued on page 2
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Sharbot Lake Criminal Court report - July 18 -
by Jeff Green
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renda Dunham, 67, pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a vehicle while impaired. On June 25, on the North Road in North Frontenac, police were directing traffic through an un-related accident scene, when Dunham approached the scene and parked her car instead of proceeding through. After a delay, she responded to hand signals from a police officer on site and began proceeding, at walking pace, through the one lane that was open to traffic. After noticing that she did not seem to be aware of her surroundings, an OPP officer asked her to pull over, and it took several attempts before she finally reacted and parked. After approaching the window, and smelling alcohol and seeing Dunham's demeanour, the officer placed her under arrest, and had to help her out of her car and into the back of his cruiser. A breathalyser test, which was held at the detachment office some three hours later, came out with readings of 240 and 220 mg/100 ml of blood, close to and at three times the legal limit of 80. The Crown asked for a $3,000 fine and an 18-month driving prohibition, noting that the very high readings needed to be acknowledged, even if it was a first offence. Judge Geoff Griffin said he understood the Crown's position. He asked Ms. Dunham if she has considered whether, beyond this single incident, she has a more general issue
with alcohol. “Only an experienced drinker could get to a reading like that. Most people would not be able to drink that much if they wanted to,” he said. Dunham said that ever since the incident took place she has stopped drinking the rum and diet cokes that were her drink of choice. She was given a 12-month driving prohibition and a fine of $1,800. Trial dates set Peter Botting, 36, charged with threatening death/bodily harm; dangerous operation of a vehicle; and failure to appear in court, will be tried on October 17. He is expecting to hire a lawyer to represent him. Kory Robillard-Delahunt, 24, is facing charges: of failing to stop at an accident; obstructing a peace officer; theft of a motor vehicle; two counts of driving without a license; two counts of careless driving; and two counts of failing to repair damages. He will be tried on September 19. First appearances Kyle Gayda-Whitmore, 19, is charged with public mischief and assault, stemming from two incidents. He will return on August 8. Ongoing Melissa Lariviere, 25, charged with fraud under $5,000,
will return on August 8. Youth Court An 18-year-old male, facing charges of assault causing bodily harm; assault with a weapon; threatening death/bodily harm; and possession of a weapon, will return on August 8. A 15-year-old male, facing a charge of failing or refusing to co-operate with authorities, is undergoing a diversion program and will return on September 19. Mistaken listing Michael Tryan, 23, was on the list for a charge of careless driving and failing to remain at the scene of an accident. The Crown pointed out that Mr. Tryan had pleaded guilty and was convicted on a drinking and driving charge stemming from the same incident on May 16 at the Sharbot Lake Court. He was fined and given a driving prohibition at the time. Judge Griffin was not in court that day and had been replaced by Judge Peter Griffin, his cousin. Tryan’s name seems to have re-appeared in the docket by mistake on this court date, as it had on the previous court date of June 20. The charges that remain open in the matter are not criminal charges and Judge Griffin referred them to Provincial Court (a.k.a. traffic court) on September 21, on the expectation they would be dropped at that time.
Frontenac arena - continued from page 1 equipment running, etc. “I knew how to turn on the compressors, but what I didn't know was how to make ice, and an arena needs ice,” he recalls. The ice-maker at the Cataraqui arena came up and showed him how to make ice by flooding the rink in stages and slowly building up the surface, and in the fall of 1976, the North Frontenac Arena opened with a fresh sheet of ice. North Frontenac Minor Hockey started up right away, with Dick Steel as the driving force, with both girls and boys playing. Over 300 kids played hockey in that first year. At the same time Faye Steel started up a Figure Skating club, which lasted over 20 years. In the 1980s, there was a curling club at the arena for several years. The Frontenac Flyers, a Junior C team that competed in the Empire B League with teams from Amherstview, Napanee, Picton, Madoc and Campbellford, ran for almost 20 years before folding about ten years ago But it has been recreational hockey that has been the mainstay of the arena's success, and it remains busy seven
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Letter to the editor Re closing Prince Where is the passion Public School for renewable energy? Charles (Letter to the editor, July 14, 2016).
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recently became aware of a campaign to stop the refurbishment of the hydro-electric facility on the Mississippi River in Almonte. I was struck by the passion shown by the opponents of this project. It is similar to the passion shown by opponents of wind projects in North Frontenac and adjacent municipalities as well as solar projects elsewhere. Often, people who are opposed to these projects are also very concerned about the environment and global warming. However, I am not aware of them passionately supporting renewable energy projects, which would help prevent global warming. How can we explain this passion against something but no passion in favour of something, especially when we have been told that global warming will have huge negative impacts on our children and grandchildren? Perhaps the projects being opposed are so bad that it is easy to be passionate about opposing them while there are no renewable projects that are so good that they excite people. It has been suggested that community ownership of such projects might make people see them in a more positive light since community ownership would allow local residents to have more control over these projects and to benefit financially from them. All too often, in the present system, large companies (often foreign) or rich individuals get all the profits. How would community ownership work? There are different possibilities: municipalities, local utilities, or community groups such as co-operatives could own the projects. The provincial government is thinking about starting a green bank to help such groups finance large projects. Municipal ownership of large projects could have a significant impact on the financial health of municipalities as well as providing investment opportunities for individuals. If this model of renewable energy development was a success, then perhaps we would see passionate support for renewable energy projects instead of passionate opposition. - Wolfe Erlichman
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disagree with you, Brenda Crawford. Prince Charles does not need to close at all. If school boundaries were enforced and all children who live in the Verona catchment area actually attended the school then all three schools (Prince Charles, Harrowsmith and Loughborough) would be around 80-90 percent capacity, no closures needed! As well a savings on bussing would happen also, as only 1 bus would be required for most roads instead of 2-3 servicing the other schools. When families look at buying homes in an area that should mean the school in that area is where you would attend. As to your comment about academic achievements, Prince Charles’ numbers are not a true representation of the school as the number of students taking part in the provincial testing is too low to give an accurate showing. Also the behavior program which used to be at the school in Verona was moved to Harrowsmith as the need was greater for Harrowsmith and Loughborough and the numbers had significantly decreased for the northern area. Another argument, as well, could be to move the French Immersion program to Verona due to space availability, because if I recall correctly years ago Harrowsmith's numbers were down so that was why the program was put into that school. For well over 60 years the natural progression to SHS from Prince Charles has worked fine, why change something that isn't broken? - Nicki Gowdy
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cording to CUPW, the coming week might be key, as the two big issues: pensions and pay equality between rural and urban carriers, may be addressed. “Will this be the week we start to see movement on the major demands that we still need to achieve? Only time will tell” was the crux of a short statement on the CUPW website on Monday, July 18. For their part, Canada Post stated last week and reiterated today that postal service is secure for the time being as negotiations continue. “Discussions between the company and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue with the objective of reaching negotiated settlements. The postal service is open for business while negotiations continue. Mail and parcels are being processed and delivered across the country as normal,” said the Canada Post press release on Tuesday morning, July 19. In other words, after a month of warnings about service interruption, the message they are sending is that the service is now secure going forward. It seems clear that during the seven months that passed between the end date of the old contract and the lockout/strike deadline, the two sides did not really negotiate in earnest. They met, they laid out their positions in broad terms, they called in mediators, but they never talked; there was no give and take. But they did charge that the other side was being unreasonable at every opportunity It also seems clear that the whole prenegotiation game was all about was testing the resolve, not only of each other, but of the Trudeau government. The government made it clear early on that, unlike the Harper government, they were not going to legislate an end to the dispute. The last time the two sides tried to negotiate a contract, in 2011, it led to a two-week lockout that was ended by a parliamentary decree, which sent the matter to binding arbitration. The government suggested mediation a few says before the date Canada Post had set for a lockout, and Canada Post agreed but CUPW rejected that proposal. However,
n important anniversary came and went in May. It has been three years since Mike Dean’s Super Food Stores opened in Sharbot Lake! We are most fortunate that this grocery has survived the ups and downs of the last three years. We live so much better with the success of Mike Dean’s. Our store is clean, tidy and attractive. From a grateful customer, thank you Lisa, Chris, Angie, Steve, Gary, Dawn and all the others for your cheerful service ethic. - Ken Fisher
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day morning at 9:30 a.m. (they may start earlier on hotter days). Trip duration is about an hour, along quiet country roads. Conversation and an easy pace are important features of these trips. Just turn up at the BellRock Hall if you want to come along. Sometimes weather changes their plans. If you have questions or want to confirm that the cycle trip is on for a particular day, call Virginia at 374-2344 or Debbie 374-1704. It is recommended that you confirm. · The South Frontenac Museum in Hartington is open to the public on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm. Visit the museum and explore the amazing historical displays. Discover the past! · Student volunteers needed! There will be two summer events in Verona sponsored by the Verona Community Association (VCA) and the Verona Lions Club. Students wishing to work on the 40-hour volunteer community service towards graduation are welcome to apply. The events are the Verona Car Show August 6 to 8, and the Verona Lions Garlic Festival September 2 and 3. For additional information contact: Student Volunteer Manager Wayne Conway 613-3743807 or e-mail: wayne.conway@bell.net · Wild parsnips, a rather pretty, but very noxious and invasive weed have been gaining foothold in and around Verona. The juices from this plant, when in contact with the skin, react with ultraviolet light from the sun, causing red welts and even severe burns and blisters. The plants can be from ground level to as much as 4 to 6 feet in height. To see pictures of this plant visit www.yourverona.com and click on the wild parsnip link.
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· The Northern Classic Car Show will be held at Centennial Park, July 24 from 7am-4pm. The first 150 cars will receive a dash plaque and there will be prizes and trophies, as well as a silent auction. Harrowsmith S and A Club will run a canteen during the event. Awards begin at 3:30pm. There is no admission charge but donations are always welcome. All proceeds will go to the Frontenac Flyers Minor Hockey Association. For information call Larry Teal, 613-374-2489.
HENDERSON Jean Brown 613-336-2516 · Great to be back home again after an annual holiday to Manitoulin Island, where I contracted shingles of all things. I’m improved, but do suggest that all folks get that shingles vaccine. It could prevent a lot of pain and discomfort. · Sadness prevailed in our area with the death of two men who were greatly involved in the Arden United Church cemetery- the late Bruce Scott, who for years cut the grass and maintained it to the highest standards, and Don Delyea, who managed the books and plots for the cemetery. Both were helpful in our area and Don managed the township roads for many years, keeping them in tip-top shape. · While I was away, I missed reporting some funerals. Sym-
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july 21, 2016 pathy to the family of the late Donald J. Patry on June 25, whose spouse Helen (Pringle) Welburn Patry is well known in our area as the daughter of the late Monica and George Pringle of Arden. George and Monica also donated some of their farmland to the Arden cemetery. · On yet another sad note, we offer sympathy to the family of the late Oscar Tellier on June 26, who will be remembered for his love of spouse Marilyn and family, hunting, fishing and gardening to create wonderful gardens at their home. · Henderson United is gearing up for Monday August 1, when they will host a hot roast pork sandwich lunch at the Henderson Hall and it will be yummy in the tummy. On the menu is roast pork sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes, dressing, salad, corn, dessert, drinks and it’s all for a donation. This is a special sandwich with all the fixings and it will be some good. Cost is a donation for the church. Also, there will be a small silent auction featured 11:30 to 1pm. · It’s great to see lots of tourists about- one in particular in a red convertible that once belonged to the late Bessie Kirk of Kirk Kove. We have many fond memories of Bessie driving that flashy car to church most Sundays and all over the area.
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· Fiddlers and Friends concert is Thursday, July 21 at 7pm. Cost is $10 at the door. Refreshments will follow. Be prepared to join in what feels like a good old-fashioned kitchen party, where everyone in the hall takes part in the event. · The Community Centre AGM (Annual General Meeting) is this Saturday, July 23 at 10pm. There will be reports on the events of the year, election of officers, adoption of the new by-laws, and a chance to become a member for $1. The community centre is operated to provide support and opportunities for the all of the community. · The Ompah Community Library, run by volunteers and donations, is open Wednesday from 10am – 12 noon and Saturday from 12 noon – 2pm. Fridays from 10am-12 noon have been added for the summer. If you have not been in recently you will be impressed with the fine collection of recent book, DVDs and audio books. The computer is available during library hours. · The annual Fire Fighters Fireworks had to be postponed due to the fire ban. Now that the ban is off, the fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 30 at the marina at dark. Come on out and enjoy the fabulous show.
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Jim Milligan. Next game was July 20, 6:30pm at Cloverdale Field #1. · Central Frontenac Council held a meeting on July 12 at the Arden hall, with the local firefighters providing the council members and attendees with a barbeque supper. Euchre was held at the Legion that night. · On July 16 an Open Mic was held at the Arden hall. The next one is Aug. 20, 6-10pm. Come support your local musicians. · A celebration of life for Andy Armstrong was held at Pine Meadow Nursing Home on July 20. Andy passed away on July 1 at 102 years of age.
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· There will be so many creative works to gaze at, so many children’s activities, so much music, and so much good food at the Bon Echo Provincial Park Art Exhibition & Sale this Friday to Sunday, July 22-24. This outstanding event starts each day at 10am and goes to 4pm. Check out Friends of Bon Echo Provincial Park website, the Land O’ Lakes Tourist Association on Facebook, billboards along Hwy. 41, and bulletin boards for more information. See you there! · Are you improving your skill at the game of Euchre every Tuesday at the Lions’ Hall? Will people have met their match at the monthly Euchre tournament on the fourth Friday of the month? Both events, beginning at 7pm are sponsored by the Legion. Do not forget to take a break and grab a bite to eat. · A very famous saying states, “It takes a village to raise a
HARLOWE by Marie White 613-336-2557 · Sympathy to the family of Bruce Scott, and also to the family of Donnie Delyea on their passing. Sympathy also to all the Cuddy families on Doug’s passing. He grew up in Harlowe, a twin brother to Don, who has the veggie stand, and there were other brothers and sisters. · Thinking of Walter and Marg Rosenplot. Thinking also of Jackie Jackson, hoping she is feeling much better; also Jean Marsh, who is on the mend. · Our Fiddlers’ party on Friday night went over great – 20 musicians and dancers and lots of food. Thank you all. The next big party is August 19 in the afternoon. · Don’t forget our open-face hot pork sandwich lunch in Henderson hall on Mon. August 1, 11:30am – 1:30pm. Cost is a donation to the Henderson United Church; all welcome. · My husband, George, celebrated his birthday last Thursday (over the hill). · Mrs. Margaret O’Donnell will be celebrating her birthday next week. Happy 92 years young. We had some of her relatives from Ottawa visiting at the Fiddlers’ Friday night. · Happy birthday to Nita Clark too. · Sorry to hear the sad news that our minister, Darin McKinnon, is leaving at the end of the year. It sure was a shocker to all. He will be sadly missed.
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child.” This picture is proof! In the background you can see parents waiting for their children to board a bus to Bon Echo Provincial Park for swimming lessons. In front are the many bags and bins of wine, spirit, and beer bottles/cans collected by the Lions’ Bottle Collection Program. Thank you to the community and participating drop-off locations. Now, such vital programs as Swim Mazinaw can receive much needed funding. All are encouraged to drop off their bottles/cans to the Cloyne, Kaladar, Harlowe, or 506 waste sites and Smart’s Marina. Thank you to Kaladar waste site and Smart’s Marina for coming on board with the Lions this year. Look for the Lions’ sign and box at these locations. · Are you ready for another Dark Sky Preserve event? One is coming up on July 30 & 31 at 5816 Road 506. Come by around dusk to see and learn about Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Mars, as these planets will be very visible in the deep sky.
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PAGE 5 community centre. This non-profit organization contributes generously to the many local groups and so appreciates your support. Please come out to the community centre on Saturday July 30 and start with a peameal on a bun breakfast. Buy some homemade bakery products, play some games and visit the various vendors who will also be at the sale. Everything starts at 9 am. · Coleen Richter of the Sharbot Lake Lions has asked me to let everyone know about their all you can eat breakfast, beginning at 8 am at Oso Hall, Saturday July 30. 13 years & up are $7 per person; 6 – 12 years are $3; and kids under 6 are free. · After the Canada 150 meeting here in Arden on July 11, many folks are interested in what Arden can do to contribute to these celebrations. If you have any ideas or suggestions regarding this subject, can you please get in touch with me and we’ll discuss them. We have many organizations here in Arden, represented by a vast and varied group of individuals, so let’s put our heads together and put a great series of events together for 2017. · Happy 40th Anniversary to Boyd and Connie Tryan. · The Kingston Frontenac Public Library will be holding a Mini Maker Faire in Arden August 5 at 1 pm, at the hall. Explore 3D printing, button making, duct tape art and much, much more. · Congratulations are sent to Rev. Darin MacKinnon. He has been offered a position in P.E.I. and will be leaving the pastoral charge here at the end of the year. Everyone wishes him nothing but success in his future.
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· Condolences are extended to the families of Bruce Scott and Don Delyea. · Please note the clarification to the Annual Arden Artisans’ Garden event on July 23. I had not stressed the fact that the three artisans, Judith Versavel, Joanne Picket and Sarah Hale will be in their respective studios showing their 2016 work, and will not be at the community centre. Guest artists will be at the hall, accompanied by their current works. As previously mentioned there will be historical displays, a BBQ, music, and a Blueberry Tea. Door prizes can be viewed at the studios. All venues open at 10 am. · As well as having a display in Arden, Gordon Wright is moving around Eastern Ontario with his work at Art in the Park in Tweed and also at Gallery 121 in Belleville. · With only a little over a week to go, the Arden Happy Gang is knee-deep in preparing posters, arranging silent auction donations, and just overall hustling. Their annual sale, which is their only fundraising event, will be held July 30 at the
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Concerning Township-Initiated Official Plan Amendment Regarding Renewable Energy and Sustainability Take Notice That Pursuant to Section 17(15) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac will be holding a Public Meeting in order to consider revisions to the Official Plan. Public Notice will be provided pursuant to the requirements under Section 17(17) of the Planning Act. The Public Meeting will be held on August 12, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., at the Clar/Mill Fire Hall Upstairs Meeting Room, 6648 Road 506, Plevna ON. The Purpose and Effect: The purpose and effect of the Official Plan Amendment is to amend Section 4.18 of the current Township Official Plan and provide clarity through policy with respect to renewable energy projects and potential land use impacts on the landscape character of North Frontenac. A Public Meeting will also be held to obtain feedback from the public regarding this policy. The proposals affect all lands in the Township. Appeals: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of North Frontenac before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the County of Frontenac or the Council of the Township of North Frontenac to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions, or make written submissions to the Township of North Frontenac before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. Additional Information related to the proposed Official Plan Amendment is available during regular office hours at the municipal office. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment, or of the refusal of a request to amend the Official Plan, you must make a written request to the undersigned. Dated at Plevna, Ontario this 20th day of July, 2016. Tara Mieske, Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac Phone: 1-800-234-3953 0r 613-479-2231 ext. 225 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca
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greeted everyone with a soft, wagging tail and a lick. Hanny the donkey foal seemed to be the most photogenic of the farm animals and took a shine to the kids looking n July 18, Owen and Cari Tryon opened their family to give her some attention. With her soft fur, big eyes and farm to the public as a fundraiser for the Parham big ears, she was a crowd pleaser. “She loves to have Fair. her neck rubbed” said Wendy Parliament, the president The 200-acre farm, located on Wagarville Road, has of the Parham Agricultural Society. been in the Tryon family for three generations. “My The Parham Fair will be held on Friday & Saturday, grandfather bought the farm in 1943 and my father grew August 19 & 20 this year. The schedule includes the catup here. Cari and I took it over in 2004,” Owen Tryon tle show; sheep shearing; hay wagon rides; the popular told us. horse draw; and the Best-Dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl The Tryon family sells produce, pork, chickens, turevent. There will be baked goods, local crafts and artikeys, ducks, rabbits, beef and lamb, which are all govsans and much more. The midway will be in full swing, ernment inspected. Owen and Cari, along with their four and live music will be performed on Friday night by the children, gave guests a look into their daily lives and Old Habits and on Saturday night by One Busted Ego routines. and HD Supply. Owen acts as the 2nd vice-president for the fair and There will not be a demolition derby this year, howsaid they decided a few weeks ago to put this Family ever. “We tried really hard to have it again this year since Farm Day together. “We have done a baseball tournait is always so popular,” explained Parliament. “We had ment in the past, but it became less and less popular, the sponsors lined up, but it takes a lot of manpower to so we thought we would give this a try. Hopefully it beset up and clean up the derby, especially the clean-up! comes an annual event.” We need volunteers out patrolling during the event too Taylor Smith from Toronto and Wendy Parliament enjoyed petting Hanny Kids had their faces painted by Ashley Hickey and ran because we don't want drinking to be a problem.” the donkey foal around with big smiles on their faces after jumping in the The agricultural society is considering having the derbouncy castle or taking a trip down the giant waterslide the grill at the canteen, where there were barbequed hot by as a separate event from the fair in the future. “We put up by the District 4 Rec Committee. dogs and sausages, cold drinks, Black Kettle Popcorn and really want it for the community and are always looking for They also enjoyed a trailer-ride around the farm behind other treats for everyone to enjoy. volunteers!” Parliament added with a bright smile. an ATV and some tried out the pedal tractors that will be The barns and paddocks were busy with grown-ups and The Tryon Family will be bringing some of their family farm used in a new event at the Parham Fair this year; the Pedal kids taking tours, meeting the animals and learning how a friends to the Parham Fair. Everyone can meet their sheep, Tractor Pull. family-run farm works. Pepper the goat was a favourite, as goats, poultry and more from 10am – 4pm on Saturday in Bob Teal of the District 4 Recreation Committee manned well as the baby bunnies and the border collie puppy, which the Critter Corral.
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ike Burrell finds beauty where many people can’t. Looking past the night sky to a source of light, he admires the moths fluttering around the beam. Blinded Sphinx, photo by Mike Burrell He distinguishes their colour, size and species. He knows they are an invaluable part of nature. “We need moths for the health of our eco-system,” contends the 32year-old zoologist. “Like anything, if we remove them, we’ll probably have issues.” Burrell was helping a group of 12 people understand moths at an evening workshop at Elbow Lake Environment Centre (ELEC) on July 16. The workshop was an initiative of ELEC and Kingston Field Naturalists. Considered a nuisance by many, moths are the quiet work-
ers of the night. “They get a bad rap,” admits Burrell. “Most of them are just going about their business pollinating plants. For the most part, they’re just another actor impacting the ecology of our forests.” By last July, 783 types of moths were found in South Frontenac. Burrell believes that more than twice that number are waiting to be found and identified. “I just love the diversity of them; there are so many,” he says with a smile. “You’re not going to go out and not see something new. It’s pretty neat to go out and see something new whenever you want.” A volunteer with the field naturalists who works with rare animals in Ontario, Burrell is pleased with the public’s interest in the insects. “We managed to see a lot of moths,” he says with a laugh about the workshop, which described the area’s mix of southern and northern species. “I’d say we were successful… Basically, every kind of plant you can find will have a moth feeding on it,” Burrell explains with authority. “There are all sorts of life histories with the species. There are some rare moths (too). They are just an amazing group of animals to learn about.” ProAlliance Realty Brokerage Independently Owned And Operated
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For more information call Karen Anderson, 613-539-4165 Management and staff of the Flinton Community Jamboree cannot be held responsible for any loss, theft or damage to property or injury to person however caused.
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SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM
Gemmill, Dale Sep. 7, 1945 - July 23, 2015 God saw him getting tired, and a cure was not to be, So He put his arms around him, And whispered, “Come to me”. With tearful eyes, we watched him suffer, And saw him slowly fade away, Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay, A golden heart stopped beating, Hard-working hands put to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Sadly missed, Mary, Rodger, Scott, Cynthia and their familes.
OBITUARY
Florence Thompson April 15, 1952 - July 13, 2016 Peacefully, at her home in Cloyne on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the age of 64. Loving wife of William “Bill” Thompson of 33 years. Cherished mother of Melissa Thompson of Kingston and Michael Thompson of Cloyne. Florence will be sadly missed by her brothers Billy Martin of Napanee and John Martin of Tamworth. Pre-deceased by her parents Garnet & Viola Martin and her sister Marilyn Tocher. The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 12-1pm. A Celebration of Life Service will follow in the Chapel at 1:00pm. Interment will take place at a later date in the Plevna Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the charity of your choice. We sincerely thank Linda Stamp of CCAC, Dr. Tobia, nurse Mel and Laura & Steve for all of the care and compassion you provided to our Mom. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com
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OBITUARY ARMSTRONG, Andrew James Andrew James Armstrong, born at Plevna on July 20, 1913, passed away peacefully after a short illness, on July 1, 2016, at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook, just 19 days short of his 103rd birthday. Andrew Armstrong, cherished husband to Anne (nee Bateman), of Northbrook, was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Estella Armstrong, and, by first marriage, Blanche (nee Simpson). He was also predeceased by his siblings: Charles (Vera), Susan (Oscar) Kaestner, Martha (Hilyard) Brouse, Allen, and predeceased by his half-siblings: Oliver (Emma), Robert George (Hazel), Frances, Thomas John, Richard (Molly), Arthur Albert (Hazel), Laura Albert (Sam Scott). Mr. Armstrong was also predeceased by nephew and niece Robert Brouse and Dorothy (Don) Sexsmith. Andrew is survived by his nieces and nephews: Charlene (Grant) Bernhardt, Bethany Armstrong, Joe (Laura) Brouse, Carl (Linda) Kaestner, Fred (Elizabeth Marie) Albert, Marie (late George) Leesinsky, David Scott, and their families. Mr. Armstrong is also survived by stepsons; James and Christopher Echlin and their families, and Scott and Wayne Riley and their families. Andy was a hard working farmer for 50 years on his Mountain Road Plevna property. He then ran a trailer park on Armstrongs' Lake enjoying the company of longtime summer residents. Andy moved to town in the 90's where he author "Recollections of Clarendon and Miller" and other local history materials. He remained lively and lucid enjoying frequent outings and animated conversations with family members, visitors and companions at Pine Meadow. The family wishes to thank all the staff of the Pine Meadow Nursing Home for their awesome care. To honour Andrew’s wishes, cremation has taken place, A memorial service celebrating Andy's life, will be held at Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook for staff and residents on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 10:00 am; a funeral and graveside service at Plevna Cemetery Buckshot Lake Road, Plevna will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 11:00 am. Luncheon reception to follow at the Claremiller Hall. Friends desiring, may contribute in Andrew’s memory to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Plevna or to the Pine Meadow Nursing Home Resident Activity Fund.
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IN MEMORIAM
Kenneth John Smith December 19, 1951 - July 12, 2013 My brother, you are missed. Sister Marilyn
OBITUARY
Hertendy
Ronald “Ray” Hertendy Jan. 13, 1933 to July 4, 2016
Joan Eupemia Hertendy Aug. 1, 1935 to Dec. 17, 2015
“Together Again, At Last”
Delyea, Don Passed away, at the Lennox and Addington County Hospital in Napanee on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, after a brief illness. Donald Steward Delyea of Arden at age 73. Son of the late William and Irene Delyea and dear father of Lucas and Cassandra Parks-Delyea and fondly remembered by their mother Audrey Parks (Paul Dennis) of Kaladar. Brother of Keith Delyea (Elaine) of Flinton and the late Delma Delyea. Uncle of Blaine (Terry); Darrell (Beckey) and Erin (James). The family received friends at the HANNAH FUNERAL HOME in Tamworth (613-379-2997) on Friday, July 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Saturday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Arden United Church Cemetery. Donations (by cheque please) to the Arden United Church Cemetery would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com
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The Township is seeking resumes for a vacant position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as the Public Internet Support Staff. Working under the direction of the Manager of Community Development (MCD), the incumbent will provide support to the public, in relation to internet and general computing issues, at the Cloyne or Plevna Public Library, while following guidelines established by the policies of Township Council and/or the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); and in accordance with Legislation. The salary is $10.55 per hour ($10.70 per hour effective October 1, 2016) and the normal work week is 10 hours. Hours may vary; weekend work and overtime may be required to meet the job requirements. For a copy of the Role Description or further information, please contact Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development at (613) 479-2231 ext. 233 or email recreation@northfrontenac.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of North Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. Please apply with a detailed resumé by Noon local time on Monday, August 8, 2016 clearly marked “Confidential – Public Internet Support Staff” 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
SYDENHAM Anita Alton 613-561-1094 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com The Sydenham Legion will be holding a Giant Yard Sale on Saturday July 23 from 8-4. There will an afternoon BBQ available as well. Donations of gently used items in good working condition would be appreciated. Tables can be rented for $10 each. The proceeds will go towards installing air conditioning at the Legion. Please support this cause if you can. Tickets are now available for the Legion’s July 30 Bass Fishing Derby. Tickets are $10 each and can be bought at Sydenham One Stop; Verona Hardware or the Sydenham Legion. Fish any back lake; weigh-in will be from 10am - 2pm, with 1st prize being a trolling motor.
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APPLIANCES APPLIANCE REPAIR, Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613374-2851
AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Drive in your own vehicle; Drive out a newer vehicle for $500 & up; as is (some vehicles may have valid E-test); 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.
EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca
FLEA MARKET TONI & JP’S FLEA MARKET, 6107 Hwy 506 at Ardoch Rd. Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Come see us. 613-479-0341
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 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 HARDWOOD, FIREWOOD, cut and split. Please call 613-279-2438 L.S. DESIGN - Custom Designed Fire Rings and Home Décor Signs. Let us transform your yard. 613-200-9878
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ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 25 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 SYLVIA’S FOOT CARE. Providing Nursing foot care in the privacy of your own home. Registered with Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs to provide foot care to veterans who qualify. For further information call Sylvia at 613-3352940. 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.
GARAGE/YARD SALES MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Neighbourhood Moving Sale, July long weekend, Wagner Road, corner of Cedar and Antoine. Great bargains! YARD SALE, 2583 Harlowe Rd., Harlowe. July 30 & 31. Lots of good, clean items, collectibles, you name it. Very low prices, some giveaways. Worth checking out.
HALL RENTAL GOLDEN LINKS HALL, 4186 Colebrook Rd, Harrowsmith, Youth Dances, Community Dinners, Fundraising Events. Hall Rental Hourly $35. per day $300. Air Conditioned, Capacity 200. We also have a selection of hospital equipment we lend to those in need. 613-372-2410
HELP WANTED COTTAGE CLEANERS NEEDED - Looking for reliable cleaners for cottage resort located few minutes north of Arden. Mostly Saturday mornings in July and August, spring & fall weekends plus some weekdays. Wages based on experience $12 - $15 per hour. To schedule your interview please call: 613.335.5333
HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS COURSE August 19 & 20. Hunter Ed Course, August 26 & 27. Tamworth. Wild Turkey Licence Examinations. Call Bill, 613335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES; Turkey examinations; please call for course dates and details; call Richard, 613336-9875 HUNTER SAFETY COURSES, Bolingbroke ABC Hall. For details call Glenn, at 613-2732571, or email “ gmrussell635@gmail.com “ for details.
MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659
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YOGA STRETCH, STRENGTHEN, AND REJUVENATE at Buckshot Lake Yoga, 3801 Buckshot Lake Road, Saturdays 9:00 - 10:15 AM; $15 Drop-in. Ends September 3, 2016. https://www.facebook.com/buckshotlakeyoga
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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 PAINTING SERVICES Residential, Commercial & Cottages. Interior & Exterior. Over 25 years experience. Fully insured and WSIB covered. Call Wes Brown for a free estimate. WalCan Painting 613-479-2253 PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658 ROB’S WINDOW CLEANING. We clean the windowpanes, screens, tracks and casings of your windows. Call today for a quote. 613-2439661
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.
• Tay Valley Soccer - The year-end party will be taking place on the last night, July 25. There will be a scrimmage followed by handout of medals, coaching certificates, and a hot dog barbeque. • The Maberly Fair books are out and if needed, please contact Rosetta McInnes at 613-268-2548 or rosettamcinnes57@hotmail.com. They can also be picked up at the Maberly post office or the coffee shop. Hoping to put some at Gray's Grocery in Sharbot Lake and at the McDonalds Corners Store. • The ABC Association is running another 10- week session of line dancing at the ABC Hall starting Friday, July 22 at 10 am. They also offer a 10 week session on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm, starting August 3. A large group of men and women have enjoyed kicking up their heels to Rhonda’s lively assortment of music. Come out for laughter and good times. To register please call Freda at 613-273-2571. • Chinese and American Mah Jongg with beginners' lessons is played at the ABC Hall on Thursday afternoons at 1:30 pm! If you have a set, please bring it along. A $5 donation for hall upkeep is appreciated. For information call Freda at 613-273-2571. • Lt. Andrew Playfair, of the 104th Regiment of Foot, will receive a plaque at his grave site during a War of 1812 Veteran Recognition Ceremony at Elmwood Cemetery in Perth on July 23 at 3pm. Initiated by the Historic Military Establishment of Upper Canada, the Graveside Project honours veterans of the War of 1812 such as Lt. Playfair for their defense of British North America and their contribution to the eventual founding of Canada as a nation. The plaque will be unveiled by Lt. Playfair's descendants who are still in the area. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church Hall in Lanark. For more information please visit www.playfairville.ca
PRAYER LINE 613-279-3064 Ask for Hope
Tim's Auto Body
RAFFLE WINNERS SYDENHAM & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB CANADA DAY RAFFLE. Congratulations to the winners: First Prize $500 - Don Doutre; Second Prize $300 - Larry MacNinch; Third Prize $200 - Larry Thomas. THE VERONA LIONS CLUB congratulates Gary Knox, the winner of the Verona Lions Club Jamboree Raffle held on Saturday July 9th, 2016
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The Township of North Frontenac is seeking Tenders from qualified Contractor/Firm(s), for the following: REQUEST FOR TENDER (RFT) RFT No. 2016-12 - Snow Road Community Hall Expansion And Replacement Of Accessible Ramp Tender Documents and the prescribed Submission Forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, shall be obtained from the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario or by email at financialsupport@ northfrontenac.ca. Contractor/Firm(s) must have current WSIB coverage and appropriate Liability Insurance as indicated by the Request for Tender documents.
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Please direct any specific inquiries to Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development at recreation@northfrontenac. ca or 613-479-2231, ext. 233.
BIG CAREER MOVE
Lowest or any tender submission may not necessarily be accepted.
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The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the notification of the Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package, clearly identifying the document as: “RFT No. 2016-12 - Snow Road Community Hall Expansion and Replacement of Accessible Ramp” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, August 25, 2016 Chery Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0
Be Your Own Boss Earn What You Want Make Your Own Schedule Be Part of Your Community An Exciting Career in Real Estate Classes Starting Soon! For information Call (613) 273-3187, or Email Careers@BowesAndCocks.com Kate Archer, Broker
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Thursday, July 21 OMPAH - FIDDLERS & FRIENDS CONCERT, community center, 7pm; $10; refreshments, info: 613-479-2855
Friday July 22 BOLINGBROKE - LINE DANCING, ABC Hall, 10am, 10-week session starts July 22; register: Freda 613-273-2571 CLOYNE – SENIORS CO-ED SOFTBALL, for 50+, all skills welcome, Fridays 9am at ballpark; info 336-2998; 336-3460 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for North Frontenac volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - Pork Chop supper, 5:30pm; $12; all welcome.
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 at Arden Pottery, Arden Batik, Gallery on the Bay. Guest artists at community hall. Also old-fashioned blueberry social; music; historical displays. 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. DENBIGH - SUMMER BOOK SALE at library 9am-noon 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. FERMOY HALL- meeting to discuss future of historic Fermoy Hall. Westport Rd + Lee Rd. 10:30am, info: Pat Barr patbarr1@aol.com HARLOWE - OPEN MIC, community hall
MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck
613-278-2127
• Snow Road Community Hall had their summer picnic community potluck on July 13 with 41 people attending. There was a lovely assortment of finger foods, salads, etc. and desserts. Birthday people were Fred Fowler, Jeff Sworowski, Janis Brown and Carol Morrison. Thanks to those who decorated the hall so beautifully. The next potluck supper is August 10. • The hosts for Coffee Break on Friday were Kathy & Gerry; lots of goodies, coffee & visiting. • Music Night at the Snow Road hall on Thursday, July 28, 7-9pm, will feature Chris Birkett and Shari Brownstein. Advance tickets are $10; please call Yves at 613-2781371 to reserve; $12 at the door. • On Friday, July 29 there will be a bake sale at Knox Presbyterian Church in McDonalds Corners from 3pm until everything is sold. Note to Knox church folk: we need the support of everyone with their baking skills, please. Pies, cookies, rolls – everything will be so appreciated. • Don’t forget, church services for Elphin and Snow Road will be at Snow Road every Sunday for July & August, 9:30am with Rev. Karen Hincke. • ☺ If you really look like your passport photo you’re probably not well enough to travel.
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, 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, 10-11:30am. PERTH ROAD - GIANT PIE SALE, Sunday School Hall, 9am-sold out; 613-353-1690 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 Catholic Church hall; music; silent auction; Advance tickets $18; 6-10yrs $10 avail. SL Pharmacy; joycewaller@slpoa.ca, 279-3035; at door $20 & $12; under 6 free. www.slpoa.ca SHARBOT LAKE – STORYWALK®, Oso Beach, 10am-12 noon; follow a children’s story along a walking trail; presented by the Kingston Frontenac Public Library; if rain bring umbrella; program cancelled if thunderstorms or extreme heat predicted SHARBOT LAKE - SWIM OF HOPE by the Procter sisters to fight cancer; leaving Sharbot Lake Provincial Park 10am; arriving Sharbot Lake beach around 11am; donations can be dropped off at SL Pharmacy, NFCS, beach or convio.cancer.ca/goto/hopeswim2016 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.
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 wel-
DENBIGH Angela Bright
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• The big Summer Book Sale happens at the library this Saturday, July 23 from 9am til noon.
PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Marilyn (Hansen) Bartraw. Condolences also to the families of the late Elizabeth Attersley, and the late Joyce Bertrim. • Thinking of you to Glenda Young, Mary Cronk, Bruce Teal, Noah Kennedy and Kim Harper. • Friends and family gathered together to bring best wishes to Don and Patsy Henry on their 40th Wedding Anniversary as they celebrated and renewed their vows. • What a beautiful day and an awesome outdoor wedding for Joshua Neadow and Carly Joplon on July 17 in Ennismore. We wish them all the best as they begin their lives as man and wife. • Happy anniversary to Dorothy (Thompson) and Gary Cowan. • Thank you to all who sent cards, called and congratulated me on the Senior Volun-
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Monday July 25 Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.
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SHARBOT LAKE - CANADA 150 COMMITTEE MEETING, 7pm, Seniors Building 1096B Clement Rd. all 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 7-12yrs, at Schoolhouse, 9am-3pm, $160 MERA members; $180 nonmembers, includes supplies. Register 613259-2269, 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, 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 BOLINGBROKE - MAH JONGG (Chinese & American), ABC Hall, 1:30pm; beginner lessons; $5 donation to hall; Freda 273-2571. 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, advance tickets $10, call Yves, 613278-1371; $12 at door
Friday, July 29 MCDONALDS CORNERS - BAKE SALE, Knox Presbyterian Church, 3pm-sold out.
Weekend events, July 29, 30, 31 BLUE SKIES MUSIC FESTIVAL July 30 & 31, featuring music in the woods from around the corner and around the world. Day passes available on limited basis. 613 279-2610. FLINTON COMMUNITY JAMBOREE, Fri – Sun. July 29-31, w/ Johnny & the Cruizers, Linda Faith, Bill White, Rosie Shiner & Land o’Lakes Cruisers, Julie Simpson, plus many more great musicians; 3-day passes (rough camping) $65; $45 (no camping); Thursday night: $5; Friday $15; Saturday $25, after 7pm $15; Sunday $10; www.flintonjamboree.ca PLEVNA STAR PARTY July 30 & 31,: Mer-
teer of the Year Award. I am truly humbled. • On Sunday a delicious ham and turkey supper was held at the St. James Major Catholic Church and was enjoyed by a lot of folks. • Have you visited the library yet? Please do so soon!! • The Lions Club will be hosting another Community Breakfast- all you can eat – at the Soldier’s Memorial (Oso) Hall in Sharbot Lake on Sat. July 30, 8 to 11 am; $7 per person ages 13 & up; $3 ages 6-12; under 6 free Come enjoy a delicious hot breakfast and lots of good company! • 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. • Thank you to Cari and Owen Tryon and family for opening up their farm to many eager families as a fundraiser to support the Parham Fair - there was lots to see and do. Ashley Hickey was there providing her face painting services; District #4 Recreation Committee was on hand serving up sausages from Seed to Sausage and other items from the canteen as well as manning the popular Slip & Slide, which was a big hit with both the young and young at heart!!! Hats off to all those involved in making this event such a success! Stay tuned - you just never know if this will become an annual event. • Happy Birthday to Bonnie MacLean, Shelley Welch, Tisha Wilton, Roxy Raymond,
cury and Venus (low in WSW at dusk), Saturn and Mars, and more deep sky wonders. Begins at dusk; ; 5816 Road 506; visit northfrontenac.com/index.html or facebook.com/ NFDSP/ in case of cancellation or update.
Saturday July 30 ARDEN SENIORS’ ANNUAL SUMMER SALE, all day at the community hall; crafters, vendors, yard sales, bake table, games, special draws, raffle ENTERPRISE – BREAKFAST, 8-11am, $6pp, Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, all welcome. Last Sat of month FRONTENAC FROLIC, Bedford Hall, 1381 Westport Rd; 9am-2pm; flea market, home baking; Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo 10am & 12 noon; Cow Flop Bingo; petting farm; sponsored by Bobs & Crow Lakes Foundation. OMPAH - FIREWORKS at Palmerston Lake Marina at dark, sponsored by the firefighters & the township. PARHAM - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church w/ Gary & Denise Frizzell, 7pm, also local talents; freewill offering, refreshments, all welcome. SHARBOT LAKE – LIONS’ COMMUNITY BREAKFAST- all you can eat, 8-11am, Oso Hall; $7 for 13 yrs & up; $3 ages 6-12; under 6 free, in support of student bursaries SHARBOT LAKE - YARD & BAKE SALE, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 8:30am-1pm SHARBOT LAKE – YARD & BAKE SALE, Pentecostal Church, starts 9am, BBQ 11am1pm
Sunday July 31 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614.
Monday August 1 HENDERSON - HOT PORK SANDWICH, dessert, tea and coffee; silent auction; donation; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm; community hall SHARBOT LAKE – YARD SALE, Pentecostal Church starts 9am
Tuesday August 2 SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2:30pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078
Wednesday August 3 BOLINGBROKE - LINE DANCING, ABC Hall, 7pm, 10-week session; register: Freda 613-273-2571 HARLOWE – ROAST BEEF SUPPER, Community hall, 4-6pm; $15; 12 & under $6; preschoolers free; sponsored by Harlowe Orange Lodge
Josh Price, Boyce Bertrim, Drew Bertrim, Dave Teal, Kathy Cota, Tammy Bentley, Dan Bush, Coleman Benn, Harlan Skuce. • A reminder that the exercise program will take a 2-week break starting July 26. • Baseball is wrapping up for the season; here is the schedule. • Thurs July 21: 6:30pm, Mountain Grove @ Sharbot Lake, Grasshopper; 8:30pm, Napanee BGR vs Central Frontenac 2 @ Sharbot Lake, Bantam Boys. Sun July 24, 9:30am 2nd vs 3rd @ Parham Grasshopper; 11am, 1st vs winner of 9:30 game at Parham, Grasshopper. Thur July 28 8:30pm Verona 2 vs Central Frontenac 1 @ Parham, Bantam Boys Good luck to the Grasshoppers, who have their play off games in Parham on July 24 at 9:30 and 11. Also, good luck to the Mite teams who play off this weekend in Inverary. The Peewee team is at Lasalle Park Friday night and Saturday. Bantam Girls are playing in Joyceville on Friday night and Saturday. Go get ‘em teams!!!
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COFA brings Watersheds Canada to Cloyne Submitted by COFA Melissa Dakers and Chloe Lajoie of Watersheds Canada were in Cloyne July 16 to outline the natural shoreline program. They explained the structure of a natural shoreline, and how it protects our waterfront properties, cleans our water and supports the natural inhabitants of our waterways. They offer a service that will come to our properties and discuss with us our goals for shoreline development. Using photos they will work out a waterfront plan, recommending species and placement of plants ranging from flowers to
trees. This plan is discussed with the property owners and modified to their wishes. The most exciting part of the program is that they then will order the plantings and come and
PAGE 11 plant them on our properties. The landowner pays 25% of the cost of the plants and agrees to maintain them. The Waterfront Canada staff remain involved to offer suggestions if any difficulties arise with the plantings. They can be reached at 613-2641244 or www.watersheds.ca.
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA – 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION You’re invited to the celebration on Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am at the Frontenac Community Arena. Enjoy a hot catered buffet and silent auction. Entertainment by Texas Tuxedo. See www.frontenac.arena.com for more information and ticket locations.
TENDER FOR REPLACEMENT OF ONE (1) MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE Sealed submitted must be received no later than 1:00 pm on July 29, 2016, Township of South Frontenac, Attention: Wayne Orr, 4432 George St, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0. Official forms detailing the general specifications may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or the township website at Town Hall/Tenders/ 2016 Tenders.
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
8th Annual Swim of Hope
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By Mike Procter
n Saturday, July 23, Theresa, Katie and Becki Procter will once again swim across Sharbot Lake to raise money for cancer research and to support those suffering from the disease. Over the past 7 years the three girls have raised more than $12,000, all of which stays in our area. The girls will enter the water near Sharbot Lake provincial park at 10 am and swim 3 km. to the Sharbot Lake beach, arriving at the Farmer’s Market around 11 o’clock. Donations can be dropped off at Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, Northern Frontenac Community Services or at the beach on the 23rd. Or you can donate online at http://convio.cancer.ca/ goto/hopeswim2016.
Support provided to young man doing old job J by Catherine Reynolds
osh Bennett is a young man doing an old job. Happiest when he’s covered in dirt from working the land, Bennett is the fifth generation of his family to work as a farmer. “I like tending to the animals and doing crops,” L-r, Josh Bennett and Gary Gordon the friendly 18-yearold confirms from his family’s sheep farm, which covers 600 acres in Inverary, Ontario. “I like being outdoors.” Filled with plans to continue his family’s tradition of selling sheep meat/wool and cash crops, Bennett is poised to leave the farm behind to embark on a post-secondary education. For some, it is bittersweet to leave what you love just to learn how to do it better. For Bennett, he’s grateful for a show of support from the farming community. “It will help a lot,” he says with sincerity about a recent grant from the Frontenac Federation of Agriculture (FFA). "I appreciate the help.” The FFA says Bennett qualified for the $500 education bursary because of his farming background and five years with 4-H. He intends to use the money to pay for two years of agriculture classes at Ridgetown Campus near London, Ontario. With a focus on agriculture, food, the environment and rural communities, the campus is a division of the University of Guelph. It has been part of the Ontario Agriculture College since 1997. Once he earns his diploma, Bennett will return to the family farm to continue raising more than 1,800 sheep. “Josh is a good guy and we feel we have a good representative from Frontenac County to go on to Ridgetown,” says President Gary Gordon when asked about the FFA’s opinion of this year’s award winner. Speaking on behalf of the FFA, which is composed of farmers across Frontenac County who volunteer their time to act as the frontline of a national organization, he notes, “This farm is one to try new technology, which we like to see. He’s going to be the fifth generation (of his family) on the farm,” says Gary, impressed. “We’re very pleased."
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.
PARKING REGULATIONS IN SYDENHAM 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
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and sell part of a Township-owned road allowance as follows: Location: Part of Lot 18, Between Concessions VIII, District of Storrington Reason: The owner of property abutting the road allowance on the east, 4378 Atkins Lane, wishes to close the road to add to his land. This would also help facilitate two other abutting neighbours acquiring part of the road allowance. It is not anticipated that there would be any impact of this road closure on any other property-owners. The proposed road closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, on August 2, 2016, at 7:00 PM. At that time, Council will hear in person any individual who claims that his or her land would be prejudicially affected and who has applied to be heard. Your comments or concerns to the Township would be appreciated before the above noted date. Contact Lindsay Mills, Planner for more details at 613-376-3027 Ext 2221.
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
SUMMER CAMP ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE New this year – online registration for swim and day camp programming. In person registration dates are listed on the website under Things To Do/Recreation Activities/Swim and Day Camp. Also NEW this year, check out the Sports Camp available at McMullen Beach in Verona. For more information contact campcoordinator@southfrontenac.net
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. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862 Office Hours – Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
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he Blue Skies Music Festival has been around for 43 years, but for many people it is a phantom event. Day passes have been available at locations in Perth, Kingston and Ottawa, but they can be sold out by mid-July. A schedule of performers is never published until a few days before the festival, and although people who make the trip up to Clarendon always report that the performances are memorable and the vibe is more than friendly, many people feel that the festival is not accessible. That is all changing, as Blue Skies finally joins the 1990s (it may even make it to the new millennium in a few years). Not only is the schedule of performers available online at blueskiesmusicfestival.ca, tickets are also available at the same location. Camping passes are still hard to come by, as many of them are reserved for committed volunteers and the rest are allocated by lottery in May of each year, but Friday
night, Saturday and Sunday tickets are now readily available. In addition to being available online, they can be purchased at the front gate to the festival, on Clarendon Road off Road 509, on the Saturday and Sunday morning of the festival, which takes place on July 30 and 31 this year. The festival has a new artistic director this year, Danny Sullivan, who may be familiar to some readers because he has programmed several music series at MERA in McDonalds Corners. Sullivan, who lives with his family off the Bennett Lake Road north of Maberly, served as the artistic director at Blue Skies once before, he recalled when interviewed earlier this week, in the mid-1980s. At that time the music director at the festival had less authority than they do now. The bands they wanted to hire were vetted by a committee. “I left the job after one year, even though it is usually a
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three-year term,” Sullivan said, “because it was hard to program the way I wanted to while pleasing a group like that.” Since taking on the job after last year's festival, Sullivan has attended different kinds of music conferences and showcases in Montreal, Toronto, and elsewhere. “I made sure to see a live performance by every band that I booked this year. You can't tell how a band performs in front of an audience by their recordings and videos,” he said, “and I not only had the job of booking the bands, I also have to put together programs that fit together well.” He also decided that, for his first year, he would not book any acts that have already played at Blue Skies in the past. “One of the performers I am most looking forward to seeing, Corin Raymond, was at Blue Skies with the band, the Undesirables, several years ago but he is coming back as a solo act. He always brings something different to the stage,” Sullivan said. Another act that he mentioned was Akawui, who will be closing the festival on the Sunday night. “Akawui is a former mixed martial arts fighter of Chilean heritage, who has indigenous roots through his Mapuch grandmother. He performs in a Latino-urban-electro style with a hint of the Chilean star-band Inti Illimani. At the end of his show he is joined by dancers from Akwasasne in full mask. It should be a spectacle that will get people moving.” The final act dovetails with the opening of the festival on Friday night. “Blue Skies is one of the only festivals that owns the land where it takes place, and this is the 10th anniversary of the year when the land was purchased. In order to celebrate that, and the 40 years before that when the land was owned by Oskar Graf, as well as the Algonquin stewardship of the land for thousands of years before that, we will be holding a drumming ceremony to start the festival with members of the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation.” Danny Sullivan said he already has plans for next year's festival, but for now he is looking forward to seeing how all the pieces he has assembled will come together in 2016. And for the first time ever, everything anyone needs to know about attending the festival can be found at their website.
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anark County OPP are seeking information from the public in regard two different theft incidents that occurred on July 9. Between midnight and 7 am, person(s) unknown broke into Perth Motor Sports and stole two personal water craft (Seadoos) and a trailer - total value $35,000. On the same night a Pontiac G6 car was stolen from a business parking lot on Industrial Road in the Town of Perth. The vehicle was later discovered on its roof on 7th Concession of Bathurst. Anyone with any information regarding these crimes is asked to contact the Lanark County OPP, 1-888-310-1122 or the Lanark County Crime Stoppers confidential line 1-800-222-847
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