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by Jeff Green n November of last year Mayor Frances Smith and Central Frontenac Council were happy to announce that the township had made a deal with the Limestone Disrict School Board to purchase the former Sharbot Lake and Hinchinbrooke Public School properties for a combined price of $200,000. At the time Smith said that the township had been negotiating with the board to secure the Sharbot Lake property and it was the board's idea to add Hinhinbrooke School to the sale for a price that was less than half the original asking price. “When we had just about come to terms over the Sharbot Lake School property, the board asked us if we would consider looking again at the Hinchinrooke School property. When we had looked at it earlier, the board was asking for $220,000 and we were not interested in paying that much. Since that time it had gone onto the open market and the price had dropped. We made them an offer for it, and this time they accepted it,” she said at the time. It seemed like a sweet deal. However, just three weeks later, at an emergency meeting held just before the Christmas holiday, council accepted a staff recommendation to decommission the Sharbot Lake School building and prepare it for demolition after staff and council had done a walk through of the building. The cost of the entire project had doubled to $400,000, and the township is still on the hook for ongoing heating and maintenance of the Hinchinbrooke building as well. This was the subject of an editorial in this newspaper on January 6th of this year, titled “In for a Penny” which talked about the fact that the cost of the Sharbot Lake project had ballooned to the point where ratepayers were looking at at least $250,000 for a building lot in Sharbot Lake, and unknown costs in Hinchinbrooke. Ratepayer Kent Labbett did not take all this information lightly. He sent a letter to Mayor Frances Smith and the township Council on February 8th, asking 8 questions about the purchases. He asked what the townships “long term goal” was for the two properties. He also asked whether an information package had been prepared by the Limestone Board about the properties. If so, he wanted to know if it had been available to the township at the time and if Mayor Smith read the package before Council made the offer to purchase. He wanted to know if township staff had inspected the buildings before the purchase, and if the township considered and budgeted for tearing the buildings down before making the purchases. After not hearing back from the Mayor by late February he called Cathy MacMunn, Clerk Administrator for Central Frontenac. He said later that MacMunn offered some ex-
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outh Frontenac Council met on Tuesday night to consider a bylaw to change the zoning for a parcel of land in the hamlet of Hartington from R-U-46 (Special Rural Zone) to R-U 29 (Special Residential Zone). This would set the stage for a meeting the next morning of Frontenac County Council, where approval of a plan of subdivision for the creation of 13 lots is on the agenda. By passing these two bylaws, which would follow the recommendations of the planning departments of both South Frontenac and Frontenac County, the county and township would have a common position when the matters are presented to a preliminary hearing of the Ontario Municipal Board on September 6th. The development is a smaller version of a larger proposal that was made by Terry Grant, who initially applied in July, 2015 for zoning and planning approval to build 47 new houses in and adjacent to the hamlet. Opposition was fierce from the start, centering on the capacity of the local aquifer to support 47 additional wells. The proposal was later whittled down to 13 lots, all within the designated hamlet, dovetailing with the clearly stated intentions of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) which underpins all planning decisions in the Province of Ontario. A series of sometimes contradictory hydro-geological and planning reports have been prepared at the behest of Terry Grant, the opposition group, the township and the county. These reports took time to prepare, delaying the process until, on February 1 of this year, Terry Grant launched an appeal of the process with the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), the final authority for all planning decisions in the Province, on the grounds that the process had taken longer than six months, which contravenes provincial regulations. As the first stage of the appeal looms, South Frontenac and Frontenac County Council's have both been working towards having their own decisions in place to present to the appeal board for consideration. Another complicating issue in the process is the existence of contaminated soil from a former gas station, just across Road 38 from the proposed subdivision. This past spring, members of South Frontenac Council were faced with a set of conflicting planning opinions. Their own planning department, and the peer reviewer
The participants in the best dressed cowgirl contest at the Parham Fair, more on page 12 - photo courtesy of Rick Cairns they had contracted, told them the proposal was sound, but planners hired by residents said it was not. South Frontenac Council decided to commission a review of all the reports that had been prepared, by Hydrogeologist Christopher Rancourt from exp services, a large consulting firm with an office in Kingston. Rancourt reviewed 20 documents as well as the PPS and came to the conclusion that the 13 unit subdivision was appropriate, with the stipulation that each of the 13 wells that are drilled “be evaluated by a certified hydrogeologist.” He added that “a detailed scope of testing requirements be established that
is acceptable to the planning authority in advance of approval.” He made the further recommendation that “given the hydrogeological sensitivity associated with the site/hamlet the township should consider restricting agricultural use in close proximity to the site/hamlet.” Opponents of the project point to two documents, a letter by the geologist Wilf Ruland, dated July 28th/2016, concerning the impacts on groundwater from the hydrocarbons that were found at the site of the former gas station. In addition to detailed recommendations about how the township and the Ministry of the Environment should deal
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by Catherine Reynolds torrington District is reeling from a string of thefts targeting volunteer groups and children. “This is a problem in our area,” says John Beskers, Acting President of the Storrington Lions Club which had its community hall vandalized the middle of August. Run by volunteers, the Storrington Lions Club launched a campaign earlier this year to revitalize its aging hall. A popular and affordable meeting place for youth and families, the hall experienced a major setback recently when the air conditioning (AC) unit was vandalized. “The sides were left in place. The robbers basically just cut everything and took the coil,” says Beskers who discovered the broken equipment while hosting a youth dance at the hall on Aug. 19. The club estimates it will cost $5,000 to replace the unit; money the club can ill afford. “We’re disgusted this type of thing is happening in our community,” says Beskers, visibly upset. A volunteer with other community groups in the district, Beskers is joining a chorus of other residents who say they are troubled by a rash of break-ins, thefts and vandalism in the area. Beskers cites examples as a broken sign and fence at the local school and a recent break-in and theft at the soccer association’s clubhouse. Other residents in the area have reported items stolen such as ATV’s and bicycles. One family even went public with a $500 reward for the return of their new four wheeler which was stolen from their
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OPP report Two Deceased Found In Vehicle In South Frontenac Township (South Frontenac) On Sunday 21st of August 2016 at approximately 7:45 pm, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the Frontenac Detachment responded to a suspicious vehicle parked in a farmer’s field in the Inverary area of South Frontenac Township. Police attended the scene and found two deceased persons in the vehicle, a 28 year-old male and a 19 year-old female. The OPP Crime Unit was called in to investigate and do not suspect foul play. There are no concerns for public safety and the investigation is continuing.
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(North Frontenac) The Frontenac OPP Detachment is requesting assistance from the public regarding a fire investigation that is currently ongoing. At approximately 01:25 AM on August 16, 2016, OPP attended to assist in the investigation of a multiple structure fire in the Schonauer Road area of North Frontenac. Investigators are requesting that anyone who witnessed the fire prior to the arrival of the fire department, or any persons in the area at the time to contact Frontenac OPP directly. Anyone with information can contact the general administrative line at the Frontenac OPP office at (613) 279- 2125. Alternatively, anyone with information can call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
OPP Requests Public’s Assistance In Perth Homicide Investigation
The Lanark County OPP is asking for the public’s assistance with an ongoing investigation into a homicide, which occurred on August 7, 2016 and resulted in the death of 45-year-old James “Jake” Laverdure, of Lanark County at around 4:12 a.m. at the Last Duel Park Campground in the Town of Perth. Investigators would like to speak to anyone who was walking or riding a bicycle, or who may have witnessed someone walking or riding a bicycle in the area of the Town of Perth’s downtown core, east or south of the downtown core, or in the outlying area of Last Duel Park between approximately 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on August 7, 2016. If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the Lanark County OPP Detachment during business hours at 613-267-2626 or by using the OPP 24 hour toll free number of 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Lanark County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.tipsubmit.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
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As a question of clarity, resident Michelle Foxton asked how McDougall and Vandewal could or would represent the Township as members of County Council at Wednesday's meeting of Frontenac County. CAO Orr stated that decisions by the South Frontenac Township Council are not binding on them in their roles as members of County Council. He said he would be forwarding a full account of this night’s meeting to the County at once, so it would be available for the next day’s County meeting. McDougall said he would make sure the Township’s position was well described to the County. He added: “We can give our opinion, but there’s no guarantee the rest of the (County) Council will pay any attention to it.” Orr reminded the residents that it it the County, andnot the township has the approval authority over plans of subdivision. The way forward is unclear, if Frontenac County approves the plan of subdivision but South Frontenac Council rejects the zoning bylaw. Ultimately, it may not matter since the OMB has the ultimate authority over subdivision and zoning matters and its decision is final.
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Hartington subdivision debacle - continued from page 1 with the potential spread of contamination in the immediate area, Ruland said that no new development should be contemplated until all of the other concerns he expressed are dealt with. “The prudent thing to do would be to place a temporary moratorium on development in Hartington” until the remediation of the contaminated site is complete, he said. The second document is a letter of opinion by the planning consultant they hired, Mark Dorfman from Waterloo. “In my opinion, this planning application is premature and should not be approved. The uncertainty of the evidence supporting the application are sufficient to conclude that as a matter of precaution, the municipality and the board should not approve this application,” he wrote. In his own report, South Frontenac Township Planner Lindsay Mills recommended that Council approve the zoning change, subject to 28 conditions. When the matter came before Council on Tuesday Night (August 23) more than sixty Hartington residents and their friends packed the hall Throughout the meeting, the onlookers frequently cheered, clapped, jeered and waved placards. Councillor Ron Sleeth asked whether, if the project went forward and if water problems should later arise as a result of the development, the Township would have any responsibility to future residents and purchasers. CAO Wayne Orr replied that as long as the Township had exercised ‘due diligence’ and based their decision on expert opinions, then they would be seen to have fulfilled all obligations. “Ultimately, there are no guarantees on the future.” David J. Orser Deputy Mayor Sutherland made a motion thatowner/operator another condition be added to the planning report, requiring that reports and results of all ongoingOrser well testsFarm should be publicly released without delay. This motion passed. Septicthen Tank Pump Councillors each spoke to aing motion 1059848 Ontario Inc to accept the Planner’s report which supported the4490 subdivision with its 28 RR#1, Bellrock proposal RD attached conditions. Verona, ON fax/phone: 374-2031 Councillor Schjerning said he still K0H 2W0 Mark email: delta@kingston.net had concerns; the residents needed to be listened to, and asked for a recorded vote. Councillor Alan Revill said he was not convinced the water issues had been adequately addressed, and therefore could not support the motion. Sleeth said his first responsibility was to the people, and he was opposed to any plan that in any way restricted agriculture: “Houses don’t feed us, agriculture does.” Sutherland said that once all the set conInsurance Specialty ditions were fulfilled, the residents’ quesGroup s Kingston tions would all have been addressed, and the development should be able to proceed safely. “The process has been clear.” Councillor McDougall said that the process
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• September 6th: School begins. Please watch for children walking to school and stop when you see the red flashing lights of the school buses. • September 7th: Lions Meeting beginning at 7:00 with supper. Check them out and become a member! • September 8th: Garden Club meeting presents Conrad Grol from Tweed who will speak about the plant Clematis. • September 9th: Open Mike: Beginning at 6:00 presented by the Land O Lake Lions. • September 19th: The General Meeting of the Cloyne & District Historical Society at 1:00pm. • September 24th: Land O’ Lakes Lions Club Fun! Raiser Golf Tournament with registration at 10:00. • September 24th-25th: North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour • Stay tuned for more events coming your way!
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From Left to right: Fr. Paul (Flinton/Ardoch), Archbishop O”Brien (Kingston), Fr. Henry (Australia), Fr. Killian (Ottawa) • When a faith community comes together to worship it can be nothing but God-inspired! Thus was the case with the recent Catholic retreat hosted by St. John the Evangelist in Flinton. The faith-filled of both St John’s and St. Kilian’s came together to remember their roots, to reclaim their traditions, and to renew their faith under the direction of the retreat moderator Fr. Henry. The retreat culminated in Sunday mass where the Archbishop presented the “Roots and Rollers” awards to individuals who established the two parishes many years before (the Roots) and to those whose work allow the parishes to Roll smoothly. This award is a new tradition at St. John’s and St. Kilian’s and one which will be given out annually. See everyone at St. Kilian’s next July 8th! • Star gazers come together on August 27th at the Dark Sky Preserve gazing pad to view the spectacular “Mars vs. The rival of Mars”. Mars has a rival you say! Yes indeed, in the form of the star Antares! Saturn will also make an impressive showing on this evening. So, come out one and all to look through the many different telescopes set up and gaze at the wonders of our universe. Bring your lawn chair, your thermos of chai tea, perhaps a blanket and stay into the wee hours of the morning! • Well, the commercials for “Back To School” this-and-that are in full swing. This means it is not only a new school year beginning, but new (and renewed) community events coming our way. Have your calendar ready to mark a sampling of events kick-starting September: • September 3rd & 4th: The Dark Night Preserve featuring a crescent moon in early evening and the Milky Way all night long.
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• This Saturday is the Denbigh Griffith Lions Club’s annual Show & Shine, 10am to 2pm. Admission: Spectators & Vehicles by Donation. The Rain Date is Sunday, August 28th. All vendors and exhibitors welcome (bring your own tables). Contact Jan 613-333-1748. The Lions Club Hall is located at 25991 Hwy 41, Griffith. • Church Homecoming Weekend hosted by the New Apostolic Church, started off on Friday with Youth and Family night at the gym; 14 in attendance including parents and grandparents. Saturday morning was the Men’s Breakfast which was held at the Church. Br Dennis Lockwood delivered an inspirational message to the guys which prompted a lively discussion and some awesome fellowship. Trash to Treasure was also held on Saturday, though despite being not so well attended, there were lots of great items to be had and some good conversation. On Sunday morning, Priest Dolson and the Prime Timers took part in the service, pitching in with the choir. Pr Robert Sprague held the service assisted by Pr Franzen, Pr. Yzenbrandt and Deacon Storer. Following the service, members and friends from the community, 64 in total, enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs and salads, with Br Rudi Derstroff and Br Hiliard Keller manning the grill. Vennachar Free Methodist Church provided a selection of desserts. Many remarked how wonderful it was that area churches could come together and fellowship. The weekend was topped off with a celebration concert featuring Road to Glory and special guest performer Dave Young, with some of the Prime Timers joining in. • The 10th Anniversary Denbigh Countryfest is September 16, 17,& 18! Invite your family and friends to join in the fun all weekend long. Friday the 16th is Cafe & Music at the Hall and Air Rifle Target Shoot at Heritage Park 7pm followed by fireworks. Saturday the 17th are the Logging Games, Children’s games & crafts, BBQ Beef Dinner and concert featuring Diane Chase. Sunday the 18th is the Horse Pull. The canteen will be open for all three days. Admission is a $10 wristband for the weekend, with a chance to win $100; or $5 each day. Children 12 and under free. For general information or questions contact Susan 613 333 9462. For the Arts & Crafts display and vendors, call Alice 613 333 9542. You can also find Denbigh Countryfest of facebook.
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Many thanks to Dave and Mary Johnston for bringing their friends over, Sonny Oden and Connie Phillips from Texas and Florida USA. Sonny played lead guitar on tunes by George Jones, Conway Twitty, Johnny Paycheck, etc. Connie had a great singing voice too. Sure glad they visited us. We started at 2:00 pm and ended at 8:00 pm. At about 4:00 Kevin and Mary O’Donnel and Helen Osborne gave out certificates for those who have spent the most years on the committee. • It was really nice to have Reta Freeburn as she was involved at the beginning of the ‘Fiddlers’ in 1986. • I have nearly 20 years as President and Helen presented me with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. It sure shocked me as I never expected anything because I love the musical friends , and trying to keep it all going. I thank Walter Parks for nominating me. It’s been a joy working with so many people over the years and meeting new people. Thanks to all who have supported us in all ways. • Thanks to Grace Gray (Kinney) for supporting her home town of Harlowe. She is always there on the dance floor. • Our committee consists of Janet Hawley, Faye Whitelock, Ray Whiltelock, Terry Good, Nora Goodberry, Helen Osborne and George White. George and I met in High School many years ago. He left for Brampton and Oshawa. When we retired, we came down here, met again in April of 2007 and married at Thanksgiving. He has been so helpful to me and loves the music and meeting people same as me, which is great. Thanks again for everything you all have done for us over the years. • If you are still in the dancing and playing music mood we are at the hall again for the Open Mic on Saturday,
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• Much needed rain is really helping out the area wells and corn patches that’s for sure. Our fire truck has been out and in use quite a bit, so thanks to all volunteers. • Bordenwood is getting a real road tune up and turning into something splendid- thanks to our Township it looks and rides fabulously. • Speaking of roads- all roads this past weekend led to Tweed and the ever famous Tweed Elvis Festival where folks got “all shook up” and had a great time. This year featured a cooling station with fine mist to counter-act the heat waves and our changing weather patterns. All ages of Elvis competed to be the Grand Champion. One hi-light was the Sunday morning Elvis gospel sing on the main stage. • Special thanks to all who called, sent cards and notes of encouragement as I recover from shingles. I”m happy to report a good return to health. • Keep cool in the heat waves
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Victory quilt becomes mystery quilt! Since spring, this amazing quilt has been hanging in the Tay Valley Township municipal office. Although many visitors and residents have commented on it, none have been able to shed any light on the provenance of this historical piece. This quilt requires a closer look but displays large red letter Vs on its panels, is titled Scotch Line Boys; Canada’s Fighting Forces. It is signed by the men of the Scotch Line who participated (or made it back home?) in World War II. The quilt is on loan from the Perth Museum as part of the year’s 200th Anniversary celebrations. If you have some information or knowledge about the quilt let someone at the township office know (or you can email me). • Condolences to Travis Clark and family on the death of his grandmother.
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• Follow the cars to Maberly Fairgrounds on August 27! (4884 Bolingbroke Rd Just south of Hwy. 7 at Maberly). This is a one day fair celebrating all things agricultural, and home of the now famous, zucchini races. Here, visitors can view events including the Light Horse Show or Heavy Horse Pulls, enjoy musical entertainment and sample delicious food. There is a wide variety of events for children including petting farms, games, animal judging competitions, and intriguing displays. The theme for this year’s Maberly Fair is Heritage in celebration of Tay Valley’s 200th year Anniversary. Organizers are hoping for lots of floats for the parade. Also, for the second year in a row there will be a Heritage Booth, where people can purchase local history books, 200th Anniversary T-shirts, and peruse some of the family history publications held at Archives Lanark, and the Lanark County Genealogical Society; whose volunteers will also be present. Come and see old maps, and other heritage artifacts, all the while chatting up the old times with the locals. Bring a lawn chair if you intend to sit and talk for a while. To register for the parade and for further information please contact Rosetta McInnes Phone: 613-268-2589; Email: secretary@ maberlyagsociety.ca. • This in from Tay Valley Township. Sign up for TAY VALLEY E-News TODAY. Are you interested in knowing what’s going on in your Community? Do you want to share your event with the Community? Tay Valley Township’s website offers these features and more! Festivals and Events Calendar – catch all the events, including the 200th Anniversary Celebrations! Submit your community event to our Calendar. Interactive Map – showcasing cultural assets, historic sites, and more. Photo Gallery – view pictures from local events, including Tay Valley Township’s recreational sport teams. Don’t forget to subscribe to News and Public Notices to get all the important news releases from the Municipality. Visit the website and subscribe today at www.tayvalleytwp.ca. Click “News and Public Notices”, then the “Subscribe” button. Enter your name and e-mail then choose the topics you are interested in. It’s that easy! Questions and comments can be directed to the Corporate Assistant by calling 613-267-5353 x110, or by e-mailing corporateassistant@tayvalleytwp.ca.
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• Land O’Lakes Community Services of Northbrook met August 19th at !0:00 am to tour the “Back Forty Artisan Cheese Factory” with owners Jeff and Jenna Fenwick. Pam Lemke (my daughter) is the coordinator of the group so I got invited to go along with them. There was 14 in the group. We got to tour the facilities, which Jeff told us how everything was run after we had washed up and put on nets and booties. The picnic tables were ready with wooden planks filled with all of their beautiful cheeses (Seed to Sausage) salami, crackers, chutney. We spent two very informative hours there – thank you Jeff and Jenna. There are private events available as well as tours and tastings. It’s worth your while to take in beautiful Mississippi and the cheese tour. They are only open on Saturday unless it is a private event. • Don’t forget music night tonight at Snow Road. Wade Foster and Shawn McCullough 7 ‘til 9. See you there. • Coffee break Friday morning had Don Mclean and Joelle, Carole Morrisin and Elizabeth Stockdurger hosting, along with piles of goodies and coffee. There was a big crowd enjoying it all. • Happy anniversary to Don and Jo-Elle McClean on their 44th anniversary on August 26th. • Don and Joelle have had their children Carmen and Scott and grandchildren Lochlan (4) and Ethan (2) spending time with them. • Freda Cooper has moved to Perth Providence Care in Perth. Drop in and see her some time for a visit. • September 11 is Fiddler’s Sunday at Knox Church, McDonalds Corners. There will be no 9:30 service in Snow Road or Elphin that day as the fiddlers play at Knox at 10:30. Worship begins at 11:00. Lunch will follow. • Reverend Linda Bell will lead worship August 28th at Snow Road Church, 9:30 am. • Congratulations to Peter & Betty Crabtree who celebrated their Diamond Anniversary on the 18th August. • Smile – If you have trouble falling asleep get to the very edge of the bed. You’ll soon drop off.
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• Happy birthday to Stephen Fox, Randy Fox, Calvin Meyers, Elizabeth Myers, Laura McCumber, Dale Scott, Jesse Antoine, Theresa Reynolds, Meritha Parks • Happy Anniversary to Dan and Sharon Meeks, Glen & Irene Campsall, Betty & Glen Matson, Ryan & Tina Hartwick, Kevin & Lesley Merrigan. • On August 19 we attended the Ole Tyme Fiddlers 30th Anniversary party in the Harlowe. The hall was packed with many visitors and musicians. People were served free refreshments, chili etc. Thanks to all the cooks and help. Marie Whiteman was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, placed in a pair of ceramic cowboy boots, for all her help over the years. Many others who started the Ole Tyme Fiddlers were presented with special certificates. • Sydenham Ladies fastball defeated a Kingston Team 13-2 on August 17 at Cloverdale ballpark. Sydenham is in first place. • Thinking of Vera Steele, Sally Hayes, Florence Oliver, Jean Steels, David Fox, Ronnie Fobert, Nancy Fobert, Gladys Clancy, Patsy Thibeault • Henderson United Church will be hosting a breakfast at the Henderson Hall, September 3, 8 -11 a.m. Admission by donation • On Saturday August 27, there will be an open mic and music jam 2-8 p.m. at Harlowe Community Hall. Potluck supper 5:30 p.m. No admission fee, all welcome. • I still don’t have a computer, so please phone me with your news. • The village of Mountain Grove looks so beautiful with the paintings and flowers by Arlene Uens, such talent. She had to water those flowers daily.
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• The candles were blown out by Debbie and Marily at the August Birthday Bash. It turned out to be an Olympic celebration of sorts. Judy Barbour brought the actual torch that she carried on horseback during the 1976 Olympic Torch Relay. Then Stan Seitz was very inspiring as he told about his Masters track and field competitions. He showed some of his many medals and the different spike shoes he wears for different events. He brought in his 13 foot pole vault pole and explained how the bend and throw happens to get over the bar. The next Bash is September 21. • Saturday, August 27 is the date for the Cold Plate Ham Dinner. Ham, baked beans, salads, ice cream with toppings, cookies and squares are on the menu. Cost is $12 or $5 for children under 12. The dinner is from 5 to 7 pm. • Also on Sat., Aug. 27 is the Re-Use event at the North Frontenac Township parking lot from 9 am to 1 pm. A BBQ will also take place starting at 11:00. Bring anything you don’t want. Others may see your things as treasures and you may find a few treasures of your own. Everything is free with no money involved.
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St. James Catholic Church 25th Anniversary Bash by Jeff Green
Parishioners from St. James Catholic Church were joined by Archbishop Brendan O'Brien as well as 3 of their former parish priests on Sunday afternoon (August 21). The gathering included the dedication of a new baptismal font, as well greetings from the archbishop and a trip down memory lane by Father John Brennan who served the parish between 1985 and 1992 and oversaw the construction of the new church. The church was needed because the original one room red brick church (now the home of the Cardinal Cafe), which was built in 1883, was too small and had been earmarked for replacement since the early 1960's. In his remarks to the happy crowd (lunch was served before the speeches) Father Brennan said that he was approached to take over the Sharbot Lake and Bedford parishes in 1985, and told that he would be presiding over the construction of a new church. “I said that someone must have made a mistake, an opinion that was shared by members of my family who knew how good I was at building things and managing finances.” He said that the archbishop at the time told him something that was particularly helpful. “He said let them take care of building the church, just be their priest.” He said that he quickly learned how self-sufficient the parishioners in Sharbot Lake were when they began passing hymm books through the windows to the people outside and
the collection plate would disappear out the front door each week, and then come back in with money from those who had arrived late. “I grew to realise that if it took a long time for the plate to come back in, it did not mean someone made off with it, but that more money was coming.” He finished his remarks by making note of the efforts of the building committee. He talked about the work done by Doreen Onfrichuk, who came up with the idea of selling $100 tickets on a Father Tim Harrison, Father John Brennan, Archbishop Brendan O’Brien, Father Charles Mccottage, a fund-raiser that Dermott, Father Don Oberwarth. organise, featured memorabilia from over the years and a really got the ball rolling, and Leo Enright, both of whom have died since the church was video about the building of the new church, which is available for $20. built. The organising committee for the celebration expressed He then introduced Marcel Giroux, Theresa Ferguson, and Marg Desroche, members of the committee who have relief that all the work was completed and the celebration remained active at the church and in the community through had come off so well. And yes, there was cake, lots of cake and squares, includthe years. The anniversary celebration, which took 18 months to ing a delicious carrot cake. ■
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC JOB POSTING – ARENA ATTENDANT The Frontenac Community Arena invites applications for the seasonal position of an Arena Attendant. PARTICULARS OF THE POSITION: This is a seasonal position beginning early September and concludes at the end of March 2017. Hours of Position: Saturday and Sundays. 7am-3pm and 3-11pm alternating shifts with an average of 16 hours per week + additional hours for training/orientation and special events Rate of Pay: $17.06/hr. + 4% in lieu of vacation. APPLICATION CLOSING: August 26, 2016 A detailed job description is available upon request. Please contact Tim Laprade, Arena Manager to discuss interest in this position. 613-374-2177, Frontenac.arena@bellnet.ca
The fire ban has been lifted in South Frontenac Effective August 23, throughout Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Counties fire ban statuses have been changed, some municipalities have totally removed the fire ban and others reducing the status to Level 1, please consult your local fire department for burning regulations. Rick Chesebough, Fire Chief, KFL&A Fire Coordinator.
SEVERE DROUGHT CONDITIONS Local Conservation Authorities have declared the area to be in a severe drought. Everyone is encouraged to conserve water wherever possible. Remember that removing water from streams and lakes to water lawns or gardens may cause problems for other users!
FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA – THANKS TO ALL SPONSORS OF THE 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Platinum: W. A. Robinson Asset Management, Oddfellows & Rebekkahs, Frontenac Minor Hockey Association. Gold: Sharbot Lake Pharmacy, Asselstine Hardware, Verona Lions Club, Leonard Fuels, Revell Ford, Godfrey General Store, Verona Foodland Silver: Davy Well Drilling, Sydenham Lions Club, Trousdale’s Foodland/Hardware, Rivendell Golf Club, Findlay Foods, Boyd Electric, Harrowsmith Social and Athletic Club, Toronto Maple Leafs, Memory Lane Flowers & Gifts Bronze: Coca-Cola, L.D. Power Sports, Verona Hardware, Nicoles Gifts, Tarasick Carpentry, Vaughns Auto, Amy’s Family Hair Design, Sharbot Lake Lions, D.G. Younge Concrete Burial Services, 1010 Lawn & Garden Centre, Nedow Const, Sydenham RehabWell Clinic, MOM Restaurant, Cimco Refrigeration Individuals: Jane Knox & David Lowery, Bill & Patsy Lowery, Wanda Putnam, Gary Drew, Melville Good, Ron Paquette, Rick Paquette, Carol & Doug Grant, Eileen Younge, Loretta & Dale Younge , Wilma Knox We would also like to thank our Master of Ceremonies Phil Leonard and our amazing 40th Anniversary event planning committee. We couldn’t have done this without you! Joy Knox, Jim Stinson, Candace Bertrim, Travis Shepherd, Jane Knox, David Lowery, Brent Cameron, Lynn Newton, John Page, Al Pixley, Pam Morey. Contact us to purchase one of our Memory books. Only $10 Follow us @Frontenac_Arena or online www.frontenacarena.com for information about other special 40th Anniversary activities.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/ MULTI RESIDENTIAL TAX NOTICES The Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Resident and Mixed assessment 2016 Tax Notices have been mailed to property owners on July 28, 2016. Due date of the 1st instalment is August 31, 2016 and 2nd instalment is September 30, 2016. If your property falls within these classifications and you do not receive your tax notice within the next two weeks, ensure you contact the tax department to obtain a copy via email at taxes@ southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 Ext 2200.
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a bylaw to stop up, close and sell part of a Township-owned road allowance as follows: Location: Between Lots 6 and 7, Concession XIII, District of Storrington Reason: The owner of property abutting the road allowance on the east, 4221 Opinicon Road, wishes to close the road to add to his land. This would add approximately 88 metres of waterfrontage on Upper Rock Lake to his one acre property. 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 September 6, 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. Any comments or concerns to the Township would be appreciated before the above noted date. See the website under “News and Public Notices” for more information.
RECYCLING REMINDERS There is still a HUGE problem within the Township with the lack of proper recycling. Refer to the Recycle Calendar: The amount of residents putting out the wrong items on the wrong week is still a mystery. Don’t look at your neighbors – they may be the ones that are wrong! Bagging: For some reason there are those that insist on stockpiling cans & plastics then putting out 4 or 5 bags. This is unacceptable! Our recycle collectors will begin to refuse any bagged recycling for the following reasons: All bags must be emptied into the truck with the bag left to fly around the countryside; They should not have to collect the emptied bags nor sort through the bagged recycling to find that a glass bottle, dirty styrofoam containers or simply household garbage has been thrown in the bag by mistake. Having your cans and plastics loose in a blue box gives them a quick visual as to what items are there. Stockpiling: If you tend to have a lot of cans or bottles on a biweekly basis, please DO NOT stockpile them then put out 4-5 receptacles that are not blue boxes. The contractors look for the trademark BLUE recycle boxes, not baskets or boxes. Crush your cans & deflate your plastic bottles then put them out whenever the proper weekly pickup is. Blue Boxes are still only $6 at our Keeley Road office. Colored Styrofoam is STILL being put out in the blue boxes. As numerous previous notices have said – As of May 9th, The City of Kingston is no longer collecting colored Styrofoam so please either refrain from purchasing items packaged on colored Styrofoam or be sure to garbage it. REMEMBER the steps that we ask of you in placing out your recycling is to ensure that when the trucks arrive at the City’s Recycling Centre there are no problems or reasons for refusal. So for the 85% of us that recycle properly it is disappointing to realize that the other 15% are hampering our efforts in creating a cleaner environment for our children.
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
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Cardinal Cafe Set For New Era In Sharbot Lake Cofa Takes Kids Fishing
Submitted by COFA by Jeff Green You would think Rob and Nancy Moore would be looking forward to a reprieve after Labour Day, when their first frenetic six weeks as owners of the popular Cardinal Cafe in Sharbot Lake. With the end of summer and the return of the cottage population to their homes in the City, they will have chance to take a deep breath. But it will also bring them to their next, big chalFrom Left Scott Reid, Zech Garey, Jaydin Reid, Brody Andrew lenge, the challenge that all The Conservationists of Frontenac and Addington have retailers in the area face, an annual program to introduce local children to angling in maintaining a thriving busiour beautiful surroundings. Participants who have not had a ness through the fall and chance to experience fishing are selected. Each is given a winter seasons. rod reel and some tackle by COFA and taken to a local lake It's a challenge they are to learn with experienced anglers. This year a COFA memready for. ber and staff from the Ministry of Natural Resources and For“When we found out that estry provided boats and instruction. Sylvie Smith and Nicole The kids’ return to shore was one of excitement as they Tarasick [the former owners Rob and Nancy Moore with their children Mason and Miles. had caught several fish, learned a lot and enjoyed the comof the business] were planpany of their adult companions while they fished. One fish Opening early for people who leave early in the morning ning to sell the cafe, we knew right away that we wanted to had to be kept to show the parents how big it was. The smallfor work on construction sites or in Kingston and Perth is one buy it,” said Nancy Moore when interviewed during a late afer fish were filleted, fried and served in a delicious shore way to do that. Another was to start selling butter tarts and ternoon lull on the Cafe patio last week. “We've been talking lunch. There was enough to serve lunch to everyone in atpies from Gray’s Grocery up the road in addition to the croisabout something like this for 20 years, and we even looked tendance, it was wonderful. Thanks to all who helped, to Ed sants and pain au chocolat from Fieldhouse in Perth. at buying this property at one point.” Yanch who transported the fishers, and most of all to Brody, The Wednesday evening music nights that started up in The Cardinal Cafe is located in the former Sharbot Lake Zech, Jaydin and Scott, who caught the lunch. ■ June are being carried forward, and the café also has its Catholic Church, just north of the cause-way at the foot liquor license again, which took time to arrange because of Sharbot Lake, across Road 38 from the Sharbot Lake Counthe change in ownership. try Inn. In the fall the hours will shift, but the café is gearing up to It sat empty for 23 years after the St. James Church was serve the office workers, teachers, and all other local resiopened up the road. A former owner of the Country Inn used dents in the Sharbot Lake area. it for storage for a number of years. The Tarasick family “We take orders in the morning for pick-up at lunch, our bought it two years ago and carefully renovated it in order to space is available for small meetings, we are committed to create an inviting public space. Smith and Tarasick decided being here year round Monday to Friday for sure, and on to call it the Cardinal for the points of the compass and the weekends as well,” said Rob Moore. “While we compete with logo for the Cafe is based on the stained glass window at the the other restaurants in town, we work with them as well. centre of the building, a window that lets in beam of light on Our goal is to bring something to the community, to make it summer afternoons at about 4:00, coffee time. stronger, and so far we have had tremendous support. My They decided to sell the café for personal reasons in late sense is that people want us to succeed, and we are working June and when the Moore’s jumped at the chance the entire hard to serve good food, fine coffee, and be a place people deal was arranged in a matter of a couple of weeks. enjoy going to.” ■ The changeover took on July 16th, and the Cardinal Café . 2.0 opened for business four days later. During those four days a few changes were made, including putting in a new ProAlliance Realty Brokerage preparation counter and some equipment so Rob could preIndependently Owned And Operated pare breakfast sandwiches and burritos, and daily soup, salad and sandwich specials for lunch. Office: 613.279.2657 When the new Cardinal opened on July 20th at 6:00 in the PO Box 285, 14180 Rd. 38 morning, it was a breakfast and lunch café and restaurant. Are you considering selling your Land o’ Lakes property? Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 The new opening coincided with the peak of the summer For a proven marketing strategy contact: season in the Sharbot Lake area, and with a new food menu in addition to the well established coffee and drinks menu Christopher Jones Mimi Antoine Chris Winney, Diana Walker that the café already offered, Rob Moore recalls the first Broker of Record Sales Representative Broker, Northbrook Salesperson, Northbrook couple of weeks as a bit of a learning experience. Cell: 613.541.9967 Cell: 343.363.6328 chris@ diana@ “We were working long, long hours, and depending on the mimi@antoinerealestate.com chris@antoinerealestate.com landolakesproperty.com landolakesproperty.com our two summer staff members, Maddie Field-Green and Looking to BUY? View listings at www.landolakesproperty.com Shane Steeves, quite a bit, especially for the way the place operated and how the espresso based coffee drinks are made. I was developing our breakfast and lunch menu on the fly and just trying to keep up” said Rob, a former tea drinker who has taken to knocking back a double espresso once a day. The first few weeks were certainly a blur for the Moore’s, with Rob coming in at 4 or 5 in the morning to get ready, Nancy stopping in at 7:30 before going to her full time job at Lake District Realty, helping out at lunch and after work. Rob, who ® had been working as a contractor but was looking for Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd a change, is full time at the Brokerage* café. 613-354-4347 Toll Free 1-866-233-2062 The couples two school 44 Industrial Blvd., Napanee K7R 4B7 ages sons have somehow been folded into the mix, with MLS 362330463 - Sharbot Lake Waa lot of help from family. terfront views from the deck on the With the menu coming tomain level. Use lower level for the kids gether and the operation of or as in-law suite or rent out. Kitchen/ the café becoming easier, Living on both levels. Jacuzzi room. the Moore’s are settling in for Attached garage and workshop. Plus the long haul. detached garage. Walking distance to Offering you affordable access to Bobs Lake Aside from getting more High/Elementary School, ball park and village amenities. $339,000. this well-maintained property is nicely deeply into serving meals, MLS 362190067 - Mountain Grove landscaped & enjoys easy access to the sandy the other change they have Rd - 4 Bedrooms & 2 Baths. Insulated nEW pRICE shoreline, perfect for ALL ages! Nice pine been working on for the café workshop with loft. Good septic & well. has been to broaden its apBasement with inside & outside access. flooring, oil stove & secondary woodstove for peal. Walking distance to school, library & rink. Palmerston Lake $189,000 perfect year-round comfort. Garage, storage “It is a beautiful place,” said Close to Public Beaches, boat launches shed & guest bunkie complete this charming Long Lake $179,900 Nancy Moore, “and it brought & Trans Canada Trail. $139,900. waterfront package! the kind of coffee and pastry Sharbot Lake $129,000 Dave Gray, Sales Representative that was new to this area. LakeDistrictRealty.com ● EasternOntarioWaterfront.com ● Info@LakeDistrictRealty.com We just want to make it the Tel: 613-335-5673 dave.gray@century21.ca place for everyone, we need 1 4 2 0 2 Ro a d 3 8 , S h a r b o t L a ke ● 6 1 3 - 2 7 9 - 2 1 0 8 ● 1 - 8 6 6 - 2 7 9 - 2 1 0 9 www.century21.ca/dave.gray to do that.”
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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY Rev. ROY HUNTLY passed away peacefully at Fairmount Home on August 20, 2016 after 86 years of a life fully and well lived. His beloved wife Muriel predeceased him in 2013 and they leave behind their children Juliet (Michael), Alyson (Andrea), Martin (Rachel) and Theresa; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Roy grew up in England and then spent three years in Jamaica serving in the Congregationalist church in Kingston before the family immigrated to Canada in 1967 where Roy was a minister in the United Church of Canada, serving congregations, Conference offices and chaplaincies in Quebec and Ontario. Roy was an active long-time member of Harrowsmith United Church and subsequently Sydenham Street United Church in Kingston. His friends and family will remember his wit, his artistic eye, his generous commitment to social justice and the grace and dignity with which he faced his final years. The family is deeply appreciative of the care Roy received from numerous gentle caregivers in his home and from the exceptional staff at Fairmount Home. A celebration of his life will take place at 11:00 am on September 12, 2016 at Sydenham Street United Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sydenham Street United Church or the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
IN MEMORIAM Joyce Smith who entered her heavenly home three years ago, Aug. 24, 2013. A wonderful mom, grandmother. We all love and miss you. Keep those dimes falling. Daughter Marilyn & family.
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Thank You ~ Ferguson We would like to thank our family and friends who came to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary with us and for all the cards and e-mails from others. A special thank you to the Old Habits band along with Doug Miller and Jack Cooke. Also, the music provided by Allan Stewart, Geraldine Barr and Mel and Eleanor McDougall added a personal touch. A heartfelt thank you to Garry Kelsey for composing an anniversary song for us, and for his help in joining others to entertain us all weekend. Thank you Debbie for the flowers and food contributions, and to the campers and friends who joined us in making such wonderful memories. With much appreciation, Archie and June Ferguson
Thank You ~ Snider The family of the late Elsie Snider would like to thank friends, neighbours, and relatives for their floral tributes and donations at her funeral on July 1st. A special thank you to the nurses and caregivers at Pine Meadow Nursing Home and to everyone who visited her there. To her granddaughters Karen and Beccie for their memory letters to grandma, to “Bunny” for the eulogy. To Pastor Rob Heyman for his words of comfort and to Maschke Funeral Home for their delicious lunch and services.
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By this time of summer, the ‘baby greens’ are getting big, tough and bitter. If the critters haven’t eaten your lettuce, it’s dried up or bolted. Here are some of my favourite, less traditional versions of raw summer garden treats, broadly described as salads.
Watermelon Salad This is a strictly summer salad, for the melon must be very sweet, and the mint fresh. It has only four ingredients, is quick to make at the last minute and should be eaten within an hour or so of being made. It’s a lovely balance of sweet, salt and tart flavours. Warning: If you bring it to a potluck, you may have to insist it’s a main course accompaniment, for two or three helpful folks are sure to relocate it to the dessert table. 1 small seedless watermelon, cut into bitesized pieces (or use a melon-baller, if you want it to look fancy.) Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Add: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint Toss together & add more cheese, vinegar or mint to taste. Serve chilled.
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A crisp,refreshing almost-a-pickle side dish, this must be made at least four hours ahead of time, and is still excellent the next day. Even people who don’t much appreciate plain fresh cucumber slices will enjoy it. (There are such people: I’m one.) 2 long ‘English’ cucumbers (or an equivalent amount of ‘burpless’ cucumbers from your garden) washed and sliced very thinly. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir, set aside for a few minutes. Stir again and drain before adding dressing. For dressing, combine: 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup each white vinegar and water 1/4 cup chopped dill ‘weed’ or leaves 2 cloves garlic, slivered Bring to a boil, pour over cucumbers, refrigerate 4 hours or overnight, stirring once or twice to marinate all cucumbers. Serve with anything from the barbecue, or on make-your-own open faced sandwiches. This crunchy salad serves 6; for a big crowd, recipe can be doubled. It looks like a lot of cabbage when you start, but most people go back for seconds, then ask for the recipe. The ‘secret ingredient’ here is creative use of one of those little packages of instant noodle soup that were almost as popular as Kraft Dinner when I was learning to cook in my hungry tight-budget days. Needs to be made a few hours or even a day ahead. 1 pkg
Ramen instant noodles with chicken (or other)-flavoured soup base 1/4 cup vegetable oil 4 Tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tsp white sugar Optional: few drops sesame oil recommend Kadoya brand) 1/2 large Napa cabbage 4 green onions chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 sweet red pepper, diced (optional) 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted 1) An hour or more before using, mix the
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22nd Annual Silver Lake Pow Wow Set For This Weekend Organisers of the Silver Lake Pow Wow are gearing up for another end of summer gathering of friends and neighbours at Silver Lake Provincial Park. The Drum this year, the Soaring Eagle Singers, are a group that has been at the Pow Wow in the past, but has some new members, most of whom are local. The Head male dancer will be Tyson Commanda and the Head female is Kaylee Brooks Both of whom come from the Golden Lake area. The Pow Wow emcee is Danka Brewer, the Elder Larry McDermott and the Fire Keeper is Alex Brewer. Many of the regular vendors are expected back and some new ones will be attending as well, but as Trude Knapp, the long time Pow Wow organiser said, most of the vendors don’t contact them in advance, preferring to just show up on the day. The Big Smoke Food Truck from Harrowsmith will be providing food this year, and the local committee is providing native tacos and fried bread. The Pow Wow starts at 12:00 on Saturday and Sunday, August 27 and 28, and runs until 6:00 pm. Admission is $4/person (under 16 and over 60 are free) and there is a parking fee of $15.00 at the Provincial Park. For every parking fee paid, the Pow Wow offers one free admission however. ■
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I was first served this ‘instant’ salad by a clever bachelor who knew how to make the most of minimal cooking skills. It’s best for those late days of summer when you’re almost tired of tomatoes fresh from the garden. (Though an over-abundance of tomatoes may be hard to imagine right now, what with drought, deer and tomato wilt.) Cut several fresh, sun-warm tomatoes into bite-size pieces. Stir in one small jar of pickled artichokes, juice and all. (Chop the artichoke chunks up a bit, first.) Serve. Good with crusty, buttered bread. ■
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soup flavour packet from the soup package with the oil, vinegar and sugar. Stir occasionally. 2) Chop the cabbage (I use food processor) You should have about 8 cups. Add onions, parsley & pepper. 3) Mix the dressing thoroughly with cabbage at least an hour before serving; stir once or twice. 4) Drain off extra moisture before adding final ingredients. 5) Just before serving, add slightly crushed dry soup noodles, sesame seeds & almonds. Toss to mix. Notes: * Toast almonds and sesame seeds on shallow baking pan at 375 deg for 3-6 minutes, stirring often, til golden. * Main salad can be made day before: add nuts, noodles just before serving. * Savoy or regular cabbage is an ok substitute. * A few drops of dark sesame oil adds an extra touch of flavour just before serving, and gives an almost smoky taste to many Eastern dishes. * Once the dry noodles have been added, this salad needs to be served and eaten soon, before it loses its crispness.
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by Rosietta McInnes This Saturday, the 134th annual fair will take place in Maberly. To coincide with the Tay Valley 200th Anniversary, the theme is “Heritage”. The light horse show beginning at 9:00 am sharp. The opening parade of the ‘biggest little fair to stop traffic on Hwy 7,’ will commence at 10:30, entering the fairgrounds around 11:00 am. New this year, following the opening ceremonies, will be a cake decorating contest including: Keith Kerr - Reeve Tay Valley Twp., Paddy O'Connor - Town Crier Central Frontenac, Gail Code - Warden Lanark County, Frances Smith - Mayor & Warden of Central Frontenac, and of course our very own Agricultural member Gordon Patterson - Vice President. They will hopefully all be dressed in period costume. Dave White from Lake 88 will act as MC. Once completed, the cakes will be auctioned off. The highest bid will determine the winner. Tony Leduc, Hermann Amberger, Barb and John Fife, Fiddlers and Friends, and Norm Herns, Harry Van Alstine and friends will entertain on stage starting at noon. The horse draw starts at noon and the famous zucchini races begin at 1:30 p.m. Also on the grounds will be the West Wind Petting Farm, Psychic Marilyn of Kingston, Tai Chi Demonstration and others, plus all our hall displays. There will be Agricultural displays in the steel building this year, Milk Marketing board and Cattlemens Assoc. will have a display there. The dinner will be hosted by the Fall River Restaurant starting at 4 pm and will include pulled pork on a bun, salad, drink and dessert for $15.00. Entry to the fair is $5.00 for adults, 7 - 17 years $3.00 and 6 and under free. The Maberly Agricultural Society website crashed in July and has yet to be fixed. Anyone looking for information can contact Rosetta McInnes at rosettamcinnes57@hotmail.com or on facebook or at 613-268-2548 or cell 613-390-2548 or any member of the Ag. Society. Fair books available at Maberly Post Office, McDonalds Corners Store, and Dodds and Erwin. Come on out to the fair. Entries can also be dropped off at the drop box at the entrance to the fairgrounds prior to the fair. ■
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Thursday August 25 SNOW ROAD - MUSIC NIGHT with Wade Foster, Shawn McCullough, community hall, 7-9pm, advance tickets $10, call Yves, 613278-1371; $12 at door PLEVNA – BREAKFAST BUFFET 7:00 am to 10:30 am at Clar-Mill Hall. Saturday August 27 ARDEN - ANNUAL AUCTION 10am, community hall; breakfast 8am; info: Wayne Carrothers, 613-541-9209; sponsored by United Church. ARDEN LEGION – CHICKEN DINNER - ¼ Chicken $12, ½ chicken $15, plus fixings and dessert, Kids ½ price. Call 335-2737 for information. DENBIGH GRIFFITH LIONS SHOW & SHINE Classic Car Show; Lions hall, Griffith, 10am2pm; displays, market, door prizes, dash plaques, music, BBQ, vendors & exhibitors welcome (bring tables); Jan 613-333-1748 ENTERPRISE – BREAKFAST, 8-11am, $6pp, Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, all welcome. 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. HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, no admission fee, potluck supper, all welcome 613-336-2557 LANARK HIGHLANDS BASKETRY MUSEUM, 5596 McDonalds Corners Rd., workshop 1-3pm, Rush or cattail chair seating or small container; $15, pre-register 278-1203; admission to museum free, open Saturdays 11am3pm; www.ankaretdean.ca MABERLY FAIR, 134th annual fair, theme: “Our Heritage”: parade 10:30am, 11:30am “Celebrity Cake Decorating Challenge” by local dignitaries; horse pull, music, zucchini races, children’s games, petting farm, exhibits, livestock, demonstrations & much more; $5 for adults, $3 for ages 7 to 17; 6 yrs & under free NORTH FRONTENAC RE-USE DAY, free trade event, bring unwanted items &/or photos of large items; township office parking lot 9am-1pm, volunteer firefighters’ BBQ 11am. OMPAH - COLD PLATE HAM DINNER, community centre 5-7pm; $12; $5 under 12yrs. PLEVNA STAR PARTY: Mars vs "the rival of Mars" (the star Antares). Planet and similar looking star on only 2.6 d apart - in same view through binoculars or a low-power telescope; Saturn good, too; begins at dusk; 5816 Road 506; visit northfrontenac.com/index.html or facebook.com/NFDSP/ in case of cancellation or update.
Sat & Sun August 27 & 28 SILVER LAKE POW WOW. Silver Lake Provincial Park. Gates open 10am, grand entry at noon; info: Trudi, 613-375-6356.
SHARBOT LAKE LIONS BOTTLE DRIVE at the beer store in Sharbot Lake.
Sunday August 28 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614. LANARK HIGHLANDS BASKETRY MUSEUM, 5596 McDonalds Corners Rd., 1-3pm, ruch or cattail chair seating; $15, pre-register 278-1203; admission to museum free, open Saturdays 11am-3pm; www.ankaretdean.ca
Wednesday August 31 SYDENHAM – ROCK-A-THON by SFCS staff member, 7am-7pm, Grace Hall, fundraiser for seniors’ programs, donate at www. sfcsc.ca/rockingforacause. SYDENHAM - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP Grace Centre, 6:30-8:30pm. www. alzheimer.ca/kfla CENTRAL FRONTENAC CANADA DAY 2017 meeting, 6:30 to 7:15 pm, Soldiers Memorial Hall, Sharbot Lake. Meeting open to all for brainstorming and leadership.
Thursday September 1 ST. ALBAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH euchre and luncheon, 12:00 pm Maberly Community Hall – all welcome
Labour Day weekend Sept 3 - 5 PLEVNA STAR PARTY: Sat & Sun. Sept. 3 & 4. Thin crescent moon in early evening. Milky way all night long! Begins at dusk; 5816 Road 506; visit northfrontenac.com/index.html or facebook.com/NFDSP/ in case of cancellation or update;. SUNDANCE ARTISAN SHOW, Sat – Mon Sep 3-5, show & sale in Maberly at Fall River Restaurant, 21980 Hwy. 7; 40+ artists/artisans; Sat & Sun 10-5; Monday 10-2, www. sundancestudio.ca
Saturday, September 3 ARDEN - OPEN MIC, community center, potluck dinner 5pm, with music to follow. HENDERSON – BREAKFAST pancakes, French toast, sausages, hosted by United Church, 8-11am, community hall; admission by donation. Info: 613-336-2467
Sunday September 4 SHARBOT LAKE – OCONTO MEMORIAL SERVICE, 3pm, please bring lawn chairs; rain location Pentecostal Church
Sunday September 4 DENBIGH - CELEBRATION OF 10 YEARS with music and treats in the hall, 1-3pm
Tuesday September 6 SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2:30pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078 SHARBOT LAKE - DIABETES FRIENDLY COOKING CLASSES, 1:30-4:30pm every Tuesday for 5 weeks. open to anyone with Prediabetes or Diabetes and caregivers. Family Health Team, info/registration: 613279-2100 ext. 107 RETIRED TEACHERS AND FRIENDS leisurely lunch. Crossing Pub, Sharbot Lake 11:30 am. Call 613-279-3778 by September 2
Wednesday September 7 SNOW ROAD – FOOT CARE CLINIC, community centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.
Thursday September 8 LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 7pm, topic:
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Regular Happenings AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8:30 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS: in Sydenham, l ast Wed. of month 6:30-8:30pm; in Sharbot Lake first Tuesday of month 1:002:30pm; www.alzheimer.ca/kfla ARDEN Community hall: LINE DANCING Mondays 9:30-10:30am; EUCHRE Tuesdays 7-10pm; TAI CHI Wednesdays 9:30am, CHILDREN’S READING REVIEW Wednesdays 2;30pm; KIDS KLUB Thursdays 5pm; sponsor: Rec. Committee; info 613-335-3186 ARDEN LEGION: Sunday Darts 1pm; Wed & Fri Darts 7pm; Wed Cribbage 2pm; Thurs Euchre 7:30pm. ARDEN SENIORS: meet at community hall 1st Tuesday each month, 11am business meeting then potluck lunch; info 613-3353186 BABY TALK DROP-INS, Sharbot Lake, Child Centre, 3rd Monday of month, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Advice & information on infant & child care. 549-1154, 1-800-267-7875 BINGO ■Flinton, Mondays, Rec Centre, doors open 6pm ■Griffith Denbigh-Griffith Lions Hall every 2nd Tues 6:30pm; ■Kaladar: Community Centre, Tuesdays, 7pm, doors open 6:15 pm ■Northbrook: Thursdays, Lions Club, 7pm, doors open 6 pm, sponsor: Land O’Lakes Lions ■Parham: Fridays, IOOF Hall, early-bird: 6:45 pm, sponsor: Mayflower Lodge. BOLINGBROKE - CPHC EXERCISE CLASSES FOR SENIORS, ABC Hall, Mondays 9:30-10:30am, $2 Contact: Donna Mihalicz at donna@mihalicz.com; (613) 2738672. restarts September 12, BOLINGBROKE - FOREVER FRIENDS CLUB, 1st Wednesday of month, noon; info Joyce Fleming rayjoyce@rideau.net; (613) 273-4832 except Jan & Feb. CANCER PATIENTS requiring rides to treatments: call 1-888-939-3333 CLOTHING /BOUTIQUE – NORTHBROOK, in former United Church next to cemetery. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm (varies seasonally) CLOTHING – HARTINGTON, COMMUNITY CARING, Princess Ann Community Centre, Mon 9-12, Tues 9-4, and Fri 9-12 CLOTHING - TREASURE TRUNK, Sharbot Lake, 1171 Cannon Rd. “New & Second Tyme Around Clothing” Donations welcome. 279-2113. CLOTHING – VERONA, "Style Revival", free clothing, Free Methodist Church, Wed & Thurs, 10am-1pm; info Kielo, 613-374-5289 COMMUNITY DROP-IN – SHARBOT LAKE Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. All welcome! 279-3151. DENBIGH CRAFT GROUP meets 2nd & 4th Wed. of month, 1pm, community hall, free, all welcome, info: Pam at LOLCS, 336-8934 ext. 229. HARROWSMITH - ADULT CRAFTING, S&A Club each Sunday 11am-4pm; bring your project, work on group activities, enjoy the fellowship; $3members/$4 non-members LAND O’LAKES SENIORS meet every second Wed. of the month at Mountain Grove community hall; potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome LENNOX & ADDINGTON RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS & DROP-INS - Tamworth Playgroup: Mondays 9:30am-noon at arena; Northbrook Drop-In: Wednesdays 10am-1pm, Lions Hall; Flinton Drop-In: Thursdays 10am-1pm, Township Hall; Info: 613-336-8934 ext. 257. LENNOX & ADDINGTON STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL, local volunteer agency identifies & supports environmental, education, wood-
lot management, wildlife habitat, watershed issues and projects in L&A. All welcome. 5315723 MEALS ON WHEELS. Serving the North Lennox & Addington area, a hot nutritious meal will be delivered to your door every Thursday at noon, cost: $6; 613-336-8934 or 613-333-5216. MERA: McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts at the Schoolhouse: Quilting, Fibrearts, Weaving & more www.meraschoolhouse.org NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK: food & cash donations needed; 613-532-8855, PO Box 151, Sharbot Lake, K0H 2P0 NORTHBROOK – ADULT COMMUNITY DROP-IN, Tuesdays, Lions Hall, 9:30am-3pm, drop-in free, home-cooked style noon meals available for $7, all welcome, info: LOLCS, Pam 336-8934 x 229 NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Info: Jeannie, 613-336-8934 or 1-877-679-6636 OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 – 11 am. All welcome OMPAH EXERCISE GROUP, community centre, 9-10am weekdays except Wednesdays. All are welcome; $13 month or $2 visit; info Jane 479-2599 or Kathy 479-2897. ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS: Mon: Sharbot Lake Pre-natal/Baby Group, Harrowsmith. Tues: Sydenham, Verona, Wed. Sharbot Lake Playgroup. Thurs: Storrington playgroup. All groups are from 9:30am-11:30. Info: the Child Centre 613-279-2244 or kids@ nfcs.ca PARHAM SENIORS meet every third Wed. at Free Methodist Church in Parham. Potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome PARKINSON SOCIETY MEETINGS, first Tuesday of month, Ongwanada, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Kingston, info 613-379-2012. PLEVNA – LADIES DROP IN any time on Thursdays, Clar-Mill Hall, 10am-4pm, for coffee or/and crafts, all welcome, info: Lois 613479-2562 RECREATIONAL BADMINTON, Thursdays, 7-9pm, Granite Ridge Educational Centre; $5 semester; fun & exercise for adults, children 14-17 with adult supervision only – cancel for summer SHARBOT LAKE - LINE DANCING, Thursdays 9am-10am, United Church, opposite Mike Dean’s, $1pp. SOUTH FRONTENAC MUSEUM, 5595 Road 38, Hartington, open Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, 1-4pm; info: publiceducation@southfrontenac.net SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE: Seniors’ Fitness Mondays & Thursdays 9:30-10:30am Info 278-1007; Low Mobility Fitness Tuesdays & Thursdays 11am-noon Info: 2780216; Coffee Morning Fridays 10-noon SYDENHAM - FUN DARTS, every Tuesday, 7 pm, Royal Canadian Legion. Mixed teams, $2 per person. All welcome TAMWORTH LEGION – Shuffleboard Sundays 2 pm $2pp; Tuesday Night Darts - 8 pm $2pp; Thursday Night League Darts $2pp; Seniors’ bridge & euchre Fridays1:30pm TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly Sharbot Lake Wednesdays weigh-in 5pm, meeting 5;30pm, North Frontenac Telephone Co., downstairs, guests welcome; sharbotlaketops@gmail.com VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED by the Canadian Cancer Society, please call 613384-2361 or 1-866-877-0309 VON SMART® PROGRAMS free exercise classes for adults 55+. BellRock Hall, Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-9:45 am; registration May 26. Ompah: Mondays & Fridays 1011am, community centre. Parham: United Church Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-10:30am. Sydenham: Grace Centre Mondays & Thursdays, regular program 10-11am; beginners’ (less intense) 11:15-12:15am. Verona: Trinity United Church Mondays & Thursdays 10-11am. Register at class or call 613-6340130 x 3414 for info
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SLCC Paddlers Compete Outdoors in the Land O'Lakes Throughout Ontario & Poisonous Hemlocks by Lorraine Julien Canada By Sydenham lake Canoe Club e recently had an inquiry from a reader in the Georgian
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Photo: Keira Wilson, Coach Rhiannon Murphy, Gia Venter, Parker Friendship A good paddler knows that consistency breeds success. This summer, it seemed, that even Mother Nature knew that. The unrelenting hot dry drought conditions, though detrimental for farmers and well owners, has been conducive to paddling, allowing our sprint paddlers to train daily in sunny conditions. Five athletes from SLCC competed in the Eastern Ontario Division regatta in Ottawa last weekend. Local paddler SLCC’s Parker Friendship and Gia Venter, a seasoned young paddler, who arrived here from the Wascana Canoe Club in Regina, Saskatchewan in early July, competed in K2 (two person kayak) races for the first time this summer in the U11 Division. Twins Mathieu and Nicholas Symons, paddled together in the K1 (one person kayak) & K2 U14 Division. Enthusiastic young Keira Wilson (not in photo) competed in U8 Division in K1. Coach Sebastien L’Abbe (not in photo) competed for the Eastern Ontario Division in the individual and team kayaking events at the Ontario Summer Games in Mississauga Ontario. Rhiannon Murphy, our Head Coach, has qualified in the C1 (one person canoe) 200m race at Nationals. Rhiannon is a very versatile athlete and paddles both K1 & C1. Coach George Willes has qualified for the K1 200m competition at Nationals in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. As it is his first year in Nationals, his whole family of six will be heading down to Halifax next week to cheer him on and enjoy some east coast family time! The club will be offering fall training for age 6-adult new and experienced paddlers who would like to compete in next summer’s regattas. For more information, go to www.sydenhamlakecanoe club.com Results: Kiera Wilson, Silver and Parker Friendship, Bronze (K1 100m). Gia Venter and Parker Friendship, Bronze (K2 200m); Nicholas Symons, Bronze (K2 500m), Gold (K1 100m); Mathieu Symons, Bronze (C15), Bronze (K2 500m), Silver (K1 100m) ■
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• What great weather we had for the 124th Parham Fair the horse pull Friday night was once again a huge hit and Old Habits was sounding great on the main stage. Saturday was jam packed with activities for fair goers to partake in. Hats off to Texas Tuxedo and HD Supply for rocking out the stage for those in attendance. Zac Teal took the stage with some others for open mic, pleasing the crowd. The kids’ derby was so cute to watch, I think that will be returning for next year!!! Congratulations to Franklin Goodfellow for winning the most points in the junior division and to Colleen Steele for the most points in the Adult division for palace entries!! The Critter Coral, new this year, was a HUGE hit!!! I can definitely see this returning next year as many young and young at heart took in the cuteness of all the animals and the various games to try your hand at. Great job for all involved in making the fair happen each year. • Thinking of you to Larry Wisteard, Vi Hole and Chris Teal. • Did you know that in a recent survey it was discovered that those who read novels have a tendency to live longer lives?? So isn’t it time you visited our NEW Library?? • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Wes Haddock. • Don’t forget the 134th Maberly Fair this weekend. • Can’t believe that the summer is slowly winding down!! Have you done your back to school shopping yet?? • Happy Birthday to Jorja Steele, Zelda Hannah, Pat Quinn, Karen Bertram, Jonathan Whan, Kelli Bell, Joan Wyatt, Thelma Shaw. And Arthur Thomas • Happy Anniversary to Shelley and Joe Welsh.
Bay area, who while searching for information on Poisonous Hemlocks, found a column that was published in the News five years ago. He was extremely concerned because he had found plants on his waterfront property that appear to be Spotted Water Hemlocks. Since these weeds can be very toxic, we are running the updated column again. To learn more about these dangerous weeds, there are some great websites you can check out including www.invadingspecies.com There are two species of highly poisonous Hemlock weeds that grow throughout Ontario: Spotted Water Hemlock (Cicuta maculata) and Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum). Both are members of the Carrot family, as is Wild Parsnip, and all look similar to Queen Anne’s Lace, at first glance. To add to the confusion, there is also the non-toxic Common Cow Parsnip and Common Water Parsnip, which look very similar to their very dangerous, poisonous relatives. When this column was first written, I noticed a couple of plants near our dock that were very similar to Queen Anne’s Lace except that the overall flower cluster was not flat but instead was shaped like a convex group of little umbrellas (see photo). The leaves were long and narrow (about 3-10 cm). These plants may have been the Common Water Parsnip but I never did find out for sure. That fall, once we were well covered with long pants, jackets, gloves and boots, we removed the plants and burned them. They didn’t appear again, to our great relief.
Spotted Water Hemlock - Cicuta maculata Spotted Water Hemlock is considered to be our most toxic wild plant. It is native to most of North America from northern Canada to southern Mexico. Its tuberous white roots are often mistaken for parsnips. It’s shocking to think but, according to my research, a single root stock can kill a horse! Children have been poisoned by using pea shooters made from Water Hemlock stems. Though a few people have died from Water Hemlock poisoning, livestock have fared much worse. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and convulsions can begin quickly, within 30-60 minutes, followed by severe cramps. Both Spotted Water Hemlock and Water Parsnip have similar clusters of small white flowers shaped like little umbrellas and both like the same habitat near the shore line of lakes and rivers. Water Parsnip, however, is not poisonous but it so closely resembles the poisonous varieties that it’s not worth taking a chance. Poison Hemlock is native to Europe and the Mediterranean region. This weed was spread into Ontario in the early 1980s in a seed lot of alfalfa. It’s often found on poorly drained soils, particularly near streams, ditches and other surface water. It also appears on roadsides, edges of cultivated fields and waste areas. This weed looks very similar to the other nasty members of the Carrot family. At first glance,
South Frontenac Portland District Firefighter's Association wishes to thank the generous sponsors of our 2016 Bass Derby. Leonard Fuels Ltd., L.D. Powersports, Revell Ford, O.Bettschen Construction Ltd., Canadian Small Engines, Trousdale's Home Hardware, The Pizza Place, Reid's Foodland, Quinn's Meats, Phil Leonard, Howard Jones Salvage, Atkinson's Home Hardware, Asselstine's Car Wash, Asselstine's Hardware, Bri-Guys Cool Treats, Canadian Tire Cataraqui, Errol Kennedy Design & Graphics, Gilmours on 38, Gorrs Maple Syrup, McNichol's Sand and Gravel, Nellie's Gas Bar, Ontario Out of Doors, Rick and Wendy Rose, Rona Verona Hardware, Tom's Lawn Care. Congratulations to Paul Downey, winner of the 14ft. Lund Jon boat and EZ Load Trailer with a fish weighing 5.02!
Poison Hemlock - Conium maculatum the flowers also look like Queen Anne’s Lace, except the small, white flowers are clustered in little umbrella shapes rather than flat. It is a biennial plant that can grow up to 8 feet (2.5 meters) tall with long, hollow stems. The stems are smooth, green and usually spotted or streaked with red or purple on the lower half. The leaves appear to be lacy and fern-like. It produces a large number of seeds that allow the plant to form very thick stands, sometimes encroaching on cultivated fields, and to the extent that it stops the spread of any other type of vegetation inside its area of growth. All Poison Hemlock parts are poisonous; however the seeds contain the greatest concentration of poison. Once the plant is dead, the poison is greatly reduced, although not gone completely. This plant contains a number of poisonous toxins, the worst of which is Coniine, a neurotoxin that has a chemical structure similar to nicotine. It disrupts the workings of the central nervous system and is toxic to humans and all classes of livestock. Coniine causes death by blocking the neuromuscular junction – this results in muscular paralysis with eventual paralysis of the respiratory muscles leading to death due to lack of oxygen to the heart and brain. Death can be prevented by artificial ventilation until the effects have worn off some 48-72 hours later. This is the poisonous plant that was used to poison condemned prisoners in ancient Greece. Socrates was the most famous victim to be killed in this way. Poison Hemlocks were used medicinally in ancient times as a sedative to treat symptoms of arthritis and for its antispasmodic properties. The problem was – there was a fine line between the exact amount needed to treat the ailment and the amount that was toxic enough to kill the patient! Observation: I was excited to see a Northern Flicker recently in Whitby. I guess they can be found almost anywhere there are ants. With their long 3” tongues, they make great little anteaters. Please send your observations to Lorraine Julien at naturewatching@gmail.com or Steve Blight at frontenac.nature@gmail.com ■
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he Parham Fair was well attended on the opening night this year, the new location of the bandstand tying the two main events together, the annual horse pull and a performance by Old Habits. The midway was also up and running all evening. By Saturday morning the fair was in full swing, with one of the cornerstone events getting away long before noon. 4-H club members competed in the horse show in two divisions, beef and dairy. They brought their own animals into the ring and were asked to bring them around to line up in different locations, and the judge came over to see how the cattle reacted to being approached and petted, and how well they reacted to the subtle controls by the 4-H members. For the club members it was a matter of trying to keep their animal calm and following their lead without betraying any stress themselves. The increasing heat of the morning had an impact on the young farm kids, who were trying, mostly with success, to present and air of calm even as they were sometimes pulling reluctant cattle in a direction they did not seem to want to go. The contest culminated when the top two entries in the dairy and beef categories were brought into the ring together. They were then told to leave their own animal and move over to one of the animals from the other category. The contest was about how well each of them could handle and un-
Hope Dixon (far left) in one of the early rounds of the cattle contest familiar animal. The contestants used all of their skill to immediately learn how to handle different breed of cattle They did well, and the overall winner for 2016 was Hope Dixon. Freed from the stress of the cattle show, the 4-H club kids joined with other kids of all ages to play country fair games;
the egg toss, pie-eating contest, nail hammering, log sawing, three-legged races, and more. The pedal-pull was a new addition to the fair this year, and in the evening HD Supply closed out the festivities, as the midway powered on through the warm summer night.
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decision to purchase. He did not hear back, and his letter was never made public by the township by including it as a piece of correspondence in one of the agenda pacakges for a council meeting. MacMunn said the questions were technical in nature and were left to the Mayor to address rather than presenting them to Council. In mid-July, Labbett had still not heard back and he pressed the issue again, and on July 19th, he did hear back from Frances Smith via email. She provided a response to his questions. The long term goal for the properties “is to develop the Sharbot Lake property into a senior's residence; for the Hinchinbrooke property there were a few ideas such as : possible site of a new township garage; use as a recreation centre; a possible business project such as a craft brewery operation,” she said. As far as an information package about the buildings from the Limestone Board is concerned, Smith wrote that “apparently there was one on file. We did not see it or discuss it with staff prior to purchasing. We were aware the build-
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